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German citizen sentenced to death in Belarus

A German citizen has been sentenced to death in Belarus, accused of, among other things, terrorism, reports the human rights organization Vjasna. The 30-year-old man is said to have been sentenced in a closed trial in June, according to Vjasna.

German citizen sentenced to death in Belarus

Ukraine: At Least Three Dead in Russian Rocket Attack

At least three people have been killed, including a child, in a Russian rocket attack in the port city of Mykolajiv in southern Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. The rocket is said to have hit a playground near a residential building.

Ukraine: At Least Three Dead in Russian Rocket Attack

The verdict: Boateng acquitted of assault

The former Bayern München player Jerome Boateng is acquitted of assaulting his ex-girlfriend. Boateng gets off with a warning and a conditional fine, the German judge decided in the renewed trial of the player due to insufficient evidence.

The verdict: Boateng acquitted of assault

Saab CEO on the threat picture: "I cannot go into that"

Recently, information emerged that there were plans from Russian quarters to murder executives within the European defense industry. The Swedish defense company Saab does not want to comment on the threat picture against the company.

Saab CEO on the threat picture: "I cannot go into that"

Battle over wolves in Europe

The wolf is back in Europe – and creates controversies and strife between wolf opponents and nature conservationists. The pack has grown significantly in recent years and demands for hunting have increased.

Battle over wolves in Europe

American reporter sentenced to 16 years in prison

The American journalist Evan Gershkovich is sentenced to 16 years in prison in Russia. "Journalism is not a crime and we will not let this go until he is free", his bosses write in a statement.

American reporter sentenced to 16 years in prison

Heatwave worsens electricity crisis in Ukraine

Russia's targeted attacks on Ukraine's power grid cripple the country during heatwaves and long, daily power outages. Now, concern is growing ahead of winter.

Heatwave worsens electricity crisis in Ukraine

Ukraine Withdraws from Another Village

Ukraine's army has left the village of Urozjine in the Donetsk region. Russian forces have taken control of several communities in the area during the summer.

Ukraine Withdraws from Another Village

Ukraine sends flour to Palestinians

Ukraine is sending 1,000 tons of flour to the Palestinian territories, announces the country's Foreign Ministry on the X platform. "The shipment is the first of three deliveries intended for Palestine.

Ukraine sends flour to Palestinians

Long prison sentence for American in Russia

An American who was arrested in Russia over a year ago has been sentenced to 13 years in prison, announces a court in Moscow. .

Long prison sentence for American in Russia

Russia: Drones Shot Down Over Crimea

Russia claims to have shot down 33 drones during the night over the annexed Crimea peninsula. The country is also said to have destroyed ten underwater drones, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

Russia: Drones Shot Down Over Crimea

Russian economic "propaganda" to be mapped

The government does not want to spread a Putin narrative about the Russian economy, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) at a press conference. Therefore, the government is giving the National Institute of Economic Research (KI) a task to create a more in-depth picture of Russia's economy.

Russian economic "propaganda" to be mapped

American reporter in court in Russia

The American journalist Evan Gershkovich appeared in court for the second time on Thursday in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg. The Wall Street Journal reporter is charged with espionage on unclear grounds and risks 20 years in prison.

American reporter in court in Russia

Starmer courted European leaders at the palace

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to restore the relationship with the EU during a top meeting with a number of European leaders outside Oxford. .

Starmer courted European leaders at the palace

Sweden sends reserve power plants to Ukraine

Sweden is sending 13 diesel-powered reserve power plants to Ukraine to help the country with its electricity supply. .

Sweden sends reserve power plants to Ukraine

Russia: Shot down drones over Crimea

Russia claims to have shot down 33 drones during the night over the annexed Crimean Peninsula. The country is also said to have destroyed ten underwater drones, writes the Russian Defense Ministry on Telegram.

Russia: Shot down drones over Crimea

"No one should negotiate with Putin"

Ukraine is supported and Hungary is criticized in the new EU parliament's first resolution. Viktor Orbán only receives support from the far-right.

"No one should negotiate with Putin"

Russia and Ukraine exchange 190 prisoners

Russia and Ukraine release 95 prisoners of war each, announces the Russian Defense Ministry and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. 95 Russian military personnel have returned and 95 Ukrainian soldiers have been released in return as a result of a negotiation process, announces the ministry in a post on Telegram.

Russia and Ukraine exchange 190 prisoners

Russian citizen cleared of suspicion

The Russian citizen who was arrested in early July suspected of having photographed protected objects is acquitted of suspicions. This reports SVT News Örebro.

Russian citizen cleared of suspicion

Trump's choice of running mate worries Ukraine

J D Vance is one of the leading opponents to the US's Ukraine support in the American Congress. That he has been elected as Donald Trump's vice presidential candidate raises concern in Kiev.

Trump's choice of running mate worries Ukraine

Russia Closes 14 Border Villages

Russia stops entry to several villages in the border region of Belgorod after repeated attacks from Ukraine, announces Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. .

Russia Closes 14 Border Villages

Power Struggle in the EU - Few Alternatives to von der Leyen

Acute crisis meetings await in the EU if the votes are not enough for Ursula von der Leyen. The drama is great when the German woman puts her career at stake in a single decisive vote.

Power Struggle in the EU - Few Alternatives to von der Leyen

Kremlin: Needs to Understand the Meaning of "Peace Meeting"

Russia says they need to understand what Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj means by "peace meeting" before they agree to participate, says Kremlin's spokesperson Dmitrij Peskov to the Russian Defense Ministry's TV channel Zvezda on Tuesday. > The first peace meeting was no peace meeting.

Kremlin: Needs to Understand the Meaning of "Peace Meeting"

Zelensky "not worried about Trump"

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj is not worried about Donald Trump being elected as the USA's president in November. The majority of Republicans support Ukraine, he says.

Zelensky "not worried about Trump"