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Child dies, three others critical after stabbing attack in Australia's Blue Mountains

A child died and two other children and a woman remain in critical condition after a stabbing attack in a vehicle in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia. Police say they are not currently searching for anyone else in connection with the incident.

The Guardian World · 20 Sept, 08:49

Russia's parliamentary election concludes in shadow of war in Ukraine

Russia's three-day parliamentary election concluded on Sunday, an event President Vladimir Putin has framed as a test of public support for the war in Ukraine. For the first time, residents of Ukrainian regions illegally annexed by Moscow were included in the vote.

France 24 · 20 Sept, 08:48

At least two dead as Ukrainian drones strike Moscow region, Russia says

A large-scale overnight Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region killed at least two people and injured six, Russian officials say. Saturday's Russian strikes on Ukraine killed seven people, including two children.

BBC World · 20 Sept, 08:44

Ukrainian drones strike Moscow oil refinery overnight

Overnight into Sunday, Ukrainian drones carried out a large-scale attack on the Moscow region, damaging an oil refinery. Russian officials say more than 150 drones were shot down over 24 hours.

Jauns.lv · 20 Sept, 08:43

Luxembourg's only airport grounds flights for hours after drone sightings

Luxembourg's sole international airport suspended flight operations for several hours on the evening of September 18 after unauthorized drones were spotted over its grounds. The incident follows a series of similar drone disruptions at European airports.

Meduza · 20 Sept, 07:50

Saudi Arabia says Houthi rebels attempted missile attack on Riyadh

Saudi Arabia said Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to strike the capital Riyadh with a ballistic missile on Saturday, marking the first such attempt on the city since fighting with the Iran-backed group escalated.

NPR World · 20 Sept, 07:49

Myanmar Diplomat Refuses to Give Up UN Post in Manhattan for Over Five Years

A Myanmar diplomat, U Kyaw Moe Tun, has for more than five years refused to give up his United Nations post and an associated townhouse on Manhattan's Upper East Side, The New York Times reports.

The New York Times · 20 Sept, 07:48

Ukrainian PEN president: Russian culture needs a new critical approach

LSM.lv spoke with Ukrainian PEN president, philosopher and essayist Volodymyr Yermolenko about the role of Russian culture in Russia's expansionism and possible regional cooperation to defend Eastern Europe.

LSM · 20 Sept, 07:46

Three people injured in Russian strikes on Kherson region

Russian artillery, drone attacks and a missile strike on Kherson region left three people injured, with residential buildings and vehicles damaged.

Pravda — ziņas · 20 Sept, 07:45

Australians set to live into their 90s as life expectancy forecast climbs over next four decades

Australia's latest intergenerational report forecasts life expectancy for women reaching almost 90 by 2065/66 and 86 for men, while population growth slows amid falling fertility rates.

The Guardian World · 20 Sept, 07:45

Latvian Justice Minister describes dramatic return from Ukraine after drone strike on train

Justice Minister Edvards Smiltēns, after a working visit to Ukraine, described a tense return trip when his train of European politicians was suddenly evacuated over a possible drone threat, with a following train later hit. He warned of escalating Russian attacks on infrastructure and a possible refugee influx this winter.

Latvijas Avīze · 20 Sept, 07:45

Smoke rises near Riyadh airport as air raid alerts sound in Saudi Arabia

Flames and smoke were seen near Riyadh's airport, disrupting flights, while fighting between Saudi-backed forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels has killed 48 people in recent hours.

France 24 · 20 Sept, 06:52

Shelter's record-holder dog Pennu finds a home after four years

A dog named Pennu, who spent a record 1,497 days at a Tartu animal shelter, was adopted this spring by a longtime volunteer. She had worked with him for three years before deciding to make him her own.

ERR (rus) · 20 Sept, 06:52

South Korean intelligence: Kim Jong Un's alleged secret son could not become future leader

South Korea's National Intelligence Service has stated that even if reports about a secretly kept son of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un turn out to be true, his status would not allow him to become the country's next leader. The statement comes amid ongoing speculation about North Korea's future succession.

TVNET · 20 Sept, 06:51

25 years on: children of jailed Eritrean freedom fighters still don't know if parents are alive

Twenty-five years ago Eritrea arrested 15 senior politicians, including former ministers, who had called for reform. Their children still don't know whether their parents are alive.

BBC World · 20 Sept, 06:48

California Governor Newsom Signs Election Security Laws to Block Federal Interference

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a package of election security bills aimed at shielding the voting process from Trump administration interference, including expanded mail-in voting hours and criminal penalties for seizing ballots.

The Guardian World · 20 Sept, 06:48

Kyiv denounces Russia's move to include annexed regions in parliamentary vote

Russia has for the first time included residents of Ukraine's illegally annexed regions in its State Duma elections, a move Kyiv and the European Commission have condemned as a breach of international law. Separately, the US has approved a potential $2.68bn air defence sale to Ukraine.

