Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken back to Adiala Jail on Friday, hours after undergoing a court-ordered medical examination. His relatives allege that he is being tortured in prison.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 18:25
The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed Trump to continue work on the White House ballroom, giving the justices more time to consider the administration’s formal request. The $400 million project is moving forward while a lawsuit seeking to halt it proceeds.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 18:25
Chief Justice John Roberts said President Donald Trump may continue building his new White House ballroom for now, as the Supreme Court considers whether to issue a longer-term order allowing construction of the massive structure to proceed.
The International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs and the BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution Innovation Center in Xiamen have agreed in principle to cooperate. They plan to establish a permanent ICIE representative office there in 2027 and prepare a long-term strategic memorandum. A Russian-Chinese center to protect entrepreneurs’ rights and support dispute resolution, legal assistance and investment protection is also planned.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 18:24
At least 14 people were killed and 121 injured, including 22 children, when Russian drones struck a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih in two waves, Ukrainian officials said. More people may be trapped in the rubble, while President Volodymyr Zelensky said the second strike targeted emergency workers.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★★2026-08-21 18:23
Russian drones struck a busy shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, killing at least 14 people and injuring more than 120, including 22 children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack on his hometown “cynical and despicable” and said a second drone appeared to deliberately target emergency responders.
Two Russian drone strikes hit a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih on Friday, killing 14 people and injuring scores more, Ukrainian authorities said. President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of carrying out a “double-tap” attack aimed at emergency workers, with the second drone reportedly hitting the mall about 30 minutes after the first.
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed a Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Perm oil refinery overnight on Aug. 21. The same day, Russian drones hit a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih in two waves, killing at least 14 people and injuring 121, including 22 children. Ukraine also said a strike damaged a Russian Su-34 at the Akhtubinsk air base.
A shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih was hit twice by drones, according to the head of the city’s defense council. Regional officials reported that the strike killed at least five people and injured 91. The mall, called Sunny Valley, is described as the largest in the city.
Russian forces carried out a daytime drone attack on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih on Aug. 21, killing at least five people and injuring more than 90, including six children, Ukrainian local officials said. Twenty-one injured people were in serious condition. A rescue operation began, but the extent of the damage and casualties was still being assessed after a second attack on the site.
Portuguese President António José Seguro has enacted a measure largely banning face coverings in public, a restriction widely viewed as targeting Muslim women. Exceptions cover health, professional, artistic and weather-related circumstances, as well as worship sites, diplomatic missions and aircraft. Violations carry fines of 150 to 3,000 euros.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 18:13
Russia’s stock market closed higher on Friday, with the MOEX Index up 0.63% at 2,134.97 points and the dollar-denominated RTS Index rising 1.16% to 811.09. The yuan gained 1 kopeck against the ruble to 12.33 rubles. Analysts said stronger oil and metals prices could support the market next week, while geopolitical uncertainty remains a drag.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 18:12
Five people the United States sought to deport to Liberia this week refused to leave the plane and were subsequently taken to Equatorial Guinea, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The Trump administration is sending migrants it cannot legally return home to the African country.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 18:10
Jurors in Las Vegas heard a recording of Duane “Keffe D” Davis telling police in 2008 that he handed a gun to a passenger, who passed it to his nephew Orlando Anderson. Davis said Anderson then opened fire on Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors say Davis ordered the shooting and supplied the weapon, while his lawyer disputes the reliability of his past accounts.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 18:09
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik warned that continued Ukrainian attacks on the infrastructure of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant could have catastrophic consequences for Russia, Europe and those funding Kyiv’s actions. The plant has been without external power for more than 24 hours after its only operating 330 kV line shut down automatically.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 18:09
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik called the silence of Western countries with nuclear technology over Ukrainian provocations against the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant “strange.” The plant has been without external power for more than a day after its last 330 kV high-voltage line was shut down.
