Ed Sheeran denies role in Macklemore tour removal as four opening acts quit
Ed Sheeran attributed Macklemore's removal from his North American stadium tour to venue ultimatums and promoter decisions, prompting four supporting musical acts to withdraw in protest.
Kennedy Center board votes for immediate closure as Trump halts renovation over naming rights
The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted for an immediate shutdown on Tuesday, while Donald Trump pledged to block renovations until federal courts permit his name on the facade.
Tech leaders clash over AI slowdown as Donald Trump rejects safety regulations
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Nvidia chief Jensen Huang debated development speed at Dreamforce in San Francisco, while Donald Trump dismissed existential risk warnings from researchers as a hoax.
Argentina names Lionel Messi for October farewell friendly against Benin
Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina on October 6 against Benin in Buenos Aires, concluding a 21-year international career.
Turkish police detain dozens outside Istanbul courthouse following nationwide LGBTQ+ raids
Officers dispersed demonstrators and reporters at the Caglayan courthouse as protests mounted over the 'My Family is Safe' operation targeting 162 suspects across 15 provinces.
Russian frigate fires flares at Danish military helicopter in Baltic Sea near Gedser
A Russian frigate fired two flares toward a Royal Danish Air Force Fennec helicopter operating in international airspace off Gedser on Monday, prompting Copenhagen to summon Moscow's ambassador.
Italian NATO jets shoot down explosive-laden drone over Lithuania after airspace breach from Belarus
Italian fighter aircraft operating under NATO Baltic Air Policing brought down an unmanned aerial vehicle carrying explosives near Kaunas after it entered from Belarus on Tuesday.
Italy and Spain extend mutual air and sea border controls for 15 days
Rome and Madrid have prolonged air and sea border checks on travellers arriving from each other's territories, citing security concerns following migration pressures in Ceuta.
Friedrich Merz cancels UN General Assembly trip to face party crisis in Berlin
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will not attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York, remaining in Berlin to manage internal party fallout ahead of crucial state elections.
House Democrat probes Trump Jr wedding funding by Russian boxing chief Umar Kremlev
Representative Robert Garcia asked the White House and Donald Trump Jr for financial records after reports showed Russian boxing executive Umar Kremlev paid for luxury celebrations in the Bahamas.
Spanish government sets year-end target for Ceuta crisis as EU debates border returns
Spanish ministers estimate 10,000 migrants remain in Ceuta six weeks after the July surge, as the European Parliament discusses border returns and regional governments resist relocation quotas.
World Athletics Awards 2029 Championships to Nairobi and 2031 to Munich
World Athletics voted at its council meeting in Budapest to award the 2029 World Athletics Championships to Nairobi and the 2031 edition to Munich, choosing the Kenyan capital over bids from London and Rome.
Alex Saab pleads guilty to money laundering in US court following cooperation agreement
Former Venezuelan industry minister Alex Saab entered a guilty plea in a Miami federal court on Tuesday, agreeing to cooperate with US prosecutors under a deal carrying a maximum 20-year prison sentence.
US confirms deployment of orbital weapons, drawing pushback from China and Russia
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed in Maryland that the United States has deployed armed space control systems, prompting Beijing and Moscow to call for demilitarisation.
Israeli officials threaten NAZA directors with citizenship revocation following Venice Film Festival premiere
Culture Minister Miki Zohar and military officials seek legal action and citizenship revocation against filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their documentary on Gaza airstrikes won a prize in Venice.
Widow's Bay wins 14 Emmys as Apple TV leads 78th Primetime ceremony with 28 awards
The Apple TV horror-comedy won 14 statuettes across the primetime and Creative Arts ceremonies, while Matthew Rhys earned two acting trophies and The Pitt secured best drama.
Carney opens four Canadian airports to private capital and seeks EU economic alliance
At a Toronto investment summit, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced operating concessions for four primary airports and outlined plans to expand trade ties with Europe following US tariff actions.
US Supreme Court rejects Trump administration effort to restrict mail-in voting before midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court denied an emergency request from the Justice Department on 14 September 2026, leaving in place lower court injunctions that prevent the Postal Service from enforcing strict new delivery rules for mail-in ballots.
CBO reports US war with Iran cost $38 billion through August with monthly expenses up to $3 billion
A nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office assessment shows the conflict has depleted missile stockpiles and will require at least five years to replenish depleted arsenals.
Merz faces party confidence test after CDU falls to 18 percent in national polls
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called a crisis meeting of the CDU presidium for Sunday at 17:00 following regional election losses and a YouGov poll placing the Union at 18 percent.
Catherine Ringer, lead singer of Les Rita Mitsouko, dies at 68
French singer Catherine Ringer, who rose to prominence as the frontwoman of pop-rock duo Les Rita Mitsouko alongside Fred Chichin, died from fulminant cancer at the age of 68.
Dutch rail network faces widespread disruptions after deliberate track sabotage at over 30 locations
Perpetrators attached pipes and jumper cables across more than 30 rail sections in the Netherlands, triggering safety halts across central and northern routes on Tuesday.
Merz promises fuel relief as German petrol prices reach 2.286 euros per liter
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that the federal government will introduce new relief measures for motorists after Super E10 fuel reached a daily average of 2.286 euros per liter, though he rejected SPD proposals for a windfall profit tax.
Los Angeles prosecutors rule out death penalty for Nick Reiner in parents' killings
Los Angeles County prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against 33-year-old Nick Reiner, who faces two counts of first-degree murder for the December 2025 fatal stabbings of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Reiner.
Poland sweeps Ukraine 3-0 in Sofia to secure top spot in EuroVolley Group B
Poland defeated Ukraine in straight sets (25:20, 25:13, 25:22) in Sofia on Tuesday, clinching first place in Group B at the 2026 Men's European Volleyball Championship.
Real Madrid beats Elche 3-2 after Carlos Espi scores stoppage-time winner
Substitute Carlos Espi scored in the 91st minute to earn Real Madrid a 3-2 away victory over Elche at the Estadio Martinez Valero after the hosts recovered from a two-goal deficit.
South Africa investigates deaths of seven women found east of Johannesburg
Police issued safety warnings across Ekurhuleni after discovering seven bodies over two months, while President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered priority investigations into possible serial killings.
Manchester United Academy Prospect JJ Gabriel Requests Early Release Ahead of First-Team Debut
Manchester United academy forward JJ Gabriel has formally requested to cancel his registration at age 15, on the eve of his planned first-team debut against Brighton.
Raheem Sterling pleads guilty to dangerous driving after inhaling nitrous oxide before car crash
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling admitted charges of dangerous driving and drug possession at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Tuesday after crashing his Lamborghini on 28 May 2026.
Anne Hidalgo calls Paris school child abuse a collective institutional failure at Senate hearing
Former Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo testified before a Senate inquiry on Tuesday, addressing more than 200 allegations of abuse in municipal extracurricular services as prosecutors pursue a criminal probe into city leadership.