Typhoon Dujuan Kills 12 in Japan After Record Rainfall
Oshima recorded 832 millimeters of rain in 48 hours — an all-time record — as landslides buried homes in Chiba and Kanagawa.
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Internet Blackout Hits Northern Ethiopia as Tigray Fighting Escalates
NetBlocks confirmed a subnational internet disruption in Tigray amid the most serious fighting since the 2020–2022 war ended.
Dozens of Delegates Walk Out as Netanyahu Addresses U.N. General Assembly
Representatives from dozens of countries left the hall as Israel’s prime minister began his speech; he called them “moral cowards” and defended Israel’s wars in Gaza and Iran.
South Africans Fire Up 500 Grills in Bid for World’s Biggest Cookout
Thousands gathered in Pretoria on South Africa’s Heritage Day for an attempt to break the world record for the most people grilling simultaneously, turning the country’s shared braai tradition into a mass celebration.
Nelson Mandela Foundation and Free AF Launch “The Free Project” With 50 of the World’s Most Inspiring People
A new book, film and exhibition explores personal paths to freedom with Samuel L. Jackson, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and others.
Tropical Storm Nolo Threatens Hawaii With Catastrophic Flooding; Record Rainfall Possible
Up to 35 inches of rain is forecast on the Big Island as Nolo strengthens; a hurricane watch and flood watch are in effect.
UN General Assembly Day Two: Ukraine Takes Center Stage as Africa Demands Security Council Reform
Zelenskyy addressed the assembly on Ukraine while African nations renewed their push for UN Security Council reform; Netanyahu speaks Thursday.
Rubio and Lavrov Meet in New York as Ukraine Diplomacy Returns to Focus
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in New York on Wednesday on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, with the war in Ukraine and U.S.-Russia relations in focus.
Russian Strikes Kill Seven in Kyiv as Ukraine’s Largest Steelmaker Halts Production
Russian strikes killed seven people in Kyiv, including a 14-year-old boy, and injured 58, while ArcelorMittal said repeated strikes forced it to halt production at Ukraine’s largest steel plant.
U.S., China Announce Tariff Recommendations and AI Incident Channel After Summit
The summit produced recommendations covering $30 billion of goods in each direction and a technology dialogue; implementation details remain crucial.
