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Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine using British drones in attacks
Ministry of Defence rebuffs threats, saying UK ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’Moscow has threatened the UK with …
More than 600 Ukrainian drones target Moscow; Wildberries warehouse damaged
Some 620 Ukrainian drones headed toward the Moscow region starting on the evening of August 17, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said, adding that 180 of them were shot down.
China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeral
While hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.
Woman apparently impregnated from wrong donor’s sperm in latest Assuta foul-up
Single mother shocked when DNA test she performed abroad found newborn and his older brother don't have same biological father, lawyers say The post Woman apparently impregnated f…
Haredi turnout high in Likud primary, amid fears they won’t vote for party in general election
Some party activists decry 'foreign body' influencing Netanyahu's slate, but some candidates are glad to get votes wherever they can The post Haredi turnout high in Likud primary,…
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Russia’s Battlegroup West downs 113 Ukrainian heavy hexacopters over past day
The battlegroup’s fighters also destroyed 59 UAV control posts
State covers just 13% of food aid NGOs’ budgets, study finds
First national mapping of food aid charities finds vast gaps in geographical, sectoral distribution, calls for nutrition standards, reporting, coordination between NGOs and state …
‘There’s plenty of water in the river’: Israelis trickle north amid tourism drought
With IDF still in Lebanon, foreign tourists absent, and possibility of war looming, business is down in Upper Galilee even as locals rally The post ‘There’s plenty of water in the…
Doctors remove 3.1kg stone from man's bladder and claim record
The bladder stone, which weighs as much as a full-term baby, is believed to be the largest on record.
Russia says UK 'will pay' for supplying drones to Ukraine
An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.
Russia comes under one of this year’s largest Ukrainian drone attacks last night
In total, 791 Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted and destroyed over 16 Russian regions
Trump’s approval rating sinks to presidency low of 33% as Iran war drags on
Poll finds just 1 in 5 Americans think conflict has been worth it, while 80% expect prolonged US involvement, as war and high gas prices weigh on voters The post Trump’s approval …
Ukrainian Lessons by Charlotte Higgins review – when art and war collide
A vivid and hopeful study of how culture endures in the midst of extreme violenceTowards the end of her subtly piercing book about art in wartime, Charlotte Higgins recounts an au…
A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
A prosecutor said that while few have been willing to speak about the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis is the "one person who has a hard time being silent."
Visiting Myanmar’s leader to discuss deepening strategic cooperation with Russia — daily
Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Moscow on Monday
Palestinian American returns to his West Bank home, under siege by Israeli settlers
The Palestinian American whose home in the occupied West Bank has been besieged by Israeli settlers traveled to his property on Monday to join other family members who have been d…
South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills
Lee Jae Myung reiterates desire for full command back in Seoul’s hands after Donald Trump cuts joint exercises, citing warm ties with Kim Jong-un‘Inane, haphazard decision’ by Tru…
Zambia's president wins second term with 60% of the vote
Hakainde Hichilema said he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.
Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says
After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer "we'll take care of it", an officer testified.
The Kuril Islands: how a visit from Putin reignited a 150-year-old dispute between Japan and Russia
The diplomatic spat continues to simmer as Moscow summons Tokyo’s ambassador after the Russian president’s trip to the disputed islands last weekThe diplomatic spat between Japan …
Why Meduza’s map of the front line in Ukraine doesn’t look like DeepState’s or ISW’s, plus answers to dozens more questions from readers
This is the second installment of answers to Meduza readers’ questions about the Russia-Ukraine war. In the first, we collected your messages on two main topics — the two armies’ …
Armenia to feel impact of Russian export restrictions in 2H 2026 — expert
According to Anna Fedyunina, the restrictions will affect a significant share of seasonal shipments of berries, vegetables and fruit