Cities along the East Coast are working to recover after a powerful nor’easter brought torrential rain, dangerous flooding and violent winds. Thousands lost power, planned festivities were canceled, air traffic was disrupted and pieces of a 19th-century shipwreck were unearthed on Nantucket.
Residents in coastal communities across the US Northeast faced floodwaters for a second day as a powerful storm struck the shoreline Sunday. Tidal surges flooded low-lying parts of New Jersey, while gusts on New York’s Long Island toppled trees, damaged homes and brought down utility poles, leaving tens of thousands without power.
A Haitian American pastor accused by U.S. prosecutors of helping orchestrate the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise is set to stand trial in Miami on Monday. Prosecutors say he sought to take over leadership of the Caribbean nation.
Lovely Professional University in Punjab has suspended classes for 10 days and postponed midterm exams after campus protests over an alleged rape turned violent. University officials deny the allegation, while police say they are investigating. Reports said protesters clashed with police, damaged property and blocked a nearby highway.
Lovely Professional University in Punjab has suspended regular classes for 10 days and postponed midterm exams after protests over an alleged campus rape turned violent. Demonstrators clashed with police and damaged property, while police investigate whether the reported assault occurred. The university denies the claims, calling them false rumors.
Israeli football fans chanted about the IDF after the team lost 3-0 to Ireland in the UEFA Nations League. The chant said Israel may lose at football, but not where its military is concerned. The article also states that the Israeli military has committed war crimes in Gaza.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Vladimir Putin had clearly set out Moscow’s position on resuming talks with Ukraine. Peskov said Ukraine would have to “pay a price” for its actions in recent months, while Russia would decide on any negotiations based on its national interests.
Russian diamond miner Alrosa says its output fell 0.8% year on year in the first half of 2026 to 11.8 million carats. It said higher average grade offset lower recovery volumes under its operating plan, leaving key operational metrics broadly at last year’s level.
Hurricane Polo is approaching Mexico’s northern Pacific coast and is expected to make landfall in Baja California Sur late Monday or early Tuesday. Forecasters warn that heavy rain could cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides, while storm surge may produce large, destructive waves. Beaches and schools were closed, shelters opened and military personnel deployed.
Mexico’s Pacific coast is preparing for Hurricane Polo’s potentially life-threatening landfall. Restaurant and store owners in Loreto and Ciudad Constitucion boarded up doors and windows overnight as worsening conditions were expected to disrupt preparations later in the day.
Hurricane Polo moved toward Mexico’s Baja California Sur peninsula on Monday, prompting residents to board up homes and workers to reinforce embankments against high winds, flooding and mudslides. Hurricane Nolo, meanwhile, was moving away from Hawaii but could still bring torrential rain to parts of the state.
Lebanon hopes to reach a new staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund, Finance Minister Yassine Jaber said. A full IMF programme would still require Beirut to pass a final law addressing losses from the country’s financial crisis, he added.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said US-Russia arms control talks are urgently needed and should have been revived “yesterday.” He said no legal framework currently exists, blamed Washington for not extending New START, and noted disputes over including China and accounting for Britain’s and France’s nuclear arsenals.
China has not altered its position and does not plan to join Russian-American arms control arrangements, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He said Beijing has consistently viewed participation as unnecessary and unfeasible because its nuclear arsenal is not comparable to those of Russia and the United States. Donald Trump had proposed trilateral strategic-stability talks.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said any arms control agreement with the United States would require lengthy, meticulous and expert-level negotiations, so results should not be expected soon. He added that a new accord would need further consensus-building and consideration of the nuclear arsenals of Russia, the US, Britain and France, while China would decide whether to participate.
The UN warned that interference with radio frequencies could disrupt measurements and undermine forecast reliability, weakening authorities’ ability to prepare for and respond to environmental hazards.
Russian drones struck Kyiv during the day on Sept. 28 as Moscow’s round-the-clock aerial campaign continued. Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said non-residential buildings in three districts were hit, while local reports described a strike near Taras Shevchenko National University. Casualties from the latest strikes were not yet known. A Russian strike on a food market the previous evening killed two people and wounded four; nine more people were injured across Kyiv during the day.
