The World Today

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  Mounting clashes break out in French student protests 07.10.2026 26min

  Tens of thousands of French students have taken to the streets, clashing with riot police over poor school facilities. The US is facing a severe measles outbreak, with nearly 4,000 reported cases hitting a three‑decade high.
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  Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia activate mutual defense pact 06.10.2026 26min

  Brazil's presidential race heads to a runoff between the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro and incumbent President Lula. Spain's prime minister calls for early elections after his coalition failed to pass emergency housing measures amid protests over the rising cost of living. Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have activated their mutual defense agreement against Yemen's Houthis.
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  Tight race in Brazil's presidential election 05.10.2026 26min

  Brazil's presidential election has seen a tight race, with the incumbent president facing a political rival on Sunday. In Yemen, Saudi-backed forces have launched strikes on Sanaa as the government steps up its fight against Houthi rebels. In Ethiopia, government forces have retaken a regional capital after opposition fighters withdrew.
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  Suspect co-pilot in mid-air stabbing identified as Omani national 02.10.2026 26min

  Israeli officials say the co-pilot accused of stabbing the captain on a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv has been identified as an Omani national. Afghanistan has condemned Pakistani strikes on its soil that killed at least 22 people. In the United States, an attempted execution of a death row inmate did not go as planned.
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  Passengers from diverted Flydubai flight arrive in Israel on replacement plane 01.10.2026 26min

  Passengers from a Flydubai flight that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain in the cockpit have arrived at Ben Gurion Airport outside Tel Aviv. Overnight Israeli strikes have left five people dead and 19 others wounded in Gaza. Celebrations have been held in Baghdad as the last US troops leave Iraq after nearly two decades.
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  US escalates trade war with Canada 30.09.2026 26min

  A US ban on some Canadian imports has taken effect, marking the latest escalation in a trade dispute between the two longtime allies. US President Donald Trump and American tech executives have signed an agreement to establish voluntary standards for AI. Meanwhile, many residents in Bangkok remain unable to return home as the heavy flooding that hit the city begins to subside.
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  UN General Assembly concludes general debate of its 81st session 29.09.2026 26min

  New details have emerged for the summit between the leaders of the world's two biggest economies. Iran rejects what it calls malicious speculations linking Tehran to an alleged terror plot near a British airbase. The general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly has concluded.
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  Pair of Chinese giant pandas arrives in US city Atlanta 28.09.2026 26min

  China and the US find some common ground during the state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Discussions range from trade to technology and from law enforcement cooperation to artificial intelligence. Police suspect a possible terrorist attack was planned in the UK. The apparent target, a base used by US forces to attack Iran. Five people have been arrested. Giant pandas have landed in the US. The Atlanta Zoo receives a new pair of pandas from China. They arrived on the Panda Express, the first visible result of last week's state visit by President Xi.
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  Russia strikes train near Polish border following Kyiv security conference 15.09.2026 26min

  Oil prices soar as the Iran war disrupts Saudi exports. Yemen's Houthis seized more Red Sea islands, while a key Saudi pipeline hit last week remains out of service. NATO's chief condemns a Russian drone strike on a train near the Polish border. The attack came shortly after senior visiting officials passed through a station. And the frantic search for survivors after a disaster at sea. Indonesia steps up efforts to find those missing after a ferry capsized.
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  Chinese President proposes initiatives on greater BRICS cooperation 14.09.2026 26min

  Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing after his speech at the BRICS summit. He called for five ways to deepen the group's cooperation. More fighting in Yemen between Houthis and government troops while Red Sea nations fear the impact of the rebels' control over a maritime chokepoint. And a Chinese ship made voyage on an alternative sea route for trade. Details on the Ice Silk Road connecting to Europe.
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  Trump vows to give each US adult $5k if Republicans win the midterms 11.09.2026 26min

  At least 25 are dead after a fire on a cargo ship in eastern China. An emergency response is underway as President Xi Jinping calls for an investigation into the cause. Also, a deadly fire on a passenger ferry in the Philippines. There are at least five people dead, scores missing, and the search and rescue operation continues. And U.S. President Donald Trump makes a controversial pledge during a Republican Party convention. What he promised Americans is sparking a heated debate.
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  Iran and US trade strikes in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began 10.09.2026 26min

