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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
Zarichanskyi: after the celebrations end, time for quiet reflection on independence's price
LSM's opinion section has published an essay by Oleksiy Zarichanskyi in which, once the 35th-anniversary festivities are over, he calls for calmly considering what independence means to the individual and the state, and what it costs.
LSM · 12 Sept, 13:45
Ukraine paralyzes Russian aviation without a single strike: airports shut 993 times in August
Russian airports were closed 993 times in August due to safety measures, marking the worst month for civil aviation since the war began, even though no passenger aircraft has been hit.
Euromaidan Press · 12 Sept, 13:43
Corals reveal El Niño storms are growing stronger
A new US study using chemical records in coral skeletons shows El Niño events have intensified markedly compared to pre-industrial times, as scientists warn an approaching El Niño could be one of the strongest on record.
Deutsche Welle · 12 Sept, 12:52
Trump arrives in Ireland, meets Taoiseach Micheál Martin
US President Donald Trump has begun a two-day visit to Ireland, meeting the country's leaders before attending a golf tournament at his own resort in Doonbeg. The trip has drawn large protests in Dublin and Doonbeg.
BBC World · 12 Sept, 12:48
Trust crisis grips Ukraine's prosecution service after scandal
A high-profile scandal has thrust Ukraine's prosecution service back into public scrutiny, exposing both a crisis of trust and confusion over its proper role, a challenge now facing the next Prosecutor General.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 12 Sept, 12:47
Expert: Ukraine's next prosecutor general must limit his own power
Following a scandal, a former Ukrainian prosecution official argues that reforming the system matters more than replacing its leader, calling for limits on the prosecutor general's powers and greater autonomy for prosecutorial self-governance.
Pravda — ziņas · 12 Sept, 12:44
Drones launched from Iraq set Saudi oil pipeline ablaze
A key Saudi oil pipeline has been shut down after a drone attack launched from Iraq sparked a fire, injuring people; Iraq has dismissed a provincial commander in response.
Euronews · 12 Sept, 11:50
Ukrainian drones strike targets in two Russian regions overnight
Overnight Saturday, Ukrainian drones struck targets in the Russian cities of Tolyatti and Taganrog, sparking fires at industrial sites.
Apollo.lv · 12 Sept, 11:49
Estonian auditor: Defense sector needs stronger civilian oversight
Following critical findings by Estonia's National Audit Office in the defense sector, expert Külli Taro argues that independent oversight of state spending and civilian control over military structures underpin public trust, while also calling for tighter conflict-of-interest rules.
ERR News · 12 Sept, 11:47
Trump begins two-day Ireland visit, set to meet President Connolly
US President Donald Trump has landed in Dublin for a two-day visit that includes meetings with Ireland's president and prime minister as well as golf at his own resort.
The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 11:46
Convicted war criminal Strelkov warns new mobilization would trigger Russia's collapse
Convicted war criminal Igor Strelkov says a general mobilization in Russia is now too late to succeed and could push the country into a collapse resembling 1917. He believes the Kremlin understands this risk and will avoid a full mobilization.
Jauns.lv · 12 Sept, 11:43
Modi hosts BRICS leaders in India as bloc faces wars and US tensions
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and other BRICS leaders for a summit on trade, investment and global conflicts.
NPR World · 12 Sept, 10:48
Zelensky ready to meet Putin at G20 summit in Miami
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is willing to attend the G20 leaders' summit in Miami this December and meet Russian President Vladimir Putin there, provided Putin also attends.
Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Sept, 10:44
Germany links Leipzig airport drone attack attempt to Russian military intelligence
German security investigators probing an attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport have traced leads to Russia's GRU military intelligence agency. The main suspect, a Russian national, is believed to have already returned to Russia.
Delfi · 12 Sept, 10:43
Lynx and moose spotted sharing the same field in Estonia
The Estonian Hunters Society has shared footage showing a lynx and a moose appearing in the same open field within a short span of time. The scene was filmed at the Kiviõli hunting grounds in Ida-Viru County.
ERR News · 12 Sept, 10:43
Nearly 50,000 flee as Houthi forces sweep along Yemen's Red Sea coast
Iran-backed Houthi fighters have seized a string of towns in western Yemen within days, including the port city of Mokha and Perim Island, forcing almost 50,000 civilians from their homes.
