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Merz pledges to preserve coalition unity after regional election setback
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to maintain the unity of the governing coalition after his conservatives suffered losses in regional elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin. He framed the pledge around securing the country's "democratic future".
TVNET · 21 Sept, 18:50
Guterres in Al Jazeera interview: Can the UN still meet today's global crises?
Al Jazeera journalist James Bays interviewed UN Secretary-General António Guterres for the program "On the Record," discussing whether the organization can still effectively respond to today's global crises. The interview was published on September 21, 2026.
Al Jazeera · 21 Sept, 18:49
Macron to urge Trump toward 'right decisions' on Ukraine at Monday meeting
French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting US President Donald Trump in New York on Monday, where he intends to push for greater support for Ukraine and more pressure on Russia. The meeting comes ahead of the UN General Assembly's high-level week.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Sept, 18:48
UK airlines slam air traffic control after second technical glitch in two weeks
A connectivity fault at the Prestwick air traffic control centre in Scotland disrupted flights across the UK on Monday, cancelling or grounding at least 200 flights and prompting airlines to demand urgent reform of Nats.
BBC World · 21 Sept, 18:47
Iran-Backed Houthis and Saudi Arabia Return to War in Yemen
The Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen and Saudi Arabia have resumed fighting, opening a second front in the Middle East. The renewed conflict follows U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and is adding to global uncertainty.
The New York Times · 21 Sept, 18:47
Former head of Finland's security police charged with disclosing state secrets
Finnish prosecutors have charged seven people in a case involving the intelligence activities of the Security Police (Supo), including former chief Antti Pelttari, who faces charges of disclosing national security secrets and abuse of office.
ERR (rus) · 21 Sept, 18:46
Belgium holds car-free day — residents switch to bikes and horse carriages
Belgium held its annual car-free day on Sunday as part of European Mobility Week, closing streets to traffic in Brussels and, for the first time, in more than twenty Walloon municipalities. Latvia will mark a similar day on September 22.
Delfi · 21 Sept, 18:45
Zelensky says Ukraine ready for de-escalation steps if Russia stops targeting infrastructure
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is ready to work on de-escalating the war and will discuss diplomatic proposals with partners, including US President Donald Trump. He stressed that decisions are possible if Russia stops striking Ukraine's energy facilities, infrastructure and food exports.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Sept, 17:50
Russians Abroad Vote Against Ruling Party in Most Emigration Hubs
An analysis by independent outlet Agentstvo shows United Russia lost to the New People party at most overseas polling stations in cities that became major hubs for Russians who left after the war began.
Meduza · 21 Sept, 17:49
Zelensky: Ukraine ready for de-escalation steps if Russia halts strikes on energy sector
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is ready to work on de-escalating the war and will discuss diplomatic proposals with partners, including US President Donald Trump. He stressed Russia must stop attacking energy facilities and food exports.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Sept, 17:49
Trump: Russia has lost control of its diesel fuel industry
US President Donald Trump said Russia has lost control of its diesel fuel industry due to the war with Ukraine, with many refineries blown up. He also renewed his call to end the war, citing monthly casualty figures.
Delfi · 21 Sept, 17:48
Putin Places U.S. Packaging Maker's Russian Plant Under State Control
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian subsidiary of U.S. company AptarGroup placed under temporary state control, the fifth Western firm targeted in under a week.
The Moscow Times · 21 Sept, 17:47
Two arrested over major fire at Folkestone seaside hotel
Kent Police arrested two people on suspicion of arson following a large fire at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone that forced the evacuation of hundreds. Both have since been released while the investigation continues.
BBC England · 21 Sept, 17:45
Typhoon Dujuan forces evacuation of nearly two million in Japan
Typhoon Dujuan skirted Japan without making direct landfall but triggered mass evacuations, flooding and landslides, cutting power to tens of thousands of homes and grounding hundreds of flights.
2 avoti · 21 Sept, 16:54
Leaked Rosatom documents: Tatarstan plant could boost Shahed drone output by 78%
Leaked Rosatom documents indicate a new carbon fiber plant in Tatarstan could raise Russia's Shahed-type drone production by 78% by 2029, adding up to 28,000 drone bodies per year.
Euromaidan Press · 21 Sept, 16:48
Merz pledges to hold coalition together after heavy state election losses
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed to keep his coalition with the SPD intact for the sake of Germany's democratic future, after his CDU suffered severe losses in two state elections. He rejected claims that his own low popularity was to blame.
BBC World · 21 Sept, 16:46
Illinois police probe injury of US citizen wrongly detained by federal agents
Police in Evanston, Illinois are investigating after a US citizen was mistakenly detained by federal immigration agents and later found hospitalized with injuries. The case emerged the same day ICE agents seriously wounded a man in a shooting in Austin, Texas.
The Guardian World · 21 Sept, 16:46
Russia's Duma election brings record turnout and United Russia landslide — Kremlin sources admit 'very dirty means'
United Russia won roughly 58% of the vote in Russia's State Duma election with the highest turnout since 2011, but sources close to the Kremlin told Meduza the results were secured through pressure and forced voting.
