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Norway to continue Arctic oil and gas drilling despite EU calls for restraint

Norway's energy minister has said the country will keep drilling for oil and gas in the Barents Sea, arguing it serves both Norwegian and European interests, while environmental groups warn the projects could become economically risky.

Jauns.lv · 25 Aug, 03:43

Horoscope for August 25: Mercury in Virgo Boosts Sense of Order

On August 25, the Sun and Mercury are both in Virgo, with Mercury reaching its position of strongest influence, favoring precision and practical action. Astrologers link the day to organizing everyday tasks and improving health.

Apollo.lv · 25 Aug, 03:42

Netanyahu claims Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons, offering no further details. The claim emerged during discussion of security arrangements for his election rival Gadi Eisenkot.

France 24 · 25 Aug, 03:41

Ukraine's UN envoy: Russia is losing the war amid economic strain

Ukraine's permanent representative to the UN, Andrii Melnyk, said Russia is losing the war it started against Ukraine as war spending, sanctions and Ukrainian strikes deplete its economy. He urged partners to hand Kyiv all available Patriot missiles.

Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 03:39

US launches economic offensive against Iran, warns countries helping Tehran

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced a new campaign to cut Iran's economic ties with the outside world, warning that countries and companies helping Tehran evade sanctions could also face consequences.

LSM · 25 Aug, 03:38

UK to help Ukraine build Storm Shadow missiles at home; Kremlin says it is already hunting the future factories

On Ukraine's 35th independence anniversary, Britain announced it will share technology to produce long-range Storm Shadow missiles in Ukraine, prompting the Kremlin to say Russian forces are already working to locate the planned production sites.

Meduza · 25 Aug, 03:38

Massachusetts woman suspected of killing police officer husband found dead

Karen Solomon, suspected in the death of her police officer husband, was found dead six days after disappearing from their Worcester home. Police believe it was a murder-suicide.

The Guardian World · 25 Aug, 03:37

US imposes new sanctions on Iran, warns its trade partners of consequences

The United States has announced new sanctions on Iran and warned countries that continue trading with Tehran that they will face consequences. Washington is urging nations to choose between relations with the US or Iran.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug, 03:36

US removes Syria from state sponsors of terrorism list

The US has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years, opening the door to foreign investment and the country's reintegration into the global economy. The move reflects the Trump administration's deepening engagement with Syria's new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa.

BBC World · 25 Aug, 03:36

US 50% Tariffs Threaten to Push Canadian Firms Out of American Market

Economists warn that President Trump's 50 percent tariffs on Canadian exports will make it unfeasible for many Canadian companies to keep selling into the U.S. market.

The New York Times · 25 Aug, 03:35

Britain helps Ukraine build its own missile production capacity

Britain is releasing classified data on Scalp cruise missile components so Ukraine can assemble them domestically, helping Kyiv reduce dependence on Western arms supplies as fighting continues in the eastern Donetsk region.

Guardian Ukraina · 25 Aug, 02:42

Man Who Told of a Childhood With Wolves Dies at 80

Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, a Spaniard whose extraordinary account of a wild childhood spent among wolves became the basis for a scientific study, a novel and a film, has died at 80.

The New York Times · 25 Aug, 02:42

Russia shows signs of preparing new test of "Burevestnik" nuclear-powered missile

Unusual activity has been spotted at Russia's Novaya Zemlya test site, possibly signaling preparations for another test of the "Burevestnik" nuclear-powered missile, which has failed at least 13 times since 2018.

Latvijas Avīze · 25 Aug, 02:40

Russia's top court rules school was wrong to bar student from continuing after ninth grade

Russia's Supreme Court ruled that a school unlawfully refused to enroll a student in the 10th grade after he completed ninth grade. The ruling comes as authorities increasingly push ninth-graders toward vocational schools instead of regular high school.

Meduza · 25 Aug, 02:40

Life as a mermaid at Dubai's giant aquarium: smiles hide the strain

At a massive aquarium in Dubai, professional synchronized swimmer Polina works as a mermaid, delighting tourists with her smile while battling to hold her breath out of sight. Her job reveals just how demanding this beautiful illusion really is.

TVNET · 25 Aug, 02:39

Dubai aquarium 'mermaids': the beautiful job that takes your breath away

A professional synchronized swimmer named Polina works as a 'mermaid' in Dubai's giant aquarium, smiling for tourists while secretly struggling to catch her breath behind the scenery.

