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Sweden exit poll points to left-wing win, setback for far right
An exit poll in Sweden suggests former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and her left-wing coalition are on course to return to power, edging out a right-wing alliance that includes the far-right Sweden Democrats.
Politico Europe · 13 Sept, 21:48
Sweden's centre-left opposition leads election as far-right slips, exit polls show
Exit polls in Sweden's parliamentary election show the centre-left opposition backing Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson in the lead, while the far-right Sweden Democrats lose ground. Official results are expected within hours.
France 24 · 13 Sept, 21:47
Polls: Left-wing bloc leading in Sweden's parliamentary election
Exit polls from Sunday's Swedish parliamentary election indicate the Social Democrat-led left-wing bloc is in the lead. Final official results have not yet been confirmed.
LSM · 13 Sept, 21:43
Exit polls point to lead for left-wing bloc in Sweden's election
Voter surveys conducted after Sunday's Swedish parliamentary election show the Social Democrat-led opposition bloc slightly ahead of the right-wing bloc, while support for a nationalist-conservative party has dropped.
Delfi · 13 Sept, 21:43
German investigators identify suspects behind Leipzig airport drone attack
German security authorities say they have identified with high probability a Belarusian citizen and a Russian national linked to the GRU as the main suspects in August's drone attack on Leipzig-Halle airport, with investigators coordinating across several Baltic states including Latvia.
Politico Europe · 13 Sept, 20:51
French TV channel pulls programme replay after actress condemns Gaza
France Télévisions removed the online replay of a programme after actress Adèle Haenel publicly denounced what she called genocide in Gaza.
Al Jazeera · 13 Sept, 20:50
Ex-Zelenskyy spokeswoman Mendel calls sanctions against her unconstitutional
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sanctioned former press secretary Yuliia Mendel, who called the move unconstitutional and said Ukraine does not need his dictatorship.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 13 Sept, 20:49
Mendel on Zelensky's sanctions against her: Ukraine does not need a dictatorship
Former Ukrainian presidential press secretary Yulia Mendel has called sanctions imposed on her by Volodymyr Zelensky unconstitutional. She said Ukraine needs peace, not another dictatorship.
Pravda — ziņas · 13 Sept, 20:49
As U.S. diesel tops $6 a gallon, Trump asks Ukraine to stop hitting Russian fuel plants
U.S. President Donald Trump said he asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian diesel production facilities, blaming them for rising global fuel prices. U.S. diesel prices have surpassed $6 a gallon for the first time.
Meduza · 13 Sept, 20:49
Russian drone hits passenger train near Polish border, no injuries reported
A Russian drone struck a Kyiv–Warsaw passenger train near the Ukraine-Poland border, but none of the 206 passengers aboard, including several prominent Western politicians, were harmed. The incident triggered an air alert in Poland and sharp condemnation from Ukrainian and Polish officials.
Delfi · 13 Sept, 20:44
Latvian foundation delivers mobile dental clinic to Ukrainian troops at the front
The Latvian charity Ganta fonds has prepared and handed over a mobile dental clinic to Ukraine's armed forces, allowing soldiers at the front to receive pain relief on site.
LSM (rus) · 13 Sept, 20:43
Ukrainian drone dodges Russian helicopter fire before striking oil tanker
Ukraine has released footage showing one of its drones evading gunfire from a Russian helicopter before going on to strike a Russian oil tanker. The video documents the drone's evasive maneuver and the successful hit on its target.
Al Jazeera · 13 Sept, 19:50
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Court to begin hearing case in October over fraud exceeding €85,000 via call center in Russia
The Zemgale District Court will begin hearing a criminal case on October 1 against five Latvian citizens accused of defrauding victims of more than €85,000 using a call center based in Russia.
Apollo.lv · 13 Sept, 19:50
Celtic leaders in Cardiff to affirm right to independence from UK
Party leaders from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are meeting in Cardiff to sign an agreement affirming their nations' right to pursue independence, challenging PM Andy Burnham's devolution stance.
The Guardian World · 13 Sept, 19:49
Ukrzaliznytsia: Russian drone strike near Polish border may have targeted diplomatic train
Ukraine's railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia says a Russian drone attack that hit a locomotive near the Polish border may actually have been aimed at a diplomatic train that departed earlier than scheduled. The train was carrying EU security advisers and former European leaders, including former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Pravda — ziņas · 13 Sept, 19:47
Ukrainian drone specialists active in Mali and Sudan as Kyiv extends operations into Africa
Ukrainian drone specialists are supporting forces fighting Russian troops in Mali, training personnel from Sahel countries, and operating in Sudan, expanding Kyiv's military reach far beyond its own territory.
Euromaidan Press · 13 Sept, 19:46
Russian drone hits train near Poland border shortly after Boris Johnson and EU officials passed through
A Russian drone struck a train at Yahodyn near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after Boris Johnson and senior European security officials had travelled the same line. No casualties were reported as passengers had already been evacuated.
