Oil advanced and US equity futures slipped after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while saying negotiations may resume this week.

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he expected talks with Iran to resume next week, despite rejecting Tehran’s proposal for a seven-day truce followed by the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has raised the possibility of renewed air strikes on Iran, but told Axios he anticipated further negotiations.

Russian strikes killed eight people across Ukraine on Sunday, authorities said, a day after Moscow vowed to continue the war. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had launched about 3,900 drones, aerial bombs and missiles over the past week. Ukraine accused Moscow of deliberately targeting civilians as winter approaches.

Israel will revoke the diplomatic accreditation of Dutch officials based in the occupied West Bank after the Netherlands began enforcing a ban on goods from Israeli settlements, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday. The officials have seven days to surrender their Israeli-issued diplomatic papers, he said.

Ireland's players wore black armbands in support of Palestine, bowed their heads, and refused pre-match handshakes.

In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

Cuba's deputy foreign minister slams US sanctions, labelling them 'equivalent to genocide'.

The US president has reportedly threatened to resume strikes on Iran.

South Korea's presidential office criticises Ukraine for denying POW nondisclosure agreement.

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar reportedly sent a warning to Israel before the October 7 attack. Former defence minister Yoav Gallant stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received international alerts about this threat. Gallant expressed that such warnings should have been prioritized as critical security issues. He claimed that Netanyahu excluded senior security officials from crucial discussions during the conflict.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is prepared for war to resume, ‘even if it comes to a doomsday war’.

US ambassador says Iran refused to agree to an arrangement where uranium would be supplied by Washington.

President Donald Trump suggests US worked with UK to prevent an attack on air base used for US strikes on Iran

The two pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, arrived from southwestern China.

In a prolonged conflict stemming from years of camaraderie, two families in Louisiana found themselves locked in a bitter legal battle regarding their property lines. The Colvins asserted ownership over a disputed 70-foot timberland strip, triggering rising tensions. Ultimately, the court sided with the Joneses, affirming the original boundary marked by an aged fence while ordering the Colvins to halt disruptive actions and compensate for damages.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has reported the capture of a US underwater drone in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. In response, the US military dismissed this assertion, clarifying that the drone in question had experienced a malfunction prior to any claims from Iran. This development follows Iran's earlier announcement regarding another US military drone capture.

Bazunu says his decision to withdraw was based on a 'personal belief that the killing of innocent people is wrong'.

President Trump plans to host Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at a private White House dinner on Sunday evening, sources familiar told Axios. Why it matters: The dinner —the first one-on-one meeting between the two— is an indication of thawing relations between Anthropic and the administration, whose officials and allies have had longstanding tensions. Driving the news: Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to meet top AI CEOs Tuesday at the White House, and this friendly dinner serves as an appetizer. • Top tech CEOs from OpenAI's Sam Altman to Google's Sundar Pichai flanked Trump during a state dinner last week but there was one notable exception —Amodei, who had a scheduling conflict.• Afterward, Trump personally invited Amodei to the dinner, one of the sources said. The big picture: Anthropic's relationship with the administration has been on shaky ground all year, with signs of warming quickly deteriorating thereafter. Between the lines: Amodei is such a quirky and controversial figure in AI that he has started to enter mainstream pop culture. • Amodei was mocked on the latest episode of Saturday Night Live over his personality traits and his views on AI safety.• Last week, Trump allies circulated talking points to the White House that emphasized Amodei's role in, and the oddities of, the effective altruism movement.• Months ago, when Anthropic first started talking about having a one-on-one with Trump, some advised against it because "Dario's a little too weird" for Trump, one senior official told Axios. What they are saying: "President Trump has been clear: America will lead the world in Super Intelligence, while protecting American consumers," a White House official said. • "We will drive innovation, strengthen American competitiveness, and ensure this transformative technology works for the American people." The bottom line: In an administration that is so closely attuned to the president's moods and personal relationships, a sit down with Trump at the White House is priceless for any company.

The following is the transcript of the interview with Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.

Pennsylvania teacher Ronald Sakolsky reunited with Chinese farmer Yin Yuzhen 26 years after donating $5,000 to support her tree-planting efforts in Inner Mongolia. His contribution helped Yin expand her work in the Maowusu Desert, which has since become a forest of around 50,000 trees, turning their friendship into an enduring environmental story.

British police have evacuated homes near an air force base in Gloucestershire, as army bomb disposal experts examined several vehicles in what authorities described as a major incident. Five men have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and offences under the Explosives Act. RAF Fairford, the base involved, is also being used by the US for strikes on Iranian missile sites targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz. US Air Force personnel at the base have been told to remain vigilant, while police say the incident is now contained. France 24 international affairs editor

There are fears of renewed fighting between the US and Iran, after President Trump rejected a deal.

Yemen's healthcare system may not be able to support the population as war strains resources, minister tells Al Jazeera.

Smotrich’s words should not be dismissed as mere election rhetoric, human rights experts and analysts warn.

