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Zelensky calls for tougher sanctions on Moscow after massive Russian strike
After a large-scale Russian drone attack on several Ukrainian regions killed and injured civilians, President Zelensky urged the world to increase sanctions pressure, warning that Russia will keep escalating through the winter without it.
Latvijas Avīze · 25 Sept, 11:41
Labour's byelection candidate in Starmer's old seat focuses on local issues as Greens push hard
Ahead of the 8 October byelection in Holborn and St Pancras, Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali is emphasizing local representation over ambition as she faces a strong challenge from the Green party.
The Guardian World · 25 Sept, 10:49
Switzerland to vote Sunday on stricter neutrality that would block sanctions against Russia
Swiss voters go to the polls on September 27 to decide whether to enshrine a stricter definition of neutrality in the constitution, which would effectively prevent Switzerland from imposing sanctions on Russia without UN Security Council approval. Polls suggest most voters are likely to reject the initiative.
Pravda — ziņas · 25 Sept, 10:48
Two Israeli reserve soldiers killed in Gaza Strip
The Israeli army announced on Friday that two reserve soldiers were killed in the Gaza Strip. Further details about the circumstances have not yet been released.
Apollo.lv · 25 Sept, 10:45
'Outside interference' damages Moscow–Tolyatti passenger train in Russia, driver injured
A Moscow–Tolyatti passenger train was damaged by so-called 'outside interference' on a rail stretch in Russia's Samara region, injuring the driver and halting traffic. Two other trains have been delayed as a result.
Meduza · 25 Sept, 10:43
Paris shuts streets and clears bikes ahead of Pope Leo XIV visit
Paris police have begun closing streets and removing bicycles along the route Pope Leo XIV is expected to walk, while security is tightened around Notre-Dame cathedral.
Euronews · 25 Sept, 10:42
Trump hosts state dinner for Xi Jinping featuring sea bass and tech executives
US President Donald Trump held a state dinner Thursday night in honor of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, drawing attention for its tech-heavy guest list and a menu that included sea bass.
NPR World · 25 Sept, 09:48
One person hospitalised after barracks fire in North Yorkshire
A large fire broke out at a military accommodation block in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, with one person taken to hospital and firefighters expected to work through the night.
BBC England · 25 Sept, 09:47
Finnish President Asks Musk to Expand Starlink Coverage for Ukraine's Air Defense
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said he has asked Elon Musk to expand Starlink internet coverage for Ukraine so it can better target Russian ballistic missile launchers. He named this as one of three key needs Ukraine faces this winter.
Pravda — ziņas · 25 Sept, 09:42
NATO chief: Putin in a bad spot as alliance readies response to Russian hybrid attacks
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is urging calm while affirming the alliance has response plans ready for Russian hybrid threats, as Danish intelligence warns of possible escalation in coming months.
Jauns.lv · 25 Sept, 09:41
UK Warns Iran Over Hostile Actions on British Soil
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told his Iranian counterpart in New York that the UK will not tolerate intimidation or hostile acts by Tehran-linked groups on its territory. The two also discussed the Middle East war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Sept, 08:45
People starving in occupied Oleshky near Kherson amid total blockade
Russian-occupied Oleshky near Kherson has been facing a near year-long humanitarian catastrophe, with food deliveries halted since May and around 1,500 residents, including children, surviving on soup made from grass. Evacuation remains impossible as Russia has refused to allow a humanitarian corridor.
Pravda — ziņas · 25 Sept, 08:45
Red-carpet welcome for Xi, but not every wish granted
At their summit, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump agreed to extend their trade truce only until January instead of a full year as Beijing hoped, while disputes over Taiwan and AI remained unresolved.
BBC World · 25 Sept, 07:49
Vatican's AI commission chief admits he hasn't used artificial intelligence himself
Cardinal Michael Czerny, who heads the Vatican's Commission on Artificial Intelligence, has admitted he has not yet used AI tools himself due to lack of time, while urging European politicians and bishops to respond more clearly to the risks of advanced AI.
Politico Europe · 25 Sept, 07:48
Pope Leo XIV Begins Four-Day Visit to Secular France
Following a trip to Africa, Pope Leo XIV has begun a four-day visit to France, seeking to connect with both Catholicism's historic European heartland and the faith's newer, growing strongholds.
The New York Times · 25 Sept, 07:47
Zelensky Meets Wall Street Executives in US to Discuss Ukraine's Reconstruction
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with executives from major Wall Street firms in New York to discuss investment in Ukraine's reconstruction and economic support.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Sept, 07:44
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Colombia's new government severs diplomatic ties with Iran
Colombia's new government announced on Thursday that it has cut diplomatic relations with Iran, marking a shift in the country's foreign policy.
TVNET · 25 Sept, 07:43
At least 12 soldiers killed in naval exercises in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's Defense Ministry announced on Thursday that at least 12 soldiers died during naval exercises held by the country's armed forces in the Caspian Sea.
