Russia put Meduza journalist and podcast host Vladislav Gorin on its wanted list. The basis for his criminal case? ‘Disseminating informational materials about political and social processes.’

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Trump threatens EU over ‘hostile’ proposal to make Canada associate member

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the prospect a day before Canadian leader Mark Carney was due to address the European Parliament on Thursday . US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut trade with the European Union if it goes ahead with a proposal to make Canada its first-ever associate member . Trump says EU letting Canada become an associate

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Video shows Coast Guard, FBI boarding oil vessel suspected of being hacked by Iran

The FBI and the Coast Guard are investigating a giant oil tanker on its way to Texas . Iranian state media claims hackers had control of the ship's

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Speaker Johnson recesses House early, blocking Massie's push to impeach Hegseth

Massie's resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran is blocked

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New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England

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Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.

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Heavy rain lashes Spain, leaving woman missing

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StanChart Sees Higher Oil Floor as Hormuz Crisis Spreads to Saudi Export Routes

Brent crude for November delivery fell 2.88% at 2:18 p.m. ET, to trade at $105.6 per barrel . WTI crude for October delivery declined 3.33% to change hands at $102

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AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warn

AI can influence human decisions leading to a strike while leaving the individual formally responsible for the final call, witnesses say . Critics say the concern is not limited to weapons that can select and engage targets on their own . The Pentagon is pushing to use AI to accelerate military decision-making .

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Russian companies in talks with Japan, S. Korea on resuming direct flights — diplomat

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House passes Russia sanctions bill

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Travis Kelce was among the victims of a man’s multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme

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Iran war live: Trump says US nearing end of war, claims Tehran direct talks

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At least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research shows

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More London cops sacked over offensive comments

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US CENTCOM tells Al Jazeera Hormuz blockade ‘highly effective’

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US orbital weapon becomes part of arsenal against Russian, Chinese satellites — Bloomberg

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3 killed when NBC LA helicopter crashes

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Moving stories, worrying numbers: Behind the wave of immigration from North America

The organization has helped about 100,000 immigrants from North America and the UK move to Israel since

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Israel preparing for new wave of Jewish immigration, Aliyah Ministry director-general says

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New school, new home: Young olim begin the school year in Israel

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Over 20,000 olim made Aliyah to Israel from 100 countries in past year, data shows

Russia topped the list of countries sending new immigrants to Israel, followed by France and the US

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Ma’ayan: New Jersey-born artist shares how art, faith, and loss shaped her journey to Israel

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The shofar call that turned a curious Arizona student toward Judaism, marriage and aliyah

A chance encounter with a Chabad rabbi and the sound of the shofar awakened Yosef

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Too old for aliyah? This centenarian Jewish couple proved age is no barrier to moving to Israel

Sandy and Rosalie tell the story of their lives, their aliyah, and their future .

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OpenAI Discloses Six New Incidents of ‘Concerning' A.I. Behavior

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House Passes Bill Taking Aim at Data Center Electricity Costs

Lawmakers in both parties have called on Congress to impose guardrails on artificial intelligence . House passes bill aimed at shielding households from data center power costs .

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Exclusive: Woman claims her dad is one of US' most prolific serial killers, ‘Killed with same frequency as Ted Bundy'

Galina Trefil told HT.com about her father John Trefil's alleged crimes . She

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Byron Donalds from Florida’s 19th District Makes Moves in Howmet Aerospace, Netflix, and Parker-Hannifin Stocks

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IMF says Australia may need further interest rate rises to tame inflation

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Inside India newsletter: The world’s largest real-time payments system will no longer be free for all

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Canada formally applies to join northern Europe’s military initiative

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Protesters attack EU office over Kosovo leader’s war crimes conviction (VIDEOS)

Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of 96 people and the torture of around 300 others during the group’s fight for the region's independence from Serbia in the late 1990s . Serbian forces withdrew from Kosovo in 1999 after NATO accused Belgrade of ethnic cleansing and launched a bombing campaign against

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Paramount eyeing California exit as it looks for office space in Nashville, report says

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Attorney General Rob Bonta were reportedly alerted to an impending

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Smotrich's party claims credit for West Bank demolitions of Palestinian structures

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Israel and Morocco agree to open embassies after New York talks

Israel and Morocco agreed to open embassies in each other's countries following talks between their foreign ministers and the US ambassador to the United Nations in New York . The two countries established diplomatic ties in 2020 under the US-brokered Abraham Accords .

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Remembering reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw

Eliana Moreno and George Marciniw were dedicated journalists who covered some of the most

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US House passes Ratepayer Protection Act: What is it, what would it do and who voted against it?

The House approved the Ratepayer Protection Act in a 417-3 vote . It aims to

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US temporarily eases curb on working hours for fuel truck drivers

US temporarily eases curb on working hours for fuel truck drivers. ...

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UK chief of Defense Staff says Russia noticeably boosted its military might

UK chief of Defense Staff says Russia noticeably boosted its military might. Richard Knighton added that the global security situation is "getting more dangerous"...

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NTSB urges fleet audits as preventable casualties mount

NTSB urges fleet audits as preventable casualties mount. The US safety board’s latest annual investigations report calls on operators to re-examine procedures against recurring operational hazards...

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UK’s Burnham, Canada’s Carney discuss AI risks, defence cooperation

UK’s Burnham, Canada’s Carney discuss AI risks, defence cooperation. UK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool....

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Who was Edy Gutierrez Mejia? Person on ground killed in NBC Los Angeles helicopter crash; people mourn loss

Edy Gutierrez Mejia was identified as the third person killed in the NBC Los Angeles helicopter

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I saw 'NAZA.' In a healthy Israel, it would be shown on the evening news

Yuval Avraham and Rachel Szor's documentary about Israel's targeting system in Gaza

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US official says upcoming spectrum auctions could generate more than $100 billion

US official says upcoming spectrum auctions could generate more than $100 billion. ...

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Oil extends losses as Saudi Arabia reportedly offers ship-to-ship crude transfers after pipeline hit

Oil extends losses as Saudi Arabia reportedly offers ship-to-ship crude transfers after pipeline hit. Oil prices fell as additional Saudi crude supplies eased concerns over disruptions to the kingdom’s exports....

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POLL: Will We Yet See a Bunker Supply Squeeze From Hormuz and Middle East Disruption?

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Panama Posts Record Year-to-Date Bunker Sales as VLSFO Makes Way for HSFO

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US House Votes to Overturn Second California Shipping Waiver in Two Days

US House Votes to Overturn Second California Shipping Waiver in Two Days. Both waivers now head to the Senate after a 214-208 vote against the rule keeping the state's harbor craft on renewable diesel....

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Western powers use ICC to keep their former colonies ‘in line’ – ex-Duterte spokesman

Ex-aide to former Philippines president says Western powers use ICC to keep former colonies ‘in line’ No sitting or former president of the US or Western Europe has ever been indicted by the tribunal, Harry Roque said . He argued that this had fueled perceptions in former colonies such as the Philippines that the ICC serves as

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Trump Returns to Trail in North Carolina With Senate on the Line

Trump visited North Carolina in his first campaign stop since the GOP's Dallas convention . Michael Whatley is

france24.com

Live: Explosions shake Kyiv as US Congress advances new sanctions on Moscow

Loud explosions heard across Kyiv overnight on Wednesday into Thursday as authorities issued a missile alert . The US House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of

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Reports: US, Houthis make secret deal over Yemen war

Yemen's Houthis have agreed to allow US shipping unfettered Red Sea access if Washington refrains from military action . Yemeni forces target Houthis and a Saudi base as US rules out direct role . Saudi Arabia requests missile defence support from allies as US sees its own stock of interceptors dwindle .

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No migrant releases at US border for 16 months: What happens to people caught crossing illegally under Trump's policy

The DHS says the southern border has recorded 16 consecutive months without releasing apprehended migrants .

