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Zelenskyy: US to supply Patriot missiles monthly, but volumes insufficient
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the US has agreed to deliver Patriot missiles to Ukraine on a monthly basis, though the quantities remain insufficient for the country's air defence needs. The statement came after a Russian missile attack in which none of the six missiles launched were intercepted.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Aug, 15:21
Wildfire near Italy's Lake Garda forces evacuation of over 200 people
A large wildfire broke out near Lake Garda in northern Italy, prompting the evacuation of more than 200 people, including many holidaymakers.
TVNET · 8 Aug, 15:19
NYC's Mamdani rolls out pied-à-terre tax on second homes, sparking backlash and praise
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has introduced a new tax on high-value second homes, which experts largely welcome as an equitable revenue tool even as some residents and wealthy critics push back.
The Guardian World · 8 Aug, 15:17
Estonia proposal calls for single insolvency competence centre to help debtors and creditors
Estonian legal expert Signe Viimsalu argues for creating a single state insolvency processing centre to speed up help for both debtors and creditors, saying the current fragmented system serves neither well.
ERR (rus) · 8 Aug, 15:16
US pledges $1bn in aid to Colombia as Trump-backed president takes office
The US state department announced $1bn in security assistance to Colombia after right-wing leader Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as president, pledging cooperation against drug trafficking and illegal immigration.
BBC World · 8 Aug, 15:16
Four killed, including a child, in overnight Russian attack on Kyiv region
An overnight Russian strike on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed four people, including a three-year-old child, and injured eight others. The attack involved six missiles and 151 drones.
LSM · 8 Aug, 15:14
US Army removes general who led Poland-based corps coordinating Ukraine support
The US Army has abruptly dismissed Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, who commanded V Corps, the Poland-based unit that coordinates support to Ukraine and anchors NATO's eastern flank.
Euromaidan Press · 8 Aug, 14:20
Drone explodes in Bulgaria near Romanian border
A drone entered Bulgarian airspace and exploded near the border with Romania on Saturday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said. No casualties or damage were reported.
Delfi · 8 Aug, 14:20
Baywatch cast honors teen lifeguard who rescued boy from California surf
Baywatch reboot star Stephen Amell presented the show's lifeguard jacket to 16-year-old Ryder Williams, who went viral in July for saving a 10-year-old boy from powerful ocean waves.
The Guardian World · 8 Aug, 14:17
Neutral Switzerland has more nuclear bunkers than any other country
Switzerland never stopped building bomb shelters after the Cold War and now has more than 370,000 of them — more than any other nation. Some are now being used to house migrants.
NPR World · 8 Aug, 14:17
Finland to introduce citizenship test in 2027
Starting March 2, 2027, applicants for Finnish citizenship will need to pass an exam on Finnish society, while those who apply earlier will be exempt.
ERR (rus) · 8 Aug, 14:16
Drunk tractor driver hauling straw trailer causes train collision in Poland
In Poland, an intoxicated tractor driver drove onto railway tracks between Subkowy and Gorki, causing a collision that damaged his straw-loaded trailer. None of the roughly 500 train passengers were seriously injured, though they had to switch to another train.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Aug, 14:15
After School Attack, Thailand Again Vows to Reform Gun Laws
A shooting rampage at a Thai high school on Friday became the latest in a series of gun violence incidents the country has faced in recent years, reviving calls to tighten firearms regulations.
The New York Times · 8 Aug, 14:15
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US Senate confirms Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as Attorney General
The US Senate on Saturday confirmed Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, as US Attorney General. Blanche had previously represented Trump in several legal proceedings.
TVNET · 8 Aug, 13:18
Attal files complaint over alleged Russian disinformation campaign
Former French Prime Minister and presidential hopeful Gabriel Attal has filed a legal complaint over an alleged Russian interference campaign ahead of next year's presidential election. The complaint cites fabricated content falsely attributed to him aimed at discrediting his candidacy.
Politico Europe · 8 Aug, 13:17
Canada's Economy Shows Recovery Signs, but Uncertainty Persists
New employment and trade figures released this week point to Canada's economy recovering from recent trade turmoil, though a fresh round of tariffs could hit as early as this month.
The New York Times · 8 Aug, 13:15
Drought in Central Europe: Rhine and Danube water levels fall to record lows
Following an intense heatwave, Central Europe has been hit by severe drought, with water levels on the Rhine and Danube dropping to exceptionally low points in several locations, affecting nature, society and the EU economy.
LSM (rus) · 8 Aug, 13:15
Six volunteers complete 100-day isolation study simulating future space missions
Six participants from different countries finished a 100-day study on Friday, spending the entire time in an isolated space lit only artificially, to prepare for future missions to the Moon and Mars.
TVNET · 8 Aug, 12:21
France weighs staging large-scale power outage simulation for 2027
France's government is reportedly considering a large-scale drill in the second half of 2027 to simulate a sudden, nationwide power outage, according to four anonymous sources. The plans have not yet been made public.
