EU targets €17bn in savings as Dombrovskis fights national gold-plating
EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis announced in Brussels that 12 Omnibus packages could slash annual administrative costs by at least €17 billion.
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Ukrainian Naval Drone Sinks Russian Kamikaze Boat in First Uncrewed Battle
In a milestone for autonomous warfare, a Ukrainian Navy drone boat destroyed a Russian explosive drone boat using a remote-controlled machine gun turret during a Black Sea…
East Coast Flights Delayed After Amtrak Crew Cuts Critical Fiber-Optic Cable
An Amtrak construction crew accidentally severed a 600-foot backup fiber-optic cable in New Jersey on Monday, causing a massive telecommunications outage that forced the Federal…
Iraq PM Ali al-Zaidi Sets June 2027 Deadline to Disarm Iran-Backed Militias
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has pledged to complete the disarmament of Iran-backed militias by June 30, 2027, outlining a phased transition intended to bring armed groups…
Iraqi PM Faces Pressure As Militia Disarmament Deadline Falters
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi faces pressure from U.S.
EU Ambassadors Agree to Lift Sanctions on Oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman
European Union ambassadors have agreed to drop sanctions against Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman as part of a sweeping three-year extension package.
Trump Weighs Options for Iran, Including Threat to Blow Up Entire Nation
President Donald Trump stated in a Sunday interview with Fox News that he is actively deciding on potential pathways for the ongoing war with Iran, which include wiping out the…
Călin Georgescu Detained in Romania Over €1.1M Fraud Investigation
Far-right former Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu was detained for 24 hours and placed under investigation on September 21.
Sudan: Over 5 Million Displaced People Return Home Amid Hunger Crisis
More than five million displaced Sudanese have returned to their areas of origin, according to United Nations data released in September.
Magyar Péter Vows No Ukrainian Oil Storage Under Tisza Government
Prime Minister Magyar Péter declared in Parliament on September 21, 2026, that no Ukrainian oil storage facility will be built in Hungary under a Tisza government, criticizing a…
Katseye Unfollows Ed Sheeran After Macklemore Dropped From Loop Tour
Global girl group Katseye unfollowed collaborator Ed Sheeran on Instagram following the removal of rapper Macklemore from the remaining Loop tour dates.
Three Men Face Court for Desecrating Ukrainian and Lithuanian Flags in Vilnius
Lithuanian prosecutors referred two criminal cases to the Vilnius City District Court involving three intoxicated men accused of desecrating Ukrainian and Lithuanian national…