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Zelenskyy says Ukraine has approved long-range operations for October
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the military has outlined near-term long-range priorities and that strikes on Russia’s oil industry are continuing to have an impact.
Block Auditor · September 29, 2026
German chancellor names air defence as Ukraine's biggest weakness: "We're looking for solutions"
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Berlin is working with international partners to secure more air defence equipment for Ukraine ahead of a difficult winter.
Block Auditor · September 29, 2026
Russian drone strikes Kyiv's Podilskyi district
Russian forces struck Kyiv's Podilskyi district with a drone on the evening of 29 September.
Block Auditor · September 29, 2026
Kazakh president again calls on Putin to freeze war in Ukraine after talks in Germany
Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Toqayev renewed his call for Vladimir Putin to freeze the war in Ukraine and pursue diplomacy.
Block Auditor · September 29, 2026
Kyiv schoolboy wins European award for neural network to develop antibiotics – photos
Kyiv schoolboy Mykhailo Bilous has taken third place at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS). He was recognised for developing a neural network that can be used to design antibacterial drugs.
Block Auditor · September 29, 2026
New FCC and FTC Complaint Demands Broadcasters Cease Airing Trump’s Illegal Taxpayer-Funded Ads
Following the appearance of a second television ad boosting the image of President Donald Trump and paid for by government funds, Public Citizen filed a complaint with the FCC, FTC, individual broadcasters urging media companies to immediately stop airing the ad. Public Citizen also filed a second c
Block Auditor · September 29, 2026
Senate Expected to Vote on Israel Human Rights Abuse Report
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a resolution (S.Res.852) that would force the government to issue an official report on Israel's human rights abuses in the West Bank. The resolution—led by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-MD, and co-sponsored by 24 senators —would require the State De
Block Auditor · September 29, 2026
Alito Reverses Course, Announces Recusal From Major Corporate Fossil Fuels Case
The Supreme Court associate justice had previously refused to step away from a case involving fossil fuel companies.
Block Auditor · September 29, 2026
Derhachi in Kharkiv Oblast completely without power after Russian attack
A Russian attack damaged an energy facility, leaving Derhachi without electricity and forcing water pumps to operate on a limited schedule while repairs continue.
Block Auditor · September 29, 2026
Russia attacks Ukraine with 112 drones during day, air defence downs 95
Russia launched 112 drones, including 29 jet-powered, during the day; Ukrainian air defence shot down or jammed 95 of them.
Block Auditor · September 29, 2026
EU urges Ukrainian authorities to join forces on reforms in exchange for funding
The European Union has called on the Ukrainian government and parliament to unite in a "toloka" to adopt the reforms necessary to unlock further European funding.
Block Auditor · September 29, 2026
Inside the Business of Trump’s Third-Country Deportations
As the Trump administration fights to keep deporting immigrants to countries where they have no connections, we studied the system that profits from these grave abuses. The post Inside the Business of Trump’s Third-Country Deportations appeared first on The Intercept .
Block Auditor · September 29, 2026