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Morocco appoints its first female prime minister
Following an election, Morocco has named Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as its first-ever female prime minister. She becomes only the second woman to hold the post in the Arab world.
Sky News · 30 Sept, 01:48
Rajevs: Russia's Baltic Sea fleet would stand no chance against allied forces
Latvian MP and reserve colonel Igors Rajevs says Russia's navy could not sustain a serious military operation in the Baltic Sea given the scale of allied NATO forces present there, comparing the situation to Russia's limited capabilities in the Black Sea.
Latvijas Avīze · 30 Sept, 01:47
Russia Hikes War Budget by 27% to Record High, Signaling Plans to Fight Into 2027
Russia has increased its war budget by 27% to a record level as it prepares to continue fighting into 2027, while Ukrainian forces advance near Lyman and shoot down a fast-flying Geran-5 drone.
Euromaidan Press · 30 Sept, 01:47
US imposes new sanctions over arms procurement for Iran, targeting Russian firms too
The US government sanctioned 13 individuals and entities from Russia, China, Hong Kong and Pakistan on Tuesday, accusing them of helping Iran acquire weapons and components. The move is part of the Trump administration's push to economically isolate Iran and force it into ceasefire talks.
Pravda — ziņas · 30 Sept, 01:46
US imposes new sanctions on entities helping Iran acquire weapons
The US government on Tuesday sanctioned 13 individuals and entities from Russia, China, Hong Kong and Pakistan accused of helping Iran procure weapons and components, part of a broader campaign to economically isolate Tehran and push it toward negotiations.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Sept, 01:46
Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas charged with assaulting officer
US federal prosecutors have charged a Venezuelan man who was shot by an immigration agent in Austin, Texas, with assaulting an officer, while the man's own account of the incident contradicts the government's version.
The Guardian World · 30 Sept, 01:44
South African president pledges cleanup of high-risk areas after 12 women killed
After the bodies of 12 women were found near Johannesburg within two months, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced an emergency national response to gender-based violence, with four arrests made so far.
BBC World · 30 Sept, 01:41
Mother continues fight to reopen investigation into daughter's Texas shooting death
British mother Jane Coates travelled to Texas to press prosecutors to reopen the investigation into her daughter's death, after a UK inquest ruled it an unlawful killing. Texas police have said they will not reopen the case.
BBC England · 30 Sept, 00:47
Russia's envoy Dmitriev meets US officials in Washington over war endgame
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev met with US officials in Washington on Monday to discuss a possible resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and future energy cooperation once the war ends. The visit follows recent talks between Witkoff, Kushner and Putin in Moscow.
Delfi · 30 Sept, 00:47
Russian troops raid homes, threaten starving Oleshky residents over food and alcohol, officials say
Ukrainian officials say residents who fled the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Kherson Oblast report troops entering homes and threatening people to obtain food and alcohol amid severe shortages of food, water and medicine.
Euromaidan Press · 30 Sept, 00:46
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UK offers nuclear protection to JEF member states, including the Baltics
The United Kingdom has offered nuclear protection to member states of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), including the Baltic states, the Nordic countries and the Netherlands. The offer comes amid continued security concerns across Europe.
TVNET · 30 Sept, 00:43
Child injured in Russian strikes on Kharkiv
Russia struck Kharkiv's Saltivka and Kyivskyi districts late on Tuesday, injuring a child and damaging a house and a car, city mayor Ihor Terekhov reported.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Sept, 00:43
Indonesian Prison Officials Suspended After Inmates Found Living in Luxury
Inspectors at a prison complex near Jakarta discovered inmates had access to expensive cars, spacious quarters with flat-screen televisions, and a golf simulator under construction.
The New York Times · 30 Sept, 00:42
Over 400 detained as student protests intensify across France
More than 400 people, mostly minors, were detained in France on Tuesday during student protests outside high schools, sparked by overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages.
BBC World · 30 Sept, 00:41
Russian election expert Kynev had his leg broken while pressured to confess to treason, colleague says
Russian political scientist Yekaterina Schulmann says detained regional-politics expert Alexander Kynev's leg was broken in two places as authorities tried to force a treason confession from him. Kynev's lawyer confirms hospitalization but says he has no documents backing Schulmann's account.
Meduza · 30 Sept, 00:41
Russia plans record 17.1 trillion rubles for military in 2027 budget, cuts social spending
Reuters reports that Russia's draft 2027 budget sets record military spending while cutting funding for social policy, education, healthcare, and the economy compared to last year's plan. The government intends to cover part of the increase with new tax hikes.
Meduza · 29 Sept, 23:49
Poland blocks Estonian volunteers from delivering Humvee to Ukrainian troops
A Humvee belonging to an Estonian charity, meant for Ukrainian soldiers on the Kharkiv front, got stuck at the Polish border due to a new export licensing rule. The rest of the convoy crossed without issue.
Pravda — ziņas · 29 Sept, 23:46
US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume third-country deportations
The US Supreme Court's conservative majority has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to third countries without letting them contest the move over fears of persecution. Oral arguments on the underlying case are set for December.
The Guardian World · 29 Sept, 23:44
Former American Idol contestant and pastor convicted of murdering wife
An Ohio jury has found former music pastor Caleb Flynn guilty of murdering his wife, who was shot twice in the head while asleep, with a life sentence now expected.
