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Chris Fearne: 'The Mediterranean is a bridge, not a border'
In an interview with Al Jazeera's "Talk to Al Jazeera", Chris Fearne argues that Europe must look beyond its own borders to address its migration challenges. He frames the Mediterranean Sea as a connecting force rather than a dividing line.
Al Jazeera · 16 Aug, 18:00
Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers
Iran's military has announced a cash reward for killing or capturing any US serviceman, with women eligible for double the amount. The offer comes amid months of confrontation between Tehran and Washington.
ERR (rus) · 16 Aug, 17:59
South Lebanon strikes: How will the deadly Israeli attack affect peace talks in Rome?
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed 11 people on Saturday, in what is being described as the biggest threat to peace talks since the June agreement. An expert weighs in on the possible fallout for negotiations underway in Rome.
France 24 · 16 Aug, 17:04
At least 12 killed as Polish pilgrimage bus overturns in Hungary
A bus carrying Polish pilgrims overturned in Hungary, killing at least 12 people.
Politico Europe · 16 Aug, 17:03
Switzerland to give around $730,000 to preserve Kyiv's Caves Monastery
Switzerland will channel 600,000 Swiss francs through UNESCO to protect and rebuild the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra after a Russian strike damaged its Dormition Cathedral in June. Ukraine's foreign minister thanked Switzerland for the solidarity gesture.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 16 Aug, 17:03
Finnish minister aims to introduce age limits on children's social media use
Finland's Minister of Social Affairs Karoliina Partanen wants to establish age restrictions on children's use of social media. She hopes to achieve this during the current government's term.
ERR (rus) · 16 Aug, 17:02
Four 'priceless' Renaissance paintings stolen from Sicilian museum
Four Renaissance-era paintings by Antonello da Messina have been stolen from a museum in Messina, Sicily, in what Italy's culture minister called a loss of extraordinary value. Police are investigating how thieves bypassed the alarm system.
BBC World · 16 Aug, 17:01
Michigan shooting leaves six dead; wounded 13-year-old called 911 herself
A shooting rampage across three sites in Michigan's Missaukee county killed five people and the suspected gunman, while a 13-year-old girl shot four times called emergency services herself and identified the attacker.
The Guardian World · 16 Aug, 17:00
Ukrainian soldiers free a dog tangled in anti-drone netting near the front
Soldiers travelling along a frontline road stopped to cut loose a dog that had become trapped in netting meant to protect vehicles from Russian drones.
Euromaidan Press · 16 Aug, 16:59
Florida records highest-ever sea turtle nest count, but US rollback of protections raises concern
Florida conservation groups report a record number of sea turtle nests this season, but experts warn that the Trump administration's rollback of Endangered Species Act protections could halt decades of recovery.
The Guardian World · 16 Aug, 16:05
Six hurt as Russian strikes hit Kyiv market amid wider Ukraine attacks
Six people were injured when Russian strikes hit a market in Kyiv, part of a broader wave of attacks that reportedly killed five across Ukraine, while Russian officials said seven died in Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.
BBC World · 16 Aug, 16:03
Warehouse ablaze in Moscow region after Ukrainian drone strike
A fire broke out at a Wildberries warehouse in the Moscow region following one of Ukraine's largest drone attacks since the war began, with Moscow reporting at least six deaths.
Guardian Ukraina · 16 Aug, 16:01
Zelenskyy: Russia fired 62 missiles at Ukraine in one week, most ballistic
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia struck 13 Ukrainian oblasts over the past week using more than 1,550 attack drones, nearly 1,560 guided bombs and 62 missiles. Overnight and morning strikes on 16 August killed three people, including in Kryvyi Rih and Sumy.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 16 Aug, 16:01
Kyiv's largest book market struck by Russian missiles for the second time
A Russian missile strike has damaged Kyiv's largest book market, burning several rows of stalls at the well-known landmark. This marks the second time the site has been hit, adding to broader losses suffered by Ukraine's booksellers and publishers.
Euromaidan Press · 16 Aug, 16:01
VEB.RF Chief Economist: Russia Faces Defeat in 'War of Attrition' and Social Crisis
Andrei Klepach, chief economist of Russian state corporation VEB.RF, says Russia cannot win the economic 'war of attrition' and is heading toward a social crisis. He notes that Ukrainian strikes on oil and logistics infrastructure have become a serious barrier to Russia's economic growth.
ERR (rus) · 16 Aug, 16:00
Polish bus crash on Hungarian highway kills 12
A bus carrying Polish pilgrims from Serbia veered off a Hungarian highway early Sunday, killing 12 people and injuring dozens more.
France 24 · 16 Aug, 15:59
Trump threatens to turn Strait of Hormuz into US territory
US President Donald Trump has issued a new and unexpected threat toward Iran, stating his intent to claim the Strait of Hormuz as US territory, as the war between the two countries remains without a resolution in sight.