Prix Versailles has named three stations on the continent among its selection of Europe’s most beautiful new train stations, including Rome’s Colosseo – Fori Imperiali Station.
These are Europe’s most beautiful new train stations, according to Prix Versailles
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🇧🇹 🎯 Bhutan's traditional archers lose ground to development
Traditional archery is Bhutan's national sport and has a storied history, but some fans fear for its future as development and safety concerns eat away at space for archery ranges.
🇧🇹 🎯 Bhutan's traditional archers lose ground to development
Traditional archery is Bhutan's national sport and has a storied history, but some fans fear for its future as development and safety concerns eat away at space for archery ranges.
Ethiopia’s army commander accused Sudan and Egypt of supporting armed groups fighting federal forces in Tigray. Sudan’s military called the claim baseless and alleged that the RSF was receiving training, supplies and drone-related support from inside Ethiopia. Fighting has resumed, with reports of drone attacks, communications disruptions and advances by both sides.
Microsoft has promoted itself as a “good neighbor” to communities hosting new data centers, promising tax-supported services and local investment. But when church groups asked how much it would contribute—1% of data center costs—the company’s community liaisons reportedly struggled to provide an answer. Critics say Microsoft’s local commitments look small beside the hundreds of millions of dollars in state tax breaks developers receive.
La Roche-Posay’s dermatologist-recommended Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer, formulated with ceramides and niacinamide, is 25% off at Ulta, offering a lower-cost way to prepare skin for winter.
Franklin Templeton’s tokenized money market shares are now available as collateral for USDT or USDC trading credit lines on Bybit, while continuing to generate yield from the underlying assets.
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At Beijing’s Government Affairs Service Center, the 12345 hotline lets citizens submit inquiries, requests and problems, with an emphasis on responding quickly. Latin American interviewees said the experience shows how technology can bring public services closer to people, understand their needs and provide personalized responses, offering possible lessons for other Global South countries.
Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas went on trial in Istanbul over jokes in his stand-up show that prosecutors say insulted President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, praised crime and criminals, and incited hatred and hostility through references to Islam. Goktas has been held in pretrial detention since July and could face several years in prison if convicted on multiple charges.
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş is on trial for allegedly insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during a stand-up show. His arrest is described as the latest development in a widening crackdown on people seen as critical of Turkey’s conservative government or its values, including hundreds of politicians, artists, musicians, journalists and LGBTQ+ activists.
Pope Leo XIV called on Europe to remember its Christian history and work for peace and unity during a speech in Metz on Monday, the final day of his France visit. He said relations between people and states were growing less civil, while keeping one’s word was being devalued, and urged Europe to break the cycle through respect for others.
French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe must recover the “courage of its founders” and resist the “resurgence of nationalism” in an address delivered with Pope Leo XIV in Metz on the final day of the pope’s visit to France.
French President Emmanuel Macron has made a last-minute change to his schedule to attend the final Mass of Pope Leo XIV’s four-day visit to France, before formally accompanying the pontiff at his departure ceremony.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Metz on Monday to discuss Europe’s future on the final day of his visit to France. The northeastern city, which changed hands repeatedly in past conflicts, is closely linked to EU founding figure Robert Schuman, who is buried nearby.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Metz on Monday for the fourth and final day of his visit to France. He is expected to speak about hopes for peace in Europe and will celebrate an afternoon Mass attended by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Lourdes during a four-day visit to France. Worshippers call the occasion emotional and unforgettable, with some saying his presence gives people unable to travel a rare chance to meet him.
Oxford Catholic Church historian Miles Pattenden says Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France reflects a broader recalibration of the papacy. While Francis focused on the Church’s peripheries and the needs of the Global South, Leo is subtly bringing Europe’s historic Catholic heartlands back into focus, with France especially significant.
Thousands of pilgrims gathered in Lourdes on Sunday evening for a candlelit procession with Pope Leo XIV. The event marked the end of his four-day visit to France, while 150,000 people attended Mass.
