What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
These are the 10 biggest global news stories making headlines on September 28, 2026:
1. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić Resigns
In a major political shake-up, Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vučić announced his resignation on Sunday. Stepping down seven months before his final five-year term was set to end, Vučić plans to lead his right-wing Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) as its prime minister candidate in the upcoming October 25 snap parliamentary elections. Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić has assumed the role of acting president.
2. UK Terror Alert: Five Arrested Near Key USAF Airbase
Armed British counter-terrorism police declared a major incident and arrested five men suspected of preparing a terrorist act involving explosives near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. The airbase serves as a key European hub for U.S. bombers that have been active in strikes on Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that the suspects, who were under joint U.S.–UK investigation, were aiming to do "big damage", with reports suggesting the plot may have involved Iranian agents.
3. Massive Housing Protests in Spain Prompt Emergency Decree
Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Madrid, and many set up a camp in the historic Puerta del Sol plaza, to demonstrate against Spain’s escalating housing crisis and rising evictions. The protests were catalyzed by the forceful police eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from the home she had occupied for 70 years. In response to the public outrage, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that the government is working "against the clock" to approve a rapid housing decree.
4. Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Proposal; War Tensions Rise
The ongoing U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran took another tense turn as President Donald Trump formally rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day peace roadmap. The plan aimed to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear negotiations, but U.S. officials claimed Iran was "asking for everything up front". Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran has not received formal notification of the rejection but warned that Iran is "fully prepared for the war to be resumed" if diplomacy fails.
5. Swiss Voters Decisively Reject Strict Neutrality Initiative
In a national referendum, approximately 70.1% of Swiss voters strongly rejected a constitutional initiative to tighten Switzerland's traditional neutrality. Backed by the far-right Swiss People’s Party (SVP), the failed proposal would have barred the country from participating in international economic sanctions—such as those against Russia—or engaging in joint military training with NATO.
6. Israel Expels Dutch Diplomats Over West Bank Settlement Sanctions
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar ordered Dutch diplomats based in Ramallah (representing the Netherlands to the Palestinian Authority) to surrender their credentials and leave Israel within seven days. The move is direct retaliation for the Dutch government’s implementation of a ban on the import and sale of goods originating from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
7. South Korea and Ukraine Spar Over Secret North Korean POW Leak
A diplomatic feud has erupted between Seoul and Kyiv. South Korea’s presidential office formally demanded an explanation and an apology from Ukraine, accusing the Ukrainian government of violating a non-disclosure agreement by publicly revealing the confidential transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea and then falsely denying the leak.
8. India Hit by Three-Day Nationwide Banking Strike
In India, a massive three-day nationwide strike organized by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) commenced on Monday, September 28. The strike, aimed at pressuring the government and bank associations to implement a five-day working week, has significantly disrupted physical transactions, cash withdrawals, and cheque clearances at public, regional, and rural banks.
9. Yemeni Conflict Escalates with Clashes and Heavy Casualties near Taiz
Tensions flared in Yemen as Saudi-led and Yemeni government-aligned forces launched massive operations targeting Houthi rebel camps east of Taiz City. Amid the fighting, Houthi officials accused Saudi-backed forces of striking a marketplace and killing at least seven civilians. The Yemeni military denied targeting civilians, asserting they hit Houthi weapons and supply depots in the region.
10. Day 30 of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's Impeachment Trial
In Manila, the historic Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte entered its 30th day. The court continued to cross-examine witnesses and review evidence regarding allegations of unexplained wealth and undeclared corporate ties. The prosecution focused on contracts worth millions of pesos awarded to GenCorp, a business in which Duterte has declared financial interests.
Citations (18)
- theguardian.com
Backs: “Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić Resigns. In a major political shake-up, Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vučić announced his resignation on Sunday. Stepping down seven months before his final five-year term was set to end, Vučić plans to lead his right-wing Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) as its prime…”
- jpost.com
Backs: “Stepping down seven months before his final five-year term was set to end, Vučić plans to lead his right-wing Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) as its prime minister candidate in the upcoming October 25 snap parliamentary elections. Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić has assumed the role of acting president.”
