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Russian strikes kill infant in Marhanets, Ukraine hits factory in Russia's Samara
A Russian drone strike on an apartment building in Marhanets, Dnipropetrovsk region, killed an infant and wounded 11 people, while Ukrainian forces reportedly struck an industrial plant in Russia's Samara.
LSM (rus) · 15 Aug, 12:58
Ukraine Strikes Industrial Site in Russia's Samara Region
Ukraine struck industrial infrastructure in Russia's Samara region on Saturday, with local officials reporting localized damage while air defenses repelled a larger attack. The exact facility hit remains unconfirmed.
The Moscow Times · 15 Aug, 12:06
Ukraine hits industrial facility in Russia's Samara region with 'Flamingo' missiles
Ukrainian missiles struck an industrial enterprise in Russia's Samara region overnight, with Ukraine's president linking the target to the Progress space-industry center. Ukrainian drones also attacked several other Russian regions the same night.
Delfi · 15 Aug, 12:05
Russian drone strikes combine harvester in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, two injured
A Russian FPV drone attacked a combine harvester working in a field in Zaporizhzhia district, injuring two men.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 15 Aug, 12:04
Russia bars Yabloko from elections after anti-war slogan boosts its support
Russia's Supreme Court removed the Yabloko party from September's State Duma elections just days after its "For peace and freedom!" slogan nearly doubled its support. The episode suggests the Kremlin misjudges how many Russians actually oppose the war.
ERR News · 15 Aug, 12:02
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake off Indonesia's coast kills at least 20
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's coast early Saturday, killing at least 20 people. Buildings collapsed and residents panicked in a region long prone to devastating quakes.
NPR World · 15 Aug, 12:02
Russian soldier who surrendered to save his life now faces prosecution at home
Russian soldier Vladislav Balgrabsky, who surrendered to Ukrainian forces in 2024 hoping to survive and see his family again, is now being tried in Russia after being returned in a prisoner exchange.
Latvijas Avīze · 15 Aug, 11:59
Professor's Death Raises Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring
Jason Arday, Cambridge University's youngest Black professor, was found dead on Friday, and it has emerged that the school had ignored a series of warnings about his life story and his work.
The New York Times · 15 Aug, 11:59
Australia confirms first H5 bird flu death of a little penguin on Phillip Island
A little penguin on Victoria's Phillip Island has died from the deadly H5 bird flu strain, marking Australia's first confirmed case in the species just days after a vaccination program was announced. Authorities are now racing to vaccinate thousands of penguins starting Monday.
The Guardian World · 15 Aug, 11:04
Five years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan faces economic strain and severe curbs on women
Afghanistan's Taliban government marked five years in power on Saturday amid economic hardship and what the UN calls the world's most severe restrictions on women, even as officials tout improved security and infrastructure.
France 24 · 15 Aug, 11:03
BBC seeks to subpoena Trump family members in $10bn Panorama lawsuit
The BBC has attempted to subpoena members of US President Donald Trump's family as part of its defence against his $10 billion defamation lawsuit linked to the Panorama programme.
Sky News · 15 Aug, 11:03
BBC moves to subpoena Trump family members in defamation case
Britain's BBC is seeking to compel testimony from Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in a defamation lawsuit brought against it. The broadcaster says the three have relevant knowledge of President Trump's actions on Jan. 6, 2021.
Politico Europe · 15 Aug, 11:00
Russia attacks Ukraine with over 150 drones, strikes hit 16 locations
Overnight on 14-15 August, Russia launched 152 drones and loitering munitions at Ukraine, with air defence neutralising 127 of them while strikes were recorded in 16 locations.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 15 Aug, 10:05
Qusra residents cut off from supplies amid settler siege in West Bank
Palestinian families in three homes in Qusra, near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, say they have been cut off from food and other supplies since a siege by Israeli settlers began on Sunday, with the Israeli military yet to intervene.
France 24 · 15 Aug, 10:04
At Least 20 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake has struck the Flores island region of Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and prompting a tsunami warning.
The New York Times · 15 Aug, 10:03
Ukrainian missile strike hits industrial plant in Russia's Samara region
An industrial enterprise in Russia's Samara region was struck by Ukrainian missiles overnight into Saturday, the regional governor has announced.
TVNET · 15 Aug, 10:02
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Ukrainian missiles strike industrial facility in Russia's Samara region
Ukrainian forces carried out a missile strike on an industrial enterprise in Russia's Samara region overnight into Saturday, the region's governor reported.
Apollo.lv · 15 Aug, 10:02
Satellite images reveal Europe's parched landscapes after summer heatwaves
Satellite imagery shows repeated heatwaves since May have shrunk Alpine glaciers, dried out rivers and left scorched land across parts of western Europe. The EU's climate service confirmed June-to-July was the region's hottest such period on record.
BBC World · 15 Aug, 09:04
From Sudanese refugee to head teacher in a Chadian camp
Displaced by Sudan's war, a woman named Sahra now leads a school inside a refugee camp in Chad, where education gives children a sense of safety and hope. Her journey shows how schooling can become an anchor even amid displacement.
