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Moscow police arrest monk known as ‘practically a saint’ on child sex abuse charges

Police in Khimki, near Moscow, have detained a 44-year-old hieromonk from the Savior Transfiguration Monastery in Murom. He is accused of violent sexual acts against a girl under 12 and has reportedly confessed.

Meduza · 29 Jul, 22:50

Ukrainian government appoints new deputy defence ministers

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Liubov Halan as Deputy Defence Minister and Serhii Boiev as Deputy Defence Minister for European integration.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 29 Jul, 22:50

Saudi Arabia faces dilemma as it tries to avoid US-Iran war

Saudi Arabia is in a bind as it seeks to avoid direct involvement in the US-Iran conflict, but after repeated attacks from three fronts, it has conducted joint strikes with the US against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq.

BBC World · 29 Jul, 22:50

Al-Shabab kills five Kenyan security personnel in ambush

Five Kenyan security personnel have been killed by Al-Shabab in an ambush. The attack is part of a rapid surge in cross-border attacks along Kenya's northern frontier.

Al Jazeera · 29 Jul, 22:50

Two people accuse Jeffrey Epstein of sexual conduct at Michigan fine arts school

An investigation at Interlochen Center for the Arts uncovered 70 allegations of sexual misconduct against 47 staff members, including two against major donor Jeffrey Epstein.

The Guardian World · 29 Jul, 22:49

Netanyahu plays it safe in a Washington that’s cooled on Israel

Once prescriptive in his counsel to Trump, Netanyahu is now careful not to look like he's dragging the U.S. into a deeper fight the American public doesn't want.

Politico Europe · 29 Jul, 22:49

Ukraine Loses F-16 Fighter Jet, Air Force Reports

On the evening of July 29, the Ukrainian Air Force reported the loss of an F-16 fighter jet on one of the front lines.

TVNET · 29 Jul, 22:49

Ukraine Loses F-16 During Intercept Mission on July 29

Ukraine lost an F-16 fighter jet on July 29 while on a mission to intercept Russian air targets.

Euromaidan Press · 29 Jul, 22:49

Burnham vows to accelerate social care reform, admitting past failures

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has outlined plans to reform social care, acknowledging that politicians have failed for decades to address the issue.

The Guardian World · 29 Jul, 21:50

Russian lawmaker warns that paying for Telegram Premium could mean funding Durov amid his terrorism case, yet has a Premium subscription of his own

Andrei Svintsov, deputy chair of Russia's State Duma Information Policy Committee, advised against buying Telegram Premium to avoid sending money to Pavel Durov's company, but independent media found that he himself uses a Premium account.

Meduza · 29 Jul, 21:50

Dr. Anthony Fauci Pleads the Fifth at Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Origins

Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, invoked his Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer questions during a Senate hearing investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Al Jazeera · 29 Jul, 21:50

Ukrainian Police Charge Two Russian Soldiers with Rape and Murder in Bucha

Ukrainian police have officially charged two Russian soldiers from the 76th Air Assault Division with the rape and murder of a woman in Bucha. The victim was shot in the back while trying to escape.

Euromaidan Press · 29 Jul, 21:50

EU Prepares Largest Ever Sanctions Package Against Russia's War Supporters

The European Union is preparing a new round of sanctions targeting over 1,600 companies with a combined annual turnover exceeding €18 billion.

TVNET · 29 Jul, 21:49

Ex-husband testifies about day Lindsay Clancy killed their three children

In the trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who admitted to killing her three children in 2023, her former husband Patrick Clancy testified about her deteriorating mental health and the events of that day.

The Guardian World · 29 Jul, 20:50

Spain Lifts Evacuation Orders After Wildfire in Avila Province

Spanish authorities on Wednesday allowed residents to return home in all towns previously evacuated due to a forest fire in Avila province, west of Madrid, the Interior Ministry announced.

TVNET · 29 Jul, 20:50

At Least 20 Iraqi Fighters Killed in U.S. and Saudi Airstrikes

At least 20 fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of Iraqi militias with ties to Iran, were killed in a wave of airstrikes conducted by the United States and Saudi Arabia.

The New York Times · 29 Jul, 20:50

Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment in Heated COVID-19 Senate Hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci, former U.S. infectious disease expert, pleaded the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing on COVID-19 origins after Republicans, including Rand Paul, accused him of covering up the virus's origins.

