Zelenskyy said elections during the war with Russia would be a “huge risk” and a “tsunami” that could split Ukraine. His comments followed a public call by former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov for a legal path to restore voting under wartime conditions.
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Iran’s president said the country faces a “full-scale economic, military and security war” as the United States prepares new sanctions. Tehran’s top security official warned neighboring countries that joining the U.S. campaign would make them targets for retaliation.
More than 30,000 NIPSCO customers remained without power Saturday after deadly storms struck northwestern Indiana beginning Aug. 11. Residents have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the utility, while Gov. Mike Braun has asked FEMA for an expedited major disaster declaration.
Tropical Storm Moke is expected to pass south of Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to islands still recovering from Hurricane Lala. Forecasters warned of possible life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially on the Big Island.
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods after last-minute talks failed. Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended negotiations and said Canada will respond “dollar for dollar.”
Ukrainian officials said a two-wave Russian drone strike on a Kryvyi Rih shopping centre killed at least 15 people and injured 130. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the second strike targeted emergency workers and urged greater international pressure on Russia.
Several people were injured in a sword attack at Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden, and one man was arrested. Authorities said police were searching the school, nearby schools were locked down and there was no current danger to the public.
The UK Met Office says a developing Pacific El Niño could be unprecedented in modern records, with sea surface temperatures forecast to exceed 3C above average. Forecasters warn it will raise risks of drought, flooding, storms and global heat, making 2027 very likely to become the hottest year on record.