19:32

Trump on Ukraine security

Trump signals openness to Ukraine security guarantees ahead of Alaska summit with Putin

Ukraine’s allies say U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated a willingness to support security guarantees for Kyiv in a Germany-hosted virtual meeting on Wednesday, a potentially significant, though still vague, commitment one day before a high-stakes U.S.-Russia summit on ending the war.

17:36

McLaren race car

McLaren to make Formula One history with auction of 2026 car before it hits the track

McLaren will make motorsport history on 5 December by auctioning a 2026 Formula One car before it has turned a wheel, alongside a 2026 IndyCar and the team’s first 2027 World Endurance Hypercar, in a sale organised by RM Sotheby’s ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

12:56

Taylor Swift album

Taylor Swift reveals 'The Life of a Showgirl' album details

International superstar Taylor Swift used her first appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce’s 'New Heights' podcast to unveil new details about her upcoming album 'The Life of a Showgirl' out 3 October, including its track list, theme, collaborators and the story behind its cover.

11:25

Zelenskyy in UK

Zelenskyy to meet UK’s Starmer ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday, a day before U.S. President Donald Trump holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

10:43

Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein could be sentenced next month if no retrial is set on unresolved rape charge

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein may be sentenced in New York on 30 September, depending on whether prosecutors move ahead with a retrial over an unresolved rape allegation.

18:36

E3-Iran

France, Germany and Britain warn Iran of possible snapback sanctions

France, Germany and Britain have warned they are prepared to reinstate United Nations sanctions on Iran if it does not return to negotiations over its nuclear programme, according to a letter sent to the U.N. on Tuesday.

17:30

Russia

Russia limits Telegram and WhatsApp calls over security concerns

Russian authorities are moving to limit certain calling functions on Telegram and WhatsApp, the messaging service owned by Meta Platforms, the Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday, citing communications regulator Roskomnadzor.

16:57

Beyoncé

Beyoncé wins first Emmy, moves closer to EGOT status

Beyoncé has won her first Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Programming, putting her halfway to an EGOT, the elite status achieved by winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.

15:15

Zelenskyy in Berlin

Zelenskyy joins European leaders in Berlin ahead of Trump-Putin summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday before joining a German-hosted virtual conference with U.S. President Donald Trump, NATO and European leaders, two days ahead of Trump’s first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin since 2021.

12:37

Greece Wildfires

Multiple wildfires rage across Greece, forcing people to flee

Firefighters are tackling multiple wildfires across Greece, with blazes threatening towns near western city of Patras and on the islands of Chios and Zakynthos, forcing thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate from their homes.

11:19

South Korea

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee arrested on graft charges

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee has been jailed after a court approved her arrest on bribery, stock fraud and influence-peddling charges, making her the only former first lady in the country’s history to be detained.

18:26

MADONNA AND GAZA

Madonna urges Pope to visit Gaza 'before it's too late'

International pop singer Madonna appealed on Instagram for Pope Leo XIV to visit Gaza and “bring light to the children before it’s too late,” calling him “the only one of us who cannot be denied entry” and urged action to prevent child starvation.

18:15

U.S. - China

U.S. and China extend tariff truce for 90 days

The U.S. and China have extended their tariff truce for 90 days, avoiding triple-digit duties on each other’s goods and easing market concerns as Washington and Beijing continue talks on a broader trade agreement.

13:00

Russia-Ukraine

Russian forces make swift advance in Donetsk ahead of Trump–Putin talks

Russian forces have advanced up to 10 km near Dobropillia in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, military trackers say, sparking warnings from analysts of a potentially serious escalation days before a Trump-Putin summit on ending the conflict.

12:07

Dubai Mallathon

Dubai launches ‘Mallathon’ to help residents beat record summer heat

Dubai has launched its first-ever 'Mallathon,' a month-long event turning shopping centres into indoor running tracks to offer residents a safe way to exercise during peak summer heat, that started 1 August.

11:16

Ronaldo engaged

Cristiano Ronaldo is engaged to partner Georgina Rodríguez after nine years together

Global football star Cristiano Ronaldo is engaged to his long-time partner, Georgina Rodríguez. She announced the news on Instagram, sharing a photo of a large engagement ring with the caption in Spanish: “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.”

10:49

Taylor Swift New Album

Taylor Swift announces new album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

International superstar Taylor Swift has revealed her 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl', during a podcast appearance with her partner, U.S. football star Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason.

17:31

Paramount-UFC

Paramount to become exclusive U.S. home for UFC in $7.7 billion deal

Paramount will become the exclusive U.S. broadcaster of the Ultimate Fighting Championship from 2026 under a seven-year agreement with TKO Group Holdings worth about $7.7 billion, the companies said on Monday.

10:30

Journalists killed

Israeli airstrike kills Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza

A prominent Al Jazeera journalist, Anas Al Sharif, and five colleagues were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Sunday, in an attack condemned by human rights and journalist groups.

18:38

The Hobbit

Rare first edition of 'The Hobbit' sells for record £43,000 ($57,707) at UK auction

A rare first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s 'The Hobbit' has sold for £43,000 at a UK auction after being discovered in a Bristol home.

13:16

Spy software

Germany's top court restricts spy software use to serious crimes

Germany's highest court has ruled that police can only deploy spy software to monitor phones and computers in investigations involving serious crimes.

12:42

AI

GPT-5 set to launch soon as anticipation builds

OpenAI’s GPT-5 model is nearing release, with early testers praising its coding and problem-solving skills, though experts say the leap from GPT-4 may be smaller than previous upgrades.

11:34

Switzerland-U.S.

Swiss cabinet to hold emergency meeting after U.S. tariffs hit exports

Switzerland will hold an emergency cabinet meeting in Bern on Thursday afternoon after President Karin Keller-Sutter returned from Washington without a deal to halt a 39% U.S. tariff, now in effect and threatening major damage to Swiss exports.

18:05

Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton's foundation launches animated films on child development

The Princess of Wales has launched a series of animated films on YouTube aimed at supporting children's emotional and social development. The project, developed by the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, is designed for use by charities, families, and early years education professionals.