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Trump administration blocks visas for Palestinian President, officials attending UN meeting

The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week's UN General Assembly in New York . The State Department said it would deny visas to Palestinian officials, citing failures to reform and actions it said undermined peace prospects . The ban comes as Washington continues to hold direct talks with Hamas and imposes no comparable restrictions on

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Baltimore shooting update: Multiple people shot, Fayette and Caroline Streets blocked off; scary videos emerge

A mass shooting took place in Baltimore, Maryland on September 16 . Fayette and Caroline

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UK prosecutors file for extradition of the Tate brothers from the US

UK prosecutors file for extradition of the Tate brothers from the US. The brothers are facing a total of 59 charges in the UK, including rape. Both men deny any wrongdoing....

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US, allies boost potential for nuclear war — North Korea’s deputy defense minsiter

Kim Kang Il made the statement during the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on security . He said North Korea will "firmly defend peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in the region"

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Flooding hits Valencia, Spain, with torrential rain triggering rescues and major travel disruptions . At least one person

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Netanyahu proposes stripping IDF critics of Israeli citizenship

Benjamin Netanyahu vows to introduce two bills aimed at addressing the 'immense damage' done to Israeli soldiers . Israeli prime minister vows to revoke citizenship of people who 'deface the IDF' in response to film 'NAZA' The film by Oscar-winning Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor premiered at the Venice Film Festival

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Russia Taps North Korean Workers to Make Drones Under Fake Visas

Russia is increasingly mobilising North Korean workers to build military drones for use against Ukraine in defiance of international sanctions . Up to 25,000 North Koreans are believed to be working in Russia’s drone industry, including at facilities in Alabuga, Tatarstan, where unmanned aerial vehicles were assembled . They can earn up

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House Passes Resolution to Roll Back California Harbor Craft Emissions Rule

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Berkshire may boost holdings in Japan’s trading houses- Bloomberg. ...

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Indonesia to Review Staff Rotations Linked to Finance Chief Swap

Indonesia to Review Staff Rotations Linked to Finance Chief Swap. Indonesia’s Finance Ministry is reviewing a surprise reshuffle of hundreds of staff that former minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said helped trigger his dismissal....

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Australia to Target Family Visas, Overstayers to Curb Migration

Australia’s center-left government is set to outline plans to reduce immigration on Thursday .

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North Korea Expands Urban Warfare Training as Army Reinforces Russia Against Ukraine and NATO

Construction is taking place at major military training areas near Pyongyang and in Unsan County . Developments come amid reports that Pyongyang could deploy thousands more personnel to support Russia’s war effort in Ukraine .

hindustantimes.com

‘Russian oil buyers will have to pay': US senator backs bill threatening higher tariffs on India

The act will grant the Trump administration the authority to place tariffs of up to 100% on the

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Japan’s corporate leaders sound alarm over weak yen — even dollar-earners are voicing concerns

Japan’s corporate leaders sound alarm over weak yen — even dollar-earners are voicing concerns. While the Japanese yen has strengthened rapidly over the past two weeks, it remains weak in historical terms....

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From the ozone hole to recovery: Global action enters a new phase

The World Meteorological Organization says the Antarctic ozone hole in 2025 was among the smallest since the early 1990s . This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, adopted on October 15, 2016 . The WMO projects the ozone layer will return to 1980 levels by about 2040 globally, 2045 over the Arctic

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US, Iran give conflicting signals on talks as Hormuz traffic stays low

US President Donald Trump claims Iran wants to reach an agreement with Washington "quickly and badly" Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei says the country will not negotiate "until Iran's conditions are met" As negotiations remain stalled, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is still largely restricted .

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Chinese, French FMs discuss ties, international issues over phone

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot at the latter's request . Wang said China-France relations have generally maintained stable development dynamics . China actively supports France in fulfilling its responsibilities as the rotating president of the UN Security Council .

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AI safety: Silicon Valley's fear narrative meets its governance gap

Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic in September and warned that artificial intelligence could end human civilization . Anthropic filed a confidential S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on June 1, targeting a valuation of $965 billion, and expects to complete its listing before the US midterm elections in November .

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China unites Global South for new chapter of BRICS cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India from September 12 to 13 . Xi called on BRICS countries to "stand firmly on the right side of history, strive to be a pioneer of our times, steer the international order in a direction that is more just and equitable, and work together

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Beijing highlights Xi, Modi agreement: China, India should be partners

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed that China and India should be partners . The two leaders met on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Saturday . Xi said the two neighbors should calibrate the direction with an objective and rational strategic perception .

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Chinese defense minister urges consensus, action for global security

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun calls for consensus and action on global security governance . He called for concerted efforts to achieve lasting peace and universal security . The three-day Beijing Xiangshan Forum has drawn about 2,000 official representatives, scholars, experts and observers from almost 100

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Zheng Yongnian: Chinese modernization is 'open-source' development

Zheng Yongnian: Chinese modernization is an "open-source" approach that seeks to share development opportunities with other countries . Zheng said China hopes to "extend the ladder" it has climbed to other developing countries . He said countries can learn from China's experience while adapting

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Verstappen beats 100 go-karters in fun Silverstone race

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Peter Max cause of death: How did psychedelic pop artist die at 88? Friend reveals details

Peter Max, born Peter Max Finkelstein in Berlin in 1937, died at a

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China’s Huawei sets 2027 launch for new AI chips as it targets Nvidia

China’s Huawei sets 2027 launch for new AI chips as it targets Nvidia . Huawei is accelerating the launch of its next-generation Ascend 960DT AI chip .

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Trump plans to meet Gulf leaders at UN next week on Iran war's endgame: report

Trump plans to meet Gulf leaders at UN next week on Iran war's endgame: report . The meeting is expected to focus on US ideas for a postwar strategy, with the Trump administration working on a broader 'day-after' plan expected to be finalized after the US midterm elections in November .

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Your startup’s next teammate might be an AI agent: Gusto, Insight Partners, and Leland explain what that changes at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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China to try and steal F-35 tech amid pending Saudi deal? Report says US intel issued warning

Analysts warn China could attempt to obtain the technology by spying . Lawmakers have expressed concerns for years that the move would give China access to sensitive technology .

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Who is Bailee Lynn Rios, SUV driver arrested in Chatsworth crash? 5 things to know; Facebook profile, texts in focus

Bailee Lynn Rios has been identified as the woman driving the SUV which crashed into the Metro

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Asian stocks edge higher as Fed hike eases bond fears, China shares lag

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Trump plans to hold meeting on Iran on UN General Assembly sidelines — Axios

Trump tells Axios he's approaching a critical juncture in the Iran war over whether to restart massive attacks in an effort to bring the conflict to a close . The meeting could shape the next phase of the war, including whether to make another push for diplomacy or intensify military action . Trump has said several times in recent days that the

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The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power

North Korea celebrated the 78th anniversary of its founding with a parade last week in Pyongyang . The country is now in one of the strongest positions it has ever been in, financially and diplomatically .

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The brothers travelled more than 2,500 miles (4,100km) over eight months in Zambia last year . They travelled to find a new home after their family told them to leave their pack .

independent.co.uk

Ukraine-Russia war latest: General decorated by Putin for false victory claim killed in Ukrainian drone strike

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What happened to Tonio Hall? Latest update as fans worry about ‘OMW’ singer amid Norton Shores shooting

What happened to Tonio Hall? Latest update as fans worry about ‘OMW’ singer amid Norton Shores shooting. Police said a 27-year-old Texas man was killed after a shooting in Norton Shores, Michigan....

investing.com

Boston Omaha director Keating sells $1.37m in Class A stock

Boston Omaha director Keating sells $1.37m in Class A stock. ...

ft.com + 4 more

Trump fails to bend the Fed to his will

Kevin Warsh leads the US central bank to its first rate rise since 2023 less than four months into the job . Trump fails to bend the Fed to his will .

ft.com

Asian currencies weaken on US rate rise and high oil prices

Asian currencies weaken on US rate rise and high oil prices. Fed increase adds to pressure on Bank of Japan to tighten monetary policy to support yen...

