A new US‑China summit produced modest trade fixes and a new AI dialogue, but key issues such as Taiwan and semiconductors remain unresolved.

Goodman Group pulls its 1.2 billion‑AUD Project Mars data‑centre after 374 submissions, just nine in favour. 20 metres from homes, the proposal is now scrapped.

The two‑week summit produced an AI dialogue, a modest trade truce, and opening of investment doors, yet key issues like Taiwan and tech restrictions remain unresolved.

More than 1,000 news outlets unite for World News Day amid global trust slump, urging collaboration to keep journalism alive.

Indian civil servants like Tukaram Mundhe rise to celebrity status after viral videos of enforcement drives reveal how social media turns routine checks into national headlines.

A new US‑China summit produced modest trade fixes and a new AI dialogue, but key issues such as Taiwan and semiconductors remain unresolved.

Category‑3 cyclone Polo threatens Baja California Sur with heavy rain, flooding and major wave surges, prompting lifeguards, authorities and residents to brace for impact.

An avalanche hit a Nepalese climbing camp on Himlung Himal, killing at least two and leaving dozens missing amid bad weather.

A powerful Nor'easter has caused coastal flooding, power outages and one death in Brooklyn, with travel chaos and event cancellations across the Northeast.

A deadly explosion in Athens’s historic Plaka district claims six lives, among them a UK citizen, as authorities point to a suspected gas leak.

A Lagos‑born dancer Ben Dancer is in the midst of a 168‑hour dance marathon, hoping to set a new world record. The event has drawn a global crowd of live streamers and on‑site supporters.

An avalanche hit a Nepalese climbing camp on Himlung Himal, killing at least two and leaving dozens missing amid bad weather.

A powerful Nor'easter has caused coastal flooding, power outages and one death in Brooklyn, with travel chaos and event cancellations across the Northeast.

The Republic of Ireland squad will unite in mourning with black armbands ahead of their match against Israel, amid calls for a boycott over the Gaza conflict.

Ireland’s squad confirm they’ll play in Hungary, wearing black armbands to mourn Gaza casualties, after a player withdrew and tense prep ensued.

Ben Dancer, a Lagos‑based professional dancer, is attempting to dance non‑stop for seven days in hopes of setting a new Guinness record. The world’s biggest street‑party is unfolding at Freedom Park.

A Lagos‑born dancer Ben Dancer is in the midst of a 168‑hour dance marathon, hoping to set a new world record. The event has drawn a global crowd of live streamers and on‑site supporters.

Madonna returns after 20 years to win Artist of the Year, while Taylor Swift claims Video of the Year and the new Artist Director Honor.

Swift, Charli XCX and K‑pop star Lisa turned heads on a blue‑revolutionized red carpet at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.

A powerful Nor'easter has caused coastal flooding, power outages and one death in Brooklyn, with travel chaos and event cancellations across the Northeast.

Mundhe’s viral food‑safety inspections turned routine policing into a national sensation, prompting calls for more officers with his red‑tape‑cutting zeal.

A wave of local election losses and AfD gains leave Chancellor Merz’s coalition on thin ice, underscoring deep identity rifts in Germany.

The Dutch releases the term "vulvalippen" to replace shame‑laden "schaamlippen", sparking a wave of sex‑positivity activism.

Youth outcry, migration waves and patriotic football slogans converge as Morocco’s next parliament faces a new generation of voters.

Age‑tough elections, migration risk, and sports‑inspired slogans clash as Morocco’s 27‑party race fights for young voters’ attention.

US prosecutors have announced a renewed grand‑jury probe into a 2024 alleged gang‑rape at Cornell University, raising questions about evidence and campus safety.

The planned A$1.2bn Goodman Group data centre in Lane Cove is halted after massive opposition, highlighting residents’ concerns over water and energy use.

Istanbul court sentences comedian Deniz Göktaş 19 months for insulting President Erdogan, then releases him after time served.

Hundreds of women rally in Delhi streets demanding safety after a teenage girl is accused of gang‑rape near Delhi University.

A new US‑China summit produced modest trade fixes and a new AI dialogue, but key issues such as Taiwan and semiconductors remain unresolved.

Christa Pike, 50, set for lethal injection on 30 September 2026, has a 226‑page clemency petition amid claims of childhood abuse and mental illness.

Four dead after private helicopter crashed and caught fire 50 km from Montreal; authorities investigate and victims remain unidentified.

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 releases the term "vulvalippen" to replace shame‑laden "schaamlippen", sparking a wave of sex‑positivity activism.

In Oleshky, a Russian‑occupied Ukrainian city, civilians survive by eating garden weeds amid a block‑ade of food and water supplies.

Starship rockets into orbit, deploys 26 Starlink V3 satellites, and splashes down after only three hours of at‑a-time main flight.

A new US‑China summit produced modest trade fixes and a new AI dialogue, but key issues such as Taiwan and semiconductors remain unresolved.

Goodman Group pulls its 1.2 billion‑AUD Project Mars data‑centre after 374 submissions, just nine in favour. 20 metres from homes, the proposal is now scrapped.

The two‑week summit produced an AI dialogue, a modest trade truce, and opening of investment doors, yet key issues like Taiwan and tech restrictions remain unresolved.

SpaceX gears up for a 14th Starship test that could orbit Earth after 13 trials with highs, lows and spectacular failures.