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Australian progressive campaigners told to drop personal attacks on Pauline Hanson ahead of Victorian vote
Ahead of Victoria's November election, union and progressive strategists are advising campaigners against personally attacking One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, warning that such tactics reinforce her support rather than weaken it.
The Guardian World · 13 Sept, 01:48
Only a Roland Garros towel left after Russian missile hit tennis player's flat in Odesa
Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska says a Russian missile scored a direct hit on her flat in Odesa, leaving nothing behind except a Roland Garros towel.
BBC World · 13 Sept, 01:47
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Nepal seeks path to disaster resilience after deadly floods
On August 26, a glacier and mountain collapse triggered water, rock and mud flows through Nepal's Himalayan valleys, killing more than 1,300 people while nearly 5,000 remain missing. The disaster has severely disrupted the country's economy and destroyed many schools.
TVNET · 13 Sept, 01:47
Russia strikes Mykolaiv energy infrastructure, part of city left without power
Russian forces attacked energy infrastructure in Mykolaiv in the evening, causing a partial blackout in several districts of the city. The region's acting head said restoration would begin once security conditions allow.
Pravda — ziņas · 13 Sept, 01:44
Russia strikes energy infrastructure in Mykolaiv, causing partial blackout
Russian forces struck energy infrastructure in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv in the evening, cutting power to several districts. Restoration work will begin once security conditions allow.
Ukrainska Pravda · 13 Sept, 01:44
California scientist unearths remarkably preserved 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth
A geomorphologist in San Mateo County stumbled upon an ancient Pacific mastodon molar that paleontologists call one of the most complete ever found in the area, with the fossil now donated to Stanford for dating.
The Guardian Science · 13 Sept, 00:53
California scientist finds 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth
A geomorphologist in California discovered a remarkably well-preserved fossilized mastodon molar at a nature preserve, which will now be studied at Stanford University.
The Guardian World · 13 Sept, 00:53
Sybiha: Russia trying to turn all of Ukraine into a battlefield
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says Russia, unable to achieve its goals on the battlefield, is spreading terror across all of Ukraine, and calls on allies to limit Moscow's ability to wage war.
Ukrainska Pravda · 13 Sept, 00:46
Trump's remarks on united Ireland may be aimed at audience back home
During his visit to Ireland, US President Donald Trump said he would like to see the island unified, sparking surprise and speculation about his true intentions. Analysts suggest the comments could be targeted at American voters ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
BBC World · 13 Sept, 00:45
US Uses Court Created in 1996 for First Time to Deport Afghan Woman
US authorities have for the first time invoked the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, established in 1996, to deport an Afghan woman named Nazira Haji Zada.
Al Jazeera · 12 Sept, 22:50
Estonia to see rain and up to 19 degrees on Sunday
Estonia will experience variable cloudiness and rain showers on Sunday, September 12, with daytime temperatures rising to as high as 19 degrees. Winds are expected to ease later in the day.
ERR (rus) · 12 Sept, 22:50
Ukrainian drone boat "Sargan-3000" sinks Russian naval drone in Black Sea
A gun-armed Ukrainian uncrewed boat, the "Sargan-3000," spotted, fired on, and sank a Russian naval drone in the Black Sea, in what is being described as the first naval battle in history fought entirely by drones.
Euromaidan Press · 12 Sept, 22:48
Tens of thousands join climate march in Amsterdam
Tens of thousands of people took part in a climate march in Amsterdam on Saturday, with organizers estimating around 40,000 participants demanding an end to fossil fuel use.
Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Sept, 22:46
Thousands march in Amsterdam climate rally
Thousands of people took part in a climate march in Amsterdam on Saturday, with organizers estimating around 40,000 participants. Demonstrators called for an end to fossil fuel use and a faster shift to clean energy.
Pravda — ziņas · 12 Sept, 22:46
Trump asks Smithsonian to erect giant George Washington statue
President Donald Trump has publicly called on the Smithsonian to install a 30-foot George Washington statue and a dedicated exhibit outside the National Museum of American History, though it remains unclear whether he has authority to enforce the request on the independent institution.
The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 22:44
Fire at Chilean nursing home kills 16 residents
A fire at a nursing home in southern Chile killed at least 16 elderly residents on Friday night, authorities say, while ten others were evacuated.
BBC World · 12 Sept, 22:43
Al Jazeera: Selling the Iran war to the public grows harder for Trump administration
Al Jazeera's "The Listening Post" has released a video segment noting that the Iran war narrative has become increasingly difficult for the Trump administration to sell to the public. The piece, titled "Selling the war: Purges, polygraphs and propaganda," examines this communication challenge.
Al Jazeera · 12 Sept, 21:48
Reform MP says her sons pleaded with her to leave politics over safety concerns
Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin has revealed her adult sons asked her to quit politics fearing for her safety, as all eight party MPs now receive round-the-clock security.