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EU asks China to voluntarily limit car exports

Brussels wants Beijing to restrict sales of Chinese hybrid vehicles to around 15% of the EU

ft.com

Why Carney’s romance with Europe can only go so far

Why Carney’s romance with Europe can only go so far. Berlin opposes fast track to EU ‘associate membership’ for Canada, with officials warning Ottawa risks angering other partners...

investing.com

Calls to slow AI benefit US sector leaders, says French finance minister

Calls to slow AI benefit US sector leaders, says French finance minister. ...

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Fire breaks out at oil refinery near Yaroslavl after drone attack

Ukraine struck Russia’s Yaroslavl region with drones overnight on September 17, regional Governor Mikhail Yevrayev said . No deaths or injuries were reported, he said, adding that 65 of the drones were shot down . The attack blew out windows in several apartment buildings and damaged cars .

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Turkish sailors sue Ukraine over deadly drone attack

Crew of Turkish cargo ship Reyhan Sari has filed a complaint against Kiev with the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the attack, which killed one sailor and injured two others . The plaintiffs include 12 crew members, the family of the deceased sailor and the ship’s owner . The vessel was carrying wheat meal from

techcrunch.com

Iceland-based Treble raises $18 million for its voice simulation platform

Iceland-based Treble raises $18 million for its voice simulation platform. Treble's voice simulation platform is used by voice AI model developers, AI wearable, and robotics companies...

tass.com

Ukraine becomes bankrupt country, has no reserves to recover — Russian senator

Ukraine becomes bankrupt country, has no reserves to recover — Russian senator. According to Alexander Voloshin, Ukraine subsists solely on external cash injections...

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Russia’s chief election official to report on readiness for parliamentary vote

Ella Pamfilova said there is no shortage of threats to the successful holding of the elections . She

independent.co.uk

Fiji declares national crisis as HIV infects one in every 60 adults

Fiji declares national crisis as HIV infects one in every 60 adults. Pacific nation reported 27 per cent surge in new diagnoses last year...

bbc.co.uk

Assad regime planned US journalist Austin Tice's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds

Assad regime planned US journalist Austin Tice's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds. Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims....

nytimes.com

King Charles Meets With A.I. Executives About Safety Risks

King Charles Meets With A.I. Executives About Safety Risks. King Charles earlier this month. He is hosting leaders from several A.I. companies on Tuesday at Dumfries House, the headquarters of his charitable foundation, in Scotland....

cnbc.com

Putin braces for election stress test as Russians ‘feel the pain’ of struggling economy

Putin braces for election stress test as Russians ‘feel the pain’ of struggling economy. Russia’s upcoming election is expected to cement United Russia’s dominance, but voter turnout and its margin of victory could offer clues to public discontent....

reliefweb.int

World: Forecasts indicate a nearly 100 per cent likelihood that El Niño will persist through February 2027

The event is expected to strengthen further and peak towards the end of 2026 . Its effects may lag and persist beyond the peak, and will not be felt everywhere at the same time .

aljazeera.com

Argentinian judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project

Argentinian judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project. The symbolic move comes as Argentina escalates its claim over the British-administered territory....

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Trump threatens to end trade with Mexico and Europe after rate hike

US President Donald Trump had tried to pressure the Fed to lower rates, but it voted unanimously to raise them instead . Trump threatens to cut trade ties with Europe after interest rate hike . The US president said that Washington is carrying European nations with a $200 billion trade deficit .

aljazeera.com + 1 more

Can AI regulation keep America ahead of China?

China’s low-cost, open-weight artificial intelligence models are gaining ground on US rivals . But can Beijing turn growing adoption into

hindustantimes.com

‘America is my home’: Raja Krishnamoorthi responds after Florida councilman asks him to ‘take your curry and go home’

‘America is my home’: Raja Krishnamoorthi responds after Florida councilman asks him to ‘take your curry and go home’. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi responded to Palm Bay City Councilman Langevin, who mocked him and called him a foreign occupier....

investing.com

China adds currencies to yuan clearing system

China adds currencies to yuan clearing system. ...

oilprice.com + 3 more

Oil Prices Slide as Saudi Arabia Reroutes Crude via Oman

Crude oil prices dipped yesterday, extended their losses earlier today following reports that Saudi Arabia will be exporting more oil through Oman while the East-West pipeline is repaired . At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $105.89 per barrel, with West Texas Intermediate at $102.39 per barrel . Earlier in

tass.com + 7 more

India to take necessary measures following US adoption of Russia-Iran sanctions act — MFA

India to take necessary measures following US adoption of Russia-Iran sanctions act — MFA . According to the statement, India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security... India Warns US Oil Sanctions Bill could Hurt Bilateral Ties .

militarywatchmagazine.com

Pentagon Concerned U.S. Industry Can’t Support Second Sixth Gen. Fighter as China Pulls Ahead with Two

Pentagon continues to face concerns over U.S. defence industrial base . Concerns over ability of American industry to support both fighter programs remain significant . F/A-XX program is progressing towards a planned first flight by 2028 . The Navy’s F/

scmp.com

BYD, Xiaomi and Innolight executives likely to join Xi Jinping on US visit: sources

BYD, Xiaomi and Innolight executives likely to join Xi Jinping on US visit . The entourage would draw a parallel to the coterie of CEOs that US President Donald Trump brought to Beijing in May .

hindustantimes.com

Eliana Moreno family: Who is Robert Barrientos? All on fiancé, engagement as loved ones mourn NBC helicopter crash death

Eliana Moreno was killed when her chopper crashed on September 15 while she was covering a

investing.com

Hong Kong biotech stock roundup: These are the top performers in 2026

Hong Kong biotech stock roundup: These are the top performers in 2026. ...

tass.com + 2 more

Russian forces strike metallurgical enterprises, Ukraine’s energy facilities

Russia carried out air attacks on Ukraine overnight as Ukrainian drones hit one of the largest Russian oil refineries . The Russian army also hit Ukraine’s military-industrial complex, the Defense Ministry reported .

militarywatchmagazine.com

China Warns U.S. Against Deploying Weapons in Space as New Arms Race Intensifies

U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said on September 14 that the United States has placed weapons in space . Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun called on Washington to halt its military expansion in outer space .

meduza.io + 3 more

Russia’s first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine begins tomorrow, with its only anti-war party barred and genuine competition all but eliminated

The State Duma elections will run for three days, from September 18 to 20 . More than 70% of current lawmakers are seeking another term . This will be the first Duma election since Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine . Pro-government pollsters claim United Russia’s support is higher than it was in

scmp.com

After far-right AfD win, Germany’s embattled chancellor faces more election tests

Two German state elections Sunday could deal a double blow to embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz . Tight races for power are expected in the city state of Berlin and the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania .

france24.com + 2 more

Middle East live: Paris talks aim to bolster Lebanese army as end of UN mission looms

Paris talks aim to bolster Lebanese army as end of UN mission looms . European and Arab military chiefs meet in Paris to discuss steps to bolster Lebanon's armed forces . Fears of renewed Israeli military campaign in southern Lebanon .

investing.com

Manx Financial merges three UK finance subsidiaries

Manx Financial merges three UK finance subsidiaries. ...

investing.com

Germany’s east-west divide shifts from jobs to wealth

Germany’s east-west divide shifts from jobs to wealth. ...

investing.com

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust urges vote against Saba nominees

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust urges vote against Saba nominees. ...

bloomberg.com

Taiwan Coast Guard Plans Visit to Philippines as China Pressure Grows

Taiwan Coast Guard Plans Visit to Philippines as China Pressure Grows. Taiwan’s coast guard is planning its first visit to the Philippines in decades, strengthening ties as China boosts naval activity in the region....

meduza.io

Meduza found Russia’s unpublished anti-extremism plan on a school website. It calls for identifying ‘Russophobes’ in the military and using AI for propaganda.

