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Driver jailed after woman celebrating 60th birthday killed in Leicester crash
A drink-driver has been jailed in Leicester after his car crashed into a taxi carrying Donna Brighton, who died while celebrating her 60th birthday, while the taxi driver received a suspended sentence.
BBC England · 19 Sept, 05:50
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Modest Dublin fish and chips shop draws world-famous celebrities
A small, unassuming fish and chips shop in central Dublin has become an unexpected magnet for global celebrities, with stars such as Tom Cruise, Sandra Bullock and U2 among its visitors.
TVNET · 19 Sept, 05:48
Tata Sons board clash: shareholders challenge chairman's reappointment and stock listing plan
Tata Sons' board reappointed N Chandrasekaran as chairman and backed a stock market listing, but top shareholder Tata Trusts calls the move illegal, setting up a potential prolonged legal battle.
BBC World · 19 Sept, 05:48
Two city council staff killed in Russian strike on Sumy
A Russian strike on a residential building in Sumy, Ukraine killed two employees of the city council's executive committee, part of an attack that left eight people injured, including two children.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Sept, 05:46
Over 35 more women come forward against man who posed as fake NFL player
The FBI says more than 35 additional women have reported being defrauded by Daejon Love, who allegedly posed as a San Francisco 49ers player and wealthy investor, adding to over two dozen previously known victims who lost a combined $1.3m.
The Guardian World · 19 Sept, 05:46
Trump: US, Denmark and Greenland reach deal on island's security
US President Donald Trump has announced a trilateral agreement on Greenland's security that will expand the US military presence on the island, while Greenland remains part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
LSM · 19 Sept, 05:45
US court blocks Trump plan to deport migrants to third countries
US judges have ruled that migrants must be given a chance to raise safety concerns before being deported to unfamiliar third countries, halting a plan pursued by the Trump administration.
Al Jazeera · 19 Sept, 05:44
Ukrainian journalist: Russian aggression revives Enver Hoxha's bunker ideology
Ukrainska Pravda has published an essay comparing calls for total militarization to the policies of Albania's communist dictator Enver Hoxha, warning that Russia's war is giving such ideas new legitimacy.
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Sept, 05:43
Trump announces deal with Denmark giving US permanent security control over Greenland
US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Denmark and Greenland giving Washington permanent control over the island's security, while sovereignty remains with Denmark. The deal is expected to be signed next week during the UN General Assembly but still requires parliamentary approval.
3 avoti · 19 Sept, 04:53
Saudi Arabia seeks allied support, Russia holds elections, Microsoft warns on AI
Saudi Arabia has appealed to allies for military support as Iran-backed Houthi rebels tighten control over the Bab el-Mandeb strait and drone strikes worsen an oil crisis, while Russia holds a tightly controlled parliamentary election and Microsoft's AI chief warns against treating AI as conscious.
France 24 · 19 Sept, 04:52
Pet Shop Boys release song about Navalny's poisoning as Russia holds parliamentary elections
British pop duo Pet Shop Boys have released a song called "A Top Secret Washing Machine," referencing Alexei Navalny's poisoning with Novichok, timed to coincide with Russia's State Duma elections.
Meduza · 19 Sept, 04:51
Trump Signs Sweeping New Russia Sanctions Law Over Ukraine War
US President Donald Trump has signed a new law imposing harsh sanctions on Russia over its war in Ukraine, aiming to curb the Kremlin's war financing and push Moscow toward negotiations.
Al Jazeera · 19 Sept, 04:47
American finds love at Irish matchmaking festival, now helps others follow suit
Colorado resident Mary Timby made a spur-of-the-moment trip to Ireland's Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival last September, where she met her now-boyfriend Jason Mangan. She has since become a festival ambassador and is organizing trips for others seeking romance.
BBC World · 19 Sept, 04:47
Trump signs law imposing new sanctions on Russia
US President Donald Trump has signed a law introducing additional economic sanctions on Russia over its war in Ukraine. The law targets Russia's energy and defense sectors and grants the president authority to impose high tariffs on countries that continue large-scale purchases of Russian energy.
LSM · 19 Sept, 04:46
US Juror Who Refused to Acquit Child Killer Becomes Target of Public Backlash
The lone juror who declined to acquit Massachusetts woman Lindsay Clancy for killing her three children has broken his silence, defending his vote even as he faces threats and media scrutiny of his private life.
Jauns.lv · 19 Sept, 04:44
Zelenskyy launches new trade and security partnership with eastern European nations
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy launched a new trade and security initiative with eight Carpathian region countries on Friday, signing over 50 agreements worth more than €1bn, as Russian attacks on Ukraine and Russia's Duma elections continue.
Guardian Ukraina · 19 Sept, 04:44
US Reaches Deal with Denmark and Greenland for Permanent Security Control on the Island
The United States, Denmark and Greenland have reached an agreement giving Washington permanent control over the island's security matters and barring other countries' military presence there. The US is also expanding its own military contingent in Greenland.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Sept, 04:43
US strikes deal with Denmark and Greenland to expand permanent military presence on the island
The United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland granting Washington permanent control over the island's security matters and barring military presence from other countries. The US also announced it is expanding its own military contingent in Greenland.