2 avoti · 12 Sept, 09:55
London councils seize over 3,000 hire ebikes this year amid pavement clutter complaints
London boroughs have seized at least 3,393 badly parked or abandoned hire ebikes so far this year, a 23% rise on all of 2025, with Lime accounting for the majority.
The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 09:50
Estonian MFA secretary general: frozen Russian assets must be put to use for Ukraine
Estonia's Foreign Ministry secretary general Jonatan Vseviov says the West must pursue irreversible measures against Russia, including using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, while also backing international legal accountability for aggression.
ERR News · 12 Sept, 09:49
Train derails in France, 44 injured
A passenger train carrying 186 people derailed in northwestern France on Friday. Forty-four passengers were injured, one of them seriously, officials said.
Apollo.lv · 12 Sept, 09:47
Putin: Deploying European troops to Ukraine would mean 'war against Russia'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that stationing European troops in Ukraine would amount to war against Russia, while denying that Moscow poses any threat to Europe.
Delfi · 12 Sept, 09:46
Liverpool firefighters to climb tower 343 times in 9/11 tribute
Firefighters in Liverpool will climb St Johns Beacon 343 times on Saturday to honour firefighters killed in the September 11 attacks and raise money for charity.
BBC England · 12 Sept, 09:44
War in Ukraine, week in review: talk of negotiations, drone strikes and army reform
Ukrainian journalists reviewed the past week of the war, covering possible negotiations with Russia, the Kremlin's rush to exploit a 'window of opportunity' before new sanctions, plus Ukrainian army reforms and strikes on Russian gas infrastructure.
Pravda — ziņas · 12 Sept, 09:43
Saudi Arabia halts oil pipeline after drone strikes launched from Iraq
Saudi Arabia temporarily shut down a key oil export pipeline following drone attacks originating from Iraqi territory. The incident coincides with Houthi forces seizing a strategic island controlling a vital shipping strait.
The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 08:48
Russian missile strike on Odesa damages high-rise, injures 12
Russian forces launched a missile attack on Odesa on 12 September, damaging a residential high-rise building and injuring 12 people.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 12 Sept, 08:47
How September 11, 2001 changed the language of conflict
An Al Jazeera analysis argues that the events of 9/11 gave rise to new terminology that helped make the erosion of human rights more palatable. The piece was published as the anniversary of the attacks approaches.
Al Jazeera · 12 Sept, 08:47
Analysis: Ukraine's war economy runs on foreign "life support"
Ukraine has received nearly $200 billion in foreign aid since 2022, making it critically dependent on external funding — a situation history shows can collapse abruptly and disastrously.
Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Sept, 08:46
Analyst: Ukraine's war effort has become critically dependent on foreign funding
Since 2022, Ukraine has received nearly $200 billion in foreign aid, comparable to its pre-war GDP, but an analyst warns this dependency carries both strategic advantages and serious risks. The article draws parallels with South Korea and South Vietnam, which historically faced similar reliance on external financing.
Pravda — ziņas · 12 Sept, 08:44
Kaja Kallas: The September 11 attacks changed the course of history
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, honoring the victims and stressing the importance of transatlantic ties. The attacks killed 2,977 people.
ERR (rus) · 12 Sept, 08:43
EU and Canada Allocate Funds for Urgent Ukrainian Air Defense Missile Purchases
Facing a severe shortage of air defense missiles ahead of winter, Ukraine is set to receive new funding from the EU and Canada to buy interceptors urgently. Estonia's intelligence chief describes the situation as critical.
ERR (rus) · 12 Sept, 07:50
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In 2013 Canada, a giant python fell from the ceiling and strangled two boys
In 2013 in Canada, a large python fell through a ceiling ventilation shaft and strangled two sleeping boys. The snake was destroyed, but its owner was cleared of blame.
TVNET · 12 Sept, 07:48
Putin warns European troop deployment in Ukraine would mean war with Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that stationing European military contingents in Ukraine would be treated as war against Russia, while claiming Moscow has no intention of threatening European nations.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 12 Sept, 07:48
Trump due to land in Ireland this morning as major security operation gets under way
US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Ireland this morning, with Irish police mounting one of the biggest security operations the country has ever seen.
Sky News · 12 Sept, 07:47
Nearly 50,000 flee in Yemen as Houthi forces advance along Red Sea coast
A sudden Houthi offensive in western Yemen has displaced nearly 50,000 people, reviving fears of a return to full-scale civil war. The fighting also threatens one of the world's most vital shipping routes near the Bab al-Mandab strait.
The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 07:46