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant retains sufficient safety margins despite increasingly frequent Ukrainian attacks. He said this should not lead Russia to ease pressure on Ukraine and its sponsors. The plant has been without external power for more than 24 hours after its only operating 330 kV line shut down automatically.
Turkey is pursuing an Interpol notice against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a domestic criminal case concerning Israel’s halting and holding of dozens of activists who sought to deliver humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-21 18:04
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the economic war announced by US President Donald Trump is doomed to fail like previous restrictions and sanctions. He recalled earlier threats against Tehran, saying they had all failed, and insisted the current unprecedented economic campaign would meet the same fate.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 18:04
As World Liberty Financial sought federal approval for a national trust bank, several of its most prominent investors agreed to remain largely on the sidelines.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 18:00
British social media celebrity and rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial in Australia on three charges alleging that he raped a fan after a music performance two years ago.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 18:00
FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including midfielder Leandro Paredes, who received a 10-match suspension for striking Spain opponents after Argentina lost the World Cup final.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 18:00
Best Buy will offer $100 gift cards for $60 at its stores on Saturday, August 22, marking its 60th anniversary. The one-day deal is limited by inventory. Cards cannot buy other gift cards or prepaid debit cards, but can be combined with product promotions, including discounts on select Apple and laptop products.
TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-21 18:00
Police detained Nikolai Bondarenko, a Communist Party candidate for Russia’s State Duma, in Saratov on August 21. He said he faces an administrative charge over displaying “extremist symbols.” A KPRF official said the case concerns a 2024 post showing Alexey Navalny that came from an account not belonging to Bondarenko. A penalty could bar him from the election.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 17:56
After months of heatwaves and unusually dry weather, officials say up to two-thirds of England is experiencing drought. British farmers are being affected and forced to adapt to a changing climate.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 17:52
Experts surveyed by TASS say gold could reach $5,000 per ounce by the end of 2026, citing inflation expectations, geopolitical tensions and strong central-bank demand. The ongoing US-Iran conflict is pushing up oil prices and adding to inflationary pressure, while concerns over debt-market stability support gold’s safe-haven appeal.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 17:52
Gravediggers wearing disposable protective suits and face masks began burying some of the dozens of migrants who died three weeks earlier during a mass crossing into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta. The ceremony took place Friday before reporters and a small number of local residents.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 17:50
French mathematics journal Revue de la filière mathématique has published a paper by jailed Russian mathematician Azat Miftakhov on Chui’s Conjecture in a Hilbert space. His support group says he solved the problem while imprisoned in Dimitrovgrad, with French mathematician Bernard Randé helping arrange publication. It is Miftakhov’s third paper published abroad since his arrest.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 17:45
Russia expects international organizations to respond appropriately after Ukraine disrupted IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi’s planned visit to the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, diplomat Rodion Miroshnik said. He accused Kiev of openly pursuing a dangerous course that undermines radiation and nuclear safety. The plant and nearby Energodar have regularly come under Ukrainian attacks, according to the report.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 17:39
Premier League champions Arsenal have signed England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for a reported £51m ($69m) on a long-term contract. The 28-year-old is expected to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s defence and partner Gabriel Magalhaes while William Saliba is sidelined with a back injury.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 17:38
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged Donald Trump to restart negotiations on US tariffs against Brazil during a phone call Friday, aiming to ease ties with Washington before Brazil’s October election.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 17:30
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Friday about tariffs Washington recently imposed on Brazilian goods, according to Brazil’s government.
Ethel Caterham, a British woman described as the world’s oldest person, celebrated her 117th birthday on Friday.
CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-21 17:30
Iran has threatened Bulgaria after Sofia approved the use of Bezmer Air Base for refuelling US military aircraft supporting operations in the Middle East and against Iran. Iranian officials have warned that countries aiding US “aggression” could be targeted, while analysts say southeastern Europe may be vulnerable but an attack could deepen Iran’s isolation and widen the conflict.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 17:29
Russia is facing a prolonged bout of stagflation, with growth this year unlikely to exceed 1% and inflation stuck at 6% or more. The article argues that ending the war in Ukraine is the most promising route to economic recovery but the least likely to be pursued. Rising deficits, costly debt servicing and continued military spending could bring much higher inflation, a financial crisis, or both.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 17:26
The Atlantic, citing anonymous sources, reported that Ukraine’s military developed a plan to use 1,000 small AI-guided drones to shut down Moscow’s airports. Zelensky reportedly worried about risks to civilian aircraft and passengers but authorized preparations. Ukraine’s presidential office denied planning such an attack, calling the account “total nonsense.”
