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Former neo-Nazi with convictions picked as Tory candidate for Somerset council

A man with a criminal record including racially aggravated harassment of a Jewish MP has been selected as a Conservative candidate in a Somerset council election. Joshua Bonehill-Paine says the party is fully aware of his past and supports him.

The Guardian World · 3 Aug, 22:53

Russian drone destroys Nova Poshta facility in Chernihiv Oblast

On 3 August, a Russian drone strike destroyed a Nova Poshta cargo branch in Pryluky, Chernihiv Oblast. Employees and customers were sheltering and escaped injury, though one man was hospitalized with shrapnel wounds.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 3 Aug, 22:53

Bomb Disposal Underway After Wildfires Expose WWII Shells in French Village

Bomb disposal teams are working in Le Porge, France, after wildfires uncovered World War II-era shells, aiming to make the village safe for residents to return.

Al Jazeera · 3 Aug, 22:53

As U.S. doors shut, Cubans turn to Brazil for asylum

For years Cubans hoped to reach the United States, but with legal pathways largely closed, a growing number are now heading to Brazil.

NPR World · 3 Aug, 22:52

Guardian: French theme-park firm kept working with sanctioned Russian oligarch after EU blacklist

Documents obtained by The Guardian show that Puy du Fou continued ties with Konstantin Malofeyev after his 2014 EU blacklisting, exposing political links as the company seeks a £600m UK expansion.

Euromaidan Press · 3 Aug, 22:52

Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine's Ambassador to the US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Olha Stefanishyna from the post of Ukraine's ambassador to the United States on Monday.

Apollo.lv · 3 Aug, 22:51

EU ministers to back Spain as Ceuta crisis puts migration back on agenda

EU home affairs ministers are set to express solidarity with Spain at an emergency meeting after tens of thousands of migrants arrived in Ceuta, leaving more than 70 dead. Spain will press for a joint European response while criticizing capitals that used the crisis to attack its government, as the EU weighs tougher border measures.

Politico Europe · 3 Aug, 22:51

Former Myanmar leader meets Red Cross representative after long isolation

Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been under house arrest since a coup five years ago, met with a Red Cross representative on Monday — the first confirmation of her life in a long time.

LSM · 3 Aug, 22:50

Drone strike on Russian resort beach kills seven, including three children

A Ukrainian drone struck a crowded beach in southern Russia, killing seven people, including three children, and wounding 40, according to local authorities. The regional governor called it a deliberate attack on civilians; Ukraine has not commented.

BBC World · 3 Aug, 21:56

Poland may impose mandatory prison sentences for drunk drivers

Poland's Justice Ministry is preparing a bill that would require prison terms for drivers caught drunk while subject to a court-imposed driving ban.

TVNET · 3 Aug, 21:54

Trump and Iran: Stubborn Standoff as Tehran Denies New Talks

Iran has rejected Donald Trump's claim that fresh negotiations are beginning, as the US president pushes for a deal and Tehran keeps the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of the standoff.

The Guardian World · 3 Aug, 21:54

Ukrainian front line barely changed in July

Russian-controlled territory in Ukraine grew by less than 40 square kilometres in July, while Ukrainian forces recaptured 28.5 square kilometres in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Delfi · 3 Aug, 21:53

Belarus forms fourth airborne brigade 40 km from Ukraine, base set for 2027

Belarus is forming a fourth airborne brigade, the 37th, about 40 km from Ukraine's border, with a permanent base near the frontier not expected to be completed until 2027.

Euromaidan Press · 3 Aug, 21:51

White House finalizes voluntary AI oversight framework

The US administration has finalized a voluntary artificial intelligence oversight framework and is preparing to brief leading AI companies on its blueprint for reviewing advanced AI models.

Politico Europe · 3 Aug, 20:55

Zelenskyy dismisses Stefanishyna as Ukraine's ambassador to US

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree removing Olha Stefanishyna from her post as Ukraine's ambassador to the United States.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 3 Aug, 20:54

New illegal Israeli outpost spotted in occupied West Bank

Palestinians say Israeli settlers are establishing a new illegal outpost near the villages of Arabuna, Deir Ghazala and Faqqua in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera · 3 Aug, 20:53

Downed drone debris kills six on beach in Russia’s south

A Ukrainian drone shot down by Russian forces crashed onto a beach in the Krasnodar region, killing six people, including three children, and wounding about 40. Local residents said no air raid warning was issued.

