COP31 in Antalya: What’s at Stake at This Year’s UN Climate Summit
COP31 runs November 9–20 in Antalya, Türkiye, with Australia leading the talks. The key issues and what came out of the Pacific pre-COP.
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Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine’s Power Grid Days After Trump Declared an ‘Energy Ceasefire’
Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv, Kharkiv and energy sites across Ukraine after Trump announced an energy ceasefire that neither side confirmed.
Bosnia Election: Bećirović and Cvijanović Re-Elected as Turnout Hits a Record Low
Bećirović and Cvijanović kept their presidency seats and Darijana Filipović won the Croat seat as Bosnia’s election turnout fell to a record low.
Iran Offers to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz in Seven Days. Why Washington Isn’t Biting
Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days for an end to strikes and sanctions relief. Why the US wants one deal covering nuclear issues.
Russia’s Duma Election: United Russia Wins 349 Seats as Critics Call the Vote Unfree
United Russia won 349 of 450 Duma seats in the September 18–20 vote, its biggest haul ever. Results, turnout and why critics reject the vote.
UN General Assembly 2026: Who Speaks, What’s at Stake and Who Might Lead the UN Next
Nearly 130 leaders address the 81st UN General Assembly as wars, a funding squeeze and the race to succeed António Guterres dominate the agenda.
Norway’s King Harald V Dies at 89; His Son Becomes King Haakon VIII
King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, died aged 89. Crown Prince Haakon succeeds him as King Haakon VIII. A look at his 35-year reign.
Nepal–Tibet Glacier Collapse: Floods Kill Hundreds, More Than 1,500 Missing
A glacier collapse in Tibet unleashed flash floods into Nepal, killing more than 390 people with over 1,500 missing. What happened and why.
Zambia’s Hichilema Wins a Second Term as Opposition Cries Foul
Hakainde Hichilema won Zambia’s 2026 election with about 60% of the vote, avoiding a runoff. The results, the turnout, the disputes and what comes next.