Homeland security agent charged with child rape in Alabama, officials say
World news | The Guardianby Ramon Antonio Vargas·9 Sept 2026
A federal law enforcement agent tasked with “trying to provide justice in cases involving kids” has been charged with child rape in Alabama, state authorities said on Tuesday.
Republicans in fight to hold on to majority look to ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularity
World news | The Guardianby Adam Gabbatt·9 Sept 2026
Republicans will gather in Texas on Wednesday for a rare “midterm convention”, as they attempt to convince Americans to vote for a party led by a deeply unpopular president who has overseen price...
Now it’s China’s experts who are gig workers training AI
Rest of Worldby Viola Zhou·9 Sept 2026
As a Shenzhen-based architect in her 40s, Cuicui has vast experience designing public stadiums, schools, and hospitals at an architecture firm.
Iceland Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Trump’s Expansionist Map
Timeby Miranda Jeyaretnam·9 Sept 2026
President Donald Trump is on thin ice with Iceland after he posted a map that showed the American flag superimposed onto Iceland, Greenland, Canada, Mexico, and much of the Caribbean.
Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of fuelling diplomatic isolation after UK sanctions
Middle East Eyeby Nadav Rapaport·9 Sept 2026
Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of fuelling diplomatic isolation after UK sanctions Israeli opposition politicians have accused Benjamin Netanyahu's government of driving the country into...
UN reforms must be 'meaningful' to make it 'fit for future': UNGA President Khalilur Rahman
The Hinduby PTI·9 Sept 2026
United Nations General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman has called for "meaningful" reforms of the world body, particularly its Security Council, to make it "fit for the future" and regain public...
Debt piles up for young Argentines, testing support for President Milei
The Independentby Debora Rey·9 Sept 2026
At 18, Martín Taborda began studying law at Argentina’s prestigious University of Buenos Aires, hoping to become the first in his family to graduate.
Everything Apple could still launch before the end of 2026
Macworldby Karen Haslam·9 Sept 2026
In summary: - According to Macworld, Apple is expected to launch a wave of major products in 2026 and 2027, including the first foldable iPhone, a touchscreen MacBook Pro, and new AI-powered smart...
United States says it destroyed five Iranian tankers
El País Englishby Macarena Vidal Liy·9 Sept 2026
The United States and Iran on Tuesday engaged in a new exchange of attacks, another step in the escalation of hostilities in a war that Vice President J. D. Vance refuses to describe as such.
Tylenol use in pregnancy linked to reproductive changes in baby girls, study finds
The Independentby Nancy Lapid·9 Sept 2026
Female reproductive organ development in infants may be influenced by prenatal exposure to Tylenol, according to new research, though investigators stress that the study does not prove the...
Which countries banned goods from settlements but trade with Israel?
Al Jazeeraby Hanna Duggal·9 Sept 2026
The United Kingdom has announced a ban on the import of all goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said in Parliament on Tuesday.
Trump praises far-right AfD’s election win in Germany and says party is ‘on the rise’
The Independentby Alex Croft·9 Sept 2026
Donald Trump has said the historic state election victory for the far-right AfD party in Germany was sparked by the country’s “horrible” immigration rules - and claimed the party is “on the rise”.
‘Peaceful’ Sweden once sought nuclear weapons. That legacy still shapes defence planning
The Conversation UKby Björn Lundberg, Researcher in History, Lund University·9 Sept 2026
For decades, Sweden has fostered a self-image as something of a world record-holder for peace, celebrating more than two centuries since it was last at war.
Russian drone strike near Ukraine-Moldova border kills at least two as Ukraine targets oil terminal
France 24by FRANCE 24·9 Sept 2026
Russian drone strike near Ukraine-Moldova border kills at least two as Ukraine targets oil terminal An overnight Russian drone strike at a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova killed at...
Kingdom Hearts 4 Worlds Spoiled in Massive Steam Achievements Leak
Polygon.comby Ford James·9 Sept 2026
Exophase, a website designed for tracking video game achievements, and SteamDB, a third-party database covering everything on Steam, appear to have been the recipients of a whole host of...
Yemen's Houthi rebels say Saudi-backed forces launched airstrikes, and other key Mideast news
The Independentby The Associated Press·9 Sept 2026
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said Wednesday that Saudi-backed forces had launched dozens of airstrikes overnight across four Yemeni provinces after rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia ignited...
One visa, six countries: GCC’s new scheme to woo tourists
The Siasat Dailyby Sakina Fatima·9 Sept 2026
Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is moving closer to introducing a unified tourist visa for international visitors, allowing them to travel across its six member states under a single...
White House floods social media with Trump superhero memes as midterms loom
The Independentby Josh Boak·9 Sept 2026
While President Donald Trump confronts real-world political challenges—struggling to curb inflation, defeat the Iranian government, and revive American manufacturing through tariffs—his online...
Oil Rises Above $100 A Barrel As Middle East Conflict Intensifies
World Newsby Anushree Mukherjee; Robert Harvey·9 Sept 2026
Sept 9 (Reuters) - Brent crude oil futures LCOc1 breached $100 a barrel to hit six-week highs on Wednesday as intensifying conflict in the Middle East heightened concerns about oil flows, catching...
MAGA merch is ‘just not worth a crap anymore,’ according to sellers
The Independentby Rhian Lubin·9 Sept 2026
Sales of MAGA merchandise have nosedived in some retail stores across the U.S., with sellers attributing the slump to the state of the economy under President Donald Trump.
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