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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
Japan executes man who killed five in pachinko parlour arson attack
Japan on Friday executed a man who set fire to a gaming parlour in Osaka in 2009, killing five people, marking the first execution in the country in over a year and the first under the current administration.
BBC World · 21 Aug, 07:06
Imran Khan moved to private hospital following Supreme Court order
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been transferred to a private hospital for medical treatment after an order from the country's Supreme Court. No further details about his condition have been released so far.
Al Jazeera · 21 Aug, 07:04
Two Tiananmen vigil organisers convicted of 'inciting subversion' in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong court has found two veteran activists guilty of inciting subversion over their organisation of annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, in one of the highest-profile trials since Beijing's 2020 national security law.
The Guardian World · 21 Aug, 07:04
New podcast episode reviews Russia's missile tactics and military command changes
In Ukrainska Pravda's podcast "Damned Questions," journalist Fedir Popadiuk talks with deputy editor-in-chief Yevhen Buderatskyi about recent developments in Russia's war against Ukraine, including North Korean ballistic missiles, a new Russian missile-drone and Russia's military leadership reshuffle.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Aug, 07:02
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Harry and Meghan to return to Britain with children after six years away
Prince Harry and Meghan's family plans to return to Britain after six years in the United States, with their children set to start at a British school this autumn. The move is expected to reshape family dynamics, while questions about its reasons and consequences remain largely unanswered.
TVNET · 21 Aug, 06:04
Hong Kong court convicts two organisers of Tiananmen vigil
A Hong Kong court has convicted two organisers of the city's long-running vigil commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, under a controversial national security law. The ruling underscores continuing pressure on civil society in the city.
Sky News · 21 Aug, 06:03
After GERD, Egypt faces a new test over Ethiopia's next Nile dam projects
Three new dam projects planned in Ethiopia present a fresh test for Egypt, after Cairo previously failed to stop construction of the contested Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Al Jazeera · 21 Aug, 06:02
Catholic Schools NSW chief sacked after testifying at corruption inquiry
Catholic Schools NSW has terminated CEO Dallas McInerney's contract after he gave evidence at an anti-corruption inquiry examining alleged illegal donations linked to the Liberal party.
The Guardian World · 21 Aug, 06:02
Bali court jails Swiss tourist for defying Day of Silence ban
A Bali court sentenced a 26-year-old Swiss tourist to one year in prison for filming himself breaking the rules of the sacred Nyepi holiday, sparking anger among locals online.
BBC World · 21 Aug, 06:01
US urges allies and China to join economic pressure campaign against Iran
The US is calling on allies and China to back a new campaign to isolate Iran's economy, while Tehran denounces the threats as 'economic terrorism'.
France 24 · 21 Aug, 05:59
Why do so many couples end up looking like siblings?
Some couples show a striking physical resemblance to each other — similar facial features, smiles or hair color — leading people to jokingly call them 'soulmates'.
Jauns.lv · 21 Aug, 05:58
Russian forces strike Zaporizhzhia for second time in a day, damaging municipal transport
Russian armed forces attacked the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia for the second time in one day, damaging municipal transport. Further details are not yet available.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Aug, 05:58
Russia's fuel crisis deepens: prices rising, rationing in 59 regions, and now motor oil shortages too
Russia is facing its second fuel crisis of the summer, with gasoline and diesel prices climbing, strict sales limits in at least 59 regions, and now emerging motor oil shortages. Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries are worsening the situation.
Meduza · 21 Aug, 05:07
Despite Japan's Objections, White House Presses Ahead With Sanctions on ICC's Top Judge
Japan tried to talk the United States out of sanctioning Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, but Washington moved forward regardless. The episode shows that even a close ally's appeals were not enough to change the White House's course.
The New York Times · 21 Aug, 05:04
Trump scales back joint drills with South Korea while eyeing new meeting with Kim
The US abruptly cut short joint military exercises with South Korea after Trump ordered a reduction, saying he hopes to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year. The move has unsettled Seoul and other regional allies.
BBC World · 21 Aug, 05:04
Australian court permanently halts case against police over Taser and pepper spray use on vulnerable man
A Queensland court has permanently stayed criminal charges against two police officers who used Tasers and capsicum spray on a cognitively vulnerable First Nations man in custody, citing serious flaws in the investigation.
