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Spain to impose border checks on Italy visitors amid migration dispute over Ceuta

Spain will introduce temporary border checks on people arriving from Italy from Saturday midnight until 7 September, retaliating after Rome imposed similar controls following a mass migrant crossing into Ceuta. The row has strained ties between the two EU and Nato allies.

The Guardian World · 8 Aug, 01:17

Hunter Biden says father's pardon was 'not good' for America or his legacy

In a BBC interview, Hunter Biden acknowledged his father's presidential pardon was not a good choice for the country, while defending it as the only way to protect him from prosecution under the incoming Trump administration.

BBC World · 8 Aug, 01:15

Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank intensifies sharply

Israeli efforts to build new Jewish settlements and take over Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank have reached a new level of intensity. Palestinian residents say they are being surrounded and threatened by violent settlers.

NPR World · 8 Aug, 00:19

Rare Serbian eagle freed after rescue from traffickers in Syria

A critically endangered young Serbian eagle named Feliks has been rescued and released back into the wild after being kidnapped by poachers in Syria and held captive for months. Conservationists had been tracking the bird when its signal disappeared last October, later learning it had been abducted.

BBC World · 8 Aug, 00:18

Houthis Claim Attack on Yemeni Military Camp

The Houthi movement has claimed an attack on a camp belonging to Yemeni government forces, amid escalating tensions with the Iran-backed group. The development fuels concerns that the truce in place since 2022 may be nearing collapse.

The New York Times · 8 Aug, 00:17

US police officer arrested at border, accused of killing three in Mexico

A Texas reserve police officer, Chad Eberle, has been arrested crossing into the US after being accused of shooting three people dead in Saltillo, Mexico, during a dispute over custody of his son. The child's mother was critically wounded.

The Guardian World · 8 Aug, 00:17

Houthi attacks kill at least 10 in Yemen's oil-rich Marib province

Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated strikes on Yemen's oil-rich Marib province on Friday, killing at least 10 people a day after their deadliest attack on government forces in years. The violence has raised fears of a return to full-scale war in a country where a 2022 truce had largely held.

France 24 · 8 Aug, 00:16

Lebanon reports 'positive progress' in border, prisoner talks with Israel

Beirut expresses optimism following the seventh round of talks with Israel, even as new Israeli strikes are reported in southern Lebanon.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug, 00:14

US Senate passes broad Russia sanctions bill targeting energy revenues

The US Senate has overwhelmingly approved a new sanctions package against Russia covering its energy exports, officials and the so-called shadow fleet. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives, where a vote is not expected before early September.

Euronews · 7 Aug, 23:21

At least one dead in California wildfire allegedly started by man's chainsaw

A wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California has killed at least one person and destroyed seven buildings, with police arresting a man accused of sparking the blaze while using a chainsaw.

The Guardian World · 7 Aug, 23:20

Iceland heads toward referendum on reopening EU accession talks

On August 29, Icelanders will vote on whether to restart EU accession negotiations that were suspended more than a decade ago. The nation is split, with both sides framing their arguments around freedom and independence.

Deutsche Welle · 7 Aug, 23:19

Damaged water infrastructure putting Gaza families at risk

Families in Gaza are struggling to access safe drinking water as the region's water infrastructure remains severely damaged, according to an Al Jazeera report.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug, 23:17

Climate change reshapes Europe's winemaking landscape

Extreme heat is pushing French winemakers to harvest as early as August, while rising temperatures are opening new winegrowing regions in Scandinavia and Britain. Experts caution it's too soon to call it a major industry shift.

France 24 · 7 Aug, 22:20

Zelensky arrives in Serbia for first time since taking office

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Belgrade on Friday, marking his first visit to Serbia since becoming president in 2019.

Apollo.lv · 7 Aug, 22:20

Family of Former U.S. Marine Held in Russia Say His Condition Is Serious

The family of Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine detained in Russia since 2022, says they fear for his life after an advocacy group reported he is in a 'dissociative stupor.'

The New York Times · 7 Aug, 22:20

US Senate approves new Russia sanctions bill

The US Senate on Friday passed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia, a measure co-developed by the recently deceased Senator Lindsey Graham.

TVNET · 7 Aug, 22:18

Chinese Philosophy Scholar Divides the Internet After Interviewing Christopher Nolan

Boston-based Chinese political philosophy PhD candidate Yiyang Zhuge went viral in the West after a deeply philosophical interview with director Christopher Nolan, sparking debate about Western civilizational decline.

