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Thousands evacuated as Bangkok battles severe flooding

Thousands of residents in Bangkok have been moved to temporary shelters after heavy rains left several low-lying areas of the Thai capital underwater. At least eight people have died over the past ten days.

France 24 · 27 Sept, 17:47

Smotrich's call for 'war' in the West Bank: Election talk or real warning?

Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for "war" in the occupied West Bank, and human rights experts and analysts warn his words should not be dismissed as mere election rhetoric.

Al Jazeera · 27 Sept, 17:47

German foreign minister explains meeting with Lavrov

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul explained why he met with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, saying he wanted to warn against escalation and prevent talks with Russia from being left solely to the US. The New York meeting was the first at this level since 2022.

Pravda — ziņas · 27 Sept, 17:44

Lime's UK profits more than double as ebike riders surge

Lime's UK arm reported profits more than doubling in 2025 amid a sharp rise in monthly users and fleet size, even as safety concerns about rental ebikes continue to grow.

The Guardian World · 27 Sept, 17:43

Swiss voters reject initiative that would have ended sanctions against Russia, 70% say no

Swiss voters in a referendum rejected by roughly 70% an initiative that would have forced the country to abandon sanctions against Russia; the measure was backed by billionaire Christoph Blocher, whose family company still runs two subsidiaries in Russia.

Euromaidan Press · 27 Sept, 17:43

Five men arrested near UK military base on suspicion of plotting terror attack

Police arrested five men near the RAF Fairford base in Britain on Sunday night on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack and possessing explosives. About 85 nearby households were told to evacuate.

Jauns.lv · 27 Sept, 17:42

Seven dead as Saudi airstrike hits market in Yemen's Taiz province

Seven people were killed and 40 wounded, including at least five children, in a Saudi airstrike on a market area in Yemen's Taiz province amid escalating fighting.

Euronews · 27 Sept, 17:42

Finnish PM: The door is open if Putin truly wants to talk peace

Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said the EU should be ready for talks if Russia genuinely wants to discuss peace, though no such signs currently exist. This week Finland and Ukraine also signed a defense cooperation deal on drones.

ERR (rus) · 27 Sept, 17:41

South Africa hit by wave of mass shootings that killed 38 in a week

South Africa has seen a wave of mass shootings over the past week that left 38 people dead, with separate shootings occurring on Saturday night near the country's two largest cities.

NPR World · 27 Sept, 16:49

UK arrests men over explosives offenses at airbase used for US strikes on Iran

British authorities have arrested several men over explosives-related offenses at an airbase used by United States forces. Earlier this year the UK authorized the US to use the same base for 'defensive' strikes on Iran.

Politico Europe · 27 Sept, 16:48

Two giant pandas leave China for Atlanta zoo following Xi-Trump summit

Two giant pandas departed Chengdu on Sunday for their new home at Zoo Atlanta under a US-China government agreement, with the arrival date announced during Xi Jinping's summit with Donald Trump in Washington.

The Guardian World · 27 Sept, 16:47

British Tourist's Auschwitz Video Sparks Online Outrage

A British tourist has drawn sharp criticism online after posting a video from the former Auschwitz concentration camp that focused on the site's café menu, prices and service rather than its history.

TVNET · 27 Sept, 16:46

Zelensky: Ukraine shoots down 55% of Russian jet drones as Moscow plans $12 billion for 2027 production

President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address that Ukraine's air defenses are now intercepting about 55% of Russian jet-type drones, citing captured Russian internal documents showing Moscow plans to spend roughly $12 billion on jet drones and loitering munitions in 2027.

Euromaidan Press · 27 Sept, 16:46

'Better deal': Why Trump rejected Iran's truce offer

US President Donald Trump has turned down a truce offer from Iran, with experts saying he views economic sanctions as his key tool for squeezing further concessions from Tehran.

Al Jazeera · 27 Sept, 16:44

Russian strike on Sumy kills two, including a 16-year-old girl

Russia struck the Ukrainian city of Sumy with three guided aerial bombs on Sunday, killing an elderly woman and a 16-year-old girl, while five more people, including a child, were injured.

Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Sept, 16:41

Mount Etna eruption paralyzes flights at Catania airport in Sicily

Mount Etna has erupted again on the Italian island of Sicily, forcing the cancellation of all flights at Catania airport due to volcanic ash, with restrictions extended until the evening of September 27.

Jauns.lv · 27 Sept, 16:41

Unidentified aerial object again enters Romanian airspace near Ukraine border

Romanian radar detected an unidentified aerial target near the Ukrainian border on the night of 26–27 September, triggering an alert and the scrambling of Spanish F-18 fighters — the second such incident within a week.