BBC World · 29 Sept, 23:43
No Bombs Found in U.K. Investigation, but Officials Say Base Threat Remains Real
A U.K. investigation into a suspected plot targeting an air base used by American forces has found no explosives, and the suspects have been released on bail, yet officials say the threat is genuine and have tightened security across Europe.
The New York Times · 29 Sept, 23:42
In Turkey, Sweet Lokma Doughnuts Are Shared to Honor the Deceased
In Turkey, people who have recently lost a loved one hire confectioners to distribute fried dough balls called lokma in public, a tradition meant to honor the dead and spread their blessings. The practice reflects how food can connect private grief with community participation.
The New York Times · 29 Sept, 22:48
UK airbase alert probe finds petrol, not explosives, in seized vehicles
British counter-terrorism police said no explosives were found in vans seized near the Fairford airbase used by US forces, only a quantity of petrol, after five men arrested over the weekend were released on bail. The unexplained decision drew criticism from Washington.
France 24 · 29 Sept, 22:47
Russian opposition figure Milov: aggressor state's economic resilience is just a Potemkin village
Russian opposition politician Vladimir Milov told Delfi that Russia's apparent economic stability is misleading and that the country is sinking deeper into difficulty. He believes international pressure is working and that Russia will eventually pay reparations to both Ukraine and the Baltic states.
Delfi · 29 Sept, 22:45
Republicans Grill Former Special Counsel Jack Smith at Tense Senate Hearing
Republican senators leveled sharp, at times bizarre accusations against former special counsel Jack Smith during a Senate judiciary committee hearing on Tuesday, while Democrats defended his work and cited the January 6 Capitol attack.
The Guardian World · 29 Sept, 22:45
Kyiv café owner treats city cleaning staff after night of drone strikes
After Russia's overnight drone strikes hit Kyiv, a local café owner treated two municipal cleaning workers to hot coffee and sweets. The moment was captured on video and shared on social media.
Latvijas Avīze · 29 Sept, 22:44
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German Chancellor Merz Pledges Increased Support to Help Ukraine Through Winter
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday that he would do everything possible to help Ukraine get through the upcoming winter. He did not specify what form the support would take.
TVNET · 29 Sept, 22:44
Germany charges Ukrainian national over suspected spying for Russia
Prosecutors in Düsseldorf have charged a 53-year-old Ukrainian citizen suspected of gathering intelligence for Russia's security service. The man was arrested in March.
Pravda — ziņas · 29 Sept, 22:43
EU Commission to propose new law clarifying who handles climate disasters
The European Commission plans to present a legislative proposal on October 28 requiring countries to clearly assign responsibility among national, regional and local authorities for handling wildfires and floods. The move follows disputes in Belgium, Spain and Germany where officials blamed each other after deadly disasters.
Politico Europe · 29 Sept, 22:43
Germany to try Ukrainian citizen suspected of spying for Russia
Prosecutors in Düsseldorf have charged a 53-year-old Ukrainian citizen suspected of gathering intelligence for Russia since at least November 2025. He was arrested on March 27, 2026.
Ukrainska Pravda · 29 Sept, 22:42
Captured Wagner fighter says prisoners in Mali were mutilated to train mercenaries in battlefield medicine
A Russian mercenary held captive by Ukraine claims Wagner Group forces deliberately maimed and killed African prisoners in Mali so recruits could practice combat medicine and killing techniques.
Euromaidan Press · 29 Sept, 22:41
US Imposes New Visa Restrictions on South Africa
The Trump administration has announced new visa restrictions on South Africa just days after receiving a letter from South African officials that had been intended to ease tensions between the two countries.
The New York Times · 29 Sept, 21:48
Oil-like pollution found along nearly 50-kilometer stretch of Poland's Baltic Sea coast
A tar-like substance has been discovered along roughly 50 kilometers of Poland's Baltic coastline, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into a vessel suspected of illegally dumping fuel residue at sea.
Apollo.lv · 29 Sept, 21:47
Burnham pledges pension overhaul, electoral reform and closer EU ties in emotional Labour speech
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham used an emotional Labour conference speech to promise scrapping the pensions triple lock, a free national care service, and a review of Britain's relationship with the EU. He acknowledged the moves could cost him politically.
The Guardian World · 29 Sept, 21:46
Russia drained the Kakhovka Reservoir — now it hides in the dry bed to creep toward Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces are reportedly using the drained Kakhovka Reservoir bed for cover while advancing toward Zaporizhzhia, though analysts disagree on how serious the actual threat to the city is.
Euromaidan Press · 29 Sept, 21:46
Tennessee set to execute a woman for first time in 200 years
Tennessee is scheduled to execute 50-year-old Christa Pike on Wednesday, three decades after she was convicted of brutally killing a classmate — making her the first woman put to death in the state in 200 years.
Delfi · 29 Sept, 21:44
Zelensky approves Ukraine's long-range strike plan for October
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved a plan for long-range operations in October, stressing continued pressure on Russia's oil industry. This follows a drone attack on the Moscow region that sparked fires at a logistics site and an oil refinery.
Pravda — ziņas · 29 Sept, 21:43