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Kazakhstan Releases Amur Tiger into Wild to Revive Extinct Caspian Tiger

Kazakhstan has released an Amur tiger into the wild for the first time in more than 70 years, aiming to restore the extinct Caspian tiger.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug, 22:52

Egypt arrests suspects in fake judge scam

Egyptian authorities have arrested several people over an alleged scheme in which fake judges defrauded citizens. The main suspects confessed to staging courtroom scenes and impersonating a judge on social media.

BBC World · 4 Aug, 22:51

Lithuania to Build Ukrainian Drones Under New Defense Agreement

Ukraine and Lithuania have agreed to produce Ukrainian-designed drones on Lithuanian soil, utilising technology transfer to expand manufacturing capacity and bolster Europe's defence sector.

Euromaidan Press · 4 Aug, 22:49

Patriot Missile Demand Surges as Production Falls Behind

The U.S. and its allies depend on Patriot interceptors to shoot down incoming ballistic missiles, but Russia and Iran are firing weapons at a pace that outpaces production.

NPR World · 4 Aug, 21:55

Zelenskyy: Ukraine ready for any meeting format, expects Witkoff and Kushner to be active in August

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine is open to peace talks in any format and maintains daily contact with Trump's envoys. He expects Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to become active in August.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 4 Aug, 21:54

Israel election pressure fuels settlement push as West Bank violence surges

Analysts point to an uptick in settlement movement activity as Israel's upcoming elections encourage moves to entrench control over the West Bank, amid a surge in violence.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug, 21:53

WHO urges more support to combat Ebola outbreak in DRC

The World Health Organization has called for increased international support to curb the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that the response is lagging behind the virus's spread.

Euronews · 4 Aug, 21:53

Iran's president denies repeated resignation threats amid Hormuz deal dispute

Masoud Pezeshkian rejects reports he repeatedly offered to resign, as hardliners and officials clash over a proposed US agreement on the Strait of Hormuz.

The Guardian World · 4 Aug, 21:52

France suspects Russia of disinformation campaign against two politicians

French security authorities suspect Russia of attempting to spread fake news about two leading politicians who are likely to run in next year's presidential election. The information came from a security services source and one of the politicians.

Apollo.lv · 4 Aug, 20:56

Gaza holds mass funeral for 112 people killed in Israel's 2023 Sabra attack

Thousands gathered in Gaza for a mass funeral to bury the remains of 112 people recovered from the rubble of homes destroyed in Israel's 2023 Sabra attack.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug, 20:55

Man Who Claimed Jaguar Brake Failure Jailed for Scam to Avoid Car Payments

Nathan Owen was sentenced to more than four years in prison after a judge ruled that his report of being trapped in a runaway Jaguar was a fabricated story intended to avoid car payments.

The New York Times · 4 Aug, 20:55

Guatemala's Fuego volcano eruption forces hundreds to evacuate

A powerful eruption of Guatemala's Fuego volcano has forced hundreds of residents to flee, with lava flows and an ash column rising six kilometres into the sky.

The Guardian World · 4 Aug, 20:54

Scientists warn of invasive species risk from ships stranded near Strait of Hormuz

An international group of marine researchers warns that ships idling for months near the Strait of Hormuz are accumulating invasive organisms that could threaten ecosystems worldwide once traffic resumes.

Latvijas Avīze · 4 Aug, 20:51

Syria reportedly agrees to cut Russian oil imports as it pursues closer US ties

Russian crude shipments to Syria have surged this year, making Moscow the dominant supplier. Damascus, however, is reportedly looking for alternative sources and has agreed to reduce Russian imports as it seeks closer relations with Washington.

Euromaidan Press · 4 Aug, 20:50

Georgia's Kulevi refinery starts shift to non-Russian crude

Black Sea Petroleum says Kazakh crude is already in production and the first Libyan shipment is due later this month, as the company works to meet EU requirements to end reliance on Russian oil.

Euromaidan Press · 4 Aug, 19:54

US and Qatar report progress on Iran ceasefire and reopening Hormuz strait

US and Qatari officials say progress is being made on restoring a ceasefire with Iran and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though the waterway remains closed and talks face resistance from Oman and hardliners in Tehran.

The Guardian World · 4 Aug, 19:54

US long-range missile stockpiles depleted in Iran war, sources say

The United States has reportedly used up most of its long-range missile reserves during the war against Iran, raising concerns about readiness for future conflicts with Russia or China. The White House insists Washington still has far more ammunition than any other country.

