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Kremlin Announces Putin's Party Victory in Russia's Parliamentary "Election"
Kremlin-aligned propaganda outlets have announced that the ruling United Russia party has "won" the country's so-called parliamentary elections, claiming more than half of all votes cast.
TVNET · 21 Sept, 07:43
Russia's election commission: five parties on track to enter State Duma
With ballots counted from more than a third of precincts, Russia's Central Election Commission reports ruling party United Russia leading with 57.19%, while four other parties have cleared the 5% threshold.
Meduza · 21 Sept, 06:49
ICE agent shoots man in Texas following traffic stop
An ICE officer shot a man in Texas after a traffic stop, city officials say, prompting an anti-ICE protest at the scene.
Sky News · 21 Sept, 06:49
Patrick Clancy speaks out for first time on children's killings
Patrick Clancy, ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy who is accused of killing their three children, gave his first televised interview addressing online conspiracy theories, as Massachusetts prosecutors weigh a retrial after a mistrial was declared on 4 September.
The Guardian World · 21 Sept, 06:48
Imran Khan's family says three sisters detained ahead of Islamabad march
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's family says three of his sisters have been detained in Lahore, just days before a planned march to Islamabad demanding his release.
Al Jazeera · 21 Sept, 06:47
Ukraine's forces report 1,660 Russian troop losses and over 600 pieces of equipment in a day
Ukraine's General Staff says Russian forces lost 1,660 troops killed or wounded over the past day, bringing total personnel losses since February 24, 2022 to roughly 1,519,650.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Sept, 06:44
Ukraine: 1,660 Russian troops and over 600 pieces of equipment eliminated in past day
Ukraine's General Staff reports 1,660 Russian soldiers killed or wounded over the past day, bringing total Russian losses since February 2022 to over 1.5 million personnel.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Sept, 06:43
Trump administration prepares sweeping sanctions against the ICC, reports say
According to multiple reports, the Trump administration is preparing broad sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC) itself, rather than individual officials. The measures could disrupt the court's payments, IT services and ongoing investigations.
Al Jazeera · 21 Sept, 05:48
Russian pro-war blogger says acquaintance was added to military registry day after voting online
Pro-war Russian blogger Anastasia Kashevarova says a friend received a military registration notice the day after voting through Russia's remote electronic system, and a Moscow resident reported a similar case to outlet Agentstvo.
Meduza · 21 Sept, 05:47
Left alliance wins Swedish election as PM Kristersson steps down
Sweden's opposition left alliance has won the general election, prompting Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to announce his resignation. Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson is set to become the new prime minister, pending a deal with other parties.
Politico Europe · 21 Sept, 05:47
US Prepares Sanctions Against the Entire International Criminal Court
The Trump administration has prepared sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court as an institution and plans to announce them soon, with a decision possibly coming this week during the UN General Assembly session.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Sept, 04:46
Russia holds first State Duma election since full-scale invasion of Ukraine, ruling party keeps majority
United Russia has won the State Duma election with about 57% of the vote, while the vote took place amid a massive drone attack on Moscow and complaints of violations against election observers.
Meduza · 21 Sept, 04:45
Macron and Carney pledge deeper France-Canada ties amid tensions with Trump
France's and Canada's leaders met on Saint-Pierre and Miquelon to discuss closer bilateral cooperation and Canada's possible EU association, weeks after Trump posted an image showing North America under a US flag.
The Guardian World · 21 Sept, 04:43
Powerful explosions hit Syrian army site near Aleppo, at least four injured
A series of powerful explosions struck a Syrian army site in the Al-Eis area near Aleppo, injuring at least four people. Officials have urged civilians to stay away from the location.
Al Jazeera · 21 Sept, 04:43
AfD's German week: Beatrix von Storch heads to Mönchengladbach as Berlin's Brinker again misses direct mandate
German far-right AfD deputy parliamentary group leader Beatrix von Storch is set to appear at an event in Mönchengladbach that has drawn protest plans, while in Berlin the party's leading candidate Kristin Brinker again failed to win a direct constituency seat in the state election, though her re-entry to parliament via the party list is assured.
3 avoti · 21 Sept, 03:58
Merz's Party Suffers Major Setback in Two German State Elections
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he will remain in office despite his CDU party suffering steep losses in state elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin. The far-right AfD topped the vote in the northeast, while the CDU was overtaken by Die Linke in the capital.
BBC World · 21 Sept, 03:50
Russia's Duma election ends without real opposition as ruling party leads
Russia's three-day State Duma election concluded Sunday, with the ruling United Russia party leading early counts while most anti-war candidates had been barred from running. The Kremlin is framing the vote as proof of public support for the war in Ukraine.
