Sweden heads into a close election. The result may take patience.
Sunday’s vote will decide more than who gets the prime minister’s job.
Politics 12 September 2026
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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
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
Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules, keeping room for sanctions and cooperation
The September 27 vote was about how neutrality works, with 70.1% rejecting the proposed change.
Politics 28 September 2026
Bill Gates wants AI safeguards written into law, saying company promises are not enough
In a Sunday interview, the Microsoft co-founder called for mandatory oversight without a dramatic slowdown in development.
Tech 28 September 2026
Morocco votes as young people ask what politics can actually change
Jobs, public services and the promises surrounding the 2030 World Cup put everyday life at the centre of the election.
Politics 24 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
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
Renewable power had a record year. The 2030 target still needs a faster finish.
A new assessment puts global additions at 693 gigawatts in 2025, while warning that stronger growth and better grids are still needed.
World 22 September 2026
At a Paris migrant centre, Pope Leo puts everyday dignity in the spotlight
A visit to Maison Bakhita focused on the people building new lives and the community helping them do it.
World 27 September 2026
US and China give their trade truce two more months as Xi visits Washington
The deadline moves to January 10, buying time for talks without settling the bigger disagreements.
Politics 25 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
Nepal’s Gen Z movement changed its leaders. Protest survivors are still waiting
One year after the uprising, anniversary reporting puts medical support and accountability back in focus.
Politics 8 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
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
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
Supreme Court keeps Trump’s new mail-ballot restrictions on hold
An emergency ruling leaves the block in place as US election officials prepare for the midterms.
Politics 16 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
Robots marched in Warsaw to defend human jobs. Humans planned the whole thing.
A staged protest used machines to push a real debate about automation and work.
World 11 September 2026
Berlin’s Left Party wins big, with rent at the centre of the fight
Elif Eralp wants a coalition with the Greens and SPD. Turning housing promises into policy is the next challenge.
Politics 22 September 2026