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Addison Lee founder ordered to pay £20.5m in tax after tribunal ruling
A London tribunal has ruled that Addison Lee founder Sir John Griffin owes an additional £20.5m in tax, rejecting his claim to be treated as domiciled in Ireland rather than the UK. The decision covers a seven-year period following his sale of the taxi firm in 2013.
The Guardian World · 18 Sept, 01:51
Putin signs decree nationalizing Russian assets of Auchan, Nestle and Leroy Merlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on September 17 forcibly transferring the Russian assets of Auchan, Nestle and the former Leroy Merlin chain to a newly created domestic company. The international corporations had refused for years to leave the Russian market.
Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Sept, 01:49
EU pledges additional €3.3 billion to Ukraine as Russia strikes Kyiv's water system
The European Union has promised Ukraine a further €3.3 billion, with Commission President von der Leyen saying more support is coming, while Russia struck Kyiv's water infrastructure and Ukraine hit back at two S-400 launchers in Russia's Bryansk region.
Euromaidan Press · 18 Sept, 01:48
Russia holds its first vote since 2022
Russians are casting ballots for the first time since 2022, in a vote that raises the question of whether opposition parties can pose any real challenge to the Kremlin-backed United Russia party.
Al Jazeera · 18 Sept, 01:47
Finland drills in the Baltic Sea to intercept ships suspected of threatening undersea infrastructure
Finland's coast guard, police and armed forces held a joint exercise in the Gulf of Finland on Thursday, practicing how to quickly seize control of ships suspected of sabotaging undersea infrastructure. Officials say such readiness has become routine across the Baltic Sea region.
Jauns.lv · 18 Sept, 00:52
Russia's war has cost Donetsk Oblast over $26 billion in damages, preliminary estimate shows
A preliminary estimate puts war-related losses in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast at more than $26 billion, though the true figure is likely higher since much of the damage cannot yet be assessed.
Euromaidan Press · 18 Sept, 00:51
Australian politics roundup: migration, Greens tension and veterans' benefits
A Politico briefing on Australian politics highlights three developments — the home affairs minister's migration address, Labor's stance toward the Greens, and an expected reversal of a veterans' health cost cap.
Politico Europe · 18 Sept, 00:46
Djibouti calls for international aid as refugee arrivals from Yemen surge
Djibouti has appealed to the international community for humanitarian assistance as the number of people fleeing Yemen and arriving in the country sharply increases.
Al Jazeera · 18 Sept, 00:45
Australian government defends delayed immigration plan as opposition demands deeper cuts
Australia's home affairs minister Tony Burke has defended the time taken to release Labor's new immigration plan, while the opposition says migrant numbers remain too high.
The Guardian World · 18 Sept, 00:45
US grants visas to Iranian delegation for UN General Assembly as war enters seventh month
The US government has issued visas allowing Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, even as the war between the two countries continues.
BBC World · 18 Sept, 00:44
17-year-old dies after explosive device detonation in Sumy region
A 17-year-old boy died in hospital from severe injuries after an explosive device detonated in the Vorozhba community in Ukraine's Sumy region, regional military administration head Oleh Hryhorov reported.
Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Sept, 00:43
Trump reports progress on establishing US military base in Poland
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that significant progress has been made toward establishing a US military base in Poland. No further details on timelines or location have been disclosed.
LSM · 17 Sept, 23:51
Yemen War Intensifies as Houthi Fighters Advance on Marib
New clashes have been reported between Iranian-backed Houthi fighters and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces near the oil-rich Marib province.
The New York Times · 17 Sept, 23:51
Tusk Warns of Possible Accidental Russian Strikes on NATO Territory This Fall and Winter
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned of a rising risk that Russian strikes on Ukraine could accidentally hit territory belonging to Ukraine's allies during the autumn and winter months. The warning follows a string of recent incidents pointing to escalating tension along Poland's border and coastline.
Politico Europe · 17 Sept, 23:50
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Explosion at Swedish army training ground injures seven
An accident at a Swedish military training ground on Thursday left seven people injured, the army has announced.
Apollo.lv · 17 Sept, 23:49
Poland warns Russia's plans could include strikes on Ukraine's allies
Poland has warned that Russia's military plans may extend to strikes against countries supporting Ukraine, and said it scrambled fighter jets after a Russian attack in western Ukraine near the Polish border.
Al Jazeera · 17 Sept, 23:49
Canadians warm to closer EU ties after Carney's Strasbourg speech
Canadian PM Mark Carney has proposed Canada become the EU's first "associate member," and surveys suggest most Canadians favour closer cooperation with Europe amid strained relations with the United States.
BBC World · 17 Sept, 23:48
How to tell a cat's mood? Watch its tail – it reveals a lot
A cat's tail movements can reveal much about its emotional state, but unlike dogs, these signals are not always straightforward. Reading a cat's mood correctly requires paying attention to other behavioral cues as well.
