Today's news, on a map.
Every marker is a real story from a real newsroom, placed where it actually happened. Browse the list, or spin the globe and see what's going on where.
- 100 stories on the map
- 27 newsrooms & wires
- 24/7 checked for new stories
Interactive globe
Loading the map…
The interactive globe couldn't load on this device. All the stories are still in the list.
Drag sideways to spin the globe, or focus it and use the arrow keys. Select a marker to read the story. Vertical swipes scroll the page.
Story list
-
general
IRGC vows response after US struck two Iranian launchers preparing to fire at Strait of Hormuz
"We will take retribution" against the US for striking Larak Island, a spokesperson for the IRGC told state broadcaster IRIB on Sunday evening, adding that Iran "will punish those responsible."
-
general
At least 20 missing, dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flood hits creek
More than 20 people may be missing after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon, the US National Park Service said on Sunday. The flood forced the evacuation of dozens of people and swept large…
-
general
U.S. plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions: Bessent
Bessent's campaign means to push countries that still do business with Iran to sever their financial ties or face retaliation from the U.S.
-
entertainment
News live: number of Australians missing in Nepal floods rises; Oscar Jenkins gives first interview since Russia conviction
Nepali and Chinese authorities confirmed an updated death toll of at least 810 on Sunday. Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Joyce says people are…
-
general
Kickboxer Hayden Barnard sentenced to 11 months’ home detention for ‘brutal assault’ in Tasman
Nearly three years on, the victim says he still does not know whether he will fully recover from what happened to him.
-
science
The geriatric giant growing by the hour
Every 60 minutes, three New Zealanders develop dementia, and that number is getting worse. The good news - there are things we can do to help avoid it.
-
politics
Ontario’s premier urges thaw in U.S.-Canada trade war: ‘We’re best friends.’
After days of trading insults with President Donald Trump, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said it was vital for the American and Canadian economies that the countries strike a trade deal.
-
general
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 31, 2026
-
politics
‘I don’t want to see him in jail': Bennett backs Netanyahu pardon if he quits politics - interview
Bennett, who also leads the B’Yachad party, is one of the leading figures in the opposition bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu in the October elections.
-
technology
US must get troops out of Gulf, former counterterrorism chief says
Joseph Kent, the former director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre, urged Washington to immediately withdraw troops from the Gulf as Tehran woved to respond to Larak island attack. “We just…
-
general
U.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz
The last major U.S. strikes on Iran were carried out in late July.
-
general
Hikers feared missing after flash flooding hits Grand Canyon
More than 20 people are thought to be unaccounted for after flash flooding on Saturday.
-
general
Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flood hits creek leading to the Colorado River
More than 20 people may be missing after Grand Canyon flooding. “Most of it ran off instantly,” National Weather Service meteorologist Justin Johndrow says.
-
science
Reusable rocket milestone opens a door for Hong Kong’s space ambitions
On the morning of August 19, LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket lifted off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Test Area. After deploying its second stage and payload into orbit, the rocket’s…
-
politics
Grand Canyon flash floods leave around 15 missing, dozens evacuated
The flash floods hit Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area on Saturday afternoon, the National Park Service said.
-
sports
Lamine Yamal getting back to ‘top level’, Barcelona coach Flick says
Teenager struggled in Barca's La Liga start at Elche but improves against Athletic Bilbao, according to Hansi Flick.
-
politics
Woman dead after being hit by light rail train in Ontario city: police
Waterloo regional police say the fatal collision happened Saturday night in the area of Dutton Drive in the north end of the city.
-
general
Your say: week beginning August 31
Every day, we publish a selection of your emails in our newsletter. We’d love to hear from you, you can email us at yoursay@theconversation.edu.au. Monday August 31 “The horrific disaster in Nepal and…
-
general
Freedom Fuel gas stations sold stolen fuel, lawsuit claims
Freedom Fuel gas stations, which the Trump administration promoted last month, sold fuel that its supplier never paid for, according to a lawsuit filed earlier this month. The suit, which attorneys…
-
entertainment
Professor Murder Rides the Subway is a forgotten slice of dance punk perfection
I recently dug out my CDs and started reripping them all. I've found a few forgotten gems in there, but few hit harder for me than the beautifully concise Professor Murder Rides the Subway EP. There…
-
politics
Unionized GM workers to wrap up voting on tentative agreement
Unifor and General Motors agreed on tentative labour contracts for more than 4,600 autoworkers in Ontario on Aug. 22. The vote is set to wrap up Sunday.
