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Protests against Fedorov's dismissal continue for ninth day in Kyiv and other cities
For the ninth consecutive day, Ukrainians are protesting the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Demonstrations are taking place in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and other cities, demanding his reinstatement.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 25 Jul, 05:37
Wildfires Rage in France and Spain, Forcing Tens of Thousands to Flee
In southwestern France, 44,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires threaten Bordeaux, while in Spain's Madrid region, tens of thousands flee from an 'impossible to control' blaze.
France 24 · 25 Jul, 05:37
Parents of Georgia school shooting victims demand life without parole for teen shooter
Families of four victims killed in the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting told a court that 16-year-old Colt Gray should face life in prison without parole, as he pleaded guilty to 55 charges including murder.
The Guardian World · 25 Jul, 05:37
Trump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about 'inaccurate' US history
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Smithsonian Institution to place signs cautioning visitors about exhibits his administration deems inaccurate and to direct them to sources of 'accurate information'.
BBC World · 25 Jul, 05:36
From palava huts to TikTok: How young Liberians preserve their past in the digital age
Young Liberians are using social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube to document and share their history and culture, carrying the oral tradition into the digital era.
Al Jazeera · 25 Jul, 05:36
Woman Removes Carpet in Old House, Discovers Original Hardwood Floors
Alexa Engberg of Wilmington, North Carolina, found perfectly preserved original hardwood floors under old green carpet while renovating her newly purchased home.
Jauns.lv · 25 Jul, 05:36
Trump Meets With Top Advisers as He Weighs a Major Escalation in Iran
President Donald Trump has convened a meeting with his top advisers to discuss a potential major military escalation in Iran, as the war he initially described as a short 'excursion' now stretches into its fifth month with no end in sight.
The New York Times · 25 Jul, 04:38
Jelisejevs: Military nature of Nord Stream case creates legal problems
Aleksejs Jelisejevs analyzes how Germany's attempt to try Ukrainians for the Nord Stream bombing clashes with limits of Interpol and European arrest warrants, as the case itself is described by Germany as a military-political operation.
Delfi · 25 Jul, 04:37
Texts reveal 14-year-old allegedly murdered by singer D4vd had pregnancy and abortion
Court hearings in the US have revealed text messages showing that Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl singer D4vd is accused of murdering, was pregnant and had an abortion before her death. The defendant has pleaded not guilty.
BBC World · 25 Jul, 04:36
Trump threatens EU will pay 'big price' after Brussels fines Google $1bn
US President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with steep tariffs and a new trade investigation, saying the bloc 'will pay a very big price' after the EU fined Google $1bn for antitrust violations.
Al Jazeera · 25 Jul, 04:36
Russian missile strike near Kyiv kills 10 at weapons exhibition
A Russian ballistic missile hit a defence industry event in the Kyiv region, killing 10 and injuring nearly 100. President Zelenskyy condemned holding such exhibitions during wartime.
Guardian Ukraina · 25 Jul, 04:36
Drones Are Not Wonder Weapons: Ukraine's Success Shouldn't Mislead Defense Priorities
Experts warn that over-reliance on drones could lead to underfunding of other critical weapons systems, benefiting only Russia.
Politico Europe · 25 Jul, 04:36
Zelenskyy warns Russia preparing massive new strike on Ukraine within 48 hours
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said intelligence indicates Russia is readying a large-scale missile attack that could occur within two days, urging citizens to heed air-raid warnings. He also noted Moscow is planning a new mobilization wave for autumn.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 25 Jul, 03:37
Trump threatens new tariffs against EU over Google fine
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on the European Union in response to the bloc's fine on Google, a move that could signal a breach of the Turnberry agreement reached last fall.
Politico Europe · 25 Jul, 03:37
Trump Wants FIFA President Infantino as Next UN Secretary-General
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the next UN Secretary-General, but no official announcement has been made.
TVNET · 25 Jul, 03:37
Trump: US 'Locked and Loaded' as It Pursues Diplomatic Talks with Iran
US President Donald Trump stated that the United States remains militarily prepared, using the phrase 'locked and loaded', while it continues to seek diplomatic negotiations with Tehran.
Al Jazeera · 25 Jul, 03:36
Trump orders signs outside history museum, escalating Smithsonian feud
President Donald Trump ordered the Interior Department to post signs outside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History accusing it of inaccuracy. The move intensifies clashes over historical interpretation.
The Guardian World · 25 Jul, 03:36
Poland offers to build Patriot missiles with US and Ukraine on its soil
Poland has proposed to manufacture Patriot air-defense missiles jointly with the United States and Ukraine on its own territory. The offer comes as Ukraine seeks additional interceptors to counter increasingly frequent Russian ballistic missile attacks.
