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Shocking: Ukrainian border guards allegedly assaulted a man in Hungarian territory
The alleged pursuit and assault of a man by Ukrainian border guards on Hungarian territory, as he tried to evade conscription, has caused outrage on social media, reported the Ukrainian Strana portal and the Hungarian press. Border incident near a...

Almost 1,900 bird flu outbreaks in Europe (Portugal accounts for 27)
From October 1, 2024, to September 19 of this year, a total of 1,876 bird flu outbreaks were recorded, with 1,159 occurring in wild birds. Among these, 563 were detected in poultry and 154 in captive birds. By country, Hungary reported 343...

Trump: ‘Epidemic of Violence Must End, Immediately!’—but How?
Good morning! Today we look at the larger questions posed by two horrific shootings in America over the weekend. We are in the midst of the biblical fall holy day season, which puts our minds on the solutions to such shocking events. So you might...

For first time, USMF 'Nicolae Testemițanu' participated in International Conference of European Association for International Education
The State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USMF) 'Nicolae Testemițanu', along with three other universities from our country, participated for the first time in the International Conference of the European Association for International...

Less is more, on NCD spending
NCDs are responsible for the majority of global deaths, while more than one billion people live with mental health conditions. | Photo Credit: Getty Images An additional investment of just $3 per person annually towards tackling non-communicable...

Navigating the Latest Developments in Anti-corruption and White-Collar Crime in France
While the EU still lacks a unified regulatory framework, France has positioned itself as a key actor in the fight against corruption. This is due in large part to the impending adoption of the proposed Directive on combating corruption[1] of May...

AP News Summary at 2:19 p.m. EDT
Netanyahu apologizes to Qatar for strike targeting Hamas as he meets with Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for critical talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza and developing a U.S....

AP News Summary at 1:28 p.m. EDT
Trump and Netanyahu meet at the White House as pressure mounts to end the war in Gaza WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for critical talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza and developing a...

Russian drones over Europe: from war to ancestral fear
Unidentified flying objects are increasingly appearing in the skies of European countries, from Poland, Denmark, and Norway to Estonia to Romania, shutting down airports and generating dark fears of a possible and unstoppable escalation of the war...
Futures Jump As Meltup Returns, Gold Soars To New Record High Ahead Of Govt Shutdown
Last week's small market swoon is a distant memory with US equity futures up sharply on Monday, led by tech and small caps as the S&P looks to set a new ATH. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.5% (and off session highs) keeping the benchmark on...

Tottenham’s Radu Dragusin to Miss Romania National Team Call-Up Amid Injury Recovery
In a significant development for both Tottenham Hotspur and the Romania national team, defender Radu Dragusin will not be joining his international teammates during the upcoming October international break. The decision comes after Tottenham made...

AI: A threat or boon for democracy?
As artificial intelligence impacts our lives in expected and unexpected ways, and augurs unprecedented new opportunities and challenges, leading thinkers, analysts and policy makers came together in the Greek capital to discuss what this...

India and Visegrad Four: Cooperation in a Turbulent World
Introduction India’s rise as a political and economic heavyweight is increasingly evident.[1] With gross domestic product (GDP) growth projected between 6.5 percent and 7 percent for 2024-25,[2] India is firmly positioning itself as a global...

Morning Brief: Trump-Netanyahu Meeting, US Revokes Colombian President’s Visa, China and North Korea Pledge Closer Ties
It’s Monday, September 29, 2025, and the week opens with high-stakes talks in Washington as Trump presses Netanyahu on a Gaza ceasefire plan. In Michigan, tragedy struck when an ex-Marine killed four in a church attack. Trump defied Oregon leaders...

AP News Summary at 12:48 p.m. EDT
Police remain on scene at burned out Michigan church after shooting and fire leave 4 dead, 8 wounded GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Police officers walked amid the burned-out ruins of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church in...

AP News Summary at 11:32 a.m. EDT
Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head to the White House WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is making clear President Donald Trump has no intention to negotiate as Democratic and Republican congressional leaders head to a...

AP News Summary at 8:50 a.m. EDT
Gunman opens fire at Michigan church and sets it ablaze, killing at least 4 and wounding 8 GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — An ex-Marine smashed a pickup into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church in Michigan, opened fire and set...

On Europe’s frontline: inside the 3 October Guardian Weekly
Clouds are gathering over Europe as tensions on the eastern flank of Nato countries escalate after a spate of drones flew over Polish, Danish and Romanian skies and three Russian fighter planes entered Estonian airspace last month. It’s hard to...

AP News Summary at 9:55 a.m. EDT
Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head to the White House WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic and Republican congressional leaders are heading to the White House in a late effort to avoid a government shutdown. But both sides have...

Portrait of the week: Keir vs Nigel, ID cards and Trump’s peace deal
Home Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, addressed delegates at the Labour party conference in Liverpool who had been issued with little flags of the home nations to wave. He said Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, ‘doesn’t like Britain,...