Arctic Floating University specialists hope the Professor Molchanov research vessel will return to Russia, describing it as well suited to complex Arctic expeditions. The annual project operates in the northeastern Barents Sea and the Russian Arctic National Park, building long-term data series for the region.
Russia plans seven prison complexes for more than 20,000 inmates by 2035, including one in Russian-occupied Kherson. Its prison population has fallen from 465,000 to 282,000 since 2021, largely as inmates have been recruited as contract soldiers for the war in Ukraine.
The US and China have published lists of goods that could face lower tariffs under their “30-for-30” framework, covering roughly $30 billion (€26.3 billion) in annual trade in each direction. Rates and a start date remain undecided, while US pork, dairy and whiskey on Beijing’s list could put pressure on European exports.
Bloomberg News Now recaps the day’s top stories, including the stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz and an agreement by the U.S. and China to make reciprocal tariff cuts, alongside other global business news.
Washington has published lists of goods that the US and China could tax at lower rates under their “30-for-30” framework, covering about $30 billion in annual trade in each direction. Rates and a start date remain unset, while US pork, dairy and whiskey on Beijing’s list could put pressure on European exports.
Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic resigned on Sunday to pursue a bid for prime minister in an upcoming early parliamentary election. The vote will test his firm rule in a Balkan country shaken by nearly two years of protests.
Russian newspapers highlighted Europe’s push for a role in possible Ukraine peace talks and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s early resignation ahead of a snap parliamentary election. They also covered Switzerland’s referendum on a stricter interpretation of neutrality.
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Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić has resigned and plans to run for prime minister in snap elections. The October vote will take place amid high political tensions, as Vučić’s populists seek to stay in power despite widespread public discontent.
Analysts say Serbia’s October 25 snap parliamentary election will neither end the country’s crisis nor ease Aleksandar Vucic’s troubles. Vucic resigned as president and is seeking the prime minister’s post, a move viewed as an effort to preserve his governing influence amid sustained student protests and allegations of corruption and electoral irregularities.
Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic has resigned as president and will lead his ruling party into a snap parliamentary election on October 25. The Serbian Progressive Party faces a challenge from the “Students Win” movement, which has led almost two years of anti-government protests.
Rosneft said AK&M Agency awarded it the highest scientific and technical development rating among Russia’s 300 biggest enterprises, with an integral score of 8.96. The company cited digitalization, innovative technologies, localization and import substitution as priorities under its Rosneft-2030 strategy.
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Hong Kong has appointed former Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing executive Bryan Chan Ping-keung as CEO of Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing. The wholly government-owned company will develop and operate the city’s new central clearing and settlement system for gold. Chan’s three-year term begins October 2.
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Hong Kong appoints former exchange executive Bryan Chan to lead gold trading
French authorities say an inflatable dinghy carrying 105 people got into trouble off Wissant in northern France while attempting to cross the Channel. The vessel reportedly overturned, killing a 10-year-old child and two women and injuring dozens; rescue teams continued searching the water.
Three people, including a child, die attempting to cross Channel to UK
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🇮🇳 India's 'Tree Father' plants for a greener future
Swami Prem Parivartan is known as India's 'tree father' for his decades-long mission to restore the country's vanishing green cover. His 'Give Me Trees' trust estimates it has planted or preserved 26 million trees.
🇮🇳 India's 'Tree Father' plants for a greener future
Swami Prem Parivartan is known as India's 'tree father' for his decades-long mission to restore the country's vanishing green cover. His 'Give Me Trees' trust estimates it has planted or preserved 26 million trees.
A Kyiv International Institute of Sociology poll found that 72% of Ukrainians surveyed believe Volodymyr Zelensky bears personal responsibility for corrupt practices involving members of his inner circle. Twenty-five percent disagreed and 3% were undecided. The telephone survey questioned 1,002 adults from September 12 to 21.
South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola told FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York that Washington’s plan to admit up to 17,500 more White South Africans was “a race-based policy”. He dismissed claims of an “alleged genocide” of Afrikaners as “fake news”.
