Simple English News Daily Thursday 11th September 2025. Poland Russian drones. Sweden child crime. EU state of union. Indonesia floods. China reserve...
Sep 10, 2025
In a whirlwind of world events, Poland faces the threat of Russian drones while Sweden tackles rising youth crime. The EU's state of union is examined against a backdrop of Cuba's political changes and severe flooding in Indonesia. The Congo is working hard to fight an Ebola outbreak, and Botswana is making strides with its wealth fund. Meanwhile, a megachurch leader in the United States captures attention amidst these global issues.
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NATO Member Engages Suspected Russian Drones
- Poland shot down 19 objects after suspected Russian drones entered its airspace, marking a first for a NATO member during the Ukraine war.
- Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned this was the closest to open conflict since World War II but said there was no reason to believe war was imminent.
Sweden Lowers Age Of Criminal Responsibility
- Sweden will lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 amid rising under-15 involvement in serious crimes.
- Prime Minister Ulf Christensen said gangs exploit children via social media and the government must protect victims and manipulated youths.
EU Frame: A Fight For Europe's Future
- Ursula von der Leyen framed the EU as fighting for a united, peaceful, free and democratic Europe in her State of the Union address.
- She characterised the struggle as essential for Europe's future, liberty and self-determination.