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Zelensky: Russia used North Korean missiles in strikes on Zaporizhzhia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia used North Korean-made ballistic missiles in strikes on Zaporizhzhia that killed seven people. Meanwhile, Ukraine struck warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries in Voronezh.
BNN · 12 Aug, 13:02
Germany sees surge in suspicious drones near military sites, Berlin boosts defenses
Germany has recorded a sharp rise in suspicious drone sightings near Bundeswehr sites and airports, including an explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig/Halle airport. Berlin is responding by doubling its anti-drone unit.
Latvijas Avīze · 12 Aug, 13:01
Bear named Sen sees the sky for first time after 27 years in captivity
An Asian black bear named Sen, held for 27 years in a cage on an illegal bile farm in Vietnam, was freed and filmed stepping onto grass and swimming for the first time.
Jauns.lv · 12 Aug, 13:00
Ukraine strikes major Russian port in overnight drone attack
Ukraine carried out an overnight drone attack on a key Russian port in Novorossiysk, in the Krasnodar region, according to Politico Europe.
Politico Europe · 12 Aug, 12:59
Drones that fell in Latvia and Lithuania this spring linked to Russia's war on Ukraine, officials conclude
Latvia's Defence Ministry and Lithuania's defence minister say the drones that crashed near the border this spring were not a deliberate provocation but resulted from Russian electronic warfare against Ukrainian drones.
Delfi · 12 Aug, 12:05
Estonian Lutheran archbishop: a cultured nation rebuilds churches, it doesn't tear them down
Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church archbishop Urmas Viilma argues Tallinn's Alexander Nevsky Cathedral should not be demolished, urging instead attention to other symbolic churches left in disrepair.
ERR (rus) · 12 Aug, 12:04
Russian propagandist admits Ukraine's strength, warns Baltic states of retribution
Russian Z-war correspondent Dmitry Steshin has acknowledged that Ukraine turned out to be one of Russia's most formidable opponents, while also issuing a threat toward the Baltic states. Baltic countries and Poland are stepping up protection of critical infrastructure amid fears of possible Russian provocations.
Latvijas Avīze · 12 Aug, 12:03
UK braces for fifth summer heatwave as government calls emergency Cobra meeting
The UK faces its fifth heatwave of the summer with temperatures up to 38C, prompting an amber extreme heat warning and an emergency government Cobra meeting amid wildfires and drought.
The Guardian World · 12 Aug, 12:02
Europe faces new heatwave after hottest July on record
Repeated heatwaves this summer have caused severe damage across Europe, drying out grasslands and lowering rivers enough to expose relics from World War II. July was the hottest month on record for nearly 120 million Europeans.
France 24 · 12 Aug, 12:01
UK serial killer jailed for life as police failures come to light
A London court has sentenced 40-year-old Simon Levy to life in prison for murdering two women and raping a third, while an investigation revealed the killings could have been prevented had police and prosecutors not made serious errors.
Jauns.lv · 12 Aug, 11:59
Romania destroys two Russian drones found near key gas field in the Black Sea
Romania's military destroyed two uncrewed aircraft discovered near its flagship offshore gas field after Kyiv confirmed the drones did not belong to Ukraine.
Euromaidan Press · 12 Aug, 11:05
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Russia launches missiles and 115 drones at Ukraine overnight
Overnight into Wednesday, Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile, two types of guided missiles and 115 drones and decoys, Ukraine's Air Force reported.
TVNET · 12 Aug, 11:03
Ukraine halts Black Sea tanker strikes after Vance's request, FT reports
The Financial Times reports that Ukraine stopped attacking tankers near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal in Novorossiysk after US envoy Steve Vance asked it to during a July 31 call with President Zelensky. Kyiv complied partly hoping to secure a US license and supplies of Patriot missiles.
Delfi · 12 Aug, 11:02
Three killed in overnight attacks on Russian, Ukrainian port cities
Overnight attacks on port cities in both Russia and Ukraine left three people dead, including a child in the Russian city of Novorossiysk, where dozens of buildings were also damaged.
Al Jazeera · 12 Aug, 11:01
Woman found dead in tent at Houghton techno festival in Norfolk
A woman was found dead in a tent at the popular Houghton music festival in Norfolk, England, with police treating the death as unexplained.
Jauns.lv · 12 Aug, 11:00
At Least 15 Dead, Dozens Missing After Ferry Capsizes in Zimbabwe
A ferry has capsized in Zimbabwe, killing at least 15 people, with dozens more still missing. Authorities say the vessel was overloaded beyond its capacity.
Al Jazeera · 12 Aug, 10:04
US Secret Service secretly swapped Trump's plane in July over Iran threat concerns
The Washington Post reported that Trump's administration secretly switched the president's aircraft in July while leaving a NATO summit, after the Secret Service learned of possible threats from Iran. Trump denied on August 11 that he was involved in planning the operation.
BNN · 12 Aug, 09:21
Colombia earthquake death toll reaches 216 as rescuers continue search for survivors
The death toll from Monday's 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has risen to 216 after officials revised figures in Cali. Rescuers pulled a 32-year-old woman alive from the rubble in Pereira on Tuesday, boosting hopes of finding more survivors.
