Ukraine: Russian drone barrage on Kyiv kills teenage boy and wounds 20 residents
A 14-year-old boy was killed after a Russian drone tore into a 16-storey apartment block in Kyiv’s Pecherskyi district overnight on Friday 25 September 2026.
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Lego’s biggest set ever is coming out soon: the...
Lego’s biggest set ever is coming out soon: the 12,060-piece Sagrada Família . $800. It will take as long to build as the actual cathedral — you may not live to see it finished.
Under Starcleaner Reunion’s Umbrella, A Lifetime Of Music Geek Camaraderie
When they popped up a few years back with a pair of accomplished EPs, Starcleaner Reunion were an alluring, disorienting proposition. The band name alone raised questions: Reunion, you say? What exactly is a starcleaner? The surreal cartoons that graced their records gave the
Refunds Offered For Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium Shows, Which May Be Canceled Due To Weather Anyway
Ed Sheeran is still facing consequences nearly two weeks after he ousted Macklemore from his tour , which then resulted in all his other tour openers and backing band dropping off in protest. The not-complicit pop singer is slated to perform tonight and tomorrow at Gillette
Details on US, China trade talks to come on Monday, says Greer
WASHINGTON, Sept 25 - The United States is expected to release details on the outcome of trade negotiations with China on Monday, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Friday.
What we evaluate, not just what we see, shapes pupil responses
Our pupils become smaller under brighter conditions and larger under darker conditions. In addition to responding to changes in light, pupil size is influenced by attention, emotion and how visual objects are perceived.
New type of human 'jumping gene' found in a poxvirus
Scientists at Cornell University have found a human genetic element in a poxvirus and discovered that it is both an important gene for brain function and a jumping gene capable of moving and inserting itself into genomes. A study published in Science reports that the gene,
Indian police use tear gas against protesters seeking election chief's ouster
MUMBAI, Sept 25 - Indian police used tear gas and water cannons on Friday to disperse opposition Congress party members during nationwide protests demanding the resignation of the head of the election commission, whom they accuse of manipulating voter rolls.
Can Apple Home’s AI camera features outsmart Amazon’s and Google’s? I put them to the test
A few years back, I was at a beachside Easter egg hunt, watching my kids dash through sand dunes searching for sweet treats. My phone buzzed in my pocket; I ignored it. A moment later, it buzzed again. I pulled it out, glanced down, and saw a "motion detected" notification from
Turkish Distributor Baska Sinema Boards AI-Generated Feature ‘A Woman Asleep’ for Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Turkish arthouse distributor Baska Sinema has acquired domestic theatrical rights to “A Woman Asleep,” an experimental English-language AI feature directed by pioneering artist and filmmaker Vikki Bardot. Bardot is considered one of the early practitioners of photographic AI
Warm words, limited deals: Trump-Xi summit puts focus on managing US-China rivalry
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s personal rapport helped set a warm tone in Washington this week, but analysts say lasting stability will depend on whether the two sides can better manage their unresolved differences.
Africa: Global Tech Africa Targets 350m SMEs in Kano, Sahel Region
[Daily Trust] Global Tech Africa (GTA) Conference 2026 will be held in Kano with organisers positioning the event as a platform for using technology to accelerate industrialisation, expand market access and strengthen regional trade across Africa.
Seven Artists, Three Days, One Album: Inside e.l.f. Cosmetics’ ‘Mirror Mix
What happens when you give 50 songwriters, producers, creators, and collaborators free rein in one marathon creative session? E.l.f Cosmetics has the answer to this question – “Mirror Mix,” its second original music compilation album that features a bevy of rising talent across
Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ Returns to Theaters With Ticket Sales Donated to Dollywood Foundation After Star’s Death
Dolly Parton’s hit 1980 comedy “9 to 5” will return to theaters next month for one week in the wake of the country superstar’s death on Aug. 25 at age 80. All U.S. ticket sales will be donated to The Dollywood Foundation to support its flagship program, Dolly Parton’s
Tim Blake Nelson’s ‘The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd,’ Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘The Debut’ Among Rome Film Festival Standout Titles
Tim Blake Nelson’s prison saga “The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd,” Diego Luna’s migration drama “Ashes,” Boots Riley’s anticapitalist satire “I Love Boosters,” and Jesse Eisenberg’s latest film “The Debut” are among standout international titles that will launch into Italy
Strategically placed garden plants offer a low-cost way to cool homes in summer
Climate change is bringing extreme summer heat to many more countries, but using the right plants in your garden could help keep your home a bit cooler next summer.
