Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine’s Power Grid Days After Trump Declared an ‘Energy Ceasefire’
Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv, Kharkiv and energy sites across Ukraine after Trump announced an energy ceasefire that neither side confirmed.
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Latvia Election: Kulbergs’ United List Wins a Record 41 Seats
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ United List won 41 of 100 seats, Latvia’s best result since independence. Full results and the coalition maths.
Russia’s Duma Election: United Russia Wins 349 Seats as Critics Call the Vote Unfree
United Russia won 349 of 450 Duma seats in the September 18–20 vote, its biggest haul ever. Results, turnout and why critics reject the vote.
UN General Assembly 2026: Who Speaks, What’s at Stake and Who Might Lead the UN Next
Nearly 130 leaders address the 81st UN General Assembly as wars, a funding squeeze and the race to succeed António Guterres dominate the agenda.