Guardian Ukraina · 20 Sept, 06:46

Massive drone attack hits Moscow: fires break out at warehouses and oil refinery

Overnight, drones massively attacked Moscow and its region, sparking fires at the Sofyino logistics technopark and the Kapotnya oil refinery. Moscow's mayor said air defenses destroyed 151 drones.

Pravda — ziņas · 20 Sept, 06:46

Russia's elections stretch into second day as observers are barred and turnout tops 40%

Russia's elections continued into a second day, with observers denied access to polling stations in several locations, turnout surpassing 40%, and bears reportedly disrupting voting in some areas.

Meduza · 20 Sept, 06:44

Macron makes rare visit to France's last North American territory

French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon on Saturday, the first such trip by a French president in over a decade, joined by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney amid rising tensions with Washington.

France 24 · 20 Sept, 05:49

Military expert: Russian conscript's average lifespan at the front is 20–30 minutes

NBS Major Jānis Slaidiņš said in a broadcast on the war in Ukraine that Russia recruits about a thousand new soldiers daily while suffering very high frontline losses. A database reportedly tracks over 230,000 Russian soldiers killed.

Latvijas Avīze · 20 Sept, 05:48

Estonian Experts: New US-Denmark Deal on Greenland Just Reaffirms 2004 Agreement

The US, Denmark and Greenland are preparing to sign a new agreement on the island's future, but Estonian experts say similar US rights were already secured in a 2004 deal. They say the main purpose now is to let both sides exit the dispute without losing face.

ERR (rus) · 20 Sept, 05:48

German chancellor's future in doubt as two states vote

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's political future is on the line as voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania head to the polls on Sunday, with the far-right AfD hoping to extend its recent gains.

The Guardian World · 20 Sept, 05:44

UN documents over 1,000 cases of sexual violence in Russia's war against Ukraine, attributes 89% to Russia

A new UN report on conflict-related sexual violence in Ukraine documents 1,004 cases, most attributed to Russian soldiers, FSB and FSIN personnel, with the majority of victims being men.

Meduza · 20 Sept, 05:44

Poland's defence minister: Supporting Ukraine serves Poland's national interest

Poland's Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said supporting Ukraine is in Poland's national interest, since it allows Russian missiles and drones to be intercepted before reaching the EU border. The remarks came during Sejm debates following recent drone incidents near the Polish border.

Pravda — ziņas · 20 Sept, 05:43

Germany braces for key state elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as far-right AfD seeks new gains

Germany holds state elections on Sunday in Berlin and the rural region of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with attention focused on the far-right AfD party. The results are seen as another test for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's leadership.

France 24 · 20 Sept, 04:49

Munich launches 191st Oktoberfest with traditional keg-tapping ceremony

Munich has opened its 191st Oktoberfest with the traditional beer keg ceremony, expecting more than 6 million visitors this year, while police pledge heightened security including readiness for possible drone incidents.

ERR (rus) · 20 Sept, 04:48

Ukraine says new interceptor drone successfully tested against Russian jet-powered drone

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a newly developed Ukrainian interceptor drone successfully destroyed a Russian jet-powered drone in the air at high speed. The announcement points to progress in Ukraine's air defense capabilities against fast-moving aerial targets.

Apollo.lv · 20 Sept, 04:47

Iran sets three conditions for US via Qatar to resume talks

Iran has relayed three conditions to the US through Qatari mediators for restarting negotiations to end the war. Tehran is now awaiting President Trump's response.

Pravda — ziņas · 20 Sept, 04:43

Three women die in separate NSW incidents amid domestic violence concerns

Three women died in separate incidents hours apart in New South Wales, Australia on Saturday, including a 90-year-old fatally stabbed in her Bondi Beach unit, prompting political statements on domestic violence.

The Guardian World · 20 Sept, 04:43

China warns of countermeasures after Trump signs new Russia sanctions law

China says it opposes unilateral sanctions and reserves the right to take necessary measures in response to a new U.S. law targeting Russia signed by President Donald Trump. China is Russia's largest oil buyer.

Meduza · 20 Sept, 04:43

American firms sweep top spots in Pentagon's $1.1 billion drone program, but Ukrainian tech still gets in

US firms took every top slot in the Pentagon's $1.1 billion Drone Dominance program, while Ukraine's battle-tested drone makers missed out on leading positions, though some Ukrainian technology reportedly made it in through Western partners.

Euromaidan Press · 20 Sept, 03:49

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after e-bike rider's death in Luton

A motorist has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Luton, England, after an e-bike rider died from injuries believed to have been caused by a vehicle collision. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

BBC England · 20 Sept, 03:49

Badenoch likens UK government to fiddling while Europe risks burning

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has renewed calls for the UK government to cut welfare spending to boost defence funding, accusing the prime minister of dithering amid growing Russian threats.

The Guardian World · 20 Sept, 03:45