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Estonia to see up to 22 degrees on Monday afternoon

Estonian forecasters predict variable cloudiness with scattered short showers for Monday, with daytime temperatures reaching up to 22 degrees Celsius. The forecast was reported by broadcaster ERR.

ERR (rus) · 16 Aug, 23:02

Drone and missile strikes kill 19 in Russia and Ukraine

Waves of drone and missile strikes killed 19 people across Russia and Ukraine on Sunday, as both sides escalate long-range attacks on civilian infrastructure while frontline fighting stalls and peace talks remain frozen.

France 24 · 16 Aug, 23:02

Two women dash onto runway at Moscow airport trying to catch a departing plane

At Sheremetyevo Airport, two passengers who missed their flight breached the restricted airfield area and tried to stop an already-moving aircraft on foot. Airport staff quickly halted operations and the women were handed over to Russia's FSB.

Latvijas Avīze · 16 Aug, 23:02

At least six dead as record flooding and storms hit Indiana

Days of severe storms and record flooding across Indiana have killed at least six people, including a four-year-old boy. Floodwaters in Indianapolis peaked on Sunday as rain began to ease.

The Guardian World · 16 Aug, 23:01

Erdogan: Israeli attacks on Lebanon a serious concern for Türkiye

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon are a matter of serious concern for Türkiye.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug, 23:00

VEB bank fires chief economist over forecast that Russia could lose 'war of attrition' with the West

Andrei Klepach, chief economist of Russia's state development bank VEB.RF, has been dismissed after his remarks about the risk of Russia's defeat became public. VEB head Igor Shuvalov made the decision, reportedly following a phone call 'from above'.

TVNET · 16 Aug, 22:59

Kushner Meets With Hamas Representatives in Egypt to Advance Trump's Gaza Plan

White House adviser Jared Kushner has met with representatives of Hamas in Egypt as part of efforts to advance President Trump's plan for Gaza, according to several officials.

The New York Times · 16 Aug, 22:59

Ukraine keeps hitting Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer

Ukrainian drones have repeatedly struck warehouses of Russia's biggest e-commerce platform Wildberries in recent weeks, causing heavy losses and several employee deaths. Kyiv says the company aids Russia's military logistics, a claim Moscow denies.

Deutsche Welle · 16 Aug, 22:04

Israeli army besieges Palestinian homes in Qusra village in occupied West Bank

Israeli troops carried out a raid on the village of Qusra, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank. Further details about the operation remain unclear.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug, 22:03

Ukraine says nearly 3,000 Africans recruited into Russian armed forces

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says at least 2,982 people from 37 African countries have been recruited into Russia's military, with 486 confirmed killed, citing manipulative and coercive recruitment methods.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 16 Aug, 22:03

Former Polish PM accuses local Ukrainian officials of allowing looting at massacre victims' graves

Former Polish Prime Minister Kaczyński has accused local Ukrainian officials of letting robbers plunder massacre victims' graves and demanded action from Warsaw, though he cited no specific site or public evidence.

Euromaidan Press · 16 Aug, 22:00

Brazil's Lula launches historic fourth presidential bid, facing jailed Bolsonaro's son

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially launched his campaign for a fourth term, set to face Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the jailed former president, in October's election. Polls show a tight race being watched closely across the region.

The Guardian World · 16 Aug, 21:59

Euronews releases evening news bulletin for August 16

Euronews has published its regular evening news bulletin, offering a brief overview of the day's top stories from Europe and beyond. The broadcast was released on August 16, 2026.

Euronews · 16 Aug, 21:05

New antenna targets the signal problem behind Ukraine's ground robot missions

A Ukrainian company has developed a compact antenna aimed at solving one of the biggest challenges facing ground robots in the war — maintaining a stable signal. In June alone, Ukraine's ground robots carried out nearly 17,000 missions, each entirely dependent on that connection.

Euromaidan Press · 16 Aug, 21:04

One killed, seven injured in Russian drone strike on Kramatorsk

A Russian drone strike hit central Kramatorsk on 16 August, killing one person and injuring seven civilians. A post office building in the city was also damaged.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 16 Aug, 21:03

Eight nations condemn Israel's rejection of Trump's Gaza peace plan

The UAE, Saudi Arabia and six other countries issued a joint statement on Sunday condemning Israel's rejection of US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. The move follows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's earlier refusal to withdraw troops until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Deutsche Welle · 16 Aug, 21:01

Police still searching for arsonists who torched Ukraine-support group's warehouse

Nearly a month after a warehouse belonging to the "Tavi draugi" Ukraine support association was set on fire, police have yet to identify a suspect, the programme "Nekā personīga" reports.

