Uni student living at home 'wasn't ready' to move away

A third of students starting courses are living at home, the University of Gloucestershire says.

Two dead, 14 missing after avalanche on Nepal’s Himlung peak

The avalanche swept through the base camp of the 7,126m peak early on Sept 27.

‘A gold mine’: How old EV batteries could help prevent Europe from wasting solar and wind energy

Repurposing retired EV batteries could lower Europeans’ energy bills and prevent wind and solar farms from being switched off.

Why the EU is unlikely to slash its diplomatic delegations

The EU is unlikely to cut its diplomatic delegations despite budget pressure. The network, already being restructured, is vital for smaller member states and European companies.

Tokyo vs Seoul: Which trendy capital should you visit on an Asian adventure?

Tourism in both Tokyo and Seoul has been booming for a while now and there’s no sign of this slowing down just yet. Here we take a look at two of Asia's trending capital cities.

The women running Ethiopia’s economy

The most powerful women in Ethiopia’s economy right now are not necessarily the entrepreneurs on magazine covers. They are the officials setting tax targets and negotiating the country’s way out of sovereign default, alongside executives running its biggest phone company,

The most important part of maternal health AI Is the midwife using it

It is late morning in a field outside Atiak, northern Uganda, and Achen's head is pounding. She is seven months pregnant and has been working since daybreak. She totals up the cost of visiting a clinic: a day's work lost, transport she cannot afford and children left

The sea full of diclofenac — how researchers are trying to cut pharmaceutical pollution in the Baltic Sea

Paracetamol, ibuprofen, carbamazepine, diclofenac, and other pharmaceuticals are being found in the Baltic Sea. Researchers say changing how some medicines are prescribed, used and disposed of could help reduce the flow.

Round-the-clock security at Najib’s residence to remain, says KL top cop

The security detail will remain active until further instructions are received.

US nuclear pact puts Saudi Arabia on path to the bomb

A contentious civilian nuclear agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia has ignited a sharp debate over Middle Eastern security, laying bare the escalating friction between American nonproliferation objectives and the kingdom’s strategic ambitions. This month, The Washington

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Washington for talks with Rubio

DUBAI, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Washington on Monday for talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Saudi state news agency said, amid escalating hostilities between Riyadh and Yemen's Houthis. The two will discuss

Cheonjiyeon Falls on South Korea’s Jeju Island to be closed at night after fatal fall

Cheonjiyeon Falls is about 22m high, with the pool below reaching a depth of about 20m.

Indonesia ferry death toll hits 66 as search enters 16th day

Divers braved leaking fuel and dangerously unsound structures to find the 69 passengers still missing.

Trump to dine with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at the White House despite months of open conflict

Trump had previously lashed at Amodei over his repeated calls to slow down the pace of development of advanced AI models over concerns of superintelligence, stressing that Washington must not lose its edge over Beijing.

Trump offered to sell arms to China, US ambassador tells Fox News

US President Donald Trump's offer was in response to China's concern over weapons sales to Taiwan, the US ambassador to China said.

China posts weakest industrial profit growth this year, expanding 4.2% in August

Economists expect Beijing to lean harder on stimulus to stabilize corporate profitability, as consolidation accelerates in sectors facing sluggish demand and fierce competition.

35 Years Later, the '90s Remake of a Cult Classic Thriller Is Officially Free to Watch on YouTube

A '90s remake of one of the most famous vampire soap operas does a better job at introducing the story to newcomers.

Seoul seeks apology after Ukraine 'breached' confidentiality agreement over transfer of North Korean POWs

North Korean soldiers were among the foreign contingent conscripted to fight alongside Russian troops on various frontlines in the war on Ukraine, after the Kremlin sought assistance from its close allies to bolster its deployments amid struggles with domestic conscription.

Taiwan must deepen drone cooperation with democratic partners, president says

CHIAYI, Taiwan, Sept 28 - Taiwan must deepen cooperation with its democratic partners on developing drones which are crucial to fighting modern warfare, President Lai Ching-te said on Monday.

Rising coffee prices drive search for substitutes in Japan

Climate change is expected to cut the global land area suitable for growing the major coffee varieties in half by 2050.

Siti Hasmah, wife of Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir, dies at 100

Siti Hasmah and Mahathir Mohamad just celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary on Aug 5.

Taiwan pushes back after Xi seeks to win over Trump on World War Two narrative

TAIPEI, Sept 28 - Taiwan is pushing back against what it sees as Beijing's efforts to rewrite the history of World War Two after Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump highlighted the wartime alliance between their countries at a summit last week.

‘Currently impossible’: North Korea defections in free fall

The main cause is leader Kim Jong Un’s aim to preserve his family dynasty by sealing the country off from the outside, experts say.

