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.
BOJ Raises Rates to 31-Year High, Signals Faster Tightening Path
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% on Friday, reaching its highest level in roughly 31 years.
Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron
The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry…
Police begin operation to move migrants from Ceuta beaches
Police reportedly fired into the air on Friday morning as they struggled to contain crowds jostling to secure a place at…
Lindsay Clancy holdout juror had no doubt she deliberately killed her children
It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his…
My “No” Vote on the CLARITY Act is to Protect Missouri Farmers – Josh Hawley
Republican US Senator Josh Hawley was among those who voted against the CLARITY Act, which failed to pass into law on…
Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Names Son to Replace Him
Dozens of suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody
Authorities linked the deaths to disease, but this has been disputed by intelligence reports and relatives of the…
Trump Signals Key Iran Decision as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates
President Donald Trump says Iran wants a deal but isn’t “ready,” framing the standoff as a choice between diplomacy and…
At least 16 killed in attack on mosque in Pakistan
A vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a mosque building during Friday prayers, a senior police official told the…
At least one dead and multiple injured in Philippines school shooting
At least one person is believed to have died and several injured after the shooting in Banga in Mindanao province.
Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.
Bank of Japan Raises Rate to 1.25% as Yen Weakens After 31-Year High
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% on September 18, taking borrowing…
UK Lords Want Gambling Ads Banned, Sector Growth Goal Dropped
A cross-party House of Lords committee has told the UK government to ban almost all gambling advertising as soon as it…
Brazil Weighs Banning Online Casino Games by Decree
Brazil’s government is drafting a provisional measure that would prohibit online casino games and restrict sports…
Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial
Saudi Arabia has lobbied the US for years to buy F35s, the world's most advanced fighter jet.
Zara Larsson criticises White House for using her song in deportation video
The White House removed Larsson's Midnight Sun from one of its reels after the artist called the clip "dehumanising".
'This is our company': Nigerians show off oil wealth after share-buying frenzy
Many Nigerians buy their first ever shares - in the oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote.
RFK Jr. names 8 new members to influential preventive medicine task force
The USPSTF sets insurance coverage from preventive services, like colonoscopies.
Security Experts Want the US and China to Promise Never to Let AI Control Nukes
Brookings researchers in the US and China are urging Washington and Beijing to agree to keep humans in control of…
US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark
The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates…
More than 100k people in Japan are now aged 100 or older
Japan now has over 107,000 centenarians—the highest number in the world—with 88% being women, marking the first time the…
Why Canadians are ready for closer ties with Europe
People the BBC spoke to are excited by the prospect of working and studying in the EU, a suggestion Carney made this…
Stallman: Thousands Dead, Millions Deprived of Liberties (2001)
Richard Stallman argues that while the 2001 terrorist attacks were devastating, the greater danger lies in the…
Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise arrest at Xi meeting
Sylvia Zin is among the family members of people imprisoned in China who are seeking Trump's help when he hosts the…
Is there any chance left to save the CLARITY Act?
CLARITY isn’t dead after failing a key Senate vote, but with time running short and Democrats still demanding changes,…
Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees
There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries,…
Is Canada about to join the EU?
Ties between Canada and the European Union have been getting closer as trade dispute with the US continue.
EPA immediately sued over plans to repeal climate rules for power plants
Public health groups warn EPA rule will cost Americans billions in health bills.
UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes
The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in…