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Search Continues After Deadly Landslide at Gold Mine in Central African Republic
A landslide at a gold mine in the Central African Republic has killed dozens of people, including victims from Cameroon and Chad. France 24's report also covered Ethiopia's wine ambitions and Belgium's colonial past.
France 24 · 22 Aug, 03:08
Girl, 6, dies three days after being pulled from sea off Shoreham; entire family lost
A six-year-old girl has died in hospital three days after being pulled from the sea off Shoreham, following the deaths of her parents and sister in the same incident.
The Guardian World · 22 Aug, 03:03
Sybiha urges stronger sanctions against Russia’s military industry after Kryvyi Rih attack
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, reacting to Russia’s double strike on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih that killed 16 people, has called on the world to tighten sanctions against Russia’s military-industrial complex and provide Ukraine with more air defences.
Ukrainska Pravda · 22 Aug, 03:00
Anger in India after six-year-old dies following alleged slap by teacher
A six-year-old's death after an alleged slap by a teacher has sparked outrage in India. Andhra Pradesh's regional education minister says legal action, involving a committee, is being pursued against those responsible.
Al Jazeera · 22 Aug, 02:58
NATO worried about impact of French elections on alliance's future
NATO officials and experts fear that the 2027 French presidential election could bring to power candidates seeking to weaken or end France's participation in the alliance's military structures, potentially undermining European security.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Aug, 02:06
Zambia’s Democratic Facade Fractures in Post-Election Crackdown
The government says it is preventing an insurrection, but activists and international observers warn of arbitrary arrests and electoral fraud.
The New York Times · 22 Aug, 02:05
Ukraine officially introduces first jet-powered interceptor drone Alexa Spatium
Ukraine has formalized its first jet-powered interceptor drone, named Alexa Spatium, designed to destroy Russia's jet-powered Geran drones.
Euromaidan Press · 22 Aug, 02:02
Russia launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv; explosions heard in the capital
Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv overnight, with at least five explosions heard in the city. The Air Force warned of a threat from the northeast, and an air alert was declared.
Ukrainska Pravda · 22 Aug, 01:58
Trump Threatens $5bn Lawsuit Over Report Questioning National Guard Deployment
Donald Trump's personal lawyer has threatened a $5bn lawsuit against the Center for American Progress unless it retracts a report criticizing the effectiveness of the president's National Guard deployment. The think tank says it will not back down.
The Guardian World · 22 Aug, 01:02
Sword attack at Swedish high school leaves one dead, three wounded
A man armed with a sword attacked people at a Swedish high school, killing one person and wounding three others. Details about the circumstances remain unclear.
Al Jazeera · 22 Aug, 01:01
Australia passes law requiring tech giants to pay for news content
Australia has enacted a law requiring major tech platforms, including Google and Meta, to reach payment deals with Australian news publishers or pay a levy on their advertising revenue.
NPR World · 22 Aug, 01:01
Ukraine struck three Russian Kalibr-capable ships on 12 August, but the fleet still has at least five
Before 12 August, Russia's Black Sea Fleet had eight Kalibr-capable warships; after the strike at least five remain, and on 19 August one of the untouched ships fired on Kyiv.
Euromaidan Press · 22 Aug, 01:00
Mexican Governor Accused by U.S. of Aiding Cartel Returns to His Post
Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya, accused by U.S. prosecutors of protecting the Sinaloa cartel, announced on Friday that he is resuming his duties after earlier saying he would step aside to focus on his defense.
The New York Times · 22 Aug, 00:59
Military recruitment officer fatally wounded in Lviv, attacker detained
A serviceman of Ukraine's territorial recruitment and social support center was fatally wounded while on duty in Lviv, and the attacker has already been detained by police. It marks the third such attack on recruitment center staff in the city recently.
Ukrainska Pravda · 22 Aug, 00:59
Russia's double drone strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping mall kills 15, injures 130
Russian forces struck the largest shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih twice with drones on 21 August, killing 15 people and injuring 130, including 23 children.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 22 Aug, 00:59
Israel expands West Bank settlements ahead of elections
Israel has opened tenders for around 1,200 new settlement homes in the strategically vital E1 area near Jerusalem, drawing widespread international condemnation. Critics warn the project would split the West Bank and make a future Palestinian state unviable.
BBC World · 22 Aug, 00:04
Israeli Settlers and Soldiers Kill Two Palestinians in Separate West Bank Shootings
Two Palestinians were killed on Friday in the occupied West Bank — a teenager shot by Israeli settlers and a man killed by Israeli forces during a raid — as violence in the territory continues to escalate sharply this year.
France 24 · 22 Aug, 00:03
Gasoline runs out entirely in Black Sea resort city of Gelendzhik, Russia
On August 21, gasoline supplies were depleted at every filling station in the southern Russian resort city of Gelendzhik, including the last operating station in the village of Arkhipo-Osipovka. The nearby city of Tuapse is facing a similar shortage.
Meduza · 22 Aug, 00:01
Turkey Asks Interpol to Issue Arrest Notice for Netanyahu Over Flotilla Activists
Turkey has asked Interpol to issue a 'red notice' for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing Israel of mistreating flotilla activists. The request comes amid rising tensions between the two countries.
