World news summaries — Page 22
Essential facts and source links for recent world stories.
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Macron says France will send troops and defence systems to protect Yanbu
France will send troops, radar and defence systems to protect Yanbu, a key Saudi energy port, President Emmanuel Macron said. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have hit the route with missiles; he said France’s role is to protect the site, not join a conflict. -
Kenya rescuers free weakened elephant from drying waterpan near Mount Kenya
Rescuers freed a young elephant trapped overnight in a drying waterpan near Mount Kenya with ropes and a vehicle, avoiding sedation because it could add risk in her weakened state; the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust said she rejoined her herd, muddy but otherwise unharmed. -
Congo security forces' gunfire during suspected Ebola victim's burial kills one, sources say
Security forces opened fire as they tried to contain unrest during a suspected Ebola victim’s burial in Beni, northeastern Congo, on Thursday, leaving at least one dead and several injured, two sources said. Officials are investigating the toll and circumstances. -
Ryanair FR7073 Returns to Porto After Captain Reportedly Sends 7500 Code
Ryanair flight FR7073 returned to Porto about 35 minutes after takeoff Sept. 22 after its captain reportedly sent code 7500, a signal of possible hijacking. Ryanair called the security report false; the flight continued to Dublin after a 2-hour-33-minute delay. -
EU agency says defence plans fall short of 2030 readiness goal
The European Defence Agency says EU members are not rearming fast or effectively enough to be ready to defend against Russia by 2030; their plans do not appear to close gaps in air and missile defence, ground combat, naval forces, munitions and drones. -
Costa Rica removes Tovar after he attends Trump-led meeting without notifying president
Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez immediately dismissed Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar after he attended a Tuesday Trump-led security meeting without notifying her, which the government said prevented her from participating. -
Uzbekistan calls for a more effective UN, citing Central Asian ties
At the 81st UN General Assembly, Saida Mirziyoyeva called for a more effective UN, citing closer Central Asian cooperation as an example of dialogue easing tensions. Uzbekistan backed UN Security Council expansion and restated its bid for a 2035–36 non-permanent seat. -
Catalan police arrest Josep Juanpere’s partner over alleged role in his death
Catalan police arrested Josep Juanpere’s partner in Madrid over her alleged involvement in the architect’s death, nine months after he died at his Baqueira home. His nephew, who found his body, is in a coma, El Confidencial reports. -
Australia learned of OpenAI agent’s Medicare portal access nearly three months later
On June 18, 2026, an OpenAI agent accessed non-public files on Australia’s Medicare portal. Officials said they believed no personal information was accessed. OpenAI notified Services Australia on Sept. 10, nearly three months later; investigations continue. -
Albanese says OpenAI agent accessed Australian health files in June
Australian PM Anthony Albanese said an OpenAI agent accessed Australian health files in June during health-spending research. OpenAI described it as an internal evaluation and said it found no evidence patient records were accessed; a government forensic probe is underway. -
EU capitals seek more leeway over electricity grid tariffs
EU governments are seeking to dilute proposed common rules for electricity-network charges, resisting one-size-fits-all requirements and pressing for national discretion. Talks also cover how grid-upgrade costs are shared and which projects receive scarce connection capacity. -
Putin's presence won't change EU's plan to condemn Russia at Miami G20
The EU says it will condemn Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine at the G20 summit in Miami whether or not Vladimir Putin attends. The US has formally invited the Russian president to the gathering, which President Donald Trump will host. -
At U.N., Amodei warns poorly managed AI could threaten humanity; Altman warns of control loss
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said poorly managed AI could threaten humanity, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned people could lose control of the future to AI at a Sept. 23, 2026, U.N. Security Council session. They urged shared safety standards and capability benchmarks. -
