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Top Iranian Official Says US Turn to Economic Warfare Shows Military Failure
Iran's leadership has dismissed President Trump's threats to economically crush the country, arguing that years of US sanctions have already failed to achieve their goals.
NPR World · 21 Aug, 15:02
Fedorov challenges Zelensky, calls for presidential election
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has unexpectedly called for a presidential election in Ukraine, directly challenging Volodymyr Zelensky. The proposal has drawn criticism even from some of his former supporters.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 Aug, 15:01
Weapons cache linked to Russia found near Berlin
German security services have discovered a professionally set up weapons cache near Berlin believed to have been created on the orders of Russian intelligence agencies. Prosecutors are investigating it as preparation for a serious act of violence.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Aug, 14:02
Iran's Lead Negotiator Says Tehran Must Plan to Overcome 'Unjust' Sanctions
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's lead negotiator with the United States, said Tehran needs a strategy to overcome what he called unjust sanctions, responding to President Trump's vow of an 'economic D-Day' against Iran.
The New York Times · 21 Aug, 14:00
Russian strike hits Ukrainian warehouse of Yves Rocher, listed as war sponsor
A Russian attack on August 20 damaged a Ukrainian warehouse belonging to French cosmetics brand Yves Rocher, which Ukraine has listed as an international sponsor of war. The company reportedly paid about $6 million into Russia's budget in 2022.
Euromaidan Press · 21 Aug, 13:59
Stoicescu says he will vote for Ülle Madise as Estonia's president
Riigikogu member Kalev Stoicescu, who recently joined the Parempoolsed party, has announced he will vote for Ülle Madise in parliament's presidential election. He had earlier signed to support Tiit Land's candidacy, but Land failed to gather the required signatures.
ERR (rus) · 21 Aug, 13:02
Russian publishers reportedly cut print runs after Ukrainian strikes on Wildberries warehouses
Russian book publishers are cutting print runs and halting some new titles after Ukrainian drone strikes destroyed stock stored in Wildberries warehouses, with over 11 million books reportedly burned.
Meduza · 21 Aug, 13:01
France's heatwaves bring bumper salt harvest to Guérande
While this summer's heatwaves have damaged much of France's agriculture, they have created excellent conditions for salt harvesting in the Guérande marshes. The region is on track for a particularly abundant season.
France 24 · 21 Aug, 13:01
Russia says open to new ideas, but peace must reflect reality
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Moscow is open to new proposals to end the war in Ukraine, though any deal must reflect actual conditions. Talks between Russia and the US have largely stalled in recent weeks.
BNN · 21 Aug, 13:00
Eight killed as plane crashes at remote US military radar site in Alaska
A civilian-contracted aircraft crashed near a remote Air Force radar site on Alaska's south-west coast, killing all eight people on board. Rescuers confirmed there were no survivors.
BBC World · 21 Aug, 12:59
FSB Says It Arrested Eight Alleged Ukrainian Agents Over Moscow Attack Plot
Russia's FSB reports arresting eight people accused of plotting an attack on a Moscow-region defense facility, along with a separately detained foreign national suspected of espionage. Ukraine has not commented on the claims.
The Moscow Times · 21 Aug, 12:05
Australia charges man over alleged plan to pass Ukrainian military intelligence to Russia
Australian police have charged a dual Australian-Russian citizen accused of joining Ukraine's armed forces with the intention of passing military information to Russian intelligence.
Al Jazeera · 21 Aug, 12:02
Russia Turns to Fuel Imports After Ukrainian Strikes Hit Refineries
Russia has started importing fuel from abroad after Ukrainian strikes on its refineries and storage depots caused domestic shortages.
NPR World · 21 Aug, 12:01
Iran executes foreign national over alleged role in January protests in Isfahan
Iran's judiciary has executed a man described as a foreign national for his alleged involvement in January protests in Isfahan that left four security personnel dead. Human rights groups continue to raise concerns over forced confessions and unfair trials in Iran.
Euronews · 21 Aug, 12:00
FSB says it detained foreign national over drone reconnaissance of Moscow train station
Russia's FSB says it has detained a foreign citizen in the Murmansk region on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack in Moscow on orders from Ukrainian security services. The agency claims the man used a drone to scout a train station and administrative buildings before trying to cross into Norway.
Meduza · 21 Aug, 11:59
Perm attack likely hits one of Russia's largest oil refineries
One of Russia's largest oil refineries in Perm was likely attacked, while Kyiv has asked Elon Musk to allow Starlink to be used for strikes on Russian ballistic missile launch sites.
LSM (rus) · 21 Aug, 11:58
Met Office warns developing El Niño could be strongest in living memory
The UK Met Office says the El Niño now forming in the Pacific could become the most powerful on record, raising global temperatures and already shifting weather patterns worldwide.
