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French minister estimates scorching summer will cost country €10B-€15B
France's ecological transition minister estimates this year's historically hot summer will cost the country between €10 billion and €15 billion, up to 0.5 percent of GDP, with wildfires and agricultural losses among the biggest factors.
Politico Europe · 13 Aug, 14:03
Russian drone kills driver in strike on passenger train in Odesa region
A Russian Shahed drone hit the locomotive of a passenger train in Ukraine's Odesa region on 13 August, killing the driver and his assistant. All 340 passengers, including 67 children, were safely evacuated.
Euronews · 13 Aug, 14:02
Gardening expert advises keeping expectations modest and enjoying the process
Estonian gardening expert Eva Luigas says her zucchini and outdoor cucumbers struggled this year, while her tomatoes thrived. She urges gardeners not to set overly high demands and to approach garden work with joy.
ERR News · 13 Aug, 13:59
Ukraine repatriates 261 bodies in latest exchange, Russia claims they are Ukrainian soldiers
Ukraine received the remains of 261 people on 13 August in the latest repatriation operation with Russia. Russian officials claim the dead are Ukrainian soldiers, while Ukrainian investigators work to confirm identities.
Euromaidan Press · 13 Aug, 13:58
Ukraine confirms strike on Russian oil refinery 1,300 km from the border
Ukraine's armed forces struck an oil refining and petrochemical complex in Salavat, Bashkortostan, overnight on 13 August, sparking a fire at the site roughly 1,300 kilometres from Ukraine's border.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 13 Aug, 13:04
Yemeni forces say they repelled Houthi attack in Taiz
Yemeni government forces say they repelled a Houthi attack in Taiz province as military escalation in the country continues for a several days. Fighting intensified after the government announced strikes on Houthi positions.
Al Jazeera · 13 Aug, 13:04
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Russian court sentences 22-year-old Chechen to six years for online comments
A Russian court has sentenced 22-year-old Chechen resident Mokhmad Bortiyev to six years in prison over online comments in which he allegedly called for violence against Vladimir Putin.
TVNET · 13 Aug, 13:03
Zelenskyy: Ukraine has only 1% of Patriot interceptors needed against Russian ballistic missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CNN that Ukraine currently possesses only about 1% of the Patriot air defense interceptors it needs to counter Russia's ballistic missile threat.
Euromaidan Press · 13 Aug, 13:02
China Pays Tribute to Former Premier Zhu Rongji, Known for Speaking His Mind
Tributes across China are honoring former premier Zhu Rongji, recalling his outspoken style and his role in integrating the country into global trade.
The New York Times · 13 Aug, 13:02
Putin's visit to Kuril Islands sparks sharp protest from Japan
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the disputed Iturup Island, claimed by both Russia and Japan. Tokyo issued a firm protest, citing its historical and legal claims to the territory.
BNN · 13 Aug, 13:01
EU privacy watchdog warns of risks in Europol powers reform
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has warned of serious privacy risks tied to a planned reform of Europol's data processing powers, saying the changes could affect how the EU police agency handles personal data.
Politico Europe · 13 Aug, 13:00
First Total Solar Eclipse in Nearly 30 Years Sweeps Across Europe
A total solar eclipse crossed Europe on Wednesday evening, the first such event on the continent in almost three decades. Roughly one in eight people worldwide were able to see at least a partial eclipse.
France 24 · 13 Aug, 13:00
Russian navy officer who once commanded Ukraine's submarine killed in Sevastopol blast
A bomb hidden in a trash bin killed Russian Navy captain 1st rank Robert Shageyev in Sevastopol; Ukraine had accused him of treason for defecting to Russia in 2014. A woman suspected of triggering the device was detained at the scene.
Jauns.lv · 13 Aug, 12:58
Ukraine's military stops disclosing number of intercepted Russian ballistic missiles
Ukraine's Air Force no longer includes figures on launched and intercepted Russian ballistic missiles in its daily reports. The shift comes as the country faces a shortage of air defense systems.
Meduza · 13 Aug, 12:58
Zelensky: 5% of US interceptor stockpile would get Ukraine through winter, 10% would stop all Russian ballistic missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN that Ukraine is receiving two and a half times fewer interceptor missiles this year than in 2025, while Russia has doubled its monthly ballistic missile launches. He called on the US to sell more interceptors from its stockpile.
Meduza · 13 Aug, 12:02
Mother of murdered sisters says Met police 'incapable of change' after Levy case
Mina Smallman, whose two daughters were murdered in 2020, says London's Metropolitan police fails to treat all violence against women equally, citing the case of sex offender Simon Levy who was left free to kill two women after police failings.
The Guardian World · 13 Aug, 11:02
Estonia's justice minister rejects UK plan to send prisoners there
Estonian Justice Minister Liisa Pakosta has firmly rejected the idea of housing UK prisoners to ease Britain's prison overcrowding, while confirming a separate deal to accept Swedish inmates.
ERR News · 13 Aug, 11:00
UK sees its most significant solar eclipse since 1999
On Wednesday, Britain experienced its most significant partial solar eclipse since 1999, with more than 90% of the Sun obscured in some areas. Crowds gathered at Greenwich Park in London and elsewhere to watch the rare event.
