Austrians will elect a new parliament on September 29, a vote that could put the far-right FPÖ Freedom Party in pole position to form a government.

Israel has bombed southern Lebanon a day after explosions of Hezbollah radios that came on the heels of blasts in booby trapped pagers, setting the foes hurtling towards war.

Netflix estimates that in September 2024 it has an industry-leading 280 million global paid subscribers, closing the second quarter of 2024 with $9.6 billion in revenue.

Two years after an economic meltdown, Sri Lanka holds an election seen as a referendum on painful austerity measures that were imposed under a $3bn bailout from the IMF.

The UN General Assembly will adopt a Palestinian resolution demanding that Israel end its “unlawful presence” in Gaza and the occupied West Bank within 12 months.

Israel’s Mossad spy agency planted explosives inside 5,000 pagers imported by Hezbollah months before they detonated across Lebanon, killing at least 12 people.

Retired from production in 2015, Canada’s DHC-515 “Canadair”, the world’s best amphibious firefighting plane, is back in production after an EU order for 22 planes.

People have started catching a potentially more contagious Covid variant, dubbed XEC, that could soon become the dominant strain, according to scientists.

The online retailer is ordering staff back to the office five days a week beginning in January as it ends its hybrid work policy it set up during the Covid crisis.

NASA launches its Europa Clipper spacecraft to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa and determine whether the ocean suspected of being beneath its icy crust is habitable.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have sharply different records and plans on a wide array of key issues affecting Americans’ lives.

U.S. political history is peppered with incidents of assassination attempts on presidents or candidates for office, sometimes successfully so.

Storm Boris is wreaking havoc across central and eastern Europe, with several countries hit by severe flooding, including Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is safe after what the FBI called an apparent assassination attempt at Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida.

FX’s Samurai epic “Shōgun” dominated Sunday’s three-hour telethon, boasting the most awarded single season of TV in Emmy history with 18 awards.

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The U.S. FDA authorises a software update for Apple’s AirPods Pro 2, adding a feature that enables their use as over-the-counter clinical-grade hearing aids.

The U.S. and UK are poised to lift restrictions on Ukraine using Storm Shadow missile against targets inside Russia. This may push Moscow’s red lines in the conflict.

Russia says its forces have recaptured 10 settlements in its Kursk border region, where Ukraine launched a cross-border incursion last month.

U.S. “ultra-endurance” cyclist Lael Wilcox, 38, has become the fastest woman to circumvent the globe by bike, crossing 21 countries on four continents.

The German government says it is imposing temporary land border restrictions aimed at controlling irregular migration and crime following recent extremist attacks.

The majority of U.S. registered voters who watched the televised debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump believe that Harris won, according to a CNN flash poll.

U.S. President Joe Biden says he is considering lifting restrictions on Ukraine using American long-range missiles against Russia, including ATACMS missiles.

Iran has sent more than 200 Fath-360 ballistic missiles to Russia in what Kyiv officials said marks a “serious escalation” of Tehran‘s support for Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump faces indictments that accuse him of wide-ranging criminal conduct before, during and after his presidency.

Climate change is causing some parts of the world to endure temperatures in excess of 50°C, which can often feel hotter due to high humidity caused by record sea temperatures.

Russia says its forces have taken full control of the town of Novohrodivka in eastern Ukraine as they advance on the strategically important city of Pokrovsk.

Summer saw the hottest June and August, the hottest day, and the hottest boreal summer on record – increasing the chance of it being the hottest year ever recorded.

The U.S. is close to a deal to give Ukraine JASSM long-range cruise missiles that could alter the landscape of the war by putting more of Russia in range of bombs.

A freak wave tipped 62 containers from a cargo ship off the UK coast 27 years ago, with one filled with five million Lego pieces which are still washing up on beaches today.

Two U.S. researchers say they have identified the probable deployment site in Russia of a new nuclear-powered cruise missile, dubbed the 9M730 Burevestnik.

Max Verstappen continues to scramble for a first Grand Prix victory since June, while Lando Norris maintains pressure on his rival -- the gap between the two is now 59 points.

With three wins in the last five races, McLaren have taken the lead in the Constructors’ Championship, and will be aiming to extend it at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

The 2024 Laver Cup, taking place at the Uber Arena in Berlin, pits the best men’s players from Team Europe and Team World against each other in a three-day event.

Key fixtures include defending champions Real Madrid taking on Stuttgart, AC Milan hosting a heavyweight clash with Liverpool, and GNK Dinamo travelling to Bayern Munich.

Key fixtures include Manchester City hosting Internazionale – in a replay of the 2023 final – while Borussia Dortmund, finalists in 2024, start their campaign against Club Brugge.

Key fixtures include reigning German Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen taking on Feyenoord, Atletico Madrid hosting RB Leipzig, and Arsenal travelling to Atalanta.

Europe’s premier club football competition returns with an increased number of matches and diversity of opponents in the latest evolution of the European Cup.

Europe’s new UEFA Champions League season kicks off on September 17 – Real Madrid are defending champions having defeated Dortmund in the 2024 final.

The Kansas City Chiefs, defending Super Bowl champions inspired by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, are aiming to become first ever NFL team to win three successive titles.

Europe’s new UEFA Champions League season kicks off on September 17. Inaugural draw of the new format of Europe’s primary club football tournament.

The expanded UEFA Europa League format kicks off on September 25 and includes 36 teams, each playing eight ties – four home and four away – against different opposition.

The Premier League season kicks off with Man City aiming to defend their title after clinching the trophy by two points, ahead of Arsenal, on a dramatic final day in May.

England’s 33rd Premier League season kicks off, with Champions League qualification, fierce rivalries, title glory or relegation all set to be decided over 380 enthralling matches.

One of Europe’s leading football leagues, Bundesliga, kicks off – Bayer Leverkusen are defending champions, with St Pauli and Holstein Kiel newly promoted.

One of Europe’s leading football leagues, Serie A TIM kicks off – Internazionale are reigning champions, with Como, Parma and Venezia newly promoted.

One of Europe’s leading football leagues, LaLiga EA Sports kicks off – Real Madrid are reigning champions, with Leganés, Real Valladolid and Espanyol newly promoted.

Four-time reigning Premier League champions Man City kick off their title defence against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, while Arsenal host Wolves and Liverpool face Ipswich.


The adrenaline-fuelled action of the new Formula 1 season gets underway in Bahrain, with defending champion Max Verstappen eager to maintain his dominance.

The 75th Formula One World Championship comprises of 24 races spanning the globe, and commences with the Bahrain Grand Prix before concluding in Abu Dhabi in December.