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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
Zelensky urges more missile defense after deadly Russian attack on Kyiv
At least 17 people were killed in Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv overnight. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging allies to urgently supply anti-ballistic missile systems, as air defenses failed to intercept any of the missiles.
Latvijas Avīze · 6 Aug, 11:54
Ukraine's Parliament Member Discusses Missile Interceptor Shortage with NPR
Ukrainian officials say the country is low on missile interceptors; NPR speaks to MP Oleksandr Merezhko about the country's defensive capabilities.
NPR World · 6 Aug, 11:52
Seventeen Killed in Overnight Russian Strikes on Kyiv Region, Air Defenses Overwhelmed
Russian missile attacks killed 17 people and wounded dozens in Kyiv and its surroundings, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said, adding that no incoming missiles were intercepted. The UN says July was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022.
France 24 · 6 Aug, 11:50
Alan Jones's accuser rejects claim he invented abuse allegations
A former student athlete has denied fabricating indecent assault allegations against broadcaster Alan Jones, telling a Sydney court he only wants justice. The defence had suggested his financial troubles gave him a motive to make a complaint after losing his police job.
The Guardian World · 6 Aug, 10:54
Ukrainian drones launch 'largest attack' on Russia's Yaroslavl region, governor says; major oil refinery hit
A Ukrainian drone strike overnight on the Yaroslavl region set fire to the Slavneft-owned Yaroslavneftorgsintez refinery. The governor said 88 drones were shot down and described it as the most massive attack on the area.
Meduza · 6 Aug, 10:51
Trump denies munitions shortages, threatens jail for leakers as Iran tensions persist
US President Donald Trump has denied media reports of ammunition shortages, saying the country has 'massive amounts' and threatening leakers with prison. Meanwhile, Iran and Oman finalised an agreement on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.
Euronews · 6 Aug, 10:51
Second Russian general buried in Moscow in a single day — name revealed
Moscow saw the funeral of Lt. Gen. Igor Yerusalimov on August 5, the second general buried that day. The 53-year-old was called a 'hero of the SVO' and had taken part in Russia's military aggression against Ukraine.
Jauns.lv · 6 Aug, 10:51
Russian strikes kill at least six in Ukraine's Kharkiv and Sumy regions
Overnight Russian attacks on homes in Balakliia and settlements in Sumy region left six dead and dozens wounded. Russia says it intercepted 605 Ukrainian drones.
France 24 · 6 Aug, 09:56
US Military Families Face Deportation as Immigration Protection Lapses
A report says spouses and parents of US service members have been detained or deported after the end of immigration protection, leaving many without legal status.
Al Jazeera · 6 Aug, 09:55
Bloomberg: European and Russian representatives secretly discussed ending the war in Ukraine
Bloomberg has reported that European and Russian representatives secretly held talks last month to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, with former senior officials from Britain, Germany and France taking part on the European side.
BNN · 6 Aug, 09:53
Australian opposition leader admits sending 'my job is boring' text during committee meeting
Mark Parton, leader of the opposition Liberal Party in the Australian Capital Territory, has admitted sending a private message in which he called his work boring during a hearing, after initially dismissing the allegation as a smear. He denies the message was sent to a sex worker.
Euronews · 6 Aug, 09:52
Massive Locust Swarm Engulfs Dagestan, Threatening Crops and Roads
Millions of locusts have descended on Dagestan's Kizlyar district, darkening the sky and endangering agriculture. Authorities are using aircraft and ground equipment, though protected areas complicate the response.
Jauns.lv · 6 Aug, 09:50
Drone With Explosive Device Found Near Runway at German Airport; Officials Cite ‘New Quality’ of Threat
A drone carrying an unknown explosive device was found near the south runway of a German airport, prompting officials to speak of a ‘new quality’ of threat.
NPR World · 6 Aug, 08:57
Melbourne shopkeeper dies after confronting suspected shoplifters
A 60-year-old Melbourne grocery store owner has died after being attacked while trying to help stop a theft. Police are considering bringing more serious charges against four teenagers over the incident.
The Guardian World · 6 Aug, 08:56
Myanmar ex-junta chief seeks political legitimacy on first Thailand trip as civilian leader
Myanmar's former junta chief Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Bangkok on Thursday for his first visit to Thailand as civilian leader, seeking to return to the diplomatic fold after the 2021 coup and ensuing civil war.
