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Ebola cases in DRC reach 5,515 as Pope Leo calls for global action
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 5,515 recorded cases, with the fatality rate climbing to nearly 48 percent. Pope Leo has urged the international community to act to save lives.
Al Jazeera · 24 Aug, 05:35
Iran warns ships violating its rules in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Persian Gulf Sea Affairs authority has warned that vessels breaching Iran's transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or confiscation. The statement follows recent remarks by US President Trump about control over the region.
Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Aug, 05:35
Russia holds up to 20,000 Ukrainian civilians captive — one of the newest is a teacher who stayed to care for her elderly mother
Up to 20,000 Ukrainian civilians remain held in Russian captivity, including teachers who are being replaced by Russian educators used to spread propaganda in occupied schools.
Euromaidan Press · 24 Aug, 04:43
Could Ukraine's refinery strikes push Russia toward a deeper fuel crisis?
Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries have triggered a fresh fuel crisis affecting at least 30 Russian regions, including Moscow. Analysts warn the shortages could worsen and threaten both the economy and the Kremlin's ability to sustain the war.
Deutsche Welle · 24 Aug, 04:43
Zelensky rejects wartime elections, warns vote could split Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said holding elections during wartime would endanger the country, responding to a former defense minister's call to prepare for a vote. A recent poll shows most Ukrainians currently oppose holding elections.
France 24 · 24 Aug, 04:42
Large forest fire threatens homes on outskirts of Ankara
A large forest fire is burning near residential areas in the Mamak district on the outskirts of Turkey's capital, Ankara, threatening nearby homes.
Al Jazeera · 24 Aug, 04:36
UK Prime Minister to Announce Support for Ukraine's Long-Range Missile Production in Kyiv
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will make his first visit to Kyiv and announce support to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missile production. The trip comes ahead of Independence Day as Kyiv braces for another wave of Russian missile strikes.
Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Aug, 04:35
Thousands march in Stockholm against Sweden's climate policy ahead of election
About 10,000 people marched in Stockholm on Sunday to protest the Swedish government's climate policy weeks before the general election. Climate activist Greta Thunberg joined the demonstration.
France 24 · 24 Aug, 03:42
Russian soldiers boast of drone attack on unarmed cyclist in civilian clothing, later delete video
Russia's 3rd Combined Arms Army posted footage on Telegram showing a drone attacking an unarmed man in civilian clothing riding a bicycle in Donetsk Oblast; the post was deleted after Russian outlet Astra drew attention to it.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 24 Aug, 03:39
Tokayev-aligned party heads for landslide win in Kazakhstan's parliamentary vote
Exit polls from Kazakhstan's parliamentary elections show the pro-Tokayev Adilet party winning around 70 percent of the vote, pointing to a dominant position for the ruling camp in the new legislature.
Al Jazeera · 24 Aug, 03:35
State of emergency declared in Nevada as wildfire forces 14,000 to evacuate
A fast-spreading wildfire in Nevada has forced the evacuation of nearly 14,000 people, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency.
France 24 · 24 Aug, 02:42
Australian Cabinet defends contested GST deal in Perth
Australia's federal Cabinet met in Perth to address the long-disputed GST revenue-sharing deal, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers tasked with defending it publicly as sound economics.
Politico Europe · 24 Aug, 02:38
UK PM Burnham to visit Kyiv with pledge to boost Ukraine's long-range missile production
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will travel to Kyiv on his first foreign trip in office, announcing support for Ukraine's ability to build its own long-range missiles. The visit coincides with Ukraine's independence day, as Kyiv braces for further Russian strikes and Zelenskyy faces a domestic political challenge.
Guardian Ukraina · 24 Aug, 02:37
Burnham to pledge UK help for Ukraine's long-range missile production
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will travel to Kyiv on his first foreign trip, promising to help Ukraine build its own long-range missiles. The visit comes as Russia prepares fresh missile strikes and President Zelenskyy faces mounting domestic political pressure.
The Guardian World · 24 Aug, 02:36
Ukraine's Drones Damage Two Russian Fighter Jets and a Spy Drone, Disrupt Radars From Crimea to Rostov
Ukrainian drones struck a Russian air base at Vityazevo on the Black Sea coast, damaging two fighter jets and a reconnaissance drone, while also disrupting radar operations across a wide stretch of territory from occupied Crimea to Russia's Rostov region.
Euromaidan Press · 24 Aug, 01:42
Glucksmann enters French presidential race, deepening left's rivalry
Centre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann announced on Sunday he will run in France's 2027 presidential election, challenging hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon for leadership of the divided left. Polls currently show far-right leader Marine Le Pen leading the race.
France 24 · 24 Aug, 01:41
Eight-year-old girl dies from rare brain-eating amoeba after Louisiana swim
An eight-year-old girl in Louisiana has died after contracting the rare and nearly always fatal Naegleria fowleri amoeba while swimming in a lake, highlighting how uncommon but deadly the infection remains.
The Guardian Science · 24 Aug, 01:36
Fires break out in Krasnodar, Russia after reported drone attack
Overnight into Monday, August 24, social media channels reported a drone attack on the Russian city of Krasnodar that triggered several fires, including at a warehouse belonging to a home goods retail chain.
Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Aug, 01:35
Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30 people
A collapse of a large waste mound at a landfill site in Guinea triggered a landslide that killed 30 people living in nearby homes.
Sky News · 24 Aug, 00:40
Iran announces major new gas discovery amid war-damaged energy sector
Iran said on Sunday it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in Fars province, as its energy infrastructure continues to recover from months of war-related strikes. Over 160 billion cubic metres could reportedly be extracted from the field.
France 24 · 24 Aug, 00:40
Landfill Collapse in Guinea's Capital Conakry Leaves 30 Dead
A pile of waste at a landfill in Conakry, Guinea, collapsed after heavy overnight rainfall, burying nearby homes and killing at least 30 people.
Al Jazeera · 24 Aug, 00:38
Analyst Mark Leonard: America's leading global role is fading
In a Foreign Affairs article, Mark Leonard argues that the United States' leading role in the world order is diminishing; he discussed the argument with NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben.
NPR World · 24 Aug, 00:37
Sydney shark attack survivor thanks supporters after difficult recovery
A woman bitten by a shark at Sydney's Coogee beach has publicly thanked those who supported her during recovery, while authorities on Phillip Island began vaccinating penguins against bird flu.
The Guardian World · 24 Aug, 00:37
On Independence Day, UN Security Council to discuss consequences of Russia's war against Ukraine
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said the UN Security Council will meet on Ukraine's Independence Day to discuss the consequences of Russia's war. The talks will focus on missile and drone terror against civilians and attacks on Ukrainian ports.
Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Aug, 00:36
Owner of Crans-Montana bar hit by fatal fire detained over domestic abuse claim
Jacques Moretti, co-owner of the Crans-Montana bar where a New Year fire killed 41 people, has been placed in pre-trial detention on suspicion of assaulting his wife. The couple were already under scrutiny as suspects in the fire investigation.
France 24 · 23 Aug, 23:39
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan sign Eternal Friendship Treaty, set $1bn trade target
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan signed a Treaty on Eternal Friendship in Tashkent, agreeing to raise bilateral trade to $1bn by 2030 and deepen Trans-Caspian transport links.
Euronews · 23 Aug, 23:38
Powerful winds flip four planes at Italian airport
Gusts of roughly 120 km/h struck Forlì in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, overturning four light aircraft on the airport tarmac.
Al Jazeera · 23 Aug, 23:38
Russian strike on Kharkiv suburb kills three, leaves several injured
Russian forces struck a suburb of Kharkiv on the evening of August 23, killing at least three people and injuring others. Rescue operations are ongoing.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Aug, 23:37
Russia no longer has an ambassador in the United Kingdom
Russia's embassy in London confirmed on Sunday that the country currently has no ambassador in the UK, blaming London for the deterioration of bilateral relations.
LSM · 23 Aug, 23:35
WSJ: Russia held mobilization exercises in Kaliningrad region
Western intelligence officials told the Wall Street Journal that Russia conducted mobilization readiness drills in the Kaliningrad region in July, part of similar preparations across the country. The Kremlin has not yet decided to implement mobilization, but pressure over Donbas could change that.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Aug, 22:40
Zhou Bo: China's Alternative to Western Power
In Al Jazeera's "The India Report", Senior Colonel Zhou Bo and host Sreenivasan Jain discuss China's vision of a fairer, multipolar world order.
Al Jazeera · 23 Aug, 22:39
Monday brings rain to Estonia, temperatures up to +19°C
On Monday, August 24, Estonia can expect variable cloudiness with brief rain showers and daytime temperatures reaching up to 19 degrees Celsius. Overnight temperatures will be cooler, around 10 to 15 degrees.
ERR (rus) · 23 Aug, 22:38
'Model scout' Siad, tied to Epstein network, found dead; reports say death was not violent
A man named Daniel Amar Siad, who called himself a model scout and searched across Europe, including Latvia, for girls to supply to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead this summer; his death is reported not to have been violent.
LSM · 23 Aug, 22:35
Ukraine knocks out 36 Russian thermobaric rocket launchers; replacements now arrive wrapped in steel
Ukrainian forces have destroyed or knocked out 36 of Russia's TOS-1A thermobaric rocket launcher systems, with 27 burning completely, while Moscow now fields replacement units built on T-72 hulls encased in an added welded steel shell.
Euromaidan Press · 23 Aug, 21:41
Tim Scott defends Darline Graham after she admits national security 'is not my thing'
US Senator Tim Scott defended South Carolina colleague Darline Graham after she admitted during a debate that she is not well-informed on national security issues. Graham faces a Republican primary runoff against Congressman Ralph Norman on Tuesday.
The Guardian World · 23 Aug, 21:40
At least 30 dead as rubbish landfill collapses onto homes in Guinea's capital
A mound of waste at a major landfill collapsed onto nearby houses in Conakry, Guinea, after heavy overnight rain, killing at least 30 people and injuring 22 others.
BBC World · 23 Aug, 21:38