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Gold Mine Collapse in Sudan Kills at Least 70
At least 70 people have died after shafts collapsed at a gold mine in Sudan on Sunday, with dozens more still missing. A charity involved in rescue efforts said the chances of saving those trapped are limited.
The New York Times · 16 Sept, 21:47
Photos reveal extensive damage to US bases from Iranian strikes
Images obtained by CBS from active military personnel show serious damage to US bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait following Iranian attacks. A Pentagon watchdog report confirms hundreds of damaged or destroyed buildings and $3.7bn in equipment losses.
BBC World · 16 Sept, 21:45
Russian drone strike destroys warehouse of Zelensky's former comedy studio in Kyiv
An overnight Russian drone strike destroyed a Kyiv warehouse holding props from Volodymyr Zelensky's former comedy studio Kvartal 95, though the studio says all scheduled concerts will proceed. The same strike destroyed a warehouse belonging to the Olena Zelenska Foundation, which stored humanitarian aid.
Meduza · 16 Sept, 21:43
Rescuers Recover Bodies of Six Men Trapped at Nepal Hydropower Plant
After a days-long search, rescue teams in Nepal have recovered the bodies of six men who were trapped underground at a hydropower plant following catastrophic flooding.
The New York Times · 16 Sept, 20:49
Kosovo's Former President Found Guilty of War Crimes in The Hague
Former Kosovo President and Kosovo Liberation Army leader Hashim Thaci has been found guilty of war crimes by a court in The Hague.
Al Jazeera · 16 Sept, 20:49
Johnson: Putin may admit next year he cannot conquer Ukraine
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson predicts Russia's president could end the war in the coming year or two, while warning that Ukraine's defeat would also threaten the Baltic states. He urges the West to increase pressure on Moscow and keep NATO membership for Ukraine on the table.
Latvijas Avīze · 16 Sept, 20:48
UK far-right extremist jailed for encouraging terrorism against Jews, Muslims and migrants
A warehouse worker from Stafford has been sentenced to over five years in prison for promoting the killing of migrants and minorities in far-right Telegram groups and for sharing Anders Breivik's manifesto.
The Guardian World · 16 Sept, 20:46
Meloni says she intends to serve full term as Italy's prime minister
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she plans to remain in office until the end of her parliamentary term, dismissing speculation about early elections amid growing coalition tensions.
Ukrainska Pravda · 16 Sept, 20:46
Russia's 2026 Duma election lacks real competition, but observers still plan to track vote discrepancies
Ahead of Russia's 2026 State Duma election, opposition party Yabloko has been barred from running, yet independent observers say they will still monitor polling stations to document gaps between paper and online voting results.
Meduza · 16 Sept, 20:46
Von der Leyen blindsides EU with surprise Canada 'associate member' offer
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unexpectedly offered Canada the status of the EU's first 'associate member' during her State of the Union speech, without consulting member states, and Ottawa is already downplaying the idea.
Politico Europe · 16 Sept, 20:45
Meloni says she intends to stay in office until the end of her term
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she plans to remain in office until parliament's term ends next autumn, dismissing media speculation about early elections.
Pravda — ziņas · 16 Sept, 20:44
Body found in search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods
Police in England have found a body during a large-scale search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but the boy's family has been informed.
BBC England · 16 Sept, 20:43
Belarus Frees 25 Political Prisoners as U.S. Eases Sanctions
Belarus has released 25 political prisoners in a deal under which Washington agreed to ease sanctions, reflecting the Trump administration's more transactional approach toward a close Russian ally.
The New York Times · 16 Sept, 19:49
House Speaker Cancels Thursday Votes Ahead of Midterm Recess
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson announced the House will skip Thursday votes, avoiding a scheduled resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Democrats criticized the move as an attempt to dodge accountability.
The Guardian World · 16 Sept, 19:49
Ukrainian forces damage Russian bomber in strike on occupied Crimea
Ukraine's military carried out strikes overnight on several Russian military targets, including Saku airfield in Crimea, where a bomber-type combat aircraft was damaged. The report came from Ukraine's General Staff.
Delfi · 16 Sept, 19:43
Two Army officers cleared over handling of soldier's sexual assault report
A UK military court has cleared two senior Army officers of misconduct charges linked to their handling of a sexual assault complaint by a teenage soldier who later took her own life.
BBC England · 16 Sept, 18:48
Putin Urges Russians to Vote in Parliamentary Election, Ties Turnout to War Support
Ahead of Russia's three-day parliamentary election, President Vladimir Putin called on citizens to vote, framing participation as proof of national unity and support for the war in Ukraine, even as most anti-war candidates have been barred from running.
The Moscow Times · 16 Sept, 18:46
Epstein survivors welcome House committee vote to hold Leon Black in contempt
The House oversight committee voted unanimously 41-0 to recommend billionaire Leon Black be held in contempt for defying subpoenas in its Epstein investigation, a move survivors called a step toward accountability.
