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Israeli strikes on Gaza residential areas kill at least eight

Israeli forces carried out attacks on residential areas across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing at least eight civilians and wounding others.

Al Jazeera · 30 Sept, 23:20

Michigan nurse charged over helping hospitalized migrant escape ICE custody

US federal prosecutors have charged a Michigan hospital nurse with helping an undocumented Mexican man escape immigration custody while he was being treated for injuries. The man remains missing.

The Guardian World · 30 Sept, 22:25

Romanian parliament rejects pro-European Mureșan as prime minister

Romania's parliament on Wednesday failed to confirm National Liberal Party politician Sigfrid Mureșan as prime minister, deepening the country's political crisis. The rejection increases the likelihood of early elections in the near future.

Delfi · 30 Sept, 22:22

Senator's Rant About Furry Airline Pilots Sparks Ridicule — and Some Truth

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville gave a controversial speech claiming many airline pilots belong to the furry fandom, drawing widespread mockery, though aviation industry furries confirm the subculture is indeed notably represented in their field.

Wired · 30 Sept, 22:21

Norway launches probe into 11 senior officials over US Epstein files links

Norway has opened an investigation into more than $13 million in state grants connected to Jeffrey Epstein and senior government ministers.

Al Jazeera · 30 Sept, 22:20

27 combat clashes recorded in Pokrovsk direction

Ukraine's General Staff reports 173 combat clashes along the front since the start of Wednesday, September 30, with 27 of them in the Pokrovsk direction.

Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Sept, 22:19

Burnham says there are 'strong indications' Iran was involved in RAF Fairford incident

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said there are strong indications Iran played a part in a weekend incident at RAF Fairford airbase, where five men were arrested and later released on strict bail conditions.

3 avoti · 30 Sept, 21:28

US immigration judge clears use of cold war-era law to deport Wisconsin mosque president

An immigration judge has ruled that Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, can be deported under a controversial cold war-era law. His attorneys call the ruling a setback for free speech and vow to keep fighting.

The Guardian World · 30 Sept, 21:24

Russia reportedly to cut state funding for films about serial killers and corrupt officials

Russian authorities are preparing to stop state funding for films and series depicting serial killers or law enforcement officials taking bribes, Kommersant reports.

Meduza · 30 Sept, 21:23

Kharkiv increasingly becomes a frontline city

Kharkiv is increasingly affected by Russian drone strikes, though its population has recently grown to nearly 1.5 million. The mayor says 160,000 people have been left without housing.

ERR (rus) · 30 Sept, 21:20

Hegseth plans 20% cut to generals and admirals at Pentagon, media report

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is preparing to announce plans to cut the number of generals and admirals at the Pentagon by 20%, twice the originally planned reduction, US media reported Tuesday. The announcement is expected Wednesday in a speech on the state of the armed forces.

Delfi · 30 Sept, 20:24

Man in Odesa deliberately causes crash, then shoots soldier dead

Odesa prosecutors suspect the driver of a ZAZ car of deliberately murdering a serviceman after intentionally causing a road accident on Lustdorfska Road. The suspect has been detained and his weapon seized.

Pravda — ziņas · 30 Sept, 20:22

UK Believes Iran Played a Role in RAF Fairford Incident, PM Burnham Says

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are "strong indications" Iran was involved in an incident at RAF Fairford on Sunday, though he gave no further details.

The New York Times · 30 Sept, 20:21

Hundreds of Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem

More than 1,300 Israeli settlers have raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem alongside Israeli forces, with such incursions intensifying during the Jewish holiday season.

Al Jazeera · 30 Sept, 20:21

Russian police reportedly probe organizer of canceled Kanye West concerts in St. Petersburg over possible fraud

St. Petersburg police are checking Moscow-based Say Agency over possible fraud tied to Kanye West's canceled Russia concerts, after ticket buyers filed complaints.

Meduza · 30 Sept, 20:21

Euronews releases evening news roundup for September 30

Euronews has published its regular evening news bulletin summarizing the day's key stories from Europe and beyond. The broadcast covers politics, business, culture and other areas.

Euronews · 30 Sept, 19:24

Flydubai flight diverted following reported attempted terror attack on board

A Flydubai aircraft was rerouted after an incident described as an attempted terror attack. Precise details of the event have not yet been made public.

France 24 · 30 Sept, 19:23

Russia Prepares Measures to Control Bear Population After Deadly Attacks

Russia's government is drafting measures to manage a surging brown bear population after at least 22 people were killed in attacks since spring. Experts blame climate change and human negligence.

