- 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.
Trump pushes justice department to prosecute his political opponents
The president expresses frustration that "nothing is being done" and calls on Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate his opponents.
Trump pushes justice department to prosecute his political opponents
The president expresses frustration that "nothing is being done" and calls on Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate his opponents.
My three boys starved to death. I hope angels bring them home, says Afghan mother
The deaths of Ghulam and Nazo’s children are evidence of a silent wave of mortality engulfing Afghanistan, where malnutrition is at unprecedented levels.
My three boys starved to death. I hope angels bring them home, says Afghan mother
The deaths of Ghulam and Nazo’s children are evidence of a silent wave of mortality engulfing Afghanistan, where malnutrition is at unprecedented levels.
Brazilians protest bill that could grant ex-President Bolsonaro amnesty
Protesters are angry over bills that could grant Bolsonaro amnesty after a coup attempt and give lawmakers immunity.
US must ‘universally condemn political violence’, Democratic governor Shapiro says
Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro says US stands at ‘inflection point’ after Charlie Kirk killing and urges unity over division
Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro has said Americans must “universally condemn political violence, no matter where it is” after the killing of rightwing youth organizer Charlie Kirk as well as a deadly shootout in Shapiro’s state that left three police officers dead and two others injured.
Hours before Kirk’s funeral, Shapiro said that the nation stands at an “inflection point” and urged Americans to choose shared values over division, pointing to the solidarity shown by Pennsylvanians in the aftermath of the officers’ killings in York county last week.
Continue reading...South Korea would accept a Trump-Kim deal to freeze nuclear programme, president tells BBC
Lee Jae Myung tells the BBC he wants to restore trust with North Korea.