Russia-Ukraine war: Dozens killed in gas station explosion in Russia.

Russia-Ukraine war: Dozens killed in gas station explosion in Russia. A gas station explosion in Russia's southwestern city of Belgorod has killed at least 30 people, including three children. The explosion occurred on the morning of August 15, and authorities believe it was caused by a Ukrainian missile strike. The attack is the latest in a series of cross-border incidents between Russia and Ukraine since the start of the war in February. [Source: BBC News]
Dozens more could be dead in Hawaii wildfires, governor warns. The governor of Hawaii has warned that dozens more people could be dead in the state's wildfires, which have now destroyed over 1,000 homes and businesses. The fires, which have been burning for over a week, are the most destructive in the state's history. The governor has declared a state of emergency and is asking for federal assistance. [Source: ABC News]
Georgia court charges Donald Trump with trying to illegally overturn 2020 election. A Georgia grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump on two counts of felony election interference. The charges stem from Trump's efforts to pressure Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election in his favor. Trump is the first former president to be indicted since Bill Clinton in 1998. [Source: The New York Times]
Suspected spies for Russia arrested and charged in security investigation. Three Bulgarian nationals have been arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of spying for Russia. The men are accused of passing classified information to Russian intelligence officers. The arrests are the latest in a series of high-profile cases involving Russian spies in the UK. [Source: The Guardian]
Woman walks across Trevi Fountain to fill water bottle. A woman has been caught on camera walking across the Trevi Fountain in Rome to fill up a water bottle. The woman, who has not been identified, was seen crossing the fountain's shallow waters on the morning of August 15. The incident has sparked outrage in Italy, where the Trevi Fountain is a popular tourist destination. [Source: The Telegraph]
Fighter jet crashes during Michigan air show. A fighter jet crashed during an air show in Michigan on August 13, killing the pilot. The crash occurred during a performance by the Air Force Thunderbirds, a U.S. Air Force demonstration team. The pilot, who has not been identified, was the only person on board the plane. [Source: CNN]
'Gustnado' spotted at beach in Ontario. A rare weather phenomenon known as a "gustnado" was spotted at a beach in Ontario on August 13. The gustnado, which is a small tornado that forms on land, was captured on video by a beachgoer. The video shows the gustnado swirling debrisand sand into the air. [Source: CBC News]
Horse rescued after falling into California river. A horse was rescued after falling into a river in California on August 12. The horse, which was reportedly spooked by a train, fell into the Merced River and was swept downstream. A group of bystanders were able to rescue the horse and bring it to safety. [Source: The Sacramento Bee]
Man in Bosnia kills ex-wife live on Instagram and kills 2 more people before taking his own life. A man in Bosnia has killed his ex-wife live on Instagram, before killing two more people and taking his own life. The man, who has not been identified, reportedly live-streamed the killings on Instagram. The video shows the man shooting his ex-wife and two other people before turning the gun on himself. [Source: The Independent]
Modi says India's economy will be among the top three in the world within five years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's economy will be among the top three in the world within five years. Modi made the remarks in a speech to the Indian Parliament on August 14. He said that India is on track to become a $5 trillion economy by 2024. [Source: The Times of India]
Russia's ruble has tumbled. What does it mean for the wartime economy? The Russian ruble has tumbled to record lows in recent weeks, as the country's economy has been hit by sanctions imposed by the West in response to its invasion of Ukraine. The ruble has lost over half of its value against the U.S. dollar since the start of the war. The decline in the ruble is making it more difficult for RussiansLatest news: Get the latest news headlines from all over the globe.
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