Sep 14, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC

US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have denied reports that dwindling ammunition reserves prompted a pause in military actions against Iran.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump asserted that the United States maintains "massive amounts of 'munitions'" and noted that defense manufacturing is accelerating to meet demand. Trump also issued warnings of severe prison sentences for those leaking classified information regarding military stockpiles to media outlets.

The statements follow reports by American outlets, including CNN and The Washington Post, suggesting that low interceptor missile inventories had constrained strategic planning and sparked internal discussions between Trump and Hegseth. Despite these reports, administration officials insist that US military stocks remain sufficient to sustain ongoing defense commitments.

Sources: Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF

Exit polls from Sweden’s general election project a victory for the left-leaning opposition bloc led by Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson. The four-party alliance secured an estimated 51.3% of the vote, giving them 183 seats in the 349-member Riksdag and bucking a broader European trend toward right-wing governments.

The election campaign was marked by intense debates over public services, economic performance, and national security. Andersson repeatedly challenged outgoing Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson over alleged Russian influence linked to the far-right Sweden Democrats, following reports regarding a party staffer's pro-Kremlin ties. Kristersson’s center-right coalition campaigned on conservative economic reforms and stricter migration policies.

Official results will confirm whether the opposition maintains its projected majority.

Sources: Der Spiegel, NEXTA, The Insider, The Local Sweden, TVP info.

Italy is facing its fourth major heatwave of the summer, as temperatures in the capital, Rome, reach around 37 degrees Celsius. In response to the extreme conditions, the Italian Ministry of Health issued weather warnings for 27 major cities across the country, advising both residents and visitors to take precautions. People throughout the capital have been seeking shelter in shaded areas and utilizing public fountains to cool down. Health officials continue to emphasize the importance of staying hydrated and avoiding direct exposure to sunlight during the hottest hours of the day, as high temperatures persist across parts of Southern Europe.

Sources: Berlingske, DR

The US Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the way for construction to resume on President Donald Trump’s planned $400 million ballroom at the White House. In a 5–4 decision, the court’s conservative majority suspended a lower court injunction that had halted work on the site.

The order, issued by Chief Justice John Roberts, grants the court time to evaluate an emergency petition from the administration seeking to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. While justices noted that the administration demonstrated a strong likelihood of prevailing, the court emphasized that this procedural step does not constitute a final judgment on the legal merits. Consequently, major structural work may be completed before the legal dispute is fully resolved.

Sources: Der Standard, Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau

Russian and Ukrainian forces traded major attacks across multiple fronts and regions, resulting in severe civilian casualties and commercial disruption. Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Russian logistics hubs, igniting fires at a Wildberries facility in Leningrad Oblast and hitting several warehouses belonging to major retailer Ozon, causing a sharp drop in Ozon's stock.

In Moscow Oblast, regional officials reported five deaths and ten injuries following drone strikes on a local warehouse. A separate drone crash on a Krasnodar Krai beach left seven dead and roughly 40 injured. Meanwhile, a Russian strike on Kyiv killed nine people and injured 33 others.

On the ground, Russian forces achieved a tactical breakthrough near Artelne in Kharkiv Oblast, while Ukrainian troops advanced toward Velyka Novosilka. Additionally, Belarus announced a new air assault brigade deployment near its border with Ukraine.

Sources: Mediazona, Point, Радіо Свобода, The Guardian, The Insider