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EU says no place for 'glorification of war criminals' after Mladic buried

Serbia held a burial ceremony for former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic, prompting the EU to state that there is no place for glorifying war criminals.

France 24 · 8 Sept, 03:11

Ukraine

Analysis: US moves on Ukraine could lower Russia's threshold for attacking NATO

Two simultaneous American processes — a possible peace deal favorable to Moscow and a reduction of US troops — could lower both the political and military cost for Russia of attacking NATO members. Moscow is reportedly watching both before deciding its next move.

Euromaidan Press · 8 Sept, 03:09

Ukraine

Reports: Ukraine may receive SAMP/T systems, talks on Patriot deliveries also continue

Countries holding Patriot air defense systems are discussing ways to quickly transfer them to Ukraine before winter, while France and Italy are preparing to hand over SAMP/T systems and Aster missiles. No exact timeline has been announced yet.

Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Sept, 03:09

Ukraine

Reports: Ukraine may receive SAMP/T systems as talks on additional Patriots continue

Countries possessing Patriot air defense systems are discussing ways to quickly deliver more to Ukraine before winter, while France and Italy are working on transferring SAMP/T systems with Aster missiles.

Pravda — ziņas · 8 Sept, 03:08

World

Wife of Russian performance artist Krisevich sentenced to 14 more days in jail on drug-test charge

A court in Russia's Ryazan region sentenced Yelena Morgunova, wife of artist Pavel Krisevich, to 14 more days of detention over an alleged refusal to take a drug test, right as she was due for release. Krisevich called it another form of pressure on his family.

Meduza · 8 Sept, 03:08

World

Illinois woman charged with killing son had closely followed Lindsay Clancy trial, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say an Illinois woman charged with murdering her two-year-old son had been closely following a high-profile Massachusetts child-murder trial and was texting friends about it hours before her son was found dead. She was found with self-inflicted injuries elsewhere in the home.

The Guardian World · 8 Sept, 03:08

World

Eiffel Tower closed after staff strike over women moved aside for religious group's visit

The Eiffel Tower shut on Monday as staff went on strike after women were asked to leave their posts during a visit by a Hindu religious delegation. Management has since apologised to employees.

BBC World · 8 Sept, 03:07

Middle East

Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of Killing Seven in Yemen Prison Strike

A Houthi-run media outlet reported that a Saudi air strike on a prison in al-Hazm, Yemen, killed seven people. Footage showing destruction at the site has been released.

Al Jazeera · 8 Sept, 03:06

Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Trump's Envoys Say Russia Ready for Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Trump's envoys informed him that Russia is ready to negotiate. No further details on timing or format have been disclosed.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Sept, 02:15

World

Russia to close German consulate general in St. Petersburg

Russia's Foreign Ministry announced it will suspend the German consulate general in St. Petersburg and shut down Goethe cultural centers in the country, responding to Germany's closure of Russian institutions. The move follows an escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

Delfi · 8 Sept, 02:14

World

Two Su-35S fighter jets reportedly collide in Russia's Kursk region

Two Su-35S fighter jets are reported to have collided in Russia's Kursk region, according to a pro-war Telegram channel and a local news outlet. One pilot reportedly died, while the other ejected and was injured.

Meduza · 8 Sept, 02:13

Ukraine

Ukraine's new top commander seeks to overhaul Soviet-era command system

Ukraine's new top military commander is working to change the Soviet-inherited command model mid-war, aiming to give combat-tested sergeants real authority. Under the old system, sergeants were merely senior soldiers with no career ladder of their own.

Euromaidan Press · 8 Sept, 02:11

World

NSW Greens MP urges party not to back motion threatening koala park deal

A NSW Greens MP has publicly urged federal colleagues not to vote with the Nationals and One Nation to scrap a carbon credit regulation tied to a planned koala national park. A Senate vote on the motion is due next week.

The Guardian World · 8 Sept, 02:10

Ukraine

Russian drones spark fires in two districts of Kyiv region

Russian occupation forces struck the Boryspil and Fastiv districts of the Kyiv region with drones, sparking fires at industrial sites. All fires have since been extinguished.

Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Sept, 02:10

World

Flight recorders retrieved from deadly Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami

Investigators have recovered the flight recorders from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed at Miami International Airport, though recovering victims remains the top priority. Five people died and five more were seriously hurt in the crash.

BBC World · 8 Sept, 02:09

World

Rubio to Visit Ecuador, Colombia and Peru Following Right-Wing Wins in Latin America

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Ecuador, Colombia and Peru as Washington seeks to expand its regional influence and pursue a tougher, militarized approach against drug cartels.

Al Jazeera · 8 Sept, 02:09

World

US deploys F-35B stealth jets to Japan as Morocco negotiates multi-billion-dollar F-35 deal

The US Marine Corps has deployed a new squadron of F-35B stealth fighters to Japan near China, while Morocco is in advanced talks to buy F-35 jets in a deal reportedly worth $17-18 billion that would make it the first African nation with fifth-generation fighters.

5 avoti · 8 Sept, 01:19

World

Anti-Corruption Foundation: People close to Lavrov obtained UAE passports after invasion of Ukraine

Svetlana Polyakova and her daughter Polina Kovaleva, both close to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, received United Arab Emirates citizenship after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to the Anti-Corruption Foundation.

