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US strikes Iranian targets again as tensions escalate sharply
US forces launched fresh strikes on Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets on Tuesday, dashing hopes that last weekend's exchange of fire would not widen into renewed conflict. Oil prices had already climbed after reports that two tankers were hit near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Guardian World · 1 Sept, 21:28
German politician links further sabotage in Germany to possible Taurus missile delivery for Ukraine
German politician Wolfgang Kubicki wants Berlin to warn Moscow that further sabotage on German soil could trigger the delivery of long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. The statement follows a Russian drone attack at Leipzig airport.
Euromaidan Press · 1 Sept, 21:28
Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 6,000 confirmed cases
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases with 2,911 deaths, as the UN warns the virus is spreading faster than containment efforts.
Deutsche Welle · 1 Sept, 21:27
Climate scientists warn: glaciers worldwide are melting faster than ever
A collapsing high-altitude glacier on the China-Nepal border triggered a deadly landslide and mudslide, underscoring how climate change is affecting glaciers. Scientists warn such disasters will become more frequent and destructive.
LSM · 1 Sept, 21:26
Meghan and Prince Harry spent their last California weekend before moving back to Britain
Before relocating to the UK, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent their final weekend in California with close friends and Meghan's mother. The family stresses the move is not a permanent farewell, as they are keeping their California home.
Jauns.lv · 1 Sept, 21:25
Russia rolls out ads using teen slang to talk youths out of arson and sabotage jobs
New government-backed public service ads have appeared in St. Petersburg, using teenage slang to persuade young people to turn down offers to commit arson or sabotage against infrastructure. The campaign comes amid a rise in teenagers being recruited for such crimes.
Meduza · 1 Sept, 20:33
China's Xi Makes First Visit to Egypt in a Decade Amid Regional Turmoil
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Egypt for his first visit to the country in ten years, aiming to strengthen economic ties as the wider Middle East faces ongoing turmoil.
Al Jazeera · 1 Sept, 20:32
ICE detains Filipino green card holder with stage 4 cancer despite decades of legal residency
A 76-year-old Filipino permanent resident with stage 4 prostate cancer is being held in ICE detention in Washington state after being arrested at his citizenship interview. His family and an advocacy group say his cancer treatment has been disrupted while in custody.
The Guardian World · 1 Sept, 20:27
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Kallas: Russia's hybrid attacks will not diminish EU support for Ukraine
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told a defence ministers' meeting in Ireland that Russian hybrid attacks will not reduce Europe's commitment to Ukraine, while acknowledging difficulties in supplying air defence weapons.
TVNET · 1 Sept, 20:26
In Ukrainian frontline city, children attend school underground
In a Ukrainian city near the front line, children are attending schools built below ground to shield them from Russian strikes. Parents view the arrangement not as bleak, but as a source of relief.
The New York Times · 1 Sept, 20:26
Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's rail network as six workers killed in Kyiv
Six railway employees died on Tuesday when a Russian ballistic missile struck a locomotive depot in Kyiv, part of a broader assault that killed at least 12 people and marked an escalation in strikes on Ukraine's rail system.
Guardian Ukraina · 1 Sept, 20:26
Woman in Poland faces up to 5 years in prison for dragging 13-year-old Ukrainian girl by her hair
A 41-year-old Polish woman attacked a 13-year-old Ukrainian girl and her mother in Siedlce after hearing the girl speak Ukrainian. She has been charged with violence and insult on national grounds.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Sept, 20:25
34 detained in the Netherlands after overnight shooting
Dutch police detained 34 people on Tuesday in connection with an overnight shooting that authorities believe is linked to drug trafficking.
LSM · 1 Sept, 20:24
Weeks After Foiled Drone Plot, Germany Blames Russia
Germany has said Moscow was responsible for an explosive-laden drone discovered near a Ukrainian aircraft at a German airport last month. Russia has not yet responded to the accusation.
The New York Times · 1 Sept, 19:30
Ukraine's new school year opens with 10% fewer first-graders, Russian strike disrupts lessons
Around 240,000 Ukrainian children started first grade on September 1, 10% fewer than last year, while 200,000 students near the front line will study entirely online. A Russian air attack disrupted lessons on the first day of school.
Euromaidan Press · 1 Sept, 19:27
US lawmakers seek probe into DHS use of customs law to secretly gather data on journalists
Two congressional Democrats have asked a federal watchdog to investigate how the Department of Homeland Security used administrative summonses to obtain records on journalists, unions and nonprofits without court approval.
The Guardian World · 1 Sept, 19:27
Germany says Russia responsible for drone attack at Leipzig airport
Germany's Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Russia is responsible for an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle airport last month. He described it as part of a broader Russian hybrid warfare campaign against Germany.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Sept, 19:25
NSW to resume festival pill testing from October but rules out community rollout
New South Wales will restart free, anonymous drug testing at up to 15 music festivals a year from October, but has rejected calls from health groups to extend it to the wider community. Sniffer dogs and searches will remain in use.
