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FBI raids ex-Representative Swalwell's home amid sexual misconduct probe

The FBI has raided the home of former US Representative Eric Swalwell as part of an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell, known as a vocal critic of President Trump, had already resigned from Congress and withdrawn from California's governor's race amid the allegations.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug, 22:04

Putin Orders Government to Help Russia's Debt-Laden Regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the government to stabilize regional finances after local authorities racked up a combined budget deficit of 1.9 trillion rubles this year, even as the federal budget itself faces a 6.5 trillion ruble shortfall.

The Moscow Times · 20 Aug, 22:02

Ukraine's government orders sale of Sense Bank, proceeds to fund defence needs

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi announced that the Finance Ministry has been tasked with speeding up the sale of Sense Bank, with the proceeds to go toward funding the Defence Forces.

Ukrainska Pravda · 20 Aug, 22:02

France, Germany, UK and Italy condemn Israel's 'E1' West Bank settlement project

Four European powers issued a joint statement criticizing Israel's decision to open construction tenders for the contested 'E1' settlement project in the West Bank, urging the government to withdraw the plans immediately.

France 24 · 20 Aug, 22:00

Bangladesh Elects Ruling Party Veteran Alamgir as President

Bangladesh's parliament has elected Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the country's new president, filling the vacancy left after President Shahabuddin's resignation.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug, 21:04

University in Belgium Suspends Professor Who Publicized Plagiarism Claims Against Jason Arday

Ghent University in Belgium has suspended professor Nathan Cofnas pending an investigation, after he had publicly raised plagiarism allegations against academic Jason Arday.

The New York Times · 20 Aug, 21:03

Romania briefs NATO on drone incidents near Black Sea coast

Romania's Foreign Ministry informed NATO allies on Thursday about drone incidents that occurred near the country's Black Sea coast, while a Romanian F-16 destroyed a sea drone that turned out not to be Ukrainian.

Ukrainska Pravda · 20 Aug, 21:03

Zuckerberg buys 440-acre Strancally castle estate in Ireland to use during visits

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have bought the gothic Strancally castle and its 178-hectare estate in County Waterford, Ireland. The couple will use the property as a base when visiting the country, where Meta has its international headquarters.

The Guardian World · 20 Aug, 21:02

Russian missile strike damages Boryspil warehouse holding Varus supermarket stock

A Russian missile attack overnight on 19-20 August damaged a warehouse in Boryspil that stored part of the stock of Ukrainian supermarket chain Varus. The chain warned of possible temporary shortages of some products but said all stores remain open.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 20 Aug, 21:02

Man arrested over Nord Stream bombing was working as consultant on film about the same incident

Ukrainian Volodymyr Zhuravlev, a key suspect in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, was arrested in Croatia while reportedly serving as a consultant on Doug Liman's film dramatising the same act of sabotage. He was detained in Pula on a European arrest warrant, with the movie also being filmed in Zagreb starring Sean Penn and Adrien Brody.

Guardian Ukraina · 20 Aug, 21:01

Russian court clears pensioner fined for shooting at Ukrainian drones with shotgun

A regional court in Volgograd has dismissed the case against a pensioner who was fined for trying to shoot down Ukrainian drones over his yard with a hunting shotgun. The court also ordered his confiscated weapon returned.

Meduza · 20 Aug, 20:59

After more than 20 years in captivity, rescued bear takes her first steps to freedom

Animal welfare group Animals Asia has shared the story of a bear named Lellija, who is slowly learning to live free after more than two decades in captivity. Rescuers say she is being allowed to adapt at her own pace, without being rushed.

Latvijas Avīze · 20 Aug, 20:03

Croatia Detains Ukrainian Diver Sought by Germany Over Nord Stream Blasts

Croatian authorities have detained a Ukrainian diver wanted by Germany in the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage case, after two earlier attempts to apprehend him failed, opening a possible path to trial.

Euromaidan Press · 20 Aug, 20:02

Sandu calls for greater pressure on Russia after another drone incident in Moldova

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has called for increased pressure on Russia after a Russian drone again violated the country's airspace and crashed on its territory. The incident occurred during a massive overnight Russian strike on Ukraine.

Ukrainska Pravda · 20 Aug, 20:02

Germany reports around 14,000 heat-related deaths this year

Germany's Robert Koch Institute estimates that around 14,000 people died from heat-related causes between April 6 and August 9 this year, more than in any previous full year. The institute warns the annual total could still rise further.

Delfi · 20 Aug, 20:02

Estonian entrepreneur Vello Enniste: I like today's Estonia

At a Rose Garden reception, entrepreneur Vello Enniste praised modern Estonia's balanced development and the president's speech, while columnist Tarmo Juristo said August 20 could be a day to appreciate the country's achievements.

ERR (rus) · 20 Aug, 20:00

First U.S. Deportees Set to Arrive in Liberia as Criticism Mounts

Liberia is preparing to receive its first group of deportees under one of the largest deportation agreements the United States has struck with a foreign country, as critics at home demand more transparency from their government.

