- Ukraine war – Poland said it scrambled its own and Nato air defences to shoot down drones over its territory after repeated violations of its airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine, marking the first time in the war that Warsaw has engaged Russian assets in its airspace.
- Mortgages – More than 350,000 homeowners in the UK who locked in to low-interest fixed-rate mortgages five years ago are expected to see their costs jump this winter as they reach the end of their deals.
- Middle East – Israel launched an attack on senior Hamas members meeting in Doha, reportedly including the group’s chief negotiator, making Qatar the latest Middle Eastern country to be targeted by Israeli strikes.
- UK news – School absences “significantly contribute” to children’s mental ill health, according to recent research that shows the risks increase the longer a child is absent.
- Spain – The Spanish government has approved a draft tobacco law that would ban smoking and vaping on bar and restaurant terraces, prohibit minors from using vapes and related products, and end the sale of single-use electronic cigarettes.
- For one night only on Thursday, Xolisa Ngubelanga, born and raised in Gqeberha, South Africa, can be seen in a one-man play, written as a passionate plea for the conservation of buildings in the deteriorating city to preserve the silent stories they represent.
- Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy Mayor Gary van Niekerk is set to stand trial for cyberfraud: van Niekerk returned to the dock on Wednesday, 10 September, where he faces trial for alleged cyberfraud and flouting municipal finance laws dating back to 2022.
- Police are investigating a triple murder in Soweto on Sea, Kwazakhele, after two women, aged 40 and 65, and a nine-year-old girl were found dead after a shooting incident on Monday. Lieutenant Colonel Siphokazi Mawisa says residents reported hearing gunfire before the bodies were discovered. The motive is still unknown. Detectives from the Provincial Serious Violent Crime Unit are investigating.
- One month after leaving Downing Street, Johnson created a company called Office of Boris Johnson to manage his paid jobs and business ventures. Most of the Boris Files covers this period after he left Downing Street, which starts in September 2022.
- Guardian: “Israel launches attack on Hamas chiefs in Qatar for ceasefire talks”
- Times: “Israel risks Trump’s wrath by hitting Hamas in Qatar”.
- The Telegraph: “Trump condemns Israeli air strike on Qatar”.
- i paper: “Trump rebukes Israel for strikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar”.
- Financial Times: “Starmer tightens grip on economic policy in bid to keep business on side”.
- “Best mates”: the Mirror on Peter (Lord) Mandelson appearing in the Epstein files.
- The Mail: “Mandelson on rack over ‘best pal’ Epstein”.
- A ragtag crew of citizen scientists and researchers have joined forces to save saltmarsh sparrow chicks from drowning during extreme high tides. The club, aptly called the Needle in a Haystack Society, and the subject of a new Guardian documentary, tinkers with low-cost, homegrown solutions to raise nests beyond the water’s reach.
- Norway’s oil-rich prosperity now collides with political reality: the Greens, doubling seats to seven, demand an immediate exploration halt and a 2040 petroleum phaseout. Labour’s slim majority relies on them, forcing fraught talks as workers face looming layoffs.
- New York’s congestion toll slashed Manhattan traffic 12%, with 17.6 million fewer vehicles since January. Travel times quickened, crashes fell, and transit ridership rose. The R158 ($9) program funds R263-billion ($15-billion) upgrades, but faces fierce Trump-era and GOP pushback.
- Britain’s first-ever racing strike halts events on 10 September as jockeys, trainers, and racecourses protest a proposed tax hike on remote bets. Horse racing in Britain receives much of its funding from a levy paid by bookmakers on their profits. This year, the money is expected to amount to R2.5-billion (£108 million) and helps fund everything from prize money to industry recruitment and breeding operations.
- Israel Conducts Precise Strike Against Senior Hamas Leaders in Qatar: Israel has conducted a strike against senior Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar, according to posts by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Qatari Foreign Ministry.
- US Lawmaker Impersonated in Cyber Campaign, Suspects Chinese Hackers: Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) said on Sept. 8 that malicious cyberactors have impersonated him in correspondence with trusted connections in recent weeks and that he suspects Chinese state-backed cyberactors.