Al Jazeera · 29 Jul, 20:50

Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn €71 million defamation award

US President Donald Trump and the Justice Department are asking the Supreme Court to overturn an $83 million (€71 million) defamation verdict won by writer E. Jean Carroll after she accused him of sexual assault.

Euronews · 29 Jul, 20:50

Wild animals become victims of raging wildfires in southwestern France

Thousands of wild animals have perished or been injured in the devastating wildfires in southwestern France, as firefighters and volunteers rescue survivors.

France 24 · 29 Jul, 20:50

Russian disabled son of political prisoner gets 7 years for 'justifying terrorism'

A military court in St. Petersburg sentenced Daniil Belousov, who has cognitive impairments, to seven years in a penal colony for 'justifying terrorism' based on messages he posted in an anti-war chat, including photos from a pro-Ukraine rally in Chisinau.

Meduza · 29 Jul, 20:49

After Ukraine's Attack on Iranian Ships, Tehran Considers Retaliatory Strikes

Ukraine-Iran relations face unexpected tension after Kyiv attacked Iranian ships. Tehran has weighed retaliatory actions, while both sides attempt to prevent direct confrontation through a phone call.

LSM · 29 Jul, 20:49

Record Forest Fires in France and Spain Among Largest in History

France and Spain are battling record forest fires that have become some of the largest in the countries' histories. Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says the situation is improving but the next 12 hours will be difficult.

ERR (rus) · 29 Jul, 20:49

Climate Change Fuels Rise of Tropical Diseases in Europe

Human-driven climate change is expanding the range of invasive mosquitoes, leading to local transmission of tropical diseases like dengue and chikungunya in Europe, which were previously limited to tropical regions.

Wired · 29 Jul, 19:50

Crews battle heat and flames on decisive day in France wildfire battle

Wildfires in France's southwestern Gironde region have forced tens of thousands of residents and tourists to flee after a week of relentless blazes. Firefighters and volunteers are fighting the flames amid temperatures reaching 40°C.

BBC World · 29 Jul, 19:50

Russian Court Sentences Journalist to 12 Years for High Treason

The Moscow City Court has found journalist Darya Shipachova guilty of high treason and sentenced her to 12 years in prison.

TVNET · 29 Jul, 19:50

Russian Journalist Sentenced to 12 Years for 'State Treason'

A Russian court has sentenced a journalist to 12 years in prison on charges of state treason for transferring money to Ukraine. The closed trial saw her plead guilty and cooperate with investigators.

Delfi · 29 Jul, 19:50

Zelensky Urgently Asks Trump for 'Winter Package' of Patriot Missiles to Prevent 'Catastrophe'

President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked US President Donald Trump for an emergency batch of about 300 Patriot interceptor missiles to protect Ukraine's energy grid from Russian strikes this winter. Without them, millions could face power cuts and no heating, Zelensky said in an interview with Axios.

Latvijas Avīze · 29 Jul, 19:50

Russia accuses Telegram founder of aiding terrorism in latest online crackdown

Russian authorities have officially charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list.

Guardian Ukraina · 29 Jul, 19:50

U.S. and Saudi Airstrikes Kill at Least 20 Fighters in Iraq

At least 20 fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces, an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia umbrella group, were killed in a wave of U.S. and Saudi airstrikes.

The New York Times · 29 Jul, 19:49

Canada’s Answer to Trump’s Tariffs: More Energy Deals With Europe

The Canadian government has reached an agreement with a German natural gas company that will help Europe reduce its dependence on Qatari supplies, which have been made more uncertain by war.

The New York Times · 29 Jul, 18:50

Yemen rebels plan to charge tolls for ships transiting Red Sea

The Houthi armed group, in coordination with Iran, plans to impose fees on vessels passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait in the Red Sea, mirroring Iran's strategy at the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews · 29 Jul, 18:50

Professor Catches 32 Students Using AI with Hidden Word 'Madagascar'

A history professor embedded a hidden white-text instruction to include 'Madagascar' in an essay; 32 out of 35 students complied, revealing AI cheating.

Jauns.lv · 29 Jul, 18:50

Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill Writes Book on 'Redemptive Meaning of War'

Patriarch Kirill has published a book exploring the metaphysics of war and its redemptive purpose, while justifying Russia's war in Ukraine.

Meduza · 29 Jul, 18:50

Reform UK councillor charged over alleged racist social media post

Sunderland city councillor Glenn Gibbins has been charged with posting a grossly offensive message on social media that allegedly contained racist comments about Nigerians.

The Guardian World · 29 Jul, 18:50