Thursday, October 8, 2026

World

September 9, 2026

90-year-old maths problem solved in 88 hours: OpenAI

The Navier-Stokes equations describe how fluids flow.

Artifical intelligence
September 9, 2026

Global oil prices hit $100 per barrel as conflicts worsen in Middle East

Iran attacked U.S. targets in the Middle East on Wednesday in retaliation for the American strikes on their oil tankers.

September 9, 2026

300 flights cancelled in UK over technical problems

Despite Ms Alexander’s confirmation that the issue has been resolved, close to 300 flights had been cancelled across the UK on Wednesday.

Heathrow Airport
September 9, 2026

Mexican president urges U.S. to help fight drug trafficking

The U.S. must do its part in the anti-narcotics fight, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said amid alleged corruption at the Drug Enforcement Administration.

DEA AGENTS (AP Photo/Mike Balsamo)
September 9, 2026

Poland receives $4 billion defence loan from U.S.

Poland will receive a $4 billion loan from the United States to acquire American military equipment, the Polish defence ministry said.

United States President Donald Trump
September 9, 2026

Russia dismisses accusation of attempted Leipzig/Halle Airport drone attack 

The Russian Federation has refuted accusations by Germany linking Moscow to an attempted Leipzig/Halle Airport drone attack which occurred on August 4.

Leipzig/Halle Airport
September 9, 2026

Republicans making Muslims campaign issue in 2026 U.S. midterms

Critics say the rhetoric unfairly targets Muslims, while Republicans say they are raising legitimate concerns about security, extremism and the role of religion in public life.

Vice President JD Vance
September 9, 2026

War expands as Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi cities, U.S. strikes Iranian tankers

Yemen’s Tehran-backed Houthis attacked four cities in the south of U.S. ally Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding more than 70 people and setting oil installations ablaze.

Smoke from Iranian tanker
September 9, 2026

Pezeshkian says Iran will continue fighting to bring U.S., Israel to ‘complete regret’

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the country would continue its resistance with strength until the “aggressors” are brought to complete regret.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UNGA
September 9, 2026

Israeli PM Netanyahu ignored UAE president’s warning of Hamas October 7 attack: Report

UAE warned Mr Netanyahu shortly before the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks that Hamas was planning a large-scale offensive against Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and President Mohammed bin Zaye