Poland says a Russian drone struck a passenger train traveling between Kyiv and Warsaw. Neither country reported casualties, while Intercity said the service was delayed by more than six hours.

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Ukraine's rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia says a Russian drone struck a train just two kilometres from the Polish border. The company says it is monitoring aerial threats, keeping services running and taking all possible steps to protect passengers and railway staff.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was prepared to travel to the G20 summit in Miami and meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines. The report describes more than 450 Russian drones launched overnight and Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries.

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Brics members agree that a new global order is needed, but remain divided over what should replace the current one and how to achieve it. India brought leaders from China, Russia, Iran and other members together in Delhi, where they adopted a joint declaration while sidestepping sharp disagreements over the Middle East, Ukraine and trade.

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Russia welcomes the diplomatic efforts that produced wording acceptable to Iran and the United Arab Emirates in the BRICS summit declaration, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He added that the final text was adopted despite pessimists believing this would not be possible.

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Xi Jinping said China is ready to work with BRICS countries to pursue peace in the Middle East. China is Iran’s largest trading partner and a key buyer of its energy exports.

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The BRICS summit in New Delhi concluded with a joint declaration urging a stronger Global South voice in global governance and restraint over tensions in the Middle East. Leaders also held several bilateral meetings as they sought to ease regional tensions.

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged AI companies to slow the pace of model capability advances to create more time to manage misuse and control risks. His three-part proposal calls for independent safety evaluators, coordination among frontier labs and international cooperation. Elon Musk and Sam Altman endorsed the idea.

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Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warned that AI could destroy humanity, while colleague Evan Hubinger put the chance of AI killing everyone within the next decade above 10%. Some Silicon Valley executives and investors doubt the warnings, suggesting they may generate hype and support high valuations. Anthropic chief Dario Amodei has called for slower AI development and global regulation.

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Kyiv regime is in an increasingly difficult position and will now face a difficult period. He added that Russia’s military knows how to respond regardless of whether Kyiv makes provocative or bellicose statements.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering an EU associate-membership arrangement that would provide economic and political benefits without formal accession. Sources say he has spent months discussing closer integration with European leaders and instructed his envoy to explore the most ambitious ties short of full membership or access to the single market.

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Swedes are voting in a closely watched general election in which Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s center-right party trails Magdalena Andersson’s center-left Social Democrats in polls. Migration, gang violence, extremism, unemployment and pressure on public services are central concerns. The hard-right Sweden Democrats could enter government if Kristersson’s bloc wins.

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Sweden’s general election carries high stakes, with the far right poised to enter government for the first time. TV4 News journalist Markus Karlsson-Bourrioux explains how polls shifted over the summer from a comfortable centre-left lead to a close race, while far-right ideas have gained ground since 2022.

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Swedes are voting in a closely fought general election that could result in the far right entering government.

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Swedes are voting in a close general election that could see the far-right Sweden Democrats enter government for the first time if the right-wing bloc wins. A centre-left coalition led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson could instead return to power. About eight million people are eligible to vote, with polls closing at 8pm.

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Sweden is voting in a closely fought election between Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and opposition leader Magdalena Andersson. Kristersson has said the far right could join his government if he wins, raising the prospect of a historic breakthrough for the movement.

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Swedes are voting in a closely fought general election that could bring a far-right party into government for the first time or steer the country back toward its long-standing liberal tradition. The center-left opposition has a slim lead over the governing right-wing bloc, while Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s four-party alliance, which includes the Sweden Democrats, has narrowed the gap in the campaign’s final weeks.

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Russia is not ruling out trilateral talks on Ukraine in October, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He described October as part of the foreseeable future and said the possibility could not be excluded.

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the BRICS summit’s final declaration incorporated provisions important to Russia, including joint settlement centers, a joint investment platform and a common platform for settlements in national currencies.

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China, Russia and India called for inclusive global growth at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where leaders also gathered for a family photograph.

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China plans to host the BRICS Forum on Trade in Services in 2027 during its chairship of the group, President Xi Jinping said. He also proposed a BRICS special economic zone partnership to coordinate policies and promote open development and economic and trade cooperation.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping told the second session of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi that BRICS countries should rally the Global South, defend multilateralism, international law and the United Nations, reform global financial institutions, and deepen cooperation on development, security, climate governance and artificial intelligence.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled initiatives on Sunday spanning areas including AI and trade to deepen cooperation among the “Greater BRICS” emerging economies. Beijing is seeking to turn the grouping into a practical platform for development across the Global South.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping said at a meeting of BRICS leaders and partner countries that China will keep opening up, promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and sharing development opportunities with countries around the world.

