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World · 20 September 2026

Earl Spencer Blames King for Gaslighting, Demands Royal Therapy Sessions

Celia Marsh, London desk

Earl Spencer has publicly accused King Charles of psychological manipulation, citing a gaslit treatment that mirrors the media’s assault on Princess Diana. The royal family’s private corridors are now the subject of…

World · 20 September 2026

Hague’s Far‑Right March Turns Into Unofficial Fireworks Festival, Police Left Scratching Their Helmets

Tariq Bell, World desk

Hundreds of nationalist demonstrators attempted a march in The Hague, but a rain of fireworks and homemade projectiles turned the event into an impromptu pyrotechnic display, prompting riot police to intervene with more…

World · 20 September 2026

Australia’s Social Media Law Summit: Prime Minister Meets Former Cupertino Tycoon

Lina Okoro, World desk

In an unprecedented move, the Australian prime minister convened a ‘digital censorship summit’ with the former chief executive of a leading tech firm, raising eyebrows across the globe about the future of online free…

World · 20 September 2026

Party Boat Turns Into a Party Pooper: More Than 20 Injured, One Falls Off, All Leave With New Aquatic Memories

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

A weekend yacht soirée off the Sydney coast turned into a literal splashdown as a party boat capsized, injuring over twenty guests and sending one downwards. The incident, a cautionary tale of festive excess, has local…

World · 20 September 2026

Riyadh Airport’s Accidental Fireworks Show: Houthis Claim ‘Sensitive’ Target, Saudi Air Traffic Gets a Smoke Break

Tariq Bell, World desk

A plume of smoke and a dash of flame near Riyadh’s main airport prompted the Houthi movement to announce a ‘sensitive’ strike, while airlines scrambled for a new definition of ‘delayed take‑off’.

World · 20 September 2026

Houthi Rebels Claim Drone Missiles Strike Riyadh Airport, International Observers Still Waiting for the After‑Action Report

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

The Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a drone and missile raid on Riyadh’s main airport, sparking a wave of speculative commentary from diplomatic circles and a bewildered search for a definitive casualty…

World · 20 September 2026

Melbourne's Tribute to John Farnham Caught in Health Crunch

Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk

Legendary singer John Farnham pulls out of a much‑anticipated Melbourne tribute, leaving the city’s music scene and a fledgling health‑tech startup scrambling to pivot.

World · 20 September 2026

Europe’s ‘Hybrid’ Alarm Clock Rings: France, Poland and Friends Panic Over Imaginary Russian Mischief

Tariq Bell, World desk

A chorus of European ministries and defence agencies sound the alarm over what they call Russian ‘hybrid’ attacks, prompting a continent‑wide sprint to fortify everything from power grids to baguettes.

World · 20 September 2026

Australian Prime Minister wanders Apple Park, teases opt‑out AI regime as iPhone‑clad interns look on

Tariq Bell, World desk

During a breezy visit to Apple’s Cupertino campus, the Australian leader floated the idea of letting citizens simply unplug from artificial intelligence, while Apple staff pretended not to overhear.