- Labor Department Reports Significant Overstatement in Job Growth: Employment growth was revised lower in the year ended March 2025, indicating a weaker labor market that began before President Donald Trump’s trade agenda.
- Murdoch Family Reaches Deal Over Control of Fox and News Corp: The family of media mogul News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch has reached a deal yielding control of his media conglomerate’s assets to his son, Lachlan Murdoch. Lachlan and his siblings.
- Macron to name new prime minister ‘within days’ after Bayrou ousted in confidence vote.
- Appeals court upholds $83.3M ruling in E. Jean Carroll defamation case against Trump.
- Charlotte Dem. mayor faces backlash after urging for ‘compassion’ for suspect who brutally stabbed Ukrainian refugee.
- Pres. Trump suggests autopen was used to pardon J6 cmte members.
- An Israeli strike on Qatari soil has sparked global criticism. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani vowed that nothing would deter his country’s role as mediator. The prime minister went on to blame Israel for practising “state terrorism” and for sabotaging any chances for peace and a return of hostages.
- Poland intercepted Russian drones flying in its airspace on Wednesday. The first time the Polish military have had to engage Russian assets, the drones crossed from Ukraine.
- Apple has launched what it called a “game changer” iPhone. The iPhone Air features a slimmer design, new processor and a denser battery, retailing at, ahem, $999.
- US twelfth-graders had the lowest reading performance in 30 years, according to test results released on Tuesday. More than 30% of final-year high school students lacked basic reading skills in 2024. One could point fingers, but this is likely a global issue, with the exception perhaps of North Korea.
- ‘No proper plan in Cape Town to deal with gang violence,’ says Firoz Cachalia.
- Mining lifts SA economy, beats forecasts: The economy grew faster than expected in Q2, but growth remains tepid and investment levels are still in decline. The labour-intensive construction sector contracted 0.3%, and on a related front, gross fixed capital formation – effectively a measurement of investment – declined 1.4% in Q2, its third consecutive quarterly drop.
- A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s unprecedented bid to oust Fed governor Lisa Cook, rejecting mortgage fraud claims as insufficient grounds. The ruling shields Fed independence, sets up a Supreme Court fight and preserves Cook’s role amid policy tensions.
- Apple unveiled a slimmer R17,502 ($999) iPhone Air with new chips and battery tech, keeping prices steady despite Trump’s tariffs. iPhone 17 models, AirPods Pro 3 and a blood-pressure-tracking watch were released. If two people are wearing the new AirPods, the earbuds will translate their conversation in near real-time.
- Nigeria’s finance minister Wale Edun said the new tax law, including a controversial 5% fuel surcharge on petrol, diesel and other fossil fuels, will only take effect from 1 January, easing public concern over rising living costs.
- South Africa must end BEE and expropriation: South Africa must reform BEE policies and scrap expropriation without compensation and to attract US investment and improve relations with America, economist Bheki Mahlobo says.
- Eskom’s next crisis is here: Despite progress in reducing load-shedding, South Africa now faces a growing crisis of load reduction caused by collapsing municipal distribution infrastructure, inadequate investment, and rising demand.
- Dawie Roodt warns about financial scams in South Africa: Economist Dawie Roodt warned South Africans about a sophisticated scam where fraudsters trick people into revealing personal financial information like their CVV numbers.
- The Western Cape’s cheaper sister: KwaZulu-Natal’s northern coast is emerging as South Africa’s next property hotspot, offering a more affordable coastal alternative to the Western Cape.
- Capitec billionaire’s private school buyout has a big draw for investors: Curro’s share price has skyrocketed following the news of Jannie Mouton’s possible buyout, with Capitec shares making up the majority of the offer.
- South Africa wants to fast-track digital driving licences: Chair of the Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and the Ministries in the Presidency, Rikus Badenhorst, says there’s no reason that South Africa can’t introduce digital driving licences that can be stored and accessed on a cellphone.
- Chaos behind the counters: Inside the license office of a collapsing South African municipality: In the troubled Ditsobotla Local Municipality that was recently placed under national administration, municipal-owned buildings are collapsing.
- SABC blackout on the cards: Sentech has threatened to cut off the SABC’s signal by December 2025 over R1 billion in unpaid fees, which could result in a total blackout of the state broadcaster.
