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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy reaches out to eastern Europe for new trade and security partnership
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The Guardian Europe
left35d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy reaches out to eastern Europe for new trade and security partnership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy launched a new trade and security partnership with eight Central and Eastern European countries, signing 50 agreements worth over €1 billion, primarily focused on energy independence. This initiative aims to strengthen regional cooperation and maintain vital trade links amidst Russia's ongoing invasion.

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Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions over Ukraine war
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Al Jazeera
center35d ago

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions over Ukraine war

President Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law on Friday, imposing sweeping sanctions on Russia's energy, defense, and financial sectors over its war in Ukraine. The legislation allows for tariffs of up to 100 percent on major buyers of Russian oil, primarily targeting China and India, and aims to starve the Kremlin of funds for its war effort.

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Israeli strike on motorcycle kills Palestinian in Gaza City, injures child
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Al Jazeera
center35d ago

Israeli strike on motorcycle kills Palestinian in Gaza City, injures child

An Israeli air strike on a motorcycle in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighborhood on Friday killed one Palestinian and critically injured a child, according to Wafa news agency. Separate Israeli fire struck tents in the Nuseirat and al-Bureij refugee camps, injuring multiple displaced people as Gaza's health sector faces collapse.

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Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets
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BBC US & Canada
center35d ago

Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets

Journalists from Politico, CNN, and MS NOW were denied access to the White House on Saturday after President Trump announced a ban on the outlets, accusing them of publishing "fiction or lies." The outlets reported their press credentials were deactivated, prompting press freedom advocates to call the move unconstitutional and an illegal assault on First Amendment rights.

United States
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A ‘ban on the free press’: White House bars journalists from three outlets
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Al Jazeera
center35d ago

A ‘ban on the free press’: White House bars journalists from three outlets

United States President Donald Trump's administration denied entry to White House journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico on Saturday, revoking their press credentials. This action, which Trump described as a 'ban on the free press,' is expected to face legal challenges based on First Amendment protections for journalists.

United States
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Ed Sheeran concert set to go ahead after outcry over Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center35d ago

Ed Sheeran concert set to go ahead after outcry over Gaza

Ed Sheeran is scheduled to perform solo in Philadelphia on Saturday after his opening acts withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore, who was expelled from the tour for supporting Palestine. Palestinian advocacy groups have called for a boycott of Sheeran's tour, citing his alleged complicity in stifling criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.

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An unaffordable car market highlights Iran’s cost-of-living crisis
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Al Jazeera
center35d ago

An unaffordable car market highlights Iran’s cost-of-living crisis

An unaffordable car market in Iran highlights a severe cost-of-living crisis, with domestic car prices rising 40-80% and maintenance costs doubling or tripling since last year. Experts attribute this to protected state-linked businesses, economic isolation, and import curtailments, leaving households unable to afford low-quality vehicles relative to their salaries.

Iran
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Hungary's "punishment" for Ukraine: how Magyar aims to humiliate Kyiv and block its EU future
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Ukrainska Pravda
center35d ago

Hungary's "punishment" for Ukraine: how Magyar aims to humiliate Kyiv and block its EU future

Hungary's Prime Minister Péter Magyar demonstrated contempt for Ukraine by sending a deputy ambassador to the Carpathian Initiative summit on September 18 and refusing to meet with the Ukrainian parliament speaker. This action reflects Hungary's policy of creating artificial crises, punishing its own minority in Zakarpattia, and blocking Ukraine's EU membership path.

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Can Trump ban CNN, news outlets he doesn’t like from the White House?
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Al Jazeera
center35d ago

Can Trump ban CNN, news outlets he doesn’t like from the White House?

President Trump announced on his social media platform that CNN, MS NOW, and Politico would be banned from the White House for allegedly reporting "fake news" and "fiction or lies." The move has been criticized by CNN, Politico, and press advocacy groups as an attack on the free press and a violation of First Amendment rights.

United States
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Ukrainian Ratel H ground robotic system fitted with 12.7mm combat turret – video, photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center35d ago

Ukrainian Ratel H ground robotic system fitted with 12.7mm combat turret – video, photos

Ukrainian manufacturer Ratel Robotics is testing its Ratel H ground robotic system equipped with a remotely controlled 12.7mm combat turret, developed with Danish partners. This integration aims to enable combat missions without direct personnel involvement in dangerous zones, with the system also capable of logistics and evacuation roles.

