Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars
Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.
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Body of missing runner found in South Africa: 'It is very scary'
A nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week. Four other women's bodies have been found nearby.
Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Africa in search of a mate
A pack of African wild dogs has completed a record-breaking 2,485-mile (4000km) journey across the continent.
China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI
China has hit out against what it has called "threat narratives" over AI governance and warned against "engaging in confrontation and malicious competition".
Thousands demand end to violence in Mexican cartel hotspot
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Culiacán to demand an end to the violence that has wracked the north Mexico city.
Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals
Authorities in Zambia have warned people not to eat meat from wildlife after dozens of wild animals, including hippos, elephants, buffalo and a crocodile died following an anthrax outbreak.
Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanity
A Malaysian teenage boy charged with the high-profile murder of a female schoolmate has been acquitted, with the judge finding the boy was mentally unsound during the incident.
Bali police investigate after Australian man and children found dead in home
Police in Bali are investigating after the bodies of an Australian man and his two children were found dead in their bungalow in a popular tourist area.
Hyrox athlete sparks debate for continuing race after soiling herself
Image source, Getty ImagesByKelly NgPublished14 September 2026, 06:18 BSTUpdated 45 minutes agoAn athlete's Hyrox performance has sparked debate after completing a race in Beijing despite soiling herself midway through the event.
Watch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation
No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.
'She's back': Fans dance, sing and cry after Céline Dion's comeback concert in Paris
Thousands turned out to witness Céline Dion perform in Paris on Saturday, her first show after a six year illness-induced hiatus.
Swedish party blocs tied after Sunday vote, projections say
With 50% of the votes counted, the two main blocs were separated by only 20,000 votes, Sweden public broadvasteer SVT said.
Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like
There has been no shortage of warnings from AI's top bosses about existential threats over the years.
Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down
US President Donald Trump has downplayed risks posed by artificial intelligence following days of dire warnings by experts.
Russia struck train near Poland border shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials passed through
The former UK PM said "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".
Trump doubles down on united Ireland comments on day two of visit
President Donald Trump has doubled down on his support for a united Ireland.
US congressman swims to safety after his plane is forced to land on a lake
The small plane carrying Rep Tom Tiffany had a mechanical issue that forced the pilot to make an emergency landing on a Wisconsin lake.
Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
Image source, ReutersByLily JamaliNorth America technology correspondent, Reporting fromin San FranciscoPublished12 September 2026Updated 5 hours agoEach September, a who's who of executives from across Silicon Valley descends on San Francisco's Palace Hotel to charm investors at...