Meduza found Russia’s unpublished anti-extremism plan on a school website . It calls for identifying ‘Russophobes’ in the military and using AI for propaganda . Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko approved the plan in March 2025 . The document was never officially published, but the authors of

investing.com

GMI Cloud seeks $300 million chip-backed loan for Thailand facility - report

GMI Cloud seeks $300 million chip-backed loan for Thailand facility - report. ...

investing.com + 1 more

Japan, US discussing chip factory construction as part of $550 billion investment talks, Nikkei reports

Japan, US discussing chip factory construction as part of $550 billion investment talks, Nikkei reports. ... Japan, U.S. discuss building chip plant under $550 bln investment deal- Nikkei. ...

investing.com

Australia stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.41%

Australia stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.41%. ...

investing.com

China’s Xi calls for ’bigger, stronger’ advanced manufacturing sector

China’s Xi calls for ’bigger, stronger’ advanced manufacturing sector. ...

tass.com

FSB detains Sevastopol resident over attempt to smuggle military gear to Ukraine

FSB detains Sevastopol resident over attempt to smuggle military gear to Ukraine .

aljazeera.com

Israel weaponises AI for West Bank demolitions

Israel weaponises AI for West Bank demolitions. AI tools push forced evictions of Palestinians, automating demolitions in occupied territories under Israeli control....

hindustantimes.com

Who was Noah Woods, what happened to him? All about parents as missing Suffolk child found dead

Noah Woods, 3, went missing on Tuesday from Brantham, Suffolk, in

investing.com

Analysis-From quarantine boxes to luxury cabins, China’s prefab home factories pivot to exports

Analysis-From quarantine boxes to luxury cabins, China’s prefab home factories pivot to exports. ...

investing.com

Zenith Energy acquires 9 MWp solar project in Lombardy, Italy

Zenith Energy acquires 9 MWp solar project in Lombardy, Italy. ...

ft.com

HSBC axes $38,000 school fee perk for new Hong Kong bankers

HSBC axes $38,000 school fee perk for new Hong Kong bankers. Longstanding subsidy had been used to attract senior staff to Asian financial hub...

oilprice.com

Soaring LNG Prices Push Asian Demand Toward Second Annual Decline

Demand for liquefied natural gas in Asia is set to decline this year by between 3% and 10% on higher prices . This would be the second annual decline in Asian LNG demand, with northeastern parts of the continent accounting for most of

canarymedia.com

Google backs Swedish green-steel project to tackle rising emissions

Google is backing the buildout of a novel green-steel mill in Sweden as the tech giant grapples with rising greenhouse gas emissions

investing.com

VDMA cuts Germany machinery output forecast, sees 2027 rebound

VDMA cuts Germany machinery output forecast, sees 2027 rebound. ...

middleeastmonitor.com

From Count Bernadotte to the ‘Gaza Board of Peace’

Count Folke Bernadotte was the first United Nations mediator for Palestine appointed in 1947 . He was tasked with arresting a spiralling regional war and establishing a framework for a just, legal peace . The convoy never reached its destination .

bloomberg.com

Japan Appoints Bear Control Czar as Attacks Surge to Record

Japan Appoints Bear Control Czar as Attacks Surge to Record. Japan will have a cabinet minister in charge of dealing with bear attacks, reflecting heightening concern as the number of deadly incidents surges....

hindustantimes.com

Lawrence Bishnoi outfit has 5,000 foot soldiers to take over Canada: Goldy Brar letter

The existence of the letter, sent in August 2025 to the Abbotsford Police Department in British

hindustantimes.com

Who is Caden Qiao? Police seeking public's help to find missing Georgia Tech student

Who is Caden Qiao? Police seeking public's help to find missing Georgia Tech student. Georgia Tech Police and Atlanta Police are asking for the public's help in finding Caden Qiao, a first-year student who has disappeared....

aptnews.substack.com

The Graham Doctrine: How Lindsey Graham Turned Pressure Into a Foreign Policy Strategy

Lindsey Graham spent more than two decades in the US Senate, where foreign policy became one of his defining political causes . The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 cleared the House on September 16 by 262 votes to 159, after passing the Senate 86-11 in August . The bill carries an unusually large

meduza.io + 2 more

Russian strike in Kyiv injures 16, including two children. Drone damages residential building in Odesa.

Russian forces launched missile and drone strikes across Ukraine overnight on September 17, damaging warehouses, office buildings, and multistory residential buildings in Kyiv . In Odesa, Russian strikes damaged a 19-story building and injured six people, including two children, according to

tass.com

About 98% of Russia’s trade with SCO worth $400 bln conducted in national currencies

About 98% of Russia’s trade with SCO worth $400 bln conducted in national currencies. Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov said that Russia is actively working on shifting to settlements in national currencies...

middleeastmonitor.com

Israeli drone strikes kill nine Palestinians across Gaza

The strikes targeted individuals, vehicles and groups of people in several areas of northern, central and southern Gaza . In Gaza City, a drone strike reportedly targeted a vehicle carrying Ahmed al-Batsh, whom Quds Press identified as a commander in Hamas’s armed wing .

independent.co.uk

Australia makes it harder for foreign students to bring families along

Australia makes it harder for foreign students to bring families along. Home minister says secondary applicants won’t be allowed on most student visas...

bloomberg.com

Russia’s Attacks on Europe Are Getting More Brazen and More Dangerous

Russia’s Attacks on Europe Are Getting More Brazen and More Dangerous. With attacks becoming more brazen, governments see it as only a matter of time before there are civilian casualties....

france24.com + 6 more

Lebanon: Macron, Aoun and King Abdullah II hold security talks in Paris

Emmanuel Macron is hosting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Jordan's King Abdullah II in Paris for talks on Lebanon's security and international support for the Lebanese army . The meeting comes as concerns grow over Israel's continued strikes in southern Lebanon and the possible end of the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission .

france24.com

Middle East : Trump plans $2.8bn arms package for Israel amid Gaza war

The proposed deal would further strengthen Israel's military capabilities and revive deliveries of 2,000-pound bombs that had previously been paused over concerns about civilian

hindustantimes.com

Raymond and Eugene Horsch update: 7 missing women linked to Chew Avenue home as chilling details emerge – who are they?

Seven women who disappeared over more than a decade ago have been linked to a Philadelphia house . Investigators found

investing.com

Brookfield to invest up to $600 million in India’s ACME green fuels business

Brookfield to invest up to $600 million in India’s ACME green fuels business. ...

tass.com

Russia viewed positively by 95% of participants in International Festival of Youth

Russia viewed positively by 95% of participants in International Festival of Youth .

tass.com

Russia sees enormous potential for linking transport corridors of EAEU, SCO — envoy

Russia sees enormous potential for linking transport corridors of EAEU, SCO — envoy. Among priorities in aligning logistics projects, Igor Morgulov mentioned the integration of information infrastructure and the adoption of unified standards for electronic trade documentation...

middleeastmonitor.com

The Mangoush affair, three years on: Palestine remains a red line in Libya’s foreign policy

Libya's first female foreign minister, Najla Al-Mangoush, had secretly met her Israeli counterpart, Eli Cohen, in Rome . It was the first official meeting between the two countries and the first known high-level diplomatic contact between Libya and Israel .

middleeastmonitor.com + 1 more

At least 60 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan’s West Kordofan

At least 60 people have been killed in the collapse of a gold mine in Sudan’s West Kordofan state . The collapse occurred on Sunday at the Al-Zarrah mine in Al-Fajja area, northwest of the city of En Nahud . More than 70 miners are believed to have been

middleeastmonitor.com

Family says Israeli police informed them of Palestinian detainee’s death without providing circumstances

Family of 21-year-old Palestinian detainee Moataz Nizam al-Atrash says Israeli police informed them of his death without providing details about the circumstances of his reported death . The family said it had not yet received confirmation from Palestinian authorities or prisoner advocacy organizations .

independent.co.uk + 1 more

Killer who gunned down famed Elvis impersonator set to be executed tonight

Jeffery Lee is set to be executed tonight by lethal injection . The state correctional facility in Atmore, Ala., houses more than 150 death row inmates

france24.com + 2 more

Mbappé and Real Madrid teammates face backlash over Ceuta message

Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konaté face backlash over Ceuta message . The incident has reignited debate over migration, Ceuta's recent migrant crisis and Spain's relationship with Morocco .

