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The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.
Testimony from Israeli military insiders involved in surveillance and remote killings features in documentary produced by the Guardian Testimony from 24 Israeli military insiders on the secret systems used in the war on Gaza has been revealed in a new documentary film about the mass killing of Palestinian civilians. NAZA, a film from the Oscar-winning Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, was shown at the Venice international film festival on Thursday as the only documentary compe
President Trump tries to incentivize voters by promising $5,000 to Americans if the GOP wins the midterms. And, young conservatives reflect on the party one year after Charlie Kirk's death.
Riyadh needs to restore deterrence without being pulled back into a prolonged Yemen war.
King Oyo's family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.
Environment Agency says talks under way about increasing prices for industrial users to try to reduce poor water management Ministers are exploring making water more expensive for some users, in the face of severe supply shortages. Despite the UK being a famously wet country, the precarious nature of the water supply has been made particularly acute this summer, with almost three-quarters of England and all of Wales in drought and 27 million people facing restrictions on their water use. Continu
An airspace closure delayed the Ukrainian leader’s trip between Moldova and Norway, officials said. They did not confirm a claim by Norway’s prime minister that a drone had “almost hit” the plane.
President Xi Jinping has called for urgent search and rescue efforts.
Nuclear watchdog has gone more than a year without inspecting key sites; Iran says US attacks have made access unsafe.
Australia declined to join move by UK, Canada and France in banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements Labor party members have criticised the federal government for not following the UK, Canada and France in banning trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, urging Penny Wong to mount a stronger response to violence against Palestinians. The Labor Friends of Palestine group wrote to the foreign minister on Wednesday, calling for Australia to join a coordinated approach with allies and
The death of Charlie Kirk was seen as a rallying call for young conservatives. One year later, the movement is wrestling with questions about its future.
As public air monitors disappear, federal rollbacks and state laws are making it harder than ever to know what’s in the air As the US’s network for monitoring air pollution deteriorates, a Floodlight investigation has found that the chemical industry is going state-to-state to restrict one of the few options citizens have left for holding polluters accountable: low-cost air sensors. Over the past two years, the non-profit investigative newsroom determined, lawmakers in Louisiana, Kentucky and Oh
Embracing positions extolled by the Kremlin, the Alternative for Germany party may govern for the first time in a German state.
A survivor has told the BBC of the chaos onboard as the ferry caught fire near the popular tourist spot of Coron.
Dow Jones was acquitted of the charge of dismissal over Selina Cheng's leadership role.
News outlets raise alarm after being barred from media events and condemn offensive comments made by party director James Ashby The ABC and the Guardian have called on One Nation to reverse its ban of select media outlets from press conferences amid warnings the party is practising censorship and actively avoiding public scrutiny. On Tuesday both outlets were asked to leave a One Nation press conference in Victoria. During the event, the state’s party leader, Warren Pickering, admitted to illega
President Trump promised to send every adult citizen $5,000, but only if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the midterm election, setting high expectations for the convention's final night.
Following six years of talks, Pitt Rivers Museum will return body parts collected by British colonial administrators to north-east India Anthropologists and community leaders from Nagaland, a remote state in north-eastern India bordering Myanmar, have expressed joy and relief that human remains belonging to their ancestors that had been on display in a British museum for nearly a century are finally being returned. On Monday, the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford announced that 39 pieces of human rem
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
Long-range Ukrainian drones hit Russia's key gas plants, raising questions about the conflict's next phase.
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The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under.
The European climate service Copernicus said the Earth just sweltered through its hottest month on record in August. Scientists said the heat surge is mostly due to human-caused climate change.
Speaking in Dallas, the president raised ethical concerns with an apparent $1tn offer to the electorate. Plus the US citizens who are finding moving to Scotland to be an irresistible lure Good morning. Donald Trump has pledged to pay every adult citizen in the US $5,000 if Republicans retain the House and Senate in the midterm elections. The outlandish proposal, which would cost over $1tn, immediately raised ethical concerns. Trump made the promise during a marathon speech at the Republican midt
The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November's midterms.
Drone video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows smoke rising from the burned out MV June Aster off Palawan.
The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict.
Lambie, a veteran and Tasmanian senator, says One Nation leader is showing her ‘true colours’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Jacqui Lambie has accused Pauline Hanson of being a “coward” for a One Nation cartoon calling the Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie a traitor, amid a growing spat between the One Nation leader and the former SAS captain. Lambie, a veteran and Tasmanian senator, defended Hastie on Thursday,
Volunteers told to consider not wearing branded clothing and to shut lifeboat stations if they feel in danger Police working to protect RNLI in Dorset amid opposition to small boat rescues The RNLI is stepping up security after a backlash from far-right agitators over the lifeboat charity’s involvement in rescuing asylum seekers in the Channel and landing them on UK shores. Volunteers have been told by the charity’s bosses that they should consider not wearing RNLI branded clothing if they feel
British Museum Opens Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition The New York Times Bayeux Tapestry exhibit opens doors for first time as visitors flock to the British Museum BBC ‘Once-in-a-millennium moment’: Medieval masterpiece Bayeux Tapestry finally goes on show in London NBC News The Bayeux tapestry: why more women should be stitched into the fabric of history | Letters The Guardian England Welcomes the Return of the Bayeux Tapestry Bloomberg.com
The controversial offer was made in a speech at the party's first-ever convention in the middle of a US presidential term.