BBC World · 21 Aug, 11:02
Spain begins relocating migrants from makeshift camp in Ceuta
Spanish authorities on Thursday began moving migrants out of a makeshift camp on El Trampolín beach in Ceuta, transferring more than 1,200 people to temporary reception points. Some migrants later returned to the beach.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Aug, 11:01
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Australia charges Russian dual citizen over alleged support for actions against Ukraine
Australian police said on Friday that a dual Australian-Russian citizen has been charged with foreign interference offences after allegedly trying to pass information about Ukraine's military activities to Russia. The case reflects ongoing vigilance against suspected Russian intelligence efforts in Western countries.
Apollo.lv · 21 Aug, 11:01
Wildfire rages for third day near occupied Yalta, reportedly linked to Russian air defense
A large forest fire has been burning for three days in the mountains near occupied Yalta in Crimea, possibly caused by a failed Russian air defense operation. Hundreds of personnel and equipment units are fighting the blaze.
Jauns.lv · 21 Aug, 11:01
Israel's plan to build thousands of homes in occupied West Bank draws Western condemnation
Israel has launched tenders for over 1,200 buildings in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank, prompting sharp condemnation from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and the UN, who warn it threatens peace prospects.
BNN · 21 Aug, 11:00
Ukrainian drones strike oil refinery in Russia's Perm region
Overnight into Friday, Ukrainian drones struck a Lukoil oil refinery in Russia's Perm region, Ukrainian media report.
TVNET · 21 Aug, 10:02
Russian FPV drones wound four civilians in Zaporizhzhia region
Russian FPV drone strikes on civilians in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia district left four people injured. A private house, open ground and a parked car were among the targets hit.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Aug, 09:58
Russia launches 135-drone night attack on Ukraine, air defence downs 107
Russian forces struck Ukraine overnight into 21 August with 135 attack and decoy drones, with Ukrainian air defences destroying or jamming most of them; strikes were recorded at 16 locations.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 21 Aug, 09:04
UN Security Council to hold second straw poll on next secretary-general
The UN Security Council is holding a second informal vote on Friday to gauge support for candidates seeking to become the organisation's next secretary-general. Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan led after last month's first poll.
Euronews · 21 Aug, 09:03
Rapper Yung Filly to face retrial over rape charges in Australia
British rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on three rape charges in Australia after a jury failed to reach a verdict on them, despite clearing him of several other serious charges.
BBC World · 21 Aug, 09:03
Nearly 240 clashes on the front line, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions
Ukraine's General Staff reported 238 combat engagements over the past day, with the most intense fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions, where Russian forces launched nearly 60 attacks combined.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Aug, 09:02
Estonia to decide on long-range air defence purchase during September budget talks
Estonia's government plans to make a fundamental decision in September, during state budget negotiations, on the scale and supplier of long-range air defence systems, including whether the cost will exceed one billion euros.
ERR (rus) · 21 Aug, 09:00
Orban's Former Office by the Danube Fails to Impress
Hungary's new government under Peter Magyar opened up former Prime Minister Viktor Orban's office overlooking the Danube, hoping to showcase it as proof of autocratic excess, but the room's furnishings fell short of expectations.
The New York Times · 21 Aug, 08:04
Andy Burnham's political ambitions take shape above a Manchester cocktail bar
Politico Europe profiles Andy Burnham's Manchester office, nicknamed “No. 10 North,” located above a cocktail bar. The piece examines what the office reveals about his political ambitions.
Politico Europe · 21 Aug, 08:04
Russian drone strikes kill four in Kharkiv Oblast village
Overnight on 20-21 August, Russian drones struck the village of Lebiazhe in Kharkiv Oblast, killing four people, injuring two others, and setting homes ablaze.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 21 Aug, 08:03
Former Liberal MP slams Coalition for backing Labor's gambling reforms
Former Australian Liberal MP Jenny Ware has criticised her ex-Coalition colleagues for supporting the Labor government's gambling legislation, which stopped short of a full ban on wagering ads, saying vulnerable Australians were let down.
The Guardian World · 21 Aug, 08:03
Zelensky reveals weak point in Ukraine's air defence after massive strike on Kyiv
After a massive Russian strike on Kyiv overnight into Thursday, Zelensky admitted that while 90% of cruise missiles were shot down, intercepting ballistic missiles remains far less effective. Fifteen people were killed and more than 200 sites damaged.
Jauns.lv · 21 Aug, 08:02
Finland says Russian aircraft may have violated its airspace
Finland's Defence Ministry said a Russian aircraft may have breached the country's airspace over the western Gulf of Finland on Thursday, August 20, with an investigation now underway.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Aug, 08:00
Rare triplet calves born on Estonian farm take first steps outside
A farm in Estonia's Järva County welcomed rare triplet calves in late July, and this week the three animals went outdoors for the first time to meet their mother.
ERR News · 21 Aug, 08:00
Finland investigates possible airspace violation by Russian aircraft over Gulf of Finland
Finland's Defence Ministry says a Russian aircraft may have violated the country's airspace on August 20 over the eastern Gulf of Finland, and an investigation is underway.
ERR (rus) · 21 Aug, 07:59