The Guardian World · 1 Sept, 18:33
Over 1,000 Dead After Himalayan Landslide and Flooding
A major landslide and flooding in the Himalayan region have killed more than 1,000 people, with thousands more still missing. International relief efforts are being organized to assist those affected.
The New York Times · 1 Sept, 18:31
Iceland's rejection chills EU's enlargement hopes
Icelandic voters rejected reopening EU accession talks in a referendum, disappointing Brussels which had hoped a more dangerous world would boost the bloc's appeal. The result raises questions about the EU's attractiveness even to wealthy, already well-integrated nations.
Politico Europe · 1 Sept, 18:30
Why career breaks make continuous learning matter more to employers
A career break does not erase a person's prior work experience, but employers increasingly want recent proof that a candidate has kept their skills up to date.
Euromaidan Press · 1 Sept, 18:28
Russian mercenary help in crushing Niger mutiny exposes junta's dependence on Moscow
Russia's Africa Corps played a decisive role in putting down a soldiers' mutiny in Niger over the weekend, exposing how dependent the ruling junta has become on Moscow despite its sovereignty rhetoric.
France 24 · 1 Sept, 18:27
Russian Volunteer Corps says its deputy commander was abducted in Ukraine
The Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) says its deputy commander for combat operations, Stepan Kaplunov, was abducted by unknown persons. Ukrainian investigative agencies have been notified.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Sept, 18:27
Major fire breaks out at trading estate in Brislington, Bristol
A large fire broke out on Tuesday, September 1, at an industrial/trading estate in Brislington, Bristol, with crews from nine fire stations tackling the blaze while nearby businesses were evacuated and roads closed.
4 avoti · 1 Sept, 17:39
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon swears oath before parliament as public mourns King Harald V
Norway's new King Haakon swore an oath before parliament in Oslo on Tuesday, while members of the public began paying respects at the late King Harald V's coffin, lying in state at the Royal Palace.
BBC World · 1 Sept, 17:30
Israeli Operation in Gaza Leaves Four Dead, Palestinian Officials Say
An Israeli military operation in Gaza has killed four people, according to Palestinian officials, while Israel's defense minister says a senior Hamas figure was captured.
The New York Times · 1 Sept, 17:30
Turkey sends navy vessel to search for missing after ferry sinking off Cyprus
Turkey has deployed a deep-sea naval vessel to help search for 20 people still missing after a catamaran ferry capsized off northern Cyprus. The ship will assist in retrieving the black box and determining the cause of the disaster.
ERR (rus) · 1 Sept, 17:29
After deadly floods, Nepal buries hundreds of unidentified bodies
Following devastating flash floods and landslides in Nepal, authorities are working to bury hundreds of unidentified victims whose bodies washed up in rivers, with a mass burial site set up at Devghat in Chitwan district.
France 24 · 1 Sept, 17:29
Iran ready to resume June ceasefire deal with US if Washington does the same
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country would immediately revive the June ceasefire deal with the US if Washington honours its own commitments, following the first exchange of fire between the two in a month.
Euronews · 1 Sept, 17:28
Estonian officer: Ukraine intercepts 80% of Russian weapons in record air strikes
Estonian Defense Forces officer Taavi Liias says Ukraine has been intercepting around 80 percent of weapons used in Russia's record combined air attacks on Kyiv, though Moscow's new jet-powered drones pose a growing challenge.
ERR News · 1 Sept, 17:27
Modi urges Putin to end war in Ukraine as Russian leader avoids eye contact
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly called on Vladimir Putin to bring the war in Ukraine to an end, while Russia continues strikes and prepares new attacks on energy infrastructure.
Jauns.lv · 1 Sept, 17:26
Dombrovskis says now is not the time for Russia's participation in G20
European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis criticized Russia's finance minister for unexpectedly showing up at a G20 meeting in the US, saying Europe does not support normalizing Russia's presence at such gatherings. The meeting is taking place in North Carolina, gathering finance leaders from the world's largest economies.
Delfi · 1 Sept, 17:25
US backs Russia's return to G20 but ties economic relief to end of war
The US has signaled support for Russia rejoining the G20, while linking any economic relief for Moscow to an end to the war in Ukraine. European officials have pushed back against Russia's return.
Euromaidan Press · 1 Sept, 17:24
Polls: Caiado leads his home state and would beat Lula in a runoff, but trails nationally
New polls on Brazil's 2026 presidential race show President Lula leading nationally, while Goiás governor Ronaldo Caiado dominates his home state and would edge out the incumbent in a hypothetical runoff.
2 avoti · 1 Sept, 16:37
Why China will not comply with US sanctions on Iran
An Al Jazeera opinion piece argues that Beijing will defy Washington's sanctions on Iran, both because it has the power to do so and because compliance would not serve its own interests.
Al Jazeera · 1 Sept, 16:31
Judge to rule on trial and possible death penalty for accused Charlie Kirk killer
Nearly a year after Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting, a Utah judge is set to decide whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial and whether prosecutors can pursue the death penalty.
The Guardian World · 1 Sept, 16:28