Protests turn violent in The Gambia over rolling blackouts
Canada’s retaliation this week against President Trump’s tariffs was met with more American tariffs and a closed U.S. border on some Canadian products.
For nearly two minutes, one of the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that careened off a Miami runway repeatedly warned his counterpart they were going too fast, according to flight information.
Vice-president suggests payment would not go to all and would be paid for by tariff revenues despite supreme court rulings against much of Trump’s program US citizens will receive $5,000 if Republicans win midterms, Trump claims Sign up for the US Breaking News email Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Vice-president JD Vance appeared to partially row back on Donald Trump’s outlandish claims that every adult citizen in the US would receive $5,000 if the Republicans retain the House a
'Significant casualties' after fire erupts on cargo ship in Qingdao, eastern China BBC At least 20 dead and 5 missing after cargo ship catches fire in China’s port, state media says CNN Major casualties reported after an international cargo ship docked in eastern China caught fire The Hill At least 20 people killed after fire breaks out on cargo ship in China port Sky News An international cargo ship caught fire while docked in eastern China, leaving major casualties, state media says kare11.com
Kenneth Feinberg says the nearly three years he spent running the Sept. 11 compensation fund changed his life view forever.
Ukrainians are losing more sleep, shopping for food is becoming harder and travel is often fraught with risk and delays.
The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.
August was joint-hottest month ever recorded globally The Guardian Global heat stuck on high. Scientists say August was Earth’s hottest month they’ve measured. NBC News If August felt like the hottest month on Earth … you’re right CNN August was world's joint-hottest month on record, scientists say Reuters Climate outlook is ‘not pretty’ after oceans break heat records for 100 days Financial Times
Boss Richard Walker is ‘proud to be backing Britain’ with a store in the capital, Stanley Business live – latest updates The supermarket chain Iceland has said it will open a shop on the Falkland Islands in early December. The shop, to be launched in partnership with a local retailer, Kelper Stores, will be the first UK high street brand to have a presence in the British territory and will be in the capital, Stanley. Continue reading...
The Taliban claim that Afghanistan is no longer a sanctuary for terrorist groups, but Al Qaeda and others are still present, reviving old fears.
The continental games will officially open on September 19, but several team competitions will get under way earlier.
The president also said oil prices won't come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election.
The Pennsylvania Democrat has already had a strained relationship with many inside his party. In the video, he spoke about working with Trump but did not outright praise him.
Breaking | ‘Heavy casualties’ after foreign cargo ship catches fire in China’s Qingdao South China Morning Post 'Significant casualties' after fire erupts on cargo ship in Qingdao, eastern China BBC At least 20 reported dead and 5 missing after cargo ship catches fire in China port NBC News At least 20 people killed after fire breaks out on cargo ship in China port Sky News An international cargo ship caught fire while docked in eastern China, leaving major casualties, state media says kare11.co
The Newfoundland town welcomed thousands of frightened airline passengers on Sept. 11, but 25 years later, mixed emotions run through anniversary plans amid an escalating trade war.
Italian club to auction special 'Together for Nepal' shirts to be worn in the match against Fenerbahce.
The former Australian of the Year said she stood with survivors of sexual violence ‘everywhere’ and ‘no matter who they are’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Grace Tame has apologised for her comments labelling the rape of Israeli women by Hamas during the 7 October attacks as “propaganda” and “debunked”, saying her words were “misinterpreted”. The former Australian of the Year issued the apology in an Instagram video on Thursday. The comments were made in an ABC inter
The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan.
US, NATO allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot New York Post EXCLUSIVE: NATO allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot reuters.com Russian submarines spotted off Svalbard while testing secret weapon pravda.com.ua Inside Russia’s plan to disable vital undersea cables using secret weapon The Independent Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato foils Moscow’s plot to unleash secret weapon to destroy undersea cables in Arctic inkl
Israeli military checkpoints are choking the West Bank economy, devastating local businesses and daily life.
Labelled a tourist tax, proposals would give mayors power to decide how revenue raised should be invested Holidaymakers will face a nightly levy on hotel stays and Airbnb-style visits in England under plans ministers are due to outline to give mayors new powers. The idea, labelled a tourist tax, was first raised by Keir Starmer’s government in November and is similar to a scheme running in Scotland. It would allow mayors to charge a fee to visitors staying overnight and decide how the revenue ra
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has moved countless readers with her novels about Nigerians at home and abroad. After the death in Lagos of her toddler son, her homeland no longer feels as much like home.
He covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.
Part war propaganda, part comic strip, the 230-foot Bayeux Tapestry is back in England for the first time in 900 years. It depicts the 1066 Battle of Hastings, which ended Anglo-Saxon rule.
Ahead of Israel's national elections, Netanyahu reaches for an old playbook: grievance, blame-shifting and victimhood.
