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UK to build new battery-powered trains for faster northern journeys

The UK government has announced 29 new battery-powered trains that will provide faster connections between northern English cities starting in 2034. The trains will be built at Alstom's Derby factory, creating thousands of jobs.

The Guardian World · 11 Sept, 04:11

25 years since 9/11: not all victims identified, mastermind's trial still pending

Twenty-five years have passed since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the US that killed 2,977 people. Not all victims have been identified yet, and the trial of the attacks' alleged mastermind will not begin until 2028.

Jauns.lv · 11 Sept, 04:08

Iran says it captured US surface drone near Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says its navy struck a US-operated surface drone at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. Further details about the incident remain unclear.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept, 04:08

Putin arrives in India for Brics summit set to be overshadowed by Iran and Ukraine wars

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Delhi for a two-day, 11-member Brics summit expected to be dominated by the Middle East and Ukraine wars along with economic challenges. China's and Iran's leaders are also attending.

Guardian Ukraina · 11 Sept, 04:07

Trump: I don't regret strikes on Iran, would do it again

US President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview that he does not regret the February strikes on Iran and would act the same way again. He repeated his claim that without US intervention, Iran would already have nuclear weapons.

Pravda — ziņas · 11 Sept, 04:06

Russia hands life sentences to eight in Kerch bridge bombing case, but real perpetrators remain at large

A Russian military court in Rostov-on-Don sentenced eight people to life in prison over the 2022 Kerch bridge bombing, though an investigation suggests those convicted were unknowingly drawn into the scheme while the actual operatives remain uncaught.

Delfi · 11 Sept, 03:17

Tusk warns Poland could face Russian attacks on Ukraine border crossings

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that following Russian attacks on border crossings elsewhere, Poland's own border points with Ukraine could become similar targets. He cited intelligence reports on possible developments in coming months.

Jauns.lv · 11 Sept, 03:14

Trump Administration Says U.S. Will Work With Peru on Crime Crackdown

The Trump administration says the U.S. will cooperate with Peru on fighting crime, part of a broader, increasingly militarized approach to Latin America.

The New York Times · 11 Sept, 03:14

San Francisco mayor declares rent emergency amid soaring housing costs

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has declared a rent emergency and proposed measures to curb evictions and rent spikes as the city continues to face some of the highest housing costs in the country.

The Guardian World · 11 Sept, 03:12

Ukrainian strikes damage Caspian Sea logistics port and Russian warships

A fire broke out at Russia's Makhachkala port on the Caspian Sea after a Ukrainian strike on its oil infrastructure, while a separate attack damaged Russian warships in Novorossiysk.

Euromaidan Press · 11 Sept, 03:12

A year after Charlie Kirk's death, are young voters turning on Trump?

A year after conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, the youth organization tied to him, Turning Point USA, has expanded its campus presence, yet President Donald Trump's support among young men has declined over the same period.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept, 03:08

Ukraine and Italy discuss joint patronage over underground school construction near front line

Ukrainian parliament speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk discussed with Italy's Chamber of Deputies speaker Lorenzo Fontana a possible joint sponsorship of an underground school in a front-line region of Ukraine. The two also addressed the next steps of the peace process and continued sanctions pressure on Russia.

Pravda — ziņas · 11 Sept, 03:06

Ukraine and Italy discuss joint support for building an underground school

Ukrainian parliament speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk discussed with his Italian counterpart Lorenzo Fontana the possibility of jointly supporting construction of an underground school in a frontline region of Ukraine, alongside the security situation and peace process.

Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Sept, 03:06

Father jailed for six months over death threat to son's teacher in France

A man in the French village of Le Fauga has been sentenced to six months in prison for threatening to kill his son's teacher after the child was disciplined. The case has prompted renewed debate on protecting teachers in France.

BBC World · 11 Sept, 02:15

New electric train fleet promised to speed up journeys across northern England

The UK government and Alstom have agreed to build a new fleet of battery-electric trains to improve rail links across northern England, manufactured domestically as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.

BBC England · 11 Sept, 02:13

Five years after Taliban takeover, Afghanistan has faded from world attention

Five years ago the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan amid a chaotic US troop withdrawal — a war that cost American taxpayers more than two trillion dollars — yet the country has since largely disappeared from global attention.

TVNET · 11 Sept, 02:13

Sybiha: After drone strike on Pavlohrad, Ukraine urgently needs more air defense systems

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called Russia's drone strike on Pavlohrad deliberate terror against civilians and urged partners to immediately provide more air defense systems and tighten sanctions.

Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Sept, 02:10

Trump ally steps down as head of DOJ inquiry into alleged conspiracy against president

Joe diGenova, a close Trump ally, has resigned from leading a Department of Justice investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against the president. The reasons behind his departure remain unclear.

The Guardian World · 11 Sept, 02:09

Israel says it destroyed a Hezbollah base on Lebanon's Ali al-Taher ridge

Israel's military says it carried out strikes destroying a Hezbollah base on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, a week after claiming operational control of the strategic area.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept, 02:08

Russia left with eight ships that can carry Kalibr missiles — analysts say Ukraine hit three in one night

Ukraine is stepping up efforts to strip Russia of its ability to launch Kalibr cruise missiles at Ukrainian cities. Analysts say a single night's strikes hit several of Russia's remaining Kalibr-capable vessels, including the frigate Admiral Essen.

Euromaidan Press · 11 Sept, 02:08

Yemen's Houthis seize strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha

Iran-backed Houthi rebels captured Yemen's port city of Mocha on Thursday and are advancing toward the Bab al-Mandab strait, as global oil prices surge.

France 24 · 11 Sept, 02:07

Several dead and injured after Dutch tour bus overturns in Swiss Alps

A Dutch tour bus has overturned in eastern Switzerland, killing several people and injuring others, police say.

Sky News · 11 Sept, 01:15

Russia expands 'traditional values' education — starting from kindergarten

Russian schools will begin identifying 'disloyal' students this academic year, while kindergartens are launching two new projects aimed at instilling traditional spiritual and moral values from early childhood.

TVNET · 11 Sept, 01:14

Succession Dispute Erupts in Uganda's Tooro Kingdom After Monarch's Death

A power struggle has broken out in Uganda's Tooro Kingdom after its former boy king died last month, as the royal family objects to elders' choice of a television journalist as his successor.

The New York Times · 11 Sept, 01:12

Zelensky Announces Plan to Sign Drone Deal with Canada in New York

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv expects to sign a so-called Drone Deal with Canada during the UN General Assembly session in New York in late September. The groundwork was laid during his September 10 meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Pravda — ziņas · 11 Sept, 01:10

Zelensky says Ukraine expects to sign Drone Deal with Canada in New York later this month

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine expects to sign a so-called Drone Deal with Canada on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York in late September. A first step toward the agreement was already taken following his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Sept, 01:09

Ukraine strikes deepest ever into Russia, hitting targets over 3,000 km from border

Ukraine has carried out its deepest strike yet inside Russia, damaging gas facilities more than 3,000 kilometers from its border. The same day saw a fire at a Russia-Iran hub on the Caspian Sea and Canada pledge $1 billion for Ukrainian air defense as Russia keeps building around 100 ballistic missiles monthly.

Euromaidan Press · 11 Sept, 01:08

Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in south Lebanon, causing 4.1-magnitude tremor

Israel's military demolished a vast Hezbollah underground network beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge in south Lebanon, with the blast strong enough to register as a 4.1-magnitude tremor. Netanyahu and Katz said this secures full operational control of the ridge above and below ground.

France 24 · 11 Sept, 01:08

Intelligence service had warned Ceuta authorities ahead of migrant surge

Spain's intelligence service warned Ceuta's authorities a day in advance about a possible land and sea crossing, shortly before an unprecedented wave of migrants arrived in the city in late July.

TVNET · 11 Sept, 00:13

Dramatic struggle over Ugandan throne succession reported

A France 24 Africa programme broadcast on 10 September 2026 reported a dramatic struggle for control of a throne in Uganda, without disclosing further details of the dispute.

France 24 · 11 Sept, 00:13

At least 26 students killed in school fire in DR Congo

A fire that swept through two schools in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 26 students, with dozens more injured.

Sky News · 11 Sept, 00:12

Canada pledges air defense and drone support as Zelenskyy visits

During a visit to Calgary, Canadian PM Mark Carney announced new air defense, drone and energy support for Ukraine, and the two countries signed an agreement toward a long-term partnership.

Guardian Ukraina · 11 Sept, 00:11

122 MEPs urge EU to revive plan for seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine

A cross-party group of 122 Members of the European Parliament is pressing EU leaders to restart plans that would channel over €200 billion in frozen Russian assets toward supporting Kyiv.

Euromaidan Press · 11 Sept, 00:11

Former Michigan hockey players allege coach ignored decades-old sexual hazing

More than a dozen former University of Michigan hockey players have filed a lawsuit claiming their coach and staff knew about ritualized sexual hazing within the team between 1984 and 2001. The university called the allegations disturbing but denied responsibility.

The Guardian World · 11 Sept, 00:10