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Explosions heard in Kyiv amid ballistic missile threat
Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions declared an air raid alert overnight into September 29 over the threat of ballistic weapon use, with explosions reported in the capital.
Ukrainska Pravda · 29 Sept, 01:42
Evicted 87-year-old Spanish pensioner to return home after deal
An 87-year-old Madrid pensioner whose eviction triggered nationwide housing protests will be able to return to her apartment under a deal reached with the property owners. Her case has become a rallying point in Spain's escalating housing crisis.
France 24 · 29 Sept, 01:41
France sees strikes and protests as public sector workers oppose pay freeze
French unions have called on public sector workers to strike and protest against a planned freeze of the public wage index, days before the government unveils its 2027 draft budget.
France 24 · 29 Sept, 00:48
Putin bans publication of fuel export and refining data amid sanctions pressure
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree banning media and online publication of data on fuel exports and oil refining, framed as a response to Western sanctions.
Meduza · 29 Sept, 00:47
Montenegro detains two Russian citizens, seizes million euros in cash
Montenegrin police detained two Russian nationals at Tivat Airport, later finding a large stash of IT equipment, cash and possibly counterfeit banknotes at their apartment. The case is currently being investigated as a financial crime.
Delfi · 29 Sept, 00:47
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French police uncover Paris child pickpocket ring earning €25,000 a day
Investigators in Paris have exposed a large-scale criminal network in which a family known to law enforcement organized groups of child pickpockets operating in tourist hotspots, generating tens of thousands of euros daily. The probe also revealed troubling details about the children's living conditions.
TVNET · 29 Sept, 00:46
Child pickpocket network uncovered in Paris
French investigators have exposed a large-scale criminal scheme in which a well-known criminal family ran gangs of child pickpockets operating in tourist areas of Paris, reportedly earning around 25,000 euros a day.
Apollo.lv · 29 Sept, 00:46
Hundreds set up tent encampments in Madrid over housing crisis
Hundreds of protesters have set up tent encampments in central Madrid, demanding that the government take action against soaring housing costs.
Al Jazeera · 29 Sept, 00:46
Ukraine's captured Soviet-era T-62M tanks still surviving on the battlefield
Ukrainian forces are fielding more than 40 T-62M tanks captured from Russia, most seized during the 2022 counteroffensives, with none confirmed lost in combat since.
Euromaidan Press · 29 Sept, 00:44
Pope Leo XIV concludes France visit in Metz, honoring EU founding father Schuman
Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his trip to France with a stop in Metz, paying tribute to European integration pioneer Robert Schuman and meeting several European leaders. His visit drew hundreds of thousands of worshippers across the country.
Euronews · 29 Sept, 00:41
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Putin signs decree to expand army for fourth time this year
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a decree increasing the numerical strength of the country's armed forces by 15,500 troops. It is the fourth such decree since the start of the year.
Apollo.lv · 28 Sept, 23:47
Two sentenced to 60 and 45 years for Telemundo reporter's death in New Orleans
A Louisiana judge sentenced two people to lengthy prison terms for their roles in a criminal scheme that led to the death of Telemundo journalist Adan Manzano during the 2025 Super Bowl. The group had drugged and robbed tourists in New Orleans' French Quarter for years.
The Guardian World · 28 Sept, 23:46
Putin signs fourth decree this year to expand Russia's armed forces
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on Monday increasing the numerical strength of Russia's armed forces by 15,500 troops. It is the fourth such decree he has signed this year.
TVNET · 28 Sept, 23:45
Russia to Raise 2027 Military Spending by 27%, Budget Documents Show
Russian government budget documents indicate defense spending in 2027 will rise to 17.1 trillion rubles, up 27% from the original plan and the highest since the war in Ukraine began in 2022, while the 2026 deficit forecast has also been raised.
The Moscow Times · 28 Sept, 23:45
Ethiopian army claims capture of key Tigray town
Ethiopia's military says it has seized a significant town in the northern Tigray region as conflict with local rebel forces continues to escalate.
France 24 · 28 Sept, 23:43
Ukraine reports 127 combat clashes along front line in one day
Ukraine's General Staff recorded 127 combat engagements along the front line on 28 September, alongside dozens of Russian air and drone strikes. Fighting was heaviest in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
Pravda — ziņas · 28 Sept, 23:43
Possible Terrorist Plot Against US Bomber Base in UK Puts Nearby Villages in Spotlight
British authorities are investigating a possible terrorist plot targeting RAF Fairford, an air base that hosts US bombers. Two villages and a town near the base have suddenly found themselves in the spotlight.
The New York Times · 28 Sept, 23:42
127 clashes recorded on Ukraine's front line in one day, General Staff says
Ukraine's General Staff reported 127 combat clashes along the front line on September 28, alongside hundreds of Russian air, drone and artillery strikes.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Sept, 23:42
American and six Ukrainians freed by India after six months in custody
India has released American Matthew VanDyke and six Ukrainian nationals who spent six months in detention on accusations of smuggling weapons and drones to armed ethnic groups fighting the Indian state.
