Polls close in Russian wartime election with ruling party set to dominate
Russian President Vladimir Putin has cast the vote as a test of support for his ongoing war in Ukraine.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-09-20
Thirty More Arrested in Jovenel Moïse Assassination
A poster showing Haiti’s assassinated president, Jovenel Moïse, in Cap Haitien, Haiti, in 2021.
nytimes.com
France to summon Iran envoy after language centre closure in Tehran
Iran accuses the French language centre of conducting 'illegal acts that violated diplomatic conventions'.
aljazeera.com
On a Dot of France Off Canada, Carney and Macron Promote Shared Values
President Emmanuel Macron of France and Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada at a war memorial in Miquelon on Sunday.
nytimes.com
Man, 82, dies after beach fight with 76-year-old over sunlounger in Greece
One eyewitness said the scene was so chaotic that screaming could be heard from the other end of the beach.
co.uk
Smith thrashes Price to win World Series after Littler's shock exit
Ross Smith thrashed Gerwyn Price 11-5 to become World Series of Darts champion, while Luke Littler's hopes of a clean sweep of all major PDC titles in 2026 was dashed in the quarter-finals.
skysports.com
Smith wins World Series of Darts Finals
England's Ross Smith shocks Wales' Gerwyn Price to win World Series of Darts Finals as Luke Littler's clean-sweep dream ends in last eight in Amsterdam.
co.uk
Argentina’s Left stages ‘March of Anger’ over Milei’s austerity measures
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Buenos Aires for the ‘March of Anger’.
aljazeera.com
Why Merz is staying on as German chancellor after election 'disaster'
Berlin correspondent Jess Parker explains why German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay on despite exit polls in two local elections suggesting damaging defeats for his centre-right Christ...
co.uk
Let’s Talk Climate
A coal-fired power plant in West Virginia.
nytimes.com
Eighteen suspects extradited to US over Haitian president’s 2021 killing
Federal court in Florida to try men accused of orchestrating the transnational plot to kill Jovenel Moise from US soil.
aljazeera.com
World model companies are keeping a lot of secrets
Everyone in the world-models space is sitting on a pile of cash and a ton of buzz, but good luck getting anyone — from the founders to their own data suppliers — to tell you what they're actually b...
techcrunch.com
Qatar PM describes fallout of US-Israel war on Iran as ‘earthquake’
Speaking before the UN General Assembly, Sheikh Mohammed also announces a key shift in Qatar's investment strategy.
aljazeera.com
Ireland blow 19-point lead to lose to USA in WXV Global Series
Ireland blew a 19-point lead to suffer a 40-36 loss to the USA in their opening game of the WXV Global Series.
skysports.com
US, China open high-level talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Scott Bessent and He Lifeng meet in New York for US-China talks ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting later this week.
aljazeera.com
France’s Macron and Canada’s Carney announce plans to build stronger ties
Announcement comes as Canada seeks a closer relationship with the EU amid a trade war with the US.
aljazeera.com
Ernie Accorsi, Who Brought Eli Manning to the Giants, Dies at 84
Ernie Accorsi in 2001. In a memorable career as a general manager for three N.F.L. teams, he drafted John Elway, Bernie Kosar and Eli Manning.
nytimes.com
Sister of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested
Aleema Khanum is accused of mobilising her brother’s supporters ahead of country-wide protests.
co.uk
Cunha's late strike denies Fulham first league win of season
Matheus Cunha's deflected strike in the 89th minute rescues a point for Manchester United and denies Fulham their first Premier League win of the season.
co.uk
Is the AI industry really ready to slow down?
On Equity, we debated whether Ai executives are serious about wanting to slow down.
techcrunch.com
Andy Burnham faces a weakened Trump – but the president remains unpredictable
The PM hopes to be firmer with the US leader than his predecessor without provoking diplomatic warfare, as the Iran war weighs on the UK economyNo international relationship has more power to deter...
theguardian.com
Vocci’s ring adds a new form factor to meeting note-taking
Vocci's lightweight ring costs $249, and might pose some privacy questions
techcrunch.com
‘Like finding a new family’: young Tory defectors explore Lib Dems conference
Self-described moderates say they feel forced out of Kemi Badenoch’s party, and into the arms of Ed Davey’sClimbing the party-branded stairs of the Brighton Centre with a Liberal Britain tote bag o...
theguardian.com
Last-minute Cunha goal saves Man Utd from another defeat - who rated highest at Fulham?
