Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen
Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer. Source: BBC News
Month: September 2026
Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM…
Regulating AI ‘not the right place to start’ says Bailey
AI needs "rigorous" testing and safeguards to contain risk, Andrew Bailey says. Source: BBC News
WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers
The social messaging app will let parents decide on privacy settings for their child's account. Source: BBC News
Lady A singer Charles Kelley reveals blood cancer diagnosis
The Grammy-winning US country music star, 45, says he currently feels "great" and is "hopeful". Source: BBC News
Sussexes condemn ‘reckless intrusion’ after photographer spotted near Archie and Lilibet’s school
One of two men seen outside the UK school attended by the children is understood to be an international press…
Oasis take legal action to stop sale of unheard tapes
The auction house said it was "very disappointed" the lot could no longer be sold. Source: BBC News
Africa’s richest man launches Kenya oil refinery despite land protests
The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030. Source: BBC News
Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots
Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister's office confirmed this had been ruled out. Source:…
US actor Chad Lowe ‘heartbroken’ by death of daughter Fiona aged 13
Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives". Source:…