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Russian drone strike sparks fire at Kyiv office building
Russia attacked Kyiv with drones overnight on September 26, causing a fire at an office building. No casualties or further damage were reported.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Sept, 04:41
Putin denies war preparations against Europe, claims Russian speakers' rights violated in Baltics
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a press conference that Russia is aware of rights violations against Russian speakers in the Baltic states, while denying any preparations for military action against Europe.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 26 Sept, 03:49
Baby of prisoner died after pregnancy complications, inquest jury finds
A one-day-old baby born to a Derbyshire prisoner died from pregnancy complications worsened by gaps in his mother's contact with maternity services after her release. An inquest jury ruled the death was likely preventable had planned treatment been given.
BBC England · 26 Sept, 03:48
European lawmakers condemn removal of Russian oligarchs from EU sanctions list
Lawmakers from 17 European countries and the European Parliament signed a joint statement criticizing the removal of Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the EU sanctions list. They warn the move weakens the deterrent effect of sanctions and sets a dangerous precedent.
ERR (rus) · 26 Sept, 03:47
Historian Yuri Dmitriev hospitalized after suspected stroke
Russian historian Yuri Dmitriev, 70, who uncovered mass graves of Soviet repression victims, was transferred to a prison medical facility in Mordovia after a suspected stroke. A rights group doubts the facility can properly treat him.
Meduza · 26 Sept, 03:45
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Analysis: why Europe must rethink its security in an age of weakening major powers
The US and Israel's decision to launch military action against Iran has become a turning point in the global balance of power, weakening both the US and China. Analysts warn Europe's current security model is unfit for this new reality.
TVNET · 26 Sept, 03:44
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Elizabeth Holmes may be transferred to a Texas halfway house next year
Former entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes, who is serving a prison sentence for fraud, could be moved to a so-called halfway house in Texas next year. Holmes was once dubbed the youngest self-made female billionaire and nicknamed "Steve Jobs in a skirt."
Apollo.lv · 26 Sept, 03:44
Pope Leo XIV given rock-star reception at Stade de France near Paris
About 80,000 young Catholics packed the Stade de France near Paris on Friday evening to welcome Pope Leo XIV. The crowd greeted him with the kind of enthusiasm usually reserved for rock concerts.
France 24 · 26 Sept, 03:43
Iran offers US plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days
Iran's foreign minister said Tehran has submitted a proposal to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, adding that the decision on approving it now rests with Washington.
Al Jazeera · 26 Sept, 03:43
Melbourne residents stage picnic protest against drinking ban on beloved grass strip
Locals in Melbourne's Carlton North held a protest picnic after a council reclassification banned alcohol on a popular median strip, drawing thousands of signatures against the ban and even a pledge from the state premier to reverse it.
The Guardian World · 26 Sept, 03:42
Drones strike Russia's Krasnodar region, fire breaks out at Ilsky oil refinery
Drones attacked the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region overnight into September 26, sparking a fire. Russian authorities have not officially confirmed the incident.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Sept, 03:41
Drone attack sparks fire at oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region
Drones struck the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region overnight into September 26, causing a fire. Residents of Krasnodar reported explosions and air defense activity during the attack.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Sept, 03:41
Zelenskyy's Office Denies Bloomberg Report on Trump's Offer to Meet Putin in Moscow
Ukraine's Presidential Office has denied a Bloomberg report claiming Trump offered Zelenskyy a trip to Moscow for talks with Putin. The office called the report false information.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 26 Sept, 02:47
Pope Leo XIV attends vespers evening prayer at Notre-Dame in Paris
Pope Leo XIV visited Paris on Thursday, 25 September, where he took part in the vespers evening prayer service at Notre-Dame Cathedral. AFP released video footage of the event.
France 24 · 26 Sept, 02:46
14 U.S. senators call on Trump to rescind Putin's G20 invitation
A bipartisan group of 14 U.S. senators is urging President Trump to withdraw Vladimir Putin's invitation to the December G20 summit in Miami, warning that his attendance would legitimize a government that keeps attacking Ukrainian civilians.
Meduza · 26 Sept, 02:45
Two men arrested in New York after allegedly climbing out of sewer manholes
New York police arrested two 25-year-old men on Friday on suspicion of searching city sewers for valuables, the latest in a series of similar incidents across the city. The pair were charged but released without bail.
The Guardian World · 26 Sept, 02:43
US commits to nearly $400 million in aid for Ukraine, but Patriot missiles left out
The Trump administration has legally committed to spending almost all of the $400 million in military aid for Ukraine approved by Congress in late 2025, though the package excludes Patriot missiles, Reuters reports. Sources say the remaining funds will be contracted before the fiscal year ends on September 30.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Sept, 02:43
Russia's seventh-largest oil refinery halts operations after Ukrainian drone strike
An oil refinery in Perm, Russia — the country's seventh-largest — has suspended operations following a Ukrainian drone attack on Friday night, Reuters reports.