- South African construction company liquidated: The High Court has ordered the provisional liquidation of construction company Murray & Roberts Holdings, with the company’s subsidiary, Murray & Roberts Limited, continuing its separate business rescue process.
- South Africa’s hidden ultra-luxury goldmine: South Africa’s luxury tourism sector, driven by ultra-high-net-worth individuals, has the potential to rival global destinations, boost GDP, and create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
- The collapse of South Africa’s police: The decline of South Africa’s police force highlights a broader breakdown in the rule of law that fuels crime and corruption, and deters investment, severely undermining economic growth.
- South African town with historic university and private schools crumbling in plain sight: Makhanda, once known as Grahamstown, is a town home to Rhodes University, three well-known private schools, the Eastern Cape High Court,
- Makana Municipality plagued with persistent service delivery issues: Makana Municipality is widely regarded as the country’s worst-run, plagued by ongoing service delivery failures.
- Pupils from Africa embrace ‘diversity’, ‘holistic education’ at private SA schools: Some pupils from outside of South Africa attend Kingswood College in Makhanda, the Eastern Cape.
- Israel claimed responsibility for an airstrike yesterday targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar. Hamas said the strike killed five members but not senior leaders, including its lead negotiator.
- Nepal’s military began deploying troops late yesterday after protests escalated despite Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s resignation and the reversal of a social media ban that triggered the unrest. Four Cabinet ministers also resigned, leaving the government without clear leadership.
- Apple unveiled its thinnest phone yesterday at its annual product launch event in Silicon Valley. At 0.22 inches and 5.8 ounces, the iPhone 17 Air is almost 30% slimmer and roughly 0.2 ounces lighter than the iPhone 16, while offering nearly half an inch more display. The Air and its two sibling models—the more powerful iPhone 17 Pro and more affordable iPhone 17—are all powered by Apple’s latest A19 chips.
- Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G tapped to headline 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (More) | Singer D4vd cooperating with authorities after decomposed body found inside car belonging to him at Los Angeles impound lot.
- Miles Davis’ publishing catalog acquired by Reservoir Media ahead of 2026 events celebrating the 100th anniversary of Davis’ birth; Reservoir also owns catalogs for Snoop Dogg, Joni Mitchell, De La Soul, and others.
- Mural by street artist Banksy to be removed outside of London’s Royal Courts of Justice; the artwork depicts a judge attacking a protester.
- Health and Human Services releases report on addressing childhood chronic diseases; focuses on poor diet, environmental exposures, and overmedication.
- Engineers develop bottlebrush-shaped nanoparticles that deliver large chemotherapy payloads directly to cancer cells; standard approach carries eight drug molecules per particle, new technology transports hundreds.
- Archaeologists uncover first direct evidence of brown bears being forced to fight gladiators in ancient Rome.
- US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +0.3%, Dow +0.4%, Nasdaq +0.4%).
- Bureau of Labor Statistics revises jobs growth down by 911,000 for 12-month period ending in March; preliminary data will be finalized in February.
- Anglo American and Teck Resources to merge into $53B copper company; metal increasingly in demand for electric vehicles, AI data centers.
- Nebius Group, a spinoff from Russian internet giant Yandex, sees shares surge nearly 50% after securing $19.4B cloud computing deal with Microsoft.
- Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments in November on whether President Donald Trump has the power to impose sweeping tariffs under federal law.
- Justice Department charges man accused of killing a 23-year-old Ukrainian woman on Charlotte, North Carolina, transit system; suspect had 14 prior criminal cases, raising questions about his release from prison this year.
- French President Emmanuel Macron appoints outgoing defense minister as new prime minister ahead of widespread “Block Everything” protests expected today.
- Nation’s Report Card, a test of over 65,000 US students in eighth and 12th grades, reveals reading, math, and science scores dropped to new low last year.
- COVID Now Peaking: The CDC’s surveillance data show that “activity is peaking in many areas of the country with elevated emergency department visits and hospitalizations nationally,” the agency said on Sept. 5.
- Court Rules Lisa Cook Can Remain as Fed Governor Amid Dispute With Administration.
- Government to Launch New Programs to Reduce Childhood Chronic Disease: MAHA Commission.