Apollo.lv · 16 Aug, 21:00

Former Israeli Captive Asks Ben-Gvir for Permission to Execute Palestinian Prisoners

Former Israeli captive Rom Braslavski has asked National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to allow him to personally execute Palestinian prisoners by hanging. The request comes amid ongoing tensions in Israel over the treatment of former hostages and Palestinian detainees.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug, 20:59

Arron Banks hired private investigators to probe Conservative party chair

Reform UK backer Arron Banks appeared to confirm he commissioned private investigators to look into Conservative party chair Kevin Hollinrake after Hollinrake pressed for scrutiny of Nigel Farage's finances. It follows earlier revelations that Banks had also targeted a journalist.

The Guardian World · 16 Aug, 20:05

Two killed as fires rage on Greek island of Salamina, evacuation ongoing

Two fires broke out minutes apart on the Greek island of Salamina near Athens, killing two people. Around 90 residents have been evacuated by sea as nearly 200 firefighters battle the blazes.

BBC World · 16 Aug, 20:03

France, Germany and UK forge joint E3 format to secure Europe's role in Ukraine talks

France, Germany and the UK are developing a joint E3 format aimed at giving Europe a role in Ukraine peace negotiations. The group wants influence over sanctions decisions and Ukraine's postwar security arrangements.

Euromaidan Press · 16 Aug, 20:00

Two women killed in Spain landslide as Belgium fights largest-ever wildfire

Torrential rain triggered a deadly landslide in northwest Spain, killing two women aged 60 and 80, while Belgium continues battling the largest wildfire in its history.

Sky News · 16 Aug, 19:05

Ukraine reportedly using British-made drones for long-range strikes on Russia

Ukraine has used British-made drones, including BAE Systems' jet-powered Nyan, in long-range strikes on Russian territory over the past six months, The Times reports.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 16 Aug, 19:04

Belgian wildfire more than doubles in size on third day as it tears through nature reserve

A wildfire burning for a third day through Hautes Fagnes, Belgium's largest nature reserve, has more than doubled in size in 24 hours and is described as the largest in the country's recent history. Two villages have been evacuated as firefighters get aerial support from Sweden and the Netherlands.

BBC World · 16 Aug, 19:03

Hundreds of migrants again try to reach Ceuta, this time turned back by Morocco

Hundreds of migrants once again tried to cross from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta, but this time Moroccan officials blocked them, reviving questions about what actually happened during a similar crossing on July 30.

NPR World · 16 Aug, 19:02

Suspect in Virginia State University shooting found hiding in dorm closet

A man suspected of wounding five people in a shooting at Virginia State University spent more than 14 hours hiding in a dormitory closet before being arrested. One victim remains in critical condition.

The Guardian World · 16 Aug, 19:00

Ex-Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia in 2014 killed in Sevastopol bombing

A man identified by The Insider as Robert Shageev, a former Ukrainian submarine commander who deserted to Russia in 2014, was killed in a bombing in Sevastopol on 13 August. The outlet reports the suspect reportedly worked as an escort.

Euromaidan Press · 16 Aug, 18:59

Two dead in wildfire on Greek island of Salamina

A wildfire on Greece's Salamina island killed two people and injured nine on Sunday, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of residents and tourists.

Jauns.lv · 16 Aug, 18:58

Gold worth nine million euros found in wall of old Belgian house

Workers renovating an old house in the Dendermonde area of Belgium discovered gold coins and bars worth about nine million euros hidden inside a cellar wall. Police have launched an investigation, and ownership of the treasure remains undetermined.

Delfi · 16 Aug, 18:05

Zimbabwe ferry capsize death toll climbs to 80

The death toll from this week's ferry capsizing on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba has risen to 80 after eight more bodies were recovered on Sunday, police said, making it believed to be the country's deadliest such disaster.

France 24 · 16 Aug, 18:04

Ukraine's Sybiha and Greek FM discuss Black Sea security amid Russian strikes

Ukraine's acting Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha spoke by phone with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis about Black Sea security and the impact of Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. Both sides stressed the importance of freedom of navigation and agreed to continue bilateral cooperation.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 16 Aug, 18:03

Belgium seeks foreign help as forest fire rapidly expands

A large forest fire has been burning in Belgium for three days, with the affected area exceeding three thousand hectares after doubling in the last 24 hours. Foreign crews are now assisting through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

LSM · 16 Aug, 18:03

Belgium faces largest wildfire on record, seeks European air support

Belgium is battling the largest wildfire ever recorded in the country and has appealed to other European nations for aerial firefighting assistance.

Politico Europe · 16 Aug, 18:02

Colombia earthquake death toll surpasses 290

The death toll from Monday's powerful earthquake in western Colombia has exceeded 290, according to data from the country's Disaster Risk Management agency released Sunday.

TVNET · 16 Aug, 18:02