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Three charged following migrant boat protest in Gosport
Hampshire Police have charged three people after a protest broke out in Gosport over reports that a Channel-crossing migrant boat might land there. Six people were arrested, though the 51 migrants aboard were ultimately taken to Dover instead.
BBC England · 23 Sept, 23:46
Zelensky at UN: World needs peace before AI starts making battlefield decisions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN General Assembly that world leaders must halt the rapid development of deadly weapons, warning that artificial intelligence could begin making battlefield decisions as early as next year.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Sept, 23:42
Over 2,000-year-old wall found beneath Paris may rewrite the city's origins
Archaeologists on Paris's Île de la Cité have uncovered a wall that may belong to the Gallic settlement of Lutetia, potentially settling a centuries-old debate about the city's origins. Excavations at the site have been ongoing since February.
Jauns.lv · 23 Sept, 23:42
Video presented as "proof" a plane never hit the WTC south tower actually shows no such thing
Former UK Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen shared a video online claiming it proves no plane struck the World Trade Center's south tower on 9/11. The full footage and other angles clearly show a plane hitting the tower.
France 24 · 23 Sept, 22:48
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Zelensky urges UN to keep restricting Russia's revenues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that world leaders should keep limiting Russia's revenues in order to slow its war effort.
TVNET · 23 Sept, 22:47
Rubio warns Russia's war on Ukraine could spread through accident or sabotage
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned at the UN General Assembly that Russia's war against Ukraine could escalate into conflict with other countries through sabotage, hybrid attacks or a simple misunderstanding. His comments echo growing alarm among European officials over rising sabotage and airspace violations.
Latvijas Avīze · 23 Sept, 22:47
Rubio warns Russia's war against Ukraine could spread to other countries
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned at the UN General Assembly that Russia's war against Ukraine could spill over into other countries through hybrid attacks or misunderstandings. Trump and Polish PM Tusk have voiced similar concerns.
Delfi · 23 Sept, 22:47
UK launches new agency to counter Russian disinformation 'tide'
UK minister Andy Burnham has announced a new National Centre for Information Defence to tackle systematic disinformation campaigns. Experts say targeting networks and infrastructure matters more than chasing individual posts.
The Guardian World · 23 Sept, 22:46
Ukraine and Finland agree on joint drone production
The presidents of Finland and Ukraine signed an agreement in New York on cooperation in drone manufacturing and defense technology exchange, with some drones for Ukraine potentially to be built in Finland in the future.
Jauns.lv · 23 Sept, 22:46
Zelensky: This winter could turn painful for Russia if attacks on Ukraine's grid continue
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned at the UN General Assembly that Ukraine will make winter painful for Russia if Moscow continues striking Ukraine's energy system. He also called Russian President Vladimir Putin a 'patient zero' spreading the idea of war.
Pravda — ziņas · 23 Sept, 22:44
Zelensky warns Russia will face a harsh winter if it keeps hitting Ukraine's energy grid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN General Assembly that Ukraine will make this winter painful for Russia too if Moscow continues attacking Ukraine's power and heating systems.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Sept, 22:44
Russia's sanctioned propaganda network Rybar freely roamed the Schengen zone
Czech journalists in Prague uncovered operatives from Russia's sanctioned propaganda network Rybar posing as documentary filmmakers, who fled when confronted by reporters from Seznam Zprávy.
Euromaidan Press · 23 Sept, 22:44
Russian journalist and YouTuber Yury Dud added to Russia's 'terrorist and extremist' registry
Russian authorities have added well-known journalist Yury Dud to the Federal Financial Monitoring Service's list, with an asterisk suggesting a criminal terrorism investigation may have been opened. The move effectively bars him from working in Russia and creates legal risk for his audience.
Meduza · 23 Sept, 22:43
Iran Warns of Airport Disruptions in Countries Enforcing US Airline Sanctions
Iran has warned countries that enforce US sanctions against its airlines that their airports could face disruptions. The statement points to rising tension over aviation-related restrictions on Iran.
Al Jazeera · 23 Sept, 22:43
UK to create new space unit to protect satellites
Britain's Ministry of Defence announced on Wednesday that a new military space unit will be established, tasked primarily with protecting the country's satellites. The move underscores growing attention to space as a security domain.
LSM · 23 Sept, 22:43
Australia pledges extra $60m for Ukraine at Albanese-Zelenskyy meeting
Australian PM Anthony Albanese announced a further $60m in support for Ukraine during an emotional meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York, alongside a new 10-year bilateral security agreement.
Guardian Ukraina · 23 Sept, 22:41
US invites Putin to G20 summit at Trump's Miami golf club
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to December's G20 summit in Miami, which would mark the first major summit attended by Putin since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Guardian Ukraina · 23 Sept, 21:47
ISW: Russia Distorts Dobropillia Encirclement Claim to Bolster Case for Kyiv's Capitulation at UN
The Institute for the Study of War says Russian claims about encircling the Ukrainian city of Dobropillia in Donetsk Oblast are fabricated to strengthen Moscow's push for Kyiv's capitulation at the UN. Ukrainian officers confirm active fighting continues around the transport hub.
