CNN’s Zachary B. Wolf argues that Trump’s view of the national interest often appears to align with his personal interest, which he uses as a pretext for involving the government in a wide range of markets.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 18:00
Student debt is increasing while the default rate has reached a historic high. Bloomberg reporters are seeking personal accounts of how loan payments affect borrowers’ day-to-day finances.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 18:00
The 60-day deadline for a final U.S.-Iran agreement expired without a deal. President Donald Trump demanded that Tehran raise a “white flag of surrender,” while confirming a direct backchannel with Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of unprecedented economic measures. Experts say collapsing oil revenue, inflation and the blockade are straining Iran, but the key test is whether pressure reaches IRGC-linked elite networks that have historically been insulated from economic turmoil.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★★★2026-08-17 17:59
Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman as the U.S. ally works to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The 60-day deadline for reaching a broader deal with Iran has expired, with developments being followed live.
Iran is offering $30,000 for captured or killed US soldiers, while Trump cuts back military drills with South Korea.
US President Donald Trump demanded Iran surrender as a memorandum aimed at ending hostilities expired. He said Washington had opened a direct backchannel with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps but was in no hurry to end the conflict, and threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructed a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
As Iran’s memorandum of understanding with Washington approaches its official expiry, Iranian officials are signaling a possible shift from a defensive posture to offensive action in the war with the United States. The IRGC says it is prepared to take whatever steps are needed and warns of “strategic surprises” amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and Trump’s comments about declaring it US territory.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Hossein Mohebi rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington maintains unofficial channels with the IRGC. Mohebi said no negotiations are currently under way and accused Trump of lying.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that Iran would heighten tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and elsewhere, and launch an attack, if the United States does not fully implement an interim peace deal within weeks.
President Donald Trump confirmed that U.S. officials are communicating with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps through a backchannel as the 60-day ceasefire deadline expires. He demanded that Iran abandon any nuclear weapon ambitions and said it should raise a “white flag of surrender,” while threatening to bomb Oman if it obstructs the talks.
US President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration maintains a direct backchannel with officials from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Fox News reported. Trump said Iran should raise the white flag of surrender and that he was in no hurry. The 60-day US-Iran negotiation period expired Monday without progress toward a broader peace agreement. He also threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructed talks over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said decades of US sanctions and economic pressure had produced only growing hatred and hostility between Washington and Tehran. He said Iran had taken every precaution and would, if necessary, do everything possible to thwart hostile US and Israeli plans against the Islamic Republic.
Russian media says the United States and Iran are choosing a war of attrition as their 60-day ceasefire expires on August 17. Coverage also highlights Moscow’s request for clarification over possible Turkish re-exports of US-made weapons to Ukraine and claims that Kyiv is using attacks inside Russia to divert attention from air-defense shortages. Experts say Iran can sustain the conflict, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining central.
A private helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff in the Tholos area of Greece’s Sifnos island, killing three people aboard: two men and a woman. The aircraft caught fire after hitting a populated area, but nearby buildings were not damaged. The cause remains under investigation.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 17:58
SPIEF allows businesses to arrange in a few days as many useful meetings as they would normally manage in at least six months, according to Anton Kobyakov, an adviser to the Russian president and executive secretary of the forum’s organizing committee. He called SPIEF and the EEF important platforms for business-government dialogue and noted that companies can also promote products through exhibition stands.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 17:49
The Iran war has hurt the UAE as residents leave and tourists cancel trips, with Dubai hotel occupancy plunging from 80% to about 10%. Authorities say recovery is under way and have offered incentives and roughly $680 million in support for affected sectors. But job cuts, weaker investment, inflation, falling property prices and risks linked to the Strait of Hormuz remain concerns.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 17:46
Donald Trump abruptly ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea, prompting Democratic lawmakers to accuse him of flattering North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and weakening the US alliance. Trump also linked the decision to Seoul’s refusal to join the US military campaign against Iran.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 17:43
Democrats have condemned Donald Trump’s order to substantially reduce joint US-South Korean military drills, accusing him of abandoning an ally. Republican Senator Thom Tillis also warned that the move could free North Korean troops to provide greater support to Russia in its war against Ukraine.
