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New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns amid sexual harassment allegations

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned on Friday after a report found he committed sexual harassment and ethics violations. Acting Comptroller Shirley Emehelu will take over the role.

The Guardian World · 25 Sept, 22:45

Golden Retriever Welcomes Home Intruder With Toys Instead of Guarding the House

In San Diego, a four-year-old golden retriever named Nash greeted a burglar with his favorite toys instead of defending the home, and police quickly arrested the intruder.

Latvijas Avīze · 25 Sept, 22:44

Russian drone hits building of preschool facility in Kyiv

On the evening of September 25, a Russian drone crashed into a two-story building in Kyiv's Obolon district, believed to be a preschool facility, sparking a fire; the strike came after a day in which Russian attacks on Kyiv had already killed at least seven people.

Pravda — ziņas · 25 Sept, 22:43

Al Jazeera exposes little-known Israeli team redrawing land boundaries in the West Bank

An Al Jazeera investigation reveals the work of a little-known Israeli mapping unit, referred to as the 'Blue Line' team, which redraws land boundaries in the West Bank as Palestinians face growing illegal settlement expansion.

Al Jazeera · 25 Sept, 22:43

Russian drone hits preschool building in Kyiv's Obolon district

A Russian drone crashed into a two-story preschool building in Kyiv's Obolon district on the evening of September 25, sparking a fire. The day's attacks on Kyiv had already killed at least seven people.

Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Sept, 22:43

EU states agree to allocate €6.6 billion from Peace Facility to support Ukraine aid

European Union member states have agreed to distribute €6.6 billion from the European Peace Facility to reimburse countries for weapons supplied to Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced on Friday.

TVNET · 25 Sept, 22:42

Manston asylum centre failures linked to Downing Street decisions, UK inquiry hears

An independent UK inquiry has heard that racism, use of force and severe overcrowding at the Manston asylum processing site in 2022 were connected to decisions made at the top level of government. Nearly 200 detainees, former home secretaries and several government departments are taking part.

The Guardian World · 25 Sept, 21:46

Girl killed on way to London school named as Melissa Premaratne

A 16-year-old girl was killed in a crash while walking to Highgate School in north London; a 68-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.

BBC England · 25 Sept, 21:46

Bloomberg: Zelensky rejects Trump's renewed push to meet Putin in Moscow

Donald Trump urged Volodymyr Zelensky to travel to Moscow for a meeting with Vladimir Putin, but the Ukrainian president declined. The Kremlin maintains such talks can only take place in Moscow.

Meduza · 25 Sept, 21:45

The week around the world in 20 pictures: Kyiv, Netanyahu and Japan floods

Guardian photojournalists have compiled the past week's key global events, from Russian strikes on Kyiv to Netanyahu's visit to New York, flooding in Japan and the Asian Games.

Guardian Ukraina · 25 Sept, 21:45

Media: Hungary Alone Blocks Opening of Four EU Accession Clusters With Ukraine

Hungary is the only EU member state blocking the opening of four negotiation clusters on Ukraine's EU accession, citing unresolved issues around the Hungarian minority's rights, while the other 26 members raise no objections.

ERR (rus) · 25 Sept, 21:44

France denies report of CIA warning over Russian drone threat in Mediterranean

Spanish outlet El Mundo reported that US intelligence had warned France about explosive drones hidden on merchant ships. France has denied receiving such a warning, while Italy called the alert unconfirmed.

Euromaidan Press · 25 Sept, 21:42

Putin claims Baltic states violate Russian speakers' rights, denies Moscow preparing for war with Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a press conference that Russian speakers' rights are being violated in the Baltic states, while denying that Moscow is preparing for military action against Europe.

Pravda — ziņas · 25 Sept, 21:42

Estonian farmers accused of growing vegetables just for subsidies, letting crops rot

Experts in Estonia warn that many farmers plant vegetables solely to collect EU subsidies while the actual harvest never reaches consumers. The ministry is considering removing turnips from the subsidy list.

ERR (rus) · 25 Sept, 20:46

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to use disputed database for voter citizenship checks

The US Supreme Court has lifted restrictions on the Trump administration's use of the SAVE database to verify voters' citizenship status, over the dissent of its three liberal justices. Critics warn the system risks wrongly stripping eligible citizens of their voting rights.

BBC World · 25 Sept, 20:42

Iran offers US seven-day roadmap to reopen Hormuz and end the war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has revealed that Tehran sent Washington a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks within seven days if the US lifts its naval blockade and oil sanctions. News of the talks has already pushed oil prices down.

