The edition of
Sunday 28 September 2025
20 stories, section by section, the most important first.
International
At least 41 Palestinians are killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip.
Russian forces launch more than 600 drones and dozens of cruise missiles at Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring 70 others.
A Ukrainian missile strikes a power station in Belgorod causing a massive power outage in the Russian city.
Politics
The pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity of Moldovan president Maia Sandu wins with 50.2% of the vote, while the left-wing pro-Russian Patriotic Electoral Bloc wins 24.2% and the Alternative alliance wins 8%. Voter turnout is reportedly over 52.2%, higher than previous elections.
Moldovans vote to elect the 101 seats of the parliament.
Switzerland approves two referendums to decide on electronic identity and property tax.
The Law
Four people are killed and eight others are injured in a mass shooting and arson attack on a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, United States. The perpetrator is killed in a shootout with police.
Two people are killed and five others are injured in a mass shooting at a casino on the Kickapoo reservation near Eagle Pass, Texas, United States. The suspect initially fled the scene before being taken into custody.
The government of Denmark bans all civilian drones after several UAVs were seen above military sites last week and caused several airports to temporarily close in fear of an attack.
Former Chinese agriculture minister Tang Renjian is sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting bribes worth more than ¥268 million (US$37.6 million) between 2007 and 2024.
A civilian is killed and twelve soldiers are injured during clashes between security forces and Indigenous protesters in Cayambe, Pichincha, Ecuador, over the government’s decision to end a diesel fuel subsidy.
Science
The 625-meter-high Huajiang Canyon Bridge, the world's highest bridge, is opened to the public in Guizhou, China.
Environment
At least thirteen people are killed and dozens others are missing as Typhoon Bualoi makes landfall in Nghệ An and Hà Tĩnh provinces, Vietnam.
Twelve people are killed and 42 injured in three separate road accidents in Panjgur, Pishin and Lasbela, Pakistan.
Four people are killed and another six people affected after a fire in a building in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States.
Arts
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny is announced as the headliner for Super Bowl LX to be held on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, United States.
Sport
In cricket, India defeat their rival Pakistan by five wickets in the final to win their second consecutive Asia Cup title and ninth overall. During the awarding ceremony, the Indian team refused to accept their trophy from Asian Cricket Council chairperson and Pakistani interior minister Mohsin Naqvi due to the political turmoil between both nations.
In golf, Team Europe retains the Ryder Cup after scoring 15–13 over the United States.
In volleyball, Italy defeat Bulgaria 3–1 to win their second consecutive World Championship and fifth overall.
In motorcycle speedway, KS Toruń defeats Orlen Oil Motor Lublin in the Ekstraliga final, winning their fifth Team Speedway Polish Championship.
Stories adapted from Wikipedia’s Current events portal for 28 September 2025, by Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.