A close look at the 2026 summit between Trump and Xi, revealing modest AI talks, brief trade concessions and a muted stance on Taiwan.

Goodman Group cancels its 1.2 billion‑dollar Project Mars data centre in Lane Cove after residents and activists block the plan.

After the Trump‑Xi summit, China shares new details but issues like AI, trade and Taiwan still unresolved. A subtle shift in U.S.–China dynamics.

Journalism’s future hangs in the balance as global trust drops, World News Day urges collaboration before media become obsolete.

In a country where bureaucracy is often slowed by red‑tape, a handful of Indian officials rise as heroes by enforcing rules, turning routine visits into social‑media sensations.

A close look at the 2026 summit between Trump and Xi, revealing modest AI talks, brief trade concessions and a muted stance on Taiwan.

A category‑3 cyclone threatens Baja California Sur with waves, floods and mudslides as communities prepare for a potentially deadly storm surge.

Avalanche at Himlung Himal leaves two bodies recovered, a dozen still missing. Rescue teams battle heavy snowfall and limited weather.

A powerful weekend nor’easter hit the northeast, flooding cities, cutting power, and killing a NYCHA worker. Travel and events were cancelled across the region.

A gas‑leak‑caused blast in Plaka, Athens kills six, including a British national and four American holidaymakers.

Ben Dancer aims to break a world record by dancing without pause for 168 hours, drawing crowds and viral footage to Freedom Park.

Avalanche at Himlung Himal leaves two bodies recovered, a dozen still missing. Rescue teams battle heavy snowfall and limited weather.

A powerful weekend nor’easter hit the northeast, flooding cities, cutting power, and killing a NYCHA worker. Travel and events were cancelled across the region.

Republic of Ireland squad confirm they will play Nations League game against Israel, donning black armbands for Gaza casualties, despite player withdrawal and calls for boycott.

The Republic of Ireland squad has decided to wear black armbands in honour of Gaza casualties despite calls to boycott their match against Israel.

Ben Dancer is attempting to break the world record by dancing continuously for seven days in Freedom Park, Lagos, drawing crowds and viral attention.

Ben Dancer aims to break a world record by dancing without pause for 168 hours, drawing crowds and viral footage to Freedom Park.

On the glittering red carpet of Los Angeles, Madonna made a triumphant comeback and won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift claimed Video of the Year and a new Artist Director honour.

See how pop stars turn the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet into a blue runway, with standout looks from Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and Lisa.

A powerful weekend nor’easter hit the northeast, flooding cities, cutting power, and killing a NYCHA worker. Travel and events were cancelled across the region.

When a magistrate or commissioner sweeps a city, follows the law and earns a viral following, Indians look up in wonder. This piece explores why a handful of civil servants become instant heroes.

Germany's identity crisis erupts after local elections see the far‑right AfD surge and Chancellor Merz’s coalition rattled, sparking a political crisis.

New SA ambassador Roelf Meyer denies Trump’s allegation of a white genocide, urging a dialogue on the US‑South Africa refugee dialogue.

The Netherlands is introducing a neutral term for labia, sparking a broader debate on gender‑sensitive medical language across Europe.

Youth, migration and football slogans set a new tone for Morocco’s parliamentary vote and its pro‑Palestine, anti‑Israel debate.

New York prosecutors revive investigation into alleged gang rape at Cornell, sparking debate over student safety and institutional accountability.

Australia’s largest property firm abandons $841m data‑centre project after residents’ protests – a win for local communities and a signal about data‑centre siting.

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş freed after a court sentenced him to almost 19 months for insulting President Erdoğan; travel ban remains.

A close look at the 2026 summit between Trump and Xi, revealing modest AI talks, brief trade concessions and a muted stance on Taiwan.

Vučić steps down after a year of unrest, setting the stage for early parliamentary and presidential elections as Serbia grapples with corruption claims.

Christa Pike, the state’s only woman on death row, is set to die by lethal injection on September 30, yet legal teams argue her childhood trauma and mental illness make her a victim, stirring debate over capital punishment.

A private helicopter crashed near Sainte‑Brigide‑d'Iberville, 50 km south of Montreal, killing four people on board. Investigation underway.

Why the legal herbal supplement kratom is raising alarms over safety, regulation and addiction as officials warn of hidden risks.

Kasandrinos’ 30‑second commercial showcases how a premium olive oil brand can honor heritage and quality while staying clear of health‑claim pitfalls under EU regulations.

The Netherlands is introducing a neutral term for labia, sparking a broader debate on gender‑sensitive medical language across Europe.

After a 3‑hour orbit, SpaceX’s Starship cut its 10‑hour mission short, deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites before splashing down in the Pacific.

A close look at the 2026 summit between Trump and Xi, revealing modest AI talks, brief trade concessions and a muted stance on Taiwan.

Goodman Group cancels its 1.2 billion‑dollar Project Mars data centre in Lane Cove after residents and activists block the plan.

After the Trump‑Xi summit, China shares new details but issues like AI, trade and Taiwan still unresolved. A subtle shift in U.S.–China dynamics.

SpaceX gears up for its 14th Starship test, aiming for the first orbital flight after a series of successes and setbacks across 13 previous missions.