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Ukraine and EU drone makers form first joint alliance

Eighteen companies from Ukraine and Europe have joined a newly formed EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance to jointly develop drones and counter-drone systems.

Euromaidan Press · 15 Sept, 01:45

US Officially Confirms It Has a Space-Control Weapon in Orbit

US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink has for the first time publicly confirmed that the Space Force has deployed a space-control weapon in orbit. Experts warn the admission could embolden Russia and China to do the same.

Meduza · 15 Sept, 01:45

Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran's US tour over pro-Palestinian statements

Rapper Macklemore says he has been dropped from Ed Sheeran's US stadium tour after voicing support for Palestine at a September concert in New Jersey. Tour organizers say venue owners objected to his participation.

France 24 · 15 Sept, 01:44

Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after months-long absence

Former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, 84, returned to the Capitol on Monday and cast his first vote since a June fall that led to hospitalization and months of speculation about his health.

The Guardian World · 15 Sept, 01:44

Israeli Human Rights Group Says Israel Is Systematically Dismantling Palestinian Life in the West Bank

A leading Israeli human rights organization says the country is rapidly dismantling all aspects of Palestinian life. The group ties this to a broader strategy it describes as ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from the West Bank.

NPR World · 15 Sept, 00:51

NYT: Houthis emerge as unlikely power player in the Middle East

The New York Times reports that the Iranian-backed Houthi militia has made a series of strategic gains recently, turning it into an unexpected power player in Middle East politics.

The New York Times · 15 Sept, 00:51

Met Police officer dismissed over critical social media podcast

A Metropolitan Police constable has been sacked after a misconduct hearing found he breached professional standards with podcast videos attacking colleagues and the force's standards unit. He intends to appeal the decision.

BBC England · 15 Sept, 00:48

Newsom says he won't run for president if Harris runs again

California Governor Gavin Newsom said in a CNN interview that he would not run for president if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run again.

Politico Europe · 15 Sept, 00:46

Activist Mahmoud Khalil Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Columbia University

Former Columbia University student and activist Mahmoud Khalil has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the university and one of its deans. Further details of the case have not yet been made public.

Al Jazeera · 15 Sept, 00:45

Anthropic says it thwarted Russian espionage campaign targeting Kyiv

US artificial intelligence company Anthropic has reported detecting and shutting down a Russian intelligence operation targeting Kyiv that was automated through its Claude chatbot.

Euromaidan Press · 15 Sept, 00:44

Australia's immigration row escalates as critics question Hanson's silence

Australian politics remains dominated by clashes over One Nation's proposed migration cuts, with both major parties warning of economic damage, while debate also continues over the Whyalla steelworks closure and ministerial conduct.

The Guardian World · 15 Sept, 00:43

Poll: Marine Le Pen Leads First Round of Next Year's French Presidential Election

A new poll of more than 13,000 voters suggests that former National Rally leader Marine Le Pen could top the first round of next year's French presidential election.

Apollo.lv · 14 Sept, 23:49

Turkish police use tear gas against pro-LGBTQ protest in Izmir

Turkish police dispersed a protest in Izmir with tear gas after nationwide raids led to dozens of arrests targeting LGBTQ activists, prompting EU concern over human rights.

France 24 · 14 Sept, 23:47

US Air Force Secretary confirms for first time that US weapons are in orbit

US Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink stated at a conference that the US possesses orbital weapons for space control — the first time an official has publicly confirmed this, after previous avoidance citing national security concerns.

TVNET · 14 Sept, 23:45

US changes measles death-count methodology as Pennsylvania outbreak grows

The CDC has switched to a different data source for tracking measles-related deaths just as Pennsylvania reported a third suspected fatality, with critics warning the change could obscure the true toll.

The Guardian World · 14 Sept, 23:44

Ukraine's General Staff reports 225 combat clashes since start of day

Ukraine's General Staff says 225 clashes occurred along the front line by 22:00 on September 14, with Russia deploying guided bombs, kamikaze drones and heavy shelling.

Ukrainska Pravda · 14 Sept, 23:44

EU extends Russia sanctions list by just one week amid dispute over Usmanov

EU ambassadors failed to agree on the usual six-month renewal of a Russia sanctions list after Slovakia and France pushed to remove businessman Alisher Usmanov, settling instead on a one-week extension.

Meduza · 14 Sept, 23:43

225 combat clashes recorded on Ukraine's front line in one day

Ukraine's General Staff reported 225 combat clashes along the front line since the start of the day on September 14, with the heaviest fighting in the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions.

