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South Korea is entering the final season of legal dog meat sales
Moran Market and other establishments in Korea are switching to alternative dishes ahead of the total ban on dog meat in February 2027.
The FIA has reinstated national colours for Russian and Belarusian drivers
On 3 August 2026, the FIA World Council lifted the restrictions on participants from Russia and Belarus. The ban on holding events in those countries remains in place.
The Russian Ministry of Defence has threatened Ukraine with a «freeze» this winter
The Russian Ministry of Defence’s statement about a «freeze» in winter is a threat to Ukraine, but makes no mention of energy infrastructure or a blackout plan.
Germany is changing the protection rules for some Ukrainian men
Germany will apply the general deportation rules to men aged 23–60 who do not have legal grounds for residence or temporary protection.
Putin’s visit to the Kuril Islands has intensified the dispute between Russia and Japan
Russia controls the Kuril Islands, whilst Japan claims Iturup, Kunashir, Shikotan and the Habomai Islands. Because of this, the two countries have not signed a peace treaty.
The Chernavodska Nuclear Power Station has completely ceased supplying electricity
The Cernavodă Nuclear Power Station has shut down both reactors due to a prolonged drop in the Danube’s water level. Romania is covering the electricity shortfall through imports.
The drought in the EU is forcing farmers to use up their winter feed stocks
Bavaria has allowed organic farms to purchase conventional feed due to the drought, whilst Ireland is assessing farms’ needs for the winter.
A logistics hub caught fire in Bashkortostan following an attack
Following the attack, a fire broke out, engulfing several sections of the logistics complex in the Chishminsky District. Details regarding the damage and casualties are still being confirmed.
HRW has called on the US to block the transfer of cluster munitions to Ukraine
HRW has called on the US Congress to halt the transfer to Ukraine of cluster munitions from Turkey, which include ATACMS, M26 and M509A1 shells.
Putin has threatened to retaliate against the detention of Russian merchant ships
Putin has threatened to retaliate against the detention of Russian vessels. The Kremlin has stated that the Navy may be deployed to protect the merchant fleet.
North Korea launched missiles ahead of US-South Korea military exercises
The North Korean launch took place ahead of the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, which were held from 17 to 27 August. The type of missile is being identified by the South Korean military.
Drones attacked Novorossiysk all night: the port silo was on fire
У ніч проти 12 серпня Новоросійськ у Краснодарському краї РФ зазнав масованої атаки безпілотників. У різних районах міста спалахнули пожежі, під ударом міг опинитися...
Lebanese firefighters have accused Israel of deliberately setting fire to forests in the south
Environmentalists describe the fires in southern Lebanon as part of the ongoing destruction of ecosystems, which threatens forests, birds and local communities’ livelihoods.
Russia has halted production of the «Geran-3» jet drones»
«The »Geran-3’ had a range of up to 1,000 km and could reach speeds of up to 370 km/h. The Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) has reported that production of this model has been halted in Russia.
An autonomous ranch-style hideaway for billionaires is being built in Argentina
Wamani in Argentina is a 32,000-hectare sanctuary ranch with a private beach, solar power, farms and residences.
Fuel from the US has transformed the Cuban market: petrol is being sold from flats
The US has authorised the supply of fuel to Cuba’s private sector. The imports have boosted business, but some of the fuel has ended up on the black market.