China says US trade truce extension creates space to advance talks

New report details additional Egyptian warning to Netanyahu days before Oct. 7

The report follows an earlier account by The Atlantic that Egypt's intelligence chief had secretly traveled to Israel to meet with and warn Netanyahu 11 days before October 7

Iran and U.S. play a slow-motion game of attrition over Hormuz

The U.S. says it controls the Strait of Hormuz, but shipping remains far below prewar levels. As sanctions squeeze Iran, both sides believe time is on their side – a calculation that could prolong the standoff and fuel escalation

La Rábida monastery: where Columbus persuaded Castile to discover America

The discovery of America remains one of history's great feats, where two cultures met. Before setting sail, Columbus won key support at the La Rábida monastery from Franciscan friars and the Pinzón brothers.

The Definitive ’90s Sci-Fi Action Blockbuster Is Officially Streaming for Free on YouTube

As one of the best '90s action sci-fi adventures, Stargate serves as an unforgettable trip into the past.

Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March

The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.

Trump floated US weapons sales to Xi, ambassador says

U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue said Sunday that President Trump proposed selling weapons to China during recent meetings with the country’s president Xi Jinping. “President Trump continues to say, ‘Hey, we sell arms to other people around the world,’” Perdue told host

2024's Best RPG Is a Must-Play for Fire Emblem Fans

Metaphor ReFantazio has a lot in common with Fortune's Weave, like calendar management, world map exploration, and a reputation mechanic

Trump-Xi summit analysis: 'Tangible outcomes' needed for U.S.-China truce to hold

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington, D.C., last week and signaled plans to meet two more times this year.

Siti Hasmah, wife of former Malaysian PM Mahathir, dies aged 100

She died at Malaysia's National Heart Institute at about 9.20am on Sep 28.

Taylor Swift Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton While Accepting Video of the Year Award at 2026 VMAs

Swift dedicates the award for "The Fate of Ophelia" to Dolly Parton, "the ultimate showgirl"

GENER8ION and Yung Lean Premiere Electrifying Performance of ‘Storm II’ at 2026 VMAs

Yung Lean and a large swath of dancers recreated the viral music video featuring Damien Jalet's mesmerizing choreography

Sienna Spiro Nabs Best New Artist at 2026 MTV Video Music Awards

"I didn't think this would happen, so I just have to say thank you so much," Spiro said in her short and sweet speech

VMAs 2026: Yung Lean Makes His US TV Debut, Performing With GENER8ION

Back in April, the influential Swedish singer/rapper hybrid Yung Lean and the French producer GENER8ION went viral with their "Storm" video . Directed by Romain Gavras, the video stars Yung Lean as the bully at a fancy, futuristic boarding school. In the lengthy final scene, he

Raye, Sombr, Teddy Swims, Adam Lambert Salute George Michael at MTV VMAs

The stars performed a medley of late singer's biggest hits, joined by up-and-coming U.K. artists Meek and Saint Harison

Formula 1 return to Malaysia will drive business in Sepang

The Oct 2-4 event is expected to draw more than 110,000 spectators.

Bangkok flood jet ski rider faces court on Sept 28

A widely circulated video showed the rider accelerating and making sharp turns, sending waves towards structures.

VMAs 2026: Sombr, Sombr, Teddy Swims, & Adam Lambert Pay Tribute To George Michael

There was a George Michael tribute on the VMAs tonight. It makes sense. Michael was an MTV icon, one of the most important artists of the network's first decade, so any time they want to honor him, they should. The post VMAs 2026: Sombr, Sombr, Teddy Swims, & Adam Lambert Pay

HBO Just Officially Changed a Fundamental Rule of Green Lantern Canon

Lanterns hinted that John Stewart was special already, but this changes things entire

'Lanterns' Episode 7 Ending Explained: Antaan, Sinestro, and Who Killed Hal Jordan?

Hal’s mysterious vault sends John Stewart through a portal and deepens the mystery surrounding his death.

Steam Week in Review: Great, haystack slop is a thing now

All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending September 27.

Taylor Swift Premieres ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video at VMAs, Turning Her New ‘Showgirl: Encore’ Single Into a Dramatic Ghost Story

It’s a love story? Hardly — it’s a ghost story. Taylor Swift brought her “Patient Zero” music video to the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night for its official world premiere, following up the release of the single at the beginning of the weekend with visuals that take the

Taylor Swift Turns a Phone Call Into a Thriller for ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video

The cinematic music video stars Dakota Johnson, Colin Farrell, and Cara Delevingne and premiered at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards

Taylor Swift Accepts Inaugural MTV VMAs Artist Director Honor

Dakota Johnson, co-star of Swift's new video, "Patient Zero," gave the singer her prize