Euromaidan Press · 23 Sept, 21:47
Wall found beneath Paris hospital may reveal location of ancient Lutetia
French archaeologists have uncovered a roughly 20-metre Gallo-Roman era wall beneath the Hotel-Dieu hospital on Ile de la Cité, which could belong to the fortifications of ancient Lutetia. The culture ministry has called the find a major step toward understanding the city's origins.
France 24 · 23 Sept, 21:45
Lavrov: Russia ready to negotiate but will not halt military operations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the UN General Assembly that Moscow is willing to negotiate but will not stop its military campaign in Ukraine. Separately, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said both sides had shown interest in a limited ceasefire.
Delfi · 23 Sept, 21:45
Trump set to greet Xi for high-stakes state visit
US President Donald Trump is preparing to greet Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a high-stakes state visit. It will mark the second meeting between the two leaders this year.
NPR World · 23 Sept, 21:44
Lavrov: Russia will not halt hostilities in Ukraine during peace talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow is open to talks on ending the war in Ukraine but will not suspend military operations while negotiations are ongoing. Meanwhile, the US reported both sides showed interest in a limited ceasefire after a closed-door meeting with Lavrov.
Jauns.lv · 23 Sept, 21:43
Sybiha: Russia struck Ukrainian data centers to cut off information flow
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia deliberately targeted major data centers and other civilian infrastructure providing access to life-saving information on September 23. The attack killed two people and injured more than 40.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Sept, 21:42
LTV: Arms dealer Viktor Bout visited Latvian candidate Stepaņenko's Russia-based father's company during campaign
Latvian Television has found that sanctioned arms dealer Viktor Bout visited the Russian construction company owned by the father of Latvian prime ministerial candidate Jūlija Stepaņenko during a Russian State Duma election campaign event. The politician again declined to comment on her father's business ties.
Latvijas Avīze · 23 Sept, 21:41
Israeli election committee disqualifies Arab-led party
Israel's Central Elections Committee on Wednesday decided to disqualify the "United Arab List" party, which represents the country's Palestinian population.
TVNET · 23 Sept, 20:47
Philadelphia teacher admits fabricating Palestinian and Black identity
A Philadelphia teacher, Hannah Gann, has admitted to lying for years about being Palestinian and Black. Two activist organizations she worked with have cut ties and condemned her actions.
The Guardian World · 23 Sept, 20:46
Mexico braces as powerful Hurricane Polo gathers strength
Hurricane Polo, described as one of the strongest Pacific cyclones in decades, has already brought dangerous waves and heavy rain to Mexico's coast.
Al Jazeera · 23 Sept, 20:46
EU prepares sanctions against 77 candidates in Russia's State Duma vote in occupied Ukrainian territories
The European External Action Service presented a draft sanctions list against 77 candidates who ran in Russia's 2026 State Duma elections in occupied Ukrainian territories. Approval is planned for the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting on October 12.
Pravda — ziņas · 23 Sept, 20:45
Syria's first women graduate from new police academy
Around 150 women have completed a six-month course at Syria's new police academy in Al-Tal, part of efforts to rebuild security forces. The graduates are expected to join Interior Ministry units across the country.
Euronews · 23 Sept, 20:44
Russia's Supreme Court proposes shrinking juries to four members
Russia's Supreme Court has drafted a reform that would cut jury size to four members and let a professional judge join deliberations. Critics note jury trials currently produce acquittals at a far higher rate than judge-only trials.
Meduza · 23 Sept, 20:44
Mother and three children die in house fire in Bootle
A 36-year-old mother and her three children died after a fire rapidly spread through their home in Bootle, England, in the early hours of Tuesday. Their family has described the loss as unimaginable.
BBC England · 23 Sept, 20:43
Zelensky to urge accountability for Russia at UN General Assembly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, calling on the international community to boost support for Ukraine and hold Russia accountable for crimes in order to force Moscow to end the war.
LSM · 23 Sept, 20:42
Poland scrambles fighter jets after Russian helicopter breaches its airspace
Poland scrambled fighter jets after a Russian Mi-8 helicopter breached its airspace near the Kaliningrad region. The incident follows a series of recent Russian airspace violations along NATO's eastern flank.
Politico Europe · 23 Sept, 20:41
Yemeni government launches military and diplomatic push against Houthis
Yemen's internationally recognized government says it has made battlefield gains against the Houthi movement while diplomats work to elevate the anti-Houthi fight on the United Nations' agenda.
Al Jazeera · 23 Sept, 19:47
US invites Putin to G20 summit in Miami, hopes he attends
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 leaders' summit in Miami in December, expressing hope he will accept.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Sept, 19:45
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Rubio: Russia and Ukraine show interest in energy truce
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New York that both Russia and Ukraine are interested in a possible truce in the energy sector.
TVNET · 23 Sept, 19:43