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Egyptian TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in drug trafficking case
Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others have been sentenced to death by hanging over drug trafficking charges. The verdict can be appealed.
BBC World · 6 Sept, 01:09
Witkoff and Kushner Meet Putin in Kremlin for Talks on Ukraine War
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Saturday to discuss the war in Ukraine. No details of the discussion have been made public yet.
Al Jazeera · 6 Sept, 01:09
Gallup poll: Democratic support grows as Republican identification slips
New Gallup data shows 49% of voters lean Democrat versus 39% leaning Republican, the widest Democratic advantage since 2008, amid falling approval for President Trump.
The Guardian World · 6 Sept, 01:08
Ten days after Nepal floods, two more people rescued
Two more survivors were pulled from the wreckage of Nepal's devastating floods on Saturday, ten days after the disaster that has killed at least 1,362 people. Thousands of families across Nepal and China remain in agonizing uncertainty over missing relatives.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Sept, 01:07
US judge declares mistrial in case of woman accused of killing her three children
A Massachusetts judge has declared a mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three young children, after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict. The next hearing is set for September 29.
Delfi · 6 Sept, 00:14
EU Defence Commissioner: Russian Intelligence Agencies Could Expect Ukrainian Drone Response
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said Russian intelligence agencies should anticipate a Ukrainian response after Russia struck the Security Service of Ukraine building in central Kyiv. He suggested Russian intelligence offices could become a target for Ukrainian drones in return.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 6 Sept, 00:12
Russia's frontline losses drive more strikes on Ukraine's rear as Europe prepares new sanctions
Russian forces are suffering heavy frontline losses and intensifying strikes on Ukraine's civilian and energy infrastructure, while Europe prepares a new sanctions package after a drone incident in Germany.
ERR (rus) · 6 Sept, 00:12
Study reveals how Australian wildlife is moving into people's homes
A decade-long analysis of wildlife rescue data shows habitat loss is pushing possums, bats and other native Australian animals to live inside houses. Researchers suggest architects should design buildings with wildlife in mind.
The Guardian World · 6 Sept, 00:11
Germany finds 12 more homemade explosives near power grid infrastructure
German police discovered 12 homemade explosive devices near high-voltage lines close to substations by Bautzen and Görlitz, and are investigating a possible link to earlier attacks on the power grid this week. Authorities suspect climate extremists and are still searching for a 48-year-old man who claimed responsibility in letters.
BNN · 6 Sept, 00:10
Milei reaffirms Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands
Argentine President Javier Milei has stated that sovereignty over the Falkland Islands remains a national objective for his country. The remark has renewed attention to the long-running territorial dispute with the United Kingdom.
Al Jazeera · 6 Sept, 00:09
Trump's envoys held over three-hour talks with Putin in Moscow
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday for more than three hours. The American delegation is expected in Kyiv on Sunday.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Sept, 00:07
US strikes three Iranian oil tankers as tensions flare again over Hormuz
The United States has struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran targeted two American warships, marking the latest escalation in the ongoing standoff over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
NPR World · 6 Sept, 00:07
Prince William to represent King Charles at funeral of Norway's King Harald
Buckingham Palace has announced that Prince William will represent his father, King Charles, at the funeral of Norway's King Harald V. The decision underscores the close ties between the British and Norwegian royal families.
Sky News · 6 Sept, 00:06
Lindsay Clancy trial ends with unexpected last-minute twist
The closely watched trial of a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children came close to a mistrial on Friday, but not before one final dramatic moment.
France 24 · 5 Sept, 23:14
Fire near London Paddington triggers rail chaos, Heathrow trains cancelled
A fire near the tracks in London's Paddington area caused a power failure that blocked all rail lines between Paddington and Heathrow airport, with disruption expected into the evening.
The Guardian World · 5 Sept, 23:13
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Witkoff and Kushner meet Putin in Moscow
US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday evening, media reported.
TVNET · 5 Sept, 23:11
Over 200 clashes recorded along frontline in a day, 38 attacks in Pokrovsk direction
Ukraine's General Staff reports 209 combat clashes along the front since the start of the day, including 38 enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk direction. Fighting also continued in the Kupiansk, Lyman and Kostiantynivka areas.
Ukrainska Pravda · 5 Sept, 23:11
Witkoff and Kushner meet Putin in Moscow, Kyiv visit planned next
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday to discuss a proposal to end the war, with a visit to Kyiv planned for Sunday.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Sept, 23:09
France denies inciting failed Niger mutiny, calls accusation 'pure fantasy'
A week after an attack on a military base, Niger's government has widened its blame to unnamed neighbouring countries, while France denies any involvement in the failed mutiny.
