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UK mortgage demand drops to 32-month low as Iran war drives up borrowing costs
UK mortgage approvals fell to a 32-month low in August as rising borrowing costs linked to the Iran war deterred home buyers, with just 54,918 new mortgages approved.
Eli Lilly says closely watched combo obesity regimen boosts weight loss in mid-stage trial
Eli Lilly reported that its experimental combination obesity treatment produced greater weight loss than tirzepatide alone in a mid-stage trial, with plans to advance the therapy into Phase 3 studies by year-end.
Disney+ to Name New Australia Commissioner, Keeps Southeast Asia ‘On the Menu’ as It Triples Local Output
Disney+ plans to name a new Australia commissioner and is tripling local-language output globally, while keeping Southeast Asia production options open, according to an executive at the Busan International Film Festival.
New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
EDF Energy’s chief executive argues that approving two North Sea oil and gas projects aligns with net zero goals, joining renewable energy leaders advocating for expanded domestic fossil fuel production.
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State parliament elects Germany’s first far-right speaker since second world war
Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland party secured its first regional parliament speaker position since World War II after Tobias Rausch’s election in Saxony-Anhalt, marked by other parties breaking informal agreements to isolate the far-right group.
At least 11 killed as Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine using drones and missiles, killing at least 11 people and causing significant damage to energy infrastructure and residential areas across multiple regions.
Has Russia’s fuel crisis given Iranian oil an opening in Central Asia?
Central Asian nations are turning to Iranian oil supplies as Russian fuel shortages mount amid Ukrainian attacks on Moscow’s energy infrastructure, with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan establishing new trade agreements.
Yemen’s Houthis attack Aden airport; Saudi forces down missile near Riyadh
Yemen’s Houthis attacked Aden airport with ballistic missiles and drones, forcing diversion of an incoming civilian flight. Saudi forces separately intercepted a missile launched toward Riyadh.
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia amid concerns over repatriations
Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia for talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who seeks cooperation on repatriating thousands of Myanmar nationals despite UN and rights group warnings.
‘We’re short of resources’: France’s student protesters, in their words
At least 250,000 students, teachers and parents protested across France on Tuesday against deteriorating school conditions, following weeks of high school blockades that began in September and sparked a robust police response.
Advocates decry detention of Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh by ICE in US
Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh was detained by ICE at Washington Dulles International Airport on September 24, 2026, sparking calls from advocates for his immediate release.
Fear and a far-right lurch: How October 7 reshaped Israel
Israeli society has undergone fundamental transformation since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, with political trauma exploitation and far-right ascendancy reshaping national discourse and policy.
3 years on, Israelis grapple with reports Netanyahu was warned before Oct. 7 attacks
Three years after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, reports emerge that Netanyahu received repeated warnings from regional allies about a potential assault, which he denies.
Wednesday briefing: Is it time to end the Bank of England’s independence?
Parliament’s Treasury Committee is investigating the Bank of England’s independence, as debate grows over whether the central bank should remain autonomous from government control given its significant impact on households and economic policy.
Ex-US spy found with $40m in gold bars pleads guilty to wire fraud
A former CIA officer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after authorities discovered $40 million in gold bars at his home, admitting to a $200 million scheme involving fabricated contracts and unauthorized asset acquisitions.
Israeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West Bank
A veteran photographer for Agence France-Presse was beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank while soldiers watched nearby, amid escalating violence against Palestinians during olive harvest season.