The New York Times · 22 Aug, 00:01
Hundreds of Tunisian protesters demand President Saied's resignation
Hundreds of people took to the streets in Tunis on Thursday, calling on Tunisian President Kais Saied to step down. The demonstration took place in the country's capital.
Al Jazeera · 22 Aug, 00:00
Zakharova: Tusk's stance on Nord Stream could 'boomerang' against Poland's security
Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Polish PM Donald Tusk's remarks on the Nord Stream pipeline bombings could eventually backfire on Poland's own security. The comments came after a Ukrainian suspect in the 2022 pipeline sabotage case was detained in Croatia.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Aug, 23:59
Russian infantry groups keep failing to break through toward Lyman
Russian forces are trying to push small infantry units through Ukrainian defenses near Lyman, but the attempts have so far failed. Capturing the city would open a route toward Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.
Euromaidan Press · 21 Aug, 23:58
Ukraine's Flamingo Missile Maker Fire Point Faces Delay of Danish Plant to 2027 as Costs Could Triple
A new rocket-fuel plant being built in Denmark for Ukraine's Fire Point, maker of the long-range Flamingo missile, has slipped to 2027, with costs potentially tripling.
Euromaidan Press · 21 Aug, 23:06
Trump administration seeks public comment on overhauling vaccine recommendation categories
The Trump administration has opened a public comment period on whether to restructure how vaccines are recommended, a move experts warn could deepen confusion and restrict access. Critics say the process bypasses the CDC and its expert advisory panel.
The Guardian World · 21 Aug, 23:05
172 combat clashes recorded along front line in one day, most near Pokrovsk
Ukraine's General Staff reported 172 combat clashes along the front line since the start of the day on 21 August, with 23 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. Russia also used aircraft, drones and artillery.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Aug, 23:03
Russian drones set shopping mall ablaze in Kryvyi Rih, then strike rescue crews half an hour later
A Russian drone attack on the Sonyachna Halereya shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih killed 15 people and wounded 130, many of them children. A second strike hit rescuers already working at the scene.
Meduza · 21 Aug, 23:02
US Flies Five Deportees to Equatorial Guinea After They Refuse to Leave Plane in Liberia
Five people the US sought to deport to Liberia under the Trump administration's third-country deportation program resisted leaving the aircraft, so they were flown onward to Equatorial Guinea.
The New York Times · 21 Aug, 22:59
DHS confirms only 185 non-citizens on Nevada voter rolls, far below earlier claim of 16,000
A month after suggesting Nevada's voter rolls could include as many as 16,000 non-citizens, the Department of Homeland Security has confirmed through manual review that only 185 are actually non-citizens, according to records obtained by the Guardian. More than 14,000 names still await further review.
The Guardian World · 21 Aug, 22:03
Russia's FSB Allegedly Tried to Blackmail Ukrainian Volunteer Through His Son
Volunteer Mykhailo Puryshev, known for evacuation trips to besieged Mariupol, travelled to Moscow after Russia's FSB allegedly threatened to conscript his adult son unless he cooperated, later leaving Russia for Poland.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 21 Aug, 22:00
Russian double-tap drone strike on Ukrainian mall kills at least 15
A Russian double-tap drone strike on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih killed at least 15 people and injured more than 130. The second strike hit rescuers who had rushed to the already burning building.
BBC World · 21 Aug, 21:58
Judge allows construction of Trump-initiated White House ballroom to continue
A federal judge has issued a temporary order allowing construction of the disputed White House ballroom to continue while the Trump administration's appeal is being reviewed. A lower court had ordered work halted because Congress never approved the project.
Delfi · 21 Aug, 21:58
First deportation flight arrives in Haiti after TPS status ends
The first deportation flight to Haiti since the US supreme court upheld the Trump administration's power to end Temporary Protected Status for roughly 350,000 Haitians landed in Cap-Haïtien on Thursday, carrying more than 160 people.
The Guardian World · 21 Aug, 21:06
Russian drone strikes bus in Zaporizhzhia, casualties reported
A Russian drone has struck a passenger bus in Zaporizhzhia, with early reports pointing to casualties. The attack follows a double-tap drone strike on a Kryvyi Rih shopping centre a day earlier that killed 14 people.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 21 Aug, 21:03
Germany Uncovers Plot for Political Attack, but Names No Suspect
German officials have disclosed a plot for a political attack after discovering a weapons cache, but have not named any suspected culprit.
The New York Times · 21 Aug, 21:03
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Russian drone strikes on shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih kill 14
Russia struck a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, with drones twice on Friday, killing 14 people and injuring 121 others, according to the head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration.
Apollo.lv · 21 Aug, 21:00
Jailed Russian mathematician Miftakhov publishes proof of Chui's Conjecture in French journal
Russian political prisoner and mathematician Azat Miftakhov solved a mathematical problem while imprisoned, and the resulting paper has been published in a French journal — his third foreign publication since his arrest.
Meduza · 21 Aug, 20:59