Funding cuts in 2025 left women, children, older and displaced people hard hit, with 64m fewer people receiving aid The humanitarian aid system is crumbling as funding shrinks, pressures increase and governments not only fail to protect civilians but are increasingly responsible for endangering them, a new report warned on Thursday as figures revealed 64 million fewer people received aid last year. With aid contributions cut by 30% between 2022 and 2025 and thousands of aid workers losing their
There are full-size replicas in a U.S. sports arena, an abbey in Denmark and a home in rural New Zealand. There’s even a more modest version for those who don’t like the original’s nudity.
EXCLUSIVE: NATO allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot Reuters Russian submarines spotted off Svalbard while testing secret weapon Українська правда Britain foils secret Russian military plot to disable 'critical' undersea cables GB News UK and Nato allies intercept Russian plot to deploy secret weapon to undersea cable Metro.co.uk
The formerly prominent, widely recorded conductor was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years of probation for five counts of possession of child sex abuse material in Indianapolis.
The BBC's Sarah Smith is at the Republican Party's first midterms convention in Texas, taking place as oil prices rise to $100 (£74) a barrel.
Emissions of planet-heating methane and CO2 from natural sources are worsening the climate crisis, paper says Rising global temperatures caused by the burning of fossil fuels are transforming the world’s forests, wetlands and tundra to the point they are releasing emissions that could further worsen global heating by as much as 30%, a new study has found. As the world heats up, permafrost in the high latitudes is thawing, fiercer wildfires are burning in drying forests and wetlands and lakes are
Forces loyal to the UN-recognised government and Houthis fight on multiple fronts in an effort to expand their control.
Fire on passenger ferry in Philippines leaves dozens missing and at least 5 dead AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
The sector is concerned by reports that there won’t be a cap on the levy that can be imposed by mayors Good morning. Last year Andy Burnham, who was then mayor of Greater Manchester, and his close friend and ally Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool city region, were urging the government to allow mayors in England to bring in what they called a visitor levy. Burnham and Rotheram were pushing at an open door. In May this year Keir Starmer included plans for an overnight visitor levy bill in th
The June Aster was sailing from Manila to Coron, a popular tourist destination, when a fire broke out aboard the vessel.
The migrants were at work, building homes and hotels, when the floods hit, sweeping three of them away.
Police say they hope the drill will help prepare students, as concern grows over the increase in school shootings in South East Asia.
Yemen's Houthis close in on stranglehold over strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait Reuters Iran war live: Houthis advance near Red Sea coast threatening Bab al-Mandeb Al Jazeera Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War The New York Times Houthi threat to Red Sea expands with takeover of Mocha, potentially reshaping region - analysis The Jerusalem Post Yemeni government forces seize Houthi commander as clashes escalate The Arab Weekly
The strikes come after it was revealed that Ukraine’s president Volodomyr Zelenskyy’s plane was almost by a drone when leaving Moldova this week At least nine people died in overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine, targeting warehouses and ports across the country. Five people were reported dead and 24 injured in the Sumy region, with four killed and 19 injured in a separate attack on Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Mykolaiv. “Over the past 24 hours, our warriors struck eight Russian infrastructure fac
PSG coach hails 'marvellous' Dembele after the French forward scored two goals in PSG's 6–1 win over Toure's side.
Sweltering summer temperatures put last month on par with July 2023 for global warmth, scientists said. More records could be broken in the months ahead.
Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.
Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone en route to Norway king's funeral, prime minister says CBS News Russian drone incursion delayed Zelensky’s departure from Moldova cnn.com Plane carrying Zelensky threatened by drone in Moldova, Norway’s premier says The Washington Post Drone almost struck Zelenskyy’s plane, says Ukraine Financial Times Drone alert delayed Zelenskiy's departure for Norway, Moldova says Reuters
Clothing chain says trading in Europe ‘challenging’ but customers are responding well to its price-cutting campaign Primark will offer home delivery in Britain for the first time, as the fast-fashion retailer prepares to spin off from its owner Associated British Foods (ABF). The clothing chain, which already offers a click and collect service in the UK, has long avoided home delivery, arguing that its low prices made it too difficult to absorb the cost of packing and shipping orders. Continue r
Ukraine launches one of its deepest strikes to date, targeting natural gas plants in Russia's Arctic region.
The European Union isn’t known for firefighting expertise. But with the continent ablaze, Brussels is playing a growing role.
The UK accuses Israel's government of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians by settlers.
Exclusive: This small island off Yemen is now a strategic prize in the widening Iran war CNN
Retailer says higher costs also hit first-half figures as group pursues its turnaround plan, though Waitrose grew sales Losses at the owner of John Lewis and Waitrose widened by more than 40% in the first half of the year as it struggled with higher costs and with shoppers feeling less confident about their money. The John Lewis Partnership, which operates 36 department stores and more than 300 Waitrose supermarkets, said its pre-tax loss for the six months to 1 August climbed to £124m, compared
Israeli attacks on the occupied Palestinian territory continue despite a 'ceasefire' brokered in October.
BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.
The authorities in Malaysian Borneo have been trying to seed clouds to counteract the effects of smoke wafting in from neighboring Indonesia.
