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Supreme Court blocks Trump's bid to restrict mail-in voting
The US Supreme Court struck down Trump's March order that would have curbed mail-in voting, prompting an angry response from the president just weeks before the midterms. Experts say his fraud claims are not supported by the evidence.
The Guardian World · 18 Sept, 14:48
Ukraine's UP100 award opens search for 2026 laureates
With 13 days left until the nomination deadline, Ukrainska Pravda's annual UP100 award will honor a hundred Ukrainians shaping the country's future under this year's theme "Freedom to be".
Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Sept, 14:47
Ukraine opens final stretch for UP100 2026 award nominations
Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda has 13 days left for nominations to its annual UP100 award, which honors a hundred Ukrainians shaping the country's future. Winners will be announced in early December.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Sept, 14:46
Pro-Kremlin group threatens Latvia, Poland and Portugal: halt Ukraine arms supplies or defense firms will be hit
A pro-Kremlin group has threatened Latvia, Poland and Portugal, demanding they stop arming Ukraine or face attacks on their defense industry companies. Latvia's security service has opened a terrorism case and detained one suspect, with the group setting a deadline of 7 October.
Euromaidan Press · 18 Sept, 14:44
Macron summons French party leaders for talks on Mideast and Ukraine wars
French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting leaders of the country's political parties at the Elysée Palace on Friday to discuss the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine and their impact on France's security and energy situation.
France 24 · 18 Sept, 13:49
Russia strikes same district of Sloviansk twice, five people injured
On Friday, September 18, Russian forces struck the same district of Sloviansk in Donetsk region twice, injuring five people.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Sept, 13:47
At least 16 killed in explosives-laden vehicle attack on Pakistan mosque
A vehicle packed with explosives rammed into a mosque building in Pakistan during Friday prayers, a senior police official has said. At least 16 people were killed in the attack.
BBC World · 18 Sept, 13:43
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Early Voting Begins in US for Congressional Midterm Elections
Early voting officially began in the United States on Friday for the congressional midterm elections, allowing voters to cast ballots by mail or in person ahead of November 3.
Apollo.lv · 18 Sept, 12:49
Wine production in occupied Crimea drops sharply amid fuel and logistics crisis
Wine output in Russian-occupied Crimea fell by nearly a quarter and sparkling wine output by over a third between January and August, official Russian data show. The decline is blamed on logistics troubles, fuel shortages and a weak harvest.
Meduza · 18 Sept, 12:48
UN mission finds grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran
A UN fact-finding mission has said there are reasonable grounds to believe the United States carried out two military strikes on a school and a sports facility in Iran, actions it says amount to war crimes. The mission also found Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during a deadly crackdown on protests.
France 24 · 18 Sept, 12:47
Tregubov: Russians deploying small and ultra-small infantry groups in Slobozhanshchyna
A spokesman for Ukraine's Joint Forces says Russian troops in the Slobozhanshchyna sectors are probing for gaps in Ukrainian defenses using small infantry groups, while clashes there have slightly declined.
Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Sept, 12:46
Russian forces in Slobozhanshchyna rely on small infantry groups to probe Ukrainian defenses
Joint Forces spokesman Viktor Tregubov says Russian troops in the Slobozhanshchyna sectors are using small and even ultra-small infantry groups to seek gaps between Ukrainian positions, with signs that Russian resources on key sectors may be running low.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Sept, 12:46
Canada increasingly looks to Europe, weary of pressure from Washington
Polls show most Canadians want closer ties with the European Union, while the European Commission's president has promised to open talks on associate membership status for Canada.
ERR (rus) · 18 Sept, 11:51
Inside Texas's ICE detention system: fear and separated families
Migrant detentions in the United States have surged under Donald Trump's second term, with over 610,000 people held by ICE in under two years, thousands of children among them, as deaths in custody rise sharply.
France 24 · 18 Sept, 11:51
At least one dead in Philippines high school shooting
A shooting at a high school in South Cotabato, southern Philippines, left at least one person dead and several injured on Friday afternoon. The identities of the shooter and victims remain unconfirmed.
BBC World · 18 Sept, 11:49
Nobel laureates among 180 writers demanding proof of life for detained Eritrean authors
More than 180 writers, including Nobel laureates Olga Tokarczuk and JM Coetzee, have signed a letter urging Eritrea's president to confirm whether 12 writers arrested in 2001 are still alive. The letter marks 25 years since a crackdown on the country's independent press.
The Guardian World · 18 Sept, 11:48
US reportedly weighing withdrawal of up to a third of its European troops
The Pentagon is considering cutting roughly a third or more of US forces stationed in Europe, potentially affecting up to 40,000 troops. Such a move would be the largest reduction of American military presence in Europe since the end of the Cold War.
Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Sept, 11:44
Germany's consulate general in St. Petersburg finally closes
Germany's consulate general in St. Petersburg ceased operations on September 18, with its duties taken over by the German embassy in Moscow, amid diplomatic tension following a drone incident at Leipzig airport.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Sept, 11:43
Sisters of 'Putney pusher' suspect accuse Met Police of negligence after his death
The sisters of a man suspected in the 2017 Putney Bridge pushing incident say London's Metropolitan Police were negligent and reckless in an investigation that ended in his death. The force says the case has been referred to the police watchdog and the investigation continues.