This week’s European cultural highlights include Tom Cruise’s zaniest performance yet in the dark comedy ‘Digger’, Johnny Marr’s 10th album and new exhibitions featuring Renoir and Monet.
China has released further details of Xi Jinping’s meeting with Donald Trump, including plans for an AI dialogue and an incident-communications channel, a two-month truce extension and lower tariffs on some Chinese goods. Major disputes over Taiwan, advanced semiconductors and rare-earth exports remain unresolved.
British police questioned five men on Monday after detaining them near an airbase used by the United States to strike Iran. The men are suspected of explosives and terrorism offences.
UK police are investigating whether arrests near the US-run RAF Fairford Base were linked to Iran. Officers guarded a road leading to the base after the incident in Fairford, England.
British police questioned five men on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences after detaining them near an air base previously used by the US to strike Iran. Residents of a village less than a mile away were ordered to evacuate on Sunday, leaving many taken aback.
At least five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after residents reported three suspicious vehicles heading towards the base. Police cordoned off the area and advised about 85 nearby households to evacuate. US President Donald Trump said the suspects were looking to cause “big damage”.
UK counter-terrorism police are investigating a possible Iranian link to a suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford. The base has been used by the US military to launch air strikes on Iran since March, as the war in the Middle East continues.
British police were questioning five men suspected of explosives and terrorism offences after they were detained near RAF Fairford, a military airfield in western England that was used by the United States to attack Iran.
UK counter-terrorism police are understood to be examining whether an alleged bomb threat against an air base hosting U.S. forces may have a potential link to Iran.
Five men were arrested after a major incident near RAF Fairford in western England involving alleged explosives and terrorism offences. Counter Terrorism Policing is leading the investigation, bomb disposal teams examined vehicles and dozens of homes were evacuated. Police said the situation was under control.
Five men arrested near RAF Fairford in southwest England may have been preparing a complex, coordinated attack targeting U.S. personnel and strategic bombers, a former intelligence official said. British counterterrorism police are investigating, including whether Iran was linked to the suspected plot, while Trump said U.S. authorities had monitored the suspects before their arrest.
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EU ministers agreed to sanction 10 Russian judges, prosecutors and officials involved in preventing the Yabloko party from contesting parliamentary elections. The measures include asset freezes and bans on transactions with EU companies; the list includes three Supreme Court judges and a Prosecutor General’s Office official.
Indian refiners expect Russian oil supplies to become tighter in October and November as exports decline and competition from China intensifies, four trade sources said. India, the world's third-largest crude importer, is consequently expected to turn to more expensive alternatives for the rest of the year.
Saudi Arabia exported about 5.4 million barrels of oil per day in September, nearly twice August’s 2.4 million, Reuters reported citing Kpler data. Crude exports from key Middle East producers rebounded to 12.8 million barrels per day, the highest since the US-Israeli military operation against Iran began in late February, as shipments through the Strait of Hormuz recovered.
Oil prices jumped after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days. Brent crude rose more than 3 percent to above $107 a barrel. Tehran had offered to reopen the waterway and resume nuclear talks in exchange for frozen funds, sanctions relief and an end to the naval blockade of its ports.
Oil prices rise amid tensions involving Iran, while the United States and China reduce their tariff lists. The report also covers the day’s top global business stories.
Treasury selling resumed Monday as oil prices rallied after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, heightening inflation concerns.
Iran proposed reaching an agreement within seven days to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but Trump called the plan unacceptable and rejected it. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said only a negotiated solution could end the US-Iran conflict and that Tehran was awaiting a clear US response.
Abbas Araghchi warns that Tehran is fully prepared for war after Washington rejected a seven-day roadmap aimed at ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices rose more than 1% on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump turned down an Iranian peace proposal intended to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump said the United States would win its war against Iran and that global oil prices would plunge once Iran surrendered and the conflict ended. He said the US had already defeated Iran militarily, while stressing that operations had not stopped.
