A senior Estonian military official said Russian pilots ignored signals from Italian jets during a 12-minute violation of Estonian airspace. Russia’s Defense Ministry denied the incident, which happened near an Estonian island in the Baltic Sea. Estonian officials responded by saying the country plans to request NATO consultations under Article 4, but said there's no need to trigger NATO's collective Article 5 defense clause.

LONDON (AP) — A British couple held in Afghanistan for more than seven months on undisclosed charges arrived in the U.K. on Saturday after being released by the Taliban.

Russia has launched a large-scale missile and drone attack across Ukraine, killing at least three people and wounding dozens more. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday the attacks targeted nine regions, including Dnipropetrovsk and Kyiv. He stated that the strikes were aimed at infrastructure and civilian areas. In Dnipropetrovsk, 30 people were wounded, and buildings were damaged. Ukraine's air force reported shooting down numerous drones and missiles. Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Ministry denied violating Estonia's airspace after Estonia reported an incursion by Russian jets. Estonia has summoned a Russian diplomat and initiated NATO consultations.

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia on Saturday staged a large-scale military parade in the capital Belgrade, showcasing tanks, missile systems and fighter jets in what officials described as the country’s biggest display of army strength in its history.

A new dating show based on “Love Island” featuring Pakistani contestants has sparked controversy in the Muslim-majority country. The series, called Lazawal Ishq, is hosted by actress Ayesha Omar and filmed in Istanbul. It will only be available on YouTube, which means Pakistan's broadcasting regulator can't act on public complaints. The show brings together four Pakistani men and women in a luxury villa, and critics have labeled it “un-Islamic” and accused it of copying Western culture. The Pakistani media regulator says it has no control over YouTube content. The show is to debut on September 29.

The Vatican’s “trial of the century” is heading into the appeals phase. The complicated investigation was launched to get to the bottom of the Holy See’s bungled 350 million euro investment in a London luxury property. The trial ended in 2023 with convictions for nine of the 10 defendants. It was notable for its surreal cast of characters and exposure of Vatican vendettas, espionage and even ransom payments to Islamic militants. The appeals trial opening Monday could provide even more unwanted revelations. Recently, thousands of pages of WhatsApp text and audio messages exchanged between some of the players have become public. They have thrown fresh doubt about the credibility of the trial and the Vatican’s legal system.

Brussels airport says operations at several European airports have been disrupted by a cyberattack.

When the appeals trial opens Monday in the Vatican's “trial of the century,” thousands of pages of WhatsApp text messages will be taking center stage. The chats, and audio files, provide a parallel, behind-the-scenes version of one of the most tumultuous periods in Vatican history, when Pope Francis authorized a trial of 10 people, including a cardinal, into alleged financial misconduct. They show a concerted effort to target the prime suspect, Cardinal Angelo Becciu, and some questionable conduct by Vatican police and even Francis himself. Here are some key texts.

Trump says US military has carried out its third fatal strike against an alleged drug smuggling vessel this month.

Sept. 19 carries a unique significance in Mexico: on this very date — 32 years apart — two powerful earthquakes struck the country, killing thousands and toppling buildings. The 2017 magnitude 7.1 quake damaged more than 150 churches in Mexico City, 40 of them forced to close. While most religious sites have been restored, some remain shuttered. Each year, survivors, officials and religious leaders gather to remember the victims and refine strategies for a city that lives under constant seismic threat.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Taliban released on Friday a British couple held in Afghanistan for more than seven months on undisclosed charges, likely part of a wider effort to get their government recognized internationally, years after taking power.

A U.S. military strike on a boat off Venezuela's northeastern Caribbean coast has disrupted a flow of money that helps impoverished communities. Residents say drug trafficking and fishing are common, but the strike has halted local spending. Fishermen claim they don't transport drugs but understand why some do, as fishing alone leads to poverty. The Sept. 2 strike killed 11 people, sparking speculation about its motives. The U.S. claims the boat carried drugs and members of the Venezuelan Train de Aragua gang. Venezuela's government meanwhile says authorities are still investigating the attack. The situation highlights the region's reliance on illegal trade amid economic hardship.

Pakistan’s defense minister says that his nation’s nuclear program “will be made available” to Saudi Arabia if needed under the countries’ new defense pact. Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif’s comments to Geo TV late Thursday night were the first specific acknowledgment that Pakistan was placing Saudi Arabia under the umbrella of its nuclear arms. The two countries signed a defense deal Wednesday declaring that an attack on one nation would be an attack on both. The move is seen by some as a signal to Israel, long believed to be the Middle East’s only nuclear-armed nation.

Estonia says 3 Russian fighters entered its airspace without permission and stayed for 12 minutes.

A self-portrait by Frida Kahlo could set records when it is sold at auction in November. “El sueño (La cama)” has an estimated price of $40 to $60 million. It may surpass the highest price for a female artist's work, currently $44.4 million for Georgia O’Keeffe’s “Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1.” The painting, created in 1940, depicts Kahlo in a four-poster bed with a skeleton lying atop it. Sotheby's expert Julian Dawes says it's a psychological self-portrait by an artist at her peak. It’s part of a Nov. 8 sale featuring over 100 surrealist works. Interest in surrealism is rising, with the genre’s market share increasing significantly in recent years.

Diplomat says British couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds freed after months of detention in Afghanistan.

Defense minister says Pakistan's nuclear program 'will be made available' to Saudi Arabia if needed under defense pact.

Head of British intelligence says there is “absolutely no evidence” that Putin wants to negotiate peace in Ukraine.

President Donald Trump has ended his visit to the United Kingdom by expressing gratitude for the royal treatment he received. But difficult geopolitical issues were largely sidestepped during the trip. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a tech agreement Thursday and praised one another during a news conference Thursday. They held private talks on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and disagreements were kept cordial. King Charles III and Queen Camilla went all out to welcome Trump at Windsor Castle a day earlier. At trip's end, Trump’s helicopter carrying to the airport at Stansted make an unscheduled landing due to what the White House called a “minor hydraulic issue.” No one was injured. Trump later continued home on Air Force One.

AYLESBURY, England (AP) — After ABC suspended comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show following a threat from the head of the Federal Communications Commission, congressional Democrats have denounced the Trump administration’s threats against political critics and unveiled a bill that would …

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire, despite it being tied to hostage release.