United Russia Wins Record Duma Majority in Russia’s Least Competitive Vote in Decades
The ruling party secured 349 of 450 seats as veterans of the war in Ukraine entered parliament and the only anti-war party was kept off the national ballot.
iPhone 18 Pro, a $1,999 Foldable and Siri AI: What Apple’s Fall Event Really Changed
From a 2nm processor to Apple’s first folding phone and a rebuilt Siri, here is what buyers need to know about Apple’s 2026 lineup.
Booker Prize 2026 Shortlist: Six Novels of Isolation, Identity and Survival
Judges chaired by Mary Beard picked six novels ranging from post-apocalyptic Kent to the Isle of Harris. The £50,000 winner will be named on November 9.
UN General Assembly High-Level Week: Trust, Reform and a Shrinking Aid Budget
Under the theme “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation,” leaders open the general debate amid wars, aid cuts and a looming race for the next Secretary-General.
Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Open: 469 Medal Events, 45 Nations and the Stars to Watch
Japan is hosting Asia’s biggest multi-sport event for the third time, with 45 national Olympic committees competing across 43 sports until October 4.
Die Linke Wins Berlin as AfD Tops Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in Blow to Merz
Two eastern German votes delivered a fractured map: the Left Party surged to first place in the capital while the far-right AfD led in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Emmys 2026: The Pitt and Widow’s Bay Lead a Night of Big Wins — Five Takeaways
Hosted by Mariska Hargitay, the 78th Primetime Emmys crowned The Pitt best drama while Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay dominated comedy with 14 total wins.
Fed Raises Interest Rates for the First Time Since 2023 as Energy Shock Lifts Inflation
In a 12–0 vote, the Federal Reserve lifted its policy rate to a 3.75%–4% range, signalling that the inflation fight is back as energy prices surge.