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September 4, 2026

Cross-border strikes hit Russian logistics hubs and Kyiv as casualties rise

Russian strikes on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region leave five dead

Extreme heatwave brings record temperatures and health warnings across Europe
Ukrainian drone operators face unique psychological strain in Zaporizhzhia

Zelensky warns airlines over Russian airspace risks amid escalation
Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed following US escort operation

Portugal expands migrant holding capacity as Atlantic arrivals drop

Germany and Denmark warn of escalating Russian hybrid threats and sabotage

Hungary reviews state ties with tech firm 4iG amid EU satellite push

Russia expands state digital surveillance while AI assumes workplace duties

Persian Gulf tensions rise as Saudi tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz

Eastern German election debate centers on education, identity, and culture

Volkswagen board approves 'Zukunftsplan 2030' cost-cutting strategy
Ukraine targeted by widespread Russian missile and drone strikes on Independence Day

Trump and Hegseth reject reports of US ammunition shortages following Iran conflict

US Supreme Court permits temporary resumption of White House ballroom construction

Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms

Zelenskyy nominates new defense chief as army reshuffles amid heavy Russian drone strikes

Ukraine's former defense minister calls for legal framework for post-war elections

Death toll rises as search continues for missing after Nepal-Tibet flash floods

Moldova condemns Russian election plans in Transnistria amid domestic policy moves

EU institutes AI transparency measures as security and education concerns grow

Kremlin tightens political control as domestic anxieties grow ahead of elections

Ukraine advances domestic missile and bomb projects amid Patriot shortages

US diesel prices reach record high amid raw material supply concerns

Iran adopts offensive stance as US shifts to economic pressure following stalled talks

Ukrainian forces push near Kupyansk as Russian strikes hit Kyiv Oblast
US-Iran tensions persist as military strikes resume despite regional diplomatic efforts

Ukraine prepares for fresh talks with Trump team ahead of US midterms

Ukrainian authorities uncover draft evasion schemes and security threats