Al Jazeera · 16 Aug, 15:02
Hamas delegation opens talks in Egypt on Trump's Gaza peace plan
A Hamas delegation began talks in Egypt on Sunday with the country's intelligence chief to discuss advancing the US-backed Gaza peace plan, as Israeli PM Netanyahu continues to reject the deal. Trump envoy Jared Kushner is due to visit the region this week.
France 24 · 16 Aug, 15:02
Ukraine strikes plant producing fuel for Russia's Uragan, Smerch, and Tornado-S rockets
Ukrainian forces struck a plant that produces propellant fuel for Russia's Uragan, Smerch, and Tornado-S rocket systems, which Moscow uses to shell frontline cities that lack metro systems to shelter in.
Euromaidan Press · 16 Aug, 15:02
Belgium's Largest-Ever Forest Fire Moves Toward German Border
A massive forest fire in Belgium's Hautes Fagnes nature reserve is spreading toward Germany, prompting evacuation advice in the town of Monschau, as the blaze has already destroyed over 3,000 hectares.
ERR (rus) · 16 Aug, 15:00
UK to shield all pubs from conversion into housing or offices
England's housing secretary Angela Rayner will unveil planning reforms this week that protect every pub from being turned into homes or offices, amid a wave of pub closures.
The Guardian World · 16 Aug, 14:03
Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least six in Russia
Ukraine fired hundreds of drones across Russia on Sunday in one of its largest aerial operations of the conflict, killing at least six people.
NPR World · 16 Aug, 14:02
Bus crash in Hungary kills 12 people
A Polish passenger bus crash in Hungary overnight into Sunday left 12 people dead and 47 injured.
TVNET · 16 Aug, 14:02
NATO Jet Shoots Down Suspected Russian Drone Over Romania
A NATO F-18 fighter shot down a drone that breached Romanian airspace on Sunday, the fourth such incident this year. Officials say the drone appears to be Russian, though the investigation continues.
The Moscow Times · 16 Aug, 14:01
NATO says drone downed over Romania likely Russian
A NATO spokesperson said a drone shot down over Romania overnight on August 16 appears to be of Russian origin. Romania has faced repeated airspace violations by drones in recent years.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 16 Aug, 13:59
Yabloko finds foreign-linked donations to other parties after being barred from Duma race
After being removed from the State Duma election, Russia's Yabloko party checked other parliamentary parties' finance reports and found similar donations from donors with foreign ties. It is demanding either its exclusion be overturned or the same standard be applied to all.
ERR (rus) · 16 Aug, 13:58
South Africa's economy hit hard after mass departure of migrant workers
After roughly 160,000 immigrants left South Africa in recent months, the country is facing labor shortages in factories and agriculture, while many small shops stand empty and closed.
LSM · 16 Aug, 13:58
Bus carrying Polish pilgrims crashes in Hungary: 12 dead, nearly 50 injured
A Polish passenger bus crashed in Hungary early Sunday, killing 12 people and injuring 47 others, Hungarian police reported.
LSM (rus) · 16 Aug, 13:58
Estonia's bear population climbs as court rulings restrict hunting
Estonia's Hunters' Society estimates the wild bear population may have reached around 1,500 as court decisions increasingly limit traditional hunting. The Environment Agency warns the growth will continue without sufficient culling.
ERR News · 16 Aug, 13:03
Russian strike hits civilian infrastructure in Sumy
Russian forces struck civilian infrastructure in Sumy's Velyka Chernechchyna district with four guided aerial bombs, sparking a fire. No injuries have been reported so far.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 16 Aug, 13:02
US and Iran Likely to Miss Their Own Deadline for a Nuclear and Peace Deal
The United States and Iran appear set to miss the deadline they themselves established for reaching an agreement on peace terms and Iran's nuclear program.
The New York Times · 16 Aug, 13:02
Polish tourist bus crashes in Hungary, fatalities reported
A Polish tourist bus carrying 57 passengers ran off the road in Hungary overnight, leaving several people dead and dozens injured. Police believe the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel.
Delfi · 16 Aug, 13:00
World Archery lifts restrictions, allows Russia to return under its flag and anthem
World Archery, the international governing body for archery, has lifted restrictions on Russian athletes, allowing them to compete under their national flag and anthem again. The decision comes despite more than 760 Ukrainian athletes and coaches having been killed since the war began in 2022.
Euromaidan Press · 16 Aug, 12:59
Gulf States Weigh Reducing US Military Base Presence
Persian Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, are growing frustrated with President Trump's inability to reach a deal with Iran and are considering alternative security arrangements. Washington, however, remains their key security partner with no real alternative available.
ERR (rus) · 16 Aug, 12:59
Ukraine launches one of its largest drone attacks of the war, Russia strikes back at Kyiv
Ukraine carried out one of its biggest drone assaults on Russia overnight into Sunday, while a Russian missile strike sparked fires in at least two districts of Kyiv.
France 24 · 16 Aug, 12:58
Polish bus crash in Hungary leaves 12 dead, nearly 50 injured
A Polish passenger bus crashed in Hungary overnight into Sunday, killing 12 people and injuring 47, Hungarian police reported.
LSM · 16 Aug, 12:58