- Holy war: How Russia recruited Orthodox priests to sway Moldova's voters Reuters
- Moldova warns Russia unleashing huge interference campaign to sway crucial election CNN
- Why are Moldova’s parliamentary elections on Sunday so important? The Guardian
- How Russian-funded fake news network aims to disrupt election in Europe - BBC investigation BBC
- Why Russia and the EU Are Sparring Over Moldova Bloomberg.com
As Gaza engulfs European politics, Italy sends navy ship on unlikely mission – The Washington Post
- As Gaza engulfs European politics, Italy sends navy ship on unlikely mission The Washington Post
- Greta Thunberg’s flotilla bombarded with Abba music after radios hijacked: report Fox News
- Why have Spain and Italy sent ships to assist the Gaza Sumud flotilla? Al Jazeera
- Gaza aid flotilla set to defy Israel as Italy urges compromise Reuters
- Gaza aid flotilla man 'undeterred by drone threat' BBC
‘History will remember who showed up’: Keir Starmer faces call to attend Cop30 summit
Response from leaders and key climate figures comes after PM’s aides advised non-attendance over concerns Reform may attack him
Leading climate figures and Labour MPs have urged Keir Starmer to attend the crucial Cop30 climate summit this November, after aides advised him not to attend for fear of attracting the ire of the Reform party.
Simon Stiell, the UN’s climate chief, said: “Cop30 is where leaders are expected to come and roll up their sleeves, make deals to help their nation’s economy transition faster, creating more jobs, and guide the world on what next steps we take together.”
Continue reading...New research may rewrite origins of the Book of Kells, says academic
Exclusive: Author challenges assumption monks on Iona created manuscript, instead positing its origins are Pictish
The Book of Kells was likely to have been created 1,200 years ago in Pictish eastern Scotland, rather than on the island of Iona, according to research that challenges long-held assumptions about one of the world’s most famous medieval manuscripts.
The Book of Kells is an intricate, illuminated account of the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John that was long thought to have been started in the late eighth century at the monastery on Iona before being taken in the 9th century to the monastery of Kells in County Meath, Ireland, after a Viking raid.
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Continue reading...Super Typhoon Ragasa rampages through Taiwan, Hong Kong and southern China
Peak winds of 165mph bring 17 deaths in Taiwan, while Storm Bualoi threatens to strengthen into typhoon on its way to the Philippines
Super Typhoon Ragasa pounded Taiwan, Hong Kong and China before moving into Vietnam on Thursday night, though as a much-weakened storm.
At its peak Ragasa had mean wind speeds of 165mph as it moved to the south of Taiwan, where it brought significant heavy rain resulting in 17 deaths as a barrier lake burst.
Continue reading...Drone attacks leave Denmark exposed – and searching for response
In an era of hybrid warfare, there is a sense of embarrassment that Denmark's critical infrastructure has become vulnerable.
Russian forays into NATO airspace are causing alarm. Here’s why they might be happening – AP News
- Russian forays into NATO airspace are causing alarm. Here’s why they might be happening AP News
- Is Russia testing NATO with aerial incursions in Europe? Al Jazeera
- NATO divided on how to respond to repeated Russian incursions CNN
- Estonian foreign minister talks about Russia's alleged incursion into their airspace NPR
- Why Russia’s Airspace Violations Are Pressuring NATO to Respond Bloomberg.com
Slovenia bans Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu from entering, citing an ICC arrest warrant – AP News
- Slovenia bans Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu from entering, citing an ICC arrest warrant AP News
- Slovenia imposes travel ban on Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu Reuters
- Slovenia imposes travel ban on Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu The Jerusalem Post
- Calls for US to Follow Suit After Slovenia Bans Netanyahu Over Alleged Gaza War Crimes Common Dreams
- Slovenia sanctions Israel's Netanyahu in an EU first Middle East Eye
Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Israel to annex West Bank after lobbying from allies
British officials said they feared Trump would recognise Israeli control over the West Bank in retaliation for the UK, Australia, France and other recognising Palestine
Donald Trump has said he will not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, rejecting calls from some far-right politicians in Israel who want to extend sovereignty over the area and in doing so make impossible the establishment of a Palestinian state.
