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Today so far 2026-09-25 · 18:00 UTC

The US Supreme Court has revived a controversial data system for citizenship checks, while international tensions remain elevated with Trump and Xi meeting in Washington amid broader geopolitical concerns including fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region and student protests in Germany. Meanwhile, financial markets are experiencing significant volatility, with bond yields hitting 24-year highs and a major Morgan Stanley leak revealing over 100 deals in the IPO and M&A pipeline.

French Debt Comes Under Pressure As 10-Year Yield Tops 4.3%

France's 10-year debt now yields more than 4.3%, an unprecedented level since the 2008 financial crisis.

2026-09-11 · 17:10 UTC
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Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane

2026-09-11 · 16:58

The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.

How global trade and oil prices could be hit by Houthi advance

2026-09-11 · 16:13

Yemen's Houthis have seized territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait - a key trade gateway for oil and global shipping.

Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after attending brother King Harald's funeral

2026-09-11 · 16:00

Princess Astrid "represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner", the new king, Haakon VIII, said in a tribute…

Could India-Russia Digital Currency Payments Reduce Dollar Reliance?

2026-09-11 · 14:39

Russia and India are exploring digital currency payments for bilateral trade, possibly giving businesses another way to…

Why Bullshit Jobs Are (Finally) Dying [video]

2026-09-11 · 13:47

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Houthis 'take control' of key island in global shipping route

2026-09-11 · 13:41

Iran-backed Houthi fighters have taken control of Perim Island, a strategically vital location in the Red Sea's Bab…

Gulf–Iran Hormuz Talks Could Cool Oil and Shift Fed Outlook

2026-09-11 · 13:38

On September 14, Gulf foreign ministers are set to meet Iran’s foreign minister in Oman, as part of an effort to secure…

Diesel prices in U.S. top $6 a gallon for first time

2026-09-11 · 13:35

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Remember Hong Kong

2026-09-11 · 12:34

Joshua Wong, a 29-year-old democracy activist and "poster child for political activism in Hong Kong," remains imprisoned…

EU Regulator Says Prediction Markets Are 'Rife With Inside Trading'

2026-09-11 · 12:06

ESMA also asks why Kalshi and Polymarket block some EU countries but not others, and notes VPNs get around the blocks.

Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base

2026-09-11 · 11:34

The powerful blast registered as the equivalent of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey.

Buddhist monk arrested in suspected $3m embezzlement scandal

2026-09-11 · 10:50

Thai police also arrested a suspected female accomplice with whom the monk, who had taken a vow of celibacy, was filmed…

$180B Wiped From Chinese Stocks, Is China’s Market Rally Losing Steam?

2026-09-11 · 10:01

Chinese stocks have taken a hit, with roughly ¥1.29 trillion, about $180 billion, wiped off market value as the Shanghai…

Six Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US

2026-09-11 · 09:54

The six will face wire fraud and money-laundry charges in the US, South African police say.

Trump shadow looms large over Brics as Modi hosts Putin and Xi in Delhi

2026-09-11 · 09:38

As Brics leaders meet in Delhi, divisions within the bloc make a united response to Washington unlikely.

The Death of Shame Is Tearing Us Apart

2026-09-11 · 09:30

The decline of shame as a social enforcer has contributed to widespread norm violations in modern society, as…

Neijuan

2026-09-11 · 08:26

Neijuan is a Chinese economic term describing a situation where competition intensifies and systems become more complex…

SEBI Says Closing Auction Session Is Here to Stay: What It Means for Indian Traders and Expiry-Day Volatility

2026-09-11 · 08:10

India’s SEBI stands firm in its decision to retain the new Closing Auction Session (CAS).  Despite increasing concerns…

Man loses case to claw back $369,000 he spent on lavish gifts for ex-girlfriend

2026-09-11 · 07:59

Singapore's High Court rules in the woman's favour, with the judge saying the man "willingly" showered her with gifts,…

Philippine rescuers board ferry 40 hours after blaze began

2026-09-11 · 06:33

Thick, toxic fumes and extreme temperatures pose a challenge to rescuers who have boarded the ship.

Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention?

2026-09-11 · 06:16

The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the first-ever Republican convention held…

Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learnt

2026-09-11 · 05:53

Twenty-five years on, the attacks have come to define a generation of foreign, security and intelligence policy, the…

Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists sentenced to up to seven years in prison

2026-09-11 · 05:41

Hong Kong used to be one of the only places in Chinese territory where people could gather to mark the 1989 crackdown.

'Islam is being hijacked': Brother of Muslim first responder killed in 9/11

2026-09-11 · 04:10

Zeshan Hamdani, who lost his older brother in the North Tower, is speaking out after push back against New York Mayor…

'It was heartbreaking'- Americans remember what they were doing on 9/11

2026-09-11 · 02:48

The BBC asks people in Washington what they were doing on that day and how 11 September 2001 changed the country.

The student behind 'cockroach' protests that forced an Indian minister to quit

2026-09-11 · 00:27

It has been a rollercoaster ride for 'cockroach' party founder Abhijeet Dipke who gained celebrity status overnight.

Ukraine's fortress cities under fire as Russia bids to seize rest of Donbas

2026-09-10 · 23:22

Kramatorsk and Slovyansk are now the main focus of Russian ground assaults, and residents are being told to leave.

Jimmy Kimmel says interview with Democrat won't air on TV, cites regulator 'threats'

2026-09-10 · 23:04

The White House denies Kimmel's allegations regarding his interview with James Talarico, accusing the TV host of "play…

Five killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine says

2026-09-10 · 22:36

The attack in Pavlohrad city centre was the third Russian strike on a mall within days, local media report.

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