Reuters World News Portland deployment, Ukraine, Iran, Moldova and Fat Bear Week
Sep 28, 2025
Tensions rise as President Trump orders military deployment to Portland amid protests. In Ukraine, a significant missile and drone attack targets Kyiv. Moldova holds elections, raising concerns about Russian influence and cultural integration. The UN reinstates sanctions on Iran, prompting strong reactions. Discover the dramatic last meal of a newly discovered dinosaur species. And don't miss the thrilling finale of Fat Bear Week, where bears indulge in salmon feasts before a champion is crowned.
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Federal Troops Ordered To Portland
- Donald Trump ordered troops to Portland to protect federal immigration facilities, claiming Antifa and others threaten them.
- Portland's mayor rejected the need and data showed violent crime had actually fallen in 2025.
Major Missile And Drone Strike On Ukraine
- Russia launched one of its largest missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, striking multiple regions and damaging civilian areas.
- Poland closed airspace near two southeastern cities and scrambled jets in response to the strikes.
Priests Allegedly Recruited During Russia Trips
- Christian Lowe reports priests travelled to Russia on pilgrimages and returned with bank cards and instructions to run social channels against EU integration.
- Those channels grew rapidly and were linked to handlers in Moscow tied to United Russia and People's Front.