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Zimbabwe ferry disaster death toll rises to 72 as more bodies recovered
Twenty-six more bodies have been recovered after a ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, pushing the confirmed death toll to at least 72.
Sky News · 16 Aug, 01:04
Qatar denies detaining three Iranian bomber pilots
Iran claims Qatar is holding three of its bomber pilots who were shot down in March, but Doha has rejected the claim as misleading.
Al Jazeera · 16 Aug, 01:03
Bou Meng, Rare Survivor of Khmer Rouge Torture Prison, Dies at 85
Bou Meng, one of only a handful of people known to have survived the Khmer Rouge's notorious Tuol Sleng torture prison, has died at 85.
The New York Times · 16 Aug, 01:02
Hawaii braces for possible first direct hurricane hit in 34 years
Category one storm Lala is approaching Hawaii, threatening flooding and landslides, and could become the islands' first direct hurricane strike since 1992.
BBC World · 16 Aug, 00:59
Morocco Arrests Over 100 Migrants After Renewed Online Calls for Mass Crossing to Ceuta
Moroccan authorities have detained at least 111 people who attempted to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, after social media once again carried calls for a mass migrant crossing into the territory.
Sky News · 16 Aug, 00:05
Russia fits jet engines to BM-35 drones to outrun Ukraine's interceptors
Russia has started equipping its BM-35 attack drones with jet engines, enabling speeds up to 350 km/h to evade Ukrainian air defense interceptors, according to adviser Serhii Beskrestnov.
Euromaidan Press · 16 Aug, 00:04
Morocco holds over 100 migrants near Ceuta border
Moroccan authorities have detained more than 100 migrants attempting to reach the border of the Spanish exclave of Ceuta near Fnideq. The move follows heightened security after roughly 78,000 people arrived by sea two weeks earlier.
BBC World · 16 Aug, 00:03
Uzbek melon festival marks new high-speed rail route with striking train sculpture
At the “Qovun sayli — 2026” melon festival in the ancient city of Khiva, Uzbekistan, an elaborate high-speed train replica made entirely of melons has drawn crowds, honoring the launch of a new Tashkent–Khiva rail link.
Latvijas Avīze · 16 Aug, 00:03
New York man charged with hate crime after synagogue attack during Shabbat service
A 46-year-old man has been charged with hate crimes after attacking an attendee and a security guard while disrupting a livestreamed Shabbat service at Central Synagogue in Manhattan. City and state leaders condemned the incident.
The Guardian World · 16 Aug, 00:02
Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in Polish village
A 55.6-metre statue of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the tallest in Europe, has been unveiled in the Polish village of Konotopie. The ceremony drew hundreds of attendees, including former president Lech Walesa.
Euronews · 16 Aug, 00:02
California battles multiple wildfires as federal firefighting workforce faces strain
California is fighting several wildfires at once, while its federal wildland firefighting workforce struggles with low pay, high living costs and staffing cuts made during the Trump administration.
Al Jazeera · 16 Aug, 00:00
Ukraine still hands Kremlin opponents back to Russia, rights defender says
A human rights defender says Ukraine has never fully stopped returning Kremlin opponents to Russia during prisoner exchanges. The practice reportedly continues even now, amid the ongoing war.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Aug, 23:03
$10 Million in Buried Gold Discovered Beneath Former Belgian Brewery
A construction worker in East Flanders drilled into a buried stash of gold bars and coins worth an estimated $10 million during a renovation project, setting off a search for the rightful owners.
The New York Times · 15 Aug, 23:01
Twenty-two more bodies recovered after Zimbabwe boat accident, death toll rises to 68
Rescuers in Zimbabwe have recovered 22 more bodies following Tuesday's ferry capsize on Lake Kariba, bringing the death toll to 68 in what is believed to be the country's deadliest such disaster.
The Guardian World · 15 Aug, 23:01
Liechtenstein changes succession rules to allow women to inherit the throne
Liechtenstein has announced on its national day that it is changing its royal succession rules so that the first-born child, regardless of sex, will become heir to the throne. The current line of succession remains unaffected for now.
BBC World · 15 Aug, 23:00
Morocco arrests over 100 migrants attempting to reach Spanish enclave Ceuta
Moroccan police have arrested more than 100 migrants who tried to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after a social media campaign urged people to rush the border. The call came just weeks after several migrants died attempting the same crossing.
Al Jazeera · 15 Aug, 23:00
Russia Demands Explanation From U.S., Turkey Over Reported Arms Transfer to Ukraine
Russia has asked Washington and Ankara to clarify reports of a possible large-scale transfer of U.S.-made weapons stored in Turkey to Ukraine. Moscow warned such a move would seriously damage its bilateral ties with both countries.
