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Here are some of the major news events from today, September 22, 2025:

  • Russian airstrikes struck Zaporizhzhia, killing three and injuring two.
  • Thousands of workers across Italy went on strike in solidarity with Gaza.
  • Ukrainian drones reportedly attacked a resort in Russian-occupied Crimea.
  • Kim Jong-un signaled openness to further nuclear talks with the US if the US stops insisting on denuclearization.
  • Anti-immigration demonstrations in The Hague turned violent.
  • Cyberattacks disrupted operations at major European airports.
  • Four prison guards in New York pleaded guilty in the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks.
  • Nvidia announced plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, including data center chip support.
  • NASA selected 10 new astronauts to support future moon and Mars missions.
  • California banned ICE agents from wearing masks on duty.
  • Israel faces growing international pressure over its war in Gaza affecting its arms sales.
  • Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was memorialized with speeches from prominent figures including Trump.
  • North Korea expressed willingness to negotiate with the U.S. if demands on denuclearization are eased.
  • Several notable cultural and historical observances and birthdays were recognized, including International Hobbit Day and the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War start.

These are highlights of diverse global, political, military, technological, and social news occurring today.