Apollo.lv · 25 Aug, 02:38

New US sanctions on Iran target aviation, tech and shipping sectors

The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran's aviation, technology and shipping sectors, adding further pressure to global markets and energy prices.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug, 02:38

More than 100 care leavers died in England in a year, review finds — support ‘drops off’ at 18

A government-commissioned review found 112 former care leavers aged 18-24 died in England in 2025, with deep isolation after support abruptly dropped away at age 18 identified as a key factor.

The Guardian World · 25 Aug, 02:37

US plans to revoke visas of hundreds of thousands seeking asylum

The Trump administration says it is revoking non-immigrant visas from foreigners who applied for asylum after entering the US as short-term visitors. Up to 200,000 visas could be affected, potentially the largest mass revocation in US history.

France 24 · 25 Aug, 02:37

Russian drone strike burns Red Cross warehouse in Kherson, losses near 28 million hryvnias

A Russian drone attack on the evening of 23 August set fire to a Ukrainian Red Cross humanitarian warehouse in Kherson, destroying supplies worth nearly 28 million hryvnias, the organization reported.

Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 02:36

Bessent unveils new measures to weaken Iran's economy

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced new measures targeting Iran's economy, the latest Trump administration attempt to force an end to a war now in its sixth month.

Politico Europe · 25 Aug, 01:42

Sydney shark attack survivor speaks for the first time about her ordeal

Australian Lea Stewart, attacked by a shark at a popular Sydney beach in June, has spoken publicly for the first time about the experience and her recovery. She lost an arm but says she feels she has been given a second chance at life.

Jauns.lv · 25 Aug, 01:40

Burnham backs down from demand to spend housing fund solely on social homes

UK ministers have confirmed that the initial £10bn from the Affordable Homes Programme will fund a mix of subsidised housing types rather than social homes exclusively, as Andy Burnham had urged. The plan still marks a record role for councils in the scheme.

The Guardian World · 25 Aug, 01:39

Poll: US support for Iran war declines as Trump approval hits record low

A new poll shows American backing for US involvement in the war with Iran is falling, coinciding with President Donald Trump's approval rating dropping to its lowest point yet. The decline is attributed to weakening support among Republicans, rising gas prices, and fears of a prolonged conflict.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug, 01:38

Six months on, evacuated U.S. Navy families from Bahrain still await answers

More than 1,000 dependents of U.S. Navy personnel evacuated from Bahrain when the U.S.-Iran war began are still living in temporary conditions six months later, demanding clarity on what comes next.

NPR World · 25 Aug, 01:35

Russian missile strike on Kharkiv kills one person

Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kharkiv, killing at least one person, Ukrainska Pravda reports. Further details on the strike were not immediately available.

Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 01:35

Second Russian MiG-29 in two days as Ukrainian drones hit Millerovo airbase

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Millerovo airbase overnight, destroying four radar systems, a fuel production plant and two shadow-fleet vessels. It marks the second reported MiG-29 loss in two days.

Euromaidan Press · 25 Aug, 00:43

US Moves to Tighten Iran's Economic Isolation

The Trump administration has announced a new strategy targeting Iran's trading partners in an effort to cut the country off from the global economy.

The New York Times · 25 Aug, 00:39

Despite online mockery, hobbyhorsing draws over a hundred participants in France

A hobbyhorsing competition held in France in August 2026 attracted more than a hundred participants, even though the sport is frequently mocked online.

Apollo.lv · 25 Aug, 00:38

US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to press ahead with mail-in voting crackdown

The US Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration's emergency appeal to proceed with a nationwide crackdown on mail-in voting, though how it will be implemented before November's midterms remains unclear.

The Guardian World · 25 Aug, 00:38

Citizen-led AUKUS inquiry holds seventh hearing in Brisbane

A grassroots public inquiry into Australia's AUKUS security pact holds its seventh hearing in Brisbane today, with former Labor minister and musician Peter Garrett urging people to attend.

Politico Europe · 25 Aug, 00:37

Kulbergs in Kyiv: Russia's hybrid war has ultimately made NATO stronger

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said at a meeting in Kyiv that Russia's hybrid threats against Europe — disinformation, orchestrated migration and cyberattacks — have ultimately strengthened NATO. He described the ongoing pressure as Russia's war against the West, the EU and NATO.

Jauns.lv · 25 Aug, 00:36

Israeli strike on tent camp in Deir al-Balah kills one man

Israeli forces struck a makeshift tent camp sheltering displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, killing one man.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug, 00:36

US urges Russia and Ukraine to return to negotiating table at UN Security Council

A US representative at the UN Security Council called on Russia and Ukraine to stop strikes on civilian targets and resume negotiations to end the war. The meeting was held on Ukraine's Independence Day.

Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 00:35