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Military expert: territorial status and security guarantees seen as key sticking points for any Zelensky–Putin talks
Latvian National Armed Forces Major Jānis Slaidiņš, speaking on TV24, outlined which issues could dominate a potential complex peace negotiation between Ukraine and Russia's leaders. He named the status of occupied territories and security guarantees for Ukraine as the toughest topics.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Aug, 12:15
Sweet and soft: TikTok fuels UK craze for Japanese milk bread
Japanese milk bread known as shokupan, made viral through TikTok videos, is now appearing on UK supermarket shelves and restaurant menus. Retailers and chefs attribute the surge to social media appeal and the bread's photogenic texture.
The Guardian World · 9 Aug, 11:21
US Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general amid independence concerns
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general by a 50-49 vote, with two Republican senators joining Democrats in opposition. The confirmation raised concerns over the Justice Department's independence from the White House.
Euronews · 9 Aug, 11:20
Estonian Food Bank: donating surplus food should become standard practice
Estonia discards around 80,000 tonnes of still-edible food each year while the Estonian Food Bank's warehouses often stand empty. The Climate Ministry has proposed legal amendments to encourage systematic donation of food surpluses.
ERR (rus) · 9 Aug, 11:18
Russia's morning strike on Kharkiv high-rise kills two men, wounds 21
A Russian morning strike on a residential high-rise in Kharkiv killed two men, while the number of wounded rose to 21 over the course of the day, including a young child.
Euromaidan Press · 9 Aug, 11:17
Nagasaki mayor: humanity and nuclear weapons cannot coexist
As Japan marked the anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Nagasaki, the city's mayor said humanity and nuclear weapons cannot coexist. The remarks came during a memorial ceremony honoring victims of the 1945 attack.
Al Jazeera · 9 Aug, 11:16
On This Day: In 1974, Nixon Resigned as US President
On August 9, 1974, Richard Nixon became the first and only US president to voluntarily resign from office — the price of the Watergate scandal.
LSM · 9 Aug, 11:14
Russian missile strike on Odesa injures eight people
Russia carried out a large-scale combined missile and drone attack on Odesa and Odesa Oblast overnight on 8-9 August, injuring at least eight people and damaging residential buildings.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 9 Aug, 10:22
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Kyiv denies drone that crashed in Bulgaria was Ukrainian
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has denied any connection to a drone that reportedly crashed in Bulgaria, saying it did not send any drones toward Bulgarian territory.
TVNET · 9 Aug, 10:21
Fires break out in Belgorod after Ukrainian drone attack, deaths reported in Kharkiv
Overnight into August 9, Russia's Belgorod was hit by a wave of drone strikes and explosions, while Russian strikes on residential buildings in Ukraine's Kharkiv left people dead and injured.
ERR (rus) · 9 Aug, 10:21
Finland set to deport pro-Ukraine Russian family fearing arrest and torture at home
Finland's immigration service has repeatedly rejected asylum for a Russian mother and son who are outspoken Ukraine supporters, ruling they face no real risk despite their lawyer warning of likely persecution if deported.
Guardian Ukraina · 9 Aug, 10:19
Many of Iran's Hormuz Strait demands were already agreed in June MoU with US
A list of demands Iran issued on Saturday for reopening the Strait of Hormuz largely mirrors commitments already made in a June memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, France 24 reports from Washington.
France 24 · 9 Aug, 10:16
US warns Russia is preparing large-scale strikes on Kyiv's energy grid before Independence Day
US intelligence warns that Russia is preparing a massive strike campaign against Kyiv's energy infrastructure ahead of August 24, while Ukraine now receives nearly three times fewer interceptor missiles than earlier this year.
LSM (rus) · 9 Aug, 10:14
Typhoon Dolphin nears China's east coast, over a thousand flights cancelled
Typhoon Dolphin is approaching China's densely populated eastern coast, triggering mass flight cancellations, evacuations and a top-level alert, after earlier battering Japan's Okinawa and Taiwan.
France 24 · 9 Aug, 09:20
Zelenskyy: Ukraine needs more money, tougher sanctions and weapons production licences from Europe
At a press conference in Belgrade, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined what Europe could do to help Ukraine fight Russian forces more effectively, calling for more funding, stronger sanctions and faster licensing for weapons production.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 9 Aug, 08:21
Perez Hilton in 'serious but stable' condition after self-harm livestream
US blogger Perez Hilton is hospitalised in Miami after harming himself during a TikTok livestream. His family says he is in serious but stable condition, facing a long recovery.
BBC World · 9 Aug, 08:19
Car bomb destroys toll booth on Colombian highway a day after new president's inauguration
A car bomb has destroyed a toll booth on a highway in Colombia, just one day after Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as the country's new president.
Al Jazeera · 9 Aug, 08:18
Musk still refusing to let Ukraine use Starlink for strikes on Russian territory, The Atlantic reports
The Atlantic reports, citing associates of former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, that SpaceX owner Elon Musk continues to withhold permission for Ukraine to use Starlink to guide strikes on Russian territory, arguing it is time for a peace deal.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 9 Aug, 07:22
Spain introduces border checks on travel from Italy amid escalating migration row
Spain has begun month-long border controls on flights and sea crossings from Italy in response to similar Italian measures introduced after roughly 78,000 migrants reached the Spanish exclave of Ceuta from Morocco. The dispute has strained relations between the two governments.