The New York Times · 20 Aug, 19:59

Russian strikes destroy 10m Ukrainian books, publishers appeal for support

Following Russian attacks in July and August that destroyed roughly 10 million books, the Ukrainian Book Institute is calling on international publishers to help an industry at risk of collapse.

Guardian Ukraina · 20 Aug, 19:04

Ukrainska Pravda podcast explores North Korean ballistics and Russian command changes

A new episode of Ukrainska Pravda's podcast "Damned Questions" discusses recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine war, from North Korean ballistic missiles to changes in Russian military leadership.

Ukrainska Pravda · 20 Aug, 19:01

Iceland's president in Kadriorg Rose Garden: children already know how to show us the way

Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir addressed Estonia's 35th anniversary of restored independence in Tallinn's Kadriorg Rose Garden, calling generational equality the next great goal of our era. She urged greater trust in and investment in young people.

ERR (rus) · 20 Aug, 19:01

Kyiv mayor: One in three apartment buildings in city damaged by Russian strikes

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said 4,000 of the city's 12,000 apartment buildings have been damaged by Russian attacks since the full-scale war began. A fresh mass strike overnight on August 20 killed 15 people.

Meduza · 20 Aug, 19:00

Large-scale NATO air exercises underway near Kaliningrad

NATO is conducting extensive US-led air force exercises this week over Poland and the Baltic states, including near Russia's Kaliningrad exclave. The drills follow intelligence reports suggesting Russia is testing NATO's weak points.

Jauns.lv · 20 Aug, 18:59

At least 13 killed in landslide at unlicensed Colombian gold mine

A landslide at an unlicensed open-air gold mine in southern Colombia has killed at least 13 workers and injured seven others, with four victims from the same indigenous family.

BBC World · 20 Aug, 18:03

Trump Hints at Penalties for Countries Trading With Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the United States could impose economic penalties on nations doing business with Iran, though he gave no details on possible measures.

The New York Times · 20 Aug, 18:03

USS Washington arrives in Middle East to replace USS Lincoln

The USS Washington aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East and is expected to replace the USS Lincoln, following reports of dire conditions aboard the latter that sparked public criticism and questions about US war planning.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug, 18:02

UK equalities minister: racism and sexism have become normalised

Britain's equalities minister Bridget Phillipson has warned that racist and sexist attitudes are becoming normalised, criticising opposition politicians and police, while defending the government's planned under-16 social media ban.

The Guardian World · 20 Aug, 18:02

Court rejects Stefanishyna's appeal against 6 million hryvnia bail

The Appeals Chamber of Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court upheld a 6 million hryvnia bail order against former deputy prime minister Olha Stefanishyna. The bail has already been paid.

Ukrainska Pravda · 20 Aug, 18:00

Ukraine's refinery strikes push Russia's fuel crisis into Central Asia

Fuel shortages triggered by Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries are now rippling into Central Asia, where gasoline prices in the hardest-hit markets have climbed 10–13%, according to a Kazakh economist.

Euromaidan Press · 20 Aug, 17:59

Russia's terrorist list gets its youngest member yet — a 14-year-old from Barnaul

Russia's Federal Financial Monitoring Service has added 14-year-old Ivan Maltsev from Barnaul to its list of terrorists and extremists, accusing him of trying to set fire to a police car. His father says the boy was recruited through online messages and threats before he turned 14.

Meduza · 20 Aug, 17:58

Fate of migrants who crossed into Ceuta remains unclear weeks later

In the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, the fate of many migrants who crossed the border in late July remains unknown, with some, including unaccompanied minors, forced to sleep in dangerous conditions.

France 24 · 20 Aug, 17:05

Ukrainian detained in Croatia over Nord Stream case had been working on related documentary

Ukrainian national Volodymyr Zhuravlov, detained on Wednesday in Pula, Croatia, in connection with the Nord Stream pipeline bombing case, was in the country because he was involved in filming a documentary about the case, German outlet LTO reports.

Apollo.lv · 20 Aug, 17:04

Germany's intelligence agency launches hotline for emigrants from Russia, China and Iran fearing persecution

Germany's domestic intelligence service BfV has set up a hotline for emigrants from authoritarian countries who fear surveillance or persecution. The move comes as Germany moves to expand its intelligence agencies' powers.

Meduza · 20 Aug, 17:03

Funeral held in Gaza for 50 Palestinians pulled from rubble

A funeral has taken place in Gaza for 50 Palestinians whose bodies were recently recovered from the rubble of destroyed buildings.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug, 17:00

Russian drones hit near Moldova border crossing in Odesa Oblast, torch food cargo

In a combined attack on Ukraine, Russian Shahed-type drones struck an area near the Moldova border crossing in Odesa Oblast, setting fire to food cargo and cutting power to roughly 13,000 residents. A suspected Shahed also entered Moldovan airspace, while another drone crashed in Romania.

Euromaidan Press · 20 Aug, 17:00