Why the US is staying so measured about allies’ sanctions on Israeli settlements politico.com Israeli isolation grows as Britain spearheads new ban on trade with settlements The Hill Miliband says UK had to 'call out' Israeli West Bank settlements BBC Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S. The New York Times Australia has recognised the state of Palestine. Now we must act to protect what settler terrorism is tearing to shreds The Guardian
Alexander Csergo, 58, sentenced over reckless foreign interference after preparing documents for duo who approached on LinkedIn A seemingly innocuous message on a social media platform has snowballed into a Sydney man being jailed for foreign interference. Alexander Csergo, 58, was jailed for three years and six months on Thursday, after being found guilty by a jury in March of helping Chinese spies. Continue reading...
Harimoto, whose record 3,085 career hits still stands, was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990.
Tehran condemns the resolution, blaming US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities for disrupting inspections.
Zelenskyy’s big bet: Ukraine can outlast Russia politico.eu In maps and charts: Russian and Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets Al Jazeera Wednesday, September 9. Russia’s War On Ukraine: News And Information From Ukraine forbes.com A Spiral of Escalation for Russia and Ukraine, With No End in Sight The New York Times It is all-out war in Ukraine. Analyst Bielieskov speaks out Il Foglio
In today’s newsletter: No Bayeux ticket? Everything you need to know about the sold-out exhibition – from its epic journey to London to a Game of Thrones likeness Good morning. If you live in the UK, you have probably heard about the Bayeux tapestry exhibition, which opens today, and you probably haven’t got a ticket. The digital queue was nine-hours long when they first went on sale in July, and the exhibition has already broken the British Museum’s record for the number of tickets sold in a si
Its gains threaten to deepen Europe’s divisions over Ukraine and Russia.
Over 2,000 flights have been disrupted in the past two days, as an air-traffic control problem has stymied British airports.
Plane carrying Zelensky threatened by drone in Moldova, Norway’s premier says The Washington Post Russian drone incursion delayed Zelensky’s departure from Moldova CNN Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone en route to Norway king's funeral, prime minister says CBS News Drone almost struck Zelenskyy’s plane, says Ukraine Financial Times Drone alert delayed Zelenskiy's departure for Norway, Moldova says Reuters
Dow Jones convicted of one count of deterring Selina Cheng from role at Hong Kong Journalist Association but cleared of second charge A Hong Kong court has convicted the publisher of the Wall Street Journal of deterring a reporter from taking up a trade union role, in a case that raised concerns about press freedom in the city. The newspaper dismissed Selina Cheng just weeks after she was appointed chair of the Hong Kong Journalist Association (HKJA) in 2024. She was told at the time her termina
A federal judge denied them bail, saying the dual US-UK citizens' wealth and frequent international travel "constitute quintessential flight risks".
The German, who faces Russia’s Karen Khachanov, is the only Grand Slam winner left standing in the men's draw.
This year is shaping up to be a global experiment in education: Can students embrace tech innovation without losing critical thinking skills?
August declared the hottest month ever recorded politico.eu August ties for hottest month on record as global heat climbs BBC Global heat stuck on high. Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured. AP News Global temperatures hit record highs as El Niño strengthens: Report ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos California’s August was the hottest on record, NOAA reports San Francisco Chronicle
Police allege the 78-year-old sexually abused 29 children connected to the now closed Magill training centre between 1978 and 2003 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A man who had access to children in South Australia’s youth detention centre has been charged with historical sexual abuse offences dating back to 1978. The 78-year-old from Adelaide’s western suburbs was charged with 55 offences including multiple count
Claude Opus 4.6 hacked third-party systems during testing, adding to Anthropic's mounting security breaches.
The sanctions that will now be imposed on Los Tiguerones are an increasingly common U.S. tactic, though they unlikely to hurt the gang financially.
Canada Tribunal Rules U.S. Canned Vegetable Imports Hurt Domestic Food Sector WSJ
The International Atomic Energy Agency voices ‘serious concerns’ over expansion of Yongbyon facility to enrich uranium The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has voiced “serious concern” over evidence that North Korea has built a facility capable of enriching weapons-grade uranium to bolster its nuclear arsenal. The new building, located at the the country’s main Yongbyon nuclear facility, can house up to 28 centrifuge cascades – machinery commonly used to enrich uranium – according to a
Yemen's government accuses Houthis of killing three children as rebels claim Saudi forces launched 54 air raids in 12 hours.
With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.
Multiple US military aircraft suffered damage in overnight strikes on Jordan air base, CBS says Reuters Iran War Updates: Oil tops $100 per barrel as U.S. fighter jets damaged in Iranian strikes on Jordan CBS News Several US Warplanes Damaged In Iranian Strike On Jordan: Report NDTV US suffered major aircraft losses after Iran strike on Jordan base: Report The Times of India CBS: Weerarradii gantaallada Iran ee saldhigga ciidamada cirka Mareykanka ee Urdun ayaa burburiyay dhowr diyaaradood oo mi
Exclusive: Claimants could trade part of payment for specialist equipment, services or training under proposal Some disabled people could receive “in kind” support rather than just cash payments under a radical overhaul of the personal independence payment (Pip) proposed by official government advisers, the Guardian can reveal. The proposal, from an expert committee largely made up of disabled people, is one of a number of striking “emerging recommendations” likely to form the basis of the gover
Fires and explosions were seen in Russia’s Dagestan after a Ukrainian drone attack.
