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·21 September 2026 · 16:46 UTCBreaking

Russian anti-war party Yabloko wins seat in Nizhny Novgorod regional Duma; party largely banned from elections across country

Yabloko secured 6.38% of the vote in the Nizhny Novgorod region, gaining its first seat in the regional Duma. The result stirred reactions as the party was barred from standing almost everywhere after a Supreme Court ruling, with experts saying the Kremlin feared it could win seats nationally.

·21 September 2026 · 16:46 UTCBreaking

State Department renews Middle East travel warning, citing 'complex' security environment and potential for 'unforeseen escalation' as Houthis target Saudi airports

The advisory, maintained at Level 3, warns of drone and missile attacks from Iran and urges Americans to exercise heightened vigilance against flight cancellations and airspace closures. It also cautions that Iran and supportive groups may target U.S. businesses and institutions worldwide.

+1 source·21 September 2026 · 15:10 UTC

China expels former top generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from Communist Party over disloyalty, massive bribes; cases sent to military prosecutors

The purge targets Xi Jinping's former vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and ex-joint chief of staff, signaling a deepening crackdown on military corruption. Their cases have been transferred to military prosecutors, indicating potential criminal proceedings.

·21 September 2026 · 15:08 UTC

Italy's Meloni announces plans to cap foreign students at 30% per classroom and ban burqas, niqabs in schools; legislation heads to Council of Ministers

The proposed foreign-student cap would be a first in Europe if adopted, according to the report. Sociology professor Mariagrazia Santagati questioned how the ban would work, noting Italian schools are based on inclusion and open to all children regardless of status or religion.

+1 source·21 September 2026 · 15:08 UTC

Suspected poisoning kills 10 lions at Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation Area; investigation underway to determine cause and identify those responsible

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority said the lions were found dead on September 18 in the Ndutu area, and preliminary findings suggest they ingested poison. The area is home to about 25,000 large animals, including the densest known lion population, and faces threats from habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict.

·21 September 2026 · 14:59 UTC

ICE agent shoots, wounds Venezuelan DoorDash driver in Austin; DHS and FBI lead investigation as protests erupt

The 28-year-old victim, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, was shot in the torso and is in serious but stable condition; his wife, a legal resident, has not been permitted to see him. Bystander videos show three gunshots and no officers providing medical care, while Mayor Kirk Watson said he is 'very angry' but 'not surprised at all.'

·21 September 2026 · 12:46 UTC

NYC under Gridlock Alert Days during U.N. General Assembly; Midtown traffic slows to less than four miles per hour

NYC DOT data shows Midtown motor vehicle speeds during U.N. General Assembly week are historically the slowest of the year, dropping below four miles per hour versus the normal four to six. Transportation officials urge using the bike lane tunnel, regional rail, subway, bus, ferries, and walking to bypass congestion around United Nations headquarters.

·21 September 2026 · 09:06 UTC

Patrick Clancy, ex-husband of woman who killed their three children, explains why he forgives her in 60 Minutes interview; says he did his best amid her mental illness

In the CBS interview, Clancy said he did the best he could with what he had during Lindsay's months-long struggle, adding, 'I dey live wit di outcome. I dey live wit am evri day.' He continues to live with the outcome daily, reflecting his ongoing burden.

+2 sources3 updates

21 September 2026 · 07:22 UTCPatrick Clancy forgives ex-wife Lindsay Clancy for killing their three children on 60 Minutes; says he'll start a new family with Dr Rachel Danis 21 September 2026 · 04:24 UTCPatrick Clancy speaks in first TV interview on 60 Minutes, detailing children's final days, forgiving ex-wife Lindsay; new wife Dr. Rachel Danis joins

+1 source·21 September 2026 · 08:40 UTC

Panama-flagged bulk carrier slams into Chinese fishing boat in Singapore Strait; dramatic video shows crew clinging to railings as water floods deck

The 229-meter First Margaux struck the 49-meter Luqing Yuanyu 108 at around 5pm last Thursday, with both vessels having left anchorage together. The fishing boat survived and was tracked to a nearby berth, while the Panama Maritime Authority has launched an investigation into the incident.

·21 September 2026 · 08:37 UTC

Carney, Macron pledge closer Canada-France ties in Saint Pierre and Miquelon; 'History remembers those who act' as Trump's provocations loom

The meeting took place on September 20 in the French territory, a symbolic gesture echoing the islands' 1941 choice to join Free France over Vichy. Carney framed the alliance as a response to 'new storms' from climate change, eroded democratic norms, and sovereignty threats.

+1 source·21 September 2026 · 07:04 UTC

Kremlin vows to intensify strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow during Putin's sham election; United Russia leads with 57.5%

The drone strike involved about 1,600 drones, with 450 aimed at the capital, according to Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin, and killed two people in the wider Moscow region. Separately, an overnight Russian attack on the Kyiv region killed four people, including three children, as exiled opposition leader Yulia Navalnaya urged anti-war Russians to vote at noon.

+1 source·21 September 2026 · 04:12 UTC

Karure black robin, once down to a single breeding pair, wins New Zealand's Bird of the Year 2026; record 105,000 votes cast

The black robin, found only on the Chatham Islands, received over 26,000 votes, beating the kakapo and karearea. Despite the win, the species remains threatened, and conservationists say a third pest-free island is needed to secure its future.

·21 September 2026 · 04:07 UTC

Man wounded in Texas after being shot by ICE agent; Austin mayor calls for independent investigation as victim identified as Venezuelan

Mayor Kirk Watson said the shooting occurred amid a 'significant increase, almost overnight' of ICE operations in Austin, and he expressed anger but not surprise. About 100 protesters gathered at the site, while police chief Lisa Davis confirmed city police were not involved and deployed the Special Investigation Unit with Texas Rangers assisting.

·21 September 2026 · 03:18 UTC

Merz's CDU suffers historic loss in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as AfD wins state vote; Berlin sees The Left's record victory

The CDU's 4.9% result in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern marks its worst ever and the first time it failed to enter a state parliament. In Berlin, The Left's 25.7% was a record, while the SPD's 12.1% was its worst-ever state result.