KAMPALA: Uganda international David ‌Owori, captain of one of the country’s biggest soccer clubs, has died after an assault in the capital Kampala, police said. Owori, 28, captain of SC Villa, was critically injured by unidentified assailants in a suburb of Kampala on Tuesday, police spokesperson R»»»

The energy crisis caused by extreme heat and drought has prompted a substantial proportion of Hungarians to change their daily habits: cutting electricity and water consumption now affects a majority of the adult population. Yet the political fault lines are more apparent than anywhere else when it»»»

Russia is preparing to station a missile unit made up of North Korean troops in the Voronezh region, Andrii Cherniak, a representative of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), said on August 5, according to Reuters. The unit numbers about 90 people and will be folded into Russia's 112th mi»»»

Ukraine believed it could outsmart Russia by placing its most advanced drone facilities under the protection of Patriot air defenses around the capital, military historian Yury Knutov tells Sputnik, adding that the calculation proved wrong — American interceptor missiles ran dry. "Germany, Norway, »»»

LONDON: Bournemouth ‌defender Julian Araujo has had surgery on a left thigh injury sustained during the club’s pre-season tour of Austria, the Premier League side said on Thursday. The ‌Mexico international ‌was forced off ‌in ⁠Bournemouth’s opening friendly ⁠against German side St. Pauli and will »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic met with UAE Ambassador to Belgrade Ahmed AlMenhali on Wednesday. "At the meeting they discussed possibilities for improving the provisions of the existing Agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Driving Licences between Serbia and the U»»»

BRUSSELS: ‌European police arrested three suspected members of Syrian smuggling networks after an operation spanning Germany and Serbia, Europol said on Thursday. The arrests come as Europe grapples with the ‌aftermath of last ‌week’s crisis when ‌more ⁠than 70,000 migrants ⁠surged into the Spanish»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s latest warning over threats to Red Sea shipping is more than a routine diplomatic statement—it signals the possible end of Islamabad’s long-standing strategic ambiguity in Middle Eastern conflicts. In a sharply worded declaration last Wednesday, Pakistan condemned Yemen’s Iran»»»

Brazil and China have launched a pilot program that will allow Chinese tourists and consumers to pay with the UnionPay app at Brazilian businesses that accept Pix. Photo courtesy of Pix Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Brazil and China have launched a pilot program that will allow Chinese tourists and consumers to »»»

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev held a phone conversation with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on Thursday, the Bulgarian government's press service said. The two sides discussed cooperation in the energy sector, regional and international security challenges, and partnership within NATO. In»»»

The Nafis programme has announced a new set of updates, effective from September, under which private-sector employers will assume their full share of pension fund contributions for Emirati employees enrolled in the Ishtirak programme, subject to the programme’s eligibility conditions. In an explan»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants still remain in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, and the situation has not improved yet, the city's Mayor Juan Jesus Vivas said on Thursday. "The situation in Ceuta has not yet returned to normal, as still between three and five thousand people who e»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Despite record purchases of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first half of 2026, EU gas storage levels remain at their lowest for this time of year in a decade and a half, according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) and EU regulators analyzed by Sputnik on Th»»»

GENEVA: UN rights experts on Thursday urged Iran to end what they called the escalating arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, torture and arbitrary executions of ethnic minorities. The Kurdish and Baluch minorities are particularly affected, they said in a statement. “Iran’s ethnic minoritie»»»

Young people in Abu Dhabi will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and retirees through a new programme launched by the Department of Community Development (DCD). Called “Qudwati”, the initiative brings together young people aged 18 to 24 and mentors from different professi»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, inspected the Floating Hospital and reviewed its operational readiness and advanced medical capabilities, which enhance the UAE's humanitarian and relief response capacity an»»»

Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was reportedly taken to a secret location in Tehran for a highly unusual meeting with supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, where the two allegedly spoke from inside a dark, tinted-window vehicle without seeing each other, according to a report by Iran Internat»»»

