EU launches drone wall to 'detect and destroy' The drone wall will focus on detection and intervention, said Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defence. Euronews · Sep 26, 2025
Moldova bars pro-Russian party from tense parliamentary election Moldova’s electoral commission implemented a court ruling on Friday barring a pro-Russian party that was part of a broader electoral bloc from participating in Sunday’s tense parliamentary election, which is beleaguered by widespread claims of Russian interference The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025
Former Brexit Party MEP admits accepting bribes to shill for Russia Nathan Gill admitted eight counts of bribery between 2018 and 2019. He said he was tasked to make specific statements in return for money. Euronews · Sep 26, 2025
Kremlin bans petrol exports until 2026 amid Ukraine’s strikes on Russia's oil sector Russia’s ban on petrol exports is now extended until the end of the year as shortages continue to hit the domestic market and spread across the regions. Kyiv says that in less than two months, Ukrainian forces struck 85 high-value targets in Russia. Euronews · Sep 26, 2025
Trump Brands Indicted Opponent Comey A 'Dirty Cop' US President Donald Trump on Friday followed up his cheering of the indictment of political opponent James Comey by branding the former FBI director a "dirty cop" and declaring him guilty. International Business Times · Sep 26, 2025
'Sport is not a tool for sanction' – UCI not considering Israeli teams ban but unclear on steps to protect cycling from disruptive protests UCI President David Lappartient set to meet with Israel-Premier Tech owner Sylvan Adams during World Championships Cycling News · Sep 26, 2025
Russia is helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan, defense institute says Russia is selling military equipment and technology to China that could help Beijing prepare an airborne takeover of Taiwan, according to a UK-based defense forum The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025
Brussels pitches €140 billion loan for Ukraine using Russia's frozen assets Brussels believes it can issue a €140 billion loan to Ukraine using Russia's frozen assets without engaging in outright confiscation. Euronews · Sep 26, 2025
Reform UK’s ex-leader in Wales Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges Gill admits eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements made in European parliament and articles The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025
Former Reform leader in Wales admits bribery charges over pro-Russian statements Nathan Gill, of Anglesey, North Wales, admitted eight counts of bribery on dates between December 6 2018 and July 18 2019. Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025
Ex-Reform UK leader in Wales pleads guilty to Russian bribery charges Nathan Gill, 52, was initially charged with eight counts of bribery and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025
Germany raises alarm over Russia tracking army satellites as war expands to space Germany’s defence minister warned conflicts of the future ‘will be fought openly in orbit’ after Russia was accused of tracking satellites used by the German military The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025
Ukraine's front line grows bigger as Russia shifts tactics, top commander says Ukraine's top military commander says the front line in Ukraine created by Russia’s full-scale invasion has expanded to nearly 1,250 kilometers The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025
Former FBI director James Comey charged with lying to Congress as Donald Trump hunts political adversaries The lawyer is accused of making false statements while testifying about Russian meddling in 2016 election Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025 European countries meet to discuss a 'drone wall' as airspace violations mount Representatives from European countries with borders close to Russia and Ukraine are holding talks on building a drone wall to plug gaps in their defenses following several airspace violations
Axios · Sep 26, 2025 Russia dares NATO to shoot NATO and Russia are edging closer to a direct military confrontation.
International Business Times · Sep 26, 2025 Iran Sanctions Look Set To Return After Last-ditch UN Vote Sweeping UN sanctions look likely to return on Iran despite a last-ditch effort on Friday by China and Russia for a delay to allow further talks, diplomats say.
Euronews · Sep 26, 2025 Ex-FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges related to testimony to Congress Comey, often criticised by US President Donald Trump, is accused of lying to Congress in September 2020 about whether he authorised leaking classified information to the press.
International Business Times · Sep 26, 2025 Danish Airport Closes Again After Suspected New Drone Sighting A suspected drone sighting briefly shuttered a Danish airport on Friday for the second time in a few hours, after the country's prime minister said the flights were part of "hybrid attacks" that may be linked to Russia.
Euronews · Sep 26, 2025 Moldovan pro-EU party leader says upcoming election will 'define country's future' The leader of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), Igor Gorsu, says Sunday’s parliamentary election could mean a continued path toward the EU or a country brought back under Russia’s orbit.
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025 Russian forays into NATO airspace are causing alarm. Here's why they might be happening Intrusions into NATO’s airspace blamed on Russia have reached an unprecedented scale, raising questions about whether the Kremlin is trying to test the alliance’s willingness to respond to a direct attack or divert its attention and resources from the war in Ukraine
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: More drones spotted in Denmark over military sites as Nato vows to ramp up vigilance Dozens have been injured in a sustained attack on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine by Russia
The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: UN watchdog sounds warning after drone detonates near Ukraine nuclear plant IAEA chief says no damage to South Ukraine nuclear facility but ‘next time we may not be so lucky’; Russia accused of ‘arbitrary killings’ of PoWs. What we know on day 1,311
International Business Times · Sep 26, 2025 Former FBI Director Charged As Trump Steps Up Retribution Drive Former FBI director and prominent Donald Trump critic James Comey was indicted Thursday on two criminal counts as the US president escalated a campaign of retribution against political foes.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2025 Iran snapback sanctions loom as UN security council set to vote on nuclear programme Russian efforts to delay the return of sanctions is expected to fail during vote on Friday