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Step by awful step, Trump is using this 12-stage plan to seize total control
“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” —Abraham Lincoln “The greatest good we can do our country is to heal its party divisions and make them one people. To render us again one people, acting as one nation, should be the object of every...

EUCO under attack
Welcome to Rapporteur. This is Eddy Wax, with Nicoletta Ionta in Brussels, bringing you everything you need to start your week in Europe. Need-to-knows: Moldova: Pro-EU ruling party poised for election win amid Russian meddling claims Brussels:...

Ukraine updates: Four die in air assault on Kyiv
Skip next section Moldovans vote in high-stakes parliamentary election 09/28/2025September 28, 2025Moldovans vote in high-stakes parliamentary election Moldovans are casting ballots in a tense parliamentary election that has been clouded by...

European leaders warn Russian direct and hybrid warfare is intensifying
European leaders are sounding the alarm about so-called hybrid Russian warfare over confirmed and suspected aerial incursions in recent weeks in several countries.Russian drones have entered Polish and Romanian airspace, Russian fighter jets have...

WHO lauds Nigeria, 5 other countries for reducing NCDs mortality
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Nigeria, China, Egypt, Russia, Brazil, and Denmark for reducing the mortality rate in Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) for their citizens. The biggest gains were driven by declines in...

Citing Cuban fighters in Ukraine, US urges allies to shun Havana at UN
Washington. President Donald Trump's administration is mobilizing U.S. diplomats to lobby against a U.N. resolution calling on Washington to lift its decades-long embargo on Cuba, in part by sharing details of Cuba’s support for Russia’s war in...

China and North Korea linked to cybercrime groups targeting Ireland
Malicious cyber groups aligned with the Chinese and North Korean governments are active in Ireland, according to the EU cyber agency.In a threat assessment, covering the year to June 2025, ENISA did not find any reported incidents of Russian state...

Exclusive-Citing Cuban fighters in Ukraine, US urges allies to shun Havana at UN
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump’s administration is mobilizing U.S. diplomats to lobby against a U.N. resolution calling on Washington to lift its decades-long embargo on Cuba, in part by sharing details of Cuba’s...

Oh it's personal: These are the top viral Russian fake news stories about European politicians
As Moldova prepares for the snap parliamentary election on Sunday, the eastern European country’s authorities are registering a Russian disinformation campaign on an unprecedented scale, aimed at derailing the country’s EU path through vote...

Super-human Angus eyes record books smashing 40 marathons in 40 countries in four months
Angus Read is on course to enter the record books by finishing 40 marathons in 40 European countries in just four months. At a loss at the start of summer and itching to travel, the ultra-fit law graduate hatched a bold plan to see the continent...

Norway offered update as Arsenal face Martin Odegaard injury battle
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard set an unwanted Premier League record as the Gunners signed off for the international break with a 2-0 win over West Ham United. Goals from Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka sealed victory against the Hammers as Mikel...

PHOTO // Voting begins in country: polling stations opened at 07:00
Parliamentary elections have begun in the Republic of Moldova. The polling stations opened at 07:00, and over 3.2 million eligible voters are expected at the polls today to elect MPs for the 12th legislature of the Parliament. The election will be...

NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION CENTER RECEIVES MODERN EQUIPMENT WITH JAPANESE ASSISTANCE
The National Blood Transfusion Center has received modern equipment with Japanese assistance. The Ministry of Health press service told INFOTAG that the equipment was acquired through a project implemented by the WHO with financial support from...

Flashy ‘human organ trader' who claimed 'It's God's work' caught in Russia during sting
Will Stewart and Zesha Saleem 09:38, 04 Oct 2025Updated 09:46, 04 Oct 2025 If found guilty, reports suggest he could face 15 years in prison(Image: east2west news) An alleged notorious "human organ trader" has been detained in Russia after he was...

WHO lauds Nigeria, five other countries for reducing NCDs mortality
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Nigeria, China, Egypt, Russia, Brazil, and Denmark for reducing the mortality rate in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) for their citizens. The biggest gains were driven by declines in...
The World and Everything in It: October 1, 2025
Editor's note: The following text is a transcript of a podcast story. To listen to the story, click on the arrow beneath the headline above. LINDSAY MAST, HOST: Good morning! He prefers the title secretary of war, Pete Hegseth: dismantling woke...

Anti-Arthritis and Biosafety Properties of Green Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Loaded with Cedrus libani Extract
Introduction Inflammation is the physiological reaction of living tissues to the presence of a chemical, biological, or physical agent in the body.1 An appropriate inflammation response helps to restore tissue structure and function as well as...

Believe it or not, Russia is great
I have been invited to Moscow by the Russian Orthodox patriarchate because the organiser is a fan of my podcast. Everyone at home thinks I am either dangerous or mad. My mother is convinced I’m going to be bumped off by the FSB or killed by a...

These NJ lives were changed forever by Oct. 7 and the Gaza war: 'This is my destiny'
Some turned to activism, some embraced their Judaism. Others made films, raised funds, changed careers, moved to Israel. A chef became a clown, to heal with laughter, and found "my true calling." A marathoner cried, and then ran. And ran, and ran,...

Mouilleron-le-Captif 2025: Nicolai Budkov Kjaer vs Clement Chidekh preview, head-to-head, prediction, and betting tips| Internationaux de Vendee
Match Details Fixture: (7) Nicolai Budkov Kjaer vs Clement Chidekh Date: October 4, 2025 Tournament: Internationaux de Tennis de Vendée Round: Semifinals Venue: Mouilleron-le-Captif, France Category: ATP Challenger Surface: Hard Prize Money:...