Moldova's flag on the Eiffel Tower marks 35 years of independence, organized by the Paris embassy

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in France is taking steps to light up the Eiffel Tower in the colors of Moldova's national flag on August 27, in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the country's proclamation of independence. Ambassador Lorina Bălteanu said that this gesture, which is rarely extended to other nations, would give Moldova exceptional international visibility.

Australia warns of wider H5N1 spread after wild bird deaths

Australian authorities warned on August 3 of a potential wider spread of H5N1 bird flu following the discovery of the country's first mass wild bird mortality event. Wildlife officers found around 50 dead seabirds along the coast south of Adelaide.

Mihai Popsoi reaffirms Moldova solidarity in Kyiv

Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, arrived in Kyiv on a working visit on August 3, at the invitation of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

Volatile cargo impedes rescue as Indonesian ferry catches fire

At least five people have died and 41 remain missing after a ferry carrying 271 passengers caught fire off the coast of Indonesia, rescue officials reported on Sunday.

Hungary faces power crisis as low Danube halts nuclear unit

Hungary's Tisza opposition leader Péter Magyar announced on July 2 that a production unit at the country's sole nuclear power plant has been taken offline.

Romania issues border alert over aerial target near Ukraine

Romanian defense radars tracked an unidentified aerial target near the Ukrainian river border on the morning of August 2, triggering a public emergency warning in border communities.

Six dead as massive Russian drone wave strikes Ukrainian cities

Russian strikes killed six civilians and injured at least 80 others across Ukraine over the past 24 hours. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 109 out of 133 attack drones launched by Russia overnight.

At least 3 dead in Moscow suicide bomb attack near restaurant

At least three people were killed and 21 others injured after a woman detonated an improvised explosive device near a Moscow restaurant on August 1.

All 13 killed in tourist plane crash at Peru Nazca Lines site

All 13 people aboard a tourist flight have died after a small passenger plane crashed near the world-famous Nazca Lines in southern Peru on Saturday, July 1.

Rare humpback whale birth documented on drone for first time

Nature photographer Alexander Forrest, 20, was tracking the annual humpback whale migration when he inadvertently captured an exceedingly rare marine event.

Russia: Penza officials accused of supplying cars for recruitment raids

In the Penza region of Russia, individuals in civilian clothing are conducting raids to recruit men for military contracts, using vehicles provided by local authorities, according to the independent publication "Agenstvo," as reported by TV Rain.

Brazil denies entry to pregnant Russian women after Argentina and Chile

Brazil is now the third Latin American country to address the issue of "birth tourism" among Russian citizens. Following Argentina and Chile, Brazilian authorities are denying entry to individuals suspected of travelling to the country to give birth in order to secure Brazilian citizenship for their child, according to The Moscow Times.