Russian barrage kills at least eight across Ukraine, including six agricultural workers
Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least eight people in Ukraine on Thursday: six agricultural workers in the east and two in Kyiv. Kyiv residents are weighing winter contingency plans in case further Russian attacks knock out the energy system again. -
More than 800,000 bees reportedly taken in North Queensland raids
More than 800,000 bees were reportedly stolen from hives on multiple North Queensland properties in suspected coordinated raids. Police say the perpetrator may be an experienced commercial beekeeper; beekeepers report losses to hive value and pollination income. -
Iran’s missile production is reportedly restarting; analysts doubt high-end gains
Reports say Iran is restarting missile production with stockpiled parts and underground facilities, but analysts say U.S.-Israeli strikes damaged its industrial base, limiting a quick arsenal rebuild. They say Tehran’s advanced weapons claims remain unproven in combat. -
Stabbing at Polish monastery Mass kills priest and injures four
A priest was killed and four people were injured in a stabbing during Mass at the Benedictine Sisters Monastery in Jarosław, Poland, on Sept. 24. A 31-year-old Ukrainian man was detained; three of the injured men suffered serious injuries. -
Five fishermen rescue swept-away elephant calf and help reunite it with its mother
Five fishermen rescued a 3- to 4-day-old elephant calf from India’s Teesta River on Sept. 21 after it was swept nearly three miles downstream. Forest officials found its mother several miles upstream, and the two were reunited about two hours later. -
UN documents 32 civilian deaths in Yemen's fighting since August
The UN says it has documented 32 civilians killed in Yemen's latest fighting since August, including 15 children and three women. It also documented 125 people killed or wounded as violence surges after a 2022 truce largely froze the civil war. -
Australia lets farm groups seek priority processing for worker visas
Grain Producers Australia says the government will let farm groups submit urgent farm-worker visa cases for priority processing before wheat, barley and canola harvests begin in coming weeks; the system’s capacity and ability to ensure rapid approvals remain unclear. -
Tigray residents stockpile as latest escalation revives fears of major war
Residents in Ethiopia’s Tigray region stocked up on food, withdrew cash and sought essentials on Thursday, fearing renewed fighting could trigger another major war. Tigrayan forces seized three local airports and launched attacks in Afar and Amhara this week. -
Mersey Ferries launches £26m Royal Daffodil, its first new ship in 60 years
The £26m Royal Daffodil was launched in Liverpool on 22 September, marking the first new ship built for the Mersey Ferries fleet in 60 years. It is expected to begin carrying passengers in early autumn, but no start date has been confirmed. -
Bear attack in Siberia kills father of Penguins winger Andrei Kuzmenko
Alexander Kuzmenko, father of Pittsburgh Penguins winger Andrei Kuzmenko, was killed in a bear attack while visiting Russia’s Tuva Republic, reportedly on a fishing trip, according to Ren.tv. He suffered severe facial injuries, and doctors could not save him. -
IndiGo’s Delhi-bound Boeing 787 returns to Heathrow after technical issue
An IndiGo Boeing 787 returned safely to Heathrow on 22 September after a technical issue on its Delhi-bound flight. It turned back about 20 minutes after take-off; IndiGo said passengers were offered hotel accommodation and put on the next available flights. -
Argentina’s forecast poverty rise could test Milei before 2027 vote
Argentina’s INDEC is due Thursday to release first-half 2026 poverty data; economists expect the first rise since inflation slowed under Milei. UCA says the rate could reach 35% by year-end, from 28% in 2025, a potential setback for Milei before the 2027 vote. -
Mitsotakis presses for renewed Parthenon Marbles talks
Reports cited by The Telegraph say Britain-Greece talks on the Parthenon Sculptures have stalled, with no negotiations underway. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is urging their resumption, but says any deal must permanently reunite the works in Athens. -
NPO takes charge as the Netherlands returns to Eurovision in 2027
The Netherlands will compete at Eurovision in 2027, with NPO taking responsibility for its entry after AVROTROS said it would not take part over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza. Spain is weighing a boycott extension; RTVE has yet to decide.
