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France debt set for highest level since 1978 as fiscal strain grows

France debt set for highest level since 1978 as fiscal strain grows

France's public debt is projected to reach 119.3% of GDP this year and 121.7% next year, hitting its highest level since 1978 amid economic strain.

World ·21 Sep 2026, 10:02 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Ukraine launches record drone attack on Moscow during Russian elections

Ukraine launches record drone attack on Moscow during Russian elections

Ukrainian forces launched a massive aerial barrage of over 1,000 drones and missiles deep into Russia, targeting energy infrastructure and hitting Moscow.

World ·21 Sep 2026, 09:03 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles from Wonsan

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles from Wonsan

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles from Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, escalating regional tensions following U.S.-led military drills.

World ·21 Sep 2026, 06:04 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Man, 82, dies after brawl with 76-year-old over sunlounger on Greek beach

Man, 82, dies after brawl with 76-year-old over sunlounger on Greek beach

An ordinary Sunday trip to the Athenian riviera turned fatal when a dispute over sunloungers at Vouliagmeni beach escalated into a violent physical altercation between two elderly men.

World ·21 Sep 2026, 05:44 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
German Chancellor Merz vows to stay in office, push reforms despite election shock

German Chancellor Merz vows to stay in office, push reforms despite election shock

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to remain in office and pursue urgent reforms following his conservative party's crushing defeat in state elections.

World ·21 Sep 2026, 03:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Early returns in Russia’s parliamentary election show the main Kremlin party leading

Early returns in Russia’s parliamentary election show the main Kremlin party leading

Early returns from Russia's first wartime parliamentary election show President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party leading with nearly 58 percent of the vote.

World ·21 Sep 2026, 00:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Ear ringing and conversational difficulty signal early hearing loss

Ear ringing and conversational difficulty signal early hearing loss

Experts warn that persistent ear ringing and difficulty following conversations in noisy rooms are early red flags of auditory decline that require medical attention.

World ·20 Sep 2026, 21:48 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Earl Spencer Says Media Treatment of Harry and Meghan Echoes Princess Diana

Earl Spencer Says Media Treatment of Harry and Meghan Echoes Princess Diana

Earl Spencer has warned that media treatment of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle mirrors the intense public scrutiny faced by the late Princess Diana.

World ·20 Sep 2026, 20:39 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran threatens US with painful strikes as Trump weighs military options

Iran threatens US with painful strikes as Trump weighs military options

Iran has threatened the US with continuous military retaliation as President Trump weighs hostile options against Tehran amid faltering diplomatic talks.

World ·20 Sep 2026, 19:11 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump cuts Camp David stay short as Middle East conflict escalates

Trump cuts Camp David stay short as Middle East conflict escalates

President Donald Trump abruptly returned to the White House from Camp David as escalating regional tensions and energy market impacts unfold.

World ·20 Sep 2026, 18:14 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Donald Trump claims Houthis agree not to fight U.S., as attacks mount on Saudi allies

Donald Trump claims Houthis agree not to fight U.S., as attacks mount on Saudi allies

President Donald Trump claims the Houthi movement has agreed not to target the United States, despite a sharp escalation in Houthi missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia.

World ·20 Sep 2026, 17:10 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump says proposed DC triumphal arch will double as military base for drones and snipers

Trump says proposed DC triumphal arch will double as military base for drones and snipers

President Donald Trump announced that the planned D.C. triumphal arch will double as a fortified military base equipped to deploy drones, position snipers, and store ammunition.

World ·20 Sep 2026, 16:08 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Turkish FM says ready to meet Saudi defence needs

Turkish FM says ready to meet Saudi defence needs

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Ankara is prepared to address Saudi Arabia's technical and military needs following escalating Houthi attacks.

World ·20 Sep 2026, 14:11 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Russian election, cast as test of support for Ukraine war, enters final day

Russian election, cast as test of support for Ukraine war, enters final day

Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow targeting a key oil refinery and killing two people as Russia's parliamentary election concluded.

World ·20 Sep 2026, 12:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ukraine drone attack hits Moscow oil refinery and kills two people

Ukraine drone attack hits Moscow oil refinery and kills two people

Ukraine launched its largest drone assault on the Moscow region to date, striking a Gazprom oil refinery and killing two people as Russia wrapped up parliamentary elections.

World ·20 Sep 2026, 11:37 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Moscow oil refinery damaged and two killed in mass Ukrainian drone attack

Moscow oil refinery damaged and two killed in mass Ukrainian drone attack

A coordinated wave of long-range drone strikes damaged a major Moscow oil refinery and left at least two people dead amid ongoing parliamentary elections.

World ·20 Sep 2026, 09:42 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran sets 7 conditions for US to escape war quagmire

Iran sets 7 conditions for US to escape war quagmire

Iran has formally communicated seven conditions to Washington via mediators, demanding a total cessation of war and unfreezing of assets as regional tensions peak.

World ·20 Sep 2026, 08:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Future of German chancellor hangs in the balance as two states go to polls

Future of German chancellor hangs in the balance as two states go to polls

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a critical test of his leadership as voters in two key states head to the polls amid far-right advances.

World ·20 Sep 2026, 07:39 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Riyadh, heralding escalation in tensions with Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Riyadh, heralding escalation in tensions with Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthi movement announced it struck Riyadh and Yanbu with missiles and drones, while Saudi authorities reported intercepting a missile.

World ·20 Sep 2026, 06:34 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Redland City Council reveals plans for Birkdale community precinct lagoon

Redland City Council reveals plans for Birkdale community precinct lagoon

Redland City Council has released final plans for its Birkdale Community Precinct, which will feature an outdoor lagoon, zip-line, and event spaces.

World ·20 Sep 2026, 05:48 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read