Putin orders fourth military expansion of 2026, adding 15,500 troops
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Monday increasing authorized armed forces to 2.44 million personnel, continuing a pattern of repeated expansions.
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September 28, 2026
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September 28, 2026
The countries unveiled reciprocal tariff reductions covering $30 billion each in non-sensitive goods following last week's Trump-Xi summit in Washington.
September 28, 2026
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September 28, 2026
Fire at Russian fireworks factory kills 14 in Yaroslavl Region
A blaze at a petard production facility in Kubrinsk destroyed two buildings and killed 14 of 15 people present on September 28.
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Saudi Arabia and Kuwait condemn storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Gulf states denounce Israeli officials and settlers entering the mosque under military escort, citing violations of international law.
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Crime
•September 27, 2026
Three killed, four injured in Detroit strip club shooting
A fight at an after-hours strip club escalated to gunfire Sunday morning, leaving three dead and four wounded.
Weather
•September 27, 2026
Early-season nor'easter easing grip on Northeast after weekend
A slow-moving nor'easter that battered the Northeast and mid-Atlantic this weekend will continue affecting the East Coast through Monday before conditions improve.
Middle East
•September 27, 2026
Netanyahu meets UAE president in surprise Abu Dhabi visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Abu Dhabi for an unannounced meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Religion
•September 27, 2026
Pope Leo pledges action on clergy abuse after meeting French survivors
Pope met privately with seven abuse survivors in France, heard proposals to improve Church safeguarding measures during weekend visit.
Middle East
•September 26, 2026
US intelligence assesses Saudi Arabia has not ruled out nuclear weapons
Classified documents delivered to Congress show American intelligence community believes Saudi Arabia has not excluded developing nuclear weapons, raising lawmaker concerns over Trump administration nuclear deal.
Politics
•September 26, 2026
Trump confirms two more meetings with Xi before year's end
President Trump said he will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in November at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in China and in December at the G20 in Miami.
World
•September 26, 2026
Indian sailor killed in attack on cargo ship off Oman coast
One Indian crew member died when the MV Cape Dao was attacked near Oman; 19 other Indian sailors were aboard the vessel.
Football
•September 25, 2026
Zidane's France debut ends in victory as Mbappé suffers injury
France beat Turkey 1-0 in Nations League opener under new coach Zidane, but Mbappé was injured shortly after scoring. Italy lost 2-0 to Belgium.
Entertainment
•September 25, 2026
Woman who accused Jay-Z of rape recants claims in legal declaration
An anonymous accuser filed a legal declaration in New York stating her sexual assault allegations against the rapper were false and she never met him.
Crime
•September 25, 2026
24-year-old man killed in shooting at Downtown Brooklyn park
A man was found with a gunshot wound to the torso at McLaughlin Park on Tuesday afternoon and died at the hospital.
World
•September 25, 2026
Russia strikes Kyiv as Zelenskyy makes UN case for support
Two killed and dozens wounded in daylight drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's capital during president's diplomatic push.
Football
•September 25, 2026
Klopp begins Germany tenure with new rules and fresh approach
Jürgen Klopp has introduced disciplinary measures and a new tactical direction as he takes charge of Germany ahead of Thursday's Nations League match against the Netherlands.