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EU countries agree to unlock €6.6 billion in military aid for Ukraine
EU member states agreed on Friday to unfreeze a €6.6 billion European Peace Facility package for Ukraine that had been blocked since spring 2023 due to a Hungarian veto. The deal came after Viktor Orban's election defeat and a change of government in Hungary.
ERR (rus) · 25 Sept, 17:43
Fox found cosily curled up in patio chair in Lithuania
A woman in Lithuania filmed a fox comfortably curled up in a wicker chair on her home patio. The video has gained attention on social media.
Latvijas Avīze · 25 Sept, 17:42
EU Faces Devastating Summer of Climate Disasters in 2026
Europe experienced an unprecedented wave of climate-related disasters in 2026, with over 30,000 excess heatwave deaths, massive wildfires and energy system disruptions. MEPs debated whether the European Commission's response measures are adequate.
France 24 · 25 Sept, 17:41
Israel's Foreign Ministry: 14-year-old Israeli citizen killed in Russian attack on Kyiv
Israel's Foreign Ministry says a 14-year-old Israeli citizen was killed in an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, while his mother was injured. In total, 20 people were wounded in the strike.
Pravda — ziņas · 25 Sept, 17:41
Ukraine reports strikes on three Russian military-industrial enterprises
Ukraine's armed forces said they struck three Russian enterprises linked to missile production on Friday. The attack was announced by the General Staff of Ukraine's armed forces.
TVNET · 25 Sept, 16:45
EU Agrees on Terms for Releasing €6.6 Billion to Ukraine from Peace Facility
EU member states have agreed on conditions for allocating €6.6 billion to Ukraine from the European Peace Facility. A final decision is expected from EU defense ministers on Monday.
Pravda — ziņas · 25 Sept, 16:45
Ukrainian Week in Latvia: September 26 – October 4
LSM's Russian-language service has published a roundup of events taking place in Latvia over the coming week that are aimed at, organized by, or may be of interest to Ukrainians living in the country.
LSM (rus) · 25 Sept, 16:45
Internet and phone services cut in Ethiopia's Tigray region after clashes erupt
Internet and call services have been shut down in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region after fighting broke out between regional forces and the national army, raising concerns over the impact on residents.
BBC World · 25 Sept, 16:43
Xi Jinping's US visit: heavy on symbolism, light on concrete results
Chinese leader Xi Jinping's official visit to the United States was marked mainly by ceremony and goodwill gestures rather than substantive policy breakthroughs. The two sides agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, but remain divided over regulating artificial intelligence.
LSM · 25 Sept, 16:42
Pope Leo to Address European Unity in Metz Amid Rising French Political Tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron has invited EU leaders to a speech by Pope Leo in Metz, expected to focus on Europe, peace and unity, as domestic political tensions intensify ahead of France's next presidential race.
Politico Europe · 25 Sept, 16:41
Finland proposes overhaul of alternative civilian service system
Finland's government wants to link alternative civilian service more closely to crisis-readiness planning, allowing those who completed it to be called up for refresher training and deployed in non-military emergencies. The reform also lengthens training and eases switching to military service.
ERR (rus) · 25 Sept, 15:48
Moscow Police Detain Elections Expert Alexander Kynev on Drug Charges
Political consultant and elections expert Alexander Kynev has been arrested in Moscow on charges of large-scale drug production and trafficking, an offense carrying up to 20 years in prison.
The Moscow Times · 25 Sept, 15:47
Russia's election commission: United Russia wins 349 of 450 parliament seats
Russia's Central Election Commission has announced that Vladimir Putin's party United Russia won 349 of 450 seats in the weekend's parliamentary election, a vote widely described as a farce.
TVNET · 25 Sept, 15:46
Pope Leo begins French state visit with speech at Élysée Palace
Pope Leo delivered a speech at the Élysée presidential palace in Paris on September 25, 2026, marking the start of a four-day state visit to France. According to reports, the address touched on war, artificial intelligence, secularism and surrogacy.
France 24 · 25 Sept, 15:45
Turkey agrees to withdraw troops from strategic Bashiqa-Zilkan base in Iraq
Turkey has agreed with Baghdad to gradually hand over the strategic Bashiqa-Zilkan military base in northern Iraq, though no exact withdrawal date has been set.
Euronews · 25 Sept, 15:43
Saudi Arabia's Top Cleric Calls Fight Against Houthis a Religious Duty
Saudi Arabia's grand mufti has described the fight against Yemen's Houthi movement as a religious obligation, urging Saudi-led forces to stay on constant alert. The statement hints that Riyadh may be preparing to widen its military campaign in Yemen.
The New York Times · 25 Sept, 15:41
Ten facts about sharks that challenge the usual image
Sharks are often seen as dangerous predators, but statistics and research paint a very different picture — from bioluminescence to slow reproduction. Facts compiled by National Geographic offer a fresh look at these marine animals.
BNN · 25 Sept, 15:41
Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit as Netanyahu delivers defiant UN speech
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping continue their Washington summit following Thursday night's state dinner, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has returned home after a defensive and defiant address to the UN General Assembly.