- The FDA approves human trials for pig kidney transplants: Biotech company eGenesis has received FDA approval to begin human trials of pig-to-human kidney transplants. eGenesis provides pigs with CRISPR-modified genes that reduce the chances of organ rejection in human recipients. Only those 50 or older with end-stage kidney disease will be eligible for trials. They’ll also need to be dialysis-dependent and on the kidney transplant waitlist.
- America’s First Private Nuclear Fuel Recycling Facility to Open in Tennessee: Oklo Inc. has announced plans to build the first private nuclear fuel recycling facility in the US. Located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the facility will start recycling and producing fuel by the early 2030s if everything proceeds as planned. The company claims it will help unlock the potential of more than 94,000 metric tons of stored used nuclear fuel around the country. The Tennessee Valley Authority is exploring options to deploy small modular reactors near where Oklo’s fuel center will be located.
- Tesla unveils Megablock and Megapack 3: more power and energy deployed faster: Megapack 3 is the latest generation of Tesla’s utility-scale energy storage system, and Megablock integrates Megapack 3 with transformers and switchgear.
- Poland has shot down Russian drones which entered its airspace during a widespread attack in western Ukraine, with the NATO member calling the incursion an “act of aggression.” Alan Charlish tells the Reuters World News podcast that this marks the first time a member of the alliance has fired shots during the war.
- Only one in four Americans believe that recent recommendations for fewer vaccines from President Donald Trump’s administration were based on scientific evidence and facts.
- A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump from removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, an early setback for the White House in an unprecedented legal battle that could upend the central bank’s long-held independence.
- US officials say solar-powered highway infrastructure including chargers, roadside weather stations, and traffic cameras should be scanned for the presence of rogue devices – such as hidden radios – secreted inside batteries and inverters.
- Soldiers guarded Nepal’s parliament and patrolled deserted streets amid a curfew in Kathmandu, after two days of deadly anti-corruption protests forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign. Balendra Shah has emerged as a favorite among young people to represent them in an interim government.
- Meanwhile, protesters staged demonstrations across France, disrupting traffic, burning rubbish bins and at times clashing with police in a bid to “Block Everything” in anger at the political class and planned budget cuts.
- If Israel did not kill Hamas leaders in an air strike on Qatar it would succeed next time, the Israeli ambassador to the US said after the operation, which raised concerns it would torpedo efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.
- Globally, obesity is likely now more prevalent among school-aged children and adolescents than being underweight, according to a new report from UNICEF which blamed increasingly unhealthy food environments worldwide for the shift.
- Oracle shares soared about 29% before the bell after the enterprise software company forecast booked revenue from its core cloud business to exceed half a trillion dollars over the next few months.
- Apple introduced an upgraded line of new iPhones, including a slimmer iPhone Air, and held prices steady amid the US president’s tariffs that have hurt the company’s profit.
- Facebook parent Meta put profit from its virtual-reality platform over safety, two former researchers told a Senate panel. A former Meta user experience researcher said the company shut down internal research showing it knew children were using its VR products and being exposed to sexually explicit material.
- Novo Nordisk, the maker of blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, said it will cut 11.5% of its workforce in an effort to revive growth and combat competition from US rival Eli Lilly and compounded copycat drugs.
- London-listed miner Anglo American and Canada’s Teck Resources plan to merge, the two companies said, marking the sector’s second-biggest M&A deal ever and forging a new global copper-focused heavyweight.
- Trump said his administration is continuing negotiations to address trade barriers with India and that he would talk to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a sign of a reset after weeks of diplomatic friction.
- Elsewhere, Trump urged EU officials to hit China with tariffs of up to 100% as part of a strategy to pressure Vladimir Putin, according to a US official and an EU diplomat.
- Working with special Mexican army and navy units, the CIA for years has been running covert operations to hunt down Mexico’s most-wanted narcos, a Reuters investigation finds. Among the captures: a son of cartel chief Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán.
- A vaccine to protect Australia’s koalas against chlamydia has been approved for the first time, a development that scientists believe could stop the spread of the deadly disease that has ravaged populations of the beloved endangered animal. Chlamydia, which also affects humans, accounts for up to half of all koala deaths in the wild.
