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Iran war, rising prices and president’s low ratings give Democrats advantage, but Republicans have poured cash into key races – could it be decisive?Donald Trump pulled out all the stops at the Republican party’s midterm convention two weeks ago. In speeches aimed at the voters who will soon decide whether to keep Republicans in control of Congress for the final phase of his presidency, the presid...
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A South Korean dating reality show exploring human-AI romance has triggered curiosity and attention in China over how artificial intelligence could reshape people’s understanding of intimacy and love. In August, Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) launched My AI Partner: Strange Love, the country’s first dating reality show focused on human-AI relationships. The programme follows three participants – ...
The Home Office said in early September that the number of crossings in August had fallen to their lowest level since records began in 2018, with migrant arrivals also at their lowest number since 2020.
Tigray People’s Liberation Front seizes control of airports, targets government positions in Afar and Amhara regions.
The suspension comes after Tigrayan forces took control of Mekelle airport.
The guide book publisher just announced its 2027 Best in Travel list, with spots like Šibenik in Croatia and the Swedish Riviera making the cut.
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified in the Pacific off the southwestern Mexican coast, growing into a Category 5 storm. Here's the latest on its path.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado tried 3 times to enter her country "by air and sea but has been turned away each time," her team says.
Rodriguez was handpicked by Trump as leader of Venezuela was arrested and taken to the US
The Grand Palais in Paris is showcasing more than 170 works, including 69 by Paul Cézanne and around 100 by 78 other artists who were influenced by his work. The exhibition, titled Cézanne et Nous - Cézanne and Us - runs until January 17, with artists such as Pablo Picasso and Auguste Renoir among those inspired by Cézanne. Morgan Ayre reports.
Daisha Auda, an inspiring self-taught singer from Logan, Queensland, has carved her name in history on The Voice Australia. She is the first Torres Strait Islander artist to reach the grand final, defying the odds by overcoming elimination in the knockout rounds, where she was saved by another judge. Auda's achievement resonates deeply with First Nations communities, sparking hope in aspiring youn...
Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran and then brags about diplomacy, provoking Tehran to warn of a 'crushing' response.
Arrest of Shadrack Sibiya comes as country is reeling from cases of femicide and alleged police corruption and criminalityOne of South Africa’s most senior police officers has been charged with raping an 18-year-old woman and grooming a 16-year-old girl, as the country’s police face allegations of corruption and failing to tackle violence against women and girls.Shadrack Sibiya, who was already su...
Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter bombings, one of the deadliest attacks in the country’s history, killed more than 260 people. After a trial lasting nearly five years, 15 men have now been convicted over the attacks, which were inspired by the Islamic State group. All those convicted are members of Sri Lanka’s Muslim minority. Ellen Gainsford reports on their sentences.
Artificial intelligence is also a major focus at the UN General Assembly, with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham among the leaders addressing the issue. Our correspondent in New York, Jessica Le Massurier, reports.
Donald Trump has once again criticised Cuba, saying in his UN General Assembly address on Tuesday that the country would “fall.” His remarks prompted reactions ranging from outrage to indifference among Cubans, as the island faces one of its most severe economic crises and continues to deal with pressure and threats from its US neighbour. Camille Corcoran reports.
The EU's top diplomat also pressed Tehran over a surge in executions, as part of a week of meetings in New York in which the bloc is pushing for respect for the UN Charter and freedom of navigation.
The EU's top diplomat also pressed Tehran over a surge in executions, as part of a week of meetings in New York in which the bloc is pushing for respect for the UN Charter and freedom of navigation.
On Tuesday, September 22, Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in New York to discuss the war in Ukraine. Ahead of Zelensky’s address to the UN General Assembly today, he said he wants the war to end before winter, stressing that people across Ukraine are living in increasingly difficult conditions and that the longer the conflict continues, the greater the risk of further d...
India has joined a new multilateral grouping comprising a cross-regional mix of middle powers, in a move analysts say reflects New Delhi’s efforts to broaden its diplomatic options as it pushes for changes to the global order. External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar co-chaired the inaugural Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) Summit on Monday, on the sidelines of the United Nations Genera...
Quebecois writer of Haitian origin Thélyson Orélien, longlisted for several major literary prizes, rejects accusations from the "Balance ton Claude" account and says in a statement he has faced racist attacks since arriving in France.
Quebecois writer of Haitian origin Thélyson Orélien, longlisted for several major literary prizes, rejects accusations from the "Balance ton Claude" account and says in a statement he has faced racist attacks since arriving in France.
Quebec writer of Haitian origin Thélyson Orélien, longlisted for major prizes, rejects claims by the 'Balance ton Claude' account and says he has suffered racist abuse since arriving in France.
China will probably decide against inviting business leaders to join President Xi Jinping on his trip to the United States this week as the two countries struggle to reach investment agreements. A lack of agreement about a planned bilateral Board of Investment and differences over potential Chinese investments in the US have put the business delegation in doubt, the South China Morning Post said, ...
New single, new era? Following 2025’s 'The Life of a Showgirl' and her 'Toy Story 5' single, Taylor Swift has announced a new song – and the cover art is proving divisive.
Reporters Without Borders tested six AI chatbots by requesting news from RT, Sputnik, and other EU-sanctioned Russian outlets, and found that three produced full summaries with links and quotes, sometimes after encountering web pages explicitly stating the outlets were under sanctions.
