- Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches BBC
- Burnham warns of ‘difficult decisions’ in budget as inflation rises to 3.1% The Guardian
- Healey prepares UK for ‘really challenging’ Budget Financial Times
- Andy Burnham warned he must raise taxes or cut spending in budget The Times
- Andy Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments BBC
Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.
Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.
‘It is extremely rare to witness’: Scientists record humpback whale mom grieving her stillborn calf in first-of-its-kind footage – Live Science
- 'It is extremely rare to witness': Scientists record humpback whale mom grieving her stillborn calf in first-of-its-kind footage Live Science
- Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage: "Heartbreaking to watch" CBS News
- Mother Humpback Whale Appears to Grieve Stillborn Calf in ‘Heartbreaking’ and ‘Extremely Rare’ Footage People.com
- Do whales grieve? Rare footage of humpback alongside stillborn calf suggests they might The Guardian
- Humpback whale mother with stillborn calf shows ‘grief-like’ behaviour New Scientist
Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate court controversy with Ceuta solidarity shirts
The three footballers partially covered up a slogan in solidarity with Ceuta worn by the rest of their teams.
Von der Leyen offers diagnosis but no cure on EU’s ecological malaise – politico.eu
- Von der Leyen offers diagnosis but no cure on EU’s ecological malaise politico.eu
- Inside von der Leyen's pitch for a new EU security architecture Euronews.com
- EU's von der Leyen backs partnership with Canada in 'openly hostile world' Reuters
- EU chief von der Leyen calls for EU security mechanism to respond to drone incidents and sabotage AP News
- Von der Leyen advances EU defence pitch with army of new ideas Financial Times
Egypt’s el-Sisi rejects displacement of Palestinians from Gaza
Israel’s defence minister has pledged to remove Palestinians from the besieged Strip.
Mahsa Amini death four years on: Iranians reflect on ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’
Amnesty International says Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during the 2022-23 protests.
Why are election officials in the US preparing for chaos before midterms?
Trump lashes out at justices who rejected his federal mail ballot plan, raising questions on his next electoral moves.
Man City boss Maresca defends VAR after controversial Haaland derby goal
The VAR debate has raged since the Manchester derby, but Enzo Maresca says it wrongly overshadows City's win at United
Saudi club Al Taawoun faces fine, stadium closure over Diogo Jota chants
Taawoun football fans chanted late Portugal player Jota's name at Al Hilal's Neves, prompting Ronaldo to call for a ban.
The Russian Military Campaign Against Europe: Defining the Threat – Institute for the Study of War
- The Russian Military Campaign Against Europe: Defining the Threat Institute for the Study of War
- Europe hesitates as Russian attacks escalate politico.eu
- EU prepares sweeping sanctions against Russia and considers military entry ban | Ukraine news - #Mezha Межа. Новини України.
- The European Parliament demands a firmer EU response to hybrid threats European Parliament
- Kallas Warns Russia Is Testing Europe With Hybrid Attacks Kyiv Post
Gaza building collapse kills at least 21, including 12 children – Al Jazeera
- Gaza building collapse kills at least 21, including 12 children Al Jazeera
- In a deadly building collapse, Gaza feels the lasting damage of Israeli attacks NBC News
- At least 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses BBC
- Gaza building collapse: ‘My whole family is either dead or injured’ Al Jazeera
- War-damaged Gaza building housing displaced Palestinian families collapses, killing at least 20 people CBS News
Why some countries fail while others prosper in the Middle East and Africa
The answer lies less in geography or resources than in the institutions that shape power, legitimacy and opportunity.
Map Shows Scale of Ukraine’s New Battlefield Gains in Major Counteroffensive – Newsweek
- Map Shows Scale of Ukraine’s New Battlefield Gains in Major Counteroffensive Newsweek
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 15, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukraine Advances: The Tank Isn’t Finished Yet Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)
- Map shows scale of Ukraine's new battlefield gains in major counteroffensive Yahoo
- Ukraine launches offensive push in north of Donetsk region, senior commander says Reuters
China’s top diplomat urges Iran, US to show restraint, revive talks – Reuters
- China's top diplomat urges Iran, US to show restraint, revive talks Reuters
- In a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China Summit The New York Times
- China willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official says Al Jazeera
- Iranian foreign minister will head to China for talks, as Pentagon reveals financial cost of war CNBC
- China affirms support for Iran, but warns against Yemen spillover South China Morning Post
EU’s von der Leyen wants Canada to become bloc’s first associate member – Reuters
- EU's von der Leyen wants Canada to become bloc's first associate member Reuters
- E.U. Offers to Make Canada ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken for Both The New York Times
- Canada could become the EU's first "associate member" Axios
- European Union invites Canada to become first ever ‘associate member’ The Guardian
- Carney visits Europe to seek closer ties amid worsening trade war with Trump Reuters
Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84
Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria's most recognised actors, whose career spanned several decades.
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund profits from Israeli holdings amid genocide
As Gaza is being destroyed, the so-called oil fund enjoys robust returns from companies linked to Israel's military.
Syzran and Saratov Oil Refineries Halt Operations After Drone Attacks, Sources Say – themoscowtimes.com
- Syzran and Saratov Oil Refineries Halt Operations After Drone Attacks, Sources Say themoscowtimes.com
- Ukrainian forces strike Yaroslavl Oil Refinery, An-12, two An-26s and three helicopters in Rostov, says Zelensky Ukrinform
- Ukraine Hits Key Russian Oil Refinery as Moscow Strikes Kyiv Bloomberg.com
- Russia's Syzran and Saratov oil refineries on hold after drone attacks, sources say Reuters
- Humiliated Putin Suffers Major Double Blow The Daily Beast