-
politics
US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks
Iran says the attack killed some civilians and is the first known US strike on Iran since late July.
-
technology
Seven wounded in al-Mughayyir as Israeli forces besiege the village
Seven Palestinians have been wounded in the occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir, near Ramallah, most of them by live ammunition, local sources told Al Jazeera. Residents said that Israeli…
-
general
At least 20 missing at Grand Canyon after extreme flash flooding
At least 20 people are missing or unaccounted for after flash floods overwhelmed a remote area of the Grand Canyon, including a historic lodge near the bottom of the site, officials said Sunday.
-
politics
USDA reportedly shelves cyclospora research amid relocations and fund cuts
Trump officials shuttering three projects on foodborne parasite, two defunded by Congress, Politico reports The Trump administration is shuttering two of the three US Department of Agriculture…
-
science
New Brunswick horse owners warned about potential virus exposure
The virus, known as EHV-1, is highly contagious and can cause respiratory disease, neurological disease and pregnancy loss in horses.
-
general
US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak island, US official says
The last known US strikes on Iran were in late July, as the war has reached a stalemate in recent weeks, with Washington threatening to impose costly sanctions on countries that support Iran.
-
entertainment
Dolly Parton’s niece shares emotional tribute after singer’s private funeral
Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private funeral service attended by family on Friday, according to her niece.
-
general
US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak island amid strait of Hormuz tensions
Attack was response to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps preparing rockets to launch sea mines into strait, says US US forces have struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island on Sunday, a US…
-
general
US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island, US official says
US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island on Sunday, a US official said, marking the first known American strikes on Iran since late July. “I can confirm that earlier today US…
-
technology
Iran vows response to US attack, calls it ‘fatal mistake’
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said the US attack on Larak island killed and wounded several Iranian fighters and civilians, and vowed to respond and punish those responsible…
-
politics
Republicans ready for 'very hasty' 'Trump-a-palooza' convention in Texas
The Republican National Committee’s (RNC) first-of-its-kind midterm convention has been cloaked in mystery until a few weeks ago. Details are finally emerging about what’s expected to be a two-day pep…
-
entertainment
Dolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville burial
The Grand Ole Opry also honored the country music legend days after her death.
-
general
US Strikes Iran's Larak Island, Tehran Vows "Response And Punishment"
The strikes took place on Sunday after US forces detected members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps preparing the launchers to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the strategically…
-
general
Weather: Chilly blast brings strong winds and snow to South Island
Road snowfall warnings are in place for several South Island roads.
-
science
Health professionals can earn up to $50,000 on top of their salary through a voluntary scheme
The scheme, which has been running for almost 20 years, provides incentive payments to those who take jobs in regional, rural and remote locations.
-
technology
US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak island
US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak island on Sunday, a US official said, marking the first known American strikes on Iran since late July. "I can confirm that earlier today US…
-
sports
All-time great Aaron Donald comes out of retirement to rejoin stacked LA Rams
Los Angeles were already Super Bowl favorites Defensive tackle was 10-time Pro Bowler with Rams 35-year-old aiming to win second Super Bowl in LA Aaron Donald, one of the greatest defensive players in…
-
general
At least seven IDF soldiers sent to military prison for refusing to board APC with female medic
The incident followed an announcement in June that hesder yeshivas would stop sending their students for IDF enlistment after the military announced a pilot program for female soldiers.
-
politics
Colombia’s Abelardo de la Espriella says soldiers killed key dissident leader
A prominent leader of the dissident factions of the defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia who operated in a volatile area in the country’s southwest region was killed on Sunday during a…
-
general
US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island, US official says
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the attack killed and wounded several soldiers and citizens.
-
general
Muslim charity CAIR-NJ's back-to-school guide attributes 9/11 attacks to US support for Israel
The guide contains advice for Muslim students regarding their religious rights in schools, a section on “Discussing Palestine in the classroom,” and a page on “Muslim Studies: 9/11."
-
business
KiwiSaver: Do you get what you pay for?
