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WWII's Forgotten Tragedy: Britain's 1939 Mass Killing of Dogs and Cats
Historians recall a little-known episode from the start of World War II — in September 1939, thousands of British pet owners voluntarily had their dogs and cats euthanised, despite most shelters and vets opposing the practice.
TVNET · 16 Aug, 07:02
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill Nine, Health Ministry Reports
Overnight Israeli military strikes in Lebanon killed nine people, including several children, Lebanese health officials said. Israel's military said it had targeted Hezbollah infrastructure.
The New York Times · 16 Aug, 06:04
Naidoc awards posthumously honour cultural champion Rhoda Roberts
Rhoda Roberts, a leading promoter of First Nations culture who died in March aged 66, has been posthumously given the lifetime achievement award at Australia's Naidoc awards in Alice Springs, an event marking its 50th anniversary this year.
The Guardian World · 16 Aug, 06:03
Firefighters continue battling wildfire in France's Landes region
Firefighters and local farmers are working through the night near Luglon in southwestern France to contain a wildfire that has already burned more than 1,500 hectares.
France 24 · 16 Aug, 06:03
Two men in serious condition after Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih
A Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih on 15 August left two men seriously injured, one of them undergoing surgery after losing a leg.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 16 Aug, 06:03
Kyiv hit by missile barrage as Ukraine claims strikes on Russian satellite network sites
A Russian missile attack sparked fires in at least two districts of Kyiv early on Sunday and injured one person, while Ukraine reported hitting a Russian military airfield and a rocket plant supporting Moscow's emerging satellite internet network.
Guardian Ukraina · 16 Aug, 06:01
Al Jazeera journalist opens beach cafe in Gaza she loves
Palestinian journalist Hind Khoudary, who reports for Al Jazeera, has opened a beach cafe in Gaza, hoping to bring back a cherished part of everyday life amid the war.
Al Jazeera · 16 Aug, 05:59
Belgium's June Heat Wave Exposes Europe's Lack of Readiness for Deadly Heat
A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries caused deaths and revealed serious gaps in preparedness for extreme heat, a warning that is especially relevant now as another heat wave hits Europe.
The New York Times · 16 Aug, 05:07
Latin America's right-leaning leaders warm up to Israel
Several Latin American governments, including Venezuela, Colombia and Bolivia, are restoring or strengthening ties with Israel, while Brazil and Mexico keep a more critical distance.
Deutsche Welle · 16 Aug, 05:06
UK's 'severe' wildfire phone alert leaves public shaken
A loud government emergency alert about wildfires sent to phones across England and Wales on Friday sparked widespread public reaction, amid a record year of blazes and mounting drought pressures.
The Guardian World · 16 Aug, 05:04
France's top court strikes down social media ban for under-15s
France's Constitutional Court has rejected a law banning children under 15 from social media, citing disproportionate restrictions on free expression. The government plans to draft a revised bill.
France 24 · 16 Aug, 05:03
Russia begins fitting another attack drone model with jet engines
Russia has started installing jet engines on its BM-35 attack drones to boost their speed and complicate interception, according to Ukrainian presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 16 Aug, 05:03
Three-year-old falls from fourth-floor window in Estonia's Viljandi
A three-year-old child fell from a fourth-floor window of an apartment building in Viljandi, Estonia, on Friday evening and survived, having been taken to hospital.
Jauns.lv · 16 Aug, 04:59
Migrant surge in Ceuta prompts EU states to seek emergency talks, Italy reinstates border checks
After more than 70,000 Moroccans attempted to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, 22 EU member states called for an emergency meeting of interior ministers, while Italy has already suspended visa-free travel from Spain.
TVNET · 16 Aug, 04:58
Army helicopters shower roses over crowds at Damascus summer festival
Syrian army helicopters dropped roses onto crowds gathered at Damascus Citadel for a summer festival, offering a striking contrast to the country's recent war.
Al Jazeera · 16 Aug, 04:58
In occupied Mariupol, new apartments rise where bombed homes once stood
A Russian developer has demolished war-destroyed apartment blocks in occupied Mariupol and built a new residential complex, sold mainly to Russian citizens through cheap mortgages. Former residents who fled the city say none of them received housing in the new buildings.
Deutsche Welle · 16 Aug, 04:06
DR Congo Ebola outbreak now second-largest ever recorded
The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has surpassed 2,100 deaths and spread to a sixth province, making it the second-largest such outbreak on record. Health workers are struggling to contain it amid multiple obstacles.
France 24 · 16 Aug, 04:03
Zelenskyy pledges law protecting Ukraine's national shrines by Independence Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a bill on protecting the country's national shrines will be drafted by 24 August. The statement came at a ceremony marking the 975th anniversary of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 16 Aug, 04:03
Russia developing large-scale satellite network — Slaidiņš explains its possible purpose
Latvian National Armed Forces Major Jānis Slaidiņš said on TV24 that Russia's low-orbit satellite network 'Rasvet' could eventually be used for military purposes, including drone and missile control in the war in Ukraine.
