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Russia

Ukraine launches 1,500 drone strikes against Moscow in 24 hours: "One of the most massive offensives since the war began."

A Spanish NATO F-18 shot down a drone that entered Romanian airspace. France, Germany, and the United Kingdom are working on a European format for future negotiations.

The earthquake

Earthquake in Indonesia leaves 700 Italians stranded on Flores Island

Airports are operational but there are few seats on departing flights.

epa13171284 Sub-Saharan African and Sudanese migrants gather in Fnideq as they attempt to enter Ceuta in Fnideq (Castillejos), Morocco, 15 August 2026. Moroccan security sources report that the incident took place in a mountainous area on the outskirts of Castillejos, southwest of Ceuta. EPA/JALAL MORCHIDI

immigration

Hundreds of migrants trying to reach Ceuta, dispersed by tear gas from Morocco

Controls have been strengthened on both the Moroccan and Spanish sides following appeals on social media ahead of August 15th.

epa13170378 A handout photo made available by the National Search and Rescue Agency of Indonesia (BASARNAS) shows rescuers searching for victims after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, 15 August 2026. A powerful earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores Island, killing people and prompting a tsunami warning. EPA/BASARNAS / HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALESHANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

the earthquake

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing dozens and triggering a tsunami warning.

A violent earthquake has caused residents to flee coastal areas: waves of up to 3 meters high are expected.

the opinion

France rejects ban on social media for minors under 15, halting Macron's measure

The French Constitutional Council deemed the measure a "disproportionate violation of the freedom of expression" of minors.

epa10857163 Italian Air Force Eurofighter jet participates in NATO's Baltic Air Policing Mission in Lithuanian airspace near Siauliai, Lithuania, 12 September 2023. Eurofighters from Italy and Spain took over the four-month rotation of Baltic Air Policing in August 2023. The Baltic Air Policing mission is part of NATO's efforts to ensure the protection of the airspace of the three Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) since they joined the Alliance in 2004. EPA/TOMS KALNINS

the attack

Italian fighter jets shoot down a drone over Latvia. Riga: "Thank you for defending us."

Foreign Minister Baiba Braze confirmed that the aircraft's entry into Russian airspace was a result of Russian electronic warfare.

Nigel Farage e il suo sfidante satirico, "Count Binface" (Ansa)

Great Britain

Nigel Farage returns to Parliament, defeating the "Rubbish Count" with over 22,000 votes.

The Reform UK leader has won a farcical by-election in the Essex constituency of Clacton-on-Sea, taking the MP seat he vacated just weeks ago.

The case

Migrants, Ceuta and Melilla, are holding their breath: Spain is speeding up repatriations and installing a new barrier.

A massive deployment of forces at the border due to fears of a new wave of August fever, but tensions with Morocco are rising.

Great Britain

Train derails near Brighton, injuring 20, two seriously.

There were 150 passengers on board.

United States

Trump's anti-Semitism lawsuit against Harvard dismissed

The judge: "No violation of the civil rights of Jewish students"

Netherlands

One dead, several injured in a violent explosion in the port of Rotterdam.

Investigations underway regarding the accident at the Swiss Gunvor Group subsidiary.

epa13148890 White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller (L) look on as US President Donald Trump announces an executive order establishing the Presidential Military Spouse Commission, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 03 August 2026. EPA/Allison Robbert / POOL

Washington

Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt leaves the White House at the end of the month

Trump's announcement about the communications czarina: "She will dedicate more time to her children."

Fly

Putin warns Europe: "If you seize our ships, we will respond in kind."

The Russian leader condemned the European plans as acts of "piracy and robbery."

Arm wrestling

Migrant case, Berlin: "Surprised by the unrest, expulsions to Italy will take place."

German Interior Ministry spokeswoman: "We agreed on the fate of the Dubliners after the Pact came into force."

epa12716550 New Scotland Yard in London, Britain, 08 February 2026. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is coming under increasing pressure to keep his job following the Mandelson Epstein scandal. British police have searched two properties linked to former US Ambassador Peter Mandelson, as part of an ongoing investigation into corruption and misconduct in public office, following revelations of Mandelson’s links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. EPA/ANDY RAIN

United Kingdom

Serial rapist-killer who escaped Scotland Yard surveillance gets life sentence

Simon Levy was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of release. But doubts remain over London police.

The wedding

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez got married in Portugal

The ceremony took place in great secrecy, with only the children present.

Climate

El Niño alert in Central America puts five million at risk of starvation.

Food crisis in Guatemala and Honduras amid drought and poverty

the war

Zelensky: "Zaporizhzhia hit by North Korean missiles, 6 dead."

Ukrainian President: "A brutal attack calculated to inflict maximum damage on civilians."

epa13160660 A view of vehicles damaged after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake, in Pereira, Colombia, 10 August 2026. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that the San Jose de Palmar earthquake, which shook most of the country, has killed at least 132 people and left 572 injured. EPA/CARLOS ORTEGA

the earthquake

Colombia: A curfew and military action against looting in Cali after the earthquake.

Mayor Eder declares a state of emergency: "The first 48 hours are critical." The death toll continues to rise.

Actor Leonardo Di Caprio with his Best Actor award for his role in the film 'The Revenant' backstage at the BAFTA 2016 film awards at the Royal Opera House in London, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)

environment

Chile halts electricity project after DiCaprio raises concern about spiny-breasted frog

The actor took the field for the rare animal, whose habitat would be threatened by the work

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Insularità

Cagliari holds a mass in memory of Saint Joseph Calasanzio, but his church remains unusable.

A friend of Galileo Galilei and Tommaso Campanella, in 1597 he founded the first free public school in Europe for the children of the less well-off families.

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