Israel will ‘finish job’ in Gaza and remove Palestinians: Defence minister
Nearly all of Gaza’s population has been internally displaced and most of the territory lies in rubble after the war.
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Russian drone attack on bus kills five in Ukraine's southeast, governor says
Sept 16 - A Russian drone attack on a passenger bus killed five people and wounded at least seven more in Ukraine's southeast on Wednesday, in an area close to the frontline, the regional governor said.
Ukraine war drives European demand for bigger, cheaper missile arsenals
Sept 16 - European militaries are increasingly exploring cheaper missiles and interceptors after conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East exposed the limits of small inventories of high-end weapons.
France would back Dutch veteran Knot to lead ECB, wants chief economist job in return, sources say
European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde is reportedly expected to step down before her term expires in late 2027.
NBC News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three
First responders at the scene of a helicopter crash in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, on Sept 15.
Gaza apartment block collapses, killing eight
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories – Rescuers searched on Sept 16 for dozens of people missing after an apartment block in Gaza collapsed, killing eight people including children, the authorities in the war-torn enclave said.
English woman gallops her way to Guinness world record with biggest My Little Pony collection
Miranda Worby's stable of My Little Pony collectibles has an entire room in her house as well as a storage unit.
Three dead after helicopter crash in Los Angeles, fire department says
First responders at the scene of a helicopter crash in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, on Sept 15.
Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leader
Canada, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney (right, with US President Donald Trump), received the highest level of comfort for taking a leading role in world affairs at 60 per cent, followed by Japan (58 per cent) and Australia (55 per cent).
EU head to call for European solidarity on top challenges, closer Canada ties
BRUSSELS, Sept 16 - The head of the European Commission will call on Wednesday for European Union solidarity in tackling climate change, artificial intelligence and competition from China, arguing no single EU country can handle these challenges on its own.
US charges 5 people in alleged Russian-backed murder plots
The US Department of Justice said in the indictment that the individuals were still at large.
US touts its power, avoids Iran war at G-20 energy meeting
Officials attend a signing ceremony at the G-20 ministerial meeting on energy abundance in Houston on Sept 15.
US military build-up in Palau stirs war fears
Palau will become the US military’s top overseas location for construction in 2027.
Mark Carney sells Canada to global investors but says US ties still key
In his opening address, hours after Trump imposed new tariffs on certain Canadian goods, Carney offered an optimistic view of future US relations.
Democrats accuse FBI director Kash Patel of intimidating journalists
FBI Director Kash Patel and several Democratic senators traded personal attacks during the combative hearing on Sept 15.
House kills bid to impeach Trump as Democrats split
Representative Al Green during a hearing at the Cannon House Office Building in Washington on Feb 10, 2026.
Dead animals, barren fields, and hunger – El Nino chokes Central America
Animals are dropping dead amid the worst drought in living memory for many Central Americans.
Ukraine’s Zelensky plans ‘difficult’ measures to cut budget deficit
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky floated seven unspecified draft laws which he said were “needed to finance the state budget deficit”.