Reuters World News Ukraine, US Open, drones, ICE and film festival season
Sep 7, 2025
A devastating air attack by Russia ignites a major government building in Kyiv. Aryna Sabalenka triumphantly retains her US Open title. Meanwhile, Trump advocates for the export of advanced military drones. In the U.S., immigrant communities express fear of ICE, leading churches to adapt their outreach. The podcast also highlights the excitement of film festival season, with the Toronto International Film Festival showcasing poignant documentaries and stirring discussions about programming controversies.
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Largest Overnight Attack On Kyiv
- Russia launched its largest overnight air attack of the war, using drones followed by missile strikes across Kyiv.
- The assault set fire to Ukraine's main government building and caused widespread fires in the capital.
Sabalenka Retains U.S. Open Crown
- World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka retained her U.S. Open title, defeating Amanda Anisimova in the final.
- President Trump visited the U.S. Open and high-profile matches featured top players like Alcaraz and Sinner.
Drones Reclassified To Ease Arms Sales
- The Trump administration seeks to reinterpret the Missile Technology Control Regime to reclassify large armed drones as aircraft.
- That change would allow U.S. sales of long-range armed drones like the Reaper under foreign military sale rules.