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India targets young protesters over alleged insults to Modi
Indian authorities have registered police cases and ordered social media removals against young protesters accused of insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while many also face online harassment.
Al Jazeera · 1 Aug, 17:51
Spain says most migrants who entered Ceuta have left, plans sea barrier
Spanish officials have said almost all migrants who entered the enclave of Ceuta from Morocco over the past few days had left by Saturday. An estimated 60,000 people crossed the border, and at least 67 died in the attempt.
France 24 · 1 Aug, 17:50
Australian government defends under-16 ban as most teens remain online after three months
A report says three months after the ban took effect, most Australian teenagers are still online, but the government is defending the measure.
Al Jazeera · 1 Aug, 16:54
Russian strikes on Kyiv Oblast leave one dead and nine injured
The number of people injured in Russian attacks on Kyiv Oblast on 1 August has risen to nine, with one person killed, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service. The strikes hit logistics and industrial facilities in Brovary and Bucha districts.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 1 Aug, 16:54
Ceuta Border Crisis Death Toll Rises to 67 as Migrants Slowly Return to Morocco
The number of victims in the border crisis in the Spanish city of Ceuta has risen to 67, while residents enjoyed a calm Saturday after days of chaos. Most migrants have already returned to Morocco, but the security situation remains unstable.
Delfi · 1 Aug, 16:53
Latvia to allocate nearly €5 million to healthcare for Ukrainian civilians
The Health Ministry has proposed redirecting almost €4.99 million to treat Ukrainian civilians in Latvia. Most of the funding would go toward inpatient care services.
Jauns.lv · 1 Aug, 16:49
US activists urge Democrats to stop ‘climate hushing’ and put crisis back on agenda
Activists are campaigning during the congressional recess to push Democrats to speak openly about climate change, citing surveys and research showing voters are concerned and that climate messaging can help candidates.
The Guardian World · 1 Aug, 15:56
Russia Launched Record Number of Missiles at Ukraine in July, AFP Analysis Finds
Russia fired a record 376 missiles at Ukraine in July, and new strikes on Kyiv killed at least nine people, while Ukraine renewed its call for stronger air defenses.
The Moscow Times · 1 Aug, 15:54
SSU drones hit four Russian radar stations and oil refinery infrastructure in Bashkortostan
Ukraine's Security Service long-range drones struck four Russian radar stations in Krasnodar Krai and infrastructure at three oil refineries in Bashkortostan.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 1 Aug, 15:53
Ukrainian Sea Drones Sink Sanctioned Russian Container Ship 'Janina' in Black Sea
The Russian container ship 'Janina', owned by state nuclear agency Rosatom, sank in the Black Sea after being attacked by two Ukrainian sea drones. All 17 crew members were rescued.
Jauns.lv · 1 Aug, 15:51
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine others die in Pakistan avalanche, company confirms
Renowned climber Nirmal Purja died when an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan on Thursday. His company said all ten members of the expedition, including Purja, were killed.
BBC World · 1 Aug, 15:50
Slaidiņš: Kremlin's propaganda about Ukraine is 'reheated old soup'
Latvian National Armed Forces Major Jānis Slaidiņš explained on TV24 that Russia's propaganda messaging on Ukraine has remained unchanged for years and rests on three core elements.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Aug, 15:49
Dover residents say town is no war zone, despite rightwing influencers’ talk of ‘invasion’
Dover residents say the town does not resemble a war zone despite rightwing influencers and politicians claiming an ‘invasion’. Chris Philp said French forces fired at him while he crossed the Channel in a boat, but France called it a routine training exercise.
The Guardian World · 1 Aug, 14:57
Estonian PM: EU must act together on migration and preserve Schengen
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has called for a joint European response to migration after the crisis in Ceuta, stressing that the Schengen free-movement area must be preserved.
ERR News · 1 Aug, 14:55
Ukraine sinks Russian container ship and hits three oil refineries, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian forces have sunk the sanctioned Russian container ship Yanina and struck infrastructure at three oil refineries in Bashkortostan, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 1 Aug, 14:54
Russian container ship linked to Rosatom sinks in Black Sea after Ukrainian drone attack
Russian media, citing Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev, report that the container ship Janina, owned by Fesco, sank in the Black Sea after an attack by Ukrainian naval drones.
TVNET · 1 Aug, 14:54
African Union mission in Somalia in doubt after US funding cut
Several African nations are meeting in Kampala this week to discuss the future of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) after the US announced it will end funding by the end of the year. The decision raises questions about how regional forces can continue their fight against Al Shabab.
France 24 · 1 Aug, 14:53
Al Jazeera: Philippines' ambitious reforestation programme failing its forests
Al Jazeera's 101 East investigates how the Philippines' ambitious regreening programme is failing the nation's forests.
Al Jazeera · 1 Aug, 14:51
Euronews presents midday news bulletin for August 1
Euronews published its midday news roundup on August 1, covering key stories from Europe and beyond.