Tunis, August 6 (TAP) - Tunindex closed Thursday's session down 0.19% to 20,118.58 points with a relatively high volume of TND 7.7 million, said broker Tunisie Valeurs. SMART TUNISIE shares were the best performers after rising by 6% to TND 30.210,...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Eleven chief executives leading Qatar-based organisations were named in Forbes Middle East's Top 100 CEOs 2026 ranking, highlighting the country's growing influence across key sectors including banking, energy, telecommunications, insurance and financial services. The annual ranking re»»»

DOHA: The fourth edition of the Qatar Toy Festival concluded after welcoming more than 148,000 visitors, marking its highest attendance to date. The month-long festival, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), was organised by Qatar Calendar in collaboration with Spacetoon Group, »»»

TRABZON, Turkiye: ‌Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, under which the Egypt forward will receive 17 million euros ($19.6 million) a season, the Turkish club said on Thursday. The announcement came as Trabzon’s fans prepared to head for the club’s stadium in the eastern Black»»»

TOKYO — Japanese tech investor SoftBank reported Thursday a 1.3 trillion yen ($8.4 billion) return on its investment in Intel thanks to the US chip giant's increased share price.SoftBank posted a nearly 18 per cent year-on-year fall in first-quarter net profit, but the figure still beat expectation»»»

LONDON — Britain's no-frills airline EasyJet confirmed Thursday a £5.7-billion ($7.7-billion) takeover by US private equity firm Apollo after a rival American firm pulled out of the bidding."The boards.. are pleased to announce that they have reached agreement on the terms and conditions of a recom»»»

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Brazil's central bank on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate for the fourth time straight, two months before presidential elections when incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva seeks another term.The so-called Selic rate, one of the highest in the world, was lowered from »»»

AMMAN — Exports from the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) surpassed the JD4 billion mark during the first seven months of 2026, registering a 7 per cent growth compared with the same period in 2025, according to statistical data released by the chamber.The ACI reported that exports rose to JD4.506 b»»»

The “Loyalty to Resistance” Parliamentary bloc convened on Thursday to discuss the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, issuing a statement that calls on the Lebanese authorities to stop the direct talks with the Israeli enemy. The statement also rejected the government’s policy to surren»»»

Three rights groups have released findings of a probe into the Israeli attack which killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil in April. The investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and The Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately targeted the 42-year-old and her camerawoman, who was wo»»»

Israel on Thursday charged a settler, Yinon Levi, with the killing of prominent Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in the West Bank in July 2025. This marks the first time since the October 7, 2023 attacks that an Israeli has been indicted for the death of a Palestinian in the occupied »»»

Roads blocked and checkpoints closed: After every outbreak of violence, Israel seals off the West Bank. Like after events in Nablus, where two Israeli settlers and four Palestinians died on July 24. Our correspondent Claire Duhamel travelled with a paramedic who regularly transports pregnant women »»»

Gdańsk will expand its business tourism infrastructure with the opening of the 168-room ibis Styles Gdańsk AmberExpo on November 3, 2026. The hotel will be directly connected to the AMBEREXPO exhibition and congress center, giving exhibitors, conference delegates and business travelers on-site acco»»»

Polish power-grid operator PSE activated the capacity-market mechanism on August 6 as extremely high temperatures increased electricity demand across much of the country. Capacity providers were called upon between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., requiring participating generators to make contracted power»»»

France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law to protect consumers and shield vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices. Individuals who make illegal calls can be fined up to €75,000 per call once the new law comes into effect on August 11. France next week will ban»»»

French winemakers affected by this summer’s wildfires are in limbo as the grape harvest approaches, fearing their 2026 vintage could have burnt flavours that would compromise sales. Brushing his hand over crackling vine leaves, French winemaker Gregory Guibergia was relieved a wildfire only sc»»»