france24.com

Belgium to rule on parole for key figure in 2015 Paris attacks

Mohamed Bakkali could be granted parole in Belgium despite receiving a 30-year sentence in France with a 20-year minimum term . Belgian authorities will decide on

hindustantimes.com

Raymond ‘R.C.’ Horsch update: Disturbing video of woman being strangled found in Chew Avenue house – latest details

Disturbing video of woman being strangled found in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood .

hindustantimes.com

H-1B, US citizenship in focus as Texas Republican Chip Roy backs sweeping immigration changes

H-1B, US citizenship in focus as Texas Republican Chip Roy backs sweeping immigration changes. Chip Roy calls for an overhaul of the H-1B program, citing its abuse and proposing a new selection method for foreign workers....

investing.com

Alkemy Capital shares rise after lithium unit secures UK grant

Alkemy Capital shares rise after lithium unit secures UK grant. ...

tass.com + 1 more

Bears kill ten people in Russia since start of year

At least 14 people are reported to have been killed in bear attacks across Russia since the start of the year .

tass.com

Zelensky appoints Ukraine’s acting prosecutor general

Zelensky appoints Ukraine’s acting prosecutor general. The nation remained unaware for several days as to who was performing the duties of prosecutor general after Ruslan Kravchenko was dismissed...

tass.com

Russia presents its latest Kub-10ME munition at AAD expo in South Africa

Russia presents its latest Kub-10ME munition at AAD expo in South Africa. The product is on display at the joint exhibition of the state arms exporter Rosoboronexport...

middleeastmonitor.com + 1 more

IOM says 2,776 Yemenis crossed into Djibouti amid west coast fighting

More than 2,700 Yemenis have crossed into Djibouti since the beginning of September amid escalating fighting along Yemen’s western coast . More than 104,000 people have been displaced within Yemen during the same period, the International Organisation for Migration said .

middleeastmonitor.com

CBO estimates US war with Iran has cost $38 billion, strained munitions stockpiles

CBO estimates US war with Iran has cost approximately $38 billion after more than six months of fighting . CBO estimates that the conflict could add approximately $3 billion per month to US government costs if current operations continue . The economic effects of the war could increase US inflation by around

independent.co.uk + 6 more

Deaths of eight women in South Africa spark fears of serial killer – what we know

Bodies of eight women found in Kempton Park area, east of Johannesburg, over the past two months . All female victims in their 20s and 30s were killed on the outskirts of Johannesberg in the past 2 months . South African police say a ninth woman's body has been discovered in an area east of

independent.co.uk

Gunman ambushes cops on ninth floor after killing two in apartment rampage

Gunman ambushes cops on ninth floor after killing two in apartment rampage. Dramatic video shows the moment two Minneapolis officers were shot after racing to an upper floor of an apartment building in pursuit of a shooter...

meduza.io

Russia’s Digital Development Ministry in talks with Apple on enabling 5G access

Russia’s Digital Development Ministry in talks with Apple about enabling 5G for iPhone users in the country . Apple activates 5G at the firmware level for its devices after network testing and carrier approval . Apple does not officially sell its products in Russia — they enter the country through so-called parallel imports .

declassifieduk.org

Blair used Mandelson to court Syrian dictator

Peter Mandelson wrote an article in the Independent about the visit he paid to Syria’s new dictator, Bashar Assad, in January 2001 . The then Northern Ireland secretary claimed that ‘politics had nothing to do with my plans, except in the sense that I wanted a short break before the resumption of intensive negotiations in

investing.com

Indonesia stocks higher at close of trade; IDX Composite Index up 0.35%

Indonesia stocks higher at close of trade; IDX Composite Index up 0.35%. ...

cnbc.com

Trump gains a tariff weapon against China and India. Will he use it?

U.S. House has paved the way for a legislation that will allow Trump to impose up

ft.com

China cuts US Treasury holdings to lowest level since 2008

China cuts US Treasury holdings to lowest level since 2008. Gradual unwinding comes as rift deepens between world’s two largest economies...

tass.com

France not at war with Russia, but not at peace with it either — French Foreign Ministry

France not at war with Russia, but not at peace with it either — French Foreign Ministry. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot reiterated his previous statement that France is facing disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks allegedly linked to Russia...

middleeastmonitor.com

Muslim Brotherhood says it has begun mediation contacts amid Yemen escalation

The Muslim Brotherhood says it has begun contacts aimed at helping de-escalate fighting in Yemen . The group calls for an immediate halt to hostilities and a return to dialogue . In a statement, the group warned against further casualties .

middleeastmonitor.com

Gaza public works ministry says around 3,000 buildings at risk of collapse

Gaza's Ministry of Public Works and Housing says around 3,000 buildings are at risk of collapse . The warning follows the collapse of a residential building in the Rimal neighbourhood of Gaza City .

independent.co.uk

JD Vance heaps praise on Emily in Paris: ‘The Shakespeare of our time’

JD Vance heaps praise on Emily in Paris: ‘The Shakespeare of our time’. Vice president offers ‘meta analysis’ of Netflix romantic comedy series, suggesting it serves as ‘a massive cultural criticism of millennial decision-making’...

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King Charles to Press AI Chiefs on Safety Reassurances

King Charles III plans to ask some of the most critical figures in artificial intelligence for reassurances the technologists can keep their inventions under control . Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, OpenAI’s CFO Sarah Friar and Google DeepMind co-founder Demis

france24.com + 1 more

The 'Canaduropean' Union: Canada an associate member of the EU?

EU Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea in a speech but did not give any details about what it would entail . Such a status does not exist in the bloc’s treaties and has raised concerns among member states . It remains unclear whether Canada would gain greater access to the EU single market .

aljazeera.com

Syrian man uncovers library hidden behind wall for 15 years

Syrian man uncovers library hidden behind wall for 15 years. Abu Bilal built a secret wall in his home to protect his books from Syria’s former Assad regime....

aljazeera.com

Palestinians use radio to navigate Israeli occupation and pogroms

Palestinians use radio to navigate Israeli occupation and pogroms. Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim explains how Palestinians use local radio to navigate Israel's occupation and settler pogroms....

aljazeera.com

‘Poor bear the impact’: Sugar prices soar in India, souring festive season

‘Poor bear the impact’: Sugar prices soar in India, souring festive season. India is one of the world's largest sugar consumers, but usually produces much more....

investing.com

Pakistan eyes bigger China swap line, expects US financing decision soon

Pakistan eyes bigger China swap line, expects US financing decision soon. ...

wired.com

Flock Once Touted Its Cameras as ‘Made in the USA.’ Now It’s Not So Clear

Flock Once Touted Its Cameras as ‘Made in the USA.’ Now It’s Not So Clear. Flock reveals little about where its license plate readers are assembled, but the answer could have geopolitical and cybersecurity implications....

middleeastmonitor.com + 2 more

Israel: Far-right activists protest outside parents’ home of Israeli film Naza director

Far-right Israeli activists protested outside parents' home of NAZA filmmaker Rachel Szor in Savyon, central Israel, on Wednesday evening . The protesters were demonstrating against the film, co-directed by Szor and Yuval Abraham, which features testimonies from Israeli officers and soldiers about alleged war crimes during Israel's war in

haaretz.com

Israeli sentenced to death in Iraq to return home after 11 years in prison

Israeli sentenced to death in Iraq to return home after 11 years in prison . 42-year-

axios.com

Hasan Piker on "The Axios Show": America worse than al-Qaida "pound for pound"

Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker tells Axios he believes America is worse than al-Qaida "pound for pound" Piker is one of the most popular streamers on Twitch and has a history of incendiary statements . Republican-affiliated groups already have spent nearly $3 million in ads attacking Abdul El-Sayed over

bloomberg.com + 1 more

Lula, Bolsonaro Tied as Bank Scandal Weighs on Both Campaigns

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro are locked in

bloomberg.com

Vietnam President Flies to US, Canada as Trump Tariffs Loom

Vietnam President To Lam will fly to New York to attend the UN General Assembly and meet US businesses . The

bloomberg.com

Swiss Parliament to Continue on UBS Bill After Motion Withdrawn

The upper house of Switzerland’s parliament began its debate on Thursday over UBS Group

france24.com + 2 more

Syrian court issues first sentences over 2025 massacres of Alawites

Syria's judiciary issued its first verdicts over the massacres of Alawites on the Syrian coast last year, sentencing a former member of government forces to 20 years in prison . A supporter of deposed president Bashar al-Assad received a death sentence and another was sentenced to life in jail .

france24.com + 1 more

US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates for the first time in three years

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 on Wednesday . New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh defying President Donald Trump's desire for lower rates . OpenAI reveals new incidents of AI misconduct .

bbc.co.uk

Inside Singapore's 'Fort Knox' for city's $2bn dirty money auction

Inside Singapore's 'Fort Knox' for city's $2bn dirty money auction. The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction....

investing.com

US allies fret over how Trump might play his Taiwan hand with Xi

US allies fret over how Trump might play his Taiwan hand with Xi. ...

investing.com

Berenberg sees UK software rebound despite AI-driven valuation de-rating

Berenberg sees UK software rebound despite AI-driven valuation de-rating. ...

tass.com

Vatican calls for establishing channel of dialogue with Moscow

Vatican calls for establishing channel of dialogue with Moscow. Cardinal Pietro Parolin stressed that Russia should not be isolated...

middleeastmonitor.com

Al-Azhar condemns reported attempt to target Mecca

Al-Azhar, Egypt’s top Islamic authority, condemns reported attempt to target Mecca . It said any attempt to endanger the sacred city was a grave crime and an attack on a sanctity revered by Muslims . It stressed that the security of the Two Holy Mosques is not a political or political .

independent.co.uk + 1 more

Two Britons among three killed in Swiss Alps light aircraft crash

Two Britons among three killed in Swiss Alps light aircraft crash . All three occupants on board were

axios.com

States prep for ICE agents to be at polls, just in case

ICE agents could be at polling places if they're serving an immigration warrant, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said earlier this month . New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver: "We would be engaging in malpractice if we didn't prepare for the concern [about ICE agents showing up at polls] and we didn

nbcnews.com

OpenAI flags 6 new incidents of ‘concerning’ behavior and unveils plan to track it

OpenAI flags 6 new incidents of ‘concerning’ behavior and unveils plan

defensenews.com

Japanese Global Hawk drone splashes down in crash

Japan paid roughly $163 million for Northrop Grumman to manufacture each of its three RQ-4B Block 30i Global Hawks nearly a decade ago . The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) on Sept. 16 revealed that it lost contact with the high-altitude drone at 12:55 p.m.

tass.com + 4 more

West actively prepares for war against Russia, spreads myth of Russian threat — Lavrov

Russia to find ways to respond to security challenges, Lavrov said . Russia's foreign minister has repeatedly stated that Moscow has no intention of attacking Western countries and no reason to do so .

scmp.com

‘War without battle’: Europe struggles to tackle mounting Russian hybrid attacks

Russian attacks have been pushing ever deeper into European territory . On August 11, military divers destroyed two drones floating off the coast of Romania near a €4 billion (US$4.7 billion) energy project . Nine

aljazeera.com

From Yanbu to Sohar: Tracking Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil routes

From Yanbu to Sohar: Tracking Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil routes. The world's second-largest crude exporter is rerouting crude via dark shipments and ship-to-ship transfers off Oman....

nytimes.com

Democrats Hope Voting Rights Decision Will Drive Black Turnout in South

Democrats hope Voting Rights Decision Will Drive Black Turnout in South . “Discussion around voting and

nytimes.com

Global Economy Is Running Out of Wiggle Room

Global Economy Is Running Out of Wiggle Room. An onion field in Somalia. Spiraling costs for imported energy and fertilizer threaten to reduce harvest yields and drive up food prices across Africa, hitting the region’s poorest countries hardest....

hindustantimes.com

Pakistan 'ready to fulfil obligations' under Mecca Pact, says Khawaja Asif as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates

Pakistan 'ready to fulfil obligations' under Mecca Pact, says Khawaja Asif as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates. As the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia escalates, the newly signed pact is yet to be activated....

investing.com

Indonesia parliament discusses changes to fiscal deficit limit

Indonesia parliament discusses changes to fiscal deficit limit. ...

investing.com

BofA hires Goldman’s Srijith Nair to lead Asia ex-China financial institutions banking, memo says

BofA hires Goldman’s Srijith Nair to lead Asia ex-China financial institutions banking, memo says. ...

tass.com + 1 more

Russia to set up polling stations on border with Baltic states, Poland — CEC chairwoman

CEC chairwoman Ella Pamfilova said that early voting is currently taking place in 43 countries . Nearly 14,000 Russians abroad have already

tass.com

Russia’s Su-57E fighter demonstrates exceptional flight range with internal tanks — Rostec

Russia’s Su-57E fighter demonstrates exceptional flight range with internal tanks — Rostec. The state corporation noted that the flight was completed with a single stopover, after which the aircraft still had enough fuel for another 1,000 km...

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No material change in relations with US so far — Russian foreign minister

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov still noted that Washington is ready to talk and conduct a serious dialogue with Moscow . "Even

middleeastmonitor.com

Ghalibaf: Interest rates cannot reopen Strait of Hormuz or curb US inflation

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said changes in interest rates cannot reopen the Strait of Hormuz or curb US inflation . He said neither raising nor lowering interest rates could stabilise inflation expectations in the United States .

middleeastmonitor.com

330-foot shroud bearing names of 20,000 Gaza children killed by Israel displayed at UN Church Center

330-foot shroud bearing names of 20,000 Gaza children killed by Israel displayed at UN Church Center in New York . The memorial was prepared by Doctors Against Genocide, Priests Against Genocide USA, Justice for All and partner groups .

aptnews.substack.com

Trump Is Discovering the Limits of Power

Donald Trump has spent much of his second term testing the limits of presidential power . This week the Supreme Court blocked his administration’s attempt to impose new rules on mail-in voting before the midterm elections . The House voted this week to require the administration to...

bloomberg.com + 2 more

Russian Hybrid Warfare Stirs Alarm in Europe

Russia has focused its attacks on defense-industrial and logistics targets directly tied to support for Ukraine, a NATO official told Bloomberg . European officials who spoke with the outlet said it is only a matter of time before the attacks cause civilian casualties . Russia was once accused of interfering in elections and weaponizing migrants trying to reach Europe .

bloomberg.com

Key South African Legislation Stuck in Parliamentary Limbo

Key South African Legislation Stuck in Parliamentary Limbo. The process of passing legislation in South Africa has slowed to a crawl, with a number of key bills awaiting approval by parliament years after they were first proposed....

meduza.io

Chechen activist Mansur Movlayev attempted suicide for second time in a week in Kazakhstan over extradition threat to Russia

Mansur Movlayev first attempted suicide on September 15 at a pretrial detention center in Almaty, where he has spent the past year and a half awaiting extradition to Russia . In 2019 and 2020, he leaked information about abductions, torture, and fabricated criminal cases in Chechnya to opposition channels . He fled Russia in 2023

aljazeera.com

Beckham backs Messi for Ballon d’Or after netting 100th Inter Miami goal

Beckham backs Messi for Ballon d’Or after netting 100th Inter Miami goal. Former England captain David Beckham backs his Inter Miami player Lionel Messi for Ballon d'Or after Campeones Cup win....

aljazeera.com

‘They called us’: Has Trump abandoned Bab al-Mandeb to the Houthis?

