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Ukrainian drones strike Russia's TANECO refinery; Tusk warns of possible "accidental" NATO strikes
On day 1668 of the Russo-Ukrainian war, Ukrainian drones struck a major Russian oil refinery unit 1,200 km away, Moscow seized Nestlé and Auchan's local assets, and Poland's prime minister warned of possible staged drone incidents against NATO members.
Euromaidan Press · 19 Sept, 01:47
Kyiv briefly sounds air raid alert over drone threat
Kyiv briefly declared an air raid alert overnight into September 19 due to a drone threat, which was called off a few minutes later. The Air Force reported a jet-powered drone over Kyiv region.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Sept, 01:44
Trump, Denmark reach deal to expand US military presence in Greenland
US President Donald Trump announced a deal with Denmark to expand America's military footprint in Greenland after months of threats to seize the island by force. The agreement is set to be signed next week during the UN General Assembly, though Danish and Greenlandic parliamentary approval is still required.
France 24 · 19 Sept, 01:44
Sikh truck driver survives brutal stabbing attack at Wyoming rest stop
A Sikh truck driver identified only as Singh survived being beaten and stabbed 17 times at a Wyoming rest stop; a suspect has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.
The Guardian World · 19 Sept, 01:44
US and Denmark strike security deal over Greenland
The US and Denmark have announced a security agreement covering Greenland, set to be signed next week at the UN General Assembly, following months of Trump threats to take control of the island.
BBC World · 19 Sept, 01:43
Nigeria investigates deaths of 37 people held in custody over illegal mining allegations
Authorities in Nigeria's Niger State are investigating the deaths of 37 people held in custody on suspicion of illegal mining. Few details about the circumstances of the deaths have been made public so far.
France 24 · 19 Sept, 00:48
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Why is 9/11 becoming just history for younger Americans?
Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the US, about 40% of the country's population was born after the event or was too young at the time to remember it.
TVNET · 19 Sept, 00:47
New living cat species identified for first time in over a century
A new species of living cat has been identified for the first time in more than 100 years, Al Jazeera reports.
Al Jazeera · 19 Sept, 00:47
Louisiana woman charged after 17 cats found dead in extreme heat at business
A Louisiana woman faces dozens of animal cruelty charges after 17 cats died from extreme heat without food or water at a local business, while 20 others were rescued in severe distress.
The Guardian World · 19 Sept, 00:45
Missing Russian Duma candidate Kuznetsova reappears, cites 'difficult conversation'
Yulia Kuznetsova, a Greens party candidate for Moscow's Babushkinsky district, has resurfaced after disappearing following a voter meeting, saying she needed psychological and medical help. Her husband was also reported missing and later found.
Meduza · 18 Sept, 23:50
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Trump announces he is barring CNN, "MS NOW" and "Politico" from the White House
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he has banned the CNN and "MS NOW" television networks, along with the outlet "Politico", from accessing the White House. The decision affects three major American media organizations.
Apollo.lv · 18 Sept, 23:47
Prince Harry plays pickleball at Birmingham school to launch Invictus education scheme
Prince Harry visited a Birmingham school to launch a new Invictus Games education programme for children, playing pickleball with pupils and discussing what inspires him.
BBC England · 18 Sept, 23:46
Syria arrests five former al-Assad-era officers over strikes on civilians
Syrian authorities have arrested five former air force officers, including an air force general, in connection with strikes on civilians during former President Bashar al-Assad's rule.
Al Jazeera · 18 Sept, 23:46
Ukraine reports 23 Russian assaults near Pokrovsk in one day
Ukraine's General Staff says Russian forces launched 23 assaults near Pokrovsk over the past 24 hours, the highest count of any front-line sector, amid 176 total clashes along the line of contact.
Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Sept, 23:45
Ukraine reports 23 attacks in Pokrovsk direction over past day
Ukraine's General Staff says 176 combat clashes occurred along the front line over the past day, with the highest concentration in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian forces used hundreds of airstrikes, thousands of drones and extensive artillery fire.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Sept, 23:45
How Russian and Belarusian security services recruit and break their own dissidents
Political analyst Andis Kudors describes how the FSB and Lukashenko's regime use blackmail and threats of violence to recruit or crush even well-known opposition figures. He warns that parts of these exile communities may pose new security risks for Europe.
Delfi · 18 Sept, 22:48
Two men injured in Russian drone attack on Kyiv region
Russia struck Kyiv region with attack drones on the evening of September 18, injuring two men in the Bucha district. Warehouse facilities were also damaged in two districts.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Sept, 22:47
Ahead of a Trump-Xi meeting, informal US-China talks on AI risks are gaining momentum
Artificial intelligence is expected to be on the agenda when President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meet, and an informal network of US-China dialogues on the topic is already active. So-called 'track two' talks bring together experts from both countries outside official government channels.
