Landowners in Texas ask court to stop Trump border wall

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Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after 3-month health absence

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the US Senate on Monday for the first time in three months after being hospitalized in June . The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican has not been to the U.S. Capitol since June 14, when he was hospitalized for a fall at his home on June 14 .

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US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for midterms

Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas publicly dissented from the brief order . The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years . The ruling leaves states free to continue using existing voting procedures, after election officials warned the last-minute changes could disrupt ballot distribution .

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Reference: "Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to lift block on U.S. Postal Service mail-in ballots rule" via https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/14/supreme-court-trump-mail-ballots-midterms.html; Reference: "Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail-in ballot restrictions for midterms" via https://www.ft.com/content/b3674c9d-9db2-448d-bd57-f1c040de2d54?syn-25a6b1a6=1; Reference: "The Supreme Court Just Blocked Trump’s Efforts to Control Mail-In Voting for the Midterms" via https://www.wired.com/story/the-supreme-court-just-blocked-trumps-efforts-to-control-mail-in-voting-for-the-midterms/; Reference: "Supreme Court strikes down USPS mail-in voting rule" via https://www.axios.com/2026/09/14/supreme-court-trump-mail-in-voting-rule; Reference: "Trump's USPS mail-ballot rules hit a second roadblock as Supreme Court weighs case" via https://www.axios.com/2026/09/14/trumps-mail-ballot-rules-blocked; Reference: "Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Mail Ballot Curbs for Midterms" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-14/supreme-court-rejects-trump-s-mail-ballot-curbs-for-midterms; Reference: "US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/15/us-supreme-court-rejects-trump-mail-ballot-restrictions-ahead-of-midterms?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Plan to Screen Mail-In Ballots" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-mail-voting.html; Reference: "US Supreme Court blocks President Trump's mail-in ballot curbs ahead of midterm polls, upholds injunction" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/president-donald-trump-mail-in-ballot-voting-us-midterm-elections-republicans-democrats-101789451864832.html; Reference: "US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plans on postal ballots: Why it matters" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/15/us-supreme-court-rejects-trumps-plans-on-postal-ballots-why-it-matters?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yjpdy4gjlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "Supreme Court deals humiliating blow to Trump by throwing out mail ballot ban" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-supreme-court-mail-in-ballot-midterms-b3050387.html; Reference: "Supreme Court Rebuffs Trump’s Mail Ballot Changes, Thrilling Democrats" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-09-15/supreme-court-rebuffs-trump-s-mail-ballot-changes-thrilling-democrats; Reference: "Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Bid to Restrict Mail-in Ballot Rules" via https://www.today.com/video/supreme-court-blocks-trump-s-bid-to-restrict-mail-in-ballot-rules-269865541505; Reference: "Trump calls Supreme Court mail ballot ruling 'big loss for Republicans'" via https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/trump-supreme-court-mail-ballots-election.html; Reference: "Trump Slams Supreme Court Over Mail Ballot Ruling" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/politics/trump-supreme-court-mail-voting.html; Reference: "‘Major win’ for democracy as Supreme Court rejects Trump attack on mail-in voting" via https://therealnews.com/supreme-court-rejects-trump-mail-in-voting; Reference: "Trump attacks Supreme Court justices he picked for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots" via https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-attacks-supreme-court-justices-he-picked-for-rejecting-his-push-to-restrict-mail-ballots; Reference: "Supreme Court lifts a cloud over midterms by letting mail ballots flow as normal to voters" via https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/supreme-courts-lifts-a-cloud-over-midterms-by-letting-mail-ballots-flow-as-normal-to-voters; Reference: "Supreme Court Stands Up to Trump on Mail Voting and a Few Key Issues" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-mail-ballots.html; Reference: "Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Midterm Mail Ballot Curbs" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-15/supreme-court-rejects-trump-s-midterm-mail-ballot-curbs-video; Reference: "Elections officials get mail-in voting clarity after Supreme Court decision" via https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/elections-officials-get-mail-in-voting-clarity-after-supreme-court-decision; Reference: "Analyzing the Supreme Court's mail-in voting decision and Trump's reaction" via https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/analyzing-the-supreme-courts-mail-in-voting-decision-and-trumps-reaction;

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Zelensky says Ukraine is ready for ‘de-escalatory steps’ if Russia does the same

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Ukraine is ready to de-escalate the war with Russia if Russia does the same . Trump had at the weekend berated Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries, blaming them for causing a shortage in diesel fuel . Trump said earlier that Ukraine and Russia had

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Oil tanker has exploded in Strait of Hormuz, says Iran’s IRGC

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said late on Monday that an oil tanker had struck a sea mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz . The tanker El Gaia was travelling along the southern route

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US has weapons deployed in orbit, Space Force says

US has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the joint force against ‘hostile adversary action,’ the US Space Force says . The disclosure highlights a growing focus on controlling the space domain and protecting satellites vital to military communications, surveillance and navigation . It is the first time the US has acknowledged having a weapon

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Prince Harry’s children changing schools over security concerns

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are changing schools after just two days due to security concerns . The location of their new home and details of the children’s school have been kept . Prince Harry, the younger son of King Charles, and his family relocated to

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UN Security Council to meet on AI threat as rights chief warns of ‘unprecedented risks’

The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on artificial intelligence next week amid growing international concern over the threat from the fast moving technology . The meeting would be held during the United Nations General Assembly .

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Bob Mackie, who dressed stars from Cher to Whoopi Goldberg and Pink, dies at 87

Bob Mackie, who dressed stars from Cher to Whoopi Goldberg and Pink, died on Monday at 87 . Mackie died in Palm Springs, California, from pneumonia, his publicist said .

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Israeli army chief orders legal review of Gaza war documentary NAZA

Israel's top military officer orders legal review of Gaza war documentary NAZA . Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir instructed the military prosecutor to “examine and advance possible legal measures concerning the film and those involved in it’s production. Zamir convened senior military officials on Monday to discuss the documentary .

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Venezuela to join G20 energy meetings in Texas at US's invitation

Venezuela to join G20 energy talks in Texas at US's invitation . Meeting comes as Trump administration deepens energy ties with Caracas and seeks to boost Venezuelan oil output .

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Dangote refinery launches Africa’s biggest IPO for retail investors

Aliko Dangote launched Africa's largest share sale on Monday, offering 4.1 billion shares of his Nigerian oil refinery at 525 naira each . The sale values the refinery, which processes 700,000 barrels of crude a day, at roughly $47 billion . The refinery has benefited financially from supply disruptions linked to

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Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran US tour after pro-Palestinian remarks

American rapper Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after 'Free Palestine' comment . The Grammy winner's removal follows pressure from venue owners, including New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, over his criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza .

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Rights group accuses Israel of dismantling 'Palestinian existence' in West Bank

Israeli rights group B'Tselem accused Israel of seeking to erase Palestinian presence in occupied West Bank . Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz admitted this week that Israel’s goal for Gaza is the mass expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza in “every way possible’

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Yemen: Fact-checking videos claiming to show Houthi rebel attacks

The clip was edited with football commentary and blurred flags . Other viral videos falsely linked to Houthi attacks on a Saudi Aramco refinery were also traced to unrelated fires in Texas and Russia .

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California moves to cut red tape for heat pumps, solar, and more

Californians could soon find it easier and cheaper to install rooftop solar, home batteries, and energy-saving heat pumps and heat

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Gavin Newsom’s complicated legacy on climate and clean energy

Gavin Newsom's eight-year run as California’s Democratic governor comes to an end in January .

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9/14: CBS Evening News

9/14: CBS Evening News. AI executives and President Trump disagree over doomsday warnings; the president blames Ukraine for high oil and gas prices....

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9/14: The Takeout with Major Garrett

9/14: The Takeout with Major Garrett. Anthropic CEO joins growing calls for AI slowdown; President Trump demands Ukraine stop targeting Russian oil refineries....

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After losing son, couple welcomes daughter born from embryo frozen for 22 years

After losing son, couple welcomes daughter born from embryo frozen for 22 years. The couple named their daughter Georgia in honor of their late son, Giorgos....

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Iran's proxies using Yemen to compound war's impact on oil prices

Yemen's Houthi rebels seized more islands in the strategically crucial Bab al-Mandab Strait and now control the west coast of the country . This comes as a crucial pipeline in Saudi Arabia will be out of commission for weeks . The Houthis have seized the Yemeni Red Sea coast, the port of Mokha and Perim Island

Intel coordinated at coordinates [32.0, 53.0] inside Iran. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Iran's proxies using Yemen to compound war's impact on oil prices" via https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-war-oil-prices-houthis-yemen-saudi-arabia-east-west-pipeline/; Reference: "Houthi gains in Yemen, attack on Saudi pipeline compound pressure on oil markets" via https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/houthi-gains-in-yemen-attack-on-saudi-pipeline-compound-pressure-on-oil-markets; Reference: "Oil extends gains following Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia" via https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/oil-extends-gains-following-houthi-strikes-on-saudi-arabia.html; Reference: "The Next Oil Shock Is Never the Last" via https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Next-Oil-Shock-Is-Never-the-Last.html; Reference: "Houthis, Yemen Fighting Continues, Saudi Arabia Faces Pipeline Challenges" via https://news.usni.org/2026/09/14/houthis-yemen-fighting-continues-saudi-arabia-faces-pipeline-challenges; Reference: "Oil Resumes Climb As Houthis Counterstrike Saudis" via https://shipandbunker.com/news/world/279606-oil-resumes-climb-as-houthis-counterstrike-saudis; Reference: "Houthis say air strikes hit Yemen after Saudi Arabia vows ‘firm’ response" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/15/houthis-report-air-strikes-in-yemen-after-saudi-arabia-vows-firm-response?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Oil prices rise as Houthis attack Saudi Arabia, Hormuz talks delayed" via https://www.investing.com/news/commodities-news/oil-prices-rise-as-houthis-attack-saudi-arabia-hormuz-talks-delayed-4900704; Reference: "Houthis target Saudi sites amid push to strengthen positions in Yemen - Reuters" via https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/houthis-target-saudi-sites-amid-push-to-strengthen-positions-in-yemen--reuters-4901070; Reference: "The Lightning Offensive That Saw the Houthis Grab a Crucial Oil Corridor" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/the-lightning-offensive-that-saw-the-houthis-grab-a-crucial-oil-corridor-101789466561779.html; Reference: "Houthis strike Saudi targets anew as talks over Strait of Hormuz stall" via https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/houthis-strike-saudi-targets-anew-as-talks-over-strait-of-hormuz-stall-4900684; Reference: "Is Saudi Arabia turning to Israel for help against Houthi attacks despite its new defense pact?" via https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260915-is-saudi-arabia-turning-to-israel-for-help-against-houthi-attacks-despite-its-new-defense-pact/; Reference: "Yemen’s Houthis Show Growing Sophistication and Self-Reliance in Weaponry" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/middleeast/yemen-houthis-weapons.html; Reference: "Saudi Arabia faces high-stakes choices as war with Houthis escalates" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/15/saudi-arabia-faces-high-stakes-choices-as-war-with-houthis-escalates?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Can the Houthis hold on to Yemen’s strategic western coast?" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/15/can-the-houthis-hold-on-to-yemens-strategic-western-coast?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Saudi seeks Israel's help amid attacks by Iran-backed Houthis? Report says Riyadh sought intel aid" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/saudi-arabia-seeks-israel-help-amid-attacks-by-iran-backed-houthis-report-says-riyadh-sought-intelligence-assistance-101789478664199.html; Reference: "Houthis seize Red Sea islands, attack Saudi targets" via http://www.france24.com/en/video/20260915-houthis-seize-red-sea-islands-attack-saudi-targets; Reference: "The New ‘Mecca Alliance’ Warns Iran Over Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia" via https://oilprice.com/Geopolitics/Middle-East/The-New-Mecca-Alliance-Warns-Iran-Over-Houthi-Attacks-on-Saudi-Arabia.html; Reference: "Saudi crown prince seeks neighbours' backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes" via http://www.france24.com/en/saudi-crown-prince-seeks-neighbours-backing-as-houthi-attacks-rattle-red-sea-oil-routes; Reference: "First Hormuz, now the Red Sea? Oil spikes as Saudis sucked into Yemen spiral" via http://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-debate/20260915-first-hormuz-now-the-red-sea-oil-spikes-as-saudis-sucked-into-yemen-spiral; Reference: "Iran-backed Houthis’ actions go beyond domestic conflict — Yemen’s PM" via https://tass.com/world/2188121;

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CBS News gets exclusive access to a U.S. aircraft carrier in Middle East

The USS George Washington recently replaced the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East . Tom Hanson gets an exclusive

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Trump calls Nvidia CEO to talk AI — and gets put on speakerphone during industry summit

Trump calls Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to talk AI — and gets put on speakerphone during industry summit . Trump interrupts live event to claim AI concerns are 'hoax' Huang has repeatedly dismissed AI doomerism, suggesting some cybersecurity alarm around AI can help drum up business for the security industry .

Intel coordinated at coordinates [39.26119, -81.6718] inside Washington. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Trump calls Nvidia CEO to talk AI — and gets put on speakerphone during industry summit" via https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-ai-speakerphone-all-hands-meeting-rcna597761; Reference: "Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Gets Onstage Call From Trump, Who Dismissed A.I. Safety Concerns" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/technology/trump-ai-safety-jensen-huang.html; Reference: "Trump phones Nvidia’s Huang at All-In Summit, calls data center opposition a ‘hoax’" via https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/14/trump-phones-nvidia-huang-all-in-calls-data-center-opposition-hoax.html; Reference: "Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells Trump ‘we’re not going to let [an AI slowdown] happen’" via https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/14/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-tells-trump-were-not-going-to-let-an-ai-slowdown-happen/; Reference: "Trump and Jensen Huang unite against AI doomers in surprise on-stage call" via https://www.axios.com/2026/09/14/trump-jensen-huang-nvidia-ai-all-in-summit; Reference: "Trump calls, interrupts Nvidia CEO to say AI fears are ‘a hoax’" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/15/14-09-clip-trump-comments-on-ai?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Nvidia CEO takes call from Trump on stage as US President downplays AI risks: ‘Playing right into the hands of…’" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/nvidia-ceo-takes-call-from-donald-trump-on-stage-as-us-president-downplays-ai-risks-playing-right-into-the-hands-of-101789449996052.html; Reference: "Trump interrupts live event to claim AI concerns are ‘hoax’" via https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/trump-ai-nvidia-jensen-huang-video-b3050463.html; Reference: "Nvidia CEO says battle over AI innovation and safety is ‘false choice’" via https://www.ft.com/content/2e20c674-3386-46ad-b07f-5cd8a013f67e?syn-25a6b1a6=1; Reference: "Nvidia CEO to attend Trump dinner for Xi, source says" via https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/nvidia-ceo-to-attend-trump-dinner-for-xi-source-says-4902711; Reference: "Nvidia CEO Huang attending Trump's state dinner for China's Xi: Source" via https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/nvidia-jensen-huang-trump-xi.html;

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EPA to repeal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants

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Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does

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Pentagon inspector general says Iran war has led to a shortfall of U.S. munitions

Pentagon inspector general says Iran war has led to a shortfall of U.S. munitions .

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Iran war coverage led to firings at Stars and Stripes, former publisher says

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Uganda back in Invictus Games after withdrawing over 'Harry-Meghan nonsense'

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Mahmoud Khalil lawsuit says Columbia University failed to protect pro-Palestinian activists

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News Wrap: Kennedy Center warns of 'fiscal collapse' without Trump's name on building

Kennedy Center warns of 'fiscal collapse' without Trump's name on building . State election officials bracing for uncertainty over mail-in ballots ahead of midterms . NATO

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Washington's response to AI and data center concerns

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter discuss Washington's response to AI and data center concerns . They discuss the latest political news, including Mitch McConnell returning to

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Suspected bicycle thief dies during arrest in Netherlands

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Russia resupplies military bases in Syria for first time under new deal

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Sweden election is too close to call as far right loses ground

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Iran war live: CENTCOM disputes IRGC claim supertanker struck by Hormuz nav

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Landowners in Texas ask court to stop Trump border wall

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Israeli attack targets Gaza displacement camp

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South Korean Containership Completes NSR Passage Arriving in UK in 21 Days

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Turkish Police Seize 350kg of Cocaine from Bulker’s Sea Chest

Turkish Police Seize 350kg of Cocaine from Bulker’s Sea Chest. The police and narcotics units from Turkey’s Ministry of Justice reported a major cocaine seizure recovered by divers examining a sea chest on a bulke......

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Oman's Strait of Hormuz Conference Implodes

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AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC

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Chris Mason: Row over Reform's mega donations has mileage in it yet

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Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace

Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace. The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia . Italian fighter jets based at an air base in the city of Šiauliai shot down a drone in Lithuania on Tuesday .

Intel coordinated at coordinates [56.0, 24.0] inside Lithuania. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjx2zgk7edlzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "Drone shot down by NATO over Lithuania" via https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260915-drone-shot-down-by-nato-over-lithuania; Reference: "NATO Shoots Down Drone That Entered Lithuanian Airspace" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-15/nato-shoots-down-drone-that-entered-lithuanian-airspace-mu27y5vq; Reference: "Ukraine war live: NATO downs drone over Lithuania, Russian frigate fires flares at Danish helicopter" via https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260915-nato-fighter-jets-shoot-down-drone-over-lithuania-after-latest-incursion; Reference: "NATO fighter jets shoot down drone over Lithuania for the first time" via https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/15/nato-fighter-jets-shoot-down-drone-over-lithuania-for-the-first-time; Reference: "NATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace after bloc warns strikes will drive support for Ukraine" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/kyiv-mark-rutte-drone-nato-ukraine-b3050327.html; Reference: "Ukraine war live: NATO downs drone over Lithuania, Russian frigate fires flares at Danish helicopter" via http://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260915-nato-fighter-jets-shoot-down-drone-over-lithuania-after-latest-incursion; Reference: "Italian NATO jet downs drone in Lithuania, minister says it probably came from Russia" via https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/09/15/italian-nato-jet-downs-drone-in-lithuania-minister-says-it-probably-came-from-russia/; Reference: "‘Putin looking to see how far he can push NATO’" via http://www.france24.com/en/video/20260915-putin-looking-to-see-how-far-he-can-push-nato; Reference: "NATO downs drone over Lithuania, ‘probably’ launched by Russia" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/15/nato-downs-drone-over-lithuania-probably-launched-by-russia?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "NATO jet shoots down suspected Russian drone over Lithuania" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/15/nato-jet-shoots-down-suspected-russian-drone-over-lithuania?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "NATO jets down drone over Lithuania as Russian ship fires flares at Danish helicopter" via http://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260915-nato-jets-down-drone-over-lithuania-as-russian-ship-fires-flares-at-danish-helicopter; Reference: "NATO jets shoot down drone in Lithuania as Russia continues to provoke Europe" via https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/nato-jets-shoot-down-drone-in-lithuania-as-russia-continues-to-provoke-europe;

bbc.co.uk

Watch: Selena Gomez, Zendaya and other stars light up Emmys red carpet

Watch: Selena Gomez, Zendaya and other stars light up Emmys red carpet. Celebrities walked a blue version of the traditional red carpet ahead of the primetime show honouring the best shows in US television....

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UK set to turn cooler as unsettled weather continues

UK set to turn cooler as unsettled weather continues. As temperatures drop through the week and it starts to feel more autumnal, is it now time to put the summer clothes away?...

nytimes.com

Trump’s Effort to Assert Control Over Elections Continues Despite Supreme Court Loss

Trump’s Effort to Assert Control Over Elections Continues Despite Supreme Court Loss. Mail ballots await their mailing date in Phoenix in 2022....

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Panama canal traffic to be cut again as drought from El Niño worsens

The Panama canal plans to again cut maritime traffic due to worsening drought caused by the El Niño climate phenomenon . The canal handles 5% of global maritime trade and about 40% of US container traffic .

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‘A coin flip’: on the campaign trail as Brazil’s far right edges back to power

Flávio Bolsonaro fires up his base in the bellwether state of Minas Gerais – starting at the scene of his father’s stabbing . ‘Brazil has no president and Brazil needs a president – and that president is Fl

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Obama backs AI slowdown as Trump rejects tighter guardrails: ‘Potential catastrophe will depend on our choices’

Obama backs AI slowdown as Trump rejects tighter guardrails: ‘Potential catastrophe will depend on our choices’ Former US President Barack Obama said he followed AI for more than a decade and believed its potential impact was ‘not overhyped’

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Saudi Arabia issues emergency alert for several cities for 'potential danger' amid Houthi conflict

The alert calls on citizens to remain calm and follow official instructions and proceed to the nearest safe place . The alerts were issued through the National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies . Authorities did not specify the nature of the potential danger .

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Did Marco Rubio just announce visa revocation for those mocking Charlie Kirk's death? Truth behind online claim

Marco Rubio announced that anyone with a visa in the US will have it immediately revoked if they mock

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Keralite vlogger, who claimed arrest by Mujahideen, now says she escaped arrest threat in Afghanistan

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Super El Nino winter weather forecast: What December, January and February could bring across the US

A potentially record-strong Super El Nino could bring warmer conditions to much of the northern

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Whittier Palos Fire: Map, evacuation updates as wildfire spreads near La Habra, Hacienda Heights and Fullerton. A fast-moving brush fire is burning uphill in Whittier, prompting an air response....

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Northern Air Cargo names permanent CEO

Alaska-based Northern Air Cargo has named Mark Lester as president and CEO . He will replace Interim President Dave Karp, who has served in the role since March 2025, on Sept. 21 . Lester spent the past 18 months as head of aerospace strategy at Merrick & Co., an engineering firm .

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Almost 1 million TEUs in new record for this U.S. container gateway

Long Beach processed 919,992 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in August, up 2% from the same month in 2025 . Imports increased 3.6% year over year to 456,100 TEUs, while exports rose 4% to 99,754 TEUs .

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5 Freight Markets: Why Spot Rates Are Sending Mixed Signals

Spot rates are still elevated, but the freight market story changes fast once you drill into individual markets . Cincinnati and Detroit posted the steepest week-over-week spot rate gains among the five markets examined . Cincinnati showed a clean, correlated surge: spot rates up 20%

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Texas couple sentenced in $2.4M Mexico-to-US smuggling operation

Thao Duong and Lam Mai, a married couple from Garland, Texas, were sentenced Sept. 8 in federal court on charges stemming from the operation . The operation used a combination of cross-border smuggling, storage facilities near the U.S.-Mexico border, domestic shipping and online sales to move the products from Mexico to

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Pink Cheetah, TQL fight it out as transparency rule awaited

The oral arguments in the broker transparency case of Pink Cheetah vs. Total Quality Logistics last week were relatively rapid but took place against a revised federal rule on broker transparency . The post-rulemaking process is said to be in the final stages .

investing.com

Japan to sidestep funding in tax cut outline, keep fiscal concern alive

Japan to sidestep funding in tax cut outline, keep fiscal concern alive. ...

investing.com

China home prices stay weak, keeping pressure on economy

China home prices stay weak, keeping pressure on economy. ...

investing.com

Lula, Bolsonaro neck-and-neck in Brazil runoff polls ahead of election

Lula, Bolsonaro neck-and-neck in Brazil runoff polls ahead of election. ...

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China’s factory output growth quickens in August, retail sales slow

Retail sales growth slowed further in August while industrial output blew past estimates . Beijing warns of supply-demand imbalance

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Waymo, Japanese partners target driverless taxi service in Tokyo in 2027

Waymo, Japanese partners target driverless taxi service in Tokyo in 2027. ...