“I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. Nope, I will not allow it. It’s not going to happen,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, adding “There’s been enough. It’s time to stop now.”
Continue reading...Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Israel to annex occupied West Bank
Donald Trump ruling out Israel's annexation of the occupied West Bank will have repercussions for Israeli PM Netanyahu.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 25, 2025 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 25, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia Exaggerates Ukraine War Gains by Over 1,200 km² to Fuel False Victory Narrative, ISW Reports UNITED24 Media
- The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, Sept. 24, 2025 Russia Matters
- Russia cites 2025 gains as Zelensky hints at post-ceasefire exit News Arena India
- Russia fighting over maps from USSR. Russian Defense Ministry shows document with "Yama" and "Kommunarsk" ukranews.com
China probes US, Mexican pecan imports, Mexico’s restriction measures – Reuters
- China probes US, Mexican pecan imports, Mexico's restriction measures Reuters
- China launches an investigation into Mexico’s tariffs on imports from Asia AP News
- Pecans Are Latest Trade Focus as China Probes US, Mexico Exports Bloomberg.com
- China launches sweeping probe into Mexican tariffs as trade war widens Financial Times
- Mexican steel: Tariff shifts could have "mixed effects" on industry Fastmarkets
Trump says US will impose new tariffs on heavy trucks, drugs and kitchen cabinets
President announces 100% tariffs on imported branded drugs, 25% on heavy-duty trucks and 50% on cabinets
Donald Trump on Thursday announced a new round of punishing tariffs, saying the United States will impose a 100% tariffs on imported branded drugs, 25% tariff on imports of all heavy-duty trucks and 50% tariffs on kitchen cabinets.
The US president also said he would start charging a 50% tariff on bathroom vanities and a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture next week, with all the new duties to take effect from 1 October.
Continue reading...UN chief, top diplomats plead for support for UNRWA amid Gaza crisis
At the UN General Assembly, Jordan, Brazil and Spain highlight the ‘vital’ role of the agency for Palestinian refugees.
Ex-FBI Director Comey says he is ‘innocent’ after US court indictment
Former FBI Director James Comey is a longtime critic of US President Donald Trump and testified against him in 2020.
Iran has likely carried out an undeclared missile test, satellite photos analyzed by the AP show – AP News
- Iran has likely carried out an undeclared missile test, satellite photos analyzed by the AP show AP News
- After U.S. strikes, Iran increases work at mysterious underground site The Washington Post
- Fearing another war with Israel, Iran begins rebuilding missile sites, but key component is missing AP News
- Satellite images show construction under way at Iran nuclear sites hit in strikes BBC
- Iran Update, September 24, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
Iran snapback sanctions loom as UN security council set to vote on nuclear programme
Russian efforts to delay the return of sanctions is expected to fail during vote on Friday
A final Russian attempt to defer the snapback of large-scale UN sanctions on Iran is expected to fail at the UN security council on Friday after European countries rejected last-minute Iranian offers to give UN weapons inspectors limited access to its bombed nuclear sites.
Russia will call for the reimposition of the sanctions to be deferred for six months to give more time for diplomacy, but European diplomats are confident that Russia will not get the nine votes it needs on the security council for the snapback to be deferred. The last time Russia put the same issue to a vote it received only four votes.
Continue reading...The Indian who caught ‘Bikini killer’ twice – and is now Netflix hero
Inspector Zende tells the story of an Indian police officer who captured notorious killer Charles Sobhraj twice.
Stray Kids downplay global fame: ‘Success is a strong word’
As the K-pop idols continue to break records, they stay focused on making music and meeting fans.
Former French president handed 5-year prison term over Gaddafi money – The Washington Post
- Former French president handed 5-year prison term over Gaddafi money The Washington Post
- Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in Libya campaign financing case BBC
- Sarkozy Guilty of Conspiracy to Use Libyan Money for 2007 Campaign The New York Times
- Former French President Sarkozy handed 5-year jail term in stunning downfall CNBC
- Sarkozy’s spectacular downfall marks turning point in France’s struggle against graft The Guardian