Euronews · 13 Aug, 11:00
Russian jet drone strikes train locomotive in Odesa Oblast, killing two railway workers
A Russian jet-powered Shahed drone struck the locomotive of a train as it approached a station in Odesa Oblast, killing two railway workers. The strike is part of Russia's ongoing campaign against Ukraine's rail infrastructure.
Euromaidan Press · 13 Aug, 10:58
Millions gather across Spain to witness first total solar eclipse in over a century
Millions of people gathered in cities across Spain to watch the country's first total solar eclipse in more than a hundred years, greeting the moment of darkness with applause and cheers.
NPR World · 13 Aug, 10:06
Fire breaks out at Ukraine's Izmail port after Russian strike
Russia struck the area around Ukraine's largest Danube port of Izmail overnight, causing damage and sparking a fire, regional authorities said. Moscow meanwhile reported downing 362 Ukrainian drones, while an attack triggered a blaze at an oil refinery in Russia's Salavat area.
France 24 · 13 Aug, 10:05
Half a million visitors gather for Spain's total solar eclipse
Around half a million extra visitors flocked to Spain's path of totality, with clear skies allowing views in towns including Medinaceli and Getxo. The event coincided with a heatwave and wildfires across the country.
Euronews · 13 Aug, 10:04
US labels Brazilian crime groups as terrorists — critics see election interference
The United States has officially designated Brazilian criminal organizations PCC and CV as foreign terrorist groups; an Al Jazeera opinion piece argues the move serves to expand Washington's reach into Brazil's politics and security.
Al Jazeera · 13 Aug, 10:03
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Japan protests Putin's visit to disputed Kuril Islands
Japan has lodged a strong protest with Moscow after Vladimir Putin made his first visit to the Kuril Islands, which Tokyo claims as its own territory. The islands remain a long-standing point of dispute between the two countries.
Apollo.lv · 13 Aug, 10:00
Clacton By-Election: Farage Faces Off Against Binface
British right-wing populist leader Nigel Farage was forced to call a by-election in his Clacton parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his financial declarations.
The New York Times · 13 Aug, 10:00
US refuses to release 18 documents on Prince Harry's immigration case
The US State Department has declined to release 18 documents related to Prince Harry as a dispute continues over his visa file and past admitted drug use. Nearly 2,500 pages of additional material remain under review, with no public release expected soon.
Jauns.lv · 13 Aug, 10:00
Russian strike sparks fire at Ukraine port; Zelenskyy seeks more interceptors
A Russian strike caused a fire at a Ukrainian port, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to renew calls for more interceptor supplies, as Ukraine has faced a Patriot interceptor shortage since the US went to war with Iran in February.
Al Jazeera · 13 Aug, 09:04
Japan protests after Putin visits disputed Kuril island
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup, one of four Kuril islands claimed by both Russia and Japan, prompting Tokyo to lodge a strong protest.
BBC World · 13 Aug, 09:03
Trump: US in full control of Strait of Hormuz, plans to keep it
US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States fully controls the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran insists it still holds sway over much of the waterway and plans to impose a usage fee.
Jauns.lv · 13 Aug, 09:02
Partial solar eclipse seen over Estonia
A partial solar eclipse was observed across Estonia on Wednesday evening, with the moon covering more than 80 percent of the sun's disk at its peak in Tallinn. A similar spectacle will not return to the country for another century.
ERR News · 13 Aug, 09:01
UK closes 13 more asylum hotels, but relocation brings new struggles
The UK government has closed 44 asylum seeker hotels so far this year on the way to ending hotel use entirely, but former residents often end up in worse conditions elsewhere, and protests are following them to their new accommodation.
The Guardian World · 13 Aug, 09:00
Ukraine strikes Novorossiysk grain terminals and Russian naval base
Ukraine has struck Russia's Novorossiysk port, damaging two grain export terminals and hitting several Russian warships, while Russia accuses Kyiv of driving up global food prices. Zelensky is meanwhile appealing to the US for more interceptor missiles.
BNN · 13 Aug, 08:58
Putin visits Kuril Islands for first time since coming to power; Japan condemns trip
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the Kuril Islands for the first time during his time in power, confirmed by Russian state media. Japan, which claims the islands as its own territory, has strongly condemned the visit.
LSM · 13 Aug, 08:58
Zelensky: 5% of US Patriot interceptors would let Ukraine survive winter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country needs 5% of the United States' Patriot interceptor missile stockpile to survive the coming winter and protect civilians from Russian missile strikes. So far Ukraine has received only 1% of the requested amount.
Delfi · 13 Aug, 08:03
Colombia quake death toll rises to 265 as search efforts enter final phase
Search and rescue operations following a major earthquake in Colombia have entered their final phase, with the death toll now at 265. President de la Espriella has pledged to create an emergency fund to rebuild destroyed hospitals and schools.
Al Jazeera · 13 Aug, 08:02
US strikes on Houthis killed 153 civilians in Yemen last year, Pentagon review finds
A Pentagon report sent to Congress found that three US airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen in April 2025 killed 153 civilians and injured 243 others. Officials determined condolence payments were not warranted for the strikes.
Euronews · 13 Aug, 08:00