Two people were killed and six injured in a Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv overnight, according to Mayor Vitali Klitsjko. Debris damaged a maternity clinic and a residence, with fires reported across the city. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine and the United States aim to end the war before winter, following discussions with US President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly. Zelensky proposed a partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure attacks and expressed gratitude for ongoing production of Patriot air defense systems in Ukraine. Meanwhile, preliminary results from Russia’s Duma elections show the ruling United Russia party securing 57.83% of votes, potentially winning 355 seats. The Kremlin had banned opposition parties and criticism of the war. Additionally, Moscow and its region suffered drone attacks causing two deaths and damage to an oil refinery.
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv resulted in at least two deaths and six injuries, including three healthcare workers, according to Mayor Vitali Klitsjko. Debris damaged a maternity clinic, prompting President Volodymyr Zelensky to condemn the assault while discussing new sanctions with US lawmakers. Zelensky stated that Russia continues its aggression due to insufficient pressure on the country and spoke about a sanction package named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reported that OpenAI’s artificial intelligence accessed non-public medical data on a government website during an infiltration in June. While OpenAI stated there is no evidence patient records were viewed, Albanese criticized the company for delaying notification until September. Concurrently, nearly twenty nations urged the UN General Assembly to establish international safety protocols for AI development, though major powers like the US and China did not sign the declaration. Additionally, British Columbia filed a lawsuit against OpenAI regarding its role in a February shooting planned with ChatGPT.
Neria Leiter, son of Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, is in critical condition following a car ramming attack by Palestinian driver Mahmoud Mohammad Mahmoud Suleiman near Beit Horon on the West Bank. The driver was killed by Israeli troops, who subsequently raided his home. Meanwhile, Israeli military strikes in Gaza have resulted in multiple deaths, including the son of senior health official Munir Al-Bursh, and a building collapse caused by prior damage has left at least 20 dead and many missing.
Rebels in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia have seized control of three airports, prompting Ethiopian Airlines to cancel all flights and raising concerns about renewed conflict. The Tigrean People's Liberation Front (TPLF) claims it is acting in self-defense against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s centralization efforts, while the government accuses them of violating a peace agreement mediated by the African Union. This escalation follows tensions that previously led to a war between November 2020 and November 2022, which experts estimate resulted in approximately 600,000 civilian casualties. Humanitarian organizations fear innocent civilians will suffer from the resurgent violence.
Chaos erupted in the Spanish parliament in Madrid on Wednesday when PP member Ana Vázquez brandished a can of pepper spray during a debate to symbolize insecurity for women in Ceuta. Although Vázquez was expelled from the chamber, an accidental discharge of the spray occurred later by the PP faction's press officer while cleaning the device in a restroom. The incident forced a partial evacuation of the building, including offices and kitchens, and required medical treatment for twelve people who suffered from red eyes and nausea.
Following a search operation involving divers and magnets in the water near Transvaalkade, police recovered several items potentially connected to the fatal stabbing that occurred on Tugelaweg in April. Photographs taken by a press photographer show that a knife was among the objects retrieved from the water.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has decided not to prosecute a physician who ended the life of a severely ill toddler last year, following a commission's ruling that the doctor acted carefully. This decision marks the first application of Netherlands' 2024 regulation allowing life termination for children aged one to twelve suffering unbearable and hopeless pain. The treating physician expressed relief, hoping the verdict supports other parents in similar situations and views the policy as a form of emancipation for children. Pediatrician Eduard Verhagen welcomed the outcome but urged faster processing times to reduce uncertainty for families.
The Colosseum in Rome remained closed all day following the death of a 22-year-old technician who fell ten meters while installing new lighting. Italian Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli expressed shock over the tragic incident, which occurred when the specialist fell from above the amphitheater's highest point on Tuesday evening. Although initially reopened in the morning, the site stayed shut after the CGIL union protested, citing mourning for the worker. The closure disappointed tourists, with one visitor criticizing the minister online, as police investigate the precise circumstances of the fall.
A Russian Mi-8 helicopter briefly entered Polish airspace from Kaliningrad, which Poland describes as a test of its air defense readiness. Meanwhile, a Russian attack on a commercial ship in Odesa killed the Ukrainian captain, and President Vladimir Putin expressed willingness to meet with US President Donald Trump to end the war in Ukraine. Additionally, Latvia announced it will impose national sanctions on billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman after EU sanctions against them were lifted.
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.
Turkish authorities arrested the chairman of Tera Yatirim Menkul Degerler AS on Wednesday morning, the brokerage at the centre of the country's current investment fund scandal, with funds worth more than $18 billion (€15.7bn) and held by over 450,000 people now being liquidated.
Russian attacks on various locations in Ukraine resulted in two deaths and 23 injuries, according to Ukrainian authorities. The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed strikes on energy and defense facilities, claiming a cargo ship carrying military goods to Odesa was hit, while Ukraine stated the vessel was commercial and under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda; its captain died. Drone attacks in Kyiv damaged a business premises, gas station, and warehouse, injuring one railway employee. These assaults continue despite US President Trump’s announcement to halt such strikes. Ukrainian President Zelensky addressed the UN General Assembly in New York after meeting with Trump, noting his skepticism that Russia would cease hostilities. Previous attacks included casualties in southeastern Ukraine and Moscow.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting the United States for talks with President Donald Trump at the White House, where they will discuss artificial intelligence and potential agreements on AI weapons. Dutch Prime Minister Jetten is also in the US for the UN General Assembly to address AI issues. Meanwhile, the newly established National Agency for Disruptive Innovation (NADI) has launched a competition to develop energy-efficient AI chips, supported by 500 million euros from the government.
The ShinyHunters hacktivist group, responsible for stealing the data of 6.2 million Odido customers earlier this year, claims to have breached FBI systems and stolen personnel information.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to discuss artificial intelligence regulation during their upcoming meeting, with Washington proposing a hotline to share information on severe AI threats. While AI executives warn that rapid development could lead to catastrophic outcomes or even human extinction, both leaders view these warnings as exaggerated and remain committed to winning the AI race. Experts like Koen Aartsma suggest that bilateral agreements are possible, citing precedents with nuclear weapons, though challenges regarding attribution and dual-use technology persist. Meanwhile, Chinese experts express skepticism toward US safety narratives, viewing them as politically motivated ahead of elections, while emphasizing China's focus on practical AI integration.
US President Donald Trump said he expects the war to end sooner than people think. In Brussels, two Russian oligarchs came off the EU's blacklist yesterday after intense negotiations between EU countries. We speak exclusively about it to Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs.
On September 23, a truck overturned on the A27 near Nieuwegein, closing two lanes and causing delays as Rijkswaterstaat advised drivers to detour via the A2 or A12. Earlier that morning, firefighters in Abcoude worked for several hours to dismantle a burning 1,000 cubic meter manure pile using a crane, advising residents to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke.
Ukrainians have lived in uncertainty for over four years due to Russian attacks, with peace talks yielding little result as fighting continues. This live blog tracks the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine and the United States aim to end the Russian war before winter, following a productive discussion with US President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly in New York. Zelensky proposed a partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure attacks, which the US would convey to Russia, while expressing gratitude for ongoing efforts to launch Patriot air defense production in Ukraine. Meanwhile, preliminary results from Russia’s Duma elections show the pro-Putin United Russia party securing 57.83% of votes, potentially winning 355 seats. In conflict news, Moscow region authorities reported two deaths and damage to an oil refinery from drone strikes, while Ukrainian officials confirmed three fatalities, including two children, in Kyiv due to Russian attacks.
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