In Bosnia and Herzegovina, a 19-year-old man died after stepping on a mine while trying to release goats into an enclosure. This happened 30 years after the end of the war, where mines still pose a deadly threat.
On the night of August 31, Ukraine repelled an attack of 142 attack drones and imitators. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 126 enemy UAVs and drone imitators.
Over 100 cases of serious crimes against children are under the personal control of regional prosecutor's offices. Courts have already imposed the harshest penalties on the perpetrators, including life imprisonment.
The Israeli army has declared Gaza City a "dangerous combat zone," canceling the local tactical pause that had been in effect since late July. This decision comes amid plans for a large-scale operation against Hamas.
The Kremlin does not confirm readiness for territorial compromises, as stated by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Peskov did not comment on the information that Moscow agrees to stop at the front line.
The Prime Minister of the Iranian-backed Houthis, Ahmed al-Rahawi, died in Sanaa. This happened as a result of attacks by the Israeli army, which targeted 10 high-ranking Houthi ministers.
Ukrainians' debt for housing and communal services in the second quarter of 2025 reached UAH 106. 6 billion. This is the first data published since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
German automaker BMW Group has sold 3 million electrified vehicles worldwide. The share of electrified vehicles in the company's total sales exceeds 40%.
Microsoft presents its own AI models Mai-Voice-1 and Mai-1-Preview, promising efficiency and lower computational costs. Mai-Voice-1 generates a minute of audio in a second, and Mai-1-Preview will improve Copilot.
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have initiated the re-imposition of UN sanctions against Iran. This is due to Tehran's failure to fulfill its obligations under the 2015 nuclear deal.
Chinese giant ByteDance plans a share buyback that will raise TikTok's valuation to over $330 billion. Employees will be offered $200.41 per share, a 5.5% increase from the previous buyback.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned Russian attacks on civilians in Ukraine. He noted that the attack on the EU representation indicates the growing brutality of the Russian regime.
The European Union summons Russian Ambassador Vladimir Chizhov after massive attacks on Kyiv that damaged EU offices. In addition, Ursula von der Leyen announced the 19th package of tough sanctions against Russia, the acceleration of which is expected after the latest events.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul condemned Russia's attack on Kyiv, stating that it would not go unanswered. At the same time, he called for caution regarding the involvement of frozen Russian assets.
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin spoke out against holding Spanish La Liga and Italian Serie A matches outside Europe. He believes that European teams should play in Europe for their fans.
A hot start to autumn is expected in Ukraine with temperatures up to +35 degrees. A decrease in temperature to +24+27 degrees is predicted for August 31 in the western regions.
The enemy launched an incredible number of Shaheds and missiles. However, the Defense Forces are working. It was not possible to fully avoid terrible consequences. Yuriy Ihnat, head of the communications department of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, explained both the anti-record of deadly launches from Russia and the high rates of interception.
On August 28, 2025, the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) hit the Russian small missile ship "Buyan-M" in the Sea of Azov. The ship was damaged by a drone strike on its radar and an attack by special forces.
The owner and CEO of Assan Group have been detained in Turkey on suspicion of military espionage and ties to FETÖ. 10 companies of the group have been placed under trusteeship.
OpenAI scans user conversations in ChatGPT and plans to transfer data about particularly dangerous content to the police. This applies to the promotion of suicide, weapon development, causing harm, and other illegal activities.
Over the past day, the enemy attacked Dnipropetrovsk region, causing fires and destruction at several enterprises. Nikopol, Mezheva, and Petropavlivka districts were affected, with damage recorded to agricultural enterprises, buildings, and vehicles.
Until October 31, 2025, and for all exporters - this condition was announced by the Russian government as part of a new decision on the ban on gasoline exports. Moscow explained that this is to "maintain the stability of the domestic fuel market of the Russian Federation."
In Afghanistan, at least 25 people died and nearly 30 were injured in a road accident. The bus plunged from a rocky embankment in Kabul province due to driver negligence.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko discussed European integration and defense capabilities with Mette Frederiksen during her visit to Denmark. Ukraine is ready to open the first three negotiation clusters for EU membership right now.
Off the coast of Costa Rica, fishermen caught a two-meter nurse shark with orange skin and white eyes. Researchers confirmed that it has a rare genetic condition – albino-xanthochromism.
Female deputies of local councils can cross the border if their activities are not paid from the local budget. Departure is possible only within the scope of a business trip, if the deputy works in local self-government bodies and receives a salary.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs clarified new rules for men aged 18-22 to travel abroad. A passport and a military registration document are required to cross the border.
Denmark summoned a US diplomat over suspicions of secret US operations in Greenland. Intelligence uncovered three Americans, linked to the White House, operating on the island.
US President Donald Trump congratulated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on their engagement, despite previous criticism of the singer. Earlier, Trump publicly spoke out against Swift, who supported Kamala Harris's campaign.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allowed men aged 18 to 22 inclusive to cross the state border unhindered. This rule does not apply to high-ranking officials and their deputies.