BBC England · 12 Sept, 21:47
Portsmouth sees second weekend of anti-immigration protests, arrests made
Far-right protesters gathered in Portsmouth for a second consecutive weekend, resulting in three arrests, while a similar rally and counter-protest took place in Glasgow.
The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 21:47
Polish foreign minister urges NATO to boost drills near Kaliningrad
Poland's foreign minister Radosław Sikorski has called on NATO to intensify military exercises near Russia's Kaliningrad region in order to pressure Moscow into redirecting forces from Ukraine, while explicitly ruling out any move to seize the territory.
Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Sept, 21:46
Warehouses on fire in Kyiv region after enemy attacks
On Saturday evening, enemy attacks in Ukraine's Kyiv region set warehouse buildings ablaze in the Boryspil district, while in the Brovary district a warehouse and a private house were damaged.
Pravda — ziņas · 12 Sept, 21:44
Drone Attack From Iraq Forces Saudi Arabia to Shut Key Oil Pipeline
Saudi Arabia said a drone attack launched from Iraq forced it to close its East-West oil pipeline, jeopardizing a critical route that lets the kingdom bypass Iran's blockade of the Persian Gulf.
The New York Times · 12 Sept, 20:49
Tens of thousands protest against far-right AfD in Germany after election win
Around 150,000 people rallied across roughly 20 German cities on Saturday against the far-right AfD party, a week after it won a decisive victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. Organizers are calling for the party to be banned.
France 24 · 12 Sept, 20:47
Man arrested over death of Tasia Fortune, found hanging from a tree
Police have arrested a man in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman who was found hanging from a tree. The case is being investigated as a murder.
Al Jazeera · 12 Sept, 20:46
Mississippi police say more arrests expected in death of woman found hanging from tree
Jackson police have arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree, while warning further arrests are likely. Her family hopes she will be remembered for more than her tragic death.
The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 20:46
Ukraine's PM: country far better prepared for energy attacks than last winter
Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretsky said the country is significantly better prepared this year for Russian strikes on energy infrastructure than it was last winter. He acknowledged full protection is impossible but said the government has multiple contingency plans for the toughest scenarios.
Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Sept, 20:44
Bulgaria probes ammunition site fire owner calls sabotage
An overnight fire and a series of explosions hit a private ammunition storage site run by Bulgarian defence firm EMCO, with no injuries reported. The company calls it sabotage, while the interior minister says outside interference is not being ruled out.
BBC World · 12 Sept, 20:43
UK PM's adviser says contacts with Russia remain necessary
UK Prime Minister's national security adviser Jonathan Powell said maintaining contact with Russia and Vladimir Putin is important to avoid miscalculation, adding that Europe must play a role in ending the war.
Pravda — ziņas · 12 Sept, 20:43
Would Houthi attacks trigger the Mecca Pact?
An analysis of recent Houthi attacks concludes that Pakistan and Turkiye would be ready to respond if Saudi Arabia formally requested it, though their direct military involvement in the Yemen war is seen as unlikely.
Al Jazeera · 12 Sept, 19:48
Ukraine strikes 285 Russian 'shadow fleet' ships over ten weeks
Ukraine's drone forces have hit 285 Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels in the Black and Azov Seas over a ten-week operation, significantly disrupting shipping in the area.
Delfi · 12 Sept, 19:47
Russian opposition figure: seized Russian assets should finally go to Ukraine
Russian opposition politician and economist Vladimir Milov told LSM that Ukraine should finally be given confiscated Russian assets, saying the war's economic toll on Russia is becoming increasingly visible despite Kremlin propaganda. He pointed to a growing budget deficit and rising taxes as signs of strain.
LSM (rus) · 12 Sept, 19:46
More than 10 drones attack Ukraine's Volyn region, five injured
Ukraine's Volyn region came under a massive drone attack on September 12 lasting over four hours, with five people injured in the Kovel community. There were no fatalities.
Pravda — ziņas · 12 Sept, 19:45
Over 10 drones strike Ukraine's Volyn region, five injured
Russia carried out a more than four-hour drone attack on Ukraine's Volyn region on 12 September, injuring five people in the Kovel community, with no fatalities reported.
Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Sept, 19:45
German Environmental Activists Sue to Halt Rosatom's Role at Lingen Nuclear Fuel Plant
German environmental group BUND has filed a lawsuit seeking to end Russian state nuclear company Rosatom's involvement in fuel production at the Lingen plant, arguing that the EU has never sanctioned Russia's nuclear sector.
Euromaidan Press · 12 Sept, 19:43
Police clash with left-wing activists in Barcelona on Catalan National Day
Spanish police charged at left-wing protesters in Barcelona during Catalonia's National Day. The incident occurred amid the region's annual holiday commemorations.
Al Jazeera · 12 Sept, 18:51
France investigates whether malicious act caused train derailment
French investigators are examining whether Friday evening's derailment of a passenger train in northern France was caused deliberately. Forty-four people were injured, one critically.
BBC World · 12 Sept, 18:51