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Croatian authorities have issued an emergency alert as a wildfire burns fiercely on Brac Island off the Dalmatian coast. Strong winds are hampering efforts to contain the blaze near the village of Milna.

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Catch up on important stories from Europe and around the world on September 13, 2026, spanning world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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A morning bulletin covering the most important latest stories from Europe and beyond on September 13, 2026, across world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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Saudi Arabia released video showing damage from a projectile it says was fired by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. A mosque and several buildings were damaged, while the Houthis said they had targeted a Saudi military base.

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Yemeni Houthi rebels claimed on Sunday that they attacked a military base in southern Saudi Arabia. Renewed clashes with Yemen’s government forces are driving more civilians from their homes. Fighting in western Yemen over recent weeks has killed hundreds and displaced tens of thousands.

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Iran-allied Houthi fighters say they used drones and missiles against the Sharurah military base in southern Saudi Arabia, targeting weapons depots and command centres. Fighting with Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces has intensified this week, driving growing numbers of civilians from their homes.

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Yemen’s Houthi group said it used drones and missiles to attack the Sharurah military base in southern Saudi Arabia. Fighting with Yemeni government forces has intensified, driving civilians from their homes; Saudi authorities said a Houthi projectile in Jazan injured two people and damaged a mosque, buildings and vehicles.

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The Houthis claim they launched missile and drone strikes against a Saudi military base as fighting in Yemen intensifies.

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The Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of carrying out 129 strikes within 48 hours, as concern grows about the possible effects on Riyadh’s oil industry. The exchanges are taking place amid tensions around the Bab al-Mandeb strait.

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No. 4 Texas overcame a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat No. 1 Ohio State 24-23. Hollywood Smothers scored on a 1-yard run by leaping over the pile with 25 seconds remaining.

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An Israeli drone strike in Gaza killed two Palestinians and wounded 13 others. Smoke rose over residential areas in central Gaza after the attack.

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A ferry sank off Vanuatu, leaving at least one person dead and more than 30 missing. The prime minister’s office said a full investigation would be conducted to establish the facts and prevent a recurrence.

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More than 30 people are missing after a passenger ferry carrying over 40 passengers and crew sank north of Vanuatu, the prime minister’s office said. One person died and 15 were rescued. A search at sea is continuing; the office said the tragedy may have followed ignored strong-wind warnings and overloading.

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At least one person died and more than 30 are missing after the inter-island ferry MV Matui sank in bad weather while traveling between Vanuatu’s Ambae and Santo islands. Fifteen people are alive, officials said. Search efforts are shifting from open waters to the southeast coast, amid possible concerns over overloading and other negligence.

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One person has died and more than 30 remain missing after the MV Matui sank in rough seas while travelling from Santo to Ambae in Vanuatu. Fifteen people were confirmed alive and one body recovered. Search and rescue operations continue, while authorities investigate possible negligence, including overloading and failure to heed marine warnings.

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US negotiator Jared Kushner said Washington’s role in resolving the Ukraine conflict is to help create a settlement acceptable to both Moscow and Kyiv. He said Russia has outlined what it seeks, but Ukraine is currently unwilling to accept those terms, leaving US mediators to seek a creative solution that respects Kyiv’s wishes and objectives.

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Washington believes Moscow and Kyiv are committed to finding a way out of the Ukraine conflict, Jared Kushner said. He said negotiators must devise a formula that works for everyone, with detailed preparation and the right momentum both needed to reach a deal.

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A new round of trilateral peace negotiations involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia could be held in October, Ukrainian Presidential Office head Kyrylo Budanov said. He confirmed preparations were under way but did not disclose a possible venue, following a renewed U.S. diplomatic effort to restart negotiations.

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Ukraine is preparing for a new round of peace talks in October, Zelensky’s office chief Kirill Budanov said, without naming a possible venue. Russia has said trilateral talks on Ukraine could resume, while Zelensky has mentioned the UAE, Türkiye or Switzerland as possible locations.

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