Taiwan’s Lai says peace matters, but freedom is not up for surrender
His National Day speech backs dialogue and stronger defences, drawing a sharp response from Beijing.
Politics 11 October 2026
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CNN is left off Air Force One, putting shared White House coverage in the spotlight
A television pool dispute raises a bigger question: who gets to record the president for everyone else?
Politics 27 September 2026
Two workers emerge alive from a Nepal tunnel, nine days after disaster
Friday brought a remarkable rescue—and difficult questions about those still missing.
World 5 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
Cuba starts restoring power after another nationwide blackout
Hospitals, water pumps and communications were priorities as crews rebuilt the electricity network step by step.
World 20 September 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
Alcaraz brings a new moustache and a quick win to Shanghai
A 6-3, 6-3 victory over Juan Manuel Cerúndolo keeps his comeback moving after the Tokyo title.
Sports 11 October 2026
Deadlock passes Team Fortress 2’s Steam peak, with a chess wizard joining the party
Valve’s still-unreleased game reached 262,145 simultaneous players as its latest hero drew attention.
Tech 11 October 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
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
Nintendo’s US sale is live, with 30% off dozens of Switch games
The promotion runs through September 26, but the offer depends on the product and retailer.
Tech 14 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
Chemistry Nobel honours Kagan and Soai for making molecules choose a side
Their discoveries explain how tiny differences between mirror-image molecules can grow into a strong preference.
World 8 October 2026
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,599 and puts local AI centre stage
Preorders opened on October 7, with availability beginning October 16 and some new Copilot features still to come.
Tech 8 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
The FCC is weighing political AI calls without prior consent. No change is approved yet.
A conservative group wants an exemption before the US midterms, while critics warn of unwanted calls and misleading voices.
Politics 8 October 2026
Forza Horizon 6 gets a PS5 date, and your Xbox friends can join the drive
The Japan-set racer reaches PS5 on January 26, with cross-play and an earlier Premium launch.
Tech 10 October 2026
Labour holds Starmer’s old seat, but the Greens leave a warning
Sagal Abdi-Wali wins in London as Zack Polanski’s party sharply increases its vote share.
Politics 10 October 2026
Kim Young-beom breaks the Asian Games record twice and takes 50m gold
The 20-year-old Korean swimmer clocked 21.66 seconds in the final after setting a new mark in the morning heats.
Sports 22 September 2026
World Maritime Day puts the people behind global deliveries in the spotlight
The UN says protecting seafarers and putting shipping rules into practice matter as conflict disrupts trade.
World 25 September 2026