Jauns.lv · 21 Sept, 03:47
More than 800,000 bees stolen in 'sophisticated' operation in far north Queensland
Thieves stole 44 bee colonies — over 800,000 bees — from three beekeepers in far north Queensland, using specialist equipment to leave hives looking untouched, just as the region battles its first varroa mite outbreak.
The Guardian World · 21 Sept, 03:45
Iran warns US against new strikes as fighting continues in Yemen
Iran says it has received information that the United States may be preparing a new round of military strikes, warning of retaliation "without limitations" as fighting continues in Yemen.
Al Jazeera · 21 Sept, 03:44
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia damages apartment blocks and shopping centre, one injured
A fresh Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia has damaged two apartment buildings, an educational facility and a shopping centre, leaving at least one person injured. Large fires broke out at the impact sites as emergency crews worked to contain the damage.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Sept, 03:43
Russians abroad stage peace rallies on final day of Duma election voting
On the last day of voting in Russia's State Duma elections, opposition supporters both inside Russia and abroad gathered to protest the war in Ukraine, though turnout was lower than at a similar rally in 2024.
Meduza · 21 Sept, 03:43
Danny Dyer, daughter Dani and singer Becky Hill join Kent water industry protest
Actor Danny Dyer, his daughter Dani Dyer and singer Becky Hill joined a Kent protest calling for the water industry to return to public ownership, following a petition signed by over 315,000 people. Water companies say they are investing record sums to cut sewage spills.
BBC England · 21 Sept, 02:50
Russia threatens to intensify strikes on Kyiv after Moscow drone attack
Russia's Defence Ministry says it will step up strikes on Kyiv in response to a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow overnight, while claiming most drones were shot down.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 21 Sept, 02:50
AfD makes major gains in German regional elections as Merz's conservatives suffer defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday's regional parliamentary elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin, while the far-right AfD party made significant gains in both.
Delfi · 21 Sept, 02:47
Man seriously injured in Poland trying to grab keys from suspected drunk driver
In the Polish city of Piekary Śląskie, a bystander was seriously injured while trying to stop a man suspected of drunk driving after he crashed into two parked cars. The driver initially fled but was later detained in Katowice.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 Sept, 02:47
World leaders stay quiet on climate as Trump pushes fossil fuels
Most world leaders are largely avoiding public discussion of climate change, while U.S. President Donald Trump continues to promote fossil fuel use. The New York Times will examine the implications this week at its Climate Forward event.
The New York Times · 21 Sept, 02:46
Australia launches formal bid for UN Security Council seat
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has formally launched Australia's bid for a two-year seat on the UN Security Council in 2029-2030, while also naming a former News Corp executive as the country's next consul general to New York.
The Guardian World · 21 Sept, 02:44
Polls close in Russia's wartime election as ruling party expected to dominate
Voting has ended in a Russian election held amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, with the ruling party expected to secure a dominant result. President Vladimir Putin described the vote as a test of public support for the war.
Al Jazeera · 21 Sept, 02:44
Russian drones strike Sumy twice in one evening: woman killed, man injured
On the evening of September 20, Russian drones attacked Sumy twice, killing a woman and wounding her 41-year-old husband with shrapnel; a residential building, several cars and a school were also damaged.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Sept, 02:43
Russia strikes Sumy twice in one evening, killing a woman
Russian drones attacked the Ukrainian city of Sumy twice on the evening of September 20, killing a woman and wounding her husband, with damage also reported to a residential building, cars and a school.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Sept, 02:43
Man charged with murder following death of teenager in Luton
A man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a teenager in Luton, England, after police responded to a reported collision between a car and an e-bike.
BBC England · 21 Sept, 01:52
Trump reportedly preparing order letting political board veto NIH research grants
Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order creating a board that could block National Institutes of Health grants seen as conflicting with his political agenda.
The Guardian Science · 21 Sept, 01:50
Ten lions found dead in Tanzania reserve, poisoning suspected
Ten lions were discovered dead in Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with poison suspected as the cause, reviving concerns about wildlife poisoning across East Africa.
NPR World · 21 Sept, 01:49
France to Summon Iranian Envoy Over Tehran Language Centre Closure
France says it will summon Iran's diplomatic representative after a French language centre in Tehran was shut down, with Iranian authorities accusing the centre of illegal acts that breached diplomatic conventions.
Al Jazeera · 21 Sept, 01:45
Thirty More Arrested in Jovenel Moïse Assassination Case
Thirty more suspects, including 18 men extradited from Haiti to Miami, have been arrested in connection with the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, officials said.
The New York Times · 21 Sept, 01:43
Russia preparing new jet-powered drones for strikes on Ukraine, warns military officer
Latvian National Guard officer Jānis Slaidiņš warns that within six months Russia could begin using new jet-powered drones reaching speeds of up to 750 km/h, posing far greater challenges for Ukraine's air defense.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 Sept, 00:48