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On the A66, a Volkswagen carrying five people collided with a police car. All seven people died, including two police officers.
The PanStar Acro set sail from Busan to Europe via the Northern Sea Route. The route cuts the journey by 7,000 km, but carries environmental and political risks.
Germany plans to create a missile arsenal worth nearly €12 billion, which is intended to strengthen Berlin's long-range strike capabilities. Among the candidates for purchase is the Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile manufactured by Fire Point, and Berlin expects to receive the first examples of the weapon for testing as early as next year.
NATO countries are discussing a contribution to an international operation for safe shipping in the Strait of Hormuz without the Alliance's flag. France and Britain are forming a coalition.
Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing will meet on August 24 to discuss strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, pressure on Russia, and security guarantees.
Shakhtar has reached an agreement with Chelsea to host its home matches in the 2026/27 Champions League season in London. The matches are subject to regulatory approval.
The leaders of the “coalition of the willing” will meet on August 24, 2026. NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Šekerinska will participate remotely.
The Italian company Leonardo has registered a "subsidiary" in Kyiv with capital of UAH 5. 13 million. It will engage in defense technologies and development.
Bridget Phillipson said that racist and sexist views are becoming normalized, while misogyny is spreading on social media. She called for stronger protections for women and children.
Pakistan condemned the statement by U. S. Ambassador to New Delhi Sergio Gor that Jammu and Kashmir is part of India. Official Islamabad summoned the U.S. ambassador to Pakistan to lodge a formal complaint.
The Sussexes plan to settle long-term in a private residence outside London, while retaining homes in the United States and Portugal. Their children will begin attending British schools in September.
A container ship from Busan will travel to Europe via the Arctic, with stops in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Poland. The journey will take 40–45 days.
The British Prime Minister stated his 100% support for Ukraine in the war against Russia. He emphasized that London would stand by Ukraine in its hour of need.
In the first half of the year, Ukrainians purchased around 1,500 residential properties in Spain, ranking 10th and 11th among foreign buyers. The average housing price reached a record €2,487 per square meter.
South Korea is reviewing Trump's comments about scaling back joint exercises, hoping for substantive negotiations. Pyongyang has not yet responded, while experts warn of possible high costs.
Ukrainian regions received energy equipment worth over €1. 8 million from international partners. The assistance was provided by the EU, the United Kingdom, Germany and Denmark to five regions.
France, Germany and Britain are coordinating efforts to ensure Europe’s participation in future negotiations. They are concerned about possible exclusion from the dialogue by the Trump administration.
A burst pipe at Heathrow Airport flooded the central terminal area, restricting access to Terminals 2 and 3. Passengers are advised to use the railway or parking facilities.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Great Britain as the "Islamic Republic of Britain" and the "first Islamic state with nuclear weapons. " The comments came in the context of support for Israel in the West.
The UK immigration service assesses not only the availability of funds, but also their source and whether they are consistent with the financial circumstances of the trip. The absence of formal employment is not an automatic reason for refusal, but it is important to provide documentary proof of income.
U. S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs on drones and their components. For aircraft weighing more than 25 kg and models with thermal imaging cameras, the tariff will be 100%; for smaller ones, 25%.
In the West Midlands, rescuers are battling a large-scale grassland fire, with the flames engulfing several houses. Stourbridge Town Hall has become a recreation center for evacuees.
Global electric vehicle sales rose by 9% to 1. 85 million in July, while demand in Europe increased by 33%. In China and North America, sales fell by 5% and 27%, respectively.
Modern weapons manufacturers are working increasingly closely with the military, receiving feedback from the front and rapidly modernizing weapons. An expert explained why private defense companies are becoming technological partners of the army.
Oil from the tanker Caroline Bezengi, which ran aground in June, has contaminated beaches in Ras Madrakah. The slick is expected to reach the southern coast of Masirah Island in the coming hours.
August 13 marks International Left-Handers Day, established in 1976, and World Pistachio Day. Under the new calendar, Orthodox Christians commemorate the martyr Maximus, while under the old calendar they commemorate Eudocimus.
Millions of people in Britain and Europe saw a rare solar eclipse, which became the largest for Britain since 1999. A total eclipse could be observed in Spain, Greenland and Iceland, and it lasted less than two minutes.
The European Broadcasting Union has updated the Eurovision rules, according to which the winning country automatically loses the right to host the contest in the event of an armed conflict or geopolitical tensions. An alternative host will be determined after a security assessment.
U. S. President Donald Trump said that the secret flight from Turkey using an Air Force One decoy aircraft was organized by the Secret Service and the military. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent were aboard the decoy aircraft.
The United Kingdom seeks to restore direct lines of communication with the Russian command to prevent incidents that could escalate into confrontations. The last high-level contact took place in 2022.