Paris Eiffel Tower chief steps down after staff displaced during Hindu delegation visit sparks backlash over gender discrimination.

JMW Turner's 19th-century masterpiece, 'Rome from Mount Aventine', lands in Rome for a brief exhibition, sparking auction speculation at £50m.

Argentina's president warns UK of legal action unless the Sea Lion oil project stops, setting a two‑week deadline for the UK to halt works.

A 40‑year‑old New York Times director of engineering was shot dead in a Dublin car park, and his wife’s 77‑year‑old parents have been charged with murder.

The Trump administration has halted imports of Canadian alcohol, dairy and motorcycle parts, marking a new escalation in the U.S.-Canada tariff dispute.

News on the 2026 Trump‑Xi meeting, AI talks, trade truce, Taiwan silence and China’s widening investment door.

A powerful Category‑3 storm, Hurricane Polo, is set to hit Baja California Sur, forcing beach closures, school shutdowns and emergency preparations.

An avalanche on Himlung Himal leaves two bodies recovered and a dozen climbers missing. Rescue teams face severe weather.

A powerful nor'easter engulfs the NE U.S., killing a Brooklyn man, causing power outages and cancelling major events.

Gas‑leak blast in Plaka kills six, including a British tourist, terrorising Athens’ tourist heart.

In Lagos, Ben Dancer is attempting a 168‑hour nonstop dance marathon, hoping to eclipse the world record for longest individual dance session.

An avalanche on Himlung Himal leaves two bodies recovered and a dozen climbers missing. Rescue teams face severe weather.

A powerful nor'easter engulfs the NE U.S., killing a Brooklyn man, causing power outages and cancelling major events.

Republic of Ireland players will wear black armbands in memory of Gaza victims before their UEFA Nations League match against Israel in Hungary, after a player withdrew and a vote to play.

Republic of Ireland players plan to don black armbands for the Nations League game in Hungary, after one squad member withdrew and a vote cleared the fixtures to go ahead.

JMW Turner's 19th-century masterpiece, 'Rome from Mount Aventine', lands in Rome for a brief exhibition, sparking auction speculation at £50m.

Three unheard songs recorded in 1998 by Chrissy Amphlett and Tim Finn are found in a garage and set for release this Friday, a posthumous celebration of the Australian rock legend.

Iran upholds flogging sentence for singer who performed without hijab, sparking global outrage over Iran's strict dress code and human rights.

An Istanbul court finds comedian Deniz Göktas guilty of insulting President Erdoğan, sentencing him to 19 months but releasing him due to time served – a move that highlights Turkey’s tightening grip on dissent.

Istanbul court convicts stand‑up comic Deniz Göktaş for insulting President Erdoğan; sentenced to 19 months but released after 90 days amid Turkey’s crackdown on dissent.

Legal experts say federal money used for Trump ads violates campaign finance law, though the White House says they’re public service messages.

With global trust in news falling sharply, World News Day leaders call on media giants to collaborate and evolve or risk fading relevance.

A handful of Indian bureaucrats become national icons when they rigorously enforce regulations, sparking social media buzz and public praise.

German local elections rattles the coalition, putting chancellor Friedrich Merz on borrowed time and exposing a deep identity crisis.

New South African envoy to Washington refutes Donald Trump’s claim of white genocide and calls for a review of U.S. refugee policies.

President Trump keeps his America first stance, refusing a joint AI project with China amid heightened AI concerns.

Estonia says Russian special services ordered an arson attack on Milrem Robotics, a company supplying Ukraine with unmanned vehicles, amid a wave of sabotage across Europe.

The head of the Eiffel Tower will resign after a scandal where female staff were removed to accommodate a Hindu delegation, sparking national outrage and calls for gender‑equality reforms.

In a historic move, Morocco has elected its first woman to the head of government after the ruling Authenticity and Modernity Party secured the most parliamentary seats.

Paris Eiffel Tower chief steps down after staff displaced during Hindu delegation visit sparks backlash over gender discrimination.

A frontline report from Taiz shows drone strikes, mortar fire and civilians caught amid fierce Houthi and government clashes.

Christa Pike, 50, faces execution in Tennessee on 30 September after state officials set the date, while her team cites abuse, neglect and mental illness.

A private helicopter crashed in Sainte‑Brigide‑d'Iberville, 50 km from Montreal, killing all four aboard. Investigation by Quebec police and transport safety board underway.

Kratom, a herbal supplement with opioid‑like effects, is spurring debate over safety and legality across the United States.

Kasandrinos’ 30‑second commercial showcases how a premium olive oil brand can honor heritage and quality while staying clear of health‑claim pitfalls under EU regulations.

President Trump declines a joint AI venture with China, citing secrecy concerns, while championing the new America.gov AI portal.

A 24‑year‑old Amsterdam hacker linked to ShinyHunters is arrested as FBI probes a alleged massive data breach.

A Singapore resident faces charges for circulating a fake AI image of a crocodile in Pandan Reservoir, prompting authorities to halt lake activities.

OpenAI has shelved its GPT‑6 Astra model after safety tests proved it fell short of internal standards, underscoring growing industry concerns over autonomous AI agents.

Owner Goodman Group pulls proposed 90‑MW data‑centre from Lane Cove after residents and activists block it with record‑setting submissions.