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Man killed as Russian drone strikes spark fires in Kyiv
Overnight Russian drone strikes hit two non-residential buildings in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district on September 27, sparking fires. Rescuers found a man's body while extinguishing one of the blazes.
Pravda — ziņas · 27 Sept, 08:42
Six dead after Athens apartment block collapses in historic Plaka district
A two-storey building in Athens' ancient Plaka district collapsed within seconds, killing six people including four American tourists. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blast.
The Guardian World · 27 Sept, 07:49
Powerful storm hits US Northeast, hundreds of flights canceled
A powerful nor'easter storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to New York, Boston and Philadelphia, forcing hundreds of flight cancellations and leaving tens of thousands without power. Authorities warned of major coastal flooding over the weekend.
Deutsche Welle · 27 Sept, 07:46
Tens of thousands march in Madrid over housing crisis after 87-year-old woman's eviction
A large protest took place in Madrid against Spain's housing crisis after an 87-year-old woman was evicted from the apartment where she had lived for decades.
Sky News · 27 Sept, 07:45
Detained Tunisian Flotilla Activists Face Worsening Health, Families Say
The health of detained Tunisian flotilla activists continues to deteriorate, as their families describe the toll of prolonged separation, hunger strikes and uncertainty over their fate.
Al Jazeera · 27 Sept, 07:44
Ukraine: Over 1,690 Russian troops and 600-plus equipment units eliminated in past day
Ukraine's armed forces report killing or wounding 1,690 Russian occupiers in the past day, bringing total enemy personnel losses since the start of the full-scale war to nearly 1.53 million. More than 600 pieces of equipment were also destroyed or damaged.
Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Sept, 07:43
Suicide bomb attack on police checkpoint in Pakistan kills at least 11
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at a police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 11 people and wounding around 30. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility.
Deutsche Welle · 27 Sept, 06:50
Independent review finds security failures at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was shot
An independent review of the Utah Valley University event where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed last year has found multiple planning and coordination failures. Kirk's family says the findings confirm concerns they had already raised.
BBC World · 27 Sept, 06:50
Wisconsin police probe fraternity hazing after nearly 30 men found in basement
Police near the University of Wisconsin-Madison are investigating alleged hazing after about 30 partially clothed young men doused in food and liquids were discovered in a fraternity basement; two members were arrested.
The Guardian World · 27 Sept, 06:47
Foreign Ministry envoy returns from Nepal after coordinating search for missing Latvians
A month after devastating floods struck Nepal, a Latvian Foreign Ministry representative has returned home after three weeks coordinating with Nepali authorities. Thirty-three Latvian nationals remain unaccounted for.
LSM · 27 Sept, 06:45
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Switzerland holds referendum on strengthening constitutional neutrality
Switzerland is holding a referendum on Sunday on strengthening the country's traditional neutrality within its constitution. Voters will decide whether to give the neutrality principle greater legal weight in the basic law.
Apollo.lv · 27 Sept, 06:45
German foreign minister sees no readiness for peace from Russia in first Lavrov meeting since 2022
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in New York for the first time since 2022, but said he saw no sign Moscow was ready to abandon escalation.
Pravda — ziņas · 27 Sept, 06:42
Thousands protest in Madrid over Spain's housing crisis
Thousands of people took to the streets in Madrid demanding answers after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal.
Al Jazeera · 27 Sept, 06:42
Name Anna still holds strong popularity, Polish registry data shows
Data from Poland's population registry shows Anna remains the country's most common female name, even though it has become far less popular among newborns in recent years. In Latvia, the name is also widespread, borne by nearly 20,000 women.
Jauns.lv · 27 Sept, 06:41
Russia expected to escalate hybrid warfare against Europe, officials warn
Following a wave of drone incidents in Moldova, Romania and Poland, European politicians and military officials warn that Russia is likely to intensify hybrid war tactics against the West in coming months.
Deutsche Welle · 27 Sept, 05:50
Lawyer vanished in office restroom and never returned: how a murder was solved without a body
Three years ago, lawyer Steven Kozi unexpectedly disappeared after stepping into his office restroom, leaving an unfinished email and music still playing on his phone; his remains were never found, yet investigators eventually determined a murder had occurred.
TVNET · 27 Sept, 05:48
'Cash grab': One Nation faces claims it is charging Victorian candidates huge fees
Australia's One Nation party could collect as much as $633,000 from people who applied to run in Victoria's state election, according to a Guardian Australia investigation. Several rejected applicants say the process was pay-to-play and lacked transparency.
The Guardian World · 27 Sept, 05:45
Russian drone strike destroys warehouse of Ukraine's largest ice cream maker in Zhytomyr
A Russian drone strike on 5 September completely destroyed a cold-storage warehouse belonging to Rud, Ukraine's largest ice cream producer, in Zhytomyr.
