Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher

Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

AI chatbots developed a secret language that baffled humans, study says

A study by AI start-up Emergence found that autonomous agents powered by Claude, Gemini, Grok and other models developed shorthand and new word meanings on their own — with up to half their messages becoming unintelligible to humans.

Europe Today special: Von der Leyen gives key State of the Union amid mounting challenges for the EU

Today's State of the Union address by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen grapples with migration, Ukraine, defence, and the continent's role in a rapidly shifting world. We cover it all from Brussels and Strasbourg, with ongoing analysis, top interviews, and our team

Ursula von der Leyen delivers State of the Union speech

Follow live as Ursula von der Leyen delivers her State of the Union speech before the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

China Defence Minister urges nations to step up AI oversight

He also urged nations to strengthen risk assessment, experience sharing, and the establishment of rules and governance.

Africa: Africa's Enduring Conflicts Deepen Population Displacements

[ACSS] Africa continues to face near record levels of forced displacement due to protracted conflicts that generate recurring cycles of instability and population movements.

Why a US-China AI regulation deal is nowhere in sight

The Hugging Face incident, in which hundreds of OpenAI agents broke out of their sandbox and launched a nation-state-level attack on another site, has dominated discourse within the Artificial Intelligence (AI) community since its discovery in July. Ajeya Cotra of METR, who

Fed expected to raise rates despite Trump’s calls for a cut

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise borrowing costs for the first time in three years as persistent inflation tests Chair Kevin Warsh’s commitment to price stability.

In the age of AI, some in China wonder if learning English is worth the trouble

People are questioning which skills will still be useful to students when they graduate.

Africa: At Least 124 Land and Environmental Defenders Killed Globally in 2025

[Global Witness] New Global Witness figures bring the total killed and disappeared since 2012 to 2,375 Just two South American countries - Colombia and Brazil - accounted for 52% of the 2025 killings In Asia, defenders are facing a rising tide of criminalisation and

Hong Kong unveils first five-year plan to boost jobs, homes and mainland China ties

The plan aims to speed up development of a metropolis near the China border as a new growth engine.

China warns US space weapons could fuel arms race

BEIJING, Sept 16 - China urged the United States to halt its military build-up in outer space after Washington acknowledged it has weapons deployed in orbit, while Chinese state media warned the move could fuel a global arms race.

Africa: How Bacteria Hijack Viruses to Shuffle Their Own DNA

[The Conversation Africa] When you think of viruses, you probably think of flu-like symptoms and quarantines. Humankind has suffered from viral diseases ranging from smallpox to COVID-19, hantavirus and Ebola since the dawn of recorded history.

Shoplifters carrying shopping lists, says M&S manager

The Marks and Spencer area manager for Shropshire says shoplifting is a "really large issue".

Ferry accident revives Indonesia’s ‘Bermuda Triangle’ myth

While rescuers search for the missing, public attention turned to the history of various incidents near the remote islands.

China defence minister urges an end to ‘provocative acts’ to open security forum

Dong Jun called for a fresher, more equal approach to resolving international tension.

Saudi offers more crude to Asian refiners via Oman after pipeline attacks: Sources

Increase in air pollution takes a toll on your sleep

The human respiratory system is extremely sensitive to short-term fine particulate matter changes even in relatively clean urban environments, a new study found.

Why is European money financing the American AI boom?

Eurozone households have hundreds of billions of euros invested in US technology. Analysts say Europe has the money and promising companies, but too few become accessible investments for ordinary savers.

Malaysia’s KLIA ride-hailing pickup surcharge slashed to flat 63 cent fee

The fee, inclusive of tax, is standardised across Terminals 1 and 2.

Traffic, tourism and economy among election concerns

Residents and business owners in Onchan discuss key concerns ahead of the House of Keys election.

5 Best LitRPG Books to Read After 'Dungeon Crawler Carl'

Level up with stories of innkeepers, dark lords, and aliens

South Korea’s SK Hynix union approves tentative wage deal with management, source says

The revised agreement won the backing of 57.1 per cent of voting union members.

'A wake-up call': California music festival cancelled after El Niño-linked hurricane erodes beach

"Whether you’re an athlete, an entertainer or a fan, we all have a stake in protecting the cherished spaces that bring us together."

Latest news bulletin | September 16th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

The climate bill is due. Big Oil needs to pick up the tab

A new report from the UN has concluded that world-changing levels of global heating are now guaranteed. If we do end fossil fuels in the coming years, we can still avert potentially civilization-ending levels of heating, but no matter what we do, dangerous global warming is

Think you’re the same person when on holiday? Plenty of travellers say otherwise

From staying out later than planned to buying things they’d normally consider unnecessary, travellers are more willing to break their everyday habits when they’re away, new research suggests.

