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Two Killed as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Strikes

Two people were killed after Russian drones struck a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. The Starokozache crossing, around 500km (310 miles) south of Kyiv, was closed after the overnight attack.

WH News Sep 9, 2026

Europe

Ukrainian TV channel building hit by Russian drone as five killed in Kyiv

A Russian drone strike hit a TV channel building in Kyiv, killing five people and sparking fires across the city, as Germany and the U.S. announced plans to send five Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.

WH News Sep 8, 2026

Conflicts & Security

At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv

At least two people were killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Russia launched a 'complex' assault using cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, and drones, according to ABC News.

WH News Sep 8, 2026

Conflicts & Security

North Korea and Russia Open Bridge for $7B in War Supplies

A new road bridge linking Russia and North Korea has opened, enabling the movement of cargo and passengers across the Tumen River. The bridge is expected to facilitate increased trade and military support between the two nations, according to reports.

WH News Sep 8, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Fuel prices hit record highs as Labor Day nears

U.S. gasoline prices hit a record $4.14 per gallon on Labor Day weekend, according to the AAA, surpassing the previous high of $3.82 set in 2012.

WH News Sep 8, 2026

Europe

Europe wrestles with impact of historic regional gains for Germany’s AfD

Germany's anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party made historic gains in local elections on Sunday, causing concern across Europe, according to BBC.

WH News Sep 7, 2026

Europe

Kyiv Air Raid Alerts Hit Record High as Russia Launches 24/7 Strikes

Kyiv is experiencing more daily air raid alerts than at any time since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, according to BBC Verify analysis of government figures.

WH News Sep 7, 2026

Baseball

Germany’s AfD Seeks Coalition After 43.8% Vote Win

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is 'very, very close' to taking power, its deputy parliamentary leader said after the party won 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt.

WH News Sep 7, 2026

Diplomacia y Comercio

Zelensky prevé guerra hasta el invierno tras reunión con enviados de Trump

El presidente ucraniano Volodymyr Zelensky dijo que la guerra con Rusia continuará hasta el invierno tras reunirse con los principales enviados de Donald Trump en Kiev.

WH News Sep 7, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Zelensky says he expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoys

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expects the war with Russia to continue into the winter after meetings with Donald Trump's top envoys in Kyiv.

WH News Sep 7, 2026

Europe

Germany Far-Right AfD Hails Victory in East

The far-right AfD has won a decisive victory in Germany's eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, far ahead of mainstream rivals, according to the state election commission's interim results.

WH News Sep 7, 2026

Europa

Conversaciones de paz en Kiev: 42.000 bajas rusas en agosto

Las conversaciones de paz en Kiev tuvieron un fuerte simbolismo, pero persisten diferencias fundamentales entre Rusia y Ucrania, según BBC.

WH News Sep 7, 2026

Europe

Peace Talks Symbolic, but Russia-Ukraine Differences Remain

Peace talks in Kyiv were rich in symbolism, but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain, according to BBC.

WH News Sep 6, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

Embajadores de EE.UU. se reunen con Putin y viajan a Kiev

Los embajadores estadounidenses Steve Witkoff y Jared Kushner se reunieron con el presidente ruso Vladimir Putin en Moscú y viajarán a Kiev para discutir esfuerzos de paz con el presidente ucraniano Volodímir Zelenski.

WH News Sep 6, 2026

Conflicts & Security

U.S. Envoys Meet Putin, Head to Kyiv Amid Ceasefire Talks

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday and are set to travel to Kyiv on Sunday to discuss peace efforts with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

WH News Sep 6, 2026