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EU urges moratorium on Black Sea attacks, warning food must never be a weapon
The European Union has called for a moratorium on attacks in the Black Sea, stressing that food must never be used as a weapon. The appeal comes as strikes have made the shipping route increasingly dangerous and costly for commercial vessels.
Euromaidan Press · 23 Sept, 19:43
Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 15 Years for Sexual Assault
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has received a 15-year prison sentence over a criminal sexual act against former assistant Miriam Haley; he denies wrongdoing but apologised to anyone he may have hurt.
BBC World · 23 Sept, 19:42
New fundraiser collects donations for warm clothing for political prisoners in Russia's Far North
The "You Are Not Alone" campaign supporting Russian political prisoners has launched a fundraiser to buy warm clothing for inmates held in the country's harsh northern penal colonies and detention centers. The initiative is co-organized by Meduza.
Meduza · 23 Sept, 19:41
Photographer recalls how Theranos PR team tried to control Elizabeth Holmes' image
Photographer Benjamin Rasmussen has revealed how Theranos' PR team tried to control Elizabeth Holmes' image during a 2015 photo shoot, and now wonders whether the entire session was a staged facade.
2 avoti · 23 Sept, 18:51
Firms Tied to Putin's Ex-Classmate Win $1.5Bln in Moscow School Meal Contracts
Four companies linked to Putin's former law school classmate Ilgam Ragimov have won all 39 Moscow school catering contracts for 2026–2028, worth a combined $1.5 billion, an investigation says. The business was previously controlled by firms owned by the late Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin.
The Moscow Times · 23 Sept, 18:47
Morocco holds parliamentary election amid economic growth and cost-of-living concerns
Moroccans voted Wednesday for a new 395-seat parliament, with nearly 16 million registered to cast ballots. The next government will face pressure over jobs and living costs while preparing to co-host the 2030 World Cup.
Euronews · 23 Sept, 18:47
West Yorkshire criminals recruit students via social media as 'parcel mules'
West Yorkshire police warn that organised criminals are using social media to recruit students and vulnerable adults to receive parcels containing drugs, weapons and dirty cash. Those involved can end up with a criminal record even without knowing what they were handling.
The Guardian World · 23 Sept, 18:44
Rubio: US will try to broker an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will try to achieve a limited energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, though he acknowledged the task is difficult since both sides treat strikes on the other's energy infrastructure as a strategic goal.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Sept, 18:44
US Diplomat Leaves Hall During Iranian President's Speech at UN General Assembly
As Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly, the sole US diplomat present in the hall got up and left. Such walkouts are described as a fairly common occurrence at the UN forum.
The New York Times · 23 Sept, 18:43
Paris prosecutors launch probes after women allegedly filmed by "smart glasses" wearers
Paris prosecutors have opened several investigations following complaints from women who say they were filmed on the street without consent by people wearing so-called "smart glasses". Calls for action are growing across Europe after secretly filmed footage of women and girls surfaced online.
France 24 · 23 Sept, 18:43
U.S. invites Putin to December's G20 summit in Miami
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to the G20 summit taking place in Miami this December. Rubio said the Trump administration hopes Putin accepts the invitation.
Meduza · 23 Sept, 18:42
Morocco holds parliamentary election for 395-seat legislature amid economic uncertainty
Millions of Moroccans are voting today to elect a new 395-seat parliament, with the election featuring new digital proxy voting and anti-fraud measures.
Al Jazeera · 23 Sept, 17:47
Baltic states request €500 million from EU for drone defence
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have asked the European Commission for 500 million euros in emergency funding to boost their defences against drones, citing a growing threat from Russia. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has received the letter.
LRT English · 23 Sept, 17:47
Weak earth tremor recorded in northwestern Estonia
A magnitude 1.4 earth tremor was recorded near the villages of Änglema and Alliklepa in northwestern Estonia on Sunday, September 20 — the second such event in the region this year.
ERR News · 23 Sept, 17:46
Russian drone strikes car in Kharkiv region, one man killed
A Russian drone hit a passenger car in the village of Bezruky in the Kharkiv region, killing a 68-year-old man and wounding a 52-year-old woman.
Pravda — ziņas · 23 Sept, 17:46
Iran's president tells UN his country is 'victim' of US 'terrorism'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly for the first time since the US and Israel launched their conflict with his country, calling Iran a victim of US 'terrorism'. The speech came a day after Donald Trump threatened to 'annihilate' Iran's Islamic Republic.
France 24 · 23 Sept, 17:44
EU floats vague "associate membership" for Canada as Merz's troubles deepen in Germany
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has proposed Canada become the EU's first "associate member," despite no such status existing in the bloc's treaties. Meanwhile German chancellor Friedrich Merz faces mounting political trouble after a string of poor election results.
The Guardian World · 23 Sept, 17:43
French presidential candidates scramble to secure campaign financing
Teams behind France's presidential candidates are working hard to line up campaign funding through loans, donation drives and fundraising efforts. Particular attention is on whether Marine Le Pen can secure a loan from a French bank this year.
Politico Europe · 23 Sept, 17:42
Rome's Colosseum lit pink for breast cancer prevention campaign
Rome's Colosseum was illuminated pink on Tuesday evening to launch a national breast cancer prevention campaign, but the monument closed the next day after a young worker died during installation of new lighting.