Euronews · 25 Sept, 20:41

German investigators link GRU to Munich arson attack near defense firms

German investigators believe Russia's GRU organized a September 3 arson attack near defense companies in Munich, with two suspects already detained. A similar plot targeting a drone factory in Slovakia is linked to the same unit.

Meduza · 25 Sept, 20:41

African Presidents Demand Permanent Seats on U.N. Security Council

Several African heads of state have called for reform of the U.N. Security Council to grant the continent permanent representation, with the U.N. Secretary General calling the current absence "indefensible."

The New York Times · 25 Sept, 19:50

Four injured as Russia strikes Dnipropetrovsk Oblast over 30 times

Russian forces attacked Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast more than 30 times on 25 September, injuring four people and damaging homes, vehicles and infrastructure.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 25 Sept, 19:49

Ethiopia's new rebel alliance against Abiy Ahmed risks falling apart

Former rival armed groups in Ethiopia have joined forces against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, but disputes over territory, power and command threaten to unravel the new coalition.

Al Jazeera · 25 Sept, 19:48

Trump and Xi wrap up US state visit, stress harmony over confrontation

Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States concluded Friday with both leaders emphasizing harmony, though details of their closed-door talks remain undisclosed.

Euronews · 25 Sept, 19:47

MiroHost Founder: Only Nuclear or Chemical Weapons Could Knock Out Ukraine's Internet

After a Russian strike destroyed a MiroHost data center in Kyiv, the company's founder said most of Ukraine's critical data is already stored in the cloud abroad, meaning such attacks cannot take the country offline.

Euromaidan Press · 25 Sept, 19:45

Pope Leo XIV rides popemobile through Paris, calls for peace

Pope Leo XIV toured Paris in a popemobile, greeting enthusiastic crowds after delivering remarks calling for peace and warning against losing humanity amid AI-driven change. Onlookers praised the pontiff as he passed through the streets.

France 24 · 25 Sept, 19:44

Zelensky warns Ukraine could run short of drones this winter due to budget deficit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Friday that a budget deficit could leave Ukraine short of drones during the winter months. He stressed that insufficient funding directly threatens the military's supply of unmanned aircraft.

TVNET · 25 Sept, 19:43

Venice Commission backs international experts joining Ukraine's judicial selection body

The Venice Commission has approved involving international experts in the 2027 renewal of Ukraine's High Qualification Commission of Judges, while raising several objections to draft law details.

Pravda — ziņas · 25 Sept, 19:42

Watchdog demands probe into arrest in 'Putney pusher' case

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has called for an investigation into how the Metropolitan Police handled the arrest of a man linked to the 2017 'Putney pusher' incident, after he died following his arrest.

BBC England · 25 Sept, 18:48

Couple jailed for life for murdering vulnerable man in their care

A UK couple have been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a 28-year-old vulnerable man they were meant to care for, who weighed just 40kg at the time of his death.

The Guardian World · 25 Sept, 18:47

Trump calls talks with China's Xi 'very productive'

US President Donald Trump described talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping as "very productive." Washington and Beijing agreed to continue discussions on artificial intelligence and technology transfer licensing.

Al Jazeera · 25 Sept, 18:46

Dombrovskis: EU red-tape reduction hindered by member states' diverging positions

European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says EU member states voice political support for cutting red tape, but that support often fades in their national positions on specific proposals. This complicates progress on the so-called "omnibus" simplification packages.

TVNET · 25 Sept, 18:46

Russian drone destroys foreign journalists' car in Sloviansk

A Russian FPV drone destroyed a car used by foreign journalists in the Ukrainian city of Sloviansk on Thursday — the team had just entered a store minutes before the strike and were unharmed.

Jauns.lv · 25 Sept, 18:45

Report: UAE Leader Warned Netanyahu of Hamas Attack Before Oct. 7

Israeli officials say the leader of the United Arab Emirates warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a possible Hamas attack before Oct. 7, 2023, but the warning never reached the top of Israel's security establishment.

The New York Times · 25 Sept, 18:45

Pope Leo XIV leads Vespers service at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

Pope Leo XIV led a Vespers service at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on September 25, during his four-day visit to France. FRANCE 24 covered the event live from outside the cathedral.

France 24 · 25 Sept, 18:44

UNICEF: Yemen violence displaces 71,000 children as malnutrition worsens

UNICEF reports that recent fighting in Yemen has displaced more than 71,000 children, while new screenings show a sharp rise in acute malnutrition among young children. Over a quarter of nearly 2,900 children screened were found acutely malnourished.

Al Jazeera · 25 Sept, 17:47

Milan airport renamed after controversial former PM Berlusconi

Milan's airport, the second-busiest passenger airport in Italy, was officially renamed on Friday after former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

LSM · 25 Sept, 17:47