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Ukraine's war-fighting capacity dwindling — Russian MFA
Unable to strike Russian military facilities effectively, Ukrainian armed forces continue attempting to target civilian infrastructure in various Russian regions and the civilian …
The west turns a blind eye to Xi Jinping’s repressive regime in China | Letters
Meaningful diplomacy on an international level is well overdue, writes Jennifer Hubbard. Plus letters from Geoffrey Dixon and Jane RentonIn his article on China’s latest tool for …
Vertical Corridor for gas supplies from Greece to Ukraine remains on paper — politician
According to Panagiotis Lafazanis, the difficulties are primarily related to the political and economic pushback from an increasing number of countries, parties, and popular assoc…
US to send USS George Washington to Middle East to replace USS Abraham Lincoln — WSJ
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea for more than 250 days and has not entered ports for 200 days
Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level
The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.
Ukrainian cathedrals, Gaza’s archives, Iranian squares – modern war is systematically erasing human history | Simon Jenkins
It is not enough now for war to kill, it must eradicate a people’s cherished and precious heritage tooWars may not take summer holidays, but they do sometimes see exhaustion. As d…
Rob Reiner’s son charged with parents’ murder, in ‘profound betrayal’ of loved ones
Los Angeles grand jury accuses Nick Reiner of lying in wait, ambushing mother and father before stabbing them to death; prosecutors mum on possible motives The post Rob Reiner’s s…
Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup
France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".
UK records hottest day of the year as fifth summer heatwave reaches peak
Kew Gardens in London hits 38.1C and 40C-plus expected in parts of Europe with continent trapped under heat domeEurope heatwave – latest updatesThe UK has recorded its hottest day…
Veteran journalist Oren Nahari dies of ALS at 70, days after final radio broadcast
Nahari said farewell to listeners on Saturday, citing worsening illness; journalist founded public broadcaster's foreign affairs show in 80s, covered key events at turn of 20th ce…
Poland detains Russian man suspected of plotting to murder a dual U.S.-Ukrainian citizen
Polish authorities have detained a Russian citizen recruited by Russian intelligence services on suspicion of plotting a murder. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that suspec…
Sales of new hybrid cars in Russia more than double in July, reaching 14,000 units
Geely EX5 hybrid crossover became the most popular model in Russia in July
FIA lifts all previously-imposed sanctions on Russia’s auto racers — sports official
The International Automobile Federation imposed restrictions on Russian and Belarusian auto racers on March 1, 2022
Kiev offers to halt attacks on civilian targets in Black Sea — Reuters
According to the agency, a third party delivered the proposal
Zelensky ‘reaps fruits’ of miscalculated choices, veteran says about Russian strikes
The Russian Armed Forces are conducting targeted strikes against infrastructure and vessels used by the Ukrainian military in the Black Sea
Person fined after using foghorn to wake sleeping polar bear
Under local regulations in the region, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear".
Fires, Floods and Foul Air: In Siberia’s Tyumen Region, Weather Disasters Turn Biblical
Large swathes of Siberia are witnessing dizzying weather extremes this summer. Experts point to climate change.
Explosion, fire hit ammunition plant in Italy — media
The plant is the former Sammel Difesa ammunition factory
Third major Russian Black Sea grain terminal halts operations after Ukrainian attack
The KSK grain terminal in Novorossiysk, a key hub for Russian grain exports, has halted operations, according to its owner, the Delo Group.
Iran can fight on for years to defeat US – senior IRGC commander
Iran could continue fighting the US until Donald Trump’s presidency ends, senior IRGC commander Mohammad Reza Naqdi has said Read Full Article at RT.com
By sky and sea, Ukraine's drone strikes challenge Russia's grip on Crimea
Russia maintained an iron grip on Crimea since seizing it from Ukraine in 2014. Many Russian civilians go there to enjoy the beaches. But now Ukraine is hitting Crimea hard, upend…
DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province
Man dies in Bas-Uele after travelling from Haut-Uele, as head of WHO says outbreak on track to be deadliest everThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spre…
Europe boosts aid to Ukraine, allocating about 11 billion euro in May, June — institute
The United Kingdom with about 1.5 billion euros led by of financial and humanitarian assistance among bilateral donors
EC unsure whether allotment of remaining 2026 aid to solve Kiev's Patriot problem
According to European experts, the main problem with the Patriot missiles is not their price, but their extremely low supply