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Ukrainian sea drones hit Sochi waterfront, injuring nearly 30
Ukrainian sea drones struck the Sochi waterfront on the evening of September 9, injuring 28 people including two children, as a concert was underway nearby.
Meduza · 10 Sept, 14:11
At least 20 dead after fire breaks out on cargo ship docked in Chinese port
At least 20 people have died and five more are missing after a fire broke out on a cargo ship docked at a port in China, according to state media.
Sky News · 10 Sept, 14:10
Reuters: NATO nations thwarted Russian attempt to sabotage undersea cables in the Arctic this spring
Citing Western officials, Reuters reports that Britain, Norway and the United States disrupted a Russian operation near Svalbard this spring in which deep-sea vehicles tested new technology to covertly damage undersea cables. The incident points to continued attempts to threaten Western undersea infrastructure.
LSM · 10 Sept, 14:09
Amnesty says Russia lures foreign nationals into fighting in Ukraine
Amnesty International reports that Russia deceives and exploits foreign nationals' vulnerable circumstances to recruit them for the war against Ukraine, often promising jobs instead of combat. Ukraine estimates over 27,000 foreigners from 135 countries have been recruited since 2022.
Politico Europe · 10 Sept, 14:07
Germany's Far-Right AfD Nears Power in a State, With Rhetoric Echoing the Kremlin
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party, whose rhetoric increasingly echoes positions favored by the Kremlin, could soon lead a German state government for the first time.
The New York Times · 10 Sept, 13:15
Russians abroad losing consular services access — Belarusians already know what follows
In summer 2026, Russia banned consular services, including passport renewals, for Russians abroad convicted in absentia. Belarusians have faced a similar situation for three years, offering a preview of the difficulties ahead.
Meduza · 10 Sept, 13:12
Ukraine downs record 24,000 Russian copter drones in August
Ukrainian forces shot down a record 24,000 Russian copter-type drones in August, equivalent to roughly one downed drone per 1.5 kilometers of front line every day.
Euromaidan Press · 10 Sept, 13:11
European Public Prosecutor's Office to take over probe into RKIK-Datasel deals
Estonia's State Prosecutor's Office will hand over to the European Public Prosecutor's Office the investigation into deals between the Centre for Defence Investment (RKIK) and the company Datasel, since they involve EU-managed funds. The domestic prosecutor's office will continue the criminal proceeding opened in 2025 into other issues raised in the National Audit Office's report.
ERR (rus) · 10 Sept, 13:10
Old fishing nets from Estonia's Saaremaa now shield Ukraine from drones
Worn-out fishing nets from Estonia's Saaremaa island are being shipped to Ukraine, where they are used as makeshift protection against Russian drones. Volunteers estimate around 50 metric tons of nets have been sent over the past two years.
ERR News · 10 Sept, 13:08
August was the hottest month on record worldwide, meteorologists say
According to newly published data from the EU-run Copernicus Climate Change Service, August was the hottest month globally since meteorological records began, with record ocean temperatures also recorded.
LSM (rus) · 10 Sept, 12:12
Column: why women still struggle to break through in Ukraine's defense sector
The reappointment of Anna Hvozdiar as Ukraine's deputy defense minister triggered a wave of sexist and ageist comments, reflecting a broader pattern affecting women in security roles, including in the US and Australia.
Pravda — ziņas · 10 Sept, 12:10
Scientists confirm August was Earth's hottest month on record
The European climate service Copernicus reported that August was the hottest month ever measured on Earth, with scientists attributing the surge mainly to human-caused climate change.
NPR World · 10 Sept, 12:10
Former RKIK chief says minister Pevkur made the Datasel introduction
Former Estonian Defence Investment Centre (RKIK) head Magnus-Valdemar Saar says Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur introduced him to the intermediary behind the disputed Datasel ammunition deal, a claim Pevkur and the intermediary deny.
ERR News · 10 Sept, 12:09
Russian drone strikes kill at least nine across Ukraine overnight
Overnight Russian strikes on warehouses and ports across Ukraine killed at least nine people, as President Zelenskyy continues an international diplomacy tour.
Guardian Ukraina · 10 Sept, 11:12
British tourist arrested in Alanya for spitting on Turkish flag
Turkish police have arrested a 58-year-old British tourist in the resort town of Alanya after he allegedly spat on a Turkish flag following an argument with hotel staff. He has been formally charged with insulting a state symbol and remanded in custody.
Euronews · 10 Sept, 11:12
FSB Arrests Former British Embassy Guard in Moscow Over Alleged Spying for Ukraine
Russia's FSB said it arrested a former British Embassy guard in Moscow, accusing him of gathering intelligence on British diplomats for Ukraine. The agency claims the information was meant to enable an attack that would be blamed on Russia.
The Moscow Times · 10 Sept, 11:11
TV host Kristīne Garklāva shaken by Nepal flood tragedy after leading expedition there this spring
Latvian journalist Kristīne Garklāva says she is deeply affected by the devastating floods in Nepal, where she led a seven-person expedition of well-known Latvians to Everest Base Camp in May. She names climate change in mountain regions as her greatest concern.
Latvijas Avīze · 10 Sept, 11:10
Ukrainian drones hit Dagestan port and theater building
Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Dagestan region overnight, sparking fires at a sea port and damaging a theater, while a separate strike in Voronezh region killed a woman.
