John Isner to retire after 16-year career

American tennis player John Isner announced on Thursday that he will retire after the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the season.

Ukrainian forces land in Crimea, engage in battle with Russians

Ukrainian forces launched a land and air assault in Crimea on Thursday morning, engaging in heavy fighting with Russian forces near the village of Mayak, according to a spokesman for the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Intelligence Directorate.

Ukrainian president hails independence, honours Moldovan soldier

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed Ukraine's independence on its 32nd anniversary, paying tribute to a Moldovan-born soldier who was executed by Russian mercenaries for refusing to surrender.

Moldova 1 launches project to celebrate Independence Day, 15 protagonists

Moldova 1, the national public broadcaster, has launched a project called "We Are the Country" to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Republic of Moldova's independence.

Wagner Group leader Prigozhin's death raises questions about group's future

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder and leader of the Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary group, was killed in a plane crash in Russia's Tver region on Wednesday evening, the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency confirmed on Thursday.

Environmental activists clash over Stonehenge tunnel construction

Controversy surrounds the renowned megalithic monument Stonehenge in the United Kingdom. Several environmental activists have expressed opposition to the construction of a tunnel in close proximity to the site, a decision made just a month ago. On the other hand, other activists argue that the construction of this tunnel is necessary to alleviate traffic in the nearby town.

Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of Wagner group, killed in plane crash

A plane carrying Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group, crashed in Russia on Wednesday, killing him and nine other people on board, according to the BBC.

Zelensky and Recean discuss food transit, water Infrastructure

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Prime Minister Dorin Recean of Moldova met in Kyiv on August 23 to discuss the transit of Ukrainian food through Moldovan territory and the development of water infrastructure.

Moldova considers tax monopoly on scrap metal market

The Ministry of Economy and Digitization is considering the introduction of a tax monopoly on the scrap metal market. The move is aimed at targeting entrepreneurs who are active in the sector but are not taxpayers.

CSP elections postponed due to extraordinary integrity assessments

Participants at the General Assembly of Prosecutors voted to elect the new members of the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) at the next meeting, to be announced by the CSP.

Ragweed season brings nightmare for allergy sufferers

People allergic to ragweed are having a difficult time this season, as the wind-borne pollen can travel up to 200 kilometres. Doctors are urging people to seek medical attention at the first signs of allergy.

Russia strikes NATO border city, explosions heard in Ismail (digi24.ro)

Russian forces struck the Ukrainian port city of Ismail, just 20 kilometres from the Romanian border, on Tuesday, causing explosions and destroying several grain warehouses, according to local media reports.