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Trump announces plans to meet Kim Jong Un later this year

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sometime this year. No further details about the timing or location have been disclosed.

Apollo.lv · 19 Aug, 21:02

NATO holds large-scale air exercises near Kaliningrad, sparking stir on social media

Social media posts about unusual NATO air activity near Russia's Kaliningrad region caused a stir, but NATO says it was a planned exercise. The alliance confirmed that around 25 aircraft took part in drills on August 18.

Latvijas Avīze · 19 Aug, 21:01

Kim Jong-un's sister casts doubt on Trump's claims of secret talks with North Korea

Donald Trump said he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, but Kim's sister denied knowledge of any secret communications and stressed the US remains an enemy of Pyongyang.

The Guardian World · 19 Aug, 21:00

Trump vows to meet Kim this year, claims North Korea has 57 nuclear weapons

US President Donald Trump said he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year. Trump also claimed North Korea currently possesses 57 nuclear weapons.

TVNET · 19 Aug, 20:59

Trump and Canada's Carney Appear Close to Tariff Deal, but Key Details Remain Unclear

Following a deadline extension, the United States and Canada appear to be moving toward a tariff agreement, though what each side will give up or gain remains uncertain.

The New York Times · 19 Aug, 20:59

No, Italy's Lake Como has not dried up, despite viral AI video

A viral AI-generated video claiming Italy's Lake Como has completely dried up due to a 'geological rupture' has been debunked by satellite imagery and webcam footage showing the lake is still full. Drought has lowered water levels somewhat, but nowhere near what the fake video depicts.

France 24 · 19 Aug, 20:05

Russians pull billions of dollars from state banks amid fears of asset seizure

Fearing possible government confiscation of deposits, Russians withdrew nearly $3.4 billion from state banks in early August, pushing this year's total withdrawals above $24.7 billion.

Delfi · 19 Aug, 20:03

Israel to open criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian medics

The Israeli military announced it will open criminal investigations into the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab and 15 Palestinian paramedics during the Gaza war. Several other high-profile cases, including strikes that killed journalists, were not included.

Euronews · 19 Aug, 20:01

Putin orders rebuilding of Russian logistics facilities hit by Ukrainian strikes, downplays damage as not 'critical'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to launch a program to restore logistics and warehouse facilities damaged by Ukrainian strikes, while insisting the consequences are not critical.

Meduza · 19 Aug, 19:58

First US museum devoted entirely to jellyfish opens in Florida

A new museum in Pompano Beach, Florida, is believed to be the first in the US dedicated solely to jellyfish, founded by Ukrainian aquarium developers.

BBC World · 19 Aug, 19:04

Putin: Warehouses damaged in Ukrainian strikes must be rebuilt, with state involvement

Russian President Vladimir Putin said logistics centers and warehouses damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes must be rebuilt, including with state participation, commenting on recent strikes against online retailer Wildberries' warehouses.

Apollo.lv · 19 Aug, 19:04

At least 100 feared dead after gold mine collapse in Central African Republic

A landslide at a gold mine in the Central African Republic on Tuesday may have killed at least 100 people, local sources say. Search and rescue efforts continue near the border with Cameroon.

Euronews · 19 Aug, 19:03

Sacking turns former Zelenskyy ally into powerful political rival

Former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, dismissed by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has emerged as a leading critic of the government and a potential future presidential challenger amid ongoing street protests in Kyiv.

Guardian Ukraina · 19 Aug, 18:59

US judge clears way for Trump administration to end protections for Ethiopians

A federal judge has ruled the Trump administration can proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status for roughly 5,000 Ethiopians in the US, exposing them to deportation. Ethiopia was the last country covered by the policy shift.

BBC World · 19 Aug, 18:03

Zelensky's office under corruption probe as ousted defence minister calls for elections

Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies announced Wednesday an investigation into senior officials in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office, a day after the recently dismissed defence minister called for national elections during wartime.

France 24 · 19 Aug, 18:02

Burnham urges wider society to help end rough sleeping by Christmas

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called on councils, charities and communities to join efforts to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas, warning that government funding alone may not achieve it.

The Guardian World · 19 Aug, 18:02

NYT Invites Reader Questions on the Iran War as Conflict Nears Six-Month Mark

The New York Times is expanding its 'Ask a Correspondent' feature, bringing in reporters who cover the war, diplomacy, energy and the wider Middle East to answer readers' questions as the conflict approaches half a year.

The New York Times · 19 Aug, 18:00

Russia strikes Zhytomyr with drones, hits police headquarters

Russian forces launched a drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Zhytomyr, striking the building of the regional police headquarters. Casualty information is still being confirmed.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 19 Aug, 17:59

Estonia investigates possible Russian link to fire at military robot maker

A fire broke out at premises used by the manufacturer of THeMIS ground robots, which Ukraine relies on for evacuation, resupply and mine clearance. Authorities are probing a possible Russian connection to the blaze.

