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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
Judge wrong to hear case from bed after surgery, court of appeal rules
The court of appeal has ruled that a deputy high court judge should not have heard an appeal via video link from his bed the day after returning from hospital, though the outcome itself was not found unjust.
The Guardian World · 23 Sept, 13:44
Researchers seek permits to drill for Nefertiti's tomb in Valley of Kings
A team of researchers has requested permits to drill at a new site in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, hoping to locate Queen Nefertiti's final resting place. New geophysical surveys point to possible hidden corridors and chambers near Tutankhamun's tomb.
France 24 · 23 Sept, 13:44
Expert: Trump's UN General Assembly remarks sharply contradict UN charter
US President Donald Trump's Tuesday address to the UN General Assembly has sparked strong criticism, with experts pointing to contradictions with the UN charter. Several countries have since begun distancing themselves from the aggressive stance voiced by the US.
LSM · 23 Sept, 13:44
Finland and Australia: Middle powers must defend the UN system, not stand by
The foreign ministers of Finland and Australia are calling for UN reform and a stronger Security Council as both countries seek non-permanent Council seats for 2029–30. They warn that Council paralysis and violations of international law are threatening global stability.
Politico Europe · 23 Sept, 13:42
Russian Regions Reintroduce Fuel Rationing as Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Refineries
Several Russian regions are bringing back fuel purchase limits as Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries cause gasoline and diesel shortages. Fuel prices have risen 21% since the start of the year.
The Moscow Times · 23 Sept, 12:47
Ukraine's Third Corps says targeting, not robots, was key to its success
An officer from Ukraine's Third Army Corps said the unit's battlefield successes against Russian forces relied mainly on precise intelligence rather than the robotic systems used. Brigade and corps intelligence mapped Russian command nodes that were then struck.
Euromaidan Press · 23 Sept, 12:46
U.N. Speakers Routinely Ignore the 15-Minute Time Limit for Their Remarks
Speeches at the United Nations regularly exceed the organization's 15-minute time limit, illustrating its inability to compel sovereign states to follow even basic procedural rules.
The New York Times · 23 Sept, 12:42
Two inmates deny attempted murder of Sara Sharif's father
Two prisoners at Belmarsh have pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder Urfan Sharif, who is serving a life sentence for killing his 10-year-old daughter Sara. The alleged attack took place on 1 January 2025 and left Sharif with facial cuts.
BBC England · 23 Sept, 12:41
Azerbaijan pardons Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on Usmanov
After the EU lifted sanctions on Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev pardoned Frenchman Martin Ryan, who had been jailed on espionage charges. The move follows tense negotiations among EU states reportedly linked to a possible prisoner exchange.
Delfi · 23 Sept, 12:41
At least one dead in Russian strike on Kyiv as Zelenskyy set to address UN
Russian drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least one person and injured seven on Wednesday morning, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares to address the UN General Assembly.
Guardian Ukraina · 23 Sept, 11:48
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Czech Republic expels two Russian propagandists
Czech authorities have expelled two Russian citizens who were preparing content for a propaganda Telegram channel, Czech media report.
TVNET · 23 Sept, 11:47
Fire at Russian Far East power plant cuts heating to nearby towns
A fire at the Neryungri Power Plant in Yakutia damaged equipment and halted heating supply to surrounding communities, though electricity remains available via transfers from the unified grid.
Meduza · 23 Sept, 11:46
UN's Guterres calls for Security Council reform in his final General Assembly address
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, speaking at his last General Assembly session, warned of declining multilateral cooperation and urged reform of the Security Council. The address came as Ukrainian President Zelensky and Iranian President Pezeshkian also spoke amid efforts to resolve two major global conflicts.
France 24 · 23 Sept, 11:46
New UK anti-disinformation unit won't target political dissent, says defence secretary
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed that the newly announced National Centre for Information Defence will target hostile foreign disinformation, not domestic critics of the government.
The Guardian World · 23 Sept, 11:45
Hackers claim to have breached FBI, stolen employee data
The hacking group ShinyHunters says it breached the FBI's job application website and obtained personal data of current and former agents. The FBI has confirmed it is investigating unauthorized activity linked to the site.
ERR (rus) · 23 Sept, 11:44
Lima café draws Pope Leo XIV's portrait in coffee foam ahead of Latin America trip
A café in Lima is serving espresso, latte and cappuccino topped with portraits of Pope Leo XIV ahead of his November visit to Peru, Uruguay and Argentina.