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 17:23
A Moscow court sentenced exiled comedian Semyon Slepakov in absentia to 400 hours of community service for violating Russia’s “foreign agent” requirements. Investigators cited Instagram posts without the required disclaimer, including a song parody calling Putin an “eternal little president.”
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 17:17
Israeli settlers fatally shot 17-year-old Karim Sanad Shalaldeh in Hebron, while Israeli forces killed 58-year-old Fathi Khazem during a raid in Jenin. The report also describes settler attacks and home burnings, and says three Palestinian homes in Qusra have remained under siege for 13 days with Israeli forces protecting the settlers.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 17:17
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the situation surrounding the Nord Stream pipelines was causing significant economic losses for Germany and “dangerous dizziness” for Poland. She was commenting on Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s remarks justifying what she called the terrorist attack on the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 17:15
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on Germany to abandon its prosecution of suspects in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline bombing, saying those who built the pipeline should be ashamed rather than those who shut it down. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov condemned the blast as terrorist sabotage against Europe’s critical energy infrastructure. Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr Zhuravlev, detained in Croatia, denies German allegations that he was directly involved.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Vladimir Putin would hold an in-person operational meeting of the Russian Security Council and attend closed-door meetings. Peskov called it astonishing if Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk supports terrorist sabotage against Europe’s energy infrastructure, including the Nord Stream pipelines, and described their destruction as an act of terrorist sabotage against Europe’s critical energy infrastructure.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said it would be astonishing and incomprehensible if Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk supported terrorist sabotage against Europe’s energy infrastructure, including the Nord Stream pipelines. Tusk had earlier said Germany should not prosecute those responsible, arguing blame should rest with those who built the pipeline.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Germany should not prosecute those who sabotaged the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines. He argued that responsibility should fall on those who built the pipelines, rather than those who put them out of operation. Germany’s prosecutor general previously said a Ukrainian citizen suspected of involvement had been detained in Pula, Croatia.
Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx co-owner Marc Lore has agreed to sell his controlling stake in the franchises to limited partner Marc Shad at a $4.5 billion valuation, according to a person familiar with the deal. The agreement comes barely more than a year after Lore finalized his purchase.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 17:13
Former U.S. envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg led a delegation to Odesa on Aug. 21 as Russia continued attacking port infrastructure. Ukraine’s Infrastructure Ministry said the group saw the damage and was briefed on efforts to keep operations running. The sides also discussed international and private investment in infrastructure, while Ukraine accused Russia of targeting civilian ports and vessels to restrict exports and Black Sea navigation.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 17:12
Ukraine has sanctioned Animaccord and five individuals behind Masha and the Bear after its National Security and Defense Council said the children’s series disguises pro-Russian narratives. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the ban evidence of “the ugliness of the Kyiv regime” and said Ukraine had also started a “war on cartoons.”
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 17:09
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sanctioned the creators and distributors of the Russian animated series “Masha and the Bear”, including its studio Animaccord. Ukraine says the show spreads pro-Russian narratives and threatens national security, creating grounds to block it and restrict its monetisation and distribution. Russia rejected the allegations.