A Pskov City Court judge sentenced Yabloko deputy chair Lev Shlosberg to 11 years and one month in a penal colony for repeatedly “discrediting” Russia’s military and spreading “false information” about the Armed Forces. Shlosberg has remained in Russia while publicly opposing the war and urging a swift ceasefire. His three defense lawyers were absent during closing arguments, and the judge rejected a postponement and repeatedly interrupted his final statement.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 17:43
A Pskov court sentenced Yabloko deputy chairman Lev Shlosberg to 11 years and one month in a penal colony for repeatedly “discrediting” the Russian army and spreading military “fake news.” Shlosberg, who opposed the war in Ukraine while remaining in Russia, drew condemnations from party members, politicians and journalists, who called the sentence retaliation for his calls for a ceasefire and refusal to stay silent.
Lev Shlosberg, a senior Yabloko member, was sentenced by a Pskov court to 11 years and one month in a penal colony for allegedly discrediting Russia’s armed forces. He denied the charges, called the case political and urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.
A Russian court sentenced prominent anti-war politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years and one month in a penal colony for “discrediting” the armed forces and spreading “false information” about them. Shlosberg condemned the verdict as punishment for his political and civic position, while his Yabloko party said it would appeal.
Heavy fighting erupted in Baidoa between Somalia’s federal troops and armed opposition groups. Several civilians were injured in the clashes.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 17:42
Somalia’s federal forces say they drove opposition fighters from Baidoa after intense clashes involving explosives and dozens of casualties. The Defence Ministry said fighters loyal to former South West State leader Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen used explosive-laden vehicles and fought alongside al-Shabab, while his camp claimed it had seized the city centre.
The International Monetary Fund says its staff will visit Senegal from August 19 to September 1 to continue discussions on policies and reforms that could be supported through a new lending arrangement.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 17:40
Google has registered four trademarks in Russia, including the AlphaEvolve name and three logos for digital services. The applications were filed from the United States with Russia’s federal intellectual property agency, and all four registrations are due to expire in 2035.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 17:40
Syria’s Latakia Internal Security Command has opened an investigation into the death of former White Helmets rescuer Mohammed Gamira after three days in police custody. His family alleges officers ignored his haemophilia and subjected him to sustained, severe abuse that caused fatal internal bleeding. The interior minister pledged firm punishment for any proven misconduct.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 17:37
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry condemned the selection of Russian filmmaker Illya Khrzhanovsky’s controversial film “Dau” for the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, where it will compete for the Golden Lion. The ministry said the project is connected to the Russian state and its influence networks, and urged the festival to recognize how Russia uses culture as an instrument of hybrid warfare rather than treating such projects as politically neutral.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 17:37
Russia’s Central Election Commission will consider removing Yabloko from the federal-district ballot at its next meeting after the Supreme Court rejected the party’s appeal against its ban. Deputy Chairman Nikolay Bulayev said the commission would separately decide how to amend the ballot in line with the ruling.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 17:36
Russia’s Supreme Court rejected Yabloko’s appeal against revoking registration of its federal candidate list for State Duma elections, making the ruling legally effective. The Central Election Commission and Prosecutor General’s Office backed the decision, which bars Yabloko from the election and removes its campaign and broadcast rights.
Russia’s Supreme Court on Monday upheld the exclusion of liberal opposition party Yabloko from September’s legislative elections, keeping the country’s only explicitly anti-war party off the ballot. Dozens of supporters were detained outside the court amid a wider crackdown on critics of Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Russia’s Supreme Court has rejected Yabloko’s appeal against a ruling removing its federal list from the State Duma election. The party was barred after a lawsuit by Rodina alleged copyright violations in campaign materials and foreign funding. More than 85 people were detained outside the court during the August 17 hearing. Yabloko is Russia’s only party campaigning on an anti-war platform.
Russia’s Central Election Commission told the Supreme Court that there are no grounds to overturn Yabloko’s removal from the State Duma elections. It said the lower court correctly found clear violations, including unauthorized use of copyrighted works and receiving funds from individuals who had obtained foreign funding.
Police detained several people outside Russia’s Supreme Court in Moscow before a hearing on Yabloko’s appeal against its removal from the State Duma election. Yabloko chairman Nikolai Rybakov said there were no grounds to exclude the party and vowed to prove it.
