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U.S. President Donald Trump is ready to lift the restriction that prevents the Armed Forces of Ukraine from striking Russian territory with long-range American-made weapons. According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, he told this to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 23.At the meeting, Zelensky asked Trump to provide more long-range missiles and to authorize their use for strikes on targets inside Russia. In response, Trump said he was not opposed to the idea, but he did not make any commitments, U.S. and Ukrainian officials told the newspaper.According to The Telegraph and Axios, Zelensky requested Tomahawk cruise missiles, which have a range of more than 2,400 kilometers.The Wall Street Journal writes that, according to its sources, the Trump administration is considering the possibility of providing Ukraine with Tomahawks and other long-range weapons. The paper’s interlocutors said that next week Ukrainian officials will travel to Washington to hold talks with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Italian actress Claudia Cardinale has passed away at the age of 87, surrounded by her children, in the French town of Nemours near Paris. The news was reported on Tuesday evening, September 23, by her agent Laurent Savry to AFP. Born in Tunisia, the French-Italian actress appeared in more than 150 films. She was the muse of legendary directors Federico Fellini and Luchino Visconti.Italy’s Minister of Culture, Alessandro Giuli, called Cardinale “one of the greatest Italian actresses of all time.”Claudia Cardinale was born on April 15, 1938, in La Goulette near Tunis. At the age of 17, after winning a beauty contest, she was named “the most beautiful Italian woman in Tunisia” and received a trip to the Venice Film Festival. There, she caught the attention of several directors.In the early 1960s, Visconti cast Cardinale in Rocco and His Brothers and The Leopard. She also made film history through her role in Sergio Leone’s classic 1969 western Once Upon a Time in the West. To American audiences, she was best known for her performance in The Pink Panther.Claudia Cardinale was honored with the Golden Lion in Venice in 1993 and the Golden Bear in Berlin in 2002.

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Irakli Beraia has been appointed as Georgia’s Permanent Representative to NATO. The information was released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.At various times, Irakli Beraia has served as First Deputy Head of the State Security Service of Georgia and as Head of the Intelligence Service of Georgia.For many years, Irakli Beraia was Chairman of the Defense and Security Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee of the Parliament of Georgia. He also led the parliamentary delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.At different periods, Irakli Beraia held the positions of Director of the National Investment Agency of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development and Director of the Reform and Development Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

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The U.S. administration is preparing a statement on a possible link between paracetamol (Tylenol) and autism, The Washington Post reports.It concerns findings that taking paracetamol in the early stages of pregnancy increases the risk of autism in the fetus. The conclusions are based on studies conducted by Harvard University and Mount Sinai Hospital.The U.S. Department of Health is preparing recommendations suggesting that women refrain from taking paracetamol (Tylenol) during the first trimester of pregnancy.In addition, U.S. authorities plan to promote the drug leucovorin, which is being considered as a potential treatment for autism. Leucovorin is usually prescribed to counteract side effects of certain medications and to treat vitamin B9 deficiency.

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The European Commission has approved the 19th package of sanctions against Russia, imposed in response to its full-scale military aggression against Ukraine, Meduza reports.The specific sanctions included in the 19th package are not yet known. Details will be announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas by September 19.During the preparation of the 19th package, it was reported that the new EU sanctions could include restrictions on Russian banks and energy companies. Italian media also report that Europe is considering tightening the visa regime for Russian citizens.

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 struck Kamchatka. Tremors were felt by residents of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Vilyuchinsk, as well as the Yelizovsky and Ust-Kamchatsky districts. A tsunami warning was issued for Kamchatka and the Kuril Islands. No evacuation was carried out.According to updated data, the earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean, 93 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The epicenter was located at a depth of 123 kilometers.Furniture shook in homes, dishes fell, and chandeliers swayed. People left their apartments and waited outside until the tremors subsided.It should be recalled that on July 30, 2025, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kamchatka. It turned out to be the strongest in 73 years. A kindergarten in the regional capital was damaged, though no one was inside. A natural landmark was also destroyed. In addition, residents of the Kuril Islands felt the tremors: four tsunami waves reached Severo-Kurilsk, damaging infrastructure. People evacuated to higher ground.