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Sept, 04:43
Belarusian refugee in Latvia: from election observer to serious illness
Over six years, Belarusian woman Jeļena endured detention, Covid-19, fleeing to Latvia and helping soldiers in Ukraine, and now faces a rapidly progressing illness that could leave her unable to walk.
Delfi · 19 Sept, 03:52
New Investigation: Syrian Regime Planned Journalist Austin Tice's Kidnapping for Weeks
A new investigation finds that American journalist Austin Tice's kidnapping was planned by the Syrian government over several weeks, rather than being a spontaneous act.
NPR World · 19 Sept, 03:51
Swedish minister responds to Latvia's rejection of Archer artillery systems
Sweden's Defence Minister Pål Jonson has expressed regret over Latvia's decision not to buy Swedish Archer artillery systems, while respecting the government's choice. Latvia will instead purchase Czech-made Morana self-propelled howitzers.
Jauns.lv · 19 Sept, 03:49
Trump says son repaid Russian boxing chief for Bahamas wedding costs
US President Donald Trump said his son Donald Trump Jr. has repaid International Boxing Association head Umar Kremlev for covering part of the costs of his Bahamas wedding. An earlier investigation found Kremlev had helped pay for the wedding.
Meduza · 19 Sept, 03:46
Tennessee woman sues for $10m after wrongful arrest tied to AI facial recognition error
Fargo police used AI facial recognition that wrongly identified a Tennessee woman as a bank fraud suspect, leading to her six-month detention before charges were dropped.
The Guardian World · 19 Sept, 03:45
Zelensky: Carpathian region could become an energy supplier for the EU
At the Carpathian Economic Forum, President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Carpathian region could supply electricity to the EU, helping reduce dependence on Russia. The forum gathered about 1,400 participants from 25 countries and presented investment projects worth over €42.5 billion.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Sept, 03:44
Zelensky: Carpathians could become an energy supplier for the European Union
President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Carpathian Economic Forum that the region could supply electricity to the EU, helping reduce dependence on Russia. The forum in Ivano-Frankivsk region gathered about 1,400 participants from 25 countries.
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Sept, 03:44
Israeli strike on motorcycle in Gaza City kills one, injures a child
An Israeli strike on a motorcycle in Gaza City killed one Palestinian and injured a child, while separate attacks hit refugee camps in central Gaza. Officials warned that Gaza's health sector is at risk of total collapse.
Al Jazeera · 19 Sept, 03:43
Court orders Trump administration to give notice before any Kennedy Center demolition
A US federal judge has ruled the Trump administration must provide 30 days' notice before any demolition of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, after President Trump suggested the venue could be torn down. Kerry Kennedy, niece of the late president, called the prospect a tragedy.
BBC World · 19 Sept, 03:43
Thousands protest in Pristina over former President Thaçi's war crimes conviction
Thousands of people rallied in Kosovo's capital Pristina on Friday against a Hague war crimes court's decision to sentence former President Hashim Thaçi to 25 years in prison. The protest, organized by war veterans, was the largest since the verdict was announced.
Jauns.lv · 19 Sept, 02:49
VIDEO: Kittens invent their own bottle-spinning game and charm viewers online
A foster cat caretaker posted an Instagram video showing five kittens taking turns spinning an empty glass bottle across the floor with their paws. The clip has delighted online viewers.
Latvijas Avīze · 19 Sept, 02:49
Latvian president warns Europe is falling behind on drone and air warfare in Ukraine
President Edgars Rinkēvičs has warned that Europe's air and missile defences could struggle to repel a Russian missile strike if the war expanded, as drone technology develops at extraordinary speed.
Guardian Ukraina · 19 Sept, 02:47
Russian guided bombs kill two city council employees in apartment building strike in northeastern Ukraine
Russian forces struck a multistory apartment building in Sumy with guided aerial bombs, killing two people and injuring seven others. President Zelensky called on US lawmakers to pass Senator Lindsey Graham's sanctions bill.
Meduza · 19 Sept, 02:46
Russian guided bomb strike hits Sumy, people feared trapped in rubble
Russian forces struck 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, 02:46
Zelensky thanks Trump for signing new Russia sanctions law
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked US President Donald Trump and members of Congress for passing a new sanctions law against Russia, co-authored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Sept, 02:45
Russians vote in first nationwide parliamentary election since Ukraine invasion
Russia is holding elections for its parliament, the Duma — the first nationwide parliamentary vote since the country launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
NPR World · 19 Sept, 02:45
Slaidiņš warns Russia may deploy converted target missiles en masse
Latvian National Armed Forces Major Jānis Slaidiņš says Russia could soon start widely using converted Soviet-era "Dan-M" target missiles in combat, adding pressure to Ukraine's air defenses. Russia reportedly holds large stockpiles of the devices, allowing relatively quick conversion for offensive use.
Latvijas Avīze · 19 Sept, 01:49
Trump says US has struck deal with Denmark for permanent control over Greenland's security
US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington has entered into a deal with Denmark giving the United States permanent control over security in Greenland. He has not yet provided further details of the agreement.
Sky News · 19 Sept, 01:48