Euronews · 1 Aug, 13:55
Rubio: Concrete Steps Toward Ukraine Peace Talks Expected in Coming Weeks
US official Rubio said in a Fox News interview that concrete measures will be taken in the coming weeks to determine if Russia-Ukraine talks can resume. He also noted that both sides have firm red lines, but Washington is ready to help move the peace process forward.
Delfi · 1 Aug, 13:54
Errands as Small Journeys with Unexpected Rewards
Running errands takes people out of their homes and into the world, offering both serendipity and satisfaction along the way.
The New York Times · 1 Aug, 13:53
Nearly 70,000 migrants return to Morocco from Ceuta after border crisis
Almost 70,000 undocumented migrants have returned to Morocco from Spain's Ceuta enclave after a bilateral agreement. The city is still not back to normal, while hundreds also tried to enter Melilla.
Jauns.lv · 1 Aug, 13:53
At least 21 injured as 4.7-magnitude earthquake strikes near Naples
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake near Naples, Italy, injured at least 21 people, damaged buildings and infrastructure, and forced over 250 residents to evacuate. It was the strongest tremor in the region in four decades.
The Guardian World · 1 Aug, 13:52
How Russia turned Crimea into a hub for kidnapped Ukrainians
An investigation reveals that Russian authorities in occupied Crimea have made kidnapping a deliberate policy, using the peninsula as a transit hub for people abducted from other occupied territories.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 1 Aug, 13:52
Ceuta death toll rises to 67 as Spain condemns EU critics and plans sea barrier
Spain raised the death toll in the Ceuta border crisis to 67 and announced a new sea barrier, while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez accused some EU members of selfishness and called for emergency talks. In Ukraine, a Russian overnight attack killed nine people, and President Zelenskyy warned that depleted Patriot interceptor stocks are encouraging further strikes.
The Guardian World · 1 Aug, 12:56
Fact-Checking Trump’s Iran War Claims on Oil and Munitions
A fact-checking report assesses President Trump’s statements about the Iran war’s impact on oil prices and munitions stockpiles, finding that he misleadingly blamed the Biden administration’s Ukraine arms transfers for current concerns.
The New York Times · 1 Aug, 12:55
Sri Lanka sentences two officials to death for not stopping 2019 Easter bombings
Sri Lanka has sentenced two officials to death for failing to prevent the 2019 Easter bombings.
Al Jazeera · 1 Aug, 12:54
Czech town's summers now rival Mediterranean heat of the past
Summer climate in the Czech town of Strážnice has become similar to that of Mediterranean coastal cities in the 1960s–1990s. By mid-July, the local station had recorded 29 tropical days.
Delfi · 1 Aug, 12:54
Lithuania’s embassy damaged in Russian overnight missile strike on Kyiv; nine killed
Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv damaged Lithuania’s embassy and killed nine people. Lithuanian officials and Ukraine condemned the strike and called for stronger air defenses.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Aug, 12:53
Podcast 'Machthaber' turns spotlight on Giorgia Meloni
The POLITICO Berlin Playbook podcast dedicates its latest 'Machthaber' episode to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, offering a behind-the-scenes look at power.
Politico Europe · 1 Aug, 11:56
Tanker hit by unknown projectile off Oman near Strait of Hormuz, British agency reports
The UKMTO reported two maritime incidents on Saturday, including a tanker struck by an unknown projectile off Oman at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The incidents come amid heightened US-Iran tensions, with additional developments involving threats, a Hamas deal, and attacks on tankers.
France 24 · 1 Aug, 11:55
Russian missiles hit Kyiv municipal medical transport facility, ambulances destroyed
Two Russian missiles struck the premises of the municipal organisation Kyivmedspetstrans during an overnight attack on Kyiv on 31 July–1 August, partially destroying four buildings and damaging vehicles. No casualties were reported.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 1 Aug, 11:54
Trump: US-Ukraine minerals deal opens broad access to resources
US President Donald Trump said the minerals agreement with Ukraine is highly advantageous for Washington and allows access to nearly all resources.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Aug, 11:53
Spain Installs Floating Barrier in Ceuta After Influx of Migrants
After an influx of migrants into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, most have returned to Morocco, while at least 67 people died trying to enter, authorities said.
The New York Times · 1 Aug, 11:51
Russian Missile Strikes on Kyiv Kill Nine, Injure 28
Local officials say at least nine people were killed and 28 injured in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv overnight into Saturday.
LSM · 1 Aug, 11:51
Nine killed in Russian strike on Kyiv as Zelenskyy warns of Patriot interceptor shortage
A Russian overnight attack on Ukraine killed nine people and injured 22, with Kyiv as the main target. President Zelenskyy says only one ballistic missile was intercepted because Patriot stocks are depleted, and urges allies to supply more.
Guardian Ukraina · 1 Aug, 11:51