3 avoti · 27 Sept, 15:54

Russian drones damage head office of Ukraine's Kyivstar mobile operator

A Russian drone attack on 27 September damaged the head office building of Kyivstar, Ukraine's mobile telecommunications operator, though all staff remained safe.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 27 Sept, 15:49

Floods and landslides leave over 68 dead across India and Nepal

Floods and landslides have killed at least 56 people in India and 12 in Nepal over the past three days, with authorities reporting a rising death toll as rivers surge above danger levels in parts of both countries.

Al Jazeera · 27 Sept, 15:48

Turkey positions itself for regional leadership as Middle East dynamics shift

Turkey is expanding its presence across the Middle East, gaining a position of influence that has put it in direct rivalry with Israel. The development reflects broader shifts in the region's balance of power.

NPR World · 27 Sept, 15:48

Swiss voters likely reject bid to strengthen neutrality in constitution

Swiss voters have likely rejected a referendum proposal to enshrine stricter constitutional protection of the country's traditional neutrality, according to projections by the gfs.bern research institute.

TVNET · 27 Sept, 15:47

Survey: Majority of employees handle personal tasks during work hours

A CV.ee survey of over 1,000 respondents found that 76% deal with personal matters, such as doctor visits or childcare errands, during working hours. Researchers say the practice largely depends on company culture and clear boundaries.

ERR News · 27 Sept, 15:47

Pope Leo XIV calls on church to heal wounds ahead of meeting abuse survivors in Lourdes

During his visit to France, Pope Leo XIV urged the Catholic church to confront its past ahead of a private meeting with seven survivors of clerical child sexual abuse in Lourdes. It is the first papal visit to France in 18 years.

The Guardian World · 27 Sept, 15:47

Zelensky reports "important results" for Ukrainian forces near Lyman

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced gains for Ukrainian forces in the Lyman direction of Donetsk region as part of the "Vivaldi" operation, along with successes by airborne assault units in another defensive operation. Ukraine says it neutralized over 10,000 Russian soldiers over the past week.

Pravda — ziņas · 27 Sept, 15:42

'Hell on earth': Food supplies run out for last residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky

Roughly 2,000 civilians still trapped in Russian-occupied Oleshky have run completely out of food, prompting Ukrainian officials to warn of a humanitarian catastrophe. Kyiv accuses Moscow of deliberately starving residents and blocking evacuation.

Guardian Ukraina · 27 Sept, 14:49

'Hell on earth': residents in Russian-occupied Oleshky reduced to eating weeds as food runs out

Food supplies have completely run out for roughly 2,000 remaining residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky, with survivors describing the city as 'hell on earth'. Ukraine is demanding an immediate evacuation while Russia denies responsibility.

The Guardian World · 27 Sept, 14:48

Gaza's 'Board of Peace' leaves no role for UN agency UNRWA

A newly formed Board of Peace, envisioned for a role in Gaza's future governance, leaves no place for the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA, aligning with Israel's repeated calls to sideline the organization.

Al Jazeera · 27 Sept, 14:47

UK police evacuate buildings near air base used by US forces

Police in western England evacuated several buildings in the village of Welford, near RAF Fairford, and detained multiple people suspected of explosives-related offences.

Delfi · 27 Sept, 14:47

Pope Leo XIV celebrates mass for 150,000 in Lourdes during France visit

Pope Leo XIV continued his visit to France by traveling to Lourdes, a major Catholic pilgrimage site in the Pyrenees foothills, where he celebrated mass before around 150,000 people.

France 24 · 27 Sept, 14:46

Ethiopia's army chief accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing alliance seeking to remove Abiy

Ethiopia's top military commander claims Egypt and Sudan, with Eritrea acting as a go-between, are supporting a new alliance of armed groups aiming to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The claim comes amid a Nile dam dispute with Cairo and renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia.

Euronews · 27 Sept, 14:44

Kazakh president dismisses defense minister after 14 soldiers die in military exercise

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has removed Defense Minister Dauren Kosanov from office, three days after 14 servicemen drowned during a naval exercise in the Caspian Sea. Aidos Mirzakhmetov has been appointed as his replacement.

Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Sept, 14:42

Kazakhstan's Tokayev dismisses defense minister after 14 troops die in exercise

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has removed Defence Minister Dauren Kosanov three days after a training tragedy on the Caspian Sea coast killed 14 servicemen. Aidos Mirzakhmetov has been named as the new minister.

Pravda — ziņas · 27 Sept, 14:41

Burnham vows to overhaul England's social care with universal free system

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans for a universal, NHS-style social care system free at the point of use, though implementation would wait until after the next election.

The Guardian World · 27 Sept, 13:49

Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank as territory faces holiday closure

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the occupied West Bank, as Israeli authorities simultaneously impose a military closure on the territory for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.

Al Jazeera · 27 Sept, 13:49