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Trapped in occupied Oleshky: residents eat grass and dogs as blockade cuts off all food and evacuation
In Russia-occupied Oleshky near Kherson, around 1,500 residents remain cut off from food, medicine and electricity for months, with no evacuation in sight despite talks on a humanitarian corridor.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 27 Sept, 13:42
Trump urges Zelensky to reach peace deal with Putin
US President Donald Trump on Saturday called on Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to strike a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing the staggering casualty toll of the war.
ERR (rus) · 27 Sept, 13:41
Men arrested over explosives offenses at UK air base used by US forces
Several men have been arrested in the UK over alleged explosives offenses at RAF Fairford, a base also used by US forces that has been linked to strikes on Iran.
Politico Europe · 27 Sept, 12:50
UK arrests several men, evacuates homes near air base used by US forces
British police arrested several men on suspicion of Explosives Act offences near RAF Fairford, the base used by US air forces, and evacuated homes in a nearby village after declaring a major incident.
France 24 · 27 Sept, 12:48
Ukraine's General Staff: Strike drone facility hit in occupied Donetsk region
Ukraine's armed forces struck a Russian strike-drone storage and launch site in occupied Donetsk region, along with two ammunition depots in Luhansk region, over 26-27 September.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 27 Sept, 12:48
Russia launched 170 attack drones against Ukraine over the past day
Russia struck Ukraine with 170 attack drones over the past 24 hours, with 221 combat clashes recorded nationwide and civilian casualties reported in several regions.
LSM (rus) · 27 Sept, 12:47
France holds elections for over half of Senate seats
On Sunday, France is holding indirect elections in half of its departments to fill 178 of the 348 seats in the Senate for the next six years. The vote could shift the balance within the right-wing majority and allow Marine Le Pen's party to form its first parliamentary group in the upper chamber.
Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Sept, 12:46
France holds partial Senate elections, choosing more than half of upper house lawmakers
On Sunday, half of France's departments held indirect Senate elections to choose 178 of 348 senators for the next six years. The vote could matter for Marine Le Pen's far-right party, which hopes to form its first parliamentary group in the chamber.
Pravda — ziņas · 27 Sept, 12:46
UK police detain several people over explosives near US-used air base
Police in western England evacuated several buildings near RAF Fairford, a base also used by the US Air Force, and detained multiple people on suspicion of explosives-related offences. Army bomb disposal experts are examining several vehicles.
Jauns.lv · 27 Sept, 12:45
Mihkelson: Constant speculation about a Russian attack is weakening, not strengthening, deterrence
In an opinion piece for ERR News, Marko Mihkelson argues that growing speculation about an imminent Russian attack on Europe actually undermines Western deterrence, and calls for a clear focus on helping Ukraine win the war.
ERR News · 27 Sept, 12:43
Buildings evacuated in Britain near air base used by the US, several people detained
Police in western England evacuated several buildings near RAF Fairford, a base also used by the US Air Force, and detained multiple people suspected of explosives-related offences.
Latvijas Avīze · 27 Sept, 12:41
Burst water pipe leaves thousands without supply in Crawley, roads shut
A significant water pipe burst in Crawley, England, has cut off supply to thousands of homes and forced the closure of several roads. Southern Water says crews are working to fix the leak and has set up bottled water stations.
BBC England · 27 Sept, 12:41
Iran holds firm on Hormuz reopening terms despite Trump's rejection
Iran said Sunday it will not soften its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, even after US President Donald Trump publicly rejected the proposal. The standoff over the strategic waterway continues.
Deutsche Welle · 27 Sept, 11:49
Homes left without water and roads shut after major pipe burst in Crawley
A burst water pipe in Crawley, England flooded several roads and left thousands of homes without water or with low pressure on Sunday morning. Southern Water said it is repairing the leak and setting up bottled water stations.
BBC England · 27 Sept, 11:47
Suicide bombing at checkpoint in northwest Pakistan kills at least 12
An explosives-laden vehicle rammed into a roadside checkpoint in northwest Pakistan, killing at least a dozen people.
Al Jazeera · 27 Sept, 11:45
Zelensky: Russia struck Kyiv data center twice, children among wounded
Russian forces hit a data center in Kyiv twice on the morning of September 27, with three people, including two children, injured in the first strike. Over the past week Russia deployed over 2,200 attack drones, about 1,650 aerial bombs and 38 missiles against Ukraine.
Pravda — ziņas · 27 Sept, 11:45
Russia strikes Kyiv data center twice in one morning, Zelensky urges G20 to press Moscow
Russian forces struck a data center in Kyiv twice on the morning of September 27, injuring three people including two children in the first strike. Zelensky called on G20 and Global South nations to use their influence on Russia to end the war.
Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Sept, 11:45
Pope Leo XIV Visits Lourdes Pilgrimage Site in France
Pope Leo XIV concluded the second day of his France visit in Lourdes, praying at the Grotto of Massabielle. He is set to meet privately with seven clerical abuse survivors on Sunday.
