Independence Day swap returns Ukrainian defenders from thousands who are still captive in Russia
Key takeaways: Ukraine conducted another combined prisoner exchange, returning both military personnel and civilians, including two journalists and the former mayor of Kherson. Among those released are representatives from almost all defense forces, primarily enlisted and non-commissioned ranks, many of whom spent over three years in captivity. Ukrainian soldiers hadContinue Reading
FFmpeg’s ‘Largest Release’ Yet Adds Vulkan-Powered Video Processing
FFmpeg is the powerful yet invisible open source media engine that handles most video tasks on Linux, and beyond – this weekend it’s developers pushed out a major update. “Thanks to several delays, and modernization of our entire infrastructure, this release ended up being one of our largest releases toContinue Reading
Texas Senate passes new Republican-drawn congressional map
The Republican-controlled Texas state Senate passed the party’s new congressional maps late Friday, completing a legislative odyssey that included significant Democratic delays and sparked a nationwide scramble over redistricting in the process.Continue Reading
Why protesters in the UK are being arrested under ‘terror’ laws
Why some protests in the UK are being criminalised, and what that means for free speech. , Why some protests in the UK are being criminalised, and what that means for free speech. In Britain, citizens protesting against the war in Gaza are being arrested and detained under “terrorism” laws. Activists and legal experts warn that “public safety” isContinue Reading
Moscow says Russia and Ukraine exchange 146 prisoners each
The exchange comes amid diplomatic efforts to solve the conflict and a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia overnight., The exchange comes amid diplomatic efforts to solve the conflict and a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia overnight. Russia and Ukraine have each exchanged 146 prisoners of war (POWs) after mediation byContinue Reading
Pentagon readies plans to deploy troops in Chicago following The Traitor DC takeover: report
Traitor 47 has repeatedly threatened U.S. cities with federal action Nights and Weekends Editor Published August 24, 2025 10:27AM (EDT) National Guardsmen are surrounded by thousands of protesters in Washington, D.C., on August 16, 2025. (DOMINIC GWINN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images) The Pentagon has been planning a potential militaryContinue Reading
What a peace could mean for Europe’s economy?
What a peace could mean for Europe’s economy?Continue Reading
When is SpaceX’s Starship Flight 10 launch and how can I watch it?
SpaceX Starship’s 10th test flight is imminent and the launch window for it starts on Sunday (24 August) evening. It will be live streamed on a number of different official feeds and it’s the first Starship test flight since the pretty disastrous ninth at the end of May. During theContinue Reading
Pro-Palestine protesters fill the streets across Australia after Gaza famine declaration
Sunday’s marches were expected by organisers to be the largest pro-Palestine demonstrations in Australia’s history, with every major Palestine organising group joining for a country-wide day of action in about 40 cities and towns. The action comes days after the UN confirmed famine in parts of the Gaza Strip forContinue Reading
What does Independence Day mean to Ukrainians as they live through the war? | DW News
“There is heaviness in our hearts. In our souls, too.” In the midst of Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine, what does Independence Day mean to Ukrainians? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher SpracheContinue Reading
As glaciers melt, scientists study potential for more violent volcanic eruptions
Scientists are flocking to Iceland to investigate an increasingly crucial question: Will melting glaciers accelerate and intensify earthquakes and volcanic eruptions? William Brangham reports. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TVContinue Reading
Doctors in Gaza say evidence of malnutrition is right in front of them
Doctors in Gaza say evidence of malnutrition is right in front of them, and the sick, wounded and young are among the most vulnerable. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/homeContinue Reading
Call to end airport drop-off fees for blue badge holders
Call to end airport drop-off fees for blue badge holders Mitchell Labiak Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images All UK airports should stop charging blue badge holders for being dropped off close to terminals, a disability charity has said. Several people with blue badges got in touch with the BBCContinue Reading