- aa.com.tr
Backs: “Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić has assumed the role of acting president. 2.”
- straitstimes.com
Backs: “UK Terror Alert: Five Arrested Near Key USAF Airbase. Armed British counter-terrorism police declared a major incident and arrested five men suspected of preparing a terrorist act involving explosives near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. The airbase serves as a key European hub for U.S.”
- understandingwar.org
Backs: “UK Terror Alert: Five Arrested Near Key USAF Airbase. Armed British counter-terrorism police declared a major incident and arrested five men suspected of preparing a terrorist act involving explosives near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. The airbase serves as a key European hub for U.S.”
- youtube.com
Backs: “The airbase serves as a key European hub for U.S. bombers that have been active in strikes on Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that the suspects, who were under joint U.S.–UK investigation, were aiming to do "big damage", with reports suggesting the plot may have involved Iranian agents.”
- euractiv.com
Backs: “Massive Housing Protests in Spain Prompt Emergency Decree. Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Madrid, and many set up a camp in the historic Puerta del Sol plaza, to demonstrate against Spain’s escalating housing crisis and rising evictions. The protests were catalyzed by the forceful police eviction of…”
- thedailystar.net
Backs: “Massive Housing Protests in Spain Prompt Emergency Decree. Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Madrid, and many set up a camp in the historic Puerta del Sol plaza, to demonstrate against Spain’s escalating housing crisis and rising evictions. The protests were catalyzed by the forceful police eviction of…”
- democrata.es
Backs: “In response to the public outrage, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that the government is working "against the clock" to approve a rapid housing decree. 4. Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Proposal; War Tensions Rise”
- aljazeera.com
Backs: “Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Proposal; War Tensions Rise. The ongoing U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran took another tense turn as President Donald Trump formally rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day peace roadmap. The plan aimed to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear negotiations, but U.S.”
- theguardian.com
Backs: “Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Proposal; War Tensions Rise. The ongoing U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran took another tense turn as President Donald Trump formally rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day peace roadmap. The plan aimed to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear negotiations, but U.S.”
- ksat.com
Backs: “Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran has not received formal notification of the rejection but warned that Iran is "fully prepared for the war to be resumed" if diplomacy fails. 5. Swiss Voters Decisively Reject Strict Neutrality Initiative”
- euractiv.com
Backs: “Swiss Voters Decisively Reject Strict Neutrality Initiative. In a national referendum, approximately 70.1% of Swiss voters strongly rejected a constitutional initiative to tighten Switzerland's traditional neutrality. Backed by the far-right Swiss People’s Party (SVP), the failed proposal would have barred the country…”
- lenews.ch
Backs: “Swiss Voters Decisively Reject Strict Neutrality Initiative. In a national referendum, approximately 70.1% of Swiss voters strongly rejected a constitutional initiative to tighten Switzerland's traditional neutrality. Backed by the far-right Swiss People’s Party (SVP), the failed proposal would have barred the country…”
- jpost.com
Backs: “Backed by the far-right Swiss People’s Party (SVP), the failed proposal would have barred the country from participating in international economic sanctions—such as those against Russia—or engaging in joint military training with NATO. 6. Israel Expels Dutch Diplomats Over West Bank Settlement Sanctions”
- wam.ae
Backs: “Backed by the far-right Swiss People’s Party (SVP), the failed proposal would have barred the country from participating in international economic sanctions—such as those against Russia—or engaging in joint military training with NATO. 6. Israel Expels Dutch Diplomats Over West Bank Settlement Sanctions”
- thehindu.com
Backs: “India Hit by Three-Day Nationwide Banking Strike. In India, a massive three-day nationwide strike organized by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) commenced on Monday, September 28. The strike, aimed at pressuring the government and bank associations to implement a five-day working week, has significantly disrupted…”
- gmanetwork.com
Backs: “Day 30 of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's Impeachment Trial. In Manila, the historic Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte entered its 30th day. The court continued to cross-examine witnesses and review evidence regarding allegations of unexplained wealth and undeclared corporate ties.”