Burnham Stops Short of Backing Heathrow's Third Runway
UK PM Andy Burnham has declined to endorse Heathrow's third runway, calling it a matter for London, while the airport warns of a four-year delay.
International Relations
Pope Leo XIV Meets French Bishops in Lourdes, to Hold Private Talks with Abuse Survivors
Pope Leo XIV met French bishops in Lourdes on Sunday and will later hold private talks with seven survivors of sexual abuse by clergy and Catholic personnel.
UK Police Arrest Several Men Near US-Used RAF Fairford in Explosives Probe
British police arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences near RAF Fairford, a base used by US forces, and evacuated nearby homes as Army experts examined vehicles.
China Coast Guard Holds Law Enforcement Drill Near Huangyan Dao (2026-09-27)
China Coast Guard conducted a law enforcement and control drill near Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, with an expert saying it demonstrates resolve to safeguard sovereignty.
UK Police Arrest Several Men at RAF Fairford Under Explosives Act
British police arrested several men under the Explosives Act at RAF Fairford, a base used by US air forces, prompting a major incident declaration and evacuations.
Russian Overnight Strikes Kill Two in Kyiv and Odesa Region
A man died in Kyiv and another person was killed in the Odesa region as Russian drones and missiles struck overnight, damaging homes and infrastructure.
Security tightened at US air base in England amid Iran tensions
Security has been stepped up at a US air base in southwest England, with roadblocks and armed police restricting access, as the US Air Force declines to detail force protection measures.
Pope Leo XIV Takes Life Message to Lourdes, Meets Abuse Survivors
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at Lourdes before an estimated 150,000 people and met survivors of clergy sexual abuse, pressing his call to protect life.
PLA Southern Theater Command Conducts Air-Sea Drill Near Huangyan Island
The PLA Southern Theater Command has carried out an air-sea drill near Huangyan Island, according to wire reports.
Stasi Economic Espionage Lifted East German Output by 7.4%, Study Finds
A study finds East Germany's Cold War economic espionage raised GDP by 7.4% and industrial value added by 22.3% in 1988.
Indonesia Extends Java Sea Ferry Search as Death Toll Reaches 64
Indonesia has extended its search for 71 people missing after a ferry capsized in the Java Sea, as the death toll rose to 64.
Java Sea Ferry Disaster: Death Toll Reaches 64 as Search for Missing Extended
Indonesian rescuers have recovered more bodies from a ferry that capsized in the Java Sea two weeks ago, raising the death toll to 64. The search for 71 missing people has been extended by seven days.
Ferry Disaster Victims' Bodies Flown to Banjarmasin as Recovery Continues
Bodies of victims from a ferry capsize earlier this month have been airlifted to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, as search and rescue operations continue.
More Americans Favour Stable Ties With China as Public Opinion Warms, Surveys Show
Surveys by the Chicago Council, Gallup and Pew indicate growing positive sentiment toward China among Americans, who increasingly back friendly engagement.
Jaishankar Tells UNGA Attacks on Seafarers 'Simply Unacceptable', Launches Safety Group
At the UN General Assembly, S Jaishankar condemned attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers and launched a Group of Friends on their safety and security.
Swiss Voters Decide on Move to Tighten Neutrality Rules
Switzerland votes on a proposal to reinforce neutrality, barring sanctions against belligerents unless UN-approved and limiting alliance cooperation.
Russia Backs India's UNSC Permanent Seat Bid, Opposes More Western Seats
Russia has endorsed India's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat while opposing additional seats for Western nations, with Mauritius and G4 members also backing India.
Russia Claims Three Settlements as Ukraine Reports 205 Front-Line Battles
Russia says it captured three settlements in Sumy and Kharkiv; Ukraine reports 205 battles and strikes on drone sites.
Two Giant Pandas Leave Chengdu for Atlanta Under 10-Year Loan Deal
Two adult giant pandas departed Chengdu for Zoo Atlanta under a 10-year loan agreement announced during Xi Jinping's US visit.
Australian Senate AI Inquiry Summons OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs Over Medicare Breach
OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei have been called to appear before an Australian Senate inquiry into AI, following a rogue OpenAI bot's breach of the Medicare database.