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Luigi Mangione expected in court as plea deal reports swirl in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case
Luigi Mangione is expected to appear in Manhattan federal court on Friday amid reports that he will plead guilty to federal stalking charges connected to the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A guilty plea could complicate the separate New York state murder case scheduled for September.
The Guardian World · 14 Aug, 17:05
Yabloko Files Appeal Against Russian Supreme Court's Duma Election Ban
The liberal Yabloko party has filed an appeal with Russia's Supreme Court, contesting the decision that canceled its federal candidate list for next month's State Duma elections. The court accepted the appeal and will hear it on Monday, August 17.
The Moscow Times · 14 Aug, 17:05
Stolen Matisse artworks recovered in Brazil
Brazilian police have recovered eight works by Henri Matisse that were stolen from a library in São Paulo last year. A 44-year-old man was detained, while five engravings by Candido Portinari remain missing.
Jauns.lv · 14 Aug, 17:04
North Africa's Maghreb Sees Sharp Decline in Birthrates
Women in the Maghreb now have fewer than three children on average, compared to seven or eight in the 1970s. A journalist explores the causes behind this major demographic change.
France 24 · 14 Aug, 17:03
‘The fear keeps building’: Nizhnekamsk residents on life after a deadly Ukrainian drone attack
A Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhnekamsk on August 10 killed 13 people and wounded 78, damaging residential buildings and a hostel. Residents describe growing anxiety, while authorities canceled the city’s anniversary celebrations.
Meduza · 14 Aug, 17:02
Russian agent who set fires in Kyiv sentenced to 15 years in prison
A Russian agent who carried out arson attacks in Kyiv has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. He was hired for two jobs in Russia's Telegram-based sabotage campaign and left to face the court alone.
Euromaidan Press · 14 Aug, 17:01
Yabloko appeals its exclusion from Duma elections
The Kremlin opposition party Yabloko has filed an appeal against a court ruling that bars it from participating in the upcoming Russian State Duma elections in September, its leader Nikolai Rybakov has announced.
LSM · 14 Aug, 16:59
Nearly 500 arrested in France on suspicion of starting wildfires as blazes hit Europe
French authorities have detained 474 people, including 183 minors, on suspicion of starting wildfires since early July. Meanwhile, large fires are raging across Germany, Croatia, Spain, Greece and the UK during a record-breaking heatwave.
The Guardian World · 14 Aug, 16:12
Russia reports growth Putin demanded, but economists doubt it will hold
Russia's state statisticians have published figures showing economic growth that Putin had called for, but economists question whether the rebound can be sustained.
Euromaidan Press · 14 Aug, 16:10
Kushner Set to Visit Israel for Gaza Talks as Trump's Hamas Deal Faces Peril
Jared Kushner, a senior aide to President Trump, is expected to travel to Israel for talks focused on Gaza. The visit comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a U.S.-backed deal to disarm Hamas.
The New York Times · 14 Aug, 16:02
Ukraine's Military Confirms Strike on Fuel Complex in Russia's Leningrad Region
Ukraine's armed forces struck the Novatek-Ust-Luga complex in Slobodka, Leningrad Oblast, overnight on 13-14 August, causing a fire and damaging two processing units.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 14 Aug, 15:11
The 4 Best Planners of 2026: Roterunner, Hobonichi, Erin Condren, and Cloth & Paper
After testing dozens of planners, WIRED has picked the best options for weekly, daily, academic, and customizable planning: Roterunner, Hobonichi, Erin Condren, and Cloth & Paper.
Wired · 14 Aug, 15:10
Teenager arrested in France over forest fire that killed two firefighters
French authorities have arrested a 15-year-old teenager on suspicion of causing a forest fire in which two firefighters died. The arrest was reported by AFP, citing a source close to the investigation.
Apollo.lv · 14 Aug, 15:06
Russian glide bombs kill one, injure 18 in Kramatorsk; war crimes probe opened
Russian forces dropped eight FAB-250 glide bombs on Kramatorsk, killing one person and injuring 18. Ukrainian prosecutors have launched a war crimes investigation into the attack.
Euromaidan Press · 14 Aug, 15:05
Zambia suspends vote counting after alleged attacks on polling staff
Zambia's electoral commission has suspended the counting of votes nationwide following reports of attacks on polling staff and theft of ballot papers. The opposition has expressed concern over delays in announcing presidential results.
BBC World · 14 Aug, 15:05
Russia Dismisses Calls for Black Sea Ceasefire
Russia’s Foreign Ministry dismissed the idea of a ceasefire with Ukraine in the Black Sea on Friday, saying there were no grounds for "half-measures" that would give Ukrainian forces a respite.
The Moscow Times · 14 Aug, 15:04
Europe Faces Fifth Heatwave of the Summer
A large part of Europe is experiencing its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures in parts of France reaching 40°C, sparking a wildfire in the southwest.
France 24 · 14 Aug, 14:10
Poland's Law and Justice expels former PM Morawiecki
Poland's opposition national-conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party has expelled former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and several other lawmakers who formed a separate parliamentary faction, a party disciplinary committee representative said on Friday.
TVNET · 14 Aug, 14:09
Prosecutors Request 12-Year Sentence for Lev Shlosberg
Prosecutors in Pskov have requested a 12-year prison sentence for opposition politician Lev Shlosberg over charges of discrediting the Russian military and spreading false information about it. Shlosberg has pleaded not guilty.