Wired · 7 Aug, 22:18

Ukraine continues strikes on Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries' warehouses

Ukraine is continuing to strike warehouses and logistics hubs run by Russia's Wildberries, saying they support Moscow's war effort, while recent attacks on Ukraine have killed several people.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug, 22:18

US appeals court blocks Trump White House ballroom construction pending Congress approval

A federal appeals court has ruled that Trump's $400 million White House ballroom cannot be built without congressional consent, giving the administration two weeks to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Euronews · 7 Aug, 22:17

Three nights of unrest in English town of Thetford over asylum seeker housing

The Norfolk market town of Thetford saw three consecutive nights of disorder as crowds tried to break into properties believed to house asylum seekers, with police reporting attacks on officers and several arrests.

The Guardian World · 7 Aug, 22:15

Two suspicious drones spotted over German military base

Germany's armed forces reported two unidentified drones flying over a military base in Mechernich, with military police now investigating. The incident follows a Tuesday case at Leipzig/Halle Airport, where a drone rigged with explosives was found.

Latvijas Avīze · 7 Aug, 22:15

As Pressure Mounts, U.S. Officials Search for Cuba's Next Leader

Amid rising pressure on Cuba, U.S. officials are reportedly exploring scenarios for a leadership change on the island. Some warn that pushing forward with the Trump administration's plans could backfire by bringing a more hard-line leader to power.

The New York Times · 7 Aug, 21:20

New Delhi under red alert as heavy rain floods the city

Heavy rainfall has struck India's capital New Delhi and nearby towns, disrupting road traffic and leaving many commuters stuck.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug, 21:20

US Senate passes Graham bill imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran

The US Senate has approved by a wide margin a bill authorizing new sanctions against Russia and Iran, with President Trump signaling he will sign it.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 7 Aug, 21:19

US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill honoring late senator Lindsey Graham

The US Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia and tariffs on buyers of its oil, renamed to honor the late senator who championed it. The measure now moves to the House of Representatives.

Guardian Ukraina · 7 Aug, 21:19

Mexico and Peru restore diplomatic ties after months-long rupture

Mexico and Peru announced on Friday the restoration of diplomatic relations, ending a dispute that had lasted several months. The rift stemmed from a conflict over a former Peruvian official's attempt to obtain asylum in Mexico.

TVNET · 7 Aug, 21:19

DRC battles record-breaking Ebola outbreak amid armed conflict

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its largest Ebola outbreak on record, with response efforts hampered by armed conflict and delayed detection of the virus. The International Rescue Committee says the outbreak spread undetected for months before being identified.

France 24 · 7 Aug, 21:17

Zelenskyy Makes First-Ever Visit to Serbia for Talks with Vučić

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Serbia for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion and since taking office, ahead of meetings with President Aleksandar Vučić and Prime Minister Đuro Macut.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 7 Aug, 20:19

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign trilateral defence pact in Mecca

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca intended to deter aggression against any of the three states.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug, 20:18

Cambridge academics reject university's attempt to close row over Jason Arday

After professor Jason Arday's resignation, Cambridge University announced a review of senior academic hiring, but nearly a hundred academics are demanding an independent investigation into the full episode.

The Guardian World · 7 Aug, 20:17

Russia sees new wave of military summonses — those who ignore them face blacklisting

Residents in several Russian cities are receiving summonses to appear at military enlistment offices under the guise of "data verification," with those who refuse risking being blacklisted. Reports also point to rumors of a new forced mobilization wave after autumn parliamentary elections.

Latvijas Avīze · 7 Aug, 20:17

US court orders halt to Trump's grand White House ballroom project

A US appeals court on Friday ordered a halt to President Donald Trump's plan to build a large new ballroom at the White House. The ruling temporarily blocks construction while litigation over the project continues.

TVNET · 7 Aug, 20:16

Colombia's new hard-right president vows order, growth and confrontation

Colombia has entered a new political era after a hard-right president took office, promising order and economic growth while adopting a confrontational stance that raises questions about the country's fragile peace process.

NPR World · 7 Aug, 19:21

Spain threatens retaliation if Italy fails to lift border controls after Ceuta migrant crossings

After roughly 78,000 migrants arrived in Ceuta from Morocco last week and around 100 people died, Italy imposed border controls on Spain, prompting Madrid to threaten counter-measures.

BBC World · 7 Aug, 19:19