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US explains what is limiting Patriot missile supplies to Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center35d ago

US explains what is limiting Patriot missile supplies to Ukraine

US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that the primary limitation on supplying Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine is inadequate production capacity, not funding through the PURL program. He emphasized that global demand exceeds current supply, necessitating expanded production in the US and Europe, and potentially joint production with allies and Ukraine.

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Report: Australia's reluctance to join settlement sanctions disappoints EU diplomats
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Middle East Eye
center35d ago

Report: Australia's reluctance to join settlement sanctions disappoints EU diplomats

European diplomats have expressed surprise and disappointment after Australia declined to join a UK-led move to target trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to an ABC report based on interviews with diplomatic sources in several countries. Twelve other nations had backed the UK’s decision, saying they would commit to, or consider, action on trade with illegal settlements.

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Meditating by the Dnipro: I’m an artist in Ukraine, searching for peace and a life between the missiles | Anna Ivanenko
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The Guardian Europe
left35d ago

Meditating by the Dnipro: I’m an artist in Ukraine, searching for peace and a life between the missiles | Anna Ivanenko

Sometimes, you can remember what ordinary life was like before Russia’s invasion. Then reality comes screaming backSometimes, where I live in Kyiv, I hear people say: “This feels pre-war.

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Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
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BBC US & Canada
center35d ago

Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is immediately banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, citing their reporting as "fiction or lies." The move is expected to face legal challenges from the affected outlets and press freedom organizations, with CNN stating such a ban would be an "illegal assault" on constitutional rights.

United States
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Forbes: Ed Sheeran ticket prices halved after Macklemore's removal
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Middle East Eye
center35d ago

Forbes: Ed Sheeran ticket prices halved after Macklemore's removal

The get-in price for Ed Sheeran’s Saturday show in Philadelphia has nearly halved over the past three days, following the removal of rapper Macklemore as supporting act for his pro-Palestinian remarks, according to Forbes. Macklemore’s removal prompted all four opening acts to withdraw from the show in solidarity.

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Trump: Russia has already attacked Ukraine's allies
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Ukrainska Pravda
center35d ago

Trump: Russia has already attacked Ukraine's allies

US President Donald Trump says Russia has been attacking European allies of Ukraine for almost five years, as Poland raises concerns about a possible Russian attack.

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Zelenskyy: Carpathians can become energy supplier to EU and help ensure independence from Russia
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Ukrainska Pravda
center35d ago

Zelenskyy: Carpathians can become energy supplier to EU and help ensure independence from Russia

At the first Carpathian Economic Forum, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Carpathian region has significant potential to become an energy supplier to the EU, helping ensure energy independence from Russia. The forum, which included 1,400 participants from 25 countries, highlighted 95 projects worth over €42.5 billion, with 55 projects totaling €8 billion focused on the Ukrainian Carpathians, particularly in energy infrastructure.

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Turkey revokes licence of Iran's Bank Mellat as US sanctions intensify
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Middle East Eye
center35d ago

Turkey revokes licence of Iran's Bank Mellat as US sanctions intensify

Turkey has revoked the operating license of Iran's Bank Mellat's Istanbul branch, citing risks to depositors and financial stability. The move comes as the US intensifies sanctions pressure on Tehran, having designated the bank in 2018 for alleged financial support to Iran's Basij.

Iran
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US and Denmark reach security deal after Trump’s threats to take island
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The Guardian Europe
left35d ago

US and Denmark reach security deal after Trump’s threats to take island

On Friday, US President Donald Trump announced a security pact with Denmark and Greenland, claiming it grants the US permanent control over security and other needs on the island. While Trump framed it as a personal triumph and a means to prevent adversaries from establishing a presence, Danish and Greenlandic leaders emphasized that the agreement recognizes their sovereignty and territorial integrity, falling short of acquisition.

United States
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Latvia’s president warns that Europe is not up to date with drone and aerial warfare in Ukraine
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The Guardian Europe
left36d ago

Latvia’s president warns that Europe is not up to date with drone and aerial warfare in Ukraine

Latvia's president warned that Europe's air and drone defense capabilities are lagging behind Ukraine's rapid technological advancements, potentially leaving NATO unable to repel Russian missile attacks if the conflict expands. He highlighted critical shortages in air defense missiles and concerns that current preparations could be obsolete soon, while Poland's prime minister also cautioned of potential Russian strikes against NATO allies.

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