Paul Nowak says changes to immigration rules risk overstretching social care and fuelling far-right sentiment Andy Burnham must overhaul Shabana Mahmood’s migration reforms or risk overstretching social care and fuelling far-right sentiment, the TUC general secretary, Paul Nowak, has warned. Speaking ahead of the TUC’s annual congress in Brighton next week, Nowak welcomed the “sense of optimism” around Burnham’s fledgling government, but he urged the PM to act in a series of areas, including mig
Norway's PM: Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone dw.com Russian drone incursion delayed Zelensky’s departure from Moldova CNN Zelenskyy’s Plane Almost Struck by a Drone, Norwegian PM Says Bloomberg.com Drone almost struck Zelenskyy’s plane, says Ukraine Financial Times Plane carrying Zelensky threatened by drone in Moldova, Norway’s premier says The Washington Post
Donald Trump promised a $5,000 ‘dividend’ to every adult US citizen.
Budget cuts, loss of knowledgeable officials and diverted resources raise risk of another attack, experts warn The US faces growing challenges in countering international terrorism as resources are diverted to other threats, experienced security officials leave and “complacency” spreads, experts have warned. It is 25 years this week since the 9/11 attacks launched by Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaida on New York and Washington, which killed about 3,000 people and led to decades of conflict, radicalisat
Five dead, more than 80 missing after Philippine ferry fire Reuters Five dead and more than 80 missing in Philippine ferry fire CNN Fire on passenger ferry in Philippines leaves dozens missing and at least 5 dead NBC News At least 5 dead, 87 missing in Palawan ferry fire – coast guard newsinfo.inquirer.net Five dead, dozens missing in Philippines ferry fire Al Jazeera
Israeli prime minister denies claim that UAE president warned him of Hamas plans before the 2023 attacks.
With Close Calls on U.S. Warships, Iran Shows New Appetite for Escalation wsj.com Iran fires new electro-optical missiles The Telegraph Iran fires electro-optical missile for first time — aiming at US warships: report New York Post Iran war: Tehran’s assertive rhetoric signals a new and dangerous phase in conflict The Conversation Iran says improved ballistic missile shows it will take preemptive action against threats AP News
Play is one of eight world premieres in programme with global conflict and political upheaval at its heart A new play about John Major’s rise to power, written by James Graham, will premiere at the National Theatre in London next year, as part of a season that puts political upheaval and global conflict at the heart of its programme. Major reunites Graham with Jeremy Herrin, the director behind the acclaimed parliamentary drama This House. It will chart Major’s emergence from relatively obscure
Coastguard says the ferry had 134 listed passengers and crew when it sank off the coast of Palawan.
Experts say failure to immediately review cases involving corrupt police officers risks ‘ruining’ more lives Convictions that imprisoned police officers were involved in obtaining should be automatically reviewed to correct miscarriages of justice such as those perpetrated by the corrupt and racist officer DS Derek Ridgewell, a report says. The proposed Trew’s law, named after Winston Trew – who was framed by Ridgewell and spent decades fighting to clear his name – would trigger an immediate, in
Five killed and dozens feared missing after fire breaks out on ferry in the Philippines BBC 5 confirmed dead after ferry catches fire off Coron, Palawan ABS-CBN Horror as tourist boat explodes into flames in holiday spot filled with Brits Daily Express Fire hits passenger vessel with 117 passengers, 17 crew off Coron Palawan News Coast Guard: 87 Missing in Philippine Ferry Fire news.cgtn.com
Iran has increased its targeting of Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base near Al-Azraq in recent weeks.
In two-hour address, president asked voters to ‘pretend that I’m on the ballot’ despite being deeply unpopular among electorate Donald Trump said every adult citizen in the US will receive a dividend of $5,000 if Republicans retain the House and Senate in the midterm elections, while delivering a historically long convention speech in Dallas in which the president assailed Democrats as radical communists and defended his unpopular war in Iran. “If the Republicans win, you win with us, and you ge
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 9, 2026 Institute for the Study of War Ukraine war latest: Russia's deadline to capture Donbas slips yet again The Kyiv Independent Russians feel puzzled after Putin issues fake, AI-fuelled claim of victory in a Ukrainian battle (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,656) EUobserver Russia Invented 12 “Captured” Settlements as Its Sumy Push Stalls UNITED24 Media The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, Sept. 9, 2026 Russia Matters
Trump says, 'Pretend I’m on the ballot,' as he rallies Republicans ahead of challenging midterm elections.
Ceuta: Documents show Spanish intelligence warned of crisis dw.com Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge BBC Spain's spy agency warned of plans to storm Ceuta before mass migrant crossing, documents show Reuters Spain Declassifies Warning to Morocco About Migrant Crossing Plans The New York Times Spain’s spy agency warned of mass crossings into Ceuta before border crisis Al Jazeera
Forty-three people rescued and early death toll stands at five after blaze aboard MV June Aster in waters off Coron, Palawan, says coast guard Five people were confirmed dead in early counting and more than 80 were missing after a ferry caught fire off Palawan island in the western Philippines on Wednesday night, the Philippine coast guard said. Forty-three people were rescued from the MV June Aster in waters off Coron, Palawan, the coast guard said. Footage showed flames engulfing parts
Nationalist Prime Minister Janez Jansa resets ties with Israel, sparking protests and an impeachment bid.
