Kyiv Families Describe Terror of Overnight Strike and the Pain of Repeated Loss
A Russian overnight attack damaged a Kyiv high-rise, injuring four. Residents recount terror, displacement, and a litany of personal losses.
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UK Defends Sanctions on Israeli Settlements as Allies Follow Suit
UK bans trade with West Bank settlements; Miliband defends move, citing two-state solution and Palestinian appeals.
India, Sri Lanka Deepen Defence Ties as Rajnath Singh Calls on President in Colombo
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Dissanayake in Colombo, signing defence and youth cooperation pacts.
Republicans Bet on Trump at Dallas Convention Despite Risks
Republicans gather in Dallas for a Trump-centric convention to rally base, but some candidates stay away fearing drag.
AfD taunts Merz in Bundestag after landmark state election victory
AfD's Weidel taunts Chancellor Merz in parliament after a big state election win; Merz hits back, calling the party a 'destructive force'.
Abortion pill access faces new legal test as court weighs tighter rules
A federal appeals court is weighing tighter rules for mifepristone, the drug central to most U.S. abortions, in a case that could reshape access nationwide.
China and Philippines Trade Barbs Over South China Sea Ruling at Seoul Forum
China and the Philippines clashed verbally at a Seoul defense forum over the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, with Beijing accusing Manila of stirring trouble.
China and Philippines clash over South China Sea arbitration ruling
Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro Jr. says China handed him a note rejecting a 2016 arbitration ruling, prompting Beijing to accuse Manila of 'stirring up trouble.'
Crypto and banking lobbies step up pressure on US senators ahead of key vote
Crypto and banking groups are lobbying US senators in their home states ahead of a September 15 vote on the Clarity Act.
Norway Bids Farewell to King Harald V at State Funeral (2026-09-09)
Norway holds a state funeral for King Harald V, with European royals and world leaders in attendance.
Cuba's cascading crises push islanders to the edge of endurance
Cuba's overlapping crises—blackouts, water shortages, and economic strain—drive many to despair, with residents finding small respites and leaning on family.
Ivory Coast cocoa buyers struggle with new EU-mandated traceability system
Ivory Coast's new cocoa traceability system, required for EU exports, faces rollout issues including equipment shortages and low digital literacy among buyers.
Sterling Hits Two-Week High as Bailey Denies 'Secret Plan' on Rate Hikes
Sterling touched a two-week high as markets expect BoE rate hikes, but Governor Bailey denies any 'secret plan'.
Oil above $100 lifts UK short-dated bond yields to one-week high
UK short-dated bond yields hit a one-week high as oil tops $100, reviving inflation concerns and affecting rate expectations.
Two Renoir Masterpieces Stolen in Overnight Heist at French Riviera Museum
Two Renoir paintings were stolen from a museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France. Thieves abandoned two others as they fled. Police are investigating.
North Korea Nears Completion of Long-Stalled China Bridge
North Korea is finishing its section of the New Yalu River bridge with China after a 12-year halt, indicating a likely opening soon.
Houthis Report Saudi Airstrikes as Iran Claims Tanker Attacks in Gulf
Houthi rebels report Saudi airstrikes on four provinces; Iran claims strikes on tankers and US ships in the Gulf.
Argentina's youth debt crisis tests Milei's support
Rising household debt among young Argentines is straining support for President Milei, with opposition lawmakers pushing for relief measures.
India Condemns Houthi Strikes on Saudi Arabia That Injured Over 70 Civilians
India condemns Iran-backed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia that injured over 70 civilians, calling them unacceptable and a threat to regional security.
Oil prices top $100 as Middle East attacks disrupt supply
Brent crude briefly crossed $100 a barrel after Middle East attacks on tankers and Saudi facilities raised supply concerns.