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2025-08-15

Norway and Sweden heatwave 'made 2 degrees hotter' by climate change

A recent heatwave across Europe has had severe and unusual impacts, including fainting at outdoor events, overwhelmed hospitals, wildfires, algae blooms, increased drownings, and even reindeer seeking refuge in urban areas. A group of European researchers attributed the intensity …

2025-08-14

Russia makes biggest 24-hour advance in eastern Ukraine ahead of Alaska summit

Russian forces have made significant territorial gains in eastern Ukraine, seizing 110 square kilometers in a single day, marking their largest advance in over a year. This escalation comes just days before a crucial summit between U.S …

2025-08-13

Heatwaves and wildfires: Europe battered by the consequences of global warming

A blistering heatwave is currently gripping Europe, with temperatures reaching 43°C in France, 40°C in Spain, and 43°C in Greece. This extreme heat is part of a worrying trend, as Europe is warming at twice the …

2025-08-12

Russian strikes pound Ukraine, Kyiv targets Moscow

Russian forces have intensified their strikes on Ukraine, targeting key regions and causing significant civilian casualties. In the eastern Donetsk region and the southern areas of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, six people lost their lives due to drone and artillery attacks. The violence escalated …

2025-08-11

EU leaders urge more pressure on Russia ahead of Ukraine talks

European leaders have intensified their calls for increased pressure on Russia as they stand united with Ukraine. They insist that any potential peace agreement to end the conflict must include Kyiv, ahead of the upcoming bilateral peace talks scheduled …

2025-08-10

Russian attacks kill 8, injure 24, including 2 children, over past day

Over the past day, Russian attacks on Ukraine resulted in the deaths of at least eight civilians and injuries to at least 24 others, according to regional authorities. The assaults involved 47 Shahed-type drones and decoys launched from …

2025-08-09

Ukraine Evacuates 19 Villages Near Donetsk Front Line

Ukrainian authorities are urgently evacuating 19 villages in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine due to the advancing Russian invasion forces. Donetsk Governor Vadym Filasjkin emphasized the extreme danger of remaining in the area, urging residents to evacuate while they still can …

2025-08-08

'This is child trafficking' — Russia launches 'catalog' of Ukrainian children for adoption, sorted by eye and hair color

Russian occupation authorities in Ukraine have established an online "catalog" offering Ukrainian children for adoption, sorted by physical traits such as eye and hair color. This database, managed by the Russian-controlled education …

2025-08-07

US envoy Witkoff meets Putin as Trump's sanctions deadline nears

US envoy Steve Witkoff held crucial talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin, just two days before a deadline set by President Donald Trump for Russia to agree to peace in Ukraine or face new sanctions. Witkoff's last-minute …

2025-08-06

EU halts retaliatory tariffs on US goods after deal with Washington

The European Union has temporarily suspended €93 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, following a last-minute agreement with Washington. This move prevents an escalating trade dispute between the two economic powerhouses. The EU had planned to impose …