The Moscow Times · 15 Aug, 22:05
Ukrainian firefighters return home after helping fight wildfires in France
Firefighters from Ukraine's State Emergency Service have returned from France after nearly two weeks helping contain large wildfires there. The Interior Minister said it was the first such mission by a Ukrainian team to assist an EU member state.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 15 Aug, 22:04
Belgium battles worst wildfire in its recent history, villages evacuated
A wildfire described as Belgium's worst in recent history has torn through a third of the High Fens nature reserve, forcing evacuations, while aircraft and crews from across Europe join the fight.
BBC World · 15 Aug, 22:03
USS Lincoln sailors' families call Trump's remarks on shipboard conditions shameful
President Trump said the deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln was 'not nearly long enough,' prompting family members of crew aboard the ship to call his comments shameful.
NPR World · 15 Aug, 22:02
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French Constitutional Council rejects plan to ban social media for under-15s
France's Constitutional Council has struck down a government proposal to ban children under 15 from using social media, ruling it would excessively restrict freedom of expression and communication. The decision means the planned rules cannot take effect as proposed.
Apollo.lv · 15 Aug, 21:59
Russian strikes injure 17 in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Russian forces hit five districts of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast more than 50 times with drones and an aerial bomb on 15 August, injuring 17 people.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 15 Aug, 21:03
Body found in Romania believed to be missing British hiker George Smyth
Remains found in the Romanian mountains are believed to belong to 18-year-old British student George Smyth, who went missing while hiking last November. His family has thanked rescuers after a months-long search.
The Guardian World · 15 Aug, 21:02
Captured Russian soldier recounts 28-km crawl that killed most of his group
Ukraine's 71st Brigade says a captured Russian soldier described a 28-kilometer crawl during which his group of 16 was reduced to four survivors, who then surrendered.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Aug, 21:01
Frenchman and his two sons rescued after drifting 16 hours at sea in Thailand following jet ski accident
A French family was rescued near Thailand's Koh Samui island after being forced to spend more than 16 hours at sea when their jet ski capsized, AFP reports.
Apollo.lv · 15 Aug, 21:00
Tropical Storm Lala forecast to strengthen as it approaches Hawaii
Tropical Storm Lala is approaching Hawaii and is expected to intensify, with forecasters warning of heavy rain and strong winds. Authorities have urged residents to take precautions.
Al Jazeera · 15 Aug, 20:59
Boris Johnson warns Europe: strategic independence from US is 'a trap and a delusion'
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that Europe's push for military independence from the United States is largely an illusion, arguing true autonomy would require matching American military power.
Latvijas Avīze · 15 Aug, 20:59
Germany, France and UK developing own format for Ukraine talks
Germany, France and the UK are working on their own negotiating format for ending the war in Ukraine, fearing US President Donald Trump could sideline Europe, The New York Times reports citing sources.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 15 Aug, 20:04
US raises alert level on massive egg recall tied to salmonella outbreak
The FDA has elevated a recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs to its highest-risk category after a salmonella outbreak sickened almost 100 people across 17 states.
The Guardian World · 15 Aug, 20:03
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon threaten peace talks progress
Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon have triggered a reaction that threatens the future course of Israel-Lebanon peace talks. Local authorities report at least 11 people killed.
LSM · 15 Aug, 20:03
Erdogan: Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Al Jazeera that the recently signed Turkiye-Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defence agreement remains open to new members, including Egypt.
Al Jazeera · 15 Aug, 19:59
New calls online for mass attempt to cross into Spanish enclave of Ceuta
Social media posts are again urging a mass attempt to cross the border into Spain's Ceuta enclave, though security officials doubt a repeat of July's scenario. Spain and Morocco have both stepped up border security.
Jauns.lv · 15 Aug, 19:58
Alaska Senate candidate Peltola rebuffs unsolicited support from Kamala Harris
Democrat Mary Peltola, running for a US Senate seat in Alaska, publicly distanced herself from an unsolicited fundraising email sent by Kamala Harris, which Republicans quickly used against her.
The Guardian World · 15 Aug, 19:02
Rhine water level in Germany falls to new record low
Amid an ongoing European heatwave, the Rhine's water level near the town of Kaub has hit a new record low, forcing much of the river's freight to shift to trucks and trains. Experts warn of possible negative effects on Germany's economy.
ERR (rus) · 15 Aug, 19:02
'Azadi': From Sedition Charge to Protest Anthem in India
A decade ago, student leaders in India were jailed for shouting 'Azadi' ('freedom'), but the word has since evolved into a widely used symbol of youth protest.
Al Jazeera · 15 Aug, 19:01
Ex-Syrian Police Chief Convicted in Austria of War Crimes Detained in Syria
Musab Abu Rukbah, a former Syrian police chief sentenced to eight years in Austria for crimes committed during Syria's civil war, has been detained in Syria after leaving Austria while appealing his conviction.
The New York Times · 15 Aug, 19:01