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‘Hell on earth’: last residents eat weeds to survive in Russian-occupied Oleshky
Supplies cut off from Ukrainian city where bodies are being left to be eaten by dogs because of deadly risk from drones The phone message sent out of Russian-occupied Oleshky was g...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:00:04 GMT
Yemen government forces widen attacks against Houthis: What we know
Yemeni government forces have claimed multiple air and ground operations across Taiz in the last 24 hours.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:59:21 +0000
Dog rescued from cliff ledge at landmark waterfall
Eight-year-old Labrador Penny was stranded on a narrow ledge in Ingleton, rescue services say.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:20:49 GMT
Hong Kong men turn to plush ‘bag charms’ for self-expression, comfort
Whether he is commuting to work or meeting clients, 31-year-old Hong Kong architect Bryan Hui always has a plush toy keychain of Chiikabu – a beetle-like creature from the popular ...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:07 +0000
Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back
Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:29:52 GMT
Plane carrying DR Congo military delegation crashes
A plane carrying a Congolese military delegation crashed in DR Congo, killing 17 people, including four civilians.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:44:00 +0000
Africa's richest man helps fund $660m fuel pipeline between Ethiopia and Djibouti
The pipeline would strengthen energy security in landlocked Ethiopia, while creating jobs at Djibouti's port.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:24:19 GMT
Ethiopia's Assefa suffers late cramps to miss out on world record in Berlin
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:31:07 +0800
Nor'easter brings flooding as New York and New Jersey declare emergency
Tens of millions of people from Maine to Virginia are in the path of the powerful storm.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:23:09 GMT
Tenth woman's body found as South Africa police probe killings
The deaths have sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:04 GMT
The week in pictures: Trump hosts Xi, the pope visits France and floods ravage Thailand
From Pope Leo XIV's historic first visit to France to US President Donald Trump meeting China's President Xi Jinping to flooded streets in Bangkok, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:05:49 GMT
‘It’s like the Scottish Upper East Side’: shame and snobbery as American students blamed for St Andrews classism
Online comments reflect class tensions at Scottish university between those from lower-income families and wealthier US undergraduates When Sophie Rose Jenkins announced she would ...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:00:59 GMT
Schoolboy hailed for clearing rubbish from flooded city street
Amid heavy flooding in Bangkok, a schoolboy's simple act of civic-mindedness has drawn widespread praise online after he was filmed wading through murky water to collect floating r...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:34:00 +0700
Trump and Xi exchange warm words at state dinner but little progress on key issues
Despite diplomatic niceties and gifts, little was shared on substantial issues separating the leaders.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:01:54 GMT
UK police evacuate homes near RAF Fairford airbase used by US
Police say they have arrested several men on suspicion of explosives-related offences.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:59:38 +0000
‘My hands are empty’: Displaced Palestinians struggle to survive
In Tulkarem and other West Bank cities, displaced Palestinians are being forced deeper into debt and poverty.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:26:21 +0000
Najib Razak's 'solidarity fund' raises US$2.27 million, still short of US$12.27 million target: DPM Zahid
The jailed former Malaysian prime minister’s eldest son told reporters that even if his father's frozen assets were released, his family would still be unable to immediately raise ...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:02:00 +0800
Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
Authorities said the heavy rains have subsided but the flooding is not yet over.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:45:08 GMT
Poland fears Ukraine war could spill over
In Poland, a close ally of neighbouring Ukraine, concerns are growing that the war could spill across the border. Our next report comes from Suwałki, a city in a region bordering R...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:01:18 GMT
Trump gave Xi Jinping a warm welcome. What did the talks accomplish?
From the National Archives to the state dinner, President Trump and Xi Jinping looked comfortable together in Washington. Two former NPR China correspondents on what the visit did ...
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:13:54 -0400
UK reports 'major incident,' arrests near Fairford air base
Multiple buildings were evacuated in the UK town of Whelford, near an air base used by the US military, with UK police saying bomb disposal teams were checking vehicles on the scen...
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India news: Assam Police detain CJP's Ashutosh Ranka
Ranka has criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over schools, land rights and electoral boundaries. DW has more.
