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Trump Envoy Meets Lukashenko in Minsk, Discusses Frozen Belarusian Funds
U.S. special envoy John Coale met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk to discuss the release of Belarusian funds frozen in American banks and the ongoing release of political prisoners. Coale pledged to resolve the issue with Citibank.
The Moscow Times · 15 Sept, 14:50
Analyst: Putin unlikely to ever pursue peace deal with Ukraine
ICDS director Kristi Raik says Russia is escalating attacks on Ukraine and believes it can outlast its opponent, making a genuine peace agreement with Putin unlikely. She calls for stronger air defense support and tougher sanctions.
ERR News · 15 Sept, 14:49
Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail-in voting restrictions
The US Supreme Court has struck down mail-in voting restrictions sought by the Trump administration ahead of the midterm elections. Separately, the Kennedy Center says it faces possible bankruptcy and closure.
NPR World · 15 Sept, 14:45
Ukraine's anti-corruption court removes Yermak's electronic bracelet over health risk
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has extended procedural obligations imposed on former presidential office chief Andriy Yermak but lifted his electronic monitoring bracelet on medical grounds.
Pravda — ziņas · 15 Sept, 14:44
Ukraine's anti-corruption court removes ankle monitor from ex-Zelensky chief of staff Yermak on medical grounds
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court extended procedural obligations for former presidential office head Andriy Yermak but released him from wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet due to health concerns.
Ukrainska Pravda · 15 Sept, 14:44
Lavrov: Russia Ready for New Round of Trilateral Talks With US and Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia is ready to resume trilateral talks with the US and Ukraine, and plans to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the UN General Assembly in New York.
Meduza · 15 Sept, 13:50
UN experts: Belarus justice system used to target Lukashenko opponents
UN experts have found that Belarus's courts, police, security services, prosecutors and prison authorities work together to silence critics of the government. The findings describe a coordinated system directed against political opponents.
Al Jazeera · 15 Sept, 13:49
Study: Air pollution rose after Trump administration halted embassy monitoring
A new study found that local air pollution increased 24-33% after the Trump administration ended a long-running program that tracked air quality at U.S. embassies worldwide in 2025.
NPR World · 15 Sept, 13:48
UK funds 32 mobile shelters for Ukraine's gas facilities
The UK Foreign Office provided €2.64 million to buy and install 32 mobile shelters at Ukrainian gas infrastructure sites. The shelters, deployed across nine regions, are meant to protect workers during Russian attacks.
Pravda — ziņas · 15 Sept, 13:47
Long-delayed Thirlwall inquiry report into Lucy Letby case to be published
A public inquiry report examining how nurse Lucy Letby was able to murder and attempt to murder babies at a Chester hospital neonatal unit is due to be published this afternoon, after months of delay.
The Guardian World · 15 Sept, 13:45
Rail traffic disrupted across the Netherlands, sabotage suspected
Dutch railways experienced major disruptions this morning, and authorities have not ruled out sabotage as the cause.
TVNET · 15 Sept, 12:49
Kravchenko: presidential pressure delayed suspicion notice against NABU chief
Suspended Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko says he delayed issuing a suspicion notice to National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) chief Semen Kryvonos because of pressure from President Volodymyr Zelensky. He insists there is no legal basis for withdrawing the notice.
Pravda — ziņas · 15 Sept, 12:46
Kravchenko: I only filed suspicion against NABU chief late due to Zelensky's pressure
Dismissed Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko said he served a notice of suspicion on anti-corruption bureau chief Semen Kryvonos later than he should have because of pressure from President Volodymyr Zelensky. He insists the suspicion was backed by sufficient evidence.
Ukrainska Pravda · 15 Sept, 12:46
Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister
Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was elected Labour leader unopposed in July and went on to become Britain's sixth prime minister in a decade.
Politico Europe · 15 Sept, 12:45
Ukrainian Strikes Kill One in Belgorod, Damage Commercial and Industrial Sites Across Russia
Overnight Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on southern Russia killed one person in the Belgorod region and damaged commercial and industrial facilities in the Rostov and Samara regions.
The Moscow Times · 15 Sept, 11:49
Russian frigate fires flares at Danish military helicopter in the Baltic Sea
On Monday in the Baltic Sea near the Danish town of Gedser, a Russian military frigate fired two flares toward a Danish Air Force helicopter. Denmark called the incident serious and summoned Russia's ambassador for an explanation.
Latvijas Avīze · 15 Sept, 11:49
Analyst: Putin unlikely to ever seek genuine peace talks with Ukraine
Kristi Raik, director of the International Centre for Defence Studies, says Russia is intensifying its attacks on Ukraine and believes it can outlast its opponent, making a genuine Putin-led peace effort unlikely.
ERR (rus) · 15 Sept, 11:46
Denmark summons Russian ambassador after warship targets army helicopter
Denmark has summoned Russia's ambassador after a Russian warship fired two emergency flares at a Danish army helicopter over the Baltic Sea, amid a wave of Russia-linked security incidents across Europe.
