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Russian cinema owners' group: unlicensed foreign film screenings to end by New Year's
The head of Russia's Association of Theater Owners says unlicensed screenings of foreign films disguised as "pre-show services" will stop within months, though the newest Hollywood blockbusters likely won't reach Russian screens before April 2027.
Meduza · 7 Sept, 23:13
Germany's far-right AfD comes close to absolute majority in regional election
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has fallen just short of an absolute majority in a regional election, underscoring its rapidly growing political influence.
Al Jazeera · 7 Sept, 23:10
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At Least 11 Dead in Avalanche in Russia's North Caucasus
An avalanche in Russia's North Caucasus region has killed at least 11 people, the regional Emergency Situations Ministry announced on Monday.
Apollo.lv · 7 Sept, 23:10
Witkoff and Kushner's Kyiv visit: hope for renewed talks, but no breakthrough yet
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner made their first visit to Kyiv on September 6, discussing conditions for ending the war with Zelensky. Analysts and Western media note the visit could give talks a push, but a real breakthrough remains unlikely for now.
Ukrainska Pravda · 7 Sept, 23:10
Witkoff and Kushner visit Kyiv in bid to revive stalled peace talks
Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner made their first-ever trip to Kyiv on September 6, meeting Zelensky and the negotiating team, though no concrete breakthrough emerged. Analysts say Russia's position is unlikely to shift significantly.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Sept, 23:09
Russia closes German consulate as diplomatic rift widens
Moscow has shut down a German consulate in response to a similar closure ordered by Berlin last week. Germany had cited a failed drone attack on an airport as the reason for its move.
Al Jazeera · 7 Sept, 22:13
Families of Latvians missing in Nepal face problems accessing their financial obligations
Search operations continue in Nepal following a natural disaster, but there is still no news about 33 missing Latvian residents. Meanwhile, their relatives have run into difficulties accessing information about the missing people's financial and everyday obligations.
LSM (rus) · 7 Sept, 22:12
Latvian officer: Putin explained Ukraine war using whale-and-bear 'food chain' analogy
Russian President Vladimir Putin compared his war against Ukraine to a wild-nature food chain, telling a story about orcas attacking bears, according to Latvian National Armed Forces Major Jānis Slaidiņš on TV24.
Latvijas Avīze · 7 Sept, 22:12
UK to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in policy reset
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband will announce on Tuesday a broad reset of UK-Israel relations, including a ban on trade in goods and some services from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The move marks a shift from rhetorical support for a two-state solution toward concrete action.
The Guardian World · 7 Sept, 22:11
Zelenskyy meets prosecutor general and ruling faction leader amid dismissal speculation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko and ruling faction leader Davyd Arakhamiia amid speculation over Kravchenko's possible dismissal, sources told Ukrainska Pravda.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 7 Sept, 22:11
Zelensky: Trump administration could pressure Putin into de-escalation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Axios that Washington is exploring whether Ukraine and Russia could take steps toward de-escalating the war this winter while resuming talks on a broader peace deal. He believes Putin needs Trump and does not want to anger him before the US midterms.
Ukrainska Pravda · 7 Sept, 22:10
Ukrainian university and Flamingo missile maker launch engineering course — zero of 150 applicants pass first admission round
A Ukrainian university has teamed up with the manufacturer of the Flamingo cruise missile to launch a new engineering programme, but in its first admissions round none of the 150 candidates passed the physics test.
Euromaidan Press · 7 Sept, 22:09
Britain Set to Announce Trade Ban Targeting Israeli West Bank Settlements
Britain is expected to announce a trade ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank on Tuesday. The move reflects Israel's growing international isolation following the war in Gaza.
The New York Times · 7 Sept, 22:08
Brazil's Election Race Tightens as Lula's Lead Over Bolsonaro Shrinks
Polling shows Brazil's presidential runoff turning into a virtual tie between Lula and Bolsonaro, with an expert highlighting the gap between economic statistics and everyday hardship as a key factor.
France 24 · 7 Sept, 22:08
Zelensky's 2023 remark on freedom and Putin resurfaces online amid compromise talk
As the US pushes Ukraine toward a "compromise" with Russia, a nearly three-year-old statement by President Volodymyr Zelensky refusing to surrender Ukraine's freedom to Putin is spreading widely on social media again. Users are linking it to current discussions about a possible peace deal.
Jauns.lv · 7 Sept, 22:07
Eiffel Tower staff strike over sidelining of women during Hindu group visit
Staff at the Eiffel Tower went on strike after female employees were reportedly excluded from work during a visit by a Hindu delegation. Management admitted the conditions should never have been accepted.
France 24 · 7 Sept, 21:12
Belgrade holds funeral for war criminal Ratko Mladić
A funeral for Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb army commander convicted of war crimes by a tribunal in The Hague, was held on Monday in Serbia's capital, Belgrade.
TVNET · 7 Sept, 21:11
Blast at Bolivian military base near La Paz leaves seven dead, seven missing
A series of explosions at a military base near La Paz, Bolivia, has killed seven people and left seven others missing. President Rodrigo Paz declared national mourning and called for unity.
