Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over Vienna Convention breach

Hungary expelled ten Russian diplomats on Tuesday over activities incompatible with their diplomatic status under the Vienna Convention, marking a significant foreign policy shift under Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s government.

Caucasus avalanche kills 11 climbers, six missing in Russia

At least eleven climbers died and six remain missing after a massive avalanche struck a 33-member expedition in the Caucasus Mountains' Bezengi Gorge, Russian emergency officials said on Tuesday.

Holocaust-era painting stolen by the Nazis was found in Argentina after 80 years

A court in the Argentine city of Mar del Plata has ordered the return of the painting "Portrait of a Lady", which was stolen by the Nazis during World War II from Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker. The painting will be returned to his heir, Mara von Saher, according to a report by Meduza Live.

Five-hour wait, no refueling: Gasoline crisis in Perm after drone attack

"You wait 5 hours and you can't refuel." Huge queues formed at gas stations in Perm after one of Russia's largest refineries shut down, reports Astra.

Putin urges direct talks with Kyiv without outside mediation

Russian President Vladimir Putin told an economic forum in Vladivostok on Thursday that chances for resolving the conflict in Ukraine remain, insisting that Moscow and Kyiv must reach an agreement directly without outside mediation.

WMO warns El Nino to intensify to very strong through 2027

The El Niño weather pattern will intensify over coming months to reach “very strong” levels by late 2026, threatening severe global climate disruptions through February 2027, the World Meteorological Organization warned.

Trump urges Europe to repay U.S. aid for Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will demand European nations reimburse Washington for past military aid and ammunition provided to Ukraine to counter Russia's ongoing invasion.

Maldives acts as transit hub for Western tech to Russia, WSJ reports

The Maldives has emerged as a key transit hub funneling hundreds of millions of dollars in restricted Western goods to Russia, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing flight records and logistics data.

Germany to supply Iris-T missiles and strike drones to Ukraine

Germany will supply Ukraine with additional IRIS-T surface-to-air missile systems and thousands of strike drones, with deliveries scheduled to begin this September, German broadcaster N-tv reported, citing senior government sources.

Germany accuses Russia of attempted drone sabotage at Leipzig airport

Germany has officially accused Russia of an attempted attack after police defused an explosives-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport, German officials said on Tuesday.

Russian treason convictions in 2026 surpass 25-year total, data shows

Russian courts handed down 273 sentences for high treason and espionage during the first half of 2026, surpassing the total number of convictions recorded over the entire 25-year pre-war period.

Latvia bans imports of Russian and Belarusian consumer goods

A sweeping ban on the import of several consumer goods from Russia and Belarus took effect in Latvia on September 1. The trade restrictions apply both to direct shipments and to goods routed through non-EU third countries, Latvian outlet Delfi and Meduza reported.