More than 112,000 displaced in Yemen as families flee renewed fighting
UN agencies warn that aid is running short, while nearly 3,000 people have crossed to Djibouti.
World 19 September 2026
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The NFL came to Melbourne. The 49ers took home a 27-7 win.
More than 100,000 fans watched Australia’s first regular-season NFL game.
Sports 12 September 2026
The EU wants a new kind of partnership with Canada. The details are still open.
Von der Leyen proposes associate membership, but the offer does not make Canada an EU member.
Politics 17 September 2026
New Zealand public servants walk out over pay as living costs bite
Thousands joined strikes and rallies, turning a workplace dispute into an election-season issue.
Politics 10 September 2026
Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaçi sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
The Hague court convicted four former KLA leaders; the defence says it will appeal.
World 17 September 2026
Saudi pipeline disruption puts fresh pressure on the world’s oil supply
Reports of repairs lasting weeks sent traders looking closely at export routes and stored oil.
World 15 September 2026
Russia begins three days of voting, with little room for opposition
The parliamentary election is the first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the Kremlin wants a message of support.
Politics 19 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
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
Thousands join hands at the Kennedy Center as its future becomes a political fight
Artists and supporters rallied against Trump’s handling of the venue, with its name, closure and independence all in dispute.
Politics 20 September 2026
Vance will not set an end date for the Iran conflict
His refusal to call it a war puts the administration’s message under scrutiny as election questions grow.
Politics 5 September 2026
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
The G7 plans a 100-million-barrel fuel release. Will it ease the squeeze?
Emergency reserves will be released over four months, with diesel arriving first as governments try to calm strained energy markets.
World 5 October 2026
World Mental Health Day asks people to help shape the care they receive
This year’s campaign pushes beyond awareness, calling for lived experience to influence services and decisions.
World 11 October 2026
Minesweeper got a big-budget game parody, and even the hints are doing too much
Mike Lacher’s browser game turns a tiny puzzle into a joke about blockbuster gaming.
Tech 12 October 2026
Day of the Girl puts child marriage and the right to stay in school in focus
The October 11 observance calls for investment that gives girls more control over their futures.
World 12 October 2026
Sweden won the vote. Now comes the argument over who can govern
Magdalena Andersson has ended her attempt to form a government, exposing the gap between winning seats and building a team.
Politics 29 September 2026
World Tourism Day asks who benefits when AI helps choose our next trip
The UN wants digital travel tools to support local communities and smaller destinations, with efforts under way from Kenya to Ghana.
World 28 September 2026
Trump threatens Iran at the UN while predicting a deal after the midterms
His September 22 speech combined a warning of further force with a forecast of negotiations, leaving the outcome uncertain.
Politics 23 September 2026
Food, school, healthcare: UNICEF warns Lebanon’s children are losing the basics
A new assessment finds families cutting essentials as conflict adds to years of economic hardship.
World 3 October 2026