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Gulf states postpone Hormuz strait talks with Iran as Yemen conflict escalates
Gulf Cooperation Council states have delayed planned talks with Iran on the strait of Hormuz amid growing Saudi anger over Iranian backing for Houthi advances in Yemen. Oil prices climbed above $108 a barrel on Monday.
The Guardian World · 14 Sept, 15:49
Canada seeks unique alliance with EU, says PM Carney
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will not join the European Union but wants to build a unique, closer partnership with the bloc, ahead of a visit to Brussels this week. The idea of possible "associate member" status has drawn sharp criticism from the opposition.
Delfi · 14 Sept, 15:48
Russian Strike on Railway Hub Near Poland Border Seen as Warning to Europe
A Russian strike on Ukraine's railway network near the border with Poland is being interpreted by officials as a deliberate signal to Kyiv's European allies. Officials say the attack targeted a key link between Ukraine and the West.
The New York Times · 14 Sept, 15:47
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Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish nationalists sign joint declaration on self-determination in Cardiff
Leaders of the largest nationalist parties from Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales signed an agreement in Cardiff on Monday declaring their peoples' right to self-determination.
Apollo.lv · 14 Sept, 15:46
Official suspected over Mola explosion that killed 35 released on bail
Ukrainian investigators have charged a Security Service of Ukraine official with negligence over the upkeep of an ammunition depot in the Kyiv region village of Mola, where a Russian strike killed 35 people. The suspect was released on bail last weekend.
Ukrainska Pravda · 14 Sept, 15:46
Economist: Russia losing around $100 billion a year as oil sector collapses
An independent Russian economist estimates the country's oil production has fallen by nearly three million barrels a day since the full-scale invasion, theoretically costing around $100 billion annually, with Ukrainian strikes on refineries deepening the crisis.
Latvijas Avīze · 14 Sept, 15:45
Estonian woman rescues abandoned Spanish hunting dog
An Estonian woman, Maarja Sau, spoke on television about a podenco hunting dog she brought from Spain after it was abandoned once its hunting career ended. She highlighted the harsh treatment such dogs often face in Spain.
ERR (rus) · 14 Sept, 15:45
SBU official suspected over Mila ammunition blast that killed 35 released on bail
An official suspected of negligence in maintaining an ammunition depot near the village of Mila, where a Russian strike killed 35 people, was released on bail last weekend. The bail amounted to nearly 500,000 hryvnias.
Pravda — ziņas · 14 Sept, 15:45
Von der Leyen to miss Carney's European Parliament address
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will skip Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Thursday address to the European Parliament, sending Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in her place.
Politico Europe · 14 Sept, 15:44
Russian man gets 12 years for online harassment that drove Ufa schoolgirl to attempt suicide
A Russian court sentenced 21-year-old Mikhail Shalimov to 12 years in prison for months of online harassment that led a 16-year-old girl from Ufa to attempt suicide.
Meduza · 14 Sept, 14:51
Russian drone strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border meant to scare off allies, says EU's Kallas
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Sunday's Russian drone strike on a passenger train near the Ukraine-Poland border was meant to intimidate Western nations into halting support for Ukraine. No one was hurt, but officials suspect the real target may have been a train carrying prominent Western dignitaries that had passed shortly before.
Politico Europe · 14 Sept, 14:49
Ukraine carried out at least 131 long-range strikes on Russian territory over the summer
According to Ukraine's Center for Strategic Communications, Ukraine conducted at least 131 confirmed long-range strikes on Russia this summer, primarily targeting oil refineries and military logistics to weaken Russia's ability to finance the war.
Ukrainska Pravda · 14 Sept, 14:48
Zambia warns against eating dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals
Zambian authorities have urged people not to eat meat from dead wild animals after an anthrax outbreak infected 12 people, with dozens of hippos, elephants and buffalo dying since July.
BBC World · 14 Sept, 14:45
Israeli minister threatens to strip 'NAZA' filmmakers of citizenship
Israel's culture minister has threatened to revoke the citizenship of documentary filmmakers who won a special jury prize at Venice for a film on Gaza civilian deaths. Israel's military has rejected the film's claims.
Deutsche Welle · 14 Sept, 13:50
Swedish election outcome to be decided by votes from abroad
Monday morning results in Sweden's parliamentary election show the opposition bloc narrowly ahead of the ruling right-wing coalition, with only about 29,000 votes separating them. The final outcome is expected on Wednesday once votes from abroad are counted.
LSM · 14 Sept, 13:49
More than 86,000 displaced in Yemen since July amid renewed fighting
The UN reports that over 86,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since July due to clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and government forces. Many have sought shelter in camps in government-held Aden, while others crossed into neighbouring Djibouti.
France 24 · 14 Sept, 13:46
Exiled Russian Rapper Noize MC Charged With 'Justifying' Terrorism
Moscow prosecutors have opened a criminal case against exiled rapper Noize MC over statements they say justify terrorism, an offense punishable by up to seven years in prison. The musician, who fled Russia in 2022, now lives in Vilnius and supports Ukraine through charity concerts.
The Moscow Times · 14 Sept, 13:45
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Leaves for Five-Day Paris Trip
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko signed a September 13 order for a five-day business trip to Paris to attend a PACE hearing on Ukrainian children, coinciding with the president's push to dismiss him.
