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Russian drone strikes hit two civilian buses in Kherson, injuring drivers
Russian forces carried out two separate drone strikes on passenger buses in Kherson's Korabelnyi district on the morning of 17 August, injuring both vehicles' drivers.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 17 Aug, 12:03
At least seven killed in stampede at Hindu temple in India
At least seven people died and more than a dozen were injured in a crowd crush at the Ashok Dham Hindu temple in India's Bihar state, after panic spread over rumours of a fallen electricity pole.
Euronews · 17 Aug, 12:03
Fear of hunger grows in Indonesia as aid struggles to reach Flores earthquake survivors
At least 53 people died and about 5,000 were displaced after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores island, with landslides and blackouts delaying aid to isolated communities.
BBC World · 17 Aug, 12:02
Assault brigade commander: south, not Donbas, is decisive for war's outcome
Commander of the 1st Separate Assault Brigade, Dmytro Filatov, says the south — not Donbas — will be decisive for how the war against Russia ends. He also warned of possible Russian moves toward Odesa and Transnistria.
Jauns.lv · 17 Aug, 12:01
At Least Six Killed as Ukraine Carries Out Major Aerial Attack on Russia
Ukraine has carried out one of the largest aerial attacks of the war on Russia, leaving at least six people dead. The strike comes as the war continues to grind on, with attention turning to how Russians are coping.
NPR World · 17 Aug, 11:58
Ukraine reportedly using British drones to strike Russian oil refineries, warehouses
Media reports say Ukraine's armed forces have likely begun using British-made drones to attack Russian oil refineries and Wildberries warehouses, while the EU prepares a major new sanctions package against Russia. Meanwhile, mutual air strikes have caused casualties on both sides.
LSM (rus) · 17 Aug, 11:58
Russian drone disables Ukrainian evacuation robot, forcing commander to drive into danger zone to save two wounded soldiers
After a Russian drone knocked out a ground robot used to evacuate wounded troops, a Ukrainian commander drove a pickup truck into the fire zone to rescue two soldiers, highlighting both the scale and limits of Ukraine's robotic evacuation efforts.
Euromaidan Press · 17 Aug, 11:04
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American actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
American actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, according to her father. She was best known for roles in the TV series "Heroes" and "Nashville".
TVNET · 17 Aug, 11:02
Ukrainian Rocket Strike Kills At Least Six in Russia's Belgorod Region
A Ukrainian rocket attack on a village in Russia's Belgorod region killed at least six people and wounded four, including a teenager, on Monday. The strike followed a broader overnight exchange of attacks between Russia and Ukraine that left 19 dead on both sides.
The Moscow Times · 17 Aug, 11:02
Australia's ABC to air interview with controversial streamer Hasan Piker, drawing conservative backlash
Australia's public broadcaster ABC will air a Planet America episode featuring leftwing US commentator Hasan Piker on Monday, prompting criticism from conservative media figures. Host John Barron has defended the interview, citing Piker's relevance to the 2026 US midterms.
The Guardian World · 17 Aug, 11:01
Kallas plans unprecedented expansion of sanctions against Russia this autumn
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has announced she will present the broadest sanctions package against Russia since the war began this autumn, potentially increasing the list of sanctioned entities by a third.
Jauns.lv · 17 Aug, 10:59
Ukrainian missile strike leaves six dead in Russia's Belgorod region
Six people were killed and four injured, including a teenager, after a Ukrainian missile hit a village in Russia's Belgorod region.
Meduza · 17 Aug, 10:58
Hamas urges Trump's Board of Peace to 'compel' Israel to accept Gaza plan
Kushner and other Trump envoys met mediators and Hamas officials in Cairo to push the US president's Gaza peace plan forward, as Israel continued airstrikes on the territory. Hamas called on mediators to force Israel to approve the plan.
The Guardian World · 17 Aug, 10:04
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LSM and "Ziedot.lv" launch fundraiser for rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers
Latvia's public media organization LSM, together with charity "Ziedot.lv", is running a donation campaign from today through September 13 to fund comprehensive rehabilitation for Ukrainian soldiers. The initiative marks Ukraine's Independence Day on August 24.
TVNET · 17 Aug, 10:03
Russia strikes Naftogaz facilities 13 times over past week
Russian forces carried out 13 drone and missile attacks on facilities of Ukraine's largest oil and gas company, Naftogaz, over the past week, damaging equipment and halting some production. No employees were injured.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 17 Aug, 10:03
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Illegal Immigrants Strain Social Services in Estonia's Rae Municipality
Several dozen illegal immigrants claiming to be minors, held at a detention centre in Rae municipality, Estonia, have forced a third of the municipality's child protection specialists to focus solely on migrant cases. An opinion piece calls on the state to provide urgent support.
Postimees · 17 Aug, 10:02
EU Preparing Largest Sanctions Package Against Russia Since War Began
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said a new package of sanctions against Russia will be proposed this autumn, potentially the largest since the full-scale invasion began, expanding the sanctioned entities list by a third.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 17 Aug, 09:02
At Least Six Killed in Crowd Crush at Temple in India's Bihar State
At least six people have died in a stampede-like incident during a large gathering of worshippers at a temple in India's Bihar state. Further details on the circumstances and possible additional casualties are still emerging.