Mediazona and the BBC Russian service have confirmed the identities of 239,354 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine between Feb. 24, 2022, and Aug. 13, 2026. The true death toll is likely higher. Ukraine’s police have investigated more than 20,000 draft-evasion cases, while a Telegraph investigation identified 10 Russian jet-drone launch sites near Ukraine and Belarus that could place NATO countries within range.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 17:34
According to people briefed on the matter, Mark Walter has considered selling his Chelsea FC holding to Clearlake Capital. The firm is the majority owner of the London-based football club.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 17:30
Several students were reportedly injured in an explosion at the Shama-e Hidayat school in Kabul’s Dasht-e-Barchi neighbourhood. The cause and casualty count remain unconfirmed, while Taliban authorities have not commented; local outlets said it may have been caused by a hand grenade.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 17:30
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that traffic fatalities increased by 15% on days when major new albums were released, compared with the days immediately before and after.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 17:30
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Board of Peace agreed to create two working groups for Gaza: one on disarmament and demilitarization, and another on sanitation, clean water and public health. Netanyahu’s office said Gaza’s demilitarization must be completed before reconstruction begins.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 17:29
Europe’s tourism recovery has been uneven, with its easternmost EU members still below 2019 levels after the war on their doorstep compounded the pandemic’s damage. Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia are urging targeted EU measures to improve connectivity, resilience and support for businesses in eastern border regions. The Commission has adopted a support strategy and is expected to publish a sustainable tourism plan.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 17:27
Britain has sent military personnel to help fight wildfires in Wales, while fires near Belgium have forced more than 2,000 people to evacuate. Blazes have also struck Greece, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Serbia, Albania and Croatia, prompting further evacuations and destroying homes.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 17:25
Belgium is battling its worst wildfires in more than a century, with hundreds of firefighters tackling flames in the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve. Germany, Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands have sent reinforcements, including helicopters, while several towns are being evacuated.
Wildfires are spreading across Europe after weeks of hot, dry weather, with 576,000 hectares burned so far this year. Hundreds of firefighters and troops are tackling Belgium’s largest modern wildfire, while fires in Greece killed two people and forced nearly 500 evacuations. French Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu was jeered by residents in a fire-ravaged village.
Massive wildfires are burning across Europe, including Belgium, Greece, Spain, Italy and France. Alexander Held, a senior expert at the European Forest Institute, explains why fires are reaching unexpected areas, whether Europe is facing a new normal, and how citizens and better-funded governments can help prevent fires and build resilience against increasingly extreme seasons.
Wildfires are spreading across Europe, prompting evacuations, deaths and major damage. Greece, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Germany and the UK have faced severe fires, while Croatia has reported multiple blazes and arrests over suspected arson.
Fires killed two people on Greece’s Salamina island and a soldier in Spain’s Aragon region. Belgium faced its largest modern-day wildfire, which expanded to nearly 3,000 hectares near the German border and prompted a partial evacuation. Portugal, Croatia and France were also battling wildfires.
Ukraine’s National Police has investigated more than 20,000 criminal cases involving draft evasion since martial law began after Russia’s full-scale invasion, acting chief Maksym Tsutskiridze said. Police are also probing corruption in recruitment centers, military medical commissions and allegedly illegitimate military-service reservations.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 17:22
Foreign investors from several countries are participating in projects in the free economic zone covering Donbass and Novorossiya, Federation Council senator Dmitry Vorona said. He described the region as offering the best conditions for investors and said more than 500 SEZ residents are operating there.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 17:19
AFP News AgencyYouTube will count a view as soon as a video begins playing from August 24, matching Instagram, TikTok, and Shorts. Its previous method will remain as an “engaged views” metric in Analytics, and the platform says the change will not affect creator earnings or YouTube Partner Program eligibility.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 17:13
The office of Russian children’s rights ombudswoman Maria Lvova-Belova says it helped a 14-year-old girl return to Russia from Ukraine and reunite with her mother. The mother and daughter had remained in regular contact, while the International Committee of the Red Cross helped coordinate the lengthy process.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 17:11
Filming in Azerbaijan has finished for “Armor of God 4: Ultimatum,” starring Jackie Chan. Azerbaijan’s cinema agency said the production involved support from up to 26 state bodies, more than 200 local specialists and dozens of Azerbaijani companies. The film is expected to premiere in the second quarter of 2027.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 17:09
Israel’s governing Likud Party is holding primaries to set its candidate list for the upcoming general election. The contest is expected to draw particular attention because the election could have major consequences for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 17:07
Russia’s state development corporation VEB.RF has dismissed chief economist Andrei Klepach over remarks that Moscow was losing its economic and technological race with the West and, in some respects, Ukraine. Klepach also warned that rising costs and imbalances could eventually trigger a serious social crisis.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 17:07
Andrei Klepach, chief economist at state development bank VEB.RF, was dismissed after warning that Russia was losing its economic “war of attrition” with the West, falling behind technologically and economically, and could face a social crisis. As the EU prepares broader sanctions, higher oil prices may still give Moscow time to sustain its war effort.
