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Ukraine says it struck a Russian Iskander launcher near the border
Ukraine reports destroying a Russian Iskander missile launcher near the border as part of a dedicated effort to hunt down Russia's ballistic missile launch sites. President Zelenskyy says the tactic gives Kyiv another way to reduce the missile threat while its stock of anti-ballistic interceptors is low.
Euromaidan Press · 23 Aug, 14:41
French wildfires: how a 170-year-old decision fuelled this summer's catastrophe
This summer France suffered its largest recorded wildfires, forcing the biggest peacetime evacuation since the second world war and likely producing the country's first fire-generated thundercloud. The roots trace back to an 1857 decision to plant pine forests near Bordeaux, compounded by modern climate change.
The Guardian World · 23 Aug, 14:41
Zelensky: Anti-corruption bodies have no questions for me
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said heads of anti-corruption agencies have no questions about him personally in connection with corruption cases involving former Presidential Office staff. He also commented on the dismissal of former deputy office head Iryna Mudra.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Aug, 14:39
Estonian kitesurfers catch final gusts before storm makes landfall
Ahead of Saturday's storm in Estonia, kitesurfing enthusiasts headed to Lohusalu harbor to enjoy strong pre-storm winds, before the tempest later cut power to thousands.
ERR News · 23 Aug, 14:38
Ukrainian volunteer flew to Moscow to save son from FSB blackmail
Mykhailo Puryshev, known for evacuating civilians from besieged Mariupol, flew to Moscow on 17 August 2026 after Russia's FSB threatened to conscript his 18-year-old son unless he cooperated. He hopes to be detained at passport control so his son loses value as leverage.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 23 Aug, 14:38
Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Becomes a Mirror for Broader Social Debates
The Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has evolved into more than a single criminal case, becoming a proxy through which different parts of society view broader social ills. Observers project their own concerns about society onto the proceedings.
The New York Times · 23 Aug, 14:36
Artemis II crew to be awarded top US space medal
Nasa says the Artemis II lunar flyby crew will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on 28 August, an award only 30 astronauts have ever earned.
The Guardian Science · 23 Aug, 13:40
Ukraine strikes Crimea, hits radar station and naval drone launch site
Ukrainian forces struck several Russian military targets in occupied Crimea overnight into August 23, including a radar station and infrastructure linked to naval and strike drones. A ground relay station used to guide attack drones was also hit.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Aug, 13:39
Dozens of coordinated arson attacks strike southern Thailand
More than 50 coordinated arson and incendiary attacks hit Thailand's insurgency-hit southern provinces overnight into Sunday, injuring two people.
BBC World · 23 Aug, 13:36
Zelenskyy: Russia could produce up to 1,300 ballistic missiles a year, currently holds around 600
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia's industry could theoretically produce up to 1,300 ballistic missiles annually, though it currently has around 600–630 in stock. He also said Ukraine is working to disrupt Russian missile production and planned mass strikes.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 23 Aug, 12:42
Latin America's Right-Wing Leaders Increasingly Cross Borders to Back Allies
A new generation of right-wing leaders in Latin America is openly stepping into one another's election campaigns, praising allies and attacking rivals, The New York Times reports.
The New York Times · 23 Aug, 12:41
Kryvyi Rih mall strike kills at least 16, Zelensky renews call for more Patriot systems
A Russian strike on a shopping centre in President Zelensky's hometown of Kryvyi Rih has killed at least 16 people, with several still missing. Ukraine's president is renewing his months-long appeal for more Patriot air defence interceptors.
France 24 · 23 Aug, 12:40
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Japan, at least 37 injured
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Tokyo in Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture on Sunday, injuring at least 37 people. Authorities warned residents to stay alert for a possible aftershock of similar strength.
Euronews · 23 Aug, 12:40
Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack that shut down UK power plant
Iran-linked hackers have been blamed for a cyber-attack that forced a small-scale UK power plant to shut down for four days last month. The government says there was no risk to the wider energy system.
The Guardian World · 23 Aug, 12:39
Brussels shooting linked to drugs follows attack on police station
A man was injured in a Brussels shooting on Friday night after an attack on a police station, which authorities linked to drug-related organized crime. The region's leader pledged tougher measures, including a new drugs commissioner and restrictions on e-scooters.
Politico Europe · 23 Aug, 12:39
Zelensky: Ukraine to receive new air defense radars from France this autumn
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that following talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukraine will receive new air defense radars from France this autumn, along with an additional SAMP/T system.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Aug, 12:38
Water-related conflicts nearly quadruple since 2020, Al Jazeera data shows
New data cited by Al Jazeera shows water-related conflicts worldwide have nearly quadrupled since 2020, a trend highlighted as World Water Week 2026 begins.
Al Jazeera · 23 Aug, 12:38
Sybiha welcomes leaders of six European countries in Kyiv ahead of Independence Day
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha greeted the leaders of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Norway at a Kyiv railway station. The visitors will hold bilateral and multilateral talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 23 Aug, 11:41
Estonian minister: Russia's behavior unchanged 87 years after Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna marked Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact memorial day by saying Russia is still trying to redraw Europe's borders according to imperial ambitions. He called for continued international isolation of Russia and unwavering support for Ukraine.