Paying a higher fee does not mean that investors receive a higher after-fee return.
-
general
Video: Raging floodwaters sweep away lorry in the Philippines
Video shows a lorry being swept away by raging floodwaters in Rodriguez as torrential rains batter the Philippines.
-
business
British Arabs urge UK government to impose binding restrictions on Israeli settlements
Joint letter to Foreign Secretary Miliband urges the UK to close the gap between its stated legal position and its actions, while helping protect Palestinians from escalating settler violence A woman…
-
politics
'Many, many more trees will disappear' under RMA replacements, advocate says
Two bills replacing the Resource Management Act will change the way urban trees are protected, focusing only on those with historic heritage value.
-
politics
US forces strike Iranian launchers on Larak island in Strait of Hormuz
US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in the first military action in a month, a US official said Sunday. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the US attack on Larak…
-
entertainment
Australian boxing great Tony Mundine dies aged 75
Father of former boxer and NRL star Anthony Mundine had a heart attack on Sunday Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains images and names of…
-
politics
Greene condemns Loomer’s rhetoric: ‘This is Trump’s new MAGA and Republican Party’
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Sunday slammed right-wing influencer Laura Loomer's remarks posted on social media, condemning them as President Trump's "new MAGA and Republican Party."…
-
politics
The threat of biological warfare is real – a new book describes the potential devastation
Annie Jacobsen’s Biological War: A Scenario is a factually grounded book that reads like a thriller. It tells the story of a hypothetical but realistic pathogen, built to cause maximum destruction…
-
science
Would Michelangelo’s David pass a looksmaxxing audit?
The Conversation If you’ve ever ventured into the fitness corners of social media, you may have come across influencers peddling the ideal of a “Greek god” physique. They may try and sell you…
-
science
Critics claim trans people ‘defy biology’. New research suggests otherwise
staticnak1983/Getty Images Public debate surrounding transgender and gender diverse (trans) people often centres on one fundamental question: what makes someone trans? Most of us would agree that our…
-
business
Why some US Republicans want to punish Australia over new charges for tech giants
Douglas Rissing/Getty Earlier this month, the federal government passed laws to encourage tech giants to pay Australian news businesses for journalism. This is known as the News Bargaining Incentive…
-
politics
After 75 years of our alliance with the US, most Australians still can’t see a better option
In 1951, Australia and the United States signed the ANZUS Treaty, declaring “publicly and formally their sense of unity, so that no potential aggressor could be under the illusion that any of them…
-
business
Sea-level rise, fuel shortages and missile tests top the agenda as Albanese heads to Palau for Pacific talks
Ashley Cooper/Getty Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Palau’s capital Koror this week for the annual Pacific Islands Forum, and regional security is expected to top the agenda. China is testing…
-
entertainment
41% of surveyed Australian teens now get their news from AI: new research
Towfiqu Barbhuiya/ Pexels The way Australians consume news has been changing for the past 30 years, ever since internet use became widespread. Long gone are the days when families routinely shared…
-
politics
Shane Jones accuses kiwifruit industry of 'slave practices', slams National over regional shakeup
"I don’t know about you, but I’m sick to death of what I’ve seen," the NZ First deputy says.
-
politics
US strikes Iran’s Larak Island in first attack in weeks
IRGC says attack in southern Iran killed and injured several soldiers.
-
politics
Affordability the focus for parties on Day 4 of the Quebec election
From housing to tax cuts, party leaders made promises focused on affordability as they crossed the province on day four of the Quebec provincial election campaign.
-
general
US military chiefs warn Hegseth that Iran war is weakening forces needed to counter intl. threats
One person familiar with the matter told the 'Washington Post' that US military leadership believes that the war in Iran has been “too much for too long.”
-
politics
High Court suggests Shin Bet chief ‘reconsider’ demand to reveal petitioners’ names
Court president Amit says Zini's demand petitioners against his appointment disclose their names 'not doing him any good'; court has previously said petitioners must reveal names
-
science
Do children play on the street anymore?
The shriek of kids playing outside, the call of "car!", the scrape of scooters on the footpath. For many urban neighbourhoods, those sounds have largely disappeared.
-
politics
Eight killed and others missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port.
-
politics
How are Gazan gangs affecting the strip amid Israel, US election cycles? - analysis
Hamas remains the decisive power as things stall despite efforts from multiple directions to shift the Gaza Strip's status quo.