‘Sunlight salary’: Exactly how much solar panels knock off your energy bills – even under grey skies
Despite the money they can save households on electricity bills, just one in 10 European roofs has solar panels.
New form of flexible boron is 10 million times more electrically conductive
The atoms of the 5th element of the periodic table often find themselves in the company of each other, forming allotropes with a rich variety of structural motifs, each carrying a unique set of chemical and physical properties. Despite the long catalog, most boron allotropes do
How US and China can nimbly escape the Thucydides Trap
The most consequential sentence of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington may also be the simplest: “The Thucydides Trap can be overcome.” This line, delivered during Xi’s speech at the White House arrival ceremony, provides a better key to understanding the summit
Obesity and overweight cost European economies billions of euros a year, industry says
Obesity and overweight are costing European economies billions of euros every year, with the burden equivalent to what some countries spend on housing or defence, according to a pharmaceutical industry’s report.
Latin Music Revenue Is Booming — And Outpacing the Overall U.S. Market (Again)
An RIAA report shows that Latin music made more than $542.2 million in the first half of 2026
You can properly test talents in the WoW: Forever beta, now
You can properly test talents in the WoW: Forever beta, now
David Ellison Dines With Trump and Xi as CNN Banned From White House
The soon-to-be owner of CNN ate with President Trump Thursday night at the White House’s state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping while Trump still barred the broadcast network from the premises. Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison was among the guests at the event,
Africa: Uganda Begins Countdown to 2027 Future Hospitality Summit Africa
[Nile Post] Uganda has begun the countdown to the 2027 Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa, with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Kampala Serena Hotel hosting a launch reception aimed at positioning the country as a destination for hospitality and tourism investment.
Small businesses in rural France bears the brunt of energy crisis triggered by Iran war
In the Oise department, soaring energy prices driven by the war in Iran are hitting rural businesses hard, as they face rocketing bills for heating oil and diesel.
Phoebe Bridgers Shares Primetime Song “On Video,” Boygenius Reunite In Brooklyn
After a few years of relative inactivity, Phoebe Bridgers is back to full-on media blitz mode. Her excellent album Lost Weekend finally came out last month. She's on an arena tour that continues with the no-phones policy of her pre-release secret gigs. And this weekend, she's
LISTEN: The Delicate Art of Releasing a Hit Streaming Series
If you’re a streaming service lucky enough to have a hit series on your hands, congratulations — now the hard part begins. Keeping that series on the air, let alone growing its audience over time, can be a daunting task. But there are data patterns worth taking note of that can
From Croatia without waste: “truly circular” process offers hazardous chemicals a second life
A clean-tech company in Croatia claims to recycle around three million kilograms of polluted solvents annually – without any waste. An “efficient, safe and economically valuable” recycling process of hazardous chemicals… made in Europe.
Rare quantum state reveals particles with quarter-electron charge
An electron's charge is normally fixed, like a coin you can't break into pieces. But if electrons are cooled close to absolute zero and trapped in a two-dimensional layer under a powerful magnetic field, they organize into a collective state of "quasiparticles" that seem to
Ancient virus hunters: How we discovered sheeppox DNA hidden in medieval gospels
Humans and domesticated animals have lived together for millennia, and this relationship has shaped their destinies in countless ways. Animals offered people food, companionship, traction (pulling plows), clothing and transportation.
See the secret to DNA hookups
A record player-like microscope and computer simulations solve a longtime mystery, showing that metal ions bridge DNA strands that would normally repel.
