World News
The most significant story today involves a nationwide FAA ground stop affecting all US flights, marking only the third such halt in the agency's history and causing widespread disruption to travellers and transportation systems across the country. In international news, reports indicate that Trump, Putin and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week, while separately Zelensky claims the US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership, raising major questions about the future direction of the conflict. Additionally, Ukraine has knocked out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, demonstrating significant progress in its military strategy.
Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC
Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight back" if attacked.
Why a Bollywood celebrity manager's 2020 death case has been reopened
Disha Salian's father insists her death was not suicide or an accident, but that she was gang-raped and murdered.
Military milestone: Ukrainian naval drone sinks Russian kamikaze drone boat
Drone boat battle occurs as Ukraine and Russia target Black Sea ports and ships.
Infantino proposes external review of Fifa governance
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of the governance of world football's governing body.
Watch: Timelapse shows typhoon barrelling towards Japan
The typhoon is passing Japan's eastern coast, bringing major disruption and heavy rainfall in its wake.
Russel Vought will reportedly be given veto power over all NIH grants
Pending move comes over the objections of the NIH director.
First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide
Dr Vincent Brown, formerly Dr Vincent Bajinya, 65, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with…
California settles lawsuit against Paramount/Warner merger, angering advocates
State AGs had "very strong" case that merger is illegal, Lina Khan says.
Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption in UK
EasyJet says the latest incident "once again calls into question the resilience" of the system.
Yemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war
The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to some of those who have fled the war by crossing the Red Sea to Djibouti
Uber arbitration award over Emily Normandin-Parker's death
A 23-year-old UCLA graduate, Emily Normandin-Parker, was struck and killed on a California freeway in August 2023 after…
Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan
The country's meteorological agency had warned of an "imminent threat to life," but this has now been downgraded in most…
Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'
The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far…
Merz's political crisis threatens Germany's obsession with stability
Political shifts in Germany are being watched closely in Europe and beyond, Katya Adler writes.
Trump-Xi Summit Set for September 24 as US-China Talks Focus on Trade, AI and Critical Minerals
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Markets Gear Up for Key U.S. Data and Fed Speeches Amid Oil Swings
Global markets are entering a closely watched week as investors assess the Federal Reserve’s next steps, fresh U.S.
US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN
A report says the attacks, of which there have been at least 68, were not self-defence.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico to file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban
The US media outlets say they are defending "the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or…
Trump Hosts Xi For High-Stakes Trade And AI Talks
Scheduled for September 24 in Washington, the Trump-Xi summit is set to address tariffs, artificial intelligence, and…
Frank Gardner: Inside a camp for Yemeni refugees who have fled to Djibouti
Fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
India’s Tax Problem Isn’t High Rates. It’s Too Few People Earning Enough to Pay Them
India’s direct-tax base is expanding as the government reports 8.68 crore income-tax returns for Assessment Year 2024–25…
Three arrested in South Africa over one of nine women's bodies found
The body of Jabulile Ntimba was the ninth to be found recently in an area east of Johannesburg.
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance
The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.
Sydney policeman allegedly disguised himself as Uber Eats rider before murders
Beaumont Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to the 2024 murder of his ex-partner and his new boyfriend.
'No surprises' as results emerge in Russian parliamentary election
Preliminary results suggest that Kremlin-backed United Russia is on course to retain its constitutional majority.
Bank of Korea launches 24-hour won settlement pilot for foreign investors
The Bank of Korea’s new network will let foreign investors settle won transactions during business hours in their home…
Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband explains why he forgave her over children's killings
The husband of the US mother who strangled her three young children discusses his grief in an interview with CBS News.
Far-left party wins Berlin election, pledging to nationalise housing
'Constant bombardment' - Fans shown 65,000 junk food ads at World Cup
New data shows fans were shown more than 28 hours of adverts for unhealthy food and drinks during World Cup matches this…