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The Russian embassy in London has warned Britain it will face unspecified “consequences” after reports that UK-made drones were used in Ukrainian attacks on targets inside Russia. Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed full British support for Kyiv, while Moscow branded London an accomplice in the campaign. The dispute follows large UK drone packages and a wave of long-range strikes on Russian energy and logistics sites.
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted a video showing a facility he says will be used to hang Palestinian prisoners convicted of terror offenses. The move follows the passage of a controversial law earlier this year and has drawn international criticism.
Representatives of the DRC government and AFC/M23, with international facilitators, met in Switzerland to advance the Doha Framework, agreeing on verification mechanisms, a negotiation roadmap, and reporting standards. Separately, the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes urged the DRC to promptly implement an FDLR disarmament protocol.
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods after last-minute trade talks failed, prompting Canada to announce dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs starting September 8. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the US terms 'uneconomic' and 'unfair,' while US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer blamed Canada for declining the deal and warned of further measures.
California AG Rob Bonta canceled Monday's settlement talks with Paramount, accusing the company of leaking confidential details. Paramount denies the leaks and has asked a judge to require the states to post a $1.88 billion bond to cover delay costs, as the $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger faces a March trial.
Newly published trial results suggest upadacitinib, a JAK inhibitor already used for arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, can help people with severe alopecia areata regrow significant scalp hair. About half of participants on the lower dose and more than half on the higher dose achieved at least 80% scalp coverage after 24 weeks, according to multiple reports.
Zambia's incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected with 60% of the vote, but the aftermath is overshadowed by the killing of former minister Mutotwe Kafwaya in a security raid on opposition leader Brian Mundubile's house. Eleven were arrested; police say Kafwaya died in an exchange of fire, while Mundubile denies insurgency allegations and plans a court challenge.
Zambia's electoral commission declared President Hakainde Hichilema the winner of the August 13 election with over 60% of the vote, securing a second term. Opposition leader Brian Mundubile has vowed to challenge the result in court, citing irregularities, while arrests of opposition figures and a suspension of vote counting have drawn concern from international observers and the UN.
Zambia's electoral commission declared Hakainde Hichilema president-elect with about 61% of votes, but opposition leader Brian Mundubile plans to challenge the result in court, alleging fraud. The EU observer mission raised transparency concerns, and tensions flared over an arrest raid and brief vote-count suspension.
A White House report accusing over 40 countries of helping China evade US tariffs has put Southeast Asian exporters under scrutiny, with analysts warning it may blur legitimate supply-chain diversification. The report also designates Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan as 'Tier III' states, potentially complicating diplomatic ties.
Zambia's main opposition leader Brian Mundubile has rejected the presidential election results and plans to challenge them in court, citing irregularities. The UN human rights chief has expressed concern over arrests of opposition figures and urged authorities to uphold due process, following a raid that left a former minister dead.
A New York Times investigation alleges Russia used training camps, vote-buying, cyberattacks, and priests to undermine Moldova’s pro-EU government. The report details coordinated efforts, including GRU oversight and millions in payments, ahead of the September 2025 election. Moldova’s president denounced the operation, while the Kremlin denied involvement.
New Russian legislation restricts consular services for dissidents abroad, while European countries tighten asylum and residency rules. Prominent critic Boris Nadezhdin describes fleeing to Paris.
Russian officials say voting in 'unfriendly' countries may face provocations and attempts to discredit the electoral process. The Central Election Commission and Foreign Ministry cite pressure on Russians abroad, Russophobic media campaigns, and logistical hurdles due to visa restrictions.
Lithuanian lawmaker Arvydas Anušauskas has proposed reducing the permitted transit time for Russian citizens through Lithuania from 24 to six hours, citing a sharp rise in violations. The presidential adviser supports the move, while the proposal includes safeguards for EU rules and objective delays.
Google is rolling out a toggle that lets users disable visible watermarks on AI-generated images, videos, and music from its Gemini ecosystem. The move balances creative flexibility with digital provenance, as invisible SynthID watermarking and C2PA metadata remain embedded. The feature is unavailable in regions where law requires visible watermarks.
UNCCD COP17 is underway in Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 28 August under the theme Restoring Land, Restoring Hope, with 196 countries and the EU discussing drought resilience and land restoration. Delegates are working to operationalise the Riyadh partnership’s €10.3 billion pledges while facing a far larger global financing need. Opening warnings on slow delivery of restoration pledges, an Indigenous protest for formal negotiation roles, and national moves such as Egypt’s completed drought plan have marked the talks.
Russia has moved two warships into the Baltic Sea while a new submarine capable of carrying a nuclear tsunami-triggering torpedo began sea trials, according to reports. The deployments come amid escalating rhetoric from Moscow over Western support for Ukraine, though analysts caution that the most extreme threats are unlikely to be carried out.
Ukrainian President Zelensky outlined a peace plan involving a ceasefire and a free economic zone, while a Russian expert predicted that US envoys Witkoff and Kushner will bring concrete proposals to Moscow. The conflicting statements highlight the wide gap between Kyiv and Moscow's positions.
Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has called for the killing of 30 to 40 Palestinians in Gaza nightly, remarks that have drawn sharp condemnation from German officials and Jewish and Protestant leaders. Ben-Gvir made the comments in a podcast interview with a former Israeli captive, advocating for targeted killings beyond immediate threats.