Romania's president: EU accession talks with Moldova and Ukraine are top priority

Romania will continue to support Moldova with unprecedented financial, technical, and political assistance, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said at an event to welcome the heads of Romania's diplomatic missions abroad. Iohannis also stressed that Moldova is affected by the war in Ukraine and reiterated Romania's multidimensional support for Ukraine. A priority at the moment, according to Iohannis, is opening EU accession negotiations for Moldova and Ukraine.

Earthquake in Indonesia, tourists evacuated from hotels for fear of tsunami

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake followed by aftershocks struck Bali and other Indonesian islands on Tuesday morning, the US Seismological Survey (USGS) said, AFP and Agerpres reported.

Kiev orders new mandatory evacuations of children from frontline communities

Ukrainian authorities have ordered a mandatory evacuation of children from two districts in the Zaporozhye region (south) heavily shelled by the Russians, CNN reports.

Wildfires rage in Greece as Spain hit by storm

A powerful storm has hit several regions of Spain, leaving several people injured and infrastructure damaged. A cruise ship broke loose from the dock and collided with an oil tanker due to strong winds and waves of up to four metres. Several people suffered minor injuries. The nightmare on board lasted about two hours. Meanwhile, wildfires continue to burn out of control in northeastern Greece. Firefighters are battling the flames, and authorities say the fire could spread to even larger areas in the coming period.

Russia intensifies missile strikes on Ukraine, killing at least three

Russian missiles killed at least two people and injured five others in a strike on a vegetable oil factory in the central Ukrainian region of Poltava on Monday, according to Ukrainian officials.

Ukrainian president says victory will help Moldova, Georgia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Radio Svoboda that he believes Ukraine's victory in the war with Russia will lead to the restoration of the territorial integrity of Moldova and Georgia, as well as democratic changes in Belarus.

Pope Francis condemns misinformation as 'first sin of journalism'

Pope Francis on Saturday condemned "misinformation" and fake news, which he said are "the first sin of journalism" in an attempt to influence public opinion.

Prigozhin, Russian mercenary leader, confirmed dead in plane crash

The death of Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has been confirmed by the Russian Investigative Committee, according to AFP.

Romania requests EU to extend Ukraine grain import restrictions

Romania has requested that the European Commission extend restrictions on imports of grains from Ukraine until the end of this year, add two new products to the list (oil and honey), and provide 30 euros per ton support for Romanian farmers exporting grains, reported by Hotnews.ro.

3 US Marines killed, 20 injured in Osprey crash in Australia

Three US Marines were killed and 20 others were injured in a crash of an Osprey aircraft in Australia on Sunday, according to BBC News. The MV-22B Osprey crashed while en route to Tiwi Island, north of Darwin. Five other Marines are in critical condition.

Fukushima fish prices drop after radioactive water release

Fish prices in a port south of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant have fallen significantly, one day after Japan began releasing treated and diluted radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean.

Ukrainian family returns home to destroyed village

After months of Russian occupation, the village of Myrne in southern Ukraine is in ruins. But a few families have returned home, determined to rebuild.