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António Costa: EU must agree next long-term budget by year's end
European Council President António Costa says the most urgent task this year is reaching agreement on the EU's 2028–2034 long-term budget by the end of 2026. He also describes his annual visits to member states and EU priorities on defence and competitiveness.
Delfi · 25 Aug, 10:37
Why representation in the EU's Committee of the Regions matters for Ukrainian communities
The EU Committee of the Regions offers Ukrainian cities and regions the chance to set up their own representative offices in Brussels, yet only a handful of communities use this option. A columnist explains why presence in Brussels is becoming a marker of a community's capacity to attract donors and investors.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 10:37
Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Krasnodar region, killing two and igniting fire at oil refinery
Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Krasnodar region overnight, killing two people and sparking a fire at the Afipsky oil refinery.
Meduza · 25 Aug, 10:36
Germany finds third drone linked to August incident involving Ukrainian aircraft
German investigators have found a third damaged drone with traces of explosives near Leipzig/Halle Airport, believed connected to an early August incident. Authorities suspect possible Russian involvement, but the drone's origin remains unconfirmed.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 09:38
US trial of Libyan charged in 1988 Pan Am Lockerbie bombing postponed over new evidence
A US federal judge has delayed the trial of former Libyan intelligence officer Abu Agila Masud, accused in the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing, after new evidence surfaced that the defence says it must investigate. The trial, the first in the US over the Lockerbie disaster, was postponed just before jury selection was set to begin.
Euronews · 25 Aug, 09:37
US deploys two aircraft carrier strike groups to the Middle East
The United States is simultaneously maintaining two aircraft carrier strike groups in the Middle East, a move representing a major concentration of firepower and putting extra strain on naval resources.
Al Jazeera · 25 Aug, 08:42
Indonesians pray for rain as wildfires blanket cities in choking smoke
Massive forest and peatland fires in central and western Indonesia have scorched wide areas and covered several cities in thick haze. Residents have turned to prayer, hoping for rain to bring relief.
NPR World · 25 Aug, 08:41
Tornado causes massive damage in southern France, injures 41 people
A powerful tornado with winds reaching 32.5 m/s tore through southwestern France on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging around 300 homes. The village of Pomas was hit hardest, and thousands of households lost power.
Delfi · 25 Aug, 08:40
Russian drones damage Ukraine-Moldova border crossing in Odesa region
Overnight on August 25, Russia struck the Vinogradovka border checkpoint on the Ukraine-Moldova border with attack drones, damaging infrastructure and halting traffic. It was the second such strike on the crossing in under a week.
Latvijas Avīze · 25 Aug, 08:38
Mid-range strike drones and corps reform boost Ukraine's army on the front line
Ukraine's armed forces enter the end of summer 2026 in a somewhat stronger position, aided by an advantage in mid-range strike drones and a corps-level military reform. Journalists spent a week with the 7th Corps to see the impact on the battlefield.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 08:37
Brazil's presidential campaign kicks off: Silva vs. Bolsonaro
Brazil's campaign ahead of October's presidential election has begun, with incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, seen as the main rivals.
LSM · 25 Aug, 08:35
Chinese Artist Gao Zhen Sentenced to Three Years in Prison Over Mao Sculptures
Chinese artist Gao Zhen, known for satirical artworks created with his brother, has been sentenced to three years in prison for slander after a secret one-day trial linked to his sculptures of Mao Zedong.
The New York Times · 25 Aug, 08:35
Ukraine's General Staff: Russia lost 1,230 troops in past day
Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff reports Russia lost 1,230 soldiers over the past 24 hours. Since the invasion began in February 2022, Russia's total troop losses have reached nearly 1.48 million.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 07:41
Costa tours EU capitals as Merz rallies budget hardliners in Berlin
European Council President António Costa has begun visiting EU capitals to gauge what leaders want from the bloc's next seven-year budget, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz prepares to rally like-minded northern states behind a leaner spending plan.
Politico Europe · 25 Aug, 07:39
Survey on possible Ukrainian presidential election shows Zelensky, Zaluzhny and Fedorov in the lead
A new survey on a hypothetical Ukrainian presidential election puts incumbent President Zelensky in first place with 21%, followed by former commander-in-chief Zaluzhny at 18% and recently dismissed former defense minister Fedorov at 16%.
Delfi · 25 Aug, 06:43
Russian woman who lived in Ukraine for over a decade charged with treason after returning to Moscow to renew passport
Russian citizen Svetlana Golovatenko, who lived in Kyiv for more than ten years, has been charged with treason after flying to Moscow to replace her expired passport. She had previously been detained repeatedly on administrative charges and held for weeks.
Meduza · 25 Aug, 06:42
Russian guided bomb strikes Zaporizhzhia, two killed
Russian forces have struck the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with a guided aerial bomb (KAB), reportedly killing two people. Further details about the attack were not immediately available.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 06:39
Israel's Netanyahu claims Iran tried to kill one of his sons
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons. The claim follows the killing of Iran's supreme leader and four family members by the US and Israel in Tehran.