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The widow of popular far-right activist and blogger Charlie Kirk has vowed to continue her husband’s political activities after he was killed during a speech in Utah. “The movement my husband created will not die. It will not die. I will not allow that to happen,” said Erika Kirk in an online video message.According to her, Kirk’s death was an irreparable loss for his family — he was “the perfect father and the perfect husband.” “Those responsible for my husband’s murder do not understand what they have done,” Erika Kirk added. “They have no idea what fire they have ignited in this woman. The cry of this widow will spread across the world like a battle cry.”Just a few hours earlier, news broke of the arrest of a suspect in Kirk’s murder. “I think we’ve got him,” U.S. President Donald Trump said live on Fox News. He expressed hope that the suspect “will be found guilty and sentenced to death.” He did not disclose the suspect’s identity. According to media reports, the suspect is 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.Charlie Kirk was shot on September 10 during his speech at Utah Valley University. He was wounded in the neck and hospitalized. A few hours after the attack, Donald Trump announced Kirk’s death. Police and the FBI detained two suspects in the murder but eventually released both.The slain 31-year-old Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist and podcast host. He had millions of followers on social media. According to U.S. media, he was seen as someone who deeply understood the sentiments of the young conservative movement and Trump supporters of “Make America Great Again.” In 2012, he founded the influential organization Turning Point USA, which promoted conservative values in educational institutions. Kirk had a direct line to Trump, with whom he exchanged views, CNN reports.

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck on September 13 off the eastern coast of Kamchatka, regional governor Vladimir Solodov reported.According to the Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the epicenter was located 123 kilometers east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of 46.8 kilometers beneath the seabed, with a magnitude of 6.3.Tremors measuring 4–6 on the intensity scale were felt in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, said the head of the Kamchatka Territory.Authorities issued a tsunami warning. “We urge everyone to be especially cautious when visiting Khalaktyrsky Beach and other tsunami-prone areas,” Solodov wrote on his Telegram channel.About two hours after the earthquake, the Kamchatka branch of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that the tsunami warning had been lifted.No reports of damage or casualties have been received.

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Drones from Ukraine’s military intelligence destroyed a Russian military ship of the MPSV07 type, which was performing reconnaissance functions, according to UNIAN.According to Defense Express, Ukrainian forces released footage showing the destruction of the ship’s radio-electronic equipment.Ukrainian military experts say these ships are equipped with hydrolocation systems and diver support complexes, and they can be used to carry out sabotage operations.In total, the Russian fleet has five ships of the MPSV07 type. Officially, they are classified as rescue vessels, but Ukrainian intelligence is confident that they are performing reconnaissance tasks.

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The number of people killed in the Jerusalem terror attack has increased to six, the Times of Israel reported, citing doctors.Four victims died at the scene, as previously reported, and two more later died in hospitals.The number of injured has risen to 21, according to the Jerusalem Post.It was established that two terrorists entered a bus at the Ramot bus stop and began shooting at passengers. Several people at the stop returned fire. The terrorists were killed on the spot. According to the Jerusalem Post, they were young men from the West Bank. The Palestinian groups Islamic Jihad and Hamas have already endorsed the attack.Israeli security services, with support from the military, subsequently surrounded several villages near Ramallah, where they are conducting searches and interrogations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the site of the attack. He stated that Israel continues its war against terrorists on various fronts.

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One person was killed in a shark attack off the southeastern coast of Australia, The Sydney Morning Herald reported, citing the New South Wales police.According to the newspaper, "a large shark, presumably," bit a man, after which he was brought ashore, where he died from his injuries.It is noted that two pieces of a surfboard were also found at the scene. The police cordoned off the beach and are conducting an investigation. Specialists are currently working to determine the species of the shark that attacked the man.

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Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur Giorgio Armani, founder of the Armani company, has died at the age of 91, Armani Group reported.“Mr. Armani, as he was always respectfully and admiringly called by employees and partners, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Tireless, he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, its collections, and its diverse and ever-evolving projects,” La Repubblica quoted the company’s statement as saying.A farewell ceremony for the designer will take place in Milan at the Teatro Armani on September 6 and 7. The funeral will be held privately, in accordance with Armani’s wishes.Armani was born in 1934 in the northern Italian city of Piacenza. From 1953 to 1955, he studied at the medical faculty of the University of Milan. In 1964, he joined the fashion house Nino Cerruti, where he mastered the technical skills of garment creation and, until 1970, was responsible for designing the men’s line Hitman.In 1974, he presented his first collection under his own name, and the following year, on the advice of his friend, architect Sergio Galeotti, founded Giorgio Armani S.p.A. Galeotti took charge of the brand’s financial management, allowing Armani to focus fully on creativity.Under their leadership, iconic sub-brands such as Giorgio Armani USA, Emporio Armani, and Armani Jeans were created, making high fashion more accessible to a wider audience. A distinctive feature of Armani’s empire was its independence — the brand never joined major luxury conglomerates, maintaining family control over all processes. In 2005, Armani launched his own haute couture line — Armani Privé.