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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
Ethiopia's Fano fighters claim seizure of army vehicles and weapons
Fighters from Ethiopia's Fano movement say they have captured government army trucks and weapons in the Amhara region, though the claim remains unverified.
Al Jazeera · 26 Sept, 20:46
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No European remains found yet among Nepal flood victims, Latvia says
A month after devastating floods in Nepal, 33 Latvian nationals remain missing, and rescuers have so far found no remains belonging to European citizens.
Apollo.lv · 26 Sept, 20:46
Third suspect arrested in death of Tasia Fortune in Mississippi; police say hanging was staged
A third man has been arrested in Mississippi in connection with the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, after investigators concluded the scene where she was found hanging had been staged.
The Guardian World · 26 Sept, 20:45
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A month after Nepal's flood disaster, bodies of European citizens still not found
Nearly a month after devastating floods in Nepal caused by a glacier collapse, a Latvian Foreign Ministry representative says bodies of European citizens have apparently not yet been found.
TVNET · 26 Sept, 20:45
UK unveils new help-to-buy scheme for first-time home buyers
The UK government plans a new scheme to help first-time buyers without family financial support purchase new-build homes with a small deposit. The programme was announced by Andy Burnham ahead of the Labour party conference.
The Guardian World · 26 Sept, 19:46
Russian strikes on Sumy kill two, injured toll rises to 23
A Russian guided bomb attack on Sumy has killed two people and injured 23, including four children, with residential buildings, schools and a cultural facility damaged.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Sept, 19:45
Russian strikes on Sumy kill two, number of wounded rises to 23
Two people were killed and 23 wounded, including four children, in a Russian guided bomb attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on September 26.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Sept, 19:44
Around 700,000 gather in Paris for open-air Mass led by Pope Leo XIV
An estimated 700,000 people filled the Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde on Saturday as Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air Mass, the centerpiece of his four-day visit to France. The Vatican provided the crowd estimate for the event.
France 24 · 26 Sept, 19:44
Trump Rejects Iran's Cease-Fire Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has rejected a cease-fire proposal from Iran aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, calling the deal unacceptable. He declined to say whether he would resume military strikes after the midterm elections.
The New York Times · 26 Sept, 19:42
Pentagon enlists Ukrainian jamming firm to test drone candidates for survivability
The US Department of Defense brought in Ukrainian electronic-warfare company Unwave to jam drones being considered for purchase, testing which models can survive interference similar to what Russia uses against Ukraine's drones.
Euromaidan Press · 26 Sept, 18:47
Man killed, four injured in separate Russian strikes on Kharkiv Oblast
A Russian FPV drone strike on a car killed the driver in Kharkiv Oblast, while a separate rocket strike on a village injured four people, including two children.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 26 Sept, 18:47
Police revisit old CCTV footage in Jill Dando murder case using new technology
Scotland Yard is using enhanced CCTV analysis technology to re-examine 27-year-old footage from Putney Bridge Underground station in the unsolved murder of BBC presenter Jill Dando. Police stress this is part of ongoing inquiries, not a new investigation.
The Guardian World · 26 Sept, 18:45
Germany's Foreign Minister Meets Lavrov for First Time Since 2022
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New York, the first such meeting since 2022. Moscow confirmed the meeting, saying Germany initiated it.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Sept, 18:43
Russia mass-recruiting Belarusians for war in Ukraine with millions of rubles and citizenship offers
Russia is increasingly recruiting Belarusian citizens to serve in its armed forces, offering large payments, fast-tracked citizenship and even the wiping of criminal records. The recruitment drive is mostly conducted online, targeting people in financial difficulty.
Latvijas Avīze · 26 Sept, 18:42
All of Bangkok declared flood disaster zone
Thai authorities have declared the whole of Bangkok a flood disaster zone after heavy rain overwhelmed the city's water systems, with crews now pumping floodwater into the sea.
