Russia attacked Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, with drones, causing deaths and injuries just before President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was set to speak at the United Nations. Zelenskyy recently met with U.S. President Donald Trump, who voiced frustration about the ongoing war and continued air strikes.
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Russia launched daylight drone attacks on Kyiv, causing two deaths and 23 injuries.
The attacks occurred hours before President Zelenskyy’s speech to the UN General Assembly.
President Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump the day before his UN address.
President Trump expressed frustration about slow progress in peace talks.
Both Ukraine and Russia have increased air strikes recently.
The situation remains tense as world leaders gather at the UN for discussions.
The article mentions related global events, such as other UN speeches and concerns over international issues, but focuses on the Ukraine conflict.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the United Nations General Assembly for the first time since a conflict began between Iran, the US, and Israel. His speech came one day after US President Donald Trump warned the UN that he could destroy Iran.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly.
This was his first speech at the UN since the conflict with the US and Israel started.
The conflict involves military or political tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel.
US President Donald Trump spoke at the UN a day before Pezeshkian.
President Trump said he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" of Iran.
The speeches were part of the 2026 UN General Assembly meetings in New York.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel, and the US.
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A nurse named Sandie Peggie, who worked for NHS Fife for over 30 years, said she felt discriminated against by her union after she complained about sharing a changing room with a transgender doctor. She won part of her original case against the health board for harassment but is now taking her union, the Royal College of Nursing, to a new tribunal for not supporting her properly.
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Sandie Peggie objected to sharing a women’s changing room with a transgender doctor, Dr. Beth Upton.
She claimed harassment from NHS Fife but lost claims of discrimination and victimisation in a 2025 tribunal.
Peggie says her union, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), failed to support her during her dispute.
She first contacted her union rep in January 2024 and felt he did not take her concerns seriously.
Peggie said the union did not offer legal help and was "non-committal" about her case.
She believes the union discriminated against her due to her beliefs about gender and sex.
Her original case decision is being appealed and will be heard next year.
The current tribunal against the union is happening in Dundee and will last about a week.
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Gary Anderson, who was convicted of murder and temporarily released from prison for his father's funeral, ran away and was missing for nine days. He was caught by Irish police at a home in County Donegal and will be sent back to prison.
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Gary Anderson, 29, was serving a life sentence for murder.
He was released temporarily to attend his father's funeral.
Anderson did not return to prison on September 14 and was missing for nine days.
Police arrested him in Buncrana, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and Irish police worked together in the investigation.
PSNI said they will work to return Anderson to custody soon.
Anderson was convicted for the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry.
Police thanked the public for help during the search after a public appeal.
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In France, many teenagers and young adults are choosing to become Catholic and get baptized. In 2026, over 21,000 new members started preparing for baptism, a number that has grown a lot in the past ten years. This change is linked to young people feeling anxious about problems like the pandemic, war, and climate change, and looking for meaning, community, and spirituality.
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More than 21,000 teenagers and adults began baptism preparation in France in 2026.
This number is more than three times higher than ten years ago.
Young people are turning to Catholicism during times of uncertainty, such as the pandemic, war, and climate change.
Religion is now often a personal choice instead of something inherited from birth.
Friends and social circles play a big role in encouraging young people toward faith.
Social media influencers also influence about 20% of new believers in their spiritual journey.
Events like Mass can attract large groups of young people, for example at Trinity Parish in Paris.
This trend is seen as a new development in the Catholic Church’s history, not just a return to old traditions.
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Satellite images show Hurricane Polo rapidly growing stronger in the Pacific Ocean. Experts say this rapid increase is linked to El Niño, a climate pattern that warms ocean waters and can cause more hurricanes in the Pacific.
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Hurricane Polo reached Category 4 strength, with winds up to 180 mph.
The hurricane’s pressure dropped to 892 mb, making it one of the most intense Pacific hurricanes recorded.
El Niño is causing unusually warm waters in the Pacific, helping Polo grow stronger.
Polo is near the southwestern coast of Mexico but expected to stay offshore.
