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August 12, 2026


Ukraine's mobilization debate deepens amid draft evasion and security discussions

Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian regions as frontline clashes persist

Ukraine hits Siberian target as drone probe opens in Bulgaria

Israel rejects second-phase Gaza ceasefire plan as Peace Council initiates base construction
Western Europe records historic heat as drought disrupts power and shipping
UN rights chief warns of rising Iran executions as report details Afghan femicides

Norwegian markets rally on crude surge while Wall Street dips

Ukraine hits Russian oil and logistics hubs amid rising civilian toll
Poland joins NATO partners in joint A400M transport aircraft initiative
Ukrainian drone crews face psychological strain in Zaporizhzhia

Hungary's Tisza Party selects presidential candidate from shortlist of three

Zelensky rules out voluntary withdrawal from Donbas as cross-border attacks continue
US officials reject reports of depleted military stocks as Trump signals renewed talks with Iran

Giuseppe Conte defends pandemic response before Italian inquiry panel

Ukraine restructures military leadership as Russian drone and missile threats intensify

German authorities investigate over 100 foreign hybrid attack cases

Colombia declares emergency as earthquake death toll reaches 164

German authorities investigate explosive drone breach at Leipzig airport

Tensions persist in Middle East as Tehran maintains Hormuz blockade

Germany's government faces rising pressure from protests, polling and internal party strife
Diplomatic uncertainty surrounds efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Russian air strikes hit Ukrainian regions as frontline battles intensify

Ukraine pledges probe after explosive drone lands near Bulgarian pipeline

US midterms approach as Trump administration alters foreign policy and visa rules

Greek wildfires continue as political and legal battles unfold in Malta and Croatia

Fifth heatwave hits Europe as UN warns of worsening climate impacts

US delays Patriot deal with Ukraine as Kyiv targets Russian logistics

US intelligence warns of potential Russian strike on NATO as EU seeks defense autonomy

Tensions linger over Strait of Hormuz negotiations as regional talks continue

Spain reinforces Ceuta border as thousands of migrants remain in enclave

Zelenskyy and Vučić focus on EU ties and sovereignty in Belgrade summit
