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Meloni plans to ban burqas and niqabs in Italian schools
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced plans to ban burqas and niqabs in schools and limit the number of foreign students per class; the measure still needs government and parliamentary approval.
2 avoti · 21 Sept, 12:54
Ukrainian forces destroy bridges near Polohy used by Russia for Orikhiv offensive
Ukraine's 7th Air Assault Corps says Defense Forces have destroyed bridges near Polohy that Russian troops used to advance on Orikhiv.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Sept, 12:50
Dozens of flights cancelled in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England after new air traffic control fault
A technical fault at Nats' Prestwick control centre has caused delays and cancellations affecting Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, with at least 24 flights cancelled so far. British Airways and easyJet are among the airlines reporting disruption.
The Guardian World · 21 Sept, 12:48
Police Officer Injured in Shooting Near Ontario Synagogue
Gunfire broke out near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, while congregants were gathered inside to observe Yom Kippur, authorities said. A police officer was injured in the incident.
The New York Times · 21 Sept, 12:46
Russian state agency retracts report on 86 war veterans getting Duma seats
Russian state news agency RIA Novosti pulled an article reporting that 86 participants in the war against Ukraine would receive State Duma mandates as United Russia members, after the party requested the retraction. A party official later cited a different, lower figure.
Meduza · 21 Sept, 12:46
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Factor Meal Delivery in 2026: More Fresh Options, Better Protein Quality
A review of the US meal delivery service Factor finds that its protein-rich meals hold up well after reheating, while the company has recently expanded into fresh ingredients and baked goods.
Wired · 21 Sept, 12:45
Merz's conservatives suffer heavy defeat in two German state elections
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces mounting pressure to resign after his CDU suffered a historic defeat in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and lost its majority in Berlin, though he has vowed to stay in office. Meanwhile in Russia, Putin's party secured a record supermajority in an election with no real opposition.
Guardian Ukraina · 21 Sept, 12:43
A Just Russia falls short of 5% threshold in State Duma elections
With 95% of ballots counted in Russia's State Duma elections, the A Just Russia party has received 4.96% of the party-list vote, falling just below the 5% threshold needed for representation.
Meduza · 21 Sept, 11:48
Zelensky Announces Meeting with Trump as Russian Forces Strike Zaporizhzhia
The presidents of Ukraine and the US have agreed to meet in New York, while Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia, wounding six people. Following a massive Ukrainian strike on Moscow, Russia's Defense Ministry vowed to intensify attacks on Kyiv.
LSM (rus) · 21 Sept, 11:46
US and China discuss AI dialogue mechanism and trade ahead of Trump-Xi summit
US and Chinese delegations met in New York on Sunday to discuss artificial intelligence safety and trade issues ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington. The talks touched on setting up a permanent AI dialogue mechanism.
France 24 · 21 Sept, 11:46
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey dismisses claims of party 'sleepwalking into irrelevance'
UK Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has rejected criticism at the party's Brighton conference that the Lib Dems are losing relevance under his leadership, citing record MP numbers and growing council strength.
The Guardian World · 21 Sept, 11:45
Crime clan leader shows up at victory party of party that won Berlin state election
After Germany's far-left party won Sunday's Berlin state parliament election, Isa Remo — a man linked to a notorious Arab crime clan — attended its victory celebration.
LSM · 21 Sept, 10:48
All three sisters of jailed Pakistani ex-PM Imran Khan arrested
Punjab police in Lahore detained all three sisters of imprisoned former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan and ordered them held for 30 days. His party has called the move a crackdown and announced a protest for September 27.
France 24 · 21 Sept, 10:47
Heads of Three European Intelligence Agencies Warn of Possible Increase in Russian Sabotage
The heads of intelligence services in three European countries have expressed concern that Russia could intensify actions against NATO in the coming months, the British newspaper The Guardian reports.
LSM (rus) · 21 Sept, 10:46
UK Liberal Democrats and German Chancellor Merz face political pressure
Britain's Liberal Democrats are gathering in Brighton under political pressure, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party has suffered a heavy setback in regional elections.
Politico Europe · 21 Sept, 10:46
Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband explains why he forgave her for the children's deaths
Patrick Clancy, whose former wife is charged in the US with killing their three young children, has said he chose to forgive her because otherwise he would not be able to live with himself.
Jauns.lv · 21 Sept, 10:44
Woman killed in Russian drone strike on Lozova in Kharkiv region
Overnight on September 21, Russian forces attacked the city of Lozova in Kharkiv region with five drones, killing a woman and injuring three other people. Residential buildings, administrative structures and railway infrastructure were damaged.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Sept, 09:49
Russian drone strike on Lozova kills woman, injures three others
Overnight on September 21, Russian drones struck the city of Lozova in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, killing a woman and injuring three other people. A war crimes investigation has been opened.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Sept, 09:48
Estonia's FM: UN Charter's ban on force must not become optional
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna is pushing at the UN General Assembly to limit aggressor states' veto power and strengthen enforcement of international law. He warns Russia's war in Ukraine threatens the entire rules-based order underpinning the UN Charter.
