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Lithuania Regains US Tank Battalion as Pentagon Weighs Withdrawing Up to 40,000 Troops From Europe
Lithuania's leader has described the return of a US tank battalion to the country as an encouraging signal, while acknowledging that overall American troop numbers in Europe are set to decline as the Pentagon considers withdrawing up to 40,000 personnel from the continent.
Euromaidan Press · 29 Sept, 14:42
Rutte: Russian hybrid campaign will not undermine NATO support for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Russia's sabotage and interference campaign in Europe will fail to weaken alliance support for Ukraine, after Estonia blamed Moscow for an August arson attempt on defense firm Milrem Robotics.
ERR (rus) · 29 Sept, 14:42
Nepal landslide sweeps away part of a mountain in seconds after heavy rain
Nepal was hit by a new landslide in late September, triggered by heavy rainfall. Floods and landslides have killed at least 24 people over three days.
Jauns.lv · 29 Sept, 14:41
Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions
US President Donald Trump rejected media reports that he offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for concrete nuclear concessions, insisting he offered Tehran nothing. Iran's president said in an interview that Tehran is open to talks but will not accept coercion.
The Guardian World · 29 Sept, 13:47
Deal reached for evicted Madrid pensioner as PM weighs new housing law
An 87-year-old Madrid pensioner, Maricarmen Abascal, will be able to return home after a deal with the property's owners, her lawyer said, following an eviction that sparked nationwide protests over Spain's housing crisis.
France 24 · 29 Sept, 13:42
Analysis: The force to stop Russia already exists — what's missing is a formal alliance with Ukraine
Euromaidan Press warns that the threat Russia poses to Europe could materialize as early as 2027, while NATO's own rearmament will not be complete until 2035. The article argues the fastest available deterrent is a declared alliance combining European and Ukrainian combat-proven forces.
Euromaidan Press · 29 Sept, 13:41
Foreign volunteers in Ukraine's army describe scant training, missing status documents and demanded fees
A UN working group is preparing a report on foreign volunteer service conditions in Ukraine's armed forces, which may criticize missing documentation and delayed payments to fallen soldiers' families. Volunteers interviewed by Ukrainska Pravda describe minimal weapons training, unissued combatant-status papers and demands for unofficial payments.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 29 Sept, 12:47
Hungary detains former culture minister over alleged embezzlement
Hungarian prosecutors have detained former culture minister and current MP Balázs Hankó on suspicion of embezzling money from the National Cultural Fund. The politician denies the charges, calling it a political show trial.
Ukrainska Pravda · 29 Sept, 12:43
Hungary's ex-culture minister detained on suspicion of embezzlement
Hungarian prosecutors detained former culture minister and sitting MP Balázs Hankó over alleged embezzlement of National Cultural Fund money. Hankó denies the accusations, calling it a political show trial.
Pravda — ziņas · 29 Sept, 12:42
UK defends police over bail decision in RAF Fairford plot as US voices concern
Five British men arrested over a suspected plot near the US-linked RAF Fairford airbase have been released on bail, prompting criticism from President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio while Labour defends the police's judgement.
The Guardian World · 29 Sept, 11:45
Russia to increase defense spending by 27% in 2027
Russia plans to spend $202.58 billion on defense in 2027, 27% more than originally budgeted, according to government documents. That would be the highest level since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022.
Pravda — ziņas · 29 Sept, 11:45
Pentagon database breach exposes data of nearly 3 million people
A cyberattack on the Pentagon's personnel data center exposed information on almost 3 million current and former service members. The Defense Department says there is no sign the stolen data has been misused.
ERR (rus) · 29 Sept, 11:44
Iranian jet with passengers aboard seized at Istanbul airport over €3-million debt
Court-ordered officers seized a Caspian Airlines Boeing 737 at Istanbul airport moments before takeoff, over an approximately €3-million debt claim. Passengers had already boarded the Iran-bound flight.
Euronews · 29 Sept, 11:43
Russia stepping up fake Ukrainian government pages to bait recruits, security service warns
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) warns that Russian intelligence is increasingly creating fake Ukrainian government pages to spread disinformation and collect data on subscribers for potential recruitment.
Euromaidan Press · 29 Sept, 11:41
EU considers reforming or scrapping its civil service exam board
The European Union is weighing sweeping changes to EPSO, the body responsible for recruiting EU civil servants, possibly including its complete abolition. The move follows years-long hiring delays and a major exam scandal.
Politico Europe · 29 Sept, 11:41
Former ABC broadcaster Margaret Throsby recovering in hospital after ebike collision
Former Australian broadcaster Margaret Throsby, 84, suffered serious injuries after being struck by an electric bike carrying two teenagers on a shared path in the Illawarra region. She underwent hip surgery and is recovering in hospital.
The Guardian World · 29 Sept, 10:48
EU to try again to overcome Hungary's veto on opening clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine
The EU Council's enlargement working group will again try on Tuesday to approve the screening results for Ukraine's negotiation clusters 2 and 3, which Hungary continues to block. Moldova's screening results for the same clusters will also be reviewed separately.