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‘My total balance should be $20 million’: I invested $1.1 million in a crypto platform. Have I lost it all?

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The oil market is sending an increasingly loud warning about gas prices at the pump

The oil market is sending an increasingly loud warning about gas prices at the pump. Oil buyers are paying much more to get a barrel of crude oil immediately as the Iran conflict threatens global supplies....

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10-year Treasury yield hits 5% as oil prices jump and Fed meeting looms

Oil and 10-year Treasury yields are moving in near lockstep, with their correlation at its strongest since 2019 . The key ‘affordability’ rate briefly touched its highest level since 2007 on Monday . Oil and Treasury yields haven’t moved this closely in seven years . That’s bad news for

Intel coordinated at coordinates [32.0, 53.0] inside Iran. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "10-year Treasury yield hits 5% as oil prices jump and Fed meeting looms" via https://www.marketwatch.com/story/10-year-treasury-yield-tops-5-for-the-first-time-since-2007-as-bond-market-selloff-deepens-14c81f75?mod=mw_rss_topstories; Reference: "Oil and Treasury yields haven’t moved this closely in seven years. That’s bad news for markets" via https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/oil-us-treasurys-stocks-pressure.html; Reference: "Ten-year Treasury yield hits 5% for first time since 2023" via https://www.ft.com/content/06cb850d-089a-4318-88d7-a410e9766b89?syn-25a6b1a6=1; Reference: "10-year Treasury yield rises to highest since 2007 as Fed rate-hike expectations rise" via https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/10-year-treasury-yield-rises-to-highest-since-2007.html; Reference: "US Treasury yields surge to highest since 2007" via https://www.ft.com/content/5e2327aa-dbd0-4a79-8c99-622a893876d7?syn-25a6b1a6=1; Reference: "Key U.S. Bond Rate Near 20-Year High as Oil Prices Keep Climbing" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/business/bond-yields-oil-price-iran.html; Reference: "Benchmark US government bond yield hits 19-year peak as oil prices surge" via https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/15/benchmark-us-government-bond-yield-hits-19-year-peak-as-oil-prices-surge?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "US 10-year Treasury yield hits 5%: Will oil prices and Fed rate decision push yields even higher?" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/us-10-year-treasury-yield-hits-5-will-oil-prices-and-fed-rate-decision-push-yields-even-higher-101789469742476.html; Reference: "Why are US mortgage rates rising again as 10-year Treasury yields hit a 19-year high?" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/why-are-us-mortgage-rates-rising-again-as-10-year-treasury-yields-hit-a-19-year-high-101789486442543.html; Reference: "Is the two-decade era of low interest rates over? The Fed has to decide." via https://www.marketwatch.com/story/is-the-two-decade-era-of-low-interest-rates-over-the-fed-has-to-decide-0520f458?mod=mw_rss_topstories; Reference: "Stocks have so far survived rising Treasury yields. But that may be about to change." via https://www.marketwatch.com/story/stocks-have-so-far-survived-rising-treasury-yields-but-that-may-be-about-to-change-b087dbe1?mod=mw_rss_topstories;

cnbc.com

Trump goes scorched earth on AI warnings, raging about data center opposition and regulation

Trump goes scorched earth on AI warnings, raging about data center opposition and regulation. The Trump administration has encouraged AI's rapid growth and the development of data centers as it seeks an insurmountable tech edge over China....

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Carney urges EU to cement trade deal as Ottawa seeks pivot from US

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China tightens control of overseas travel in sweeping new law

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Saudi Arabia Discovers 110 Million Tonnes of Uranium-Bearing Ore

Saudi Arabia has discovered 110 million tonnes of uranium-bearing raw material in the Medina region . The discovery is a potentially significant find as the Kingdom accelerates plans to develop a domestic nuclear energy industry .

oilprice.com

China’s Growing Iran Trade Is Moving Overland Through Central Asia

Central Asian states are facilitating a rail shipment of Chinese goods destined for Iran . The precise contents of the freight train are uncertain . The block train, consisting of 55 container cars, crossed from China’s

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SpaceX Turns Turbine Maker as Musk Warns of Years-Long Equipment Shortage

SpaceX is preparing a factory in Bastrop, Texas, to tackle that casting bottleneck . Musk says bringing production in-house could get gas turbines online up to 18 months sooner .

defensenews.com

Polish minister proposes drills near Kaliningrad to draw Russian troops from Ukraine

Polish minister proposes drills near Kaliningrad to draw Russian troops from Ukraine . Poland is readying to host the first military drills for the Coalition of the Willing with British and French forces . Poland's East Shield initiative worth around 10 billion zloty ($2.7 billion)

defensenews.com

US, South Korean officials to broach thorny Hormuz mission at talks this week

U.S. and South Korean governments will hold high-level security talks this week . Talks come as tensions between the two countries escalate over security and trade . South Korea is considering deploying a P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft .

militarytimes.com

Navy families evacuated from Bahrain are still trying to retrieve their belongings

Navy families evacuated from Naval Support Activity Bahrain are still trying to retrieve their belongings . Some families remain separated from household goods, vehicles and pets that were left behind . The Navy says family members and non-essential personnel who remain outside Bahrain have not been authorized to return to retrieve personal property because of security concerns .

militarytimes.com

US military must focus on ‘right mix’ of weapons amid stockpile concerns: Official

The Air Force is looking to build the ‘right mix’ of weapons, not just ‘replenishing what has been expended,’ says Brig. Gen. Robert Lyons III . The service is working to balance “capability, capacity cost and the adaptability to produce at the speed and scale for future conflicts

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Organizers break ground on education center at Pentagon 9/11 memorial

The $100 million Pentagon 9/11 Memorial Visitor Education Center will contain exhibits and host programs about the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 . The facility, expected to open in 2029, will also include event spaces, a cafe and bookstore . It will be the last of the three attack sites to have a museum

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US Air Force to stand up point defense career field within 2 years, Wilsbach says

U.S. Air Force to stand up point defense career field within 2 years, Gen. Ken Wilsbach says . Two airmen, Senior Master Sgt. Andrew Lewis and Senior Master Sergeant Brandon Spears, are the first field managers within that career track .

arstechnica.com

RFK Jr. headlines sold-out anti-vaccine conference alongside Andrew Wakefield

RFK Jr. will deliver a keynote address at an anti-vaccine conference later this week . He will appear alongside Andrew Wakefield, the disgraced former doctor who was stripped of his medical license over a fraudulent, now-retracted study that falsely claimed a link between autism and the measles, mumps, and rubella

arstechnica.com

Rocket Lab is seeing red about NASA's decision on a Mars spacecraft

NASA's procurement of a "Mars Telecommunications Network" spacecraft has turned out to be one of the most engrossing dramas of the year for the US space agency . The agency finally reached a decision earlier this month, selecting Blue Origin to develop, launch and operate a $700 million spacecraft at Mars .

arstechnica.com

Founder’s cost-cutting obsession drove Unitree lead in cheap humanoid robots

Unitree Robotics’ founder Wang Xingxing is arguably one of the people most responsible for that Chinese lead . The introverted founder appeared at a 2025 business symposium hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping . Unitree launched an initial public offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market on August 19 .

arstechnica.com

Online hate researcher keeps hammering X despite deportation threat

The US is not backing down from its fight to deport noncitizen technology researchers who monitor safety risks on the biggest online platforms . In July, a judge blocked as unconstitutional an immigration policy that the US relied on to weigh whether to detain and deport people who flag illegal or harmful online content as national security risks .

arstechnica.com

Prehistoric builders transported Devil's Arrows 11 miles

Stonehenge is the most famous example of megalithic architecture across Britain and Ireland . Scientists have confirmed that the stones came from a site 18 kilometers (11 miles) away, transported by humans rather than glacial movement .

wired.com

New York Seizes a Dozen Celebrity Deepfake Websites

New York Seizes a Dozen Celebrity Deepfake Websites. In the biggest-ever legal action against harmful deepfake websites, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has seized 12 sites that collectively targeted around 1,200 victims....

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USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Sept. 14, 2026

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Sept. 14, 2026, based on Navy and public data . In cases in which a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship .

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North Korea Tests Missiles, Attack Drones on Island in Sea of Japan

North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and attack drones at an island in the Sea of Japan on Sunday . Subunits from five artillery and missile joint units participated in the drill, which involved new combat systems such as attack drones of various kinds, a tactical cruise missile, a large-caliber thermal-pressure multiple rocket launcher and a

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U.S. Funding Subic Bay Shipyard Repair Expansion

The Subic Drydock Corporation, an American-owned firm operating out of the former U.S. naval station, revealed a $1.4 million project last week in Manila . The plan will involve expanding the yard’s approach pier by an additional 169 meters, which the firm claims will create a usable ber

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ANALYSIS: Singapore Bunker Sales Continue at Record Pace Despite Hormuz Crisis

ANALYSIS: Singapore Bunker Sales Continue at Record Pace Despite Hormuz Crisis. Across all products Singapore sold 37.77 million mt of bunkers in the first eight months of the year, the highest January-August total the port has recorded....

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US House committee advances Russia sanctions bill

US House committee advances Russia sanctions bill. ... US House advances Russia sanctions bill. The House of Representatives voted 214-211...

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Russia to factor Finland’s nuclear deterrence move into military planning - MFA

Russia to factor Finland’s nuclear deterrence move into military planning - MFA. Alexander Grushko added that "since this is now a new reality, we will take it into account in our military planning and force development"...

tass.com

Sikorski’s NATO drill remarks require opinion from "people in white coats" — MFA

Poland's foreign minister should "do everything possible to strengthen Poland’s security"

tass.com

Disarray at Pentagon under Hegseth hindering key missions — media

Disarray at Pentagon under Hegseth hindering key missions — media. According to the New York Times, the war with Iran has compounded the Pentagon's problems, undermining sailors' morale and depleting its supply of interceptor missiles....

rt.com

US blocks Iranian nuclear chief from UN watchdog meeting

Iran says Washington has violated international law by preventing Mohammad Eslami from attending the IAEA event in Vienna . Iran says the move was a 'serious violation' of the country’s rights as a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency . The incident occurred as talks between the US and Iran remain stalled, with the

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Why the West still misunderstands BRICS

BRICS members differ sharply in power, politics and interests, writes Peter Bergen . The group is an early model of the emerging multipolar order, he says . Bergen: The group's ability to manage divisions may be the secret of its global influence .

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Selective justice eroding trust in international law – expert (VIDEO)

ICC was created in 2002 under the Rome Statute to prosecute genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity . While 123 countries have ratified the treaty, multiple nations, including Russia, the US, China, India, and Israel, do not recognize the court’s jurisdiction . Hany Soliman of the Arab Center for

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EU members plot Arctic expansion

Only three of the bloc’s 27 members are part of the region . Finland and Sweden joined NATO in 2023 and 2024, expanding the US-led military bloc's presence . The five Arctic states outside the EU are Russia, the US, Canada, Norway

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Kennedy center near bankruptcy without Trump’s name on facade – WaPo

The Washington arts institution is reportedly nearing ‘fiscal collapse’ after ticket sales and fundraising plunged, while its main building may also be unsafe . The re-inscription of US President Donald Trump’s name on the building is being considered as a possible solution . Last December, his name was added to the facade of

rt.com

Trump gives Ukraine condition for Patriot missile license

Trump says Ukraine would produce a ‘less sophisticated version’ of Patriot interceptors should the US choose to grant it a license for the missiles . Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has repeatedly asked his Western backers for at least 300 additional missiles to sustain Ukrainian air defenses through the coming winter .

rt.com

Gay US Democratic congressional nominee exposed as BDSM model – media (PHOTOS)

Chris Gallant, an openly gay man who is running in New York’s 1st Congressional District against Republican incumbent Nick LaLota, appeared in photographs for fetish sex shop Mr. S Leather wearing collars, straps, neoprene, and bondage equipment . The photos are no longer available on the website, the NYP

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Alexei Overchuk takes part in the Second Forum of Regions of Russia and Mongolia

Alexei Overchuk meets with Mongolia’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy

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UN voices ‘deep concern’ over Israeli strikes killing civilians across Gaza

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) voiced ‘deep concern’ over Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip . Nine children were killed or died of their wounds over the previous week, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICE

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Vance says US in direct talks with Houthis after Red Sea island seizure

US Vice President JD Vance says Washington has been engaged in ‘direct conversations’ with the Houthis after Red Sea island seizure . Vance was asked whether he was concerned about the Houthi takeover and how the US planned to respond .

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Has Palestine become an election issue in Latin America’s largest country?

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his right-wing rival Flávio Bolsonaro are in a tight race . The latest Datafolha poll points to an extremely tight race, with Lula receiving 39 percent of voting intentions in the first round .

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Trump says Iran wants deal with US ‘quickly and badly’

Trump says Iran wants to reach an agreement with Washington ‘quickly and badly’ The US and Israel launched attacks on Iran in February, prompting Tehran to retaliate against Israel and US military targets across the region . Trump says he is ‘open’ to engaging

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Several Belgian university rectors denounce political deadlock over arrival of Gazan students

Several Belgian university rectors criticized the lack of government consensus over the arrival of Gazan scholarship students . Rectors reportedly published an open letter in daily De Standaard, calling the political deadlock over arrival of 13 Gazan students ‘unacceptable’ They noted that it is not a matter of “illegal migrants,

independent.co.uk

Dead man found stuck in kitchen vent at Atlanta soul food cafe

Dead man found stuck in kitchen vent at Atlanta soul food cafe. Workers discovered the man’s body above the kitchen’s frying area at the southwest Atlanta establishment after arriving for work on Monday morning...

independent.co.uk

Trump boasts that he’s turning the White House into a ‘palace’ as he gushes over his new helipad

Trump has worked on renovating the White House by paving over the Rose Garden for a new patio and covering the Oval

independent.co.uk

3 hospitalized as massive swarm of bees invades Arizona computer workplace and terrorizes employees

3 hospitalized as massive swarm of bees invades Arizona computer workplace and terrorizes employees. Ten people were reportedly stung by bees at the Intel manufacturing campus in Chandler, Arizona on Monday...

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Homeland Security investigators may have broken the law to find non-citizen voters, whistleblower claims

DHS employees were instructed to access state voter databases in ways a whistleblower alleges violate state law, a new report says . The whistleblower says the process can result in errors involving naturalized U.S. citizens, potentially subjecting them to secondary customs screenings at airports, or criminal referrals to Homeland Security Investigations .

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Israel's ugly and undemocratic efforts to bar Arab parties must end

Netanyahu bloc's latest effort to bar Arab parties is not about defending democracy . It is about weakening the opposition and denying a fifth of Israel's citizens their full political representation . As polls tighten ahead of Israeli election, three small

haaretz.com + 7 more

Israel must stop lecturing 'NAZA' filmmakers and let the press do its job in Gaza

Over 200 Israeli filmmakers sign petition in support of creators of 'NAZA,' which features allegations of Israeli mass killing in Gaza . Culture minister Miki Zohar has written to Israeli immigration authorities, accusing directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor of 'treason against the state'

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haaretz.com

Israeli and Lebanese envoys to U.S. to meet this week in Washington

Israel is frustrated with the Lebanese army's unwillingness to confront Hezbollah directly in the limited pilot zones already under its

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More than 80,000 people displaced as Yemen escalation deepens across the west coast

More than 80,000 people displaced as Yemen escalation deepens across the west coast . The latest wave follows the fall of Al Mokha . Families arriving in host areas report having no time to grab their belongings .

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Thune sees role for Congress on AI — Trump does not

Majority Leader John Thune says Congress has a job to do on AI . Thune is urging a "light touch" even in the face of "consequential risks" President Trump has dismissed the issue as a "hoax" and called it a " hoax"

axios.com + 2 more

Trump's $5,000 checks get chilly Senate GOP reception

Trump's proposal to give Americans $5,000 checks if Republicans keep control of Congress isn't dead on arrival . But Republicans aren't exactly lining up behind it either . "I don't support going and borrowing $1.2 trillion to be able to write the checks," Sen. John Kennedy said .

axios.com

Nationalist leaders say U.K. union "coming to an end"

Nationalist leaders say U.K. union "coming to an end" First Minister Michelle O'Neill says President Trump's support for a united Ireland has taken the debate global . SNP's John Swinney, Sinn Féin and Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth met in Cardiff, Wales, on Monday to

axios.com

Texas nominees' racist, vulgar remarks receive mixed GOP reaction

House Speaker Mike Johnson was asked Sunday about vulgar comments made online by Brandon Herrera, a YouTuber-turned-candidate running for a key Texas district . Herrera is running for the seat of Rep. Tony Gonzales, who resigned in April after admitting to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide . Bo French,

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Pentagon Sees Strategic Inventory Munitions Shortfalls, IG Says

The US fired so many munitions at Iranian targets during the first few months of Operation Epic Fury that it ‘has resulted in strategic inventory shortfalls and revealed industrial base bottlenecks for munitions resupply,’ Pentagon officials acknowledged to the Defense Department’s independent watchdog . The US military is facing a shortfall in

bloomberg.com

Trump: AI ‘Taking Over the World...is a Hoax'

"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business . Douglas Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum and former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, says the Federal Reserve should raise interest rates this week and warns that failing to do so would undercut its credibility as inflation remains its central challenge

bloomberg.com

Venezuela’s Acting Leader Rodríguez Is Said to Plan UN Visit

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez is planning to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York

bloomberg.com

Trump Energy Boss Says Fuel Export Ban Wouldn’t Cut Fuel Prices

Trump Energy Boss Says Fuel Export Ban Wouldn’t Cut Fuel Prices. One of President Donald Trump’s top energy chiefs said a US ban on fuel exports or crude wouldn’t bring down pump prices....

bloomberg.com

Cook Says Saudi Arabia Is in a ‘Vulnerable’ Position

Steven Cook says Saudi Arabia made a “grave miscalculation’ in confronting the Houthis . Cook says the situation gives Iran another source of leverage, raises questions about US reliability as a regional security partner .

bloomberg.com

Holtz-Eakin Says No Rate Hike Would Undercut Fed Credibility

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum and former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, says the Federal Reserve should raise interest rates this week . He also calls President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend checks an “

militarywatchmagazine.com

U.S. Army Unit Abandons Abrams Tank for Lighter Vehicles After Ukraine War Exposes Weaknesses

The U.S. Army is converting an Oregon Army National Guard armoured battalion equipped with M1A2 Abrams tanks into a lighter mobile infantry formation . The 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment has been redesignated as the 2nd Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment, becoming Oregon's first mobile infantry battalion .

militarywatchmagazine.com

China Deploys H-6N Strategic Nuclear Bombers with Ballistic Missiles for Pacific War Drills

China Deploys H-6N Strategic Nuclear Bombers with Ballistic Missiles for Pacific War Drills . The bomber has emerged as an increasingly important component of the country’s nuclear deterrent . The combination of the aircraft has important implications for the survivability of China's nuclear forces .

militarywatchmagazine.com

Key Fighter Unit Guarding U.S. Mainland Retires F-15s to Field New F-35 Stealth Fighters

Massachusetts Air National Guard's 104th Fighter Wing has formally entered a new era with the arrival of the F-35A fifth generation fighter . The F-15C/D Eagle long range air superiority fighter has been replaced by F-25C/15C long range fighter . It is the latest U.S.

militarywatchmagazine.com

Malaysia Upgrading Russian Su-30 Fighters with New Mach 3+ Anti-Ship Cruise Missile

Malaysian Defence Ministry is planning to equip its fleet of 18 Russian-supplied Su-30MKM fighters with the BrahMo cruise missile . The BrahMos was jointly developed by Russia and India, with the air-launched variant developed specifically to equip Indian Air Force Su

meduza.io + 1 more

Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin appears in a campaign video for Russia’s ruling political party alongside Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Alexander Ovechkin appeared in a campaign video for United Russia ahead of the country’s September parliamentary elections . He appeared in the video centered on Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov . United Russia has launched a series of campaign videos showing the leading candidates on its party list with their supporters .

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The U.S. sanctioned Russia’s VTB Bank over its work with Iran. A former Treasury official says the move is also meant to pressure Chinese banks.

The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Russia’s VTB Bank for taking part in efforts to evade sanctions on Iran . VTB opened representative offices in Iran, processed transactions with sanctioned Iranian banks, and helped “move billions of frozen Iranian assets’

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The EU extends its Russia sanctions list for just one week, keeping Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov designated until ambassadors meet again

EU ambassadors agreed to extend one of the bloc’s sanctions regimes against Russia for just one week . The sanctions list covers about 3,000 individuals and entities . The list was due to expire overnight between September 14 and 15, but EU countries could not agree on another six-month extension . The other 25 member states

meduza.io

Russia will allow unrestricted sales of civilian gas masks for the first time in over 30 years

Starting March 1, 2027, Russia will allow civilian gas masks to be sold without restrictions . Gas masks had been on Russia’s list of products whose sale is restricted since 1992 . In early August, Vladimir Putin issued a decree removing them from the list .

meduza.io

A Moscow court blocked three piracy websites for carrying the gay hockey romance ‘Heated Rivalry,’ citing ‘images promoting nontraditional sexual relations,’ but the only image was the book’s cover

Moscow's Cheryomushkinsky District Court has prohibited access to three pages on pirate websites that made American author Rachel Reid’s novel Heated Rivalry available online . The pages were hosted on BookPlaneta, Siteknig, and Libsafe . Notices on the pages say the text was removed at the copyright

meduza.io

The online marketplace Wildberries seeks enough steel mesh to cover 67 soccer fields. It could be intended to shield warehouses in Russia from Ukrainian drone attacks, The Bell reports.

The online marketplace Wildberries invited bids to supply galvanized steel mesh for its logistics centers in eight Russian regions . So far, contractors have submitted bids in only three of the eight regions, quoting prices ranging from 154 to 474 rubles per square meter . The full purchase could cost Wildberries between 73.6 million and 226.

novaramedia.com

George Galloway to Stand in Byelection in Attempt to Defeat Green Leader

George Galloway to stand in byelection for Keir Starmer’s former seat in the byelection . He is living in self-imposed exile in Russia in order to oppose Green leader Zack Polanski . Polanski was selected as the Green candidate for the by

tritaparsi.substack.com + 2 more

With Iran striking back via the Houthis, is Trump in La La Land? Geopolitical Chat #9: Q&A Session for Paid Subscribers

With Iran striking back via the Houthis, is Trump in La La Land? Geopolitical Chat #9: Q&A Session for Paid Subscribers. Trump continues to act as if he has Iran cornered. He refuses diplomacy over the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that it is already open .

kernowdamo.substack.com

MSF Face Israel Lobby Terror Claims - Then The Accusers Record Dropped

MSF Face Israel Lobby Terror Claims - Then The Accusers Record Dropped. My work is supported by you the viewers only, so if you'd like to support some independent media and keep this sustainable, check the support options & merch as well as find me on other social media by clicking here .