Oil prices rose more than 1% on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian peace proposal intended to resolve the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump reportedly threatened to resume strikes on Iran after Tehran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it is awaiting Washington’s “definitive response” through mediators, while Trump argues that Iran is losing badly and needs a deal. The rejection may be intended to pressure Tehran into making further concessions.
Refinery disruptions, supply shortages and geopolitical tensions are driving diesel prices higher. Because diesel powers freight, farming, construction and industry, the increase could deepen Europe’s inflation and cost-of-living pressures. Falling Russian output and a possible US export ban could worsen the crunch.
The 48th WorldSkills Competition ended in Shanghai on Sept. 27. At the Media Center, China News Network spoke with journalists from around the world about the moving stories they captured and the moments that impressed them most while covering the event.
China won 41 gold, 11 silver and four bronze medals, plus six Medallions for Excellence, at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai. The result was the country’s best ever, with China topping both the gold-medal table and overall team standings for the fifth time.
Often called the “Olympics of skills,” WorldSkills is also a global platform linking young professionals, experts and industries. It brings together skills, innovation and fresh ideas to help shape the future of work.
WorldSkills 2026 will conclude on September 27. CGTN salutes every competitor for their focus, dedication and professionalism as WorldSkills Shanghai comes to a close.
A Russian strike hit a nine-storey apartment building in Kharkiv early Monday, leaving 25 people injured, including nine children. Regional authorities said emergency crews evacuated 32 residents from the damaged building.
China’s refined copper production is expected to post its weakest growth in decades this year, analysts said, as smelters face difficulties securing feedstock and lower sulphuric acid prices erode the profitability of processing.
South Korea has called on Ukraine to apologize after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. Seoul says the transfer was meant to remain secret.
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Shareholders of Armada Acquisition Corp. II, the SPAC pursuing a merger with XRP treasury company Evernorth Holdings, can seek redemptions by 5 p.m. Eastern on Sept. 28, ahead of a Sept. 30 merger vote. More redemptions would leave less cash potentially available for future XRP purchases, although the outcome also depends on closing and management’s use of funds.
Bloomberg News Now’s audio report covers the day’s leading stories, including rising oil prices after Donald Trump rebuffed Iran and an incident involving UK air bases. The bulletin is updated throughout the day with global business news.
AI agents took center stage at the Google Cloud Summit in Doha as Qatar expands AI training and testing, prompting questions about oversight and the impact on jobs.
The nor’easter is weakening and slowly tracking northeast from Long Island, New York, toward Massachusetts on Monday after delivering a deadly blow to the Northeast.
Krakow voted again on Sunday, with two candidates now set to compete in the mayoral runoff. In May, a grassroots campaign led to a referendum that removed then-mayor Aleksander Miszalski, setting a nationwide precedent.
As negotiations near their final stage, Brussels is pressing Beijing to accept quotas on Chinese exports and warning that it may impose trade measures unless there is tangible progress by next month.
EU pushes China to accept import quotas to rebalance trade
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🌎 After 50,000 km, British round-the-world walker faces final hurdle
After 28 years and 50,000 km, British adventurer Karl Bushby is facing one last hurdle in his bid to trek home from South America without using any form of transport -- the English Channel.
🌎 After 50,000 km, British round-the-world walker faces final hurdle
After 28 years and 50,000 km, British adventurer Karl Bushby is facing one last hurdle in his bid to trek home from South America without using any form of transport -- the English Channel.
JPMorgan says the EU’s drive to expand data-centre capacity is already attracting more investment into nuclear energy projects, as the bloc pursues decarbonisation while also seeking to secure its energy supply.
Bitcoin dropped 1.7% to $83,000, while the CoinDesk 100 declined 2.6% as Friday’s biggest altcoin gainers gave back their advances. Oil also climbed back above $100.
Bitcoin fell below $83,000 as talks involving Iran stalled and oil prices rose. ZEC posted the steepest losses among major tokens, while Brent neared $108 and traders increased bets on another Federal Reserve rate hike ahead of this week’s inflation and jobs data.