Nepal floods aftermath through the lens of Reuters photographers reuters.com An ocean away from Nepal, Sonia spends her spare time piecing together clues about missing flood victims: ‘I wanted to be useful’ theguardian.com Nepal’s flood bill could hit $5 billion. Where will the money come from? The Times of India Nepal flood death toll rises as rescuers scour tunnels Yahoo Nepal holds a day of mourning after floods kill at least 1,300 people NBC News
Adam Mosseri says platform’s algorithm ‘feels like a black box’ but company trying to give users more control after Labor announces opt-out plan Instagram’s chief executive has said users will have a worse experience in an algorithm-free world, seeing more brand-related content, and spend less time on the app. The comments come as the Australian government plans to give users the option to opt out of algorithms, with the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, announcing plans on Tuesday to require so
Video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows a ferry engulfed in flames near Palawan.
Russia's Sochi port hit in fiery strike by Ukrainian sea drone, officials claim The Kyiv Independent Sea drones injure eight in Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi, officials say reuters.com Ukrainian sea drones strike Sochi waterfront, injuring nearly 30. Photos and videos from the scene. Meduza Russia reports USV attack on Sochi waterfront – videos Yahoo 8 injured in Ukrainian unmanned vessel attack on Russia's Sochi Xinhua
FitzSimons tells court that complainant C told him Jones, who has pleaded not guilty, would touch his penis and he ‘kept pushing it away’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Sydney Morning Herald columnist Peter FitzSimons has told the Alan Jones trial an alleged victim he spoke to in 2019 was “tearful” and sounded “emotionally traumatised” when detailing alleged assaults by the 2GB broadcaster. The commentator and au
Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable, passport-shaped smartphone, with a 7.6-inch display.
Netanyahu faces pressure after report alleges he brushed off warnings ahead of Oct. 7 PBS Before Oct. 7 Attack, Netanyahu Was Warned, Report Says. He Denies It. The New York Times UAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, news report says AP News Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over claims UAE warned him before October 7 attack Al Jazeera The Warning Benjamin Netanyahu Ignored newyorker.com
The four have been held since March in a financial investigation linked to organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Rubio visits Ecuador and welcomes cooperation after campaign of unilateral strikes on alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ US secretary of state Marco Rubio gave new clarity on the approach toward combating drug trafficking in Latin American waters, saying the Trump administration was focused on working with allied countries and aligning with their laws but insisting the military will “still blow up ships if need be.” The public acknowledgment of a shift in US strategy comes a year after Washington began
Iran fires electro-optical missile for first time — aiming at US warships: report nypost.com Iran fires new electro-optical missiles The Telegraph Iran war: Tehran’s assertive rhetoric signals a new and dangerous phase in conflict theconversation.com Iran says improved ballistic missile shows it will take preemptive action against threats AP News Iran Says New Anti-Ship Missile Was Tested Over US Navy Warship As Strait Of Hormuz Tensions Rise Marine Insight
Declassified documents show Madrid and Morocco were warned of plans by migrants to breach the Ceuta border.
Helena Foulkes beats incumbent Dan McKee after criticizing handling of Providence’s Washington bridge, now expected to be completed in 2028 Rhode Island’s Dan McKee became the first sitting governor to lose a primary in nearly a decade, bested not by a more progressive challenger or a more youthful upset but by frustration over a bridge. McKee lost his Democratic primary to Helena Foulkes, a former longtime executive with Rhode Island-based retail pharmacy CVS, the Associated Press said on Wedne
Journalist Unexpectedly Chosen as King Newser Ugandan kingdom picks new monarch to succeed King Oyo Nyimba, once world's youngest Reuters London amateur goalkeeper could be next in line for Ugandan throne BBC Non-league goalkeeper from south London chosen to rule kingdom in Uganda The Telegraph English non-league goalkeeper chosen as king of Ugandan kingdom espn.com
Pennsylvania senator who has clashed with party over Israel support says he will reject 'the extremes and socialism'.
Senator lends support to ‘great friend’ Dave McCormick, Republican running for re-election in Pennsylvania Democratic senator John Fetterman made a surprise virtual appearance at the Republican midterm convention, delivering a video address supporting Dave McCormick, a Republican running for re-election in Pennsylvania. Fetterman, who has increasingly broken with his party since his election in 2022, said he would always reject “extremes and socialism” in the video, repeating an oft-used Republi
Trump accuses Iran of meddling in midterms as wave of missiles targets U.S. base in Jordan washingtonpost.com Iran attacks US forces in Jordan as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate foxnews.com What is Jordan’s Al-Azraq base and why is Iran targeting it? Al Jazeera Iran Targets U.S. Base, Ships in Overnight Barrage as Escalation Intensifies Haaretz Iran's attacks on Jordan show how the kingdom has become frontline state - analysis The Jerusalem Post
Federal employees are generally barred from receiving compensation beyond their government salaries.
