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Analyst on WSJ report: talk of direct Russian military attack on NATO is foolish
Estonian foreign policy expert Rainer Saks dismisses a WSJ report citing US intelligence about a possible Russian attack on a NATO state, calling it speculation rather than a solid intelligence assessment.
ERR (rus) · 7 Aug, 13:17
Estonia issues permit to hunt two bears that kept entering yards
Estonia's Environmental Board has issued a special permit to hunt two young bears in Järva County after they repeatedly entered home yards and lost their fear of people, likely due to being fed by residents.
ERR News · 7 Aug, 12:23
U.N. warns of mass atrocity risk in besieged Sudanese city of el-Obeid
The U.N. has warned that hundreds of thousands of civilians in el-Obeid, Sudan, are suffering relentless drone strikes, severe water shortages and a worsening cholera outbreak, with women and girls reporting widespread sexual violence.
NPR World · 7 Aug, 12:21
Conflict slowed but did not halt Iran's nuclear program, experts say
Officials and experts say the recent conflict has slowed Iran's nuclear program without stopping it entirely. The assessment covers three key Iranian nuclear sites.
The New York Times · 7 Aug, 12:18
Russia strikes market in Sumy region as Ukrainian drones hit warehouse inside Russia
Russian forces attacked a market in Ukraine's Sumy region and carried out nearly a thousand strikes on Zaporizhzhia region, while Ukrainian drones hit a warehouse in Yekaterinburg and an air defense system was destroyed in occupied Crimea.
LSM (rus) · 7 Aug, 12:14
Bloomberg: Kim Jong Un's income at record high since start of war in Ukraine
Since 2022, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has earned roughly $22 billion through cooperation with Russia — nearly four times more than in the previous four years, Bloomberg Economics estimates.
Delfi · 7 Aug, 11:20
General buried in Moscow identified as Valery Plokhotnyuk, likely killed in explosion at Aerospace Forces chief's birthday party
Russian Major General Valery Plokhotnyuk, buried in Moscow on August 5, appears to have died in an August 1 explosion at a restaurant where the commander of Russia's Aerospace Forces was celebrating his birthday. Independent outlets confirmed his death through state registry records.
Meduza · 7 Aug, 11:20
Berlin unveils rainbow bench to honour Pride attack victims
Berlin officials and LGBTQ community members unveiled a rainbow-coloured bench and planted a maple tree in Tiergarten park to commemorate victims of a car ramming attack during the city's Christopher Street Day parade.
Euronews · 7 Aug, 11:18
Lithuania warns Russia may reuse wreckage from downed Ukrainian drones to strike NATO infrastructure
Lithuanian military intelligence says Russia may repurpose debris collected from Ukrainian drone strikes to attack critical infrastructure in the region while shifting blame onto Kyiv.
Euromaidan Press · 7 Aug, 11:17
Seven dead, including suspected attacker, in Thailand school shooting near Bangkok
A Thai teenager shot dead his grandparents before killing several people and himself at a school near Bangkok, in the country's deadliest shooting since 2022. Seven people died and 15 were wounded.
The Guardian World · 7 Aug, 11:17
Rail chaos continues for second day across north-west England
A power failure at a Manchester signalling centre is still disrupting train services across north-west England on Friday morning, with several operators warning of delays and cancellations until midday.
The Guardian World · 7 Aug, 10:21
Trump: US itself needs Patriot missiles, not just Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said Washington itself needs Patriot missiles, citing depleted stockpiles, even as Ukraine continues to request additional weapons.
Delfi · 7 Aug, 10:19
Kremlin propagandist Solovyov warns Russians of Ukraine's ballistic missile development
Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov has warned Russians that Ukraine is close to developing its own ballistic missiles, predicting Russian cities could face a fate similar to occupied Donetsk. The warning comes amid intensifying Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian territory.
BNN · 7 Aug, 10:18
Estonia moves to make food donation standard practice
Estonia generates around 80,000 tons of edible food waste annually while food banks often run empty, prompting the Climate Ministry to propose legal changes requiring companies to plan for food donation.
ERR News · 7 Aug, 10:16
Teenager opens fire at Thai school, several killed
A teenager opened fire at a school in Thailand's Nonthaburi province on Friday, leaving six people dead and at least 15 others injured.
LSM · 7 Aug, 10:14
Six dead as student opens fire at Thai school near Bangkok
A student shot and killed three teachers and three students at a school north of Bangkok, after killing his grandparents at home. Police are investigating the motive.
France 24 · 7 Aug, 09:55
‘Still searching for truth’: Daughter of Sikh activist killed 30 years ago reflects on father’s legacy
Thirty years after the killing of Sikh activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, his daughter Navkiran reflects on his life and the legacy that has also inspired a recent film.
