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German court hands life sentence to Afghan man over Munich attack
A German court has sentenced an Afghan citizen to life imprisonment for driving into a trade union demonstration in Munich in February 2025, killing a woman and her two-year-old child.
TVNET · 6 Aug, 18:53
Six explosions, four fires: Ukraine strikes one of Russia's five largest refineries, 700 km from border
Ukraine's SBU and Defense Forces struck the Yaroslavl refinery, one of Russia's five largest, over 700 km from the border, and also hit two FSB coast guard ships in occupied Kerch.
Euromaidan Press · 6 Aug, 18:52
Sri Lanka's Hurulu Eco Park offers elephants a rare refuge
As conflicts between elephants and humans intensify and natural habitats shrink due to intensive agriculture, the Hurulu Eco Park in central Sri Lanka stands out as a place where elephants can graze freely.
NPR World · 6 Aug, 17:54
Ukraine strikes Russian refineries deep into the country
At least 10 people died in Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight, according to local authorities. Strikes occurred in Sumy, Odesa, and Kyiv regions.
France 24 · 6 Aug, 17:53
Yorkshire farmer jailed for 35 years for killing lodger and hiding body in concrete
A 73-year-old South Yorkshire farmer has been sentenced to at least 35 years in prison for murdering his lodger in 2019 and concealing the dismembered body in a concrete-filled barrel, which was only discovered last year.
The Guardian World · 6 Aug, 17:53
Three days after Ukrainian drone strike on Gelendzhik beach, victims begin to emerge
On August 3, a Ukrainian drone crashed and exploded on a beach in Arkhipo-Osipovka near Gelendzhik, killing seven people, including four children, and injuring 40. Meduza has gathered what is known about the victims and survivors.
Meduza · 6 Aug, 17:51
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Finnish Border Guard: Criminal Group Illegally Brought Over 40 People Using Flights from Riga and Sea Route via Estonia
A preliminary investigation by the Finnish Border Guard has found that a criminal group organized or attempted to organize the illegal entry of more than 40 people into Finland, either by air from Latvia or by sea through Estonia. The report also mentions flights from Riga.
Apollo.lv · 6 Aug, 17:50
Ukraine vows to destroy all Wildberries warehouses by mid-September
Commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi has promised to eliminate all Wildberries warehouses in Russia by mid-September. Kyiv has been striking the e-commerce giant's facilities since mid-July, saying it helps supply the Russian military.
Jauns.lv · 6 Aug, 17:50
Moscow woman sets apartment on fire as bailiffs arrive to evict her
A 68-year-old Muscovite, tricked by scammers into selling her apartment and handing over the proceeds, set the home ablaze when bailiffs came to evict her. She was hospitalized with burns.
Meduza · 6 Aug, 16:58
Rome fire displaces Spin Time residents, who sleep outside in heatwave
Around 400 residents of Rome's Spin Time building have been sleeping on the street since a fire forced them to leave the occupied former office block. Police have blocked access, while volunteers provide food and medical aid during a heatwave as talks continue over the building's future.
Euronews · 6 Aug, 16:57
Miss North Carolina USA stripped of title after allegedly racist posts resurface
Brittany Boltinhouse was stripped of her Miss North Carolina USA title after allegedly racist social media posts resurfaced. Organizers said the decision followed a review and consultation with the Miss USA Organization.
The Guardian World · 6 Aug, 16:56
US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt
A US Senate committee voted along party lines to refer Anthony Fauci to the Justice Department for possible prosecution after he refused to answer questions at a hearing on his COVID-19 handling. Fauci had invoked his right against self-incrimination more than 100 times.
BBC World · 6 Aug, 16:54
Drone at Leipzig Airport raises fears of Russian election interference
A drone packed with explosives found at Leipzig Airport has heightened concerns of foreign interference in upcoming German state elections, amid warnings of a broad Russian hybrid campaign. The discovery adds to existing evidence of attempts to boost far-right and Russia-friendly parties in eastern Germany.
Politico Europe · 6 Aug, 16:53
Former Ukrainian ambassador to US suspected of illegal enrichment and undeclared assets
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has said former Ukrainian ambassador to the United States Stefanishyna has been notified of suspicion of illegal enrichment and submitting false information in her declaration. She has been ordered to post bail of six million hryvnias, about 116,290 euros.
Delfi · 6 Aug, 16:52
Ukraine's military ombudswoman: 16,000 foreign volunteers fight for Ukraine, nearly 40% from Latin America
Ukraine's military ombudswoman Olha Reshetilova has said around 16,000 foreign volunteers from at least 72 countries are fighting on Ukraine's side, with nearly 40% coming from Latin America. The ombuds office has received thousands of complaints about rotation, conflicts with commanders and other service issues.
Jauns.lv · 6 Aug, 15:55
Lebanese journalist was deliberately targeted in Israeli attack, probe finds
An investigation has found that Amal Khalil, a Lebanese journalist with Al-Akhbar daily, was deliberately targeted in an Israeli attack while reporting near a destroyed bridge in Qasmiyeh, Lebanon, on March 22, 2026.
France 24 · 6 Aug, 15:54
Munich Car Ramming Attack: Driver Sentenced to Life in Prison
A court has sentenced the driver of a car ramming attack in Munich to life imprisonment, one of several such incidents in Germany that have undermined public confidence in safety.
