Powerful El Nino Could Cause 451,000 Excess Heat Deaths Globally
Extreme heat driven by the current weather pattern threatens vulnerable populations and provides an early look at baseline global temperatures projected for the 2040s.
News from September 30, 2026
United States Military Forces Complete Pullout From Bases in Iraq
The departure concludes a 12-year mission against Islamic State extremists, shifting regional security dynamics as Baghdad manages internal militias and neighboring Iranian influence.
Right Livelihood Award Honors AI Researcher and Women Activists
The global human rights award recognizes grassroots leaders confronting corporate technological power, ethnic oppression and democratic crackdowns.
Hungary Detains Two Former Orban Ministers in Widening Graft Investigation
The move marks the first judicial action against former cabinet officials as Hungary attempts to dismantle entrenched political patronage.
North Korea Denies Landmine Blast and Rejects Armistice Violation Claims
The dispute heightens military tensions across the heavily fortified border dividing the Korean Peninsula.