BBC England · 18 Sept, 10:44
Two teenagers brutally beat man in Kyiv after he rebuked them for drinking alcohol
In Kyiv's Podil district, two 16-year-olds severely beat a 51-year-old man who had told them off for drinking alcohol in a courtyard. The victim suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Sept, 10:43
Host of Poland's TV Republika Linked to PR Campaign for Collapsed Crypto Exchange Zondacrypto
An investigation has revealed that Sławomir Jastrzębowski, a presenter on Poland's Telewizja Republika, and other journalists tied to the channel were involved in shaping the image of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange Zondacrypto and in efforts to silence its critics in exchange for money.
3 avoti · 18 Sept, 09:52
US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department has cleared a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia, the kingdom's latest major arms deal since the outbreak of the Iran war, with Congressional approval still pending.
France 24 · 18 Sept, 09:47
NATO Expert Warns Russia May Escalate to More Serious Attacks on Europe
Jānis Sārts, head of NATO's Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence, warns that Russia could intensify its hybrid war against Europe with more dangerous attacks, potentially causing casualties. He stresses that the strength of the response will determine what comes next.
BNN · 18 Sept, 09:47
ICAC Questions Former Labor Councillor Over Message on Damaging Liberal Minister
Australia's Independent Commission Against Corruption questioned former Labor councillor Sharangan Maheswaran about a message referencing damage to Liberal minister David Elliott's reputation. Maheswaran denied the message was linked to work for fugitive property developer Jean Nassif.
The Guardian World · 18 Sept, 09:46
Rzeszów and Lublin Airports in Poland Halt Operations for Third Straight Day Amid Russian Strikes on Ukraine
Poland's Rzeszów and Lublin airports suspended operations on September 18 due to Russian attacks on Ukraine, marking the third such disruption in recent days. Polish forces scrambled fighter jets, and a drone was again reported near the Ukrainian border.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Sept, 09:43
UN mission finds Iranian forces committed crimes against humanity in protest crackdown
A UN-established fact-finding mission has concluded that Iranian forces committed crimes against humanity while suppressing protests. The designation is among the most serious available under international law.
Al Jazeera · 18 Sept, 08:49
Ukrainian Woman Recounts Fleeing War, Four Years in the US, and Her Return Home
Ukrainian outlet Pravda published a personal account by a war refugee who fled to the United States and returned to Ukraine after four years; per Center for Economic Strategy data, 5.6 million Ukrainian war refugees were living abroad as of early 2026, with only about 5% in the US.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Sept, 08:47
A Ukrainian refugee's testimony: four years in the US and a return home
Ukrainska Pravda has published the personal account of a woman from Odesa who fled the war in 2022 and spent four years in the US before recently returning to Ukraine. According to the Center for Economic Strategy, 5.6 million Ukrainian war refugees were abroad as of early 2026, most in Europe and only about 5% in the US.
Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Sept, 08:47
Why Russia Holds Elections Despite Their Lack of Freedom
Russian elections are far from free, yet they remain a crucial source of legitimacy for the government. This explains why the Kremlin continues to hold votes even while controlling their outcomes.
The New York Times · 18 Sept, 07:51
Keating says Aukus locks Australia into US-China war it would 'certainly lose'
Former Australian PM Paul Keating warns the Aukus submarine deal drags Australia into any future US-China conflict over Taiwan, making it a target for retaliation. The criticism follows remarks from a US congressman about Australia's assumed role in such a war.
The Guardian World · 18 Sept, 07:51
Russian strike on Kyiv destroys warehouse holding items sent via Ziedot.lv
A charity warehouse in Kyiv was completely destroyed in a Russian attack, with computers funded by Latvian donors and delivered through Ziedot.lv among the burned items.
LSM (rus) · 18 Sept, 07:47
Russia and China veto UN resolution on monitoring Iran nuclear sanctions
Russia and China vetoed a US-backed UN Security Council resolution that would have extended independent expert monitoring of sanctions reimposed on Iran's nuclear programme. The sanctions themselves remain in force, but oversight of their enforcement has been lost.
Euronews · 18 Sept, 07:47
Two injured, businesses damaged in Russian attack on Dnipro
Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian city of Dnipro late on September 17, injuring two people and damaging several businesses, with strikes also hitting other districts in the region.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Sept, 07:45
Diana's brother's book reveals bitter clash with King Charles III over her funeral
Charles Spencer's new memoir describes a heated phone call with then-Prince Charles about Princess Diana's funeral, in which Charles allegedly made dismissive remarks about her. Buckingham Palace has not denied the account but suggested grief may have affected his memory.
Latvijas Avīze · 18 Sept, 07:44
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Italy to deploy warships to protect merchant vessels in Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Italy announced on Thursday that it will deploy naval warships to ensure safe passage for Italian merchant ships through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the coast of Yemen.
TVNET · 18 Sept, 07:44
Russia strikes shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia and Konotop, Fico rejects fighting under NATO Article 5
Overnight on September 18, Russian forces struck a shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia and hit Konotop in Sumy region with a massive drone attack, damaging several buildings and infrastructure. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he does not want his country dragged into a military conflict under NATO's Article 5.
ERR (rus) · 18 Sept, 07:44