Euromaidan Press · 19 Aug, 17:58

NATO vows to defend allies amid reports of possible Iranian threats to Europe

A NATO official said the alliance is ready to respond to any threats after reports that Iran had considered possible strikes on US targets in Europe. In March, NATO air defenses already intercepted several ballistic missiles heading toward Turkey.

Delfi · 19 Aug, 17:05

Anti-corruption raid puts pressure on Zelenskyy's office over deputy aide

Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau searched the office of a presidential administration deputy head, reported to be Iryna Mudra, amid a money-laundering investigation. The case is linked to funding bail for a former minister at the center of last year's Midas scandal.

Politico Europe · 19 Aug, 17:04

Adviser to far-right Latin American leaders arrested over alleged plot to kill girlfriend

Political consultant Fernando Cerimedo has been arrested in Bolivia on suspicion of orchestrating an attack on his girlfriend, lawyer Nadia Beller. Cerimedo has advised several far-right leaders across Latin America, including Argentina's Javier Milei and Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz Pereira.

The Guardian World · 19 Aug, 17:03

Putin Orders Government Program to Rebuild Warehouses Hit by Ukrainian Drone Strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to launch a rebuilding program for commercial warehouses damaged in Ukrainian drone attacks, with online retailer Wildberries among the hardest hit. He acknowledged the strikes have caused damage but said they pose no critical threat to Russia's economy.

The Moscow Times · 19 Aug, 17:02

After Youth Outcry, Vietnam Confirms Ex-Official Caused Fatal Crash at 'Tree 55'

Following widespread public anger from young people, Vietnam's government has officially confirmed that a former Communist Party official caused a car crash that killed a teenager. The state's response has drawn attention as unusually swift and direct.

The New York Times · 19 Aug, 17:02

Estonian firefighters recount extreme heat and backburning tactics during Sardinia deployment

Estonian rescuers who helped fight forest fires in Sardinia describe local firefighting methods and the challenge of working in extreme heat. They also took part in helicopter operations during the season's largest wildfire on the island.

ERR News · 19 Aug, 17:02

UAE suspends all trade and financial dealings with Iran

The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade and financial transactions with Iran until further notice following renewed missile activity in the region. The move follows repeated strikes on Emirati oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews · 19 Aug, 17:00

Israeli army opens criminal probe into killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza

The IDF has ordered a criminal investigation into the January 2024 killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab and her family in Gaza, marking the first time it has acknowledged its forces fired on the vehicle.

BBC World · 19 Aug, 16:01

Russia drafts industry guidelines for portraying 'traditional family values' on screen

Russian business outlet RBC reports that a set of recommendations for filmmakers on depicting family life has been drafted in Russia. Sources describe the guidelines as voluntary, though their origin and status remain disputed.

Meduza · 19 Aug, 16:00

Fuel Rationing Returns in Russia as 'Second Wave' of Shortages Hits Market

Gas stations in Moscow and other Russian regions are reimposing purchase limits as fuel shortages persist following months of Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries. Analysts warn supplies will stay tight until peak travel demand eases.

The Moscow Times · 19 Aug, 15:02

In Ukraine, term "busification" emerges to describe violent forced military recruitment

A practice known in Ukraine as "busification" — men being seized off the street and taken by bus to military recruitment points — is reportedly marked by abuse and corruption. The phenomenon points to escalating forcible recruitment efforts.

Al Jazeera · 19 Aug, 15:01

Estonian columnist: healthy dissatisfaction keeps us moving forward

Marking 35 years since Estonia restored its independence, columnist Kaupo Meiel argues that healthy dissatisfaction is a driving force society should never abandon, pointing to the presidential election and economic debates as examples.

ERR (rus) · 19 Aug, 15:00

Polish prosecutors charge woman over attack on Ukrainian children speaking their language

Polish prosecutors have charged a woman over an attack on two Ukrainian children, which the family and Ukraine's consulate say was triggered by the siblings speaking Ukrainian. The attacker twisted one child's arm and threw fragments of the children's broken toy drone at a 12-year-old boy, scratching him.

Euromaidan Press · 19 Aug, 14:59

French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann prepares to announce presidential bid

Center-left MEP Raphaël Glucksmann is expected to announce his candidacy for France's next presidential election within days. He hopes to enter the Socialist Party's primary, but the left remains divided and all candidates trail far behind Marine Le Pen.

Politico Europe · 19 Aug, 14:05

Ukraine's parliament confirms Khmara as new defence minister

Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada has appointed Yevhenii Khmara, former acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine, as the country's new defence minister, with 312 MPs backing the vote.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 19 Aug, 14:04