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Spain Witnesses Its First Total Solar Eclipse in Over a Century
On Wednesday, Spain experienced its first total solar eclipse in more than 100 years, also partially visible across northern North America, much of Europe, and western Africa. NASA used the event to conduct scientific research on the sun's corona.
Wired · 13 Aug, 01:59
Grounded Tanker Off Oman Threatens Arabian Sea Bird and Turtle Habitats
An oil tanker carrying Russian crude bound for India has run aground off Oman, spilling oil that threatens bird and turtle habitats in the Arabian Sea. The incident adds to existing environmental damage from spills near the Strait of Hormuz, where tankers and oil facilities have repeatedly come under attack.
The New York Times · 13 Aug, 01:59
Kremlin sources: Yabloko's Duma registration was an experiment, scrapped once its ratings rose
Russia's Supreme Court struck the liberal Yabloko party from the State Duma ballot after a complaint from Kremlin-aligned party Rodina. Sources close to the Presidential Administration told Meduza the registration had been a deliberate test that was abandoned once Yabloko's poll numbers began climbing.
Meduza · 13 Aug, 01:58
More Than 60,000 Canadians Sign Petition to Expel US Ambassador
Over 60,000 people in Canada have signed a petition calling for the removal of US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra over alleged interference in domestic politics, as the two countries hold tense trade talks.
BBC World · 13 Aug, 01:58
Total solar eclipse crosses parts of the world, only partial in Latvia
On Wednesday a total solar eclipse swept across parts of the Northern Hemisphere, including Spain, while Latvia and much of Europe saw only a partial eclipse.
Jauns.lv · 13 Aug, 01:05
Ukraine strikes four Russian warships in one night at Novorossiysk
Ukrainian forces carried out an overnight strike on the Russian naval port of Novorossiysk, hitting two Kalibr-carrying frigates, a missile ship and a patrol vessel.
Euromaidan Press · 13 Aug, 01:04
Israeli settlers besiege two Palestinian families in West Bank village of Qusra
Since Sunday, Israeli settlers and soldiers have blockaded two Palestinian families in their homes in the West Bank village of Qusra, cutting off water, power and medical access in an apparent bid to force them out.
The Guardian World · 13 Aug, 01:01
NYT: Trump's Secret Flight Pales Next to Putin's Security Obsession
The New York Times reports that the surprise caused by President Trump's recent secret Air Force One flight is minor compared with the routine, ever-growing secrecy surrounding Russian President Vladimir Putin's security.
The New York Times · 13 Aug, 01:00
ICE plans $20m purchase of electric-shock gloves for immigration officers
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million on gloves that deliver electric shocks, prompting concern from civil rights groups including the ACLU.
BBC World · 13 Aug, 00:04
Solar eclipse sweeps across much of Europe on August 12
A solar eclipse crossed Europe on August 12, appearing as a total eclipse in parts of Spain and a partial eclipse elsewhere on the continent, drawing crowds and photographers.
France 24 · 13 Aug, 00:01
Israeli Defence Minister: Troops to Remain in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has declared that Israel will under no circumstances withdraw its forces from Lebanon, Gaza and Syria.
Al Jazeera · 13 Aug, 00:00
EBU bars countries significantly affected by armed conflict from hosting Eurovision
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has introduced new rules barring countries significantly affected by armed conflict from hosting the Eurovision Song Contest's semi-finals and final. The change was announced on Wednesday.
TVNET · 13 Aug, 00:00
Russia reportedly building 3,000 jet-powered drones a month to overwhelm Ukraine's air defenses
Russia is reportedly manufacturing around 3,000 jet-powered drones per month in an effort to overwhelm Ukraine's air defenses, while ending production of the older Geran-3 model. In July, Ukraine reportedly destroyed or disabled nearly 14,000 Russian vehicles.
Euromaidan Press · 12 Aug, 23:59
Australia strikes deal on law forcing tech giants to pay for news
Australia's parliament is set to pass a bill requiring tech companies including Facebook and TikTok to strike more deals with news publishers, while the country has also joined over 30 nations condemning Iran's use of the death penalty against protesters.
The Guardian World · 12 Aug, 23:58
Total solar eclipse witnessed over northern Spain
A total solar eclipse occurred over northern Spain on Wednesday evening, with the Moon fully covering the Sun for a brief period. The moment was captured on video.
France 24 · 12 Aug, 23:01
Poland's foreign minister threatens to cut Starlink funding for Ukraine amid Musk dispute
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has warned Elon Musk that Poland could stop paying for Ukraine's Starlink service unless Poland is restored to Starlink's European communications region. Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs currently spends about $50 million a year funding Starlink for Ukraine.
Meduza · 12 Aug, 23:01
Total Solar Eclipse Plunges Iceland and Spain Into Darkness
A total solar eclipse swept across Iceland and Spain, briefly darkening the skies as crowds gathered to watch. Onlookers in both countries witnessed the Moon fully block the Sun.
Al Jazeera · 12 Aug, 23:00
False claim: wildfires in France and Spain are not deliberately set
A claim circulating online that European wildfires are being deliberately started to destroy crops and drive up food prices is false. Fact-checkers say the fires are caused by extreme heat.