Bloomberg White House correspondent and national security editor Michelle Jamrisko is on Bloomberg This Weekend discussing renewed US-Iran diplomacy after indirect talks in New York failed to overcome disagreements over sanctions, the US blockade and the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Jamrisko says the two sides remain on different timelines and also examines questions surrounding Taiwan after President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Source: Bloomberg)

It has been a deadly night in South Africa, with 27 people killed in two separate shooting incidents. Police say 17 people were shot dead at a tavern outside Johannesburg by suspects armed with assault rifles, while another 10 were killed near Cape Town when gunmen opened fire at a venue selling grilled meat. No arrests have been made as police search for the attackers. Initial investigations suggest one shooting may have been linked to a turf war between illegal miners, while the other could have stemmed from a business rivalry. France 24 correspondent Eurice Masson reports the latest from South Africa.

Iran's foreign minister says talks are the only way to break the deadlock, while its navy says it's analyzing data from a captured U.S. underwater drone.

Experts say Trump sees economic sanctions as key to extracting more concessions but he risks losing leverage.

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi sat down with David Gura and said that Iran retains a significant amount of uranium enriched to 60%, while inspectors have lost access needed to verify the status of nuclear material and facilities damaged by military strikes. Grossi also says inspections could resume quickly if there is political will for a new agreement, while also discussing his campaign to become the next UN secretary-general. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg News Middle East reporter Dan Williams and Bloomberg Intelligence senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone are on Bloomberg This Weekend discussing President Donald Trump’s rejection of Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations, as the conflict continues to strain global energy markets. They tell hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that economic pressure could shape the next phase of diplomacy, while rising fuel costs and shifting US supply and Chinese demand remain critical factors for oil prices. (Source: Bloomberg)

After 25 years of planning and eight years of construction, the Gordie Howe Bridge finally opened between Detroit and Windsor this July. But the ceremony was attended only by Canadian officials, a sign of just how much the relationship between the two countries has deteriorated. What does it mean for businesses on the ground, and what can we learn about the future of US-Canada relations? (Source: Bloomberg)

Latvia is watching how Ukraine's arms makers work during wartime, including by producing in a host of sites so none can be a single point of failure.

The Challenger 3 is a major upgrade over its predecessor, which has been in service with the British Army and the Ukrainian military.

Board of Peace excludes UNRWA from Gaza, aligning with repeated Israeli calls to sideline the refugee aid agency.

Two troops of chacma baboons are breaking into homes and shops but animal rights activists insist coexistence is the answer Cape Town’s city council has said it will “imminently” round up two baboon troops coming into repeated conflict with residents. The animals will be sterilised and permanently moved to a newly constructed sanctuary. The plan has been fiercely criticised by animal rights activists, who say the monkeys should remain roaming freely, and that less destructive options have not been properly considered. Cape Town’s baboon problem has been brewing since the 2000s, after the city stopped culling troops in the late 1990s after pressure from the public. But in the past two years it has reached boiling point. A 2025 census found that the population had grown by a third since 2000, from 360 baboons to 493, now living in 12 managed troops. Continue reading...

Data: KFF/AP Rural Voters Survey; Chart: Herb Scribner Cost of living and health care costs top the list of issues rural voters want 2026 midterm candidates to address, according to a new AP/KFF poll. The big picture: Ahead of the midterms, rural voters rank pocketbook concerns above immigration, the conflict with Iran and several major domestic policy debates. By the numbers: 69% of rural voters said it is 'extremely important' for candidates to talk about the cost of living, followed by health care costs (56%) and fraud in government programs (54%). Context: The AP/KFF poll asked 2,241 registered voters living in rural areas how important it was for 2026 candidates to talk about each of eight issues. Cost of living concerns Zoom in: Affordability concerns extend across a wide range of everyday expenses. • 57% of rural voters cited an economic concern — including rising costs, jobs, wages and housing affordability — when asked about the biggest issue facing their local community.• 67% said they were at least somewhat worried about affording gas or transportation, while 66% said the same about health care and 60% about food and groceries.• Three-quarters rated the cost of living in their area as either "fair" or "poor," up 25 percentage points from 2017. Data: KFF/AP Rural Voters Survey; Chart: Herb Scribner Reality check: Rural voters' unhappiness with costs doesn't necessarily translate into support for Democrats. • According to the poll, 40% trust Republicans more to handle the cost of living, compared with 25% who trust Democrats and 27% who trust neither party.• Rural voters in the survey leaned Republican: 54% identified as GOP voters or Republican-leaning independents, while 32% identified as Democrats or Democratic-leaning independents. What we're watching: Whether economic frustration affects voter enthusiasm among rural Republicans. • 27% of rural Republican voters disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, per the poll. Among them, 59% say they're absolutely certain to vote in the midterms.• Still, 98% of rural Republicans say they're more likely to vote for a Republican than a Democrat. The fine print: The KFF/AP poll surveyed 2,241 registered voters living in rural areas nationwide from Aug. 12-24, 2026, online and by phone. The margin of sampling error is ±3 percentage points.

China‘s People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command conducted a joint naval and air training exercise in the waters and airspace around Scarborough Shoal on Sept. 27.

From Pope Leo XIV's historic first visit to France to US President Donald Trump meeting China's President Xi Jinping to flooded streets in Bangkok, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking pictures.