Pravda — ziņas · 14 Sept, 23:43

Turkish Airlines drops Luanda route as Angola's new airport struggles to attract traffic

Turkish Airlines has permanently ended its Luanda service, joining several carriers that have withdrawn from Angola's capital since the country's new airport opened in 2023. The facility remains far short of the passenger numbers the government once promised.

Euronews · 14 Sept, 22:49

Finland to join France's nuclear deterrence programme

Finland has decided to join a nuclear deterrence initiative promoted by French President Emmanuel Macron, amid Russia's war against Ukraine and debate over the reliability of US security guarantees.

LSM · 14 Sept, 22:48

Ukraine strikes Slavyansk-EKO oil refinery in Russia in deep-strike operation

Ukraine's military conducted a deep-strike operation against the Slavyansk-EKO refinery, which has an annual processing capacity of at least 3 million tonnes, according to military intelligence.

Euromaidan Press · 14 Sept, 22:48

Prosecutor General's Office denies NABU chief was notified of suspicion

Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office says claims that anti-corruption bureau head Semen Kryvonos was formally notified of suspicion are untrue, while former Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko insists otherwise.

Pravda — ziņas · 14 Sept, 22:46

Ovechkin again backs Russia's ruling party in pre-election campaign video

NHL star Alexander Ovechkin has appeared in a campaign video for Russia's ruling United Russia party ahead of State Duma elections, once more publicly showing support for the country's political leadership.

Jauns.lv · 14 Sept, 22:43

Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to halt energy strikes

US President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop hitting each other's energy infrastructure, though the Kremlin stayed silent and Kyiv responded with caution.

Deutsche Welle · 14 Sept, 21:50

New Report Points to Erosion of Palestinian Life as Israel Threatens NAZA Filmmakers

A new report says Palestinian life is being systematically eroded, while Israel has issued threats against filmmakers linked to a production identified as NAZA, according to Al Jazeera's Jerusalem Daily bulletin.

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept, 21:49

Russian oligarch partly funded Trump Jr.'s Bahamas wedding

IBA president Umar Kremlev covered hundreds of thousands of dollars in costs for Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas, ProPublica reports, with a Trump Jr. representative confirming he is a personal friend of the groom.

Delfi · 14 Sept, 21:48

Israeli Documentary on Gaza Killings Sparks Backlash, Minister Suggests Stripping Citizenship

An Israeli documentary called "NAZA," which investigates the killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces in Gaza, has triggered backlash in Israel, with the culture minister suggesting the directors' citizenship be revoked.

The New York Times · 14 Sept, 21:48

European Parliament to establish office in Canada

The European Parliament plans to open a representative office in Canada to strengthen transatlantic parliamentary cooperation, following backing from Parliament leadership.

Politico Europe · 14 Sept, 21:47

Ukraine strikes radar defending Russian resort city Sochi

Ukraine's military says it hit a radar system protecting Sochi, ten days after drones set two fuel depots ablaze in the same area.

Euromaidan Press · 14 Sept, 21:47

Zelensky Says Ukraine Wants Concrete Guarantees Before Halting Strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv is ready to stop strikes on Russia only if partners guarantee Moscow will not hit Ukrainian energy and infrastructure targets, pushing back on Trump's claim of a mutual agreement.

The Moscow Times · 14 Sept, 21:47

Ukraine's PM warns state finances nearing critical point amid parliamentary delays

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi has warned that state finances are approaching a critical situation as delayed votes in parliament threaten a portion of $29.5 billion in international funding.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 14 Sept, 21:46

Swedish election: leftist opposition wins by razor-thin margin

Sweden's leftist opposition, led by the Social Democrats, has taken a narrow lead over the ruling center-right coalition in parliamentary elections, though final results are still pending.

ERR (rus) · 14 Sept, 21:45

Kremlin-linked oligarch partly funded Trump's son's Bahamas wedding

Investigative outlet ProPublica reports that Umar Kremlev, head of the International Boxing Association, covered part of the costs for Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas. Payments were routed through a Dubai-registered company.

Latvijas Avīze · 14 Sept, 21:45

Dispute over Russian oligarch Usmanov threatens EU sanctions renewal

EU member states failed to agree on renewing sanctions against roughly 3,000 Russian individuals, organizations and companies after Slovakia demanded oligarch Alisher Usmanov be removed from the list. A temporary seven-day extension was agreed while talks continue.

Jauns.lv · 14 Sept, 21:43