-
business
How a mocked home-made animation became an unlikely box‑office hit
Niu Lai, meaning "Here Comes the Cow/Bull", is an 86-minute, crudely animated feature made by a self-taught mother-son duo from China.
-
general
El Jalapeño: US asks Mexico to keep its citizens from even looking at the border
Recent high-level talks between Mexico and the U.S. to curb illegal immigration came with an unusual request from the Trump administration.
-
business
Africa: Is This The Bandage For Africa's Rising Medical Fabrics Demand?
[Bird Story Agency] Local cotton manufacturing moves into surgical textiles as Africa seeks import alternatives and channels more fibre into homegrown factories.
-
general
Before flood catastrophe, Nepal asked China for early warnings as risks mounted
Officials from Nepal and China had discussed strengthening cooperation three months ago, to monitor and respond to floods, weather and glacier-related hazards, according to an agenda prepared by the…
-
business
What game theory teaches Canada about negotiating with an untrustworthy Donald Trump
Every negotiation assumes that both sides will honour what they agreed to, or that someone else — a court, a regulator, a contracting authority — can compel them to make good on their commitments…
-
sports
'14,000 runs for a reason' - Root calm on form
England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs for a reason".
-
business
Fact check: Germany's Merz misstates record in ARD interview
Migration, debt and electric vehicles: Chancellor Friedrich Merz made several misleading claims in his ARD summer interview. DW Fact check reviewed them live.
-
sports
Real Madrid cruise past Malaga 4-0 to maintain Mourinho’s perfect start
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe on the scoresheet as Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid continues to move at pace in La Liga.
-
business
Airlines for America CEO says plane ticket prices will stabilize
Airlines for America CEO Chris Sununu on Sunday said the price of plane tickets will stabilize amid high jet fuel prices that have spiked in the six months since the Iran war began. "People realize…
-
general
NHS doctor denies posting social media support for Hamas in London court
She also denied one count of stirring up racial hatred in written material and a further count of using words that were threatening or abusive.
-
general
'Ballsack Zionist': Jewish politician Lander insulted while protesting NYC Hindu nationalist event
"You look like a scrotum, you filthy ballsack!" one protester shouted at Democratic Congressional candidate Brad Lander at Madison Square Garden, adding. "F*** you, ballsack Zionist!"
-
general
Wanted: Leaders for Israel’s next generation - opinion
The country is hiring. And whoever applies should know that a generation with every reason to be tired has decided to keep demanding anyway.
-
general
Chinese fighter jet based on Israeli design sold to Muslim-majority Uzbekistan
The Chinese J-10 is cheaper than the American F-16 and is marketed to countries that don't want to buy US-made fighter jets.
-
business
UAE investment push incentivizes Lebanon to break from Iran, Hezbollah, analyst tells 'Post'
The countries signed the intergovernmental memorandum of understanding on Thursday, following the opening of the Lebanon-UAE Economic Forum on Wednesday.
-
general
‘Healing through restoration’: How Israel’s hidden dig site builds community out of archaeology
“Our job is to tell the story of these people, because we are here and we can learn a lot from them," Dagan told The Jerusalem Post.
-
politics
Trump says NBC's Welker to be reported to FCC over characterization of his endorsement record
Trump said NBC's Kristen Welker will be reported to the FCC for "rebuke or punishment" in a Sunday Truth Social post.
-
general
Who is Leila Abolhasani? The mother sentenced to death after Iran’s January protests
Abolhasani, a 43-year-old beautician and mother of two teenage girls, was sentenced to death for “enmity against God” after authorities accused her of helping set fire to a supermarket.
-
general
Cenote hunters’ love for exploring the Yucatán Peninsula inspires new guidebook
Canadian cenote hunters David Palmer and Doris Demers have written a guidebook to the Yucatán Peninsula's most spectacular sinkholes, and have shared tips on visiting some of their favorites.