Latvijas Avīze · 16 Aug, 04:02
Royal estates rent out homes below legal energy efficiency standards
A Guardian analysis has found that more than 100 homes on estates belonging to King Charles and Prince William fail to meet the legal minimum energy efficiency standard, with roughly a fifth of properties surveyed rated F or G.
The Guardian World · 16 Aug, 04:02
Qatar rejects Iran's claims of holding captured fighter pilots
Iran has asked the Red Cross to help secure the release of three pilots it says Qatar captured during a combat mission at the start of the US-Iran war, a claim Qatar has firmly denied.
BBC World · 16 Aug, 03:59
Israeli Strikes Kill 11 in Lebanon as Iran, Oman Continue Hormuz Talks
Israeli attacks in Lebanon have killed 11 people, the deadliest toll since the June truce, while Iran and Oman continue talks over the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera · 16 Aug, 03:58
Russia puts soldier who surrendered to Ukraine on trial for 'treason'
A Russian military court is trying soldier Vladislav Balgrabsky, who voluntarily surrendered to Ukrainian forces last year and urged fellow troops in a video to do the same. He was later returned to Russia in a prisoner exchange and now faces charges of treason and desertion.
Delfi · 16 Aug, 03:03
Ukraine used Chinese-origin MICH 2000 drone to strike ship at Russian port
In early August, Ukrainian forces struck the cargo ship Nadezhda near the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. The strike reportedly involved a Chinese-made unmanned aerial vehicle designated MICH 2000, which Ukraine has adapted into a long-range weapon.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 16 Aug, 03:03
French father and two young sons rescued after 16 hours adrift off Thai island
A French family survived more than 16 hours at sea after their jet ski capsized near Thailand's Koh Samui island. The father and his two sons were treated at hospital and later continued their holiday.
France 24 · 16 Aug, 03:03
Moroccan police detain over 100 people trying to reach Ceuta
Moroccan police arrested 111 people attempting to cross into Spain's Ceuta enclave after social media calls for another mass crossing, with security tightened on both sides of the border.
The Guardian World · 16 Aug, 03:02
Hungary sinks barges in the Danube to save its only nuclear plant from shutdown
Hungary is taking emergency measures to raise water levels near the Paks nuclear plant by sinking barges in the Danube, after a critical drop in the river's water level threatened the station's cooling. Paks is currently operating at 25% capacity.
ERR (rus) · 16 Aug, 03:01
Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack
New South Wales, Australia's most populous state, will start paying residents to surrender firearms from 2 November — the country's first such scheme following December's terror attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach. The reform aims to prevent a repeat of the tragedy.
BBC World · 16 Aug, 03:00
Yemen's government says Houthi strikes hit residential areas in Marib
Yemen's government says Houthi forces have struck residential areas in the government-held city of Marib. The Information Ministry called the attacks a dangerous escalation.
Al Jazeera · 16 Aug, 02:58
Hundreds evacuated as Belgium fights largest wildfire in its modern history
Firefighters in eastern Belgium are battling the country's biggest wildfire on record, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of villagers near the German border. The blaze has already burned more than 2,700 hectares of nature reserve.
France 24 · 16 Aug, 02:07
All 16 launchers for Geran jet-powered drones now deployed at Russia's Tsimbulova base
Ukrainian monitors report that Russia has completed installation of all 16 planned launchers for jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5 drones at the Tsimbulova base in Oryol Oblast, with construction of the facility continuing.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 16 Aug, 02:05
Mūrniece: Sanctions have turned Russia from a rich oil exporter into an "oil beggar"
Latvian Foreign Affairs Committee chair Ināra Mūrniece says international sanctions are affecting Russia's economy and calls for the pressure to continue, expressing hope for additional US measures.
Latvijas Avīze · 16 Aug, 02:02
At least 47 dead as rescuers search for survivors after powerful Indonesia earthquake
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores island on Saturday, killing at least 47 people and severely damaging hundreds of buildings. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors as the full scale of destruction remains unclear.
BBC World · 16 Aug, 02:01
US Democrats finalise major shakeup to 2028 presidential primary calendar
The US Democratic Party has finalised a significant change to its 2028 presidential primary calendar, with South Carolina set to become the first state to hold a nominating contest, displacing Iowa from its traditional top spot.
Al Jazeera · 16 Aug, 02:00
Australian government strikes deal on gun buyback scheme, Hanson opposed
Australia's federal government and the New South Wales government have reached agreement on a major firearms buyback scheme following the Bondi beach terror attack, though One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has voiced opposition.
The Guardian World · 16 Aug, 01:58
One Nation senators face backlash over comments on transgender children
One Nation senator Tyron Whitten called parental support for transgender children "child abuse" in a YouTube interview, drawing criticism after fellow senators made similar remarks contradicted by official health data.
The Guardian World · 16 Aug, 01:04