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At Least 10,000 Migrants Still Remain in Ceuta After Record July Surge
Authorities estimate that at least 10,000 people remain in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta following a record surge of migrant arrivals in July.
Al Jazeera · 22 Sept, 00:47
AI and Autonomous Weapons Take Center Stage at UN General Assembly
During the UN General Assembly's annual general debate, Colombia's former president and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate has warned about the growing risks posed by autonomous weapons and artificial intelligence.
NPR World · 22 Sept, 00:45
Zelensky and CIA Director Ratcliffe hold informal talks in Ireland en route to Trump meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly spoke informally with CIA Director John Ratcliffe at Ireland's Shannon Airport, according to Reuters sources, less than a month after Ratcliffe's first trip to Moscow.
Meduza · 22 Sept, 00:44
Burnham heads to New York for first meeting with Trump
Britain's new prime minister Andy Burnham will hold his first meeting with US President Donald Trump in New York next Tuesday. Unlike his predecessor Keir Starmer, Burnham reportedly will not be seeking further favors from Trump.
Politico Europe · 22 Sept, 00:44
UK to provide air support for Saudi jets in bid to counter Houthi forces
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has agreed to provide air-to-air refuelling support for Saudi Arabian jets to help counter Iran-backed Houthi fighters, ahead of his first meeting with President Trump in New York.
The Guardian World · 22 Sept, 00:43
Russia launches large overnight attack on Kyiv and southern Ukraine, Zelenskyy calls for tougher sanctions
Russia carried out a massive overnight attack on Kyiv and southern Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says tougher U.S. sanctions could force Moscow to end the war.
Politico Europe · 21 Sept, 23:49
Forbidden Stories releases investigative video on Trump's deportation system and Africa
Investigative journalism network Forbidden Stories, in partnership with France24, has published a video titled "Ice, Trump and Africa" examining the US administration's deportation practices. The report is presented by Forbidden Stories' Sofia Alvarez Jurado.
France 24 · 21 Sept, 23:49
Elderly Ukrainian woman fearlessly disables Russian drone
A video circulating on social media shows an elderly Ukrainian woman calmly disabling a Russian military drone with her bare hands by pulling out its fiber-optic cable. The clip has drawn widespread admiration online.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 Sept, 23:47
California man arrested for pepper-spraying moviegoer over phone use
Police in Burbank, California, have arrested a 34-year-old man accused of pepper-spraying a fellow moviegoer who was using his phone during a film, injuring two other patrons as well.
The Guardian World · 21 Sept, 23:47
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Major US TV networks halt participation in White House press pool over media ban
The largest US television networks on Monday suspended their participation in the press pool system that provides coverage of President Donald Trump, in response to a White House ban restricting several outlets' access.
TVNET · 21 Sept, 23:46
Putin's party secures supermajority in Russia's parliamentary vote
Russia's ruling United Russia party has won a supermajority in the country's parliamentary election, strengthening President Vladimir Putin's position even as the war against Ukraine grows increasingly unpopular at home.
Al Jazeera · 21 Sept, 23:45
Report: Zelensky met CIA director in Ireland
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met CIA Director John Ratcliffe at Shannon Airport in Ireland, Reuters reports citing two sources.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Sept, 23:44
Ukraine says foreign defense suppliers owe it about $10.58 billion
Ukraine has stated that foreign defense suppliers owe the country roughly $10.58 billion, including $1.7 billion already paid for goods that were delivered late or never delivered at all.
Euromaidan Press · 21 Sept, 22:47
Iraq's PM Al-Zaidi Pledges to Disarm Iran-Backed Militias
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, a political newcomer, has vowed in an interview to disarm Iran-backed militias in Iraq, though the ambitious timeline he outlined may be difficult to achieve.
The New York Times · 21 Sept, 22:44
197 Combat Clashes Recorded on Ukraine's Front Line Over the Day
Ukraine's General Staff reported 197 combat clashes along the front line as of 22:00 on September 21, with the heaviest fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Sept, 22:43
California declares state of emergency ahead of historically strong El Niño
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a statewide state of emergency on September 21, 2026, ahead of a potentially record-breaking El Niño season, as several counties already report flooding and coastal erosion.
3 avoti · 21 Sept, 21:51
Russian courts cite school military-safety grades to deny alternative civilian service
Russian courts and draft boards are increasingly using good grades in a school safety subject as evidence that conscripts lack pacifist beliefs, according to a lawyer for a conscientious objectors group.
