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'Direction Potočari': Belgrade Football Fans Honour Convicted War Criminal Mladic
Fans of Belgrade club Red Star publicly honoured convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic during a football match, invoking a reference to the Srebrenica genocide. Analysts say such displays are a recurring, not isolated, phenomenon in Serbian football — which is precisely what makes them troubling.
Al Jazeera · 7 Sept, 18:14
Moscow Region Police General, Gas Station Executives Detained Over Fuel Theft Scheme
A senior police general and several executives of the EuroTrans gas station chain have been detained in the Moscow region over an alleged scheme to steal fuel meant for police vehicles. The arrests come amid Russia's ongoing fuel shortages.
The Moscow Times · 7 Sept, 18:12
AfD's rise in German state vote fuels debate over far right's momentum in Europe
Germany's far-right AfD party came out on top in exit polls for Sunday's Saxony-Anhalt state election, putting it closer to power at the regional level than any far-right party since World War Two. The result is drawing attention across Europe, including in France, where far-right figure Marine Le Pen could contend for the presidency next year.
France 24 · 7 Sept, 18:12
Russia to close German consulate in St. Petersburg and Goethe Institute branches
Russia's Foreign Ministry has announced retaliatory measures against Germany over the Leipzig airport drone incident, ordering the closure of Germany's consulate general in St. Petersburg and all Goethe Institute branches in Russia.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Sept, 18:11
Kyiv talks with Witkoff and Kushner raise hopes for trilateral format, not for imminent peace
Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Kyiv and signaled readiness to revive US-Ukraine-Russia trilateral talks, though none of the participants believe the war will end this winter.
Ukrainska Pravda · 7 Sept, 18:08
French government cuts €40 million from school heatwave adaptation plan
POLITICO revealed that the French government removed €40 million from an emergency plan meant to adapt thousands of schools to heatwaves, raising questions about the executive's climate ambitions after the country's hottest summer on record.
Politico Europe · 7 Sept, 18:07
Poland concerned over AfD's success in German state election
Poland's presidential chancellery has voiced concern over the far-right Alternative for Germany party's win in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, citing its pro-Russian stance as a threat to Polish interests.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Sept, 17:12
Poland Voices Concern Over Far-Right AfD Success in German State Election
The head of Polish President Karol Nawrocki's Cabinet, Paweł Szefernaker, expressed concern over the far-right Alternative for Germany party's victory in Saxony-Anhalt, warning its pro-Russian stance threatens Polish interests.
Ukrainska Pravda · 7 Sept, 17:11
AfD's Saxony-Anhalt win deals blow to Chancellor Merz
The far-right AfD's victory in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt is being seen as a setback for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and a warning sign for other European leaders facing similar economic discontent.
France 24 · 7 Sept, 17:06
Ukrainian journalist publicly challenges Witkoff over meetings with Putin
Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Gordon publicly pressed Trump envoy Steve Witkoff in Kyiv with pointed questions about his meetings with Putin. Meanwhile, talks with Zelensky in Kyiv covered security guarantees and the territorial issue.
Jauns.lv · 7 Sept, 16:12
Fresh threat letters revive fear among Kashmiri Pandits
Government employees from the Kashmiri Pandit Hindu minority working in the Kashmir Valley have received a new wave of threat letters exposing their addresses and phone numbers, raising fears over a data leak and sparking political controversy.
Deutsche Welle · 7 Sept, 16:12
Analysts: Far-right surge in Germany reflects a broader European trend
Following the AfD's breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt's regional election, experts say Germany's case mirrors a wider rise of populist right-wing forces across Europe. They point to a series of crises that have eroded trust in mainstream parties.
France 24 · 7 Sept, 16:11
Musician Elīna Fūrmane shares heartfelt post about missing brother in Nepal
Latvian musician Elīna Fūrmane has shared an emotional social media post about her brother Raimonds, who along with his wife Agnese is among the Latvians missing in Nepal. No new information about the missing group has emerged.
Latvijas Avīze · 7 Sept, 16:10
Brussels discusses Ukraine's 2026-2027 financing needs, exact figure still undetermined
EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis and Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky held a video call on Ukraine's financial needs, though the European Commission says it is still too early to name a specific figure.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Sept, 16:09
Brussels discusses Ukraine's financial needs for 2026–2027
European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis and Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi discussed Ukraine's financing needs, though a specific figure has not yet been determined. Talks will continue at technical level in the coming days and weeks.
Ukrainska Pravda · 7 Sept, 16:07
Germany's 'Firewall' Against the Far Right Faces Its Toughest Test Yet
A decisive win by the far-right Alternative for Germany party in a state election has exposed a growing divide over whether to maintain the country's long-standing strategy of excluding extremist parties from power.
The New York Times · 7 Sept, 16:07
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Campina Grande in Brazil to mark Independence Day with large civic parade
The Brazilian city of Campina Grande will hold its traditional Independence Day parade on September 7, drawing around 10,000 participants and requiring multiple road closures and bus schedule changes.
2 avoti · 7 Sept, 15:14
Authorities in Russia's Irkutsk Region Seize Livestock After Skin Disease Outbreak
Officials in Russia's Irkutsk region have begun seizing and killing livestock following outbreaks of lumpy skin disease in two villages. Residents say the compensation offered is far too low.
