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.
Ukraine federation calls for Russian sanctions by FIA
Ukraine's national motorsport authority calls on FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to impose sanctions on its Russian counterpart for opening offices in occupied parts of Ukraine.
Colombia's new president loosens gun control rules
President Abelardo de la Espriella has lifted a decade-long suspension on permits to carry legal firearms.
Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes as two killed at Moldova border
Meanwhile, four people, including a child, were killed in the southern Russian city of Novorossiysk.
Family of killed teen call for death penalty in D4vd trial
The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez say execution "would be perfect" if D4vd is found guilty.
Why Is the Rupee Stuck in a Narrow Range, and What Could Break USD/INR?
The Indian rupee has spent months inside a tight corridor despite shifts in oil prices, capital flows, and U.S.
Sinkhole appears outside Malibu home thought to belong to Nicolas Cage
The driveway of the beach-front house collapsed on Tuesday morning, according to local authorities.
Republican Senators Say CLARITY ACT Passage Odds Aren’t Looking Good
Two Republican senators say the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is heading for defeat when the Senate votes Sept.
Forex Expo Dubai to Take Place as Scheduled on 22–23 September 2026
Ninth edition proceeds as planned, bringing the industry together as the sector moves through a period of rapid platform…
Tycoon to pay ex-wife $1.87bn in record South Korea divorce settlement
The billion dollar payout marks the largest divorce settlement in the country's history.
Baby orangutans found in Indian forest spark trafficking inquiry
The critically endangered apes were found far from their natural habitat in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.
'You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests
The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.
Investigating the exploitation of girls by drug gangs
A look at two decades of failure to protect girls exploited and raped by drug gangs.
US strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan
Oil prices edged closer to $100 a barrel after an escalation in the tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran.
Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader dies aged 89
The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after the 1997 handover, was marked by crises and protests.
US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods
It is the latest escalation in a trade war between the two countries, and comes as Canadian retaliatory tariffs on US…
Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report
The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.
Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?
The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.
'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony goes on for bereaved, 25 years on
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.
Paul Adams: British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades
Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this…
McAleese 'devastated' to step down from integration body
Former Irish president, Dr Mary McAleese steps down as chairperson of the steering group which is overseeing the planned…
NIH to use part of its budget to pay for Department of Defense research
Money would ostensibly fund research the NIH leadership said it no longer wanted.
Supreme Court forces TV stations to sell more election ads at steep discounts
Republican victory means stations must offer lowest ad prices to political parties.
100s of flights cancelled at UK airports due to ATC issue
Hundreds of flights across UK airports were cancelled due to a technical glitch in air traffic control provider Nats'…
UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response
Britain's foreign secretary accuses settlers of carrying out the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians, as Israel responds…
Fourteen go on trial over deadliest Channel small boats disaster
At least 30 men, women and children drowned when their dinghy capsized on 24 November 2021.
Italy Pushes Near-Zero Fees for Digital Euro Payments Under €10
Italy has proposed waiving fees on digital euro payments below €10 as European Union officials negotiate rules for the…
London amateur goalkeeper could be next in line for Ugandan throne
A goalkeeper from an amateur team in South East London could become king of a Ugandan region after the death of his…
Where is Israel's proposed West Bank settlement the UK opposes?
BBC's Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports from an area close to Israel's proposed site in the occupied…
British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years
A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.
Suspect held in Germany after spate of sabotage attacks on power grid
The suspect had reportedly claimed responsibility for attacks on electricity substations in letters.