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Russia intensified strikes by launching 142 drones overnight, Ukraine’s Air Force announced on Telegram. Explosions shook Kherson, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro as drones targeted multiple regions. Ukrainian defenders destroyed 126 drones, but 16 still struck 10 different sites. Kherson suffered the heaviest toll, with two killed, 14 injured, and widespread destruction of homes, schools, medical centers, and cars. Odesa Endures Blackout After Drone Assault Odesa sustained major damage, with Chornomorsk hit hardest, local media reported. One person was injured, and strikes crippled the city’s power supply, District Governor Oleg Kiper confirmed. At least 29,000 people lost electricity before crews began…

Beer sales in Germany continue to fall, but alcohol-free options are thriving. According to the federal statistics office, sales of non-alcoholic beer have increased by 109 percent since 2013. Meanwhile, overall beer sales have dropped to their lowest level in more than three decades. For the first time, sales sank below four billion liters in a half-year period. From January to June 2025, German breweries sold around 3.9 billion liters. That marks a decrease of 6.3 percent, or 262 million liters, compared with the same period in 2024. breweries react to changing demand Erdinger brewery near Munich has been producing…

Washington, August 30, 2025 — Senator Bernie Sanders has publicly demanded that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. step down from his role as health secretary, citing serious threats to public health under his leadership. Sanders Criticizes Kennedy’s Tenure In an op-ed for The New York Times, Sanders accused Kennedy of endangering Americans’ health and called for his immediate resignation. He criticized the administration’s slogan, “Make America Healthy Again,” claiming that Kennedy’s actions have undermined scientific guidance and weakened public health institutions. Sanders highlighted the recent dismissal of CDC director Susan Monarez and the resignations of four senior CDC officials in opposition…

The Israeli army launched a major offensive in Gaza City on Friday.Officials declared the city a combat zone despite global criticism.Health authorities reported 63,025 deaths, including 59 in the last 24 hours.Aid groups and church shelters vowed to remain with displaced residents. Officials Justify New Escalation Israel claims Hamas controls Gaza City with an extensive tunnel network.Prime Minister Netanyahu insisted destroying Hamas prevents another October 7-style attack.Explosions and thick smoke rose across the border Friday morning.Military leaders called up thousands of reservists to expand operations. Gaza Residents and Aid Groups Resist Residents described constant bombardments despite previous pauses.Mohamed Aboul Hadi…

A US appeals court has ruled that most tariffs introduced by Donald Trump were illegal. The decision strikes at the core of his trade policy and sets up a likely battle before the Supreme Court. The judgement applies to Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs placed on dozens of countries. It also covers levies aimed at China, Mexico and Canada. Judges dismiss Trump’s defence In a 7-4 ruling, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit rejected Trump’s legal reasoning. The judges declared the tariffs “invalid as contrary to law”. They dismissed his argument that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act granted…

A 14-year-old boy admitted setting several wildfires in Portugal using matches.Police say he rode his scooter into forest areas before igniting blazes.Officers suspect him in fires across Seidões, Ardegão, and Arnozela. Police Reveal Motive and Investigation Authorities believe frustration from poor grades and social struggles motivated his actions.They have not ruled out possible involvement with others in starting the fires.Investigators launched inquiries after repeated blazes struck the same parishes.Police reported daily destruction of forest land, alarming residents and damaging hectares of woodland. Judicial Process Moves Forward The Braga Judicial Police handed the case to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.The prosecutor will…

The United States has ended a long-standing tariff exemption that supported global trade in low-cost goods. From Friday, imports worth $800 or less will no longer enter duty-free and will face stricter customs checks. The change will affect millions of packages daily. In 2023, nearly 1.4 billion parcels entered the US duty-free under the de minimis exemption, worth more than $64bn. Experts warn the shift will hit small businesses hardest. Shoppers should prepare for higher prices and fewer choices until markets adjust. “I’ve reached the point of acceptance, but when I first heard the news, I thought it might be…

Rising heat and falling rainfall worsen wildfires, experts confirm.Europe’s 2025 wildfire season has shattered records for land destroyed.Over one million hectares have burned in the EU this year, exceeding Corsica’s land size.The burnt area is four times larger than last year’s total. Countries Struggle Under Unrelenting Flames Officials declared more than 1,800 forest fires, releasing over 38 million tonnes of CO₂.Among EU’s 27 members, only five nations reported no fires: Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, and Malta.Italy and Romania led in number of blazes, each surpassing 450 incidents.Cyprus recorded just three wildfires, but their destruction was extreme.Spain lost more than…

Nvidia continues to accelerate as demand for artificial intelligence rises, though global political frictions pose serious challenges. On Wednesday, the chipmaker reported $46.7bn (£34.6bn) in second-quarter revenue, a 56% increase compared with the same period in 2024. Despite the strong numbers, its shares fell in after-hours trading after executives admitted the company was still “working through geopolitical issues”. Nvidia remains heavily exposed to trade disputes between Washington and Beijing. Shifting US policies under the Trump administration, aimed at preserving America’s lead in artificial intelligence, add more uncertainty for the company. Strong appetite for AI chips Nvidia’s processors are at the…

Gunfire at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis killed two pupils and wounded 17 others on Wednesday morning.Police chief Brian O’Hara said the shooter fired a rifle through church windows during morning mass.O’Hara confirmed the attacker carried a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol.The shooter killed himself at the scene, leaving no known motive behind.Authorities identified the two victims as students aged eight and ten. Authorities Respond and Families Reunite Minneapolis police declared the shooter contained and said residents faced no active danger.Governor Tim Walz condemned the attack, calling it “horrific,” and expressed sympathy for families and teachers.Children’s Minnesota treated five…