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Podcast explores what a gathering of former PMs and football diplomacy reveal
A new political podcast episode looks behind the scenes of a gathering of former UK prime ministers and asks whether football diplomacy with Canada could help revive closer UK-EU ties.
Politico Europe · 17 Sept, 10:45
US Congress passes new Russia sanctions bill targeting China and India's oil purchases
The US House of Representatives approved a sweeping new sanctions package against Russia on Wednesday, clearing the way for President Trump's signature. The bill also allows tariffs of up to 100% on countries still buying large volumes of Russian oil and gas.
Euronews · 17 Sept, 10:44
Sheffield weather: rain expected today, milder spell forecast later in the week
Sheffield faces a wet, cool day on September 17, 2026, though sources give slightly different rain probabilities; the wider UK saw an unusually warm, humid weekend but no heatwave is forecast.
4 avoti · 17 Sept, 09:51
Paris talks seek to bolster Lebanese army as UN mission's mandate nears end
European and Arab military chiefs met in Paris to discuss strengthening Lebanon's armed forces before the UN peacekeeping mission's mandate expires at year's end, amid fears of renewed Israeli military action in southern Lebanon.
France 24 · 17 Sept, 09:49
Israel deploys AI tools to automate West Bank home demolitions
Israel is using artificial intelligence tools to accelerate and automate the demolition of Palestinian homes and forced evictions in occupied territory. The technology is being folded into processes that displace Palestinian families.
Al Jazeera · 17 Sept, 09:46
Diana's brother reveals Charles's words to him after her death
Charles Spencer's upcoming memoir describes a tense phone call with the then-Prince Charles shortly after Princess Diana's death in 1997, in which the king reportedly made a remark that stunned him. Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the book's contents.
Jauns.lv · 17 Sept, 09:46
US House passes Graham-Blumenthal bill imposing tariffs on buyers of Russian oil
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill imposing punitive tariffs on countries buying Russian energy resources, which Ukrainian officials say will add meaningful pressure on Moscow.
Ukrainska Pravda · 17 Sept, 09:45
Ukraine's released civilian captives left without state support after freedom
Thousands of Ukrainian civilians held captive in occupied territories return to face housing, healthcare and bureaucratic hurdles, as the state provides no systematic support. Rights advocates are pushing for a dedicated national agency to address the problem.
Ukrainska Pravda · 17 Sept, 08:47
'My mother apologised': FGM survivor urges others to seek help
A Birmingham woman who underwent female genital mutilation as a child in Sudan is encouraging other survivors to seek help, as her story sheds light on how UK maternity services support affected women.
BBC England · 17 Sept, 08:46
Sweden's centre-left nears election win as ruling coalition loses majority
With nearly all votes counted in Sweden's parliamentary election, the centre-left coalition is close to victory, while the current centre-right ruling coalition will not retain a majority in the Riksdag.
LSM · 17 Sept, 08:45
Latvian Security Service opens criminal case over terrorism threats to companies supplying Ukraine
Latvia's State Security Service has launched a criminal investigation after a pro-Kremlin group publicly threatened terrorist attacks against Latvian companies that supply weapons to Ukraine. One person has already been detained and arrested.
Jauns.lv · 17 Sept, 08:44
Russia's First Duma Election Since Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine Opens With Genuine Competition Eliminated
Voting for Russia's State Duma begins tomorrow and runs through September 20, marking the first such election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The only anti-war party, Yabloko, has been barred from running, while over 70% of sitting lawmakers seek re-election.
Meduza · 17 Sept, 08:43
Three wild dog brothers complete Africa's longest recorded mammal journey
Three endangered African wild dog brothers travelled more than 2,500 miles across Zambia over eight months in search of new territory, setting a record for the longest single journey by any mammal on the continent. Researchers say the feat highlights both the value and the danger of remaining wildlife corridors.
The Guardian World · 17 Sept, 07:52
Von der Leyen's Canada 'associate membership' idea catches EU capitals off guard
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has surprised EU member states by floating "associate membership" for Canada, a status that does not formally exist and that Ottawa itself appears reluctant to define.
Politico Europe · 17 Sept, 07:49
Study: warming likely worsened deadly glacier collapse in Nepal
An international research team has found that climate-driven warming likely contributed to the late-August mountainside and glacier collapse in Nepal that killed more than 1,300 people. Researchers stress warming was not the direct cause but amplified existing geological instability.
Delfi · 17 Sept, 07:45
Drones strike military airfield in Rostov-on-Don and oil refinery in Yaroslavl
Overnight into September 17, drones struck several regions of Russia — a military airfield in Rostov-on-Don was reportedly hit, while an oil refinery in Yaroslavl caught fire. The strikes were reported by monitoring channels ASTRA and Exilenova+.
Pravda — ziņas · 17 Sept, 06:51
US denies Abbas visa again for UN General Assembly
The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week's UN General Assembly session in New York, repeating last year's move.
