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Republicans open unusual midterm convention in Dallas, putting Trump at campaign's center

Republicans opened an unusual midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, placing President Trump at the heart of this fall's election campaign. A political analyst says Trump believes strongly in his own personal charisma as a political asset.

France 24 · 10 Sept, 01:12

Bernie Sanders to host closed-door AI briefing for US senators

Senator Bernie Sanders will hold a briefing for US senators next week focused on artificial intelligence, featuring some of the field's leading researchers. The exact agenda has not yet been disclosed.

Politico Europe · 10 Sept, 01:11

Documents show Spanish spy agency flagged Ceuta mass-crossing plans a day ahead

Newly declassified Spanish government documents show intelligence services warned of social media calls for a mass migrant crossing into Ceuta the day before tens of thousands entered the territory.

BBC World · 10 Sept, 01:10

Russian drone strikes hit three districts of Kharkiv, two civilians injured

On the evening of September 9, Russian drones struck three districts of Kharkiv, damaging residential buildings and injuring two civilians, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov.

Pravda — ziņas · 10 Sept, 01:10

Russia strikes three districts of Kharkiv with drones, two civilians injured

On the evening of September 9, Russian drones struck three districts of Kharkiv, damaging residential buildings and injuring two civilians, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported.

Ukrainska Pravda · 10 Sept, 01:10

US court rejects Tate brothers' bid for release from Miami jail

A US judge has denied Andrew and Tristan Tate's request to be released from custody in Miami, ruling them a significant flight risk. The decision cites their wealth and habit of frequent international travel.

Al Jazeera · 10 Sept, 01:09

Burnham defends UK ban on trade with Israeli settlements in West Bank

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publicly defended a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The statement comes amid ongoing debate over settlement-related trade policy.

Al Jazeera · 10 Sept, 00:11

Funding Cuts Force Dozens of Health Clinics to Close Across Sudan

Aid organizations warn that reduced international funding is forcing dozens of health clinics across Sudan to shut down, threatening residents' access to basic medical care.

France 24 · 10 Sept, 00:11

Sikorski: Countermeasures needed against Russia's actions in other countries

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said on Wednesday at the Ādaži military base that countermeasures need to be implemented against Russia's actions in other countries' territories, speaking at a joint press conference with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže.

TVNET · 10 Sept, 00:10

Russia reports drone boat attack on Sochi

Russian authorities said on the evening of September 9 that a drone boat attack caused a fire on the seafront in Sochi, interrupting a concert by singer Tatyana Bulanova.

Pravda — ziņas · 10 Sept, 00:09

UK had hoped Australia would join trade ban on Israeli settlements, says committee chair

The chair of the UK's foreign affairs select committee said there had been hope Australia would join Britain's new trade ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, though Canberra has opted for a different approach. Meanwhile, former PM Kevin Rudd urged Australia to more strongly back multilateral diplomacy.

The Guardian World · 10 Sept, 00:09

Trump: Iran war will end soon after US midterm elections

US President Donald Trump said he believes the war with Iran will end shortly after November's congressional midterm elections, as Iran can no longer hold out. He also said oil prices could drop sharply once the vote is over.

Jauns.lv · 10 Sept, 00:08

A Year After Kirk's Death, Turning Point Prepares Major Midterm Spending Push

A year after cofounder Charlie Kirk's assassination, conservative group Turning Point plans to spend tens of millions of dollars backing Republican candidates in key US midterm races. The push comes as Republican groups broadly ramp up spending ahead of November.

Wired · 10 Sept, 00:07

China debates dropping English as a graded core school subject

A Chinese mathematics professor is calling for English to be scrapped as a graded core subject in schools and universities, sparking widespread online debate. Supporters and opponents, including a prominent state-media commentator, have weighed in on the issue.

Deutsche Welle · 9 Sept, 23:13

Man denies murder charge over 2006 attack that killed victim 15 years later

A trial has opened at the Old Bailey against a man accused of murder after a victim of a 2006 assault died during an epileptic seizure caused by his injuries more than 15 years later. The defendant denies the charge.

BBC England · 9 Sept, 23:12

Israeli strike hits home in Gaza's al-Shati refugee camp

An Israeli air strike destroyed a home in Gaza City's al-Shati refugee camp, causing heavy damage to nearby buildings.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept, 23:11

Romania monitored a man for seven months as he filmed NATO bases and Ukraine's cargo planes

Romanian authorities spent seven months tracking a man suspected of ties to Russia who was filming NATO military bases and Ukraine's large Antonov cargo aircraft.

Euromaidan Press · 9 Sept, 23:11

US judge denies bail for Tate brothers as UK extradition fight continues

A US magistrate judge has denied bail to Andrew and Tristan Tate, ruling they must remain in custody while they contest extradition to the United Kingdom. The brothers have been held since their July arrest in Miami.

