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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
U.A.E. Cuts Trade Ties With Iran After Saying It Was Targeted by Missiles
The United Arab Emirates has halted trade relations with Iran after saying it was targeted by missiles, breaking off a long-standing economic partnership. Analysts have linked that partnership to Iran's efforts to evade international sanctions, a claim Tehran denies.
The New York Times · 19 Aug, 14:04
"Super Clone" Fake Rolexes Are Now So Good They Fooled Rolex's Own Staff
A WIRED investigation found that Chinese-made counterfeit "super clone" Rolex watches have become so precise that staff at Rolex's own London flagship store failed to notice one was fake.
Wired · 19 Aug, 14:03
Is Bulgaria's Rumen Radev shaping up as Europe's next Orbán?
Since becoming Bulgaria's prime minister, Rumen Radev has taken contentious foreign policy steps, halting aid to Ukraine and warming to Russia's Orthodox Church, though analysts are divided on how disruptive he could become for the EU.
Guardian Ukraina · 19 Aug, 14:02
UK could face gas shortage in the next decade, government report warns
Without more decisive action in the coming years, the United Kingdom could face a gas shortage in the 2030s, an official government report has warned. The government is considering support measures for the gas sector, including subsidies for infrastructure upkeep.
ERR (rus) · 19 Aug, 14:01
Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 5,000 cases as spread outpaces containment
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has now exceeded 5,000 recorded cases, spreading faster than any Ebola outbreak on record.
NPR World · 19 Aug, 13:04
Ukraine's Former Defense Minister Fedorov Calls for Elections, Confirming Break With Zelensky
Mykhailo Fedorov, who was dismissed as Ukraine's defense minister last month, has publicly called for elections, saying Russia should not be allowed to dictate when Ukrainians choose their next government. The statement confirms his split with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The New York Times · 19 Aug, 13:03
Adviser to Russian Transport Minister Quits After Azerbaijan Issues Arrest Warrant
Azerbaijan has issued arrest warrants for three Russian commentators over remarks made on YouTube livestreams, prompting one of them, a transportation ministry adviser, to resign.
The Moscow Times · 19 Aug, 13:03
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies uncover alleged money-laundering group linked to presidential official
Ukraine's NABU and SAPO anti-graft agencies announced an operation on Wednesday against a group allegedly including a presidential office official, a former lawmaker and state bank executives. The probe emerged hours before parliament voted on a new defence minister.
France 24 · 19 Aug, 13:02
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Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies conduct searches targeting lawmakers, officials
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau, together with the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, carried out searches on Wednesday at the homes of lawmakers and officials as part of an effort to expose a criminal organization. Further details on those involved have not yet been disclosed.
TVNET · 19 Aug, 12:59
AfD's Top Candidate in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Defends Push for Russian Gas
Leif-Erik Holm, the AfD's leading candidate for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's state election, discussed his path to power and his call to resume Russian gas imports in a new interview. The state election is scheduled for September 20.
Politico Europe · 19 Aug, 12:59
How Nature Returns to Land Destroyed by Fire
After this summer's large-scale wildfires in Europe, burned landscapes can take years to recover — in parts of the UK, land still looks almost lifeless years after a fire, Latvian Television reports.
LSM (rus) · 19 Aug, 12:58
New corruption probes pile pressure on Zelenskyy ahead of key vote
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have opened an investigation into unnamed lawmakers and presidential advisers just before parliament votes on a new defence minister. The move adds to political pressure as former minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime presidential elections.
Guardian Ukraina · 19 Aug, 12:04
Young bears repeatedly entering yards in Ida-Viru County tranquilized and returned to forest
Two young bears that kept entering yards in Ida-Viru County, Estonia were tranquilized on Tuesday and taken back to the forest, after earlier being relocated from Tartu County without success.
ERR News · 19 Aug, 12:03
First jellyfish museum in the US opens in Pompano Beach, Florida
Pompano Beach, Florida has opened the first jellyfish museum in the United States, letting visitors observe around 20 species drifting in illuminated tanks. Housed in a former bank building, the site aims to teach the public about jellyfish and their role in marine ecosystems.
Euronews · 19 Aug, 12:00
Australia and New Zealand send over 240 firefighters to help battle US wildfires
Australia and New Zealand have deployed more than 240 firefighters to the United States to assist with an especially destructive wildfire season. It marks the largest such contingent the two countries have ever sent.
