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Drone strike damages fuel station in Kyiv attack
A fuel station in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district was damaged by a drone strike, with a fire also breaking out at a warehouse building. The Solomianskyi district was also targeted.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Sept, 07:46
Heat and humidity persist in Kanpur as deep depression threatens Andhra Pradesh coast
The Indian city of Kanpur has seen alternating light rain and persistent hot, humid weather in recent days, while a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is bringing heavy rain to the Andhra Pradesh coast.
4 avoti · 23 Sept, 06:53
EU calls on Russia to stop attacks on Ukrainian grain shipments in Black Sea
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called at the UN General Assembly for Russia to end its attacks on Ukrainian grain exports and restore shipping through the Black Sea. She stressed that Ukrainian grain feeds people around the world.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Sept, 06:47
Venezuelans protest interim leader Delcy Rodriguez outside UN headquarters
Venezuelan demonstrators gathered in New York outside UN headquarters to protest interim President Delcy Rodriguez's participation in the UN General Assembly.
Al Jazeera · 23 Sept, 06:47
Liberals dismiss Barnaby Joyce's claims of talks with One Nation as fantasy
Senior Australian Liberal figures have denied Barnaby Joyce's claims that he held talks about a potential supply-and-confidence deal between One Nation and the Coalition. Opposition leader Angus Taylor insists no such discussions took place.
The Guardian World · 23 Sept, 06:46
UN gathering hints that some world leaders are edging away from Trump's line
At the United Nations, subtle signals suggested that while U.S. President Donald Trump's stance still carries weight internationally, some world leaders are increasingly choosing to chart their own course.
Politico Europe · 23 Sept, 06:43
EU agrees to extend Russia sanctions for three years, drops two oligarchs from the list
After more than 24 hours of negotiations, EU member states agreed to renew sanctions on nearly 3,000 Russia-linked companies and individuals for three years, while agreeing in exchange to remove oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the list.
BFM · 23 Sept, 05:58
Volkov slams sanctions relief for billionaire Fridman he once proposed himself
Anti-Corruption Foundation figure Leonid Volkov has denounced the EU's decision to lift sanctions on oligarchs Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov, even though he himself signed a 2022 letter urging Fridman's removal from the sanctions list.
Meduza · 23 Sept, 05:52
Trump: A choice must be made between a deal with Iran and its destruction
US President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly he will soon have to decide whether to strike a deal with Iran or seek to destroy its regime. He expressed hope a deal could be reached after November's midterm elections.
Latvijas Avīze · 23 Sept, 05:51
Trump signs Greenland security agreement with Denmark, granting US broader military access
US President Donald Trump signed a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland on Tuesday at the UN General Assembly, expanding US military rights on the island. Trump also said the US will soon begin building two large military bases in Greenland.
Delfi · 23 Sept, 05:50
EU drops two Russian billionaires from sanctions list
The European Union has removed Russian businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions blacklist after member states gave way to lobbying by France conducted behind closed doors.
Politico Europe · 23 Sept, 05:46
Trump Threatens Annihilation Over Iran in UN Speech, Lays Out Winner-Takes-All Vision
President Trump's address to the U.N. General Assembly, which touched on Iran, Venezuela and Greenland, amounted to a rejection of the organization's founding concept, according to The New York Times.
The New York Times · 23 Sept, 05:46
South Sudan's Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has dissolved the government shortly before the country's first-ever national elections, with observers warning the move could hand him unchecked power.
Al Jazeera · 23 Sept, 05:45
Rubio: War in Ukraine will end through negotiations, not military victory
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there is currently no energy ceasefire deal between Ukraine and Russia, and that the war will end not through a military victory by either side but through a negotiated agreement.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Sept, 05:43
Sydney murder victim was 'petrified' of accused police officer, court told
A witness testified at the trial over the shooting deaths of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies that Baird had been terrified of his former partner, armed police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon, months before the killings. The accused has pleaded not guilty.
The Guardian World · 23 Sept, 05:43
78-year-old driver in Poland smashes into six cars in single panicked incident
In the Polish town of Żegocina, an elderly driver panicked after hitting road barriers and slammed the accelerator, causing a chain-reaction crash that damaged six more cars in a parking lot.
Latvijas Avīze · 23 Sept, 04:50
Trump praises Manchester mayor Burnham at first meeting, slams Chagos deal
US President Donald Trump met Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham face-to-face for the first time in New York, saying he can do business with him, while sharply criticising Britain's Chagos Islands deal.
BBC World · 23 Sept, 04:49
Burnham and Trump hold cordial first meeting in New York
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump met face-to-face for the first time on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, with both leaders speaking positively about each other. Their talks touched on Ukraine, the Falkland Islands and trade.
Euronews · 23 Sept, 04:48
Andy Burnham Prepares for U.N. Spotlight as U.K.'s New Prime Minister
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing for the U.N. General Assembly, where he is expected to continue backing Ukraine while holding firm positions on Israel and the war in Iran.