The Guardian World · 16 Sept, 18:44
Kinshasa protests against proposed constitutional change
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the C64 opposition coalition held street protests in Kinshasa against a constitutional change backed by the ruling majority, as parliament reconvened for a new session.
France 24 · 16 Sept, 18:44
Kyiv introduces two-tier air raid alert system for drone attacks
Since September 10, Kyiv's city administration has applied a new alert system distinguishing yellow- and red-level air raid warnings based on the severity of the threat. The change allows some businesses and public transport to keep operating when the danger is not a massed attack.
Pravda — ziņas · 16 Sept, 18:43
South Korea and Central Asian states agree 30-year cooperation framework
South Korea and five Central Asian nations held their first leaders' summit in Seoul, adopting a long-term cooperation plan on critical minerals, energy and supply chains, alongside a new regular format for leaders and industry ministers.
Euronews · 16 Sept, 18:43
Republican Massie pushes for Hegseth impeachment over Iran war
The US House of Representatives must vote this week on Republican Thomas Massie's proposal to launch impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie accuses Hegseth of deploying US forces in the Iran war without Congressional authorization.
Jauns.lv · 16 Sept, 17:52
TV journalist and pilot who died in Los Angeles helicopter crash were covering another accident
A local news helicopter crashed in Los Angeles' Chatsworth neighborhood on Tuesday evening, killing both crew members and a pedestrian on the ground, while it was covering a fatal bus crash nearby.
The Guardian World · 16 Sept, 17:49
Ukrainian defense institute official detained over bribe demand from camouflage supplier
An official at a state military research institute in Cherkasy region was detained after allegedly extorting a €10,000 bribe from a supplier of camouflage gear for the army. The suspect was caught in the act while receiving the full amount.
Ukrainska Pravda · 16 Sept, 17:47
Egypt's el-Sisi rejects displacement of Palestinians from Gaza
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has rejected the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, after Israel's defence minister pledged to remove people from the besieged Strip.
Al Jazeera · 16 Sept, 17:46
Estonian MPs propose annual aid to Ukraine of at least 0.25% of GDP
Sixty-seven members of Estonia's Riigikogu have submitted a draft declaration calling for annual military and financial support to Ukraine of at least 0.25% of GDP. The foreign affairs committee will review it on September 17.
ERR (rus) · 16 Sept, 17:43
Two Rosneft Refineries in Russia Halt Operations After Drone Strikes
Ukrainian drone attacks have forced two Rosneft-owned oil refineries in Syzran and Saratov to suspend operations, industry sources say. The two plants have a combined processing capacity of 290,000 barrels per day.
The Moscow Times · 16 Sept, 16:47
Search continues in England for missing three-year-old boy with autism
A large-scale search operation is now in its second day in Suffolk, England, for a three-year-old boy with autism who went missing from a play area. Police say there is no indication of any wrongdoing.
The Guardian World · 16 Sept, 16:45
Russia holds Ukrainian POWs, then pressures their families online
Russia is believed to be holding thousands of Ukrainian prisoners of war and is reportedly contacting their relatives on social media to demand favors, according to an NPR report.
NPR World · 16 Sept, 16:45
Researchers: Large algae on the Baltic Sea coast are a good sign
Scientists from the Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology explain that large algae appearing along the Baltic Sea coast are a natural and beneficial phenomenon rather than a nuisance for swimmers. The algae perform vital ecological functions that support marine life.
LSM · 16 Sept, 16:43
Pupils learn to use life-saving bleed kits in Wolverhampton schools
Pupils at Wolverhampton secondary schools are being trained to use life-saving bleed kits, led by the sister of a man killed in a knife attack, as a local MP pushes for the scheme to go nationwide.
BBC England · 16 Sept, 15:50
Garisons: Russia will seek new targets as Europe faces period of turbulence
Defense expert Jānis Garisons warns that the world is entering a new, unpredictable phase of the international order, with Russia likely to pursue further escalation in Ukraine and possibly against Europe. He calls on Europe to take a more active role in its own security.
Latvijas Avīze · 16 Sept, 15:49
Commentary: The West has tried everything except ending the war
A new commentary argues that the West's diplomacy, sanctions and roughly 200 rounds of talks with Russia have mainly bought Moscow time, while the war's economic ripple effects now reach as far as diesel prices in the United States.
Euromaidan Press · 16 Sept, 15:48
In Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China Summit
China hosted an Iranian diplomat shortly before a planned U.S.-China summit while renewing calls to end fighting in the Middle East, a move seen as demonstrating Beijing's influence over Tehran to Washington.
The New York Times · 16 Sept, 15:47
Texas set to execute man in triple murder as Georgia execution halted by judge
Texas plans to execute a man convicted of killing three people in 2005, while a judge in Georgia has put another scheduled execution on hold.
The Guardian World · 16 Sept, 15:47
At Least 20 Killed as Multi-Storey Building Collapses in Gaza City
A previously damaged apartment building in Gaza City collapsed overnight, killing at least 20 people as rescuers search the rubble for survivors.
Al Jazeera · 16 Sept, 15:46