Meduza · 21 Sept, 16:44
EU may extend Russia sanctions by 3 years in exchange for delisting Usmanov and Fridman
EU diplomats in Brussels are discussing a compromise to extend individual sanctions against Russia by 36 months in exchange for removing oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the list. A decision could come at today's Coreper meeting.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Sept, 15:51
Three US Media Outlets to Sue Trump Administration Over White House Access Ban
CNN, "MS NOW" and "Politico" say they will sue the administration of US President Donald Trump, challenging a ban preventing their journalists from accessing the White House.
TVNET · 21 Sept, 15:50
EU deadlocked as France pushes to remove Russian businessman from sanctions list
EU member states have reached a deadlock over France's push, joined by Slovakia, to remove Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov from the bloc's sanctions blacklist, with Brussels demanding explanations from Paris.
Politico Europe · 21 Sept, 15:44
Council leader found guilty of fraud and tax evasion
Ashfield District Council leader Jason Zadrozny has been convicted on nine counts of fraud and four counts of tax evasion. He will be sentenced on 27 November.
BBC England · 21 Sept, 15:43
Winter 2026/2027 Outlook: Super El Niño Set to Reshape Snowfall Across the US, Canada and Europe
New forecasts from the US National Weather Service and the Severe Weather Europe portal show that a rapidly strengthening Super El Niño will be the dominant force behind winter 2026/2027, likely boosting snowfall across the southern United States while leaving parts of the Pacific Northwest, the Great Lakes and northwestern Europe drier than normal.
2 avoti · 21 Sept, 14:55
AfD leader in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Merz will lose chancellorship by year's end
After AfD's victory in Sunday's state election in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the party's lead candidate predicts German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will lose his post before the end of the year.
Apollo.lv · 21 Sept, 14:50
Chancellor's party suffers heavy election defeat, with possible implications for the Baltics
In elections in the northern German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU party suffered its worst defeat since 1949, while the Alternative for Germany party and left-wing forces continued to gain ground.
LSM (rus) · 21 Sept, 14:49
World leaders gather for UN General Assembly as Trump proposes turning his arch into a military complex
World leaders are convening in New York this week for the U.N. General Assembly session while war continues in Ukraine and tensions persist in the Gulf. Separately, President Trump has proposed that an arch he has championed in Washington serve as a military complex.
NPR World · 21 Sept, 14:49
Southport killer accused of throwing boiling sugar water at prison officer
Axel Rudakubana, who is serving a life sentence for murdering three children in Southport, has appeared in court facing new charges over alleged assaults on prison staff. He is accused of three assaults and possessing a weapon in custody.
BBC England · 21 Sept, 14:48
US doctors successfully separate twins from Ethiopia joined at the head
Doctors at St. Louis Children's Hospital in Missouri have announced a complex operation that separated two twin girls from Ethiopia who were joined at the head. The news was revealed only now, once the successful outcome was confirmed.
LSM · 21 Sept, 14:46
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton confirm relationship in first public appearance together
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and F1 champion Lewis Hamilton have made their first public appearance as a couple. The pair attended an art museum opening event in Los Angeles.
TVNET · 21 Sept, 14:44
Dubai declares 10 days of mourning after death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of Dubai's Ruler Sheikh Mohammed, has died at 76. The emirate has declared an official 10-day mourning period.
3 avoti · 21 Sept, 13:53
Chancellor Merz's CDU suffers historic defeat in German state election as AfD support keeps rising
In the state election in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU suffered its worst result since 1949, while both the nationalist AfD and far-left forces continued to gain ground. The outcome could push the governing coalition to reconsider its political course.
LSM · 21 Sept, 13:50
POLITICO, CNN and MS NOW to sue over White House press ban
News outlets POLITICO, CNN and MS NOW have announced they will seek a restraining order to restore their reporters' access to the White House after President Donald Trump barred them.
Politico Europe · 21 Sept, 13:49
US and Iran exchange threats as fears grow of renewed all-out war
Ahead of the UN General Assembly, Washington and Tehran traded sharp threats, raising fears of a return to full-scale conflict, while Houthi strikes on Riyadh and Saudi oil facilities added to regional tension.
Euronews · 21 Sept, 13:47
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Cause of Death Revealed for Actress Hayden Panettiere
It has been reported that 36-year-old actress Hayden Panettiere died after taking a powerful painkiller that contained fentanyl. The information comes from TMZ, citing law enforcement sources.
TVNET · 21 Sept, 13:47
Investigation exposes US government's secret deportation deals with dozens of nations
Since 2025 the US has deported more than 25,000 people to countries that are not their own under secret agreements with 35 nations; a federal appeals court has now ruled the practice unlawful.
The Guardian World · 21 Sept, 13:44
Expert: Kremlin to use election mandate to boost war economy
A strike on the Kapotnya oil refinery near Moscow during Russia's regional election weekend has triggered a fuel shortage in the capital, while an expert predicts the Kremlin will use the vote to justify strengthening the war economy.
ERR News · 21 Sept, 13:43