Pravda — ziņas · 14 Sept, 13:43
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Leaves for Paris for 5 Days as Zelensky Seeks His Dismissal
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko departed for a five-day trip to Paris under a September 13 order, just as President Zelensky urges parliament to urgently approve his removal from office.
Ukrainska Pravda · 14 Sept, 13:43
Speedboat manslaughter convict Shepherd jailed again over assault on ex-partner
Jack Shepherd, jailed in 2018 for the fatal speedboat crash that killed Charlotte Brown, has received an additional one year and eight months in prison for violently assaulting his former partner, including striking her with hot barbecue tongs. The attacks last year led to his recall to prison.
BBC England · 14 Sept, 13:43
Sikorski: NATO could quickly defeat Russia in air power, Moscow reacts sharply
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said NATO's air superiority would allow it to quickly overcome Russia in case of attack, prompting a sharp response from Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
Jauns.lv · 14 Sept, 13:43
Yemen gov't forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia
Yemeni government forces have advanced in western Taiz after repelling a Houthi offensive, while the Houthi movement says it carried out an attack on Saudi Arabia.
Al Jazeera · 14 Sept, 12:50
Abandoned tarantula found outside Tallinn building, taken to shelter
A caged tarantula was found abandoned outside a building in Tallinn's Kristiine district, and rescuers brought the spider to the Paljassaare animal shelter. The incident occurred on the evening of September 12.
ERR (rus) · 14 Sept, 12:49
The New Moscow: A Digital Utopia Doubling as a Surveillance Trap
Advanced technologies have transformed Russia's capital in recent years, making it safer and more convenient while also intensifying monitoring of its residents.
The New York Times · 14 Sept, 12:49
Ukrainian Drone Attack Wounds Five in Sochi, Russia Says It Downed Hundreds More
Five people, including a child, were wounded overnight in a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, damaging three homes. Russia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted 399 drones nationwide, while a separate Russian strike on a Ukrainian farm warehouse killed three people.
The Moscow Times · 14 Sept, 12:49
Sweden's centre-left opposition extends election lead
With 95% of votes counted in Sweden's parliamentary election, the centre-left opposition led by Magdalena Andersson has widened its lead to three seats. Final results are expected Wednesday or Thursday.
The Guardian World · 14 Sept, 12:47
Edward Lucas: Where Has Germany's Deterrence Skill Gone?
Analyst Edward Lucas argues that recent Russia-linked sabotage attempts expose Germany's inability to effectively prevent such attacks. He contrasts the current situation with the country's Cold War-era response to domestic terrorism.
Delfi · 14 Sept, 12:46
Moscow politician Galyamina: most Russians are pacifists who just want the war to end
After the antiwar party Yabloko was barred from Russia's State Duma election, Moscow-based politician Yulia Galyamina explains in an interview why she believes most Russians are tired pacifists rather than genuine opponents of Putin, and why protest-voting strategies offer little hope.
Meduza · 14 Sept, 12:44
Fourth Ukrainian pharmaceutical warehouse burns in Russian strike this month
A Russian strike in Odesa damaged a pharmaceutical wholesaler's warehouse that supplies drugstores across Ukraine, marking the fourth such incident since the start of the month.
Euromaidan Press · 14 Sept, 12:43
Slovakia stands alone in blocking EU plan to extend Russia sanctions
EU ambassadors failed to reach consensus on a proposal to lock in Russia sanctions for 12 months, with Slovakia the sole member state opposing the plan.
Politico Europe · 14 Sept, 11:48
Reform UK won't say if £72m donors returned to Britain in time for new limit
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice declined to confirm when two crypto billionaires who gave the party £72m returned to the UK, as the government prepares a law capping donations from Britons who lived abroad.
The Guardian World · 14 Sept, 11:46
Russian drones strike Kherson twice in one morning, killing one and injuring another
Russian drones attacked Kherson twice on the morning of September 14, killing one person and wounding another. The strikes follow a similar attack the previous day that hit an ambulance in the city.
Pravda — ziņas · 14 Sept, 11:45
Russian drone strikes on Kherson kill one, injure another
Russian forces struck Kherson twice with drones on Tuesday morning, killing one man and injuring another. A day earlier, a drone strike had damaged an ambulance in the city.
Ukrainska Pravda · 14 Sept, 11:45
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Brazil's Mega-Sena jackpot rolls over to 95 million reais
No ticket matched all six numbers in Brazil's Mega-Sena draw 3057, so the jackpot rolled over and will reach roughly 95 million reais at the next draw on Tuesday, September 15.
3 avoti · 14 Sept, 10:54
Canada in talks to join EU's €90 billion loan for Ukraine
Canada is negotiating to contribute to the EU's €90 billion loan for Ukraine as PM Mark Carney seeks closer ties with Europe. Both sides hope to settle the contribution size before the EU summit in Montreal in late October.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 14 Sept, 10:49
Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine-Poland border crossing, sparking fires
An overnight drone attack near the Yahodyn crossing in western Ukraine set fire to a petrol station and trucks, while a Kyiv-Warsaw train was also damaged nearby. No injuries were reported.
Euronews · 14 Sept, 10:48