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Dog brains can tell fear apart from anger and sadness in human faces, study finds
University of Vienna researchers used MRI brain scans to show dogs can distinguish not just happy from negative human facial expressions, but also different types of negative emotion. The findings were published in the journal iScience.
The Guardian Science · 10 Aug, 18:20
Russian partisans and Ukraine strike Siberian plant linked to Putin's inner circle
Anti-Kremlin Russian partisans, working alongside Ukrainian forces, have struck one of Russia's largest plants in Siberia, a facility tied to associates of President Vladimir Putin. The site lies more than 2,000 km from the Ukrainian border.
Euromaidan Press · 10 Aug, 18:19
At least 20 dead after powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit Colombia and neighboring countries on Monday, killing at least 20 people and causing significant building damage, with the town of Pereira hit hardest.
France 24 · 10 Aug, 18:17
Ukrainian drone strike on oil refinery deep inside Russia kills at least 13
A Ukrainian drone strike on an oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, 1,200km from the border, has killed at least 13 people, as Kyiv expands its long-range campaign against Russia's oil industry.
Guardian Ukraina · 10 Aug, 18:17
Media: Patriot manufacturers skeptical of granting Ukraine a production license
US companies Raytheon and Lockheed Martin are reportedly skeptical about licensing Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles themselves, fearing cheaper and faster competition, The Atlantic reports.
LSM · 10 Aug, 18:15
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star Ben Jones dies at 84
American actor Ben Jones, best known for playing mechanic Cooter Davenport on “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has died at the age of 84.
Jauns.lv · 10 Aug, 17:19
WHO: Existing Ebola vaccine may also protect against rarer strain in DR Congo
Early data, particularly from animal trials, suggests the Ervebo vaccine — already proven safe and effective against the common Zaire Ebola strain — may also offer some protection against the rarer Bundibugyo strain currently spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
France 24 · 10 Aug, 17:19
SpaceX plan for huge Louisiana rocket launch site sparks local backlash
SpaceX is reportedly nearing a deal to take control of 130,000 acres on Louisiana's Pecan Island for a new rocket launch complex, but residents warn of damage to fragile wetlands and vital bird migration habitat.
The Guardian Science · 10 Aug, 17:17
Putin grants FSB sweeping new powers amid growing unease in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has given the Federal Security Service (FSB) broader authority in an apparent bid to shore up his grip on power as concern grows within the country's elite over the war in Ukraine. Bloomberg reports the FSB's influence is rising sharply while other officials are losing sway.
Latvijas Avīze · 10 Aug, 17:16
UK Navy drone cameras reportedly sent data to China
The Telegraph reports that Chinese-made cameras on Royal Navy reconnaissance sea drones secretly transmitted data to a device in China, prompting the Ministry of Defence to cut the drones' internet connections. The ministry says no evidence was found that data or systems were accessed, but the incident has raised espionage concerns.
ERR (rus) · 10 Aug, 17:15
ASEAN nations move toward joint front against cyberscam networks
Southeast Asian governments are increasingly coordinating against cyberscam syndicates through a new regional action plan and cross-border deals, after separate police and border efforts failed to curb the industry. A UN estimate puts 2025 global losses from such scams at over $88 billion.
Deutsche Welle · 10 Aug, 16:22
Fire at Saudi furniture factory kills 16 Bangladeshi workers
Bangladesh's foreign ministry says it is in "deep shock" after 16 of its citizens died in a sofa factory fire in Saudi Arabia. Riyadh's civil defence agency confirmed the blaze at an unlicensed upholstery site has been extinguished.
Euronews · 10 Aug, 16:20
July Was Ukraine's Deadliest Month for Civilians Since 2022 as Russia Scales Up Missile Salvos
Ukraine's unmanned systems forces commander warns that Russia is racing to overwhelm a depleted Ukrainian air defense shield, expanding its ballistic missile salvos toward 200 missiles at once, matching intelligence that Moscow is now exceeding its monthly weapons production plans.
Euromaidan Press · 10 Aug, 16:16
Zuckerberg's $300 million yacht accused of refusing to help stranded boat off Alaska
An incident off Alaska has put Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's $300 million yacht in the spotlight after claims it refused to assist a small boat that ran out of fuel, though his representatives deny this.
Jauns.lv · 10 Aug, 16:16
Ukrainian drone strike on Russian oil-refining city kills 12
A Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Tatarstan region has killed at least 12 people, marking one of the deadliest attacks carried out by Kyiv since the war began. The strike has also had a direct impact on Russia's economy.
France 24 · 10 Aug, 16:15
Typhoon Danas prompts evacuation of over a million people in eastern China
More than a million people have been evacuated in eastern China because of Typhoon Danas, while hundreds of flights have been cancelled.
LSM · 10 Aug, 16:14
Pentagon urges US arms industry to speed up weapons production
The US Department of Defense has asked the domestic military-industrial sector to accelerate weapons and ammunition production after stockpiles dropped noticeably amid the war in Iran. The request also covers faster delivery schedules.
LSM · 10 Aug, 15:14
Costumed paddleboarders parade down Moscow's Yauza river
Hundreds of paddleboarders in elaborate costumes floated down Moscow's Yauza river on Sunday during an annual carnival, cheered on by crowds and live music from the bridges above.
