Spain’s housing rescue hits a wall in parliament as renters demand action
Two emergency decrees were rejected, leaving the government under pressure and early-election talk unconfirmed.
Politics 3 October 2026
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IFA 2026 puts AI on the floor—and inside the gadgets around us
A robot that deploys another robot shows where consumer tech wants to go next.
Tech 5 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
China wants to bring Mars rocks home. The hard part is the return trip.
Tianwen-3 is targeting a 2028 launch and samples back on Earth in 2031.
World 10 September 2026
India’s women win hockey gold after 44 years and book their Olympic place
Lalremsiami scored early, Savita saved a penalty stroke, and India held China to a 1–0 final defeat.
Sports 3 October 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
EU proposes social media limits for children, with supervised accounts from 13
The plan would change with a child’s age. It still needs approval before becoming law.
Politics 18 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
Alcaraz is back in the US Open quarterfinals, and his confidence is catching up
A straight-sets win over Tommy Paul gives the defending champion another answer after months away with a wrist injury.
Sports 8 September 2026
Zverev wins his first US Open and leaves Shelton waiting
A four-set final gives the German his second Grand Slam title of the year.
Sports 15 September 2026
NATO jets bring down a drone over Lithuania as its origin is investigated
Italy confirms the interception, while officials caution that the wreckage must be examined.
World 16 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
Search continues after Indonesian ferry capsizes in the Java Sea
At least six deaths were reported on Sunday, with more than 100 people still missing.
World 14 September 2026
Volcanic ash disrupts Jakarta flights as Anak Krakatau erupts
Indonesia’s airport closures show how an eruption at sea can scramble travel far beyond the volcano.
World 7 September 2026
Sweden’s opposition edges ahead, but the government is still undecided
A narrow preliminary lead puts the centre-left in a stronger position as counting continues.
Politics 15 September 2026
Apple finally makes a folding iPhone. The Duo starts at $1,999.
A larger screen arrives in a pocket-sized fold, with an October release planned.
Tech 10 September 2026
Lufia’s two classic RPGs are returning together in 2027
The Sinistrals Saga brings the 1990s adventures to PC and modern consoles, with details of the upgrades still to come.
Tech 21 September 2026
Shelton reaches his first Grand Slam final. Zverev stands in the way.
The American came back against Frances Tiafoe to set up a US Open title showdown.
Sports 13 September 2026
France and Spain push for a stronger Europe, but a treaty hits a roadblock
Macron and Sánchez want closer ties on energy, transport and technology. Spain’s parliament still has a say.
Politics 3 October 2026
Three team golds and an Olympic opening: India’s archers have a huge day
A record-equalling women’s score, a mixed-team shoot-off and a one-point men’s win powered the sweep.
Sports 3 October 2026