Wildfires rage across Europe and Canada as thousands evacuate

Uncontained wildfires are raging across Southern Europe and Western Canada, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents and tourists. At least one person has died in Canada, where a provincial state of emergency has been declared as blazes sweep across both continents.

Typhoon Dolphin slams eastern China, forcing 1M to evacuate

Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest tropical cyclone to strike China this year, slammed into the country's eastern coast on Sunday, August 9. The storm unleashed torrential downpours and gale-force winds, triggering widespread flooding and devastating landslides. Transport networks across eastern China suffered severe disruptions, forcing over one million residents to evacuate their homes.

Drone attack on Russia's Nizhnekamsk kills 13, hits industrial sites

A massive morning drone attack on Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, killed at least 13 people—including a child—and injured 39 others on August 10, according to Russian officials.

Russian strike on Sumy injures 14, including child

A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy injured at least 14 people overnight on August 10, including a 14-year-old child. Russian forces launched five guided aerial bombs, striking civilian infrastructure at three locations across two districts.

Vučić: Belgrade supports Ukraine’s independence and EU membership aspirations

During Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Serbia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that Belgrade supports Ukraine's independence and its goal of joining the European Union.

Serious incident: Drone carrying explosives explodes in Bulgaria

On Saturday morning, a drone crossed into Bulgarian airspace from Romania and detonated approximately 100 meters inside Bulgarian territory. Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced this following a meeting of the Security Council within the Council of Ministers, as reported by Digi24.ro, citing BTA.

Post-war Mariupol: New flats built on destroyed homes, leaving former owners without housing

Russia is constructing numerous new apartment buildings in occupied Mariupol. However, a DW investigation reveals that most of these apartments are being purchased by Russian citizens. Many former residents of the city, who have been left homeless due to the war, claim they have not received the promised housing and are now forced to rent.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to sign defense pact

The leaders of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are meeting in Jeddah on Friday, Aug. 7, to formalize a landmark regional defense agreement.

Eurostat reports EU industrial price drop amid uncertainty

Simultaneous findings from Eurostat and the European Central Bank highlight how compounding crises continue to destabilize the European economy, particularly within the Eurozone.

Former Ukrainian envoy Stefanishyna charged in corruption probe

Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities have formally named former ambassador to the United States Olga Stefanishyna a suspect in an illicit enrichment investigation.

Eiffel Tower in Moldovan flag colors on August 27: Paris Ambassador seeks France's approval

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in France is taking steps to light up the Eiffel Tower in the colors of Moldova's national flag on August 27, in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the country's proclamation of independence. Ambassador Lorina Bălteanu said that this gesture, which is rarely extended to other nations, would give Moldova exceptional international visibility.

Australia reports first mass wild bird deaths from H5N1 avian flu

Australian authorities warned on August 3 of a potential wider spread of H5N1 bird flu following the discovery of the country's first mass wild bird mortality event. Wildlife officers found around 50 dead seabirds along the coast south of Adelaide.