Live: Carney to speak after Trump threatens more EU tariffs over Canada's associate member bid

'Blood is on our hands': Haitian honour student's death sparks outcry over ICE ankle monitors

Pierre Damas Bel fled Haiti and came to the U.S. with a dream of becoming a neurosurgeon. But after U.S. immigration authorities fitted the 20-year-old university student with an ankle monitor, he felt he was "treated like an animal" — and died weeks later when he walked into highway traffic.

Lebanon: Macron, Aoun and King Abdullah II hold security talks in Paris

Emmanuel Macron is hosting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Jordan's King Abdullah II in Paris for talks on Lebanon's security and international support for the Lebanese army. The meeting comes as concerns grow over Israel's continued strikes in southern Lebanon and the possible end of the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission, with France seeking a "clear, credible and realistic" plan to back Lebanon through funding, equipment and military training.

Fear and anger in South Africa after eight women found dead – what we know

'Count your days': US Labor Department ramps up H-1B fraud probe amid increased scrutiny

The US Labour Department’s H-1B fraud investigation is expanding beyond the technology sector, with whistleblower tips and field inspections helping investigators identify suspected abuses involving employers, recruiters and labour brokers.

Henry VIII aide ‘saved Catholic manuscript during dissolution of monasteries’

Young women who are overweight may be less likely to develop breast cancer

A new study found that women who had a higher BMI at 20 appeared to have a reduced risk of post-menopausal breast cancer

Houthis Release Video Of Saudi F-15 Jet Downed Over Marib, Wreckage Seen In Flames

The Houthis said their forces brought down the Saudi aircraft using a locally manufactured air-to-air missile while it was conducting what they described as “hostile operations”.

Opinion: Opinion | How The Houthis Have Exposed Saudi-Pak-Turkey Pact For What It Is

The spectacular no-show by Saudi Arabia's two defence allies - Pakistan, a nuclear power, and Turkey, which has NATO's second-largest army - is astounding

Middle East : Trump plans $2.8bn arms package for Israel amid Gaza war

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, including 40,000 bombs, as Israel continues strikes in Gaza despite last October's ceasefire. The proposed deal would further strengthen Israel's military capabilities and revive deliveries of 2,000-pound bombs that had previously been paused over concerns about civilian casualties.

Torrential rain over seven months needed to bring England out of drought, experts warn

Almost three quarters of England remains in drought after record-breaking dry weather this spring and summer

Royal family news live: War of words breaks out over Earl Spencer’s claims about Charles and Diana in new book

The King is to appear in public today after the bombshell claims emerged

"Clean Up Your Act": Team Trump Warns India, China Over Russian Oil Trade

India, meanwhile, said that it remained firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its people and will continue to source supplies from diverse sellers based on market dynamics after the US made a new move to punish such buyers.

Hope for thousands of breast cancer patients as life-extending drug finally approved

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) announced that it has reversed an initial decision to reject the drug for widespread use for the NHS in England

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi reshuffles Cabinet but keeps key US-facing ministers

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi reshuffles Cabinet but keeps key US-facing ministers

SEMICON India 2026: PM Modi hails India’s semiconductor journey, says ‘ecosystem expanding, opening new opportunities'

At SEMICON India 2026, PM Modi emphasized India's advancements in semiconductor manufacturing, launching 12 projects and increasing funding to USD 13.5 billion. He noted India's strategic position in global supply chain and importance of innovation as the country strengthens its ecosystem.

Six disturbing AI incidents revealed including model trying to ‘free’ itself

OpenAI has disclosed six reports on unexpected or concerning behavior in artificial-intelligence models

Video: US forces take out floating refuelling station allegedly tied to drug trade

US forces intercepted a floating refuelling station in the Eastern Pacific on September 16. This vessel allegedly supported illicit drug trafficking operations for Ecuador's Los Choneros organization. US forces removed the crew and transferred them to Ecuadorian authorities after clearing the vessel. The refuelling station was then sunk by US forces following the operation. This action aimed to disrupt logistical networks supporting drug trafficking in the Western Hemisphere.

