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Florida Woman Accused of Setting Stranger on Fire at Gas Pump After Cash Request, Police Say

Police allege Eleanor Crawford set a stranger and her Volvo SUV alight at a St Petersburg petrol station after the woman refused requests for her phone and money.

International Business Times UK

Woman Suffers 'Horrific Burns' After Stranger Set Her on Fire for Refusing To Spare Money

A Florida woman has been arrested after allegedly setting a stranger and her Volvo SUV on fire at a St Petersburg petrol station, causing second-degree burns.

International Business Times UK

'The days of safety are over': Russian airports face record closures

Ukraine's drone campaign forced an average of 32 airport closures a day across 32 Russian airports including Moscow and St Petersburg, with summer totals already exceeding all of 2025, as Zelenskyy warned airlines and insurers that "the days of safety in Russia's skies are over."

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Ukraine war briefing: Missiles shot down during long Russian attack wave

Drones and missiles target civilian infrastructure of Kyiv and other cities; car bomb kills Russian serviceman in St Petersburg. What we know on day 1,647

The Guardian - AU

Russian military lieutenant colonel killed in St Petersburg car blast, wife injured

A Russian military lieutenant colonel was killed after a car exploded in St Petersburg on Thursday, while his wife, who was also in the vehicle, was seriously injured, Russian media reported.

The Times of India

Russia planning to use nukes? Why CIA chief made 'emergency' visit to Moscow; report

Russia may be considering a dramatic escalation of the Ukraine war with CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly travelling to Moscow for an “emergency” meeting amid fears that the Kremlin could resort to nuclear weapons or target Ukraine’s Western allies, DailyMail reported.

The Times of India

In 2022, a Florida workshop was making furniture. 4 years later, 8 rail-mounted robots were printing boat hulls up to 130 feet long in just 9 days, turning digital designs into giant vessels without costly molds

A Florida workshop now uses robotic systems for 3D printing large composite boat hulls. This innovative process eliminates expensive traditional molds and speeds up production significantly. The company's facility houses eight industrial robotic systems capable of printing structures up to 40 meters.

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Kanye West’s Russia shows up in the air as venue refuses to host

Two shows at St Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena had previously been announced

The Independent UK

Kanye West Planned Return to Russia Plunged Into Chaos as St Petersburg Venue Denies Any Contract

Ye's planned concerts in Russia face uncertainty as Gazprom Arena denies a contract, while Say Agency insists the event is still scheduled.

International Business Times UK

Russian stadium says it will not host Kanye concerts – but promoter says shows have not been cancelled

The controversial rapper now known as Ye was due to play two huge shows at St Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena, which now states it cannot host performances for contractual reasons

The Guardian - UK

Has there been pressure on Russian stadium to cancel planned Kanye West concerts?

Only a week after two shows in St Petersburg were announced, Kanye West’s upcoming gigs seem to have been cancelled – as the venue hosting the concerts say it is not hosting the controversial artist. There are reports that the venue came under pressure from Moscow to cancel the shows...

Euronews

Warehouse burns near St Petersburg as Ukraine targets Ozon sites

Firefighters tackled a blaze at a logistics centre next to an Ozon facility on the outskirts of St Petersburg, as Ukraine said it was expanding its drone campaign against Russian e-commerce warehouses.

Euronews

Kanye West to become biggest western act to play in Russia since start of Ukraine war

Artist also known as Ye, who has attracted controversy in recent years over antisemitic outbursts, to perform two shows in October

The Guardian - UK

Italian NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Latvian airspace

An Italian fighter jet downed an unknown drone in Latvian airspace on Friday. Latvian soldiers are searching for debris from the drone near Rugaji village. This incident occurred during Ukrainian attacks on Russian ports near St Petersburg. NATO confirmed its readiness to react to any potential threats to its territory.…

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Solar eclipse 2026 in pictures: The best shots from around Europe

Millions witnessed the most significant eclipse in Europe for decades yesterday evening as the Sun disappeared behind the Moon. Here are some of the best shots taken from the celestial event.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin accused of war crime after drone hunts down market vendor in grim ‘human safari’

Ukraine’s foreign minister said the attack formed part of a deliberate Russian campaign to intimidate civilians.

The Times of India

Russia downs 320 Ukrainian drones: Six killed, warehouses damaged in Moscow, St Petersburg

Russia’s defence ministry said it brought down or destroyed 320 Ukrainian drones across 19 regions overnight, as governors reported six people killed, nine injured and warehouses damaged near Moscow and St Petersburg.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine strikes on Russia’s ‘Amazon’ warehouses bring war closer to ordinary people

Kyiv’s attacks on Wildberries destroy billions of dollars worth of goods made, sold and bought by everyday Russians

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FBI director Kash Patel plans Russia trip where he’ll be hosted by KGB’s successors: report

Official planning to spend time in Moscow and St Petersburg and will be hosted by the KGB’s successors, according to insiders

The Guardian - UK

What is Ukraine’s 40-day campaign against Russia and has it worked?

Taking war to heart of Russian territory has seized initiative and reset Zelenskyy’s relationship with Trump

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles hours after Zelensky said attack ‘imminent’

Deadly attack comes hours after White House confirms Zelensky-Trump meeting at Nato summit in Turkey

The Times of India

Ukraine hits Russian oil terminal; smoke rises over St Petersburg facility - watch

Ukrainian drones targeted an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and military sites near the Baltic coast overnight, escalating attacks on Russia's energy sector. Governor Alexander Beglov confirmed the Kirovsky district oil terminal was hit, with no casualties. President Zelensky claimed responsibility, stating the strikes hit revenue-generating oil infrastructure and the…

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal and nearby port

St Petersburg governor reports no victims after ‘large-scale’ overnight attack that also hit Baltic port of Vysotsk

The Independent UK

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia

Russian officials say Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg

The Economic Times

St Petersburg region hit by major Ukrainian drone attack, Russian officials say

St. Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region faced a significant Ukrainian drone assault overnight, with reports indicating a hit on a key Baltic Sea port vital for oil exports. Governor Alexander Beglov confirmed a "large-scale" attack on the city, while local media pointed to a fire at the oil terminal.…

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