- yesterday
Slovakia fields team masseur in Montreal world road race to protect Olympic ranking points
Former rider and team masseur Vladimír Kováčik will start the 273.7-kilometer men's elite road race in Montreal on Sunday after all Slovak professionals were sidelined by injury or team conflicts.
- yesterday
Russia strikes Kyiv and Kharkiv as data shows Ukraine launched three times more long-range drones
Russian drone raids killed two people in Zaporizhzhia and hit Kyiv and Kharkiv on 26 September, while a Ukrainian drone strike set fire to the Ilsky oil refinery in Krasnodar.
- 3d ago
US seeks to join X appeal against 120 million euro European Union penalty
The US Department of Justice filed an application with the EU General Court on 24 September 2026 to support Elon Musk's appeal against a 120 million euro fine issued under the Digital Services Act.
- 3d ago
Rob Jetten defends International Criminal Court at UN as US threatens broad sanctions
In his first address to the United Nations General Assembly, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten called on member states to protect the International Criminal Court against political interference and sanctions.
- 3d ago
Portugal outlines UN Security Council priorities and seeks broader representation
Speaking at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro urged Security Council expansion and called for an end to the humanitarian tragedy in the Middle East.
- 4d ago
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua agree to 11 December heavyweight fight in Cardiff
The all-British heavyweight clash will take place at the Principality Stadium following negotiations that resolved scheduling disputes and ruled out a New York venue.
- 4d ago
Allianz estimates summer heatwaves cut European economic output by 113 billion euros
A report by insurer Allianz calculates that summer heatwaves reduced European gross domestic product by 113 billion euros this year, led by losses in Italy, Germany, and France.
- 4d ago
UCI awards 2032 cycling world championships to India and 2034 edition to Netherlands
The International Cycling Union selected Pune to stage the 2032 Road World Championships, while the Dutch region of Groningen and Drenthe will host the 2034 competition.
- 4d ago
Pakistan launches airstrikes across three Afghan provinces after alleged drone incursions
Pakistani aircraft hit 10 locations across Kandahar, Paktia, and Khost provinces, prompting Kabul to report four civilian deaths and summon Pakistan's envoy.
- 4d ago
Zelenskyy urges UN to cut Russian trade as Moscow rejects truce and strikes Kyiv
Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for halting commerce with Moscow and warned of winter strikes against Russian energy infrastructure if attacks continue.
- 4d ago
Super El Niño heat could cause 451,000 excess deaths by February 2027, study finds
A study by the Climate Impact Lab projects up to 451,000 heat-related excess deaths globally through February 2027, driven by an intensified El Niño pattern. Developing economies across the Sahel and Southeast Asia face the largest share of projected fatalities.
- 5d ago
German wind energy fraudster Hendrik Holt is arrested in Dubai following prison escape
Authorities in Dubai arrested convicted German fraudster Hendrik Holt on 22 September 2026, ending a four-week international manhunt after he failed to return to open prison custody in Berlin.
- 5d ago
Belgium and Rwanda restore diplomatic relations after 18-month rift over DR Congo conflict
Foreign ministers from Belgium and Rwanda agreed in New York to reopen embassies and resume dialogue after an 18-month diplomatic rupture triggered by fighting in eastern DR Congo.
- 5d ago
US invites Vladimir Putin to December G20 summit in Miami as European leaders push back
The United States has formally invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami on December 14–15, prompting review in Moscow and concern across European capitals.
- 6d ago
US weighs voluntary limits on diesel exports as pump prices hit $6.52
Energy Secretary Chris Wright contacted American refiners to discuss voluntary export reductions after diesel climbed to $6.52 a gallon ahead of the November midterms.
- 6d ago
Sri Lankan court sentences 15 men to over 200 years in prison for 2019 Easter bombings
A three-judge high court panel in Colombo acquitted nine suspects while handing maximum sentences of up to 260 years to 15 men convicted of aiding the coordinated 2019 suicide attacks.
- 6d ago
Davis Cup Final 8 draw pairs holders Italy with South Korea as Germany meets Britain
Defending champions Italy will open the 2026 Davis Cup Final 8 against South Korea in Bologna, while Germany plays Great Britain and Spain meets Austria from November 24 to 29.
- 6d ago
EU and Philippines agree on trade deal as Canada advances parallel pact
Brussels and Manila have reached an agreement in principle on a free trade deal that removes tariffs on over 94% of tariff lines, while Canada reports separate talks are 90% complete.
- 6d ago
US and Italy sign critical minerals agreement to counter China at UN General Assembly
Marco Rubio and Antonio Tajani signed a memorandum in New York setting up a joint technical working group to secure supply chains for lithium, cobalt, and rare earths.
- 6d ago
California declares state of emergency ahead of severe El Niño winter storms
Governor Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on 21 September 2026, mobilizing the National Guard and prepositioning flood gear as NOAA forecasts a 75% chance of the strongest El Niño on record.