Last minute Cunha goal saves Man Utd from another defeat - who rated highest at Fulham?
co.uk
Spaun wins PGA Championship after final round of 67
JJ Spaun hits a final round of 67 to win the PGA Championship and to become the second American in three years to do so.
co.uk
Birdie to win, par for a play-off... Elvira's nightmare finish hands Spaun title
JJ Spaun wins the BMW PGA Championship after Manuel Elvira carded a nightmare seven on the final hole of the tournament.
skysports.com
Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools
Prime minister of Italy's longest serving government since WW2 faces election threat from far-right rival party.
aljazeera.com
President Trump navigates tough political waters with UNGA, Xi visit and AI
President Trump has a big week on the international stage, from the United Nations General Assembly to hosting the Chinese president at the White House.
npr.org
German Chancellor Merz vows to stay on despite 'disaster' in state election
Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the states of Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
co.uk
Central Colombia forest fire threatens tourist town of Villa de Leyva
The country has battled multiple wildfires amid record-breaking temperatures fuelled by El Nino and drought conditions.
aljazeera.com
Middlesex win One Day Cup final after Horley ton
Saskia Horley hits a century and takes four wickets as Middlesex beat Glamorgan in the One Day Cup League Two final in Bristol.
co.uk
Photos: Nepal flood survivors find little trace of former lives
Nepal’s floods displace thousands, with survivors mourning loved ones and searching for belongings amid the debris.
aljazeera.com
Littler's bid for major clean sweep ended by crushing Clayton defeat
Luke Littler's bid for a clean sweep of all major PDC titles in 2026 is over after a crushing 10-4 defeat to Jonny Clayton in the last eight at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
skysports.com
New California law will penalize influencers don’t disclose political ads
The new legislation adds teeth to disclosure requirements for online influencers who are paid to post about politics.
techcrunch.com
German chancellor Merz’s CDU party set to suffer heavy losses in regional elections
Exit polls show CDU slightly above the 5 per cent threshold for parliamentary representation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
ft.com
Lib Dems use conference to set out £2bn plan to cut fuel duty
Ed Davey’s party made a series of proposals as concern grows among members that voters don’t know what its policies are or what it stands forThe Liberal Democrats have used their conference to unve...
theguardian.com
GB's Backstedt wins world time-trial silver
Britain's Zoe Backstedt, 21, wins silver in the women's time trial behind Switzerland's Marlen Reusser at the UCI World Road Championships in Montreal.
co.uk
The Turn of the Screw review – Henry James’s classic ghost story with added jump scares
Arcola theatre, LondonThis slick production of Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s adaptation is hampered by its own clevernessHere is Henry James’s canonical ghost story with modern-day jump scares. And, more...
theguardian.com
TechCrunch Mobility: How do we know when an AV is safe enough?
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click T...
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Littler's bid for major clean sweep ended by crushing Clayton defeat
Luke Littler's bid for a clean sweep of all major PDC titles in 2026 is over after a crushing 10-4 defeat to Jonny Clayton in the last eight at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
skysports.com
Why have US prosecutors labelled China’s Huawei a criminal enterprise?
Huawei faces a landmark US trial, accused of theft, fraud and sanctions violations in a high-stakes legal battle.
aljazeera.com
USA loss a game Ireland 'should have won' - Bemand
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says their defeat against USA in the WXV Global Series opener at Tallaght Stadium was "a game we should have won".
co.uk
Kenya’s Ngetich breaks women-only half-marathon world record by a second
Agnes Ngetich finished 50 seconds ahead of compatriot Veronica Loleo, who came second.
aljazeera.com
‘It’s been work to not go crazy’: Way Dynamic, the Australian folk-pop musician with fans including Elton John
Dylan Young’s sound recalls the Beach Boys and the Beatles, both contemporary and timeless – and his latest album Massive Shoe is attracting international acclaimIt’s been a huge couple of years fo...
theguardian.com
Wall Street expects US to issue about $1tn of short-term debt as borrowing costs climb
Growing reliance on Treasury bills comes as Scott Bessent seeks to curb rise in long-term rates
ft.com
Brobbey hits hat-trick on losing side - player ratings for Man City v Sunderland
How Manchester City and Sunderland players rated in their eventful Premier League match on Sunday.
co.uk
Jacquet and Alisson impress - Bournemouth v Liverpool ratings
How Bournemouth and Liverpool's players rated during their Premier League match.
