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Davutoglu steps back from party politics

Ahmet Davutoglu, who once served as Turkey's prime minister and helped shape Erdogan's Turkey but failed to challenge it, has stepped back from party politics.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug, 12:55

Plane crash in Peru kills 13, including 11 European tourists

A small plane carrying tourists to see the Nazca Lines crashed in Peru, killing all 13 people on board.

Apollo.lv · 2 Aug, 12:51

Capital One cites money-laundering concerns in closing Trump Organization accounts

Capital One said it closed more than 300 Trump Organization accounts in 2021 over anti-money-laundering concerns, defending the move against a lawsuit. The bank's court filing marks the first time a bank has formally linked such concerns to President Donald Trump's family business.

France 24 · 2 Aug, 12:49

Edinburgh student's time-lapses of fungi on dung draw millions of viewers

A 27-year-old trainee lawyer in Edinburgh films brightly coloured fungi growing on animal droppings, creating time-lapse videos watched by millions. His hobby has also led to the identification of two new species.

The Guardian Science · 2 Aug, 11:57

Ukraine's General Staff Confirms Strikes on Saratov Oil Refinery, Engels Airfield, and Fuel Depots

Ukrainian forces struck the Saratov oil refinery, Engels airfield, and a fuel depot in Kaluga Oblast overnight, causing fires and disrupting Russian military logistics, the General Staff reported.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 2 Aug, 11:56

Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Samara Oblast catches fire after drone attack

A fire broke out at a Wildberries logistics centre in Samara Oblast, Russia, following a drone attack. The company confirmed the incident, with no reported injuries.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 2 Aug, 10:54

Expert: Ukraine and Gulf Conflicts Are Increasingly Intertwined

Russia and Iran have deepened their partnership since the war in Ukraine, with cooperation ranging from drones and intelligence to sanctions evasion. An analyst says the two conflicts are closely connected and should be analyzed together.

LRT English · 2 Aug, 10:54

Queensland unveils concept plans for Brisbane 2032 Olympic stadium precinct; critics call them 'fantasy vision'

Queensland's government published concept designs for the area around the 2032 Brisbane Olympic stadium, promising most of Victoria Park would remain green. Opponents say the visuals are unrealistic and ignore key infrastructure needs.

The Guardian World · 2 Aug, 10:53

EU Battles Wildfires as France's Gironde Faces Largest Evacuations Since WWII

Wildfires in France's Gironde region have triggered the largest evacuations since World War II, with EU member states sending aid. As blazes continue across Europe, EU officials urge greater preparedness and a shift in mindset.

Deutsche Welle · 2 Aug, 10:52

Trump: US and Israel postpone strikes on Iran for the sake of a deal

US President Donald Trump has said the United States and Israel will temporarily refrain from new strikes on Iran at the request of Tehran and other regional countries, as key parameters of a deal have been agreed. The deal would require the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the elimination of Iran's nuclear threat.

ERR (rus) · 2 Aug, 10:52

Ukrainian Drones Kill at Least Two in Russia, Hit Wildberries Warehouse

Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least two people in Russia’s Volga region overnight and damaged a Wildberries warehouse. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it shot down 635 drones during the night.

The Moscow Times · 2 Aug, 10:50

Trump says US and Israel to pause strikes on Iran if rapid Hormuz deal reached

US President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Israel have agreed to hold off on new strikes against Iran, provided that a deal to end the months-long conflict is reached quickly. Iran has not yet given any immediate public response.

France 24 · 2 Aug, 09:56

Three killed, 48 injured in Russian attacks across three oblasts

Russian attacks on Donetsk, Kharkiv and Kherson oblasts over the past day have left three people dead and 48 wounded, including three children.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 2 Aug, 09:54

Trump says he's cancelling strikes on Iran as 'perimeters of a deal' agreed

US President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of a planned attack on Iran after Tehran and several Middle Eastern countries asked for a postponement, citing agreed 'perimeters of a deal' that include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear threat.

Euronews · 2 Aug, 09:54

Trump Halts Planned Strikes on Iran Amid Progress in Diplomatic Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump has halted a planned wave of strikes against Iran, citing progress in diplomatic talks.

TVNET · 2 Aug, 09:53

Trump Halts Planned Strikes on Iran

US President Donald Trump has halted a planned wave of strikes against Iran, citing progress in diplomatic talks.

Apollo.lv · 2 Aug, 09:52

Russia's Olympic Committee accepts ban on sports bodies from occupied Ukrainian regions to regain IOC recognition

Moscow's Olympic committee has agreed not to include sports organizations from occupied Ukrainian territories as part of a deal to restore IOC recognition, stirring anger among Russian war supporters.