‘They called us’: Has Trump abandoned Bab al-Mandeb to the Houthis?. Washington’s response to the Houthi advance exposes the limits of the US security umbrella in the Gulf....

investing.com

China youth unemployment climbs to 18.9% in August

China youth unemployment climbs to 18.9% in August. ...

investing.com

Is NATO ready to fight? The Ukraine war is raising doubts among military analysts

Is NATO ready to fight? The Ukraine war is raising doubts among military analysts. ...

tass.com

Shoigu calls treatment of Russian-backed businesses in Armenia a 'hostile takeover'

Shoigu calls treatment of Russian-backed businesses in Armenia a 'hostile takeover'. The Russian Security Council secretary emphasized that an unfriendly line and blatant "double standards" are clear...

tass.com

Russia ready to facilitate economic, humanitarian ties with Georgia — Shoigu

Russia ready to facilitate economic, humanitarian ties with Georgia — Shoigu. The Russian Security Council secretary noted that Russia ranks second among Georgia's largest trading partners...

independent.co.uk + 11 more

UN experts level explosive war crimes accusation at US over Trump’s Iran strikes

U.N.-commissioned human rights experts say they have found ‘reasonable grounds’ to believe the U.S. committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran . UN says US strikes on Iran school that killed over 150 may amount to war crimes . UN fact-finding mission found 'reasonable grounds' to believe

Intel coordinated at coordinates [38.0, -97.0] inside US. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "UN experts level explosive war crimes accusation at US over Trump’s Iran strikes" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/un-us-iran-war-crimes-b3051774.html; Reference: "U.N. experts say U.S. may have committed war crimes with 2 Iran strikes" via https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-us-trump-un-war-crimes-iran-deal/; Reference: "Possible U.S. war crimes in Iran cited by U.N.-backed experts" via https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-war-crimes-iran-possible-un/; Reference: "UN says US strikes on Iran school that killed over 150 may amount to war crimes" via https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3367887/un-says-us-strikes-iran-school-killed-over-150-may-amount-war-crimes?utm_source=rss_feed; Reference: "UN mission finds ‘reasonable grounds to believe US committed war crimes’ in Iran" via https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260917-un-mission-finds-reasonable-grounds-to-believe-us-committed-war-crimes-in-iran/; Reference: "UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm9w4n5nverdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "US likely committed war crimes with ‘reckless’ strike on Iran school that killed 120 children, damning UN report finds" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/un-us-iran-war-crimes-b3051968.html; Reference: "UN mission finds grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran, and Tehran crimes against humanity" via https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/un-mission-finds-grounds-to-believeus-committed-war-crimes-in-iran-and-tehran-crimes-against-humanity-4904963; Reference: "UN mission finds reasonable grounds to believe U.S. committed war crimes in Iran" via https://www.axios.com/2026/09/17/iran-war-crimes-un-mission-finds; Reference: "UN fact-finding mission says US committed possible war crimes in Iran" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/17/un-fact-finding-mission-says-us-committed-possible-war-crimes-in-iran?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "UN Suspects US War Crimes in Iran" via https://novaramedia.com/2026/09/17/un-suspects-us-war-crimes-in-iran/; Reference: "9/17: The Takeout with Major Garrett" via https://www.cbsnews.com/video/091726-the-takeout-with-major-garrett/;

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Carney Calls on Closer Canada-EU Alliance to Defend Sovereignty

Mark Carney calls on Closer Canada-EU Alliance to Defend Sovereignty . Carney calls for a closer alliance between Canada and the European Union in a bid to establish a bulwark strong enough to ward off threats from world powers like the US and China that could put their sovereignty and territorial integrity at risk . Canadian Prime Minister Mark

Intel coordinated at coordinates [60.0, -95.0] inside Canada. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Carney Calls on Closer Canada-EU Alliance to Defend Sovereignty" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-17/carney-calls-on-closer-canada-eu-alliance-to-defend-sovereignty; Reference: "Carney embraces a proposal for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/canada-europe-donald-trump-mark-carney-european-union-b3051806.html; Reference: "Carney Says Canada Welcomes EU Associate Membership Idea" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-17/carney-says-canada-welcomes-eu-associate-membership-idea-video; Reference: "Carney seizes Canada-EU associate membership plan despite Trump’s ire" via https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3367880/carney-seizes-canada-eu-associate-membership-plan-despite-trumps-ire?utm_source=rss_feed; Reference: "REPLAY: Canadian PM Mark Carney addresses EU Parliament" via http://www.france24.com/en/replay-canadian-pm-mark-carney-addresses-eu-parliament; Reference: "EU alliance to make Canada ‘better partner for the US’, says Carney" via https://www.ft.com/content/f6a3f875-ddfa-4fd7-8232-cb5a3699a5df?syn-25a6b1a6=1; Reference: "Mark Carney's EU speech highlights Canada's shifting alliances" via http://www.france24.com/en/video/20260917-mark-carney-s-eu-speech-highlights-canada-s-shifting-alliances-1; Reference: "‘Stronger together’: Canada’s Carney welcomes EU ‘associate member’ proposal" via http://www.france24.com/en/video/20260917-stronger-together-canada-s-carney-welcomes-eu-associate-member-proposal; Reference: "Carney aims dig at Trump as he welcomes EU membership proposal" via https://news.sky.com/story/canadian-pm-mark-carney-aims-dig-at-donald-trump-as-he-welcomes-eu-membership-proposal-13588957; Reference: "Carney embraces EU associate membership proposal as Trump pushes Canada closer to Europe" via https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/carney-embraces-eu-associate-membership-proposal-as-trump-pushes-canada-closer-to-europe; Reference: "Canada’s Carney welcomes EU’s associated membership proposal" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/17/canadas-carney-welcomes-eus-associated-membership-proposal?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Canada welcomes EU proposal to become 'associate member'" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwly7vkke4jxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "Canada's Mark Carney pushes ‘new alliance’ with EU amid Trump threat: ‘No one going to dictate…'" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/europe-canada-stronger-pm-mark-carney-new-alliance-eu-trump-threat-ursula-von-der-leyen-101789650265381.html; Reference: "Carney pushes Canada-EU ties beyond trade" via https://www.france24.com/en/carney-pushes-canada-eu-ties-beyond-trade; Reference: "How Canada and the E.U. are teaming up to counter Trump" via https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/mark-carney-eu-plot-middle-power-alliance-counter-trump-threats-rcna598284; Reference: "How Canada and the E.U. are teaming up to counter Trump" via https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/mark-carney-eu-plot-middle-power-alliance-counter-trump-threats-rcna598284; Reference: "All smiles in Strasbourg but uncertainty clouds Canada’s EU membership plan" via https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/17/smiles-strasbourg-uncertainty-canada-eu-membership-plan-mark-carney; Reference: "Canada poised to become European Union's first 'associate member'" via https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/canada-poised-to-become-e-u-s-first-associate-member-270042693568;

aljazeera.com

UK charities, protest groups condemn Israeli ban threat after sanctions

UK charities, protest groups condemn Israeli ban threat after sanctions. Having warned London of 'consequences' for sanctions, Israel targets UK charities, campaign groups and Palestine Action....

war.gov

Fort Hunter Liggett, Partners Unify to Battle Plaskett Fire

The swift response of Fort Hunter Liggett to contain the encroaching Plaskett Fire reflects

hindustantimes.com

China opposes US sanctions bill, says will not accept 'long-arm jurisdiction'

China opposes US sanctions bill, says will not accept 'long-arm jurisdiction'. China opposes US sanctions bill, says will not accept 'long-arm jurisdiction'...

hindustantimes.com

US sanctions on Russian oil, 100% tariff to make reaching Ukraine deal 'harder', warns Kremlin

US sanctions on Russian oil, 100% tariff to make reaching Ukraine deal 'harder', warns Kremlin. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the new sanctions imposed by the US will make reaching a deal for Ukraine "harder."...

seatrade-maritime.com

Are UK and Cyprus Ministers in synch over decarbonisation?

