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Two intoxicated Polish women detained after attacking Ukrainian men in Poznan
Two intoxicated Polish women attacked Ukrainian men in Poznan, shouting at them to go back to Ukraine. The incident is part of a broader rise in anti-Ukrainian violence reported in Poland.
Euromaidan Press · 16 Aug, 12:04
At least three killed as Russia unleashes fresh wave of air strikes on Ukraine
At least three people were killed and more than ten injured in Ukraine's latest wave of Russian missile and drone strikes, while a warehouse near Moscow was hit in a Ukrainian drone attack.
BBC World · 16 Aug, 12:03
Ukrainian Drones Hit Moscow Region, One Person Killed
Ukrainian drones carried out one of the largest attacks yet on the Moscow region overnight Sunday, killing one person and damaging several sites, including a Wildberries warehouse in Podolsk.
The Moscow Times · 16 Aug, 12:02
Patriotic music and flags mark five years of Taliban rule in Kabul
Large crowds gathered in Kabul as patriotic music and flags filled the Afghan capital's streets to mark five years since the Taliban's return to power.
Al Jazeera · 16 Aug, 12:02
Fire breaks out at major Wildberries warehouse near Moscow after Ukrainian drone strike
A Wildberries online retail warehouse and a medical supplies warehouse caught fire in the Moscow region overnight into Sunday after a Ukrainian drone strike, Russian officials say.
TVNET · 16 Aug, 12:01
At least 47 dead as aid reaches Flores after powerful Indonesian earthquake
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake in eastern Indonesia has killed at least 47 people, with rescuers still struggling to reach remote villages. Officials expect the death toll to keep rising.
France 24 · 16 Aug, 12:00
Finland closes pre-trial investigation into Rotenberg family over spa hotel deal
Finland has closed its pre-trial investigation into Roman and Boris Rotenberg, who were suspected of sanctions violations linked to the sale of the Långvik spa hotel in Kirkkonummi. The case was dropped due to insufficient evidence.
ERR (rus) · 16 Aug, 11:59
Teenager from Poland drowns off Palanga beach, second child rescued
Two children were caught in the Baltic Sea near Palanga's pier on Saturday evening — rescuers managed to save one, but a 17-year-old could not be saved. Lifeguards are urging parents to watch their children more closely at the beach.
Latvijas Avīze · 16 Aug, 11:59
Hungary appoints once-ousted judge Andras Baka as new president
Hungary's parliament has appointed former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka as the country's new president, replacing Orban loyalist Tamas Sulyok after months of pressure from Prime Minister Peter Magyar. The move follows Magyar's promised overhaul of state institutions after ending Orban's nearly 16-year rule.
Delfi · 16 Aug, 11:04
NATO fighter jet downs drone over Romania after Moldova incursion
A Spanish Air Force F-18 shot down an unidentified drone that had violated Romanian airspace overnight on 15-16 August, marking the fourth such incident in the country.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 16 Aug, 11:03
Twelve dead after Polish tourist bus crashes off Hungarian motorway
A Polish tourist bus veered off Hungary's M3 motorway early Sunday, killing 12 people and injuring dozens more. Police suspect the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
BBC World · 16 Aug, 11:03
New EU import quotas threaten half of Zaporizhstal's steelmaking capacity
Kyiv is working to protect a key domestic industry as new European Union import quotas threaten to idle half of steelmaker Zaporizhstal's production capacity.
Euromaidan Press · 16 Aug, 11:02
At least 12 dead after Polish tourist bus overturns in Hungary
A Polish tourist coach overturned into a ditch on Hungary's M3 motorway early Sunday, killing at least 12 people and seriously injuring more than ten others.
Euronews · 16 Aug, 11:02
Three killed in overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine
Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine overnight into Sunday killed three people and wounded 20 others, Ukrainian officials said.
TVNET · 16 Aug, 11:00
Spanish fighter jet shoots down drone that entered Romanian airspace from Moldova
Romania's defence ministry said a Spanish F-18 operating under NATO duties shot down a drone that crossed into its airspace from Moldova early Sunday, near the Ukrainian border. The incident underscores the risks facing NATO states bordering Ukraine amid the ongoing war.
France 24 · 16 Aug, 10:59
Morocco detains more than 100 migrants near Ceuta border
Moroccan police have detained at least 111 people who tried to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after new calls on social media for a mass border crossing. Spain continues to reinforce security in the area and has warned it will deport anyone without legal residency status.
ERR (rus) · 16 Aug, 10:59
Russia strikes Kyiv and Kryvyi Rih with missiles and drones overnight
Russian forces launched a missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight, mainly targeting the Kyiv, Poltava and Dnipropetrovsk regions, killing one person in Kryvyi Rih. Ukraine struck a warehouse in Russia's Moscow region, also causing casualties.
