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Pope Leo urges concessions to end the war in Ukraine
Pope Leo has called on parties to make concessions in order to end the war in Ukraine, according to a Politico Europe report. The appeal comes as Europe grapples with rising energy prices and intensifying Russian hybrid attacks.
Politico Europe · 28 Sept, 15:44
Pope Leo Praises Europe's Democracy in France, Again Diverging From Trump
Speaking in France, Pope Leo praised postwar efforts to unify Europe, remarks experts saw as an implicit rebuke of President Trump's repeated criticism of European leaders.
The New York Times · 28 Sept, 15:44
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Russian drone hits Ukraine's Academy of Sciences building in Kyiv
A Russian drone struck the building of Ukraine's Academy of Sciences in Kyiv on Monday, causing extensive damage, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
TVNET · 28 Sept, 15:43
Lithuania draws conclusions from armed drone's 80-kilometer flight over its territory
Lithuania's president said a Russian-made drone armed with a warhead that entered from Belarus on September 15 likely strayed off course while heading toward Ukraine and was not a deliberate act against Lithuania. The drone, shot down by a NATO fighter jet, flew at least 80 kilometers over Lithuanian territory before crashing.
Delfi · 28 Sept, 15:42
London's Southwark Bridge sees woolly parade at annual Sheep Drive charity event
London held its annual Sheep Drive, herding sheep across Southwark Bridge to honour the historic privileges of the City's Freemen, raising money for wool industry and social charities.
Euronews · 28 Sept, 15:41
Fat Bear Week returns: Alaska's brown bears compete for the 'fattest' title
Katmai National Park in Alaska is hosting its 12th annual Fat Bear Week, inviting the public to vote for the brown bear judged most successful at packing on weight before hibernation. Sixteen bears are in the running this year, including 2025 champion Chunk, known as Bear 32.
Euronews.com · 28 Sept, 14:50
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Ukrainian local newspaper keeps reaching readers after newsroom destroyed and print run burned
About 80 percent of the print run of a Ukrainian local newspaper was burned in a Russian attack, after its newsroom had already been destroyed, yet the publication still managed to reach its readers.
Postimees · 28 Sept, 14:48
Le Pen's party wins record number of seats in French Senate election
France's far-right National Rally and its allies secured a record 14 seats in Sunday's Senate election, roughly quadrupling their previous presence in the upper chamber. The result comes just months before a presidential election.
France 24 · 28 Sept, 14:47
Jet ski rider navigates flooded Bangkok streets
Days of heavy rain have left parts of Bangkok deep underwater, with one man seen riding a jet ski down a flooded street. Thousands of residents have been forced into shelters.
Euronews · 28 Sept, 14:43
Swedish Social Democrats abandon government formation attempts
Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson announced she has failed to form a government after her center-left bloc's narrow election win. The setback came after the Left Party said it would back a rival speaker candidate instead of hers.
ERR (rus) · 28 Sept, 14:43
Lithium-ion battery blamed for house fire that killed mother and three children
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service says a lithium-ion battery caused the house fire in Bootle that killed a mother and her three children last week.
BBC England · 28 Sept, 14:41
Powerful nor'easter floods US East Coast, at least one dead
A powerful nor'easter storm flooded the US Atlantic coast from North Carolina to New England over the weekend, killing at least one person, cutting power to hundreds of thousands of households and forcing dozens of water rescues in New Jersey.
3 avoti · 28 Sept, 13:50
Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps completes third phase of 'Vivaldi' operation, capturing over 250 Russian troops
Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps under Andrii Biletskyi has completed the third phase of Operation Vivaldi, liberating five settlements and taking more than 250 Russian soldiers prisoner. Since the operation began, Ukrainian forces have reclaimed 176 square kilometers of territory.
Jauns.lv · 28 Sept, 13:48
Turkey puts stand-up comedian on trial over remarks about Erdogan
A trial has begun in Istanbul against stand-up comedian Deniz Goktas, who faces up to 12 years and two months in prison over remarks made during a performance. He has already spent 88 days in pretrial detention.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Sept, 13:47
Iran denies plans for US talks despite Trump's negotiation claims
Iranian state media said its delegation at the UN General Assembly has no negotiations planned with the United States, contradicting President Trump's expectation that talks would resume. The dispute centers on reopening the strait of Hormuz.
The Guardian World · 28 Sept, 13:46
Turkey puts stand-up comedian on trial over insulting Erdoğan, faces up to 12 years
A trial has opened in Istanbul against stand-up comedian Deniz Göktaş, accused of inciting hatred and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He faces up to 12 years and two months in prison.
Pravda — ziņas · 28 Sept, 13:46
Zelensky's remarks on transfer of North Korean POWs to South Korea spark diplomatic row with Seoul
A public statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about two North Korean soldiers captured while fighting for Russia and handed over to South Korea has angered Seoul. South Korea is now demanding a formal apology from Kyiv over the disclosure of confidential information.
LSM · 28 Sept, 13:46
Possible Foiled Terror Attack at U.K. Air Base Used by U.S. Raises Security Questions
Conflicting accounts of a possible foiled terror attack at RAF Fairford, a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces, have raised questions over whether security services knew of the plot beforehand.
