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Powerful nor'easter floods US Northeast coast, prompting emergencies in New York and New Jersey
A powerful nor'easter storm has brought coastal flooding, widespread power outages and flight cancellations to the northeastern United States, leading New York and New Jersey to declare states of emergency.
BBC World · 27 Sept, 02:47
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Search for boy who vanished in Australian outback a year ago continues without answers
A year has passed since four-year-old Gus Lamont disappeared in the Australian outback, and the boy still has not been found. The case continues to raise more questions than answers.
Apollo.lv · 27 Sept, 02:44
Powerful storm brings flooding and power outages to northeastern United States
A powerful storm has struck the northeastern United States, causing flooding and power outages, with authorities warning residents of ongoing risks.
Al Jazeera · 27 Sept, 02:44
US and Russia Reportedly Stripped Ethics Rules From Draft Global AI Weapons Treaty
American and Russian diplomats jointly removed key human-control and ethics provisions from a draft UN treaty on autonomous weapons, according to The Washington Post. The changes weakened planned global rules on lethal AI-powered arms.
Pravda — ziņas · 27 Sept, 02:42
Albanese says Medicare breach disclosure was 'purely in national interest'
Australian PM Anthony Albanese defended his decision to reveal OpenAI's unauthorised AI access to a Medicare system, saying it was done purely in the national interest. Defence Minister Richard Marles said OpenAI chief Sam Altman did not disclose the breach when they met earlier this month.
The Guardian World · 27 Sept, 02:41
Zelenskyy says Russia shows no sign of ending war, plans billions for drone production
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia currently shows no readiness to stop the war and next year plans to spend $12 billion on jet-powered drones and loitering munitions alone. He called for strengthening pressure measures against Moscow.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 27 Sept, 01:48
Lawyer vanished in office bathroom and never returned — case solved as murder
Three years ago, lawyer Steven Cozzi walked into his office bathroom and disappeared without a trace; his remains have never been found, yet investigators managed to prove the case was a murder.
Apollo.lv · 27 Sept, 01:46
Pope Leo XIV Draws 800,000 to Paris Ahead of Emotional Lourdes Pilgrimage
Pope Leo XIV celebrated an outdoor Mass in Paris on Saturday attended by about 800,000 people before beginning a pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Euronews · 27 Sept, 01:43
Russian drone strike sparks warehouse fire in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district
Overnight on September 27, a Russian drone strike caused a fire at a warehouse building in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district, with emergency services responding at the scene.
Pravda — ziņas · 27 Sept, 01:41
Australian private colleges offer discounts to rush students into diploma set for cancellation
Australia's government is deregistering a graduate diploma in management it says has been exploited by dishonest education providers to help non-genuine students stay in the country, but some colleges are now discounting fees to enrol students before the 5 October cutoff.
The Guardian World · 27 Sept, 00:47
Russian strikes on data centers disrupt TV and streaming services in Kyiv
Television signal dropped out for several channels in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after Russian strikes on data centers, with streaming services MEGOGO and SWEET TV also affected. Technicians are working to restore the signal.
Pravda — ziņas · 27 Sept, 00:46
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US-China rivalry: why the world isn't just a two-power game
The rivalry between China and the US is increasingly framed as a new Cold War, but this view fails to account for countries that refuse to pick a side.
TVNET · 27 Sept, 00:45
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New quiz tests knowledge of countries smaller than Latvia
An entertainment website has launched an online quiz challenging readers to identify which countries have a smaller territory than Latvia. While Latvia is not among the world's smallest countries, several nations are still smaller than it.
Apollo.lv · 27 Sept, 00:44
Mother shocked after Mississippi police say hanged woman's body was staged post-mortem
Mississippi police say Tasia Fortune, 29, was already dead before her body was placed in a tree to look like a hanging, an incident that had sparked fears in the majority-black city of Jackson. Three people have been arrested, but no cause of death or motive has been disclosed.
BBC World · 27 Sept, 00:43
Trump gives Xi Jinping a warm welcome in Washington
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Washington, visiting the National Archives and attending a state dinner. Former NPR correspondents assess what the visit actually accomplished.
NPR World · 27 Sept, 00:43
At UN Assembly, Ukraine and Russia trade sharp warnings ahead of winter
At the UN General Assembly in New York, Ukrainian and Russian officials issued tough statements over the coming winter and strikes on energy infrastructure, as the US pushes for a diplomatic settlement while Russia insists on a lasting peace rather than a truce.
ERR (rus) · 26 Sept, 23:49
Azerbaijan honours war dead as peace process with Armenia advances
Azerbaijan marked its annual Remembrance Day for soldiers killed in the 2020 war, alongside tangible progress in normalisation with Armenia. Six years on, rail freight, digital links and diplomacy are reshaping the South Caucasus.
Euronews · 26 Sept, 23:47
Palestinian careers adviser sues NSW for racial discrimination over keffiyeh ban at Sydney school
A former careers adviser at a Sydney school has filed a federal court claim against the New South Wales government, alleging he was ordered to stop wearing a keffiyeh, in breach of racial discrimination law.
