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16,009 storiesSeychelles will hold a second-round presidential election after neither of the leading candidates, incumbent
2025 Seychellois general election — Seychelles will hold a second-round presidential election after neither of the leading candidates, incumbent president Wavel Ramkalawan and opposition leader Patrick Herminie, obta
Three students are killed, 38 more are missing and 77 injured after the collapse of a pesantren in Sidoarjo,
2025 Atlantic hurricane season — Three students are killed, 38 more are missing and 77 injured after the collapse of a pesantren in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/30/school-
South Korea begins a pilot program allowing visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups of three or more for
China–South Korea relations — South Korea begins a pilot program allowing visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups of three or more for stays of up to 15 days. [https://www.reuters.com/world/china/south-korea
Iran executes a man convicted of being a spy for Israeli spy agency Mossad working on sensitive
Capital punishment in Iran — Iran executes a man convicted of being a spy for Israeli spy agency Mossad working on sensitive telecommunications projects and providing information on routes for importing electr
Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co resigns from the Philippine House of Representatives after being implicated
Flood control projects controversy in the Philippines — Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co resigns from the Philippine House of Representatives after being implicated in alleged corruption involving flood control projects. [https://www.a

Russian forces launch more than 600 drones and dozens of cruise missiles at Ukraine, killing at least four
Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure — Russian forces launch more than 600 drones and dozens of cruise missiles at Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring 70 others. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c75qe

A Ukrainian missile strikes a power station in Belgorod causing a massive power outage in the Russian city.
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine — A Ukrainian missile strikes a power station in Belgorod causing a massive power outage in the Russian city. [https://www.reuters.com/video/watch/idRW897829092025RP1/ (Reuters)]

At least thirteen people are killed and dozens others are missing as Typhoon Bualoi makes landfall in Nghệ An
2025 Pacific typhoon season — At least thirteen people are killed and dozens others are missing as Typhoon Bualoi makes landfall in Nghệ An and Hà Tĩnh provinces, Vietnam. [https://www.dw.com/en/typhoon-bualoi-
At least 41 Palestinians are killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip.
2025 Gaza City offensive — At least 41 Palestinians are killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/9/28/live-israeli-attacks-follow-displaced-gaza-people-8
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny is announced as the headliner for Super Bowl LX to be held on February 8, 2026,
Super Bowl halftime shows — Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny is announced as the headliner for Super Bowl LX to be held on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, United States. [https://
Four people are killed and eight others are injured in a mass shooting and arson attack on a Mormon church in
Grand Blanc Township church attack — Four people are killed and eight others are injured in a mass shooting and arson attack on a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, United States. The perpetrator is killed in a s
Two people are killed and five others are injured in a mass shooting at a casino on the Kickapoo reservation
Grand Blanc Township church attack — Two people are killed and five others are injured in a mass shooting at a casino on the Kickapoo reservation near Eagle Pass, Texas, United States. The suspect initially fled the s
Moldovans vote to elect the 101 seats of the parliament.
2025 Moldovan parliamentary election — Moldovans vote to elect the 101 seats of the parliament. [https://apnews.com/article/moldova-election-parliament-russia-hybrid-war-8a3ae659c1d8bf8499ac130e8054fb35 (AP)]
The 625-meter-high Huajiang Canyon Bridge, the world's highest bridge, is opened to the public in Guizhou,
2025 Swiss referendums — The 625-meter-high Huajiang Canyon Bridge, the world's highest bridge, is opened to the public in Guizhou, China. [https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3326858/worlds-hi
In cricket, India defeat their rival Pakistan by five wickets in the final to win their second consecutive
2025 Asia Cup — In cricket, India defeat their rival Pakistan by five wickets in the final to win their second consecutive Asia Cup title and ninth overall. During the awarding ceremony, the India

Twelve people are killed and 42 injured in three separate road accidents in Panjgur, Pishin and Lasbela,
2025 Pacific typhoon season — Twelve people are killed and 42 injured in three separate road accidents in Panjgur, Pishin and Lasbela, Pakistan. [https://www.dawn.com/news/1945111/12-killed-42-injured-in-baloch
The pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity of Moldovan president Maia Sandu wins with 50.2% of the vote, while
2025 Moldovan parliamentary election — The pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity of Moldovan president Maia Sandu wins with 50.2% of the vote, while the left-wing pro-Russian Patriotic Electoral Bloc wins 24.2% and the
In volleyball, Italy defeat Bulgaria 3–1 to win their second consecutive World Championship and fifth overall.
2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship — In volleyball, Italy defeat Bulgaria 3–1 to win their second consecutive World Championship and fifth overall. [https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/volleyball/960588/italy-silen

Four people are killed and another six people affected after a fire in a building in Lebanon, Pennsylvania,
2025 Pacific typhoon season — Four people are killed and another six people affected after a fire in a building in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States. [https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/4-dead-2-young-chil
The government of Denmark bans all civilian drones after several UAVs were seen above military sites last
2025 Danish drone incidents — The government of Denmark bans all civilian drones after several UAVs were seen above military sites last week and caused several airports to temporarily close in fear of an attack
Switzerland approves two referendums to decide on electronic identity and property tax.
2025 Swiss referendums — Switzerland approves two referendums to decide on electronic identity and property tax. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/28/swiss-voters-back-electronic-identity-cards-i
In motorcycle speedway, KS Toruń defeats Orlen Oil Motor Lublin in the Ekstraliga final, winning their fifth
2025 Polish speedway season — In motorcycle speedway, KS Toruń defeats Orlen Oil Motor Lublin in the Ekstraliga final, winning their fifth Team Speedway Polish Championship. [https://ekstraliga.pl/se/mecz/6579
At least 91 Palestinians are killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip.
2025 Gaza City offensive — At least 91 Palestinians are killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/9/27/live-israel-launches-series-of-early-attacks-on-pal
Iraq resumes oil exports from the Kurdistan Region through Turkey's Ceyhan port, ending a suspension imposed
Economy of Iraq — Iraq resumes oil exports from the Kurdistan Region through Turkey's Ceyhan port, ending a suspension imposed in early 2023 due to an International Chamber of Commerce arbitration r
In Karur, Tamil Nadu, India, a crowd crush at actor-politician Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally
2025 Karur crowd crush — In Karur, Tamil Nadu, India, a crowd crush at actor-politician Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally kills at least 39 people (including 10 children), and injures 83 other