Euromaidan Press · 25 Jul, 02:37
Leaked Documents Reveal Russia and China Plans to Neutralize Starlink
Classified documents from military forums show Russia and China are jointly developing methods to destroy SpaceX's Starlink network and expanding weapons cooperation.
Delfi · 25 Jul, 02:37
Deadly wildfires rage in France and Spain, over 100,000 evacuated
Deadly wildfires in southwestern France and the Madrid region of Spain have forced the evacuation of over 100,000 people. French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered the military to mobilise.
France 24 · 25 Jul, 02:37
White House says Trump to give ‘unifying yet vicious’ speech at rescheduled press gala
The rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner is underway in Washington, three months after a shooting forced its cancellation. Donald Trump will deliver a speech described by the press secretary as 'unifying yet vicious'.
The Guardian World · 25 Jul, 02:36
Japanese Militant in 1972 Tel Aviv Airport Attack Dies in Lebanon at 78
Kozo Okamoto, a Japanese left-wing militant who survived a suicide mission at Tel Aviv's airport in 1972, has died in Lebanon at age 78.
The New York Times · 25 Jul, 01:37
ICC Member States Vote to Remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan
The International Criminal Court's member states voted on Friday to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan, nearly two years after sexual misconduct allegations emerged. The court's oversight body announced the decision.
NPR World · 25 Jul, 01:37
Massive wildfires in Spain and France force over 140,000 to evacuate
Wildfires raging in Spain and France have led to the evacuation of more than 140,000 people. Spanish officials say a blaze near Madrid is beyond firefighting capacity, while in France, an 'XXL' fire threatens Bordeaux.
BBC World · 25 Jul, 01:37
Report: Trump switched planes in Turkey over threat from Iran proxy forces
According to a New York Times report, Donald Trump changed aircraft before departing Turkey earlier this month after US officials identified a credible threat from Iranian proxy forces targeting him and Air Force One.
The Guardian World · 25 Jul, 01:37
Spanish Wildfires Hit One of NASA’s Most Important Deep Space Observatories
Wildfires in Spain overran a NASA deep space communications complex, forcing evacuation and switching mission support to a backup station in California.
Wired · 25 Jul, 01:37
Ukraine Turns Old Sea King Helicopters into Drone-Hunting Platforms
Ukraine is using vintage 1970s naval helicopters to launch small interceptor drones that take down enemy UAVs.
Euromaidan Press · 25 Jul, 01:36
US pummels Iran as Tehran targets regional bases stationing US forces
The US and Iran continue to exchange strikes, with Washington bombing Iranian military sites and Tehran attacking US bases in the Persian Gulf region, as the Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens.
France 24 · 25 Jul, 00:37
Russia launches rare daytime ballistic strike on Kyiv Oblast defense industry event; 10 dead
Russia conducted a rare daytime ballistic missile strike on a defense industry event in Kyiv Oblast, killing at least 10 and wounding around 100 people. Fears are growing of a larger attack to come.
Euromaidan Press · 25 Jul, 00:37
Trump administration admits canceling $7.5bn in clean energy grants based on politics
US federal officials acknowledged in court filings that they terminated over $7.5 billion in clean energy grants solely because the recipient states voted for Kamala Harris, not Donald Trump, in the 2024 election.
The Guardian World · 25 Jul, 00:36
Poland's main opposition splits: Kaczynski expels Morawiecki and supporters
Poland's largest opposition party, Law and Justice (PiS), is experiencing a severe split as leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski accuses former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki of trying to break the party and has removed over 30 delegates.
Deutsche Welle · 24 Jul, 23:37
Autopsy doctor details condition of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s body in D4vd hearing
On Friday, the doctor who performed the autopsy on 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez testified that her body was severely decomposed, making it extremely difficult to determine the exact time of death during the hearing to decide if musician D4vd will stand trial for her murder.
The Guardian World · 24 Jul, 23:37
Iran military says it targeted US bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait
Iran's military announced on Friday that it had struck US military bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait in retaliation for Washington's latest strikes on Iran.
Euronews · 24 Jul, 23:37
Wildfire survivors tell of narrow escape as Spain declares emergency
Over 10,000 people evacuated in central Spain as firefighters battle wildfires; state of emergency declared.
Al Jazeera · 24 Jul, 23:37
ICC member nations vote to remove chief prosecutor
Member states of the International Criminal Court voted on Friday to remove its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, while the Trump administration has vowed to do whatever it takes to dismantle the court.
NPR World · 24 Jul, 23:36
Greek PM Mitsotakis Denies Rumors of Early Elections
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has categorically denied any plans for early elections, despite pressure from an EU agricultural subsidies scandal.
Jauns.lv · 24 Jul, 23:36