WHO: One in eight cancer cases globally is due to infections

Approximately one in eight new cancer cases diagnosed worldwide is caused by infections, according to a new analysis by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). In 2024, 2.3 million cases—representing 12% of the global total—were attributed to viruses, bacteria, or parasites. A significant proportion of these cancers can be prevented through vaccination, detecting and treating infections, and screening programs, reports News.ro.

EU pledges €710M in global aid, including to Moldova

The European Union has pledged an additional €710 million (approx. 14.36 billion MDL) in humanitarian aid, with Moldova included among the beneficiary countries, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced.

UK police arrest five near RAF Fairford over terror plot

British counterterrorism police arrested five men near RAF Fairford airbase in Gloucestershire on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act, triggering security cordons and residential evacuations across the surrounding area.

British Defence Secretary views Russia and Putin as the biggest threat to national security

British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting described Russia and President Vladimir Putin as the biggest threat to the country's security, while also warning that the United Kingdom faces the "greatest risk of war" in its lifetime.

Trump will visit China in November at Xi Jinping's invitation: "We will talk a lot"

US President Donald Trump says he accepts Chinese President Xi Jinping's invitation to visit China in November, following the Chinese leader's three-day state visit to Washington, DPA reports.

Romanian Prime Minister to ministers: "Let's build a prosperous, modern, fair Romania"

Romania's designated Prime Minister, Siegfried Mureșan, sent a letter on September 27 to each minister proposed for the future government; they are scheduled to appear before the relevant parliamentary committees for hearings on Monday and Tuesday. The investiture vote for the Mureșan government is scheduled for Wednesday.

EU Commissioner Dan Jørgensen urges member states to cut energy use

The European Union is facing an energy price crisis triggered by disruptions in oil and gas markets following the war with Iran, and member states should consider measures to reduce natural gas and electricity consumption, said European Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen.

Investigation: One-third of Russian Embassy staff in Serbia may have intelligence links

At least 29 of the 78 diplomatic staff members at the Russian Embassy in Serbia either have ties to Russian special services or could potentially have such connections, according to an analysis by the publication "Agentstvo" based on data from Rupep.Org—a database of politically exposed persons—reports TV Rain.

Iran offers plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz in talks with US

Iran has submitted a proposal to the United States through intermediaries offering to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington meets key conditions, officials confirmed Friday.

NATO ready for Russian hybrid attacks, Rutte says

NATO stands ready to counter Russian cyberattacks and other forms of hybrid warfare, Secretary General Mark Rutte said, calling for increased military support for Ukraine to deter escalating hostile actions from Moscow.

Trump hosts Xi at White House to ease US-China tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the United States to avoid conflict and confrontation during a high-stakes state visit hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.

EU states weigh curbs on Russian and Belarusian athletes

EU member states are weighing targeted measures to restrict Russian and Belarusian athletes from returning to international competitions under their national flags, several European diplomats told news outlet Euractiv.