co.uk
USA stun Ireland with comeback WXV win in Dublin
The United States stage a remarkable second-half comeback to beat Ireland 40-36 in their WXV Global Series opener at Tallaght Stadium.
co.uk
Venezuela quakes rescue dog ‘Tsunami’ honoured with statue
A Venezuelan rescue dog has been honoured with a statue for his search-and-rescue work after earthquakes in June.
aljazeera.com
Hundreds protest in Tunisia for release of jailed Gaza flotilla activists
Hundreds of Tunisians have protested in Tunis, demanding the release of four Global Sumud Flotilla activists.
aljazeera.com
Great Britain book place in Davis Cup Finals with victory over Ecuador
Great Britain wrapped up a straightforward victory over Ecuador to book their place at the Davis Cup Finals in November.
skysports.com
Meta launches legal challenge against UK media regulator over Online Safety Act
Action against Ofcom comes as social media companies are being accused of using courts to slow down implementationMeta has launched a fresh legal challenge against Britain’s media regulator in the...
theguardian.com
Henry Herford obituary
Baritone with an appealing tonal quality who was an enterprising explorer of song and more than 70 roles in operaThe Scottish baritone Henry Herford, who has died aged 79, was notable for the bread...
theguardian.com
Yu, 13, wins record-breaking first major gold medal
China’s Yu Zidi, 13, wins a record‑breaking 200m women’s butterfly gold at the Asian Games in Tokyo.
co.uk
DP World Tour plans to keep Play-offs in UAE despite player safety concerns
DP World Tour chief executive Guy Kinnings has confirmed that the plan is to keep the season-ending Play-offs in the Middle East, despite ongoing conflict in the region.
skysports.com
Humanoid robots fight in cage match in Shanghai
Humanoid robots fight in cage match in Shanghai
aljazeera.com
Bear-y good neighbors: humans and animals are learning to live together in an expanding LA
People are increasingly crossing paths with the wild animals as homes ring the outskirts of forests, sparking a new era of coexistenceEvery year, as summer draws to a close and fall begins, Califor...
theguardian.com
6 days left to get ahead at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Current ticket pricing ends in 6 days on Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join 10,000+ founders, investors and tech leaders at Disrupt and save up to $200 on your ticket until then.
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GB reach Davis Cup Finals as Patten and Skupski win
Great Britain will play in the Davis Cup Finals for the first time since 2023 after taking an unassailable 3-0 lead against Ecuador in London.
co.uk
GB qualify for Davis Cup Finals after doubles win
Great Britain qualify for the Davis Cup Finals after taking an unassailable 3-0 lead over Ecuador as Henry Patten and Neal Skupski beat Gonzalo Escobar and Diego Hidalgo 6-3 6-4.
co.uk
Postponing the future: War and inflation redraw marriage terms in Iran
Iran's cost of living crisis is affecting the dreams and everyday life choices of young Iranians.
aljazeera.com
Singer Becky Hill looks back: ‘Aside from the music I was making, I hated every minute of my 20s’
The Brit award winner on being scammed by a model agency, coming to terms with sexual assault, and wrestling with impostor syndromeBorn in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, in 1994 and raised in Bewdley,...
theguardian.com
AI is a powerful but problematic new collaborator in mathematics
We are already witnessing the unintended consequences of algorithms realising goals with badly defined parameters and restrictions
ft.com
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s sister arrested before planned PTI march
Imran Khan's party condemns his sister's arrest as an attempt to silence her over the PTI leader's ongoing imprisonment.
aljazeera.com
Welsh rugby's key signings ahead of new season
Four summer signings are tipped to make a big impact at Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets in the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship.
co.uk
Not I review – a mouth steals the show in Rufus Norris’s strange and deeply moving take on Beckett
Minghella theatre, ReadingSoprano Claire Booth’s mouth is isolated against a black background to capture the racing brain of a desperate woman, with added operatic flairThere is a long preamble to...
theguardian.com
Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Jenin in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man near Jenin and an Israeli settler died from his wounds in a separate shooting.
aljazeera.com
Broad excited at what Fleming can do for Root's captaincy
Sky Sports Cricket's Stuart Broad is excited at what new England Test coach Stephen Fleming can bring to Joe Root's captaincy as the New Zealander prepares for his first assignment in the role in S...
skysports.com
Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa in latest targeting of East Jerusalem sites
Netanyahu storms Western Wall tunnels amid Yom Kippur settler incursions, drawing fierce condemnation.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine hits Moscow with ‘largest ever’ drone attack
Major oil refinery in Russian capital set ablaze as voting draws to a close in stage-managed parliamentary elections
ft.com
Back to school in Gaza: Learning in tents after years of disruption
After nearly three years of disruption, children return to school in Gaza in makeshift spaces with scarce resources.
aljazeera.com
Hewett & Reid star as GB win fifth World Team Cup
Great Britain become World Team Cup champions for the fifth time as Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid secure a 2-1 victory over Japan in Florida.
co.uk
Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says
The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.
co.uk
What are Iran’s latest conditions to end its war with the US?