Euronews · 12 Aug, 09:19
Paid paternity leave for police in England and Wales to double
Following Guardian reporting on fathers being ridiculed for taking time off, the home secretary is doubling police paternity leave from one to two weeks fully paid. The move is fuelling pressure to improve leave elsewhere in the public sector, including the armed forces.
The Guardian World · 12 Aug, 09:17
Russian court strikes anti-war party Yabloko from Duma election list
Russia's Supreme Court has cancelled the registration of the only officially registered anti-war party, Yabloko, for the State Duma elections, after a lawsuit from the FSB-linked party Rodina. Yabloko plans to appeal, and its list has not yet been removed from ballots.
Delfi · 12 Aug, 09:16
Israeli forces continue West Bank raids as UN warns situation nearing breaking point
Israeli forces detained 23 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and demolished the home of a man killed in July during a clash with Israeli settlers, as the UN warns the region is approaching a breaking point.
Al Jazeera · 12 Aug, 08:19
Colombia earthquake death toll passes 200, over 1,500 injured
The death toll from Monday's earthquake in Colombia has surpassed 200, with at least 1,500 people reported injured, according to the latest data from authorities.
LSM · 12 Aug, 08:15
Wildberries repaints trademark purple in Vladivostok warehouse, sparking social media reaction
A major Wildberries warehouse in Vladivostok, Russia, has begun repainting its signature purple branding white, with social media users linking it to fears of Ukrainian drones. Analysts say the move offers little real protection.
BNN · 12 Aug, 07:21
North Korea launches another ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan
North Korea fired a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area on Wednesday, which landed in the Sea of Japan, South Korean and Japanese authorities reported. It marks the second such launch in under a week.
Delfi · 12 Aug, 07:21
Russia releases former US marine Gilman, jailed since 2022
Russia has released former US marine Robert Gilman, who had been imprisoned since 2022 for assaulting a police officer. Further details on the circumstances of his release have not been disclosed.
Al Jazeera · 12 Aug, 07:20
Zambia's President Hichilema Faces Backlash Ahead of Election
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, who was elected five years ago promising to protect civil liberties, is now accused of undermining them as a new vote approaches.
The New York Times · 12 Aug, 07:18
Trump confirms he was secretly moved to a different plane in Turkey over security threat
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that during a July trip to Turkey, the Secret Service and military had him switch to a different aircraft due to a credible threat from Iran. The incident was kept secret for weeks until reported by The Washington Post.
Euronews · 12 Aug, 07:16
Signs point to Russia preparing new escalation of war against Ukraine
Several indicators suggest Moscow is preparing to intensify military pressure on Ukraine, including a possible new mobilization wave and expanded ballistic missile strikes. Analysts say the Kremlin wants to project control over the situation.
Jauns.lv · 12 Aug, 07:16
Thousands of tourists gather in Spain for total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse will be visible across Europe this evening, with Spain offering the best viewing conditions and drawing thousands of tourists. The Moon's shadow will also cross Greenland and Iceland.
LSM · 12 Aug, 07:15
Russia's strikes on Odesa cut Ukraine's grain export forecast in half
Russian strikes near Odesa have disrupted Black Sea grain exports, cutting Ukraine's export forecast in half and pushing some wheat prices below production costs.
Euromaidan Press · 12 Aug, 06:22
Latvia joins call for advance warning on ballistic missile tests
Latvia has joined dozens of other countries in signing a US-initiated joint statement urging advance notification of ballistic missile launches. The move follows a recent intercontinental missile test in the Pacific that did not follow customary warning practices.
Delfi · 12 Aug, 06:19
China's homegrown C919 jet set for its first international flight
Chinese manufacturer Comac's C919 passenger jet will fly its first international commercial route on Wednesday, from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar. Analysts say the plane still has a long way to go before challenging Boeing and Airbus globally.
The Guardian World · 12 Aug, 06:18
Serbia under pressure: oil sanctions exemption revoked, protests against Vučić intensify amid foreign interference suspicions
Serbia is facing mounting pressure as the US revoked Belgrade's sanctions exemption for its Russian-owned oil and gas supplier, while at home protests against President Aleksandar Vučić intensify and authorities detain 11 people over attacks abroad.
Politico Europe · 12 Aug, 06:18
North Korea launches second ballistic missile test within a week
North Korea carried out its second ballistic missile test in less than a week on Wednesday, seen as a protest against upcoming South Korea-US military drills. Seoul and Tokyo have condemned the launch as a violation of UN resolutions.
France 24 · 12 Aug, 06:17
Dozens dead or missing after overloaded ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba
An overloaded ferry has capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, killing at least 15 people while 27 others remain missing.
Al Jazeera · 12 Aug, 06:16
Son of Russian 'Orthodox oligarch' Altushkin crashes family Lamborghini into house, injures war veteran
A Lamborghini driven by David, son of copper magnate Igor Altushkin, crashed into a house in Yekaterinburg, injuring several people including a veteran recently returned from the war in Ukraine. The car belonged to the billionaire, known for funding churches and a Russian army battalion.
Meduza · 12 Aug, 05:23