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Today so far 2026-09-26 · 06:00 UTC

Russia has escalated its attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure, with Zelensky saying Russia has widened attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres, while international tensions remain high elsewhere as Iran offers the US a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in seven days. In other significant developments, the Supreme Court permits states to use SAVE database for citizenship checks, Germany faces political turmoil as Merz scrambles for support amid the country's identity crisis, and the FBI is dealing with fallout from a major data breach that has left agents concerned about operational security.

Why do US troops have history with this Thai city?

The BBC’s Jonathan Head looks at the links between the US troops and the resort city of Pattaya as an aircraft carrier arrives nearby after 250 days at sea.

2026-09-02 · 07:18 UTC
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Bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast kills 16

2026-09-02 · 06:50

Another 28 people are injured in the accident in the South Sinai governorate, officials say.

HDFC Bank Dollar Bonds Hit Record Low: Here is the Terrifying Credit Market Signal Indian Traders are Ignoring

2026-09-02 · 06:49

HDFC Bank Ltd.’s newly issued dollar bonds hit record lows after Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sashidhar Jagdishan…

South Korea jails disabled care home head for sexually assaulting residents

2026-09-02 · 05:56

The man, surnamed Kim, was handed a 15-year prison term for abusing three residents at the facility near Seoul.

Israel expanding presence in Lebanon, officials say, as BBC visits occupied areas

2026-09-02 · 05:03

A BBC team joined a humanitarian mission of the UN peacekeeping force, which says Israeli troops are fortifying…

Jailed HK activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion

2026-09-02 · 04:29

Wong, 29, is already in prison on subversion charges under the controversial National Security Law.

Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations

2026-09-02 · 04:23

Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace.

US Operation Economic Outcast Targets Global Financial Lifelines

2026-09-02 · 03:30

Operation Economic Outcast is preparing to expand its banking offensive, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying…

US aircraft carrier docks near Thai beach resort Pattaya after record 250 days at sea

2026-09-02 · 02:42

The USS Lincoln is docking close to Pattaya, known for its raucous nightlife, and for sex tourism.

True Rate of Unemployment

2026-09-02 · 02:21

# Summary LISEP's True Rate of Unemployment, which measures the percentage of the U.S.

Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial

2026-09-02 · 01:59

The 23-year-old is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts.

Could the man who murdered a Christian missionary and his sons walk free in India?

2026-09-01 · 22:32

Dara Singh is serving a life sentence for burning alive Graham Staines and his two sons in Odisha in 1999.

Remarkable US oil deal puzzles analysts - and angers many Venezuelans

2026-09-01 · 21:27

Amounting to 65 billion barrels of crude, the deal is labelled by one ex-envoy as a colonialist "fever dream".

Thrive’s Kushner defends involvement in FIFA mess, hires Elon’s go-to lawyer

2026-09-01 · 19:30

New York's prestigious-yet-secretive venture firm Thrive Capital finally speaks out about its involvement in the messy…

Hormuz Crisis Deepens as U.S. Targets Iranian Revolutionary Guard Forces

2026-09-01 · 19:09

The United States launched fresh strikes against Iranian targets Tuesday after attacks threatened commercial shipping…

Markets Buckle After US Strikes Iran, Dow Sinks 400 Points

2026-09-01 · 18:40

According to the U.S.

US launches more strikes on Iran as state media reports explosions

2026-09-01 · 17:54

US Central Command accused Iran of targeting commercial shipping and American service members deployed in the region.

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked but judge asks them to keep trying

2026-09-01 · 17:29

The Massachusetts mother is facing murder charges for killing her three children at their family home in 2023.

Whistleblower warns Postal Service mail ballot system has catastrophic problems

2026-09-01 · 16:41

A federal whistleblower has warned that the U.S.

Pistol in a lake gives hope for French cold case

2026-09-01 · 16:33

Saad al-Hilli was shot dead with his wife and mother-in-law while holidaying in eastern France in September 2012.

River water smashed into tunnel and chased me for 20 minutes, Nepal worker tells BBC

2026-09-01 · 16:11

Major efforts to rescue hydropower workers continue as Nepal's death toll exceeds 1,000.

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack

2026-09-01 · 15:57

A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.

'I have fired 40 of my agents for being corrupt', says Nigeria's anti-corruption chief

2026-09-01 · 15:57

The EFCC boss says more than five of the dismissed officials are already facing prosecution.

Vance calls Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed 'evil' at campaign rally

2026-09-01 · 15:51

El-Sayed faces Trump ally Mike Rogers in what has quickly become a senate race characterised by personal attacks and…

France targets Shein and Temu with fast fashion fees

2026-09-01 · 15:15

The levy on "ultra-fast fashion" items could reach almost €20 per garment by 2030.

Christian Employers Can Now Discriminate Against Trans People

2026-09-01 · 15:15

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reached an unprecedented settlement with the Christian Employers Alliance in…

Trump Demands Rate Cuts as Warsh Sends Fed Hike Odds Above 66%

2026-09-01 · 14:36

While the CME Fedwatch tool shows the chances of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raising the federal funds rate…

Urban Congestion Pricing and the Response Times of Emergency Medical Services

2026-09-01 · 14:28

New York City's congestion pricing program, implemented in January 2025, reduced emergency medical service response…

Saab Enters Collaborative Combat Aircraft Race with High-End Concept

2026-09-01 · 14:19

Saab has unveiled its A3 collaborative combat aircraft concept, an autonomous, supersonic, tailless aircraft designed to…

Norway's Haakon takes oath as mourners pay respects to late King

2026-09-01 · 14:06

Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the…

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