Ukraine allegedly prevented a terrorist attack prepared by Russia’s FSB against Russian opposition figure Stepan Kaplunov, a Ukrainian Defense Forces source said. Kaplunov, deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps, was reportedly abducted by unknown individuals; his whereabouts and condition remain publicly unknown as investigative measures continue.

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said last month’s attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport had “all the hallmarks of state sponsored terrorism”. She is leading informal talks among EU foreign ministers in Wicklow after Germany formally blamed Russia, with further sanctions and support for Ukraine on the agenda.

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EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas accused Moscow after Germany said Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport last month. Calling it an act with all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism, she said EU foreign ministers would discuss countermeasures and possible sanctions without making decisions at their informal meeting.

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Germany says an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport bore the hallmarks of Russian hybrid operations targeting Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin called the evidence fake, while German officials warned that Moscow could be preparing more such operations.

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Germany has formally accused Russia of attempting an attack at Leipzig-Halle airport last month after intelligence officials linked an explosive-laden drone to Russian technology. Berlin announced the closure of a Russian consulate and is considering wider sanctions and tighter entry controls. Moscow denies involvement and calls the claims absurd.

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Germany accused Russia of a failed drone sabotage operation at Leipzig/Halle Airport after investigators tied Moscow to the Aug. 4 incident. An explosive-laden drone was found beside a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft, but its device failed because of a faulty detonator. Berlin will close Russia’s Bonn consulate, end the Russian House contract in Berlin and tighten entry rules for Russian nationals. Moscow denied the allegations and called the measures an “unprecedented escalation.”

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BP formally appointed Ian Tyler as chair on Wednesday, following the surprise dismissal of former chairman Albert Manifold that triggered turmoil in the boardroom.

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UK oil major BP has appointed Ian Tyler as chair, following the removal of Albert Manifold and the departure of the interim chair from the role.

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A Financial Times investigation has uncovered a programme in which Moscow is secretly helping Tehran develop supersonic missiles. The transfer is described as one of the most significant known instances of military technology moving from Russia to Iran.

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An explosion near Augsburg’s main train station in southern Germany injured several people and prompted a police response.

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Police say an unidentified object exploded at Augsburg train station in southern Germany early Wednesday, lightly injuring two people and damaging windows. Parts of the station were closed as investigators examined the scene. A power-station disruption near Cologne is also being treated as a suspected deliberate criminal act.

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An object detonated at Augsburg station, according to German media reports, causing minor injuries to at least two people and blowing out nearby windows.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and Egypt exemplify friendship, solidarity and coordination among developing countries, citing political trust, mutually beneficial cooperation and close multilateral coordination. During his state visit to Egypt, Xi said he would discuss bilateral ties, broad cooperation and shared international and regional concerns with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and outline a development plan for their comprehensive strategic partnership.

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Experts examine what caused the flooding in Nepal and what is needed to improve preparedness and warnings. Nepal has contributed little to the emissions driving global warming, yet it is suffering some of its worst consequences.

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One week after flash floods struck Nepal, the death toll has surpassed 1,000 while mass burials of unidentified victims continue. Many people were angered by the government’s plan for “temporary” mass burials, saying the measure conflicts with traditions followed by Nepal’s largely Hindu population.

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Authorities in Nepal said hopes were fading of finding more survivors among thousands still missing, a week after a Himalayan glacier collapse triggered flash floods that devastated the mountainous country.

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