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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.

Saab Enters Collaborative Combat Aircraft Race with High-End Concept

Saab has unveiled its A3 collaborative combat aircraft concept, an autonomous, supersonic, tailless aircraft designed to complement its Gripen E fighter and potentially serve as a stepping stone…

2026-09-01 · 14:19 UTC
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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…

Woman killed in Times Square stabbing, suspect shot dead by police

2026-09-01 · 13:12

Police say the double stabbing, which injured another person, was random and the suspect had a mental health history…

Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say

2026-09-01 · 13:09

Most migrants have returned to neighbouring Morocco, but as many as 5,000 remain in the Spanish exclave.

Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review

2026-09-01 · 12:54

The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".

$100 Billion Venezuela Oil Deal Puts U.S. at Center of Future Supply

2026-09-01 · 12:25

The White House has unveiled details of a major U.S.-backed agreement to develop Venezuela’s oil reserves.

Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?

2026-09-01 · 11:55

BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.

Lake Ontario ("Lake America")

2026-09-01 · 10:56

US President Trump signed an Executive Order directing GNIS to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America," which has already…

Israeli fire kills three in Gaza City during reported raid, medics say

2026-09-01 · 10:40

Unconfirmed local reports say the Israeli military carried out air and artillery strikes after a raid by an…

Russian attack hits rail workers in new deadly strikes on Kyiv

2026-09-01 · 10:30

Ukrainian officials say 20 people, including two children, were injured in the capital and the wider region.

Teen girl charged with murder over recording of San Diego mosque attack

2026-09-01 · 10:26

Prosecutors say the 17-year-old from North Carolina also published a manifesto from the two teenage gunmen in the 18 May…

Europe Wants to Put Your Savings to Work, Is This Bullish for European Markets?

2026-09-01 · 10:02

The European Commission wants to move roughly €10 trillion in idle household bank deposits into stocks, funds, and…

Trump Pushes Rate Cuts as Markets Price in Fed Hike

2026-09-01 · 08:13

Trump wants cheaper money, but traders are betting on the opposite.

September’s Weak Record Returns As Bond Yields Pressure Stocks

2026-09-01 · 08:05

Historically, the month of September represents the least favorable period for U.S. stocks.

Zambia's president to be sworn in for second term while opponent detained

2026-09-01 · 06:43

Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in detention charged with treason.

How catastrophic flash flood unfolded at remote Nepal-China border point

2026-09-01 · 06:02

More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.

Police officer admits to closing missing person cases to avoid work

2026-09-01 · 05:47

The officer falsely claimed he contacted missing persons and prematurely closed their cases on the South Korean holiday…

'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban

2026-09-01 · 05:00

As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million.

Ex-gang boss found guilty in 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur

2026-09-01 · 04:20

Duane "Keffe D" Davis's conviction ends decades of mystery as to who was behind the rapper's death.

Ex-Crips leader found guilty in 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur

2026-09-01 · 02:40

Former Crips gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been found guilty of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac…

What it was like inside court for Tupac Shakur’s murder trial verdict

2026-09-01 · 02:30

BBC presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty describes what it was like when Duane "Keffe D" Davis was found guilty of…

US army secretary resigns after months of tension

2026-09-01 · 01:01

Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever army secretary, was about 18 months into his post.

Ninth Circuit Ruling Sets Up a Kalshi Supreme Court Fight on Sept. 3

2026-08-31 · 23:45

New Jersey has until Thursday to ask the U.S.

Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen

2026-08-31 · 22:07

Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.

US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom

2026-08-31 · 20:43

The National Trust for Historic Preservation argued the president did not have authority to proceed with construction.

Trump tells FCC to punish journalist for calling his election results "mixed"

2026-08-31 · 18:39

Trump furious at NBC's Kristen Welker for saying he had mixed results in primary endorsements.

Kushner states regret over World Cup sell-off plan

2026-08-31 · 18:38

Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner says he would not have got involved in Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan…

Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers as families wait anxiously

2026-08-31 · 17:16

Rescuers have resorted to explosives as they struggle to reach trapped workers, as the flooding death toll reaches 939.

US singer D4vd's celebrity lawyers withdraw from murder case

2026-08-31 · 17:00

The singer, 21, will be now represented by a public defender in the murder trial of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

'I haven't lost my hope' - the search for missing loved ones

2026-08-31 · 16:42

Relatives of those still missing in the fatal floods in Nepal hold onto hope that their loved ones survived.

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