September 2026
Global heat stuck on high. Scientists say August was Earth’s hottest month they’ve measured.
Earth cooked to its hottest month on record in August, blowing far past a key climate threshold, due to human-caused climate change and a supersized El Nino.
CIA officer’s arrest with 303 gold bars thrusts the Pentagon’s No. 2 into an unwelcome spotlight
Exclusive: Steve Feinberg has been interviewed by the FBI, sources say, as part of the probe into David Rush. The FBI said Feinberg is not under investigation.
A stronger-than-normal El Nino alarms scientists over Galápagos wildlife
The prediction that this season’s El Nino phenomenon will be stronger than normal has alarmed the Ecuadorian scientific community, which has warned of its impact on the flora and fauna of the Galapagos Islands, home to the highest concentration of species not found elsewhere on Earth.
Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election Day
During his speech at the Republicans’ midterm convention, President Donald Trump reinforced his commitment to ensuring Iran doesn’t possess a nuclear weapon.
Hong Kong court convicts Wall Street Journal publisher of deterring reporter from taking union role
A Hong Kong court on Thursday convicted the publisher of The Wall Street Journal of deterring its reporter from taking up a trade union role, in a case that raised concerns about press freedom in the city.
‘I’m on the ballot’: Trump tries to energize his base by placing himself front and center
President Donald Trump spoke on the first night of the GOP midterm convention, where he promised — without specifics — that Americans would get dividend checks if Republicans keep Congress.
Military personnel accidentally triggered Air Force One emergency slide ahead of Trump’s flight to Dallas
The incident occurred on the Qatari-donated jet as President Donald Trump was about to fly to Dallas for the GOP midterm convention.
Fire on passenger ferry in Philippines leaves dozens missing and at least 5 dead
The ferry MV June Aster had sailed from Manila and was near Coron in Palawan province when the fire started Wednesday.
Suspected measles cases kill nearly 1,000 as Bangladesh struggles to contain outbreak
A measles outbreak sweeping across Bangladesh has killed hundreds of children following setbacks to the South Asian nation’s vaccine program.
Former lawyer who pulled gun on ex-wife in Ohio restaurant is convicted of attempted murder
Prosecutors said Matthew Exton tried to carry out the “public execution” of his ex-wife.