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Grand Theft Porter: 800 Barrels of Guinness Stolen in Britain
British police are investigating the theft of around 800 barrels of Guinness, the famously creamy Irish stout, worth about $155,000, from an industrial park in northwestern England.
The New York Times · 4 Sept, 18:10
Philippine vice president ordered arrested over threats against the president
A Philippine court has ordered the arrest of the country's vice president over accusations of threatening President Ferdinand Marcos. The case is part of an escalating political standoff and could affect her plans to run for president in 2028.
NPR World · 4 Sept, 17:13
Russia's Starlink rival written off as a failure — but its satellites keep climbing
The newest batch of satellites for Russia's answer to Starlink, launched on 19 July, now sits at a median altitude of 365 km 46 days after launch — higher than the project's first working batch had reached at the same age.
Euromaidan Press · 4 Sept, 17:12
Kyiv drone strike on Security Service building leaves seven injured
A Russian drone strike on the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) building in Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district on September 4 injured seven people, six of whom were hospitalized. The SBU itself has not yet officially confirmed casualties.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Sept, 17:11
Russian drone strikes office of acting head of Ukraine's Security Service in Kyiv
A Russian drone on Friday hit the office of Oleksandr Poklad, the acting head of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), inside the SBU's main building in central Kyiv.
TVNET · 4 Sept, 17:11
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Russian air strike damages WHO warehouse in Ukraine
The World Health Organization said one of its main warehouses in Ukraine was damaged in an overnight air strike. It is the third such incident in the past three months.
Apollo.lv · 4 Sept, 17:11
Yemen's Houthis Advance on Red Sea Strait Amid Escalating Ground Fighting
The Iran-backed Houthi militia is reportedly trying to seize a port city near the Bab al-Mandab Strait as ground fighting intensifies in Yemen. The strait is a critical chokepoint for global trade.
The New York Times · 4 Sept, 17:10
EU Commissioner Cancels Serbia Visit Over Glorification of War Criminal Mladić
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has cancelled a planned visit to Serbia, citing the glorification of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić. The decision was announced on Friday.
LSM · 4 Sept, 17:09
Russian drone strikes Ukraine's security service headquarters in Kyiv, Zelensky says
A Russian drone hit the headquarters of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) in central Kyiv on Friday, injuring five people. President Zelensky said the strike was aimed directly at the office of the service's chief.
France 24 · 4 Sept, 17:08
Study: Estonia's climate is warming 1.5 times faster than the global average
A new study finds Estonia's average temperature is rising about 1.5 times faster than the global rate, with winters warming far quicker than summers. Researchers also warn of heavier rainfall extremes and growing drought risk for farmers.
ERR News · 4 Sept, 17:08
Trump raises doubts over US support for Britain in Falklands dispute with Argentina
US President Donald Trump questioned in an interview with a British broadcaster whether Washington would back the UK in a future conflict over the Falkland Islands. The remarks coincided with Argentine President Javier Milei preparing a televised address on diplomatic progress regarding the islands.
France 24 · 4 Sept, 16:13
'Dodgy money' scandal rocks Farage's Reform UK ahead of conference
Two of Nigel Farage's top aides have resigned from Reform UK after an undercover investigation into donations, prompting the party to launch its own inquiry.
Politico Europe · 4 Sept, 16:13
US envoys head back to Russia and Ukraine to restart mediation efforts
Washington is redeploying its negotiators to Russia and Ukraine in a bid to advance talks toward ending Moscow's war on Ukraine. The move raises hope that renewed US involvement could help bridge the gap between the two sides.
Al Jazeera · 4 Sept, 16:12
Estonia scandal: €70 million paid for artillery shells never delivered
Estonia paid €70 million to an Indian company for artillery shells intended for Ukraine, but received only promises instead of actual ammunition, leading to the resignation of Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur.
Delfi · 4 Sept, 16:11
Body of Uganda's youngest traditional king returns home amid succession dispute
The body of Tooro kingdom's monarch, King Oyo, has been brought back to Uganda for state burial preparations, as a dispute over his succession intensifies among royal and government figures.
BBC World · 4 Sept, 16:09
Russia's proposed telecom licensing reform could strip 27 regions of local internet providers
A planned overhaul of Russia's telecom licensing system could leave 27 regions without local internet providers, industry representatives warn. Reconnecting affected subscribers could cost the state budget hundreds of billions of rubles.
Meduza · 4 Sept, 16:07
US Labor Day weekend: heat and storms clash with record-high gas prices
Americans heading into the Labor Day weekend face scorching heat in the central states, rain and storms in the Southeast, and the highest gasoline and diesel prices ever recorded for the holiday.
3 avoti · 4 Sept, 15:19
TASS: US Envoys May Visit Russia and Ukraine This Weekend
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could travel to Russia and Ukraine this weekend to revive peace talks, TASS reports, though the Kremlin has not confirmed the trip.
The Moscow Times · 4 Sept, 15:14
Riga conference urges EU to prepare aid for Belarus after Lukashenko and tougher sanctions
A conference organized by Latvia's Foreign Ministry and the Latvian Institute of Foreign Affairs concluded that the EU should plan support for Belarus after Lukashenko's rule ends and strengthen sanctions against both the Minsk and Moscow regimes.