Andrei Klepach, chief economist at state-controlled development bank VEB, was fired after criticizing Russia’s economic outlook and warning that Moscow could not win a prolonged economic war of attrition with Ukraine. He had said Russia was falling behind China, the US and, in some respects, Ukraine.
Russia’s state development corporation VEB.RF dismissed chief economist Andrei Klepach after media circulated his remarks that Russia could not win the economic “war of attrition.” Sources linked the move to his criticism of Russia’s economic and political course, while VEB.RF confirmed his departure without giving a reason.
EyePoint said its experimental treatment for an age-related eye disease failed to meet the main goal of a late-stage trial. Its shares fell more than 70% on Monday after a few patients lost vision for reasons unrelated to the disease being targeted.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 17:01
Britain’s Princess Eugenie announced Monday that her first daughter is named Adelaide Elizabeth Annina. The baby was born Aug. 3 in Lisbon, Portugal.
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The Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-17 17:00
The prosecution rested Monday in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of murdering her three young children. Dozens of witnesses testified about her mental-health struggles, psychiatric treatment and conduct around the time of the killings.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 17:00
Prosecutors ended their case Monday after three weeks of testimony in the emotionally charged trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who has admitted killing her three young children. The defense will now present witnesses.
The Bank of Russia set the official dollar rate for August 18 at 85.0136 rubles, up 46.87 kopecks, marking the first time it has topped 85 rubles since September 12, 2025. The official euro and yuan rates also rose to 98.3352 and 12.6275 rubles, respectively.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 16:56
A Moscow district court sentenced Sergei Petrov, the founder of Rolf and a former State Duma deputy, to nine years in prison in absentia and fined him 800,000 rubles. Investigators allege that Petrov and three others used a sham share purchase to move 4 billion rubles abroad. Petrov denied taking money from Rolf and called the case part of a corporate raid.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 16:54
An SEC filing showed that Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, held a stake in Elon Musk’s SpaceX worth about $966 million as of June 30.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 16:50
US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to promote Donald Trump’s 15-point Gaza roadmap. Israel has already rejected the plan, and both Palestinians and Israelis doubt that an agreement can be reached.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 16:50
Benjamin Netanyahu told US envoy Jared Kushner that Israel would not withdraw from Gaza or advance the stalled ceasefire deal until Hamas disarms. An Israeli official said the meeting produced no breakthrough, although both sides agreed to form working groups on disarmament and demilitarisation.
Jared Kushner is undertaking a diplomatic mission in the Middle East to meet Hamas officials and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seeking to rescue a Gaza ceasefire. The effort follows Netanyahu’s rejection of the US-backed 15-point peace plan in a rare public split with the Trump administration.
US envoy Jared Kushner held an unprecedented meeting with a Hamas delegation in Cairo and is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv on Monday. Washington is pressing a 15-point Gaza roadmap approved by Donald Trump, but Netanyahu has rejected it and says Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
US envoy Jared Kushner met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem as a US-backed plan for governing post-war Gaza remained stalled. Iran said it was finalizing an agreement with Oman on ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel’s national security minister called for dozens of Palestinians to be killed every night in Gaza.
The Trump administration is intensifying diplomacy to secure a Gaza peace plan. US envoy Jared Kushner is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to persuade him to support the proposal. With Netanyahu facing significant political and personal stakes ahead of a possible re-election, the meeting’s prospects for a breakthrough and its implications for all sides are under scrutiny.