The Guardian World · 9 Sept, 23:10

Norway's government clarifies PM's statement on threat to Zelensky's plane

Norwegian officials say a drone incident over Moldova delayed President Zelensky's flight to Oslo, though it remains unclear whether the plane itself was directly threatened. Zelensky reportedly informed Norway's leadership about the incident during a meeting on the evening of September 8.

Ukrainska Pravda · 9 Sept, 23:10

Norway clarifies PM's statement on possible threat to Zelensky's plane

Norwegian government officials say a drone incident over Moldova delayed Zelensky's flight to Oslo, but it remains unclear whether his plane faced a direct threat.

Pravda — ziņas · 9 Sept, 23:09

Blind man given suspended sentence for 150-mile drunk drive across England

A British court handed a suspended prison sentence to a blind man who drove around 150 miles at night while drunk, without a licence or insurance.

BBC England · 9 Sept, 22:28

Russian strikes on railways turn Ukraine's train schedules into a lottery

Persistent Russian attacks on Ukraine's rail infrastructure have caused massive train delays, in some cases up to 17 hours, and claimed several lives.

Ukrainska Pravda · 9 Sept, 22:13

Train delays in Ukraine become the norm amid Russian rail attacks

Russia's persistent attacks on railway infrastructure through summer and early autumn have turned Ukrzaliznycia's schedules unpredictable, with some trains delayed up to 17 hours, and passengers now facing sudden evacuations during journeys.

Pravda — ziņas · 9 Sept, 22:12

Pakistan Says Mecca Defence Pact Could Be Activated Over Houthi Attacks

Pakistan has warned that its mutual defence agreement with Saudi Arabia could be triggered if Yemen's Houthi rebels continue attacking the kingdom.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept, 22:12

Man in Swindon charged with assisting Russian intelligence agency

A 31-year-old man from Swindon has been charged over alleged contact with a group controlled by Russian military intelligence, following a counter-terrorism investigation. He is due in court on Thursday.

The Guardian World · 9 Sept, 22:10

Drone nearly struck Zelenskyy's plane taking off from Moldova, Norway's PM says

Norway's prime minister has said a drone nearly hit President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane as it took off from Moldova en route to a monarch's funeral; Zelenskyy later arrived in Oslo.

Euromaidan Press · 9 Sept, 22:09

Spain Declassifies Warning It Gave Morocco Ahead of Deadly Ceuta Border Crossing

Spain has released information showing its intelligence service warned Morocco about social media calls for a mass migrant crossing into Ceuta, an event that left more than 100 people dead and triggered a political crisis.

The New York Times · 9 Sept, 22:08

Russia Imposes Cattle Quarantine Near Moscow After Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreak

Authorities in the Moscow region have introduced a quarantine in several towns about 25 kilometers from the capital after lumpy skin disease was found in cattle. The disease does not affect humans but harms livestock and dairy production.

The Moscow Times · 9 Sept, 21:14

Netanjahu threatens to sue Haaretz over report on UAE warning before Hamas attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanjahu says he will file a lawsuit against the newspaper Haaretz over a report claiming the UAE president warned him about a large-scale Hamas attack in autumn 2023. Netanjahu disputes the claims made in the article.

TVNET · 9 Sept, 21:13

Disqualified Ukrainian skeleton athlete calls for debate on sport's lack of neutrality

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislavs Heraskevičs, disqualified from the Milan–Cortina Olympics in February, spoke to Latvian Television about life in Kyiv and the possible return of Russian athletes to competition.

LSM · 9 Sept, 21:12

London Police Widen Investigation Into Nigel Farage's Reform U.K. Party

The Metropolitan Police have opened an investigation into Nigel Farage's right-wing populist party Reform U.K. after undercover footage appeared to show officials arranging secret donations from a foreign donor. The case adds fresh scrutiny to the rapidly growing party.

The New York Times · 9 Sept, 21:12

Yemen's economic crisis pushes children out of school and into work

Struggling Yemeni families, squeezed by mounting economic hardship, are increasingly forced to choose between their children's education and basic survival. As a result, many children are being pulled from school to work instead.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept, 21:10

EU grants Spain €115 million over Ceuta migration crisis

The European Commission has allocated €115 million to Spain to help address the situation in Ceuta, after more than 70,000 irregular migrants crossed from Morocco in late July.

Delfi · 9 Sept, 21:08

Europe criticizes Trump map depicting all of North America as US territory

Politico Europe reports that a map associated with Donald Trump, showing the entire North American continent as United States territory, has drawn sharp criticism in Europe, with observers calling it "disturbing".

Politico Europe · 9 Sept, 21:07