Euronews · 23 Sept, 11:43
Azerbaijan releases French national after EU drops sanctions on Russian billionaire
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev pardoned several prisoners, including French citizen Martin Ryan who was convicted of espionage, a day after the EU lifted sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov following French lobbying. The timing points to a possible deal between Paris and Baku.
Politico Europe · 23 Sept, 11:43
Pakistan's New Drone Deal Struck With Trump-Backed Firm That Also Sells to India
Pakistan has signed a new drone supply deal with a company backed by US President Donald Trump that also sells drone technology to India, and whose cofounder is a former Israeli soldier — despite Pakistan not recognising Israel.
Al Jazeera · 23 Sept, 10:49
Finnish expert: Russia may want to test NATO's Article 5 commitment
Finnish foreign policy expert Henri Vanhanen warns that Russia could stage a limited provocation to test NATO unity and collective defense commitments, with Finland as a possible target.
Delfi · 23 Sept, 10:48
$1m reward offered as parents of missing boy Gus Lamont make emotional appeal
Nearly a year after four-year-old Gus Lamont vanished from his family's sheep farm in South Australia, his parents have appealed to the public for information while authorities offer a $1m reward.
The Guardian World · 23 Sept, 10:47
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Ship Captain Killed in Russian Strike in Black Sea
Russian forces struck a cargo ship flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda in the Black Sea overnight, killing the vessel's captain, Ukraine's Maritime Administration reported.
Apollo.lv · 23 Sept, 10:44
Russian strikes on Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv region kill one, injure 11
Since the evening of September 22, Russian drones and aerial bombs hit Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and the Kharkiv region, killing one person and injuring at least 11.
Meduza · 23 Sept, 09:49
Russian strike on cargo ship in Odesa region kills captain
Russian forces struck a cargo ship flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda in Ukraine's Odesa region, killing the vessel's captain, a Ukrainian citizen.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Sept, 09:48
Art historian: Only dictatorships have built triumphal arches in the last century
Estonian Academy of Arts professor Mart Kalm has commented on U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to build a triumphal arch in Washington, noting that in the past hundred years such monuments have almost exclusively been erected by authoritarian regimes.
ERR News · 23 Sept, 09:45
Trump lawyers ask courts to overturn precedent on press access to White House
Lawyers for U.S. President Donald Trump are asking courts to overrule a longstanding precedent protecting journalists' access to the White House, citing national security and midterm election coverage to defend press restrictions.
Politico Europe · 23 Sept, 08:51
Royal commission reveals Victorian premier knew of bikie presence on Big Build sites since 2023
Victoria's royal commission into the Big Build has revealed premier Jacinta Allan was informed in 2023 of allegations that a construction union allowed criminals and outlaw motorcycle club members onto state infrastructure sites.
The Guardian World · 23 Sept, 08:50
US-led "Shield of the Americas" coalition backs sanctions against drug cartels
A coalition called "Shield of the Americas," rallied by US President Donald Trump, has announced support for sanctions against criminal groups following Trump's call for tougher action against drug cartels.
Al Jazeera · 23 Sept, 08:47
Russia strikes Sumy with long-range weapons, one person injured
Russian forces struck the Ukrainian city of Sumy with long-range weapons on Tuesday morning, with four hits recorded and at least one person injured.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Sept, 08:46
Germany's AfD party opens talks with Gazprom on restoring gas supplies
Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has begun talks with Russian state gas company Gazprom about restoring natural gas supplies to Germany, which were cut after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Euromaidan Press · 23 Sept, 08:44
Analyst warns Europe's biggest threats over next year will come from Russia and China, not Trump
Eurasia Group's Mujtaba Rahman told European ambassadors that despite friction with Washington, the real dangers ahead stem from a weakening but more aggressive Russia and an intensifying standoff with China. He argues the decisive factor could be Europe's own political unity, threatened by a possible Marine Le Pen win in France's presidential election.
Guardian Ukraina · 23 Sept, 07:51
Reform UK-linked thinktank urges scrapping of UK state pension
A thinktank with ties to Reform UK has proposed abolishing Britain's state pension alongside £75bn in tax cuts. The report could shape the party's platform ahead of the next election.
The Guardian World · 23 Sept, 07:49