France 24 · 17 Sept, 06:51
German coalition divided over how to ease record fuel prices
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is promising relief for record-high fuel prices to shore up his standing, but his coalition partners disagree on how to fund it.
Politico Europe · 17 Sept, 06:49
State Department Extends Visa Ban on Abbas, Other Palestinian Officials
The U.S. State Department has extended a visa ban on Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and other officials, which would block him from traveling to New York for next week's UN General Assembly session.
The New York Times · 17 Sept, 06:49
Trump threatens EU with new tariffs over possible Canada association
US President Donald Trump has warned he will impose new import tariffs on European Union goods if the bloc grants Canada the status of an "associated member state."
LSM · 17 Sept, 06:44
Russian drone strikes cause damage in Kyiv region again
Russian drones struck the Brovary and Fastiv districts of the Kyiv region on the evening of September 16, damaging buildings and equipment, with no casualties reported.
Pravda — ziņas · 17 Sept, 05:52
Trump returns to campaign trail in North Carolina to boost Republican Senate bid
Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley against Democrat Roy Cooper, while also criticizing the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate hike.
The Guardian World · 17 Sept, 05:48
Reports: US and Yemen's Houthis reach secret deal over Red Sea
Media reports say Yemen's Houthi movement has agreed to allow unfettered Red Sea access to US shipping in exchange for Washington refraining from military action against the group.
Al Jazeera · 17 Sept, 05:46
Ukraine's freed civilian captives left without housing or care after release
Since 2014, thousands of Ukrainian civilians have endured imprisonment in occupied territories, but the state fails to systematically provide them housing, treatment or social support after release. Rights advocates are pushing for a new national agency to fix the gaps.
Ukrainska Pravda · 17 Sept, 05:46
US House passes new Russia sanctions as explosions rock Kyiv
The US House of Representatives passed a broad sanctions package targeting Russian officials and economic sectors on Wednesday, while explosions and a missile alert hit Kyiv overnight.
France 24 · 17 Sept, 05:45
US Congress passes broad new sanctions bill against Russia
The US House of Representatives has approved by a strong majority a bill introducing new sanctions against Russia and its backers, now sent to President Donald Trump for signature.
LSM · 17 Sept, 05:43
US House votes to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe
The US House of Representatives has unanimously voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, sending the matter to the Justice Department.
BBC World · 17 Sept, 04:51
US Plans to Send Israel 60,000 One-Ton Bombs
The Trump administration intends to deliver 60,000 powerful one-ton bombs to Israel, a move that comes as opposition to arms sales to the country is growing in Washington. The planned shipment would represent one of the largest deliveries of this type of munition in recent years.
The New York Times · 17 Sept, 04:50
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Man suspected of killing Latvian woman in UK sent to psychiatric hospital
A British court has ordered a 64-year-old man suspected in the death of 37-year-old Latvian Kristīne Sparāne to be placed in a psychiatric hospital, a decision announced in September 2026.
Apollo.lv · 17 Sept, 04:49
Russian missile strike hits Kyiv, four injured including a child
A Russian missile strike damaged buildings in two districts of Kyiv, injuring at least four people, including a 10-year-old girl. The attack followed a nationwide air raid alert.
Pravda — ziņas · 17 Sept, 04:46
Israel and Morocco agree to upgrade ties to embassy level after New York meeting
Israel and Morocco agreed on Wednesday in New York to raise their diplomatic missions to embassy level and appoint ambassadors, though no timeline was given. A similar pledge was made back in 2022.
France 24 · 17 Sept, 04:44
Ukrainian drones kill Russian general soon after false victory claim
Ukrainian drone forces killed Russian Maj Gen Anton Grunis shortly after he was awarded Hero of Russia for a disputed claim of capturing Kostiantynivka, while Russia continued strikes on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.
Guardian Ukraina · 17 Sept, 04:43
UK and Canada Hold First Bilateral Meeting on AI Risks and Defence Cooperation
British and Canadian representatives met in Liverpool for their first bilateral meeting, discussing artificial intelligence risks and prospects for closer defence cooperation.
Al Jazeera · 17 Sept, 04:43
Video: Texas deputy screams in fright as “dead” deer suddenly jumps up
A sheriff's deputy in Trinity County, Texas, got a scare during a night shift when a deer lying by the roadside, which he assumed was dead, suddenly leapt to its feet. The clip has already racked up more than 10 million views online.
Latvijas Avīze · 17 Sept, 03:51
Canada and Europe Draw Closer as Ties With U.S. Fray
As Canada's relationship with the United States grows more strained, Canada and Europe are moving toward closer ties. Yet shaping what that new partnership actually looks like is proving difficult.
The New York Times · 17 Sept, 03:49
EU preparing sanctions on 27 over deportation of Ukrainian children
The EU is preparing sanctions against 27 Russian individuals and organizations linked to the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children, Ukraine's foreign minister said. He also announced a planned international conference in Toronto and new support initiatives for returning children.
Pravda — ziņas · 17 Sept, 03:44