Liverpool re-sign young midfielder Patrik Farkas from Blackburn Rovers

Scrap the term ‘net zero’ — it’s too toxic, net zero committee urges

Calling for a major rebranding of the effort to tackle climate change, the cross-party committee said the term had become a ‘lightning rod for opposition to climate action’

Companies should be more transparent with workers about AI plans: Jasmin Lau

Employers should not take "a quiet workforce for an agreeable workforce", says the senior minister of state for digital development and information.

Australia announces major change in its visa rules for foreign students

Home minister says secondary applicants – such as partners and children – will no longer be allowed on most student visas

Buckingham Palace responds to claims made in new Earl Spencer memoir

Police commissioner axes ‘ridiculous’ nationwide theatre tour

Minnesota residents saved river valley in 1976; Refuge now protects 15,000 acres

How much energy bills could rise by in 2027 – what we know

Killer who gunned down famed Elvis impersonator set to be executed tonight

Alabama is set to execute a man with a chemical injection, months after a judge blocked the state from putting him to death with nitrogen gas

Lim Tean’s bailor Leong Sze Hian forfeits S$45,000 after lawyer allegedly absconds to Malaysia

"I had no reason to believe that he was going to run away," said Mr Leong Sze Hian.

‘Great Authority On Global Stage’: Putin Wishes PM Modi On Birthday, Praises His ‘Political Wisdom And Foresight’

Vladimir Putin thanked PM Modi for the cordial welcome extended to him during his three-day visit to New Delhi to attend the BRICS Summit 2026

In 2013, St Agnes and Gugh began rat eradication; 12 yrs later, Manx shearwater sites hit record 225

A rat eradication project on St Agnes and Gugh in the Isles of Scilly began in 2013 after invasive brown rats were found to be threatening nesting seabirds. The islands have remained rat-free since the operation, while Manx shearwater breeding numbers have increased from 22 pairs before eradication to 225 apparently occupied breeding sites recorded in 2025.

Buffalo transformed a 264-acre dump in 1976; 50 years later, 260+ bird species are recorded

In 2026, Buffalo's Tifft Nature Preserve proudly commemorates its 50th anniversary, evolving from a former landfill into a 264-acre ecological haven. The tireless restoration work has resulted in stunning wetlands, lush woodlands, and diverse wildlife ecosystems. Home to 260+ bird species, the preserve encourages exploration through its accessible trails while supporting ongoing research initiatives.

US Passes Russia Sanctions Bill; 100% Tariff Threat Looms Over India & China

US Passes Russia Sanctions Bill; 100% Tariff Threat Looms Over India & China

'Space being weaponised': A purely civilian system can be 'repurposed' for military capabilities

Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Mélusine Lebret, Researcher in the Defence, Security & Justice research group at RAND Europe. According to Lebret, the growing militarisation of space cannot be understood simply by asking whether a satellite is civilian, military, or a “weaponised.” And Lebreton argues that militarization does not eliminate the necessity of cooperation. The emerging space-security order is therefore defined by an unusual tension: states may increasingly prepare to compete and potentially fight in space while remaining structurally dependent on one another to keep space usable at all.

Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: Who leads the race after nominees announced?

Here’s how the top 10 contenders rank in the race to lift the Ballon d’Or in October

David Beckham explains why Lionel Messi deserves to win Ballon d’Or over Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe

After inspiring Inter Miami past Cruz Azul to land the Campeones Cup, Messi has been tipped to beat Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe for football’s top individual honour

Scientists hung clean moss beside Russian highways to catch traffic pollution

Reform police commissioner on £79k salary scraps 130-date theatre tour after public backlash

Colin Sutton was to host a live stage production called The Makings Of A Murderer – Double Jeopardy

Health ministry bars stem cell therapy for autism as routine care

The directive seeks to prevent clinics from selling unproven treatments to families as standard treatment and to ensure that providers strictly comply with the existing framework or face penalties.

Russian ‘war hero’ killed in overnight Ukrainian drone attack

Elizabeth line killer given hospital order after fatal punch