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Today so far 2026-09-25 · 06:01 UTC

Major diplomatic developments are dominating global headlines, with Xi and Trump meeting at the center of attention, while significant geopolitical tensions simmer elsewhere including US-Iran talks on the Strait of Hormuz and Netanyahu's UN speech on Israeli military actions, which prompted walkouts from delegates. Beyond high-stakes diplomacy, other pressing issues are emerging ranging from Ukraine's military innovations to policy shifts in Italy on religious attire in schools, alongside religious observances including the Pope's visit to Paris.

How Ceuta, football and Israel are shaping Morocco's election

Young voters are being courted with football slogans, promises of jobs and anti-Israel rallying calls.

2026-09-22 · 20:59 UTC
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Israel FA comments on Hallgrimsson 'unacceptable' - Irish taoiseach Martin

2026-09-22 · 19:23

Irish taoiseach Micheal Martin says comments made by the Israel Football Association about the Republic of Ireland…

Burnham 'gets it' says Trump, as the two leaders meet for first time

2026-09-22 · 19:15

Donald Trump says he can do business with Andy Burnham at their first face-to-face meeting in New York, but criticises…

Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list

2026-09-22 · 19:06

Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman both have close ties to President Putin, and Kyiv said the move sent Moscow the…

Pentagon: Palantir AI Overreliance Led to Strike Killing 123 Iranian Children

2026-09-22 · 19:03

Pentagon investigators found that overreliance on Palantir's Maven AI system contributed to a February 2026 U.S.

US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark

2026-09-22 · 18:43

The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty over its semi-autonomous Arctic…

Celtic report £4.8m loss as revenue drops by 22.7%

2026-09-22 · 18:13

Celtic announce a loss after tax of £4.8m for the year ending June 30, 12 months on from making a profit of £33.9m.

Top South African policeman charged with sexual offences

2026-09-22 · 16:54

Shadrack Sibiya, who has made no comment, is alleged to have groomed a 16-year-old and raped an 18-year-old.

'I have never felt heat like that' - a survivor on watching 33 cellmates die in Nigeria

2026-09-22 · 16:42

The BBC goes inside the prison where prisoners were trapped in stifling, cramped conditions.

Effort begins to fill the void left by terminated US climate report

2026-09-22 · 16:26

First paper added to community collection is a roadmap for research.

Vacate a Drone Restriction That Criminalized Recording Immigration Agents

2026-09-22 · 15:07

Civil rights organizations including the EFF and ACLU filed an amicus brief urging the D.C.

Protests for Germany’s car industry as job losses loom

2026-09-22 · 14:40

A combination of Chinese competition and US tariffs is causing problems in Germany.

Trump’s sneaky plan to gut Endangered Species Act draws from 1995 Scalia dissent

2026-09-22 · 14:29

Trump adopts Scalia’s ire for feds protecting populations of endangered animals.

Veteran BBC Africa correspondent Mark Doyle dies

2026-09-22 · 14:16

Doyle was best known for reporting on African conflicts in the 1990s and 2000s, notably in Rwanda and Sierra Leone.

Texas police department ordered to close for failing to provide public benefit

2026-09-22 · 13:43

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Neutral venues and no 'away' fans - how Israel v Republic of Ireland became so contentious

2026-09-22 · 13:16

BBC Sport explores the backdrop to the Republic of Ireland's matches against Israel, amid fraught tensions between the…

Sri Lanka court convicts 15 men over deadly Easter Sunday bombings

2026-09-22 · 12:59

The 2019 attacks were the deadliest the country had seen since the end of its civil war.

Why is the Bab al-Mandab Strait so important?

2026-09-22 · 12:57

The BBC's Frank Gardner explains why the narrow waterway is key to oil transportation and the world economy.

What Capital Never Told You About Rent

2026-09-22 · 12:38

The article argues that modern wealth has been built primarily on "rent extraction"—controlling access to resources like…

What is the White House press pool and why is it in a row with Trump?

2026-09-22 · 12:26

The White House press pool is at the centre of a major row between President Donald Trump and TV networks. What is it?

Doctor in court to face Rwanda genocide charges in UK

2026-09-22 · 11:25

Dr Vincent Brown was charged following a seven year British investigation into the 1994 killings.

Father admits causing death of his son in Cyprus hotel fall

2026-09-22 · 11:18

The two-year-old boy fell from the window of a hotel in Cyprus in July, a Paphos court hears.

NASA chief: I'm only interested in "good deals" from international partners

2026-09-22 · 11:00

"There was absolutely a time where we were trying to make everyone happy."

India’s Stock Market Is Getting Faster: Why Are Retail Traders Falling Behind?

2026-09-22 · 09:44

India’s stock market has seen a significant rise in retail participation.

British man missing after diving into Lake Como to rescue teenager

2026-09-22 · 09:35

The UK Foreign Office says it is supporting the man's family and working with local authorities.

At least 11 injured in shooting at Turkish high school

2026-09-22 · 09:00

Footage appears to show a male in the area carrying a firearm, while officials say the attacker has been captured.

Major US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage in protest at media ban

2026-09-22 · 08:17

Regular coverage of the president has been disrupted after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.

Sri Lankan court to deliver verdict on deadly Easter bombings

2026-09-22 · 08:10

Co-ordinated suicide attacks killed 270 people across several churches and hotels in Colombo in 2019.

Global Financial Ecosystem Converges in Tashkent as Central Asia’s Trading Hub Expands: Uzbekistan Traders Fair 2026

2026-09-22 · 07:07

The Traders Fair Uzbekistan 2026 is set for November 14, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel Tashkent.

Burnham expects to find 'common ground' with Trump in first meeting

2026-09-22 · 06:03

In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI.

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