The Guardian World · 15 Sept, 11:45
Yemen's Houthis reportedly tried to use Anthropic's AI to develop missiles
A threat report from AI company Anthropic says Yemen's Houthi movement attempted to use its Claude model to develop guidance systems for ballistic missiles. Many of the requests were blocked, but not all.
Delfi · 15 Sept, 11:45
Security incidents linked to Russia intensify across Europe: drone downed in Lithuania, flares fired at Danish helicopter
Lithuania has briefed EU and Nato allies after Italian fighter jets shot down a drone in its airspace overnight, while Denmark summoned Russia's ambassador over a warship firing flares at a Danish military helicopter.
Guardian Ukraina · 15 Sept, 11:45
Danish PM calls incident with Russian frigate serious
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described as serious an incident in which a Russian frigate fired signal rockets toward a Danish military helicopter, linking it to Russia's growing aggression in Europe.
Pravda — ziņas · 15 Sept, 11:44
Danish PM calls Russian frigate incident serious, part of wider pattern of aggression
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called it a serious incident after a Russian frigate fired signal flares toward a Danish military helicopter. She said the episode fits a broader pattern of growing Russian aggression across Europe.
Ukrainska Pravda · 15 Sept, 11:44
Labour tensions flare as Rayner takes aim at Streeting at TUC Congress
At the TUC Congress in Brighton, Angela Rayner used an after-dinner speech to criticise Defence Secretary Wes Streeting, while the government faces a difficult budget and mounting questions over Reform UK's donations.
Politico Europe · 15 Sept, 10:47
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Romania and Poland scramble fighter jets overnight over Russian drone activity in Ukraine
Romania and Poland scrambled fighter jets overnight in response to Russian drone activity near Ukraine. Both NATO countries took the precautionary measure to safeguard their airspace.
TVNET · 15 Sept, 10:46
Bilecky confirms Ukrainian counteroffensive near Lyman, promises more good news
The commander of Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps, Andrii Bilecky, has confirmed a counteroffensive in northern Donetsk region that cleared several settlements. He called for informational silence while promising further good news ahead.
Pravda — ziņas · 15 Sept, 10:46
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Russian warship fires signal flares at Danish helicopter over Baltic Sea
Danish authorities said on Tuesday that a Russian navy vessel fired two emergency signal flares at a Danish helicopter over the Baltic Sea. The incident points to continued tension in the region.
Apollo.lv · 15 Sept, 10:44
Lawyer: Weak enforcement, not lack of laws, keeps banned chemicals in EU products
ClientEarth environmental lawyer Hélène Duguy says PFAS pollution persists in consumer goods not due to a lack of science or regulation, but because of poor enforcement and corporate resistance.
France 24 · 15 Sept, 10:44
Russian drone attack on Kyiv kills a man
A new Russian drone attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv has killed a man. Further details about the circumstances and possible additional consequences have not yet been made public.
Ukrainska Pravda · 15 Sept, 10:43
Finland joins France's nuclear deterrence initiative
Finland has decided to join a nuclear deterrence programme promoted by French President Emmanuel Macron for European allies, amid Russia's war against Ukraine and debates over future US security guarantees.
LSM (rus) · 15 Sept, 10:43
US confirms for first time it has deployed a weapon in space
US Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink has confirmed for the first time that the United States has deployed a weapon in Earth's orbit to protect its forces, citing growing threats from Russia and China.
3 avoti · 15 Sept, 09:51
Germany seeks to reform EU foreign policy service led by Kallas
Germany believes the EU's foreign policy is too toothless because responsibility is split between several institutions, and wants to reform the External Action Service headed by Kaja Kallas. It remains unclear whether the plan would weaken or strengthen the high representative's role.
ERR (rus) · 15 Sept, 09:45
Danish PM hopes for peaceful resolution of Greenland dispute with US
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she hopes Denmark and the United States can find a peaceful solution to the dispute over Greenland, citing what she called clear positive signals.
Ukrainska Pravda · 15 Sept, 09:44
Karl Stefanovic to buy out podcast partner after 'irreconcilable' split, court told
Australian TV presenter Karl Stefanovic has agreed in the NSW Supreme Court to buy out business partner Keshnee Ibrahim's 45% stake in their podcast company following an 'irreconcilable breakdown', with an independent valuer now to be appointed.
The Guardian World · 15 Sept, 08:49
LSM publishes photo roundup documenting the war in Ukraine on September 14
News outlet LSM has published a set of photographs by international news agency photographers capturing Russia's invasion of Ukraine on September 14, 2026. The material is part of LSM's regular photo series documenting the war.
LSM · 15 Sept, 08:49
Pentagon report reveals US munitions shortfall following Iran war
A Pentagon inspector general report has found that the US military faces a shortage of advanced munitions after its war with Iran, which cost roughly $33.4 billion in its first four months. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia accused Houthi rebels of wounding civilians in missile and drone attacks.
France 24 · 15 Sept, 08:48
Ukraine's parliament to vote on tougher speeding penalties this week
Ukraine's parliament is set to review two bills this week that would raise fines for speeding, a measure experts say could save lives on the country's roads. Analysts note that higher fines alone won't solve the problem without changes to road infrastructure.
Pravda — ziņas · 15 Sept, 08:45