The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results “go far beyond my own person” ...
Day: September 21, 2026
CNN, MS NOW and Politico to file lawsuit against Trump’s White House banCNN, MS NOW and Politico to file lawsuit against Trump’s White House ban
Major US networks later suspended White House TV coverage of Trump as he heads to New York for the UN summit. ...
Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits JapanMillions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan
The country’s meteorological agency had warned of an “imminent threat to life,” but this has now been downgraded in most areas. ...
Russia’s elections had few surprises – but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucialRussia’s elections had few surprises – but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial
Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg. ...
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new allianceSeven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance
The groups have been active in Ethiopia’s most populous regions for years and now say they will work together. ...
Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruptionAirlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption
EasyJet says the latest incident “once again calls into question the resilience” of the system. ...
Yemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate warYemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war
The BBC’s Frank Gardner speaks to some of those who have fled the war by crossing the Red Sea to Djibouti ...
Data centers drive a surge in climate tech fundingData centers drive a surge in climate tech funding
The Scoop The data center buildout is driving a rush of venture capital investment in clean tech, breathing new life into startups that were at risk of being steamrolled by the Trump administration’s pullback on climate policy. Global climate tech venture investment hit $26 billion in the first half of ...
Conflict isn’t slowing deals for Gulf’s fastest-growing investment firmConflict isn’t slowing deals for Gulf’s fastest-growing investment firm
The Scene With drones and missiles still being regularly intercepted overhead, BlueFive Capital founder and CEO Hazem Ben-Gacem cooked up a play in the defense industry, over a Ramadan meal with companions with ties to a Gulf sovereign fund. Six months later, BlueFive is “ready to launch it,” Ben-Gacem told ...
Inside a low-key House Democratic leadership fightInside a low-key House Democratic leadership fight
The News House Democrats are fighting over the pecking order in their extended leadership hierarchy as they hope to win the majority. In recent days, allies of both Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., and Ted Lieu, D-Calif., have laid claim to the fourth-ranking slot in the majority as they look to ...