Outdoor brand Arc’teryx apologises for ‘dragon’ fireworks in Himalayas
Officials are investigating the firm after the display drew backlash for its potential environmental impact.
Leaders promised to cut climate pollution, then doubled down on fossil fuels – NPR
- Leaders promised to cut climate pollution, then doubled down on fossil fuels NPR
- Nations’ plans to ramp up coal, gas and oil extraction ‘will put climate goals beyond reach’ The Guardian
- The Production Gap Report 2025 Stockholm Environment Institute
- Canada, major fossil-fuel producers widen gap between output and climate targets: report Toronto Star
- World leaders pledged to cut fossil fuel production. They’re doing the opposite. E&E News by POLITICO
Angelina Jolie says ‘I don’t recognise my country’ now amid threats to freedom of speech in US
Oscar winner’s comments come days after suspension of Jimmy Kimmel by ABC and Disney, a decision heavily criticised by major stars including Pedro Pascal and Olivia Rodrigo
Angelina Jolie has said “I don’t recognise my country” amid the threats to free speech in the US, saying “anything anywhere that divides or limits personal expressions and freedoms from anyone, I think, is very dangerous”.
At Spain’s San Sebastián film festival on Sunday, the Oscar winning actor was asked by a journalist: “What do you fear as an artist and an American?”
Continue reading...Anger in Australia after telecom outage linked to deaths
The outage left hundreds of people unable to contact emergency services and has been linked to multiple deaths.
Optus will face ‘significant consequences’ for triple zero failure linked to deaths, minister says
Communications minister Anika Wells says telco has ‘no excuses here’ after last week’s outage linked to three deaths across two states
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The federal government has promised Optus will “suffer significant consequences” after multiple deaths were recorded during the telco’s triple zero outage, with major financial penalties likely.
The communications regulator said it wasn’t informed of the outage by Optus until hours after it had been resolved – and that the company had provided “inaccurate” information.
Continue reading...U.K., Canada, Australia recognize Palestine as a state, breaking with U.S. – The Washington Post
- U.K., Canada, Australia recognize Palestine as a state, breaking with U.S. The Washington Post
- With US backing, defiant Netanyahu vows response to countries recognizing Palestinian state CNN
- 'Starmer's big Gaza gamble' and 'Maga send-off' BBC
- Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal Recognize a Palestinian State The New York Times
- Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Canada’s recognition of the State of Palestine pm.gc.ca
Watch: Is America divided? Charlie Kirk supporters weigh in
The BBC spoke to Americans who travelled to Arizona to attend the late conservative activist's memorial service.
German and Swedish jets intercept Russian military plane over Baltic Sea – NPR
- German and Swedish jets intercept Russian military plane over Baltic Sea NPR
- UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Russian jet incursions over Estonia CNN
- Russia shifts from talk to action, targeting NATO homeland amid fears of global war Fox News
- Germany scrambles jets after Russia military aircraft flies over Baltic Sea Al Jazeera
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 19, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
Global conflicts drive demand for war risk insurance
Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are fuelling take-up of cover against impact and damage.
This Is What Proves Trump’s Dementia: Psychologist – The Daily Beast
This Is What Proves Trump’s Dementia: Psychologist The Daily Beast
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,306
Here are the key events on day 1,306 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Live Updates: French, Saudis push Palestine recognition – The Jerusalem Post
- Live Updates: French, Saudis push Palestine recognition The Jerusalem Post
- Hamas letter to Trump asks for 60-day ceasefire deal to release half of hostages, sources say Fox News
- Hamas releases propaganda video of hostage Alon Ohel The Times of Israel
- Hamas publishes video of Israeli hostage Alon Ohel in captivity | LIVE BLOG i24NEWS
- Gaza latest: Hamas sending offer to Trump in note - with two-state solution summit due soon at UN Sky News
Watch: Prayer, tears and a Trump-Musk handshake at Kirk memorial
The five-hour service saw top officials from the Trump administration pay tribute to the conservative activist.
Watch: Moments from Charlie Kirk’s memorial service
Tens of thousands of people gathered at State Farm Stadium for Charlie Kirk's memorial in Glendale, Arizona.
Brazilians protest against a bill that could lead to a pardon for Bolsonaro and allies – AP News
- Brazilians protest against a bill that could lead to a pardon for Bolsonaro and allies AP News
- Thousands protest in Brazil against bill that could grant Bolsonaro amnesty BBC
- Brazilians protest bill that could lead to pardon for Bolsonaro and allies CNN
- Brazilians protest efforts to shield Bolsonaro and lawmakers from courts Reuters
- Brazilians protest bill that could grant ex-President Bolsonaro amnesty Al Jazeera
Syria sets October date for first election since al-Assad’s fall
A third of the People's Assembly of Syria seats will be appointed directly by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Modi’s tax cuts will give India a festive spending boost
Lower consumer taxes are expected to ease some of the impact of Trump's 50% tariffs on India.
Four US citizens killed, including three children, in Israeli strike on Lebanon, says Lebanese government – CNN
- Four US citizens killed, including three children, in Israeli strike on Lebanon, says Lebanese government CNN
- Updates: Children among 5 people killed in Israeli attack on Lebanon Al Jazeera
- Israeli drone strikes kill five, including children, in southern Lebanon Reuters
- Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon BBC
- Israeli drone strike kills 5 people, including 3 children, in southern Lebanon, health officials say PBS
Israel bristles as UK leads Western recognition of Palestine
Many Israelis react to the UK's recognition of Palestine by lashing out at international support for Palestinians.
What’s driving the violence in Sudan – and what could bring peace?
Sudan's government in Khartoum has criticised a new US political initiative for the country.