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Israel HUMILIATED As Boycott Leaves Them Without A Backer

Israel has been flogging government bonds to anyone keen to prop up the state for decades . But if Israel wants to hawk these bonds to the average European punter, it needs a shiny prospectus rubber-stamped by an EU financial regulator . Once one member state gives it the nod, Israel Bonds can peddle the same

scmp.com + 3 more

Price of Fury: report details Iran war’s toll on US bases, weapons and more

The Pentagon has yet to determine the future posture of US forces in the Middle East, according to a new report . The Pentagon estimated the campaign had cost $33.4 billion as of June 29, excluding the reconstruction of damaged military infrastructure . Iran responded to the US-Israeli attack by striking military and infrastructure targets across the region .

navalnews.com

US Navy Seeks ‘Seabed Superiority’ in Undersea Warfare Push

US Navy Seeks ‘Seabed Superiority’ in Undersea Warfare Push . US Navy seeking ‘seabed superiority” in both offensive and defensive operations around the ocean floor .

navalnews.com

Belgian-Dutch rMCM programme enters critical integration phase

Belgian-Dutch replacement Mine Countermeasures (rMCM) programme continues to make progress towards demonstrating its full stand-off mine warfare capability before the end of 2026 . Recent ship and system deliveries pave the way for a critical phase of operational integration .

navalnews.com

Australia Makes Seabed Warfare a Top Defence Priority

Australia's latest National Defence Strategy (NDS) has underlined the country's need to secure critical undersea infrastructure (CUI) The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is looking to the commercial underwater industry to provide the required capability . The RAN is developing capability for deeper underwater operations, to support seabed C

navalnews.com

Drones Can Underpin Real-world Ops Today and 1,000-ship Navy Tomorrow

UK's ability to tackle ‘real-world’ threats at sea would be significantly enhanced by expanding maritime uncrewed system (MUS) numbers as a substantial proportion of what could grow to be a ‘1,000-ship navy’ The impact of such capacity in countering such ‘ real-world

navalnews.com

Turkish Navy Confirms 2032 Delivery Date for MUGEM Aircraft Carrier

Turkish Navy Confirms 2032 Delivery Date for MUGEM Aircraft Carrier . The carrier could be launched around 2027-2028 and potentially delivered after 2030. The carrier will operate 52 aircraft — up from the 50 previously disclosed .

navalnews.com

Royal Navy progresses towards Project Vanquish demo from aircraft carrier

The Royal Navy is progressing plans to undertake flight trials of a jet-powered Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) from a Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) aircraft carrier by the end of next year . The Hybrid Air Wing is being delivered under the Maritime Aviation Transformation (MATX) programme .

navalnews.com

Royal New Zealand Navy outlines fleet renewal priorities

The Royal New Zealand Navy is progressing a long-term fleet renewal programme . It will reshape the service’s force structure, training model, infrastructure, and sustainment architecture over the next two decades . The Maritime Fleet Renewal effort is being driven primarily by the approaching retirement of most of the RNZN’

navalnews.com

Raytheon Expands on U.S. Navy’s Next-Generation Torpedo

Raytheon Expands on U.S. Navy’s Next-Generation Torpedo . New suite of highly capable, modern attack weapons designed to counter emerging threats in the Indo-Pacific . Navy is restructuring the program and changing some capabilities and requirements .

navalnews.com

HII Showcased ROMULUS 151 at Combined Naval Event 2026

HII showcased its role as America's largest military shipbuilder and a global leader in autonomous unmanned maritime systems at the Combined Naval Event (CNE) 2026 . HII has delivered more than 750 REMUS vehicles to over 30 countries, including 14 NATO members, with more than 90% of systems remaining operational after more than

navalnews.com

L3Harris Delivering Clandestine Submarine-Launched AUVs to the U.S. Navy

L3Harris Delivering Clandestine Submarine-Launched AUVs to the U.S. Navy’s attack submarine fleet . The AUV will be delivered across multiple classes of attack submarines that will operate the drone as an underwater wingman performing mine warfare, forward intelligence, and seabed mapping missions .

politico.com

NATO races to guard against Russian nuclear subs without the US

NATO races to guard against Russian nuclear subs without the US. Allied forces gathered near Iceland to practice hunting for Russian submarines, with a key member missing....

politico.com

White House pushes companies to ditch Macron’s space summit

White House pushes companies to ditch Macron’s space summit. More than 120 countries are attending the symposium in Paris....

aljazeera.com

Internet shutdown crosses 100 days in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Internet shutdown crosses 100 days in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Mobile data, broadband services suspended in the territory since protests calling for electoral reform in June....

aljazeera.com

Spectacular turtle nesting event in southern Mexico

Spectacular turtle nesting event in southern Mexico. More than 300,000 olive ridley turtles have arrived at a beach in southern Mexico in the latest mass nesting....

jpost.com

Israeli reservist suspected of killing Palestinian near Hebron, under investigation

Israeli reservist suspected of killing Palestinian near Hebron, under investigation. Incident comes after two Palestinian brothers were shot dead by an Israeli on Monday near Nablus, the Palestinian Health Ministry said....

jpost.com

An endless challenge in Gaza, from Nasser Hospital to Gaza City - analysis

Hamas's repeated reoccupation of areas previously cleared by the IDF has led to a

jpost.com

What's behind the Hamas offer to release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander? - analysis

What's behind the Hamas offer to release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander? - analysis. Israel has been unable to get a deal with Hamas and has waited for the US to make the move....

jpost.com

Netanyahu to hold talks as Hamas officials say Gaza talks have 'failed'

Netanyahu to hold talks as Hamas officials say Gaza talks have 'failed'. Talks continued throughout the weekend as a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Khayya visited Cairo for updates on the negotiations in Qatar....

jpost.com

IDF told to prepare for 'immediate' return to Gaza fighting - report

IDF told to prepare for 'immediate' return to Gaza fighting - report. The Jerusalem Post reported earlier this week Israel would return to fighting in Gaza in about a week and a half, barring a breakthrough in talks....

jpost.com

Israel might return to war in 10 days if no agreement reached

Israel might return to war in 10 days if no agreement reached. Israeli source: No expectation for Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to visit Israel • Sources say 'Hamas has neither accepted nor rejected the Witkoff proposal'...

jpost.com

Israel, Hamas fail in talks as Gaza hostage deal reaches dead end, source tells 'Post'

Israel, Hamas fail in talks as Gaza hostage deal reaches dead end, source tells 'Post'. Source: 'When Steve Witkoff arrives, things may happen' • Netanyahu-led discussion on hostage deal talks concluded after approximately four hours...

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Gaza plan requires Hamas removal, no forced relocation, Saudi officials say - report

Gaza plan requires Hamas removal, no forced relocation, Saudi officials say - report. A senior Egyptian official added: “The US administration has conveyed to Arab states that it is open to alternative plans regarding Gaza, beyond Trump’s initiative.”...

bbc.co.uk

Superstars and broken records: 2026 Emmy highlights

Superstars and broken records: 2026 Emmy highlights. The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles....

bbc.co.uk

Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire

Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire. The state post service delivers pensions, medicine and letters to people just miles from the front....

nytimes.com

Architects of Japan’s Easy-Money Policies Are Changing Their Minds

Architects of Japan’s Easy-Money Policies Are Changing Their Minds. A wholesale market in Tokyo. For most of the past four years, inflation has remained above the Bank of Japan’s 2 percent target....

theguardian.com

‘I believed the hype’: the white South Africans denied refugee status in the US

Donald Trump announced in February 2025 that the US would accept Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees . Many white South Africans believed that they were victims of racism in their country . But in the past few months, dozens of applicants have been rejected .

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Ebola outbreak in DRC has peaked, say authorities, as infection rates slow

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have announced that the Ebola outbreak has reached its peak . For the first time since the epidemic was declared in May, the numbers of people becoming infected is slowing down . The outbreak has affected seven of the country's 26 provinces .

hindustantimes.com

Iran war exposes chinks in Mecca pact: Why Pakistan’s newfound relevance may be more hype than heft

Six months into the war, Iran is still firing ballistic missiles at Gulf allies of US and

hindustantimes.com

Who is BloodHound Q50's girlfriend? Emotional Instagram post after rapper's death catches eye - ‘It’s always been us'

Chicago rapper was killed when multiple gunmen drove up next to his Tesla at a gas station .

hindustantimes.com + 1 more

US judge blocks Trump administration move to cap stays on student, scholar visas

US judge blocks Trump administration move to cap stays on student, scholar visas . Judge said the damage to the higher education system and to the

hindustantimes.com

Who is Elijah Mayes? Babysitter, 19, charged with murder after 11-month-old Grayson Walton found dead in Kentucky home

Who is Elijah Mayes? Babysitter, 19, charged with murder after 11-month-old Grayson Walton found dead in Kentucky home. Elijah Mayes was arrested and charged after missing 11-month-old baby Grayson Walton was found dead inside a home in Kentucky....

hindustantimes.com

Who is Isabel Gonzalez? Amber Alert out for missing Weatherford teen - 5 things to know amid Tiffany Griffith case

Who is Isabel Gonzalez? Amber Alert out for missing Weatherford teen - 5 things to know amid Tiffany Griffith case. An AMBER Alert has been issued for Isabel Gonzalez on September 14, in Texas....

hindustantimes.com

Mitch McConnell sparks ‘Weekend at Bernie’s', ‘body double’ buzz as video shows senator; hand color causes concern

Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was seen for the first time in a video after his release from medical care

lloydslist.com

No peak yet: Liner profits mount as spot rates rise again

No peak yet: Liner profits mount as spot rates rise again. Asia-US east coast spot rates are around $10,000 per feu. Pictured: a boxship off New York....

lloydslist.com

The Daily View: Out of the shadows

The Daily View: Out of the shadows. Related Stories The Daily View: The spill that sanctions built The Daily View: China’s long game and the post-Hormuz oil map The Daily View: Thin end of the wedge...

lloydslist.com

Hormuz crisis sees shadow gas carriers go mainstream

Hormuz crisis sees shadow gas carriers go mainstream. None of the vessels that have switched back into conventional business were designated by the US, UK or EU, a distinction that would have made reintegration far more difficult....

lloydslist.com

Eight dead in gas leak at Bangladeshi recycling yard

Eight dead in gas leak at Bangladeshi recycling yard. Chattogram is a ship recycling hub in Bangladesh....

lloydslist.com

Red Sea traffic holds firm despite Houthi blockade as UN warns Yemen on brink of renewed war

Number of AIS disabled rose from 70 per month between April and June to 86 in July .

lloydslist.com

CK Hutchison ports throughput slips as Panama force-out bites

CK Hutchison ports throughput slips as Panama force-out bites. CK Hutchison does not expect the loss of its Panama operations, including Balboa (pictured), to trigger an impairment charge, saying it continues to challenge the termination through legal proceedings....

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Weapon shortfalls, 'hundreds' of buildings and aircraft damaged, $33.4 billion spent: the U.S. government tallies costs of the Iran war

Iran war has cost the U.S. government an estimated $33.4 billion as of June 29... $22.3 billion spent in 4 months: US confirms munitions shortage amid Iran war . Iranian strikes have damaged or destroyed 'hundreds' of buildings and structures at US military bases across the Gulf, according to a Pentagon report

Intel coordinated at coordinates [32.0, 53.0] inside Iran. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Weapon shortfalls, 'hundreds' of buildings and aircraft damaged, $33.4 billion spent: the U.S. government tallies costs of the Iran war" via https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz-munitions-dod-costs-aircraft.html; Reference: "$22.3 billion spent in 4 months: US confirms munitions shortage amid Iran war" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-spent-usd-33-4-billion-on-iran-war-left-with-munitions-shortage-pentagon-watchdog-101789454366959.html; Reference: "Iranian strikes cause $184m damage to US Gulf facilities" via https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260915-iranian-strikes-cause-184m-damage-to-us-gulf-facilities/; Reference: "Iran war has cost taxpayers $38B — and counting" via https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/15/iran-war-cbo-01077533; Reference: "Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO says" via https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/iran-war-cost-hits-38-billion-forecast-to-rise-3-billion-a-month-cbo-says-4902379; Reference: "War in Iran Has Cost US $38 Billion Over Five Months, CBO Says" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-15/war-in-iran-has-cost-us-38-billion-over-five-months-cbo-says; Reference: "Iran War could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates" via https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-war-cost-2-billion-per-month-congressional-budget-office/; Reference: "U.S. war with Iran has cost $38B and is running at $3B per month, CBO says" via https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/us-war-with-iran-has-cost-38b-and-is-running-at-3b-per-month-cbo-says-4902399; Reference: "Iran war has cost on average $246 million per day in its first five months, CBO finds" via https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/cbo-iran-war-cost-pentagon-weapons.html; Reference: "Iran war has cost $38 billion, depleted two-thirds of US missile interceptors, CBO says" via https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/09/15/iran-war-has-cost-38-billion-depleted-two-thirds-of-us-missile-interceptors-cbo-says/; Reference: "Iran war has cost $38 billion, depleted two-thirds of US missile interceptors, CBO says" via https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/09/15/iran-war-has-cost-38-billion-depleted-two-thirds-of-us-missile-interceptors-cbo-says/; Reference: "War with Iran costs US taxpayers $38 billion — congressional budget office" via https://tass.com/world/2188095; Reference: "Independent Budget Office Estimates Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/politics/iran-war-cost.html;

cnbc.com

Wealthy Chinese, tech talent confront tighter borders as Beijing widens exit controls

Wealthy Chinese, tech talent confront tighter borders as Beijing widens exit controls. China's new border-control regulations are designed to keep two of its most valuable assets from leaving the country: money and talent....

ft.com

How Poland lost $230mn trying to buy Venezuelan oil with crypto

How Poland lost $230mn trying to buy Venezuelan oil with crypto. An attempt to use digital currencies for a bold oil trade became one of Poland’s biggest scandals...

ft.com

Iran’s allies squeeze Saudi Arabia

Iran’s allies squeeze Saudi Arabia. Two-pronged assault by Houthi rebels and Iraqi militants has spawned what may be biggest test for Prince Mohammed since backlash against Jamal Khashoggi’s murder...

ft.com

US equities eclipse Treasuries in rare foreign capital shift

US equities eclipse Treasuries in rare foreign capital shift. International flows into American equities exceed government debt for first time this century outside pandemic and aftermath of global financial crisis...

ft.com

US manufacturers hit by fresh burst of supply chain cost inflation

US manufacturers hit by fresh burst of supply chain cost inflation. Donald Trump’s war in Iran and tariffs push up input prices while AI boom squeezes availability of some components...

oilprice.com + 2 more

Oil Prices Rise on Saudi Pipeline Outage and Rising Red Sea Risks

Oil prices continued to rise early on Tuesday, rallying by 1.7% in Asian trade . The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen are expanding their control over the west coast along the Red Sea . Saudi Arabia suspends Yanbu oil loadings after halting its East-West pipeline .

shipandbunker.com

NEMO and Nuclear Institute Host Inaugural Nuclear Shipping Conference in London

NEMO and Nuclear Institute Host Inaugural Nuclear Shipping Conference in London. The event followed last month's launch of the IAEA's ATLAS initiative on nuclear shipping....

tass.com

Ukraine, Britain wage information war against Russia, GFCN chief says

Kiev has a specialized Center for Information and Psychological Operations . London most often relies on "media outlets

tass.com

'Whisky war' brewing between England, Scotland — newspaper

'Whisky war' brewing between England, Scotland — newspaper. Scotch Whisky Association Chief Executive Mark Kent said the rules governing English whisky are "entirely inconsistent with the reputation of single malt whisky"...

tass.com

Kiev rejects peace deal with Russia to avoid accountability for its decisions — senator

Kiev rejects peace deal with Russia to avoid accountability for its decisions — senator. Alexander Voloshin added that "the hostilities had become a means for the Kiev regime to delay criminal prosecution"...

rt.com

AI development will not be stopped over ‘robot takeover hoax’ – Trump

The US president has rejected warnings from tech leaders that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat . Concerns that AI could take over the world and wipe out humanity are a hoax peddled by radical Democrats, Trump has said . The debate over artificial intelligence was reignited over the weekend when Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay calling for

aptnews.substack.com

Operation Aswang: How America Weaponised Fear in the Philippines

Operation Aswang: How America Weaponised Fear in the Philippines. Operation Aswang was part of a broader U.S. campaign that mixed military force with psychological warfare . The operation demonstrated a disturbing principle: you don't always need to defeat an enemy physically .

aptnews.substack.com

Warrior Witches: Ukraine's Secret Women Fighting Russia

Ukraine has its own very different kind of ‘witches’ They use smartphones, encrypted messaging apps, hidden cameras and deception . One operation reportedly began with a woman who didn’t even exist . It is a glimpse into how resistance in occupied Ukraine has changed

aptnews.substack.com

Che’s Avenger: The Woman Who Walked Away From Her Past

Monika Ertl was born in Munich in 1937, the daughter of Hans Ertl, a celebrated German filmmaker and wartime cameraman . She became a revolutionary fighting against what she saw as imperialism and political repression . In 1967, Che Guevara was captured and executed by Bolivian forces .

aptnews.substack.com

The Secret War That Made Laos the Most Bombed Country on Earth

The Secret War in Laos is more than a forgotten chapter of the Vietnam era, writes John Sutter . Sutter: The U.S. dropped more than two million tons of bombs on Laos, targeting communist forces and the Ho Chi Minh Trail . Laos still lives with the physical reminders of a conflict many outside Southeast Asia barely know

aptnews.substack.com

The Rat Story That Explains Putin's Worldview

The Rat Story That Explains Putin's Worldview. It is a small childhood story, but over the years, it has become something much larger . The anecdote has effectively become part of Putin’s political mythology. It offers a simple explanation for a complicated worldview: an opponent who feels trapped may become more dangerous .

aptnews.substack.com

The 1993 Crisis That Turned Yeltsin's Russia Into Putin's Russia

President Boris Yeltsin wanted to transform Russia through free-market reforms . The parliament, dominated by opponents of his policies, saw those reforms as an economic catastrophe . The political conflict eventually became a constitutional one . The crisis is often remembered as a violent episode during Russia's chaotic transition from communism .

aptnews.substack.com

The American Who Became an Iranian Hero

Howard Baskerville, a 24-year-old American who travelled to Iran expecting to teach history and Bible studies, became one of the few foreigners remembered as a hero in the country’s struggle for democracy . He was killed by a sniper while leading an attempt to break the siege around Tabriz .

independent.co.uk

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Poland scrambles jets as Putin attacks Kyiv with jet-powered drones

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Poland scrambles jets as Putin attacks Kyiv with jet-powered drones. Major Russian attack comes as Nato fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuania shortly after midnight...

independent.co.uk

Iran-US war latest: Trump’s forces dismiss Tehran’s claim that mines blew up oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iran-US war latest: Trump’s forces dismiss Tehran’s claim that mines blew up oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz. Trump says he is open to negotiations to end the war with Iran, but stresses the final decision rests with him...

independent.co.uk

Australia says it could follow Canada in forging deeper ties with EU

Australia says it could follow Canada in forging deeper ties with EU. Trade minister says Canberra is on the same page as Ottawa and ‘will take great interest in what Mark Carney does’...

newsaf.cgtn.com

Climate forecasts alone won't protect Africa's poorest farmers

Improved weather forecasts could help livestock farmers prepare for increasingly severe droughts . But new research suggests they will have limited impact unless vulnerable households also have the means to act on warnings . Researchers warn that increasing climate variability could deepen existing inequalities across southern Africa's rangelands .

news.cgtn.com

Xi Jinping warns against war in Middle East and Gulf region

Chinese President Xi Jinping warns against war in Middle East and Gulf region . Stressing the situation in the Middle East remains complex and fluid, Xi says . China will work with fellow BRICS members to play a due role in bringing peace and tranquility to the region, he says .

news.cgtn.com + 2 more

Xi summarizes BRICS development achievements over the past 20 years

Xi says BRICS countries should firmly stand on the right side of history . Xi calls on both sides to help each other succeed through win-win cooperation . Xi says China and India are partners for cooperation, not rivals . Xi and Indian PM Modi met on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi .

news.cgtn.com

China voices concern over rising Yemen, Red Sea tensions

China is deeply concerned about escalating tensions in Yemen and the Red Sea that have caused civilian casualties and damage to energy and other civilian facilities . China urged relevant parties to exercise restraint, ease tensions through communication and dialogue and work to de-escalate the situation .

newsus.cgtn.com

Why do Panda birthdays matter?

Qing Bao celebrated her fifth birthday on Sept. 12 at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Since the first giant pandas arrived in Washington in 1972

news.cgtn.com

How China's 15th Five-Year Plan offers the world opportunities

Xin Ge: China's 15th Five-Year Plan offers the world opportunities . He says it points to the outward-facing logic of China's next stage of modernization . Ge: Progress at home should also bring opportunities abroad .

xinhuanet.com

Palestinians clash with Israeli soldiers after protest against Pence visit

Palestinian protesters hurl stones at Israeli soldiers during clashes after a protest against the visit of U.

xinhuanet.com

U.S. failure to appoint Australian ambassador "diplomatic insult": former deputy PM

U.S. failure to appoint Australian ambassador "diplomatic insult": former deputy PM. Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer has accused the U.S. of hitting Australia with a "diplomatic insult."...

xinhuanet.com

Speaker of Hungarian Parliament addresses in Budapest

Speaker of Hungarian Parliament addresses in Budapest. Laszlo Kover (1st L), Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, speaks at a conference of the parliament speakers of the Western Balkans in Budapest, Hungary on Oct. 27, 2017....

xinhuanet.com

Typhoon Lan lashes central Japan, killing 2 and disrupting transport systems

Typhoon Lan lashes central Japan, killing 2 and disrupting transport systems. Two people were killed and transportation systems and businesses severely disrupted as Typhoon Lan lashed central Japan's Pacific coast after making landfall early Monday....

xinhuanet.com

U.S. nuke-powered submarine makes port call in S. Korea

U.S. nuke-powered submarine makes port call in S. Korea. A U.S. nuclear-powered submarine on Friday made a port call at a city in southeast South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported Friday....

xinhuanet.com

Egypt-U.S. joint drill Bright Star simulates real battles

Conditions similar to real battles were created in the Egyptian-U.S. joint drill "Bright

reliefweb.int

Philippines: Floods - Aug 2026

The enhanced monsoon is being further influenced by an LPAs east of Extreme Northern Luzon, which may develop into a tropical cyclone . 32 people have died and 17 injured by monsoon-related incidents .

reliefweb.int

Nepal: Flash Floods - Aug 2026

At least 157 deaths have been confirmed and nearly 245 people remain missing . The Government of Nepal has declared a flood emergency in 15 municipalities and designated two additional municipalities as impacted . The Rasuwa floods have claimed 1,003 lives, with 3,916 people still out of contact .

reliefweb.int

Indonesia: Earthquake - Aug 2026

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck offshore Nagekeo Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, on 15 August 2026 at 04:58 WIB . More than 5,000 people remain displaced, including 3,356 people in Sikka, 2,078 in Manggarai, and 500 in

reliefweb.int

Colombia: Earthquake - Aug 2026

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 was recorded on Monday, August 10, 2026, in the town of San José del Palmar . The epicenter was in the department of Chocó, located on the Colombian Pacific coast, at a depth of 82 kilometers . The number of people affected continues to rise

reliefweb.int

Myanmar: Floods - Jul 2026

The situation escalated on 30 July 2026, when an embankment near Myit Kyo Village in Laymyatna Township breached . The flooding has affected residential areas, agricultural land, roads, and public infrastructure . Water levels in the Ngawun River have exceeded the danger level and remain elevated .

reliefweb.int + 2 more

Afghanistan: Flash Floods - Jul 2026

More than 910 families were affected in Parun City, Nuristan Province, alongside flooding in Torkham, Nangarhar Province, and Alingar District, Laghman Province . Floods caused 31 deaths and 11 injuries, with 77 cases of missing persons reported . Flooding and landslides may also have

reliefweb.int

India: Flash Floods - Jul 2026

The Assam floods began on 19 July 2026, triggered by exceptionally heavy monsoonal rainfall, which reached up to 490% above normal levels in parts of Upper Assam . The emergency reached its peak on 27-28 July, when more than 800 villages were inundated and flood impacts were at their highest . Charaideo

bloomberg.com

Japan Eyes Defense Spending at 3.5% of GDP After US Pressure

Japan is considering a new mid-term defense spending target of 3.5% of GDP in line with NATO

bloomberg.com + 1 more

UK Mulls Supporting Saudis Amid Fears of Houthi Economic Hit

UK Mulls Supporting Saudis amid Fears of Houthi Economic Hit. UK concerns about worsening economic hit from escalating conflict grow . Saudi government has requested a range of diplomatic and military support from the UK .

bloomberg.com

What’s at Stake for Putin in Russia’s Duma Election?