Al Jazeera · 7 Sept, 21:11
German chancellor vows to stay in office after AfD's landslide in Saxony-Anhalt
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will remain in office despite the far-right AfD's near-44% landslide victory over his CDU in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. The result brings the AfD close to forming Germany's first far-right state government since the Nazi era.
The Guardian World · 7 Sept, 21:11
Philippine Lawmaker, Cousin of President Marcos, Charged With Taking Kickbacks
A relative of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been charged with plundering public funds intended for flood control, a claim he denies.
The New York Times · 7 Sept, 21:09
Journalists find real estate, cars and Russian passports linked to relatives of detained Ukrainian prosecutor's official
Investigative reporters found that relatives of Sergiy Kropyva, a Prosecutor General's Office official detained over protecting fraudulent call centers, have acquired over a million dollars in property since 2020, while his wife's parents remain Russian citizens.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Sept, 21:09
Journalists uncover property and Russian passports linked to Kropyva's relatives
Ukrainian journalists found that relatives of detained Prosecutor General's Office official Serhiy Kropyva acquired property and vehicles worth over a million dollars since 2020, while his wife's parents remain Russian citizens.
Ukrainska Pravda · 7 Sept, 21:07
Germany asks ICJ to dismiss Nicaragua's case over arms exports to Israel
Germany has asked the International Court of Justice to throw out a case brought by Nicaragua accusing it of breaching the Genocide Convention through arms sales to Israel. Nicaragua insists the case should proceed since both countries are signatories to the convention.
Deutsche Welle · 7 Sept, 20:13
Kallas hopes US envoys recognised Russia's unwillingness to make peace
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she hopes Trump's negotiators noticed that Russia is not genuinely ready for peace. Her remark comes amid ongoing US mediation efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 7 Sept, 20:11
UK Prepares New Measures Against Illegal Israeli Settlements
The United Kingdom is preparing new measures against illegal Israeli settlements as Palestinians continue to face escalating violence.
Al Jazeera · 7 Sept, 20:11
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Witkoff: Weekend talks in Moscow and Kyiv bring progress toward ending the war
US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said weekend meetings in Moscow and Kyiv resulted in significant progress toward stopping Russia's war against Ukraine. Further details on the substance of the discussions have not yet been made public.
Apollo.lv · 7 Sept, 20:10
Russia to shut Germany's consulate general in St. Petersburg
Russia has announced the closure of Germany's consulate general in St. Petersburg in response to Berlin's decision to shut the Russian consulate in Bonn. Goethe-Institut branches in Russia are also being closed.
ERR (rus) · 7 Sept, 20:10
Polanski faces Green rival in bid for Keir Starmer's former seat
Green party leader Zack Polanski is facing internal opposition in his bid to contest the Holborn and St Pancras byelection, with Camden councillor Hamza Chowdhury also seeking the nomination. The byelection was confirmed for 8 October following Keir Starmer's formal resignation as an MP.
The Guardian World · 7 Sept, 20:10
Trump envoy Witkoff: progress made toward ending war after Moscow and Kyiv talks
US President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said significant progress has been made in efforts to halt Russia's war against Ukraine following meetings with Putin and Zelensky, though no concrete deal has been reached yet.
Latvijas Avīze · 7 Sept, 20:09
Russia strikes warehouses and enterprise in Kyiv region again
On September 7, Russian forces attacked warehouse facilities and an enterprise in the Kyiv region, also damaging a private house and a car. No casualties have been reported.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Sept, 20:07
Brave1: Ukraine Can Shoot Down Russia's Banderol Missiles Cheaper Than They Cost
Ukraine's defense technology platform Brave1 says it can intercept Russia's Banderol missiles for less than the missiles themselves cost to produce, and has already destroyed at least four of them.
Euromaidan Press · 7 Sept, 20:07
Germany and Russia trade retaliatory closures after drone incident near Leipzig
Germany announced the closure of Russian diplomatic and cultural facilities after a suspected drone attack near Leipzig-Halle Airport, prompting Russia to shut German cultural institute branches in response.
Politico Europe · 7 Sept, 20:07
Convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic given hero-like funeral in Serbia
Thousands gathered in Belgrade for the funeral of Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb general convicted of orchestrating the Srebrenica genocide. The turnout has drawn attention for treating a convicted war criminal with what appeared to be honors typically reserved for a hero.
Al Jazeera · 7 Sept, 19:13
Ukraine and Estonia's foreign ministers discuss Russian attacks
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna held a phone call on Russian attacks and the need to increase pressure on Moscow. The ministers agreed to closely coordinate further steps.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Sept, 19:11
Armenia's foreign minister visits Riga to discuss EU rapprochement
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan arrived in Riga today for a visit focused on discussing Armenia's efforts to strengthen ties with the European Union. The visit comes as Armenia continues pursuing closer relations with the EU.
LSM · 7 Sept, 19:09
Ukrainian drone operators use fiber-optic drones to lure Russian troops into traps
Ukrainian drone units are increasingly using fiber-optic drones for reconnaissance and deception, including faking a crash to draw out Russian soldiers, though the drones also have notable drawbacks.
Latvijas Avīze · 7 Sept, 19:07