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Iran Offers to Restore Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz Within a Week
Iran says it could reopen shipping in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its port blockade.
LSM · 22 Sept, 21:48
Trump's UN speech echoes last year's tone as world grapples with energy crisis
At the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump delivered a speech largely mirroring last year's message, while fuel prices rise globally amid conflicts stretching from the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea. China's Xi Jinping skipped the New York gathering, opting instead for talks on AI in Washington.
France 24 · 22 Sept, 21:47
Trump to discuss Patriot missile production licenses for Ukraine with Zelensky
US President Donald Trump said he will discuss with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during their meeting in New York, the possibility of granting Ukraine licenses to produce Patriot missiles. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had earlier said such talks were already underway.
Pravda — ziņas · 22 Sept, 21:46
Trump to discuss licensing Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles at Zelensky meeting
US President Donald Trump said he will discuss with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the possibility of granting Ukraine licenses to produce Patriot interceptor missiles during their meeting in New York. Washington had previously been cautious on the issue, though Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed talks are underway.
Ukrainska Pravda · 22 Sept, 21:45
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Trump: Must decide whether to make a deal with Iran or destroy it
US President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he will soon have to decide whether to reach a deal with Iran or destroy the country.
TVNET · 22 Sept, 21:45
England's sustainable farming fund exhausted in just six hours
England's £233m sustainable farming incentive scheme ran out of money just six hours after applications opened, leaving thousands of farmers without funding. Campaigners warn this could jeopardize the government's legally binding nature restoration targets.
The Guardian World · 22 Sept, 20:48
Prince Harry Shares Heartfelt Conversation With His Children Before Charity Event
Prince Harry has described how a gloomy Monday morning turned into a meaningful conversation with his children Archie and Lilibet about seriously ill children. Fatherhood, he said, has also changed his own perspective on charity work.
Jauns.lv · 22 Sept, 20:48
Are all Russians responsible for the war in Ukraine? International law says no
An online debate over whether Russians bear collective responsibility for Russia's invasion of Ukraine collides with international law's core principle that only individuals, not entire nations, can be held criminally liable.
Meduza · 22 Sept, 20:47
EU drops sanctions on Russian businessmen Usmanov and Fridman
The European Union has agreed not to renew sanctions against Russian businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, while extending restrictions on nearly 3,000 other individuals and entities for three years.
ERR (rus) · 22 Sept, 20:44
US and Denmark sign agreement expanding American military presence in Greenland
The US, Denmark and Greenland signed an agreement on Tuesday allowing Washington to significantly expand its military presence on the Arctic island. The deal was published during the UN General Assembly following months of disputes.
Pravda — ziņas · 22 Sept, 20:44
Ukraine's new interceptor drone nears mass production after first kills on jet-powered Russian drones
Ukraine is moving a new interceptor drone toward mass production after it scored its first confirmed kills against jet-powered Russian drones that fly like cruise missiles.
Euromaidan Press · 22 Sept, 20:43
Ukraine angered by EU's removal of oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman from sanctions list
Ukraine sharply criticized the EU's decision to remove Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list, urging member states to impose national sanctions instead. Latvia has already introduced such national restrictions on both men.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Sept, 20:43
Ukraine's drones disable 300 Russian shadow fleet ships in 11 weeks as Azov Sea traffic stalls
Ukraine's drone force commander says 300 Russian shadow fleet vessels have been disabled over 11 weeks, effectively halting shipping in the Azov Sea, though the pace of strikes has recently slowed.
Euromaidan Press · 22 Sept, 19:51
Trump signs Greenland security deal expanding US military footprint
US President Donald Trump has signed a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland allowing an expanded American military presence on the island. The deal stops short of Trump's earlier goal of US control over the territory itself.
Euronews · 22 Sept, 19:46
AfD and Wagenknecht Alliance move toward deal on Saxony-Anhalt parliament posts
The far-right AfD and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance appear to be nearing agreement on leadership positions in Saxony-Anhalt's new state parliament, though both sides continue to rule out a coalition or an AfD premier.
ERR (rus) · 22 Sept, 19:44
US F-16 crashes at German air base, pilot ejects safely
A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed at Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany following a training flight. The pilot ejected and is receiving medical treatment.
Meduza · 22 Sept, 19:44
One killed as Russian strikes hit warehouses in Odesa region
Russian forces struck warehouse facilities in Ukraine's Odesa region on Tuesday, sparking large fires that killed one person and injured two others.
Pravda — ziņas · 22 Sept, 19:44
Macron to Deliver His Final Address to the U.N. General Assembly as France's President
French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to make his last appearance at the U.N. General Assembly while in office, according to The New York Times. The moment marks the symbolic close of his transformation from political newcomer to seasoned statesman.
The New York Times · 22 Sept, 19:43
Syrian man reunited with library hidden behind a wall for 15 years
A man in Syria has regained access to a collection of more than 100 books that he sealed behind a wall he built himself 15 years ago to protect them from Bashar al-Assad's government.
