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Drone wreckage found in Germany near military airbase
Wreckage of a crashed drone has been found near Hanover, Germany, roughly a kilometer from the Wunstorf military airbase. Police are investigating who owned the drone and why it ended up in the area.
ERR (rus) · 15 Sept, 21:46
Poland logs 107 Russia-linked espionage cases over 20 months
Poland's national prosecutors have registered 107 top-tier espionage cases tied to Russia since last year, with the pace of new cases holding steady in 2026.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Sept, 21:46
Why fruit flies invade your kitchen so fast – and how to get rid of them
Fruit flies, or drosophila, breed astonishingly quickly in warm conditions because their entire life cycle can take just days. Getting rid of them requires eliminating the spots where they feed and lay eggs, not just swatting the adults.
Latvijas Avīze · 15 Sept, 21:45
UK spends about £56,000 per migrant returned to France under swap deal
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told MPs the UK-France 'one in, one out' scheme costs roughly £56,000 per person returned. France wants to end the bilateral arrangement in favour of a broader EU-UK deal.
The Guardian World · 15 Sept, 21:44
Saudi Arabia and Egypt call for secure Red Sea shipping routes
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met in Cairo to call for free and secure Red Sea navigation, as Saudi Arabia vowed a firm response to Houthi attacks.
France 24 · 15 Sept, 21:44
Search launched for boy, 3, missing at playground
Police in Brantham, England have launched a search for a missing three-year-old boy last seen at a playground, using door-to-door enquiries and a helicopter.
BBC England · 15 Sept, 21:43
Russia has damaged over 500 Ukrainian locomotives as railway attacks reach Polish border
Ukraine is urgently asking partners for replacement locomotives, as more than half of the wartime losses of its train fleet occurred this year alone.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Sept, 20:50
Zelenskyy names new commander of Communications and Cybersecurity Forces
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree appointing Oleksii Kovalenko as commander of the Armed Forces' Communications and Cybersecurity Forces, weeks after establishing an annual day of observance for the branch.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 15 Sept, 20:49
Drone wreckage found near Wunstorf military airfield close to Hanover, Germany
Wreckage from a crashed drone was discovered near Lake Steinhude in Germany, just one kilometer from the Wunstorf military airfield. Police are searching for further fragments and trying to determine the drone's owner.
Meduza · 15 Sept, 20:47
Kallas: EU could tighten visa rules for Russian citizens
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc could increase scrutiny of Russian diplomats and restrict visas for former combatants and tourists from Russia. The EU is also finalizing a new sanctions package and continuing to target Russia's shadow fleet.
Pravda — ziņas · 15 Sept, 20:47
Belfast teenager's inquest finds police failures amid unexplained death
An inquest into the 2020 drowning death of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe in Belfast identified a series of police investigative failures, though it found no direct link between police conduct and his death. His mother said he was failed by both the police and infrastructure authorities.
The Guardian World · 15 Sept, 20:46
Harry and Meghan Change Children's School After Security Talks
Prince Harry and Meghan have decided to move their children to a different school following discussions with their private security team, which flagged difficulties safely securing the route to school in traffic.
The New York Times · 15 Sept, 20:45
Germany: Unknown drone crashes near Bundeswehr air base
A large-scale police operation is underway in Germany near Hanover after wreckage of an unidentified drone was found close to the Wunstorf military airfield. The drone's origin remains unknown.
Pravda — ziņas · 15 Sept, 19:50
Kyiv gas station workers to get real-time military air-threat alerts
Following a series of Russian strikes on gas stations across Kyiv, authorities have begun providing station workers with real-time information on aerial threats. The move aims to improve worker safety amid repeated attacks.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Sept, 19:46
US lawmakers clash over bill expanding Trump's power to sanction Russia
The US House of Representatives is set to vote this week on a bill that would grant President Trump new tariff powers against Russia and its trading partners, but the measure faces resistance from both Republicans and Democrats.
The Guardian World · 15 Sept, 19:46
Expert: If Russian strikes intensify, Poland could expel diplomats and block the Suwałki corridor
Military expert Ivan Stupak has outlined possible response steps Poland might consider if Russian drone and missile strikes near its border intensify. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has already warned of a possible escalation.
Latvijas Avīze · 15 Sept, 19:44
Russia's Irkutsk region mass-culls livestock as farmers fear foot-and-mouth disease
Authorities in Russia's Irkutsk region are seizing and killing livestock, officially citing a lumpy skin disease outbreak, but local farmers suspect the real cause may be foot-and-mouth disease.
Meduza · 15 Sept, 19:43
Ukrainian Army Launches Counterattack in Northern Donetsk Region
The commander of Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps has confirmed that Ukrainian forces launched a counterattack in the northern part of Donetsk region, saying more positive news is expected soon.
TVNET · 15 Sept, 18:47
Trump claimed Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy truce — strikes continued anyway
Hours after Donald Trump announced Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop striking energy facilities, both sides kept trading attacks. The Kremlin confirmed no real deal was reached during the recent talks.
