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Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake has hit Indonesia, causing buildings and homes to collapse.
Sky News · 15 Aug, 06:00
Coalition split over Bragg's migration and housing speech in Australia
Liberal senator Andrew Bragg's speech on migration and construction policy has divided his colleagues, while South Australian senator Andrew McLachlan urges others to follow his lead.
The Guardian World · 15 Aug, 05:59
Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya baffle experts
At least 20 elephants have died since June in a wildlife area of southern Kenya near Tanzania and Mount Kilimanjaro, and the cause remains unknown.
Euronews · 15 Aug, 05:58
Mystery illness kills more than a dozen elephants in Kenya
At least 19 elephants, mostly females and young animals, have died in Kenya since late June from an unidentified illness. Authorities have not yet determined the cause.
France 24 · 15 Aug, 05:06
Zelenskyy on air defence: 'Not easy, but it will all happen'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the country continues working to strengthen its air defence, including negotiating deals to produce necessary missiles domestically, warning that political delays cost lives.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 15 Aug, 05:04
Poland detains Russian citizen accused of plotting attack on Ukrainian rapper Kyivstoner
Polish authorities have detained a Russian citizen suspected of planning an assassination against Ukrainian-American rapper Kyivstoner. Russia's FSB, meanwhile, claims the rapper was involved in a drone-smuggling operation targeting Russia.
Delfi · 15 Aug, 05:04
Report: Moldova is Putin's second target after Ukraine
The New York Times reports that Russia is waging a broad, sustained campaign to destabilize Moldova, which Western intelligence sources describe as the Kremlin's second priority after Ukraine. Moldovan officials warn that Moscow's pressure continues even after the country's last election.
Latvijas Avīze · 15 Aug, 05:03
Picasso print stolen in Milwaukee in 2018 found by landlord cleaning apartment
A Milwaukee landlord cleaning out a vacant apartment discovered a Pablo Picasso print stolen from a local gallery in 2018, and the former owner confirmed it was the missing artwork.
The Guardian World · 15 Aug, 05:00
Zelenskyy warns Egypt of food supply threat from Russian Black Sea strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned Egypt's leader that Russian attacks on cargo ships in the Black Sea threaten food supplies, as Russia rejected a maritime ceasefire and Ukraine kept striking Russian oil refineries.
Guardian Ukraina · 15 Aug, 04:59
At Least Two Killed as Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck Indonesia near Flores Island, killing at least two people. Authorities are urging coastal residents to move inland or to higher ground.
Al Jazeera · 15 Aug, 04:58
Drone Wreckage Found on Beach at Romanian Resort of Saturn, Tourists Evacuated
Wreckage of a military drone was found on a beach at the Romanian Black Sea resort of Saturn, prompting the evacuation of tourists. The find follows similar incidents elsewhere in Romania and Bulgaria on the same day.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 15 Aug, 04:02
Lavrov Threatens Tougher Action Against Western Support for Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow will act more harshly to destroy everything the West uses to strengthen Ukraine's military capacity. He also rejected calls for an immediate ceasefire, insisting fighting should only stop once a long-term settlement is reached.
ERR (rus) · 15 Aug, 04:02
Russia to scrap border zones separating it from occupied Ukrainian territories
Russia is preparing to eliminate special border zones that currently separate its territory from occupied parts of Ukraine, further integrating those areas into its legal and administrative system.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Aug, 04:00
Burnham unveils £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour backlash
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced £65m in funding for drought-hit English farmers after facing pressure from Labour MPs and grassroots members over the government's climate response. Most of the money will boost the sustainable farming incentive and fund on-farm reservoirs.
The Guardian World · 15 Aug, 03:59
The New Yorker profiles Ukrainian women held in a Russian detention cell in Rostov
The New Yorker has published a report on Ukrainian women held at a pretrial detention center in Rostov, Russia. Meduza retells the stories of two of them, Valentina Zayarnaya and Natalia Vlasova.
Meduza · 15 Aug, 03:58
Lula holds narrow lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election
A new poll shows Brazilian President Lula da Silva still leading challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, though the gap between the two has narrowed ahead of the high-stakes presidential election.
Al Jazeera · 15 Aug, 03:58
Zelenskyy and Ukraine's commander-in-chief discuss reinforcing Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka fronts
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi to discuss reinforcing the Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka front sectors. They also addressed a shortfall in army funding and drone needs.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 15 Aug, 03:03
Ukraine's quiet counteroffensive in the southeast reclaims 745 square kilometers
Over six months, Ukrainian forces have retaken 26 settlements and roughly 745 square kilometers of territory in a southeastern counteroffensive that has drawn little video documentation. The operation's momentum followed a breakdown in Russian battlefield communications early on.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Aug, 03:01
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Kremlin stages displays of "public love" to bolster Putin's image
When Russia's situation begins to deteriorate, Vladimir Putin starts appearing in public unusually often to project stability, and such appearances are typically accompanied by carefully staged shows of popular affection.
