Israel launches first phase of planned Gaza City assault

Israel has launched the first phase of its planned assault on Gaza City and has already taken control of a suburb, Israeli military spokesperson Effie Defrin announced on Wednesday night. The announcement came via Reuters, citing Agerpres.

European leaders discuss security deal for Ukraine

European leaders are discussing a new security guarantee model for Ukraine, proposed by Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, according to a DW report citing Bloomberg.

Moldova election: Candidates registered as geopolitical tensions dominate

Moldova’s Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has registered 12 electoral candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections on 28 September. It is also reviewing a further 18 applications from 13 political parties and five independent candidates.

Eurovision: Vienna to host 2026 song contest

Vienna will host the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, Austrian public broadcaster ORF announced on Wednesday, 20 August. The Austrian capital beat out Innsbruck to win the bid, according to reports by DW.

European leaders discuss Ukraine troop plan

European leaders have discussed a plan to send British and French troops to Ukraine as part of a potential future peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow.

The Moldovan diaspora: A family's journey home after 16 years abroad

A growing number of Moldovans who have spent years abroad are choosing to return home.

US nuclear fears delayed Moldova's Independence, ex-FM says

The independence of the Republic of Moldova wasn't just delayed by pressure from Moscow, but also by the strategic interests of major powers.

Moldovan firefighters return home after Greek wildfire mission

After a 30-day continuous mission in Greece, the fire rescue team from the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations has returned home.

Ukraine blasts Trump for "stab in the back"

Ukrainian officials and civil society representatives have harshly criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump for failing to take real action to sanction Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Secret Trump-Putin agenda leaked in hotel security flaw

US public broadcaster NPR reports that eight pages of documents detailing a planned meeting between the presidents of the United States and Russia were found in a public printer at an Anchorage hotel, BBC News has learned.

European leaders react to US-Russia peace talks

The leaders of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom—countries of the so-called "coalition of the willing"—are due to hold a call on Sunday to discuss the situation following negotiations between the US and Russian presidents in Alaska and ahead of a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump in Washington, according to the BBC News Russian Service.

Seattle smash-and-grab: Thieves steal $2m in heist

Thieves stole approximately $2 million in diamonds, luxury watches, gold, and other items during a brazen daytime "smash-and-grab" robbery at a Seattle jewelry store.