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Trump confirms return of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln from Middle East
The US leader rejected claims that the mission of the USS Abraham Lincoln was too long
Up to 25,000 mercenaries from 107 countries fight for Ukraine since 2014
97.5% of them have been recruited since 2022
Ukrainian grain exports fall 70% since beginning of August — minister
Ukraine’s Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Taras Vysotsky believes opportunities to partially increase exports via rail and Danube ports remain
Apple warns users in 110 countries about spyware attacks — TechCrunch
According to the publication, the notification appears directly on the iPhone’s lock screen
Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule
Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.
Vienna police: Missing Israeli mother and daughter left country of their own volition
Officials say 'no indication of violent crime' as camera footage shows both women leaving house with bags; Israeli police indicate optimism regarding the pair's fate The post Vien…
Oil companies increasing fuel supplies to most vulnerable regions — cabinet
Instructions have been issued to monitor fuel prices for agricultural producers as well as retail prices at gas stations
How Americans deceive ourselves about slavery
Clint Smith's How the Word Is Passed explores how slavery is — and isn't — taught. And Above Ground includes poems to his children about what their ancestors endured and escaped. …
The week around the world in 20 pictures
Wildfires rage in Europe and the US, an earthquake rocks Colombia, Russian strikes in Ukraine and a solar eclipse – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojou…
Russian stock market ends week with main indices down
The ruble-denominated MOEX Index decreased by 4.29%, the dollar-denominated RTS Index fell by 5.13%
Israeli military plans to transfer law enforcement in occupied West Bank to police
Palestine’s vice-president calls plan ‘flagrant violation of international law’ and a step towards full Israeli annexationIsrael’s defence minister wants to transfer law enforceme…
Nigel Farage wins ‘victory against the establishment’
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has retaken his seat in parliament after winning a by-election boycotted by the UK’s establishment parties Read Full Article at RT.com
Houthis say they attacked Saudi Aramco facility in Najran
According to the Houthi source, the operation was conducted in response to the violation of the Yemeni sovereignty by Saudi warplanes
Over 60 vessels redirected by US military since resumption of blockade of Iran — CENTCOM
Three vessels were disabled and two were boarded to ensure compliance
Over 220 Ukrainian drones taken down over Russian regions during day
On-duty air defense systems intercepted the Ukrainian UAVs over nine Russian regions
Spain investigates possible shotgun marks found on Gibraltar’s oldest orca
The oldest orca in the Strait of Gibraltar and Gulf of Cadiz population appeared in the strait this week
Russia’s Chikunova wins gold at 2026 European Aquatics Championships
Great Britain's Angharad Evans won silver and Ireland’s Mona McSharry packed the bronze
Houthis attack Yemeni port of Mokha with missiles, drones
The Houthis also attempted an attack on an oil tanker in the Bab El Mandeb Strait
What is known about fire that raged for 19 hours at DPR home goods shopping center
The flames engulfed the entire 8,000 square meters of the Galaktika shopping center
Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 287
3,975 people were injured and 378 remain missing
Russian movie Major Grom: The Game wins three awards at Chinese action film festival
The film won awards for Best Action Film, Best Action Screenplay and Best Editing
US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported on board
Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
Activists try to deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers
Two families have been trapped in their homes in the occupied West Bank for several days.
UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.