Sunday
September 28, 2025
Armed conflicts and attacks
Russo-Ukrainian war
Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure
Russian forces launch more than 600 drones and dozens of cruise missiles at Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring 70 others. (BBC News)
Law and crime
Mass shootings in the United States
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. (WOAI-TV) (KSAT-TV)
Grand Blanc Township church attack
Two people are killed, eight injured and others are missing 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. (BNO News)
Anti-corruption campaign under Xi Jinping
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. (Reuters)
Politics and elections
2025 Moldovan parliamentary election
Moldovans vote to elect the 101 seats of the parliament. (AP)
The pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity of Moldovan president Maia Sandu appears set to win the election with at least 48.4% of the vote. Voter turnout is reportedly over 52%, higher than recent elections. (BBC News)
Sports
In motorcycle speedway, KS Toruń defeated Orlen Oil Motor Lublin in the Ekstraliga final, winning their fifth Team Speedway Polish Championship (Ekstraliga)
2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship
In volleyball, Italy defeat Bulgaria 3–1 to win the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship. (GMA Integrated News) (Rappler)
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