Al Jazeera · 7 Aug, 09:54
90,000 rubber ducks race down Chicago River for charity
On 6 August, over 90,000 rubber ducks floated down the Chicago River in the annual Ducky Derby, raising funds for Special Olympics Illinois. The fundraiser has collected more than $480,000 so far.
Euronews · 7 Aug, 09:49
Ukrainian strikes push Russian fuel production to two-decade low
Repeated Ukrainian attacks on refineries, including Yaroslavl, have driven Russian fuel output down to its lowest point in twenty years.
Euromaidan Press · 7 Aug, 08:57
Mexico sends troops to avocado heartland after US halts imports
Mexico has deployed more than 1,500 soldiers to its main avocado-producing state following a US decision to suspend export inspections.
Al Jazeera · 7 Aug, 08:55
Complainant denies fabricating details to humiliate Alan Jones at trial
Alan Jones's defence says a complainant invented intimate details to humiliate the broadcaster; the complainant rejects the accusation. The trial in Sydney continues.
The Guardian World · 7 Aug, 08:53
Trump Rejects Claims of Ammunition Shortage, Vows Prison for Leakers
US President Donald Trump has denied reports that the United States is running short of ammunition and threatened long prison terms for those who leak information. Analysts estimate that the US has used a significant share of its missile reserves in strikes against Iran.
BNN · 7 Aug, 08:50
Violence against teachers on the rise in Finland, union study finds
Finland's public broadcaster YLE reports that, according to a new workplace wellbeing study by the Education trade union, many teachers still face bullying, inappropriate behaviour and violence at work, despite some improvements.
LSM · 7 Aug, 08:49
Trump’s second term: an imperial presidency with few checks, podcast examines
In a podcast, journalist Jonathan Swan explains how Donald Trump has consolidated power in his second term, using executive authority to reshape the economy, immigration and the presidency itself.
The Guardian World · 7 Aug, 07:55
Vietnam’s Tourism Boom Strains Soviet-Era Justice System
Vietnam’s growing number of foreign visitors is putting strain on its Soviet-era criminal justice system, even as the government seeks to use tourism to boost the economy.
The New York Times · 7 Aug, 07:54
Student Gunman Kills Teacher and Himself at Thai High School
A student at a high school northwest of Bangkok fatally shot a teacher before taking his own life, according to Thai officials; the incident left one person dead and four injured.
Al Jazeera · 7 Aug, 07:54
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Russia trying to repeat 2022 crisis by attacking civilian ships, Ukraine's acting FM says
Ukraine's acting Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Thursday that Russia is attempting to repeat the 2022 crisis scenario by attacking civilian vessels in Ukrainian ports and along the maritime corridor, and called for stronger pressure on Moscow.
TVNET · 7 Aug, 07:52
Houthi missile and drone attacks kill dozens of Yemeni government troops
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile and drone strikes on Yemeni government forces, killing at least 38 soldiers and wounding 29, according to medical sources. The attacks, described as the deadliest since 2022, heighten fears of further escalation in the region.
France 24 · 7 Aug, 06:56
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Wales Family Delights Crowds at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Prince William and Princess Kate attended the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with their three children. Eight-year-old Prince Louis once again became the center of attention.
TVNET · 7 Aug, 06:55
Spokane neighbourhood 'wiped out' as fires destroy hundreds of buildings
Officials are still battling to contain wildfires that have destroyed at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes, in a Spokane neighbourhood.
BBC World · 7 Aug, 06:54
More than a million affected by floods in India's Assam
More than one million people have been affected by severe monsoon floods in India's Assam state. Thousands have been displaced since July, according to an Al Jazeera report.
Al Jazeera · 7 Aug, 06:54
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan to sign joint defence pact amid regional escalation
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are set to sign a joint defence agreement on Friday in Jeddah, according to sources, as regional tensions rise, particularly the US-Iran war.
Euronews · 7 Aug, 06:53
World's Oldest Trees Offer a Glimpse into the Distant Past
A 1,100-year-old yew in Germany and several other ancient trees around the world show how long-lived organisms can serve as archives of climate and ecosystem history.
Jauns.lv · 7 Aug, 06:50
Fedorov still hopes to return as defense minister
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says he still hopes to be reinstated, stressing the country urgently needs a full-fledged minister.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 7 Aug, 06:05
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First estimates reveal scale of Russian losses in first mobilization wave
Russia's military is suffering huge manpower losses that it cannot replace, fueling speculation that Vladimir Putin may announce a new mobilization this autumn. For the first time, estimates of losses among those drafted in the first wave have become available.
TVNET · 7 Aug, 04:54
French Streamers Convicted in Connection with Death During Kick Livestream
Two French streamers, who used the Kick platform, have received suspended sentences and fines in a case related to a death that occurred during a Kick livestream.
The New York Times · 7 Aug, 03:58