The Moscow Times · 30 Sept, 19:23

Lethal Russian strikes hit residential area in Kyiv

Overnight Russian strikes hit a residential area in Kyiv, killing a child and injuring several people. Infrastructure, houses and vehicles were also damaged.

Guardian Ukraina · 30 Sept, 19:22

Cockpit Stabbing on Flydubai Flight Triggers Sharp Altitude Drop, Passengers Intervene

A violent altercation broke out in the cockpit of a Flydubai flight, causing the aircraft to lose about 17,000 feet of altitude in two minutes. Passengers subdued a knife-wielding attacker.

The New York Times · 30 Sept, 19:20

Investigation finds Putin's reported partner Kabaeva accompanied him to Kazakhstan in 2017

Russian outlet Proekt, using leaked border service data, found that Alina Kabaeva was in Kazakhstan in February 2017 during Putin's official visit there — reportedly the only documented case of her being abroad during one of his state trips.

Meduza · 30 Sept, 19:20

Three teenagers named after car enters River Wear in Sunderland

Northumbria Police have named three teenagers who died after their car left the road and entered the River Wear in Sunderland. A fourth occupant, aged 17, has been arrested.

BBC England · 30 Sept, 19:20

Flydubai pilot attacks colleague with knife on flight to Tel Aviv

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after one pilot attacked the other with a knife; Israeli officials are also investigating whether it was a terrorist act.

ERR (rus) · 30 Sept, 18:29

Hundreds of Israeli settlers attack Palestinian family in West Bank, injuring security forces

More than 100 militant settlers overwhelmed Israeli forces to attack a Palestinian family returning to their homes in Jalud, injuring three security officials and drawing unusually sharp condemnation from Israeli officials.

The Guardian World · 30 Sept, 18:28

St. Petersburg Plans Pay Raises for Officials Despite Budget Cuts

St. Petersburg's city government plans to raise officials' base salaries by up to 5% annually over the next three years while cutting spending on education, health care and infrastructure. Payments to troops fighting in Ukraine would also increase.

The Moscow Times · 30 Sept, 18:24

Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted just before it was due

Tennessee halted the execution of 50-year-old Christa Pike about an hour before it was scheduled, after an appeals court said it needed more time to review her case.

BBC World · 30 Sept, 18:24

US prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell fraternity gang rape allegations

A New York district attorney has reopened an investigation into gang rape allegations at a Cornell University fraternity following a lawsuit from a woman who says she was assaulted in 2024. The case will now go before a grand jury.

France 24 · 30 Sept, 18:24

European countries differ on how long households should prepare for a crisis — 72 hours to two weeks

European countries lack a unified standard for how long households should be able to cope on their own during a crisis, with most recommending at least 72 hours while some scenarios call for up to two weeks of self-sufficiency. At EU level, preparedness is increasingly framed as a shared responsibility between states and citizens.

Delfi · 30 Sept, 18:23

Kremlin denies discussing prisoner swap for sanctions relief with US

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow is not negotiating with Washington over releasing prisoners in exchange for eased sanctions, while also denying Russia holds any political prisoners.

Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Sept, 18:22

NATO Steps Up Vigilance Against Russian Hybrid Threats

NATO leaders have issued a series of warnings in recent weeks about rising Russian hybrid activity against alliance members, including possible provocations near Norway's Arctic islands, while announcing readiness to respond to a potential Russian false-flag attack.

Politico Europe · 30 Sept, 18:22

EU ties new aid to reforms as Kyiv pushes for access to Russia's frozen billions

While the EU links further financial support for Ukraine to reform progress, Kyiv is seeking access to €210 billion in frozen Russian central-bank assets to help cover its needs.

Euromaidan Press · 30 Sept, 18:22

Mayor of German town of Grafing dies after collapsing during council meeting

Christian Bauer, 57, mayor of Grafing near Munich, collapsed during a municipal committee meeting on Tuesday evening and later died in hospital despite rescuers' efforts.

3 avoti · 30 Sept, 17:29

Latvian medic Cīrule, wounded in Russian strike, is recovering

Latvian combat medic Sarmīte Cīrule, who was wounded in a Russian strike, is recovering and feeling better, according to Latvian Television News Service.

Apollo.lv · 30 Sept, 17:27

UK politics faces simultaneous friction over Gaza, migration and EU ties

Several separate developments in British politics this week have sharpened tensions — from Labour's stance on Gaza to a migration dispute in a small village and Brussels ruling out a special EU status for the UK.

Politico Europe · 30 Sept, 17:26