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US Congress rejects amendment to restrict Supreme Court size
The US Congress has rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have restricted the size of the Supreme Court, prompting Republican Mike Johnson to criticize Democrats over their vote.
Al Jazeera · 3 Sept, 04:26
Iran and US Exchange Threats After Deadly Strike on Wedding Party
Iran and the United States traded threats on Wednesday following renewed fighting that included a US strike on a wedding in southern Iran, killing four people. Trump vowed further attacks while Tehran announced a 'new strategy' in the conflict.
France 24 · 3 Sept, 04:25
Ukraine: Russia lost over 42,000 troops and nearly 1,800 artillery systems in August
According to Ukraine's tally, Russia lost 42,020 troops, 1,827 artillery systems and 89 tanks in August while continuing the war, even as it keeps striking with ballistic missiles and jet drones Ukraine struggles to intercept.
Euromaidan Press · 3 Sept, 03:32
ICE Prepares $5 Million Deal to Build National Voter Database
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is set to award a contract worth up to $5 million to compile voter registration and voting history data from all 50 states, part of a wider Trump administration push that critics say undermines trust in the midterms.
Wired · 3 Sept, 03:31
Engine catches fire on plane carrying US Homeland Security Secretary
A plane carrying US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's successor Marquain Mullin made an emergency landing in Washington after its right engine failed and caught fire. No one was injured.
Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Sept, 03:27
Trump says renewed US-Iran clashes will not last long
US President Donald Trump said renewed fighting with Iran will not continue for long, while also claiming the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera · 3 Sept, 03:27
One dead, six injured in Minneapolis apartment building shooting
A shooting at an apartment tower in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday left one person dead and six injured, including two police officers, prompting a large law enforcement response.
France 24 · 3 Sept, 03:26
US-made bomb turns wedding into tragedy in small Iranian town
A visual analysis by The New York Times and an independent weapons expert found that an American bomb struck a residential area in a small Iranian town, killing five people and wounding 67 others, according to Iranian authorities.
The New York Times · 3 Sept, 03:26
UNICEF: One in five youths targeted by online sexual abuse
A new UNICEF survey finds that one in five internet users aged 12-17 experienced attempted online sexual abuse in the past year. Most incidents occur through Meta-owned platforms.
Deutsche Welle · 3 Sept, 03:25
Teen charged after Sydney knife attack nearly severs boy's hand
A 15-year-old boy has been charged after an alleged knife attack in Sydney left a 17-year-old with his hand nearly completely severed. The accused was refused bail ahead of a children's court appearance.
The Guardian World · 3 Sept, 03:24
Polish PM: fire at drone factory was an act of sabotage
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says a fire at a drone components factory in Skarżysko-Kamienna was deliberate arson, linking it to Russian efforts to destabilise the region.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 3 Sept, 02:32
Colombia: Motorcyclist flies into bus cabin through open door after collision
In the Colombian city of Buga, a motorcyclist who crashed into a city bus was not thrown onto the road but flew directly into the bus cabin through doors the driver had left open. Witnesses believe this unusual circumstance may have prevented far more serious injuries.
Latvijas Avīze · 3 Sept, 02:31
Jury deadlocked again for second time in Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have told the judge for a second time in two days that they cannot reach a unanimous verdict. The trial continues.
BBC World · 3 Sept, 02:31
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As Norway mourns King Harald, the nation recalls his 58-year love story with Queen Sonja
As Norway mourns the death of King Harald V, attention has also turned to his nearly six-decade relationship with Queen Sonja. To be with her, Harald once had to defy his own father's wishes and risk the future of the monarchy.
TVNET · 3 Sept, 02:29
Ukraine urges UN aviation body to ban all flights over Russia
Ukraine has asked the UN's aviation agency, ICAO, to push member states toward a full ban on civil flights in Russian airspace, citing growing safety risks. ICAO itself separately warned that the threat to commercial aircraft near conflict zones is increasing.
France 24 · 3 Sept, 02:27
China's CO2 emissions dip amid Iran war, analysis finds
China's carbon dioxide emissions fell about 1% after the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran, driven by a sharp drop in oil use and growing electric vehicle and public transport uptake. Analysts say this may mark a turning point in China's decarbonisation.
The Guardian World · 3 Sept, 02:25
Spain arrests Albanian who had escaped four European prisons
Spanish police have detained a 42-year-old Albanian man nicknamed the "escape wizard," who had repeatedly broken out of prisons in Italy and Belgium and was wanted under a European arrest warrant issued by Italy. Two officers were injured during the arrest.
Jauns.lv · 3 Sept, 02:25
Russian strike damages apartment building in Odesa
Overnight on Thursday, a Russian attack damaged a multi-storey residential building in Odesa. Information on possible casualties and the scale of destruction is still being clarified.
Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Sept, 02:24
Kallas: EU states back tougher visa rules for Russian citizens
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said member states widely support banning visas for former Russian soldiers who fought in Ukraine and tightening visa rules for other Russian citizens. The statement follows an EU foreign ministers' meeting in Ireland and Germany's accusation that Russia was behind a drone incident at Leipzig airport.