Iran's latest set of conditions come as growing regional escalation causes oil prices to cross $100 per barrel.
aljazeera.com
Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones
President Trump has claimed that military operations are needed at his proposed triumphal arch in Washington D.C., in order to protect national security. A federal court is weighing the arch's lega...
npr.org
Hatton hits OUTRAGEOUS approach shot through the trees!
Tyrrell Hatton hit an 'extraordinary' approach shot as he birdied the par-four ninth during his final round at the BMW PGA Championship.
skysports.com
‘Do you have to be dead?’: US coalminers plead for benefits as black-lung disease cases surge
Trump says he digs coal – but pneumoconiosis cases are at a 50-year high, and sick miners are mired in benefit delaysFor 38 years, Josh Armes worked as a coal miner in West Virginia and Virginia.Af...
theguardian.com
‘You could absolutely rip your bloody hand off’: competitors gather for England oyster shucking championship
The English have been eating oysters for thousands of years, and advocates say they are an important indicator of the health of coastal watersBeneath bunting in the middle of Mayfair, there was a f...
theguardian.com
I was asked to write a new Miss Marple, so I sent her to the Alps
Her last case was 50 years ago, written by Agatha Christie just before she died. Could I really follow in the footsteps of the Queen of Crime?When I was asked to write the first full-length Miss Ma...
theguardian.com
China’s stranglehold on rare earths must be ended, says hopeful supplier to EU
Rafael Moreno, whose company has opened demo plant in Brazil, says market is ‘nervous’ as Trump-Xi summit loomsThe head of a mining company hoping to supply the EU with rare earths in two years’ ti...
theguardian.com
Ngetich breaks women-only half-marathon record
Kenya's Agnes Ngetich breaks the world record for a women-only half marathon as she wins gold at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.
co.uk
World Series of Darts LIVE! Littler, Price, Van Veen seek Amsterdam title
skysports.com
Trump’s Greenland deal: A triumph of optics?
It seems the new agreement may not be that 'new'.
aljazeera.com
Meta's Muse Is Better at Surveilling Than Helping Me
The Muse app continues Meta’s trend of opting users into data collection for AI training. It also nudges you to share your bank account, email, and passport information.
wired.com
It’s Donald Trump Versus MAGA on Data Centers
The president has doubled down on data centers and AI. His base is running in the opposite direction.
wired.com
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time review – a fun and inventive sensory assault
Birmingham RepAlex Keenan perfectly captures protagonist Chris’s bewilderment and cheeriness in Ned Bennett’s ambitious new staging The most alarming moment in Mark Haddon’s young adult novel is wh...
theguardian.com
Dominic West backs ‘top shagger’ Byron in poetry battle with Bob Geldof
Actor hails ‘proto-rock star’ as best poet, while musician argues for ‘Ireland’s Shakespeare’ WB Yeats at Somerset festivalDominic West has said Lord Byron is his favourite poet because he was a “t...
theguardian.com
US retailer rations motor oil as prices quadruple and supplies run dry
Iran war has created global shortage of lubricant used in vehicle engines
ft.com
What You Need to Know About the Foreign-Made Router Ban in the US
The FCC banned the sale of new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers and mobile hot spots manufactured outside the US. Here’s what it means for you.
wired.com
Hundreds of Drones Target Moscow on Final Day of Russian Elections
Sweeping the courtyard of a residential building hit by what the authorities said was a Ukrainian drone strike in Kotelniki, in the Moscow region, on Sunday.
nytimes.com
Asian Games: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20 record as India beat Bangladesh
India defeat Bangladesh by 114 runs to book women's cricket final against Sri Lanka, who beat Pakistan by eight wickets.
aljazeera.com
Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty
Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.