Meduza · 21 Sept, 21:49
Moscow Oil Refinery Halts Operations After Ukrainian Drone Attack
The Gazprom-owned Moscow Oil Refinery has stopped processing crude oil after a Ukrainian drone attack on 20 September set both main processing units on fire. Repairs and resumption of operations could take several weeks, Reuters reports.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 21 Sept, 21:48
Flights grounded at three US airports as watchdog flags aviation hacking risks
A radio equipment failure halted flights at three northeastern US airports on Monday, coinciding with a government report warning of serious cybersecurity gaps in air traffic communication systems.
The Guardian World · 21 Sept, 21:47
Russia's Parliamentary Vote Signals Putin Remains Firmly in Control
Russia's Duma election demonstrated that President Vladimir Putin's autocratic system can still deliver whatever outcome he wants, analysts say. The vote is being read as a deliberate message about the stability of his rule.
The New York Times · 21 Sept, 21:47
Sandu says Moldova to boost air defense against Russian drone incursions
Moldovan President Maia Sandu said the country will invest more in air defense and improve information sharing with neighbors after 39 airspace violations were recorded this year, up from 17 in 2025.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Sept, 21:46
Trump and Xi to Meet at White House Amid High-Stakes Trade Talks
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will hold a rare White House summit this week, covering an expiring trade truce, rare earth supplies and AI safety, though analysts expect no major breakthrough.
Wired · 21 Sept, 21:44
Rinkēvičs warns UN Secretary-General about growing risks from Russia
President Edgars Rinkēvičs met UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on Monday, warning that Russia's actions against the Baltic states and other supporters of Ukraine are raising the risk of escalation.
Jauns.lv · 21 Sept, 21:43
Ben-Gvir calls for death penalty for Palestinian who killed settler
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has publicly demanded the death penalty for a Palestinian who killed an Israeli settler, according to Al Jazeera's "Jerusalem Daily" video segment.
Al Jazeera · 21 Sept, 20:51
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Russia imposes movement restrictions in border districts near Estonia
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has introduced temporary movement restrictions in two districts bordering Estonia, according to Estonian public broadcaster ERR.
Apollo.lv · 21 Sept, 20:49
Drone strike halts oil processing at Moscow refinery on final day of Duma election
A Ukrainian drone attack on September 20 halted crude processing at the Kapotnya refinery in Moscow, with repairs potentially taking weeks. The strike coincided with the final voting day of Russia's State Duma elections.
Meduza · 21 Sept, 20:47
Merz refuses to resign after CDU's crushing election defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he has no intention of stepping down after his CDU party suffered heavy losses in state elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin. The defeats are expected to heighten tensions with coalition partner SPD.
Delfi · 21 Sept, 20:46
Russian attack on minibus in Ukraine kills woman, leaves others injured
Russian forces attacked a passenger minibus in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, killing a woman and injuring several other people, according to Ukrainska Pravda.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Sept, 20:44
Russian strike on minibus in Zaporizhzhia region kills woman, injures others
Russian forces attacked a passenger minibus in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainska Pravda reports. A woman was killed in the attack and several people were injured.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Sept, 20:44
EU set to lift sanctions on Russian billionaires Usmanov and Fridman
Ambassadors of EU member states have agreed to lift sanctions imposed on Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, provided no country objects within hours. The move is part of a broader deal extending other sanctions for three years.
Jauns.lv · 21 Sept, 20:43
Three-year-old boy killed in Russian attack in Mykolaiv region
A three-year-old boy has died as a result of a Russian attack in Ukraine's Mykolaiv region, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Sept, 19:48
UK brings first charges over 1994 Rwanda genocide
Britain's Crown Prosecution Service has for the first time brought charges linked to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. A 65-year-old Rwandan man living in north London has been charged.
BBC World · 21 Sept, 19:47
Russia's sirens stayed silent during its heaviest strike yet, on election day
During the final day of voting in Russia, the country's heaviest strike to date set a major oil refinery in the Moscow region ablaze, while the usual air-raid sirens stayed silent — drawing criticism even from pro-war Russian bloggers.
Euromaidan Press · 21 Sept, 19:46
Trump says Russia has 'lost control' of its oil industry because of Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump said Russia has lost control of its diesel oil industry due to the war with Ukraine and called for the conflict to end. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded that Ukraine is ready to halt its strikes if Russia does the same.
Politico Europe · 21 Sept, 19:44
Man charged over dangerous driving crash that killed six, including two children
A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving over a 2024 crash in England that killed six people, including two children. He is due in court on 28 October.
BBC England · 21 Sept, 19:43
UN adopts new world map correcting centuries-old Western distortion
The UN General Assembly voted 164 in favour to adopt a resolution promoting the "Equal Earth" map as an alternative to the 16th-century Mercator projection; the United States was the only country to vote against it.
2 avoti · 21 Sept, 18:54