The New York Times · 6 Aug, 15:53
Double-tap strike kills 20-year-old Hospitaller volunteer in Kyiv
A 20-year-old Hospitaller volunteer was killed in a double-tap strike in Kyiv. Nataliia Chykhachova said the young woman chose a difficult and dangerous path instead of enjoying life.
Euromaidan Press · 6 Aug, 15:51
Senate committee set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress
The US Senate committee is expected to vote on whether to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment during a hearing on Covid-19 origins. Critics warn the move could deter scientists from public service.
The Guardian World · 6 Aug, 14:55
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Former Ukrainian Ambassador to US Named Suspect in Corruption Case
Olha Stefanyshyna, who previously served as Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, has been officially named a suspect in a corruption case, according to a court and investigators on Thursday.
TVNET · 6 Aug, 14:52
Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian activist in occupied West Bank
Israeli prosecutors have filed charges against a settler over the death of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen, marking the first indictment of an Israeli for killing a Palestinian in the West Bank since October 2023, according to a rights group.
France 24 · 6 Aug, 14:51
Rare Amur tiger released into Kazakhstan's wild
Kazakhstan has released an Amur tiger named Umit into the Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve, marking a key step in restoring tigers to Central Asia after more than 70 years.
Euronews · 6 Aug, 14:51
France to ban unsolicited telemarketing calls from August 11
France will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls next week under a new law requiring prior consumer consent. The rules include steep fines and have raised concerns about job losses in Morocco's call-centre industry.
France 24 · 6 Aug, 13:56
Russia Raises Kursk Civilian Death Toll to Over 640 on Incursion Anniversary
Russia's Investigative Committee said at least 640 civilians were killed and 561 wounded during Ukraine's occupation of the Kursk region. A separate investigation estimated that at least 77 Russian conscripts died during the incursion.
The Moscow Times · 6 Aug, 13:56
Russia Drains Oil Budget, Imports Gasoline from Morocco
Russia's oil budget is under growing strain, with four months of subsidies for burning refineries nearly matching a region's annual budget, while the country has turned to importing gasoline from Morocco.
Euromaidan Press · 6 Aug, 13:53
Record-low Danube in Serbia exposes sandbanks and leaves ships stranded
A severe drought has driven the Danube in northern Serbia to historic lows, exposing sandbanks, grounding boats and disrupting cargo traffic and hydropower generation.
Euronews · 6 Aug, 13:50
Astrologer explains what August 12 solar eclipse holds for every zodiac sign
Astrologer Iryna Nyzhnyk explains how the solar eclipse on August 12 will affect each zodiac sign — for some it brings new opportunities, for others a time of difficult decisions.
BNN · 6 Aug, 12:56
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Wildberries warehouse damaged again in drone strike in Tver region
Governor Vitaly Korolyov of Russia's Tver region said on Thursday that a warehouse of the online marketplace Wildberries had been damaged again in a Ukrainian drone strike.
Apollo.lv · 6 Aug, 12:55
Colombian drug cartels send volunteers to Ukraine to learn drone warfare
Colombian criminal groups have been trying to send their fighters to Ukraine to gain advanced knowledge of drone warfare, which they could later use against their own country's military.
Delfi · 6 Aug, 12:53
Bear cub with traffic cone on head delights internet as mother tries to keep calm
A playful bear cub in a Japanese zoo repeatedly puts a red traffic cone on its head while its mother patiently tries to remove it, charming social media users around the world.
Jauns.lv · 6 Aug, 12:52
German interior minister suggests state actor behind drone attack
Germany’s interior minister has indicated that a foreign state may be behind an armed drone found at Leipzig Airport. The airport, a key NATO hub, also houses Ukrainian aircraft, and a separate incident saw an object strike a DHL plane.
Politico Europe · 6 Aug, 12:51
Trump threatens prison for officials behind missile shortage leak
US President Donald Trump has threatened long prison sentences for officials who leaked information to the media about an alleged missile shortage in the US military. He denied the claims, asserting that the US has vast ammunition reserves.
ERR (rus) · 6 Aug, 12:50
Ukraine Begs for Air Defenses, but Western Allies Grow Wary
Western allies are increasingly hesitant to hand over interceptor missiles to Ukraine, fearing they may need them for their own defense amid multiple ongoing conflicts.
The New York Times · 6 Aug, 12:50
Ukraine hits two Russian oil refineries as deadly Russian strikes continue overnight
Russian overnight attacks killed at least six people in Ukraine, while Kyiv said it struck two Russian oil refineries. NATO and US officials are exploring ways to bolster Ukraine's air defences, including possible Patriot missile production.
Guardian Ukraina · 6 Aug, 11:56
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Russian Oil Refineries and Wildberries Warehouse
Ukraine said it struck two major oil refineries in Russia, while a Wildberries warehouse in the Tver region was damaged. Moscow reported intercepting hundreds of Ukrainian drones overnight.
The Moscow Times · 6 Aug, 11:55
Reform UK proposes fining firms 10% of global revenues and jailing bosses over illegal workers
Reform UK has announced plans to fine companies 10% of their global revenues and imprison bosses who employ illegal migrant workers. The policy, dubbed the 'Deliveroo law', comes amid a government crackdown on illegal working in the delivery sector.
The Guardian World · 6 Aug, 11:55