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OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in misbehavior disclosure
The disclosure is the latest in a string of incidents in which the AI platform has been caught going rogue. OpenAI says it is reviewing the findings.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:10:04 -0400
Spain return to action with hard-fought win at Wembley to extend streak
La Roja came back from 2-1 down at half-time to see off England for their Nations League opener on Saturday evening, extending their unbeaten run to 39 games. Substitutes Álex Baen...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:41:46 GMT
Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too
Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:54:24 GMT
Killer Christa Pike is to be executed within days - but her defence say she's a victim too
Lawyers for Pike, who killed a fellow student in 1995, say she should get clemency and would not be sentenced to death if the crime happened today.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:04:08 GMT
Pope warns against 'losing humanity' to AI machines
The pontiff delivered the warning on the first day of his trip to France on Friday.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:06:41 GMT
British national among six dead in building explosion close to Acropolis in Athens
Four Americans and a Greek national are among those killed in a suspected gas explosion, officials said.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:47:25 GMT
From Nagaland to a path to the Oscars: Indian film brings a rarely seen world to global cinema
After a major win at Toronto, Angh, a film from northeastern India, is now on a path towards the Oscars.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:41:10 GMT
Ten NHS staff removed over Noah Woods data breach
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust says it has launched an "urgent" investigation.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:08:10 GMT
Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone
This is it.
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 06:41:00 GMT
Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly
The G7 also condemns "in the strongest terms" Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying that the escalation in fighting in Yemen jeopardises global energy security.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:39:09 GMT
Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know
So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:07:40 GMT
Recreational Aerial Craft Become Weapons in Myanmar’s War
Years after a coup, the military is increasingly using motorized paragliders and gyrocopters to bomb towns and villages in rebel-held territory.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:01:20 +0000
OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites
OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from a range of institutions during test exercises.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 02:50:56 GMT
7 teens swept up in police crackdown on bicycle-related offences in Tseung Kwan O
Hong Kong police have clamped down on bicycle-related offences in Tseung Kwan O, with seven teenagers facing prosecution for allegedly failing to display bike lights at night and c...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:53:29 +0000
‘I turbocharged my career then pressed eject’: why couples are getting divorced later
Financial pressures, legal changes and shifting attitudes may help explain why couples are staying married for longer “We don’t know anyone whose marriage hit the skids after just ...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:55 GMT
UK police make arrests, evacuate homes in ‘major incident’ near air base used by US forces
British police said they had evacuated homes Sunday near the air base of Fairford in southwest England used by US air forces and arrested several men over suspected explosives offe...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:05:06 GMT
US Supreme Court allows Trump to use controversial database to check voter citizenship
Critics have questioned the reliability of the data, warning it could result in US citizens being wrongly removed from electoral rolls.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:13:35 GMT
Heroine or Public Enemy? The Israeli Blocking Much of Netanyahu’s Agenda.
Gali Baharav-Miara, Israel’s first female attorney general, has stopped many of the government’s efforts to remove constraints on its power.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:10 +0000
Black woman found hanging from tree was dead before body was 'staged', police say
Tasia Fortune's body was found hanging from a tree on the grounds of an abandoned home in Jackson in August.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:24:31 GMT
Tomi Adeyemi on the film of her hit novel Children of Blood and Bone: ‘I don’t plan to watch it’
Her debut earned a record-breaking YA book deal – then came her fallout with Hollywood. The author talks about the pressures of success and why she is pictured on the cover of her ...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:00:02 GMT
Bangkok floods force thousands into shelters
BANGKOK - Thousands of Bangkok residents awoke in shelters on Sunday after flooding triggered by days of heavy rain in the Thai capital inundated homes and roads, with some startin...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0700
Bangkok flood warnings ‘came too late’ Thais say, worst flood in 15 years
Deep floodwaters in Bangkok drove thousands of residents into shelters as others scrambled to buy groceries or dry out their homes on Sunday after days of heavy rain inundated mark...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:57:27 +0000
Northern Ireland: Pro-UK march to go through Catholic area
Northern Ireland: Pro-UK march to go through Catholic area
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TikTok to pay $100m and limit daily child usage in Alabama settlement
Alabama was set to take TikTok to trial over claims that it intentionally addicted young users.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:11:14 GMT
UK to help refuel Saudi jets countering Houthi attacks
The UK says it will provide air-to-air refuelling for "defensive" operations following a request from Saudi Arabia.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:53:03 GMT
‘A joyful place’: a new museum coaxes Austrians to embrace The Sound of Music
Sixty years after the film’s release, Salzburg is embracing a Hollywood classic it once kept at arm’s length Let’s start at the very beginning – famously, a very good place to star...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:55 GMT
Four killed in helicopter crash near Montreal
The victims of the crash have not yet been identified, Quebec provincial police told the BBC.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 02:43:10 GMT
The other crop that built China: how millet became foundation for Chinese civilisation
Rice may be the most universal ingredient in the world, serving as a cornerstone of the diet for billions in Asia. However, for much of Chinese history, rice faced a serious compet...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:14 +0000
From professor to patient: One man's journey on the frontier of lung cancer treatment
Lung cancer is still the top cancer killer, but new developments are shifting what the future might hold for patients.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400
Xi visit to Washington all pomp but little progress so far
The summit so far has focused on "positive vibes", says one analyst, with several pressing issues awaiting discussion.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:57:25 GMT
Germany news: Are Germans giving up their beloved meat and sausages?
