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Fire in Croatia: 1,200 people have been evacuated
A forest fire near Omis in Croatia claimed one life, injured 36 people and forced the evacuation of around 1,200 people.
A French court has blocked a ban on social media for children under 15
The French Constitutional Council has ruled that the ban on social media for under-15s is disproportionate and has criticised the age verification rules.
The Centre for Digital Policy has reported a wave of fake content about Ukrainians on the Polish version of TikTok
Fake news about Ukrainians on Polish TikTok is designed to provoke conflict: the videos manipulate topics such as crime, fuel and drones.
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
On the night of 12 August, Novorossiysk in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation came under a massive drone attack. Fires broke out in various parts of the city; the following may have been hit...
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.