Former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon said AI will become ‘superhuman systems’ that can cause human extinction by the end of the decade Just a day after three Anthropic researchers warned that artificial intelligence could kill off humanity within the decade, lawmakers have begun lashing out about the risks of the burgeoning technology. Ted Cruz, a republican senator from Texas, said in an interview on ABC’s The View, that AI poses a “catastrophic risk” and that he “read that whole tweet thread
Austrian woman dies after alleged sexual abuse by husband as prosecutors probe case dubbed Pelicot 2.0 by local media cnn.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Attorneys general from 20 states and Washington, DC, say the US government illegally rolled back landmark protections.
School staff tell focus groups they believe school system in England and Wales cannot deal with attendance crisis Teachers have so little belief in the importance of pupils’ full school attendance that they would take their own children on term time holidays if they could, staff have told a three-year research programme. Frontline staff do not believe the school system is set up to deal with an ongoing attendance crisis in England and Wales, where nearly one in five children are now missing at l
Drone almost struck Zelenskyy’s plane, says Ukraine Financial Times Zelensky’s plane almost hit by drone on Tuesday, Norway PM says CNN Drone alert delayed Zelenskiy's departure for Norway, Moldova says Reuters Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone en route to Norway king's funeral, prime minister says CBS News Zelenskyy’s Plane Nearly Hit by Drone in Moldova as Russian Drones Violate Its Airspace the Same Day UNITED24 Media
Republican strategist Adolfo Franco and GOP adviser Rina Shah clash over Trump’s handling of the economy.
Critics say threshold pushes higher-paid staff to cut back on work and often mothers to stop working to avoid losing entitlement John Healey has been urged to fix the £100,000 childcare “cliff edge”, that means some higher-paid employees cut back on work to avoid losing their entitlement. Since the latest expansion of taxpayer-funded childcare in 2024, families with young children in which both parents earn less than £100,000 a year can be entitled to 30 hours a week of care - or none at all, if
Ukraine strikes deep into Russia’s Arctic gas heartland as Trump pushes Putin toward peace foxnews.com Russia’s Key Black Sea Port Hit in Overnight Drone Attack Bloomberg.com Ukraine, Russia trade drone strikes, killing 6 dw.com Drones Hit Russia's Gas Hinterland in Northern Siberia for the First Time The Moscow Times Record strike of war: Ukraine's Special Operations Forces hit critical Russian plants 3,000 km away Українська правда
The proposal aims to exclude some legal and undocumented immigrants from the count used to determine US House seats.
Trump administration to seek extra funding from Congress to ‘dismantle’ Los Tiguerones over narcotics trafficking The US has designated Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones gang, which stormed a television station during a live broadcast in 2024, as a terrorist organisation as the Trump administration expands its campaign against narcotics traffickers it says are destabilising Latin America. US secretary of state Marco Rubio made the announcement in Quito, where he met Ecuadorian president Daniel Noboa, one
Ancient teeth reveal the Ice Age origins of the world’s 4th most common addictive drug The Conversation Scientists Discover the Earliest Evidence of Drug Use in Really Old Teeth The New York Times Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, research finds The Guardian Earliest evidence of habitual drug use found in teeth in Indonesia New Scientist Oldest known evidence of human drug use discovered in fossil teeth ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corp
Tehran says ready for dialogue with nations in the region to 'foster mutual trust' and 'achieve sustainable security'.
Opponents requested an emergency filing as state’s elections plunged into uncertainty over redrawn districts Opponents of congressional redistricting in Missouri appealed to the US supreme court on Wednesday after a federal panel let stand a ruling allowing the state to use a new map backed by Donald Trump in November’s midterms. The map’s challengers, including a group opposed to the Republican-drawn map called People Not Politicians, made the request in an emergency filing, moving swiftly
Spain’s spy agency warned of plans to storm Ceuta before mass migrant crossing, documents show CNN Spain Declassifies Warning to Morocco About Migrant Crossing Plans The New York Times Spain's spy agency warned of plans to storm Ceuta before mass migrant crossing, documents show Reuters Spain’s intelligence agency issued several warnings about plans to breach border before Ceuta crisis The Hill Spain's spy agency warned of Ceuta border breach plans before crisis, declassified files show Click2Ho
Secretary of State Rubio has hailed Ecuador as the US's 'most involved and aggressive partner' in the anti-drug fight.
Cohen has not personally asked Trump for a pardon, but he submitted an application to the White House after his request was denied by the Biden administration Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would consider pardoning Michael Cohen, the former fixer whom he once branded a “rat” for testifying against him in court and before Congress, but with whom he has recently staged a stunning public reconciliation. Asked by a reporter whether he would grant Cohen’s appeal for presidential clemency, Trump sa
EXCLUSIVE: Pakistan warns Iran to rein in Houthis as Riyadh strikes back Reuters Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people AP News Saudi Arabia Says Energy Sites Near Yemen Halted After Attacks Bloomberg.com Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Edge Back to the Brink of War The New York Times Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could activate defence pact, Pakistan says Al Jazeera
Seven months after launching the war on Iran, US President Donald Trump says it will end immediately after midterms.