The Guardian World · 26 Sept, 23:47
175 combat clashes recorded at the front in a day, most attacks on Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka axes
Ukraine's General Staff reported 175 combat clashes along the front over the past day, with the highest concentration of attacks — 26 — on the Pokrovsk axis and 22 on the Kostiantynivka axis.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Sept, 23:43
Video shows huge cargo ship ramming fishing boat in Singapore Strait
A video circulating online shows a 228-metre cargo ship colliding with a small fishing boat in the Singapore Strait. No one was killed or seriously injured, and an investigation is underway.
Latvijas Avīze · 26 Sept, 23:43
Tens of thousands join right-wing protest in Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis
A large right-wing demonstration in Spain drew tens of thousands of participants demanding early elections and accusing Pedro Sanchez's government of negligence over the migrant crisis in Ceuta.
Al Jazeera · 26 Sept, 23:42
Pope Leo XIV leads open-air Mass for 800,000 in central Paris
Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air Mass at Paris's Place de la Concorde on Saturday before an estimated 800,000 people, then travelled to the pilgrimage site of Lourdes. It marks the first official papal visit to France in nearly two decades.
France 24 · 26 Sept, 23:41
Madrid protests erupt after eviction of 87-year-old tenant
Protests continue in Madrid after 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from her long-time apartment in the Retiro district, sparking a wider movement over housing protections.
France 24 · 26 Sept, 22:48
Zelenskyy: Ukraine now shooting down over half of Russia's jet-powered Shaheds
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the country's air defences currently intercept 55% of Russia's jet-powered Shahed drones, while the interception rate for conventional Shaheds exceeds 90%.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 26 Sept, 22:47
Estonia to see temperatures up to 17 degrees on Sunday
Estonia will have cloudy and rainy weather overnight into Sunday, but conditions will improve during the day with air temperatures warming to 14–17 degrees.
ERR (rus) · 26 Sept, 22:46
Lavrov: Russia ready to return to Anchorage 'agreement'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow believes an agreement was reached in Anchorage and is ready to return to it, while also claiming Europe is preparing for war with Russia.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Sept, 22:42
Jailed Russian director Berkovich sent to punishment cell over three sweets
Russian theatre director Zhenya Berkovich, serving time for a play about jihadist brides, has twice been placed in a punishment cell — once for trying to bring in three sweets. She described the ordeal in a letter to her mother.
Jauns.lv · 26 Sept, 22:41
Germany's Wadephul holds surprise UN meeting with Russia's Lavrov
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met Russia's Sergey Lavrov in New York, warning Moscow against further escalation following a drone incident in Leipzig.
Politico Europe · 26 Sept, 21:49
Belfast court temporarily blocks Orange Order march on Garvaghy Road
A Belfast High Court judge has temporarily suspended a loyalist parade through a nationalist area of Portadown, urging both sides to step back amid fears of renewed sectarian violence.
The Guardian World · 26 Sept, 21:47
South African police find body of tenth woman near Johannesburg
South African police have discovered the body of a tenth woman near Johannesburg and are investigating a possible series of killings in a country with one of the world's highest femicide rates.
Al Jazeera · 26 Sept, 21:46
Teenage girl arrested after cyclist dies in Worcester collision
A man in his 60s died after his bicycle collided with a car in Worcester on Friday night, and a 17-year-old girl who was driving the car has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
BBC England · 26 Sept, 21:45
Tenth woman's body found near Johannesburg as South African police probe possible serial killings
South African police discovered a woman's body in the Tembisa suburb of Johannesburg on Saturday, the tenth such death in the area since July, fuelling fears of a serial killer.
BBC World · 26 Sept, 21:43
German foreign minister meets Lavrov in New York — first such talks since 2022
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held a 20-minute meeting with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, urging Moscow to abandon its escalation course toward Germany, Europe and NATO. It was the first direct meeting between the two countries' top diplomats since 2022.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Sept, 21:42
German foreign minister meets Lavrov at UN General Assembly in New York
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in New York, the first such meeting since 2022. Wadephul urged Moscow to abandon its course of escalation against Germany, Europe and NATO.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Sept, 21:42
Russian and German Foreign Ministers Meet for First Time Since Ukraine Invasion
Russia's and Germany's top diplomats held their first foreign minister-level talks since January 2022 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The meeting took place against a backdrop of renewed tension between the two countries.
The Moscow Times · 26 Sept, 20:48
Father of Latvian politician Stepaņenko: "I'm proud of what I did and do"
In an interview with Latvian Television, Russia-based businessman Sergejs Fedotovs, father of Latvian politician Jūlija Stepaņenko, confirmed his company helped the Russian army and said he is proud of it. Stepaņenko has received 420,000 euros in gifts from her father since 2022.
Latvijas Avīze · 26 Sept, 20:47