Euronews · 10 Aug, 14:22
Deadline looms for Ohio's Max Miller to quit race amid domestic abuse claims
Monday marks the last chance for Ohio Republican congressman Max Miller to withdraw from his re-election bid and let the party find a replacement, but he has vowed to stay in the race despite domestic abuse allegations.
The Guardian World · 10 Aug, 14:22
At least 13 dead after Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Nizhnekamsk
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk in the republic of Tatarstan has killed at least 13 people, prompting a day of mourning.
Al Jazeera · 10 Aug, 14:21
German media: Drone at Leipzig airport struck Ukrainian plane's wing, miraculously failed to explode
German media report that a suspicious drone at Leipzig airport flew directly into the wing of a Ukrainian cargo plane on Tuesday evening, but the explosive device it carried did not detonate. Investigators now say a state actor may have been involved.
ERR (rus) · 10 Aug, 14:18
Taiwan Simulates Internet Disruption to Prepare for Possible Chinese Attack
Taiwan carried out a 30-minute simulated disruption aimed at testing and strengthening public resilience against a potential Chinese attack.
The New York Times · 10 Aug, 14:16
Ukrainian drone operators: Russian infantry infiltration units suffer heavy losses
Radio Svoboda reports that Russia's advance in Ukraine has slowed while casualties per square kilometer have risen 3.5-fold. Ukrainian drone operators say that of soldiers in foot-based infiltration units, only one in fifteen survives.
Euromaidan Press · 10 Aug, 14:15
Gust of wind blows off man's hat, saving him from car crash in China
A 70-year-old man in China's Henan province had his straw hat blown off by wind moments before a car slammed into his parked scooter, sparing him from likely serious injury.
Jauns.lv · 10 Aug, 13:20
Kurdish film-maker describes being force-fed by ICE during months-long hunger strike
Kurdish film-maker Gabar Choli says US immigration authorities force-fed him for nearly eight months at a Texas detention center after he went on hunger strike. A Guardian investigation found ICE has sought court orders for involuntary treatment of at least 18 hunger strikers since January 2025.
The Guardian World · 10 Aug, 13:19
Russian strikes injure five civilians in Ukraine's Sumy
Russian bombing overnight into Monday injured at least five people in the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy, regional authorities said. The governor reported damage across several residential districts.
France 24 · 10 Aug, 13:19
Drones hit Russian regions overnight: heavy smoke over Nizhnekamsk refinery, industrial zone burns in Crimea's Krasnoperekopsk
Drones reportedly struck an oil refining hub in Tatarstan and Russian-occupied Crimea overnight, with satellite sensors detecting heat signatures and 15 airports suspending flights.
Euromaidan Press · 10 Aug, 13:18
Dublin court remands Daniel Kinahan, one of the world's most wanted criminals, after extradition
Daniel Kinahan appeared before an Irish court on Sunday after being extradited from the United Arab Emirates, charged with directing a criminal organisation, and was remanded in custody until October 5.
Delfi · 10 Aug, 13:17
UK PM Burnham under fire over prisons crisis as Farage proposes sending offenders to El Salvador
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces mounting criticism over a controversial early prisoner release scheme, while Reform UK leader Nigel Farage proposes deporting foreign offenders to serve sentences in El Salvador and Kosovo.
The Guardian World · 10 Aug, 12:20
Russia Denies Holding Official Peace Talks With Germany in Azerbaijan
Russia's Foreign Ministry has denied that official Russian-German talks on ending the Ukraine war took place in Baku last month, while acknowledging unofficial contacts between private citizens of both countries.
The Moscow Times · 10 Aug, 12:19
Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Nizhnekamsk kills 12, officials say
Russian authorities say 12 people were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on the city of Nizhnekamsk, part of Kyiv's ongoing campaign targeting Russian oil facilities.
NPR World · 10 Aug, 12:19
Southern Iran Continues to Face U.S. Airstrikes as Fighting Eases Elsewhere
While fighting has calmed across much of Iran, near-constant U.S. airstrikes continue to hit Qeshm island and other southern areas, disrupting residents' lives and livelihoods.
The New York Times · 10 Aug, 12:17
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Latvia's Security Service detains person suspected of funding Russian military
Latvia's State Security Service (VDD) detained a person on August 5 on suspicion of financing Russia's armed forces in their war against Ukraine.
TVNET · 10 Aug, 12:16
Ukrainian drone strike on Russian oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk kills 13
A Ukrainian drone attack overnight into Monday sparked a fire at an oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, with reports indicating 13 people were killed.
LSM · 10 Aug, 12:15
Harry Potter fans force £430m undersea cable to reroute around Dobby's 'grave'
Campaigning by Harry Potter fans led planners of a UK-Ireland power cable to move its route in Wales to avoid the fictional site where the elf Dobby was buried on screen. The project manager says the new path passed close to genuine Bronze Age burial remains.
The Guardian World · 10 Aug, 11:21
Thailand: Ex-lawmaker arrested after shooting kills provincial official
A former Thai member of parliament allegedly opened fire at a local government office near Bangkok, killing the provincial administration's president. The suspect has been arrested.
Deutsche Welle · 10 Aug, 11:20