Australian AI‑data centre plan in Sydney suburb scrapped after record opposition from residents.

The two leaders signed modest trade concessions and launched an AI‑dialogue, but key issues such as Taiwan and tech restrictions remain stalled.

The global media movement calls on rivals to join forces as trust in news hits record lows.|News and analysis.

India’s quiet public servants are catching national limelight—Tukaram Mundhe’s food‑safety raids show how rule‑carrying, not politics, turns into hero worship.

From food inspections to anti‑illegal construction, a handful of Indian civil servants have become national icons, yet most remain unseen.

Mexico warns of heavy rains, flooding and a potential 115‑mph storm surge as Hurricane Polo heads toward Baja California Sur and Los Cabos.

An avalanche in Nepal’s Himalayas has killed two climbers and left a dozen missing amid worsening weather and limited rescue access.

A powerful nor'easter swept across the Northeast, leaving one fatality, massive power outages and cancelled events.

An explosion near Athens' Acropolis kills six, including a British tourist, with a suspected gas leak blamed.

An avalanche near Himlung Himal leaves 10 Nepali climbers missing; rescue hampered by weather.

Ben Dancer is trying to break the world record by dancing for seven consecutive days, drawing crowds and media frenzy in Lagos.

An avalanche in Nepal’s Himalayas has killed two climbers and left a dozen missing amid worsening weather and limited rescue access.

A powerful nor'easter swept across the Northeast, leaving one fatality, massive power outages and cancelled events.

Republic of Ireland footballers will don black armbands for their Nations League clash with Israel, following a player withdrawal and a united vote to play.

The Republic of Ireland postpone their pre‑match media briefing amid calls to boycott a UEFA Nations League game against Israel.

Ben Dancer attempts 168‑hour dance marathon in Lagos to break the current 127‑hour record, drawing huge crowds and viral videos.

Ben Dancer is trying to break the world record by dancing for seven consecutive days, drawing crowds and media frenzy in Lagos.

Madonna returns after 20 years for a triumphant night, while Taylor Swift grabs Video of the Year and a new Artist Director Honor, with LISA also taking home top awards at Sunday’s Los Angeles VMAs.

Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and K‑pop star Lisa dazzled the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards red‑carpet in a striking blue‑tinted theme that stole the spotlight.

A powerful nor'easter swept across the Northeast, leaving one fatality, massive power outages and cancelled events.

From food inspections to anti‑illegal construction, a handful of Indian civil servants have become national icons, yet most remain unseen.

German elections have rattled Chancellor Merz’s coalition, sending shockwaves through the nation’s identity and exposing a political crisis.

South Africa's ambassador to Washington disputes Donald Trump’s claim of a white genocide, while the U.S. expands a refugee pathway for Afrikaners.

The Dutch dictionary’s rewrite of the word for labia replaces ‘shame lips’ with a neutral term, sparking a wider debate on medical language.

Morocco’s parliamentary vote is turning into a clash of grassroots protests, a flood of migrants to Ceuta and populist football‑fueled campaigns that shape the political deck for the next decade.

NY prosecutors reopen alleged gang rape case at Cornell linked to Chi Phi fraternity, sparking renewed legal scrutiny and university accountability concerns.

Goodman Group pulls out Project Mars after 374 complaints, signalling a turning point in Australia’s data‑centre debate.

Istanbul court convicts comedian Deniz Göktaş for insulting Erdogan, sentences him an 18-month term but orders release after 88 days in jail.

Hundreds of Delhi women rally to demand protection after a 17‑year‑old’s alleged gang‑rape sparks nationwide outrage.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns after a year of student‑led protests over corruption, triggering new parliamentary and presidential elections.

Tennessee’s only death‑row woman is set to be executed on 30 September, as lawyers argue her traumatic past warrants clemency.

A private helicopter crashed in Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, Quebec, killing all four aboard and leaving investigators combing for clues.

Herbal supplement kratom, with opioid‑like effects, has surged in U.S. use and sparked warnings after its presence was found among deceased students, raising concerns over unregulated products.

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 Dutch dictionary’s rewrite of the word for labia replaces ‘shame lips’ with a neutral term, sparking a wider debate on medical language.

SpaceX’s Starship completed an orbital test and splashed down in the Pacific after 3 hours, deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites ahead of its planned 10‑hour flight.

Australian AI‑data centre plan in Sydney suburb scrapped after record opposition from residents.

The two leaders signed modest trade concessions and launched an AI‑dialogue, but key issues such as Taiwan and tech restrictions remain stalled.

Explore SpaceX’s first 13 Starship test flights, the milestones reached, the setbacks endured, and what the next push to orbit and beyond may bring.

A private helicopter crashed in Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, Quebec, killing all four aboard and leaving investigators combing for clues.