NPR World · 25 Sept, 14:49
Humanitarian situation deteriorates in Ceuta as thousands remain stranded
The humanitarian situation in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta continues to worsen, with thousands of people stuck in harsh conditions while awaiting decisions about their future.
Al Jazeera · 25 Sept, 14:47
Investigators identify Putin's eight-year-old granddaughter as Elza Tikhonova
Russian investigative outlet Proekt has identified Vladimir Putin's eight-year-old granddaughter as Elza Igorevna Tikhonova, daughter of Katerina Tikhonova and ballet dancer Igor Zelensky, using a leaked border service database.
Meduza · 25 Sept, 14:45
Poland charges Ukrainian man over fatal attack at Jarosław monastery
Polish prosecutors have formally charged a 31-year-old Ukrainian man with murder and causing grievous bodily harm after a knife attack at a Benedictine abbey in Jarosław that left a priest dead. The suspect remains hospitalized.
Pravda — ziņas · 25 Sept, 14:43
Poland prepares charges over monastery attack against Ukrainian still in hospital
Polish prosecutors have drawn up charges against a 31-year-old Ukrainian man, Ihor M., accusing him of murder and causing grievous bodily harm in an attack at a monastery in Jarosław that killed a priest. He remains hospitalized while experts assess his mental state.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Sept, 14:43
Israel's PM addresses U.N. General Assembly amid rising criticism of his government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke before the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday as criticism of his government continues to grow. The address took place during the annual high-level gathering of world leaders in New York.
NPR World · 25 Sept, 13:44
Lynx spends whole day sitting in a boat in Estonia's Tõrva parish
In the village of Pikasilla in Estonia's Tõrva parish, a resident found a lynx that had climbed into a boat and stayed there all day. A local hunting society chairman said such behavior is unusual for the animal.
ERR (rus) · 25 Sept, 13:41
Man denies charge after video allegedly shows him slashing dinghy
A man accused of damaging an inflatable dinghy, allegedly caught on video, has pleaded not guilty in court to a criminal damage charge.
BBC England · 25 Sept, 13:41
Nepal PM applauded at UN for saying global climate order is broken
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah told the UN General Assembly that the global order for tackling the climate crisis is broken, drawing applause from those present.
Al Jazeera · 25 Sept, 12:48
Zelensky reports "positive" developments near Lyman, but says operation not yet complete
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said there are positive developments in the Lyman direction of Donetsk region, while stressing the ongoing military operation there is not yet finished. His comments follow recent Ukrainian gains reported in the area.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Sept, 12:42
Poland's foreign minister: Russia is preparing 'something big' this year
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has warned that Russia is preparing something significant this year, possibly involving a false-flag operation to justify mobilization. He also expressed hope that US military support for Poland will continue.
Delfi · 25 Sept, 12:41
Inquest hears how three-year-old boy left playground before Suffolk pond tragedy
An inquest opened in Ipswich has heard that three-year-old Noah Woods left a playground through a gap in the fence before he was later found dead in a pond. His body was found by police divers the day after a large search in Brantham.
BBC England · 25 Sept, 12:41
Macron warns of Russian threat and vows action on fuel prices in televised interview
French President Emmanuel Macron gave a rare 40-minute live TV interview on TF1 and France 2, addressing a possible Russian attack, soaring fuel prices, and ruling out dissolving parliament again. The broadcast drew more than 8.6 million viewers.
3 avoti · 25 Sept, 11:57
Trump-Xi White House summit yields pomp but no political breakthrough
Donald Trump hosted a lavish White House reception for China's Xi Jinping on Thursday, but the talks produced no real progress on contentious issues. Observers say ceremony overshadowed substance.
ERR (rus) · 25 Sept, 11:48
Russian drone strike damages High Council of Justice building in Kyiv, six injured
A Russian drone strike damaged the High Council of Justice's administrative building in Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district, injuring six people. The Council said it is temporarily unable to operate.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 25 Sept, 11:47
At Least Two Killed as Ukrainian Drones Hit Refineries and Industrial Sites Across Russia
Overnight Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least two people across several Russian regions and damaged two oil refineries, while a 14-year-old boy died in a Russian attack on Kyiv.
The Moscow Times · 25 Sept, 11:46
Teenager killed in Russian drone strike on Kyiv; drone damages passenger train in Russia
A teenager was killed when Russian drones struck Kyiv, while two people died in attacks on Ukraine's Odesa region. In Russia, a drone damaged a passenger train, as Zelensky announced an agreement on missile supplies for Patriot systems.
LSM (rus) · 25 Sept, 11:46
Zelensky: US proposes preparatory meeting in UAE ahead of trilateral talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the US side has proposed holding a technical-level preparatory meeting in a Ukraine-US-Russia trilateral format on the territory of the United Arab Emirates. No exact date has been set yet.
Pravda — ziņas · 25 Sept, 11:44
US proposes preparatory Ukraine-US-Russia talks in the UAE
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the US side has offered to prepare trilateral talks with Russia at a technical level in the United Arab Emirates, though no date has yet been set.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Sept, 11:43