US envoy Jared Kushner is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after talks with Hamas leaders in Egypt aimed at reviving a US-backed Gaza peace plan. Israel has so far rejected the plan, raising the stakes of Kushner’s visit.
Jared Kushner is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to promote a 15-point Gaza plan rejected by Israel. A day earlier, Trump’s son-in-law met Hamas political leaders in Egypt and held talks with Qatari, Turkish and Egyptian mediators in an effort to break the diplomatic deadlock.
Hamas called on mediators and the US-created board overseeing the ceasefire to “compel” Israel to approve Donald Trump’s latest Gaza peace roadmap. Trump’s envoys met Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo and were due to meet Benjamin Netanyahu, as Israel continued airstrikes in Gaza.
US envoy Jared Kushner is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after talks with Hamas leaders in Egypt. The discussions seek to revive a US-backed Gaza peace plan that Israel has so far rejected.
The ruble-denominated MOEX Index fell 2.04% to 2,092.77 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index dropped 2.58% to 775.48. Analysts said consolidation around 2,100 would be a positive signal, though a slide toward 2,000 remained possible.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 16:49
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham reportedly exchanged a few messages with someone posing as White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. He became suspicious, ended the contact and alerted authorities. The FBI has warned that malicious actors are using AI to impersonate senior government officials.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 16:48
Wispr Flow said on Monday that it raised $280 million in a Series B round, valuing the company at $2 billion. Investors are betting on rising demand for AI voice tools that let people write and work hands-free.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 16:45
Analogue and Supreme are releasing metallic Analogue Pocket handhelds in custom glossy red and 24K gold-plated finishes for Supreme’s fall/winter 2026 collection. The devices carry Supreme logos on both sides, but no price has been announced; the standard Pocket costs $239.99. The collection launches August 20th.
TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-17 16:40
U.S. home builder sentiment unexpectedly edged higher in August, but confidence among residential construction firms remained broadly weak. Economic uncertainty, high mortgage rates and rising building costs—exacerbated by the U.S.-led war with Iran—weighed on the sector.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 16:40
Sonos has updated its iOS app with Live Activities, allowing iPhone users to see basic playback details and control music or podcasts from the lock screen. The feature is off by default and does not show album art; Apple Watch and CarPlay display it but currently lack controls.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 16:38
The ongoing Ebola outbreak is now the second-deadliest recorded and the deadliest in the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Only the 2014-16 epidemic in West Africa caused more deaths.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 16:35
The White House is taking steps to better protect the US solar industry, while facing an uphill battle to build a sector that can compete with China.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 16:30
The Department of Homeland Security has revived construction of Trump’s wall across remote areas of Texas, Arizona, and Tohono O’odham Nation lands, waiving environmental laws in the process. In Arizona, activists are occupying a centuries-old cottonwood tree threatened by the work. The article argues that the physical wall is environmentally destructive and unnecessary alongside an already extensive surveillance network and record-low southwestern border encounters.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 16:30
Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against TV Rain board chair Natalya Sindeyeva and general director Mark Ten, accusing them of organizing the activities of an undesirable organization. They face two to six years in prison. TV Rain’s broadcasts were blocked, its journalists left Russia, and its main studio is now in the Netherlands.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 16:29
The Russian LGBT Network says it is ending its public work and dissolving because its “extremist” designation could put participants, supporters, and people it helped at greater risk. The group, which has defended queer people’s rights since 2006, was banned in Russia by the St. Petersburg City Court in April 2026 at the Justice Ministry’s request.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 16:28
Moscow’s Garrison Military Court sentenced Mikhail Polyakov, administrator of the Telegram channel Kremlyovskaya Prachka, to 11 years in a penal colony for extorting 42.5 million rubles from Russian IT company LANIT. Investigators said he ran the scheme while serving as an FSB officer. He was also fined 800,000 rubles and stripped of his retired-colonel rank.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 16:26
Canadian uranium miner NexGen Energy is sharing information and speaking regularly with mining major BHP about its Rook I project in Saskatchewan, CEO Leigh Curyer told Reuters when asked about a possible equity investment. The company is seeking $1 billion for the project.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 16:25
Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine increasingly resembles “total war,” with mass mobilization, hundreds of thousands of casualties, sustained strikes on economic and infrastructure targets, and defense spending consuming large shares of state budgets. Ukraine’s expanded attacks on Russia’s rear are adding strategic pressure, while restraints on both sides are fading.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★★2026-08-17 16:22
American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is scheduled to perform at St. Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena on October 10 and 11, 2026. Organizer Say Agency confirmed the concerts to state-owned RIA Novosti. Tickets start at 9,000 rubles and rise to 160,000 rubles for a VIP box.
MMeduzaOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-17 16:18
The CRUTech consortium will bring together 10 universities from Tatarstan and 14 from China’s Shandong Province. Its memorandum was signed during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Beijing, with the alliance intended to turn bilateral education and research ties into a network of joint projects.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 16:13
The Canadian dollar rose to a two-week high against the US dollar on Monday, while bond yields climbed after domestic data showed inflation increasing faster than expected. Investors are also watching a key deadline for new US tariffs on Canadian goods.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 16:10
Centene said Chris Neczypor will replace chief financial officer Drew Asher in January. The health insurer is seeking to strengthen profitability after pressure on its Medicaid and Obamacare businesses.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 16:05
The Associated Press provides a news link without a headline or accompanying summary.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-17 16:03
Successive heatwaves and worsening continent-wide drought have pushed many European farmers into an “unprecedented” crisis. Vegetable and grain growers warn of “catastrophic” harvests, while production and livestock output have fallen sharply in France, Italy and Spain.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 16:01
The United States retained the men’s flag football world championship, while Canada captured the women’s title. Both teams secured places at the Los Angeles Olympics.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 16:00
Medical professionals warn that the UK healthcare system is unprepared for higher temperatures as extreme heat places hospitals under severe strain.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 16:00
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged the EU to include Rosatom in an upcoming sanctions package after a report identified nuclear safety culture violations and multiple safety, security and engineering failures at a Rosatom project in Egypt. EU members have yet to reach the unanimity required for sanctions.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 15:59
A pensioner in Yelan, Volgograd region, was fined 40,000 rubles and had his hunting shotgun confiscated after firing at unidentified drones over his yard. He said he acted out of fear for public safety, but an appeals court upheld the ruling, calling it a gross violation that could have endangered people.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 15:58
A new law signed by Vladimir Putin restricts consular services for Russians convicted in absentia in political cases, potentially preventing them from renewing passports. As European countries also make residency renewals and asylum applications harder for Russians who opposed the invasion of Ukraine, dissidents face pressure from both sides.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 15:54
India’s unemployment rate among people aged 15 and over fell to 5.1% in July, matching its lowest level in four months, government data showed on Monday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 15:50
AFP News AgencyRussian Presidential Aide Anton Kobyakov said Russia is capable of returning to the Olympic Games in full capacity. He stressed that participation by the Russian team would not prevent it from competing in the BRICS Games, while SCO Games could also be organized in the future.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 15:45
Although Iran is projecting resilience in its war with the United States, its leaders fear that Donald Trump’s threat of additional economic punishment could deepen hardship, revive unrest and further weaken the Islamic Republic’s legitimacy.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 15:45
Innopolis Mayor Ildar Khuzzyatov said the Tatarstan tech city is ready to work with Chinese partners on localizing production lines and testing technologies. Its university, special economic zone and experimental legal regimes are being used to attract companies from friendly countries.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 15:43
Yandex has reportedly proposed a government-backed benchmark to assess whether AI models fit Russia’s “spiritual and moral values” and can be used in Russian conditions. The FSB wants the dataset kept confidential to prevent developers from training specifically for the test, while business representatives oppose a secret benchmark.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 15:43
Russia supplied 30.9% of Kazakhstan’s imports in the first half of 2026, ranking first among the republic’s trading partners, followed by China at 29.1%. Russia ranked third among export partners with an 8.6% share, while China led at 18.6% and Italy accounted for 17.3%.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 15:41
As a 7.7-magnitude earthquake wrecked homes, buildings and bridges in eastern Indonesia on Saturday, 39-year-old Maria Florida Nogo Kelen underwent emergency surgery and delivered her daughter. The quake killed 68 people.
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As a 7.7-magnitude earthquake shook eastern Indonesia and damaged homes, buildings and bridges, Maria Florida Nogo Kelen gave birth to her daughter. She said she was “grateful” after the emergency delivery.
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