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Tens of thousands protest rising housing costs in Madrid

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Madrid to protest surging housing costs, sparked by the eviction of an elderly woman. Spain's prime minister has pledged a bill to make such evictions harder.

ERR (rus) · 28 Sept, 03:47

Russia revives Cold War-era nuclear command bunker in the Urals

Satellite imagery and photographs show Russia has significantly expanded a Cold War-era underground command center called "Object 1335" in the Urals, designed to ensure a nuclear retaliatory strike even if the country's leadership is destroyed. The facility, part of the "Perimeter" system, reportedly became operational in 2023.

Latvijas Avīze · 28 Sept, 03:47

Standoff Erupts in Northern Ireland Over Contentious March Route

A court allowed a Protestant group's parade to pass through a predominantly Catholic area of a Northern Irish town for the first time in three decades, but local residents blocked the route in protest.

The New York Times · 28 Sept, 03:46

Russian strikes kill eight across Ukraine as Moscow vows to continue war

Russian attacks on Sunday killed eight people across Ukraine, including at a children's centre in Sumy, a day after Moscow declared it would keep fighting. President Zelensky said nearly 3,900 drones, bombs and missiles had been fired at Ukraine over the past week.

France 24 · 28 Sept, 03:45

Poll: Free speech stance could cost Labour votes at next election, Liberty warns

A survey commissioned by human rights group Liberty finds most Britons say a party's approach to free speech affects how they vote, with many viewing the government's current policies negatively. The findings were released ahead of a Liberty and More in Common event at the Labour party conference.

The Guardian World · 28 Sept, 03:44

One killed as powerful nor'easter storm hits New York and New Jersey

A powerful nor'easter has brought coastal flooding, power cuts and travel chaos across the northeastern US, killing one man in Brooklyn. New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergency.

BBC World · 28 Sept, 03:44

Iran says it is fully prepared for war amid Hormuz tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran is fully prepared for war after Washington rejected a seven-day roadmap aimed at ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera · 28 Sept, 03:43

Ukraine's PM links VAT hike to fund insuring businesses against war damage

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Korechyk explained that the planned 1% VAT increase in the 2027 draft budget is meant to finance a new fund insuring businesses against losses from Russian strikes.

Pravda — ziņas · 28 Sept, 03:42

Ukraine's PM explains proposed VAT hike as funding for war-risk business insurance

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said a planned 1% VAT increase in the 2027 draft budget is needed to fund a new insurance fund protecting businesses from war-related damage. The fund's initial contribution requires about $1 billion.

Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Sept, 03:41

Northern Ireland: 2,000 protesters block disputed Portadown march

About 2,000 people blocked an Orange Order march in Portadown despite heavy rain, after a late-night court battle saw the Court of Appeal permit the first such procession since 1998. Nationalist leaders have strongly criticised the decision.

Euronews · 28 Sept, 02:50

UK business secretary warns EU rejoin push risks creating uncertainty

UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has warned that efforts to push Britain back toward EU membership could create uncertainty for businesses, as the issue gains traction within the governing Labour Party.

Politico Europe · 28 Sept, 02:49

Pope pledges action on clergy child abuse after meeting French survivors

The head of the Roman Catholic Church met seven survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the French town of Lourdes and pledged further action on the issue. The two-hour meeting was described as emotional.

Al Jazeera · 28 Sept, 02:44

French far-right party scores 'historic victory' in Senate elections

France's far-right National Rally party won enough Senate seats on September 27 to form a parliamentary group in the upper chamber for the first time in its history. Former party leader Marine Le Pen hailed the result as a 'historic victory'.

Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Sept, 02:43

Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea, Sudan of Arming Tigray Rebels as Fighting Intensifies

Ethiopia's military chief accused Eritrea and Sudan of backing Tigrayan rebel forces as renewed fighting in the north stokes fears of a fresh civil war. Clashes since Wednesday have displaced tens of thousands and raised alarm at the United Nations.

France 24 · 28 Sept, 02:42

U.S. Ambassador Says Trump Offered to Sell Weapons to China; White House Denies Plans

U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue said President Trump offered to sell arms to Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The White House later stated the U.S. has no plans for such a sale.

The New York Times · 28 Sept, 02:41

New South Wales launches free legal service for sexual assault survivors

The New South Wales government has created a new free legal support service for sexual assault survivors after complaints that the court process can be isolating and retraumatising. The initiative is part of a wider state package aimed at improving justice responses to sexual violence.

The Guardian World · 28 Sept, 01:50

Serbia's President Vučić Resigns, Opening Path to Snap Elections

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has formally stepped down after more than a year of student-led protests over corruption allegations, triggering both parliamentary and presidential elections before year's end.

