Putin threatens Kyiv decision-makers after striking energy grid

In Serbia, Uros Blazic, 21, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing nine people and injuring 12 in a mass shooting in two villages near Belgrade. The shootings occurred a day after a school shooting in central Belgrade, leading to protests and a crackdown on illegal gun ownership. Blazic's father was also convicted for illegal gun possession, and Blazic himself expressed remorse in court, admitting to his actions and accepting the maximum sentence...

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has intensified his demand for air defense systems, citing increased Russian air attacks and the need for a dozen additional Patriot systems to protect civilian infrastructure. The US and NATO have pledged support, with Denmark already providing F-16s and Ukraine developing long-range drones. Despite challenges, Ukraine is bolstering its domestic defense industry and reducing Russia's artillery advantage on the front lines, aiming to secure autonomy in long-range weapons to counter Russian aggression...

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his decision to declare martial law in an address to the nation, denying charges of insurrection. He claimed that the opposition-controlled parliament was destroying the country's democratic order. Amid political turmoil and pressure from officials and protesters, the main opposition party filed a second impeachment motion. Yoon justified his actions as an "emergency measure" to restore order and warned the public about the crisis, emphasizing that it was...

A man named Levi Fishlock has been sentenced to nine years in jail for his involvement in a riot at a hotel housing asylum seekers in South Yorkshire. Fishlock smashed windows and attempted to set fire to the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham during the disorder on 4 August. The judge called it one of the worst cases stemming from the Rotherham disorder, and Fishlock's sentence is the joint-longest in connection with the UK's summer...

A man named Gerald Evans was arrested in Washington, D.C., for boarding a Metrobus without paying the fare and was found to be carrying a loaded shotgun. Evans, aged 30, was confronted by officers after evading fare on an X2 route bus and was charged with multiple offenses including possession of a prohibited weapon and carrying a dangerous weapon. The gun in his possession was reported stolen and Evans also had an open felony warrant...

Standard Bank, through Stanbic Bank Botswana, has partnered with Kwenantle Farmers to promote eco-friendly farming practices in Botswana, enhancing sustainability and economic development. The collaboration includes financing a 1MW solar-powered irrigation system, reducing energy costs by 65% and enabling Kwenantle Farmers to expand operations, create 50 new jobs, and increase annual production. This partnership emphasizes environmental stewardship, community development, and aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, setting a new standard for sustainable agriculture and...