LSM · 4 Sept, 15:13
Louisiana redistricting fight reignites debate over racial equality
The US Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's 2024 electoral map, which had created a second majority-Black congressional district, and state lawmakers quickly adopted a replacement that spreads Black voters across white-majority districts. The change, coming before November's midterms, has renewed debate over race and political representation.
France 24 · 4 Sept, 15:07
Trump envoy's possible Kyiv visit in doubt after Russian warnings
A planned visit to Kyiv by Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff may not go ahead after Russia reportedly warned it could be unsafe. The US delegation is now weighing alternative travel plans.
Jauns.lv · 4 Sept, 15:07
Germany launches nationwide manhunt after series of power grid sabotage attempts
Following several sabotage attempts at substations in North Rhine-Westphalia and Brandenburg, German police are searching for a man who claimed responsibility in a letter. Meanwhile officers responded to several more sites, though not all incidents were confirmed as sabotage.
3 avoti · 4 Sept, 14:20
EU says US has made no formal request for repayment of aid to Ukraine
The European Commission says it has received no official request from Washington to compensate for aid given to Ukraine under President Biden, despite President Trump's recent remarks. The Commission stressed the EU and its member states remain Ukraine's largest donors, having provided over €220 billion.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Sept, 14:13
Ukraine renews push for Russia's frozen assets
Politico Europe reports that Ukraine has again raised the issue of Russia's frozen assets. Further details of the renewed push were not immediately available.
Politico Europe · 4 Sept, 14:13
EU says it has received no formal US demand to repay Ukraine aid funds
Brussels stated it has no official notification regarding Trump's claim on Truth Social, pointing out that the EU has already provided Ukraine with more than €220 billion.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 4 Sept, 14:12
Rescuers in Nepal reach border checkpoint, search continues for missing Latvians
Latvia's Foreign Ministry says rescue teams in Nepal have finally reached a northern border checkpoint and are continuing search efforts, though there is still no new information on the 33 missing Latvian nationals.
Delfi · 4 Sept, 14:10
U.N. to Vote on African-Backed Proposal for New World Map
The United Nations is set to vote on a proposal, put forward by African nations, to adopt the Equal Earth projection instead of the long-used Mercator map, which critics say understates Africa's true size.
The New York Times · 4 Sept, 14:06
Fears of oil supply disruption rise as US-Iran hostilities resume
Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran have sparked fresh concerns about possible disruptions to global oil supplies. France 24 reported on the developing situation on September 4, 2026.
France 24 · 4 Sept, 13:12
Air India flight suffered triple hydraulic failure as captain tests positive for psychoactive substance
An investigation into an Air India plane that suddenly lost altitude in August found the aircraft had a temporary triple hydraulic failure, while the captain tested positive for psychoactive substances. Air India has since ordered one-time drug tests for its pilots.
Euronews · 4 Sept, 13:11
Germany's far-right AfD nears possible historic win in Saxony-Anhalt state election
A TikTok-driven surge in support for Germany's far-right AfD party is fueling concerns that Saxony-Anhalt could elect the country's first far-right state governor since World War II.
NPR World · 4 Sept, 13:08
Book traces shift in Russian intelligence from long-term agents to disposable sources
Former CIA officer Sean Wiswesser's new book describes how Russian intelligence services increasingly rely on one-time, unstable sources as sending officers abroad and maintaining long-term agents has grown harder. Diplomat Harri Tiido reviews the findings.
ERR News · 4 Sept, 13:08
Air Tanzania Temporarily Halts Moscow Flights After Zelensky's Airspace Warning
Tanzania's national carrier has temporarily suspended flights to Moscow citing safety concerns after Ukraine warned that nightly drone strikes make Russian airspace dangerous. The airline says service will resume next week.
The Moscow Times · 4 Sept, 13:06
Romanian prosecutors indict man identified as Andrew Tate on trafficking and money laundering charges
Romanian authorities have formally indicted a British man identified by local media as influencer Andrew Tate on charges including minor trafficking and money laundering, while his brother Tristan was indicted for complicity and obstruction.
The Guardian World · 4 Sept, 12:13
LSM campaign for rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers raises over €80,000
Latvian Public Media, together with the charity Ziedot.lv, continues its fundraising campaign for Ukraine, having collected more than €80,000 so far for medical and psychological support to Ukrainian servicemembers.
LSM (rus) · 4 Sept, 12:10
European Commission to Draft EU Enlargement Safeguard Mechanism by End of September
The European Commission plans to present proposals for safeguard mechanisms for new EU member states by the end of September. This was announced by Ireland's Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, ahead of an informal meeting of EU ministers.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Sept, 12:10
Ukraine's drone strategy starts choking Russian civil aviation
Ukraine plans to intensify drone activity near Russian airports to force prolonged flight suspensions and pressure Moscow. The tactic is already pushing airlines to cancel flights and reroute.
Delfi · 4 Sept, 12:09