Australian Greens leader Larissa Waters is stepping down after saying her pre-existing kidney disease has declined significantly in recent months. She will take medical leave, and the party is expected to hold a leadership ballot next week before she returns to the Senate representing Queensland.
Palestinian authorities and Hamas have condemned National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after he posted footage of himself taunting jailed Hamas figure Hassan Salama and saying he wanted him killed and executed. Palestinian groups called it a cowardly act of bullying and a cheap political stunt, warning it could signal new crimes against detainees.
Ukraine’s military operations are expected to require $175 billion from the budget next year, First Deputy Finance Minister Roman Yermolichev said. Only 100 billion hryvnias, or $22.17 billion, has been allocated, leaving a potential funding gap that foreign partners’ assistance may help cover.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergey Koretsky said Ukraine and its Western partners have yet to find $27 billion to cover the military budget deficit. He said some Western partners are willing to finance social spending only and do not want to discuss war expenses.
Former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said Lithuania expects Russia to carry out hybrid attacks and wants the Allies to mitigate them, arguing that there is only so much his country can do on its own.
CSTO reconnaissance groups practiced various methods at the Chebarkul range during the Search 2026 joint special exercise. They used reconnaissance and strike FPV drones and directed artillery and air strikes against simulated targets. Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are participating.
Turkish prosecutors have lifted asset restrictions on 45 companies and 19 funds amid an investment-fund crisis affecting more than 450,000 investors. The move follows the resignation of a deputy chair of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s ruling party over allegations involving her share trading.
North Korea has been linked to some of the year’s biggest cryptocurrency thefts, including a suspected €332.8 million heist. The US government says proceeds from such attacks help finance the country’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes.
Donald Trump has again urged Volodymyr Zelensky to reduce Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries. A Ukrainian official told The Kyiv Independent that Kyiv would stop only if Russia also accepts an energy truce, and said Ukraine has agreed to nothing so far. The article notes there is little evidence Kyiv’s strikes are the main cause of soaring global diesel prices.
Trump wants Zelensky to ease strikes on Russian refineries, Ukraine official says deal must go both ways
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🇧🇹 Bhutan's solar push to help power new economic zone
Bhutan has long relied on hydroelectric power to meet its electricity needs but the Kingdom is looking to solar energy to help power its development, including a new special economic zone known as the Gelephu Mindfulness City.
🇧🇹 Bhutan's solar push to help power new economic zone
Bhutan has long relied on hydroelectric power to meet its electricity needs but the Kingdom is looking to solar energy to help power its development, including a new special economic zone known as the Gelephu Mindfulness City.
A midday bulletin rounds up the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 28, 2026, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
A morning bulletin covering the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 28, 2026, including world, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel news.
Documents suggest the elusive former head of Manitoba’s only law school accumulated millions of dollars in debt in Switzerland before French police recently arrested him. He had been missing from public view since being disbarred 2½ years ago.
A food company in Gull Lake, Sask., has been approved through a NASA and Canadian Space Agency selection process to supply bison jerky for a four-person mission to the International Space Station, scheduled to launch Oct. 1.
Hungary’s parliament has lifted the immunity of the prime minister and several ministers from Viktor Orbán’s era in separate criminal cases. Péter Magyar, whose Tisza party won April’s election after pledging to investigate alleged corruption and abuse of office during Orbán’s 16-year rule, says he wants to abolish parliamentary immunity altogether.
Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have exceeded 8,000 for the first time during the country’s ongoing outbreak, according to government data.
Goodman Group has withdrawn its application for the $1.2bn Project Mars datacentre in Lane Cove, Sydney, citing a significantly changed policy and regulatory environment at state and federal levels. Residents had criticised the proposal over its proximity to schools, event spaces and green areas, as well as the concentration of datacentres in the area.
Pope’s Special Envoy Cardinal Matteo Zuppi will focus on humanitarian aspects of the Ukraine crisis during meetings in Moscow, Russian Ambassador to the Holy See Ivan Soltanovsky said. The agenda includes the return of children evacuated from combat areas, prisoner exchanges and problems affecting civilians.
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Powerful storm batters US Northeast