ERR News · 23 Aug, 11:39
Former Ukrainian minister Fedorov criticises allied bureaucracy over weapons delays
Former Ukrainian digital transformation minister Mykhailo Fedorov told the BBC that bureaucracy in the UK and other allied nations is delaying promised weapons deliveries. He also did not rule out a future presidential run.
BBC World · 23 Aug, 11:39
UN deputy chief: drones are changing the nature of warfare
UN emergency relief coordinator Tom Fletcher said after visiting Ukraine that drones have become part of daily life for residents of Kherson and are reshaping armed conflict worldwide. He called on states and weapons manufacturers to uphold international humanitarian law.
ERR (rus) · 23 Aug, 11:36
London's low emission zone is working, but other cities remain cautious on clean air
A new study shows London's ultra-low emission zone has improved children's lung health, yet other cities worldwide remain hesitant to adopt similar clean air measures.
The Guardian World · 23 Aug, 10:40
Putin: Ukraine Opened 'Pandora's Box' With Strikes on Economic Targets
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian economic infrastructure have opened a 'Pandora's box' and vowed retaliation against Ukraine's most sensitive economic sectors.
The Moscow Times · 23 Aug, 10:39
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Diāna Kubasova gets married on her birthday
Beauty queen and TV personality Diāna Kubasova has married her partner in Abu Dhabi. She announced the news herself on her birthday.
Apollo.lv · 23 Aug, 10:38
Lithuanian President Arrives in Kyiv
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda arrived in Kyiv on August 23 to take part in Ukraine's Flag Day and Independence Day events and meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Aug, 10:37
Russia hits Kharkiv with jet-powered drone, injuries reported
Russian forces struck Kharkiv with a jet-powered drone overnight into Sunday, injuring seven people including a teenager. Russia launched 127 drones at Ukraine in total.
LSM (rus) · 23 Aug, 10:35
Study finds 9 in 10 unsolved London murders linked to non-white victims
New research shows that between 2019 and 2023, nearly 93% of unsolved murders in London involved non-white victims, with Black victims especially overrepresented in unresolved shooting and stabbing cases. The Met attributes part of the gap to lower trust in police among affected communities.
The Guardian World · 23 Aug, 09:40
Canada's PM Carney: new US tariffs 'designed to hurt and divide' the country
New 50% US tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods took effect Saturday after trade talks between Ottawa and Washington collapsed. Canadian PM Mark Carney said the measures were meant to harm and divide Canada.
Euronews · 23 Aug, 09:38
Lawmaker: Explosion at a pharmacy in Lviv leaves one dead
A Ukrainian lawmaker has reported an explosion at a pharmacy in Lviv that killed one person. Further details have not yet been disclosed.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Aug, 09:36
Mexican governor requests leave, one day after returning to office
Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya has asked the state congress for an indefinite leave of absence, just a day after announcing his return to the post. He is wanted in the US on drug trafficking conspiracy charges.
Deutsche Welle · 23 Aug, 08:42
Russia asks other countries to ban rallies outside its embassies on Duma election day
Russia's Foreign Ministry has sent diplomatic notes to other countries requesting a ban on demonstrations near Russian embassies during State Duma elections, set for 18-20 September.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Aug, 08:41
Burnham set to hand mayors new powers over local planning decisions
Andy Burnham is preparing proposals to give England's regional mayors the power to take over major planning decisions and fast-track large developments, to be unveiled next week.
The Guardian World · 23 Aug, 08:41
Ukrainian drones strike Ozon warehouse in Orenburg region as four hurt in Kharkiv attack
Ukraine's armed forces struck a warehouse belonging to Russian online retailer Ozon in Chapaevsk, Samara region, overnight on August 22. Separately, a drone strike in Kharkiv injured four people, while a supermarket manager in Kryvyi Rih faces negligence charges over a deadly mall strike.
ERR (rus) · 23 Aug, 08:39
The 'ordinary' Sochi woman accused of killing a Russian commander in Crimea
A bomb hidden in a bin killed a deputy Russian Black Sea fleet submarine brigade commander in Sevastopol on 13 August, and within hours police detained 32-year-old Margarita Reutt, accused of carrying out the attack for Ukrainian intelligence.
Guardian Ukraina · 23 Aug, 07:41
Victorian Liberals' plan to split appeals court draws warnings of judicial politicisation
Victoria's opposition Liberal party has proposed splitting the state's court of appeal into criminal and civil divisions to secure tougher sentences, but legal and human rights groups warn the move would politicise the judiciary.
The Guardian World · 23 Aug, 07:39
Global Peace Index 2026 ranks Latvia 19th in the world
The newly released Global Peace Index 2026 places Latvia among the world's 20 most peaceful countries, ahead of both Lithuania and Estonia, even as global peace levels decline for a 12th consecutive year.
Latvijas Avīze · 23 Aug, 07:37