Russians are set to go to the polls to elect a new lower house of parliament for

bloomberg.com

US Backs New Pacific Cable as China Rivalry Reshapes Networks

The US Trade and Development Agency announced funding for a feasibility study on a new trans-Pacific submarine cable linking the US with

bloomberg.com + 6 more

Denmark Says Russian Warship Fired Flares at Helicopter

Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter . Russian frigate said to have fired flares towards a Danish military helicopter in international waters, narrowly missing the aircraft . Danish prime minister has accused Russia of "reckless" behaviour, while the Kremlin is yet to comment .

bloomberg.com + 1 more

Hegseth, Pistorius Eye Deal For EU Firms to License US Weapons

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will discuss closer defense-industry cooperation in talks with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth in Washington . Europe looks to fill its low stocks of air defense missiles and deep

thenewhumanitarian.org

Israel’s Gaza expulsion plans, Nepal’s loss and damage test, and Syria’s $7 billion deal: The Cheat Sheet

Israel’s Gaza expulsion plans, Nepal’s loss and damage test, and Syria’s $7 billion deal: The Cheat Sheet. A weekly read to keep you in the loop on humanitarian issues....

militarywatchmagazine.com

North Korea Refurbishing its First Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine Built for Strikes on U.S. Forces

North Korea's first ballistic missile submarine has been placed in drydock at Sinpho South Shipyard . The vessel represents an earlier stage in the country’s efforts to develop a submarine-launched ballistic missile capability . The submarine is considerably smaller and less capable than more recent North Korean ballistic missile concepts .

militarywatchmagazine.com

How Capable is the Chinese Ballistic Missile Arsenal Operated by Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia has used Chinese DF-15A short-range ballistic missile against Yemeni Ansurullah Coalition forces . It is the first ever strike using the weapons following decades of procurements from the East Asian state .

therealnews.com

‘The most powerful publishers the world has ever seen’: Fara Dabhoiwala on the real battle over free speech

Fara Dabhoiwala is a professor of history at Princeton University . He is the author of the book, What Is Free Speech? The History of a Dangerous Idea . The Battle for Free Speech Podcast is a production of The Real News Network .

therealnews.com

‘Treated worse than cattle’: 2,500 Tyson workers laid off, plant shutters overnight

2,500 workers from Africa, Latin America, and Burma toiled at the meatpacking plant there, butchering cattle for Tyson, one of the world's largest meatpacking companies . The workers were represented by Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1546

therealnews.com

‘American dominance’: Boat strikes, Cuba, and Latin American pushback

This week marks the 1-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s boat strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific oceans . In this episode, Michael Fox walks through the anniversary of the boat strikes . He dissects a new Cuban report published by the State Department to attack dissidents at home, and then looks at the regional resistance

meduza.io

Ukraine wants homegrown missiles capable of striking deep inside Russia, including Moscow, but its existing ‘Flamingos’ show how hard mass production can be

Ukraine wants homegrown missiles capable of striking deep inside Russia, including Moscow, but its existing ‘Flamingos’ show how hard mass production can be . Fire Point, Ukraine’s leading manufacturer of long-range strike weapons, said it was ready to supply the military with the FP-7 short-range

securelist.com

Mirage Kitten targeting aviation and FinTech sectors across the Middle East and Africa with a new malware set

Mirage Kitten targeting aviation and FinTech sectors across the Middle East and Africa with a new malware set . We identified the first sample on a system in Afghanistan . Further threat hunting revealed two additional, more advanced, variants: one in Egypt and another in Ethiopia .

securelist.com

APT group HoneyMyte upgrades CoolClient: the backdoor gets a kernel-level Windows rootkit

APT group HoneyMyte upgrades CoolClient: the backdoor gets a kernel-level Windows rootkit . In 2025, we analyzed a newer variant that introduced clipboard theft and HTTP traffic interception for credential harvesting . In late 2025 and 2026, our latest investigation reveal another major evolution .

securelist.com

Armored Likho expands its cyber-espionage toolkit

In May 2026, we discovered a new cyber-espionage campaign by the Armored Likho group, also known as Eagle Werewolf, that targets private individuals and organizations across various industries in Russia, including major corporations, the public sector, IT, and education . The attackers used a fake app that mimics a service for donations.

securelist.com

Project CAV3RN continues: Google Apps Script as C2 relay and DNS-based C2 channel selection

Project CAV3RN is a modular espionage framework used against targets in Israel . This report expands on two earlier publications: the first was published in June 2026 as part of our Kaspersky Threat Intelligence Reporting service . The second was published on Securelist the following month .

cybersecuritycouncil.nl

CSR Advice Connection under pressure

CSR Advice Connection under pressure. The digital telecommunications and internet infrastructure (hereinafter: the communication infrastructure) is the backbone of the Netherlands: Ci:zens, the government, and small and large businesses depend on this. Failure of parts of this......

cybersecuritycouncil.nl

CSR Signal letter Start the knowledge leap for AI-driven cyberattacks today

The Cyber Security Council (hereinafter the Council) is deeply concerned about this . These attacks are faster

cybersecuritycouncil.nl + 1 more

CSR Letter to the informateur concerning cabinet formation

The Netherlands invests structurally too little in its digital security and resilience . The next cabinet should invest an additional €690 million structurally in strengthening the digital resilience of our society . This is stated by the...... CSR Advisory opinion on cyber resilience among Dutch small and medium-sized enterprises .

owenjones.news

Zack Polanski’s big gamble

Zack Polanski has announced he's standing in the upcoming by-election caused by Keir Starmer’s resignation . Polanski will have the support of a Green Party which now has more than a quarter of a million members . He will surely be able to attract a huge grassroots army of supporters .

owenjones.news

Hasan Piker: smeared by a panicked Democratic Establishment

Democratic Party establishment fear being swept aside by pro-Palestinian left-wing candidates in upcoming primaries . The aim is to deter other voters from following that example . The latest polling shows that 55% of Americans have an unfavourable view of Israel .

owenjones.news

Mark Ruffalo: smeared by Israel’s apologists for speaking the truth

Mark Ruffalo is being smeared as antisemitic because he opposes the $111bn merger of Paramount Skydance with Warner Bros. He opposes it on media concentration grounds – this new company will account for over a quarter of wide-release theatrical distribution in the US, and it would mean three distributors account for three quarters

owenjones.news

Israel’s Hind Rajab ‘investigation’ is a sham

Israel’s Hind Rajab ‘investigation’ is a sham. It comes after denial after denial, lie after lie, and fits a familiar pattern when Israel faces allegations over a particularly high-profile atrocity . Most of the Western media plays along, refusing to assign responsibility even when overwhelming evidence warrants it.

owenjones.news

Ceuta: Did Israel and US engineer the crisis?

Around 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta . At least 72 died in the attempt, almost all have since returned to Morocco . Other European countries turned on Madrid, claiming that its migration policy was responsible .

owenjones.news

Nigel Farage's raging hypocrisy over Zack Polanski

Nigel Farage and Reform are exposing themselves as massive, raging hypocrites - again - this time over the furore surrounding Zack Polanski . Farage is desperately trying to distract you from the undeclared £5 million personal gift from a Thailand-based crypto donor .

owenjones.news

Elon Musk is helping to destroy the West

The world's richest man is a thin-skinned megalomaniac defined by his ignorance, deceit and bigotry . The interview was conducted by the magazine’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes . Musk evidently realised it had gone disastrously, because he denounced her as “a traitor

owenjones.news

Whoop! 25% off if you pre-order my new book

The book exposes how the West was plunged into catastrophe by greed, war, hatred, arrogance - and genocide . It takes on the right-wing lie that Western decline has been caused by migrants, minorities and ‘woke’

macgregorwarrior.substack.com

Trump's Wars are becoming One Big War

Ukrainian President Zelensky reported a good meeting with President Trump at the late Senator Lindsay Graham’s funeral, a fitting backdrop for war talks . Despite the obvious disaster of the Iran War so far Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain simpatico .

macgregorwarrior.substack.com + 2 more

Trump’s War to the Last Missile

The war is restarting and Iran remains defiant, and its military power is unyielding, and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed . Since air power über alles has failed will ground forces change the game? President Trump is stuck. He has committed the American People to a costly war he cannot break off

macgregorwarrior.substack.com

A ‘Golden Spike’ to Transform America from Coast to Coast

The cost for an American to travel across the continent dropped from $1,000 to $150 . President Obama is in the hunt for a new golden spike that will make American infrastructure great again . Like the Roman state that shaped and led the political and economic development of the Western world for centuries, America must capitalize on its env

macgregorwarrior.substack.com

There is No Military Option in Iran

President Trump reportedly told Minnesota Governor Tim Walz that the U.S. Military can do anything . President Trump's obsession with regime change in Tehran from Trump and his Zionist inner circle makes this remark particularly alarming . There are deep-rooted, structural problems that have crippled the USM .

macgregorwarrior.substack.com

Epitaph for Trump's Gunboat Diplomacy

Trumpism is a Psychological Bluff Under President Trump's leadership America’s conduct overseas is reality tv . Trumpism creates drama through pomp and pulp: B-2 Bomber flyovers in Alaska, helicopter raids by moonlight in Caracas, bullying meek Eurocrats in the White House, threatening Canada, threatening Greenland, and rebranding

macgregorwarrior.substack.com

Global Power Pivots East

China builds, India grows, BRICS+ surpasses the G7, while America punishes allies and empowers its ‘enemies’ The Belt and Road Initiative, worth more than $1 trillion, is less an infrastructure plan than a circulatory system of steel and concrete veins, designed to reroute the life

macgregorwarrior.substack.com

America's Generals need NFL Standards

America's Generals need NFL Standards, says Macgregor Warrior Substack . Americans expect the home team to win, and hardcore fans do not tolerate losers, period . Tomlin's experience is not unique in the NFL, it is the standard, he says .

declassifieduk.org

When Britain used torture to control the Strait of Hormuz

Army major who led worst interrogations in Oman would later earn a senior role in Northern Ireland at the height of the Troubles . The interrogations done by his men in Oman were more extensive than previously reported . They were employed as part of a counter-insurgency campaign waged for Sultan Qaboos, a pro-British

declassifieduk.org

It’s OK to fight for a foreign army (as long as they’re our friends)

Bradley Townsend was killed in Ukraine in June while fighting for Russian forces . The death of a British national has been widely reported in the media . There are no stories describing British nationals as ‘traitors’ for joining the IDF . On the contrary, British subjects enlisting in the IDF are routinely humanised .

declassifieduk.org

UK police trained officers in states flagged over human rights

UK police have run more than a dozen training sessions since 2023 for countries flagged over human rights . The College of Policing trained officers from Saudi Arabia and Egypt 13 times over the last three years . Both states were designated ‘human rights priority countries’ by the Foreign Office in 2024 due to their high number of executions

declassifieduk.org

When the UK trained the Russian army — and a Russian spy

Thirty-seven Russian army officers were given two weeks of military training in September 1995 . The programme was meant to assist Russia “in developing well-trained, democratically accountable forces’ The visit coincided with what the MoD recognised as “appalling civilian losses’ at the hands of the Russian army in Chechnya

declassifieduk.org

‘BarclayS 5’ Palestine activists will not be tried as terrorists

Judge Robert Altham told a packed room at Preston Crown Court on Friday that the damage the activists caused with their August 2024 direct-action protest in Burnley was ‘significant’ But he said he was “not satisfied’ the damage met the statutory measures of “serious damage’ required under the

declassifieduk.org

Why did Special Branch keep files on a socialist politician?

Dave Nellist entered parliament in 1983 as the Labour MP for Coventry South East . He was seen as a workers’ MP on a worker’s wage, donating more than half his salary to left-wing causes . Within a few years, he was embroiled in a bitter political dispute inside the Labour Party .

declassifieduk.org

Jury refuses to convict seven Palestine Action ‘organisers’ for Israeli arms factory raid

Jury refuses to convict seven Palestine Action ‘organisers’ for Israeli arms factory raid . It came after they told the court they had been unable to reach verdicts for seven of the defendants . An eighth defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty of criminal damage .

greenwald.substack.com

The Biden-Era C.B.P. Fabricated a Document Used to Imprison a Top-Level Brazilian Official. A U.S. Federal Judge Just Ordered Full Disclosure.

A U.S. federal judge concluded that an immigration record entered in the Customs and Border Protection system during the Biden administration was fraudulent . The fraudulent record reflected a non-existent entry by the national security advisor to former President Jair Bolsonaro . The fabricated entry was then somehow obtained and used by a controversial Brazilian Supreme Court judge to imprison

greenwald.substack.com

The tactic of AOC and her allies to giggle away the 'craziness' of Woke-era abuses should not be tolerated

The tactic of AOC and her allies to giggle away the 'craziness' of Woke-era abuses should not be tolerated . Most of these successful candidates are quite young for elected officials: they are now in their 30s or even late 20s . That means that most of them were indoctrinated and —

thegrayzone.com

Trump lifts sanctions on top Al Qaeda recruiters, financiers days before 9/11 anniversary

Trump lifts sanctions on top Al Qaeda recruiters, financiers days before 9/11 anniversary . Among those he delisted was Abdullah Muhaysini, a Saudi cleric who recruited child fighters and teen suicide bombers to wreak havoc across Syria .

thegrayzone.com

ADC files federal lawsuit against DHS and CBP over unconstitutional targeting of Max Blumenthal

ADC is suing DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin over the government's seizure and attempted forensic search of Max Blumenthal’s phones . The lawsuit accuses the government of not only violating his Fourth Amendment rights, but of retaliating against him for his journalism and constitutionally protected opinions .

thegrayzone.com

Iran ‘human rights activist’ Masih Alinejad takes credit for ICE abduction of US legal residents

Iran 'human rights activist’ Masih Alinejad takes credit for ICE abduction of US legal residents . Family of Iranian legal permanent residents of the United States was abducted and confined to an ICE prison . The family committed no crime, and was only targeted by Al

thegrayzone.com

Meet the media and militiamen funded by ‘Lebanese AIPAC Guy’ pushing Beirut into Israel’s hands

Antoun Sehnaoui has assembled a network of business and media operatives in Washington – and a fascist Christian goon squad in Beirut – dedicated to doing Israel’s dirty work . In late July, Lebanese daily L’Orient Today exposed a wealthy banking heir

thegrayzone.com

US DOJ relying on anonymous Israeli intel agent to convict US resident of Oct 7 participation

US prosecutors are accusing a legal permanent resident of Louisiana of participating in the October 7 attacks in Israel . Yet their case relies almost entirely on intelligence from Israel which the defendant’s lawyers are unable to see, and an Israeli agent they can not identify .

thegrayzone.com

Israel protects Mexican official wanted for mass kidnap-murder, along with accused sex criminals and fraudsters

Israel is home to droves of international criminals accused or found guilty in a second country of various crimes . Among them is Tomás Zerón, accused mastermind of the kidnapping and murder of 43 Mexican students in Ayotzinapa .

tritaparsi.substack.com + 1 more

Recording of Sep 6 Private Q&A - Why I think a massive 3rd Round of War is coming

Recording of Sep 6 Private Q&A - Why I think a massive 3rd Round of War is coming? I fear I left folks quite worried and depressed. But I was being honest: All signs point to a major escalation between the US, Iran and Israel .

tritaparsi.substack.com + 1 more

America in Strategic Disarray - Geopolitical Chat #8: Q&A Session for Paid Subscribers

US Secretary of War is pushing for a plan that would have the US periodically bomb Iran . This is the Israeli strategy of never making peace, never winning the war, but just keep bombing the countries surrounding it to ensure they never gain the capacity to deter Israel . The US rejected the plan precisely because it didn’t want to

tritaparsi.substack.com

Invitation: A Post-US Regional Order? The Shifting Security Architecture in MENA

The post-US regional order emerging in the aftermath of Trump and Israel's Iran War . The webinar will take place on Tuesday, September 1st from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET .

tritaparsi.substack.com

An American soldier in the Persian Gulf sent me a picture. It went viral.

An American soldier in the Persian Gulf sent me a picture of what soldiers had written in the dust covering the flaps of an aircraft . The common theme running through the scribbles is a belief that the war does not serve US interests, coupled with the assertion that it was started on behalf of Israel .

kernowdamo.substack.com

Netanyahu Wanted More War-So Lebanon Made Him Pay For It

Netanyahu wanted to send more troops to the war in Lebanon . He wished to drive Hezbollah away from the Israeli frontier, destroy its military infrastructure, prevent its reconstruction, and retain a security belt in southern Lebanon . But now the bill for all of this has arrived, faster than the Knesset can say pass this on to Donald .

kernowdamo.substack.com

Trump To Go On Trial Over Israel? The Whole West Could Be Next

South Africa has sent a new dossier to the World Court accusing Israel of treating the three binding orders the court had imposed like junk mail . Israel's suppliers might soon find themselves yanked into the dock right alongside him, kicking and screaming . The head of Israel’s biggest supplier, Donald J Trump, is basking in

kernowdamo.substack.com

Finland And Israel’s INSANE Secret Deal Backfires Already

Finland and Israel had already signed a military-technical co-operation agreement . The contract was to be renewed every five years and covered development, research and procurement . But when the old agreement was due for renewal in early 2024, Finland didn't just sign on for another five years . No, the Defence Ministry quietly wrote a brand-new

kernowdamo.substack.com

Andy Burnham Has Been Up To Starmer’s Israel Tricks. Now He’s Been Caught.

Andy Burnham has been caught in one of Starmer’s old tricks it would seem . The plane flew from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to Tel Aviv and scuttled back to the RAF . It is just the first time it has been seen happening under Burnham .

kernowdamo.substack.com

Mladić Has Died And It’s Left Israel With A HUGE Problem

Israel has a problem it cannot put away with Ratko Mladić as a result. The files which gather dust like a guilty conscience, or would do if I thought Zionism had one . Israeli records of arms-export licences and the Defence Ministry’s decisions concerning the former Yugoslavia between 1990 and 1996 remain closed .

kernowdamo.substack.com

Sailors Jumping Overboard Was Bad Enough, Then Hegseth Did THIS

The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for 279 days, over 200 in a combat zone, and nine months without a real port call . The crews work hours that would make a Victorian factory owner blush, and supplies of food and water have dwindled . The Navy is playing musical chairs with the payroll to offset war costs.

france24.com + 1 more

Amid France’s political 'fragmentation', 'a case needs to be made for participatory democracy’

Historian of Modern France and Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Smith . He argues Marine Le Pen and the National Rally’s commanding position in early presidential polling should not be regarded as an inevitable far-right victory .

aljazeera.com

Hungary to amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standards

Hungary to amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standards. A new bill will remove references to banning the 'promotion' of homosexuality....

aljazeera.com

Palestine weekly: Settlement sanctions spark diplomatic crisis

Palestine weekly: Settlement sanctions spark diplomatic crisis. New B'Tselem report frames events on ground as Israel's 'project of elimination' of Palestinians....

aljazeera.com

BJP effect: Beef is vanishing from India’s Bengal, forcing diet changes

BJP effect: Beef is vanishing from India’s Bengal, forcing diet changes. Since Prime Minister Modi's BJP came to power in West Bengal, beef is vanishing from menus as supplies become harder....

maritime-executive.com

Drydocks World And Cochin Shipyard Form Joint Venture

Drydocks World And Cochin Shipyard Form Joint Venture. The 50:50 joint venture will operate and expand the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) in Cochin, strengthening India’s ship repair ecosystem a......

maritime-executive.com

Austal USA's West Coast Dry Dock Fully Certified

Austal USA's West Coast Dry Dock Fully Certified. Austal USA’s floating dry dock, located at the company’s San Diego waterfront ship repair facility, is fully certified and operational. The dry dock,......

hindustantimes.com

Indian-origin man and woman killed in NYC subway crash: ‘Fell’ on tracks, struck by train

Indian-origin man and woman killed in NYC subway crash: ‘Fell’ on tracks, struck by train. The students, who have been identified as Navam Kaul and Malaika Chitre, were struck by a train in Manhattan on Sunday....

hindustantimes.com

Canada deports over 100 people including Indians for extortion-related crimes

Canada deports over 100 people including Indians for extortion-related crimes. The largest number of removals, 58, have come in the Pacific region, which includes Surrey, the British Columbia township which emerged as an extortion flashpoint...

investing.com

Trump dismisses AI safety alarm, says US already has tools to police industry

Trump dismisses AI safety alarm, says US already has tools to police industry. ...

investing.com

Sterling today: Pound fall as UK jobs data disappoints, dollar firm

Sterling today: Pound fall as UK jobs data disappoints, dollar firm. ...

cnbc.com + 2 more

U.S. seeks to seize $61 million of crypto it claims are proceeds from Iranian petroleum sales to Chinese buyers

Two Chinese companies are alleged to have used trading accounts in Binance to launder the illicit proceeds . US moves to forfeit over $61 million in cryptocurrency linked to ‘illicit’ Iranian oil money .

oilprice.com + 5 more

Saudi Oil Pipeline Repairs Could Take Weeks After Drone Attack

Saudi Arabia was forced to temporarily shut down the East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks on Thursday . Oil prices spiked to $109 per barrel following the attack on the key infrastructure by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq . Saudi Arabia shifted its exports from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut

arstechnica.com + 1 more

Volvo increases the batteries for 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in refresh

Volvo had sold more than 2.7 million XC60s worldwide by the end of last year . New plug-in hybrid powertrain more than doubles its real-world electric range .

tass.com

Any use of Russian assets would cause greater damage to Europe than to Russia — portal

Any use of Russian assets would cause greater damage to Europe than to Russia — portal. Europe is forced to balance between aiding Ukraine and financial suicide, media outlet InsideOver said...

tass.com

North Korea, Russia strengthening solidarity amid complex global situation — Kim Jong Un

North Korea, Russia strengthening solidarity amid complex global situation — Kim Jong Un. The North Korean leader also reiterated his country government’s unwavering resolve to expand and deepen cooperation with Russia...

tass.com

Western Operational Command conducting command and staff exercise in Belarus

Western Operational Command conducting command and staff exercise in Belarus. The drills are scheduled for September 15-18...

tass.com

Ukrainian strikes on Russia kill 48 civilians, including three children, over week — MFA

Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large for crimes of Kiev regime Rodion Miroshnik

middleeastmonitor.com

Report: Israeli military faces $13.1 billion funding shortfall as stockpiles come under pressure

Israeli military faces $13.1 billion shortfall as stockpiles come under pressure . Senior military officials have warned Israel’s political leadership in recent months that insufficient funding could affect operational readiness, weapons procurement and longer-term force-building programs .

middleeastmonitor.com + 1 more

Norway moves to criminalising trade with Israeli settlements, other Western countries consider similar steps

Norway is moving toward legislation that would criminalise commercial dealings with businesses in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank . Several other Western countries are considering similar measures, according to a report by Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom . Violations could carry penalties of up to three years in prison, report says .

middleeastmonitor.com

Hubris in action: Netanyahu and the warnings of 7th October

Benjamin Netanyahu has wooed, deceived, and lied his way to power . He bloomed in arid soil when sceptics thought him dead . History offers the guidance of tragic and foolish mistakes .

bloomberg.com + 5 more

Dutch Train Disruption Looks Like Sabotage, Government Says

ProRail says it learned of the problems at about 5:30 a.m. on September 15 . Signaling and safety systems malfunctioned at at least 30 locations, making it impossible to determine whether a train was on a particular section of track . Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at

bloomberg.com

US Borrowing Costs Soar to Highest Since 2007

The 10-year US Treasury yield rose to the highest level in almost two decades . Japan is considering a new mid-term defense spending target of 3.5% of GDP in line with NATO and other US allies .

bloomberg.com

Britain Will ‘Heed Warnings’ Over AI, Burnham’s Deputy Says

Britain will work with other countries on the safety of artificial intelligence, Burnham's Deputy

bloomberg.com

Germany, UniCredit Say Commerzbank Talks Were ‘Constructive’

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil and UniCredit SpA Chief Executive Officer Andrea Orcel said

meduza.io

New seller influx to Russia’s marketplaces fell 27% this summer, according to Russia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The number of new sellers joining Russian online marketplaces fell 27% between June and August compared with the same period last year . MoySklad, a service that tracks data from 50,000 companies, recorded an even steeper decline of 53%. The total number of sellers on Russian platforms at 800,000 as of early September

meduza.io

Financial Times: Valdai Club meeting moved from Sochi to Moscow region over threat of Ukrainian strikes

The Valdai International Discussion Club has moved its annual meeting from Sochi to Moscow . The move is further evidence of the growing threat posed by Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory . Russian officials, foreign politicians, and journalists take part in the club’s sessions . Vladimir Putin usually attends once a year .

meduza.io + 3 more

Ukrainian military strikes Ozon warehouse and oil refinery in Russia

Ukrainian forces attacked Rosneft’s Syzran oil refinery in Samara region in the early hours of September 15, sparking a fire at the plant . More than 40 drones were shot down over the region overnight . In Taganrog, the strikes damaged warehouses belonging to Ozon and local agricultural businesses, along with

owenjones.news

I’m coming to see you...

