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Wednesday 30 September 2026 · so far · times in UTC

What the front pages led with on 30 September 2026

64 news sites, 92 top headlines. The longest-running: Labour Party conference: can ‘Burnham bounce’ survive economic reality? on Channel 4 News (UK), 1d 6h on top.

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Graphic Online (GH) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 6h 28m Speaker backs President’s call for national dialogue on hate speech

Buenos Aires Times (AR) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 3h 30m Caputo attacks political opponents: 'Kirchnerism is hell, Kicillof is the antichrist’

ABC News (US) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 2h 20m Trump says AI leaders signed a 'constitution' to police themselves

CBS News (US) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 4h 50m Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls

CNN (US) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 1h 38m An embarrassing moment for the GOP, a confident witness and other takeaways from Jack Smith‚Äôs hearing

Fox News (US) 3 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:01 (from 29 Sep) 39m New Iran war flashpoint as tank and drones enter city amid heavy weapons fire
  2. 00:01–01:11 1h 10m NYC judge issues major ruling on Mayor Mamdani’s luxury second-home tax
  3. 01:11–01:31 20m NCAA breaks silence on shocking ruling in Riley Gaines lawsuit, prompting backlash

The Globe and Mail (CA) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 2h 0m New West Coast pipeline expected to be designated project of national interest on Thursday

The Guardian (US) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 4h 19m Supreme court allows Trump to temporarily resume deporting people to third countries

National Post (CA) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 3h 1m Map shows the U.S. states hit hardest by Trump's trade war with Canada

NBC News (US) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 2h 49m Diddy’s life in prison: Massages, nude photos, Hennessy

New York Post (US) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:32 (from 29 Sep) 4h 9m Verdict reached in case of ‘American Idol’ star accused of killing wife to start new life with young mistress
  2. 00:32–01:31 59m NYers battling Mamdani’s pied-a-terre tax snag big win — as casino mogul joins fight

USA Today (US) 3 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:22 (from 29 Sep) 2h 2m McDonald’s is making this change to drive-thrus at some locations
  2. 00:22–00:41 19m Trump using Homeland Security funds to pay for TV ads before midterms
  3. 00:41–01:31 49m Powerful planetary wave takes aim at West Coast as El Niño rages

The Gleaner (JM) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 7h 40m Doctors warn of healthcare disruption if overtime ruling delayed

Mexico News Daily (MX) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:12 (from 29 Sep) 20m The Herencia de México mariachi group makes history on Monday Night Football
  2. 00:12–01:31 1h 19m Hurricane Polo hits the Sonora coast after making landfall and crossing the Baja Peninsula

Los Angeles Times (US) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 6h 20m An L.A. suburb evicts its own beloved Little League, sparking charges of political payback

The New Zealand Herald (NZ) 3 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:22 (from 29 Sep) 1h 31m Top Auckland principals respond to plan for new co-ed school
  2. 00:22–01:31 1h 9m Nicola Willis alleges Labour promises amount to $18.8b ‘hidden bill’ – $2263 per household
  3. 01:31–01:31 0m Pub raided over links to major pokies organisation

RNZ (NZ) 3 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:32 (from 29 Sep) 1h 1m Greens blast Peters and McClay as NZ hit with landmark EU complaint
  2. 00:32–01:02 30m Does National want to raise the super age? 'Probably', says Luxon
  3. 01:02–01:31 29m The mysterious Antarctic region that could lift sea levels by metres

ABC News (AU) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–01:11 (from 29 Sep) 5h 19m Labor defends economic record following interest rate hike
  2. 01:11–01:31 20m Inflation expected to rise above 4pc, Australian dollar falls to two-month low

The Age (AU) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 4h 59m Melbourne’s airport rail may finally get moving, but there’s a big catch for the final stop

The Sydney Morning Herald (AU) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 2h 29m Sebastian and Danielle’s smart strategy to get ahead of the rate hike

