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August 28, 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen wins Dutch Grand Prix to tie F1 record nine straight wins

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the Dutch Grand Prix on Aug. 27, 2023. Verstappen has tied a record with nine straight victories. He is racing toward a third straight title.

August 28, 2023

Poland files legal challenges in effort to annul 3 EU climate change policies

Three of the European Union's main climate change policies are being challenged by Poland. Poland claims the policies worsen social inequalities.

August 28, 2023

Poland, Baltic states will seal off Belarusian borders in event of any military incidents, migrant pushes

Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania announced that they would seal their borders with Belarus in the event of any military incidents or massive migrant pushes.

August 28, 2023

4 dead, 18 rescued off Greek island after migrant boat sinks

Greek authorities have rescued 18 migrants following a shipwreck that led to four deaths. The country has encountered a surge of migrants attempting to cross the sea over the summer.

August 28, 2023

2 masked gunmen in Copenhagen open fire inside building, killing a man and injuring 4 others

A 30-year-old man has been killed after two gunmen opened fire in a building in Copenhagen, Denmark. Authorities believe the incident may be linked to criminal gangs.

August 27, 2023

Greek authorities arrest 79 ‘arsonist scum’ in connection with devastating wildfires

Nearly 80 people have been arrested in Greece on arson charges after a series of devastating wildfires sweep through the country this summer.

August 26, 2023

Putin ally claims Wagner boss dismissed warnings about safety following mutiny: 'To hell with it'

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko may be trying to "whitewash" his conversations, an expert said, as both Russia and Belarus distance themselves from the incident.

August 25, 2023

Monaco closes corruption probe into Lebanese PM

Monaco's three-year corruption probe into Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has proven fruitless, and was reportedly closed over a dearth of incriminating evidence.

August 25, 2023

British Museum director resigns over alleged apathy toward claims of potential mass art theft

Hartwig Fischer, now-former director of the British Museum, announced his resignation Friday as investigators search for hundreds of items that may have gone missing as early as 2021.

August 25, 2023

Estonian PM Kallas, a staunch Ukraine ally, under fire over husband's Russian business links

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is facing pressure to resign over her husband's role within a company that indirectly conducted business in Russia.