BBC World · 9 Aug, 07:21
Estonia's Opinion Festival wraps up in Paide
The second and final day of the annual Opinion Festival is taking place in Paide, Estonia, featuring discussions on business, artificial intelligence and international responsibility in the context of Ukraine. ERR will broadcast a stand-up comedy show and a debate among parliamentary party leaders.
ERR (rus) · 9 Aug, 07:20
Ukrainian company SkyFall moves new air-defense interceptor drone into mass production
Ukrainian firm SkyFall has unveiled the P1-SUN JetKiller, a one-way interceptor drone with a range of up to 600 kilometers, now entering mass production. The weapon offers a cheaper way to strike deeper targets while preserving costlier missiles for higher-priority missions.
TVNET · 9 Aug, 07:18
Helicopter crash during Utah wildfire fight kills two crew members
A helicopter crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah, killing the pilot and one crew member, as containment of the blaze stood at 24 percent.
Al Jazeera · 9 Aug, 07:18
Australian government open to gambling law amendments after shocking inquiry testimony
Australia's Labor government says it may tighten rules on gambling inducements but is reluctant to change advertising restrictions, as negotiations continue over wagering legislation that currently lacks enough parliamentary support to pass.
The Guardian World · 9 Aug, 07:17
Taiwan Bets on Drones to Deter a Potential Chinese Invasion
Drawing lessons from Ukraine's battlefield success, Taiwan is developing a drone-based defense strategy aimed at deterring a possible Chinese invasion.
The New York Times · 9 Aug, 07:17
Estonian intelligence: Russia captured under 40 square kilometers of Ukrainian land in July
Estonia's Defense Forces Intelligence Center says Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine slowed sharply in July while its casualties rose almost 30 percent year on year, and warns a mobilization could follow Russia's September elections.
ERR News · 9 Aug, 06:20
Heat Warnings Persist in Italy as Hot Weather Set to Spread Across Western Europe
Red high-temperature alerts remain active across much of southern and western Italy through Saturday, with the heat expected to move into other parts of Western Europe.
The New York Times · 9 Aug, 06:20
Opinion: While social media reacts, Ukrainian refugees keep working
An opinion piece by Alexey Zarichansky, published in LSM's Russian-language section, contrasts the endless flow of social media discussion with the everyday reality of Ukrainian war refugees who continue to work.
LSM (rus) · 9 Aug, 06:19
Indian women who joined protests face online threats after minister's ouster
Days after a Gen Z-led movement forced India's education minister to step down, dozens of women who took part in the protests say they now face a wave of online threats and harassment.
France 24 · 9 Aug, 06:18
Vučić: Not all in Europe want Ukraine and Western Balkans in the EU
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said he sees no realistic chance for Serbia to join the EU soon and doubted that all European countries genuinely support Ukraine's membership either.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 9 Aug, 06:18
Finnish police expand video surveillance in public spaces
Finland's police plan to install cameras in ten more municipalities during 2026 to strengthen public order monitoring. Cameras are placed mainly in areas seen as higher-risk, such as shopping centers and around train stations.
ERR (rus) · 9 Aug, 06:17
Turkiye says Mecca defence pact not aimed at Iran
Turkiye has stated that the newly signed defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, agreed in Mecca, is not directed against Iran, seeking to ease potential regional concerns.
Al Jazeera · 9 Aug, 06:16
Sydney airport planes avoid collision on tarmac amid staff shortages
A Jetstar and a Qatar Airways aircraft narrowly avoided colliding on a taxiway at Sydney airport on Sunday, as the airport grapples with air traffic controller shortages. One crew member was injured and an investigation is underway.
The Guardian World · 9 Aug, 06:15
Ukrainian army helicopter crashes in Kirovohrad Oblast, 28-year-old technician killed
A Ukrainian military helicopter crashed during a combat flight mission in Kirovohrad Oblast on 31 July, killing 28-year-old aviation technician Yaroslav Demchevskyi. Questions remain about the exact circumstances of the crash.
Euromaidan Press · 9 Aug, 05:22
Zelensky makes first official visit to Serbia, meets with Vučić
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is on his first official visit to Serbia, meeting President Aleksandar Vučić for dinner on Friday ahead of formal talks Saturday. The visit is notable given Belgrade's close ties to Moscow and its refusal to sanction Russia.
France 24 · 9 Aug, 05:21
Unidentified drone explodes near major gas pipeline in Bulgaria
An unidentified drone exploded on 8 August near the Bulgaria-Romania border, close to a compressor station on the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline, with no casualties or damage reported.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 9 Aug, 05:20
Zelensky: US to supply Ukraine with air defense interceptor missiles monthly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the US has agreed to supply Kyiv with air defense interceptor missiles on a monthly basis, though the quantity will not be sufficient.
ERR (rus) · 9 Aug, 05:19