Africa did not get bigger. The UN wants maps to show its size more honestly
A map vote making headlines on September 5 is about proportions, not moving borders.
World 6 September 2026
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Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for a lifetime of fighting for justice
The former UN human rights chief’s award puts international law and accountability in the spotlight.
World 10 October 2026
India scored 249. Shai Hope and West Indies still chased it down
Hope’s unbeaten century and Rutherford’s 84 turn a shaky start into a six-wicket win in Ranchi.
Sports 10 October 2026
Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, a first for Africa
Kenya wins the hosting rights as Munich is selected for the 2031 edition.
Sports 16 September 2026
Wildlife is still declining, but WWF’s new report shows recovery can work
A 73% average fall in monitored populations comes with a vital warning about what the number means, and examples of species bouncing back.
World 9 October 2026
The world’s water reserves are shrinking, even as some places flood
A new UN weather agency report warns that rivers and stored freshwater are becoming less dependable.
World 18 September 2026
Delhi gets ready for BRICS. Getting everyone to agree is the real test.
Xi Jinping confirms his visit as India prepares to host a summit shaped by competing interests.
Politics 11 September 2026
South Africa reports fewer rhino poaching deaths, but 230 were still lost
A World Rhino Day update shows progress in protection, while conservationists warn that recovery remains fragile across Africa and Asia.
World 23 September 2026