ERR News · 21 Sept, 09:47
Charge withdrawn in Alan Jones trial, leaving five accusers in indecent assault case
Prosecutors have withdrawn one indecent assault charge against former broadcaster Alan Jones in his Sydney trial, leaving him facing 21 charges brought by five complainants.
The Guardian World · 21 Sept, 09:46
Chechnya's Kadyrov re-elected with record 99.85% of the vote
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has won re-election with 99.85% of the vote, his highest result yet. Governor elections were also held in seven other Russian regions, with all incumbents winning.
Meduza · 21 Sept, 09:45
Astrologers name three zodiac signs set for a financial boost this autumn
Astrologers predict that starting September 19, 2026, Gemini, Leo and Sagittarius will enter a favorable period for improving their finances. The Moon's position in Capricorn is said to encourage careful, long-term decision-making.
BNN · 21 Sept, 09:44
Trump and Macron to meet in New York ahead of UN General Assembly
US President Donald Trump will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in New York on Monday during the UN General Assembly. The meeting is scheduled for 9:35pm GMT.
France 24 · 21 Sept, 09:44
Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent during delivery job in Texas
An ICE agent shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan national in Austin, Texas, who his lawyer says was making a food delivery at the time. Local officials are demanding an independent investigation as the man was later moved into ICE custody despite his lawyer's objections.
Euronews · 21 Sept, 09:44
Russia launches 172-drone attack on Ukraine, air defence intercepts 148
Overnight on 20-21 September, Russia launched 172 drones at Ukraine, with air defence forces destroying or jamming 148 of them. Impacts were recorded in 14 locations.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 21 Sept, 08:51
Iran's military says US preparing to resume strikes
Iran's armed forces say the United States is preparing to resume military strikes against the country, with Tehran threatening retaliation while Qatar works to revive talks.
Al Jazeera · 21 Sept, 08:50
US transfers 18 suspects in assassination of Haiti's president Moïse to face trial
Eighteen suspects in the 2021 assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse have been flown to Florida to face trial, US officials said Sunday. A key suspect in the plot is among those extradited.
Euronews · 21 Sept, 08:49
From digital marketing in Vasylivka to Ukraine's defense ministry: the story of Mykhailo Fedorov
Ukraine's former defense minister and first digital transformation minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, rose from a small advertising business in Zaporizhzhia to become one of President Volodymyr Zelensky's closest allies. Ukrainska Pravda has published an extensive profile of his journey.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Sept, 08:47
Mykhailo Fedorov: From Zaporizhzhia Digital Marketer to Ukraine's Defense Minister
Ukrainska Pravda has published an extensive profile of former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, tracing how a chance 2018 meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky led to nearly eight years of collaboration on state digitalization and later national defense.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Sept, 08:47
Russia's antiwar Yabloko party kept off ballots in seven of eight regions — but set to enter parliament where it ran
Yabloko's party list was allowed onto a regional election ballot in only one of eight Russian regions, Novgorod, where it is now on track to win seats in the regional legislature with about 6% of the vote. In the other seven regions, the party was either denied registration or removed after lawsuits from rivals.
Meduza · 21 Sept, 08:43
Putin's party wins convincing victory in Russia's State Duma election
Russia's ruling United Russia party has secured a convincing victory in the State Duma election, winning 57% of the party-list vote and taking all 200 single-mandate constituencies.
LSM · 21 Sept, 07:50
Putin Reignites Island Dispute With Japan, Leaving Fishing Town Caught in Between
The Japanese fishing town of Nemuro, economically dependent on trade with Russia, is also at the forefront of the campaign to reclaim islands seized by Moscow at the end of World War II. President Vladimir Putin has recently reignited this long-standing dispute.
The New York Times · 21 Sept, 07:47
Merz's election troubles deepen as EU faces hybrid-attack fears and budget fight
Two German state elections have added fresh pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz, while EU foreign ministers in New York discussed how Europe should respond to potentially deadly Russian hybrid attacks.
Politico Europe · 21 Sept, 07:47
Trial begins for ex-officer accused of double murder disguised as delivery rider
A trial has opened in Sydney for a former police officer accused of murdering his ex-partner and the man's boyfriend in 2024, with prosecutors alleging he was obsessed with the victim and had meticulously planned the killings.
The Guardian World · 21 Sept, 07:45
Putin's party claims victory in Russia's parliamentary election with nearly 58% of vote
Russia's ruling United Russia party has won a three-day parliamentary election farce with 57.9% of the vote, securing a two-thirds majority in the State Duma. Only parties loyal to the Kremlin were allowed to run.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 Sept, 07:44
Russia's ruling party claims victory in parliamentary election
Russia's Central Election Commission reports that the ruling United Russia party has won nearly 58% of the vote in State Duma elections, a significant increase from 2021.
ERR (rus) · 21 Sept, 07:44