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President Trump said on Saturday he rejected Iran's latest cease-fire proposal, which would have reopened the Strait of Hormuz and resumed negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in exchange for concessions from the United States. The rejection marks another turn in a cycle of proposals and counteroffers between the two countries, with Washington and Tehran still far apart on terms to end the standoff.

Iran says it has received no official response from Washington to its cease-fire proposal, even after President Donald Trump dismissed the offer. Tehran is waiting for a formal signal through diplomatic channels before deciding its next steps, while the Trump administration's public rebuff has deepened uncertainty over prospects for de-escalation between the two countries.

The US Energy Information Administration projects that solar power generation in Texas will overtake coal-fired generation in 2026. The forecast reflects rapid solar capacity additions across the state and continued declines in coal output. It would mark a significant milestone in the shift of the Texas grid, one of the largest power markets in the country, away from fossil fuels.

A man described as an 'invader' reportedly fired fireworks at police officers in France, apparently unaware of someone standing directly behind him during the incident. The clip is circulating widely online, with viewers reacting to the confrontation between the individual and law enforcement amid ongoing tensions in the country.

A fire broke out at the Nelson Mandela high school in Nantes, according to searches trending in France. The news comes as lycée students across the country are blocking schools in protest, prompting a crisis cell at Matignon and incidents elsewhere, including an attacked bus in La Rochelle. The exact circumstances and extent of damage at the Nantes school remain unclear.

"Sheriff Country," the CBS spinoff of the drama "Fire Country," is drawing searches in the US. Discussion around the franchise comes as fans react to "Fire Country" receiving a shortened season; star Max Thieriot has said he views the shorter run differently from disappointed viewers. The spinoff expands the show's universe with a new county law enforcement focus.

Indian border guards shot and killed two Pakistani citizens and injured a third near the India-Pakistan border in Pakistan's Punjab province on Friday, according to local media reports. The civilians had reportedly crossed a border pillar when the guards opened fire. The incident is likely to heighten tensions between the two countries, whose border areas remain volatile.

Firefighters in France are preparing to take part in the public sector strike on Tuesday, September 29. Sud Ouest reports they are marching to demand better protective equipment, new fire trucks, and increased recruitment. Their grievances add to broader public service protests planned across the country, drawing attention to working conditions in fire brigades.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the country has used a new ballistic missile for the first time, according to Süddeutsche Zeitung's Ukraine war liveblog. The weapon is linked to the FP-7 produced by Ukrainian manufacturer Fire Point. Observers see the deployment as a signal of Ukraine's growing domestic missile industry amid continued Russian strikes.

French police are arresting activists accused of fueling unrest that has spread through schools across the country. Nearly 2,000 people have reportedly been arrested as fires, vandalism, and clashes continue, and the government accuses elements of the radical left of encouraging the violence. The wave of arrests is drawing attention to the scale of the disturbances and the state's response.

The name Nantes is trending in France. Searches are clustered around the country's public sector strike movement, which has seen protests flare up in several cities, including Tours, where police reportedly fired tear gas after stones were thrown outside a high school. No specific incident in Nantes itself is confirmed by the available reports.

Zimbabwe faced DR Congo in an international football fixture drawing attention across multiple countries. DR Congo came out on top, with Yoane Wissa scoring to take his international tally to eight goals in twelve matches, firing his country to victory. Fans and outlets are sharing lineups, live streaming details and reaction to the result as the match trends worldwide.

A new analysis charts 20 years of wildfire smoke across the United States, showing how smoke from increasingly severe fires has spread over much of the country. Researchers and meteorologists are highlighting the long-term trend, linking it to climate change and its effects on air quality and public health in communities far from the fires themselves.

Algeria's lower house of parliament has approved a bill allowing the death penalty for people convicted of deliberately setting forest fires. The move comes as the country faces recurring summer wildfires that have destroyed forests and killed residents. Supporters frame the measure as deterrence, while rights groups oppose capital punishment.

Algeria's lower house of parliament has passed a bill that would allow the death penalty for people convicted of deliberately setting forest fires. The move comes as the country seeks to punish and deter arson after devastating wildfire seasons. The legislation now needs approval from the upper house and the president to become law.

China's energy strategy is pulling in two directions in Pakistan: Beijing spent years financing coal-fired power plants there as part of its Belt and Road investments, yet China is now the world's dominant solar exporter and is helping drive a rapid, largely unplanned boom in cheap Chinese solar panels across Pakistan. The result is tension between the installed coal fleet that needs to run to repay debts and a solar surge undermining demand for grid electricity.

American and Indian Army soldiers have marked the close of Yudh Abhyas 2026, their joint training exercise, at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in India. The annual drills are a key part of growing US-India defense cooperation, giving both armies a chance to train together and strengthen military ties.

American and Indian Army soldiers have marked the close of Yudh Abhyas 2026, their joint training exercise, at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in India. The annual drill, one of the longest-running bilateral exercises between the two armies, focuses on combined tactical operations and interoperability. Its conclusion draws attention as both countries continue deepening defense cooperation amid shifting regional dynamics.

A historic church in Chile is set to be restored after suffering damage in arson attacks. The restoration project follows the fires, which raised concern about the preservation of the country's religious and architectural heritage. Details on the building, the extent of the damage, funding, and who is behind the restoration have not been widely reported.

Israeli forces fired machine guns toward the town of Kfarchouba in southern Lebanon, in the latest cross-border exchange between the two countries. The incident was reported as a firefight in the ongoing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, an area that has seen repeated strikes and shelling tied to the broader conflict in the region.