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Today so far 2026-09-26 · 00:01 UTC

Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure, with Zelensky saying Russia has widened attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres, marking an escalation in the conflict's scope. In the United States, the Supreme Court has permitted states to use SAVE database for citizenship checks, a controversial decision that will enable immigration verification at the state level. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions continue with Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region, and students striking across Germany in protest against military service, reflecting broader concerns about security policy across multiple regions.

Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities

The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.

2026-09-08 · 13:58 UTC
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New York City releases documents about air quality after 9/11

2026-09-08 · 13:35

Officials assured the public the air was safe after the attacks, but the new documents suggest there were concerns.

Four Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist

2026-09-08 · 13:35

It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and…

India’s State Debt Is Rising: What It Means for the Rupee, Investors, and Crypto

2026-09-08 · 12:16

India’s state debt burden is climbing, although aggregate liabilities are not at a record.

Argentina targets oil company operating in Falklands

2026-09-08 · 11:09

The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.

At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv

2026-09-08 · 10:23

Air raid alerts and sounds of explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital as Russian forces launched drone strikes early on…

Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million

2026-09-08 · 09:20

Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).

China Is Buying Gold at Record Prices, Here’s Why

2026-09-08 · 09:19

China’s central bank isn’t waiting for gold prices to cool off before buying.

Nepal cracks down on online abuse against flood survivors

2026-09-08 · 08:31

Authorities will "show no leniency" to people who "belittle" those who are suffering, the prime minister says.

Pupils return to West Bank school behind barbed wire to protect against settlers

2026-09-08 · 06:58

Six people, including three pupils at the Palestinian school, have been killed in al-Mughayyir this year, in a surge of…

UK Regulator Revisits the 2019 Ban Blocking Prediction Markets

2026-09-08 · 06:30

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority has held talks with trading platforms about easing the retail binary options ban…

My Feed, My Way

2026-09-08 · 05:10

The Australian Government has released draft legislation for a "Digital Duty of Care" that will require social media…

Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect

2026-09-08 · 04:39

The tariffs will apply to $20bn worth of American products, jeopardising the stability of the world's largest bilateral…

North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries

2026-09-08 · 03:53

It comes as relations between both countries have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.

UK government expected to announce restrictions on trade with West Bank settlements

2026-09-08 · 01:50

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to outline proposals targeting goods from Israeli-occupied areas on Tuesday.

Trial over alleged murders of Australian surfer brothers starts in Mexico

2026-09-08 · 01:32

The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend were found with gunshot wounds to their heads.

Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal

2026-09-08 · 01:07

In his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office "to…

Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after women moved for religious visit

2026-09-07 · 23:46

The mayor of Paris said an investigation would be launched into the incident, which left female employees "humiliated",…

A food safety officer has become a social media star in India - why?

2026-09-07 · 23:40

Tukaram Mundhe has gone viral after a series of aggressive inspections of restaurants to detect hygiene lapses.

Trump threatens to stop sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US

2026-09-07 · 23:29

The threat against one of Canada's largest companies comes amid an escalating trade war between the two neighbours.

Flight recorders recovered from 'devastating' Amazon cargo plane crash

2026-09-07 · 22:23

Five people were killed and five others seriously injured when the Boeing 767-300 overshot the runway at Miami…

Palestinian parents fear for children's lives at school as settler attacks grow

2026-09-07 · 21:12

A headteacher in the occupied West Bank has installed new barbed wire fencing after three pupils were killed this year.

UK financial watchdog weighs lifting prediction markets ban: Report

2026-09-07 · 20:40

Companies offering binary options for retail investors have been barred from selling, marketing and distributing…

Trump Threatens to Block Canada’s Bombardier Sales Unless It Builds Jets in U.S. 

2026-09-07 · 20:18

President Donald Trump has threatened to block Bombardier from selling aircraft in the United States without expanding…

Germany Power Grid Sabotage: Launch Devices Found Near Weisweiler Plant

2026-09-07 · 19:57

German police discovered suspected launch devices near a high-voltage power line at the Weisweiler power plant in North…

CLARITY Act Faces Major Test In September 15 Senate Vote

2026-09-07 · 19:05

According to former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti, the CLARITY Act is already "dead" in the U.S. Congress.

No constitutional right to clean water, federal court finds

2026-09-07 · 17:52

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the U.S.

Philippines’ 12-Month Payment Licensing Freeze: Risks and Benefits

2026-09-07 · 14:59

The Philippines’ financial regulator is proposing a one-year pause in the licensing of payment system operators.

Thousands turn out in Serbia for funeral of 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladić

2026-09-07 · 14:50

Mladić was jailed for genocide during the 1990s Bosnian war and the EU warned Serbia not to glorify the convicted war…

Japan Yen Intervention Raises Pressure on U.S. Treasuries and Risk Assets

2026-09-07 · 14:01

Japan’s effort to defend the yen is creating a new pressure point for the U.S.

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