Meduza · 8 Sept, 01:14

World

Giuliani says Mamdani should skip 9/11 ceremony amid attack on his Muslim faith

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani said current mayor Zohran Mamdani should not attend the main 9/11 memorial ceremony, criticizing his Muslim faith in a weekend interview. Mamdani has confirmed he will attend Friday's commemorations.

The Guardian World · 8 Sept, 01:14

Middle East

West Bank village lives in fear as settler attacks on children escalate near school

Six people, including three pupils, have been killed this year in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir amid a surge in settler violence, prompting the school to install barbed-wire fencing as parents fear sending children to class.

BBC World · 8 Sept, 01:13

World

UN adopts resolution against child marriage ahead of General Assembly

The United Nations has passed a new resolution calling on countries to end child marriage, citing an estimate that around 650 million women and girls alive today were married before turning 18.

NPR World · 8 Sept, 01:09

World

Dispute over women removed from Hindu event overshadows Eiffel Tower ceremony

A row erupted in Paris after several women were removed from an event linked to a Hindu group near the Eiffel Tower, prompting coverage from France 24.

France 24 · 8 Sept, 01:08

Ukraine

Kyiv stockpiles food and water ahead of winter as heavier attacks on infrastructure are expected

Kyiv authorities are building up reserves of food and drinking water before winter, preparing for possibly intensified Russian aerial attacks on the city's infrastructure.

Euromaidan Press · 8 Sept, 01:08

Ukraine

Air raid alert declared in Kyiv and several regions over ballistic missile threat

Overnight into September 8, Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions declared an air raid alert due to the threat of ballistic weapons use from Russia's Bryansk region. The alert was lifted around 00:50.

Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Sept, 01:06

World

Finland completes border fence with Russia

Finland has finished building a 200-kilometer fence along its border with Russia after two years of construction, authorities announced on Monday.

Apollo.lv · 8 Sept, 00:12

World

Germany Reassesses Democracy Safeguards After Far-Right AfD Wins State Election

A victory by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in a state election is prompting a reevaluation of the country's postwar approach to protecting democracy. The result is seen as a significant shift in Germany's domestic politics.

The New York Times · 8 Sept, 00:10

World

Howard warns immigration bans won't stop terrorism as Joyce defends super withdrawal plan

Former Australian PM John Howard has warned that banning migration from certain countries would not prevent terrorism, while One Nation's Barnaby Joyce defended a controversial plan letting people tap superannuation to cover rent or mortgage payments.

The Guardian World · 8 Sept, 00:09

Ukraine

Russian drone strikes apartment building in Kharkiv, one injured

On the evening of September 7, Russian forces attacked a multi-storey residential building in Kharkiv's Kyivskyi district with a combat drone, injuring one person.

Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Sept, 00:09

Ukraine

Russian drone strike hits residential building in Kharkiv, one injured

Russian forces struck a multi-storey residential building in Kharkiv with a combat drone on the evening of September 7, injuring one person, city mayor Ihor Terekhov reported.

Pravda — ziņas · 8 Sept, 00:09

World

Trump threatens to bar Canadian planemaker Bombardier from US market

US President Donald Trump has warned that Bombardier will no longer be allowed to sell aircraft in the United States unless it starts manufacturing there, amid an escalating US-Canada trade war.

Euronews · 8 Sept, 00:08

Ukraine

Occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant running on backup generators as everyday power source

Ukraine says the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has had no off-site power since August 20 and has cut the number of running emergency generators to two to conserve remaining fuel.

Euromaidan Press · 8 Sept, 00:07

World

Sweden's election on the final stretch: Liberals climb, Social Democrats slide, Left Party rocked by scandal

Six days before Sweden's parliamentary election, polls show the Liberals rising and the Social Democrats falling, while the Left Party remains shaken by an antisemitism scandal that SVT commentator Mats Knutson called a "nightmare" for the party.

3 avoti · 7 Sept, 23:25

World

Tunisians describe a summer of water and power shortages

Extreme heat and heavy tourist demand this summer pushed Tunisia's water and electricity systems to breaking point, causing rationing, black-market price hikes and mounting public anger at the government.

France 24 · 7 Sept, 23:15

World

Three years after Morocco earthquake, many victims still waiting for help

Three years after a devastating earthquake struck Morocco's Al Haouz region, some villages have largely rebuilt while others still struggle with bureaucracy and unmet promises of state support.

Deutsche Welle · 7 Sept, 23:15

World

Riga holds prayer service for those missing in Nepal as families face new obstacles

An ecumenical prayer service was held at Riga City Hall for 33 Latvian nationals still missing after a major natural disaster in Nepal, while their relatives struggle to access information about the missing people's finances and daily affairs. Search efforts in Nepal continue, but no news has emerged about the missing.

Delfi · 7 Sept, 23:13

World

Police deploy batons and pepper spray as far-right unrest hits Portsmouth

Hundreds of masked anti-migrant activists clashed with police in Portsmouth on Sunday, forcing officers to use force to restore order, a day after similar disorder shut down Dover port.

The Guardian World · 7 Sept, 23:13