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Polish prosecutors have charged Przemysław Kral, head of collapsed exchange Zondacrypto, amid allegations of large-scale fraud and political funding links. Meanwhile, founder Sylwester Suszek remains missing since 2022, and reports differ on Kral's whereabouts and the scale of customer losses.
Finance ministers from six EU countries have written to Ireland, which holds the rotating EU presidency, urging that a windfall tax on oil companies be added to the agenda for next month's meeting of EU finance chiefs in Dublin. The letter, dated August 21, cites surging oil company profits and calls for an EU-wide framework to tax windfall profits, drawing on lessons from a similar 2022 levy.
A small UK power generator was forced offline for four days last month in a cyber attack attributed to Iran-linked hackers, marking the first successful incident of its kind against a British energy facility. The government downplayed the impact, stressing no risk to the wider grid, while experts suggest the attack may have been a demonstration of capability by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Bareknuckle boxing returns to Newcastle as Mick Terrill headlines BKB 60 against Kamil Sokolowski at the Utilita Arena on October 10. Terrill, a former BKB heavyweight champion, aims for a knockout and a shot at the title, while Sokolowski seeks to upset the hometown favorite.
Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate argue in U.S. court filings that high-end cars, a superyacht and other luxury displays featured in their content were rented or promotional and should not be treated as evidence of vast personal wealth. The brothers remain detained in Miami while fighting extradition to the UK on extensive sexual offence and trafficking charges, which they deny.
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz partnered in the US Open mixed doubles, winning their first-round match before falling in the quarter-finals. The revamped tournament, featuring top singles stars and a $1 million prize, saw other headline pairings like Sabalenka and Djokovic exit early.
Two US KC-135 tanker aircraft have left Bulgaria's Bezmer air base, Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov announced on Saturday. The departure comes nearly a month after their deployment angered Iran, which had warned of potential attacks on US assets in Bulgaria and Cyprus.
Promoted Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium, with first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. Michael Carrick's side struggled despite debutants Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, while Hull's injury-hit squad delivered a resilient performance.
A Russian drone attack on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih killed at least 16 people and wounded more than 130, according to Ukrainian officials. The strike, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned as a deliberate 'double-tap' targeting emergency responders, drew international outrage and promises of new sanctions. Separate attacks in the Mykolaiv and Kharkiv regions added to Friday's civilian toll.
Jessica Pegula defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek in a three-set semifinal, while Coco Gauff beat Sara Bejlek to set up the first all-American Cincinnati Open women's final in 56 years. Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils also advanced, making history as the first two Black players in an ATP Masters 1000 final.
Finland's defence ministry said on Thursday evening it suspected a Russian aircraft had violated its airspace earlier in the day. Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen said an investigation is underway. The incident follows previous suspected violations and comes amid heightened European concern over drone activity near NATO borders.
Germany's gas storage is just above half full, the lowest in years for mid-August, due to the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure. The government and industry warn about the November 1 target, while consumer groups advise on fixed-price contracts.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has declared Poland 'safer than ever before' on its eastern border, amid ongoing construction of the East Shield fortification system. However, presidential spokesman Rafal Leskiewicz has criticized the project as a 'PR stunt' that 'doesn't work,' highlighting internal disagreements over Poland's border security approach.
Poland has placed military aircraft, ground-based air defense, and radar systems on heightened readiness after Russia launched strikes on Ukraine. The Polish Operational Command announced the preventive measures to secure airspace near threatened regions, with forces ready to respond immediately.
Overnight Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region have killed at least 13 people and wounded dozens, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attack damaged residential buildings, a medical facility, and a children's hospital, prompting Kyiv's mayor to declare a day of mourning.
South Korea has launched its first commercial container ship voyage through the Arctic, testing the route's viability as Middle East conflict disrupts traditional shipping lanes. The PanStar Acro, carrying 837 TEUs of cargo, is expected to take about 45 days to reach European ports, but the trip has sparked environmental and geopolitical concerns, including potential friction with Western allies over Russia's role.
A suspected arson attack on a Tallinn facility used by Estonian defence contractor Milrem Robotics has not disrupted its deliveries of robotic military vehicles to Ukraine, the company's CEO said. Estonian authorities are investigating possible Russian involvement, while the incident is part of a wider pattern of suspected hybrid operations across Europe.
Serie A kicks off its 125th season with Inter, Juventus, and Milan expected to battle for the title. New coaches and high-profile signings headline a season that also sees Como make a historic Champions League debut.
Murf AI has released Falcon 2, a text-to-speech model priced at $0.01 per minute, claiming superior performance over some OpenAI and ElevenLabs models. The Bengaluru-based startup targets cost-conscious enterprises, offering high-speed responses and ethical voice actor practices.
France has recorded more than 7,300 excess deaths during a summer marked by three unprecedented heatwaves, with record 52 days of extreme temperatures. Officials caution the toll is provisional and may rise as final figures are expected in autumn. Meanwhile, across Europe, over 30,000 excess deaths have been reported, with scientists attributing the extreme heat to climate change.