The Japan Times (JP) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:12 (from 29 Sep) 18h 1m Reflationists? Who, us? Heirs to Abenomics insist it’s a thing of the past.
  2. 00:12–01:31 1h 19m Japan veers from rice shortage to glut, dealing blow to farmers

The Korea Times (KR) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–01:02 (from 29 Sep) 2h 0m Trump could announce Korea's investment projects as early as Wednesday: report
  2. 01:02–01:31 29m UN Command says Armistice Agreement violation occurred over DMZ mine blast

Kyodo News (JP) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 18h 30m Japan elderly population hits fresh high at 29.4%: 2025 census
  2. 01:31–01:31 0m 1st public insurance-covered iPS heart sheet surgery conducted in Japan

Global Times (CN) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:52 (from 29 Sep) 9h 3m China's robot store boom brings robots closer to consumers as industry accelerates commercialization: experts
  2. 00:52–01:31 39m Exclusive: China to respond with strong policy toolbox if EU presses ahead with European equivalent of Section 301: observer

Philippine Daily Inquirer (PH) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:41 (from 29 Sep) 2h 21m ICC rejects Duterte bid to verify open-source evidence before trial
  2. 00:41–01:31 49m EJ Obiena wins second straight Asian Games pole vault gold

Philstar (PH) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:42 (from 29 Sep) 8h 31m Baste: I would have blocked GenCorp deals
  2. 00:42–01:31 49m ICC rejects Duterte bid for expert verification of evidence

Rappler (PH) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:42 (from 29 Sep) 16h 9m Baste Duterte claims no direct hand in Gencorp deals with Davao City
  2. 00:42–01:31 49m Should Sara Duterte be admonished for barbed remarks outside impeachment court?

South China Morning Post (HK) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 3h 20m Xi-Trump summit drew Chinese CEOs. So why couldn’t they get a seat at the table?

The Star (MY) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:42 (from 29 Sep) 1h 51m Ramping up regulations on AI tech
  2. 00:42–01:31 49m UM enters world’s top 200 in latest global rankings

The Straits Times (SG) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 3h 1m Unconfirmed Pahang ‘piranha’ sightings spark public alarm, concerns over invasive species

The Jakarta Post (ID) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:32 (from 29 Sep) 23h 12m Peatland agency revival tests commitment to curb unchecked conversion
  2. 00:32–01:31 59m Government shores up BPJS Kesehatan as gaps persist

VnExpress International (VN) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:53 (from 29 Sep) 8h 21m 5 key moments from Vietnam's defeat against Thailand in FIFA ASEAN Cup
  2. 00:53–01:31 38m CDL of Singapore's 2nd richest man Kwek Leng Beng to hire dedicated CEO for fund management

The Daily Star (BD) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 4h 29m Yamal inspires Spain to Croatia romp on World Cup homecoming

The Hindu (IN) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 3h 41m Of those deleted in SIR so far, over 71% in ‘absent, shifted or others’ category

The Times of India (IN) 3 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:01 (from 29 Sep) 9m Federer’s Billionaire Playbook: Equity deals reshaped his wealth; endorsements extended his earning power
  2. 00:01–01:02 1h 1m Forty-five North Carolina property owners sued over roads planned through their neighborhoods
  3. 01:02–01:31 29m How Russia's ballistic missiles, jet-powered drones have kept Ukraine under pressure

The Express Tribune (PK) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 8h 30m Somali pirates kill three Pakistanis during rescue operation

Gulf News (AE) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 10h 1m US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know tonight

The National (AE) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 14h 19m Iraq prepares for new chapter after US troop withdrawal

Al Jazeera English (QA) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:12 (from 29 Sep) 3h 50m Iran, US trade barbs as Saudi crown prince and UAE VP meet
  2. 00:12–01:31 1h 19m Trump says Iran war will wrap up ‘very soon’ but shares no details

