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King Oyo buried in Uganda as news anchor set to take throne
Uganda's Toro kingdom has buried King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, long the world's youngest monarch, with news anchor Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma named successor after a bitter family dispute.
The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 18:50
Iran Turns Escalation Into Leverage in Standoff With the U.S.
Iran and its allies currently hold influence over two important oil shipping routes, and Tehran appears to be positioning itself for a diplomatic gain that could bolster its international standing.
The New York Times · 12 Sept, 18:48
Crashed drone found in cornfield near Suceava, Romania
A wrecked drone was discovered in a cornfield in Romania's Botoșenița-Mare area, causing a small fire and a roughly one-meter crater. The incident follows several similar drone debris discoveries in the region over recent days.
Pravda — ziņas · 12 Sept, 18:44
33 Latvian residents missing in Nepal floods — biggest tragedy since Zolitūde
Devastating floods in Nepal have left 33 Latvian residents missing, marking one of the country's heaviest losses since the 2013 Zolitūde tragedy.
LSM · 12 Sept, 18:43
Russia deploys AI-generated female personas to lure Ukrainian soldiers to their deaths
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) says Russia is using AI-generated fake female profiles in a honey-trap scheme that has already killed six Ukrainian soldiers. The scheme reportedly comes in three distinct versions.
Euromaidan Press · 12 Sept, 18:43
Six Nigerians extradited to US over $6m online romance scam
Six Nigerian nationals accused of running an organized online romance scam that defrauded more than 100 American women of over $6m have been extradited from Cape Town to the United States. The men face wire fraud and money laundering charges.
The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 17:50
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Kremlin: Unclear whether Putin will attend G20 summit in Miami
The Kremlin says it remains unclear whether Vladimir Putin will attend the G20 summit in Miami, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited him to meet there.
TVNET · 12 Sept, 17:50
Lithuania's Foreign Minister: Putin's talk of peace isn't worth half a kopeck
Following Russian strikes on Odesa and the wider Odesa region, Lithuania's Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said Putin's claims of wanting to end the war through talks are worthless. He called for more weapons for Ukraine and tougher sanctions on Russia.
Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Sept, 17:49
Lithuania's Foreign Minister: Putin's peace statements not worth a cent
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said Putin's claims of wanting peace are worthless after new Russian strikes on Odesa. He called for continued arms support and sanctions against Russia.
Pravda — ziņas · 12 Sept, 17:48
Illegal border crossings on EU's eastern border down nearly half this year
Frontex reports that illegal border crossing attempts on the EU's eastern border fell by 47% in the first eight months of 2026 compared to the same period last year.
LSM · 12 Sept, 16:50
Russian drones damage railway facilities in Lutsk and Fastiv
Russian drones struck railway infrastructure in Lutsk and Fastiv, but passengers were evacuated in time and no one was hurt. Train schedules may see changes as a result.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 12 Sept, 16:49
'Divine triumph': Iran praises Houthi capture of Yemen's Red Sea coast
Iranian officials have publicly praised the Houthis' capture of Yemen's Red Sea coast as a major victory, though they have not indicated any imminent plans to close the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
Al Jazeera · 12 Sept, 16:49
Trump says he would 'love' to see a united Ireland during Dublin visit
US President Donald Trump said in Dublin that he would love to see Ireland unified and that it could happen now, prompting swift pushback from the UK government and Northern Ireland's unionist leaders.
The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 16:49
Kremlin Says No Decision Yet on Putin's Possible G20 Trip to Miami
The Kremlin said it has not yet decided whether Vladimir Putin will attend December's G20 summit in Miami, and dismissed Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal for a meeting there, insisting any talks would have to take place in Moscow.
The Moscow Times · 12 Sept, 16:47
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UN official: Ukraine faces hardest winter since Russia's full-scale invasion began
A senior United Nations official has warned that Ukraine is heading into its most difficult winter since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. He shared this assessment with the BBC.
Apollo.lv · 12 Sept, 16:47
US to host Russian delegation at G20 energy meeting in Houston
As G20 chair, the US will next week host a Russian delegation at a G20 energy ministers' meeting in Houston, following Washington's recent push for progress on the Ukraine war diplomatic track.
Jauns.lv · 12 Sept, 16:46
Russia escalates strikes across Ukraine, hitting Kyiv petrol stations with jet-powered drones
Russia struck Kyiv petrol stations with jet-powered drones for the first time, while attacks on Odesa and Zaporizhzhia injured several people and damaged residential areas.
Guardian Ukraina · 12 Sept, 16:46
In Flood-Hit Nepal, Rescuers Find Air Pocket Offering Hope for Trapped Workers
Rescuers digging through a mud-, water- and rock-clogged hydropower tunnel in Nepal have discovered an air pocket near where six workers are believed trapped, raising hopes they may still be alive.
