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.

Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses

It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries.

2026-09-03 · 10:59 UTC
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Gloria Steinem, groundbreaking feminist campaigner, dies aged 92

2026-09-03 · 10:31

Gloria Steinem, the influential American feminist journalist and activist who championed women's rights and worked…

Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies at 92

2026-09-03 · 10:24

Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".

Gloria Steinem: An icon of American feminism

2026-09-03 · 10:22

The trailblazing feminist was an iconic leader of women's rights in the US.

More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands

2026-09-03 · 10:19

Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind.

Palestinian teens killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say

2026-09-03 · 09:53

Al-Mughayyir's council says they were trying to stop settlers stealing sheep, but the Israeli military says they threw…

Japan halves speed limit to 30km/h on all narrow city streets

2026-09-03 · 09:21

Japan has reduced the speed limit from 60km/h to 30km/h on approximately 870,000km of narrow residential streets without…

Michigan Judge Bars Kalshi Sports Bets, Threatens $500K Daily Fine

2026-09-03 · 08:47

The order calls the prediction market platform a sports betting operation "masquerading as an investment opportunity."

A 52-Year-Old Mississippi Farmer Faces Elon Musk’s Data-Center Push

2026-09-03 · 08:30

A SpaceXAI-backed buildout of massive data centers in Southaven, Mississippi, near the Tennessee border is rattling…

Embattled Spanish PM insists there were no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis

2026-09-03 · 08:14

Pedro Sánchez tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests…

Another White House renovation? A look at Trump's new helipad

2026-09-03 · 08:14

The facility will be the first of its kind at the White House - though critics feel it alters the property's historic…

Nepal Faces a $5B Flood Recovery Bill Could Crypto and Stablecoins Play Any Role?

2026-09-03 · 07:18

Nepal faces a preliminary flood recovery bill of $4 billion to $5 billion after the Aug.

EU Weighs New Sanctions After Drone Attack in Germany

2026-09-03 · 06:05

After the drone attack in Leipzig, Germany, the EU tightens its sanctions against Russia.

Shopping to bar-hopping: USS Abraham Lincoln sailors unwind in Thailand after 250-day voyage

2026-09-03 · 05:17

With military haircuts and moustaches, the US sailors stood out against the flip-flops of the usual Pattaya crowd,…

Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply

2026-09-03 · 05:00

Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation…

Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold from US citing 'geopolitical unrest'

2026-09-03 · 03:53

The Dutch central bank has relocated 86 tonnes of its gold reserves from the US and Canada to London, citing "increasing…

Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century

2026-09-03 · 03:39

The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"

'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media

2026-09-03 · 00:58

More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.

Why Nepal floods should worry India

2026-09-03 · 00:58

The disaster comes as a warning as climate change raises shared Himalayan risks.

Sydney police investigate second possible mistaken identity killing in two days

2026-09-03 · 00:40

Wednesday's fatal shooting of a man in his 40s comes after a university student was gunned down on Tuesday.

French Hill Highlights CLARITY Act as 2026 Passage Odds Hit 15%

2026-09-03 · 00:30

Prediction-market traders assign the CLARITY Act only a 15% chance of becoming law in 2026.

Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa

2026-09-03 · 00:14

At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.

Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?

2026-09-02 · 23:53

The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.

Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect

2026-09-02 · 21:46

Uber has shut down its operations in Nigeria and Uganda effective immediately, citing a thorough business review as the…

Protests in Spain over government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis

2026-09-02 · 21:34

Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta.

Spending deal comes with a bonus: Blocking political control of grants

2026-09-02 · 21:20

Congress pauses the OMB's attempt to rewrite how research is funded.

Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect

2026-09-02 · 20:21

Nigeria - Africa's most populous country - is proving a tough market for ride-hailing services.

Watch: Jury still unable to reach unanimous decision in Lindsay Clancy case

2026-09-02 · 20:12

For a second time in two days, jurors told the judge they could not agree on a verdict in the murder trial.

Delivery Hero board backs Uber’s $15B takeover bid

2026-09-02 · 19:25

If approved, the combined company would become one of the largest food delivery platforms in the world.

'Below the dignity of the office': Canadian officials condemn Pete Hegseth cadet post

2026-09-02 · 19:20

The US Defence Secretary is facing criticism for his apparent online mocking of members of Canada's cadet programme.

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