Tuesday, October 6, 2026

World

September 21, 2026

Global coalition targets AI access for 3.4 billion people

The foundation said the initiative was aimed at addressing a major gap in AI access.

Gates Foundation
September 21, 2026

Air Force officer charged over call for Trump’s impeachment

Mr Watson could face reprimand, reassignment, demotion, forfeiture of pay, extra duties or restrictions, dishonourable discharge, confinement and loss of benefits.

Air Force Major Jason Watson
September 21, 2026
UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
September 21, 2026

University of Dundee lecturers begin five-week strike amid financial crisis

The five-week strike began on Monday, September 21, and it is set to run until October 23.

University of Dundee
September 21, 2026

England, Wales plan special courts for rape cases

The UK government said the plan builds on its pledge to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.

Andy Burnham
September 21, 2026

UK tribunal penalises lawyer Benedicte Mabika after assault conviction

Ms Mabika faced a disciplinary panel following an altercation in which she threw a bottle at a woman, injuring her at the Wax Bar in Nottingham on December 23, 2023.

September 21, 2026

Canadian police officer shot outside synagogue as Jews mark Yom Kippur

The police did not disclose what led to the shooting or whether the target was the church or the Jewish community.

September 21, 2026

Glasgow church set to become furniture showroom

The Glasgow City Council received a proposal to convert a building previously occupied by the Candlish Wynd United Free Church of Scotland to a furniture showroom and workshop.

September 21, 2026

CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue White House over Trump ban

Mr Trump last week banned journalists from CNN, Politico and MS NOW from covering him at the White House, citing unfavourable coverage of him and his administration.

United States President Donald Trump
September 21, 2026

Nigeria’s engagements at UNGA81 will be guided by national interest: Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria’s engagements at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly will be guided by the country’s national interest.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Doris Uzoka-Anite, Vice-President Kashim Shettima and other senior government officials arrive New York.