Delfi · 8 Aug, 12:19
Musk refuses to let Ukraine use Starlink to strike Russian missile launchers
SpaceX owner Elon Musk has declined a request to let Ukraine's armed forces use Starlink to guide strikes on Russian missile launch systems deep inside Russia, The Atlantic reports. Musk reportedly fears further escalation and favors a negotiated deal between Moscow and Kyiv.
ERR (rus) · 8 Aug, 12:19
Vietnam's Hmong communities forced to adapt as climate crisis hits mountain villages
The indigenous Hmong people of northern Vietnam's mountains, who have farmed terraced rice paddies for generations, are facing rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and landslides. Supported by local NGOs, communities are now adapting by growing new climate-resilient crops.
France 24 · 8 Aug, 12:17
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Ukraine downs most drones in July but struggles to intercept ballistic missiles
In July, Ukraine's air defense shot down about 87% of Russian attack drones, but managed to intercept only around 15% of ballistic missiles, according to Ukraine's Defense Ministry data cited by TechTimes.
Apollo.lv · 8 Aug, 12:16
Military expert: Putin's departure would not change Russia's policy
National Armed Forces Major Jānis Slaidiņš argues that replacing Vladimir Putin would solve nothing, since the real problem lies in Russia's entire power system rather than one man. He says genuine change can only come from within Russian society itself.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Aug, 12:15
Spain imposes border checks on travelers from Italy amid escalating dispute with Rome
Spain has introduced temporary border controls for travelers arriving from Italy, mirroring measures Rome had already put in place. Spanish authorities are also checking reports of a possible new wave of migrants reaching Ceuta later this month.
LSM · 8 Aug, 12:14
Tehran's streets as a battlefield of images: how Iran wages visual propaganda war
Since war broke out with the US and Israel, giant state-commissioned billboards with anti-American and anti-Israeli messaging have covered Tehran's buildings. A researcher explains how this imagery draws on an old storytelling tradition but has become an industrialised, AI-assisted process.
France 24 · 8 Aug, 11:19
Estonian courts uncover AI-invented sources in legal filings
Estonian legal expert Kärt Pormeister highlights cases where both ordinary citizens and even attorneys submitted AI-generated court documents citing nonexistent studies and court rulings. Estonia's Supreme Court and Tartu Circuit Court have already ruled on such incidents.
ERR News · 8 Aug, 11:18
US to send $1 billion in security aid to Colombia after de la Espriella's inauguration
The US State Department announced plans for a $1 billion security package for Colombia's new right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella. Colombia has also joined a US-led alliance against drug trafficking in the region.
Euronews · 8 Aug, 11:18
Teenagers from conflict-torn countries build bridges at Devon summer camp
A three-week Seeds of Peace summer camp in Devon brought together teenagers from countries with long-standing conflicts, including Israel, Palestine, India and Pakistan, to practise dialogue. It was the first time in the programme's 30-year history that it was held in Britain rather than the US.
The Guardian World · 8 Aug, 11:16
Ukraine steps up strikes on Russia's satellite control centres, straining Moscow's space programme
Ukraine has been systematically hitting Russia's space communications centres with drones and missiles, disrupting GLONASS calibration and military communications. Full paralysis remains unlikely, since Russia retains backup systems and spare parts stored abroad.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Aug, 11:15
Russian drone hits Sumy-Kyiv passenger train, no injuries reported
A Russian drone struck a passenger train travelling from Sumy to Kyiv on the morning of August 8, damaging the locomotive and sparking a fire. No injuries have been reported so far.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Aug, 10:20
Russia strikes Ukraine overnight with six missiles and 151 drones
Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russia carried out an attack on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, using six missiles and 151 drones.
TVNET · 8 Aug, 10:19
Small Spanish mountain village braces for thousands of eclipse-chasing visitors
On 12 August, parts of Spain including the Balearic Islands will witness a total solar eclipse for the first time in over 120 years, and the tiny mountain village of Somosierra is preparing to host thousands of visitors.
The Guardian Science · 8 Aug, 10:17
Hundreds camp on Rome street after disputed clearing of squatted building
Hundreds of people are camping on a sweltering Rome street after authorities cleared a squatted building following a fire there. Activists say the eviction was politically motivated.
Al Jazeera · 8 Aug, 09:21
Estonia's unaligned MPs weigh support ahead of presidential vote
Ahead of Estonia's September 2 presidential election, independent members of the Riigikogu are deciding which candidate to back, as the ruling coalition works to secure enough votes to elect Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise.
ERR News · 8 Aug, 09:21
The night Belfast burned: inside Northern Ireland's third summer of race riots
After a brutal stabbing in Belfast involving a suspect later identified as Sudanese, organised mobs attacked immigrant families' homes, torching houses, cars and a bus, in what marked the third consecutive summer of racial unrest in Northern Ireland.
The Guardian World · 8 Aug, 09:17
Russian strike on Kyiv region kills three, including a child
A Russian strike overnight on Saturday killed three people, including a child, in the Brovary district of Ukraine's Kyiv region.
Apollo.lv · 8 Aug, 09:16