Germans used to be all about sausages and meat. While those do remain popular, things seem to be slowly changing. There also are new insights into the economic side of East Germany...
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Singapore's Shanti Pereira retains Asian Games 200m gold, makes history
Pereira is the first woman to win the event twice at the quadrennial event.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:27:00 +0800
Are Ethiopians marching back to war in Tigray?
Exploring the issues behind the escalation of tensions between the TPLF and the national army.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:42:39 GMT
Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region
During the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:13:55 GMT
Sebb’s, Glasgow G1: ‘A delicious bombardment of continents, cuisines and cultural trickledowns’ – restaurant review
Little bits of loveliness from Sauchiehall Street to the Silk Road, from a chef who wants to deliver maximum joy Sebb’s is a basement restaurant on Miller Street in Glasgow with a ...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:56 GMT
The hidden risks of using traditional Chinese medicine with Western prescriptions
In the second instalment of a four-part Health Matters series on traditional Chinese medicine, Aidyn Fitzpatrick investigates the drug-interaction risks of combining Chinese remedi...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:00:08 +0000
Heavy flooding continues in eastern Bangkok
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said heavy flooding continued in eastern districts of Bangkok, where most main canals remained full on Sunday.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0700
Malaysia’s Ng, Sivasangari book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold
The top seeds defend their Asian Games squash titles, becoming the first players to qualify for the Los Angeles Games.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:19:37 +0000
The Surprising Reasons China Is Skeptical of A.I. Safety Calls
In China, A.I. doomsday warnings can feel distinctly Western or like a ploy to stop Chinese A.I. companies from trying to overtake their U.S. rivals.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:01:24 +0000
The Raffles’ Singapore Sling Costs $40. There’s a Reason Tourists Still Love It.
You can still buy a Singapore Sling in the colonial-era hotel where it’s said to have been invented more than a century ago. Custom versions have arisen nearby.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:11:54 +0000
Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn Gaza recovery plan
The figure was announced during a meeting of the group's board at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:11:15 GMT
Northern Ireland court allows Orange Order march through Catholic area
A court in Northern Ireland has allowed a Protestant parade to proceed through a controversial route in a Catholic area for the first time in nearly 30 years. The legal dispute end...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:41:07 GMT
Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says
The independent report also says Kirk's aides insisted he speak outdoors, overriding concerns from campus officials.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:12:25 GMT
Iranian minister says only negotiation can end conflict after Trump rejects Hormuz deal
The foreign minister says Tehran is waiting for an official rejection of a deal, despite the US President's comments.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:44:11 GMT
Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:02:26 GMT
Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years
The UK's busiest airport cautions it may miss the government target of 2035 as ministers say the deadline has "always been ambitious".
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:32:42 GMT
Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee'
Masoud Pezeshkian's defiant speech to the UN comes after the US president threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a peace deal is not agreed soon.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:15:31 GMT
Govt defends solar sector as China supplies 99.3% of imports
The government has defended the domestic solar industry after figures showed China supplied 99.3% of solar-panel imports in the first seven months of 2026.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:39:00 +0700
No public mentions of Taiwan at official Xi and Trump meeting
At a high-profile summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Washington, there was much talk of trade and artificial intelligence. One of the most contentious issues,...
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Russian Foreign Minister Vows Russia Will See Ukraine War Through
Russia’s foreign minister met with his German counterpart during the U.N. General Assembly but spent part of his address defending his country’s war on Ukraine.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:49:11 +0000
Iran sticks to Hormuz plan after Trump rejects it
Iranian officials that while they were aware of Trump's comments on rejecting the new proposal, they had not received a formal message rejecting the plan that would open the Strait...
