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France confronts failures in child abuse case handling after girl's murder
The murder of a young girl named Lyhanna by a known sex offender has triggered public outrage in France, after a leaked letter from the justice minister revealed serious shortcomings in how police handle child sexual abuse cases.
France 24 · 10 Aug, 04:21
Firefighter killed, two rescuers injured in Russian double-tap strike on Zaporizhzhia Oblast
A firefighter was killed and two other State Emergency Service workers were injured after Russian forces carried out a repeat strike in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine's Interior Minister said.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 10 Aug, 04:20
Netanyahu Rejects US Gaza Ceasefire Roadmap Accepted by Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the next phase of the US-brokered Gaza peace plan, which Hamas has accepted, insisting on full disarmament before any troop withdrawal. The move deepens tension with President Trump ahead of Israel's October elections.
Euronews · 10 Aug, 04:19
Suspected crime boss Kinahan appears before court in Dublin
Suspected Irish crime organisation leader Daniel Kinahan appeared in a Dublin court on Sunday after being extradited from Dubai, where he was arrested in April. He faces charges of directing a criminal organisation between 2015 and 2017.
BBC World · 10 Aug, 04:16
Alleged Irish crime gang boss Daniel Kinahan charged, held in custody
Daniel Kinahan, reputedly a senior figure in an Irish organised crime gang, has been charged with directing the group and remanded in custody after an Irish court appearance.
Sky News · 10 Aug, 04:15
Morocco's football federation chief joins political party, fuelling PM speculation
Fouzi Lekjaa, the head of Morocco's football federation, has joined a political party, sparking speculation about his political ambitions, including a possible run for prime minister.
Al Jazeera · 10 Aug, 04:14
Daniel Kinahan Extradited From U.A.E. to Ireland
Daniel Kinahan, accused of leading a family crime syndicate, was flown home to Ireland from Dubai aboard an Irish government jet on Sunday. His extradition marks a major step in a long-running legal process against him.
The New York Times · 10 Aug, 04:14
Russia and Ukraine trade overnight strikes, WHO confirms warehouse destroyed
Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight, and the World Health Organization has confirmed that a warehouse was destroyed in the attacks.
Politico Europe · 10 Aug, 03:23
Warnings Issued as Heat Wave Intensifies Across Europe
High-temperature warnings were in effect across western, central and southern Europe on Sunday as an intensifying heat dome spread over the continent.
The New York Times · 10 Aug, 03:22
At least 18 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade overnight strikes across border regions
Overnight cross-border strikes left 13 dead and around 90 injured in Ukraine, while five people were killed in Russia's Belgorod region.
Euronews · 10 Aug, 03:22
Ukrainian flag taken down in Pristina as mayor says "Kosovo must be respected"
The mayor of Pristina had the Ukrainian flag removed from a building in the city center on Sunday, saying Kosovo's statehood must be respected. The move follows Zelensky's statement in Serbia reaffirming Ukraine's non-recognition of Kosovo's independence.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 10 Aug, 03:21
AOC announces she is freezing her eggs, will document process online
US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has revealed she is undergoing egg-freezing treatment and plans to share the experience on social media. She said the decision helps her feel more in control of her life.
The Guardian World · 10 Aug, 03:17
Evidence points to South African special forces in murder of top detective
The BBC has obtained documents suggesting South African special forces killed police detective Frans Mathipa in 2023 while he investigated an alleged abduction linked to the military. Eight people have been charged, but the trial is at risk as several suspects remain on active duty and are defying a court order to surrender.
BBC World · 10 Aug, 03:16
Netanyahu rejects Trump-backed Gaza peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected the US-backed 15-point Gaza roadmap, insisting troops will stay until Hamas is fully disarmed, while stressing talks with Washington continue.
Deutsche Welle · 10 Aug, 03:16
Trump: US to wait for economic pressure on Iran to build; Israel rejects Gaza peace plan
US President Donald Trump said Washington will wait for economic pressure on Iran to increase, while Israel has formally rejected a 15-point peace plan for Gaza.
Al Jazeera · 10 Aug, 03:15
Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Italian divers have found a more than 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck off Sicily, laden with hundreds of well-preserved ceramic containers. Italy's culture minister called it one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in recent years.
BBC World · 10 Aug, 02:22
Russian strike destroys WHO humanitarian warehouse in Dnipro
A Russian attack destroyed a World Health Organization warehouse in Dnipro, Ukraine, though no casualties were reported after staff partly evacuated supplies beforehand.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 10 Aug, 02:20
Russia ramps up missile strikes on Ukraine as interception capacity falls short
Over the past month Russia has intensified missile strikes on Ukrainian warehouses, factories and port infrastructure, while Ukraine's supply of Patriot interceptors is failing to keep pace with the threat.