Latvijas Avīze · 2 Aug, 09:51

Shooting at In-N-Out Burger in Idaho: At Least Three Killed, Several Wounded

Police said at least three people were killed and several others wounded in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in an Idaho shopping mall.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug, 08:55

Germany braces for biggest summer traffic jam wave; drivers warned of delays to the Alps

ADAC expects this weekend to be one of the busiest of the season as school holidays begin in all 16 German states. Drivers, including those from Latvia, should prepare for long queues, roadworks and closures.

Delfi · 2 Aug, 08:54

Moscow restaurant blast kills three, injures 21; officials call it bombing

An explosion at a restaurant in Moscow on Saturday has been declared a bombing by Russian authorities. Three people died and 21 were wounded, including a woman who allegedly tried to bring the explosive inside.

France 24 · 2 Aug, 08:51

Nabatiyeh: A History of Wars Meets a New Test

Residents of Nabatiyeh, who fled the Israeli invasion, are returning to see the damage, as the latest conflict tests their endurance.

NPR World · 2 Aug, 07:57

Most migrants who entered Spain's Ceuta enclave have returned to Morocco

Most of the roughly 60,000 migrants who entered Spain's Ceuta enclave over the past two days have already returned to Morocco. Spanish authorities say the situation is stabilising, while France and Italy have tightened land border controls.

LSM · 2 Aug, 07:56

Ceuta: Calm returns after border surge, 57 dead

Around 45,000 of the 60,000 people who crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave have returned to Morocco, as calm is restored. The deadly incident left 57 people dead and raised fears of a humanitarian crisis.

France 24 · 2 Aug, 07:56

Ukrainian military reports record Russian troop losses in July

Ukraine’s General Staff says Russian forces lost 42,860 personnel in July 2026, the highest monthly figure this year. Over the first seven months, Russian losses reportedly reached 238,650.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 2 Aug, 07:54

How Virunga Park shields people and gorillas from Ebola in eastern DRC

Health checkpoints and surveillance have been introduced in Virunga National Park to contain the Ebola outbreak and protect endangered mountain gorillas.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug, 07:51

Exhausted Migrants Remain on Ceuta Beach After Mass Return to Morocco

Most people who crossed into Spain on Thursday have gone back to Morocco, according to The New York Times. A small, weary and hungry group now shelters on a Ceuta beach, vowing to stay.

The New York Times · 2 Aug, 07:50

France: Major Gironde wildfire brought under control

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has confirmed that the major wildfire in the Gironde region is contained and the flames are no longer spreading. Around 42,000 hectares have been burned over the past nine days.

France 24 · 2 Aug, 06:55

A Weekend That Marks a Historical Moment for Black Canadians

Emancipation Day serves as a reminder that southwestern Ontario was once a destination for enslaved people fleeing the United States.

The New York Times · 2 Aug, 06:54

Drone hits apartment block in central Odesa, children injured in oblast

Three people were injured when a Russian drone struck an apartment building in central Odesa, while two children were wounded in a separate attack in Odesa Oblast. The children are in hospital with shrapnel injuries, one in serious condition.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 2 Aug, 06:53

Israel kills five in Gaza despite Trump's Hamas disarmament plan

Israeli airstrikes on homes in the Gaza Strip killed five people shortly after the United States unveiled a proposal for Hamas to disarm and Israeli forces to withdraw.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug, 06:51

Heatwave scorching western US ups risk of hazardous fire conditions

A heatwave across the western United States has raised the risk of dangerous wildfire conditions, especially in Oregon and Washington, where dry air and strong winds are fueling concerns.

The Guardian World · 2 Aug, 06:50

Kuwait Says It Downed Iranian Drones as Middle East Braces for Escalation

Kuwait said it intercepted Iranian drones, and the Middle East is on alert for a possible escalation after President Trump threatened to intensify U.S. operations against Iran.

The New York Times · 2 Aug, 05:54

Ceuta: 2026 migration wave dwarfs 2021 crisis

Nearly all of the tens of thousands of migrants who entered Spain's Ceuta enclave have left, officials say. An estimated 60,000 people crossed from Morocco in days, at least 67 died, prompting Spain to plan a 500-metre sea barrier and EU states to seek emergency talks.

France 24 · 2 Aug, 05:52

Russian drone strikes Ukrainian online marketplace Rozetka warehouse: one worker dead, seven injured

A Russian jet-powered drone attack on a Rozetka warehouse in Kyiv Oblast killed one worker and injured seven. The total number of injured in the region on August 1 rose to nine, with one fatality.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 2 Aug, 05:52