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is reviewing a newly adopted regulation by Albania's Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) following concerns that the rules could significantly restrict media coverage of court proceedings. Responding to inquiri»»»

KYIV: Ukraine hit more oil facilities deep inside Russia in overnight attacks, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday, as Kyiv kept up its campaign to undermine Moscow’s wartime economy and embarrass the Kremlin. The repeated strikes have caused fuel shortages and rattled Russians. Ukrainians, »»»

BEJRAWIYA, Sudan: Sudan’s ongoing war is threatening the integrity of its ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique and angular architecture, as preservation efforts have completely halted. “The site may face a disaster and collapses are possible,” warned archaeologi»»»

At first glance, “The Insipid Prince’s Furtive Grab for the Throne” looks like another fantasy series centered on royal succession, but it quickly distinguishes itself through clever political maneuvering, sharp dialogue and a protagonist who wins battles with intelligence rather than brute force. »»»

BUCHAREST: Romania delayed plans to sink four rock-filled barges into the Danube until Friday citing unsafe conditions, as the race tightens to divert water from the drought-hit river to its only working nuclear reactor and buy a few more days of operation amid low electricity supplies. Record low »»»

Riyadh: The King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an opens its 46th edition in Makkah on Thursday, drawing 334 contestants from 133 countries — the biggest turnout since the event was founded some four decades ago. Held under th»»»

Dubai Customs officers have foiled an attempt to smuggle 460 grams of 24-carat raw gold concealed inside the frame of a suitcase. The gold had been melted down and reshaped into thin rods before being hidden inside the suitcase's rubber frame and inner structure in an apparent attempt to evade dete»»»

Tunis, August 6 (TAP) – The weather, on Thursday evening, is expected to be partly cloudy across Tunisia, with clouds occasionally becoming denser over coastal areas, according to forecasts by the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will...»»»

At least 10 people died in Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight according to local authorities. Strikes occurred in the regions of Sumy, Odessa and Kyiv. More details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kharkiv, Emmanuelle Chaze.»»»

German ​police on Thursday said that they had ​detained a Ukrainian national suspected of working as ​a low-level ​agent on ​behalf of a ​foreign spy agency. The 33-year-old was arrested on August 2 on suspicion of preparing "acts of sabotage" on a Bavarian arms manufacturer, according to a st»»»

Bulgaria has appointed a new ambassador to Ukraine after a nearly four-and-a-half-year gap, with Zlatin Krastev presenting copies of his credentials to Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Olexandr Mischenko. The ceremony was held shortly after Krastev arrived in Kyiv on July 31. The Bulgarian embassy»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian government approved on Thursday a series of bills amending financial legislation, as well as a new support package for businesses, comprised of ten programmes worth nearly 3 bln dinars in total, to be provided through loans and grants. "The government adopted bills to amend a»»»

A Gallup International Balkans survey shows that public support for Bulgaria’s government remains relatively strong after its first 100 days in office, while the cabinet’s foreign policy is facing significant criticism. According to the nationally representative poll, conducted by telephone between»»»

LONDON: A record number of people were reported last year to the UK’s anti-radicalization Prevent program, the interior ministry said Thursday, with “extreme right-wing” concerns accounting for the most referrals related to an ideology. The Prevent program is part of the country’s counter-terrorism»»»

A brutal fatal assault in Plovdiv has prompted a major police investigation, with authorities examining whether the attack was motivated by hatred based on sexual orientation or involved a victim being lured through a dating app. Several teenagers, including minors, have been detained as investigat»»»

Security expert Tihomir Bezlov from the Center for the Study of Democracy described the discovery of a fentanyl laboratory in Sofia as a major development in the investigation of one of the world’s most dangerous synthetic drugs. According to him, the most important aspect of the case is not only t»»»

A farmer picks avocados in the municipality of Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico, in 2004. File Photo by Ivan Villanueva/EPA Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has temporarily suspended inspections and certification of new avocado shipments from the Mexican state of Michoacán, the country'»»»