Ukraine Advances 10 km Into Russia's Kursk Region, Thousands Evacuated

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 09, 2024, Moscow

Ukrainian troops have advanced up to 10 kilometres (six miles) into Russia in possibly the most serious border incursion of the conflict, the Institute for the Study of War said on Thursday.

Explosives, Knives, Teen Suspects: Inside Taylor Swift Concert Attack Plot

Reuters | Thursday August 08, 2024, Berlin

The suspect had recently changed his appearance and had been consuming and sharing Islamist propaganda online, security officials said, adding that he had pledged allegiance to Islamic State but also held sympathies for Al Qaeda.

Russia Seeks 15 Years For US-Russian Ballerina Over Pro-Ukraine Donation

Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 08, 2024, Moscow

Russian prosecutors have requested a 15-year prison sentence for a dual US-Russian national charged with "treason" for making a donation to a pro-Ukraine organisation.

Harvest Begins Early In Italy's Drought-Hit Vineyard With 35% Less Rainfall

Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 08, 2024, Contessa Entellina, Italy

The prestigious Donnafugata vineyards, which span the Italian island from the slopes of Marsala to the mantle of Mount Etna, began their harvest on July 22, an unprecedented two weeks early.

Austria Disrupts Taylor Swift Concert Attack Plot, Seizes Chemicals

Reuters | Thursday August 08, 2024, Vienna

A 19-year-old Austrian terrorism suspect had taken concrete steps in planning an attack on a Taylor Swift concert, with chemical substances found during a search of his residence, Austria's general director for public security said.

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