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Russia targeting 'ordinary life' with attacks on Ukraine's data centres, Zelensky says
Such strikes aim to disrupt "people's ability to stay connected, study, work", says Ukraine's president.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:47:49 GMT
Why Trump gave Xi an ornate bald eagle statue at the state dinner
From redwood benches to DVDs, gifts are an important part of the art of diplomacy.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:22:48 GMT
Pope praises young people's 'energy and commitment' at huge open-air Mass in Paris
Around 700,000 people gathered in central Paris to hear the Catholic leader speak and offer prayer.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:48:06 GMT
Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color
When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who pani...
Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:13:04 GMT
Traitors star burgled after sharing holiday photos
Paul Gorton urges people to think twice before sharing holiday pictures before they are back home.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:19:47 GMT
Xi got Trump's red carpet welcome - but not everything he wanted
China wanted progress on trade, technology and Taiwan - but hasn't got as much as it would have hoped for.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:57:09 GMT
South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:20:48 GMT
Klatham keeps options open
The Klatham Party has caused a stir by going against the opposition whip's position and voting in support of the 2027 budget bill.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:32:00 +0700
In-form Isak leaves Sweden camp due to minor injury
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:29:22 +0800
Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat
The satellite station is used in part to provide internet coverage to neighbouring Ukraine, the government says.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:00:29 GMT
Thousands without water and roads closed after burst pipe
Southern Water says it is investigating the burst pipe which happened on Sunday morning.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:07:29 GMT
Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:00:28 GMT
Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech
The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:44:44 GMT
Remote section of China’s Great Wall damaged by 20 years of mine waste dumping
While foreign leaders and their families walk the iconic restored sections of the Great Wall around Beijing, the ancient stones of a remote Ming-era stretch of the structure in nor...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:57:51 +0000
Brunei's crown prince to visit SAFTI City, oceanarium as part of five-day trip to Singapore
Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah will be in Singapore for the 12th edition of the Singapore-Brunei Young Leaders' Programme.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0800
Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'
President Trump said he was rejecting an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian proposal is similar to a memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the U.S. and I...
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:08:28 -0400
Luggage chaos, flight delays at Suvarnabhumi airport
Passengers arriving at Suvarnabhumi airport have been forced to wait five or six hours for their baggage and numerous flights have been delayed since Saturday because of problems w...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:55:00 +0700
South Sudan's president dissolves government ahead of country's first elections
South Sudan has not held elections since independence in 2011 - polls have twice been postponed.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:21:06 GMT
UK Deploys Bomb Squad Near R.A.F. Fairford, Air Base Used by US
British police said they had arrested several men on suspicion of offenses under the Explosives Act and had evacuated local residents near the R.A.F. Fairford base.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:49:24 +0000
Students strike across Germany in protest against military service
A law establishing voluntary military service came into effect in January, but protest organisers fear compulsory service could follow.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:36:22 GMT
Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine
Meanwhile, Moscow and Kyiv continued to exchange strikes on Saturday, with Russian attacks killing at least four people across Ukraine. As both sides intensify their aerial attacks...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:53:08 GMT
Italy ministers agree to ban burqa and niqab in school and cap foreigners in class
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the measures as "common-sense tools that do not divide but really help to integrate".
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:32:59 GMT
These Democrats are running for Congress on Christian faith. Will it pay off?
It's rare for Democrats to make religion a centerpiece of their campaigns. But this midterm election cycle, a number of candidates for Congress are doing just that.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400
More than 23,500 Simba customers affected in data breach involving IC numbers, birth dates
"No credit card or bank account information is at risk," the telco said.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:56:00 +0800
Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank
Comments come as Israeli authorities announce military closure across occupied West Bank, citing Jewish holiday Sukkot.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:01:33 +0000
Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead
The two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:36 GMT
Multiple arrests on suspicion of explosives offenses near U.K. base used by U.S. forces
Police evacuated homes Sunday near an air base in England used by the U.S. and arrested several men over suspected explosives offenses.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:49:36 -0400
Man charged with murdering woman in Darlington
Andrew Bell, 44 and from Darlington, is due to appear before magistrates on Monday.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:06:03 GMT
Nor'easter brings flooding as New York and New Jersey declare emergency
Tens of millions of people from Maine to Virginia are in the path of the powerful storm.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:23:09 GMT