BBC World · 26 Sept, 18:41
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Brazil presidential polls: race between Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula tightens ahead of first round
New polls show a close contest in Brazil's 2026 presidential race between Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro — Quaest finds the states nearly split, while Datafolha shows Flávio leading in São Paulo state.
3 avoti · 26 Sept, 17:50
Seven armed groups unite against Abiy Ahmed's government amid fears of new Ethiopian civil war
As fighting flares again in Ethiopia's Tigray region, seven armed groups — including former rivals — have joined forces against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government, raising concerns about another civil war.
Al Jazeera · 26 Sept, 17:46
Russian airstrike kills two women in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, child among wounded
A Russian airstrike on the Synelnykove district of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast killed a 17-year-old girl and a 59-year-old woman, while two other people, including a six-year-old boy, were injured.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 26 Sept, 17:45
Trump reportedly rejects Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has reportedly turned down an Iranian proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, telling aides he intends to resume bombing Iran after November's midterms.
Euronews · 26 Sept, 17:44
Pennsylvania measles outbreak keeps growing — 55 new cases since Wednesday
Pennsylvania's health department reported 55 new measles cases over two days, bringing the state total to 890, with four deaths and 173 hospitalizations linked to the outbreak so far.
The Guardian World · 26 Sept, 17:44
Drone fragment found on Romania's Black Sea coast
A drone fragment was discovered on Saturday morning on a beach in the Romanian town of Agigea, with experts set to investigate its origin. Similar debris has repeatedly washed up on Romania's coast in recent months.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Sept, 17:41
Drone fragment found on Romanian beach
A drone fragment was found on a beach in the Romanian town of Agigea on Saturday morning and will be examined by experts. Similar fragments have repeatedly washed up on Romania's Black Sea coast in recent months.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Sept, 17:41
Huge crowds welcome Pope Leo XIV for open-air Mass in Paris
Pope Leo XIV led a massive open-air Mass in central Paris attended by more than half a million people. During his visit he also met with migrants and warned about the dangers of artificial intelligence.
BBC World · 26 Sept, 16:48
Intelligence network backing Houthis now under attack
Russian and Iranian intelligence support has helped Yemen's Houthi movement carry out its offensive along the Red Sea coast, but that support system is now itself coming under attack.
Al Jazeera · 26 Sept, 16:43
EU considers tightening entry rules for Russian citizens amid sabotage fears
European politicians, including Kaja Kallas, are calling for stricter controls on Russian citizens entering the EU, citing growing concerns that trained saboteurs may be entering under the guise of tourist visas.
Jauns.lv · 26 Sept, 16:41
Two killed, six wounded as Russia strikes central Sumy with guided bombs
Russian forces attacked the center of the Ukrainian city of Sumy on September 26 with guided aerial bombs, killing two people and wounding six, including an 11-month-old infant.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Sept, 15:47
Russian strike on central Sumy kills two, injures six including infant
Russian forces struck central Sumy with three guided aerial bombs on September 26, killing two people and injuring six others, including an 11-month-old baby.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Sept, 15:47
Russian strike on central Sumy leaves two dead, six injured
Russian forces attacked central Sumy on 26 September with three guided aerial bombs, killing two people and injuring six others, including an 11-month-old baby.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 26 Sept, 15:47
Eleven charged with murder aggravated by anti-‘white race’ speech in France
Eleven people are set to face trial in France over the death of Thomas Perotto, with prosecutors adding an aggravating factor to the murder charge over statements targeting the "white race." The case, linked to Crépol, has drawn significant attention in France.
Politico Europe · 26 Sept, 15:46
At least 11 killed in suicide bomb attack in northwestern Pakistan
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at a police checkpoint in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing at least 11 people and injuring around 30. The Pakistani Taliban group TTP claimed responsibility.
Euronews · 26 Sept, 15:45
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Bipartisan group of US senators urges Trump to rescind Putin's G20 summit invitation
Fourteen US senators have called on President Donald Trump to withdraw his invitation for Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit set for December in Miami, The Washington Post reported on Saturday.
Apollo.lv · 26 Sept, 15:45