The Fall of the West: How They Really Lost It ‘’ is the tour of my new book, The Fall Of the West . It's the first tour of the book, which is out on 27th September .

aljazeera.com

What to watch in the US’s Delaware primary elections

What to watch in the US’s Delaware primary elections. It's the last state primary scheduled before November's midterm elections....

investing.com

Indonesia stocks lower at close of trade; IDX Composite Index down 0.93%

Indonesia stocks lower at close of trade; IDX Composite Index down 0.93%. ...

oilprice.com

LNG Demand in China and India Could Surge When Prices Normalize

LNG demand in China and India could surge when prices normalize, industry executives say . The war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have choked LNG supply out of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates . Persian Gulf producers

tass.com

Kalashnikov unveils Zveroboy drone defense system at Moscow forum

Kalashnikov unveils Zveroboy drone defense system at Moscow forum. Customers are offered two versions of the Zveroboy: a stationary version and a mobile version mounted on a pickup truck chassis...

tass.com

NATO intelligence services find evidence linking Kiev to Leipzig incident — Russian SVR

NATO intelligence services find evidence linking Kiev to Leipzig incident — Russian SVR. The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service noted that "many in the West are merely pretending to believe the German leadership"...

middleeastmonitor.com

Iran issues passive defense plan for 3 scenarios, including full-scale war

Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff has issued a nationwide passive defense directive outlining preparations for three possible scenarios: the end of war, a ceasefire, and full-scale war . The directive prioritizes public preparedness, vigilance and vigilance, the directive says .

investing.com

Berenberg bullish on Antofagasta as copper selloff creates entry point

Berenberg bullish on Antofagasta as copper selloff creates entry point. ...

tass.com

Russia will secure return of its foreign exchange reserves from West — Lavrov

Russia will secure return of its foreign exchange reserves from West — Lavrov. The Russian Foreign Minister said the European Commission still wants to confiscate these assets...

tass.com

Sikorski's plans to restore Poland's greatness show 'unhealthy ambitions' — Kremlin aide

Sikorski's plans to restore Poland's greatness show 'unhealthy ambitions' — Kremlin aide. Nikolay Patrushev said he was previously surprised with the Polish foreign minister's lack of knowledge about history and Russia...

middleeastmonitor.com

Iranian body lists 77 vessels for violating Tehran’s Strait of Hormuz protocols

Iranian body lists 77 vessels for violating Tehran’s Strait of Hormuz protocols . The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said vessels violating Iranian protocols for the strategic waterway would face restrictions on future passages .

independent.co.uk

Suspect pleads not guilty in horrific tree-hanging death of young Black woman

Suspect pleads not guilty in horrific tree-hanging death of young Black woman. A man arrested in the hanging death of a 29-year-old Black woman in Mississippi has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge...

haaretz.com

19-year-old Arab citizen of Israel arrested on suspicion of planning terror attack

19-year-old Arab citizen of Israel arrested on suspicion of planning terror attack. ...

declassifieduk.org

The UK charities sending nearly £2 million to illegal settlements

Six registered British charities are openly fundraising for activities and infrastructure in illegal Israeli settlements . Two of the charities explicitly state in their publicly available filings that they are supporting specific settlements in the occupied West Bank . Others feature illegal settlements in their names. Altogether, they appear to have sent more than £1.7 million to recipients in

hindustantimes.com

Candace Owens slams TPUSA over Charlie Kirk statue vandalism as wife Erika speaks out: ‘Provide some basic information’

Candace Owens slams TPUSA over Charlie Kirk statue vandalism as wife Erika speaks out: ‘Provide some basic information’. Podcaster Candace Owens has slammed Turning Point USA after reports of Charlie Kirk's statue being vandalized in Phoenix....

investing.com

UK jobs market stays soft before BoE rate call

UK jobs market stays soft before BoE rate call. ...

middleeastmonitor.com

Iraqi court sentences Najaf butcher to 10 years for selling spoiled pork as beef and mutton

Iraqi court sentences Najaf butcher to 10 years in prison for selling spoiled pork as beef and mutton . The court based its ruling on a 1998 law criminalizing the sale of dog, donkey and other meat deemed unfit for human consumption .

reliefweb.int

Liberia: Floods - Aug 2026

Liberia experienced a prolonged period of heavy rainfall that affected multiple parts of the country . The volume and intensity of rainfall exceeded the capacity of existing drainage infrastructure and flood mitigation measures . The floods rapidly expanded from localized incidents into a large-scale multi-county emergency .

axios.com

Baal out: Top diplomat's worry about pagan god elicits eye rolls

Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau worried a bull statue might look like Baal, a pagan god some associate with Satanic child sacrifice . The issue revolves around an international exposition next year in Belgrade, Serbia, where the U.S. plans to feature a statue of a bucking bull at an exhibit celebrating the American West . Landau sent

oilprice.com

UK Oil and Gas Group Says Earlier Tax Shift Could Raise £14.9 Billion

UK Oil and Gas Group says earlier tax shift could raise £14.9 billion . Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) wants the Oil & Gas Revenue Levy to be introduced from 2027 .

defensenews.com

France experiments with smaller tank units to evade drone attacks

France’s 7th Armored Brigade is experimenting with breaking up its armored platoons into smaller teams to be more discreet and offer less valuable targets on a drone-dominated battlefield . Drones have made armored maneuver more difficult in Ukraine, creating a heavily surveilled “kill zone’

wired.com

A New Headset to Help With Depression Is Now Available in the US

A New Headset to Help With Depression Is Now Available in the US. The device made by Flow Neuroscience is approved by the FDA and could help people get off antidepressants—but it costs $2,200....

bloomberg.com

Hong Kong Leader to Unveil Five-Year Plan That Outlasts His Term

Hong Kong leader John Lee is taking the unprecedented step of outlining a five-year vision for the

investing.com + 1 more

UK sells £1.25 billion of treasury gilts maturing in 2029

UK sells £1.25 billion of treasury gilts maturing in 2029. ... UK to auction £4.75 billion in treasury gilts next week. ...

investing.com

South Korean lawmaker says Trump due to announce US investment details on Friday

South Korean lawmaker says Trump due to announce US investment details on Friday. ...

investing.com

EQT and Norway wealth fund bid for Acciona Energia - report

EQT and Norway wealth fund bid for Acciona Energia - report. ...

tass.com + 1 more

World Taekwondo lifts restrictions on holding international tournaments in Russia

The decision was made at the World Taekwondo extraordinary session in Chuncheon, South Korea . The decision is made

tass.com

IN BRIEF: Russian Armed Forces strike Ukrainian military, energy, transport facilities

A logistics center for the storage and distribution of military cargo arriving in Ukraine from abroad was struck

middleeastmonitor.com

Palestinian woman gives birth in Israel’s Damon prison following arrest during pregnancy

Dana Joudeh, 35, from Iraq al-Tayeh in Nablus governorate, gave birth to a baby girl on Monday . She had spent six months in administrative detention, which allows Israel to imprison Palestinians without charge or trial .

independent.co.uk

Chilling report reveals FAA failed to fix flight paths after deadly 2025 Potomac midair collision

The NTSB said responses by the FAA to 11 of 33 recommendations made by the board were

bloomberg.com + 1 more

Iranian FM to Visit China for Second Time Since War Started

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit China on Wednesday, his second such trip since the US and Israel attacked his country in late February . He will meet

thecanary.co

7 Ideas to Consider When Investing in a Garden Office in Essex

The daily commute into London has never fully recovered, and plenty of Essex workers are glad of it . A garden office solves it, yet it is a proper investment, and the difference between a room that works hard for a decade and one that disappoints comes down to decisions made before a single panel goes up .

scmp.com

‘Doing a North Korea’? Why the Middle East could be entering a new nuclear age

Middle East stands on the precipice of a new nuclear age, with Saudi Arabia set to acquire American uranium enrichment technology . Turkey eager to follow suit, as Iran weighs withdrawal from treaty that bars it from making atomic bombs

nytimes.com

With Trump’s Plans Blocked, States Work to Restore Trust in Mail Voting

With Trump’s Plans Blocked, States Work to Restore Trust in Mail Voting. Election workers preparing absentee ballots this month in Raleigh, N.C....

nytimes.com

Carney Pitches Canada as a Haven of Investment Stability in a Chaotic World

Carney Pitches Canada as a Haven of Investment Stability in a Chaotic World. Prime Minister Mark Carney speaking to Canadian business leaders on Sunday at the welcome reception for the first Canada Investment Summit in Toronto....

nytimes.com

Gulf Arabs Seek Options After U.S. Bases Did Not Deter Iran

Gulf Arabs Seek Options After U.S. Bases Did Not Deter Iran. Smoke billowed from an oil refinery in Bahrain after an Iranian strike in March. The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has exposed the vulnerabilities of Gulf countries like Bahrain....

hindustantimes.com

The Gulf’s AI Nightmare Came Courtesy of an Iranian Drone

The Gulf’s AI Nightmare Came Courtesy of an Iranian Drone. Amazon data centers in the U.A.E. and Bahrain are still offline months after being hit in the Iran war, testing the region’s multibillion-dollar ambitions....

hindustantimes.com

British man admits drugging, raping wife for 20 years in 'Pelicot-like' case

British man admits drugging, raping wife for 20 years in 'Pelicot-like' case. The husband, from the Stockport area of Greater Manchester, will be sentenced for the counts he has admitted at the conclusion of the trial....

investing.com + 4 more

US Senator Sanders and podcaster Bannon, longtime foes, to urge AI restrictions

US Senator Bernie Sanders and podcaster Steve Bannon spoke at the Pro-Human Assembly in Washington on Tuesday . The two appeared at the same Washington gathering and warned of the potentially catastrophic consequences AI poses to humanity, as concern about its risks spreads beyond Washington and Silicon Valley .

investing.com

Noncitizens accused of illegal US voting challenge Trump’s authority to prosecute them

Noncitizens accused of illegal US voting challenge Trump’s authority to prosecute them. ...

cnbc.com

Kraft Heinz bets on more flavors for Philadelphia cream cheese as it looks to revive brands

Kraft Heinz bets on more flavors for Philadelphia cream cheese as it looks to revive brands. Philadelphia will release more cream cheese flavors as part of Kraft Heinz's turnaround....

wired.com

If the US Collapses Soon, Don’t Blame Emily St. John Mandel

Emily St. John Mandel's new novel, Exit Party, imagines two possible

tass.com

Most UAVs flying deep into Russia downed by mobile armed units along border — expert

Most UAVs flying deep into Russia downed by mobile armed units along border — expert. Oleg Ivanov said that mobile armed units had become an effective layered defense system in the Kursk Region...

tass.com

Press review: EU eyes Russian assets as Ukraine corruption scandal erodes Western trust

Press review: EU eyes Russian assets as Ukraine corruption scandal erodes Western trust. Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, September 15th...

middleeastmonitor.com

MSF says staff member injured in Israeli strike on bus in Gaza

MSF says one staff member injured in Israeli strike on bus in Gaza City . The bus was carrying 10 of its humanitarian staff when it was damaged in an Israeli air strike . It said the targeted vehicle was clearly identifiable by the organisation's large logo displayed on its roof .

independent.co.uk

Vermont shooter claims NPR radio station commanded him to open fire on Palestinian students

Jason Eaton insisted he was acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad when he shot three Palestinian

haaretz.com + 1 more

Israeli international law scholars call for independent probe into suspected Gaza war crimes

Israeli international law scholars call for independent probe into suspected Gaza war crimes . They say allegations of unlawful conduct in the Gaza war require professional investigation .

bloomberg.com

Venezuela: Trump impulsa transición en Venezuela sin María Corina Machado

Trump impulsa transición in Venezuela sin María Corina Machado . María

bloomberg.com

US-Led AI Frontier Guardrails Won’t Fly in Beijing

US-Led AI Frontier Guardrails Won’t Fly in Beijing. Beijing has concerns, too. Just not necessarily the same as those of the leading US tech players....

bloomberg.com

Ukraine Hits Russia Refinery Despite Trump’s Energy-Truce Claim

Ukraine said it hit the Syzran refinery in Russia’s Volga region

meduza.io

54% of those polled in eastern Germany call arms deliveries to Ukraine excessive

In western Germany, 39% of those polled called arms deliveries to Kyiv excessive, compared with 54% of respondents in the east . The poll also found that 56% of Germans see Russia as a strong or very strong threat . Residents of eastern Germany and supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) were far

meduza.io

Chechen activist Mansur Movlayev attempts suicide in Kazakhstan jail. He faces extradition to Russia.

Chechen activist Mansur Movlayev attempted to take his own life after a year and a half in a pretrial detention center in Almaty, his lawyer said . The Russian Anti-War Committee cited information from lawyers saying he received help and that his life is not in danger . Kazakh authorities have ordered Kazakh authorities not to

investing.com

Transocean secures $80M contract for Equatorial Guinea work

Transocean secures $80M contract for Equatorial Guinea work. ...

cnbc.com + 1 more

Oil’s next test: Saudi Arabia races to restore a key safety valve for prices

Analysts warn oil prices could rally sharply if the pipeline remains offline beyond an estimated five-to-seven-day inventory cushion . The US-

oilprice.com

Indonesia Eyes Guyana and Suriname Oil Investments for Energy Security

Indonesia's national energy company Pertamina is considering upstream investments in Guyana and Suriname . The Indonesian government has said it is looking to diversify Indonesia's oil and gas supply .

bloomberg.com

Italian Senate Backs Electoral Reform in Boost for Meloni

Italian Senate Backs Electoral Reform in Boost for Meloni. Italy’s Senate backed Premier Giorgia Meloni’s electoral-reform bill proposal, handing her coalition a political victory and setting the stage for a final vote in the lower house....

bloomberg.com

Venezuelan Exiles Return Home as Tip of Spear For Machado

Venezuelan Exiles Return Home as Tip of Spear For Machado. Venezuelan activist Omar González spent 15 months holed up inside Argentina’s embassy in Caracas before escaping the country last year in a clandestine US-coordinated operation....

bloomberg.com

Trump’s AI Defense Defies Voter Unease; UK Payrolls Drop

Trump’s opposition to guardrails on artificial intelligence puts him at odds with a growing number of lawmakers from both parties . Britain's employers shed workers at the fastest rate in nine months, according to figures that emphasized the weak state of the jobs market .

meduza.io

‘We have something to say’: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says Russia ready for new round of trilateral talks with US, Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia is ready for a new round of talks with the United States and Ukraine . Lavrov also said he plans to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York .

bbc.co.uk

Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age

Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age. New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents....

investing.com

Trust in measles vaccines falls in US, Reuters Ipsos poll finds

Trust in measles vaccines falls in US, Reuters Ipsos poll finds. ...

middleeastmonitor.com

IOM warns Sudan’s humanitarian system could collapse within weeks

IOM warns Sudan’s humanitarian system could collapse within weeks due to funding shortages and the near depletion of emergency relief supplies . IOM Director General Amy Pope said: ‘We simply can’t turn our back on the people of Sudan when they need us most’

middleeastmonitor.com

Why europe finds it easier to punish israeli settlers than to pressure israel

EU-Israel Association Agreement says relations between the two sides are based on respect for human rights and democratic principles . Gaza has exposed the weakness of this language, writes David Frum . Europe is now more willing to sanction individual Israelis linked to extremist settler violence than to use its real economic leverage against the Israeli state itself.

independent.co.uk

Defendants fight back against Trump deportations as federal noncitizen voting law faces major threat

Five people are being prosecuted in separate federal cases in Miami and Madison, Wisconsin . The 1996 law

bloomberg.com

NY Democrat Bores Launches $30 Million AI Safety Group for 2028

New York Assemblyman Alex Bores and his former chief of staff are launching a $

tass.com

Russian ambassador says Italy begins to realize anti-Russia policy was mistake

Russian ambassador says Italy begins to realize anti-Russia policy was mistake. Alexey Paramonov noted that sanctions had almost completely halted energy cooperation between Russia and Italy and seriously damaged bilateral trade...

rt.com

NATO officer removed over ‘rumors’ Soviet-born girlfriend was a spy – Telegraph

NATO officer removed over ‘rumor’ Soviet-born girlfriend was a spy, The Telegraph can reveal . Spanish naval officer was dating Janina White, a UK-born Soviet national who was born in Soviet Russia . The unnamed officer eventually had his security clearance revoked and was ostracized by fellow military personnel .

haaretz.com

Police search for missing East Jerusalem woman, fear for her life

Police search for missing East Jerusalem woman, fear for her life. ...

bloomberg.com + 1 more

Romanian Farmers Clash With Police in Anti-EU Protests

Romanian farmers and shepherds took to the streets of Bucharest to protest an export ban on the country’s livestock imposed by the European Union

aljazeera.com

Nairobi to host World Athletics Championships in 2029

Nairobi to host World Athletics Championships in 2029. Kenyan capital to host Africa's first Athletics Worlds, beating bids from London, Munich and Rome....

hindustantimes.com

France’s centre has one question: who can beat Marine Le Pen?

France’s centre has one question: who can beat Marine Le Pen?. Seven months out, presidential candidates are lacklustre and there are too many of them...

tass.com

Algerian ambassador says African countries thank Russia for technology assistance

Algerian ambassador says African countries thank Russia for technology assistance. Toufik Jouamaa stressed that "without such a partnership approach, it would be impossible to move forward"...

axios.com

House Democrats face divisions on Russian sanctions bill

House Democratic leadership is vocally opposing a Russia sanctions bill set to come to a vote this week . The bill would allow the Trump administration to impose up to 100% tariffs on the five top importers of Russian oil . House Democrats are divided on the bill, but not all of their members are comfortable taking that stance just yet

bloomberg.com

Thailand Seeks to Seal US Tariff Deal Before Anutin-Trump Talks

Thailand aims to finalize the substance of a US tariff agreement before Anutin Ch

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Dozens of aircraft, hundreds of buildings: US loss to Iran attacks revealed

Pentagon inspector general's first report on the war's impact says Iran damaged dozens of U.S. aircraft and drones . The conflict exposed munitions shortages and supply-

bbc.co.uk

Two dead after car hits group of pedestrians

Two dead after car hits group of pedestrians. A vehicle hit four people before colliding with two cars on White Rose Way in Doncaster, police say....

investing.com

Brazil’s top court to decide on unprecedented probe of sitting justice

Brazil’s top court to decide on unprecedented probe of sitting justice. ...

investing.com

Valeura receives Thailand approval for Gulf farm-in deal

Valeura receives Thailand approval for Gulf farm-in deal. ...

ft.com

Scott Bessent’s wobbly house

Scott Bessent’s wobbly house. Politics seems to be messing with the US Treasury secretary’s head...

oilprice.com

Australia's Energy Minister Heads to Saudi Arabia for Pipeline Answers

Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen will meet with Saudi Energy Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman . The Kingdom shut down the East-West pipeline following drone attacks late last week . Bowen will get the latest updates on the state of

themoscowtimes.com + 2 more

U.S. Seeks Release of Belarusian Funds as Trump Envoy Meets Lukashenko in Minsk

U.S. officials have asked Citibank to release Belarusian funds frozen at the bank . Alexander Lukashenko said last week that up to $44 million belonging to Belarus was ‘stuck at Citibanks’ and called for its return . US officials have now asked the bank to release the money .

bloomberg.com

Ukraine PM Koretskyi Warns Lawmakers: Unblock Aid or Face Cuts

Ukraine PM Koretskyi Warns Lawmakers: Unblock Aid or Face Cuts. Ukraine faces sweeping cuts to its war-ravaged budget unless lawmakers adopt unpopular measures needed to access billions in western aid ahead of winter, according to its new prime minister....