Meduza · 10 Sept, 11:08
Russia asks Vietnam to lease it aircraft
Russia's transport minister said Moscow has asked Vietnam to provide Russian airlines with aircraft from local carriers under a "wet lease" arrangement, including crews and maintenance. Vietnam is currently reviewing the proposal.
ERR (rus) · 10 Sept, 11:08
England plans uncapped overnight tourist levy, hospitality sector warns of job losses
The UK government is preparing to let English mayors impose an overnight visitor levy on hotels and other accommodation with no upper limit, and industry leaders warn tens of thousands of jobs could be at risk.
The Guardian World · 10 Sept, 11:07
Ex-RKIK chief Saar: Estonia's defence minister was informed about Datasel deal
Former head of Estonia's Defence Investment Centre (RKIK), Magnus-Valdemar Saar, says Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur was kept informed about ammunition procurement deals, including with Italian firm Datasel. Pevkur and an alleged intermediary deny his claims.
ERR (rus) · 10 Sept, 10:12
SBU unit chief suspected over Mila warehouse blast that killed 35
Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation has notified the head of a Security Service of Ukraine support unit of suspicion over an ammunition depot near Kyiv that was destroyed in a Russian drone strike on August 28, killing 35 people. The official has been arrested with an option to post bail.
Ukrainska Pravda · 10 Sept, 10:09
Brazil's runoff race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro tightens further
New Brazilian opinion polls show the potential runoff between President Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in the 2026 presidential election getting tighter, though individual pollsters' numbers vary.
2 avoti · 10 Sept, 09:17
Ukrainian drones strike Russian city of Makhachkala, damaging port and theater
Overnight into Thursday, Ukrainian drones struck the Russian city of Makhachkala in Dagestan, according to Telegram channels and local authorities. The city's port and a theater were reportedly damaged.
Apollo.lv · 10 Sept, 09:12
Russian strikes on Ukraine: shopping center hit in Sumy region, Ukraine strikes port in Makhachkala
Russian forces struck a shopping center in the Sumy region, killing two people, while Ukrainian drones damaged a sea port in Makhachkala. Ukraine's military said it was the deepest strike yet on Russian territory since the war began.
LSM (rus) · 10 Sept, 09:08
Wall Street Journal publisher found guilty in Hong Kong of deterring reporter from union post
A Hong Kong court convicted Dow Jones Publishing, the Wall Street Journal's parent company, of deterring former reporter Selina Cheng from taking up a trade union role after she was dismissed in 2024. The case has raised press freedom concerns in the city.
The Guardian World · 10 Sept, 09:08
Trump says Iran war will end "immediately" after US midterm elections
President Donald Trump has said he expects the war with Iran to end only after the 3 November midterm elections, as oil prices hit $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since July.
BBC World · 10 Sept, 08:21
Ukrainian drones reportedly hit Russian Caspian Sea port in Dagestan
Fires and explosions broke out in Russia's Dagestan region following a suspected Ukrainian drone strike on a Caspian Sea port facility. The scale of damage remains unclear.
Al Jazeera · 10 Sept, 08:13
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Trump promises Americans $5,000 each if Republicans keep Congress
US President Donald Trump has promised every adult American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress in November's midterm elections. The announcement came on Wednesday.
TVNET · 10 Sept, 08:12
LSM and Ziedot.lv campaign for rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers raises over €108,000
Latvian Public Media (LSM), together with the charity Ziedot.lv, continues its fundraising campaign for Ukrainian soldiers, having collected more than €108,000 so far for medical and psychological assistance.
LSM (rus) · 10 Sept, 08:11
Zelensky meets Iceland's foreign minister en route to Canada
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Iceland's Foreign Minister Thordis Kolbrun Gylfadottir at Keflavik Airport while traveling from Norway to Canada. The two discussed winter preparations, air defense needs and energy cooperation.
Pravda — ziņas · 10 Sept, 08:10
The war in Ukraine through photographers' eyes: images from September 9, 2026
LSM has published a photo selection by international news agency photographers depicting the situation caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine on September 9, 2026.
LSM · 10 Sept, 08:08
Eesti Energia open to building its own nuclear plant in Estonia
Eesti Energia CEO Andrus Durejko says the state-owned utility could build a nuclear power plant itself or with partners, though a final decision is not expected before 2032.
ERR (rus) · 10 Sept, 08:07
Trump promises $5,000 to every adult American if Republicans win midterms
US President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult US citizen if Republicans retain control of Congress in November's midterm elections. The pledge comes as polls show Democrats leading ahead of the vote.
Pravda — ziņas · 10 Sept, 07:11
Norway's PM: Zelensky's plane nearly collided with a drone over Moldova
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's plane nearly collided with a drone while departing Moldova for Norway. The incident delayed his arrival in Oslo, where he attended the funeral of King Harald V.
ERR (rus) · 10 Sept, 07:07
US asks NATO allies to help undermine International Criminal Court
Washington's campaign against the International Criminal Court has extended to NATO, with envoy Matthew Whitaker asking allied nations for help dismantling the tribunal during a closed-door July meeting, Politico's Brussels Playbook podcast reports.
Politico Europe · 10 Sept, 07:06