BBC World · 13 Sept, 19:43
Russian drone strikes ambulance in Kherson, medics wounded
A Russian drone directly hit an ambulance in Kherson's Korabelnyi district, setting it on fire and injuring the medical staff aboard. The patient being transported was evacuated to hospital.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 13 Sept, 18:49
Chavez and Maduro images vanish from Venezuela's streets as new campaign unfolds
Murals depicting Venezuelan leaders including Hugo Chavez are being taken down as part of a campaign called "Venezuela reborn," launched by Delcy Rodriguez.
Al Jazeera · 13 Sept, 18:48
Trump calls on Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries
US President Donald Trump has demanded that Ukraine stop striking Russian oil refineries, blaming those attacks for rising global diesel prices, while Russia and Ukraine continue trading drone strikes and the Kremlin floats resuming peace talks in autumn.
Jauns.lv · 13 Sept, 18:47
Nawrocki's office responds to Russian drone strikes near Polish border
The Polish president's chancellery confirmed that Karol Nawrocki is being kept fully informed about Sunday's Russian drone attacks near the Polish border. No border violation was recorded, though services remain on alert.
Ukrainska Pravda · 13 Sept, 18:46
US congressman swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing on Wisconsin lake
Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany suffered minor injuries when the small plane he was traveling in was forced to land on Lake Wausau after a mechanical issue, prompting him and the pilot to swim to shallow water.
BBC World · 13 Sept, 18:45
Sweden holds general election as tight race pits right bloc against left
Sweden is holding parliamentary elections on Sunday, with a right-wing bloc backed by the far-right Sweden Democrats facing a Social Democrat-led opposition in a razor-thin contest. Results are expected late in the evening.
The Guardian World · 13 Sept, 18:45
Trump urges Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineries
US President Donald Trump has called on Ukraine to halt drone and missile attacks on Russian diesel-producing facilities, blaming them for surging global fuel prices. A senior European official says Kyiv is being used as a scapegoat.
Politico Europe · 13 Sept, 18:44
Tusk calls emergency meeting after Russian strikes near Polish border
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called an emergency meeting at the government security centre for Sunday over overnight Russian strikes near Poland's border, after a drone hit a truck close to a border crossing with Ukraine.
Pravda — ziņas · 13 Sept, 17:48
Turkish police detain dozens in weekend raids on gay bars, LGBTQ+ activists' homes
Turkish police detained 47 people over the weekend in raids across 12 provinces targeting gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ+ activists. Rights groups say the government is using a family-values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.
BBC World · 13 Sept, 17:47
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Trump urges Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel plants
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he has asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop Ukrainian strikes on Russian diesel fuel production facilities. The statement comes amid continued US involvement in efforts to shape the course of the war in Ukraine.
Apollo.lv · 13 Sept, 17:45
Russian drone strike hits Kyiv-Warsaw train near Polish border
At least six people were killed as Russia launched over 450 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, with a Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train struck just two kilometres from the Polish border, prompting alerts in Poland and Lithuania.
Guardian Ukraina · 13 Sept, 17:44
Ex-Grenfell housing chief appointed to senior Barnet council role
Laura Johnson, who oversaw housing at Kensington and Chelsea during the 2017 Grenfell fire, has been made permanent director at the Barnet Group. Survivors and bereaved relatives have called the appointment outrageous.
The Guardian World · 13 Sept, 16:52
Destruction in South Lebanon Turns Displacement Into a Lasting Reality
Widespread destruction caused by Israeli action in south Lebanon is pushing many displaced residents toward the realization that returning home may no longer be possible, as they have lost both their livelihoods and a sense of security.
Al Jazeera · 13 Sept, 16:51
Russia's strikes on railways put civilian train travel near Polish border at risk
Russian attacks on railway infrastructure and border crossings in Ukraine are increasing risks for civilian rail travel, as drone swarms push deeper into western Ukraine and a passenger train near the Polish border was reportedly struck.
Euromaidan Press · 13 Sept, 16:50
Indonesia hit by second ferry disaster in five days
A ferry carrying 243 people sank in rough weather between the Indonesian islands of Java and Borneo, leaving at least one person dead and more than 100 still missing. It marks the second major ferry accident in the region within five days.
France 24 · 13 Sept, 16:49
Russian drones hit Ukraine's border zone with Poland, a day after strike on Moldova crossing
On Sunday, Russian drones struck a fuel station and a passenger train locomotive in northwestern Ukraine, just hundreds of meters and two kilometers from the Polish border. The attack follows a recent strike on the Ukraine–Moldova border crossing that killed two border guards.
Jauns.lv · 13 Sept, 16:47
Mass tourism threatens East Africa's wildlife
Nearly 70 years after the Serengeti was saved from destruction, East Africa's wildlife now faces a new threat – overwhelming numbers of tourists disturbing the animals. The situation is compared to overtourism in Venice or the Canary Islands.
LSM · 13 Sept, 16:43
Trains across Ukraine delayed for hours after Russian strikes
Russian attacks have forced Ukrainian Railways to reroute services on several lines, with one international train delayed by more than 10 hours.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 13 Sept, 15:49
Two killed, ten wounded in Russian strikes on Kramatorsk
Two civilians were killed and ten more wounded in two Russian attacks on the city of Kramatorsk on September 13. The full extent of the damage is still being clarified.
Ukrainska Pravda · 13 Sept, 15:48