NEW YORK, Aug. 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Briefing Paper on the Human Rights Situation in the Russian Federation * Update on human rights in the Russian Federation and the need to renew the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur In the past year, Russian authorities have continued their harsh, retaliatory and arbitrary authoritarian practices. The government doubled down on its efforts to dismantle all forms of independent civic activity and sought to further suppress critical voices  more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 24 -- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham issued the following news release: * * * Britain is 100% behind you: Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Kyiv on Ukrainian Independence Day for first international trip * * Prime Minister in Kyiv for first international visit to reiterate UK's unwavering commitment to Ukraine * Comes as the Prime Minister announces the UK has agreed that defence firm MBDA can release classified information on UK components for the long-range missile, SCALP, to establish local assembly lines i more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 24 -- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham issued the following news release: * * * Co-chair's statement of the Coalition of the Willing: 24 August 2026 * The leaders of the Coalition of the Willing convened today in Kyiv and by video conference to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the restoration of the Independence of Ukraine. They were united in their continued support of Ukraine's fight to defend its sovereignty, freedom and territorial integrity. Prime Minister Andy Burnham, President Emmanuel Macron and Chancell more PR

ISPRA, Italy, Aug. 24 -- The European Commission Joint Research Center posted the following news: * * * Exceptionally dry and hot weather threatens summer crops * #In short Persistent heat and exceptional water deficits have substantially worsened summer crop prospects across western and most of central Europe, reducing fertility and biomass accumulation, impairing grain filling and accelerating senescence. Impacts range from moderate yield reductions to severe losses, with crop failure likely in the worst-affected regions. Grassland produ more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The Family Research Council issued the following news release: * * * FRC's Tony Perkins Travels to Ukraine to Address National Prayer Breakfast, Stand in Solidarity with Ukrainian Christians "There is a war for Ukraine's territory, but the battlefield we see reflects a greater battle being waged in the heavenlies-a battle for the soul of Ukraine and the hearts of its people," says Perkins. - Kyiv, Ukraine - On Sunday, Family Research Council President Tony Perkins delivered an address before  more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 24 -- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham issued the following news release: * * * Joint Declaration of Intent between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ukraine on a UK-Ukraine Artificial Intelligence Partnership * We, the President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, meeting at a decisive moment for European security, and united in our resolve to shape the transformation of modern warfare, ACKNOWLEDGING the profound impact of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 24 [Category: Religion] -- The Church of England issued the following news release: * * * May God grant you courage, wisdom and hope - message of solidarity with people of Ukraine * The Bishop of Worcester, Hugh Nelson, shared a message from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, as he joined Ukrainian church leaders, other religious leaders and government officials at the national prayer breakfast in Kyiv this morning. The message renews the Church of England's commitment to "stand in prayerful solidarity" wit more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 24 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news: * * * New partnership set to see the UK and Ukraine develop battle winning technology as Britain secures access to Ukraine's Avengers AI Labs * * UK set to become the first international partner to access Ukraine's Avengers AI Labs, allowing the two countries to accelerate the development of AI tools to shape the battlefield * Signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Kyiv, the AI Partnership will see the UK back Ukrain more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 24 -- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham issued the following news release: * * * New partnership set to see the UK and Ukraine develop battle winning technology as Britain secures access to Ukraine's Avengers AI Labs * * UK set to become the first international partner to access Ukraine's Avengers AI Labs, allowing the two countries to accelerate the development of AI tools to shape the battlefield * Signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Kyiv, the AI Partnership will see the UK more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement by Secretary Marco Rubio on Ukraine National Day: * * * On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Ukraine on the 35th anniversary of your independence. Today, 35 years after Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991, the United States reaffirms the enduring cooperation between our two countries. The United States is committed to Ukraine's sovereignty and continues to work to support a negotiated settl more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Senator Warren Statement on Reports that NVIDIA's AI Computers Are Powering Moscow's AI Drones U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement on reports that AI computers made by NVIDIA may be powering Moscow's artificial intelligence drones, which re more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's call with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. They discussed the importance of a lasting and durable peace between Russia and Ukraine. They also reiterated the shared U.S.-German commitment to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring Iran never develops or acquires a nuclear w more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The Mercy Corps posted the following news release: * * * Surging Black Sea Attacks Threaten Ukraine's Harvest and Global Food Security * New Mercy Corps analysis finds attacks across ports, railways, fuel and storage are triggering a farm-to-market shock, leaving farmers without the cash to finance next year's planting Ukrainian farmers have produced a strong harvest under fire, but escalating attacks on the infrastructure connecting farms to global markets are leaving them with more gr more PR

LVIV, Ukraine, Aug. 24 -- The Ukrainian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * UCU Establishes the Center of Excellence for Formal Methods and Verification The Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) is establishing the Center of Excellence for Formal Methods and Verification--a new academic and applied research hub that will combine cutting-edge research, education of the next generation of specialists, and collaboration with the technology industry. The Center will advance formal methods and their applications in mathematics, com more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 24 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Ukraine: NUJU launches international advisory council to strengthen support for journalists in wartime * Today, on Ukraine independence day, our Ukrainian affiliate, the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU) launched the International Advisory Council of the Journalists' Solidarity Centers, a pro bono, non-governing advisory board. The new group of international experts will advise NUJU on journalists' safety, media resilience a more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Welcomes Class of 2030 Following Record-Breaking Application Year * The University of Richmond has welcomed about 870 new first-year students to campus for the 2026-27 academic year following another record-breaking year for undergraduate applications. Classes began today, Aug. 24, for the fall semester. The University received 18,420 applications from students hoping to join the Class of 2030. The incoming class repres more PR