Russia Tortures Ukrainian POWs, Including Sexual Violence ↗
Front page leadA report details allegations of Russia torturing Ukrainian prisoners of war, including using sexual violence, with the aim of psychologically breaking them.
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The Czech news site ČT24's front page features a mix of international and domestic news. Top stories include alleged Russian mistreatment of Ukrainian POWs, drought impacting European rivers, the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, a major wildfire in Belgium spreading to Germany, and a US…
A report details allegations of Russia torturing Ukrainian prisoners of war, including using sexual violence, with the aim of psychologically breaking them.
Extreme drought this year has shown that major European rivers like the Danube could face significant water shortages, a bioclimatologist warns.
American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in 'Nashville' and 'Heroes,' has died at the age of 36. The cause of death is currently unknown and under investigation.
The worst forest fire in Belgium's history is spreading into Germany, with flames approaching the first homes in the German territory. Local residents have been evacuated.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Czechia is expecting showers and thunderstorms this week, with cooler temperatures compared to recent weeks. Extreme heat above 30 degrees Celsius is not anticipated.
The volume of assets held by Czechs in mutual funds grew by 141 billion crowns in the first half of the year, reaching 1.551 trillion CZK.
The investigation into suspicions of illegally paid subsidies for Agrofert will remain entirely within the jurisdiction of the European Public Prosecutor's Office.
Mountain rescue services in the Italian Dolomites rescued two Czech citizens after they were caught in a hailstorm. Both were safely transported to a mountain hut.
Šumava National Park has stopped rafting on the Teplá Vltava river due to critically low water levels, which have dropped to 36 centimeters, below the minimum of 50 centimeters.
Belgium had requested assistance from Czech firefighters for a forest fire, but later withdrew the request, according to the General Directorate of Czech Fire and Rescue Services.