The killings of nine women have sparked widespread fear and anger in South Africa. Although gender-based violence was declared a national emergency last year, people are frustrated by the sense that little appears to be done.

RReuters2026-09-21 16:04

As world leaders prepare to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, several Middle East flashpoints are fueling fears of a broader regional escalation. Renewed fighting in Yemen between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis has emerged as one of the most consequential developments, alongside fresh warnings between Washington and Tehran.

CCNN2026-09-21 16:02

Russian drones struck a city in southern Ukraine after Kyiv launched a weekend barrage involving 1,000 drones. The war’s relentless daily attacks underscore the lack of significant progress in diplomatic efforts to end the fighting, more than four years after Russia began its full-scale invasion of its neighbour.

Eeuronews2026-09-21 15:49

Caleb Flynn is charged with murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, as the murder trial enters its second day.

FFox News2026-09-21 15:44

CNN, Politico and MS NOW filed suit Monday against the Trump administration after President Donald Trump barred them from covering the White House. The legal filing and Vice President Vance’s latest comments are at the center of the report.

NNBC News2026-09-21 15:44

Paramount Skydance has reached a settlement with California and other states that sued to block its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to a person familiar with the matter. Weekend talks preceded an official deal announcement expected Monday.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 15:42

The AI boom is giving the office market an unexpected second act. Office leasing in Lower Manhattan has more than doubled from a year earlier, putting the market on course for its strongest first half since 2019, though higher interest rates could undermine the recovery.

RReuters2026-09-21 15:34

With Alberta’s referendum approaching, the federalist side is under pressure to catch up. Separatists have raised nearly three times as much money, while Pierre Poilievre has handed the unity file to another Alberta MP. The discussion examines the organizational gap, Danielle Smith’s new ad campaign and the importance of turnout.

CCBC News2026-09-21 15:30

LULAC, a civil rights organization, and the immigration attorney representing the family of a man shot and wounded Sunday by ICE officers speak to the media in Austin, Texas.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-21 15:27

Antonio Guterres will attend the upcoming UN General Assembly for the last time as UN secretary-general. The 77-year-old is urging world leaders gathering in New York to unite around peace, dignity, justice and humanity, drawing on nearly a decade of diplomacy around the globe.

CCNA2026-09-21 15:18

Flights across the UK were disrupted by a technical issue at Nats’ air traffic control centre in Prestwick, Ayrshire. Nats said it was unrelated to the software defect that caused 2,000 cancellations earlier this month. The issue has been fixed and the system is operating at full capacity. Cirium estimated around 200 flights were cancelled or did not operate today.

BBBC News2026-09-21 15:15

Lithuania strongly opposes France’s push to remove Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list, the country’s finance minister told Euronews. Despite strong backlash, concerns that the blacklist could expire are expected to lead to his removal.

Eeuronews2026-09-21 15:13

Deborah Roberts speaks with ABC News legal analyst Brian Buckmire about his advice to young people on how to avoid becoming a statistic.

AABC News2026-09-21 15:13

Pakistan’s PTI party says Imran Khan’s sisters Aleema Khan, Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Khan were arrested in Lahore ahead of a planned Sept 27 protest seeking his release. Khan has been jailed since 2023 and faces multiple corruption cases.

CCNA2026-09-21 15:08

EU countries issued a record number of residence permits in 2025, with the total rising 10% year on year. Employment and family reunification were the main drivers of the increase.

Eeuronews2026-09-21 15:08

Ahead of his final UN General Assembly before stepping down in December 2026, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discusses the Middle East and its global consequences, whether the UN remains relevant to today’s challenges, and why he believes the Security Council needs reform.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-21 15:07

Iran has sent the United States conditions for ending the ongoing conflict through Qatari mediation. The reported demands include releasing $100bn in frozen Iranian funds and lifting naval blockades. Qatar and Pakistan are pursuing mediation, while Donald Trump says he is open to a diplomatic solution.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-21 15:05

A group of news organizations, including Fox News Media, issued a joint statement after the White House barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

FFox News2026-09-21 15:04

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and CDU representatives held a press conference on September 21 after the party suffered its worst regional election defeat in postwar Germany. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the CDU fell below the 5% threshold for entering the state parliament, a result Merz called a “disaster”.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 15:02

China’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to the United States from 23 to 25 September. Ahead of the trip, high-level talks are said to have produced agreements on artificial intelligence and trade, with attention turning to what may emerge from the summit.

CCNA2026-09-21 15:01

Seven-year-old Pratima Tamang is among hundreds of children orphaned by flooding in Nepal. Her uncle, her closest surviving relative, found her after floodwaters swept away her home. The family is now trying to rebuild their lives in the disaster’s aftermath.

NNBC News2026-09-21 15:00

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to have a wide range of issues to discuss when they meet at the White House on Thursday. Bloomberg’s Tyler Kendall outlines what to watch for.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 15:00

French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to strengthen economic ties after meeting over the weekend. In Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, they discussed sharing infrastructure in the space and defence sectors as Canada’s trade relationship with the US worsens and Europe seeks to diversify energy supplies.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 14:59

Saudi Arabia is weighing Washington’s refusal to help fend off Houthi attacks after Riyadh requested US assistance. The decision comes despite the countries’ longstanding alliance and close personal ties between Donald Trump, his family and Saudi leaders.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 14:57