Latvijas Avīze · 17 Sept, 23:47
NPR interview: why the European Union is reaching out to Canada
In an NPR interview, political analyst Ian Bremmer discusses the latest developments in relations between Canada, the European Union and the U.S., focusing on a recent EU move toward Canada.
NPR World · 17 Sept, 23:47
Smaller than a house cat: scientists identify new wild cat species after over a century
Scientists in Bolivia have described a new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, which is smaller than many domestic cats. It is the first new South American cat species to be scientifically described in more than a hundred years.
Jauns.lv · 17 Sept, 23:46
Russian strike hits "Amstor" shopping center in Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces struck the "Amstor" shopping center in Zaporizhzhia on the evening of September 17, sparking a large fire; no casualties have been reported so far.
Pravda — ziņas · 17 Sept, 23:46
Suspect in London's 'Putney pusher' case dies by suicide after telling family investigation was 'killing him'
A man under police investigation over a 2017 attack on Putney Bridge in London has died by suicide, having told his family the inquiry was 'murdering him'. His sisters say police were warned about his deteriorating mental health but failed to protect him.
The Guardian World · 17 Sept, 23:45
EU pledges €3.3 billion for Ukraine as von der Leyen promises more support to come
The European Union has allocated €3.3 billion in new funding for Ukraine, with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen saying further aid is on the way as Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian cities grows more intense.
Euromaidan Press · 17 Sept, 23:43
Third malaria death reported in cluster near Frankfurt Airport
A third person has died of malaria in Germany in recent months, in a rare cluster of cases near Frankfurt Airport linked to air travel.
Al Jazeera · 17 Sept, 22:50
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Budanov: Internal Discord, Not Russia, Poses Greatest Threat to Ukraine
The head of Ukraine's presidential administration, Kyrylo Budanov, has said the biggest threat to Ukraine comes not from aggressor state Russia but from internal disagreements. Budanov previously led Ukraine's Defence Ministry military intelligence directorate (HUR).
Apollo.lv · 17 Sept, 22:49
Russian birth tourism to Brazil on the rise
More Russian families are traveling to Brazil to give birth so their children can obtain Brazilian citizenship, a trend fueled by the war in Ukraine and Argentina's tightened rules.
Deutsche Welle · 17 Sept, 22:49
Russia kills captain of Tanzanian-flagged ship in latest Black Sea attack on civilian shipping
The captain of a Tanzanian-flagged vessel has been killed in a Russian attack on civilian shipping near Ukraine's Black Sea ports. The incident underscores the continuing danger Russia's military actions pose to international crews and maritime trade in the region.
Euromaidan Press · 17 Sept, 22:48
Rabbit in China smashes its food bowl in fury over tiny portion
In China's Fujian province, a pet rabbit's automatic feeder camera captured the animal destroying its bowl after receiving a meagre portion of food. The clip has gone viral online.
Latvijas Avīze · 17 Sept, 22:47
Ukraine's General Staff: 207 combat clashes recorded at the front on September 17
Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff reported 207 clashes along the front line by 22:00 on September 17, alongside a massive Russian drone and air bomb campaign.
Pravda — ziņas · 17 Sept, 22:47
Ukraine's General Staff: 207 combat clashes recorded on frontline since start of day
Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff reports 207 combat clashes along the front since the start of September 17, while Russian forces used a missile, dozens of air strikes and thousands of kamikaze drones.
Ukrainska Pravda · 17 Sept, 22:46
Nato chief: UK must show 'credible path' to annual defence spending rises
Nato secretary general Mark Rutte said Britain needs a credible plan of yearly increases to reach the alliance's target of spending 3.5% of GDP on defence by the mid-2030s, an increase of nearly £30bn.
The Guardian World · 17 Sept, 22:45
Seven injured in accident at Swedish army training ground
An accident at a Swedish army training ground on Thursday left seven people injured, the armed forces reported.
LSM · 17 Sept, 22:43
U.N. Report: U.S. Strike on Iranian School May Have Been a War Crime
U.N. investigators have found that the mistakes behind a U.S. strike that killed more than a hundred children at a school in Iran went beyond mere negligence. The report also cites a separate strike the same day that reportedly killed 22 civilians.
The New York Times · 17 Sept, 22:43
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Tusk: Russia's war plans include hybrid attacks on Ukraine's allies
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday that Russia's war plans against Ukraine include hybrid drone and missile attacks on countries supporting Kyiv, citing intelligence reports.
TVNET · 17 Sept, 21:49
Trump says 'significant progress' made on US military base in Poland
US President Donald Trump has said significant progress has been made toward establishing a permanent US Army base in Poland, promising an announcement on its location soon.
Pravda — ziņas · 17 Sept, 21:48
Malta police to assess truthfulness of acquitted businessman's testimony in journalist's murder case
Malta's Attorney General has forwarded a request to police to investigate whether businessman Yorgen Fenech, acquitted in journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia's 2017 murder case, may have given false testimony in court. The request was filed by a Nationalist Party MEP.
LSM · 17 Sept, 21:47