- Police shoot residents and journalist with rubber bullets in Joburg water protest: Following nearly a week without water, Westbury and Coronationville residents protested on Wednesday, leading to a tense standoff with the police, who used stun grenades, tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. A number of residents — and a Daily Maverick reporter — were injured by the rubber bullets.
- Seven Chinese nationals have been sentenced to 20 years each in jail for human trafficking linked to a sweatshop in Johannesburg where 91 undocumented Malawian workers, including 37 children, were found in inhumane conditions.
- The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is committed to pursuing its ICJ case against Israel, alleging genocide in Gaza. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has confirmed that the department will see the case through to its conclusion.
- France’s new prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, took office today amid anti-government protests, facing a divided parliament and urgent pressure to pass a contentious, deficit-cutting budget.
- It’s no secret that the journalism industry is struggling. Last year alone, the news industry saw 4,900 job cuts — or roughly 10 percent of the 49,300 people employed as journalists in the entire country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Trump Calls for Death Penalty in Fatal Stabbing Case: President Donald Trump has called for the death penalty in the case of a woman who was fatally stabbed on a light rail train in North Carolina.
- Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Wins Democratic Primary: Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles won the Democratic mayoral primary on Sept. 9, paving the way for her reelection bid in the November municipal general election.
- Trump Issues New Memo for Health Secretary: Federal officials on Sept. 9 sent 100 letters to companies telling them to cease misleading advertisements for pharmaceutical products, as President Donald Trump signed a new memorandum.
- Poland Says It Shot Down Russian Drones That Breached Airspace: The Polish military said on Sept. 9 that it had shot down an unspecified number of “drone-type objects” that had breached its airspace during a Russian attack on neighboring Ukraine.
- Macy’s Inc. in search of a new Bluemercury CEO: Maly Bernstein, who has led the beauty business for four years, decided to step down and will leave the company at the end of September.
- GameStop sales jump on collectibles, hardware growth: The retailer reported a second quarter net income of $168.6 million and valued the period’s Bitcoin holdings at nearly $529 million.
- Hasbro moves toys, board games headquarters to Boston: Around 700 employees will transition from Rhode Island to Boston’s Seaport District by the end of 2026.
- Holiday sales could grow up to 3.4%: Deloitte – The firm predicts that sales between November and January could reach $1.62 trillion, with e-commerce sales projected to grow up to 9%.
- Skechers opens first US-based performance store: The 26,000-square-foot store in Miami follows the brand’s opening of locations in Canada, Chile, Belgium and Germany.
- How e-commerce strategies are changing: E-commerce is no longer the destabilizing force it once was, with physical stores now accounting for over 76% of core retail sales.
- Dollar Tree taps new chief merchandising officer: The retailer’s current chief merchant will retire next year and Brent Beebe will be promoted to the role in April.
- New drive-thru car licence renewals launched in one of South Africa’s biggest cities
The City of Cape Town has launched a new service that lets motorists renew their licence discs without exiting their cars. - Government to Launch New Programs to Reduce Childhood Chronic Disease: MAHA Commission.
- DOJ Announces Federal Charges Against Suspect in Fatal Stabbing of Ukrainian Woman.
- Deputy race: Hopeful Labour MPs need 80 nominations by Thursday to be able to stand for deputy leader after Angela Rayner’s resignation. Several MPs including Bridget Phillipson, Emily Thornberry, Lucy Powell and Alison McGovern have entered the contest, while figures such as Shabana Mahmood and Lisa Nandy have ruled themselves out. The vote runs from October 8 to 23, with the winner announced on October 25.
- Polar payment: The European Commission has proposed doubling its financial support of Greenland in the next EU budget.
- Ancient apparel: Marine archaeologists have uncovered a Roman-era helmet from the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea, thought to be lost during an ancient naval battle in 241 BC.
- Telepathic tech: A US startup has created a wearable device that lets you communicate silently by decoding neuromuscular signals in the jaw and throat.
- Bountiful butterflies: Butterfly numbers have bounced back from last year, according to the annual Big Butterfly Count.
- Salut Four Seasons!: The next season of White Lotus is likely to be set in France, according to Deadline.
World News – 10 September 2025
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