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New wild cat species discovered for first time in a century
Scientists have identified a new wild cat species in the forests of Bolivia, the first such officially described case in more than a hundred years.
LSM (rus) · 19 Sept, 15:48
As United Russia's Duma Win Looks Certain, Some Russians Still Resist
With United Russia's victory in this weekend's State Duma elections widely seen as inevitable, some Russians are turning to election monitoring and protest voting to signal distrust in the process.
The Moscow Times · 19 Sept, 15:47
Saudi Arabia Hosts International Coalition Meeting on Red Sea Security
Saudi Arabia has hosted a multinational naval coalition meeting aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea. Representatives from several countries gathered to coordinate efforts to secure the region's waterways.
Al Jazeera · 19 Sept, 15:47
UN report finds Russian forces behind 'shocking pattern' of sexual violence in Ukraine
A UN report has documented over 1,000 cases of sexual violence since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, with Russian troops responsible for 89% of cases involving victims aged 4 to 82.
Euronews · 19 Sept, 15:46
Latvian President: Europe Would Not Be Able to Repel a Missile Attack
President Edgars Rinkēvičs warns that most NATO countries would struggle to stop a Russian missile strike, as drone warfare in Ukraine is evolving at a rapid pace.
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Sept, 15:44
Fire breaks out at Berlin nursing home, one dead and dozens injured
A fire at a nursing home in Berlin's Kreuzberg district killed one person and injured 25 residents. The building has been evacuated and the fire brought under control.
ERR (rus) · 19 Sept, 15:43
UN mission: Iran's government committed crimes against humanity, US may also have committed war crimes
An independent international fact-finding mission has concluded in its latest report that Iran's government committed crimes against humanity against its own population, while the United States may have committed war crimes during a military conflict.
TVNET · 19 Sept, 14:47
Estonia's Reform Party gambles its last credibility card on new defense minister
Political scientist Tõnis Saarts argues that newly appointed Defence Minister Martin Herem could either restore trust in Estonia's Reform Party or deal a fatal blow to its reputation in defense policy. The coming six months will determine whether the party keeps its last strong competence argument ahead of elections.
ERR News · 19 Sept, 14:47
37 die in Nigerian detention over illegal mining, cause of deaths disputed
Authorities in north-central Nigeria are investigating the deaths of 37 people held in custody for illegal mining, with officials and other reports disagreeing on the cause.
France 24 · 19 Sept, 14:46
Political researcher: Could Germany's "Alternative" become the new normal?
Eight German state premiers from the Christian Democratic Union have publicly backed Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who faces mounting pressure after the far-right Alternative for Germany party made strong gains in Saxony-Anhalt's regional election.
LSM · 19 Sept, 14:45
Hungary's continued blocking of Ukraine's EU path also hits its own minority in Zakarpattia
Budapest continues to obstruct Ukraine's path toward European Union membership, a policy reportedly also harming Hungary's own minority in Ukraine's Zakarpattia region. The report says the Hungarian state and a figure identified as Magyar are personally involved in this approach.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 19 Sept, 14:44
Trump Administration Appears to Shift From Annexation to Security Deal on Greenland
After months of insisting that Greenland should become part of the United States, President Trump now appears to be moving toward a security agreement with Denmark rather than a takeover of the territory.
The New York Times · 19 Sept, 14:43
Estonia's Agricultural Museum rebrands as MUHK, unveils new permanent exhibition
The Estonian Agricultural Museum in Ülenurme has been renamed Maaelu uudishimukeskus (MUHK) and is opening a new 600-square-metre permanent exhibition on rural life.
ERR News · 19 Sept, 13:48
Euronews rounds up the day's top stories in midday news bulletin
Euronews published a midday news bulletin on September 19, briefly summarizing the day's most important developments in Europe and around the world.
Euronews · 19 Sept, 13:48
Analyst: Thick layer of propaganda blinds Russians to reality ahead of Duma vote
Russia holds State Duma elections on Sunday that independent analysts describe as a staged performance rather than genuine competition, marking the first parliamentary vote since the invasion of Ukraine.
LSM · 19 Sept, 13:47
Poland scrambles fighter jets after Russian strikes on Ukraine
Poland activated military aircraft and air defense systems on Saturday, September 19, following Russian drone strikes on Ukraine. Officials described the measures as preventive security steps.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Sept, 13:46
Michael Marra elected new leader of Scottish Labour
Labour MSP Michael Marra has been elected the new leader of Scottish Labour, succeeding Anas Sarwar, who left Holyrood to join Andy Burnham's Westminster government.
The Guardian World · 19 Sept, 13:46
Millions in Cuba left in the dark by latest nationwide blackout
Cuba suffered another countrywide power outage on Friday, leaving millions without electricity in at least the sixth such blackout this year. Restoration of power began gradually and was still ongoing into Saturday.