Euronews · 23 Sept, 17:41
Ukraine's new KARA drone ferries FPV drones behind enemy lines for about $9,900
A newly developed Ukrainian drone called KARA can transport FPV drones deep behind Russian lines and release them there, in addition to performing several other combat functions. It is now sold on Ukraine's state defense marketplace for about $9,900.
Euromaidan Press · 23 Sept, 17:41
After meeting Trump in New York, Zelensky says he hopes war will end 'before winter'
Trump and Zelensky held roughly 40 minutes of talks in New York covering prospects for negotiations with Russia, military aid and a possible energy truce, with Zelensky expressing hope the war could end before winter.
Meduza · 23 Sept, 16:47
Fico's Article 5 remarks spark criticism over Slovakia's NATO commitment
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he would do everything to keep Slovakia out of a military conflict under NATO's Article 5, prompting a dispute with Czechia's president and domestic opposition.
Deutsche Welle · 23 Sept, 16:44
Old American armor gets new brain: Ukraine's Skelya regiment nears unmanned M1117 conversion
The Innovation Center of Ukraine's Skelya regiment is close to finishing a project that converts the American-made M1117 armored vehicle into a remotely controlled, unmanned system. The vehicle's chassis was originally designed during the Vietnam War era.
Euromaidan Press · 23 Sept, 16:42
Well-preserved centuries-old drainage system found at Tartu construction site
Archaeologists excavating the future Siuru cultural center site in Tartu have found an extensive 18th- or 19th-century wooden drainage channel and well system. The excavation is set to continue until the end of next year.
ERR News · 23 Sept, 16:42
Researchers warn this year's strong El Niño could cause over 450,000 deaths worldwide
University of Chicago researchers estimate that extreme heat linked to this year's powerful El Niño could cause up to 451,000 excess deaths worldwide by February 2027. Nigeria, Indonesia and Sudan are expected to be hit hardest.
France 24 · 23 Sept, 16:41
Camp Mystic under criminal investigation over 27 flood deaths, records show
Texas investigators are gathering evidence against the owners of Camp Mystic that could support manslaughter or negligent homicide charges following last year's flood, which killed 27 girls at the camp. No charges have been filed yet.
The Guardian World · 23 Sept, 15:49
Qatar's Emir Calls for Talks With Iran as Regional Leaders Push UN for Tougher Stance on Israel
At the UN General Assembly, Qatar's emir called for diplomatic dialogue with Iran, while Turkish and Jordanian leaders criticised the international community's inaction toward Israel. All three stressed the severity of the situation in Gaza and the wider region.
Euronews · 23 Sept, 15:49
Hurricane Polo weakens to Category 4 but remains 'very powerful' near Mexico
Pacific Hurricane Polo off Mexico's coast has been downgraded from Category 5 to Category 4, though US forecasters still describe it as very powerful. It is not expected to make landfall but could bring dangerous flooding and mudslides to south-western Mexico.
BBC World · 23 Sept, 15:48
Internal Rift Grows in Germany's AfD Over Leader Alice Weidel's Family Life
Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's far-right AfD party, who lives in a same-sex partnership with children, faces growing hostility from party members promoting a traditional family model, a new POLITICO podcast reveals.
Politico Europe · 23 Sept, 15:47
Russian Mi-8 helicopter briefly violates Polish airspace
On Tuesday, a Russian Mi-8 helicopter flying from the Kaliningrad region entered Polish airspace for 42 seconds near the village of Braniewo. Polish military scrambled fighter jets in response.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Sept, 15:44
Russian Mi-8 helicopter breaches Polish airspace for 42 seconds
A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter briefly entered Polish airspace on Tuesday near the border with Russia's Kaliningrad region. Poland scrambled fighter jets and said the incident showed Russia testing its air defense readiness.
Pravda — ziņas · 23 Sept, 15:44
Pope Leo XIV's Lourdes Visit Expected to Give Local Economy a Boost
Pope Leo XIV will lead a Sunday mass in Lourdes expected to draw around 150,000 people. Local businesses hope pilgrim spending will benefit the town's economy.
France 24 · 23 Sept, 15:44
NPR poll finds Democrats hold edge over Republicans ahead of midterms
A new NPR poll shows Democrats have an advantage over Republicans heading into the U.S. midterm elections, partly attributed to President Trump. Separately, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly looking into so-called "mobile detention centers."
NPR World · 23 Sept, 14:49
Estonia's defense industry funding for Ukraine faces transparency criticism
Estonia spends €100 million annually on defense products for Ukraine, but the criteria and companies behind the funding decisions remain undisclosed. Politicians and auditors are calling for greater transparency in the process.
ERR News · 23 Sept, 14:46
Germany investigates whether drone found near air base carried explosives
German investigators are examining whether a drone discovered near a Bundeswehr air base in Wunstorf was equipped with explosives, saying it may have lain there for about two years.
Pravda — ziņas · 23 Sept, 14:42
Mobile GPS medical alert devices help long-distance caregivers monitor loved ones' safety
Mobile GPS medical alert devices allow people who live far from their aging relatives to keep track of their safety day to day, while still letting seniors maintain their independence. The devices combine location tracking, continuous monitoring and direct communication for emergencies.
Euromaidan Press · 23 Sept, 13:46