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Reuters: three of Russia’s largest oil refineries cut diesel output after Ukrainian strikes

Three of Russia's largest oil refineries significantly cut or completely halted output in September after Ukrainian drone strikes damaged their facilities . The six refineries account for about half of Russia’s diesel fuel production, according to Reuters calculations based on market data .

investing.com

Stardust Power advances electrical infrastructure for Oklahoma lithium refinery

Stardust Power advances electrical infrastructure for Oklahoma lithium refinery. ...

tass.com

Russia never refused Europe to open communication channel on Ukraine — Lavrov

Russia never refused Europe to open communication channel on Ukraine — Lavrov. From time to time, certain European countries want to establish some kind of communication channel without publicly announcing it, Sergey Lavrov said...

tass.com

Russia expects Grossi to condemn Kiev’s attacks on Zaporozhye NPP

Russia expects Grossi to condemn Kiev’s attacks on Zaporozhye NPP. On September 11, the Ukrainian armed forces carried out a series of combined strikes on fuel trucks transporting diesel fuel intended to power the Zaporozhye NPP’s backup diesel generators...

tass.com

Russia tests new concept for intercepting UAVs, unmanned surface vehicles

Russia tests new concept for intercepting UAVs, unmanned surface vehicles. Alexey Chadayev emphasized that the tests demonstrated the concept’s effectiveness and feasibility...

independent.co.uk

Kim Jong Un says he will continue to back Putin’s ‘sacred war’ on Ukraine

Kim Jong Un says he will continue to back Putin’s ‘sacred war’ on Ukraine. North Korea dictator was responding to a message of gratitude from the Kremlin for the troops he has already committed to the invasion...

independent.co.uk

Paris artist reveals heatwave’s devastating impact on homeless in stark drawings

Paris artist reveals heatwave’s devastating impact on homeless in stark drawings. Paris has been grappling with intense heat and illustrator Marina Antonova captures this in her series ‘Chronicles of a Heating Planet’...

independent.co.uk

California woman shot dead in street by man who had stalked her for months, authorities say

California woman shot dead in street by man who had stalked her for months, authorities say. The suspect had previously placed an Apple AirTag on the victim’s car in order to track her movements, authorities claim...

haaretz.com

Far-right provocations may be the surest way to drive Israel's Arab citizens to the polls

Far-right provocations may be the surest way to drive Israel's Arab citizens to the polls . Arab citizens

bloomberg.com

Healey to Ensure UK Pensioners Just Over Threshold Won’t Pay Tax

Healey to ensure UK pensioners who just exceed threshold for paying income tax won't have to

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Germany’s secretive ‘Sonderstab Ukraine’ fast-tracks weapons deals for Kyiv in as little as two weeks, FT reports

Germany’s secretive ‘Sonderstab Ukraine’ fast-tracks weapons deals for Kyiv in as little as two weeks, the Financial Times reports . The unit was formed in 2022, a few months after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and quickly earned a reputation as a responsive, efficient body .

canarymedia.com

In a first, cement giant to tap thermal batteries for cleaner heat

A Boston-based firm is developing technologies that could use clean electricity to produce cement instead .

freightwaves.com

Autonomous Freight Needs to Solve the Predictability Problem

The Autonomous Freight Blueprint: Unlocking Predictable Capacity and the Early Mover Advantage is a free webinar airing at 2 p.m. EDT on Sept. 29 . It will dig into how AI-driven trucks are moving from pilot programs to the kind of dependable, scalable capacity that shippers and carriers can actually plan

tass.com + 3 more

Only Russian gas purchases can save Europe from new price records — expert

The price of gas in Europe exceeded $1,000 per 1,000 cubic meters for the first time since December 2022 . Russia drops to fourth place in terms of share of total value of gas imports to EU in July . The European market will remain large and attractive for Russia, Ilya Grashchenkov noted .

tass.com + 1 more

Russia maintains foreign trade volume despite sanctions — Oreshkin

Russia maintains foreign trade volume despite sanctions . Only 15% of Russia's trade done in dollars, euros — Kremlin official .

tass.com

Russia remains Kazakhstan's top import partner in January-July

Russia remains Kazakhstan's top import partner in January-July. Goods from Russia accounted for 30.8% of Kazakhstan's imports in the first seven months of this yea...

independent.co.uk

Exclusive: Cheesecake Factory guest with severe peanut allergy sues over meal ‘smothered in peanut sauce’

Caylin Tucker, 22, was out to dinner with her parents when she began to go

thecanary.co

Britain Is Spending Billions on Full Fibre. New Zealand Shows How to Get It Right

Full-fibre broadband is now available to 82% of UK homes . Gigabit-capable coverage has reached 89% of Britain’s homes . New Zealand faced much the same problem more than 15 years ago .

cbsnews.com

ICE deportees in Africa describe being stranded "on the other side of the world"

ICE deportees in Africa describe being stranded "on the other side of the world". CBS News traveled to Liberia to speak to some of the Latin American deportees banished to Africa under President Trump's immigration crackdown....

cbsnews.com

Colombian deported to Africa by U.S. says "I had never heard of Liberia"

The Trump administration ramped up its "third country" deportations last month . Camilo Montoya

marketwatch.com

Wells Fargo just cuts its S&P 500 price target. Will others follow?

Wells Fargo just cuts its S&P 500 price target. It may be a first since the

middleeastmonitor.com

Israeli opposition seeks to bar Ben-Gvir’s party from Knesset election

Israel’s opposition Democrats party asked the Central Elections Committee to disqualify the Jewish Power party, led by extremist National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, from the Oct. 27 general election . The petition also accused the party of undermining democracy, the rule of

bloomberg.com

Reform Considers European Court in Fight to Keep Record Gifts

Reform Considers European Court in Fight to Keep Record Gifts. Reform UK is considering a legal challenge under the European Convention on Human Rights if the Labour government’s bid to retroactively cap overseas political donations is successful....

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Trump is not in Hell, Yet

President Trump's approval ratings hit a new low of 33% over the summer . The US economy is not officially in a recession, but warning signs are mounting . Inflation persists, the job market is stagnant ( or worse) and consumer confidence is in a downward spiral .

scmp.com

The world is not so much embracing China as recoiling from Trump’s US

Global surveys show China is now more popular than the United States in most countries . The reality is China hasn't become more popular, only that Uncle Sam has become odious . Two recent major summits demonstrate

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Amazon's AWS unable to restore Bahrain cloud facility, one UAE data zone after Iran war damage

AWS says it can't restore service to Bahrain, UAE facilities 6 months after Iran strikes . In March, two Amazon data centers in the UAE were struck by drones, while a site

investing.com

XTEND to open manufacturing hub in Mexico

XTEND to open manufacturing hub in Mexico. ...

tass.com

Parliament votes to remove Ukraine’s prosecutor general

Parliament votes to remove Ukraine’s prosecutor general. A total of 317 lawmakers voted in favor of the decision...

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A new strait crisis is brewing in the Red Sea

Yemen's Ansar Allah movement is making military gains along the western coast of the country . The military geography of the area has changed within a matter of days . The Houthis seized Mocha, a key port north of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and then pushed toward Dhubab and the strategic island of Mayyun

middleeastmonitor.com

US airmen faced 1,200 alert conditions during Operation Epic Fury

US Air Force personnel supporting Operation Epic Fury in the Middle East weathered 1,200 ‘Alarm Red’ conditions amid Iranian missile and drone attacks . The operation will be studied for its scale, precision and speed, Gen. Ken Wilsbach said .

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Iran says 2 MQ-1 drones intercepted near Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says two MQ-1 drones were intercepted and ‘destroyed’ near the Strait of Hormuz . The drone was shot down east of the waterway by a newly deployed advanced air defense system operated by its Aerospace Force under Iran's integrated air defense network . The IR

reliefweb.int

South Sudan faces its most dangerous humanitarian moment in years as needs surge and funding collapses

South Sudan faces most dangerous humanitarian moment in years as needs surge and funding collapses . 7.8 million people struggle to

bloomberg.com

Indonesian Power Politics, Not Markets, Forced Out Finance Chief

Indonesian Power Politics, Not Markets, Forced Out Finance Chief. The end came quick for Indonesia’s finance minister....

bloomberg.com

Spaceports to Satellites: Here Are the Big Projects Canada Is Pitching

Spaceports to Satellites: Here Are the Big Projects Canada Is Pitching. Canada is putting some of its biggest ambitions on the table for global investors, including data centers, critical-mineral mines, high-speed rail and an Arctic trade corridor....

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Historian of Russian cuisine Pavel Syutkin sentenced to six years in prison over antiwar statement

Pavel Syutkin, 61, sentenced to six years in prison on charges of spreading ‘fakes’ about the army . The trial was held behind closed doors, and prosecutors had sought an eight-year sentence for Syutkins . The case stemmed from an April 19, 2022, post on his Telegram channel: “Kyiv

france24.com

Middle East live: Iran rejects talks with US after 'mixed signals' from Trump

Iran's security chief criticises 'mixed signals' from US President Donald Trump . US military facing shortfall in ammunition as a result of the war, Pentagon report says .

aljazeera.com

Thousands flee to Djibouti amid renewed Yemen fighting

Thousands flee to Djibouti amid renewed Yemen fighting. More than 3,400 people arrived in 48 hours as Djibouti prepares for more....

aljazeera.com

India vs Afghanistan live: T20 cricket match

India vs Afghanistan live: T20 cricket match. Follow our live build-up, team news, predictions, score, photos and live text commentary stream in New Delhi....

hindustantimes.com

Will Trump’s crypto bill become law despite opposition from Democrats and banks?

Will Trump’s crypto bill become law despite opposition from Democrats and banks?. Trump's crypto bill faces opposition from Democrats and banks as the Senate prepares to vote on the Clarity Act and new US crypto regulation rules....

marketwatch.com

Saudi Arabia may be just days away from not being able to export much oil

The oil exporting kingdom is now dealing with the shutdown of its East-West pipeline .

arstechnica.com

This Atlantic hurricane season is about to do something that hasn't happened in 175 years

Last week, the Atlantic hurricane season blew through its traditional peak, which comes around September 10 . Usually this is the time of year when sea surface temperatures reach their warmest in the tropics . But this year, the main region where most tropical systems develop is choked with Saharan dust and wind shear .

arstechnica.com

Exclusive: Paying for frontier AI models buys 4-month head start at 5x the cost

The performance gap between frontier AI models from US tech companies and the best open-weights models from Chinese companies has closed to just 4.4 months, according to a Mozilla report . That explains why many companies are shifting to the significantly cheaper open models for routine work .

tass.com

Serbia to maintain close relations with Russia after parliamentary elections — government

Serbia to maintain close relations with Russia after parliamentary elections — government. Director of the Serbian Government Office for Public and Cultural Diplomacy Arno called this a "national interest" of the republic...

tass.com

Russia's election commission says State Duma polls facing numerous threats, even attacks

Russia's election commission says State Duma polls facing numerous threats, even attacks. According to Ella Pamfilova, the commission had foreseen a significant portion of the potential threats in advance and prepared for them...

tass.com

Lukashenko dismisses rumors of political arrests following release of other prisoners

Lukashenko dismisses rumors of political arrests following release of other prisoners. The Belarusian president also pointed out that Belarus has no political prisoners, as the country’s legislation contains no such legal category...

tass.com

Finland loses over €330 mln annually without Russian tourists — expert

Finland loses over €330 mln annually without Russian tourists — expert. Anastasia Litvina pointed to the Finnish government's proposal to extend its law on countering instrumentalized migration until the end of 2028...

tass.com

Kazakhstan to host 2028 UEFA Super Cup final — press office

Kazakhstan to host 2028 UEFA Super Cup final — press office. This is the first time that the UEFA final will take place in Kazakhstan...

independent.co.uk

Trump is ‘compromised’ over AI, Jon Ossoff warns in latest attack on president’s plans

Trump is 'compromised' over AI, Jon Ossoff warns in latest

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South Africa on alert after seventh woman’s body found near capital

A woman's body was found on Tuesday in the same area east of Johannesburg in South Africa . Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, though they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer .

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2 U.S. government workers accidentally shot by soldiers in Africa

The U.S. personnel were shot during an anti-smuggling operation in a rural region in the northeast of the country

aljazeera.com

South Korea embraces Central Asian leaders, looking to boost regional clout

South Korea embraces Central Asian leaders, looking to boost regional clout. Seoul is set to host its first presidential meeting with five Russia-allied states positioning themselves as a bloc....

aljazeera.com

Houthi-run TV releases video of abandoned Mocha airport

Houthi-run TV releases video of abandoned Mocha airport. Houthi-run TV has aired drone video of Yemen’s Mocha International Airport, empty and abandoned....

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Coalition talks likely as no party dominates Philippines’ Bangsamoro region

With 98.56 percent of party-list votes counted, no party has received a majority, according to unofficial

bbc.co.uk

Former England footballer Raheem Sterling admits dangerous driving after M3 crash

Former England footballer Raheem Sterling admits dangerous driving after M3 crash. The former England winger crashed a Lamborghini into motorway barriers in May....

oilprice.com

China’s Yuan Crude Oil Futures Jump to Record High

The yuan-denominated crude oil futures trading in China hit this week their highest level since the contract was launched in 2018 . Launched in March 2018, the INE crudeOil futures contract is a physical-settlement contract

tass.com

Finland spends 3.6 billion euros on Kiev’s military needs — Defense Ministry

Finland spends 3.6 billion euros on Kiev’s military needs — Defense Ministry. The package includes the Defense Ministry’s stocks and military products...

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Hungary’s purchases of Russian pipeline gas fall 12% in January-July

Hungary’s purchases of Russian pipeline gas fall 12% in January-July . In July alone, Turkey imported a

tass.com

Russia second-largest supplier of LNG to EU by value after US in July

Russia second-largest supplier of LNG to EU by value after US in July. The EU purchased LNG from Russia worth around 607 mln euro in the reporting period, a year-on-year decrease of 12%...

tass.com

Lavrov says Iran settlement progress should come from regional states

Lavrov says Iran settlement progress should come from regional states. The Russian foreign minister noted that some states clearly oppose the process...

middleeastmonitor.com

Gaza dentists protest shortage of dental supplies caused by Israeli restrictions

Dentists in the Gaza Strip staged a protest on Tuesday, warning that dental treatment services could come to a complete halt due to severe shortages of essential medical supplies . They said Israel has prevented them from entering the territory .

reliefweb.int

Children in Ukraine face a fifth year of assault on their right to learn

Just 15 days into the new school year there have been over 1,000 air raid alerts across the country . The highest number

axios.com

Cities challenge Trump immigration rule over public benefits access

New York City and five other Democratic-led local governments sued the Department of Homeland Security to block a new Trump administration rule they say will drive immigrants and mixed-status families away from public benefits they can legally receive . The cities warn the rule could drive hundreds of thousands out of health, food and housing programs, worsening public health and shifting millions

bloomberg.com

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Residents Return to a New Normal: ‘Neither War, Nor Peace’

Every year, a summer lull in the United Arab Emirates gives way to a September rush . Offices fill up, school buses

bloomberg.com

China and US Discuss Cutting Tariffs on Agriculture and Energy

The leaders’ summit next week will lead to an extension of the one-year trade truce .

hindustantimes.com

South Africa is at risk of becoming a mafia state

South Africa is at risk of becoming a mafia state. An extraordinary public inquiry is confirming the country’s worst fears about organised crime...

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Russia and Iran deepen weapons partnership amid wars in Ukraine, Middle East

Russia has begun sending Iran upgraded munitions, satellite imagery and targeting data used against American forces in the Middle East . The Kremlin has since negotiated a license to build the Iranian-designed drones on Russian territory . Now, as Iran wages its own war against the United States and Israel since the spring, Russia’s upgraded technology is flowing back

tass.com

Kiev deliberately turns its civilian facilities into military targets — Russian diplomat

Kiev deliberately turns its civilian facilities into military targets — Russian diplomat. Ukraine is now reaping the inevitable consequences, Rodion Miroshnik stated...

tass.com

Russia’s Lavrov to address UNGA meeting on September 26 — diplomat

Russia’s Lavrov to address UNGA meeting on September 26 — diplomat. Russia’s top diplomat will highlight his country’s approaches to the most pressing issues of today, assess the current activities by the global organization...

tass.com

Denmark’s provocative actions against Russian frigate raise concern — ambassador

Denmark’s provocative actions against Russian frigate raise concern — ambassador. Vladimir Barbin expressed regret over Denmark’s reluctance to prevent maritime escalation and push toward strengthening mutual confidence...

middleeastmonitor.com

Syrian president says lifting sanctions opened door to investment, economic recovery

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa says lifting sanctions opened the way for economic recovery, foreign investment and a stronger regional role . He said mediation efforts involving Arab and regional leaders, as well as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in contact with US President Donald Trump, contributed to what he described as a “historic decision to lift

aptnews.substack.com

Iran Isn’t Going Away. Washington Needs a Plan.

Iran Isn’t Going Away. Washington Needs a Plan.. The Strait of Hormuz is one of Iran’s most important strategic cards — and a potential pressure point for the global economy. Read more...

independent.co.uk

Voices: The UK had a plan for Nigeria’s security nightmare. Then came the aid cuts

Nigeria has been seen by the UK as a bulwark against increased conflict, terrorism and turmoil across Africa . But the government has broken a promise

axios.com

Trump turns on the Supreme Court he helped build

The Supreme Court struck down the president's mail-in voting order Monday night . The president slammed the justices over rulings they've issued against him this year . "These are not the people I interviewed to serve on the United States Supreme Court," Trump wrote .

scmp.com

How Canada’s Trump headache is fuelling a China trade boom

Canada's exports to China jumped by 30.1 per cent in the first half of 2026, led by crude oil, copper and other energy and mineral products . Exports to China reached C$21.74

scmp.com

ICE death, strikes on China proposed over AI, Huawei on trial: 7 US-China relations reads

The Chinese-American community expressed anger and concern over the death of a Chinese national in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on US territory . Read the full story here .

news.sky.com

London misses out as major sports event to be held in Africa for first time

London misses out as major sports event to be held in Africa for first time. The opening ceremony of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. File pic: AP...

aljazeera.com

Bangladesh hands death sentences to 7 aides of ousted Prime Minister Hasina

Bangladesh hands death sentences to 7 aides of ousted Prime Minister Hasina. Seven members of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League convicted of crimes including murder, provoking killings....

freightwaves.com

Radiant Logistics sees double-digit growth in FQ4, shares up 16%

Radiant Logistics sees double-digit growth in FQ4, shares up 16% . The company reported revenue of $261 million for its fiscal fourth quarter, ended June 30 . Disaster relief shipments following typhoons in the Western Pacific drove international airfreight results higher in the period .

freightwaves.com

C.H. Robinson and its Customer Unilever Sued Over Catastrophic Crash

Washington Dalilah Coleman was riding with her stepfather, Michael Krause, when their car stopped for road construction on a California highway . A tractor trailer struck them from behind, leaving them with what a lawsuit describes as catastrophic and permanent injuries . The lawsuit reaches beyond the driver and trucking companies . It also targets the shipper

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DOE/EIA price at record as diesel surge shows no sign of retreat

DOE/EIA price at record as diesel surge shows no sign of retreat . Average weekly retail diesel price rose 31.8 cents/gallon to $6.285 /g . It was up xx.xx cents from the prior week . The AAA all-time high price had been $5.82/g,

cnbc.com

Private sector is 'the right place' to solve AI threats, White House's Hassett says

Private sector is 'the right place' to solve AI threats, White House's Hassett says. President Donald Trump's AI-friendly administration argues U.S. dominance over China in the fast-expanding industry is essential....

defensenews.com

Turkey certifies military training aircraft as safe, a first for local authorities

Hürkus-II is the second-generation version of TUSAŞ’s turboprop trainer aircraft . It features an updated airframe and avionics architecture and is intended to provide basic flight and weapons-training capabilities for military pilots .

tass.com

Majority of Japanese favor dialogue with Russia, not harsher sanctions, poll shows

Majority of Japanese favor dialogue with Russia, not harsher sanctions, poll shows. A majority of respondents, 54.6%, said the government "should take a more flexible position, including calling for dialogue"...

middleeastmonitor.com

‘In accordance with international law’ guarantees Israel’s impunity

The Palestinian Authority’s Foreign Ministry praised BRICS for its ‘positions and reaffirmations in support of the Palestinian cause’ Despite the trajectory from the 1947 UN Partition Plan to genocide in Gaza, the Palestinian Authority's Foreign Ministry praises BRICS .

middleeastmonitor.com

Israeli wars may cost Lebanon over $27B, prime minister says

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says the economic cost of Israel's wars on Lebanon since 2023 may exceed $27 billion . He says reconstruction is beyond the state's current capacity and requires Arab and international funding . Salam linked obtaining funding to restoring trust and carrying out reforms .

middleeastmonitor.com

9/11 at 25 — Why Israel Fuels Islamophobia | Palestine This Week

9/11 at 25 — Why Israel Fuels Islamophobia. We unpack revelations that Benjamin Netanyahu was warned in advance of the 7 October attack . We look at how the War on Terror emboldened Israel, and at the rise in Islamophobia since .

middleeastmonitor.com

Palestinian president arrives in Egypt for 2-day official visit

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for a two-day official visit to Egypt . He is scheduled to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday to discuss the latest developments concerning the Palestinian cause .

freightwaves.com

Amazon calls timeout on 21 Air cargo contract

Amazon calls timeout on 21 Air cargo contract after one of the Boeing 767-300 converted freighter aircraft overran the runway at Miami airport on Sept. 6 and struck two vehicles, killing five people and injuring several others . The decision to stop moving parcels and freight on aircraft operated by 21 Air will have little, if any

investing.com

DA Davidson reiterates Buy on Almonty Industries stock on Rwanda deal

DA Davidson reiterates Buy on Almonty Industries stock on Rwanda deal. ...

investing.com

BHP Port Hedland workers to seek arbitration over wage deal dispute

BHP Port Hedland workers to seek arbitration over wage deal dispute. ...

militarytimes.com

Hegseth made the fitness test harder for women in combat roles. Most female Marines are passing.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the fitness test harder for women in combat roles . Marines take two fitness tests annually: a physical fitness test in the spring and a combat fitness test. Since January, Marines in combat specialties have been required to score at least 210 out of 300 points .

techcrunch.com

India ends free ride for larger transactions on its ubiquitous digital payments network

India ends free ride for larger transactions on its ubiquitous digital payments network. India will impose a 0.4% merchant fee on certain payments made through UPI starting October 15....

tass.com

Leader of France’s 'Stand up, France!' party slams Macron’s 'nuclear umbrella' idea

Leader of France’s 'Stand up, France!' party slams Macron’s 'nuclear umbrella' idea. Nicolas Dupont-Aignan said that French President Emmanuel Macron’s nuclear deterrence initiative threatens the interests of the republic...

tass.com

Belarus ready to discuss anything with US, expects agreements to be honored — Lukashenko

Belarus ready to discuss anything with US, expects agreements to be honored — Lukashenko. The Belarusian president added that the parties "have reached many agreements related to economic relations"...

tass.com

G7 losing ground in global economy, BRICS drives over half of growth — Kremlin official

G7 losing ground in global economy, BRICS drives over half of growth, Kremlin official says . China is leading economy by a wide

tass.com

Russia committed to Gyumri military base agreement, expects Armenia to reciprocate — MFA

Russia committed to Gyumri military base agreement, expects Armenia to reciprocate — MFA. Maria Zakharova called the military base in Gyumri "a pillar of security architecture" in both Armenia and the broader region...

tass.com

US laying ground for Iran making changes to nuclear doctrine — parliament

The United States is requesting Iran cooperate by allowing inspections of its nuclear facilities that have been subjected

bloomberg.com

Merz Calls for Trade Tools to Fight ‘Unfair’ China Competition

Merz Calls for Trade Tools to Fight ‘Unfair’ China Competition. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Germany will support tough new measures against China’s “unfair” trade practices at a meeting of European Union leaders next month....

scmp.com

Paris court convicts school aide for sex abuse, orders ankle tag

Paris court convicts school aide for sex abuse, orders ankle tag . Michael M., 38, admitted to having sexually assaulted the nine children aged five to 10 between September 2022 and January .

nbcnews.com

Putin-linked Russian oligarch paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s lavish island wedding party

Putin-linked Russian oligarch paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s lavish island wedding party. Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson attend the UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn at the White House on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC....

today.com

Trump Weighs in On Scrutiny Surrounding Son’s Recent Wedding

Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin and sanctioned by Ukraine, helped pay for celebrations following their May wedding in the

hindustantimes.com

Why is the US oil reserve at a 44-year low as crude prices surge above $100?

