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UK to renationalise Avanti West Coast rail operator in March
The British government will bring rail operator Avanti West Coast back into public ownership from March, when its contract expires. The move follows years of complaints about delays, cancellations and high fares.
The Guardian World · 28 Sept, 10:45
Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment building injures 25, including nine children
A Russian strike overnight on September 28 hit an apartment building in Kharkiv's Saltivskyi district, injuring 25 people including nine children. Kyiv and Odesa were also struck the same night.
Meduza · 28 Sept, 10:43
Repše warns of three existential threats facing the world
Former Bank of Latvia president Einars Repše has voiced concern on social media about three existential threats to humanity — escalating warfare, rapidly advancing artificial intelligence, and climate change.
BNN · 28 Sept, 10:42
Five arrested in counter-terror operation near UK's RAF Fairford base
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were spotted near RAF Fairford in England, a base also used by the US Air Force.
BNN · 28 Sept, 09:49
From pitching a fitness blog to Ukraine's war ministry: Mykhailo Fedorov's eight-year rise beside Zelenskyy
Ukrainska Pravda has published an extensive profile of Mykhailo Fedorov, who rose from a digital marketing specialist in Zaporizhzhia to become Ukraine's digital transformation minister and later defence minister, a trajectory that reportedly now puts him at odds with President Zelenskyy's inner circle.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 28 Sept, 09:47
AfD fails to win any mayoral seats in Lower Saxony runoff elections
A runoff round of municipal elections was held in Germany's Lower Saxony on Sunday, and the right-wing eurosceptic Alternative for Germany (AfD) party did not win a single mayoral race, according to compiled results.
Apollo.lv · 28 Sept, 09:47
On this day in 1939: Stalin and Hitler signed the treaty "On Friendship and Borders"
87 years ago, on September 28, 1939, the USSR and Nazi Germany, having jointly destroyed Poland, signed a new agreement that expanded on the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. The anniversary is being marked as a historical reminder.
LSM · 28 Sept, 09:46
Finland's government explores ways to lower fuel prices
Finland's government is weighing tax and compensation measures to ease the burden of record-high fuel prices, though no simple fix exists. Both ruling and opposition politicians are involved in the discussions.
ERR (rus) · 28 Sept, 09:44
Canadian, Norwegian and Ukrainian ambassadors in Lithuania sign plea to return detainees
The ambassadors of Canada, Norway and Ukraine to Lithuania have jointly appealed for international help in returning Ukraine's deported children, detained civilians and prisoners of war. A second international conference on the issue will be held in Toronto on September 28–29.
LRT English · 28 Sept, 09:44
Russian drone strikes kill 14 across Ukraine, damage hit Kyiv and Odesa
A large-scale overnight Russian drone assault on 26–27 September left at least 14 people dead and 57 injured across Ukraine, with strikes hitting Kyiv and the Odesa region.
Euronews · 28 Sept, 09:43
Trump offered to sell weapons to China during Xi's visit, US envoy says
US Ambassador to China David Perdue said President Trump offered to sell arms to Beijing during Xi Jinping's Washington visit, responding to Chinese complaints over US arms sales to Taiwan, while stressing Washington's Taiwan policy remains unchanged.
Euronews · 28 Sept, 08:48
Five men arrested over terror threat near strategic UK air base RAF Fairford
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act near the strategically important RAF Fairford air base in Gloucestershire, while 85 households in a nearby village were evacuated.
Jauns.lv · 28 Sept, 08:46
Deadly floods cripple Nepal's tourism sector just as peak season begins
Nepal is recovering from devastating, deadly floods that struck right as its peak tourism season was set to start, leaving roughly a million people who depend on the industry struggling to make ends meet.
Al Jazeera · 28 Sept, 08:44
Ex-intelligence chief: an Ohio voter may decide the fate of peace talks
Former Ukrainian intelligence chief Valery Kondratyuk explains in an interview how hidden negotiation channels between the US, Ukraine and Russia work, and why Russian security services could become the force that shifts the Kremlin's course.
Pravda — ziņas · 28 Sept, 08:43
Ex-intelligence chief Kondratiuk: Ukraine-Russia talks run through covert intelligence channels
Former head of Ukraine's foreign intelligence and military intelligence agency, Valerii Kondratiuk, explains in an interview how secret diplomacy between Ukraine, the US and Russia is unfolding and what leverage Trump may hold over Putin.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Sept, 08:43
Seoul demands apology from Ukraine over breach of confidentiality deal on North Korean POWs
South Korea is demanding an official explanation and apology from Ukraine after Kyiv disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, breaking a confidentiality agreement. The dispute risks complicating Ukraine's efforts to secure weapons support from South Korea.
Euronews · 28 Sept, 07:50
EU weighs its own "NATO Article 4" as EPP struggles for unity against far right
EU defense ministers are discussing whether the bloc needs its own emergency security mechanism modeled on NATO's Article 4, while the European Parliament's largest group, the EPP, tries to agree on a strategy against the far right ahead of 2029.