TVNET · 12 Aug, 22:59
Trump announces White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down
US President Donald Trump has announced that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her post at the end of the month to spend more time with her family. Leavitt will become one of Trump's outside advisors.
BBC World · 12 Aug, 22:58
Is the U.S. losing its edge to China?
New Yorker writer Evan Osnos discusses his article "The Future, Made in China," arguing Beijing may be gaining ground amid the war in Iran, Trump's tariffs, and a widening tech rivalry.
NPR World · 12 Aug, 22:02
Heat Waves and Wildfires Force Travelers to Rethink Trips Across Europe
Rising temperatures, widespread wildfires and dried-up rivers are reshaping tourism across Europe, pushing travelers to adapt their plans. The tourism industry is responding to these shifting conditions.
The New York Times · 12 Aug, 22:00
Former Mexican governor charged over disappearance of 43 students in 2014
Former Guerrero state governor Ángel Aguirre has been formally charged with forced disappearance and obstruction of justice over the 2014 disappearance of 43 students. A judge ordered him held in maximum security prison pending trial.
The Guardian World · 12 Aug, 21:59
Partial solar eclipse observed in Estonia
On Wednesday, August 12, a partial solar eclipse was visible in Estonia, including Tallinn, with the Moon covering more than 80 percent of the Sun's disk at its peak.
ERR (rus) · 12 Aug, 21:58
Russian screenwriter Pavel Tetersky leaves country after terrorism accusation and 12-day arrest
Writer and screenwriter Pavel Tetersky has left Russia after serving a 12-day administrative arrest over what his lawyer called an invented hooliganism charge, following a home search in which security officers tried to accuse him of terrorism.
Meduza · 12 Aug, 21:03
Ukrainian strike on Novorossiysk damages key Russian grain terminals and warships
A large-scale Ukrainian drone and missile attack on Russia's Novorossiysk port damaged two major grain export terminals and struck several navy vessels, killing three people and injuring 24.
BBC World · 12 Aug, 21:01
Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, handing Hamas a diplomatic win
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the 15-point Gaza peace plan announced by US President Donald Trump, even though Hamas had agreed to it. Analysts say the move has strengthened Hamas's international standing.
France 24 · 12 Aug, 21:01
Perez Hilton's mother seeks temporary custody of his three children
The mother of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has filed for temporary custody of his three children after he was hospitalized following a mental health crisis at his home last week. The family says its priority is protecting the children and helping them return to a sense of normalcy.
The Guardian World · 12 Aug, 20:59
More than 60,000 Canadians sign petition calling for US ambassador's removal
Over 60,000 Canadians have signed a petition demanding the expulsion of US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra for interfering in Canadian politics, as the two countries race to finalize a trade deal before new tariffs take effect.
BBC World · 12 Aug, 20:04
Ukrainian drones damage two grain terminals at Russia's largest port, Novorossiysk
Ukrainian drones damaged two of the three grain terminals at Russia's port of Novorossiysk overnight into August 12, halting their operations. An eight-year-old child was killed in the broader strike, and a state of emergency was declared in the city.
Meduza · 12 Aug, 20:02
Partial Solar Eclipse to Be Visible in Parts of the U.S. and Canada
Residents in parts of the United States and Canada will soon have the chance to see the moon partially block the sun during a partial solar eclipse.
The New York Times · 12 Aug, 20:01
Honking pet goose wakes sleeping Texas family, saving animals from barn fire
A four-month-old pet goose alerted a Texas family to a fire in their barn by honking loudly outside it, allowing them to extinguish the blaze in time and save their animals. The incident on 4 August was captured on home security footage.
The Guardian World · 12 Aug, 19:58
Report: Kadyrov avoids sending mass numbers of Chechens to fight in Ukraine
Despite his public displays of loyalty to Putin, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is in practice avoiding sending large numbers of Chechens to fight in Ukraine, The Economist reports.
LSM · 12 Aug, 19:58
CBS: Trump quietly swapped planes in Turkey, leaving cabinet officials on decoy jet
CBS News reports that President Trump secretly switched aircraft in Ankara last month over security concerns, leaving Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent aboard what became a decoy plane. The officials reportedly stayed behind to preserve the line of succession.
BBC World · 12 Aug, 19:03
Trump: US fully controls the Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said the United States fully controls the Strait of Hormuz and will maintain that control, claiming Iran can no longer resist it.
ERR (rus) · 12 Aug, 19:03
Solar eclipse: why most popular taboos are just myths
Various beliefs about what supposedly must not be done during a solar eclipse have persisted for a long time. Science confirms there is really only one genuine risk — exposing unprotected eyes to solar radiation.
Jauns.lv · 12 Aug, 19:02
Record-low Danube water level reveals 80-year-old WWII secret in Budapest
A prolonged drought has dropped the Danube's water level in Budapest so far that it exposed the remains of two German soldiers, a motorcycle and other items from World War II. Experts are now trying to identify the fallen soldiers.
Latvijas Avīze · 12 Aug, 19:01