Daily Recap: World — 23 September 2026

Justice, security and accountability dominate the day’s world news, from a new prison sentence in a long-running sexual assault case to an international war-crimes conviction and a mass shooting in South Africa. Alongside those developments, regulators and researchers warn of ris...

At least 11 people are killed and three others injured when gunmen open fire at a house party in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, South Africa. Police say three armed men enter the gathering on Tuesday and shoot guests. A woman believed to be pregnant is among the dead, and authorities are investigating the motive.

Harvey Weinstein is sentenced in Manhattan to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting former TV production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006. The punishment follows a retrial after earlier proceedings are overturned. Weinstein is already jailed in New York, and the case remains one of the most prominent prosecutions to emerge from the MeToo era.

The International Criminal Court convicts former Central African Republic militia leader Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of crimes against humanity, including torture, persecution and unlawful imprisonment. The verdict centers on abuses committed while he oversees a detention facility in Bangui, underscoring the court’s effort to pursue accountability for atrocities committed during the country’s conflict.

A research assessment warns that this year’s El Niño and record global heat could lead to as many as 451,000 additional heat-related deaths worldwide by late February. The estimate highlights the human toll of extreme temperatures and adds urgency to public health planning as many regions face prolonged periods of dangerous heat.

Britain’s media regulator Ofcom opens an investigation into Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub, over whether its age checks are strong enough to stop children in the UK from accessing pornography. The case tests how aggressively regulators will enforce new online safety requirements for major digital platforms.

Angry Anderson, the frontman of Australian rock band Rose Tattoo, dies at 79 after suffering a cardiac arrest while touring in Europe. Anderson is a defining figure in Australian hard rock, and his death marks the loss of a performer whose career spans decades on stage and in popular culture.

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu wins silver in the women’s 49-kilogram event at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The result gives her a first Asian Games medal and ends a long wait for a continental podium finish, adding another major achievement to one of India’s most successful weightlifting careers.