Sergey Lebedev says Trump administration rhetoric toward Seoul and Pyongyang is driven by both foreign-policy goals and the approaching US congressional elections. Trump may seek positive headlines and hope to loosen North Korea’s ties with Russia and China, but the initiatives are likely to remain a media spectacle, with a possible Trump-Kim meeting lacking substantive political content.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 17:08
Ken Griffin’s Citadel has sold more than 80% of the aggregate risk tied to the Situational Awareness stock portfolio it acquired from the troubled AI hedge fund.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 17:08
The Trump administration has begun arranging a $725 million transfer to the United Nations, according to a congressional notification seen by Reuters. Aid experts welcomed the move as a step toward settling billions of dollars in unpaid dues.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 17:05
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Moscow would retaliate if several Western countries tried to seize Russian merchant vessels. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said it was too early to assess whether the warning had reduced threats to maritime trade.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 17:02
Walmart says select Walmart and Sam’s Club locations will begin accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay tap-to-pay transactions on August 24. Support is expected at all US stores by the end of 2026 and at gas stations by mid-2027, adding to options such as cash, cards, and Walmart Pay.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 17:01
Lisa Respers France writes that navigating celebrity is difficult enough, but the challenges are even greater for people who become famous as children.
CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-21 17:01
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert denounced people she says are trying to “sow divisiveness” as the league grapples with a debate over transgender athletes.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 17:00
French border police clashed with migrants in northern France on Friday while stopping a small boat from reaching the UK. The UK Home Office says police in northern France have intensified seizures of migrant boats in recent months.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 16:58
Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk has agreed to stage four Champions League home matches at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge, subject to UEFA approval. Shakhtar has been unable to play in Donetsk since 2014 because of war-related security concerns.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 16:53
Celebrity owners, TikTok and apartment living have helped turn the dachshund from a specialist hunting dog into one of the world’s hottest breeds.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-21 16:53
Take-Two Interactive has subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord after several apparent Grand Theft Auto VI video leaks, saying the material infringes the game’s copyrights and seeking information to identify alleged infringers. The subpoenas request records by September 4. Watermarked clips attributed to “CyberLeek” appear to show protagonist Jason Duval performing various activities.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 16:52
Russia’s men’s national volleyball team beat Iran 3-1 in a friendly match in Ufa. Russia will play Belarus on August 22 and Cuba on August 23.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 16:48
Cafes and bakeries are recasting service work as a form of career development, signaling intensifying competition for entry-level jobs in Britain.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 16:47
Development is threatening some of Southeast Asia’s most distinctive architecture, while the buildings’ links to colonial rule complicate the case for preserving them.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 16:46
NATO’s top commander held a videoconference earlier this week to help coordinate possible member contributions supporting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. His spokesperson told Reuters that the effort is not a NATO mission.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 16:45
Former Ukraine coach Serhiy Rebrov apologized after a video showed him playing padel in Marbella with Vasily Berezutsky, a former Russian international. The clip drew criticism on Ukrainian social media. Rebrov said he had known Berezutsky opposed the war but did not know he had recently returned to Russia to coach, and apologized to Ukrainians he had offended while reaffirming his pro-Ukrainian stance.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 16:45
Thirty-five years after independence, Ukraine has spent a third of its existence under Russian attack. Its shrinking population now faces the painful choice of whether to stay, leave or fight.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 16:44
Afghanistan’s first elected president, Hamid Karzai, discusses regime-change wars, conflict with Pakistan and why he continues talking to the Taliban.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 16:42
French anti-fraud and health authorities ordered the recall of about 260,000 condoms after laboratory tests found two non-compliant products with risks of bursting and, in one case, perforations. Around 40,000 had been sold, mostly online. Users with concerns were advised to seek STI screening and take a pregnancy test.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 16:35
The Il-114-300 regional turboprop has completed high-temperature trials in Uzbekistan, Rostec said. Ground-level temperatures in Bukhara reached 42°C. The aircraft made 22 flights lasting more than 30 hours in total, and the test data will be submitted to Russia’s Aviation Register to support an expansion of its type certificate.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 16:34
Ten countries in East, Central and Southern Africa have strengthened health checks at their borders following the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A six-month program covers 33 priority crossings and 16 major trade corridors, with readiness reviews, drills, screening procedures and enhanced disease surveillance.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 16:31
Target’s second-quarter sales growth suggests the retailer is beginning to win shoppers back.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 16:30
A new report finds that gestational hypertension, a common form of high blood pressure during pregnancy, has become substantially more common in the United States.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 16:30
A ship paid $4 million to bypass the line at the Panama Canal. The case highlights how congestion and transit costs at the canal can have broader effects on consumer prices.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 16:29
Garry Minkh, the Russian president’s plenipotentiary representative in the State Duma, says the Constitution does not currently require amendments. He says the 2020 changes were intended to protect national interests and strengthen sovereignty, and should now be implemented through federal laws and other legal acts.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 16:28
The defense rested Friday after calling 10 witnesses in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial. They testified about her mental health conditions and her attempts to obtain treatment in the months before she fatally strangled her three children.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 16:28
The defense has concluded its case in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, presenting further testimony about her mental state before she strangled her three young children in 2023. The trial examines whether postpartum psychosis drove the killings.