Al Jazeera · 15 Aug, 09:03
233 clashes recorded on battlefield in past day, heaviest fighting near Kostiantynivka — Ukraine's General Staff
Ukraine's General Staff reports 233 combat clashes with Russian forces over the past day, with the most intense fighting occurring on the Kostiantynivka front. Pokrovsk and Sloviansk fronts also saw heavy Russian assault activity.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 15 Aug, 09:02
Trump vows to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory once Iran is defeated
US President Donald Trump said at a political rally that once Iran's defeat is complete, he will declare the Strait of Hormuz to be United States territory. The conflict, launched by the US and Israel against Iran in February, has led to tightened control over the strategic waterway.
Delfi · 15 Aug, 09:02
Powerful earthquake kills at least 20 in Indonesia, triggers mass evacuations
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia's Flores island has killed at least 20 people and sent thousands fleeing. Rescuers are searching for people still trapped under rubble after a tsunami warning was lifted.
France 24 · 15 Aug, 09:01
Day 1,634 of war: Ukraine strikes rocket and space centre in Samara, oil terminal in Novorossiysk halts operations
Overnight on 15 August, Ukraine struck a Russian rocket and space enterprise in Samara, while the Novorossiysk oil terminal suspended operations following drone attacks. A Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region killed an infant.
ERR (rus) · 15 Aug, 09:01
Russian court bars opposition party Yabloko from Duma election
Russia's Supreme Court has revoked opposition party Yabloko's candidate registration for the upcoming State Duma election in September. ISW analysts say the move reflects Kremlin fears over rising anti-war sentiment.
Latvijas Avīze · 15 Aug, 09:00
BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's children over defamation lawsuit
The BBC has asked a court for permission to subpoena Donald Trump's two eldest children and his son-in-law Jared Kushner for testimony and records, as part of its defense in the president's defamation lawsuit over a 2024 documentary.
The Guardian World · 15 Aug, 08:04
Trump Dismisses Concerns Over Aircraft Carrier Crew Conditions
US President Donald Trump has downplayed concerns about the impact of a lengthy deployment on sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, who have been at sea for nearly nine months.
Sky News · 15 Aug, 08:04
Russian attack on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast kills infant, injures 11 people
A Russian drone strike on a residential building in Marhanets killed a three-month-old boy and injured 11 others, including two children.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 15 Aug, 08:03
Five Years in Power: Taliban Hold Firm Grip on Afghanistan, but Cracks Emerge
Five years after retaking power in Afghanistan, the Taliban still exert tight control over the country, though mounting pressures are beginning to expose weaknesses beneath their image of stability.
The New York Times · 15 Aug, 08:03
Taiwan parliament passes defence budget after record-long delay
Taiwan's parliament has approved the country's defence budget following an unprecedented deadlock, preserving funding for a key drone programme. The move comes as tensions with Beijing continue to rise.
Al Jazeera · 15 Aug, 08:00
Girl injured in Russian attack on Kherson playground discharged from hospital, already learning to walk
A girl severely injured in a May Russian strike on a playground in Kherson has been discharged from hospital and is beginning rehabilitation. Her father was killed in the attack, while her mother remains under treatment.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 15 Aug, 07:05
UK scraps hardship pay for diplomats posted to Buenos Aires and Santiago
The UK Foreign Office has removed Buenos Aires and five other cities from its list of hardship-pay locations for diplomats, drawing criticism from the Conservatives while officials defend the decades-old scheme.
BBC World · 15 Aug, 07:05
Search continues for missing 18-year-old hiker in Australia
A multi-agency search is ongoing in New South Wales' Southern Highlands for 18-year-old Sydney resident Lily Hooper, who has not been in contact since setting off on a hike on Wednesday. Police, emergency services and defence personnel are involved in the effort.
The Guardian World · 15 Aug, 07:02
Politico's "Machthaber" podcast profiles North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un
German outlet Politico has released a new episode of its "Machthaber" podcast series on the world's most powerful and controversial politicians, this time focused on North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. The episode is part of the daily "Berlin Playbook" show hosted by executive editor Gordon Repinski.
Politico Europe · 15 Aug, 07:02
Activists attempt to deliver aid to Palestinians besieged by Israeli settlers in Qusra
In the West Bank village of Qusra, activists tried to bring water and food to two Palestinian families cut off from power and water since Sunday. The Israeli military denies blocking direct delivery to the homes.
BBC World · 15 Aug, 06:04
Captured Russian soldier sentenced to 12 years for raping civilian woman in Donetsk Oblast
A Ukrainian court sentenced a Russian serviceman to 12 years in prison for repeatedly raping a civilian woman over two months in a village in Donetsk Oblast's Pokrovsk district. He was captured by Ukrainian forces in December 2025.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 15 Aug, 06:01
Russian court strips Communist deputy of Duma candidacy over Microsoft font copyright
A court in Samara has disqualified KPRF deputy Mikhail Matveyev from Russia's State Duma race after a rival candidate accused him of using unlicensed photos and Microsoft fonts in his campaign materials. Matveyev intends to appeal.
Meduza · 15 Aug, 06:00