Asia
Art, surveillance and the politics of memory in Southeast Asia
Moral policing and repression across SE Asia increasingly target artists, especially queer and trans creators, threatening cultural expression.
15 Sept 2026 1 min 0
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UN urges full access for investigators as Gaza death toll mounts
A UN access request over Gaza's uncounted dead raises questions that could shape how this war is judged.
15 Sept 2026 1 min 0
World
Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia.
15 Sept 2026 1 min 0
Europe
Iran's new ayatollah is a Nolan fan interested in start-ups, in-laws say
Six months after succeeding his father, Mojtaba Khamenei has made no public appearances, yet his late wife's family has described him to state-affiliated outlets as a film buff familiar with Christopher Nolan, interested in start-ups and…
15 Sept 2026 1 min 0
Technology
System 76 Pangolin Pro Review (2026): Powerhouse Linux Laptop
The System76 Pangolin Pro Linux Laptop wraps a speedy processor, plenty of ports, and a great operating system in a svelte, 16-inch package.
15 Sept 2026 1 min 0
Politics
Texas Republicans are scrambling after Bo French’s outburst
GOP operatives fear Bo French’s rhetoric could undermine the party’s recent gains with Hispanic and Asian American voters.
15 Sept 2026 1 min 2
World
Netherlands: Suspected sabotage disrupts train services
A major outage has hit parts of the Dutch railway system after objects were found placed across lines, authorities say. The company responsible for rail infrastructure says it suspects deliberate wrongdoing.
15 Sept 2026 1 min 0
Asia
Can Japan and China break their diplomatic deadlock?
A delegation of Japanese lawmakers are in Beijing again just weeks after another by a smaller group in search of steady relations.
15 Sept 2026 1 min 0
Asia
U.S. policies under Trump accelerate Europe’s push for space self-reliance
Europe's moves potentially herald a restructuring of the global space order, with changes that may be difficult to unwind after Trump leaves office.
15 Sept 2026 1 min 0
Asia
Japan considers defense spending worth 3.5% of GDP after U.S. pressure
Japanese defense officials have already signaled a willingness to sharply increase defense spending in meetings with their U.S. counterparts.
15 Sept 2026 1 min 0
Asia
As cases rise, Japan moves to step up measures against human trafficking
The move to step up measures against labor and sexual exploitation comes amid a rise in identified victims.
15 Sept 2026 1 min 0
World
Europe launches two climate observation satellites
The European Space Agency has put two satellites into orbit to take a closer look at the impact of climate change. One of them will focus particularly on plant life.
15 Sept 2026 1 min 0