The deputy head of Hezbollah has declared readiness for an Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon. The group promises to continue fighting in support of Gaza, despite the death of its leader Hassan Nasrallah.
The Russian government has presented a draft budget for 2025 with expenditures of 41. 5 trillion rubles. It is planned to spend 6.31% of GDP on the war - more than 13.5 trillion rubles, which is 30% more than in 2024.
The Deputy Foreign Minister of Poland said that the rule of law and the justice system will be a priority in the negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU. He also emphasized the importance of exhuming the victims of the Volyn tragedy.
Israeli special forces are conducting targeted raids in southern Lebanon to gather intelligence. This may be in preparation for a possible ground invasion that could begin in the near future.
Two clinic managers and a lawyer were sentenced to suspended sentences for human trafficking in the field of reproduction.
American actor John Ashton, known for his role as Taggart in the Beverly Hills Cop films, has died at the age of 76. He also starred in the TV series Kojak, Colombo, and The A-Team.
Croatia's Prime Minister says that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed more countries into the EU. According to him, Putin has inadvertently become the biggest “promoter” of the EU expansion.
Fires are spreading in the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region, which the occupation authorities are unable to localize. In Sokologorsk, people are forced to leave their homes due to the inability of local services to extinguish the fire.
Over the past day, Russian troops fired 17 times at localities in Donetsk region. Pokrovsk district suffered the most, with casualties and destruction of residential buildings and infrastructure.
Kris Kristofferson, a famous country musician and actor, has died at the age of 88 in Hawaii. He wrote hits for Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, and won a Golden Globe Award for acting.
In the Austrian parliamentary elections, the far-right FPÖ party won 29. 2% of the vote. This opens up the possibility of forming a new coalition, as the Conservative-Green alliance is on the verge of collapse.
At the Krakivets checkpoint, border guards exposed a 56-year-old woman and her 39-year-old son-in-law who were pretending to be married. They were trying to leave the country “legally” by posing as newlyweds.
The Hamas Ministry of Health reported 41,206 deaths in Gaza since the beginning of the war. Over the last day, 24 people were killed and the total number of wounded reached 95,337.
As a result of attacks by Russian troops in the morning of September 15, northern Donetsk region was cut off from electricity. Vadim Filashkin, head of Donetsk RMA, said that repair work would begin as soon as the security situation allows.
Due to floods in Poland and the Czech Republic, some railroad services to Ukraine have been canceled. Ukrzaliznytsia is organizing alternative routes and connections for Ukrainian passengers, including a detour from Prague to Chop.
The Center for Information Security denied Lavrov's statement that “Russia does not need territories. ” The CSCIS emphasized that this is a cynical lie, given Russia's actions in Ukraine and plans for its territories.
Thousands of French people took to the streets of 30 cities in support of 72-year-old Giselle Pelico, who was drugged for years by her husband to rape her. The case sparked a broad wave of support for victims of sexual violence.
Due to weather conditions, settlements in 4 regions of Ukraine are without electricity. A total of 640 settlements remain without electricity supply due to hostilities and technical disruptions.
Energy infrastructure in Donetsk, Sumy, Kharkiv and Kherson regions came under fire. A large-scale repair campaign is underway to restore power facilities and prepare them for the autumn and winter period.
A surface-to-surface missile fired from Yemen landed in an open area in central Israel. Air raid sirens sounded across the country, interceptor missiles were activated, and there were no casualties or damage.
Over the past day, Russian troops made 164 attempts to attack Ukrainian positions in various directions. The occupiers carried out 63 air strikes, dropping 128 guided bombs, and fired 4657 times.
Serbian President Vucic has approved the renewal of mandatory 75-day military service for men. He emphasized the need for a strong army and more weapons to deter threats.
Over the past day, Russian troops fired 378 times at Ukrainian positions in Kharkiv region. Ukrainian forces killed 35 occupants, wounded 64 and damaged 83 pieces of enemy equipment, including 66 drones.
Hundreds of Boeing workers have gone on strike at a plant near Seattle, rejecting a pay raise offer. The strike could paralyze the production of 737, 777 and 767 aircraft, which are already delayed.
The Italian government is considering a return to nuclear power. The Minister of Environment announced new rules by the end of the year that will allow the use of nuclear technology to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the possibility of reducing interest rates for businesses by combining government programs with banking programs. It also improved the mechanism for providing guarantees and introduced environmental standards for agricultural loans.
Typhoon Yagi caused serious damage to Laos and Myanmar after Vietnam and Thailand. At least 19 people died in Myanmar, the exact number of victims is unknown. Laos warned of rising water levels in the Mekong River.
France plans to provide €200 million to Ukraine through the Critical Infrastructure Support Fund. The cooperation includes rebuilding railways, air transport, and Chernihiv region.
A district judge has ruled unconstitutional a law that banned abortion in almost all cases. The decision comes a few weeks before the US presidential election, where abortion is at the center of political debate.
Occupants attacked a residential building in Kherson, damaging the facade and breaking windows. According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties, but the building was severely damaged.
