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Yemen war back with new battle for Sanaa and Red Sea, analysts warn
Analysts caution that the latest phase of Yemen's conflict could mark the beginning of another protracted war, not a decisive campaign.
Al Jazeera · 8 Sept, 21:19
Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine; Zelensky hopes for September meeting
The Russian and US presidents held an hour-long call to discuss the results of US envoys’ visits to Moscow and Kyiv. Ukraine’s president says he hopes to meet Trump in the second half of September to discuss missile defense.
Delfi · 8 Sept, 21:16
Ukrainian engine for ‘Bars’ missile-drone passes final tests
Ukraine has completed final tests of a domestically made engine for the ‘Bars’ missile-drone. The engine was the last major imported component of the jet-powered drone used for deep strikes against Russia.
Euromaidan Press · 8 Sept, 21:16
UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements; Israel responds with entry bans and consular closure
Britain, France and Canada have imposed new sanctions against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, prompting Israel to bar 11 UK politicians from entering the country and to close the UK consulate in Jerusalem.
BBC World · 8 Sept, 21:08
US midterm elections could become a referendum on Trump, analyst says
Georgetown professor Michelle Swers says the New Hampshire primary offers a clear glimpse into the national political mood and warns that the midterms may serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s performance.
France 24 · 8 Sept, 20:21
Ig Nobel Prize: Are wealthy people more likely to steal sweets from a child?
A study suggesting that wealthy people are more likely to steal sweets from a child is among the winners of the 2026 Ig Nobel prizes. The awards honor research that first makes people laugh and then makes them think.
The Guardian Science · 8 Sept, 20:20
Ten wounded in Russian drone attack on train near Sumy
A Russian drone struck a suburban train in the Sumy district, injuring ten people and causing a fire in a locomotive and passenger carriage.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Sept, 20:17
Ukraine’s Hryfon Zakhid system brings drone operations onto one screen
A new Ukrainian system called Hryfon Zakhid lets one operator assign targets to drone crews from a tablet in real time, without using radio.
Euromaidan Press · 8 Sept, 20:17
Ignoring AfD's win would anger voters further, political scientist warns
Political scientist Nicolas Spohn says the reaction of Friedrich Merz's coalition to the AfD's historic win in Saxony-Anhalt will decide the federal government's future, and ignoring the warning may boost support for the far-right party.
Euronews · 8 Sept, 20:13
Kyiv clinic shooting: serviceman detained; motive may be linked to wife’s death after treatment
A serviceman has been detained in Kyiv over an attack on the director of a private medical centre on 3 September. Investigators say the man’s wife died after being treated at the clinic, and this could have been the motive.
Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Sept, 20:09
Kyiv clinic director wounded in shooting; suspect soldier’s possible motive tied to wife’s death
A soldier suspected of attempting to murder the director of a private medical center in Kyiv may have been driven by revenge after his wife died following treatment there. Police detained him several days after the shooting.
Pravda — ziņas · 8 Sept, 20:08
Kremlin says Putin and Trump discussed U.S. envoys’ trips to Moscow and Kyiv in hour-long call
Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held a constructive and candid one-hour phone conversation about trips by U.S. representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv. The Kremlin views the outcome positively, while U.S. officials have not commented.
Meduza · 8 Sept, 20:07
Germany Announces Closure of Berlin's Russian House, But Legal Hurdles Remain
Germany's government said it is terminating the lease of Berlin's Russian cultural center after blaming Moscow for a drone attack attempt at a German airport, though treaty obligations and property rights could complicate the closure.
The Moscow Times · 8 Sept, 19:14
Clancy's lawyer asks Trump to consider pardon after Massachusetts mistrial
The lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her three children, has publicly asked President Trump to consider pardoning her after her trial ended in a hung jury. Clancy is being tried in state, not federal court, where Trump's pardon power does not apply.
The Guardian World · 8 Sept, 19:11
Demolition underway at Moscow's historic Elektrozavod factory complex
Demolition has begun at Moscow's Elektrozavod complex, a landmark of industrial architecture, despite the developer's pledge to preserve its facades. Critics fear the historic features will be replaced with modern replicas.
Meduza · 8 Sept, 19:10
Hungary again blocks opening of EU accession clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine
Hungary has once more refused to approve the screening results for EU accession negotiation clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine, stalling further progress in the talks. The move marks another setback in Ukraine's path toward EU membership negotiations.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Sept, 19:09
Two killed, nine injured in Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region
On September 8, Russian forces struck four districts of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region nearly 50 times using drones, artillery and an aerial bomb, killing two people and injuring nine others.
Pravda — ziņas · 8 Sept, 19:06
Russia to Let Postal Workers Carry Anti-Drone Weapons
Russia's government has expanded its list of approved weapons to include anti-drone equipment for postal service employees, following a summer surge in Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure.