co.uk
Next month’s budget made harder by Trump’s war with Iran, says UK minister
Bridget Phillipson says Burnham’s past criticisms of US president not an issue as PM prepares to meet Trump at UNNext month’s budget will be made more difficult by Donald Trump’s war with Iran, one...
theguardian.com
Spaun wins BMW PGA Championship, McIlroy falters despite late surge
JJ Spaun surged through a packed leaderboard on Sunday afternoon at the BMW PGA Championship to win his second DP World Tour event and his first outside of a major championship.
skysports.com
Littler could boycott Dutch events over booing
Luke Littler threatens a boycott of playing in the Netherlands after being booed and whistled at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
co.uk
‘Resident Evil movies? I’ve never seen one’: Weapons director Zach Cregger on resurrecting the beloved zombie franchise
Raised on punk, alt-comedy and the church, Cregger’s Lynchian approach to horror is anything but typical. After two wildly original hits, his pivot to a 30-year-old video game has caused a storm am...
theguardian.com
Taryn Simon on her most ambitious exhibition yet: ‘It’s built almost like a novel’
The multidisciplinary artist delves into pockets of history, including within her family, for the largest ever debut of new work staged at the GuggenheimTaryn Simon is seated in a conference room a...
theguardian.com
Tiny Hairs That Help Corals Breathe May Malfunction in Warming Oceans
Several new studies have uncovered this long overlooked aspect of coral physiology that could be the key to the animals’ fate in a changing climate.
wired.com
In Colorado, a GOP candidate says his differences with Trump show he's with the voters
We look at Republican Congressman Jeff Hurd's campaign in Colorado, where he is using his breaks with President Trump as an asset in his bid for reelection.
npr.org
Politics chat: Trump announces a Greenland deal, bans more media from the White House
We look at President Trump's announced ban of some media outlets covering the White House, as well as what a big cash windfall might mean for Republicans in the coming midterm elections.
npr.org
Fleming wants England back top of Test rankings as 'work to be done' on discipline
New England Test head coach Stephen Fleming has spoken of his desire to return the team to the top of the world rankings, adding that there is "work to be done" on the side's disciplinary issues th...
skysports.com
Scientists may have solved a 2,000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls mystery
Researchers may have solved a long-running mystery surrounding the Dead Sea Scrolls by proposing that the Qumran sect really did use its distinctive 364-day calendar. Its perfectly ordered 52-week...
sciencedaily.com
German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.
co.uk
New nanoparticles make hidden chemical differences light up
Scientists have developed ultra-bright nanoparticles that can detect tiny amounts of chemicals and distinguish between molecules that look almost identical. The technology could one day provide a c...
sciencedaily.com
'Beat the Aussies' - new England coach Fleming's key aim
New Test coach Stephen Fleming says he shares English cricket’s “obsession” with the Ashes and arrives with the goal to “beat the Aussies”.
co.uk
Fleming on England discipline, Stokes, late arrival and coaching styles
Read what England's new Test coach Stephen Fleming had to say about Bazball, Ben Stokes, the team's discipline issues and his own philosophy.
co.uk
U.N. General Assembly Traffic and Street Closures: What New Yorkers Need to Know
A gridlock alert is in place from Sept. 21 to Sept. 25, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said.
nytimes.com
Big Tech uses guarantees to keep $300bn of AI exposure off balance sheets
Wall Street finds new way to turn tech giants’ credit strength into cheaper funding for AI build-out
ft.com
Don’t discount Reform because it's had a bad year. In our angry, fragile democracy, anything can happen | John Harris
Nigel Farage’s tactics are to play up the anxiety and resentment that people feel. Labour’s job is simple: to offer hope and changeDespite the energised start Andy Burnham has made as prime ministe...
theguardian.com
Mass Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills two, Russia says
Moscow mayor reports intercepting 1,600 drones during 'unprecedented' attack, accusing Ukraine of election interference.
aljazeera.com
Scientists opened a sealed envelope after 10 years. Gravity still didn’t make sense
A decade-long NIST experiment has produced a new measurement of the universal gravitational constant that differs unexpectedly from another leading result, deepening a 225-year-old physics puzzle....
sciencedaily.com
Billionaire Tata scion faces battle of his life to avert listing
Noel Tata is up against the 150-year-old business empire’s chair and his well-connected New Delhi allies
ft.com
An arrest, a defection and a new leader - how Reform's 'challenging' week unfolded
How an extraordinary seven days that rocked the party unfolded.