France 24 · 22 Sept, 18:50
Inquest opens into death of 'Putney Pusher' suspect
An inquest has opened in London into the death of a man linked by media coverage to the so-called 'Putney Pusher' case, though his family insists he was not the jogger involved and blames the police investigation for his death.
BBC England · 22 Sept, 18:50
US F-16 fighter jet crashes at American air base in Germany, one injured
A US fighter jet crashed on Tuesday at the American air base in Spangdahlem in western Germany, injuring one person. The pilot is reported to have ejected safely.
Delfi · 22 Sept, 18:49
Woman finds unusual bookmark in library book
A woman shared on Threads that she found an everyday hygiene item used as a bookmark in a book borrowed from the library. The post sparked a wide range of reactions online.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Sept, 18:49
Trump to UN: 'Annihilate' Iran or 'make a deal'?
US President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly that he has a major decision to make regarding Iran, framing it as a choice between 'annihilating' the country or reaching a deal.
Al Jazeera · 22 Sept, 18:49
AOC won't rule out challenging Senate leader Chuck Schumer
Progressive congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declined to rule out a 2028 run against Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, even if Democrats retake the Senate majority.
The Guardian World · 22 Sept, 18:48
Latvia imposes sanctions on Kremlin-linked oligarchs Fridman and Usmanov
Latvia's government has banned Russian oligarchs Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov from entering the country and ordered their assets there frozen over ties to the Kremlin and Russia's war against Ukraine.
Jauns.lv · 22 Sept, 18:48
Allies Set to Follow Trump's Lead, Label Latin American Cartels 'Terrorists' at U.N.G.A.
On the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, 14 countries are expected to designate 25 Latin American criminal groups as terrorist organizations, mirroring Washington's approach.
The New York Times · 22 Sept, 18:45
Ukraine eliminates Russian colonel who defected in 2014
Ukrainian forces killed the commander of Russia's 8th Artillery Regiment, Oleksandr Isaiev, in a drone strike in the Kherson region; Isaiev had defected to Russia's side in 2014. The killing was reported by the online platform "Book of Executioners".
Ukrainska Pravda · 22 Sept, 18:44
Ukraine's forces kill Russian colonel who defected in 2014
An FPV drone strike in the Kherson region killed Alexander Isayev, commander of Russia's 8th Artillery Regiment and a former Ukrainian officer who defected to Russia in 2014. The strike was reported by the online project "Book of Executioners."
Pravda — ziņas · 22 Sept, 18:44
Russian drone reached NATO's missile shield in Poland; military failed to shoot it down
A drone reached NATO's missile defense base in Redzikowo, Poland this September, and the troops guarding it called emergency services after it was not shot down. The defense ministry is refusing to say whether the military even attempted to intercept it.
Euromaidan Press · 22 Sept, 18:43
Town near Saint-Nazaire seeks entrepreneur to open a dry-cleaning shop
The French town of Pontchâteau, located near Saint-Nazaire, has launched a call for projects seeking an entrepreneur to open a dry-cleaning business locally.
MaVille.com · 22 Sept, 17:55
Could you be an 'autumn spotter'? Public asked to track leaf colour changes in England
Forestry England is calling on the public to become 'autumn spotters' and record how and when tree leaves change colour across the country. The project aims to reveal how this year's hot, dry summer is affecting the onset of autumn.
The Guardian World · 22 Sept, 17:50
Father pleads guilty to causing death of son in Cyprus hotel fall
A man named Foster has pleaded guilty in Cyprus to causing the death of his young son, who fell from a hotel window while his father was swinging him. His lawyer will ask the court to let him return to his family in the UK before the next hearing.
BBC World · 22 Sept, 17:46
Ukraine uses transport drones to drop ground robots behind Russian lines near Lyman
Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps has for the first time used transport drones to deliver ground combat robots up to 10 km behind Russian lines near Lyman, as part of a counteroffensive codenamed 'Vivaldi'.
ERR (rus) · 22 Sept, 17:46
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Melbārde: EU defense readiness must be reached without delay
Latvia's Foreign Ministry parliamentary secretary Dace Melbārde told an EU General Affairs Council meeting that the bloc must immediately achieve defense readiness, citing Russia's growing aggression.
TVNET · 22 Sept, 17:45
Four dead in overnight house fire in Bootle, England
Four people have died and a fifth was hospitalised after a house fire broke out overnight in Bootle, Merseyside, with police and fire services now jointly investigating the cause.
BBC England · 22 Sept, 17:44
Trump Defends U.S.-Israeli Action Against Iran in U.N. Address
President Trump prepared to defend the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran during his address to the U.N. General Assembly in New York, while Secretary General António Guterres urged world leaders to end conflicts.
The New York Times · 22 Sept, 17:44