The Guardian World · 21 Aug, 05:01
Kyiv protest leader drops call for elections as Russian strikes on capital kill at least 16
The organiser of protests over Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal as defence minister has distanced himself from Fedorov's demand for elections, as a heavy Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least 16 people.
Guardian Ukraina · 21 Aug, 05:01
American millionaire dies in helicopter crash in Kenya
A helicopter crashed in northern Kenya, killing American businessman Roger Duarte along with four other people on board. Duarte was known as a founder of a seafood business and restaurant chain.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Aug, 04:58
Heat fuels dangerous surge of giant carp in Vienna's Danube
Unusually high water temperatures in the Danube near Vienna have triggered a rapid spread of invasive Asian giant carp, threatening the local ecosystem and recreational users. City authorities have yet to find an effective way to control the population.
Jauns.lv · 21 Aug, 04:06
Woman Charged Over Alleged IS-Inspired Bomb Plot Against New York State Capitol
A 35-year-old woman, Jessica Bowie, has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated terrorist organisation after allegedly plotting to bomb the New York State Capitol in Albany. FBI agents arrested her on August 19 after she acquired bomb-making components.
France 24 · 21 Aug, 04:05
Jovan Savović, founder of Runet's Dirty blogging platform and invite-only Lepra community, dies at 43
Jovan Savović, who created the Dirty.ru group blogging platform and the invitation-only Leprosorium (Lepra) community, has died at age 43, reportedly of a heart attack.
Meduza · 21 Aug, 04:04
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"You're All That Matters to Me": The Story of Trump's Unusually Devoted Aide
Media reports describe Natalie Harp, an aide to US President Donald Trump, as one of his most trusted companions, rarely leaving his side.
TVNET · 21 Aug, 04:04
Trump's 'Economic Warfare' Threats Against Iran Signal a Wish to Avoid War
President Trump has threatened Iran with what he called an 'economic D-Day,' a statement read as a signal that he does not want to return to war with Iran.
The New York Times · 21 Aug, 04:03
Trump's 'economic D-Day' threat against Iran leaves experts skeptical without clearer strategy
Nearly six months after promising a swift victory over Iran, President Trump is preparing a new economic pressure campaign, but analysts question whether it can succeed absent a coherent overall strategy.
BBC World · 21 Aug, 04:02
Russian drones strike Sumy, two people injured
Overnight on August 21, Russian jet-powered drones struck the Ukrainian city of Sumy, sparking fires in residential areas including a two-storey building, with two people injured.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Aug, 03:58
Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan
Two United Nations staff members detained in the Afghan city of Herat have been released by Taliban authorities on Thursday morning. The men had been held since August 9.
Al Jazeera · 21 Aug, 03:58
NPR: How the US war with Iran connects to conflicts around the world
An NPR broadcast examined how the ongoing US war with Iran relates to other conflicts across the globe, featuring correspondents Tom Bowman and Emily Feng.
NPR World · 21 Aug, 03:07
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US 'hellish' sanctions on Russia will not affect the European Union
Washington's newest, widely-described-as-extremely-harsh sanctions on Russia are not aimed at the European Union, even as Moscow keeps denying that sanctions have any real effect on its economy while quietly seeking to have them eased.
Apollo.lv · 21 Aug, 03:05
Former French Official Accused of Drugging Women With Diuretics During Fake Job Interviews
A criminal case has surfaced in France involving a former civil servant accused of drugging women with diuretic substances under the guise of job interviews and forcing them to urinate in front of him.
TVNET · 21 Aug, 03:05
Ukraine expands sanctions list to include children's cartoon 'Masha and the Bear'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed decrees imposing sanctions on Russian arms manufacturers, Rusal aluminum group companies, and the makers of the animated series 'Masha and the Bear.' Kyiv says the cartoon spreads pro-Russian narratives disguised as children's content.
Meduza · 21 Aug, 03:04
2 Hijackings in 4 Days: Somali Piracy Surges
Two ship hijackings have occurred off Somalia within four days, and experts warn that the conflict in Iran and other regional dynamics may be paving the way for a resurgence of Somali piracy.
The New York Times · 21 Aug, 03:03
Democrat Aisha Wahab wins California special election for Swalwell's former seat
Progressive state senator Aisha Wahab has won a California special election for the US House seat vacated by Eric Swalwell. The race tightened sharply after Aipac-linked Super Pacs spent millions backing her opponent.
The Guardian World · 21 Aug, 03:02