BBC World · 19 Sept, 13:45
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Trump: Son returned Russian oligarch's payment for wedding celebration
US President Donald Trump said his son Donald Trump Jr. returned money that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev had paid for his wedding celebration.
TVNET · 19 Sept, 13:43
Opinion: pragmatism as a compromise between European and Ukrainian positions
In a commentary for LSM's Russian-language service, author Aleksei Zaritchanski calls for patiently listening to opposing views, framing it around the tension between the European stance of "go to work" and the Ukrainian stance of "I want to live on my own means".
LSM (rus) · 19 Sept, 12:51
EU urges US to lift travel ban on Palestinian delegation for UNGA meeting
The European Union has called on the United States to lift a travel ban affecting the Palestinian delegation to the UN General Assembly, while the UN has decided to let Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas address the meeting via prerecorded video.
Al Jazeera · 19 Sept, 12:51
US Warns Allies of Up to Five-Year Delays in Missile Deliveries
The US has told allies that deliveries of key weapons systems may be delayed by as much as five years as it rebuilds stockpiles depleted during the war with Iran, complicating Ukraine's efforts to secure more Patriot interceptors ahead of winter.
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Sept, 12:50
European states warn of rising Russian threat as rifts emerge within NATO
Several European countries are publicly warning of an intensified threat from Putin, even as NATO sees no risk of imminent attack, while internal disagreements over collective defense and overlapping EU security plans add tension.
Politico Europe · 19 Sept, 12:49
England and Wales weigh fines, jail for parents over children's crimes
The UK government is proposing to strengthen parenting orders in England and Wales, allowing courts to fine, cut benefits from, or even jail parents whose children commit crimes. Experts warn the measure is ineffective and could deepen poverty.
The Guardian World · 19 Sept, 12:49
Russia Warns New U.S. Sanctions Law Could Undermine Trump's Peace Push
Russia has voiced concern that a newly signed U.S. sanctions law targeting Moscow could complicate President Trump's own peace efforts, even though he retains broad authority to waive the measure's requirements.
The New York Times · 19 Sept, 12:47
Deadly shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia
Authorities in Western Australia have issued a rare catch-and-kill order for a great white shark after it killed a man swimming at Perth's Sorrento Beach on Friday. Beaches in the area remain closed until at least Sunday as the search continues.
BBC World · 19 Sept, 12:46
Putin levels new accusations against Ukraine over peace talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of derailing peace negotiations and attempting to interfere in Russia's parliamentary elections, offering no evidence for either claim.
Jauns.lv · 19 Sept, 12:46
California Advances Cash Compensation for Residents Harmed by Oil Field Pollution
California lawmakers have passed a bill directing cash payments to up to 1,000 households near the Inglewood Oil Field who suffered respiratory or reproductive health harm from decades of drilling pollution. The measure now awaits Governor Newsom's signature.
Wired · 19 Sept, 12:43
Germany's Mecklenburg-Vorpommern vote could see CDU shut out of state parliament
An upcoming state election in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern could produce an unprecedented result for Germany's CDU, while the SPD under Manuela Schwesig looks set for a strong win; meanwhile debate over a possible chancellor swap continues within the CDU/CSU union.
Politico Europe · 19 Sept, 11:51
Trump says son repaid Russian oligarch for wedding expenses
US President Donald Trump says his son repaid Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev the money Kremlev had previously spent on his wedding celebration. An earlier investigation found Kremlev covered part of the wedding costs.
Delfi · 19 Sept, 11:51
Real Bats Now Haunt Mansion That Played Batman's Wayne Manor
English officials have raised alarm over the condition of Mentmore Towers, the 19th-century estate used as Wayne Manor in the 2005 film "Batman Begins," which is now home to real bats.
The New York Times · 19 Sept, 11:48
US: Manufacturing shortfall is behind delays in Patriot missile supplies to Ukraine
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said the main obstacle to delivering Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine is insufficient production capacity, not a lack of allied funding. He said the fix involves boosting output and joint manufacturing with Ukraine and NATO allies.
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Sept, 11:48
US envoy: Manufacturing shortfall, not funding, is holding back Patriot missiles for Ukraine
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said the main obstacle to supplying Ukraine with Patriot interceptor missiles is a lack of production capacity rather than insufficient allied funding.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Sept, 11:47
More than 200 evacuated after overnight fire at English seaside hotel
A fire broke out overnight at a seaside hotel in Folkestone, England, forcing the evacuation of more than 200 people. No injuries have been reported.
BBC England · 19 Sept, 11:47
Death toll from militant attack on police complex in Pakistan rises to 31
The number of people killed in a militant attack on a police complex in Kohat, Pakistan, has risen to 31, a police official said on Saturday.
TVNET · 19 Sept, 11:45
Even neutral Switzerland grows uneasy, preparing for possible war
Citing the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine, Switzerland has adopted a new national security strategy with 10 goals and 46 measures aimed at making the country more resilient to military and hybrid threats.
Latvijas Avīze · 19 Sept, 11:44