TVNET · 15 Aug, 03:00
Moscow investigators raid clinic that claimed to cure autism by 'expelling parasites'
Russia's Investigative Committee searched PlanetaMed, a Moscow clinic run by neurologist Vasily Generalov, over fraud and grievous bodily harm allegations. The clinic claimed to cure autism through diet, stem cells and ridding patients of parasites.
Meduza · 15 Aug, 02:59
Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue
The Trump administration has petitioned the US Supreme Court to allow work to resume on the president's $400 million White House ballroom, after an appeals court ordered above-ground construction halted. The administration argues the project is a national security necessity.
Deutsche Welle · 15 Aug, 02:59
Lebanon's PM calls for Israeli withdrawal timetable as Hezbollah slams government approach
Lebanon's prime minister is pushing for a clear timetable for the withdrawal of Israeli forces, while Hezbollah has sharply criticised the government's handling of the issue.
Al Jazeera · 15 Aug, 02:58
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits off Indonesia's coast, tsunami warning issued
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Indonesia's Flores island, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for coastal residents. No casualties or damage have been reported so far.
The Guardian World · 15 Aug, 02:58
Cambridge Professor Jason Arday, Accused of Plagiarism, Found Dead
British police said a man was found dead at a home linked to Cambridge University professor Jason Arday, who had resigned after the university announced an investigation into plagiarism and fabrication allegations against him.
The New York Times · 15 Aug, 02:04
Iranians flock to Turkish border city of Van to escape war's toll at home
Growing numbers of Iranians are traveling to the Turkish city of Van, near the border, to escape the high cost of living and hardship caused by the ongoing war back home. Visitors describe how difficult daily life in Iran has become.
NPR World · 15 Aug, 02:02
Trump plays down concerns over sailors' record-long deployment on USS Abraham Lincoln
US President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns about sailors who have spent nearly nine months at sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, as lawmakers press the Pentagon for accountability over conditions onboard. Several sailors have attempted to jump overboard, with one succeeding in early August.
The Guardian World · 15 Aug, 02:01
Trump says he will 'soon' declare Strait of Hormuz US territory
US President Donald Trump said he plans to soon declare the strategic Strait of Hormuz US territory, a claim Iran has dismissed, insisting the waterway remains under its control.
Deutsche Welle · 15 Aug, 02:01
Russia hunted civilians by drone in Kherson; victims sue US firm over alleged link to attackers
Ukrainian civilians harmed by Russian drone attacks in the Kherson region have filed a lawsuit against a New York-based networking company, alleging its equipment helped connect the attackers.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Aug, 02:00
Yemen's government says Houthi attack on al-Makha kills at least four
Yemen's internationally recognised government says an attack by Iran-backed Houthi forces on the town of al-Makha has killed at least four people, amid rising hostilities between the two sides.
Al Jazeera · 15 Aug, 01:59
Rare Wolf Tracking in Denmark Reopens Coexistence Debate
Danish authorities are tracking a rare wolf after a series of close encounters with residents, reigniting a bitter debate about how a small, densely populated country can live alongside wolves.
The New York Times · 15 Aug, 01:05
UN: July was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since 2022
Russian attacks killed 437 people and wounded more than 2,600 in a single month, the worst civilian toll recorded by UN monitors since May 2022.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Aug, 01:02
Trump Downplays Mental Health Concerns on USS Lincoln as Lawmakers Seek Inquiry
President Donald Trump has dismissed mental health concerns aboard the USS Lincoln aircraft carrier, even as members of the US Congress call for an investigation into conditions following reports that sailors have tried to jump overboard.
Al Jazeera · 15 Aug, 01:02
Trump threatens to declare Strait of Hormuz 'territory of the United States'
President Donald Trump has threatened to designate the Strait of Hormuz as US territory amid stalled peace talks with Iran and ongoing war.
The Guardian World · 15 Aug, 01:01
New York City Lawmakers Push to 'Ban the Scan' at MSG
Activists and musicians rallied outside Madison Square Garden to support legislation banning facial recognition at the venue and other public spaces. Council member Shahana Hanif's bill has backing from more than half the City Council.
Wired · 15 Aug, 01:00
AMLO's son alleges US revoked his visa
The son of Mexico's former president AMLO says the United States has revoked his visa, though Washington has not confirmed the move. The report comes amid a crackdown on Mexican politicians with alleged cartel ties.
Al Jazeera · 15 Aug, 00:10
Hope fades for survivors after powerful earthquake in Colombia
Rescue services in Colombia have significantly reduced search operations after a powerful earthquake struck earlier this week, as hopes of finding survivors have almost vanished. Several hundred people remain missing, and families in the hardest-hit areas are waiting for news.
LSM · 15 Aug, 00:10