Global petrol prices surge amid war and energy crisis
Petrol prices have hit record highs in several countries amid the war between the U.S. and Iran, with the average U.S. diesel price reaching $6.05 a gallon as of Friday, according to AAA.
Europe
French Man Jailed for Threatening to Kill Teacher
A man in France has been sentenced to six months in jail for threatening to kill a teacher who disciplined his son, according to the BBC.
Ukraine’s Deepest Attack on Arctic Gas Plants Sparks New Concerns
Ukraine launched its deepest-ever attack into Russia, targeting two Arctic gas condensate facilities more than 3,000km from its border, according to Al Jazeera.
Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Caspian Sea Port in Dagestan
Ukrainian long-range drones struck a Russian patrol vessel and a Caspian Sea port in Dagestan, nearly 1,000 kilometers from the front line, according to UNITED24 Media.
August joint hottest month on record: 38ºC in Spain
August 2023 was jointly the hottest month on record globally, according to the European climate agency, as Spain experienced temperatures up to 38ºC this week.
Google’s €13bn Bet: Finland for Largest Europe Investment
Google will invest €13 billion in Finland's AI infrastructure, the largest single investment in Europe by the tech giant, according to the company.
Two die at Moldovan border as Russia-Ukraine drone war rages
Two people died at a Moldovan border crossing after an overnight attack in the escalating Russia-Ukraine drone war, according to Moldovan officials.
Europe Royalty Pays Respects to Late King Harald V in Norway
Dozens of European royals and heads of state, including the Prince of Wales and three Nordic kings, have paid their last respects to King Harald V in Oslo, according to BBC.
Frances Tiafoe’s Girlfriend Trolls 5-Hour US Open Matches
Frances Tiafoe’s girlfriend, Ayan Broomfield, shared a lighthearted video highlighting the contrast between his grueling U.S. Open matches and her own social media work. The post, captioned about saying goodbye to Tiafoe knowing he has to play five hours while she edits a 45-second GRWM, went viral.
Two Killed as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Strikes
Two people were killed after Russian drones struck a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. The Starokozache crossing, around 500km (310 miles) south of Kyiv, was closed after the overnight attack.
Ukrainian TV channel building hit by Russian drone as five killed in Kyiv
A Russian drone strike hit a TV channel building in Kyiv, killing five people and sparking fires across the city, as Germany and the U.S. announced plans to send five Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.
British Widow Faces Deportation from Sweden After 22 Years
A 78-year-old British widow is struggling to eat or sleep as the Swedish government threatens to deport her over a late post-Brexit residence application, according to the BBC.
Ukraine Chief Prosecutor Resigns Over Call Centre Scandal
Ukraine's chief prosecutor, Ruslan Kravchenko, has resigned amid corruption allegations tied to illegal call centres, according to the BBC.
Europe wrestles with impact of historic regional gains for Germany’s AfD
Germany's anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party made historic gains in local elections on Sunday, causing concern across Europe, according to BBC.
Kyiv Air Raid Alerts Hit Record High as Russia Launches 24/7 Strikes
Kyiv is experiencing more daily air raid alerts than at any time since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, according to BBC Verify analysis of government figures.