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UN extends partial Sudan arms embargo by one month

The United Nations has extended its existing partial arms embargo on Sudan for another month, while Sudan's UN ambassador criticized calls for a full embargo as contrary to the UN Charter.

Al Jazeera · 12 Sept, 02:44

Republican senator fires aide over Nazi SS profile picture

Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted dismissed his political director after discovering the aide's Facebook activity linked him to a Nazi SS re-enactment group and other troubling online content. The case adds to a string of recent scandals over young Republican staffers' online activity.

The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 02:44

Fire breaks out at industrial facility in Dnipro after Russian strike

Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian city of Dnipro overnight, sparking a fire at an industrial facility. Preliminary information indicates no casualties.

Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Sept, 02:43

Russian strike sparks fire at industrial plant in Dnipro

Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian city of Dnipro overnight, causing a fire at an industrial facility. No casualties have been reported so far.

Pravda — ziņas · 12 Sept, 02:43

Houthi Rebels Seize Full Control of Yemen's Red Sea Coast

Iran-backed Houthi rebels have taken control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline, moving closer to dominating the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait, amid escalating tensions across the Middle East region.

France 24 · 12 Sept, 01:52

EU-Ukraine drone alliance begins work in Brussels

The EU and Ukraine's drone alliance held its first leadership meeting in Brussels, aiming to jointly build up European drone production capacity. Eighteen companies from Ukraine and the EU are taking part.

Jauns.lv · 12 Sept, 01:52

Colombia to Resume Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops Amid Health Concerns

Colombia is preparing to resume aerial spraying of coca crops despite long-standing worries about health risks. The move follows talks between Colombia's president and the U.S. secretary of state on stepping up efforts against drug trafficking.

The New York Times · 12 Sept, 01:48

Israeli demolitions in Masafer Yatta threaten homes, schools and children's education

Ongoing demolitions in the West Bank's Masafer Yatta area are putting homes and schools at risk, but students say they are determined to keep learning regardless of the circumstances.

Al Jazeera · 12 Sept, 01:46

Ukraine retakes Sloviansk-bound road in two days after Russia spent 18 months building it

Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps has eliminated a Russian salient north of Lyman, recapturing a key supply road within two days of an operation, in what one battlefield mapper called Ukraine's most important victory of 2026.

Euromaidan Press · 12 Sept, 01:44

Ex-CIA officer accused of stealing gold bars reaches tentative plea deal

Former CIA employee David Rush, accused of stealing more than 300 gold bars and foreign currency from the agency, has reached a tentative plea agreement with federal prosecutors. Both sides asked for extra time to finalize the deal before a formal indictment.

The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 01:44

Germany charges seven Hamas members over planned deadly attack

German prosecutors have charged seven Hamas members with plotting a deadly attack on Israeli and Jewish targets timed to the second anniversary of the October 7 massacre.

Jauns.lv · 12 Sept, 00:50

Children killed in school fire in rebel-held Bukavu

A school fire in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Bukavu, currently controlled by M23 rebels, has killed children, France 24 reported.

France 24 · 12 Sept, 00:50

Romania's caretaker government denies rumors of possible resignation

The liberal USR party and a government spokesperson have denied media reports that Romania's caretaker Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan might resign to push the president toward appointing a new premier.

Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Sept, 00:49

Choosing a watermelon: grower explains how sound and looks reveal the sweetest fruit

A watermelon grower has shared tested advice on picking a sweet, juicy watermelon instead of a watery one by paying attention to both the sound when tapping it and its outer appearance.

TVNET · 12 Sept, 00:47

North Carolina trooper charged with murdering sheriff's office captain

A North Carolina state trooper has been charged with murder after a county sheriff's office captain was fatally shot in late March, in a case linked to years of tension over a shared personal relationship.

The Guardian World · 12 Sept, 00:45

Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline struck by drones launched from Iraq

Saudi Arabia has reported that its East-West pipeline was hit by drones launched from Iraqi territory. Iraq condemned the attack, and Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an investigation into those responsible.

Al Jazeera · 12 Sept, 00:45

Nearly 25 years after the U.S. invasion, Afghanistan is again under Taliban rule

As the 25th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan approaches, NPR journalists have returned to Kabul to examine how Afghans, now living again under Taliban rule, are coping with the legacy of the 20-year war.

NPR World · 12 Sept, 00:44

Amid war and sanctions, Iranians increasingly losing even back-up jobs

Many Iranians have lost their main jobs due to the war with the US and resulting blockade, and now tightening sanctions are costing them their secondary income sources as well.