Jauns.lv · 3 Sept, 01:31
Latvian officer: West's response to Russia should be far tougher
National Guard staff officer Jānis Slaidiņš says the West's response to Russia should be much stronger, and notes that recent US-Russia talks were not held without purpose, even though their content remains unknown to the public.
Latvijas Avīze · 3 Sept, 01:29
Burnham hosts Macron in Downing Street for talks on migration and EU deal
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will meet French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday to discuss tougher action against small boat crossings and a renegotiated deal with the European Union.
Guardian Ukraina · 3 Sept, 01:29
Mass protests across Spain over government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis
Thousands of people rallied in cities across Spain to criticise Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's handling of a large migrant influx into the exclave of Ceuta. Opposition figures called for his resignation, while the government accused right-wing parties of exploiting the crisis.
BBC World · 3 Sept, 01:27
Republican Senator Urges Trump to Fire Defence Secretary Hegseth
US Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican, has publicly called on President Donald Trump to remove Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of inept mismanagement of the Pentagon as America's military faces strain from the war on Iran.
Al Jazeera · 3 Sept, 01:26
Epstein survivors call on billionaire Leon Black to cooperate with House panel
More than a dozen survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse have urged financier Leon Black to appear before Thursday's House oversight committee deposition and fully comply with its subpoenas. The committee's chairman has already threatened contempt proceedings if Black fails to cooperate.
The Guardian World · 3 Sept, 01:26
Nepal families hold symbolic funerals as thousands remain missing
A week after a disaster in Nepal, families have held symbolic funerals for missing relatives while rescue teams continue searching for survivors and bodies, with thousands still unaccounted for.
Al Jazeera · 3 Sept, 00:31
Driver injured as debris from downed Russian drone hits site in Khmelnytskyi region
Russian forces attacked a facility in Khmelnytskyi district with jet-powered drones on the evening of September 2, sparking a fire from falling debris and injuring a truck driver.
Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Sept, 00:30
US oversees signing of multibillion-dollar deals between Venezuela and Chevron, ENI, GE Vernova
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright witnessed the signing of eight deals worth tens of billions of dollars between Venezuela and Chevron, ENI and GE Vernova, aimed at expanding oil output and rebuilding the country's power sector.
France 24 · 3 Sept, 00:30
NYT: How World Leaders Try to Manage Trump
The New York Times spoke with journalist Jonathan Swan about how foreign leaders use leverage, strength and personal dynamics to manage President Trump, as part of a series on his second term.
The New York Times · 3 Sept, 00:30
Democrats Weigh Using Budget Power to Force Trump Allies Into Cooperation
If Democrats win back the House majority in November, they plan to use congressional appropriations power to pressure the Trump administration into complying with subpoenas and to rein in the president's construction projects. Targets could include the White House West Wing renovation and a planned triumphal arch.
Wired · 3 Sept, 00:29
A week on, fate of 33 former Latvian citizens still unknown after Nepal floods
A week after a glacier collapse triggered devastating floods in Nepal that killed hundreds, the fate of dozens of people who were formerly Latvian citizens remains unknown. Apollo.lv spoke with Edijs, the son of one of the missing travelers.
TVNET · 3 Sept, 00:25
Australian treasurer addresses cost-of-living concerns after One Nation byelection win
Australia's treasurer Jim Chalmers acknowledged voter frustration over living costs after One Nation's candidate won decisively in a Western Australian byelection, while the government also pledged more flood aid to Nepal and funding for an Indigenous racism register.
The Guardian World · 3 Sept, 00:25
Maltese Businessman Cleared of Complicity in Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia's Murder
A Maltese court has acquitted businessman Yorgen Fenech of complicity in the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. His family celebrated in court while her relatives wept and called for institutional reform.
BBC World · 2 Sept, 23:31
Zelensky Warns Airlines That Russian Airspace Is No Longer Safe Due to Ukrainian Drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned international airlines that flying through Russian airspace is no longer safe because of Ukraine's ongoing drone strikes on targets inside Russia.
France 24 · 2 Sept, 23:29
Maltese jury acquits businessman over journalist Caruana Galizia's killing
A jury in Malta has acquitted businessman Yorgen Fenech in connection with the killing of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed by a car bomb in 2017 at age 53.
NPR World · 2 Sept, 23:29
US Justice Department expands states' duty to report undocumented immigrants
The US Department of Justice has reversed a nearly 30-year-old policy, now requiring states receiving federal welfare funding to report undocumented immigrants across their entire government rather than just through the relevant benefits office.
The Guardian World · 2 Sept, 23:27
Israeli protesters in Jerusalem demand end to settler violence
Israeli protesters gathered in Jerusalem on Wednesday to denounce violence carried out by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank. The demonstration called for an end to such attacks on Palestinians.
Al Jazeera · 2 Sept, 23:26