BBC World · 28 Sept, 01:49

South Korea's President Floats New Idea to Curb North Korea's Nuclear Program

South Korea's president, Lee Jae-myung, put forward a bold proposal in an interview with The New York Times on how to curb North Korea's nuclear program.

The New York Times · 28 Sept, 01:48

Two killed, including teenage girl, in Russian strike on Sumy

A Russian guided aerial bomb attack on Sumy on Sunday killed two people, including a 16-year-old girl, and injured five others.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 28 Sept, 01:47

After more than two decades, U.S. forces prepare to leave Iraq

The United States military is this week formally ending its presence in Iraq, which lasted more than twenty years.

NPR World · 28 Sept, 01:46

Trump expects Iran talks to resume next week despite rejecting truce plan

US President Donald Trump said he expects negotiations with Iran to resume within days, even after dismissing Tehran's seven-day truce proposal. Iran continues to insist on its conditions before reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

France 24 · 28 Sept, 01:44

Kyiv finally lifts air-raid alert that lasted over nine hours

An air-raid alert in Kyiv lasted nine hours and ten minutes after a massive Russian drone attack, one of the longest since the start of the full-scale war. Several residents were hurt and a residential building, a data center and other sites were damaged.

Pravda — ziņas · 28 Sept, 01:42

Kyiv air raid alert lasting over nine hours finally lifted

An air raid alert in Kyiv that lasted more than nine hours due to a massive drone attack was lifted early Monday. The strikes damaged residential buildings and infrastructure across several districts, leaving multiple people injured or killed.

Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Sept, 01:41

Independent candidate Gibala wins first round of Kraków mayoral election

Independent candidate Łukasz Gibala has won the first round of Kraków's mayoral election, a result seen as a setback for far-right forces in Poland and viewed as significant for Prime Minister Donald Tusk's political standing.

Politico Europe · 28 Sept, 00:52

BBC reports from Yemen front line as government forces battle Houthis

The BBC gained rare access to Yemen's conflict zone, travelling with government forces from Taiz to the front line where Houthi-held territory meets no man's land. The war has escalated after Houthi fighters seized a key Red Sea shipping chokepoint earlier this month.

BBC World · 28 Sept, 00:51

Man arrested after teenager stabbed in cemetery in England

A man from Swindon has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a teenager was stabbed in a cemetery.

BBC England · 28 Sept, 00:51

Ukraine's PM: 80% of foreign parcels were tax-dodging shipment splitting

Ukraine's Prime Minister Serhii Marchenko... [see body] explained why the government backs applying VAT to international parcels, saying 80% of such duty-free shipments were actually large orders split into smaller ones to dodge taxes and undercut domestic producers.

Pravda — ziņas · 28 Sept, 00:50

Ukraine's PM: 80% of duty-free foreign parcels were used to dodge taxes

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky has defended plans to apply VAT to international parcels, saying most such shipments were being used to split orders and avoid taxation, harming domestic producers.

Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Sept, 00:49

Five men arrested near UK air base used by US bombers in Iran war

British police have arrested five men on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after three vehicles were spotted near an air base used by the U.S. military to launch strikes on Iran. The investigation is ongoing.

NPR World · 28 Sept, 00:45

Violent protests erupt at Indian university over alleged campus rape

Student protests have turned violent at an Indian university following claims that a female student was raped on campus, sparking anger among the student body.

Al Jazeera · 28 Sept, 00:44

Australia braces for interest rate hike as government reports smaller budget deficit

Australia's central bank is expected to lift interest rates to a near-15-year high on Tuesday as inflation stays stubbornly elevated, while the treasurer prepares to report a smaller-than-forecast budget deficit.

The Guardian World · 28 Sept, 00:43

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic Announces Resignation

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, one of Europe's longest-serving heads of state, has resigned from the presidency, opening the way for him to become prime minister following elections next month.

The New York Times · 28 Sept, 00:41

Serbian President Vučić Resigns to Run in Parliamentary Elections

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has resigned from office to take part in early parliamentary elections on October 25 as the prime ministerial candidate of the right-wing populist Serbian Progressive Party. The move had been expected since early September.

LSM · 27 Sept, 23:51

Attorney General defends Trump White House ban on three news outlets

US Attorney General Todd Blanche said access to the White House is 'a privilege, not a right,' defending the exclusion of CNN, MS Now and Politico. The dispute continues despite a court order temporarily restoring journalists' access.

The Guardian World · 27 Sept, 23:49