Al Jazeera · 17 Aug, 09:02
Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia's Belgorod region, official says
Six people were killed and four injured overnight in Ukrainian missile strikes on Russia's Belgorod region, the region's acting governor reported.
BBC World · 17 Aug, 09:00
What Spain's Pedro Sánchez can teach Britain's Andy Burnham
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez has spent eight years positioning himself as a leading progressive voice in Europe, even as corruption scandals and sliding poll numbers threaten his government at home. His trajectory offers pointed lessons for the UK's new prime minister, Andy Burnham.
The Guardian World · 17 Aug, 08:59
Russian drone strikes on Sumy Oblast kill two, injure several others
A Russian drone attack on the Sumy community killed two people and injured several more, including in the neighboring Seredyna-Buda community. Multiple homes and outbuildings were also damaged.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 17 Aug, 08:04
Trump's Son-in-Law Kushner Meets With Hamas Leader
US presidential adviser Jared Kushner met Hamas's new leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt, urging concrete, verifiable steps toward a Gaza settlement. Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to the US-proposed plan, though Israel has so far rejected it.
Delfi · 17 Aug, 08:04
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back military drills with South Korea hours before start
US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce the annual US-South Korea military exercises just hours before they began, citing his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. South Korea said the drills would proceed as previously scheduled.
France 24 · 17 Aug, 08:02
Ben-Gvir calls for killing '30 to 40' Palestinians nightly in Gaza, taped interview shows
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir told a former Gaza hostage on a podcast that Israel should kill 30 to 40 people nightly in Gaza, criticising a recent reduction in strikes. Israeli domestic media have given the remarks little coverage ahead of October elections.
Euronews · 17 Aug, 08:01
Russia threatens Ukraine will 'freeze' this winter, Kyiv vows to respond in kind
Russia's Defense Ministry posted a menacing message on Telegram warning Ukraine it will freeze this winter, prompting Ukraine to vow a mirrored response. Kyiv says the threat may backfire on Russia's own population.
Latvijas Avīze · 17 Aug, 08:01
Heroes and Nashville actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
US actress Hayden Panettiere, known for Heroes and Nashville, has died at age 36. The circumstances of her death have not been disclosed.
BBC World · 17 Aug, 07:59
Ukrainian expert: swift end to the Iran war is in our interest
LSM spoke with Igor Semivolos, director of Ukraine's Center for Middle East Studies, about the nearly six-month-long crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on the global economy, including Latvia.
LSM (rus) · 17 Aug, 07:58
Russia strikes Odesa Oblast again with drone attack, three injured
Russian forces attacked civilian infrastructure in Odesa Oblast again on the afternoon of 16 August, destroying two residential buildings and injuring three people.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 17 Aug, 07:04
Russian strike on Kyiv kills at least four, destroys popular book market
A Russian strike on Kyiv on Sunday killed at least four people and injured six, while also destroying a popular outdoor book market.
France 24 · 17 Aug, 07:03
One dead as flash floods from Hurricane Lala hit Hawaii's Big Island
Flash floods and mudslides triggered by Hurricane Lala swept away more than 100 properties on Hawaii's Big Island, killing one person in a car crash.
BBC World · 17 Aug, 07:03
Germany debates reform of law shielding politicians from insults
After controversial investigations of people who mocked Chancellor Friedrich Merz as "Pinocchio" and "Lying Fritz," German parties agree the law protecting politicians from insults needs changing, though they disagree on how.
Politico Europe · 17 Aug, 07:02
Ralph Carr describes ‘living hell’ in custody after rape conviction, court told
A Victorian court heard evidence about entertainment and AFL figure Ralph Carr's psychological state following his conviction for rape, with his defence warning of a suicide risk if a sentence stay is refused.
The Guardian World · 17 Aug, 07:01
Corgis take over Vilnius park for quirky annual race day
About 150 corgis from nine countries gathered in Vilnius for the fifth annual Corgi Race, with US-owned dog "GG" winning the main event.
Euronews · 17 Aug, 06:04
Modi seeks to win over young voters as criticism of his government grows
France 24 has published a video report on how Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is trying to court young voters while facing mounting criticism of his rule.
France 24 · 17 Aug, 06:03
Death of Ukrainian submarine traitor Shaheiev in Sevastopol blast confirmed
The Book of Executioners project has confirmed that Robert Shaheiev, the former commander of Ukraine's only submarine who defected to Russia in 2014, was killed in an explosion in Sevastopol on 13 August.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 17 Aug, 06:02
Reform UK unveils £50bn plan to cut benefits for disabled people and foreign nationals
Reform UK's finance spokesperson Robert Jenrick has set out plans to cut £50bn in welfare spending, targeting both disability benefits and payments to foreign nationals. The proposals have drawn sharp criticism from opposition politicians and disability campaigners.
The Guardian World · 17 Aug, 06:01