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Meloni's government becomes Italy's longest-serving as she looks ahead to 2027 election
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni marked her government becoming the longest-serving single administration in the history of the Italian Republic at a rally in Bari. She framed stability as her cabinet's key achievement while laying groundwork for the 2027 election campaign.
Euronews · 4 Sept, 23:08
Man detonates munition on Kyiv street, three bystanders also injured
A man set off a piece of munition on a street in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district, injuring himself and three people nearby. Police and bomb disposal experts are working at the scene.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Sept, 23:07
Investigative journalist: Channel 4 probe exposes hidden political funding in UK
Investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan explains why Channel 4's undercover investigation into Reform UK points to a wider problem of transparency in how political influence is financed in British democracy.
France 24 · 4 Sept, 23:07
Ukraine's Rada honors victims of Soviet deportations from Zakarpattia's Hungarian and German communities
Ukraine's parliament has adopted a resolution honoring thousands who died in a Soviet-era deportation campaign targeting Hungarian- and German-speaking residents of Zakarpattia. The move marks a rare point of agreement between Kyiv and Budapest after years of tension.
Euromaidan Press · 4 Sept, 23:06
Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies launch operation against Prosecutor General's Office official
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have opened an operation targeting a Prosecutor General's Office official allegedly tied to a fraudulent call-center network and asset laundering.
Euromaidan Press · 4 Sept, 22:12
Russian drone strike injures three-year-old girl in Poltava Oblast
A Russian drone attacked Ukraine's Kremenchuk district in Poltava Oblast on 4 September, injuring a three-year-old girl. The strike is part of continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian areas.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 4 Sept, 22:12
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case
A Massachusetts jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the trial of a mother accused of killing her three children, prompting a judge to declare a mistrial. The case now reverts to its pre-trial status while prosecutors decide how to proceed.
The Guardian World · 4 Sept, 22:11
Man Turns In Cans, Then Wins $500,000 in Lottery
A 39-year-old Michigan man used money earned from returning empty cans to buy a lottery ticket and won $500,000. He plans to pay off his mortgage and take a vacation with the winnings.
Jauns.lv · 4 Sept, 22:10
Germany hunts suspect linked to 'climate extremism' after power grid sabotage
German authorities believe a 48-year-old militant climate activist is behind a series of attacks on power lines this week and are now searching for him. The attacks used firework-like devices to try to short-circuit high-voltage lines near coal plants, though no major blackouts occurred.
France 24 · 4 Sept, 22:10
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Report: Putin escalated Ukraine strikes after CIA chief's Moscow visit
The Washington Post reports that in the ten days following a visit to Moscow by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Russia intensified missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure instead of showing readiness to end the war.
TVNET · 4 Sept, 22:09
NABU conducts searches at Ukraine's prosecutor general and Odesa region head
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office are conducting searches at Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, his deputy Maria Vdovychenko, and Odesa regional administration head Oleh Kiper. The searches are linked to a probe into a criminal organization tied to fraudulent call centers.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Sept, 22:09
Five EU nations move closer to deal on migrant 'return hubs' by 2027
Germany, Austria, Greece, Denmark and the Netherlands are edging toward an agreement to establish joint migrant 'return hubs' by 2027, though the centres' locations have not yet been disclosed.
Al Jazeera · 4 Sept, 22:08
Sweden Democrats employee scandal: staffer accused of spreading pro-Russian narratives
An investigation in Sweden has found that a parliamentary employee of the Sweden Democrats party had long spread narratives echoing Russian propaganda. The scandal broke less than two weeks before parliamentary elections.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Sept, 21:12
Wildfires in Indonesia's Kalimantan send toxic haze across Southeast Asia
Wildfires burning in Indonesia's Kalimantan province are producing smoke and toxic haze that is spreading across Southeast Asia. The blazes affect the region also known as Borneo.
Al Jazeera · 4 Sept, 21:12
Cambridge University investigates conduct of academic suspended by Reform UK
Cambridge University says it is examining the conduct of associate professor James Orr after undercover footage showed him seemingly trying to circumvent UK electoral laws on foreign political donations, prompting his suspension from Reform UK. Party leader Nigel Farage has distanced himself from the affair.
The Guardian World · 4 Sept, 21:11
Heavy rain floods Estonian city of Pärnu, water reaches half a metre in places
Record rainfall overnight and into the afternoon has flooded the Estonian coastal city of Pärnu, overwhelming the sewer system. Authorities have asked residents to avoid moving through flooded areas.
Delfi · 4 Sept, 21:10
Ukraine introduces two-tier air raid alert system amid growing drone threat
Ukraine has introduced a new two-tier air raid alert system that separates drone attack warnings from the more dangerous threat of missile or combined strikes, changing how cities and businesses respond.
Euromaidan Press · 4 Sept, 21:09
U.S. Diplomat Timothy Carney, Who Opposed Closing Khartoum Embassy, Dies at 82
Timothy Carney, an American diplomat known for going to places other diplomats avoided, has died at 82. He had opposed closing the U.S. embassy in Khartoum, Sudan, at a time when Osama bin Laden was establishing himself in the country.
