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Former US diplomat says stable post-9/11 Afghanistan serves American interests

Former US diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad said Washington's key interest is preventing Afghanistan from becoming a haven for groups hostile to the United States. His comments come as the anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches.

Al Jazeera · 12 Sept, 07:46

World

As Oil Prices Climb, BRICS Nations Struggle to Find Common Ground

With oil prices rising, the BRICS bloc — which includes Iran, unlike U.S.-led diplomatic forums — is finding it difficult to reach unity as the Middle East war strains members' differing interests.

The New York Times · 12 Sept, 07:45

Ukraine

Ukraine's military: about 1,500 Russian occupiers eliminated over past day

Ukraine's General Staff reports that Russian forces lost 1,500 troops killed or wounded in the past 24 hours, bringing total Russian personnel losses since the invasion began to roughly 1,505,380. Losses in equipment and weaponry also rose.

Pravda — ziņas · 12 Sept, 07:45

Ukraine

Ukraine's General Staff: 1,500 Russian occupiers killed or wounded in past day

Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff reports 1,500 Russian occupying troops killed or wounded over the past 24 hours, pushing total personnel losses since the invasion began past 1.5 million.

Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Sept, 07:44

Ukraine

UK intelligence: 500,000 Russian soldiers killed since start of full-scale invasion

British intelligence estimates around 500,000 Russian soldiers have died since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, with most of the deaths occurring after January 2023.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 12 Sept, 06:50

World

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem's youthful work fighting Soviet propaganda revealed

American feminist Gloria Steinem, who recently passed away, had a lesser-known chapter in her early life — she received CIA funding to counter Soviet propaganda aimed at young people.

TVNET · 12 Sept, 06:47

Ukraine

Russian missile strike on Odesa damages apartment block, three injured

Russian forces launched a missile strike on Odesa on the morning of September 12, damaging a multi-storey residential building and injuring three people.

Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Sept, 06:45

Ukraine

Russia strikes Odesa with missiles, three injured

Early on September 12, Russian forces launched a missile strike on Odesa, damaging a residential building. At least three people were injured.

Pravda — ziņas · 12 Sept, 06:44

World

Court case by Zionist Federation against journalist Kostakidis discontinued by consent

Australia's federal court has ended a case brought by the Zionist Federation of Australia against former SBS newsreader Mary Kostakidis over two social media posts, with both sides agreeing to discontinue and no costs order made.

The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 06:44

World

Ukrainian Blogger Films San Francisco's Homelessness and Drug Crisis

Ukrainian blogger Angelina Pichika posted video from San Francisco streets showing homeless people and individuals apparently under the influence of strong drugs, calling it a serious citywide problem. The footage sparked widespread discussion online.

Jauns.lv · 12 Sept, 06:43

World

Mexican authorities free eight people from cartel's hidden site in Jalisco

Mexican security forces have rescued eight people from a secret site controlled by a violent cartel in Jalisco state, where an improvised clinic, illegal drugs and weapons were also discovered. Six suspected guards have been arrested.

Al Jazeera · 12 Sept, 06:43

Ukraine

OSINT analysts suggest Ukraine may have hit flagship of Russia's Caspian Flotilla

Open-source intelligence analysts say Ukrainian forces likely struck the Tatarstan, flagship of Russia's Caspian Flotilla, in the city of Kaspiysk, though no official confirmation has emerged yet.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 12 Sept, 05:52

World

Investigation launched after death of one-year-old girl, arrests made over suspected neglect

Police in England are investigating after being called to reports of a one-year-old girl in cardiac arrest, with arrests made in connection with suspected child neglect after the baby died.

BBC England · 12 Sept, 05:51

World

Modi and Putin agree to deepen India-Russia ties at Delhi talks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed ahead of the BRICS summit to strengthen bilateral relations and boost trade to $100 billion by 2030.

Pravda — ziņas · 12 Sept, 05:48

World

Portugal seeks EU funding to use goats against wildfires

Portugal has asked the European Union to help cover the cost of using goats to prevent wildfires, as abandoned farmland increasingly fuels summer blazes across Europe.

Politico Europe · 12 Sept, 05:47

Ukraine

Anthropic says Russian developers used Claude AI to build kamikaze drone software

Anthropic reports that a Russia-based developer team used its Claude AI to build autonomous kamikaze drone swarm software, as Kyiv endures a fresh wave of drone strikes on fuel stations.

Guardian Ukraina · 12 Sept, 05:46

Ukraine

Foreign Aid as Ukraine's Lifeline: Strategic Asset or Dangerous Dependency

Since 2022, Ukraine has received nearly $200 billion in foreign financial aid, roughly equal to its pre-war GDP. An analysis compares this to South Korea and South Vietnam, warning of risks if support were suddenly cut off.

Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Sept, 05:44

World

North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says

South Korea has reported that North Korea launched ballistic missiles from its eastern coastline, with Seoul closely sharing information on the launches with the United States and Japan.

Al Jazeera · 12 Sept, 05:44

World

Modi again urges Putin to end war in Ukraine during Delhi talks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi repeated his call for Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine during bilateral talks in Delhi on Friday, held ahead of the BRICS summit.

Jauns.lv · 12 Sept, 04:50

Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Ukrainians will not go hungry despite war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling for an energy ceasefire and food security measures, warning that the ongoing war with Russia poses risks to global agriculture.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 12 Sept, 04:49

World

Philippines ferry fire death toll rises to at least 35, 54 still missing

A fire on a passenger ferry in the Philippines has killed at least 35 people, with 54 others still unaccounted for.

Sky News · 12 Sept, 04:48

World

9/11 mastermind's trial set for 2028 — 27 years after the attacks

New York Times journalist Carol Rosenberg, a leading chronicler of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, has published a reflective piece marking the 9/11 anniversary as the trial of the attacks' alleged architect remains years away.

France 24 · 12 Sept, 04:48

World

Engine fault named as factor in Royal Navy helicopter crash that killed pilot

A Royal Navy inquiry has found an engine fault contributed to a September 2024 helicopter crash off the Dorset coast that killed pilot Lt Rhodri Leyshon, after the crew mistakenly believed two other engines had failed.

BBC England · 12 Sept, 04:47

World

35-Year-Old Woman Recounts Relationship With a Man Who Turned Out to Be a Pathological Liar

A woman named Rīsa has shared her experience of a fast-moving relationship with a man she met on a dating app, who eventually turned out to be a pathological liar.

TVNET · 12 Sept, 04:47

World

Daughter who testified against mafia father in mother's murder case dies, believed suicide

Denise Cosco, who testified against her own father over her mother's mafia murder, was found critically injured on Sunday and later died in a Rome hospital. Prosecutors have opened an inquiry into whether anyone incited her suicide.

BBC World · 12 Sept, 04:47

World

California woman charged with murder over husband's death by flagpole

A 65-year-old California woman has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her husband with a flagpole at a luxury condominium community. Court documents show she had a recent history of domestic violence.

The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 04:44

Ukraine

One killed, two injured in Russian strike on industrial site in Kryvyi Rih

Russian forces struck an industrial facility in Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles overnight on September 12, killing one person and injuring two others.

Pravda — ziņas · 12 Sept, 04:43

World

9/11 remembrance dispute, UK-Israel relations hit new low, and warnings over AI's existential risk

Three major international storylines collided this week — a disputed 25th anniversary commemoration of the September 11 attacks, a sharp deterioration in UK-Israel relations, and stark warnings from AI researchers about existential risk.

France 24 · 12 Sept, 03:53

World

Woman describes how a dating app romance turned into life with a pathological liar

A 35-year-old woman named Rīsa recounts how a fast-moving relationship with a man she met on a dating app ended in the discovery that he was a pathological liar, despite her early doubts she initially chose to ignore.

Apollo.lv · 12 Sept, 03:48

World

US "house of horrors" case: one of the accused will not face trial

In Ohio, where 16 children were rescued in June from a home where they were kept in terrible conditions, one of four accused relatives will not stand trial over the case.

TVNET · 12 Sept, 03:48

World

Passenger train derailment in northern France injures at least 44

A passenger train derailed near Rouen in northern France, injuring at least 44 people, one of them critically. Hundreds of emergency responders were sent to the scene.

BBC World · 12 Sept, 03:47

World

Former top US diplomat reveals mistakes made after 9/11 attacks

Former US Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has publicly acknowledged doubts and mistakes in how the United States handled the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq that followed the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Al Jazeera · 12 Sept, 03:46

World

Man arrested in Mississippi hanging death of Tasia Fortune, ruled a homicide

Police in Jackson, Mississippi, have arrested a 51-year-old man after the state medical examiner ruled the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black mother of four found hanging from a tree, a homicide.

The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 03:44

Ukraine

Ukrainian Ground Robot Evacuates Wounded After Russian Drone Strike on House

After a Russian FPV drone struck a house, soldiers of Ukraine's K-2 brigade used a ground robot — normally tasked with hauling ammunition and supplies — to carry the wounded to safety.

Euromaidan Press · 12 Sept, 02:54

World

US Ohio 'house of horrors' case: one relative among four accused won't face trial

In Ohio, where 16 children were rescued in June from a rural home where they were kept in horrific conditions, one of the accused relatives will not stand trial. The other three adult family members still face charges.

Apollo.lv · 12 Sept, 02:48

World

Two children and a woman hurt on fairground ride in South Yorkshire

Three people, including two children, were injured on a fairground ride at a fair in Rotherham and taken to hospital, prompting the event to close early.

BBC England · 12 Sept, 02:47