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Europe

Swiss expected to shun writing stricter neutrality in constitution

Switzerland's traditional position is one of well-armed military neutrality, but Russia's war in Ukraine reopened questions over its non-engagement in foreign conflicts.

Tech News

Australia's PM says OpenAI hacked government health website

OpenAI did not raise the alarm with the Australian government until September, when it sent a message to a generic email inbox that is only checked once each day.

Europe

Russia pounds Kyiv with drones hours before Zelenskyy's UN address

Zelenskyy is in New York for the annual UN gathering as part of his diplomatic effort to shore up and recruit further international support for his country’s gruelling fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Europe

Norwegian diplomat behind Oslo Accords to apologise for Epstein ties

The Epstein affair has implicated several other prominent Norwegian personalities, including Queen Mette-Marit and former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland.

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Europe

Six arrested in UK rally against migrant boat that spent hours at sea

The Home Office said in early September that the number of crossings in August had fallen to their lowest level since records began in 2018, with migrant arrivals also at their lowest number since 2020.

Europe

UK to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites

Last year, the head of UK Space Command Major General Paul Tedman warned he was "really worried" by Russia attempting to jam British military satellites on a regular basis.

Europe

Israel slams 'grotesque absurdity' of Macron's UN remarks on West Bank

In his Tuesday speech, Macron railed against the humanitarian situation in Gaza and urged countries to recommit to international laws and the UN system.

USA

Weinstein faces resentencing in New York for 2006 sex assault

Harvey Weinstein, who is currently jailed in New York, once ruled Hollywood as a kingpin powerful enough to make or break projects and careers.

Culture news

New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with king

After excerpts of the book were published last week, Buckingham Palace responded with a strongly-worded statement that's rare by the measured standards of the royal household.

Europe

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump

Zelenskyy began his New York visit by meeting US senators, thanking them for what he called strong bipartisan support and for recently passing a tougher Russian sanctions bill that Trump has signed into law.

Europe

Macron says talks with Trump on Red Sea and Ukraine 'constructive'

On Russia and Ukraine, Macron said he pressed Trump on the issue of supplying defensive weapons systems to Kyiv.

Turkey

At least 11 wounded in Turkey school shooting, suspect detained

Police and medical teams were on the scene, and authorities searched for the attacker while security around the school was tightened.

Europe

Ukraine's literary future uncertain as Russian strikes destroy books

More than 13 million books, a third of the country’s annual print run, were destroyed in two months this summer, causing at least €34.2 million in damage, the Ministry of Culture said.

North Korea

North Korea's Kim hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch

North Korea has legally enshrined its status as a nuclear-armed state, with its leadership repeatedly declaring the country's atomic arsenal permanent and irreversible.

USA

CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue US administration over White House access

President Donald Trump said on Friday he was banning the outlets from the presidential residence as punishment for distributing what he calls "fake news."

Europe

Russian drones slam southern Ukraine after Kyiv's weekend barrage

The war's relentless daily attacks underscore the absence of any significant progress in diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting, more than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of its neighbour.

Europe

Pressure grows on Germany's Merz after bruising election defeats

The string of election debacles comes as Merz has struggled to push through promised economic and social welfare reforms with his coalition partners in the SPD.

Europe

Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, spokesperson says

Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

USA

US has deported 25,000 to third countries under secretive deals

Since US President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, Washington has been signing deals with developing countries to take migrants who cannot legally be sent home.

Russia

Putin's party wins record 355 parliament seats, election official says

The election, held to elect members in all seats of the lower house State Duma, is the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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