The New York Times · 4 Sept, 21:08
Witkoff and Kushner to visit Moscow then Kyiv on Sunday
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Moscow and then Kyiv on Sunday in a renewed push to restart Ukraine peace talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Politico Europe · 4 Sept, 21:07
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Germany issues Europe-wide search for suspect in power substation sabotage
German police have launched a Europe-wide search for a person suspected of carrying out several sabotage attacks on electricity substations in Germany. The incidents took place over the past few days.
Apollo.lv · 4 Sept, 20:14
UN: West Bank camp displacements by Israel could amount to crime against humanity
The UN says a military operation Israel carried out last year, which forcibly displaced more than 33,000 Palestinians from three West Bank refugee camps, could constitute a crime against humanity. Israel has rejected the report as activism and misinformation.
France 24 · 4 Sept, 20:13
Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau detains cyber department chief at prosecutor's office
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), working with the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP), is conducting a special operation at the Prosecutor General's Office to expose a criminal group allegedly led by a senior official. Cyber Department chief Serhii Kropyva has reportedly been detained.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Sept, 20:09
Rescuers race to save 10-year-old Algerian boy trapped in deep well
Rescue teams in Algeria are working urgently to save a 10-year-old boy named Ayoub, who fell into a deep well. The operation is ongoing as crews race against time.
Al Jazeera · 4 Sept, 20:09
Tate brothers face new sex crime and human trafficking charges in Romania
Romanian prosecutors have filed new charges against influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate over trafficking and sexually exploiting minors, and are seeking to seize luxury cars worth about $958,000.
Delfi · 4 Sept, 20:09
Farage and Bardella seek show of unity despite immigration policy differences
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and National Rally president Jordan Bardella are expected to unveil a joint proposal on cross-Channel migration, though disagreements between the two remain.
Politico Europe · 4 Sept, 20:09
UK Army Cuts Back Military Training Due to Funding Shortage
A lack of funding has forced the British armed forces to cancel several major training exercises, including live-fire tank drills. British media warn the move could undermine the army's readiness to respond to crisis situations.
LSM · 4 Sept, 20:07
At Least 37 Dead in Nigeria After Suspected Oil Theft Attempt
An environmental NGO says at least 37 people died attempting to illegally tap oil from a vessel in southern Nigeria, most from inhaling toxic fumes. Authorities have confirmed fatalities but not released an official toll.
Deutsche Welle · 4 Sept, 19:14
Analyst: Meloni's long rule owes more to fragmented opposition than political strength
Political analyst Lorenzo Pregliasco says Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's unusual longevity in office stems from a calculated governing strategy rather than sheer political power, aided by a divided opposition and lack of rival leaders.
France 24 · 4 Sept, 19:13
Russia strikes Ukraine's SBU intelligence headquarters in Kyiv
A Russian drone hit the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security service in central Kyiv, injuring at least nine people. President Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Sybiha called it a major escalation.
Guardian Ukraina · 4 Sept, 19:12
Jury deadlocks for third time in Lindsay Clancy trial as judge weighs mistrial
Jurors in Massachusetts have told the judge for a third time they cannot reach a unanimous verdict in the murder trial of former nurse Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children in 2023. The judge has given the defense one hour to file an emergency appeal before formally declaring a mistrial.
The Guardian World · 4 Sept, 19:10
Russian drone strike hits Ukraine's security service headquarters in Kyiv
A Russian drone strike damaged the headquarters of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) in Kyiv, injuring several people. President Zelensky has vowed a matching response, as US envoys prepare to visit Moscow and Kyiv this weekend.
BBC World · 4 Sept, 19:07
Georgia allows former Navalny volunteer Kulanin to leave for third country instead of deporting him to Russia
The Tbilisi City Court has ruled that Russian citizen Denis Kulanin may voluntarily leave Georgia for a third country within seven days rather than be deported to Russia.
Meduza · 4 Sept, 19:07
Two rescued from Nepal tunnel over a week after deadly flash floods
Rescuers in Nepal have pulled two survivors alive from a tunnel more than a week after flash floods struck near the Tibet border, killing over 1,300 people, offering renewed hope to families still awaiting news of missing loved ones.
BBC World · 4 Sept, 18:14
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Chief Warns of 'Quite Real' Risk of Wide-Scale Conflict Across Eurasia
SVR head Sergey Naryshkin said the risk of a large-scale conflict spreading across Eurasia is "quite real," blaming Western leaders' embrace of a Cold War-era escalation strategy and pointing to the EU's defense plans naming Russia as the main threat.
Meduza · 4 Sept, 18:13
Israel releases four more Lebanese prisoners in Red Cross-brokered handover
Israel has freed four more Lebanese prisoners in a handover facilitated by the Red Cross. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun welcomed the release and thanked US President Donald Trump for his efforts.
Al Jazeera · 4 Sept, 18:12
Russia Labels Novaya Gazeta a 'Foreign Agent'
Russia's Justice Ministry designated independent outlet Novaya Gazeta as a "foreign agent" on Friday, citing its opposition to the war in Ukraine and ties to other designated agents, while also adding over 100 affiliated individuals to a related registry.
The Moscow Times · 4 Sept, 18:11