Isaias strengthens to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 season
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:59:06 GMT
Storm expected to make landfall on US’s northern Gulf coast with risk of flash floods and isolated river floodingIsaias has become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, with wind speeds of 80mph and a minimum pressure of 975mb. It is expected to strengthen to a category 2 hurricane as it
ICJ judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel peace prize for promoting international law
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:32:14 GMT
Norwegian committee recognises achievements of former UN rights chief who stood up against apartheid in South AfricaNobel peace prize – latest updatesFormer UN human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a judge on the international court of justice (ICJ), has won the Nobel peace prize.Pillay, 85,
Egyptian journalists plan weekend protest over detention of six colleagues
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:38 GMT
Matsadaash staff allege torture and forced confessions after being held on charges of working for Muslim BrotherhoodEgyptian journalists are planning a new protest in Cairo this weekend after six colleagues were charged with terrorism offences amid allegations they had been tortured in police detent