Italian-led EU force boards sanctioned tanker from Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ in Mediterranean
ROME, Aug 2 – An EU mission led by Italy boarded a tanker belonging to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” on Sunday to verify its nationality and flag registration, Italy’s Defence…
Power returns to Cuba’s west after grid failure
Cuba is reeling from its worst economic crisis in decades – one made worse by a US fuel blockade. Read More
Hungarian music showcase Ozora Festival cut short after two deaths
One of the largest global psychedelic trance gatherings, it attracts tens of thousands yearly. Read More
US aviation authority’s second-in-command Chris Rocheleau departing regulator
He will return to his former job as chief operating officer of the National Business Aviation Association. Read More
New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals support for written constitution
The call is part of his administration’s pledge to devolve power to the regional authorities. Read More
Hungary stops nuclear plant for first time as Danube dries up, in major test for economy and new PM
The nation is heading into uncharted territory by shutting the nuclear plant for the first time in its 44-year history. Read More
Ukrainian drones kill two in Russia, strike Wildberries warehouse, governors say
Aug 2 – Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least two people in regions along Russia’s Volga river overnight, hitting targets including a warehouse belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer,…
Ukrainian drones kill two in Russia, strike Wildberries warehouse, governors say
Aug 2 – Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least two people in regions along Russia’s Volga river overnight, hitting targets including a warehouse belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer,…
Fires on more than 100,000ha of Washington state prompt evacuations
About 4,000 people were fighting more than a dozen fires throughout the state. Read More
Fires on more than 250,000 acres of Washington state prompt evacuations
Aug 1 – Wildfires across more than a quarter of a million acres in Washington state have prompted widespread evacuations and power outages in the Spokane area, state officials said…