Meduza · 7 Sept, 15:09
Pärnu Beach House extension designed to become a new city landmark
Estonian architecture firm Kamp Arhitektid has won a competition to modernize Pärnu's historic Beach House and the Soviet-era Villa Andropoff complex, adding a new hotel volume while preserving the buildings' character.
ERR News · 7 Sept, 15:09
New incidents reported at power substations in Germany
Overnight into Monday, Germany saw two new incidents at energy infrastructure sites in Berlin and North Rhine-Westphalia, part of a recent string of attacks a suspect has claimed responsibility for.
ERR (rus) · 7 Sept, 15:07
Tanzanian President Samia's husband dies in hospital
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died in a Zanzibar hospital while being treated for a heart condition. Leaders from Kenya and Zambia have offered condolences.
BBC World · 7 Sept, 15:07
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Report: Chinese company secretly supplied Russia with drone-manufacturing materials
British and US media report that a Chinese state-owned company sent Russia 46 tonnes of chemicals used in drone production, disguising the shipment as civilian cargo. The report points to possible Chinese military-linked support for Russia during the war against Ukraine.
TVNET · 7 Sept, 14:11
Russia moves missile brigade into Belarus, raising fresh fears for Kyiv
Russia has deployed a missile brigade to Belarus, while Belarus is allowing Moscow to use its territory to help direct strikes on Ukrainian targets. The move follows an intensification of Russian aerial attacks on Kyiv from the north.
Euromaidan Press · 7 Sept, 14:10
Estonian officer: Russia losing more troops in Ukraine than it can replace
Estonian Defense Forces Lt. Col. Mattias Puusepp says Russia's August losses in Ukraine outpaced its replenishment rate, explaining the absence of an expected summer offensive. The front line has otherwise remained largely stable.
ERR News · 7 Sept, 13:12
Edward Lucas: Witkoff and Kushner's Moscow visit to Putin sparks concern in Europe
Analyst Edward Lucas criticizes how US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner conducted themselves during a recent visit to Vladimir Putin in Moscow. He urges Europeans to hope for the best while preparing for the worst.
Delfi · 7 Sept, 13:11
Russia and North Korea open first road bridge between the two countries
Russia and North Korea have opened traffic on their first road bridge, built across the border river Tumen. Until now, land connection between the two states relied solely on a railway bridge.
Ukrainska Pravda · 7 Sept, 13:11
Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across shared border
Russia and North Korea inaugurated their first road bridge across the Tumen River on Monday, the latest sign of deepening ties since the war in Ukraine began. Ukrainian rights groups warn the crossing could double as a covert military logistics corridor.
The Guardian World · 7 Sept, 13:08
US intensifies sanctions on Iran as Tehran's leverage over Strait of Hormuz weakens
Six months after a conflict that rattled global markets, US economic pressure appears to be eroding Iran's position, according to a Reuters analysis. It remains unclear whether the hardship will be enough to force Tehran into concessions.
BNN · 7 Sept, 13:07
Backlash over UK's new water customer accountability panels
Britain's new consumer panels meant to hold water companies accountable are facing criticism after it emerged the industry itself was consulted on how the scheme should work. Campaigners call the arrangement a 'stitch-up' that undermines genuine redress for customers.
The Guardian World · 7 Sept, 12:13
Careers Linked to Higher Divorce Rates — Bartenders Among Them
A roundup highlights 24 professions whose workers divorce most often, pointing to job-related stress and habits as key reasons.
Latvijas Avīze · 7 Sept, 12:12
Six Killed as Ukrainian Drones Strike Russia and Crimea Overnight
Ukrainian drone attacks overnight into Monday killed at least six people in Russia's Belgorod and Perm regions and in annexed Crimea. Russia's Defense Ministry said it downed more than 300 drones nationwide.
The Moscow Times · 7 Sept, 12:12
Rubio to visit three Latin American countries this week
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to Colombia, Peru and Ecuador this week as President Trump highlights a rightward political shift in the region. The trip is framed as part of a new era of US dominance in Latin America.
NPR World · 7 Sept, 12:11
Ukrainian drones strike Perm oil refinery in Russia, apartment building also hit
Ukrainian drones targeted an oil refinery in Perm, Russia, overnight into Monday, with a nearby apartment building also affected, Ukrainian Telegram channels report.
Apollo.lv · 7 Sept, 12:10
Koretskyi and EU Economy Commissioner to discuss Ukraine's defense budget shortfall
Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi will hold a video call on September 7 with EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis to discuss Ukraine's financial needs and defense budget deficit. The European Commission plans to announce the results in the afternoon.
Ukrainska Pravda · 7 Sept, 12:09
Estonian foreign ministry official: lasting peace in Ukraine needs solid security guarantees
Estonian Foreign Ministry Secretary General Jonatan Vseviov said a durable peace in Ukraine must be built on justice, security guarantees and the country's reconstruction. He stressed Ukraine needs to join both the EU and NATO.
ERR (rus) · 7 Sept, 12:09
Amazon cargo plane overruns runway and catches fire in Miami, five dead
An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking vehicles and bursting into flames, killing five people and injuring five others. US aviation authorities have launched an investigation.
Euronews · 7 Sept, 12:09