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USA
Trump and Zelenskyy may meet in New York next week, Rubio says
The US and Ukrainian presidents might meet at the UN General Assembly in New York next week, the US secretary of state said. Trump has been trying to initiate direct talks between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia, which the Kremlin has repeatedly rejected.
Cuba
Report: Prisoners in Cuba forced into labour for exports to Europe
Tens of thousands of prisoners are subjected to systemic forced labour, producing goods such as coal and cigars for export markets in conditions close to slavery, according to a new report published on Monday by the NGO Prisoners Defenders.
Russia
Ukraine strikes one of Russia's top oil refineries
The oil facility is one of Russia’s largest, and is responsible for producing more than 350,000 barrels of crude oil daily. Kyiv says clamping down on Russia’s oil industry, which it says finances the Kremlin’s war, will pressure them towards agreeing to negotiate an end to the fighting.
United Kingdom
25 arrested for assaulting police at massive anti-migrant London march
A massive London march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, which drew up to 150,000 participants, descended into violence on Saturday after a small group of his supporters clashed with police who were separating them from a counter-protest.
Poland
Poland briefly deploys planes in airspace after drone strike threat
Polish and allied aircraft were deployed in a “preventive” operation in Poland's airspace Saturday because of a threat of drone strikes in neighbouring areas of Ukraine. An alert was issued, which lasted around two hours before being cancelled.
USA
Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil
US President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social that the purchasing of Russian oil by some NATO allies was "shocking", and said it "greatly weakens" NATO's negotiating position and bargaining power over Russia.
World News
Freed Belarus prisoners: Opposition leader refuses forced exile
The 52 prisoners freed last Thursday in a US-brokered deal with Belarus were sent to Vilnius, Lithuania. Among those freed was Mikalai Statkevich, a prominent opposition leader who refused to leave Belarus and is now missing.
Democratic Republic Of Congo
At least 193 people killed in two separate boat accidents in DR Congo
Boat accidents have become increasingly more frequent in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as many people opt for this more affordable mode of transportation. These wooden vessels are frequently overloaded and often not equipped with life jackets.