NPR World · 19 Aug, 12:00
Burnham pledges to get thousands of rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a £442m national campaign to get every rough sleeper into accommodation by Christmas. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner backed the drive, though warned it must be sustained long-term.
The Guardian World · 19 Aug, 11:59
Moscow gas stations reinstate fuel purchase limits
At least two gas station chains in Moscow have brought back caps on how much fuel a single customer can buy, Russian outlet RBC reports, amid a broader fuel shortage across the country.
Meduza · 19 Aug, 11:58
Indonesia seizes 2.6 tonnes of liquid meth hidden aboard cargo vessel
Indonesian authorities intercepted a Tanzanian-flagged ship near Riau province carrying 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine, arresting 10 Myanmar crew members.
Euronews · 19 Aug, 11:05
Ukraine builds 300-kilometre defensive line to slow Russian advance
Ukraine has constructed an extensive roughly 300-kilometre defensive line between Izium and Orikhiv that analysts say could delay Russian forces for years.
Jauns.lv · 19 Aug, 11:03
Ukrainian Drones Hit Oil Refinery in Russia's Bashkortostan
Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery and an apartment building in Russia's Bashkortostan region overnight Wednesday, injuring at least one person. Regional head Radiy Khabirov said air defenses shot down four of six drones aimed at the region.
The Moscow Times · 19 Aug, 11:01
Late MP's husband says Australia's gambling reform falls short of her recommendations
Rod Glover, husband of late Labor MP Peta Murphy, says Labor's new gambling advertising reforms fall well short of what she recommended in 2023. The legislation is expected to pass the Senate this week with Coalition support.
The Guardian World · 19 Aug, 11:00
After wildfires, nature can take years to fully recover
This summer's major wildfires in Europe again showed how quickly drought and heat can devastate natural areas, while full ecosystem recovery after the flames are out can take years.
LSM · 19 Aug, 10:58
1920: Peasant uprising erupts in Russia's Tambov province
On 19 August 1920, peasants in several villages of Russia's Tambov province rose up against Bolshevik grain-requisition units, sparking a rebellion that took the Soviet government almost a year to suppress.
LSM (rus) · 19 Aug, 10:58
Confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo pass 5,000 as containment efforts falter
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 5,000, with health officials acknowledging that current response measures are failing to stop the spread. The outbreak has become the country's worst on record and the second-deadliest globally.
France 24 · 19 Aug, 10:03
US criticises Israel over 'unnecessary escalation' after strikes on Syrian airbase
The US has called Israel's airstrikes on Syria's Abu Duhur airbase an unnecessary escalation, as Turkey and Syria condemned the attack, while Israel says it acted to stop Turkish troops deploying there.
Euronews · 19 Aug, 10:01
Lebanon No Longer a Safe Haven for Former Syrian Regime Figures
Individuals linked to the former Syrian regime remain in Lebanon, but they now face a growing risk of being sent back, marking a shift from Lebanon's earlier role as a refuge.
Al Jazeera · 19 Aug, 09:06
Trump's cut to joint drills with South Korea leaves Seoul uneasy despite aligning with Lee's goals
US President Donald Trump announced a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, a move that aligns with President Lee Jae Myung's push to ease tensions with North Korea but has unsettled Seoul over how it was delivered and what it means for security.
The Guardian World · 19 Aug, 09:03
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Trump delays 50% tariff on Canadian goods by three days
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday a three-day postponement of a new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods. The move offers a brief pause in the trade dispute between the two countries.
Apollo.lv · 19 Aug, 09:02
Attackers kill 25 villagers in house-to-house raid in central Nigeria
Armed assailants attacked a village in Nigeria's central Plateau state, killing at least 25 residents by going house to house.
Al Jazeera · 19 Aug, 08:04
Drought-hit France turns to tanker trucks for drinking water
Hundreds of French municipalities have relied on water tanker deliveries this summer as drought shrinks springs and groundwater, affecting tens of thousands of residents. The crisis also exposes major losses in the country's aging water network.
Deutsche Welle · 19 Aug, 08:03
Opinion: Putin, Trump, airBaltic and Rail Baltica share a common pattern
Columnist Romāns Meļņiks argues that world leaders and major Latvian projects alike keep clinging to original plans long after circumstances have changed, hoping for a miracle rather than admitting mistakes. He warns that refusing to change course can prove costly.
Latvijas Avīze · 19 Aug, 08:03