US oil reserve hits a 44-year low as crude prices surge above $100 . Rising

marketwatch.com

The 10 most overvalued housing markets in America

The 10 most overvalued housing markets in America. As home prices remain near record highs, about 81% of housing markets in America are overvalued, a new ratings-agency report says, with the Northeast leading the pack....

cnbc.com

Nike co-founder Phil Knight to donate $1.1 billion to Oregon medical center

Nike co-founder Phil Knight to donate $1.1 billion to Oregon medical center. The gift to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center will support the creation of an all-women’s hospital as well as advance cardiovascular care across Oregon....

themoscowtimes.com

Russia Resumes Postal Service to North Korea After 6 Years

Russia Resumes Postal Service to North Korea After 6 Years. Russian Post had suspended regular mail deliveries to North Korea in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic....

themoscowtimes.com

MFA Repeats Warning for Foreign Embassies in Kyiv to Evacuate After Train Strike Near Poland

MFA Repeats Warning for Foreign Embassies in Kyiv to Evacuate After Train Strike Near Poland. The ministry accused Western politicians of “blatantly ignoring” the warnings of their own governments against visiting war-torn Ukraine....

tass.com

Unlike Ukraine, Russian army not targeting civilians in its attacks, diplomat says

Maria Zakharova's comment came in response to a question about a recent "deliberate

tass.com

Switzerland not being considered for new round of Ukraine talks — Russian foreign ministry

Switzerland not being considered for new round of Ukraine talks — Russian foreign ministry. Maria Zakharova cited the loss of neutrality in Switzerland’s policy, Russophobia in the context of joining anti-Russian sanctions and related statements as reasons...

tass.com

Russia says Chisinau has no right to strip Russians in Transnistria of chance to vote

Russia says Chisinau has no right to strip Russians in Transnistria of chance to vote. "Russian citizens have the right to freely express their will; this is one of the fundamental human rights," Maria Zakharova noted...

rt.com

Ex-NATO chief lands Munich Security Conference top job

Former NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will become co-chair of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) The conference has been held annually in Germany’s third-largest city since 1963 . It was at the MSC that Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his famous 2007 speech .

middleeastmonitor.com

UN rights chief says Israeli bulldozers continue levelling Gaza ‘with no respect for the dead’

UN human rights chief says Israeli bulldozers continue levelling Gaza ‘with no respect for the dead’ Volker Turk says the remains of “what appears to be entire families’ are being unearthed . Turk voiced concern that what is being uncovered “may only be the tip of the iceberg’

independent.co.uk

Militias in Iraq remain defiant as the last US troops pack up to leave

After withdrawing in 2011, U.S. troops returned three years later at Baghdad’s

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Married Navy sailors admit to selling lethal fentanyl aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

Bailey A. Szramowski, 29, provided an active-duty sailor aboard the Lincoln with what was purported to be oxycodone in December 2022 . The following month, the victim, identified solely by his initials, A.N., overdosed and died of ‘acute fentanyl intoxication’ while on leave in

independent.co.uk

Uganda reverses withdrawal from Invictus Games after King Charles intervenes

Uganda reverses withdrawal from Invictus Games after King Charles intervenes. The King’s private secretary called Uganda’s chief of defence forces to give a green light to the nation’s participation in the Invictus Games...

haaretz.com

Israel's Haredi community is breaking its silence on child sexual abuse. Will it listen to survivors?

Revelations that shook the community have sparked a quiet revolution . Sexual abuse is being discussed and bookstores sell tailored guidance

bloomberg.com + 2 more

Bessent Says He’ll Meet With China's He Lifeng This Weekend

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says UAE has made forward-leaning moves against Iran-linked finance . He will meet with China's He Lifeng this weekend ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping later this month .

bloomberg.com

Canada's Carney Expands Tax Breaks for Most New Capital Investing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the government is expanding the scope of a major investment tax write-off to include

militarywatchmagazine.com

China Builds World’s First Mothership for Large Uncrewed Submarines: A Revolution in Undersea Warfare

The vessel appears to be the world’s first dedicated uncrewed submarine mothership . It could operate as a mobile tender, transporting the large autonomous submarines and providing them with maintenance and logistical support . The mothership will potentially serve two roles. It could function as a launch-and-recovery platform.

novaramedia.com + 1 more

UK’s Trade Ban on Israeli Settlements ‘Falls Far Short of Legal Obligations’

UK's Trade Ban on Israeli Settlements ‘Falls Far Short of Legal Obligations’ UK government urged to go further on sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank . 130 top lawyers and legal academics have written to prime minister Andy Burnham to say the measures do not meet the UK’s legal obligations

france24.com

'Pelicot 2.0': UK husband pleads guilty to drugging and raping his wife

Two cases dubbed Pelicot 2.0 have rocked Britain and Austria . ProPublica reveals that a Russian oligarch financed a part of Trump Jr's

france24.com

Paris ex-mayor says 'collective failure' led to abuse of children in school care

Paris ex-mayor Anne Hidalgo says 'collective failure' led to abuse of children in school care .

france24.com + 1 more

Rapid data center expansion incites backlash in Republican stronghold

Nearly 60 percent of planned new data centers are set to be built in congressional districts that voted for Donald Trump in 2024 . But the AI boom is now sparking a backlash from some of the voters who helped put him back in office . National outcry against data center construction has spread to Philadelphia .

aljazeera.com

China does not need to replace the US in the Gulf

China does not need to replace the US in the Gulf. It can gain leverage over the region without engaging in military overreach....

aljazeera.com

Canada, the UK and Australia should investigate the WCK attack in Gaza

Canada, the UK and Australia should investigate the WCK attack in Gaza. Israel has made clear it is unwilling to hold to account those responsible for the deaths of seven humanitarian workers....

aljazeera.com

Champions League final venues revealed: Munich 2028, Barcelona 2029

Champions League final venues revealed: Munich 2028, Barcelona 2029. The Allianz Arena in Munich, home to Bayern, and Barcelona's Camp Nou will host the 2028-29 finals....

bbc.co.uk

Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after being reported to police

Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after being reported to police. Reform UK's leader Dan Thomas has resigned as the party's Welsh leader....

ft.com

Sullivan & Cromwell hires team of Kirkland partners in private equity push

Sullivan & Cromwell hires team of Kirkland partners in private equity push. White-shoe law firm had largely avoided acting for buyout groups even as the industry’s boom propelled rival firms to rapid growth...

techcrunch.com + 2 more

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google have been in talks on AI safety for weeks

The world's biggest AI companies are working to create a new industry standards body, OpenAI said on Tuesday . Google's Demis Hassabis released a proposal in July calling for a U.S.-led "Standards Body"

tass.com

Russian football stars Safonov, Batrakov on national team’s roster for upcoming friendlies

Russian football stars Safonov, Batrakov on national team’s roster for upcoming friendlies. According to last week’s reports from the Russian Football Union, the national squad is set play friendly matches next month against Namibia and Nigeria...

tass.com

Trade, tech curbs only worsen global energy imbalances — Russian Energy Minister

Trade, tech curbs only worsen global energy imbalances — Russian Energy Minister. Sergey Tsivilyov commented on Moscow's key proposals for the G20 ministerial energy meeting in Houston, Texas, which runs through September 16...

tass.com

Moscow vows response to Hungarian move to expel Russian diplomats — MFA

Moscow vows response to Hungarian move to expel Russian diplomats — MFA. On September 8, Hungary’s top diplomat Anita Orban said Budapest was expelling 10 Russian diplomats, citing the need to protect national security...

tass.com

Russia to work on permanent visa-free regime with China — foreign ministry

Russia to work on permanent visa-free regime with China . Maria Zakharova recalled that Chinese President Xi

middleeastmonitor.com + 1 more

Libya suspends production operations at 3 oil sites following closure of major pipeline

Libya’s National Oil Corporation said the closure caused a sudden increase in pressure along the production lines, resulting in the suspension of operations at the three sites . Production has stopped completely at the Hamada and Tahara oilfields and at a pumping station after members of the Petroleum Facilities Guard closed a valve on the main Hamada

bloomberg.com

UAE Working to Be Removed From Foreign Travel Warning Lists

UAE working with other countries on removal from travel advisory lists . Hotel occupancies in Dubai

meduza.io

Ukrainian court lets former presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak remove his ankle monitor after a specialist warns it could ‘threaten his health’

Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has lifted the requirement that Andriy Yermak, the former head of the Presidential Office, wear an electronic ankle monitor while authorities investigate the criminal case against him . The court extended the restrictions imposed on the former president for 60 days . He must report any change of residence or employment, surrender any

meduza.io

A youth festival in Russia reportedly gives foreign visitors unfiltered Wi-Fi — while keeping Russian participants behind state censorship

Organizers of the International Youth Festival at Yekaterinburg Expo have given foreign participants access to websites blocked in Russia . The system automatically prevents Russian citizens from connecting to the network reserved for foreign visitors, according to a local outlet .

novaramedia.com

Supermarkets Sue in Bid to Stop Mamdani’s Plan for Cheaper Groceries

Zohran Mamdani's plan to create city-run grocery stores to help New Yorkers struggling with the cost of living is being challenged in court by supermarkets . The New York City mayor plans to create five municipally owned stores on city-owned property by 2029

nbcnews.com

U.S. and China face grave AI risks but mutual distrust stalls cooperation

U.S. and China face grave AI risks but mutual distrust stalls cooperation. AI is increasingly at the center of the competition between Washington and Beijing....

aljazeera.com

US democratic decline threatens global rule of law, report warns

US democratic decline threatens global rule of law, report warns. Nearly half of US democracy indicators hit 50-year lows, accelerating global stability decline, warns new IDEA study....

nytimes.com

Rising Fuel Prices Set Off Anger and Protests Around the World

Rising Fuel Prices Set Off Anger and Protests Around the World. Public transportation workers went on strike in Quezon City, Philippines, on Monday to protest high fuel prices....

freightwaves.com

OXEA taps Uber Freight to manage North American, European logistics

OXEA has selected Uber Freight as its strategic logistics provider across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe as the company moves to consolidate regional transportation operations into a more unified global network . The agreement represents Uber's first managed transportation engagement designed to span the U

investing.com + 1 more

U.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.46%

U.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.46%. ... U.S. stocks lower at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.63%. ...

defensenews.com

Ukraine launches offensive push in north of Donetsk region, senior commander says

Ukrainian forces have launched an offensive operation in the north of the eastern Donetsk region, a senior military commander says . The area is the focal point of intense battles during more than four years of the war . The third army corps cleared an area of 75 square kilometers (29 square miles) of Russian infiltration groups .

wired.com

Join WIRED@Night for an Uncanny Valley Live Recording on Women, Tech and Power

Join WIRED@Night for an Uncanny Valley Live Recording on Women, Tech and Power. An evening of podcasting in San Francisco (with a discount for WIRED readers)....

middleeastmonitor.com

Germany’s Merz urges Iran not to carry conflict into Iraq, end Hormuz blockade

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Iran to stop its destabilizing activities in the region and not extend the conflict into Iraq through its proxies . Merz said the two leaders discussed regional developments, including the impact of the US-Iran war and the Hormuz blockade .

independent.co.uk + 1 more

A Paris court awards Kim Kardashian 1 euro after her 2016 robbery

Paris court awards Kim Kardashian €1 (US$1.15) to her for having been the victim of an armed robbery in 2016 . Kardashian has sought to move on since the court last year found eight people guilty for their roles in the robbery .

independent.co.uk

20,000 items of trash removed from Yellowstone’s geysers and hot springs – including 280 hats and a slew of Pokemon cards

20,000 items of trash removed from Yellowstone’s geysers and hot springs – including 280 hats and a slew of Pokemon cards. The geology team advises that visitors ‘stash your trash’ before visiting the hydrothermal features of Yellowstone National Park...

aljazeera.com

How an Israeli cell orchestrated an anti-Qatar campaign

How an Israeli cell orchestrated an anti-Qatar campaign. Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports that influence experts and an ex-Mossad official were part of an anti-Qatar group....

aljazeera.com

Can China play peacemaker as Iran’s foreign minister heads to Beijing?

Can China play peacemaker as Iran’s foreign minister heads to Beijing?. Tehran and Beijing explore diplomatic paths amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States....

maritime-executive.com

Oman Conducts SAR as US and Iran Argue Over Circumstances of Tanker Attack

Oman Conducts SAR as US and Iran Argue Over Circumstances of Tanker Attack. The Omani Maritime Security Center confirmed on Tuesday, September 15, that it has undertaken a search and rescue effort for the crew of a Panama-flag......

nytimes.com

A.I. Is Unpopular With Voters, a New York Times/Siena Poll Finds

A.I. Is Unpopular With Voters, a New York Times/Siena Poll Finds. A data center under construction last year in Abilene, Texas. The enormous computing complexes have become unpopular with voters and a significant issue in the midterms....

investing.com

Star Bulk completes €107.8m share offering in Greece

Star Bulk completes €107.8m share offering in Greece. ...

investing.com

Musk says U.S. and China’s AI firms should test rivals’ models for safety

Musk says U.S. and China’s AI firms should test rivals’ models for safety. ...

defensenews.com

UN weighs moving Ukraine aid supplies underground after warehouse hits

The U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine Matthias Schmale says he is weighing moving supplies into underground bunkers to avoid Russian strikes . One of the World Health Organization's main warehouses containing medical supplies was hit earlier this month . Other strikes have destroyed hygiene kits and children’s school supplies, he says .

militarytimes.com

US Space Force to add 10,000 guardians in next 5 years

The growth will hinge on the service recruiting more than 200 guardians and civilian specialists to fill instructor roles . As of 2024, the Space Force employed more than 14,000 civilian and military guardians . The 200 instructor roles include officer and enlisted basic training, commissioning pipelines, initial skills training and professional military education .

tass.com

Russia to respond accordingly if Lithuania moves to field nuclear weapons — MFA

Russia to respond accordingly if Lithuania moves to field nuclear weapons — MFA . Maria Zakhar

tass.com

Viktor Bout sees no real readiness from US to restore relations with Russia

Viktor Bout sees no real readiness from US to restore relations with Russia. Viktor Bout noted that the US Congress continues to consider new sanctions against Russia...

tass.com

Thousands of migrants remain in Spain’s Ceuta — European Commissioner

Thousands of migrants remain in Spain’s Ceuta — European Commissioner. At the end of July, nearly 80,000 illegal migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain’s African exclave of Ceuta...

tass.com

Ukraine's interceptor drones fall short in July tests — Reuters

Ukraine's interceptor drones fall short in July tests — Reuters. Many of the interceptor drones proved difficult to control at speeds sometimes exceeding 400 kilometers per hour, with some crashing into nearby fields and forests, the news agency noted...

government.ru

Mikhail Mishustin holds strategic session on interim progress and further plans for national technology policy

Mikhail Mishustin holds strategic session on interim progress and further plans for national technology policy .

independent.co.uk

Carney says ‘nostalgia is not a strategy’ when it comes to the Canada-Trump trade war

Carney says ‘nostalgia is not a strategy’ when it comes to the Canada-Trump trade war. The Canadian prime minister never mentioned US President Donald Trump by name...

independent.co.uk

Anna Paulina Luna dismisses Cabinet member’s attempt to smack her butt at Trump’s midterm convention

Florida congresswoman shrugs off Housing Secretary Scott Turner’s gesture, pointing out he is a

haaretz.com

'Too far right' for some, 'too far left' for others: J Street U pushed out of Michigan Hillel

J Street U was barred from Hillel over its national ties, but its leaders question why

axios.com + 4 more

Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran War

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced a resolution Tuesday to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth . Massie's resolution accuses him of defying Congress and illegally continuing the U.S. war in Iran . The House is slated to vote Tuesday on another war powers resolution on the Iran war effort .

bloomberg.com

Bessent Says US Used 'Nominal' Amount for Yen Intervention

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Treasury’s engagement with Japan over currency

bloomberg.com

NYC Postpones Vote on Property-Tax Break for Hudson Yards Tower

New York City put off voting on a $100 million property tax break for a new Hudson Yards skyscraper

bloomberg.com

Bessent Accuses Democrats of 'Poisoning' Consumer Data

Bessent Accuses Democrats of 'Poisoning' Consumer Data. US Representative Jim Himes (D-CT) pushes back on optimistic claims about the economy, arguing that upbeat rhetoric amounts to political malpractice when consumer sentiment has fallen sharply. (Source: Bloomberg)...

meduza.io

Drone wreckage discovered just one kilometer from Wunstorf military airfield near Hanover, Germany

Wreckage from a crashed drone has been found near Hanover, Germany . Police are searching a large, uninhabited area for more fragments . The drone's owner has not yet been identified, and police are investigating why it was in the area .

meduza.io

A former political prisoner tried to leave Russia. After Belarus sent him back, he believes security officers tore pages from his passport so he ‘wouldn’t escape again.’

Former political prisoner Ivan Lyubshin faces another prison sentence after trying to leave Russia . He discovered the missing pages a few days ago while visiting a bank . He believes security officers tore out the pages so that he ‘wouldn’t escape again’

meduza.io

St. Petersburg election officials from Russia’s antiwar Yabloko party were ordered to report to military offices at 9 a.m. on the first day of voting — exactly when polls are scheduled to open

Yabloko representatives serving on precinct election commissions in St. Petersburg's Krasnogvardeysky District have received summonses . They were ordered to report to military enlistment offices at 9 a.m. on September 18 . That is the first day of voting and polling stations are scheduled to open at the same time

meduza.io

Former race car driver Nikita Mazepin may become the owner of the Russian game developer behind ‘World of Tanks’ and ‘World of Ships’

Nikita Mazepin could become the owner of Lesta Games, Russia's largest video game company . The company was seized from its previous owners, according to Forbes Russia . It was previously part of Belarusian businessman Viktor Kislyi’s company Wargaming, which withdrew from the Russian and Belarusian markets .

meduza.io

Axios: U.S. House Democrats launch investigation into Russian boxing official Umar Kremlev’s spending on Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebration

Umar Kremlev helped finance Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebration in the Bahamas in May . The money came from a Dubai account linked to the International Boxing Association . The president skipped his son's wedding and whether his absence was related to the presence of Russian guests .

meduza.io

Russia’s Irkutsk region is culling livestock over what officials call lumpy skin disease, but local farmers suspect foot-and-mouth disease

Russia's Irkutsk region is culling livestock over what officials call lumpy skin disease . But local farmers suspect foot-and-mouth disease outbreak . Residents of villages under quarantine have accused veterinary authorities of a lack of transparency .

maritime-executive.com

EU Loan Will Upgrade Latvian Cruise Terminal to Receive NATO Warships

EU Loan Will Upgrade Latvian Cruise Terminal to Receive NATO Warships. The EU is providing financing to revamp a cruise terminal at Klaipeda, Lithuania for military uses, adapting its infrastructure to receive NATO ships......

freightwaves.com

Hapag-Lloyd CEO cites resilient demand, but sees shipping market exposed to Middle East disruption

Hapag-Lloyd CEO cites resilient demand, but sees shipping market exposed to Middle East disruption . Rolf Habben Jansen: Conflict-driven route disruptions, rising operating costs and uncertainty continue to shape the industry’s outlook .

cnbc.com + 2 more

AI skeptics convene in Washington to urge action, as Congress, Trump idle

Lawmakers and AI regulation advocates met Tuesday at a Future of Life Institute event to urge regulatory action to rein in the expanding technology . Bipartisanship is increasingly elusive on Capitol Hill of late, but it remains a crucial first step for action in a Senate that requires 60 votes to pass most legislation .

wired.com + 2 more

The FBI Doubles Down on Easing ‘Bestiality’ Hiring Standards

FBI Director Kash Patel testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday . Patel said the change allows applications from people who have been victims of these crimes to be considered .

news.usni.org

Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Operates with Australians in the South China Sea

HMAS Perth and HMAS Stuart (FFH157) supported the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group during its transit of the South China Sea in accordance with international law . Perth conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the carrier, according to the photos . Images of Stuart operating with the CSG have not been released .

tass.com

Brent crude surges past $109 a barrel in ICE trading rally

Brent crude surges past $109 a barrel in ICE trading rally. By 08:19 p.m. Moscow time, Brent was up 3.38%, trading at $109.25 per barrel...

tass.com

US cannot trust Merz’s words — Trump’s envoy

US cannot trust Merz’s words — Trump’s envoy. "Merz is mad that Americans want the German government to pay its NATO obligations," Richard Grenell said...

tass.com

Lukoil refinery crisis shows Europe cost of severing ties with Russia — expert

"The longer the Petrotel refinery remains idle, the more the sanctions issue will transform from

tass.com

Only 20-25 million people live in Ukraine now, former Zelensky press secretary says

Only 20-25 million people live in Ukraine now, former Zelensky press secretary says. Yulia Mendel added that Ukrainians continue to flee the country...

tass.com

Russia, US need to launch dialogue on trade, investment prospects — MFA

Russia, US need to launch dialogue on trade, investment prospects — MFA. Maria Zakharova noted that in relations with the United States, "with the arrival of the current administration, some things have moved in the right direction"...

tass.com

Taimazova, Tasoyev to headline Russian squad at 2026 World Judo Championship in Baku

Taimazova, Tasoyev to headline Russian squad at 2026 World Judo Championship in Baku. The 2026 World Judo Championships is scheduled to take place on October 4-11, 2026, at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan...

tass.com

Russia presses for urgent measures to prevent arms race in space — diplomat

Russia presses for urgent measures to prevent arms race in space — diplomat. The statements from US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink only serve as evidence how relevant Russian multilateral initiatives toward launching talks, Maria Zakharova said...

tass.com

Russia remains guarantor of global energy security — Energy Minister

Russia remains guarantor of global energy security — Energy Minister. Russia holds the world's largest combined oil and gas reserves, amounting to approximately 60 billion tonnes of oil equivalent, Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov said...

rt.com

How Europe became an accessory to CIA torture

The ECHR found Vilnius' culpability was ‘proven beyond reasonable doubt’ Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, a Saudi national held in secret detention and brutally tortured for four years in CIA black sites around the world . Lithuania's ruling coalition is resistant to any further damaging light being shed on

middleeastmonitor.com

UN ‘deeply concerned’ over Yemen internal displacement amid escalating hostilities

The UN has released $9 million from the Central Emergency Relief Fund to provide assistance to displaced families and to the communities receiving them . The UN Refugee Agency has warned that ‘rapidly escalating hostilities’ have displaced more than 100,000 people .

bloomberg.com + 1 more

Merz Cancels UN Trip to Address CDU Party Rebellion in Berlin

Merz cancels UN trip to New York for UNGA events . German officials say situation requires chancellor's presence in Berlin . German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is

meduza.io

The Baltic states fear a Russian invasion. They faced the same threat a century ago and failed to stop it. Historian Alexey Uvarov explains why the region could not defend itself against Stalin.

Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, and Finland increasingly need to consider how they would collectively defend themselves against a full-scale invasion from the east . The problem is not new to the region: 100 years ago, the Baltic countries also tried to join forces to protect themselves from militarily stronger neighbors .

cbsnews.com + 1 more

Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders . A source in his office called a near-collision ‘an exaggeration’ Russian jets and drones keep ‘straying’ into NATO airspace .

aljazeera.com

India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets to seal T20 series

India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets to seal T20 series. Sanju Samson's half century helps India seal three-match series with wins in first two games....

aljazeera.com

Egypt’s el-Sisi meets MBS, backs Saudi call for secure Red Sea navigation

Egypt’s el-Sisi meets MBS, backs Saudi call for secure Red Sea navigation. Red Sea disruptions impact Egypt’s economy, with Suez Canal revenues dropping by $7bn in two years....

nytimes.com

Half of Voters Dislike Socialism Amid Progressive Wins, New Poll Finds

Half of Voters Dislike Socialism Amid Progressive Wins, New Poll Finds. Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democrat of New York, are two of the nation’s most high-profile democratic socialists....

freightwaves.com

Shipium Rethinks Freight Audit as Forensics, Not Archaeology

Shipium recently launched Always On Audit, an AI-driven system built to replace month-old invoice reconciliation with continuous, real-time monitoring of every shipment a customer sends . Shipium's CEO and co-founder Jason Murray and SVP of AI Product and Engineering, joined FreightWaves Today to explain the product and why it marks,

investing.com

US agency orders Tesla to answer questions on Cybercab certification

US agency orders Tesla to answer questions on Cybercab certification. ...

investing.com

Hundreds march in Toronto against Carney’s investment summit

Hundreds march in Toronto against Carney’s investment summit. ...

defensenews.com + 1 more

US Marine Stand-In Forces in the Pacific worry China, report details

US Marine Stand-In Forces in the Pacific worry China, report details . U.S. Marine Corps plans to reorganize itself for small-unit expeditionary warfare have drawn fire from traditionalists who worry the service’s capabilities will be gutted in the process. For some Chinese naval officers, the prospect of facing missile-equipped

arstechnica.com

Boston dumps Flock, says it shared data nationwide in violation of contract

The company shared data nationwide in violation of a contract provision, officials say . "We have actually abandoned Flock," Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said in her monthly "Ask the Mayor" segment last week .

arstechnica.com

Demand for EV chargers is outstripping supply, says ChargePoint report

More than 1.8 million EVs had already been sold between the start of this year and the end of August . ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer: ‘All in all, things are moving forward. I think the North American market has been better shaped than a lot

techcrunch.com

US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035

US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035. The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world....

tass.com

Russia, Ukraine preparing new family reunification initiative — human rights commissioner

Russia, Ukraine preparing new family reunification initiative — human rights commissioner. Yana Lantratova declined to specify the number of people involved or when the humanitarian initiative might take place...

tass.com

EU foreign policy chief Kallas says would answer phone call from Russia’s Putin, Lavrov

EU foreign policy chief Kallas says would answer phone call from Russia’s Putin, Lavrov. Kaja Kallas also recalled her meetings with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov at international forums, including at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the G20...

rt.com

US lawmaker calls for public execution of Lindsay Clancy

US Congresswoman Nancy Mace has called for the public execution of Lindsay Clancy . Her trial ended in a mistrial earlier this month after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict . Her lawyers have argued that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and was not criminally responsible .

independent.co.uk

Britons escape ‘wall of flames’ by fleeing into the sea as Croatia wildfire tears through holiday island

Britons escape ‘wall of flames’ by fleeing into the sea as Croatia wildfire tears through holiday island. Dozens of tourists were evacuated from the Brač island on Croatian navy and fishing boats...

independent.co.uk

Iranian state actors targeting UK dissidents, activists and journalists with spyware

Iranian state actors targeting UK dissidents, activists and journalists with spyware. Iranian agents used social engineering tricks such as fake MRI test results to lure victims in, the NCSC said...

haaretz.com

Far-right rapper shares grafitti of 'NAZA' directors with crosshairs, 'traitor' signs

Far-right rapper shares grafitti of 'NAZA' directors with crosshairs, '

haaretz.com

Robert Kraft vs. Macklemore reveals new reality in 'Free Palestine' debate

Robert Kraft vs. Macklemore reveals new reality in 'Free Palestine' debate . American Jewish supporters of

axios.com

Trump considered dangerous, corrupt by majority in new poll

The Economist-YouGov poll of 1,461 U.S. registered voters found a slight majority of registered voters describe President Trump as corrupt and dangerous . The results broke sharply by party — 91% of Democrats and 62% of independents said Trump was corrupt, compared with 10% of Republicans . Just 18% said they'd

meduza.io

Russia’s Leningrad region will limit fuel purchases to 30 liters (almost 8 gallons) per fill-up. About one in five independent and small gas stations have stopped operating.

The Leningrad region will introduce a uniform fuel-purchase limit of ‘30 liters per fill-up’ in the coming days . The regional government called it a “temporary measure’ that will remain in place until October 1 .

meduza.io

Putin lost at some overseas polling stations in 2024. Here’s how Russians abroad can vote in this weekend’s State Duma elections.

Russia will hold elections for the ninth State Duma from September 18 to 20, 2026 . The campaign’s biggest development has been the disqualification of Yabloko, the only anti-war party and one that had drawn enthusiastic support from young social media users . Many Russians still see the election as an opportunity to

france24.com

'Revolutionary change in American foreign policy': Canada pivoting towards EU, India and China

The upheaval in American diplomacy and foreign policy transcends any one administration, says Anne Applebaum . She describes a full-fledged transformation in the way the United States exerts power .

nbcnews.com

Iran war driving up inflation for Americans, CBO report says

Iran war driving up inflation for Americans, CBO report says. An F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet approaches the flight deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford on March 8....

nbcnews.com + 2 more

Texas QB Arch Manning apologizes for ‘insensitive comment’ over AI video

Arch Manning apologizes for ‘insensitive comment’ over AI video . “In my press conference yesterday, I made an insensitive comment about an AI video. There is nothing funny about it,’ he wrote .

aljazeera.com

Eto’o could face Cameroon probe over alleged Russia payment

Eto’o could face Cameroon probe over alleged Russia payment. Ex-Chelsea and Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o faces a probe over allegations of embezzlement in his Cameroon FA role....

theguardian.com

Ferocious fight among Brazil’s supreme court erupts on eve of presidential election

The politically charged dispute exploded into public view on Tuesday as judges traded insults and accusations during a heated supreme court hearing . Polls suggest dead heat between candidates has been thrust into what experts consider the greatest crisis since the return of democracy in the

hindustantimes.com

Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, pleads guilty in US corruption case

Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, pleads guilty in US corruption case. USA-VENEZUELA-SAAB:Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, pleads guilty in US corruption case...

investing.com

US attorney general says probes handled by ex-prosecutor DiGenova will continue

US attorney general says probes handled by ex-prosecutor DiGenova will continue. ...

tass.com

UN secretary-general candidate wants peace in Gaza based on Oslo, Abraham Accords

UN secretary-general candidate wants peace in Gaza based on Oslo, Abraham Accords . Accords

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UN secretary-general candidate calls for comprehensive agreement on Iran

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Russia backs sovereign right of nations to choose their energy mix — Energy Minister

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axios.com

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US Senate Blocks Landmark Crypto Bill in Industry Loss

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therealnews.com

Courtney Teasley: Breaking the cycle of incarceration

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War Looms in the Red Sea As Houthis & Saudi Arabia Clash

13 people have been injured in the latest escalation of the Houthis’ attacks on Saudi Arabia . Celtic nations of the UK say ‘Westminster’s time is coming to an end’

france24.com

Analysts call for step-up in response to Russia after Denmark, Lithuania incidents

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nbcnews.com

Competition co-founder apologizes after athlete allowed to continue despite defecating on herself

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Israel lacking respect for dead buried in Gaza rubble: UN

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hindustantimes.com

South Africa intensifies hunt after eight women found dead

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hindustantimes.com

US Midterm Elections 2026: How to register to vote, when is the last day, what documents are required? FAQs answered

US Midterm Elections 2026: How to register to vote, when is the last day

ft.com

UK ‘actively’ exploring joining Canada-led global defence bank

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tass.com

Large group of countries ready to host Ukraine talks, source tells TASS

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tass.com

Press TV: Israeli military abducted Iranian TV journalist near Bethlehem

Israeli military detained the entire crew and searched them, according to one of Hamed's

oilprice.com

Texas Pumped Over a Quarter of All U.S. Natural Gas in 2025

U.S. gross natural gas withdrawals reached 47.7 trillion cubic feet in 2025, with small group of states accounting for most of the total . Much of this output comes from prolific shale formations such as the Permian

militarytimes.com

Study finds ‘forever chemicals’ levels higher in younger vets than general population

U.S. veterans ages 20 to 39 had higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in their bloodstream compared with civilians of comparable age . Known as ‘forever chemicals’ because they resist breaking down and can accumulate in the body over time, PFAS are used in

investing.com

Germany secures dedicated satellite services from Planet

Germany secures dedicated satellite services from Planet. ...

investing.com

Wah Fu Education project approved for China tech subsidies

Wah Fu Education project approved for China tech subsidies. ...

marketwatch.com

Top Senate Republican floats a diesel export ban as prices soar. It might not work.

Top Senate Republican floats a diesel export ban as prices soar. It might not work.. With diesel prices hitting a record $6.27 a gallon, Washington is talking about a maneuver that could ultimately make matters worse....

arstechnica.com

18-year-old dies of measles in PA from severe neurological complication

A fourth person in Pennsylvania has died of measles, the state health department confirmed Tuesday . The latest death was in an unvaccinated 18-year-old resident of Mifflin County . The cause of death was determined to be acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, which is a rare but known severe complication of measles.

arstechnica.com

SpaceX declares Starship ready for orbit, sets launch date next week

SpaceX declares Starship ready for orbit, sets launch date next week . The rocket will carry 26 of the larger V3 Starlink satellites into an orbit 275 km above the Earth . It will seek to complete six orbits around the Earth before completing its mission after 10 hours .

haaretz.com

Report: U.S. to sell Israel 40,000 bombs funded by $2.8 billion in U.S. tax money

In 2023, Israel reportedly used MK-84 bombs, which reportedly make up half of the sale, in areas of the

france24.com

With a performance defined by emotion, Céline Dion brings her story to Paris

Céline Dion returns to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder with a sell-out concert in an arena west of Paris . Vocal coach Elena Hurstel says her performance has been defined

france24.com

Viral Putin, Modi and Xi selfie at BRICS summit is AI-generated

A viral selfie allegedly showing Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi and other leaders together at the BRICS summit in New Delhi is AI-generated . A SynthID watermark shows it was

hindustantimes.com

Finnish president Stubb speaks to AFP about Trump, Russia and saunas

Finnish president Stubb speaks to AFP about Trump, Russia and saunas. Finnish president Stubb speaks to AFP about Trump, Russia and saunas...

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Canada stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/TSX Composite down 0.34%

Canada stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/TSX Composite down 0.34%. ...

investing.com

Brazil stocks higher at close of trade; Bovespa up 0.54%

Brazil stocks higher at close of trade; Bovespa up 0.54%. ...

tass.com

Iran lifts ban on use of foreign messengers by government agencies

Iran lifts ban on use of foreign messengers by government agencies . Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani

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The State of the EU: What von der Leyen won’t say in her speech

Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her annual State of the Union address in Strasbourg on Wednesday . The speech is a relatively new tradition in EU history, with the first formal address given by former President Jose Manuel Barroso in 2010 . The 2009 Lisbon Treaty dramatically expanded the powers of the commission .

independent.co.uk

Cop used his foot to nudge man lying in street before driving off and leaving him to be hit by another car

Cop used his foot to nudge man lying in street before driving off and leaving him to be hit by another car. The Philadelphia police officer who failed to help before the fatal hit-and-run will be fired, officials said...

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Hamas Offered to Release all Civilian Hostages on Day 1 - without Preconditions. Israel Said No.

Hamas Offered to Release all Civilian Hostages on Day 1 - without Preconditions . Netanyahu rejected an offer by Hamas the day after October 7 to - without preconditions - release all civilian hostages .

aljazeera.com

What makes these midterms so pivotal?

What makes these midterms so pivotal?. The 2026 midterms could reshape Washington as voters weigh Trump, party divisions and the issues driving the election....

aljazeera.com

Western intelligence warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting dissidents

Western intelligence warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting dissidents. Western intelligence agencies highlight 'CHOSEN BRICK' spyware targeting critics of Iran government abroad....

aljazeera.com

Blanche says admin will comply with mail ballot ruling, defends Trump

Blanche says admin will comply with mail ballot ruling, defends Trump. Trump claims Supreme Court decisions set the US 'back 100 years' after controversial ballot rule change blocked....

maritime-executive.com

New Container Terminal for Wilmington Moves Forward Despite Challenges

New Container Terminal for Wilmington Moves Forward Despite Challenges. Delaware and the operator of the Port of Wilmington, Enstructure, marked the groundbreaking for the long-planned new container terminal. State officia......

freightwaves.com

FMCSA names CDL schools swept into nationwide emergency shutdown

FMCSA's emergency crackdown on entry-level driver training providers included 111 entries across 20 states, online operations and providers whose locations were listed as inactive or unknown . Texas and Pennsylvania had the most physical-location entries, followed by California with 11, Florida with 10 and Utah with nine .

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US pushes Mexico on AI hardware export rules amid China concerns - WSJ

US pushes Mexico on AI hardware export rules amid China concerns - WSJ. ...

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War between US, Iran to enter 'different phase' in coming months — Vance

War between US, Iran to enter 'different phase' in coming months — Vance. According to the vice president, the US has already completed the first phase, which was to destroy the nuclear program and conventional military of Iran...

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DPR leader sees Kiev regime, West making money on continued Ukraine conflict

DPR leader sees Kiev regime, West making money on continued Ukraine conflict. EU countries capitalize on weapons supplies to Kiev, Denis Pushilin says...

bloomberg.com

Canada Is a Sleeping Giant Economically, Says Blackstone's Gray

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meduza.io

New York prosecutors charge suspected Russian intelligence agents who allegedly plotted to kill a ‘Russian dissident’ they believed was in Washington

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the defendants had planned to kill a ‘Russian dissident’ they believed was in Washington . Blanche did not identify the defendants or say which Russian opposition figure was allegedly targeted .

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Trump administration appeals ruling blocking EPA from sending California auto emissions rules to Congress

Trump administration appeals ruling blocking EPA from sending California auto emissions rules to Congress. ...

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U.S. Oil Inventories Jump as Cushing Stocks Keep Falling

The American Petroleum Institute estimated that crude oil inventories in the United States rose by a very large 7.14 million barrels in the week ending September 11 . In the week prior, US crude oil inventory fell by 300,000 barrels . Commercial crude

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AfD seeks full normalization of relations with Russia — Bild

AfD seeks full normalization of relations with Russia — Bild. Sources told the newspaper that the party is also seeking an end to military aid to Ukraine...

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Russia fighting against both Ukrainian army, Western war machine — DPR leader

Russia fighting against both Ukrainian army, Western war machine — DPR leader. Denis Pushilin added that the Ukrainian military receives support from Western intelligence services...

independent.co.uk

Trump AG Todd Blanche had some sweaty, non-reassuring words for Americans as he played Karoline Leavitt

The awkward lawyer attempted to deflect questions on the president, AI, Iran and the Supreme Court

haaretz.com

Jewish National Fund orders settler outpost evacuated from land within Arab town in northern Israel

The Jewish National Fund leased the land to a licensee for grazing, but settlers established a residential compound there . It will be

axios.com

House quashes another Trump impeachment push with Dem help

The House voted 232-147 for Republican leadership's measure to table — effectively, kill — Green's motion to force a vote on impeaching Trump . Some Democrats who voted with Green privately sneered that it was a distraction from party messaging on the House's last in

bloomberg.com

Investors Contend With AI Alarms, Global Risk at Future Proof

Industry leaders gather in Huntington Beach, California for Future Proof . Paisley Nardini, Head of Investment Strategy for Tema ETFs, discusses the industry group ETFs that are surging right now . Hamilton Reiner, Portfolio Manager and CIO for the US Core Equity Team at JPMorgan Equity Asset Management .

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Israeli Whistleblowers Expose Gaza Targeting - IDF In Meltdown

Israeli Whistleblowers Expose Gaza Targeting - IDF In Meltdown. Twenty-four Israelis who served inside the military system used to target Gaza have just done something the IDF could really have done without . The people who hid their identities because they feared Israeli retaliation have just been proven rather sensible to do so then .

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WATCH: Steve Bannon says 'we have to rise' above partisanship to address AI 'hinge in history'

Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon doesn't always align himself with Sen. Bernie Sanders, the democratic socialist

maritime-executive.com

First Three Tank LNG Carriers Will Improve Operating Efficiency

First Three Tank LNG Carriers Will Improve Operating Efficiency. South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai and Singapore-based BW LNG highlight that they are moving forward with building the world’s first three-tank LNG c......

hindustantimes.com

Who were Charles Romer and Jennifer Luzzi? Successful business owners killed in Arizona Lake Havasu boat crash

Who were Charles Romer and Jennifer Luzzi? Successful business owners killed in Arizona Lake Havasu boat crash. Two well-known Lake Havasu City business owners died after their boat went airborne and crashed into a campsite....

investing.com

Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index down 0.92%

Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index down 0.92%. ...

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Hilton director Chris Carr sells $136,239 in HLT stock

Hilton director Chris Carr sells $136,239 in HLT stock. ...

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Trump became $2.7 bln richer after 2024 election — media

Trump became $2.7 bln richer after 2024 election — media. According to Forbes, the US president cashed in on crypto ventures and overseas deals...

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WATCH: Blumenthal grills FBI Director Kash Patel on firing Iran specialists days before U.S. launched war

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aljazeera.com

Hundreds protest in DR Congo against third presidential term

Hundreds protest in DR Congo against third presidential term. Hundreds protest in DR Congo against third presidential term...

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Burnham and Trump to hold first face-to-face meeting in New York - The Times

Burnham and Trump to hold first face-to-face meeting in New York - The Times. ...

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Mexico stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC down 1.11%

Mexico stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC down 1.11%. ...

investing.com

Colombia stocks lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 0.81%

Colombia stocks lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 0.81%. ...

independent.co.uk

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The Fiedler Dare: Germany’s politicians never lie, they say

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US Iran War Blockade Costs Strain Taiwan China Deterrence

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Russian war, African recruits

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China projecting image of 'stabilising force in world politics', expert says

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Horizontal or vertical? Europeans invited to vote on future banknote designs

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Judge requests federal probe into Philly DA Larry Krasner

Judge requests federal probe into Philly DA Larry Krasner. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner in 2023....

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GOP shifts message on costs as Iran war drags on: From the Politics Desk

GOP shifts message on costs as Iran war drags on: From the Politics Desk. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La....

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Fire on Cruise Dock in Whittier Damages Harbor Tour Catamaran. A fire on the structure of a newly-constructed cruise ship pier caused substantial damage to a moored tour vessel at Whittier, Alaska, according to th......

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US House committee recommends contempt of Congress for Leon Black in Epstein probe

US House committee unanimously passes resolution, advancing the measure to the full chamber . Leon Black, former CEO of Apollo Global Management, arrives to testify at a closed-door

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Ukraine carries out two attacks on residential areas in DPR in past day

Ukraine carries out two attacks on residential areas in DPR in past day. One civilian was reported injured...

rt.com

Court rules Belgium had no right to withhold Russian bank’s assets

Court rules Belgium had no right to withhold Russian bank's assets of Russia's BCS Bank . Bank's funds were frozen alongside Russia’s sovereign assets as part of EU sanctions imposed following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022 . Brussels-based depository Euroclear was targeted by restrictions .

independent.co.uk

Aw shucks: Dolly Parton corn mazes crop up in fields nationwide

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Monjasa Takes On Nine Trainees, With Japan in the Programme for the First Time. Ninth intake of the two-year MOST programme starts as geopolitics and shifting trade flows reshape the bunker market....

haaretz.com

Haverford College's new policy stifles criticism of Israel, open letter warns

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axios.com

House GOP's Epstein files headache is back

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is just one Republican away from having the support he needs to force a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II . Massie and his allies are hunting for the final GOP signature to force the issue onto the House floor . The bill passed with almost unanimous support in the House last year

nytimes.com

Trump Approves $2.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel, Including 40,000 One-Ton Bombs

Trump Approves $2.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel, Including 40,000 One-Ton Bombs. Smoke rising after an Israeli bombardment of Gaza last year. Israel’s use of 2,000-pound bombs in the crowded enclave has caused widespread civilian harm....

scmp.com

Rob Reiner’s son Nick won’t face death penalty in trial for parents’ killing

Nick Reiner, 33, was arrested in December 2025 after his parents’ bloodied bodies were discovered at their home in the affluent Brentwood neighbourhood of Los Angeles . He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder,

investing.com

US DoJ backs bond demand in Paramount-Warner Bros antitrust fight

US DoJ backs bond demand in Paramount-Warner Bros antitrust fight. ...

investing.com

South Korean workers challenging Trump administration over Georgia raid, CNN reports

South Korean workers challenging Trump administration over Georgia raid, CNN reports. ...

investing.com

Toyota revamp hints of wider industry shake-up in China

Toyota revamp hints of wider industry shake-up in China. ...

oilprice.com

Chinese Solar Panels Drop to 12 Cents a Watt, Rooftop Installs Surge Worldwide

Chinese-made photovoltaic panels cost 12 cents a watt in 2026, down from $5-$6 at the turn of the millennium . A Pakistani cement giant has cut its power costs by up to 40% with solar at its production

tass.com

Explosions heard in Iranian city of Qeshm — agency

Explosions heard in Iranian city of Qeshm — agency. According to sources cited by IRNA, the sounds came from the sea...

bloomberg.com

Senate Advances Legislation to Regulate College Sports Landscape

The Senate advanced a bipartisan bill that would attempt to regulate the rapidly-changing world of

bloomberg.com

Businessweek Daily: Future Proof Day Special (Podcast)

Almost 350 firms in the S&P 500 dropped. Benchmark 10-year yields hit the highest level in nearly two decades . Longer-dated Treasuries extended losses after a weak $13 billion sale of 20-year bonds .

aljazeera.com

Argentina intensifies campaign against Falklands oil companies

Argentina intensifies campaign against Falklands oil companies. Government says new legal complaints to be filed against firms exploring for oil near the Falkland Islands....

maritime-executive.com

Malaysia Detains Containers Bound for Israel for Investigation

Malaysia Detains Containers Bound for Israel for Investigation. Malaysia, which has long harbored anti-Israel sentiments, is holding containers that were passing through its busy Port of Tanjung Pelepas bound for I......

hindustantimes.com

Meridian Hydra Fire: Map, evacuation updates as wildfire surpasses 1,000 acres in Bosque County, Texas

Meridian Hydra Fire: Map, evacuation updates as wildfire surpasses 1,000 acres in Bosque County, Texas. The entire city of Meridian, Texas, is under a mandatory evacuation order as the Hydra Fire surpasses 1,000 acres in Bosque County....

independent.co.uk

Multiple inmates stabbed during brawl at notorious New York jail housing Luigi Mangione and Nicolas Maduro

Multiple inmates stabbed during brawl at notorious New York jail housing Luigi Mangione and Nicolas Maduro. Several inmates’ injuries were so severe that they had to seek medical treatment outside of the jail, according to federal officials...

investing.com

US Coast Guard boarded a Texas-bound oil tanker to investigate a cyberattack, Bloomberg News reports

US Coast Guard boarded a Texas-bound oil tanker to investigate a cyberattack, Bloomberg News reports. ...

shipandbunker.com

UK Energy Minister Agrees to Cross-Government Talks on Maritime Nuclear Strategy

UK Energy Minister Agrees to Cross-Government Talks on Maritime Nuclear Strategy. Michael Shanks tells industry the partnership must work both ways and asks for concrete proposals in return....

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