Pravda — ziņas · 27 Sept, 05:44
UK politics roundup: Lib Dems shy from coalition talk, Farage hits record disapproval
Recent UK political developments include the Liberal Democrats' reluctance to discuss rejoining a government coalition, a record-high disapproval rating for Nigel Farage, MPs rejecting an assisted dying bill, and France and Canada joining Britain in sanctioning Israeli settlements.
Politico Europe · 27 Sept, 05:42
Rare Germany-Russia foreign minister talks in New York yield no breakthrough
Germany's and Russia's foreign ministers held a rare meeting at the UN General Assembly in New York, but Moscow rejected Berlin's call to step back from escalation, with no progress reported.
Guardian Ukraina · 27 Sept, 05:41
Trump says he hopes for Ukraine-Russia deal before winter
US President Donald Trump told reporters he hopes Ukraine and Russia will reach a deal before winter sets in, saying both Zelenskyy and Putin are moving toward an agreement.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 27 Sept, 04:49
Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass for 600,000 on Paris's Champs-Élysées
Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air Mass on Paris's Champs-Élysées on Saturday, September 26, drawing an estimated 600,000 faithful. The event ranked among the largest outdoor Masses held anywhere in the world.
France 24 · 27 Sept, 04:48
Family of murdered Darlington woman say she was 'loved by everyone'
Durham Constabulary's investigation into the death of Leanne Park in Darlington continues, with a 44-year-old man suspected of murder still in custody. Her family described her as kind-hearted and devoted to those around her.
BBC England · 27 Sept, 04:48
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A year on, four-year-old Gus Lamont still missing after mysterious disappearance in the Australian outback
A year has passed since four-year-old Gus Lamont mysteriously vanished from his grandparents' yard in the Australian outback, and the boy has still not been found.
TVNET · 27 Sept, 04:45
Iran awaits US response on Hormuz Strait proposal, sidesteps Trump's remarks
Iran says it is still waiting for an official response from the United States on its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declined to react directly to US President Donald Trump's public statements on the matter.
Al Jazeera · 27 Sept, 04:43
Lavrov Uses U.N. Speech to Defend Russia's War on Ukraine
Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov met with his German counterpart at the U.N. General Assembly, but devoted much of his address to defending Moscow's war against Ukraine.
The New York Times · 27 Sept, 04:43
Russian drones strike Kiliya in Odesa region, damaging port infrastructure
On the night of September 27, Russian occupying forces attacked the city of Kiliya in Ukraine's Odesa region with strike drones, damaging port and civilian infrastructure. No casualties have been reported so far.
Pravda — ziņas · 27 Sept, 04:42
Exclusive Mayfair club's licence suspended amid weapon claim investigation
Westminster City Council has suspended the licence of Mayfair private members' club Maison Estelle following a Metropolitan Police application linked to a weapon allegation, citing public safety. A full licensing hearing will follow within 28 days.
BBC England · 27 Sept, 03:49
Euronews releases evening news bulletin for September 26
Euronews has published a video news bulletin summarizing the day's main stories from Europe and around the world. The report was updated in the evening, around 18:00 GMT+2.
Euronews · 27 Sept, 03:49
Thousands march in Madrid over eviction of 87-year-old woman from lifelong home
Tens of thousands rallied in Madrid on Saturday demanding stronger tenant protections after 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from the flat she had lived in for 70 years. The case has renewed focus on Spain's housing crisis ahead of the 2027 general election.
France 24 · 27 Sept, 03:48
A month after Nepal disaster, fate of 33 Latvians still unknown
A month after devastating floods in Nepal, the fate of 33 Latvian citizens remains unknown. A Foreign Ministry representative has shared the latest details on the search efforts.
Latvijas Avīze · 27 Sept, 03:46
‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot Chesley Sullenberger inducted into US Aviation Hall of Fame
Capt Chesley Sullenberger, known for safely landing US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009, has been inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame, two months after disclosing an Alzheimer's diagnosis.
The Guardian World · 27 Sept, 03:45
Russian strike on Komyshuvakha in Zaporizhzhia region kills one, injures four
Russian forces attacked the village of Komyshuvakha in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region overnight Sunday, killing a man and wounding four other civilians. It was the second deadly attack on the settlement within a week.
Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Sept, 03:41
Zelenskyy: Ukraine to share drone-defense know-how with neighbors, NATO or not
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine will share its drone-defense experience with partners facing Russian attacks, regardless of NATO membership, through so-called Drone Deal pacts.
Euromaidan Press · 27 Sept, 02:48
Injured toll from Russian strikes on Sumy climbs to 23, two dead
The number of people injured in Russian guided bomb strikes on Sumy has risen to 23, including four children, while two people were killed.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 27 Sept, 02:48
Pope Leo XIV tells young Catholics they are the 'Church of today' at Paris Mass
Pope Leo XIV led a large Mass at Paris's Place de la Concorde on Saturday, directly addressing young Catholics and calling them the 'Church of today.'
France 24 · 27 Sept, 02:47