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Ēķis: Baltic states must be ready for possible Russian provocations

On the TV24 show “Preses klubs,” producer Andrejs Ēķis warned that the Baltic states should be prepared for possible provocations, pointing to recent drone incidents across Europe. He said countries often hesitate to react sharply because the consequences of doing so are unclear.

Latvijas Avīze · 12 Aug, 05:20

US golfer captures the moment lightning strikes him during a storm

A golfer in Ohio was filming his friends while sheltering under a tree during a thunderstorm when lightning struck him directly. He survived and is now recovering.

Jauns.lv · 12 Aug, 05:20

North Korean missiles strike Zaporizhzhia, killing steel plant workers

Russia used North Korean-supplied ballistic missiles in an attack on Zaporizhzhia that killed seven civilian workers at a Metinvest steel plant, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. He warned Moscow is preparing for escalation, including a new mobilisation drive, rather than peace.

Guardian Ukraina · 12 Aug, 05:17

Merz government's Taliban deal alarms Afghan dissidents sheltering in Germany

Germany's government has struck a deal allowing Taliban-appointed officials to work in its diplomatic missions in exchange for cooperation on deportations. Afghan activists who fled Taliban persecution now fear renewed exposure to their former oppressors while living in Germany.

Politico Europe · 12 Aug, 05:17

On the ground in Cali, Colombia's city hardest hit by the earthquake

An earthquake in Colombia has left Cali as the country's worst-affected city, with an apartment building reduced to rubble. Al Jazeera's Latin America editor reported live from the site.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug, 05:16

Rescue Underway in Cali After Colombia Earthquake

Rescue teams in the Colombian city of Cali pulled a survivor from earthquake rubble, an operation captured on video by a New York Times reporter on the ground.

The New York Times · 12 Aug, 05:15

Trump confirms he secretly switched planes after Nato summit over possible threat

US President Donald Trump has confirmed he secretly swapped Air Force One for a military jet after last month's Nato summit in Turkey due to a possible threat, with officials citing a credible Iranian plot to fire a missile at the aircraft.

BBC World · 12 Aug, 05:15

Assault charges dropped against Bondi shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed

Prosecutors in Sydney have withdrawn assault and intimidation charges against Ahmed al Ahmed, hailed as a hero for disarming a gunman during the Bondi Beach massacre. A domestic violence order protecting his father will remain in effect for another 12 months.

The Guardian World · 12 Aug, 05:15

Zelenskyy: Russia preparing new autumn mobilisation wave

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian intelligence has confirmed Russia is planning additional mobilisation of hundreds of thousands after its sham autumn parliamentary elections. Ukraine is working to complicate these plans.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 12 Aug, 04:22

St. Petersburg radio founder Sergey Nedovodin dies at 61 after beating outside his Moscow-region home

Sergey Nedovodin, founder of the St. Petersburg radio station Ekho Peterburga, has died at 61 after being severely beaten in June outside his home in the Moscow region and remaining unconscious ever since.

Meduza · 12 Aug, 04:21

Germany proposes expanding intelligence powers for cyberattacks on Russian drone makers

A proposal in Germany's Bundestag would allow intelligence services to launch preventive cyberattacks on Russian drone manufacturers and aircraft to stop threats before they reach Germany. The proposal is set for discussion on August 12.

Latvijas Avīze · 12 Aug, 04:19

Nigerian returnees try to rebuild their lives after trauma in South Africa

Nigerians who returned home following months of xenophobic protests in South Africa are struggling to process the trauma they experienced. The unrest has strained diplomatic ties between the two African powerhouses.

France 24 · 12 Aug, 04:18

Trump's secret mid-flight jet swap reveals how personal the Iran war has become

It has emerged that President Donald Trump secretly switched aircraft while returning from the Nato summit in Turkey last month after officials received intelligence of a possible Iranian missile threat to his plane. The episode underscores how seriously the White House is treating Iranian threats of revenge amid the ongoing war.

BBC World · 12 Aug, 04:17

Pelosi says those who knew of Biden's decline 'should have acted'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said people who were aware of former President Joe Biden's decline should have taken action. The remarks came Tuesday at a POLITICO summit in Sacramento.

Politico Europe · 12 Aug, 04:16

North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US-South Korea military drills

North Korea has carried out its second weapons test in under a week as Seoul and Washington prepare for their annual joint military exercises.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug, 04:14

Russia releases seriously ill US citizen Robert Gilman, who alleged torture in prison

Russia has released former US marine Robert Gilman from custody after his health rapidly deteriorated in recent weeks; he had previously alleged torture. The US State Department stressed no prisoner swap took place.

Jauns.lv · 12 Aug, 03:18

Libyan National Army intelligence chief killed in Benghazi car bombing

Fawzi al-Mansouri, military intelligence chief of the Libyan National Army controlling eastern Libya, was killed by a car bomb in Benghazi, raising concerns over a US-backed reunification plan.

