Italian police recover stolen French masterpieces near Parma

Italian police have recovered three stolen French masterpieces valued at over €9 million (approx. 177 million MDL) following a raid on a suspect's home near Parma. The paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Henri Matisse were stolen in March from a private museum in northern Italy.

Russian anti-terror convictions surge to record highs in 2026

Russian courts convicted at least 1,234 people under anti-terrorism legislation in the first half of 2026, marking a sharp escalation in judicial prosecutions compared to the same period last year.

Samara strike hits Russian space and aviation plants

Emergency alerts sounded across Russia’s Samara Region overnight on August 15 following a reported missile threat. Shortly after, eyewitnesses shared photos and videos showing explosions and thick plumes of smoke rising over an industrial zone.

Wildfires rage across Europe as 568k hectares burn

Europe is once again engulfed in devastating wildfires, driven by extreme temperatures and prolonged drought across the continent. Emergency crews in Croatia, Italy, Germany, Spain, Greece, France, and the United Kingdom are fighting round the clock to protect communities.

Poland to swap MiG-29 jets for Ukrainian long-range drones

Poland plans to send Soviet-built MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine within the coming weeks. In exchange, Warsaw will receive a batch of long-range attack drones and the manufacturing technology required to produce them, according to sources cited by Wirtualna Polska.

EU drought forces farmers to use winter feed early

A severe drought sweeping across Europe has forced livestock farmers to tap into winter feed reserves months ahead of schedule, as dried-up pastures and damaged crops severely curtail animal feed supplies.

US imposes up to 100% tariffs on imported drones to counter China

US President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation on Thursday imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and key components, targeting an industry currently dominated by China.

Germany warns extremists are whitewashing east German dictatorship

German officials have issued a sharp warning against growing attempts by political extremists to downplay the atrocities of the former East German communist regime.

Ukraine strikes air defenses near Putin Black Sea estate

Ukrainian drone forces targeted Russian air defense and electronic warfare assets near Gelendzhik, stripping protective cover from a high-security Black Sea estate linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Colombia earthquake leaves 164 dead as rescue teams search ruins

The death toll from a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has risen to 164, with authorities warning the number of victims could increase sharply.

Russian strikes kill 9 across Ukraine in overnight attack

A combined Russian barrage of missiles, drone strikes, and guided aerial bombs killed at least nine people and injured dozens more across Ukraine overnight on August 11.

NATO flank fortifies infrastructure amid Russian false-flag threat

NATO’s northern and eastern members are fortifying power grids, gas pipelines, and hydro dams against potential Russian false-flag sabotage. Intelligence assessments indicate Moscow may stage attacks using Ukrainian-manufactured drones to test Western resolve.