NPR World · 11 Sept, 23:50

Rapid Houthi advance in Yemen threatens to open dangerous new front in Iran conflict

A swift Houthi territorial push in Yemen, including seizure of strategic Red Sea islands, has strengthened Iran's grip on two of the world's key maritime chokepoints. Analysts warn this could endanger shipping and heighten tensions with Saudi Arabia and the US.

BBC World · 11 Sept, 23:49

Houthi Rebels Close In on Full Control of Vital Bab el-Mandeb Shipping Lane

Iran-backed Houthi fighters have reached Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, moving closer to controlling one of the world's most important shipping routes. Saudi Arabia has asked the US for military help, but Washington has so far offered only intelligence support.

France 24 · 11 Sept, 23:46

Zelensky: If Russia causes blackouts, Ukraine will try to respond in kind

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country is able to respond adequately to Russian strikes, including on the energy grid, while also calling for a path toward negotiations.

Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Sept, 23:45

Russian Official to Join G20 Energy Meeting in Houston Next Week

A Russian representative will attend next week's G20 energy ministers meeting in Houston, a White House official confirmed, following last month's controversial appearance by Russia's finance minister at a G20 gathering in North Carolina.

The Moscow Times · 11 Sept, 23:44

Engine fault named among causes of fatal Royal Navy helicopter crash

An inquiry has found that a technical engine fault was one of the factors behind a Royal Navy helicopter crash in the English Channel in September 2024, which killed a pilot. The aircraft ditched into the sea after the crew mistakenly shut down two functioning engines.

BBC England · 11 Sept, 22:50

US marks 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks

The United States on Friday commemorated the 25th anniversary of the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people, with ceremonies held across the country including in New York, where the city's first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, took part despite calls for him to stay away.

Euronews · 11 Sept, 22:49

Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open

A US federal appeals court has struck down the Energy Department's order forcing a Michigan coal plant to keep running past its retirement date, ruling there was no genuine emergency.

The Guardian World · 11 Sept, 22:49

Zelensky urges Trump to impose new Russia sanctions 'now' after deadly strikes

Following deadly Russian strikes on Ukraine, President Zelensky is calling on the US administration to immediately impose new sanctions on Moscow. He also proposed a truce covering attacks on energy infrastructure.

France 24 · 11 Sept, 22:48

25 years since 9/11: How Latvian media reported on the terror attacks in the US

Twenty-five years ago the terrorist attack on the United States shocked Latvian society as well, and journalists at Latvia's leading media outlets of the time rushed first to understand what was happening, then to inform the public.

LSM (rus) · 11 Sept, 22:47

US Regulator Confirmed to Have Opened Three Unreported Probes Into Polymarket Trading

Documents obtained by WIRED via a Freedom of Information Act request reveal that the CFTC quietly opened three previously unknown investigations into suspicious trading on Polymarket.

Wired · 11 Sept, 22:46

US marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with contrasting messages from leaders

US political and public figures commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, with President Donald Trump drawing parallels to the current confrontation with Iran while others, including Abdul El-Sayed, called for greater inclusivity.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept, 22:46

Man killed, two injured in Russian strike on Kharkiv's Kyivskyi district

Russian forces attacked the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv, killing one man and injuring two other people.

Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Sept, 22:43

US holds memorials marking 25 years since 9/11 attacks

Mourners gathered in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania to remember the nearly 3,000 people killed in the September 11, 2001 hijacking attacks, 25 years on.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept, 21:51

Zaluzhnyi in London: future wars won't be decided by technology alone

Ukraine's former top general, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, said in London that future wars will not be won solely by those with the best technological systems, noting that a once-expensive Cold War-era missile has become a cheap weapon now fired in bulk.

Euromaidan Press · 11 Sept, 21:51

Modi Renews Call to Putin to End War in Ukraine During Delhi Meeting

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi again urged Vladimir Putin to begin negotiations to end the war in Ukraine when the two leaders met in Delhi on Friday. The meeting took place shortly before the BRICS summit.

Apollo.lv · 11 Sept, 21:50

Zelensky: Ukraine's NATO Membership Would Benefit Both Russia and Europe

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine's accession to NATO could become one way out of the prolonged war and would benefit all sides involved. He stressed that Ukraine's army is currently the strongest in Europe.

Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Sept, 21:45