Pravda — ziņas · 29 Sept, 10:46
Esotericists link Nepal floods and Hormuz Strait tensions to Nostradamus prophecies
Esoteric commentators are connecting the recent deadly floods in Nepal and rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz to centuries-old prophecies attributed to Nostradamus. A historian studying his work cautions the texts cannot be dated precisely but suggests they point to danger ahead.
BNN · 29 Sept, 10:44
What does Andy Burnham need to prove at Labour conference today?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to deliver a major speech at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, with observers watching whether he will explain the party's slogan and reveal policy surprises.
Politico Europe · 29 Sept, 10:43
North Korea warns US of "horrific catastrophe" over nuclear policy
North Korea's Foreign Ministry has accused the US of abandoning denuclearization commitments and warned that Washington's actions could open a "Pandora's box." Pyongyang insists it will not give up its nuclear program.
Jauns.lv · 29 Sept, 10:41
Delta jet makes emergency landing in Portugal after smoke detected in cabin
A Delta Air Lines flight from Barcelona to Boston made an emergency landing in Porto, Portugal, on Sunday after smoke or fumes were detected in the cabin; sources give differing figures on how many passengers were hospitalized.
3 avoti · 29 Sept, 09:51
Bangkok residents turn flooded street into floating market
After heavy rains caused widespread flooding, locals in Bangkok converted a submerged street outside a shopping mall into a makeshift floating market. The Thai capital had already been declared a disaster-affected zone.
BBC World · 29 Sept, 09:49
Russian strike destroys animal shelter in Odesa region
A Russian overnight attack on the Odesa region set an animal shelter housing hundreds of dogs and cats ablaze; the number of casualties remains unknown.
Delfi · 29 Sept, 09:49
Sanctions Squeeze Iran's Aviation Sector: Flights to Neighboring Countries Reduced
German broadcaster Deutsche Welle reports that US sanctions are hitting Iran's aviation industry hard, forcing the country to significantly cut the number of flights to neighboring states.
LSM · 29 Sept, 09:45
Iran Awaits US Response Tuesday on Reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran's foreign minister said he expects a formal US answer on Tuesday to Tehran's proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Qatari mediators relaying the terms.
France 24 · 29 Sept, 09:42
Online fraud problem worsens across EU as most victims stay silent
Digital fraud is becoming an increasingly serious issue across the European Union, with criminals extracting billions of euros from residents each year, while most victims fail to report incidents to police.
LSM (rus) · 29 Sept, 08:49
More than 80 reported abducted in Nigeria as police find human remains
Farmers and women have been abducted in Nigeria's northern Niger and Zamfara states, with more than 80 people reported taken, while police uncovered human remains at suspected gang camps.
Al Jazeera · 29 Sept, 08:46
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At least eight killed in fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine
Ukrainian officials said on Monday that at least eight people were killed and dozens more injured in the latest Russian military strikes across the country.
TVNET · 29 Sept, 08:43
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Ukraine's drone forces destroy about one Russian battalion daily, commander says
The commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, told a British newspaper that Ukrainian drones destroy roughly one Russian battalion every day along the front line.
Apollo.lv · 29 Sept, 08:43
Kazarin: Corruption scandals show Ukraine's anti-graft system is working
Journalist and soldier Pavlo Kazarin argues in an interview that corruption scandals involving Ukraine's top officials are a sign the country's anti-corruption system functions, not that it has collapsed. He warns the bigger danger is public perception that elites live by different rules than ordinary people.
Pravda — ziņas · 29 Sept, 08:43
Kazarin: Ukraine can jail a minister every year, but corruption will remain
Ukrainian journalist and 104th Brigade sergeant Pavlo Kazarin says recent corruption scandals prove Ukraine's anti-corruption system works, but warns that the government's silence on mobilization and military pay is eroding public trust.
Ukrainska Pravda · 29 Sept, 08:43
NATO's top commander in Europe: Russia's sabotage campaign is not working
NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, told the European Parliament that Russia's sabotage campaign in EU states has failed to make countries abandon support for Ukraine, even as such acts grow bolder.
ERR (rus) · 29 Sept, 08:41
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Address Labour Party Conference
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is due to deliver a speech at the Labour Party's annual conference on Tuesday, where he is expected to outline his policy plans. The address is seen as an attempt to shift the national mood.
The New York Times · 29 Sept, 07:48
Russian drone strike injures two in Kyiv Oblast house fire
An overnight Russian drone attack on the Bucha district in Kyiv Oblast injured two people and sparked a fire at a residential house. Both victims were hospitalized.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 29 Sept, 07:47
US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy takes effect as trade war continues
A US ban on Canadian imports including alcohol, dairy and motorcycles took effect Tuesday, retaliating against tariffs Canada recently imposed. Canada is not expected to escalate further in response.
BBC World · 29 Sept, 07:46
Number of people injured in Russian strike on Odesa rises to six
Updated figures show six people were injured in Russia's September 28 strike on Odesa, with two still hospitalized. Cleanup and repair work continues in the city.
Pravda — ziņas · 29 Sept, 07:45