-
business
Farm workers face a ‘double-edged sword’ of extreme heat and pesticides
As extreme heat makes working outdoors increasingly dangerous, farm workers face another, less visible threat: the pesticides used on the crops around them. Higher temperatures can make these…
-
general
Theme park performer Bernice Yuen crowned Miss Hong Kong
Theme park performer Bernice Yuen Sze-hang outshone 11 other contenders to be crowned Miss Hong Kong 2026 on Sunday night. The 26-year-old, one of the heavy favourites, dazzled both judges and…
-
politics
Germany's Christian Churches take a stand against far right
The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt has embarked on a confrontational course toward the churches. Representatives of the Catholic and Protestant churches are responding with a mix of anxiety and resolve.
-
technology
Lake Ontario Turns To 'Lake America' On Google Maps In US, But Not In Canada
People in Canada will still see Lake Ontario, the Indigenous-rooted name used for the lake since the 17th century, on their devices and computers, the US-based tech giant said.
-
politics
Nepal on high alert for fresh flooding as death toll rises past 800
More than 3,000 people are still missing after catastrophic flash floods hit following a glacial collapse high in the Himalayan region.
-
business
Transcript: Rep. John James on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. John James, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026.
-
general
Nepal-Tibet deaths from flash flooding rise amid race to free workers in tunnel
Total of confirmed 797 dead and more than 3,000 missing amid threat of fresh inundation Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates ‘Their whole village has disappeared’: frantic hunt for survivors in…
-
politics
Canadians set to cast their ballots in B.C., Ontario and Quebec byelections
The vote is taking place in three ridings across the country, one in B.C., another in Ontario and a third in Quebec following the resignations of their MPs.
-
business
Transcript: Sen. Richard Blumenthal on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026.
-
science
French LGBTQ activist hospitalised after ‘despicable homophobic attack’ in Paris
Pierre Picave, a French police officer and head of an LGBTQ rights association, was hospitalised after a nighttime attack in the Marais district in central Paris, prosecutors said Sunday. Paris Mayor…
-
politics
Google Maps Changes Lake Ontario to Lake America Following Trump’s Executive Order
Users in the United States will see the new label, following President Trump’s executive order last week.
-
science
Mass shootings rock 2 US cities, leave 3 dead, 18 injured: Police
Shootings in Chicago and Trenton, N.J., over the weekend left two dead and 18 injured.
-
general
PM Modi Pays Tribute To Lal Bahadur Shastri, Plants Tree In Uzbekistan
PM Modi and Mirziyoyev also jointly planted a tree in the Presidential Palace garden under India's "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" initiative.
-
business
‘It was very upsetting’: India Day returns a year after being cancelled due to attacks
Ireland India Council says vast majority of hostile phone calls it received before 2025 event was postponed originated from the US
-
technology
Texas Governor Abbott blocks funding for more Flock cameras
As backlash grows over Flock's AI surveillance cameras, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has frozen state spending on them. The move came just ahead of the publication of a Texas Tribune investigation that…
-
general
Nepal flood victims fear more bodies are buried under mud
Residents in Dhading, Nepal devastated by flooding say they believe more bodies remain buried beneath thick mud.
-
general
IDF: Israel’s Apache deal not off, but at risk as NIS 15 billion delay drags on
Yet another deadline was missed last Thursday, but some of the leaks in Hebrew media seem to be exaggerating the consequences of the blown deadlines.
-
business
New UK PM Burnham’s honeymoon ends as Trump, first budget loom large
Andy Burnham has enjoyed a honeymoon first month as UK prime minister, but the hard trade-offs involved in governing are about to get real as parliament returns from its summer break in the coming…
What kind of news is on the map right now
Counted from the same list of stories above — not a marketing number.
Use the data yourself
The same feed that draws the map is open to read. No sign-up, no API key. This is one of eleven endpoints — the full reference covers framing comparisons, coverage geography, the forecast ledger and per-outlet statistics, plus the Atom feed and llms.txt.
curl "https://forecastgeo.com/api/news?limit=3"{
"data": [
{
"id": "c5e52249-8c3f-4de4-8126-7ee35226eb65",
"title": "…",
"summary": "…",
"source": "…",
"source_slug": "…",
"locations": [{ "lat": 31.05, "lon": 34.85, "name": "…", "country": "IL" }],
"category": "general",
"timeAgo": "12m ago"
}
],
"meta": { "limit": 3, "offset": 0, "count": 3 }
}- limit
- 1–100 results, default 20
- offset
- pagination offset, default 0
- order
- asc or desc by publish time, default desc