Al Jazeera · 25 Aug, 06:39
German Government Holds First Cabinet Retreat Since Reshuffle Amid Ongoing Coalition Tensions
Germany's federal government gathered at Neuhardenberg Palace for its first strategy retreat since the recent cabinet reshuffle, with the chancellor calling for discipline while internal coalition conflicts persist. Separately, the collapse of a blanket social media ban for minors in France has reignited a fragmented debate over similar rules in Germany and the EU.
Politico Europe · 25 Aug, 06:36
Oil tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz near Oman
An oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz off Oman was struck by a projectile early Tuesday, causing damage but no casualties, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported.
France 24 · 25 Aug, 06:35
Putin prolongs Bastrykin's tenure as Investigative Committee chief through 2027
Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended Alexander Bastrykin's term as head of the Investigative Committee until August 27, 2027, invoking a 2024 law that allows him to personally keep the official in office past the age of 70.
Meduza · 25 Aug, 05:42
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'Behind the Curtain': Kremlin Recycles Claims of Kyiv's 'Inevitable' Collapse
A media-monitoring segment called "Behind the Curtain" finds that Kremlin propaganda's central message about the war in Ukraine remains the claim that Kyiv's government is nearing inevitable collapse — rhetoric Moscow has repeatedly deployed whenever it has little else to boast about.
Apollo.lv · 25 Aug, 05:41
Ukraine widens strikes on Russian e-commerce giants as Ozon warehouses burn
Ukrainian drones have hit six Ozon and Wildberries warehouses in Russia within three days, while Ukraine's military also struck a Russian fighter jet, naval vessels and an oil refinery.
Guardian Ukraina · 25 Aug, 05:39
Tornado tears through southern France, injuring more than 40 people
A powerful tornado swept through several villages in southern France, injuring more than 40 people and cutting power to thousands of households.
BBC World · 25 Aug, 05:39
Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas from asylum seekers
The Trump administration said it is working to revoke up to 200,000 tourist and business visas from foreigners who later filed for asylum, which would be the largest single mass visa revocation in US history.
The Guardian World · 25 Aug, 05:38
Muslims across several countries mark Prophet Muhammad's birthday
Muslims in Iraq, Libya and Morocco came together to observe Mawlid al-Nabi, the celebration of Prophet Muhammad's birthday. The occasion is traditionally marked with communal gatherings and religious observances.
Al Jazeera · 25 Aug, 05:37
Haiti: Gang attack on displaced people at church near capital leaves around 40 dead
Armed gang members stormed a shelter for displaced people set up in a church in Kenscoff, near Port-au-Prince, on Sunday night, killing around 40 people, some execution-style, with dozens wounded and several abducted.
France 24 · 25 Aug, 05:36
Ukrainians in the US urge President Trump: Ukraine has no more time to wait
On Monday, as Ukraine marked Independence Day, Ukrainians gathered in Washington to stress the importance of continued international support and appealed directly to President Donald Trump.
LSM · 25 Aug, 04:43
Zambia shuts down its entire court system
Zambia's judiciary has completely halted its operations, prompting rights groups and the country's law association to demand an explanation from authorities.
France 24 · 25 Aug, 04:41
Prince Harry steps down from African Parks board
Shortly before his planned return to Britain, Prince Harry has decided to leave the board of charity African Parks, where he served for nearly a decade. The move follows an investigation into abuse by rangers against local residents.
Jauns.lv · 25 Aug, 04:41
Russian internet regulator's senior programmer given suspended sentence over Navalny foundation donation
A Moscow court gave Roskomnadzor employee Leonid Stepanov a four-year suspended sentence for two small donations to Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation. Hundreds of similar criminal cases have been opened in Russia since the group was banned in 2021.
Meduza · 25 Aug, 04:40
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Iceland to vote Saturday on whether to resume EU accession talks
Icelanders go to the polls on Saturday to decide whether the country should restart negotiations with Brussels on joining the European Union, more than a decade after talks were paused. The vote does not yet require a final decision on EU membership itself.
TVNET · 25 Aug, 04:38
Former Yorkshire fisherman believed to be first Briton killed fighting for Russia
A former fisherman from South Yorkshire is believed to have become the first British citizen to die fighting for Russia in the war in Ukraine, though the report has not been officially confirmed.
Sky News · 25 Aug, 04:36
Ukraine and Britain sign declaration on artificial intelligence partnership
In Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham signed a declaration of intent on AI partnership, which will also cover military cooperation. The visit followed an earlier announcement about transferring Storm Shadow missile production technology to Ukraine.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 04:36
Nearly 1,800 volunteers haul 360-tonne Japanese castle tower with ropes
In Aomori prefecture, thousands of volunteers used ropes to inch the historic wooden keep of Hirosaki Castle toward its original spot as part of earthquake repair work. The tower is expected to fully reopen to visitors only in 2033.
The Guardian World · 25 Aug, 04:35
US considers revoking business, tourism visas of 200,000 asylum seekers
The US government is reportedly weighing a plan to revoke business and tourism visas held by roughly 200,000 asylum seekers. AP reports that, if carried out, it would be the largest single mass visa revocation in US history.
Al Jazeera · 25 Aug, 04:35