Converse apologises and removes ad after backlash
Converse, the American footwear brand, has apologised for an ad which critics said evoked Ku Klux Klan imagery, saying it recognised why the image was "deeply upsetting".
Posted on 21 September 2026 | 2:33 am
ICE agent shoots man in Texas after traffic stop, city officials say
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer has reportedly shot a man in Texas after a traffic stop - leading to an anti-ICE protest at the scene.
Posted on 20 September 2026 | 8:12 pm
Police arrest Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's sister ahead of march
Police have arrested Aleema Khan, the sister of Pakistan's jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan at her house in Lahore, according to a spokesperson from his political party.
Posted on 20 September 2026 | 12:36 pm
Under-pressure German leader says state election result a 'disaster'
Under-pressure German ‌Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described a state election result as a "disaster" but vowed to stay in office.
Posted on 20 September 2026 | 12:26 pm
Ten lions found dead in suspected poisoning
Ten lions were found dead in Tanzania's Ngorongoro wildlife reserve on Friday, with preliminary findings suggesting they may have been poisoned, the area's management authority said.
Posted on 20 September 2026 | 9:47 am
Iran issues warning after 'learning US plans to resume action'
Iran has issued a warning after reportedly learning that the US is planning to resume military action – after also insisting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until its conditions are met.
Posted on 20 September 2026 | 8:59 am
Ex-Premier League footballer run over by pitch roller
Ex-Premier League player Andros Townsend has laughed off an incident that saw him run over by a pitch roller.
Posted on 20 September 2026 | 6:18 am
Police clash with hundreds of far-right protesters in The Hague
Police clashed with several hundred far-right protesters in The Hague who pelted them with fireworks and other projectiles.
Posted on 19 September 2026 | 11:59 pm
Houthis claim drone attack on Saudi Arabia's capital after smoke seen rising near airport
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks targeting "sensitive" sites in Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh - hours after flames and smoke were seen near the city's main airport.
Posted on 19 September 2026 | 8:34 pm