Follow the day’s news live Victoria has highest rate of car theft and home burglary claims in ICA data Melbourne recorded more insurance claims for stolen and broken-into cars than all other Australian capital cities combined, according to data analysis by the Insurance Council of Australia. The insurance data shows Victoria has a crime problem, and it is being felt directly by households, businesses and communities. I think it was hoped that they might but, you know, all countries have their ow
Thousands Gather for Funeral of Norway’s King Harald The New York Times The World’s Royal Families Converged in Norway for the Funeral of King Harald V Vanity Fair Prince William Represents King Charles at King Harald’s Funeral, but Princess Anne Was There for a Personal Reason People.com Queen Mette-Marit, Queen Sonja and Family Choose Gems That Speak "The Language of Royal Mourning" at King Harald's Funeral, Says Jewelry Expert Marie Claire Princess Charlene steps away from royal tradition at
Trump supporters say he can rally Republican voters despite concerns over the unpopular war and rising prices.
Sagal Abdi-Wali, who came from Somalia in 1990s, will likely face Zack Polanski in Holborn and St Pancras contest A former child refugee who became the leader of Camden council has been selected to be the Labour candidate for the byelection in Holborn and St Pancras. Sagal Abdi-Wali, who came to the UK from Somalia as a child in the 1990s and was elected leader of Camden council in May, was chosen to represent Labour members in the north London seat vacated by Keir Starmer. She was previously th
Houthis attack southern Saudi cities for second day, Saudi-led coalition says Reuters EXCLUSIVE: Pakistan warns Iran to rein in Houthis as Riyadh strikes back Reuters Yemen’s Houthis report about 40 Saudi strikes in fresh attack The Times of Israel Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate The New York Times Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people AP News
Coco Gauff sets up US Open semifinal with Elena Rybakina after saving two match points against Mirra Andreeva.
Census Bureau also considers race and ethnicity questions in overhaul that would have dramatic effect on voter maps The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed changes to the US census intended to exclude immigrants without legal status in addition to other groups, with potentially significant effects on the allocation of federal resources and drawing of districts in the House of Representatives. In a proposed rule published in the Federal Register, the Census Bureau also announced it was con
Zelenskiy's plane almost hit by drone on Tuesday, Norway PM says Reuters Zelenskyy’s plane ‘almost hit’ by drone on way to Oslo, Norwegian PM says aljazeera.com Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone en route to Norway king's funeral, prime minister says CBS News Russian drone in Moldova nearly hit Zelensky's plane, source says The Kyiv Independent Zelensky Rallies 10 Nations, Defense Giants Behind FREYJA Air Shield As Strikes on Kyiv Continue Kyiv Post
The UK's independent aerospace regulator has been instructed to review an air traffic control system outage on Tuesday.
Exclusive: State government delayed releasing major report into the health of the koala population for more than 12 months Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Victorian government sat on a report for more than 12 months that found the state’s koala population was in chronically poor health. The review of the state’s koala populations, led by state science agency the Arthur Rylah Institute in conjunction with scientists from major universities, was completed for the Vi
A judge rules the brothers are a 'quintessential flight risk' due to their wealth and frequent international travel.
Brothers, arrested in Miami in July on UK rape and sex trafficking charges, to remain in custody in Florida A US judge denied the bail request of the controversial social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate on Wednesday, ordering the brothers to remain behind bars as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom. The Tate brothers, prominent figures in the so-called “manosphere”, were arrested in Miami on 18 July after British prosecutors filed new charges against them and sought their extr
Arsenal dominate the play but need a screamer from Martin Odegaard to seal three points in Napoli to open league phase.
Man Utd have taken four points from their first four Premier League games, but Michael Carrick says team ready to rise.
Marcos Llorente gives Atleti an early lead but Liverpool strike back through Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.
The president added the US is not looking to restart negotiations with Iran after the failure of previous ceasefires.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has paid tribute to Qatar’s late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
US President Donald Trump says Russian President Putin wants a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Slovenia’s capital to oppose the opening of Israel’s first resident embassy.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank
The symbolic escalation has been initiated by the United States, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.
Joshua Cammidge, 31, has been charged after alleged contact with a member of the GRU Volunteer Corps.
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Yemen's ambassador warns Houthi attacks threaten global shipping.
More than 1,000 medical and health graduates have taken to Baghdad’s streets demanding government jobs.
The Duo launch, first with new CEO John Ternus, is the most noticeable overhaul of Apple's flagship product since 2017.
An Israeli strike devastated a home in Gaza City’s al-Shati refugee camp, heavily damaging surrounding homes.
Two Belgian nationals were rescued by Turkish authorities after their private aircraft suffered engine failure.
The response comes after three US agencies accused Chinese AI companies of exploiting American AI models.
Spanish giants Barcelona open their Champions League campaign with 5-1 against Dutch side Feyenoord.
Houthis are trying to drag Saudi Arabia into conflict by targeting Saudi territory, says Yemen’s Ambassador to Qatar.
Rising bond yields are lifting borrowing costs for governments, businesses and households across the global economy.
The United States had its hottest summer since records began, says NOAA, with August also setting a new heat record.