Euronews · 6 Aug, 08:56
Ceuta mayor: More than half of remaining migrants in Spanish enclave are youths
The mayor of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, has said that of the more than 2,000 migrants remaining in the Spanish North African territory, some 1,100 are young people, and government support is needed to decide how to proceed.
LSM · 6 Aug, 08:50
Ukrainian and Bulgarian police dismantle international drug syndicate
Ukrainian and Bulgarian police dismantled an international drug syndicate that operated a lab in Bulgaria and used regular passenger buses to transport drugs to dealers in Ukraine. The operation included 32 searches and seized drugs worth $960,000.
Euromaidan Press · 6 Aug, 08:50
Science podcast: four types of thinker, cyclosporiasis outbreak, and threat to Jodrell Bank
The Guardian's science podcast features discussions on research identifying four distinct thinking styles, an unprecedented US cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to two deaths, and funding cuts threatening the Jodrell Bank world heritage site.
The Guardian Science · 6 Aug, 07:53
European Commission staffers speak out: Prestigious job brings pressure, burnout, and bureaucracy
The podcast discusses dissatisfaction among European Commission employees, renewed questions about Spain’s North African enclaves after a migrant surge in Ceuta, and Novo Nordisk’s plan to launch a pill version of its weight-loss drug in Europe.
Politico Europe · 6 Aug, 07:52
Australian MP Ed Husic taken to hospital after Sydney crash; fractures and concussion
Labor MP Ed Husic was hospitalised after his car collided with a truck and a ute on Sydney's M7 motorway. He has since been discharged with minor abrasions, fractures and a concussion.
The Guardian World · 6 Aug, 06:58
Pakistan Imposes New Restrictions on Journalists
Pakistan has introduced new restrictions on independent reporting by local and foreign media, as a protest movement in Kashmir challenges the country's authority in the region.
The New York Times · 6 Aug, 06:56
Guatemala announces end of Fuego volcano eruption; evacuated residents head home
Guatemalan authorities have officially declared the eruption of the Fuego volcano over, allowing more than 1,700 evacuees to return home, while urging continued caution.
France 24 · 6 Aug, 06:55
Berlin Playbook Podcast Focuses on Xi Jinping
The latest edition of POLITICO's Berlin Playbook podcast, as part of its "Machthaber" series, spotlights China's leader Xi Jinping, providing an inside look at his decision-making and its global implications.
Politico Europe · 6 Aug, 06:53
Trump seeks to reframe Iran war ahead of US midterms, Al Jazeera reports
Al Jazeera reports that President Donald Trump is attempting to change how the Iran war is perceived just months before the 2026 midterm elections, raising questions about the conflict’s impact on his legacy.
Al Jazeera · 6 Aug, 06:50
Polish border fortifications spotted in Google Maps satellite images
A Polish newspaper has reported that much of the fortifications built along Poland’s border with Russia and Belarus are visible in Google Maps satellite imagery, raising security concerns.
LSM · 6 Aug, 05:54
Colombia on Alert as Minister Warns of Terrorism Risk at Inauguration
A Colombian minister has warned of a terrorism threat during the presidential inauguration. The event is expected to be attended by the presidents of Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Ecuador, and Spain's King Felipe VI.
Al Jazeera · 6 Aug, 05:51
Nigeria rescues more than 300 kidnapping victims in major operation
Nigerian authorities announced on Wednesday that over 300 people abducted in various attacks had been freed, including 163 from a village attacked in February. Officials described it as the largest single-day rescue operation in the country.
France 24 · 6 Aug, 05:50
Six EU countries still hold on to their national currencies
Although the euro is used in most EU countries, six member states still rely on their own currencies. Denmark, Poland, Romania, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Sweden have different reasons for staying outside the eurozone.
Jauns.lv · 6 Aug, 05:49
Europe faces demographic shift as population ages
Europe is experiencing rapid population ageing driven by declining birth rates and longer lifespans, while the share of working-age people shrinks.
TVNET · 6 Aug, 04:50
Ukraine seeks cheaper Patriot missiles as Kramatorsk evacuates children
Kyiv continues talks with US arms makers on a lower-cost Patriot interceptor, while Russian strikes kill 17 in the capital and force evacuations in the east.
Guardian Ukraina · 6 Aug, 04:49
Indian activist says youth protests have 'terribly' weakened Modi
Leading Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk says recent youth-led protests have 'terribly' weakened Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. After his 26-day hunger strike, he says young people now feel empowered to push for change.
BBC World · 6 Aug, 03:56