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Zelensky: Only One of 27 Russian Ballistic Missiles Shot Down Due to Interceptor Shortage
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Ukrainian air defense managed to shoot down only one of 27 Russian ballistic missiles overnight due to a shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles. He called on partners to provide funding to neutralize ballistic missiles.
Apollo.lv · 1 Aug, 11:51
Massive Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv kills nine people
Overnight, Russian forces launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, primarily targeting Kyiv, killing nine people and wounding about 30. The Institute for the Study of War says Russia is deliberately exaggerating its advances to reduce Western support for Ukraine.
LSM (rus) · 1 Aug, 11:49
Report: Westminster’s 'alcohol-soaked' culture persists as MPs offered free drinks from midday
A new report from the Institute of Alcohol Studies finds that the UK Parliament remains a workplace where alcohol is freely available from early in the day, with many MPs and staff concerned about the consequences.
The Guardian World · 1 Aug, 10:55
Russian Missiles Kill 9 in Kyiv Hours After Trump Backs Off Air Defense Pledge
A Russian missile attack killed nine people in Kyiv hours after Trump backed away from an air defense pledge, marking the second deadly barrage on the Ukrainian capital in two days.
The New York Times · 1 Aug, 10:54
Russia launches 35 missiles and 185 drones at Ukraine, only two missiles intercepted
Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight with 35 missiles of various types and 185 drones, with Kyiv Oblast as the main target. Ukraine's air defense had shot down or jammed 156 aerial targets, including two missiles and 154 drones, by 09:30.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 1 Aug, 10:54
Russian missile attack damages Lithuanian embassy in Kyiv
Lithuania's embassy in Kyiv sustained damage in Russia's overnight missile attack on the capital; no staff injured. Lithuania's Foreign Ministry will summon Russia's representative in Vilnius in response.
LRT English · 1 Aug, 10:51
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Ukrainian General Staff: Russian losses reach 1,447,620 troops
The Ukrainian army's General Staff has reported that Russia's manpower losses in Ukraine have reached 1,447,620 troops as of Saturday morning.
TVNET · 1 Aug, 10:50
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Fire at St. Basil's Cathedral on Red Square Extinguished
A fire broke out and was extinguished at St. Basil's Cathedral on Red Square in Moscow on Saturday, according to TASS.
Apollo.lv · 1 Aug, 09:54
Ventsel: In Georgia, Kazakhstan and Moldova, Russia is still 'one of us'
In an essay for ERR News, researcher Aimar Ventsel argues that while Estonia keeps a clear distance from Russia, many people in Georgia, Kazakhstan and Moldova see Russia as part of their own world rather than a foreign 'other'.
ERR News · 1 Aug, 09:53
First Australian mass mortality event suspected as bird flu escalates among native birds
More than 80 dead or sick birds found off South Australia are suspected to be the first mass mortality event from H5N1, weeks after the virus arrived in Australia. Experts warn the disease is spreading inland and could devastate unique native species.
The Guardian World · 1 Aug, 09:53
Russia Pounds Kyiv With Missiles, Killing at Least 9
Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv on Saturday killed at least nine people and wounded 28, including four children, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. It was the second major attack on the capital this week.
The Moscow Times · 1 Aug, 09:52
Nine killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv, officials say
Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv killed nine people and wounded 23, including four children. Ukraine's foreign minister called for urgent delivery of additional air defense systems.
Delfi · 1 Aug, 09:51
Several protesters detained at rally in support of Pakistan-administered Kashmir in Lahore
Police in Lahore, Pakistan, have detained several protesters during a rally expressing solidarity with Pakistan-administered Kashmir, according to reports.
Al Jazeera · 1 Aug, 08:58
Euronews releases morning news bulletin for August 1, 2026
Euronews' morning news bulletin for August 1, 2026, brings together the top stories from Europe and beyond, covering politics, business, culture, and more.
Euronews · 1 Aug, 08:57
Russian strike on Kyiv kills at least nine, wounds 28
Russian forces attacked Ukraine's capital on Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 28, including four children. Ukrainian officials again urged the West to quickly supply more air defence systems.
France 24 · 1 Aug, 08:56
Solar parks can become a refuge for bees, five-year Minnesota study finds
Researchers spent five years observing two solar parks in Minnesota, USA, and found that insect numbers tripled while bees thrived. The panel fields, seeded with native grasses and wildflowers, turned into a shelter for pollinators.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Aug, 08:52
Labour retains Greater Manchester mayoralty after second round of counting
Labour has held on to the Greater Manchester mayoralty, with the vote count going to a second round. The election was held to replace Andy Burnham, who left the post to become prime minister.