Politico Europe · 28 Sept, 07:49
Miliband to admit Labour's past Palestine stance 'was not enough'
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband will tell the Labour conference the party's previous approach to Israel and Palestine fell short, pointing to newly imposed sanctions on Israeli settlements as a turning point.
The Guardian World · 28 Sept, 07:48
Drones strike Russian oil depot in Krasnodar region that sources fuel from major refineries
Overnight on September 28, drones struck an oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region, sparking a large fire. The targeted company purchases products directly from Russia's largest oil refineries.
Pravda — ziņas · 28 Sept, 07:44
Germany's AfD loses all three mayoral runoffs in Lower Saxony
In the second round of Lower Saxony's municipal elections, candidates from the far-right Alternative for Germany party failed to win any of the three mayoral posts they contested, with rivals from the CDU and other parties prevailing instead.
ERR (rus) · 28 Sept, 07:42
Trump offered Xi Jinping the chance to buy US weapons, ambassador reveals
US ambassador to China David Perdue said Donald Trump offered to sell American weapons to Xi Jinping during last week's meeting, though the White House and State Department deny any such plan exists, citing a legal ban.
The Guardian World · 28 Sept, 06:49
Poland to allocate over $4 billion for permanent US military base, media reports
Polish newspaper "Rzeczpospolita" reports the government plans to spend up to $4.4 billion establishing a permanent US military base in the country, with the timeline depending on Washington's decisions and Polish legislative progress.
LSM · 28 Sept, 06:43
Russian drone hits fuel station in Kyiv
A Russian drone struck a fuel station in Kyiv's Obolon district early on September 28, sparking a fire, after an air raid alert lasting more than nine hours had just been lifted overnight.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Sept, 06:41
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European Parliament resumes work in Strasbourg with Commission President's address
The European Parliament's September session in Strasbourg marked the start of the new political season after the summer break, centered on the European Commission President's address.
TVNET · 28 Sept, 05:45
France's far-right National Rally makes record gains in Senate elections
Marine Le Pen's National Rally and its allies won a record 14 seats in France's Senate elections on Sunday, crossing the threshold to form a caucus for the first time, months before next year's presidential election.
The Guardian World · 28 Sept, 05:44
Europe's conservatives launch early 2029 strategy to counter far right
The European People's Party has quietly set up a task force to shape its 2029 election platform, though internal divisions persist over cooperation with far-right parties and policy direction.
Politico Europe · 28 Sept, 05:43
Ukraine's PM: Government preparing for worst-case internet loss scenario
Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky said targeted Russian strikes on data centers pose a constant risk to internet access, prompting the government to prepare alternative solutions to protect critical infrastructure.
Pravda — ziņas · 28 Sept, 05:42
Ex-intelligence general Kondratyuk served as informal channel between Budanov and the US
Former head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service and Main Intelligence Directorate, Valeriy Kondratyuk, spent years building contacts with American intelligence and became an informal communication channel between GUR chief Kyrylo Budanov and Washington during the war. In September 2025 his home was searched, reportedly linked to presidential office concerns about controlling these contacts.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Sept, 05:42
Palestine Action supporters arrested outside UK Labour Party conference
Police arrested demonstrators outside the UK Labour Party conference who were protesting the government's designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. The protest took place near the conference venue.
Al Jazeera · 28 Sept, 05:42
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Munich's Oktoberfest: how much beer flows and what it costs
Germany's Oktoberfest in Munich runs for 16 days from late September to the first weekend of October, with visitors drinking around 7 million liters of beer each year.
TVNET · 28 Sept, 04:46
World News Day chief warns society will struggle without trusted journalism
World News Day founder Branko Brkic is urging news organisations to unite as public trust in media faces growing pressure from social platforms and AI tools. He warns that without reliable journalism, an information-based society cannot function.
BBC World · 28 Sept, 04:45
Durban refugees fear fresh attacks as September 30 deadline approaches
Refugees in Durban, South Africa say they have no safe place to return to after being forced out of a makeshift camp, with tensions rising ahead of a September 30 deadline.
Al Jazeera · 28 Sept, 04:44
Witness: Sydney officer described dumping bodies in bushland months before alleged murders
A witness at the double murder trial of Sydney police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon testified he described hiding victims' bodies in bushland and their belongings in a bin months before the alleged killings. He denies murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
The Guardian World · 28 Sept, 04:43
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of terrorising Ukraine as fresh strikes kill eight
Russian drone strikes on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine killed eight people on Sunday, prompting President Zelenskyy to accuse Moscow of terrorism and urge the US to fully enforce sanctions legislation against Russia.
Guardian Ukraina · 28 Sept, 04:42
UK police arrest five suspects over alleged plot to attack US air base
British police have arrested five men suspected of planning an attack on the RAF Fairford air base, home to US strategic bombers, with charges later upgraded from explosives offences to terrorism. Officials say the investigation is at an early stage.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Sept, 04:41
UK Police Arrest Five Men Suspected of Plotting Attack on US Air Base
British police have detained five men suspected of planning an attack on the US air base RAF Fairford, home to strategic bombers, after intercepting suspicious trucks near the site. Charges were initially filed under explosives law before being reclassified as terrorism offenses.
Pravda — ziņas · 28 Sept, 04:41