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MilitarySep 27Swiss vote on tightening neutrality rules , ending peacetime cooperation with NATOSwitzerland is considering a vote to alter its neutrality rules, which could include ending peacetime cooperation with NATO. This is significant because it would change Switzerland's long-standing foreign policy and defense posture.whbl.com · United States
CyberSep 27NHS trust apologises as 10 staff suspended over Noah Woods data breachAn NHS trust has apologized and suspended 10 staff members following a data breach concerning Noah Woods. This incident highlights a failure in data security and accountability within the organization.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom
PoliticsSep 27Switzerland neutrality test puts Nato ties , Russia sanctions at stakeSwitzerland's commitment to neutrality is being tested, which could impact its relationship with NATO and its stance on sanctions against Russia. This situation highlights the evolving geopolitical role of Switzerland.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
WorldSep 27Massive Attack star arrested near united kingdom Labour conferenceA member of the band Massive Attack has been arrested close to the United Kingdom Labour conference. This reports on the arrest of a public figure near a political event.bluemountainsgazette.com.au · Australia
PoliticsSep 27Spain housing crisis : Thousands demand tenant protections after 87 - year - old evicted from Madrid home |Thousands of people are demanding tenant protections in Spain following the eviction of an 87-year-old from her Madrid home, highlighting an ongoing housing crisis. This signifies public concern and calls for policy changes regarding housing.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
WorldSep 27Massive Attack star arrested near united kingdom Labour conferenceA member of the band Massive Attack has been arrested near the United Kingdom Labour conference. This reports a public incident involving a notable figure at a political gathering.northweststar.com.au · Australia
WorldSep 27Waddesdon Manor unveils packed autumn events line - upWaddesdon Manor has announced its schedule of events for the autumn season. This provides information on upcoming local attractions.bracknellnews.co.uk · United Kingdom
MilitaryBreakingSep 27Arrests due to situation at British air force base, possible explosivesBij een Britse luchtmachtbasis in het graafschap Gloucestershire is vanmorgen groot alarm geslagen in verband met een veiligheidsincident. De explosievenopruimingsdienst onderzoekt of er in auto's in de buurt van de basis explosieven zitten. Er wordt onder meer een robot ingezet om drie witte bestelbusjes te doorzoeken. Uit beelden blijkt dat uit zeker een busje zwarte vaten zijn gehaald: Het onderzoek wordt geleid door de contraterrorisme-afdeling van de Britse politie. Voorafgaand aan de operatie is een aantal mannen opgepakt. Hoeveel er dat zijn en wat hun identiteit is, heeft de politie niNOS Buitenland
PoliticsSep 27‘Russian sleeper cell’: Can Germany’s far-right AfD be barred from sensitive intel?The prospect of an AfD-led government in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt has exacerbated long-standing fears that the far-right Russia-friendly party may gain access to sensitive information of interest to the Kremlin, fuelling debate as to whether and how it can be barred from classified intelligence.France 24 [en]
WorldSep 27Federico García Lorca, poet: "If I were hungry and destitute in the street, I would not ask for bread; but rather I would ask for half a loaf and a book."The story behind Federico García Lorca's famous phrase about bread and books, uttered in 1931 when inaugurating a library in Fuente Vaqueros. The context of the speech in which the poet defended access to culture as a necessity.Clarín
PoliticsSep 27Thousands march for climate across France: 'I wish there were more of us, after the summer we've just had'From Bordeaux to Paris, organizers say 120,000 people took part in 260 demonstrations 'for the climate, for life, for peace, for social justice.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 27Switzerland: Referendum to decide on stricter neutralityEarly projections show Swiss voters rejecting a stricter application of neutrality. Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since 1848.DW News [en]
WorldSep 27Live: Pope Leo XIV to hold open-air Mass in Lourdes pilgrimage sitePope Leo XIV is visiting the pilgrimage town of Lourdes this weekend as part of his four-day trip to France, the first official papal state visit to the country in 18 years. He is expected to hold an open-air Mass this morning at the Lourdes Sanctuary and will meet privately in the afternoon with victims of clergy sexual abuse. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.France 24 [en]
DisasterBreakingSep 27Bangkok floods trap residents as PM Anutin cuts UK trip short to tackle crisisSouth China Morning Post
WorldSep 27Kylian Mbappe’s knee injury to keep him out for two weeksMbappe suffers hyperextension of left knee against Turkiye but is expected to be fit to face Barcelona in El Clasico.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldSep 27The National Police begin to evict migrant settlements around the Ceuta desalination plantSe trata de una operación especial que ha arrancado esta mañana y que implica a 300 efectivos LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsSep 27Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi | Dissent in the Election CommissionThe two Election Commissioner, both appointed by the government under the new 2023 law, have raised questions about changes to electoral rolls, centralised control and the Election Commission’s decision-making processThe Hindu
WorldSep 27Norway vs Portugal: UEFA Nations League – Ronaldo, Haaland, teams, formNorway host two-time UEFA Nations League winners Portugal in Oslo in the second match of the league phase.Al Jazeera [en]
ConflictSep 27Russian foreign minister vows to see Ukraine war ‘through to the end’Sergey Lavrov says Moscow has regular talks with Trump administration, which describes conflict as ‘Biden’s war, not our war’Irish Times World
PoliticsSep 27Berlin’s ‘Russian House’ stayed open despite Russia’s war in Ukraine and EU sanctions, shielded by a reciprocal deal over Moscow’s Goethe-Institut. Germany’s sabotage accusation was the final straw.In early September, Germany’s Foreign Ministry announced the closure of the Russian House in Berlin, Russia’s largest cultural center abroad. The center had operated in the heart of the German capital for more than 40 years. It remained open after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, even as similar institutions across Europe shut down. What finally brought it to an end was a drone attack on Leipzig Airport that German authorities described as Russian sabotage. Meduza tells the center’s story.Meduza [en]
WorldSep 27Manolo García, 71, remembers what it was like growing up in a working-class neighborhood of Barcelona: "I didn't know what a shower was, there wasn't a faucet with water that you could open and it would come out"El cantante de 71 años, la voz principal del dueto "El último de la Fila", rememoró su infancia en el "Manchester catalán".La frase que le dijo su padre cuando le confesó que quería dedicarse a la música.Clarín
WorldSep 27A Hindu temple outside Paris has become a source of tensionBuilt on the Esplanade of Religions and Cultures in a town east of Paris, a Hindu temple, recently inaugurated with great fanfare, has become the subject of several controversies. This is unusual at this interfaith site, where unity and harmony are considered guiding principles.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 27Northern Ireland court allows Orange Order march through Catholic areaCrowd gathers on Garvaghy Road early on Sunday morning to protest against the ruling allowing the march.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldSep 27Leo XIV, a calm and unifying pope, draws huge crowds in Paris for Mass at the ConcordAccording to the Vatican, 800,000 people attended the event. In front of several presidential candidates, devout Catholics and the simply curious, the pope spoke in his homily about "the thirst for transcendence." He then left for Lourdes, the next stop on his journey.Le Monde [en]