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Trump administration sued over threat to deploy federal law enforcement at voting sites
A coalition of civil rights groups led by the NAACP has sued the Trump administration, alleging that threats to deploy federal law enforcement at polling stations violate the Voting Rights Act. It is at least the second such lawsuit filed within a week.
The Guardian · 19 Sept, 10:53
UK Liberal Democrats prepare manifesto as party braces for possible snap election
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey says his party has a "moral responsibility" to stop a Reform-led government, as the party begins drafting a new manifesto ahead of a possible snap election.
The Guardian World · 19 Sept, 10:50
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Police search home of aide to AfD's lead Berlin election candidate
Police searched the home of a staff member working for Kristin Brinker, the lead candidate for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Berlin's regional election, just days before the vote, Berlin prosecutors said on Friday.
TVNET · 19 Sept, 10:49
Firefighters use swimming pool water to fight thatched roof blaze
Fire crews in Essex, England tackled a fire on a thatched roof by drawing water from a nearby swimming pool after struggling with a limited local water supply.
BBC England · 19 Sept, 10:48
Beskrestnov accuses Syrskyi of inaction on Russian MESH drone technology
Ukrainian presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov has accused former commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and electronic warfare leadership of a year-long failure to systematically counter Russia's MESH-based drone communications. He also claims Kyiv lacked adequate electronic warfare coverage.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Sept, 10:47
Presidential adviser accuses ex-commander Syrskyi of inaction on MESH drones
Presidential adviser Sergiy Beskrestnov accused former commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and electronic warfare leadership of a year of systemic inaction against Russian MESH-connected drones, saying Kyiv lacked adequate defenses.
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Sept, 10:46
Trump Announces Ban on Three News Outlets From White House
US President Donald Trump has announced that journalists from three news outlets — POLITICO, CNN and MS NOW — will no longer be allowed into the White House.
Politico Europe · 19 Sept, 10:45
Two killed as Russian strike hits apartment building in Sumy
A Russian aerial bomb struck an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Friday, killing two people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Apollo.lv · 19 Sept, 10:45
Macron to visit Saint Pierre and Miquelon for talks with Canada's PM Carney
French President Emmanuel Macron is traveling to the Saint Pierre and Miquelon archipelago near Canada this weekend to meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The visit will focus on France's North Atlantic presence and cooperation with Ottawa.
Euronews · 19 Sept, 10:44
Analyst: real peace in Ukraine still far off
Political commentator Artem Dudchenko says talk of a possible energy truce between Russia and Ukraine does not signal an approaching end to the war, though such a truce could actually benefit Kyiv more.
ERR (rus) · 19 Sept, 10:44
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill into law
US President Donald Trump signed a broad new sanctions package targeting Russia on Friday, aimed at cutting off revenue funding Moscow's war in Ukraine. The bipartisan bill honours the legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
Euronews · 19 Sept, 09:48
Russian attacks kill 8 civilians across three Ukrainian regions
Russian strikes over the past 24 hours killed eight civilians and injured more than 30 in Ukraine's Kharkiv, Donetsk and Kherson regions, with residential and civilian infrastructure damaged.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Sept, 09:47
Harrods seeks to reclaim abuse compensation costs from Al Fayed's estate
Harrods is trying to secure full reimbursement from Mohamed Al Fayed's estate for compensation it pays to hundreds of alleged abuse survivors. Survivors' representatives say this contradicts the store's public claims of accepting responsibility.
The Guardian World · 19 Sept, 09:46
Satellite images confirm destruction of four Russian aircraft at Rostov airfield
New satellite imagery shows that a Ukrainian strike on a Russian military airfield in Rostov-on-Don destroyed two helicopters and two transport planes. The operation was carried out by Ukraine's SBU special forces using long-range drones.
Jauns.lv · 19 Sept, 09:46
US military spending on war with Iran reaches $43.6 billion
New estimates presented to the US Congress this week show that the military campaign against Iran has cost the US Army $43.6 billion as of September 3, highlighting the significant financial scale of the conflict.
LSM · 19 Sept, 09:45
Ukrainian expert: Ukraine has unique security experience to share with the Baltics
At the Riga Conference 2026, LSM.lv interviewed Vadym Chernysh, head of Ukraine's SENSS security research center, about Ukraine's wartime experience and its relevance for the Baltic states. The conversation also touched on comparing Western and Russian approaches to security.
LSM (rus) · 19 Sept, 09:45
US and Denmark reach agreement on Greenland security control
The US, Denmark and Greenland have reached a deal granting Washington control over Greenland's security, easing a dispute that had unsettled NATO allies.
BNN · 19 Sept, 09:44
Cuba's power grid collapses again, plunging island into darkness
Cuba's electrical grid suffered a total collapse on Friday, leaving millions without power amid a US pressure campaign blocking oil shipments to the island. It marks at least the sixth grid failure this year.