The Moscow Times · 8 Sept, 18:12
Finland to compensate damage caused by drones
Finland's government is preparing a law that would let the state compensate individuals and companies for damage caused by foreign military drones. Currently no such compensation mechanism exists.
ERR (rus) · 8 Sept, 18:11
UK announces import ban on goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank
The UK has announced an import ban on products from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, prompting settler date farmers to prepare for the fallout while Israel threatens retaliation. Palestinians support the move, hoping it curbs settlement expansion.
BBC World · 8 Sept, 18:07
Russian postal workers may now be issued anti-drone equipment
Russia's government has expanded the list of gear issued to postal employees to include anti-drone equipment, under a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Meduza · 8 Sept, 18:06
Tesla crashes into power pole in Kharkiv, killing National Guard soldier and passenger
A Tesla driven by a Ukrainian National Guard serviceman crashed into a power line pole in Kharkiv on the evening of September 5, killing both the driver and a female passenger on the spot.
2 avoti · 8 Sept, 17:14
Serbia gives state honors to convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić's funeral
Serbia turned the September 7 funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić into a state event with military honors attended by six ministers, drawing sharp EU condemnation and jeopardizing its path toward EU membership.
Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Sept, 17:14
New Hampshire holds primaries ahead of 2026 midterm elections
New Hampshire voters went to the polls Tuesday to select candidates for the Senate and House races that will decide control of Congress in November. A late surge by a progressive challenger has added uncertainty to the Democratic Senate primary, complicating Representative Chris Pappas' path to nomination.
France 24 · 8 Sept, 17:12
Latvia allocates 100,000 euros and humanitarian aid to Nepal for flood relief
Latvia's government decided on Tuesday to allocate 100,000 euros to Nepal to help deal with the consequences of flooding, and plans to also send a humanitarian aid shipment to the affected region.
LSM (rus) · 8 Sept, 17:10
New York releases long-hidden documents on toxic air after 9/11
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has disclosed 25-year-old documents showing city officials knew about hazardous air quality after the 9/11 attacks while reassuring the public it was safe. The release settles a lawsuit filed by a survivors' advocacy group.
BBC World · 8 Sept, 17:08
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over espionage concerns
Hungary has ordered the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats, citing the need to protect national security and sovereignty. The move follows earlier reports that nearly a third of embassy staff in Budapest had intelligence links.
Politico Europe · 8 Sept, 17:08
Policy shift: Hungary expels ten staff from Russian embassy
Hungary has expelled ten employees of the Russian embassy in Budapest, with Foreign Minister Anita Orbán citing conduct incompatible with the Vienna Convention. The move signals a break from the pro-Russian course pursued under former PM Viktor Orbán.
Delfi · 8 Sept, 16:13
France and Canada join UK in banning goods from Israeli West Bank settlements
France announced it will end trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, coordinating the move with the UK and Canada. Around a dozen countries are expected to follow amid growing settler violence and settlement expansion.
France 24 · 8 Sept, 16:12
Peskov: 'Every day that passes' worsens Kyiv's position
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia will keep toughening its demands on Kyiv the longer the peace process drags on. He declined to comment on what US envoys conveyed to Kyiv during their visit.
Pravda — ziņas · 8 Sept, 16:12
London mayor slams Westminster council over pub 'vertical drinking' curbs
London mayor Sadiq Khan has strongly criticised Westminster council for maintaining restrictions on standing while drinking and an effective ban on new bars in Soho, despite widespread public opposition in a consultation.
The Guardian World · 8 Sept, 16:11
Iceland summons US ambassador after Trump posts map covering country with American flag
Reykjavik has summoned the US ambassador after President Donald Trump posted a map online showing Iceland and several other countries overlaid with the American flag. Iceland's foreign ministry called the post completely unacceptable.
BNN · 8 Sept, 16:10
Ukraine has received nearly US$200 billion from partners, but it's still not enough
Since February 2022, Ukraine has received close to US$200 billion in international financing — an amount equal to its entire pre-war 2021 GDP. Even so, the funding has not been sufficient to cover the country's wartime spending needs.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Sept, 16:09
Bullet-like holes found on facade of Estonia's 'Super Ministry' building, investigation launched
On Monday, September 7, Estonian police were notified of several bullet-like holes on the facade of a ministry building in Tallinn. An investigation has been opened to determine their cause.
ERR (rus) · 8 Sept, 16:07
Heat is killing far more people than official statistics show — in the US and Europe
A new NPR and Boston University investigation finds that heat kills five times more Americans each year than official records show, while in Europe this summer's heatwaves have already caused over 32,000 excess deaths.
2 avoti · 8 Sept, 14:16
Finland Finishes Building Border Fence Along Russian Frontier
Finland has completed a 200-kilometer fence along its eastern border with Russia, three years after construction began. The interior minister said the barrier responds to heightened security risks stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Moscow Times · 8 Sept, 14:14