The storm is forecast to bring heavy rain of 3 to 6 inches, with up to 8 inches in some areas.
Heavy rain could cause flooding and mudslides in parts of Mexico, including Guerrero and Michoacán states.
The Saffir-Simpson Scale ranks hurricanes from Category 1 (weakest) to 5 (strongest) by wind speed.
NOAA and other weather groups provided satellite images and updates on Polo’s strength and path.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the United Nations and said Iran will not stop its nuclear program. He said the country will not give in to pressure from President Donald Trump, who is using military and economic actions against Iran. During the speech, the United States walked out as a sign of protest.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the UN General Assembly.
He said Iran will continue its nuclear program and will not surrender.
He expressed defiance against pressure from the United States.
President Donald Trump is using military and economic pressure on Iran.
The United States left the room during the Iranian president’s speech to show disagreement.
Iran’s president said the people’s resistance will grow despite pressure.
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A new study found that people who ate less sugar during pregnancy and the first two years of life had a lower chance of developing anxiety many years later. Researchers also saw differences in brain structure and adult food preferences linked to early sugar exposure, but they do not say sugar directly causes anxiety.
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The study looked at people born between 1951 and 1956 in the UK, during and after post-World War II sugar rationing.
Sugar rationing acted like a natural experiment by reducing sugar intake early in life.
Those with less sugar exposure before age 2 had the lowest risk of anxiety in adulthood.
Brain scans showed differences in gray matter volume in many areas of the brain depending on early sugar exposure.
Early low sugar exposure linked to a lower desire for sweet foods later in life.
The study found some signs of a link between sugar and depression, but it was less clear.
Researchers caution that other changes during rationing and social factors may affect the results.
The study was published in Translational Psychiatry by the University of Surrey team.
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A U.S.-supported group called the Board of Peace presented a $2.45 billion plan to begin rebuilding Gaza over six months. The plan includes 66 projects focused on infrastructure, education, and health, supporting President Donald Trump’s ceasefire efforts in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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The Board of Peace is backed by the United States.
They proposed a six-month plan costing $2.45 billion to start Gaza’s reconstruction.
The plan has 66 projects covering infrastructure, education, and health.
The plan supports President Donald Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan.
Leaders said rebuilding Gaza fully will cost about $35.2 billion medium-term.
Another $71.4 billion will be needed over the next 10 years for full reconstruction.
The Board acknowledges there are many challenges ahead to complete the work.
This meeting took place in New York.
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Pope Leo XIV, who was born in Chicago and has French family roots in Normandy, is visiting France for four days. The visit includes public events in Paris and Lourdes and is seen as a return to his spiritual and ancestral origins.
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Pope Leo XIV arrives in Paris for a four-day visit to France.
He has family roots in Normandy, France, through his great-grandmother Suzanne Louise Marie Fontaine.
Suzanne emigrated to the US in 1915 during World War I.
The pope’s father served in the US Navy during World War II and landed in Normandy on D-Day.
Pope Leo XIV is about 40% French, with heritage also from French Canada and the French Caribbean.
The visit includes an open-air Mass on the Champs-Élysées and a stop at the Sanctuary of Lourdes.
He will visit Metz, the home of a 17th-century monk who influenced him spiritually.
The pope is studying French but currently speaks it only at a basic level.
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Scientists warn that this year's "super El Niño" will cause extreme heat that could lead to about 451,000 extra deaths worldwide in six months. Countries like Nigeria, Indonesia, and Sudan are expected to face the worst effects, and the impact may last longer than six months.
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A "super El Niño" is causing unusually high temperatures this year.
Researchers at the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab predict 451,000 additional deaths from the heat by February 2027.
The number of extremely hot days is expected to increase by 44%.
Nigeria, Indonesia, and Sudan are among the countries most affected by the heat.
The impact of the heat wave could continue beyond the six-month period studied.
El Niño is a natural climate event that warms ocean waters, affecting weather worldwide.
The warning comes from climate scientists studying global temperature and health risks.