Over the next two days, part of Washington, DC, will become a seven-turn professional track for the capital’s first IndyCar race. Championed by President Donald Trump as a celebration of the US 250th anniversary, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix has faced criticism over disruption, Trump’s ties to sponsor Penske and possible risks to nearby historic buildings and artworks.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 16:27
The Pixel 11 introduces a set of photography tools called Camera Looks, giving users more control over image preferences and a way to reduce the over-processed look common in modern phones. The Vergecast discusses the Pixel 11 Pro review and its new approach to computational photography.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 16:27
German intelligence believes a weapons cache found in woods near Berlin last year may have been intended for assassinations on behalf of Russia, according to reports. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said prosecutors are investigating a suspect held in Romania over suspected espionage and preparation of a serious act of violence threatening the state, while declining to confirm Russian involvement.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 16:26
German security authorities found handguns and ammunition in a forest near Berlin last year and suspect they were intended for assassinations on behalf of Russian intelligence. One suspect was arrested in Romania, and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Germany is coordinating with Romanian authorities over a possible extradition.
German security authorities found handguns hidden in a forest near Berlin last year and believe they were intended for assassinations on behalf of Russian intelligence, Süddeutsche Zeitung reports. A suspect was arrested in Romania, while federal prosecutors investigate alleged plans for a serious act of violence threatening the state.
Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha returned to office on Friday after taking more than three months of leave following U.S. drug-trafficking charges alleging links to the Sinaloa Cartel. His return is likely to heighten tensions between Mexico and the United States.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 16:25
Kazakhstan’s Kazatomprom says it has reached natural uranium supply agreements with Russia’s Uranium One Group, part of Rosatom’s management structure, and China’s State Nuclear Uranium Resource Development Company. Russian deliveries will go to the Siberian Chemical Combine, while Chinese shipments will arrive at Alashankou railway station. Prices, volumes and schedules remain confidential, and both deals have been submitted for shareholder approval.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 16:24
Joe Root’s return as England captain began with a dominant victory as England beat Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley. England took a 238-run first-innings lead before dismissing Pakistan for 135 on the third day. The second Test starts at Lord’s on Thursday.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 16:24
A stadium gathering for Ashenda, a major festival celebrating women and the Virgin Mary, has been cancelled in Mekelle after recent drone strikes. Tigray officials cited ongoing attacks and the threat of renewed war; the latest strike reportedly injured 13 civilians and damaged homes.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 16:20
A Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Akhtubinsk air base overnight on Aug. 20 damaged a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber, Ukraine’s General Staff said. The base, about 650 kilometers from the front line, houses Russia’s 929th State Aircraft Test Center and several Su-34 jets.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 16:19
Follow live updates from the opening match of the Premier League season, including the build-up, analysis and text commentary.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 16:15
Since mid-June, men in Russia’s Penza region have reportedly been seized from streets, homes, police stations and other locations, then pressured through deception, bribery, threats or force to sign Defense Ministry contracts and fight in Ukraine. iStories reports that Tamara Pavlutkina, who heads the Bashmakovsky District administration and United Russia branch, may be behind recruitment quotas.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 16:12
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.