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+1 source·25 September 2026 · 13:16 UTCBreaking

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pardons Mary Jane Veloso, who spent nearly 15 years in Indonesian prison for drug trafficking; 'I already signed her pardon'

Veloso, a mother of two and former domestic helper, was arrested in 2010 after authorities found 2.6 kg of heroin in her suitcase. She maintained she was an unwitting drug mule, but was convicted and sentenced to death in Indonesia.

+2 sources·25 September 2026 · 13:16 UTCBreaking

Internet disrupted in Ethiopia's Tigray as renewed fighting between federal troops and Tigrayan forces escalates; Ethio Telecom cut, Safaricom partially up

The shutdown has sparked fears of a return to famine-like conditions, as residents face cash shortages and limited access to food and medicine. The TPLF ordered the telecom cut, possibly to neutralize government drone advantage, while the UN and EU urged a return to the AU-brokered peace process.

·25 September 2026 · 13:08 UTCBreaking

Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews; summit yields only two-month trade truce extension as critics cite 'pomp over progress'

The US trade deficit with China fell to $200bn in 2025 from nearly $300bn in 2024, but experts note Chinese goods shipped via third countries offset some shortfall. China's rare earths export block had a 'profound effect' on Trump's administration, and the summit failed to advance on AI, Taiwan, Iran, Ukraine, or human rights.

·25 September 2026 · 13:05 UTCBreaking

Nepal's leader says recent floods serve as a 'warning to the world' about climate change; U.N. chief's Everest warning went 'unheard'

Shah noted Nepal contributes less than one-tenth of 1% of heat-trapping gases yet pays a 'colossal price' for a crisis it did not create. International scientists linked melting permafrost to the glacier collapse that triggered the flood, which killed at least 1,400 people.

+2 sources·25 September 2026 · 13:05 UTCBreaking

Pope Leo XIV begins four-day France visit, meets Macron, urges nation to remain champion of peace and multilateralism

The visit marks the first formal papal trip to France since Benedict XVI in 2008, with over 21,000 adults joining the Church this year. Pope Leo will also meet privately with seven abuse victims in Lourdes, a move the Vatican calls unusual.

·25 September 2026 · 12:22 UTC

Judge orders White House access restored for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW; litigation over Trump's media ban continues

Kelly set a September 28 deadline for the outlets to request a preliminary injunction, which would extend his block on the ban for the case's duration. The Justice Department accused the outlets of threatening national security, citing stories on missile stockpiles and the White House ballroom.

+2 sources·25 September 2026 · 11:31 UTC

Nor'easter strengthens off East Coast, bringing coastal flooding, damaging winds, and heavy rain from North Carolina to New England through the weekend

The storm is expected to produce 15-to-25-foot waves offshore and gusts up to 60 mph along coastal New England, with coastal flood warnings in effect from the Outer Banks to eastern Long Island. A 16-mile stretch of North Carolina Highway 12 is closed due to ocean overwash, and Boston-Logan faces likely delays this weekend.

+1 source·25 September 2026 · 10:58 UTC

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell's resignation by Friday after investigation substantiates sexual harassment and ethics violations; Caldwell's lawyers dispute findings

The 61-page report found Caldwell sexually harassed a young female staffer and her friend, and he continued bringing unpaid guests to events despite warnings, including one day after being notified. Caldwell's lawyers called the process 'one-sided' and lacking due process, while Senate Republican Leader Bucco suggested legislative action if he doesn't resign.

+1 source·25 September 2026 · 08:20 UTC

Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder among 100+ detained as NYPD breaks up anti-Netanyahu protest outside UN; Netanyahu defiant in speech

Jewish Voice for Peace, which organized the protest, said it aimed to 'call on the world to stop arming Israel and to end the genocide in Gaza.' Other detainees included comedian Caleb Hearon, author Glennon Doyle, and New York congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier.

+1 source·25 September 2026 · 05:02 UTC

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi that Britain will not tolerate 'hostile activity' on UK soil; also raised detained couple

Miliband met Araghchi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, where he also discussed the war in the Middle East and the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He separately called for the immediate release of Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who are held in Tehran's Evin prison after being sentenced to 10 years on espionage charges they deny.

+1 source·25 September 2026 · 03:50 UTC

Iran's president says war was 'imposed on us' at UN, warns of 'strong' response if attacks continue; Trump threatens further destruction

Pezeshkian claimed Iran never sought nuclear weapons and referenced a June memorandum of understanding that fell apart. He also accused Washington of trying to fuel unrest to 'pave the way for the downfall' of Iran's political system.

·25 September 2026 · 00:35 UTC

Trump and Xi tout 'great meeting' in Washington, DC, as Xi urges avoiding 'Thucydides Trap' and healthy competition; no breakthroughs on Iran reported

Xi called for the US and China to avoid the 'Thucydides Trap' and engage in 'healthy' competition 'kept within bounds,' while Trump postponed final approval of a $14bn arms sale to Taipei after their May meeting. Republican Senator Roger Wicker criticized the lavish welcome, while Rand Paul backed the talks, saying 'Talk more, war less.'

Yesterday

+1 source·24 September 2026 · 14:38 UTC

Poland calls fire at Starlink station providing internet to Ukraine sabotage; Denmark warns of rising Russian hybrid threat

Gawkowski said the fire was "deliberately designed to disable the station," disrupting internet for institutions including the Ukrainian army, and that "many indications suggest" a "new Russian doctrine of attack." Denmark's intelligence service expects Russia to escalate hybrid warfare in coming months, warning of a "low but growing risk" of a limited military attack on Nato countries.

·24 September 2026 · 14:13 UTC

Day 3 of UN General Assembly convenes in New York as Netanyahu among world leaders set to speak Thursday; U.N. pleads for Yemen aid amid Houthi fighting

Netanyahu's visit is brief due to Sukkot beginning Friday, and he plans to meet with several world leaders but not U.S. President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, at least 125 civilians have been killed or wounded in Yemen since August, and U.N. Human Rights Chief Volker Türk stressed the need for protection and access to food, shelter and healthcare.

·24 September 2026 · 14:01 UTC

Scientists warn record El Niño could cause 450,000 deaths; sea surface temperature hits 3.08°C above average, surpassing 2015 record

Climate scientist Nathaniel Johnson calls it 'a remarkable event' and expects it to strengthen further, with the peak likely within the next few months. Researchers from the Climate Impact Lab at the University of Chicago project that oceanic heat could raise global land temperatures by about 1.2°C, potentially leading to 450,000 deaths by February 2027.

+1 source·24 September 2026 · 12:19 UTC

Lutetium atomic clock sets new world record for timekeeping precision, achieving unprecedented stability; team leader says 'most accurate clock in the world'

The clock's uncertainty of 1 x 10-19 means it loses or gains about one second every 300 billion years, enabled by lutetium's minimal sensitivity to temperature and magnetic fields. The team validated this by comparing two independent clocks over 200 hours, yielding a 5.7 x 10-19 comparison uncertainty, the most precise ever documented.

+1 source·24 September 2026 · 12:05 UTC

Denmark warns Russia expected to escalate hybrid warfare against Nato allies in coming months; Estonia says no military attack intended

The Danish intelligence assessment cites a 'low but growing' risk of a limited Russian military attack on a neighboring Nato country, possibly via false-flag operations. Estonia's Miilits urges against panic, noting Russia's long-term strategic threat but no current military intent.