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A new report from the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab estimates that the current El Niño could cause about 451,000 extra heat-related deaths globally in the first nine months compared to a normal year. The strongest effects are expected in countries in the Global South, where heat, drought, wildfires, and floods will worsen due to this unusually powerful El Niño event.
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El Niño is a climate pattern where ocean temperatures in the Pacific rise above average, affecting weather worldwide.
The current El Niño is predicted to be the strongest recorded.
This event is expected to increase heat-related deaths by around 451,000 globally in nine months.
Nigeria, Sudan, Niger, and Chad may see over 65,000 extra deaths combined due to heat.
Countries in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and Indonesia, could face close to 40,000 heat deaths.
Brazil and India also face high numbers of heat-related deaths.
The phenomenon will likely last into early 2027, impacting weather patterns through the Northern Hemisphere’s winter and spring.
Emergency actions like heat warnings, hydration stations, and health support can help reduce deaths.
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Russia launched attacks in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and the Donetsk region, killing six people and injuring many others. These strikes happened shortly after President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met to discuss peace efforts and defense support.
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At least two people were killed in Kyiv and four in the Donetsk frontline region due to Russian attacks.
Russian drones used in the Kyiv attack were faster and flew higher, making them harder to stop.
The attacks damaged civilian places like gas stations, a business center, warehouses, railways, and communication lines.
Ukrainian officials reported at least two petrol stations in Kyiv were hit by Russian strikes.
One Ukrainian railway worker was injured during the attacks on railway infrastructure in Kyiv.
On the sidelines of the United Nations, President Zelenskyy and President Trump discussed a ceasefire focusing on energy infrastructure but reached no agreement.
Zelenskyy requested more US Patriot missiles to protect Ukraine’s energy sites from expected winter attacks.
Kremlin officials said there are no current conditions for peace talks but mentioned President Putin is open to meeting President Trump one-on-one if needed; Russia insists Zelenskyy must travel to Moscow for any talks, which Ukraine opposes.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the United Nations General Assembly, accusing the United States of military attacks that killed Iranian civilians. During his speech, the U.S. delegation left the assembly hall. The speech responded directly to remarks made earlier by President Donald Trump.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly on September 23, 2026.
He showed images of Iranian civilians killed in U.S. military strikes.
Pezeshkian called Iran a victim of U.S. and Israeli military actions, labeling them as terrorism.
The U.S. delegation walked out of the UN General Assembly hall during his speech.
The speech was a direct response to President Donald Trump’s earlier UN address.
This event took place during the ongoing 2026 UN General Assembly sessions.
The issue relates to tensions involving Iran, the U.S., Israel, and conflicts in the Middle East.
Other world leaders also gave speeches on related topics during the assembly’s second day.
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Two migrant boats reached beaches in Kent, England, without being stopped at sea, leading to an urgent government review. Twenty-six people were detained after these landings, marking the first undetected arrival of small boats in the past year.
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Two migrant boats arrived on Kent beaches without interception, one near Samphire Hoe and one near Folkestone.
Twenty-one people were detained on Tuesday, and five were detained on Monday.
No small boats had landed without escort since September 6, 2025, until these incidents.
A review was ordered by the home secretary to investigate how these boats arrived undetected.
Usually, migrants crossing the English Channel are escorted by Border Security Command or the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) boats.
On the same day as one of the undetected landings, 154 migrants arrived in three boats.
So far in 2026, 17,784 migrants have arrived in the UK, which is about 44.7% fewer than at the same time in 2025.
Authorities are investigating the incident, and detained migrants are being processed at Western Jet Foil.
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Six people were arrested after anti-migrant protesters gathered at Gosport marina in Hampshire, mistakenly thinking a boat carrying asylum seekers would arrive there. The boat instead landed in Dover, Kent, while police and the Home Office responded to increased concerns about safety and harassment related to migrant arrivals.
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Six people were arrested in Gosport for trespassing and assaulting emergency workers during an anti-migrant protest.