People protecting nature and land set up self-defence units amid threat of murder

Defenders of forests and rivers killed at rate of one every three days in 2025, with 85% of deaths in Latin America Nature and land defenders were murdered at the rate of one every three days last year, prompting many communities to set up self-defence units, according to the

Study finds violence affects millions across US with links to health, economic hardship

A new national study reveals the widespread reach of violence across the United States, finding that more than half of U.S. adults have experienced physical violence and nearly half have experienced sexual violence in their lifetimes. The U.S. National Study on Violence

UK MPS told: Revive the Tiffin Cup

Ahead of National Curry Week in the UK (5-11 October) MPs are being urged to revive the Parliamentary Tiffin Cup. The Tiffin Cup was an annual competition where MPs (advised by their constituents) nominated the Best South Asian Restaurant in their area. One restaurant from

The women running Kenya’s economy

From monetary policy and budgetary oversight, to energy and tax enforcement, a powerful cohort of women is quietly steering Kenya’s economic core.

Africa: World Fears Major War More Than Any Other Global Risk, UN Survey Finds

[UN News] Two years ago, the idea of a large-scale war breaking out felt like a distant hypothetical to the experts who help chart the world's dangers. Today it tops their list of fears, according to a new UN Global Risk Report.

Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty to money laundering in US court

As part of the plea agreement, Saab agreed to cooperate with ongoing federal investigations in the United States and to hand over 195 million dollars (some €168.9 million) derived from the corruption scheme.

Cash-strapped Japanese monks turn to investing as inflation worsens

Upkeep costs of the temples’ wooden buildings are soaring while Japan’s Buddhist population has dropped.

Does Stephen Colbert Miss Late Night TV?: ‘Nope!’

Hot off his Emmy win for outstanding variety series, Stephen Colbert went on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Tuesday night and revealed if he ever thinks about returning to late night television. “Late night TV. I remember it well. Many fond memories of this,” Colbert said while taking

Belarus concentrates forces near border with Poland and Lithuania in military drill

Minsk insists there is no cause for concern, and the Belarusian defence ministry describes the exercises as "purely defensive".

Greater dialogue as AI, outer space rivalries grow; bigger security role by major powers: China's defence chief

Dong Jun was speaking on Wednesday (Sep 16) at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing which was attended by delegates from nearly 100 countries and regions, including Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing and North Korea’s Vice Defence Minister Kim Kang-il.

Terminator now: China is exploring humanoid robots for war

At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, a humanoid robot named Tiangong Ultra ran the 100-meter sprint in a staggering 8.64 seconds, shattering Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt’s legendary human world record of 9.58 seconds. The internet laughed at the robots’ awkward,

NBC news helicopter crash kills at least three in Los Angeles while reporters covered car accident

The helicopter crashed near a storage building in the San Fernando Valley, as news crews were covering a car accident that left at least two dead and six others injured

Kennedy Center to close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump’s name to landmark venue

Trump has said the $257 million (around €222.72) allocated by Congress for the repairs would only be released if the renaming was permitted to proceed — a condition federal courts have twice ruled cannot be met without Congressional approval.

China got cool for foreigners. But can they find a job there?

More foreigners are looking for jobs in China and with Chinese firms but China-based ones are few.

The frontier Anthropic & OpenAI models are only ~4...

The frontier Anthropic & OpenAI models are only ~4 months ahead of open models — at 5x the price . “Most organizations should ideally be using open models as the default for the majority of their work, according to [a report] from Mozilla…”

Where Europe spends its money: A look at public spending across the continent

European governments allocate the largest share of their spending to social protection, while the second-largest category varies across countries. Euronews Business takes a closer look at how governments spend public money on services.

China's AI leaders keep quiet despite U.S. 'publicity' on tech risks

Z.ai, Moonshot, MiniMax, Alibaba and Tencent did not provide any statements when contacted by CNBC about the warnings on AI from Silicon Valley.

10 Darkest 'Calvin and Hobbes' Snowman Jokes That Reveal Bill Watterson's Twisted Genius

Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes comic strip featured a recurring series where Calvin made disturbing snowman scultures. These are the best ones.

Airlines should pay for CO2 removal if Heathrow expands, say climate advisers

Climate Change Committee says government cannot expand airport without requiring aviation industry to clean up its emissions Heathrow airport should be allowed to expand only if airlines pay for the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the government’s climate

Chimpanzees give youngsters the tools to learn tricky techniques

Two-thirds of a century after Jane Goodall observed "David Greybeard" break off a twig to fashion a fishing rod for termites, researchers following in her footsteps have found that adult chimpanzees in Senegal literally hand youngsters the tools for learning.

Cate Blanchett to Attend Tokyo Festival for Japan Premiere of Displacement Film Fund Shorts

Cate Blanchett will travel to Tokyo for the 39th edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival, where five short films backed by the Displacement Film Fund will receive their Japan premieres. Blanchett co-founded the Displacement Film Fund, which supports displaced

How rising bond yields impact American consumers

The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.

Spain at the forefront of quantum computing: chips made in Spain, built in Barcelona

The new IMB-CNM facility features cutting-edge equipment to manufacture nanoscale devices and has benefited from an investment of over six million euros.