The New York Times · 28 Sept, 13:44
Russian strike hits Kharkiv apartment block, injuring 25 people including nine children
A Russian strike hit a nine-storey apartment building in Kharkiv early Monday, injuring 25 people including nine children, as part of a wider overnight wave of attacks across Ukraine.
Euronews · 28 Sept, 13:42
Ukraine seizes key hub near Donetsk's fortress belt, takes 250 Russian POWs using robotic BTR-60s
Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps captured the settlement of Nove near Donetsk's heavily fortified defensive belt, taking around 250 Russian prisoners after Moscow spent its reserves on a diversionary attack elsewhere.
Euromaidan Press · 28 Sept, 13:41
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Hail and floods hit thousands in southern Brazil as cyclone looms; Paraná swelters in near-40°C heat
A severe hailstorm affected more than 9,500 people over the weekend in Rio Grande do Sul, and new storms plus a forming cyclone are expected Monday and Tuesday. Meanwhile, neighboring Paraná state is experiencing extreme heat approaching 40°C.
4 avoti · 28 Sept, 12:49
Russia has lost nearly half its schools since 2000, as classrooms fill with war propaganda
A new report from Russia's Higher School of Economics shows the country has closed almost half its schools since 2000, hitting rural areas hardest, while mandatory lessons now instill loyalty to the Kremlin and justify the war in Ukraine.
Euronews · 28 Sept, 12:47
US Ambassador to NATO: Ukraine's strikes on Russian territory bring peace talks closer
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker says Ukraine's long-range strikes deep into Russia are helping bring Moscow and Kyiv closer to a negotiating table, though he stresses diplomacy, not the battlefield, will decide the war's outcome.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Sept, 12:45
US envoy to NATO: Ukraine's strikes deep into Russia are bringing peace talks closer
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russian territory are helping push both sides toward a negotiating table, while stressing the war can only end through diplomacy.
Pravda — ziņas · 28 Sept, 12:45
US troops fully withdrawn from Iraq, official confirms
An Iraqi government official said on Sunday that all US combat and logistics support forces have left the country. Washington has not yet officially confirmed the withdrawal.
Delfi · 28 Sept, 12:42
Expert: Ukraine's Lyman success marks an operational-level breakthrough
Estonian military expert Neeme Väli says Ukraine's Third Army Corps achieved more than a tactical win near Lyman, calling it an operational breakthrough that could be replicated elsewhere on the front.
ERR News · 28 Sept, 12:42
Pope Leo XIV calls for European unity and peace in Metz
Pope Leo XIV visited the northeastern French city of Metz on Monday, the final stop of his four-day trip to France, where he is set to call for European peace and unity. He will also lead a Mass attended by French President Emmanuel Macron.
France 24 · 28 Sept, 12:41
Iran link probed in suspected RAF Fairford bomb plot after five arrests
UK counter-terrorism police are investigating a possible Iranian connection to a suspected bomb plot near RAF Fairford, uncovered after a local farmer spotted a group of masked men at night and called police.
The Guardian World · 28 Sept, 11:45
Germany's AfD says it is preparing Russia-US-Germany forum on reviving Nord Stream
Germany's far-right AfD party says it is preparing a 2027 forum with Russia and the United States to discuss reviving the Nord Stream gas pipeline.
Pravda — ziņas · 28 Sept, 11:42
Pope Leo Calls for European Unity on Final Day of France Visit
Pope Leo XIV is concluding his four-day France visit with a major address in Metz on Europe's future, near the Schengen tri-border point. French President Emmanuel Macron, who last-minute reshuffled his schedule, is expected to attend.
Guardian Ukraina · 28 Sept, 11:42
Scientists name possible date when asteroid Bennu could threaten Earth
Researchers have identified September 24, 2182 as the date when a real collision risk could exist between Earth and the asteroid Bennu, whose impact would be equivalent to 22 atomic bombs. NASA is already working on ways to deflect it.
Latvijas Avīze · 28 Sept, 11:41
Sweden hits obstacles in forming new government
Swedish Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson said forming a new government is currently not possible, despite her center-left bloc narrowly winning September's election.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Sept, 11:41
US troops fully withdrawn from Iraq after more than 10 years
An Iraqi government official confirmed to the news agency DPA on Sunday that US troops have been completely withdrawn from Iraq after a presence of more than a decade.
LSM · 28 Sept, 11:41
Poll: Marine Le Pen widens her lead ahead of France's 2027 presidential runoff
A new Toluna Harris Interactive poll for RTL and M6 shows National Rally leader Marine Le Pen decisively beating both Édouard Philippe and Jean-Luc Mélenchon in a 2027 presidential runoff, while a separate Cluster17 poll for POLITICO points to a much tighter race for second place in the first round.
3 avoti · 28 Sept, 10:55
Bangkok streets turn into canals as days of heavy rain trigger citywide floods
Days of relentless rain have submerged large parts of Bangkok, prompting authorities to declare a disaster across all 50 districts and open more than 200 temporary shelters.
Euronews · 28 Sept, 10:48
Five Arrested Near RAF Fairford in UK Amid Suspected Terror Plot
Five men were arrested Sunday as they approached RAF Fairford, a British air base used by the U.S. in its war against Iran, on suspicion of terrorism.
The New York Times · 28 Sept, 10:45