CENC automatic detection: at 11:28 on Sept 26 a magnitude ~3.3 earthquake occurred near Gaoxian County, Yibin, Sichuan, China (28.52N, 104.68E). Final magnitude to be confirmed by a formal bulletin.

China Railway Shanghai Group said Sept 26, the second day of the Mid‑Autumn short holiday, will see sustained high passenger flows on Yangtze River Delta railways with an expected 2.9 mln passengers. The operator plans 106 additional passenger trains, will run 291 EMUs in coupled formation and attach 90 conventional cars to match demand. On Sept 25 the group carried 4.13 mln passengers.

TASS quoted Putin on the 25th saying Russia has responded to recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian civilian infrastructure, including refineries and e‑commerce warehouses. He warned Kyiv must endure retaliatory strikes and that any provocations or escalation would not produce Kyiv’s desired outcome but would worsen its position. RIA reported Putin added proposals to resume talks remain on the table, but given recent Ukrainian attacks Moscow will carefully consider what measures to take; any decision, including on restarting negotiations, will be guided by Russia’s national interests.