- EXCLUSIVE: US envoy hopes Belarus will release hundreds more prisoners next month Reuters
- Belarus frees 25 prisoners in exchange for the US lifting some sanctions, envoy says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Belarus Releases 25 Prisoners After Lukashenko's Latest Talks With US Envoy Coale Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Belarus Frees 25 Political Prisoners in Exchange for U.S. Sanctions Relief The New York Times
- Trump envoy secures release of 25 Belarus prisoners as U.S. drops more sanctions NBC News
How Sept. 11 Paved the Way to Mideast Power for Iran – The New York Times
- How Sept. 11 Paved the Way to Mideast Power for Iran The New York Times
- Iran War Escalation Raises Blowback Risks 25 Years After 9/11 Military.com
- Reza Pahlavi's Message on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, September 11, 2026 Reza Pahlavi Official Website
- The 9/11 Commission told Washington to investigate Iran’s role Washington Times
- LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 9/11 shapes writer's perspective on Iran War White County News
US to bar some South Africans over claims of anti-white discrimination
Announcement of visa restrictions follows Trump’s false claims of ‘white genocide’ taking place in South Africa
The US has announced visa restrictions on some South Africans as Donald Trump’s administration continues to claim that South Africa’s government racially discriminates against white minority Afrikaners.
The announcement did not specify individuals who were barred from the US. Trump has spent his second term falsely claiming there is a “white genocide” in South Africa and railing against its affirmative action policies.
Continue reading...US accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukrainian allies overseas
The FBI says five men "conspired to intimidate, threaten, or murder people on US soil and around the world".
In Sweden, many breathe sigh of relief as far right suffers election losses – Al Jazeera
- In Sweden, many breathe sigh of relief as far right suffers election losses Al Jazeera
- Sweden’s center-left opposition wins election, SVT says CNN
- The Guardian view on Sweden’s election result: an opportunity that progressive parties must not squander | Editorial The Guardian
- Left on brink of victory in Swedish election politico.eu
- Sweden’s Center-Left Projected to Win Election by One Seat Bloomberg.com
English village votes to leave the UK over migrant housing plan – AP News
- English village votes to leave the UK over migrant housing plan AP News
- Nicola Jennings on the proposal to house asylum seekers in Oxfordshire – cartoon The Guardian
- Legal challenge over military base asylum plans BBC
- Piddington’s ‘posh revolt’ over migrant housing plans Yahoo
- This English Village Is Threatening to Quit the U.K. Over Planned Asylum Camp WSJ
Weeks after Nepal flood, thousands still missing and most recovered bodies unidentified – Reuters
- Weeks after Nepal flood, thousands still missing and most recovered bodies unidentified Reuters
- Vigil takes place in Ascot for Nepal flash flood disaster BBC
- Along Himalayan Floods’ Path, Wiped Out Towns and Mounting Grief The New York Times
- Nepal flood survivors return to the unimaginable (PHOTOS) Yahoo
- Nepal: Thousands still missing as flood recovery begins dw.com
Philippines’ Duterte seen in person at International Criminal Court for first time
He is due to be tried for crimes against humanity over thousands of deaths linked to his war on drugs.
Lucy Letby: Families’ solicitor blames hospital bosses for police delay – BBC
- Lucy Letby: Families' solicitor blames hospital bosses for police delay BBC
- Questions swirl over child killer Lucy Letby’s case as UK inquiry reveals major hospital failings CNN
- Lucy Letby Murder Inquiry Says Some Babies’ Deaths Were Avoidable The New York Times
- Some of UK nurse Lucy Letby's baby murders could have been avoided, inquiry finds Reuters
- The Guardian view on Lucy Letby: Thirlwall should have waited for the pending case review | Editorial The Guardian
A Hague court convicts Kosovo’s former President Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years – AP News
- A Hague court convicts Kosovo’s former President Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years AP News
- Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci sentenced to 25 years for war crimes Al Jazeera
- Hague court convicts Kosovo’s former President Thaci of war crimes, sentences him to 25 years CNN
- Former Kosovo president Thaci sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimes Reuters
- Kosovo protesters rally in support of ex-president ahead of war crimes trial verdict AP News
Gaza building collapse kills at least 20, dozens more trapped under rubble – CNN
- Gaza building collapse kills at least 20, dozens more trapped under rubble CNN
- At least 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses BBC
- Building collapse in Gaza kills 19 as perilous conditions persist for Palestinians during truce Anchorage Daily News
- Gaza building collapse kills 20, traps dozens under rubble Al Jazeera
- At least 20 killed after Israeli-hit building in Gaza City collapses The Guardian
Carney’s new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.
Trump Humiliated as Putin Dishes Out ‘Russian Payback’ – Yahoo
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears in court in The Hague – AP News
- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears in court in The Hague AP News
- Former Philippines leader Duterte appears before ICC judges for first time Reuters
- ICC: Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte makes first in-person appearance at The Hague BBC
- Duterte in person at ICC for first time over ‘war on drugs’ killings Al Jazeera
- ICC not keen on breaks during Duterte’s trial Inquirer.net
Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says – BBC
- Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says BBC
- Latin America accounted for 85% of environmental defender killings in 2025, report says AP News
- People protecting nature and land set up self-defence units amid threat of murder The Guardian
- An Environmental Defender Is Murdered Every Three Days Inside Climate News
- Collective power: The struggle for protection for land and environmental defenders Global Witness
Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says
The two countries accounted for 52% of killings of environmental activists in 2025, according to Global Witness.
Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of attacking Mecca, warns holy city is a ‘red line’ – NBC News
- Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of attacking Mecca, warns holy city is a ‘red line’ NBC News
- Houthis Claim They Downed Saudi Fighter Jet After Being Accused of Targeting Mecca The New York Times
- Saudis pound Yemen as Houthis solidify gains in new Middle East war front CBC
- Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it Yahoo
- Saudi says Houthis targeted Mecca with a drone, Iran-backed group rejects claim CNBC
Russian General Who Oversaw Capture of Ukraine’s Kostiantynivka Dies – The Moscow Times
- Russian General Who Oversaw Capture of Ukraine’s Kostiantynivka Dies The Moscow Times
- Russian general decorated by Putin killed by Ukraine drones TVP World
- Ukraine May Have Killed Russia’s General Sergei Milchakov in Strike on Donetsk Headquarters UNITED24 Media
- Another Russian general killed in war against Ukraine Українська правда
- Russian general who reported to Putin on capture of Kostiantynivka eliminated in Ukraine — “Madyar” Ukrinform
EU chief proposes bloc-wide social media ban for kids under 13 – AP News
- EU chief proposes bloc-wide social media ban for kids under 13 AP News
- EU announces plan to ban social media for under 13s CNN
- Age Limits for Social Media Outlined by European Union The New York Times
- EU is set to propose ban on social media and AI chatbots for under-15s Reuters
- EU to restrict social media and chatbots for children under 15 Financial Times
Tiny village votes to quit UK in protest at asylum-seeker accommodation – politico.eu
- Tiny village votes to quit UK in protest at asylum-seeker accommodation politico.eu
- This English Village Is Threatening to Quit the U.K. Over Planned Asylum Camp WSJ
- Tiny English village votes to split from UK in spat over migrant center CNN
- Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan BBC
- English village votes to leave UK in protest over migrant housing plan The Guardian