LSM (rus) · 16 Aug, 10:58
Russian strikes on three Ukrainian regions leave 2 dead, 16 injured
Russian attacks on Donetsk, Kherson and Odesa oblasts killed two people and injured 16 others on 16 August, also damaging several residential buildings.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 16 Aug, 10:06
Alaska's bear-fishing livestream draws record millions of viewers this summer
The Brooks Falls bearcam in Katmai National Park, showing brown bears catching salmon, was watched 7.3 million times between June 22 and August 4 — up 70% from last year, as large numbers of bears gathered at the falls.
The Guardian World · 16 Aug, 10:06
Aid reaches thousands of evacuees after deadly earthquake on Indonesia's Flores island
Assistance began arriving Sunday for thousands displaced by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia's Flores island that killed 48 people. Hundreds of aftershocks have followed, and residents remain afraid to return to their homes.
France 24 · 16 Aug, 10:03
Polish tourist bus crashes in Hungary, 12 killed
A Polish-registered tourist bus overturned on Hungary's M3 motorway, killing 12 people and injuring at least 10. Police say the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel.
ERR (rus) · 16 Aug, 10:01
Experts split over impact of new North Korean troop deployment to Russia
Intelligence sources warn North Korea may send Russia another 30,000-50,000 troops, though experts doubt this would be a turning point in the Ukraine war. Greater concern centers on North Korean missile supplies, which have already killed civilians.
Deutsche Welle · 16 Aug, 09:59
Euronews releases morning news bulletin for August 16th, 2026
Euronews has published its latest morning news bulletin video, offering a brief roundup of key stories from Europe and beyond. The description does not specify individual news items, focusing instead on the format and scope of the broadcast.
Euronews · 16 Aug, 09:05
Indonesia's magnitude 7.7 earthquake leaves at least 51 dead
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck Indonesia, killing at least 51 people and forcing thousands from their homes in one of the country's deadliest quakes in recent years.
Al Jazeera · 16 Aug, 09:04
Africa's quiet diplomacy over the Strait of Hormuz crisis
Nearly six months of disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have hit several African economies hard, yet the continent's governments have largely opted for cautious, low-profile diplomacy.
Deutsche Welle · 16 Aug, 09:03
Colombia's new president asks Trump to suspend tariffs after deadly earthquake
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked US President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend elevated tariffs on Colombian goods after a devastating earthquake killed nearly 300 people.
France 24 · 16 Aug, 09:01
Estonia: landowners responsible for spread of alien species
An adviser at Estonia's Climate Ministry says landowners are legally responsible for preventing alien species from spreading from their land into nature, and that inaction can now be punishable, not just deliberate spreading.
ERR (rus) · 16 Aug, 08:04
World's Ugliest Dog contest crowns 2026 winner
BBC has published a video segment confirming that this year's World's Ugliest Dog contest has a winner, though further details were not included in the source material.
BBC World · 16 Aug, 08:03
After Joining Protests in India, Women Face Online Abuse and Police Visits
Women who took part in protests in India have subsequently faced widespread online harassment and visits from the police, highlighting the added risks women face when standing up for their beliefs in a patriarchal society.
The New York Times · 16 Aug, 08:01
Russia reports 600-drone assault on Moscow region as missile strikes spark fires in Kyiv
Moscow's mayor said an overnight assault involving roughly 600 drones wounded three people, while a Russian missile strike on Kyiv started fires in at least two districts.
France 24 · 16 Aug, 08:00
Israel strikes south Lebanon again as families flee north
Israeli airstrikes have again hit the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon, only hours after what was described as the deadliest day of raids in the recent series. Residents of the affected area are fleeing north to escape the danger.
Al Jazeera · 16 Aug, 07:59
Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon kill nine, including three children
Israeli airstrikes on two villages in southern Lebanon have killed nine people, including three children. Further details on the circumstances remain unclear.
Sky News · 16 Aug, 07:06
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence reports cyberattack on Russian retailer Wildberries
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence says members of the Cyber Corps community attacked the digital infrastructure of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries in August, causing widespread service disruptions.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 16 Aug, 07:05
French family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsizes off Thailand
A French father and his two young sons spent more than 16 hours adrift at sea off Koh Samui after their rented jet ski capsized, but all three were rescued and released from hospital shortly after.
BBC World · 16 Aug, 07:04
Aftershock hits Indonesia's Flores region as rescuers search rubble for survivors
An aftershock has struck Indonesia's Flores region following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake, as rescue teams continue searching for survivors trapped under debris.
France 24 · 16 Aug, 07:04
California teen pleads guilty to kicking sea lion in viral video
An 18-year-old San Diego man has pleaded guilty to a federal crime after repeatedly kicking a sea lion in La Jolla in footage that went viral online.
The Guardian World · 16 Aug, 07:03