Delfi · 3 Aug, 20:53

Author of Democrats' 2024 election autopsy says a chapter was left out

The writer of the Democratic Party's internal report on its 2024 election loss claims the released version omitted a section that discussed generational wealth among party officials. Party leaders deny the section existed.

The Guardian World · 3 Aug, 20:53

ISW data: Ukrainian front lines remained largely unchanged in July

An AFP analysis of data from the US Institute for the Study of War shows that Ukraine's front lines changed little during July.

Apollo.lv · 3 Aug, 20:53

Danube's Drying Up Hinders Energy Infrastructure in Several European Countries

This summer's drought and heat have brought not only devastating wildfires but also a significant drop in the Danube's water level, which is now hampering energy infrastructure operations in several countries.

LSM · 3 Aug, 20:51

Missing Ukrainian boy from Kherson found serving in Russian army, monitors say

Oleksandr Mustiatse, a Ukrainian boy abducted during the occupation of Kherson Oblast and listed as missing, has been identified as a Russian soldier, according to Save Ukraine.

Euromaidan Press · 3 Aug, 19:53

Iraqi Kurdish regional leader meets Syrian president in Damascus

Iraqi Kurdish regional leader Barzani met with Syrian President al-Sharaa in Damascus to discuss the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces and Kurdish rights in post-Assad Syria.

Al Jazeera · 3 Aug, 19:53

Lukoil Refinery in Volgograd Halts Oil Processing After Ukrainian Drone Attack

Following a Ukrainian drone attack on Friday, the Lukoil refinery in Volgograd has completely suspended oil refining, Reuters reported, citing two industry sources.

Apollo.lv · 3 Aug, 19:53

Von der Leyen urges stronger EU borders after Ceuta crisis

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has called for reinforced EU external borders, including physical barriers, after the mass arrival of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, while praising Spain's response and urging lessons to be learned.

The Guardian World · 3 Aug, 19:53

One killed and eight injured in Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast

Russian forces attacked settlements in Kherson Oblast on 3 August, killing a civilian and injuring eight people, according to regional authorities.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 3 Aug, 18:58

Iran and Oman Plan Joint Temporary Shipping Corridor Through Strait of Hormuz

Iran said on Monday it is in talks with Oman about a joint temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.

TVNET · 3 Aug, 18:57

Nauru Changes Its Name to Naoero

The South Pacific island nation formerly known as Nauru has officially changed its name to Naoero to better match the native pronunciation of the country's name.

The New York Times · 3 Aug, 18:57

Numerologists Say Those Born on Certain Dates Are Destined for Wealth, Not Ordinary Jobs

According to numerology, people born on specific dates have special energy related to money and business, and they are more likely to become wealthy by pursuing their own ventures rather than working traditional jobs.

Latvijas Avīze · 3 Aug, 18:56

Science funding cuts will undermine UK's global standing, warn researchers

Researchers and academics warn in letters to The Guardian that UK funding cuts to projects such as the Lovell telescope and LHCb experiment threaten the country's scientific leadership and international partnerships.

The Guardian Science · 3 Aug, 18:55

Greek firefighters battle wildfire for fourth day as situation 'out of control'

A wildfire in Greece continues to rage for the fourth consecutive day, with firefighters describing the situation as 'out of control', according to a Reuters video report.

France 24 · 3 Aug, 18:54

Russia adds 14-year-old to terrorist registry, marking youngest entry to date

Russia's Federal Financial Monitoring Service has placed 14-year-old Viktor Kalinin from St. Petersburg on its terrorist and extremists list. The teenager was detained in early July for allegedly setting fire to a railway relay cabinet.

Meduza · 3 Aug, 18:51

Russian Strike Destroys Millions of HIV Prevention Supplies in Ukraine

A Russian strike has destroyed millions of HIV prevention supplies in Ukraine, raising fears of a surge in new infections if replacements are not secured.

The New York Times · 3 Aug, 17:54

Paris court rejects appeal by former RT France chief

A Paris court has rejected an appeal by Ksenia Fedorova, former head of the Russian propaganda outlet RT France, against an order to leave France and a decision to freeze her assets.

TVNET · 3 Aug, 17:52

Gasoline Prices Suddenly Drop in Russia's Krasnoyarsk Krai Ahead of Possible Putin Visit

Fuel prices at filling stations in Russia's Krasnoyarsk Krai fell by more than 20 rubles on the evening of August 2. Independent media link the drop to a possible visit by Vladimir Putin, though no official confirmation has been given.

Meduza · 3 Aug, 17:50