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Romania uncovers drug trafficking network linked to Albanian dealers

Romanian authorities have dismantled an organized crime group that transported hundreds of kilograms of drugs from Spain to other European countries since 2023. The seized substances could be worth up to €25 million on the black market.

Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Aug, 23:36

Sydney trains hit by widespread delays after overhead wire fault

Sydney's suburban rail network is experiencing widespread cancellations and delays on Monday morning due to a fault with overhead wiring at a major hub, the Guardian's Australia live blog reports.

The Guardian World · 24 Aug, 23:36

Zelensky reveals another reason for Fedorov's dismissal

Ukrainian President Zelensky has said that former defense minister Fedorov gave him false information, which led to an awkward situation with Trump. This adds to the earlier reported power struggle with the chief of the general staff.

TVNET · 24 Aug, 23:35

Riga hosts "Sunflower Path" march marking Ukraine's Independence Day

A march called "Sunflower Path" took place in Riga on Monday to mark Ukraine's Independence Day, while Latvia's public media continues a donation campaign with charity Ziedot.lv to support Ukraine.

LSM (rus) · 24 Aug, 22:42

Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion in massive theme park complex near Paris

Saudi Arabia will invest €6 billion in a new entertainment complex featuring three theme parks near Paris. The deal was signed by French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Politico Europe · 24 Aug, 22:41

Ukraine got independence as a gift in 1991. Now it is paying in blood

Euromaidan Press has published an opinion piece arguing that, per colonial theory, Ukraine's 1991 independence was merely nominal "flag independence," while genuine independence is now being earned through bloodshed.

Euromaidan Press · 24 Aug, 22:41

Israel threatens intensified attacks in Gaza over children's kites

Israel has warned it may escalate military action and forced displacement in Gaza, citing children's kites as the trigger. The threat comes amid an already severe humanitarian crisis in the territory.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug, 22:40

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire destroys around 140 cars at Gatwick-area car park

A fire at a car park near Gatwick airport destroyed about 140 vehicles, and a 67-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson. No one was injured, though the blaze cut power to over 2,000 homes and businesses.

The Guardian World · 24 Aug, 22:40

US launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' targeting Iran

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a sweeping new sanctions campaign against Iran, aiming to cut off financial flows funding the regime amid the ongoing war. The effort targets five sectors Tehran relies on to prop up its economy.

Euronews · 24 Aug, 22:39

US warns of new sanctions against countries maintaining economic ties with Iran

The US Treasury Department has warned that countries continuing economic cooperation with Iran could face severe new sanctions, though Washington has not yet imposed any broad new measures.

Apollo.lv · 24 Aug, 22:38

Man Whose Story of a Childhood Among Wolves Inspired a Novel and Film Dies at 80

Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, a Spanish man whose extraordinary account of a wild childhood spent among wolves became the subject of academic study and inspired a novel and a film, has died at 80.

The New York Times · 24 Aug, 22:37

UK Prime Minister visits wounded Ukrainian soldiers during Kyiv trip

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day, meeting wounded Ukrainian soldiers and announcing the transfer of Storm Shadow missile production technology to Ukraine.

Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Aug, 22:36

Ukraine, US and Europe develop new plan to end war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced new proposals to end the war, developed together with envoys of US President Trump and European officials. The plan foresees a ceasefire and mutual troop withdrawal, with a "free economic zone" to be established in vacated territories.

TVNET · 24 Aug, 22:36

Ukrainian drones halt major Russian oil refinery in Perm for second time this year

A Ukrainian drone strike on Lukoil's refinery in Perm sparked a fire and forced a shutdown, with repairs expected to take up to two weeks. It is the second time this year the plant has been fully halted.

Meduza · 24 Aug, 22:35

Kidnappers release video showing hundreds abducted from Nigerian mosque

Kidnappers have released a video showing hundreds of people abducted from a mosque in northern Nigeria, underscoring the country's deepening security crisis ahead of upcoming elections.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug, 21:42

Unpublished poll: Zelensky leads hypothetical Ukrainian presidential race, ousted minister Fedorov third

An unpublished poll seen by The Economist puts President Volodymyr Zelensky in the lead for a hypothetical Ukrainian presidential election, with recently dismissed defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov placing third. Former armed forces commander Valerii Zaluzhnyi came in second.

Meduza · 24 Aug, 21:39

Analyst: UK and France's anti-missile pledges to Ukraine are largely symbolic

Military analyst Dr. Frank Ledwidge says the latest European anti-missile technology commitments to Ukraine are politically symbolic and won't be operational for years. He warns the coalition is failing to address Kyiv's most urgent need — air defence.

France 24 · 24 Aug, 21:37

UK to train AI on Ukraine battlefield data to protect sensitive sites

Britain and Ukraine have agreed to let UK security systems be trained on Ukrainian battlefield data to detect protesters and hostile-state threats at defence, rail and energy sites. The technology will first be piloted at a UK defence facility.