The New York Times · 23 Sept, 04:46
Zelensky tells Trump: China's leader Xi has influence over Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he told Donald Trump that China's leader Xi Jinping should be drawn into talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine, noting Xi's influence over Vladimir Putin.
Pravda — ziņas · 23 Sept, 04:45
Zelensky: China's leader has influence over Putin, should join talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after meeting Donald Trump that he urged involving Chinese leader Xi Jinping in negotiations to end Russia's war, citing Xi's influence over Vladimir Putin. Zelensky also confirmed he is ready to meet Putin.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Sept, 04:44
Zelenskyy: Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia following Trump talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv is prepared to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities if Moscow stops attacking Ukraine's energy system. The statement follows talks with US President Donald Trump.
Al Jazeera · 23 Sept, 04:43
Fifteen men jailed for life over 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings
A Sri Lankan court has sentenced 15 men to life in prison for their involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed more than 260 people.
Sky News · 23 Sept, 03:52
Latvian military officer mocks Russian propaganda mindset as "Putinism of the brain"
National Armed Forces Major Jānis Slaidiņš used a TV24 broadcast to ironically dissect the mindset shaped by Russian propaganda, dubbing it "Putinism of the brain" and noting similar narratives are being adapted in Latvia.
Latvijas Avīze · 23 Sept, 03:51
Ukraine proposes mutual halt on energy strikes with Russia; US to relay offer to Moscow
Ukraine has offered Russia a mutual stand-down on energy infrastructure strikes, and the US says it will pass the proposal to Moscow while making no demand that Kyiv stop hitting Russian refineries.
Euromaidan Press · 23 Sept, 03:50
Old NATO anniversary video falsely recast online as war propaganda against Russia
Accounts sharing pro-Kremlin narratives are presenting a 2024 NATO anniversary video as proof the alliance is preparing the public for war with Russia, though the footage was made for an unrelated occasion. The claim spreads amid genuine European warnings about rising Russian hybrid threats.
France 24 · 23 Sept, 03:49
Football, Ceuta and Israel policy shape Morocco's parliamentary vote
Morocco holds parliamentary elections on Wednesday, with disillusioned young voters weighing a football federation chief's rise and an Islamist party's anti-Israel campaign against a backdrop of migration and unemployment.
BBC World · 23 Sept, 03:48
Trump: US-Iran meeting at UN was 'very good'
US President Donald Trump said American officials held a meeting with the Iranian delegation at the United Nations on Tuesday, calling it 'very good.'
Al Jazeera · 23 Sept, 03:46
Canada's PM Carney Tells U.N. World Is at a Once-in-a-Generation Turning Point
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told the U.N. General Assembly that the world is currently at a moment that occurs only once or twice a century. His speech outlined a broader approach to addressing a divided world.
The New York Times · 23 Sept, 03:46
Tsikhanouskaya: Lukashenko would 'gladly' let Putin use Belarus to attack Ukraine
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warns that Belarusian infrastructure is already being used for Russian military purposes and could be fully deployed at any moment for further escalation against Ukraine and EU states.
Pravda — ziņas · 23 Sept, 03:43
Threats, deals and passionate speeches mark UN General Assembly gathering in New York
Delegations from around the world gathered in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, where speeches ranged from confrontational to conciliatory. The event highlighted the diversity of current international discourse.
BBC World · 23 Sept, 02:48
UK housing benefit gap widens, forcing families to choose between rent, food and heating
A growing gap between UK housing benefit and actual rents is forcing more low-income families to choose between paying rent, eating and staying warm. The food bank charity Trussell is urging the government to reform the benefit ahead of next month's budget.
The Guardian World · 23 Sept, 02:47
Sybiha: Restoring freedom of navigation in the Black Sea is an urgent global priority
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told World Food Programme leadership that Russian attacks on Ukraine's maritime corridor threaten global food security. He called for restoring freedom of navigation in the Black Sea and holding Russia accountable.
Pravda — ziņas · 23 Sept, 02:47
Kamala Harris Joins Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit to Push Democratic Unity
Former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned alongside Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit in an effort to strengthen unity among Democratic voters in the key swing state of Michigan.
Al Jazeera · 23 Sept, 02:46
World leaders largely avoid criticizing Trump's rhetoric on Iran war
As President Trump continues issuing threats connected to the war involving Iran, most world leaders are avoiding direct comment on his remarks, though some have criticized the conflict's global impact and called for talks to resume.
The New York Times · 23 Sept, 02:44
Ukraine's chief prosecutor leaves in disgrace — the latest in a recurring pattern
Ukraine's prosecutor general has left office in disgrace, becoming only the latest in a line of top prosecutors to do so. Observers point to the structure of the office itself, whose head is chosen by the very politicians the role could prosecute.
Euromaidan Press · 23 Sept, 02:44