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At least 12 killed as Russia launches sixth consecutive day of strikes on Ukraine

At least 12 people died in overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine, with Kyiv targeted for the sixth consecutive day. Russia deployed over 2,800 drones in August. Germany is expected to formally attribute a Leipzig airport drone attack to Russian intelligence.

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Iceland votes against starting EU membership talks in tight referendum

Icelanders have rejected a government proposal to begin EU accession talks in a closely fought referendum held on 29 August, with the no camp securing 52.8% of votes. The result marks a setback for Brussels and drew praise from anti-EU European leaders.

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Ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus with at least seven dead

At least seven people have died after a passenger ferry capsized off northern Cyprus with approximately 270 people on board. An estimated 237 people were rescued following the incident near Kyrenia.

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The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past – Geralt returns for one final adventure

CD Projekt Red is releasing a remastered version of The Witcher 3 on September 29, 2026, alongside a new expansion called Songs of the Past arriving in 2027. The expansion reunites Geralt with Dandelion in the mysterious land of Letten.

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Russia Threatens UK Over Ukraine Missile Production as CIA Chief Warns Kremlin

Russia threatens retaliation against the UK for supporting Ukraine's domestic missile production, as CIA Director Ratcliffe reportedly warned the Kremlin against attacking NATO during a secretive Moscow visit.

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Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports hit by cyber-attack affecting 8.7 million

Three UK airports operated by Manchester Airports Group have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting 8.7 million customers. Data including email addresses, phone numbers and vehicle registration numbers were accessed, but bank details were not compromised. Airport operations remain unaffected.

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CIA Director's Moscow Visit Signals Warning to Russia on NATO, as Trump Downplays Trip

CIA director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO members, though President Trump downplayed the trip as routine. Russian officials confirmed the meeting but dismissed US media reports as unfounded.

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Danish PM Rejects Unsolicited Beauty Advice During Kyiv War Zone Visit

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen rejected unsolicited beauty advice from a cosmetic surgeon after returning from Kyiv, where she met with Ukrainian leaders to discuss military support and air defence during her visit to the war-affected capital.

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Burnham in Kyiv to share missile blueprints as UK backs Ukraine on independence day

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on 24 August 2026 to mark Ukraine's 35th independence anniversary and announce plans to help Ukraine develop long-range cruise missiles. He will co-chair his first Coalition of the Willing meeting alongside French and German leaders.

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Seventeen-year-old girl killed in sword attack at Swedish school

A 17-year-old girl has been killed in a sword attack at a Swedish school, with three others wounded. An 18-year-old man has been arrested. Police are investigating links to online communities promoting school violence.

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Ukraine Launches New Corruption Probe Hours Before Crucial Defence Minister Vote

Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies opened a new investigation into unnamed lawmakers and officials just before a key parliamentary vote, deepening pressure on Zelenskyy amid Fedorov's call for wartime elections.

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Sifnos Helicopter Crash: British Honeymooners and Pilot Killed, Accounts Differ on Cause

A British couple on their honeymoon and their pilot died when a helicopter crashed and caught fire on Sifnos. Accounts differ on the crash's exact timing and location as Greek authorities investigate a suspected mechanical fault.

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