Guardian Ukraina · 24 Aug, 21:37

Hundreds join "Sunflower Path" solidarity march in Riga for Ukraine

On Ukraine's Independence Day, hundreds of people in Riga took part in the fifth annual "Sunflower Path" march from the Freedom Monument to Kronvalda Park in support of Ukraine.

Jauns.lv · 24 Aug, 21:36

Canada refuses to weaken French-language protections in US trade dispute

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada cannot accept a US trade proposal that would undermine French-language rights in Quebec, as Donald Trump threatens fresh tariffs.

The Guardian World · 24 Aug, 21:36

Search operation enters fourth day in Kryvyi Rih, three still missing after Russian mall strike

Rescue teams in Kryvyi Rih are continuing a search operation for a fourth day following a Russian strike on a shopping mall, with three people, including a child, still unaccounted for. The attack has so far killed 16 people.

Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Aug, 21:36

Reddish marks on Zelensky's hand spark speculation online

A photo from Ukraine's State Flag Day celebrations shows reddish marks on the knuckles of Volodymyr Zelensky's right hand, prompting widespread speculation on social media. The image itself does not reveal their cause.

Latvijas Avīze · 24 Aug, 21:35

Danish PM rebuffs plastic surgeon's unsolicited beauty advice

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen publicly pushed back after a male plastic surgeon offered to 'fix' a spot on her nose, urging women to embrace self-acceptance instead. She shared the exchange shortly after returning from a trip to Ukraine, where she experienced air raid sirens.

Guardian Ukraina · 24 Aug, 20:41

Britain's real ale campaign group Camra hit by falling membership and losses

Camra, the UK's traditional real ale advocacy group, has seen membership drop to an eight-year low while posting an £800,000 loss last year. The organisation says small breweries face unfair competition from multinational beer companies.

The Guardian World · 24 Aug, 20:40

US expands sanctions on Iran, aiming to cut off its economic lifelines

The US on Monday announced expanded secondary sanctions against Iran covering five new economic sectors. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the goal is to sever every economic lifeline sustaining the regime in Tehran.

France 24 · 24 Aug, 20:39

Japanese delegation travels to Beijing to ease strained ties with China

A cross-party Japanese delegation has arrived in Beijing in an attempt to ease tensions with China, which have reached one of their lowest points in decades. The visit represents Tokyo's effort to restore dialogue with Beijing after a period of deteriorating relations.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug, 20:39

Rare silver-colored bear cub spotted in Alaska's national park

Live-stream cameras at Katmai National Park in Alaska have captured an unusually pale, silvery-colored brown bear cub that has quickly won over viewers worldwide. Experts say the striking coat color is due to genetics rather than crossbreeding with another species.

Latvijas Avīze · 24 Aug, 20:38

Outrage in Nepal over rape and murder of three-year-old girl

Nepal has seen days of protests after a three-year-old girl was found raped and murdered, with activists and politicians demanding legal reform. Nine people have been arrested in the case.

BBC World · 24 Aug, 20:37

European leaders gather in Kyiv to mark Ukraine's Independence Day

European leaders joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Monday to mark the country's 35th Independence Day, as Russia's renewed invasion continues into its fifth year.

Apollo.lv · 24 Aug, 20:36

Polish prosecutors doubt reports that fugitive ex-deputy minister is hiding in Transnistria

Polish prosecutors say they have no evidence that wanted former deputy justice minister Marcin Romanowski is in Transnistria and have rejected his request for immunity guarantees. Investigators point to several inconsistencies in his claims.

Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Aug, 20:36

Russian forces edge toward Sloviansk from the east, push into Mykolaivka

Russian troops have reached the edge of Pyskunivka and pushed into Mykolaivka, a village offering a dry approach route to Sloviansk. The move suggests Russia is shifting pressure toward the city's eastern flank after its northeastern advance stalled.

Euromaidan Press · 24 Aug, 20:35

Riga holds "Sunflower Path" march in support of Ukraine

On Monday, Ukraine's Independence Day, hundreds of people carrying sunflowers took part in a march called the "Sunflower Path" in Riga to show support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.

LSM · 24 Aug, 19:41

Ceasefire verification mission deployed to eastern DR Congo amid mutual accusations

A mission tasked with monitoring compliance with a fragile ceasefire between Congolese forces and the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 group was deployed to eastern DR Congo on Monday. Both sides simultaneously accused each other of fresh attacks and rights abuses.

France 24 · 24 Aug, 19:41

John Oliver takes aim at subscription overload — even washing machines are watching you

HBO host John Oliver used his show to criticize how subscription-based pricing has spread into nearly every industry, often confusing consumers. He also warned that smart home appliances can quietly collect personal data about users' habits.

The Guardian World · 24 Aug, 19:39