France 24 · 12 Aug, 03:16

ICE to spend up to $20m on electric-shock gloves

The US Department of Homeland Security says immigration agency ICE plans to buy thousands of gloves capable of delivering painful electric shocks by March, prompting concern from civil rights groups.

The Guardian World · 12 Aug, 03:16

US allies question Washington's negotiating approach after Netanyahu rejects peace plan

After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a peace plan put forward by Washington, allied diplomats are voicing concern over the Trump administration's negotiating tactics. They warn the diplomatic process may struggle to recover.

Politico Europe · 12 Aug, 03:15

US forces strike cargo ship for breaching Iran blockade

US forces fired missiles to disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship that was attempting to sail toward an Iranian port in violation of a blockade on Iran.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug, 03:14

Zelensky: Russia Attacking Ukraine With North Korean Missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia has received additional ballistic weapons from North Korea and is using them to strike Ukraine. Russia is also reportedly planning to deploy another North Korean troop contingent on its territory.

LSM · 12 Aug, 02:22

Pakistan's Interior Minister Meets Iranian FM in Tehran Amid Hormuz Talks

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran, with discussions touching on efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting comes amid broader regional diplomatic engagement around the strategic waterway.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug, 02:20

Inside the Secret Service's 'shell game' tactics to protect US presidents

BBC reports that in July, President Trump was secretly moved to a different aircraft after the Nato summit in Turkey while Air Force One continued with unaware passengers still aboard. Experts explain this kind of deception is a long-used security tactic.

BBC World · 12 Aug, 02:20

Investigation: Russia recruits women from prisons as front-line medics, documents rapes and prosecutions of those who report them

An investigation by independent outlet Verstka reveals that Russia's Defense Ministry has since 2024 been recruiting convicted women from penal colonies to serve as front-line medics, with several reporting rape by their commanders.

Meduza · 12 Aug, 02:19

Close ally of General Chaiko dies same day bombing attempt targets him

On the same day an attempt was made to bomb a Moscow restaurant targeting, most likely, Russian Aerospace Forces commander Alexander Chaiko, his close ally Major General Valery Plokhotnyuk died. The coincidence has raised questions, though no direct link has been confirmed.

TVNET · 12 Aug, 02:17

Putin sends Trump a 'gift' — and may expect something in return

Russia has released an American citizen from custody, a move that historically prompts a reciprocal gesture from the United States. Such exchanges have become a recurring pattern in US-Russia relations.

Sky News · 12 Aug, 02:17

Slaidiņš: Russia's post-Putin succession mechanism remains unclear

Latvian National Armed Forces major Jānis Slaidiņš warns that the unclear succession mechanism in Russia after Putin could echo the situation following Stalin's death. Several scenarios are possible, ranging from a smooth transfer of power to a struggle among elite factions.

Latvijas Avīze · 12 Aug, 02:17

Scientists identify gene behind redback spiders' self-sacrificial mating ritual

German researchers crossbreeding Australian redback spiders with New Zealand's katipō have found that the male redback's self-sacrificial "somersault" during sex is linked to a specific spot on the X chromosome. The discovery helps explain why some widow spider species see males eaten after mating while others do not.

The Guardian World · 12 Aug, 02:15

DNS traces link Leipzig drone incident to incendiary packages sent from Lithuania

German investigators have found DNS traces connecting a drone incident at Leipzig airport to incendiary packages sent from Lithuania to Western Europe two years ago, German tabloid "Bild" reports.

LSM · 12 Aug, 01:22

Total Solar Eclipse to Be Visible Across Europe

Skywatchers in Europe will soon have a chance to witness a total solar eclipse, though proper eye protection will be essential for safe viewing.

The New York Times · 12 Aug, 01:21

Anonymous jury to hear Luigi Mangione's trial over healthcare executive's murder

A man accused of fatally shooting a US healthcare executive on a street appeared in a New York court, where a judge ruled his murder trial will be heard by an anonymous jury.

Sky News · 12 Aug, 01:21

Reported plan to rename Kate Middleton angered Prince William

King Charles III and Queen Camilla once suggested that Kate Middleton change her name when she joined the royal family, a proposal that reportedly angered Prince William. No further details about the incident have been disclosed.

TVNET · 12 Aug, 01:20

Gaza father and sons hand-clear rubble of destroyed home

In Gaza, a father and his sons are using only basic hand tools to clear the rubble of their destroyed home, with no heavy machinery available to them.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug, 01:18

Russia plans to resettle 114,000 citizens in occupied Ukrainian territories over 20 years

Russian authorities are planning to resettle nearly 114,000 Russian citizens in occupied Ukrainian territories over the next two decades. Independent journalist cooperative Bereg documented the plan through the example of Melitopol, along with accounts of abductions and torture of local residents.

Meduza · 12 Aug, 01:17