The New York Times · 12 Sept, 16:46
German investigators link Leipzig airport drone attack to Russian military intelligence
German security services have identified two suspects behind the explosive drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport, one reportedly tied to Russian military intelligence. Investigators say the unexploded device could have caused a powerful blast and destroyed part of the airport.
Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Sept, 16:43
Crypto billionaire matches £36m Reform UK donation from fellow billionaire
Cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne has donated £36m to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, matching an equally large gift previously made by billionaire Ben Delo. Together the donations are the largest ever received by a UK political party.
The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 15:50
Germany names suspects in Leipzig bomb-drone case
German investigation files identify two suspects linked to a Leipzig incident involving an explosive-laden drone — one tied to Russian intelligence, the other described as a Belarusian with a minor criminal record.
Euromaidan Press · 12 Sept, 15:48
Russia razing Ukrainian libraries, replacing books with Russian editions in occupied areas
Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine has damaged or destroyed hundreds of libraries, while in occupied territories Ukrainian-language books are being removed and replaced with Russian publications.
LSM · 12 Sept, 15:47
Chile: At least 16 dead in fire at nursing home
A fire broke out Friday evening at a nursing home in southern Chile, near the city of Pitrufquén, killing at least 16 elderly residents. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
Jauns.lv · 12 Sept, 15:46
India hosts BRICS forum in New Delhi, aimed at countering Western dominance
New Delhi is hosting the 18th BRICS summit this week, bringing together major emerging market and developing countries. The forum aims to strengthen these nations' collective voice against Western dominance in global affairs.
NPR World · 12 Sept, 15:45
Zelensky: Ukraine struck two Russian chemical plants, destroyed Su-33 jet and two Mi-8 helicopters
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said defense forces hit two chemical industry facilities in Russia over the past day, along with several military targets in Taganrog and an object in the Black Sea, while also confirming the destruction of a fighter jet and two helicopters from earlier strikes.
Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Sept, 15:44
Zelensky reports strikes on Russian chemical plants, destruction of Su-33 jet and two Mi-8 helicopters
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced strikes on Russian chemical industry facilities and military targets, while also confirming the earlier destruction of a fighter jet and two helicopters.
Pravda — ziņas · 12 Sept, 15:43
Jamaican delegation defends legal basis of slavery reparations petition to King Charles
A Jamaican delegation led by culture minister Olivia Grange has delivered a petition to King Charles asking the privy council to assess Britain's legal responsibility for slavery. The UK government has reiterated it will not pay reparations.
The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 14:51
Two killed in Russian missile strike on ArcelorMittal steel plant in Kryvyi Rih
A Russian missile strike on the ArcelorMittal steel plant in Kryvyi Rih killed two contractor employees and injured two others.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 12 Sept, 14:49
Russia strikes food warehouse in Nizhyn with two drones, police say
Russian forces struck the city of Nizhyn in Ukraine's Chernihiv region with two attack drones on September 12, damaging a food warehouse along with several homes and vehicles. No casualties have been reported.
Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Sept, 14:45
Tallinn baseball-bat killer seeks early release from Estonian court
Vyacheslav Bayuk, sentenced to 20 years for a brutal 2009 murder in central Tallinn, has appealed to Estonia's Supreme Court for conditional early release with electronic monitoring after lower courts rejected his request.
ERR (rus) · 12 Sept, 14:45
Ukraine's parliament changes military budget approval process, freezing payments to a clever supply scheme
Ukraine's parliament has changed how the state defense budget is approved, and the shift has inadvertently frozen payments to a program that let military units convert confirmed enemy losses into new weapons, the defense-industry council says.
Euromaidan Press · 12 Sept, 14:43
Mokha, the Historic Coffee Port, Becomes a Prize in Yemen's War
The Yemeni Red Sea port of Mokha, which once gave its name to a famous style of coffee and dominated regional trade for centuries, has become a coveted target amid ongoing fighting in the Middle East.
The New York Times · 12 Sept, 13:51
Farage's Reform UK receives £36 million donation from crypto billionaire
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has received a £36 million donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire, Politico Europe reports.
Politico Europe · 12 Sept, 13:49
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French police suspect sabotage in train crash
Investigators are considering the possibility that a train crash in northwestern France, which injured 44 people, was caused by sabotage, a police source told AFP on Saturday.
TVNET · 12 Sept, 13:48
Fire breaks out at Bulgarian arms maker EMKO's ammunition warehouses
A fire broke out Friday evening at ammunition warehouses belonging to Bulgarian arms manufacturer EMKO, marking the second such incident at the company's facilities in the past month. No one was injured.
Pravda — ziņas · 12 Sept, 13:47
Estonia's grid chief: energy plan is set, now coordinated decisions are key
The head of Estonia's grid operator Elering outlines how the country plans to secure electricity supply even during cold, windless periods, stressing coordinated roles among all involved parties.
ERR (rus) · 12 Sept, 13:46