NPR World · 18 Sept, 22:46
Eugenia Apostol, Philippine Publisher Who Helped Topple a Dictator, Dies at 100
Eugenia Apostol, a Philippine publisher who turned her women's magazine into a platform for political journalism, has died at 100. Articles she published are credited with helping drive President Ferdinand Marcos from power.
The New York Times · 18 Sept, 22:46
AI names the country that would be safest in the event of World War III
Amid growing talk of escalation and hybrid threats, artificial intelligence was asked which country would offer the safest refuge in a global conflict, and named New Zealand as its top pick. Its isolated location, food surplus and stable governance were cited as the key safety factors.
Latvijas Avīze · 18 Sept, 22:44
Russia deploys inaccurate missiles that can miss targets by hundreds of meters in strikes on Ukrainian cities
Russia is increasingly using RM48U missiles, originally built as air-defense training targets, to strike Ukraine, with reports indicating plans to expand their use.
Euromaidan Press · 18 Sept, 22:44
Lebanese artist reshapes Israeli missile debris into art
In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni collects debris left by Israeli missile strikes and turns it into works of art. Her pieces are made from material recovered after airstrikes in the region.
Al Jazeera · 18 Sept, 22:43
Programmer says Moscow's e-voting system checks for active VPNs
Programmer Pyotr Zhizhin reports that Moscow's electronic voting system checks whether voters are using a VPN, though the check does not block anyone from voting. The purpose of collecting this data remains unclear.
Meduza · 18 Sept, 22:43
Trump bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House access
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been barred from accessing the White House.
LSM · 18 Sept, 22:43
Two killed in Russian drone attack on Kherson region
A Russian drone attack on the village of Tekstylne in Kherson region on the evening of September 18 killed two men, according to regional officials. The strike came hours after drone-dropped explosives damaged a hospital in Kherson city.
Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Sept, 21:48
Two killed in Russian drone strike on village in Kherson Oblast
Two men died after a Russian drone struck the village of Tekstylne in Kherson Oblast on the evening of 18 September, the same day a hospital in Kherson was also hit by a drone-dropped explosive.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 18 Sept, 21:47
Russian drones threaten Ukraine's border crossings with Poland and Moldova as ground offensive stalls
Russia is striking Ukraine's border crossings with Poland and Moldova, endangering routes used by Western officials traveling to Kyiv, while Russia's ground offensive in eastern Ukraine loses momentum.
Al Jazeera · 18 Sept, 21:47
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Finnish Meteorologist Warns of Unusually Strong Signs of a Real Winter
A specialist at the Finnish Meteorological Institute says the latest seasonal forecasts show extremely rare and strong signals pointing to a proper winter around midwinter.
TVNET · 18 Sept, 21:46
Trump May Turn to China to Help Restart North Korea Diplomacy
President Trump has not received a response from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and may instead seek help from China's Xi Jinping, who is set to visit Washington next week.
The New York Times · 18 Sept, 21:46
Russia paid a man to vandalize London mosques and disguise it as a homegrown hate crime
A Ukrainian man has pleaded guilty to vandalizing London mosques in an attack paid for by Russia, with a fake British far-right group called Direct Action UK circulating images to make it look local.
Euromaidan Press · 18 Sept, 21:45
Far-right politician Éric Zemmour enters France's presidential race
French far-right politician Éric Zemmour has announced he will run in next year's presidential election, pledging a hardline stance on immigration. Polls currently favor former National Rally leader Marine Le Pen.
Delfi · 18 Sept, 21:43
Putin's voting video exposes an awkward detail: Kremlin runs unlicensed software
Russian leader Vladimir Putin cast his ballot in the State Duma elections on Friday, but viewers of the released footage spotted a notice on the Kremlin computer screen indicating Windows was not activated. The detail has drawn mockery on social media.
Jauns.lv · 18 Sept, 20:49
Latvian combat medic Cīrule injured in Russian strike in Ukraine
Latvian combat medic Sarmīte Cīrule was injured in a Russian strike on the Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, though her life is not in danger. It is the second time she has been hurt while helping Ukrainian soldiers.
Delfi · 18 Sept, 20:48
Tehran sees biggest anti-US show of defiance since the war began
Volunteers marched through downtown Tehran to join a campaign promoting the idea of personal self-sacrifice for Iran, in what is described as the largest public display of defiance against the United States since the war began.
Al Jazeera · 18 Sept, 20:46
IAEA says drone struck cooling tower at Russia's Kursk nuclear plant
The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced on Friday that a drone struck a cooling tower at Russia's Kursk nuclear power plant. The agency has not yet provided further details on the circumstances or consequences of the incident.
TVNET · 18 Sept, 20:46
"Skelya" regiment rescues 21 soldiers from encirclement in combat operation
Ukraine's 425th Assault Regiment "Skelya" carried out a combat operation to evacuate 21 soldiers of the 159th Brigade who had spent over 10 months on the front line without rotation.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Sept, 20:44