China’s Uyghur crackdown has not ended — it has gone underground
It has become more diffuse, more legally disguised and harder for the world to see.
Hungary dramatically cuts EU defence loan request under new government
The administration of Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has significantly reduced its requested EU defence loan, from €16.4 billion to €5.4 billion, Brussels announced on Friday.
Xi wrapping up DC visit with trip to see Constitution, Bill of Rights
Chinese President Xi Jinping will close out his first state visit to the U.S. in over a decade on Friday with a tour of the National Archives alongside President Trump. The building houses important documents in American history, including the Declaration of Independence, the
Three Artists and Two Writers On Surrealist Painter Remedios Varo’s Influence
Have you found yourself stunned by the Surrealist works of Remedios Varo? Same. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Three Artists and Two Writers On
U.S. Military Prepares for Possible Action in Cuba
The Trump administration is preparing for possible military action in Cuba. Documents reviewed by CBS News reveal that U.S. Southern Command is exploring the availability of combat sustainment, engineering, and medical units—as well as a military police brigade—within the next
EU countries agree to release long-stalled €6.6 billion in military aid for Ukraine
The decision to release €6.6 billion through the European Peace Facility comes at a critical juncture for Ukraine, which is grappling with a significant shortfall in its Ministry of Defence budget that could jeopardize drone deliveries.
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Primetime' - Robert Pattinson needs to catch his predator (and ratings)
Lance Oppenheim’s narrative debut features a masterful turn from Robert Pattinson in a dark media satire about blurring the lines between journalism and exploitation. Primetime will fascinate and occasionally frustrate as a surface-level mood piece.
Explosion near Acropolis collapses building in Athens’ Plaka, injuring two
A powerful explosion in Athens’ historic Plaka district brought down a two-storey building near the Acropolis on Friday 25 September 2026, injuring at least two people. The cause remains under investigation, although a gas leak is suspected.
A “Bloodbath” Will Only Make Donald Trump More Corrupt and Lawless
It was far from the most important development of the week, but the “deal” the Trump administration struck with Denmark over Greenland was just oh-so-perfectly-emblematic of virtually everything Donald Trump does. He and his people of course touted it as a great triumph that
Live updates: Trump-Xi summit winds down; Iran war, economic squeeze weigh on GOP
As President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrap up their summit in Washington on Friday, some GOP lawmakers are bristling at the lavish treatment Xi received as the nation grapples with economic pressures ahead of the midterms. The leaders' meeting at the White House on
Euronews explains: What would a US diesel export ban mean to European countries?
The EU has deepened energy ties with the US while seeking to reduce its exposure to geopolitical shocks. Yet US plans to limit diesel exports expose how quickly commercial dependence can become a strategic vulnerability.
Merz clings on as Germany’s political center crumbles
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. German state polls yield historic defeat, familiar paralysisDiego Faßnacht reports that the CDU’s historic losses in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin have
Republicans test independence from Trump ahead of midterms
President Trump retains the loyalty of his core supporters, but Republican candidates in competitive races are increasingly looking for ways to distance themselves from the White House. Plus, Nikole Hannah-Jones’s viral essay in The New York Times dives into struggles involving
September's ozone hole was the biggest in 20 years
The area covered by the Antarctic ozone hole peaked at more than 27 million square kilometers (10.4 million square miles) in September, the second-largest area ever observed for this time of year.
Africa: All of Africa Today - September 25, 2026
[allAfrica] Uganda Begins $121M South Sudan Power Interconnection Project
Africa: Africa Initiative to Tackle Quick Money Syndrome At Conference
[Leadership] The Made for More Africa Initiative of the Victor Bello Foundation is set to address the culture of instant gratification and the pursuit of quick wealth among young people at its 6th Annual Conference in Jos, Plateau State.
Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region
During the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world.
Turkish forces to withdraw from strategic military base in northern Iraq
Turkey will gradually hand over the Bashiqa-Zilkan camp, where it has had troops since 2015, to the Iraqi government.