Al Jazeera · 28 Sept, 22:47
Istanbul court convicts comedian for 'insulting' Erdogan
A court in Istanbul has sentenced comedian Deniz Gektas to 19 months in prison for 'insulting' Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and for 'offending religious values' during a June stand-up show.
LSM · 28 Sept, 22:46
Judge sets $5m bond for third man charged over Black woman found hanged from tree in Mississippi
A Mississippi judge has set $5m bond for a third suspect in the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson in August.
The Guardian World · 28 Sept, 22:46
Russia continues striking Ukrainian data centers, calling it a mandatory 'digital detox'
Russian forces have repeatedly attacked data centers in Kyiv over the past week, cutting internet access and TV broadcasts for residents. Ukraine's prime minister warns the country must prepare for the worst-case scenario.
Meduza · 28 Sept, 22:44
Russian drones hit Kyiv's Academy of Sciences as Ukrainian arms makers warn of export licence strain
Russian drones struck Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv on Monday, while Ukrainian weapons producers warn that strict export licensing rules are eroding their competitiveness and costing the country potential revenue.
France 24 · 28 Sept, 22:44
Hungarian Parliament Strips Immunity from PM Magyar and Two Former Orbán Ministers
Hungary's parliament on Monday lifted the immunity of Prime Minister Péter Magyar and two former Orbán government ministers, opening the way for criminal investigations, including the first corruption probes against senior officials from Orbán's 16-year rule.
Delfi · 28 Sept, 22:42
Russian strikes on Kyiv leave 24 injured since morning
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that Russian attacks on the capital on 28 September injured 24 people, including three children, while one woman was killed.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 28 Sept, 22:41
Expert: US-Iran standoff trapped between diplomacy and military pressure
Stimson Center fellow Barbara Slavin warns the US-Iran conflict keeps escalating as both sides fear looking weak, while the fallout spreads to Saudi Arabia, the Houthis and global energy markets.
France 24 · 28 Sept, 21:50
Turkish comedian convicted over Erdoğan insult, ordered released
An Istanbul court has convicted comedian Deniz Göktaş of insulting President Erdoğan and sentenced him to almost 19 months, but ordered his release due to time already served. A final ruling will come from the court of appeals.
BBC World · 28 Sept, 21:49
Nepal begins flood recovery works; 33 Latvians still missing
A month after devastating floods in Nepal, cleanup and restoration works began on Monday, September 28. Thirty-three Latvian nationals remain among the missing.
LSM (rus) · 28 Sept, 21:48
Florida counties declare emergency over dengue fever outbreak
Several Florida counties, including Hillsborough, have declared a local state of emergency after a rise in dengue fever cases. Authorities are ramping up mosquito control efforts while seeking state and federal aid.
The Guardian World · 28 Sept, 21:47
Three Egyptian Officials Convicted in Kidnapping of Slain Italian Student
An Italian court has convicted three Egyptian officials in connection with the kidnapping of Italian researcher Giulio Regeni. The verdict caps a decade-long Italian effort to establish accountability for his death.
The New York Times · 28 Sept, 21:46
US Reportedly Ready to Ease Iran Sanctions in Exchange for Nuclear Concessions
The Trump administration is reportedly willing to loosen sanctions on Iran and unfreeze Iranian assets if Tehran makes concrete concessions on its nuclear program. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan are again trying this week to broker a deal.
Pravda — ziņas · 28 Sept, 21:44
Report: Trump willing to ease Iran sanctions in exchange for nuclear concessions
US President Donald Trump is reportedly willing to ease sanctions on Iran and unfreeze Iranian funds if Tehran agrees to specific steps on its nuclear program, Axios reports citing US officials.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Sept, 21:43
UK Stays Tight-Lipped on Incident Near Military Base, Fueling Speculation
After five men were detained on Sunday near a US-used military base in the UK, authorities have released little information, giving rise to various speculations, including about possible Iranian involvement.
LSM · 28 Sept, 20:45
Russian drone explodes near Poland border crossing in Ukraine
A Russian drone exploded on Monday in Ukraine near the Dorohusk border crossing with Poland. Poland's defense minister confirmed that Polish airspace was not violated.
Jauns.lv · 28 Sept, 20:45
Twelve women killed in one South African region since July
Twelve women have been found dead in South Africa's Ekurhuleni region since July, prompting national concern over violence against women. Police have formed a task team and offered a reward for information.
BBC World · 28 Sept, 20:45
Northern Ireland's power-sharing leaders clash over blocked Orange Order march
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill of Sinn Féin joined protesters who blocked a long-banned Orange Order parade through Portadown, triggering a bitter clash with her coalition partners in the Democratic Unionist Party. Unionists are now demanding police charges against O'Neill, threatening the fragile power-sharing government.
Politico Europe · 28 Sept, 20:44