Politico Europe · 1 Aug, 07:53
Death toll from Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv rises to nine, 27 injured
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv overnight killed nine people and injured 27, including four children, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service. The strike caused fires and destruction across five districts of the capital.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 1 Aug, 07:53
Beijing Protests After New Zealand Minister Tells Chinese-Born MP to 'Go Back to Your Own Country'
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters insulted a Chinese-born lawmaker and refused to take back his words, triggering protests in Beijing.
The New York Times · 1 Aug, 07:52
US drops charges against Olympian for damage to Reflecting Pool
The US Department of Justice has moved to dismiss its case against Olympian David Hearn over damage to the Reflecting Pool.
Al Jazeera · 1 Aug, 07:49
Thousands march in Kyiv for reforms in defence sector
Thousands of people gathered in central Kyiv on 31 July for a march calling for dialogue and reforms in the defence sector, including the reinstatement of former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 1 Aug, 06:53
Northern Ireland misses budget deadline as crisis deepens
Northern Ireland has missed a legal deadline for agreeing a multi-year budget, triggering automatic spending restrictions. The new Northern Ireland secretary, Chris Bryant, is meeting party leaders who blame each other for the impasse.
Politico Europe · 1 Aug, 06:53
UN chief: Strengthening El Nino pushes world into ‘uncharted territory’
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday that a strengthening El Nino, potentially breaking all records, is ‘adding fuel to a planet already on fire’ and pushing the world into ‘uncharted territory’, while urging urgent action on four fronts, including ending fossil fuel use.
France 24 · 1 Aug, 06:53
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Zelensky reveals how many soldiers Ukraine has lost in the war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that approximately 50,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the war, with about 400,000 wounded.
Apollo.lv · 1 Aug, 06:51
Europe to see first solar eclipse in nearly 30 years this month
A solar eclipse will be visible across Europe this month, marking the first such occurrence in almost three decades. Specific timing and viewing conditions have yet to be released.
Sky News · 1 Aug, 06:50
Illinois deputy who killed Sonya Massey denied early prison release
A former Illinois sheriff's deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey has been denied an early medical release from prison. The state prisoner review board unanimously rejected the request despite the officer's advanced cancer diagnosis.
The Guardian World · 1 Aug, 06:50
Evidence Suggests U.S. Bomb Killed Three Civilians in Iran
A New York Times analysis indicates that a U.S. bomb struck a residential area in Iran, killing three civilians.
The New York Times · 1 Aug, 06:50
Netanyahu faces political turmoil over Gaza disarmament plan tied to potential withdrawal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dealing with political instability caused by a plan to disarm Gaza, which is connected to a possible Israeli withdrawal from the enclave.
Al Jazeera · 1 Aug, 06:49
Reader recounts close call in Mont Blanc's 'death couloir'
Latvian reader Arturs Rubenis shares his experience climbing Mont Blanc, where he and his son faced falling rocks and a violent storm in the dangerous couloir.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Aug, 06:49
Ukraine weighs criminal case against Belarusian leader Lukashenko
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's office has asked the Prosecutor General's Office to consider opening a criminal case against Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko. The initiative came from Belarusian opposition figures.
Meduza · 1 Aug, 05:57
Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills three as building collapses, catches fire
A Russian missile strike on Kyiv has killed three people, Al Jazeera reports. A partially collapsed building caught fire, leaving residents trapped inside.
Al Jazeera · 1 Aug, 05:51
Thousands of Migrants Enter Ceuta from Morocco, Sparking Criticism from Right-Wing Parties
Thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta, surprising officials and drawing criticism from right-wing parties across Europe.
The New York Times · 1 Aug, 05:50
Ukraine's Strike on Iranian Ship Highlights Potential Convergence of Two Wars
Ukraine's strike on an Iranian vessel underscores the possibility that the war in Ukraine and the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran could become intertwined, as Iran has been aiding Russia militarily.
The New York Times · 1 Aug, 04:55
Kyiv rapper Zipulya drafted after five-minute medical exam, Instagram post says
Kyiv rapper and blogger Zipulya, whose real name is Andriy Posysaev, has been mobilized into Ukraine’s military. A post on his Instagram page says the draft was illegal and that the medical commission spent only five minutes with him and ignored his disability.
Meduza · 1 Aug, 04:55
Trump expresses doubts over allowing Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missiles
US President Donald Trump said the United States must be "very careful" about potentially allowing Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, and stressed that no final decision has been made.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 1 Aug, 04:54
Missile attack on Kyiv kills at least four; Zelenskyy seeks Starlink approval for strikes inside Russia
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed at least four people early Saturday, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed US officials to help secure Elon Musk's permission to use Starlink for guiding attacks inside Russia.
Guardian Ukraina · 1 Aug, 04:50