LSM · 26 Sept, 01:47
U.N. Releases Updated List of Companies Linked to Israeli Settlements in West Bank
The United Nations has published an updated database of companies with business ties to Israeli settlement activity in the occupied West Bank. Israel condemned the list as a political tool.
The New York Times · 26 Sept, 01:47
167 combat clashes recorded on Ukraine's front line in one day, 18 near Kostiantynivka
Ukraine's General Staff reported 167 combat engagements across the front on September 25, with the heaviest fighting — 18 clashes — occurring in the Kostiantynivka direction. Russia also deployed hundreds of guided bombs and thousands of kamikaze drones.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Sept, 01:47
Ukraine reports 18 clashes near Kostiantynivka in one day
Ukraine's General Staff says 167 combat engagements took place along the front over the past day, with the highest concentration — 18 — near Kostiantynivka. Russia also used aircraft, drones and strikes on populated areas.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Sept, 01:46
Fighting intensifies in Ethiopia as telecoms disruptions fuel concern
Heavy fighting continues between Ethiopian government forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front, while telecoms disruptions are adding to fears about the situation. Observers also warn of a possible spillover into neighboring countries.
France 24 · 26 Sept, 01:46
Putin denies plans to attack Europe, blames Kyiv for collapsed peace talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow has no plans for military action against Europe, while accusing Ukraine of derailing peace negotiations with a large-scale drone attack on election day. He also claimed Russian speakers' rights are being violated in the Baltic states.
Meduza · 26 Sept, 01:44
Michigan credit union CEO ousted over AI-edited ‘Lake America’ family photo
A Michigan credit union CEO lost her job after posting an AI-altered family photo showing sweaters reading 'Lake America,' the name Donald Trump ordered used for Lake Ontario, sparking backlash in Canada.
The Guardian World · 26 Sept, 01:43
Canada's Carney Seeks New Trade Partners, But Acknowledges Limits
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing deeper trade, defense and cultural ties with China, India and the European Union, but recognizes none can replace Canada's relationship with the United States.
The New York Times · 26 Sept, 00:50
Lula vs. Bolsonaro's Son: Brazil Heads to the Polls
Brazil holds presidential elections on October 4, pitting incumbent Lula da Silva against Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, with polls showing a close race. The outcome could reshape Brazil's relations with the US and China.
Deutsche Welle · 26 Sept, 00:49
Iran says it has handed US a seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it has given the United States a "concrete" seven-day plan aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Sky News · 26 Sept, 00:48
Yemen's President Calls for General Mobilisation Against Iran-backed Houthis
The head of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, Rashid al-Alimi, has called on citizens to join a general mobilisation against the Iran-backed Houthis, who recently seized the entire Red Sea coast. The Houthis also attacked Riyadh for the first time in years.
France 24 · 26 Sept, 00:46
Bacteria suspected in deaths of hundreds of whale calves in Patagonia
Since June, hundreds of southern right whale calves have died in Argentine Patagonia, with scientists investigating a bacterial infection as a possible cause. Authorities say the die-off does not currently threaten the wider whale population.
Euronews · 26 Sept, 00:46
Meduza's fundraising campaign mascot, a sad camel, is doing a little better
Russian independent outlet Meduza shared an update on its fundraising drive, whose mascot — a camel with two humps — has gained more support over the past month, though its donation chart hasn't fully recovered yet.
Meduza · 26 Sept, 00:43
Air raid alerts sounded in Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions over drone threat
On the night of September 26, air raid sirens sounded in Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions due to the threat of drone attacks. The alert in Kyiv was lifted shortly after midnight, though it continued in some regions.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Sept, 00:41
Young Catholics take to Paris streets to welcome Pope Leo XIV
As Pope Leo XIV made his first visit to Paris, members of the French Catholic group Anuncio took to the streets to evangelize, amid a broader rise in baptisms across France.
France 24 · 25 Sept, 23:46
Six People Missing After Explosion in Athens Tourist Area
An explosion in a popular tourist district of Athens has left six people missing, with four of them believed to be foreign tourists, possibly including Americans.
The New York Times · 25 Sept, 23:44
EU Defense Agency: Europe rearming too slowly to be ready against Russia by 2030
A report from the European Defense Agency warns that current EU plans will not close critical defense gaps by 2030. Meanwhile Russia has intensified strikes on Ukraine's internet and data center infrastructure.
Meduza · 25 Sept, 23:44
Nawrocki adviser accuses Tusk government of exploiting Russian threat narrative
The head of Polish President Karol Nawrocki's International Policy Bureau, Marcin Przydacz, accused Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government of using warnings about Russian threats for political gain. He acknowledged that the presidential office regularly receives information about possible intensification of Russian hybrid activity.
Pravda — ziņas · 25 Sept, 23:42
Polish president's adviser accuses Tusk government of exploiting Russia threat narrative
An adviser to Polish President Karol Nawrocki has accused Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government of using warnings about Russian hybrid threats for political gain. He acknowledged, however, that reports of intensifying Russian activity are regularly received.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Sept, 23:42