Israeli media report that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly travelled to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to meet President Mohammed bin Zayed. The visit follows claims that the UAE leader warned Netanyahu shortly before the 7 October 2023 attacks that Hamas was planning a major operation—an allegation Netanyahu denies. Reports say he sought a denial from bin Zayed too.

BBBC News2026-09-28 17:15

The death toll from floods caused by heavy rain in India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state has risen to 81, according to the government’s disaster agency. The state, home to more than 240 million people, often experiences rain and thunderstorms during the June-to-September monsoon season.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-28 17:05

Fox News’ Bill Melugin reports from Capitol Hill on the latest developments in ICE’s arrest policy, as Trump offers a clarification.

FFox News2026-09-28 17:00

A new poll, one month before Israel’s October 27 election, puts the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party level with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition. The leaders of the four main opposition parties have also pledged to work together.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-28 16:55

SpaceX launched its Starship from the Starbase facility in Texas on the morning of 28 September. The 14th test flight was the spacecraft’s first attempt to circle Earth before returning, despite an engine failure.

GGuardian News2026-09-28 16:53

Kawhi Leonard returned to the Toronto Raptors’ media day and revisited the viral laugh video associated with his earlier Raptors stint, as well as KaWineAndDine. Asked whether he was still a “fun guy,” Leonard smiled and replied, “For sure.”

GGlobal News2026-09-28 16:51

Ethiopian authorities accuse outside forces of supporting armed groups fighting government troops in the north. Heavy clashes between government forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front have been reported since last week, raising fears that the fighting could spread into a wider regional conflict.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-28 16:51

With the US midterm elections five weeks away, Donald Trump's influence is a major concern for Republicans even though the president is not on the ballot. His approval ratings have recently reached record lows, prompting the party to spend heavily in seats once seen as safe, while some candidates have shifted their positions on the US war in Iran.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-28 16:50

Monday marks the final day of Pope Leo’s visit to France. Beyond stirring strong emotions among French Catholics, the trip has generated a burst of economic activity, with early figures showing a sharp rise in tourism linked to his appearances and especially benefiting hotels and restaurants in and around the cities he visited.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-28 16:48

British police said Monday that all five suspects arrested on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses after white vans drove toward a US-used airbase were British nationals from London in their early 20s.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-28 16:47

Pope Leo XIV is calling on Europe to place greater trust in negotiations rather than weapons. In a speech in Metz alongside French President Macron, he criticized rearmament as European governments increase defense spending and military support for Ukraine.

DDW News2026-09-28 16:44

AI infrastructure spending by the five largest US hyperscalers is expected to more than double next year, leaving current revenues below break-even. Scharf Investments’ Brian Krawez said the hyperscalers remain a safe bet, with Amazon standing out.

RReuters2026-09-28 16:44

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband condemned continuing settler violence in the occupied West Bank and Israel’s actions in Gaza, saying sanctions on illegal settlers signal a change in the government’s approach. France’s foreign minister also denounced what he described as the “scandalous” tolerance of violence in the West Bank.

TTRT World2026-09-28 16:43

Cornell University is responding to a sexual assault investigation. The roundup also highlights arrests linked to a suspected terror plot in the U.K., flooding in the Northeast, a SpaceX launch, record diesel prices and a Nepal avalanche.

AABC News2026-09-28 16:39

Pope Leo XIV attends a farewell ceremony at Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport as he concludes a four-day visit to France. Earlier in Metz, he urged Europe to “show courage in negotiation” while efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine continue to fail.

RReuters2026-09-28 16:35

A Russian strike on Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences killed at least one person. As rescue operations continued, a Euronews reporter at the scene saw air defences intercept another attempted attack high above the site.

Eeuronews2026-09-28 16:28

New polling suggests Alberta’s plans for AI data centres are creating a political problem for the UCP government. Voters in a conservative stronghold oppose mega-projects near their farmland, while Technology Minister Nate Glubish faces hostile town halls as he promotes a strategy aimed at attracting tech giants such as Meta.

CCBC News2026-09-28 16:26

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are set to appear together in Calgary on Monday to discuss Canada’s energy policy. As the trade war with the United States escalates, they will consider how to move Canadian natural resources to market. Smith has made energy central to her agenda, especially expanding oil shipments to British Columbia and onward to Asian markets.

GGlobal News2026-09-28 16:21

A roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on the evening of September 28, 2026.

Eeuronews2026-09-28 16:14

SpaceX’s 14th Starship test flight reached orbit successfully Monday morning before splashing down in the Pacific shortly before noon.

AABC News2026-09-28 16:13

A Dubai-to-Israel flight landed in Saudi Arabia after a reported fight between its co-pilots. An Israeli passenger said the crew sought help and passengers helped restrain and tie down one pilot. The Flydubai aircraft transmitted an emergency code about two hours into the flight.

BBBC News2026-09-28 16:12

Stars made striking appearances on the MTV Video Music Awards’ “teal” carpet Sunday night in Los Angeles. Vlad Duthiers highlights some of the evening’s best moments.

CCBS News2026-09-28 16:12

Seth Fiegerman says Meta is moving aggressively into AI agents with a new enterprise product resembling a Muse-style workplace assistant. The shift suggests Meta is focusing less on building foundational AI and more on packaging it into tools for daily work and personal applications, potentially creating a paid enterprise business to help justify its heavy spending on chips and data centers.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-28 16:04

Fox News senior strategic analyst Jack Keane discusses the latest developments in the conflict with Iran and what may come next as the Trump administration prepares for renewed talks.

FFox News2026-09-28 16:00