ERR (rus) · 10 Aug, 02:19
Indian student charged with murdering girlfriend in US, arrested in Germany
A 20-year-old Indian national has been charged in Arizona with killing his 19-year-old girlfriend and impersonating her via text to mislead her family; he was caught in Germany while trying to flee to India.
Jauns.lv · 10 Aug, 02:18
NPR interview: How Iran's alliance network has shaped the Middle East war
US public radio NPR broadcast a conversation with Columbia University professor Peter Salisbury about how Iran and its allies have influenced the course of the war in the Middle East.
NPR World · 10 Aug, 02:17
Trump names staff secretary Will Scharf as new White House counsel
Donald Trump announced Sunday that staff secretary Will Scharf will become White House counsel effective September 1, replacing David Warrington, who is departing for the private sector.
The Guardian World · 10 Aug, 02:15
Political crisis deepens in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Pakistan-administered Kashmir is experiencing its most serious political crisis in years, according to Al Jazeera, which has produced a video report examining the situation.
Al Jazeera · 10 Aug, 02:15
Russian strike on Zhytomyr Oblast hits German-owned company, forcing suspension of operations
Overnight on 9 August, Russian forces struck civilian infrastructure and a factory in Zhytomyr Oblast, injuring three people, and the German-owned company Kromberg & Schubert Zhytomyr was forced to suspend operations indefinitely.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 10 Aug, 01:21
Zelensky: Russia could deploy up to 50,000 North Korean troops
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers may be deployed in Russia, while urging South Korea to help Ukraine with air defence.
France 24 · 10 Aug, 01:21
Ecuador charges former minister over 2023 presidential candidate murder
Ecuadorean prosecutors have charged ex-interior minister José Serrano and six others over the 2023 assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, with several suspects now considered international fugitives.
BBC World · 10 Aug, 01:20
Russia strikes Ukrainian gas extraction sites across multiple regions
Russian forces struck facilities belonging to Ukraine's state energy company Naftogaz Group in eastern, western and central Ukraine, hitting gas extraction sites and fuel stations. The attacks could complicate home heating ahead of the coming winter.
Euromaidan Press · 10 Aug, 01:20
Typhoon Danas makes landfall on China's eastern coast, a million evacuated
Typhoon Danas hit China's densely populated eastern coast on Sunday, forcing the evacuation of roughly a million people and the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights.
Delfi · 10 Aug, 01:19
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Spanish royal family holds annual summer reception at Marivent Palace
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia hosted around 600 guests at their traditional summer reception in Mallorca, bringing together representatives of Balearic society.
TVNET · 10 Aug, 01:17
US and Israel Launch Strikes on Iran, Triggering Months-Long War
On Feb. 28, the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, starting a war that lasted months, spread to neighboring countries and shook global financial markets.
The New York Times · 10 Aug, 01:16
Australia weighs ban on take-home school assessments over AI concerns as minister calls urgent meeting after airport near-miss
New South Wales authorities have asked for a ban on unsupervised take-home school assessments amid growing concern about AI's effect on students' thinking, while the federal transport minister called an urgent meeting after two planes nearly collided at Sydney airport.
The Guardian World · 10 Aug, 01:16
Russian strike hits Volkswagen and Škoda parts plant in Zhytomyr Oblast
A wholly German-owned wiring-harness plant in Ukraine's Zhytomyr Oblast, which supplies parts for Volkswagen and Škoda vehicles, was struck by Russia and is considered one of the region's key businesses.
Euromaidan Press · 10 Aug, 00:22
Netanyahu publicly rejects US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday publicly rejected the US-led 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting on full disarmament of Hamas before any Israeli withdrawal, in a rare open rift with Donald Trump.
The Guardian World · 10 Aug, 00:21
In Poland, man attacked by bison after getting too close, eyewitness saves him with car
In Poland's Białowieża Forest, a European bison knocked a man to the ground after he approached it too closely, but an eyewitness distracted the animal with his car, allowing the victim to escape safely. The witness is now urging people to keep at least 50 metres away from the animals.
Latvijas Avīze · 10 Aug, 00:19
Germany warns of 'daily hybrid warfare' after explosive-laden drone found
Germany's interior minister said espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks and covert operations have become a constant, daily reality for the country, linking the warning to the recent discovery of a drone carrying explosives.
Al Jazeera · 10 Aug, 00:18
Actor Robert Carradine's family sues UCLA hospital over his death
The family of actor Robert Carradine has filed a lawsuit against the University of California, alleging safety failures at a psychiatric unit contributed to his death in February.
Jauns.lv · 10 Aug, 00:16
NYT Photojournalist Documents Displacement and Danger in His Gaza Home
A New York Times photojournalist has shared a personal account in words and images of the constant displacement and danger that have come to define daily life in his native Gaza, as peace in the region remains elusive.
The New York Times · 10 Aug, 00:15