Apollo.lv · 25 Sept, 07:42
Ukrainian intelligence: Russia preparing widespread winter strikes on energy infrastructure
Ukrainian intelligence data indicates Russia is planning extensive attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities this coming winter, Ukraine's Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
LSM · 25 Sept, 07:41
Pope Leo XIV Departs for France on First State Visit in 18 Years
Pope Leo XIV traveled to France on Friday for the Vatican's first state visit to the country in 18 years, with artificial intelligence and youth outreach high on the agenda.
France 24 · 25 Sept, 06:47
NYC Police Arrest Susan Sarandon, Other Celebrities Protesting Netanyahu
New York police arrested actress Susan Sarandon and other celebrities during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Rights groups accused the UN of hosting a 'war criminal,' and several delegations walked out during his speech.
Al Jazeera · 25 Sept, 06:46
France to Send Soldiers to Saudi Arabia to Help Protect Energy Sites
France plans to deploy soldiers to Saudi Arabia to help secure energy facilities after Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen carried out attacks on Saudi cities along the Red Sea.
The New York Times · 25 Sept, 06:46
Researchers outline Putin's personality traits: first one reveals inability to admit mistakes
Political scientists, psychiatrists and biographers have spent years studying Russian President Vladimir Putin's personality, and a piece invites readers to check how many of his character traits they recognize in themselves — starting with an inability to back down even when clearly wrong.
Latvijas Avīze · 25 Sept, 06:45
Explosions hit factory and oil refinery in Russia's Ulyanovsk and Perm
Explosions were reported overnight on September 25 in the Russian cities of Ulyanovsk and Perm, striking a military-linked plant and a major oil refinery, following a drone strike on occupied Luhansk the previous night.
Pravda — ziņas · 25 Sept, 06:43
Germany rushes to revive fuel discount as doubts grow over its real impact
Under pressure from Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Germany's Bundesrat is fast-tracking a billion-euro fuel discount scheme, though experts question whether the savings will actually reach drivers at the pump.
Politico Europe · 25 Sept, 06:43
UK trial: two women deny murdering friend whose body lay undiscovered for a month
Two women are on trial in England accused of murdering a 52-year-old friend and leaving her body undiscovered in her flat for almost a month. Both deny the charges.
BBC England · 25 Sept, 05:50
Why the U.N. Still Matters
A year after being widely dismissed as irrelevant, the United Nations has shown this week that it still has practical value in global diplomacy.
The New York Times · 25 Sept, 05:48
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New DNA Scandal Draws Fresh Attention to 30-Year-Old Unsolved Beauty Queen Murder
A new DNA-related scandal in the United States has renewed public attention to the 1996 Christmas murder of six-year-old child beauty pageant star JonBenét Ramsey, a case that remains unsolved nearly three decades later.
Apollo.lv · 25 Sept, 05:48
Trump praises US-China friendship at state dinner with Xi Jinping
At a state dinner, US President Donald Trump praised the friendship between the United States and China while meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as both powers signal a wish for greater dialogue despite ongoing disputes.
Al Jazeera · 25 Sept, 05:46
Trump and Xi hold symbolic dinner talks in Washington, key tensions remain unresolved
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington for high-level talks on trade, technology and security. Despite public emphasis on cooperation, major disagreements between the two countries persist.
LSM · 25 Sept, 05:45
One Nation confirms party funds paid for $56,000 shed on Ashby's property
Australian party One Nation has admitted using party funds to build a roughly $56,000 shed on general manager James Ashby's private land, saying the money was invested in a planned micro-distillery venture. The company behind the shed is privately owned by Ashby, Pauline Hanson and a former treasurer, not the party itself.
The Guardian World · 25 Sept, 05:43
Russian drones strike Kyiv overnight, one injured, high-rise damaged
Overnight on September 25, Russian drones attacked Kyiv, with debris hitting a residential high-rise in the Solomianskyi district and a non-residential building in the Podilskyi district; one person was injured.
Pravda — ziņas · 25 Sept, 05:43
In Oleshky Near Kherson, Residents Eat Grass and Hide Bodies in a Hospital Basement While Awaiting an Evacuation That Never Comes
Residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky, just nine kilometers from Kherson, are living through the hardest period in the city's modern history, facing severe food shortages and almost no hope of rescue.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Sept, 05:42
Argentina's poverty rate rises to nearly one in three under Milei
Argentina's poverty rate climbed to 32.3 percent in the first half of 2026, partly reversing gains made under President Javier Milei as wages fail to keep pace with prices. Children were hit hardest, with nearly half now classified as poor.
France 24 · 25 Sept, 05:41
Russia spreads false encirclement claims from Dobropillia to Kharkiv, ISW says
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reports that Russian military bloggers are spreading false claims about encircling Ukrainian forces near Dobropillia and in the Kharkiv region, while Ukraine says its supply routes remain open.
Euromaidan Press · 25 Sept, 04:50
Millions in Indonesia Breathe Toxic Haze From Months of Wildfires
For months, millions of people in Indonesia, including on the island of Borneo, have been living under toxic haze caused by wildfires fueled by a severe El Niño-driven drought.
The New York Times · 25 Sept, 04:45