Ukraine’s president slams Russia for a deadly barrage that killed 15 and threatens allies to deliver critical air‑defence systems.

Japan's top beer companies – Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo and Suntory – were raided by the Fair Trade Commission after allegations they colluded to raise prices. Share prices fell as regulators investigate.

California parents face criminal charges for abusing 14 surrogate‑born children, sparking a national debate on surrogacy safety.

The adult‑content giant is back in Australia, but only users who prove they are adults through Apple’s new age check on their devices can stream.

Explore alternate futures after Paramount‑Skydance’s $110bn merger—streaming costs, film slates, job cuts, and newsroom shifts that could reshape entertainment.

A Gulfstream G‑100 medical flight disappeared between Bermuda and Boston, leaving all aboard presumed dead after search operations were called off.

A Gulfstream G‑100 carrying medical crew and patients vanished off Massachusetts, prompting frantic rescue efforts. What might have happened in alternate futures?

The 90‑ft Hōlei Sea Arch on Hawaii’s Big Island collapsed between Sept 23-27, ending a landmark that had stood for 550 years.

Israel's Netanyahu accuses the attacker on a Flydubai flight of extremist indoctrination, linking the incident to possible Iran ties and broader terror concerns.

Capt. Smit Machchhar courageously cracks open a flight's cockpit door to stop a rapid descent after being attacked by a fellow pilot, saving the lives of passengers.

Lionel Messi plays his last game for Argentina, ending a record‑setting career while looking ahead to business ventures and club ownership.

South Korea's golfer Tom Kim wins gold at the Asian Games, earning a brief military exemption that could allow his career to continue uninterrupted.

The Chinese flyweight hopes her Joker-inspired look will unsettle rivals ahead of the title fight at UFC 332.

South Korea’s Tom Kim clinches Asian Games golf gold, securing exemption from mandatory military service and keeping his PGA Tour career uninterrupted.

Explore why Nike’s sales sank, the role of key player exits, and the CEO’s plan to reclaim the market.

Explore alternate futures after Paramount‑Skydance’s $110bn merger—streaming costs, film slates, job cuts, and newsroom shifts that could reshape entertainment.

Former PTL Club icon Jim Bakker, whose lavish ministry collapsed amid sex‑and‑fraud scandals, has died at 86.

Legendary composer George Fenton, whose scores graced films, BBC documentaries and TV news themes, has passed away at 76.

Indian singer‐songwriter Anuv Jain, a YouTube sensation, shows how authenticity and a simple approach let him thrive outside Bollywood’s spotlight.

At Munich's Oktoberfest, 80‑year‑old operator Elisabeth Polaczy gives out cycling shorts to women on the Teufelsrad to protect them from upskirting, sparking a debate over privacy laws and digital violence.

After a botched lethal‑injection attempt, Christa Pike remains critically ill, with her future hanging in uncertainty, lawyer says.

Ghana’s new law threatens the long‑standing tradition of pastors preaching on buses, sparking debate over faith, safety and free speech.

Miami's wealthy Cuban exiles draft a plan for a post‑Cuba era, plotting re‑investment, infrastructure, and restitution after a regime topple.

Russia’s new parliament gives Putin a powerful mandate, but reports hint no pause in the Ukraine war or shift in hard‑line strategy.

Botswana permits 23 elephant killings for its Independence Day feast, igniting animal‑rights protests and sparking debate on conservation and heritage.

Israel marks the third anniversary of the Hamas attack with memorials, protests and a tense look at lingering violence.

Elderly woman killed in September eviction campaign that led to nationwide protests and early elections.

Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s arrest ignites fresh scrutiny of charity funds and ongoing probes into the Rajapaksa family’s political influence.

The federal government has paused plans to allow medically assisted dying for people whose only condition is mental illness amid controversy over eligibility.

Three years after the Hamas attack, residents of Kfar Aza and others call for an independent inquiry into Israel's security failures on 7 October.

Kenya quarantines ten exposed, exposing gaps in airport checks while a DRC outbreak expands.

WHO seeks details after a Siberian lab worker’s death amid fears of pneumonic plague exposure.

US President Donald Trump announced plans to speak with Vladimir Putin over a plague lab worker’s death in Irkutsk, raising urgent questions of transparency and global health security.

A Russian laboratory worker’s death has prompted WHO to demand more information, raising concerns about the deadly pneumonic plague.

Survivors rebuild a shattered Israeli community after a brutal 7 October assault, balancing remembrance with renewal.

Finnish authorities order a stop to Google’s data‑centre construction after clearing over 300 hectares of forest, prompting the company to apologise and promise environmental reviews.

Glasgow has become Europe’s leading small‑satellite hub, but growing investment elsewhere threatens to pull the talent and capital away. Here’s a look at the stakes.

A deadly crash in Ondo State kills 32, prompting national mourning and a full investigation by President Tinubu.

OpenAI’s chief strategy officer says the company mishandled a June AI agent breach of Australian government sites, pledging tighter safeguards and faster reporting.

Glasgow’s rapid rise as Europe’s leading small‑satellite hub hinges on organic growth – but rising EU investments could shift the balance of power.