Delfi · 4 Aug, 19:51

Video shows Russian drone hunting down a street vendor in Kherson in ‘human safari’ attack

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has released footage that appears to show a Russian drone chasing a civilian street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding. The foreign minister called the attack a barbaric war crime and part of a deliberate Russian strategy of intimidation.

BBC World · 4 Aug, 19:50

Europe heat wave fuels drought, fires and energy fears

A severe heat wave in Europe has exposed Nazi-era wrecks in the Danube, raised cooling risks for nuclear reactors, and sparked deadly wildfires in Greece.

NPR World · 4 Aug, 19:50

EU offers emergency aid to Spain to strengthen Ceuta border

The European Union has offered Spain border assistance after an emergency meeting over the arrival of more than 70,000 migrants in Ceuta last week.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug, 19:49

Politico headline: Channel rescue brings Burnham border pledge into focus

Politico Europe has published a story headlined "Channel rescue brings Burnham’s border pledge into focus", but the provided excerpt contains no article body; this report only reflects the headline and other headlines shown in the same feed.

Politico Europe · 4 Aug, 18:53

Qatar says indirect talks continue to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Dr. Majed al-Ansari, said indirect talks are ongoing to avoid further regional escalation. Al Jazeera reports that the talks also aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug, 18:53

Million-Euro Lottery Ticket Found in Trash Heap in Italy

A woman in Italy accidentally threw away a winning lottery ticket worth one million euros after checking it at a local shop. Waste management company SAMB traced and found the ticket in a pile of waste, then returned it to its owner.

Jauns.lv · 4 Aug, 18:51

Beirut port blast anniversary overshadowed as southern Lebanon lies in ruins

Large parts of southern Lebanon have been destroyed by Israeli attacks, and residents are again trying to rebuild their lives as the country marks the anniversary of the Beirut port explosion.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug, 17:54

Syria and Iraq Resume Direct Flights to Russia

Syria and Iraq have resumed direct flights to Russia, restoring air links suspended amid political upheaval and the war in Iran. Western governments continue to advise against travel to both countries due to security risks.

The Moscow Times · 4 Aug, 17:53

Reuters: US nearly exhausts long-range missile stockpiles in war with Iran

The US has nearly exhausted its long-range ground-based missile stockpiles in the war with Iran, raising concerns about readiness for a possible conflict with Russia or China. Tomahawk cruise missiles and key air-defense interceptor reserves have also significantly declined.

ERR (rus) · 4 Aug, 17:53

Ukraine has intercepted 445,000 Russian aerial targets since 2022, but cracks in the shield are starting to widen

Ukrainian officials say air defenses have shot down hundreds of Russian missiles and tens of thousands of attack drones since 2022, as Russia increasingly shifts toward harder-to-intercept ballistic attacks.

Euromaidan Press · 4 Aug, 17:52

Three Lions Die from Heat at Tokyo Zoo

Three female lions died at a Tokyo zoo within five days, despite zookeepers' efforts to protect them from Japan's extreme summer heat.

The New York Times · 4 Aug, 17:51

Man charged in Washington state with starting largest wildfire in the area

A 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails fire, the largest of three blazes near Spokane. The fire has forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate and destroyed hundreds of homes.

The Guardian World · 4 Aug, 16:54

Russian drone chases and attacks civilian in Kherson, police say

Ukrainian police released footage showing a Russian FPV drone pursuing a civilian through a marketplace in Kherson. The 52-year-old man survived the attack but sustained injuries and a concussion.

Euronews · 4 Aug, 16:53

After deadly Ceuta crossing, Moroccan parents search for their children

After tens of thousands rushed the Spanish border at Ceuta, 70,000 have returned to Morocco, while Spanish authorities have found 75 migrant bodies. Moroccan families are desperately searching for their loved ones, torn between hope and anxiety.

France 24 · 4 Aug, 16:51

OSINT analyst publishes satellite image showing aftermath of strike on Russian drone base in Bryansk Oblast

A satellite image released by an OSINT analyst shows that a Ukrainian strike on a drone storage and launch site in Russia's Bryansk Oblast hit underground facilities used to store warheads and fuel for Geran-2 and Gerbera drones.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 4 Aug, 15:54

Seventh round of Israel-Lebanon talks begins amid ongoing strikes

The seventh round of Israel-Lebanon talks has started, according to Al Jazeera, as Israeli military operations continue in southern Lebanon.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug, 15:53

Expert: Europe's wildfire crisis demands nature-based solutions, not just emergency response

Alexander Held, senior expert on integrated fire management, tells France 24 that Europe must shift from reactive firefighting to long-term landscape governance to address escalating wildfires.

France 24 · 4 Aug, 15:50