Arab News (SA) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 9h 0m Saudi crown prince welcomes UAE vice president in Riyadh

Daily News Egypt (EG) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 6h 10m ‏The Marketing House organizes International ‎Conference on Infertility and IVF in Alexandria

Haaretz (IL) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:32 (from 29 Sep) 3h 51m Mamdani's Antisemitism Plan Divides Jewish Leaders Over Israel and Definitions
  2. 00:32–01:31 59m U.S. Senate Narrowly Rejects Bill Demanding Report on Israeli Violations in West Bank

Hürriyet Daily News (TR) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 11h 0m Erdoğan meets with economic team amid turmoil in fund market

The Jerusalem Post (IL) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 4h 19m Lapid: No need for public panic, despite Netanyahu's claims of possible pre-election attack

The Kyiv Independent (UA) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 10h 18m Exclusive: Trump's push for a Ukraine energy truce runs into a Putin problem

The Moscow Times (RU) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 10h 18m Ksenia Maximova Went From Top Model to Anti-War Activist to London Councillor. Now She’s Wanted By Russia.

The Standard (KE) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 4h 29m Why Dangote refinery project risks straining unity in EAC

Ynetnews (IL) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 2h 0m Qatar PM says US gave warning before Iran strikes, calls Netanyahu ‘war criminal’

Daily Maverick (ZA) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 6h 28m Malema’s JSC future hangs in balance despite belated apology

DW (DE) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:52 (from 29 Sep) 6h 2m No regard for civilians as fighting in Ethiopia continues
  2. 00:52–01:31 39m Trump says AI companies agree to 'self-police'

Euronews (FR) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 7h 31m Ukraine pushes for Russian assets to plug $78 billion gap in 2027

France 24 (FR) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–01:11 (from 29 Sep) 3h 59m French police clash with teens blockading schools as unions stage day of protests
  2. 01:11–01:31 20m US forces leave Iraq, raising fears of Iran-backed militias amid power vacuum

Le Monde in English (FR) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 7h 58m 'Factory of targets' and 'collateral damage': Israeli soldiers describe Gaza methods

Spiegel International (DE) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 22h 29m A Journey Along the Dnipro in Wartime Ukraine

SWI swissinfo.ch (CH) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 18h 30m Syngenta’s efforts to settle US herbicide litigation rejected by hundreds of plaintiffs

BBC News (UK) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 6h 10m 'Quantity of petrol' but no explosives found in three vehicles near UK military base

BusinessDay (NG) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 5h 8m I’m sound, ready to work, Tinubu says after arriving Lagos

Channel 4 News (UK) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 28 Sep) 1d 6h Labour Party conference: can ‘Burnham bounce’ survive economic reality?

The Independent (UK) 2 headlines

  1. 00:00–00:52 (from 29 Sep) 2h 10m Trump renames AI to ‘super intelligence’ and tells Americans they have no choice but to trust it
  2. 00:52–01:31 39m Russell Brand and Dr. Oz joke about hugging female Trump secretary as rape-accused comic joins MAHA panel

The Irish Times (IE) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 3h 1m Thousands of homes without power with repairs expected to stretch into Wednesday night

Middle East Eye (UK) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 4h 50m Saudi Arabia turns to UAE 'white horse' as it gears up to battle Yemen's Houthis

The Mirror (UK) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 7h 10m Andy Burnham promises to build Britain his dad would be proud of - with changes to pension triple lock, NHS-style free social care and plans for housing, energy and water

Premium Times (NG) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 3h 48m UPDATED: Tinubu returns to Nigeria after four weeks abroad

RTÉ News (IE) 1 headline

  1. 00:00–01:31 (from 29 Sep) 2h 29m Garvaghy residents want meeting with PSNI's Boutcher

Each line is one headline that held a site's top slot: when it was there that day, how long it stayed in all, and a link to its permanent record. A reworded headline starts a new line. We check each front page every 10m or so, so times are right to within a few minutes.

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