2026

September

30 days of people in the news

  1. 30WednesdayThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit halts Christa Pike's execution in Tennessee shortly before it was scheduled, to allow for further review of whether…5 stories
  2. 29TuesdayKing Mohammed VI appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the first female prime minister of Morocco after her victory in the general elections on 23 September.4 stories
  3. 28MondayAt least 23 people are killed and others are injured as heavy clashes breaks out across the South West State of Somalia, as forces loyal to former president Abdiaziz…5 stories
  4. 27SundayAmerican singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's song "The Fate of Ophelia" wins the MTV Video Music Award (VMA) for Video of the Year, and surpasses Beyoncé for the most…7 stories
  5. 26SaturdayIn Thailand, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt declares a flood disaster across the city as severe flooding kills at least two people and affects more than 84,000…4 stories
  6. 25FridayThe Wall Street Journal reports that United States president Donald Trump has rejected Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz…5 stories
  7. 24ThursdayPhilippine president Bongbong Marcos grants an absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso, a former overseas worker in Indonesia who was arrested for drug trafficking and…8 stories
  8. 23WednesdayPolish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski and Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov meet at the United Nations General Assembly, making it the first meeting…10 stories
  9. 22TuesdayIranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff hold three hours of Qatar-mediated talks at the UN General Assembly in New York City, the first…4 stories
  10. 21MondayU.S. senior advisor Massad Boulos says that he has held talks with Sudanese foreign minister Mohieddin Salem and Egyptian foreign minister Badr Abdelatty at the United…4 stories
  11. 20SundayUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms he ordered the attack on Moscow in response to Russian forces targeting civilians in Ukrainian cities, saying that FP-5…5 stories
  12. 19SaturdayUnited States Central Command commander Brad Cooper says that oil, cargo, and liquefied natural gas shipments in the Strait of Hormuz have hit a six-month high.9 stories
  13. 18FridayU.S. president Donald Trump signs the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which authorises and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and…6 stories
  14. 17ThursdayUlf Kristersson announces his resignation as Prime Minister of Sweden after his right-wing bloc wins 173 seats in the Riksdag, compared to 176 won by the opposition, led…5 stories
  15. 16WednesdayIn association football, Clearlake Capital buys out Todd Boehly and Mark Walter's stakes to gain full control of Premier League club Chelsea. The deal is valued at…6 stories
  16. 15TuesdayUnited States representative Thomas Massie files articles for impeachment against defense secretary Pete Hegseth for allegedly violating the War Powers Resolution by…3 stories
  17. 14MondayAmerican actress Jean Smart wins a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Hacks, becoming the first actress to win for…6 stories
  18. 13SundayIn tennis, Alexander Zverev wins the men's singles title of the 2026 US Open after defeating Ben Shelton in the final, 6–3, 7–6(7–2), 5–7, 6–2. It is his first US Open…11 stories
  19. 12SaturdayIn tennis, Elena Rybakina wins the women's singles title at the US Open, her third major title, after defeating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the final…7 stories
  20. 11FridayThe U.S. Central Intelligence Agency releases 71 documents warning of a threat from Al Qaeda prior to the September 11 attacks, including presidential daily briefs…5 stories
  21. 10ThursdayIsraeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Israel Katz say that the IDF has destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel in Ali al-Taher.6 stories
  22. 9WednesdayHamas claims that the Israel Defense Forces has killed Farah Hamed, a senior member who was accused of carrying out the 2003 attack that resulted in the killing of…5 stories
  23. 8TuesdayMayor Zohran Mamdani says that New York City, U.S., has released over 170,000 documents detailing that city officials knew about the air quality and unsafe conditions at…5 stories
  24. 7MondayA military funeral and burial is held for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić in Belgrade, Serbia, despite objections from the European Union due to concerns that the…4 stories
  25. 6SundayU.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner make their first visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, to meet with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks amidst renewed…4 stories
  26. 5SaturdayIn women's boxing, Katie Taylor retires as the undisputed super lightweight champion after defeating previously unbeaten Flora Pili by unanimous decision before a crowd…10 stories
  27. 4FridayTajikistan's capital Dushanbe begins construction on the 340-meter-high Dushanbe Tower, which is set to become the tallest building in Central Asia. President Emomali…11 stories
  28. 3ThursdayU.S. vice president JD Vance says that the country will investigate its military strike against a wedding in Bandar Sirik that killed five people.6 stories
  29. 2WednesdayChancellor of Justice Ülle Madise, the only candidate, is elected by the Riigikogu as President of Estonia. She will be sworn into office on October 12, succeeding Alar…3 stories
  30. 1TuesdayHaakon VIII takes the oath as King of Norway before the Storting following the death of his father, Harald V. His daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, takes the oath as Crown…10 stories