Meduza · 15 Sept, 18:46
Russian strikes damage seven infrastructure sites in Kyiv Oblast
Seven facilities were damaged in Russian attacks on Kyiv Oblast over the past 24 hours, with no casualties reported. Homes, a hangar, vehicles and a municipal building were hit.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 15 Sept, 18:45
Istanbul police detain dozens of LGBT+ rights supporters
Turkish police detained dozens of people on Tuesday who were protesting outside an Istanbul courthouse to demand the release of LGBT+ activists arrested days earlier. The Council of Europe's human rights commissioner voiced concern over the crackdown.
Pravda — ziņas · 15 Sept, 18:44
Istanbul Police Detain Dozens at LGBT+ Solidarity Rally
Turkish police detained dozens of demonstrators outside an Istanbul courthouse on Tuesday who were demanding the release of previously detained LGBT+ activists. The Council of Europe's human rights commissioner has called on Turkish authorities to free all those held for civil society activity.
Ukrainska Pravda · 15 Sept, 18:44
Democrat demands answers over Russian oligarch's funding of Trump Jr's wedding party
Top House Oversight Committee Democrat Robert Garcia is pressing the White House and Donald Trump Jr for details about ties to Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, who paid for part of Trump Jr's wedding celebrations.
The Guardian World · 15 Sept, 17:49
Russia Again Urges Foreign Embassies in Kyiv to Evacuate After Strike on Train Near Polish Border
Russia's Foreign Ministry repeated its call for foreign embassies in Kyiv to evacuate after a strike on a passenger train near the Polish border, shortly after European diplomats had used the same rail line.
The Moscow Times · 15 Sept, 17:44
Fuel Price Increases Spark Protests Across Multiple Countries
Fuel shortages and rising prices in countries including Indonesia, Guatemala and Syria have triggered protests and power blackouts.
The New York Times · 15 Sept, 17:43
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Ukraine's Parliament Approves Removal of Kravchenko as Prosecutor General
Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday backed President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to dismiss Ruslan Kravchenko from the post of prosecutor general. The vote followed a proposal submitted by the president.
TVNET · 15 Sept, 16:47
South Korea to Host First-Ever Summit With Central Asian Leaders
Seoul is preparing to host its first presidential-level meeting with the leaders of five Russia-allied Central Asian states, as South Korea seeks to expand its regional influence.
Al Jazeera · 15 Sept, 16:47
Estonian scammers ask woman for 79 cents, then steal over 400 euros
In Häädemeeste municipality, a 56-year-old woman waiting for a parcel fell for a phishing message and lost nearly 420 euros. Estonian police have opened a criminal case and are reminding the public of safety rules.
ERR (rus) · 15 Sept, 16:46
Economist Experiences Russia's New Drone Warfare Firsthand on Kyiv Night Train
Moritz Schularick, president of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, experienced a Russian drone strike near his night train from Kyiv, highlighting Russia's use of fast, Chinese-powered jet drones that are increasingly hard to intercept.
Politico Europe · 15 Sept, 16:46
Hungary's foreign minister files complaint against predecessor over costly flights
Hungary's new foreign minister Anita Orban has filed a criminal complaint against her predecessor Peter Szijjarto, accusing him of routinely using expensive private flights that cost the state nearly six times more than scheduled flights.
Pravda — ziņas · 15 Sept, 15:50
Political scientist Skudra: AfD's rise in Germany reflects a lasting trend, not a one-off vote
Political scientist Ojārs Skudra told TV24 that the Alternative for Germany party's gains in Saxony-Anhalt and nationwide point to a deeper crisis in Germany's political system. Polls now put AfD ahead of all rivals for the Bundestag.
Latvijas Avīze · 15 Sept, 15:50
Thirlwall Inquiry: Baby deaths in Letby case could have been prevented
A public inquiry into nurse Lucy Letby's crimes has found that some baby deaths and attacks could have been prevented had hospital safeguarding rules been followed. The report describes dysfunctional management and executives who obstructed the truth.
BBC England · 15 Sept, 15:46
Trump Jr.'s wife speaks out on who paid for Bahamas wedding
Donald Trump Jr.'s wife has for the first time publicly addressed who financed the couple's lavish wedding on a private island in the Bahamas, an event linked to a highly influential Russian oligarch.
Jauns.lv · 15 Sept, 15:44
Iceland's last whaling company unfazed by proposed hunting ban
Iceland's sole remaining commercial whaling company, Hvalur, says it expects to survive a proposed government ban, noting past attempts to outlaw the practice have repeatedly failed. Iceland is one of only three countries where commercial whaling is still permitted.
BNN · 15 Sept, 15:43
Zaluzhnyi: The West's old security guarantees are today's version of bright red trousers
Ukraine's former commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi says the war has fallen into the hands of profit-seeking dealmakers, and compared the West's outdated security guarantees to the bright red trousers that made soldiers easy targets a century ago. He warns that a historically failed approach is being repeated today.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Sept, 14:53
Pentagon watchdog report reveals major US losses from Iran attacks
A Pentagon inspector general report shows that Iranian attacks damaged or destroyed dozens of aircraft and hundreds of buildings at US military facilities in the region.
Al Jazeera · 15 Sept, 14:52