co.uk
Chiltern Railways enters public ownership in Labour nationalisation push
Operator that runs services between London Marylebone and Birmingham is sixth to be nationalised since 2025Chiltern Railways has become the latest train operator to enter public ownership as the go...
theguardian.com
‘Flip the table and rise up’: Lib Dems’ president in combative mood as party gathers in Brighton
Josh Babarinde wants to target big tech and crypto billionaires while giving power and cash back to the publicStanding outside Toynbee Hall in the East End of London, Josh Babarinde doesn’t exactly...
theguardian.com
Two German states go to the polls after far-right gains
About 3.8 million voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are heading to polls on Sunday.
aljazeera.com
Will the three-week break put more pressure on managers?
So far this season two coaches have lost their jobs, but plenty of others will be looking over their shoulders heading into the new, extended international break.
co.uk
Jammertest: Arctic exercise to counter satellite jamming
Defence and tech companies have been taking part in annual exercises in Norway.
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: a spin-off from Abi Morgan’s soapy, glossy, entertaining divorce drama
Lawyers juggle private chaos with professional brilliance in this new series. Plus: Michelle Keegan’s DI tackles a murder case and a corrupt police force. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC...
theguardian.com
Ms Rachel, the controversial queen of toddler TV: ‘My goal isn’t to be the most liked. It’s to help kids and speak the truth’
Her catchy videos have racked up billions of views, but Rachel Accurso’s statements on everything from Gaza to LGBTQ rights have caused a stir. She talks about screen time, song fatigue and specula...
theguardian.com
Thousands of planned launches, terms of deal, worry some near Louisiana SpaceX site
State officials say the new SpaceX site will be a $100 billion investment and launch thousands of rockets. Lawmakers helped ease regulations and negotiations were covered under nondisclosure agree...
npr.org
Tunisian protesters demand release of four Sumud activists
The protest comes as the health of one detainee deteriorates after more than a month on hunger strike.
aljazeera.com
A Diplomat From Myanmar Refuses to Give Up New York City Post
U Kyaw Moe Tun, in New York last month, was appointed as Myanmar’s ambassador to the United Nations before his country’s military staged a coup in 2021.
nytimes.com
Germans Are Voting Again, Amid a Far-Right Surge. Here’s What to Watch.
Election campaign billboards of the far-right Alternative for Germany and other parties in the northern German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on Friday.
nytimes.com
Meta launches fresh legal challenge over UK’s Online Safety Act
US tech giant’s latest action against regulator Ofcom could slow down implementation of the far-reaching law
ft.com
Saudi Arabia quits China-led cross-border currency platform
Kingdom’s central bank withdrew last year from programme which is part of China’s effort to develop an alternative system to the dollar
ft.com
Russia’s new air campaign seeks to destroy Ukrainian economy
Drone and missile strikes hit warehouses, steel plants, ports and railways, depriving Kyiv of more than $1.5bn in tax revenue
ft.com
Biodiesel for shipping now cheaper than conventional fuels after price fall
Supplies racing to hit emissions targets push cost to record low, in move that could accelerate industry’s shift to greener fuels
ft.com
Peruvian journalist shot dead after threatening to expose police
Peruvian journalist ‘China Polo’ has been shot dead a week after receiving death threats over a police investigation.
aljazeera.com
Ancient DNA reveals how plague kept returning for 400 years after the Black Death
Ancient DNA reveals that plague repeatedly returned to Europe for more than 400 years after the Black Death, evolving into new lineages and spreading through trade, migration, and war. Researchers...
sciencedaily.com
Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation
PM Anthony Albanese asks Apple CEO Tim Cook to back Canberra's online safety laws to 'keep Australians safe'.
aljazeera.com
DR Congo begins Ebola vaccination trials for frontline health workers
DR Congo is rolling out vaccine trials for health workers at the centre of the country’s Ebola crisis.
aljazeera.com
DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises
50,000 frontline staff to receive a jab for a different Ebola strain, with 20,000 enrolled in a one-year clinical trial.
aljazeera.com
Hurricane Hunters reveal 4 warning signs that a storm is about to strengthen
Nearly three decades of Hurricane Hunter data reveal four features that can help a tilted tropical cyclone straighten its circulation and become capable of intensifying. The findings could give for...
sciencedaily.com
Iran war live: Tehran sets terms for peace; Saudi forces foil Riyadh attack
Iran security chief says Tehran's demands include an end to war on all fronts and the lifting of US's naval blockade.