Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato jets scrambled to shoot down foreign drone after it enters Latvian airspace Finland, another Nato member, also temporarily restricts airspace The Independent UK · Aug 13
French Couple Tied Up, Beaten and Targeted Three Times After Moving Into Crypto Millionaires' Former Home A French couple were targeted three times after moving into a home previously owned by crypto millionaires, a court heard in Amiens. International Business Times UK · Aug 12
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Kyiv has made significant battlefield gains ‘exactly as planned’ Earlier, Zelensky says his forces struck Russia’s Novorossiysk naval base with drones, missiles and unmanned boats The Independent UK · Aug 12
Russia fired North Korean missiles in attack that killed six in Zaporizhzhia, Zelenskyy says Ukraine's president has repeatedly sounded the alarm over deepening military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang, often while appealing for more Western air-defence supplies. Euronews · Aug 11
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin is preparing to use this winter to ‘break’ Kyiv, think-tank warns Putin will not enter serious negotiations if he believes he has a ‘viable military path’, says ISW The Independent UK · Aug 11
Ukraine war live: Kyiv hands proposals for ending war to US negotiators President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Ukraine had provided proposals to US negotiators for a plan to end the more than four-year-old war with Russia. Earlier, Russian missiles, drones and glide bombs killed at least 10 civilians across multiple Ukrainian cities, authorities said. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. France 24 · Aug 10
Quote of the day by Pavel Durov: 'My success and health come from 20+ years of abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, coffee, pills, and illegal drugs' Pavel Durov is a Russian-born technology entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and chief executive officer of Telegram, a globally popular cloud-based messaging app. Born in Saint Petersburg in 1984, Durov first achieved widespread fame after launching VKontakte, often called VK, in 2006. Built as a local equivalent to Facebook,… The Times of India · Aug 10
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky mocks Putin’s reliance on North Korea after deadly strike deep inside Russia Ukrainian drone attack hits targets over 600 miles deep inside Russia, killing 13 people The Independent UK · Aug 10
Belarus joins Russia’s war on freedom of information Belarus’ obscure decision to ban Euronews’ website on its territory follows Russia’s blocking of all Euronews content, as both nations continue to clamp down on the media. Euronews · Aug 8
Yemeni armed forces launch multi-front operation against Houthis; warn against further escalation Yemeni forces launched a broad military operation targeting Houthi positions on multiple frontlines. This action served as a direct response to recent offensive actions by the militia. The operation aimed to defend security and protect unarmed civilians from repeated attacks. The spokesperson issued a stern warning against further military escalation… The Economic Times · Aug 8
Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria after drone explodes near gas pipeline Ukraine on Saturday denied targeting Bulgaria after a drone exploded near a strategic gas pipeline close to the Romanian border. The incident came as President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters that Ukraine had “virtually no intact thermal power plants” ahead of winter following repeated Russian strikes, which he said were aimed… France 24 · Aug 8
Telegram founder warns of new AI-powered threat that can force apps like Instagram removed from Playstore; calls it 'takedown extortion' Telegram founder Pavel Durov has warned app developers of an emerging cyber threat he calls takedown extortion, after Apple briefly removed Telegram from its App Store following an attack in which a user planted AI-modified illegal content inside a public group chat. Durov said the app was restored within hours… The Economic Times · Aug 7
CBI finds NEET-UG 2026 paper leak involved 3 NTA experts, multi-state conspiracy The CBI has filed a chargesheet against thirteen individuals for a NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Three NTA subject experts allegedly accessed and shared confidential examination questions. A chain of intermediaries then distributed these leaked papers to candidates for money. Digital evidence, including chat records, confirms the circulation of leaked questions.… The Economic Times · Aug 7
Russian strikes target Ukraine's Kharkiv and Sumy regions, killing at least six At least six people were killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight into Thursday, including three in the city of Balakliia in the Kharkiv region and another three in the northern region of Sumy, local authorities said. A Russian attack also damaged a foreign-flagged ship loaded with wheat in Ukraine's… France 24 · Aug 6
The Economic Times · Aug 5 Ukraine says missile interceptor deliveries have fallen to third of 2025 level Ukraine's President Zelensky stated allies supplied one-third of air defence missiles for 2026. Russia escalates attacks on Kyiv and southern ports, increasing missile launches. Ukrainian air defences failed to intercept recent ballistic and cruise missile strikes. Russia also deploys North Korean missiles, increasing its offensive capabilities. Kyiv seeks allies' help…
TechRadar · Aug 5 'The largest in history:' Russia blocks over 20 popular VPNs in major internet crackdown Russian users are facing severe internet disruptions as a new wave of government blocks targets over 20 popular VPN services, in what activists are calling the largest attack on digital freedom to date.
The Independent UK · Aug 5 How a day at the beach in Crimea turned to chaos after Ukrainian drone smashed into civilians and killed seven Kyiv said it does not target civilians but is ramping up long-range strikes
International Business Times UK · Aug 5 Russian Soldier Who Refused Orders Opens Fire on Own Unit Before Killing Civilians A Russian serviceman was arrested after fatally shooting fellow soldiers and civilians in Sevastopol. The motive remains unclear as authorities investigate the incident amid ongoing regional conflict.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 5 Kremlin critic leaves Moscow for Paris after ban from running for election Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has left the country after being prevented from standing in September’s parliamentary elections, becoming the latest prominent Kremlin critic to move abroad amid an intensifying crackdown on dissent.
Euronews · Aug 5 Russian overnight barrage on Ukraine kills at least 17 in Kyiv and surrounding region Kyiv has in recent months urged allies to supply more US-made Patriot interceptors as Russia steps up its use of ballistic missiles more than four years into its full-scale invasion.
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Drone armed with explosives at German airport represents ‘new threat’, minister warns Drone found in close proximity to a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle airport
International Business Times UK · Aug 4 Telegram Founder Warns 'Any App Can Be Next' as Hidden AI-Modified CSAM Is Used for Digital Extortion Telegram founder Pavel Durov says AI-modified CSAM was planted to trigger Apple's App Store removal in an alleged extortion scheme
The Economic Times · Aug 4 Ukraine accuses Russia of war crime after video shows drone attacking market vendor Ukraine accused Russia of a war crime after a drone attack wounded a vendor. President Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia following the incident. Russian guided bomb strikes in Sumy killed two children and an elderly woman. The UN reported a significant increase in civilian casualties in Ukraine. Both…
The Independent UK · Aug 4 Telegram messenger vanishes from the iPhone’s App Store Brief deletion draws criticism from Apple’s critics