France 24 · 27 Sept, 11:41
Trump rejects Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal, Tehran holds firm on its conditions
Iran says it will not change its conditions for reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz, after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's proposed plan; the Wall Street Journal reports Trump is considering resuming airstrikes after the US midterm elections.
3 avoti · 27 Sept, 10:52
St Andrews faces renewed classism debate as students point to wealthy US influx
A former St Andrews University student's viral LinkedIn post about classism has sparked wide discussion, with many students linking campus divisions to the growing presence of wealthy American undergraduates.
The Guardian World · 27 Sept, 10:48
Berlin closes its Russian House after 40 years, citing drone sabotage accusation
Germany's Foreign Ministry ordered the closure of Berlin's Russian House in early September, linking the decision to a drone incident at Leipzig Airport blamed on Russia. The center had survived EU sanctions and stayed open since 1984.
Meduza · 27 Sept, 10:48
Man charged with murdering woman found dead in Darlington
A 44-year-old man has been charged with murdering a woman discovered dead in Darlington, England, while a second man arrested in connection with the case has been released on bail.
BBC England · 27 Sept, 10:47
Two mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 27 dead
Two separate mass shootings over the weekend in South Africa left at least 27 people dead. Police have opened investigations into both attacks, with no arrests made so far.
Euronews · 27 Sept, 10:44
13 members of Lithuanian crime group that earned €700 million in five years to face trial
Thirteen people linked to a wide-ranging drug trafficking and contract killing network active across Europe are set to stand trial in Vilnius. The group was led by wheelchair-bound Sergejus Beglikas, wanted alongside former Kaunas gang member Renaldas Kanys.
Delfi · 27 Sept, 10:44
Soldier on leave detonates grenade in Lviv region, four injured
In Ukraine's Lviv region, a 36-year-old serviceman on leave detonated a grenade during a conflict with passersby. Four people were injured, none life-threatening.
Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Sept, 10:43
Serviceman detonates grenade during dispute with passersby in Lviv region, four injured
In Ukraine's Lviv region, a 36-year-old serviceman on leave set off a grenade during a conflict with passersby, injuring four people. He was detained and now faces a hooliganism charge.
Pravda — ziņas · 27 Sept, 10:43
US and Russia push for weaker oversight of AI-powered weapons at UN talks
US and Russian delegations at UN talks in Geneva secured the removal of human-oversight and ethics provisions from a draft global agreement on autonomous weapons. Rights groups warn this could let machines make life-and-death decisions without human control.
ERR (rus) · 27 Sept, 10:41
One dead, two injured after Russian strike on Odesa
A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Odesa killed one person and left two others injured.
Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Sept, 09:48
One dead, two injured in Russian attack on Odesa
One person was killed and two others were injured following a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Odesa, according to local reports.
Pravda — ziņas · 27 Sept, 09:48
Humanitarian crisis deepens in Russian-occupied Oleshky as food deliveries halt and evacuation becomes nearly impossible
A severe humanitarian crisis has engulfed the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, where food deliveries have stopped and the hospital is barely functioning, while residents cannot safely leave due to mines and drones. Even the Kremlin now calls the situation critical.
Meduza · 27 Sept, 09:45
Pentagon tests US drones against Ukrainian jamming systems
The US Department of Defense is testing candidate American drones against jamming systems built in Ukraine to determine which designs can withstand real electronic warfare conditions. Separately, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered NATO's neighboring countries Ukraine's expertise in drone defense.
Euromaidan Press · 27 Sept, 09:44
Switzerland holds referendum on enshrining stricter neutrality in constitution
Swiss voters are casting ballots on a proposal to permanently write strict neutrality rules into the constitution. Polls suggest most voters intend to reject the initiative, following the government's recommendation.
Delfi · 27 Sept, 09:43
Why saunas are becoming the UK's new dating hotspot
With more than 900 public saunas now open across the UK, sauna operators say they are increasingly hosting first dates and even singles events.
BBC England · 27 Sept, 09:42
Poland's rapid defence spending surge tests its economic growth story
Poland has more than doubled its defence spending to nearly 5% of GDP since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, building a domestic arms industry, but economists warn the pace risks fiscal instability. The trend is also fuelling political division ahead of next year's election.
Guardian Ukraina · 27 Sept, 08:47
Undercover officer admits lying to spycops inquiry about sexual relationship
A former British undercover officer known as Dave Evans has admitted lying to the spycops inquiry about a sexual relationship he had while infiltrating activist groups, after campaigners submitted evidence exposing the deception.
The Guardian World · 27 Sept, 08:46
NYT: Russia has destroyed up to 15 million newly printed Ukrainian books in recent months
Russian strikes on Ukrainian publishing warehouses and a major printing house have destroyed up to 15 million newly published books in recent months — nearly half the country's annual output. Separately, Russian drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Odesa regions overnight killed three civilians.
ERR (rus) · 27 Sept, 08:42