  Iran reports fresh attacks on its southern coastal regions as tit-for-tat strikes on U.S. and Iranian ships send oil prices surging to the highest level since July. As Iranian students face a new academic year, a painful reminder of the more than 100 children killed in the school attack at the beginning of the U.S.-Iran conflict. And hundreds of thousands of immigrants from El Salvador could soon face deportation from the United States. Why their status is now in limbo?
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  US targets oil tankers near Kharg Island 09.09.2026 26min

  Opportunities for trade and investment, a major focus of a phone call between China's President Xi Jinping and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The United States releases footage showing strikes on tankers near Iran's Kharg Island refinery. Tehran retaliates with strikes on US bases in Jordan and threatens Kuwait as well as Bahrain. And a new president takes the gavel as this year's United Nations General Assembly gets underway in New York City.
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  US-Cuba tensions 08.09.2026 26min

  Tensions between the United States and Iran enter another dangerous phase. American oil and gas companies are now under threat as Tehran announces a new restricted zone near the Strait of Hormuz. Cuba's top diplomat condemns the Trump administration's blockade and sanctions. This comes after Havana puts forward a detailed plan to counter the costly impact on its economy. And it's off to the races at the Superbike World Championship and one Chinese company gets a spot on the podium with a French rider. How a gamble he took paid off in a big, big way.
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  Germany state election 07.09.2026 26min

  Iran says it has struck an unmanned US vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz. Washington denies that. This comes a day after military strikes on Iranian oil tankers. In Eastern Germany, a far-right party is leading a crucial state election. The final results will determine if they'll rule alone or lack a majority. And five people died after a plane ran off a runway Miami International Airport on Sunday. The plane was carrying cargo for online retailer Amazon Prime.
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  El Nino warning: WMO says it's stepping up preparedness 04.09.2026 26min

  Danger zone of extreme weather. The UN warns a supersized El Nino could devastate communities and economies around the world. A week after the flood disaster on the China-Nepal border, thousands remain missing and aid deliveries struggle to reach communities amid treacherous conditions. And Iran launches fresh attacks targeting US military bases in the Gulf despite President Trump's warning of more American attacks.
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  President Xi pays state visit to Egypt 03.09.2026 26min

  A historic visit to Egypt. President Xi Jinping's first trip to Cairo in a decade aims to deepen economic and military ties. Washington and Caracas strike a controversial deal that gives the US access to Venezuela's oil reserves. And Nepal shifts its focus toward rehabilitation a week after catastrophic flash flooding. With the death toll climbing, searchers race to find thousands of people still missing.
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  US strikes Iran after new shipping attacks in Strait of Hormuz 02.09.2026 26min

  President Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for a state visit and opens a new chapter in the China-Egypt friendship. We look at the ties binding those two countries. New US military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told the SCO that Tehran is ready to revive an interim deal if the US does the same. Rescue teams in Nepal work around the clock to find hundreds of workers trapped in mud-filled hydropower tunnels and workers in China race to clear a key highway to allow access to more remote areas.
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  President Xi visits Kyrgyzstan 01.09.2026 26min

  Chinese President Xi Jinping hails a new era of cooperation with Kyrgyzstan, holding talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek ahead of the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The race to find survivors trapped in a tunnel after the mudslide and flood disaster on the China-Nepal border. More than 900 are dead, and nearly 4,000 are still missing. In the US, crews search for victims of a flash flood before more storms move in. The disaster at the Grand Canyon killed at least two people at one of the country's most popular tourist sites.
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  Iran's IRGC says it attacked US bases in Jordan in retaliation 31.08.2026 26min

  Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a state visit in Kyrgyzstan, meeting with its leader ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit. The U.S. launches new attacks on Iran for the first time in weeks. Washington says it targeted missile launchers on the coast of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliates, striking US bases in the region. At the China-Nepal border, rescuers search debris and collect bodies after last week's mudslide. The death toll rises to over 800, with thousands more missing.