- Ukrainian woman stabbed to death in unprovoked attack while riding train in North Carolina: Police – 08.09.2025
North Carolina authorities are investigating the fatal stabbing of 23-year-old Ukrainian immigrant Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line on August 22, in an apparently unprovoked attack by 34-year-old Decarlos Brown Jr., who has been charged with first-degree murder; the incident, captured on video and widely circulated, has prompted statements from Gov. Josh Stein and former President Donald Trump expressing shock and condolences, while police note that Zarutska and the suspect had no prior interaction, and that Brown has a criminal history including robbery and other offenses.
- ‘Block Everything’ protests sweep across France, scores arrested – 10.09.2025
Across France, tens of thousands of protesters, including many students and young people, demonstrated against President Emmanuel Macron, the political elite, and proposed government spending cuts, blocking highways, setting up barricades, and occasionally clashing with police, who deployed over 80,000 security personnel and used teargas and water hoses; the “Block Everything” movement, which began online in May, drew participation from across the political spectrum, with authorities reporting over 300 arrests and nearly 200,000 participants nationwide, reflecting widespread discontent over austerity measures and frustration with the ruling elite, while commentators noted differences from the earlier 2018-2019 “Yellow Vest” protests in terms of demographics and generational concerns.
- A parliament in flames, a leader toppled. Nepal’s Gen-Z protesters ask: What comes next? – 11.09.2025
In Nepal, widespread protests led by Generation Z against perceived corruption and the lavish lifestyles of politicians’ children escalated into the deadliest social unrest in years, resulting in at least 30 deaths and over 1,000 injuries, with demonstrators setting fire to government buildings including parliament and the Supreme Court, clashing with security forces, and prompting the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli; the movement, initially sparked by social media restrictions and economic grievances such as high youth unemployment, has now pushed for the appointment of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim leader, while authorities and the army have called for calm amid uncertainty over the country’s political future.
- Russia flexes its military muscles at NATO’s doorstep days after sending drones to Poland – 12.09.2025
Poland has closed all border crossings with Belarus and deployed 40,000 troops along its borders with Belarus and the Russian Kaliningrad exclave as the joint Russia-Belarus military exercises Zapad-2025 begin, with Moscow and Minsk stating the drills aim to test defensive capabilities and repel attacks, including planning for nuclear weapon deployment; the exercises follow recent Russian drone incursions into Poland, some using Belarusian airspace, and have prompted heightened alert measures and defensive drills by Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and NATO allies, alongside broader regional moves such as no-fly zones and withdrawals from the anti-landmine treaty, reflecting growing security concerns in the Baltic region.
- Far-right anti-immigration protests in London lead to clashes with police – 13.09.2025
In London, far-right anti-immigration demonstrators organized by Tommy Robinson staged the “Unite the Kingdom” march, leading to clashes with police and counter-protesters after some participants breached designated “sterile areas,” resulting in 26 officers injured and 25 arrests; the protest drew over 110,000 participants carrying British and English flags, with some chanting in tribute to American activist Charlie Kirk, while counter-protests featured speeches from politicians and chants denouncing far-right rhetoric, emphasizing community and opposition to hate speech, and authorities have stressed public safety, the rights of all citizens to move freely, and ongoing investigations into those involved in the disorder.
- Trump issues an ultimatum for NATO countries on Russia sanctions – 13.09.2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, in a letter to NATO countries, said he would only be ready to impose “major” sanctions on Russia if all allies took the same step and stopped purchasing Russian oil, while also calling on NATO to impose tariffs of 50 to 100% on China, a demand met with skepticism given European trade policies. Although the EU has already banned seaborne imports of Russian oil, some countries and particularly NATO member Turkey continue energy purchases, making consensus within the alliance difficult. Meanwhile, Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine, with drone incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace; Romania’s defense ministry confirmed it had intercepted a drone, while Ukrainian President Zelensky argued the incidents were deliberate attempts to expand the war into NATO territory. NATO has taken additional measures to strengthen the security of its eastern flank, as the U.S. condemned the violations as dangerous and unacceptable.
- Romania reports Russian drone in its airspace as Poland scrambles jets again – 14.09.2025
Romania and Poland have reported incursions of drones into their airspace amid ongoing Russian-Ukrainian hostilities, prompting Romania to scramble F-16 jets and Poland to place aircraft and air defense systems on high alert; Ukrainian President Zelenskyy described the incidents as a deliberate expansion of the war and called for stronger Western sanctions and collective defense, while U.S. President Trump reiterated willingness to impose sanctions if all NATO nations coordinate, and Poland emphasized that the drone breaches were not accidental. Concurrently, Ukraine claimed responsibility for a drone strike on a Russian oil refinery in Ufa, part of its ongoing efforts to target Russian fossil fuel infrastructure since the February 2022 invasion.
- Key questions remain about Charlie Kirk’s assassination as his memorial is announced. Here’s what we know – 14.09.2025
Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University event, in which 22-year-old Tyler Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder and related offenses and is being held without bail; investigators are examining online messages and engraved bullet casings, some containing anti-fascist references, memes, and video game allusions, as potential evidence of motive, while Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, has pledged to continue his political work, and a memorial is planned at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, drawing nationwide attention and vigils.
- https://abcnews.go.com/US/ukrainian-woman-stabbed-death-train-attack/story?id=125360100
- https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/block-everything-protests-sweep-across-france-scores-arrested-2025-09-10/
- https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/10/asia/nepal-protests-gen-z-outcome-intl-hnk
- https://www.euronews.com/2025/09/12/russia-flexes-its-military-muscles-at-natos-doorstep-days-after-sending-drones-to-poland
- https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/13/europe/far-right-anti-immigration-protests-london-intl
- https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/13/politics/trump-nato-russia-tariffs-ultimatum?iid=cnn_buildContentRecirc_end_recirc&recs_exp=most-read-article-end&tenant_id=popular.en
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/14/romania-reports-russian-drone-in-its-airspace-as-poland-scrambles-jets-again
- https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/14/us/charlie-erika-kirk-tribute-vigils
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