Al Jazeera · 5 Sept, 23:08
Florida woman warns of AI-generated scam call impersonating her daughter
A Florida woman received a video call that appeared to be from her teenage daughter asking to have the door opened, but the call turned out to be a scam likely created using artificial intelligence. She is urging other families to set up verification measures for communicating with loved ones.
Jauns.lv · 5 Sept, 23:07
US forces strike three Iranian oil tankers after reported attack on Navy warships
The US military has struck three Iranian-owned oil tankers after saying its Navy warships had been targeted. The strikes came a day after President Trump publicly described the conflict with Iran as "small potatoes."
NPR World · 5 Sept, 22:13
Witkoff meets Putin in Kremlin for eighth time, heads to Kyiv next
US special envoy Steve Witkoff is holding his eighth meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as part of efforts to end the war in Ukraine. He and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are set to travel to Kyiv for the first time the following day.
France 24 · 5 Sept, 22:11
Robin Morgan, former child star turned feminist icon, dies at 85
Robin Morgan, a 1940s-50s child star who became a leading figure of second-wave feminism as a poet, editor and activist, has died aged 85. Her death was confirmed by the Women's Media Center, which she co-founded.
The Guardian World · 5 Sept, 22:11
Putin says Russia has not struck Kyiv since midnight, denies broader ceasefire was agreed
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russian forces have not attacked Kyiv since midnight on 5 September, while denying that Moscow and Ukraine had agreed to a wider three-day ceasefire.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 5 Sept, 22:10
Both pilots killed as Greek F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashes during air show
Greek authorities have confirmed that both pilots aboard an F-4 Phantom fighter jet died after the aircraft crashed during an air show.
Al Jazeera · 5 Sept, 22:09
UN calls for more accurate world maps that don't shrink Africa
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution urging wider use of maps that more accurately represent the true size of continents, especially Africa. The commonly used Mercator projection distorts territory sizes, making regions far from the equator appear much larger than they are.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Sept, 22:08
Syria's court sentences Assad to death, but survivors say justice remains out of reach
A Damascus court sentenced former dictator Bashar Assad and senior regime officials to death in absentia for war crimes, but activists say the ruling means little while Assad remains free in Russia.
Deutsche Welle · 5 Sept, 22:08
Gaza teams recover remains of 55 members of one family, nearly three years after Israeli strike
Rescue teams in Gaza have recovered the remains of 55 people, all from a single Palestinian family who were sheltering at their home when it was hit by an Israeli strike.
Al Jazeera · 5 Sept, 21:13
Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive at Kremlin after lengthy lunch with Putin aide Dmitriev
US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived at the Kremlin in Moscow after a business lunch lasting roughly three and a half hours with Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 5 Sept, 21:13
Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau: senior Prosecutor General's Office official ran criminal ring
Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau says a senior official at the Prosecutor General's Office took bribes to protect scam call centers and laundered millions of dollars.
Euromaidan Press · 5 Sept, 21:11
Families of pilgrims missing in Tibet demand answers from China
Ten days after a devastating landslide on the Tibet-Nepal border, 261 foreigners remain missing, including 33 Latvian citizens, with relatives accusing Chinese authorities of withholding information.
Jauns.lv · 5 Sept, 21:10
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Zelensky: Ukraine will hold off on air strikes on Moscow during US envoys' visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will refrain from air strikes on Moscow while US envoys are visiting the country. The statement followed Saturday talks with US representatives.
TVNET · 5 Sept, 21:10
After Pärnu flooding, professor calls for advance planning on water diversion
Water levels in flooded parts of Pärnu, Estonia began receding after Friday's heavy rain, though conditions remain difficult in some areas. A university professor says authorities must plan in advance where to direct water during floods.
ERR (rus) · 5 Sept, 21:09
Russian drone strike on Chuhuiv city centre kills child
A Russian drone strike on the centre of Chuhuiv in Kharkiv region killed two people, including a child, and injured a woman, local officials said. The Saturday evening attack destroyed a private house and outbuildings.
Ukrainska Pravda · 5 Sept, 21:09
UN backs resolution supporting map showing Africa's true size
The UN General Assembly has approved a resolution calling for a shift away from the 16th-century Mercator map toward one that more accurately depicts countries' true size. The measure was put forward by African states.
France 24 · 5 Sept, 20:13
'I wasn't even listening,' says Farage over Reform donations scandal
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claimed he 'wasn't even listening' during a meeting at the centre of a foreign-donations scandal, as the party tried to salvage its conference after suspending two top aides.
The Guardian World · 5 Sept, 20:12