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Ukraine's former defence chief seeks US investment for defence tech fund, FT reports

FILE PHOTO: Former Defence Minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov speaks during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov/File Photo

Germany's Merz says victory for AfD in Saxony-Anhalt would deter foreign investors

Ulrich Siegmund, top candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, speaks on stage during a campaign rally ahead of Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state election, in Naumburg, Germany August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

Merz says Germany finalising response to suspected Leipzig attack

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attends a \"summer interview\" with public broadcaster ARD in Berlin, Germany, August 30, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

NATO sees no imminent threat of attack, official says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Aug 29 that Poland and NATO must be prepared for various scenarios.

Ukraine defence chief pledges 'clear' war plan to win early loan release

Newly appointed Ukrainian Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara attends a session of the Ukrainian parliament, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, August 19, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

At least eight die, 17 missing after ferry capsizes off North Cyprus

Passengers waiting to be rescued at sea following the sinking of the ferry they were travelling on capsized off north Cyprus.

Austria sees record number of heat-related deaths in June and July

A very low water level of the river Wienfluss (Vienna river) cutting through the City park (Stadtpark) is seen on a sunny and hot day in Vienna, Austria, on May 28.

Norway’s churches hold memorial services to pay tribute to late King Harald

Norway's King Haakon, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Queen Sonja and Prince Sverre Magnus attend the funeral service for the late King Harald at Asker church, in Asker, Norway, August 30, 2026. NTB/Cornelius Poppe via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NORWAY OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN NORWAY.

Death toll rises to 38 from Russian strike on arms depot, says Zelensky

A car passes by a site of a Russian drone strike as smoke rises, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine, on Aug 29.

Niger says it regains control of airbase after soldiers mutiny

A view of an empty street following a mutineers' attack on the airport and the presidency in Niamey, Niger, August 29, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

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