Russia targets Kyiv and its region for sixth consecutive night of attacks
At least nine people have been killed and 14 injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight. Moscow targeted Kyiv and the wider region in the attack, hitting a railway depot in the Kyiv. Russia’s defence ministry said it had also struck…
Nepal floods: The remote Nepal-China border crossing at the heart of a Himalayan tragedy
When a 21-member Chinese rescue team reached Gyirong on 28 August, one rescuer told Reuters: «As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but ruins.» The crossing had only recently recovered from another major flood. In July 2025, flooding shut…
Argentina: Lionel Messi announces end of international career – Sports
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Duane «Keffe D» Davis found guilty of 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Former gang boss Duane «Keffe D» Davis has been found guilty of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur – the first conviction in a cold case that has intrigued hip-hop fans for nearly 30 years. The jury found him guilty of one count of murder…
Live: Deadly Russian air attack hits railway depot in Kyiv
01/09/2026 – 09:30 Nearly 350 first responders mobilised in Kyiv region in wake of Russian strikes, Zelensky says 01/09/2026 – 09:18 Russia rejects a moratorium on Black Sea attacks, deputy FM says Russia believes that a moratorium on…
Zambia’s president to be sworn in for second term while opponent detained
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema is due to be sworn in for a second five-year term on Tuesday following a disputed election and the arrest of his main opponent on treason charges. Hichilema – credited with stabilising the economy –…
‘Glaciers in Himalayas retreating’: Nepal floods triggered by ‘glacier collapse & massive landslide’
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Joseph Shea, Glaciologist and Associate Professor at the University of Northern BC. Shea argues that the catastrophe should be understood as a compound event in which a glacier failure and a massive landslide occurred…
‘I’ve never been to Afghanistan’: Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban
At the graceful foreign ministry compound in Kabul, Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi tries to put on a brave face. «There’s no doubt that we need some help,» he admits. «There is pressure due to their return but in the long run, it will…
Middle East live: Oil prices extend gains as US-Iran tensions flare again
Home Middle East Live Issued on: 01/09/2026 – 05:38Modified: 01/09/2026 – 06:33 Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Oman on August 31, 2026. © Stringer, Reuters Oil prices rose further Tuesday as renewed military exchanges between…
Watch: Flock’s rapidly expanding AI surveillance network faces growing backlash
A network of AI licence plate readers run by a private company called Flock is rapidly expanding across the US. There are now about 130,000 across the country, mostly used by law enforcement agencies. The expansion has led to privacy concerns and…