Hundreds gathered after far-right campaigner Daniel Thomas urged disruption of asylum seekers’ arrival.
Daniel Thomas slashed an inflatable dinghy in the Channel while a rescue worker was still on board and is under police investigation.
The boat carrying 51 asylum seekers refused help from a French ship and docked in Dover instead of Gosport.
The Home Office plans to use public order laws to protect government staff from harassment and “doxxing” (sharing private information online).
Unions representing Border Force staff raised safety concerns after activists attacked vehicles and tried to identify staff.
Another undetected boat with migrants landed near Dover recently, and several migrants have been detained by Border Security Command.
The UK Defence Minister said the borders are secure but admitted work is ongoing to strengthen them.
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Dolly Parton's estate has accused her nephew, Bryan Seaver, of trying to get money through threats. Seaver, who had announced Dolly Parton's death last month, was also removed from his job as her head of security.
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Dolly Parton's estate is in a legal dispute with her nephew, Bryan Seaver.
The estate says Seaver tried to extort money from them.
Bryan Seaver publicly announced Dolly Parton's death last month.
Seaver was fired from his role as Dolly Parton's head of security.
The situation was reported by CBS News reporter Adriana Diaz.
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Experts warn that a very strong El Niño event is expected this year, increasing the risk of severe storms in the U.S., especially Florida. People living in older mobile and manufactured homes face a much higher danger during tornadoes due to weaker building standards before 1994.
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El Niño is a climate pattern that warms the Pacific Ocean waters and affects weather worldwide.
There is nearly a 100% chance of a very strong El Niño event during fall and winter 2026-27.
Mobile home residents are 15 to 20 times more likely to die in tornadoes than those in permanent houses.
Florida has about 830,000 manufactured homes, many built before 1994 safety rules.
Around 700,000 mobile homes in Florida cannot withstand strong storms; 250,000 were built before federal regulations.
Older mobile homes may put about half a million people over age 70 at risk during severe weather.
Sea surface temperatures in the Pacific are reaching record highs, making this El Niño unusually powerful.
Climate warming overall adds more moisture to the atmosphere, which can increase storms linked to El Niño.
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President Donald Trump proposed a temporary stop to attacks on energy facilities between Russia and Ukraine, called an “energy ceasefire.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is willing to agree if Russia also stops attacking Ukraine’s energy systems. Both countries have been targeting each other’s energy sites, leading to damage and higher fuel prices.
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President Trump suggested an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine during the ongoing war.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Kyiv is ready to stop attacks on Russian energy facilities if Russia agrees to stop attacks on Ukraine’s energy systems.
Both Russia and Ukraine have been attacking each other’s energy infrastructure, including refineries and petrol stations.
Ukraine has used long-range drones to strike Russian oil facilities far inside Russian territory.
Russia has attacked energy sites in Kyiv, killing and injuring civilians.
Ukraine wants to end the war before winter but refuses to ease sanctions on Russia while under attack.
The Kremlin supports the ceasefire idea but wants it to include Russian energy exports and sanctions.
Trump linked the ongoing fuel facility attacks to high diesel prices in the US, which is a concern ahead of November elections.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the United Nations, defending Iran against accusations and calling the country a victim of terrorism. During his speech, the only U.S. delegate left the room, while Israeli delegates also walked out. The day before, President Donald Trump had warned he could "annihilate" Iran if needed but also said U.S. and Iranian officials held productive talks.
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Iranian President Pezeshkian said Iran has only defended itself and is not a terrorist country.
He accused the United States and Israel of attacking Iran and targeting innocent people.
Pezeshkian invited the U.S. to engage in dialogue and diplomacy instead of threats.
President Trump said the U.S. could destroy Iran if necessary during his UN speech.
The U.S. and Iranian officials held a three-hour meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Trump's representatives, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, reported having productive talks with Iranian mediators.
The only U.S. person in the UN hall walked out during Pezeshkian’s speech as a protest.
Israel’s delegation also walked out during Pezeshkian’s speech.
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