ARCHIVE / CONTEXTUkraine · Russia
Fires and infrastructure damage follow strikes around Kyiv
The capital and its surrounding region reported separate impacts.
ARCHIVE / CONTEXTEST. 2026 · BRITISH EDITIONWEDNESDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2026POLITICS • MONEY • WORLD
ARCHIVE / CONTEXTEUROPE & RUSSIA · SECURITY BRIEFING
NATO expands intelligence sharing as Europe weighs Russia risks
The alliance’s top commander pairs stronger coordination with a call for calm.
Read the report →War & diplomacy
World coverage →Ukraine · Middle East · Gaza — briefing updated 30 September. Event dates inside each report.
ARCHIVE / CONTEXT
ARCHIVE / CONTEXTIran · United States
Hormuz remains unresolved as intermediaries carry messages
The shipping question is central to the latest diplomatic account.
ARCHIVE / CONTEXTGaza
Gaza’s reported toll: the importance of the reporting date
A ministry figure should retain its attribution and reference period.
THE CONFERENCE AGENDA
Burnham sets out his reform agenda
Labour’s conference speech puts public services and Europe in focus.
ARCHIVE / CONTEXTThe world beyond Westminster
World affairs →
ARCHIVE / CONTEXTConflicts
Muscat becomes a channel for Yemen de-escalation
The UN envoy’s contacts put the negotiating channel in focus.
ARCHIVE / CONTEXTDiplomacy
For markets, Iran diplomacy leaves an unresolved question
An anticipated negotiating channel offers no settled outcome.
ARCHIVE / CONTEXTTalks & summits
What remains unconfirmed about a possible Ukraine meeting
The status of the proposed talks matters as much as their location.
The market desk
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ARCHIVE / CONTEXTStocks & exchanges
Legrand stands out in a modest European market rise
Company guidance gives the early trading report a distinct focus.
ARCHIVE / CONTEXTCurrencies & bonds
Japan’s yen warnings enter the bond-market debate
The Asian session brings currency policy into a global rates story.
ARCHIVE / CONTEXTCrypto
Reading a bitcoin quote: price, time and percentage change
The timestamp is part of the financial information.
The workings of Britain
ARCHIVE / CONTEXTBritain / Parliament
Two Houses, different roles: a guide to Parliament
How the Commons and Lords contribute to legislation and scrutiny in the United Kingdom.
ARCHIVE / CONTEXTBritain / Public record
Beyond the soundbite: reading the parliamentary record
A practical starting point for checking what was actually said at Westminster.
Edition updated on 30 September 2026; national briefs dated 29 September. An editorial selection, not a popularity ranking. Updates are not automatic.
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