France 24 · 19 Sept, 09:44
Luxembourg Airport Briefly Halts Flights Over Drone Threat
Luxembourg's airport temporarily suspended air traffic overnight into Saturday after drones were spotted nearby, with operations resuming early the next morning. The origin of the drones remains unknown.
ERR (rus) · 19 Sept, 09:43
Euronews releases September 19 morning news bulletin
Euronews has published its regular morning news bulletin, offering a brief overview of key events across Europe and the world. The broadcast covers global affairs, business, culture, entertainment and travel.
Euronews · 19 Sept, 08:51
As Europe warms, Italy sees West Nile virus spreading further
Italian health authorities have observed that rising temperatures and extended warm seasons are helping mosquitoes carry West Nile virus into new areas and across more months of the year. The finding points to a broader link between climate change and disease spread in Europe.
NPR World · 19 Sept, 08:50
Russian strike on apartment building in Sumy kills two people
A Russian aerial bomb hit a residential apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Friday, killing two people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported.
TVNET · 19 Sept, 08:50
Russian strike on Sumy apartment block kills at least two
A Russian aerial bomb hit an apartment building in Sumy, Ukraine late Friday, killing at least two people according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The EU condemned Russia's parliamentary elections as lacking genuine choice, while France announced new measures to protect its infrastructure from Russian hybrid threats.
France 24 · 19 Sept, 08:48
Columnist: Russia's war forces reassessment of Albanian dictator's bunker legacy
Ukrainian journalist Mykhailo Dubinianskyi argues that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is prompting many to reconsider Enver Hoxha's total militarization policy in Albania, once dismissed as paranoid absurdity.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Sept, 08:47
Trump says Russia has already been attacking Ukraine's European allies
US President Donald Trump has said Russia has been attacking Ukraine's European allies for roughly five years already. His remark came amid Polish concerns about a possible Russian strike on allied nations.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 19 Sept, 07:48
Ex-Pussy Riot member reveals three years as an FSB informant
Russian artist Rita Flores, 29, has publicly disclosed that she spent three years cooperating with the FSB under coercion, including involvement in a plot to kidnap and kill exiled activist Pyotr Verzilov, after fleeing Russia last month.
The Guardian World · 19 Sept, 07:47
Nepal Seeks Climate Reparations From Major Polluting Economies
Nepal's new, youth-influenced government is calling on the world's largest economies to pay reparations for damage caused by collapsing Himalayan glaciers, even though the country's own carbon footprint is minimal. Officials argue Nepal is bearing disproportionate harm from a crisis it did not create.
The New York Times · 19 Sept, 07:46
Media: Flight cancellations rise in Russia after Zelensky's drone warning
Independent outlet Novaya Gazeta Europa reports a notable increase in cancelled flights at Russia's five largest airports following President Volodymyr Zelensky's warning that Russian airspace would become entirely unsafe due to Ukrainian drones.
LSM · 19 Sept, 07:45
Weekly war podcast recaps Lyman front, possible US sanctions on Russia and strikes on Odesa
A new episode of Ukrainska Pravda's podcast reviews the past week's key developments in the Russia-Ukraine war, from the situation near Lyman to possible US sanctions and guided bomb strikes on Odesa.
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Sept, 07:45
New podcast episode covers Russian setback near Lyman and possible US sanctions on Russia
Ukrainska Pravda's podcast "Damned Questions" discussed the week's war developments, from a Russian defeat near Lyman to a possible US sanctions bill and KAB strikes reaching Odesa.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Sept, 07:44
Japan Reaches Record 100,000 Centenarians
Japan has recorded more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older for the first time, as falling birth rates and worsening labour shortages increase pressure on the country's social care system.
Al Jazeera · 19 Sept, 07:43
Royal marriage still possible: which European princes and princesses remain unwed
Although Britain's Prince William and Prince Harry have long been married, several European and international royal dynasties still have unmarried heirs and aristocrats. Public interest in their personal lives continues.
Jauns.lv · 19 Sept, 07:43
US: Two-year-old found in backyard pool near Houston dies at hospital
A two-year-old child found in a swimming pool at a home near Humble, Texas, on Friday afternoon died at a hospital despite emergency efforts, local authorities say. The exact circumstances of how the child ended up in the pool remain unclear.
5 avoti · 19 Sept, 06:55
Russia hits Sumy with guided bombs, possible people trapped under rubble
Russian forces struck the Ukrainian city of Sumy and its outskirts with guided aerial bombs on the evening of 18 September, damaging a multi-storey residential building. People may be trapped under the debris.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 19 Sept, 06:49
US approves possible sale of air defense weapons to Ukraine worth over $2 billion
The US State Department has approved a possible sale of military equipment to Ukraine for upgrading air defense systems. The deal's estimated total value is approximately $2.68 billion.
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Sept, 06:45
Thousands rally in Washington against Kennedy Center closure
Thousands of protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center in Washington on Friday, fearing President Trump may seek to demolish the institution after its board voted to close it indefinitely. The rally followed a court order requiring 30 days' notice before any major physical changes to the building.
The Guardian World · 19 Sept, 06:43