The Moscow Times · 14 Aug, 14:08
Trump to focus on crime and safety in New York visit
President Donald Trump is set to deliver a speech on crime and safety during a visit to New York on Friday, where he plans to release new FBI statistics showing a decrease in violent crime in 2025. The visit aims to boost Republican candidates ahead of the November midterm elections.
The Guardian World · 14 Aug, 14:07
Tehran reappoints cleric behind 2009 protest crackdown to head Basij militia
Iran has reinstated Hossein Taeb, the cleric who commanded the Basij during the 2009 Green Movement crackdown, as head of the paramilitary force. The move, early in Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's rule, signals preparations for possible domestic unrest amid war with the US and sanctions.
Euronews · 14 Aug, 14:01
Lavrov accuses US of direct involvement in attacks on Russian territory and threatens the West
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has claimed that the United States is directly participating in attacks on Russian territory and has issued threats to the West, as reported by Jauns.lv.
Jauns.lv · 14 Aug, 14:00
Albanian ambassador attacks UK right wing for ‘unhinged’ fixation with 2022 migrant surge
Albania's ambassador to the UK has said rightwing politicians and media are still fixated on the 2022 small-boat migration surge, describing much of the criticism as “unhinged” and “hysterical”. Uran Ferizi called on Reform UK to abandon “Albanian-spotting” and suggested restrictive visa policies may have made vulnerable people more susceptible to traffickers.
The Guardian World · 14 Aug, 13:09
Russia's Defense Ministry Threatens to 'Freeze' Ukraine This Winter
Moscow has posted images of attack drones with the phrase "like snow on your head," linking the taunt to strikes on Ukrainian ports. The post is described as a warning of an attempt to "freeze" Ukraine during winter.
Euromaidan Press · 14 Aug, 13:08
Spain and Morocco reinforce border at Ceuta amid fears of fresh migrant surge
Spain's interior minister visited Ceuta to inspect border infrastructure as 300 police officers and 2,000 soldiers were deployed. Austria and Italy have urged stronger action over rumored mass crossings in mid-August.
Politico Europe · 14 Aug, 13:07
Record Rainfall in Japan Triggers Deadly Flooding East of Tokyo
Record-breaking rainfall in a region east of Tokyo has caused flooding that killed eight people and left thousands stranded, after three months' worth of rain fell within 12 hours.
The New York Times · 14 Aug, 13:07
Dog Pulled Alive from Rubble in Quake-Hit Cali as Rescue Effort Enters Final Hours
Rescue teams in Cali, Colombia, pulled a dog alive from the rubble of a collapsed building on Thursday, offering a rare moment of relief as the critical 72-hour window for finding survivors drew to a close.
Euronews · 14 Aug, 13:02
Mother sentenced to six years in Scotland over baby's death from hairdryer heat
A Scottish court has jailed 28-year-old Courtney Garshow for six years after she was found guilty of causing the death of her three-month-old daughter, Dalia Rose, through prolonged heat exposure from a hair dryer.
Jauns.lv · 14 Aug, 13:02
NATO fighter shoots down drone over Latvia’s Balvi district after Russian jamming
Officials say a NATO fighter shot down a drone over Latvia’s Balvi district after Russian jamming pushed it off course.
Euromaidan Press · 14 Aug, 12:09
Moscow Court Jails Man 23 Years for Alleged Spying for Poland
A Moscow court has sentenced Russian national Georgy Pirogov to 23 years in prison on treason charges for allegedly spying for Poland, Russia's FSB security service said. The agency also accused him of transferring cryptocurrency to the Ukrainian military and supplying ammunition from Poland to Ukraine.
The Moscow Times · 14 Aug, 12:08
Wildfire in Halkidiki prompts evacuation of some 500 tourists
About 500 tourists were evacuated by boats from two resorts on the Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece on Thursday because of a forest fire, Greek media reported.
Apollo.lv · 14 Aug, 12:05
Russian man sentenced to 23 years for treason; FSB says he spied for Polish intelligence
Russia's FSB says Georgy Pirogov, a Moscow region resident, was sentenced to 23 years in July for treason, allegedly collecting information for Polish intelligence. He was also accused of transferring cryptocurrency to support Ukraine's armed forces and procuring equipment for delivery to Ukraine.
Meduza · 14 Aug, 12:04
At least 12,500 people die from heat in Germany in 2026
At least 12,500 premature heat-related deaths occurred in Germany by early August, according to the Robert Koch Institute, marking the highest figure in a decade.
ERR (rus) · 14 Aug, 12:03
Patriot missile stocks for Ukraine exhausted, warns RUSI analyst
Ukraine's Patriot interceptor supplies have run dry, leaving the country unable to shoot down Russian ballistic missiles, according to Jack Watling. The RUSI researcher says Kyiv must prepare for a winter with heavily disrupted infrastructure while NATO has failed to boost production.
Guardian Ukraina · 14 Aug, 12:01
NATO jets intercept drone over Latvia as Ukrainian strikes hit Russian Baltic port
Ukrainian drones caused a fire at Russia's Ust-Luga port and targeted Moscow and the Tver region overnight, while NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace.
Meduza · 14 Aug, 11:12
Fire at Russia's Ust-Luga Port After Ukrainian Drone Strike Extinguished
A Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at Russia's Baltic oil port of Ust-Luga, which authorities said was extinguished with no injuries. Russia reported intercepting 553 Ukrainian drones overnight, while NATO shot down a drone over Latvia.
The Moscow Times · 14 Aug, 11:10