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Sam's News — world — 2026-08-05

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Russian attacks on Ukrainian capital region kill 17

Russia conducted a missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's capital region, resulting in 17 deaths and destruction of military warehouses and logistics infrastructure.

Sources: AP News RSS

EU to transfer €1.4 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

The European Union will transfer €1.4 billion in profits earned from interest on frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's recovery efforts.

Sources: politico.eu RSS

North Korean missile units deploy to Russia for Ukraine war support

Ukraine reports that North Korean missile units have deployed to Russia to support military operations in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Sources: The Japan Times RSS

Israeli forces capture 230 square miles of Lebanese territory, establish bases

Israel has captured approximately 230 square miles of Lebanese territory and built new military bases during recent military operations.

Sources: Haaretz RSS

Strait of Hormuz oil shipping deal negotiations advance between Iran and US

The president of the United States signals that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with Iran could materialize imminently amid ongoing negotiations.

Sources: CBS News RSS, CNBC RSS

Guatemala's Fuego volcano reaches critical explosive phase, evacuations underway

Guatemala's Fuego volcano has entered a critical explosive phase, prompting evacuation of approximately 1,700 residents from nearby villages.

Sources: AP News RSS

Mexican influencer killed during livestream outside restaurant

A popular Mexican social media influencer was shot dead by assailants during a livestream broadcast outside a restaurant.

Sources: BBC RSS

Russian drone company chief injured in car bombing

The head of a Russian drone manufacturing company was seriously injured in a car bombing, with his driver killed in the blast.

Sources: Financial Times RSS

Houthis claim strike on Saudi tanker in Red Sea, raise threat level

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for striking a Saudi oil tanker and threatened to expand Red Sea attacks on commercial shipping.

Sources: CNBC RSS

Russia and Ukraine exchange heavy drone attacks; multiple killed on each side

Russia and Ukraine traded intensive drone attacks resulting in approximately 5 deaths reported on each side during recent military operations.

Sources: AP News RSS