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Israeli officials say they have identified 2nd of two bodies of hostages recovered in Gaza

Sunday, August 31 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The second of two remains of hostages recently recovered in Gaza has been identified, the Israel Defense Forces said Saturday.The recovered bodies of the two hostages killed in the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas were identified as Ilan Weiss, a member... Read More.

Russia’s ‘massive strike’ on Ukraine overnight kills 1, injures 29, Ukrainian authorities say

Saturday, August 30 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Russia carried out “a massive strike” on Ukraine overnight, launching 537 drones and 45 missiles, the Ukrainian Air Force said Saturday morning.Ukraine’s air defense systems took out most of the projectiles, but five missiles and 24 drones still struck seven locations, while... Read More.

Kyivstar becomes 1st Ukrainian company to join US stock exchange

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Kyivstar -- Ukraine's leading digital operator -- will ring the Nasdaq opening bell Friday morning as the first Ukrainian company to be listed on a United States stock exchange to celebrate its historic listing and the launch of its Invest in... Read More.

Israeli officials say they have recovered bodies of 2 hostages

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The bodies of two Israeli hostages -- including Ilan Weiss who was killed in the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas on Israel -- have been recovered, according to a statement from the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.“The hostage families embrace the... Read More.

With Putin ‘stalling’ peace talks, NATO minister says US has ‘powerful leverage’

Thursday, August 28 by ABC News

Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Contributor/Getty Images)(LONDON) -- On NATO's eastern edge, leaders of the Baltic nations have long considered themselves more awake to the threat from Moscow than their allies to the west, a collective memory of Russian and Soviet occupation seared into their national... Read More.

Kyiv hit by ‘massive’ Russian missile, drone attack, officials say, with 18 killed

Thursday, August 28 by ABC News

Rescuers work at the site of a residential building hit by a Russian missile on August 28, 2025 in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Getty Images)(LONDON) -- Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine came under a major combined missile and drone attack overnight into Thursday, Ukrainian officials... Read More.

Pope calls for an end to violence in Gaza, supports churches that will not evacuate

Wednesday, August 27 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Leo XIV said on Wednesday he supports the statement put out by the last remaining churches in Gaza City, which called for an end to the war and said they will not evacuate amid Israel's ramped-up military action and threats... Read More.

Despite a famine determination in Gaza, delivering desperately needed aid remains elusive, experts say

Wednesday, August 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.N.-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) said last week that famine was determined in parts of Gaza for the first time.The IPC report projected that famine would expand in the region by the end of September and more than 100,000 children... Read More.

Time capsule sealed by Princess Diana in London opened up after 34 years

Wednesday, August 27 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A time capsule that was laid by Princess Diana in 1991 at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London has been opened, with officials revealing a collection of 1990s artifacts just days before the 28th anniversary of her death on August 31st,... Read More.

Denmark summons US envoy over alleged influence operations in Greenland

Wednesday, August 27 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The top U.S. diplomat in Denmark was summoned for a meeting at the country's foreign ministry, Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen confirmed on Wednesday, over alleged pro-American influence operations in Greenland."We are aware that foreign actors continue to show an interest in Greenland... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Israeli officials say they have identified 2nd of two bodies of hostages recovered in Gaza

Russia’s ‘massive strike’ on Ukraine overnight kills 1, injures 29, Ukrainian authorities say

Kyivstar becomes 1st Ukrainian company to join US stock exchange

Israeli officials say they have recovered bodies of 2 hostages

With Putin ‘stalling’ peace talks, NATO minister says US has ‘powerful leverage’

Kyiv hit by ‘massive’ Russian missile, drone attack, officials say, with 18 killed

Pope calls for an end to violence in Gaza, supports churches that will not evacuate

Despite a famine determination in Gaza, delivering desperately needed aid remains elusive, experts say

Time capsule sealed by Princess Diana in London opened up after 34 years

Denmark summons US envoy over alleged influence operations in Greenland

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