Possible atmosphere identified around exoplanet, sparking life debate
London [UK], September 9: New research has identified a possible atmosphere around an Earth-sized planet about 40 light years away.
Harry and William remain apart as they remember grandmother
London [UK], September 9: The Duke of Sussex and the Prince of Wales have remembered their grandmother the late Queen Elizabeth II separately on the...
French govt falls after losing confidence vote
Paris [France], September 9: France's minority government, led by Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, collapsed on Monday after a decisive confidence vote, with 364 deputies opposing...
UN rights chief slams Israel for war crime
Geneva [Switzerland] / Gaza [Palestine], September 9: The UN's high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, sharply criticised Israel's military campaign in the Gaza Strip...
19 killed in Nepal protests over social media ban, corruption
Kathmandu [Nepal], September 9: At least 19 people have been killed and dozens injured during violent protests against the government's social media ban and alleged...
Iran decides to resume nuclear negotiations with US: Report
Tehran [Iran], September 9: The Iranian government has decided to resume talks with the United States on its nuclear programme for the first time since...
Typhoon Tapah makes landfall in China, prompting mass evacuations
Beijing [China], September 9: Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated as Typhoon Tapah has made landfall in southern China, causing flight disruptions and...
Abbas condemns 'all forms of violence' after deadly Jerusalem attack
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 9: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reiterated his rejection of violence following a deadly attack in Jerusalem, the Palestinian news agency WAFA...
Spain declares arms embargo on Israel
Madrid [Spain], September 9: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is imposing an arms embargo on Israel as part of an effort to, in his words,...
Australian woman gets life in prison over deadly meal
Melbourne [Australia], September 9: An Australian woman who was found guilty on three charges of murder relating to a deadly mushroom-laced lunch she had served...
First Syrian parliamentary polls might happen at end of Sept
Damascus [Syria], September 9: The first parliamentary election in Syria since the overthrow of former long-time ruler Bashar Al Assad is expected to take place...
Infant among three killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv
Kyiv [Ukraine], September 8: An infant was among three people who died in Russia's overnight attacks on Kyiv that injured 18 and set on fire...
Indonesia building collapse kills 4, injures dozens
Bali [Indonesia], September 8: At least four people were killed and dozens were injured when a building hosting a prayer recital collapsed on Indonesia's main...
Horror in Gaza Strip can be stopped: UN
Gaza [Palestine], September 8: The UN continues to insist that the horror in the Gaza Strip can be stopped and that death, destruction, starvation and...
Carlo Acutis first millennial saint
Rome [Italy], September 8: A teenager who died of leukaemia in 2006 became the first Catholic saint of the millennial generation on Sunday, in a...
Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas to accept hostage deal
New York [US], September 8: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday issued what he called his "last warning" to Hamas, urging the Palestinian militant group...
Russian vaccine for colon cancer ready to use: Report
Moscow [Russia], September 8: Russia's cancer vaccine has successfully completed preclinical trials, demonstrating both safety and high efficacy, Veronika Skvortsova, head of the Federal Medical...
Journalists in Nepal take to streets against social media ban, call for...
Kathmandu [Nepal], September 8: Scores of Nepali journalists took to the streets against the social media ban in the capital Kathmandu imposed by the government...
Postal traffic to US down by over 80% amid tariffs, UN says
Washington DC [US], September 8: Postal traffic to the United States plunged over 80% after new tariffs announced by the Trump administration came into effect...
Thailand's new prime minister takes office
Bangkok [Thailand], September 8: Anutin Charnvirakul officially took office as Thailand's prime minister after King Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed his appointment on Sunday.
English Channel crossings pass 30,000 arrivals in record time
London [UK], September 8: The number of migrants arriving in the UK after crossing the English Channel has topped 30,000 in record time.
Bomb threats against home of Ireland's deputy PM
Dublin [Ireland], September 8: Multiple bomb threats have been made in relation to the home of Irish Deputy Premier Simon Harris, it is understood.
Russia hits main govt building in Kiev
Kiev [Ukraine] / Moscow [Russia], September 8: Ukraine's main government building in Kiev has been hit for the first time in the war during Russian...
UK police arrest 900 protesters at pro-Palestine Action rally
London [UK], September 8: Authorities in London have arrested nearly 900 people during a protest in support of the banned group Palestine Action, police said.
Guyana's President Ali vows 'shared prosperity' after winning re-election
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], September 8: Guyana's President Mohamed Irfaan Ali has promised "to lead Guyana into a future of shared prosperity," after he secured...
Trump hints at Chicago military action
Chicago [US], September 8: US President Donald Trump sparked a political firestorm on Saturday by hinting at a possible military intervention in Chicago, drawing criticism...
IAEA chief warns of a world with 25 nuclear powers
Rome [Italy], September 8: The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned of a world with up to 25 nuclear-armed countries.