Are UK and Cyprus Ministers in synch over decarbonisation?. UK and Cyprus Ministers agree that pragmatism is key to decarbonisation, but are they talking the same green language?...

investing.com

India stocks mixed at close of trade; Nifty 50 up 0.23%

India stocks mixed at close of trade; Nifty 50 up 0.23%. ...

oilprice.com

Alberta Plans New Royalty Incentives to Spur Oil Production

Alberta plans to announce new preferential royalty framework to encourage companies to invest in new oil and gas production . As Alberta owns 81% of the mineral rights, the Alberta government sets conditions and royalties for resource development .

tass.com

Russia’s top diplomat urges caution toward any agreement with West

Russia’s top diplomat urges caution toward any agreement with West. The West has shown it can break any deals, Sergey Lavrov noted...

rt.com + 1 more

English village votes to leave UK over migrant plan

English village votes to leave UK over migrant plan. Nearly 92% of Piddington voters backed a symbolic secession after the government proposed housing 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby . The referendum in Oxfordshire has no legal force but drew nearly 92% turnout . Organizers staged the symbolic referendum in protest against plans to house up to

middleeastmonitor.com

Israel prepares for new ground operation in Gaza

Israel's Southern Command is strengthening its positions along the Yellow Line and continuing targeted strikes, the newspaper said . Israel now has wider military control over parts of the Gaza Strip, but maintaining that control poses complex challenges .

bloomberg.com

UK Productivity Closer to Pre-2008 Trend Than Thought, ONS Says

UK Productivity Closer to Pre-2008 Trend Than Thought, ONS Says. Britain’s productivity has performed stronger than thought since the global financial crisis after the country’s statisticians found they had been overstating the number of hours people worked....

novaramedia.com

US War Secretary Faces Impeachment Call Over Iran ‘Crimes’

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has been accused of 'high crimes' over the war on Iran . Rep. Thomas Massie said he started the war without congressional approval and mishandled top secret intelligence . Massie’s attempt to impeach Heg Seth is blocked from being voted on after House speaker Mike Johnson

investing.com

GE HealthCare stock maintained at Buy by BTIG on imaging tech

GE HealthCare stock maintained at Buy by BTIG on imaging tech. ...

tass.com

Cardinal Zuppi reports preparations for visit to Moscow in late September

Cardinal Zuppi reports preparations for visit to Moscow in late September. The Pope’s special envoy for Ukraine specified that the agenda is yet to be determined...

independent.co.uk + 1 more

ICE agent arrested after allegedly shooting migrant through apartment door and lying about it

ICE agent wanted on assault charges for shooting and wounding a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis . ICE agent charged with shooting Venezuelan man through apartment door and

investing.com

Salesforce stock rating reiterated at Buy by TD Cowen after event

Salesforce stock rating reiterated at Buy by TD Cowen after event. ...

tass.com + 1 more

West brazenly interferes in Armenia, Georgia affairs — top Russian security official

Sergey Shoigu said Western countries are only out to tap the resources of the South Caucasus . "The Westerners are openly and

tass.com

Britain is pushing for air defense coalition to deploy NATO contingent in Ukraine — expert

Britain is pushing for air defense coalition to deploy NATO contingent in Ukraine . Similar coalitions

haaretz.com

Across Kazakhstan by train for 40 hours – with nothing but free time

Nearly 2,000-mile journey on the Kazakh railway, with no receptioin and

france24.com + 2 more

French fishermen blockade ports over soaring fuel costs as budget fight looms

French fishermen blocked access to oil depots and ports on Thursday in latest wave of protests sweeping France . They say soaring fuel prices are pushing them to the brink . India could be hit by fresh US tariffs if it keeps buying Russian oil .

aljazeera.com

Gaza repairman helps journalists to keep documenting genocide

Gaza repairman helps journalists to keep documenting genocide. As journalists in Gaza continue documenting the war, camera repairman Mohammed Radwan keeps damaged equipment in use....

nytimes.com + 2 more

Bank of England Holds Rates Steady but Warns of Inflation Pressures

Bank of England Holds Rates Steady but Warns of Inflation Pressures .

hindustantimes.com

Bangladesh faces gas shortages, Pakistan fuel pain as Gulf crisis worsens

Bangladesh faces gas shortages, Pakistan fuel pain as Gulf crisis worsens. In Pakistan, the government has started a fuel subsidy that went into effect on Wednesday to ease the sharp rise in fuel prices....

investing.com

ICG completes 3,000-meter drill program at Nevada project

ICG completes 3,000-meter drill program at Nevada project. ...

investing.com

VersaBank shareholders approve Delaware holding company plan

VersaBank shareholders approve Delaware holding company plan. ...

ft.com

China’s AI labs must accelerate development, says Huawei chair

China’s AI labs must accelerate development, says Huawei chair. Chinese tech executive’s comments contrast with Silicon Valley calls for slowdown amid rising concerns about technology’s existential risks...

themoscowtimes.com

Russia and Ukraine Exchange Bodies of 275 Fallen Soldiers

Russia and Ukraine Exchange Bodies of 275 Fallen Soldiers. Russia handed over 252 bodies to Ukrainian authorities, while Ukraine returned 23 bodies....

middleeastmonitor.com

Turkey accuses Greece of militarising demilitarised Aegean islands

Turkey accuses Greece of militarising demilitarised islands in Aegean Sea . Greece rejected claim as part of escalation strategy, reviving long-running dispute between NATO members .

middleeastmonitor.com

Aramco is not the Kaaba

Saudi Arabia now says its air defences intercepted an Ansar Allah drone south of Mecca before it entered the Holy City’s restricted airspace . AnsarAllah denies targeting Mecca or any Islamic holy site .

nbcnews.com

AI bosses say they can self-regulate and House passes Russia sanctions bill: Morning Rundown

Tech leaders from around the world gathered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina for two days of the annual meeting before the G20

freightwaves.com + 1 more

At shippers’ confab, defining a ‘fragile’ trucking market

The Sonar Tender Rejection Index (STRI) has moved down from its recent peaks before taking a sharp upward move in the days leading up to the event at the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport .

oilprice.com

LNG Prices Could Jump Further as Hormuz Supply Crunch Persists

LNG prices have room to rise by about a third from the current very high levels . Europe is heading into winter with one of the lowest levels of gas in storage in the past two decades .

tass.com

Free trade deal between EAEU, Indonesia to enter into force by year-end — EEC

Free trade deal between EAEU, Indonesia to enter into force by year-end — EEC. "Ratification procedures on the free trade agreement with Indonesia are currently underway," Bakytzhan Sagintayev said...

middleeastmonitor.com + 3 more

Houthis release footage purportedly showing wreckage of downed Saudi F-15

Houthis claim they shot down Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib province using a locally manufactured missile . Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the aircraft was carrying out military operations when it was hit . He also claimed Houthi forces later engaged Saudi and Typhoon fighter jets searching for the wreckage and forced them to withdraw

meduza.io

U.S. sentences ISIS-K member who aided Moscow concert hall attackers to 20 years in prison

U.S. court sentenced Afghan citizen Mohammad Sharifullah to 20 years in prison . Sharifullah belongs to Islamic State-Khorasan (also known as ISIS-K), a branch of the Islamic State operating in Afghanistan . Four other defendants were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 19 years and 11 months to 22 years

aljazeera.com

What’s the Asian Games accommodation crisis, and where will athletes stay?

What’s the Asian Games accommodation crisis, and where will athletes stay?. In a cost-cutting move, Japan decided against setting up a dedicated athletes' village but now faces a backlash....

defensenews.com

India says China has scaled back troop numbers along their border

India says China significantly reduced troop deployment along the border with India in 2025 . Both countries had amassed tens of thousands of troops along their poorly demarcated Himalayan border following a deadly clash in 2020 .

wired.com

What’s the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2026)

Apple's first folding iPhone Duo is here, alongside the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max . The 18 Pro

rt.com

French interior minister accused of drug-smearing pro-Palestinian MEP

Laurent Nunez allegedly spread a false story about Rima Hassan while she was in custody over a social media post . The case dates back to April, when Hassan was summoned to Paris police headquarters over a post quoting Kozo Okamoto . The drug was later identified as legal CBD (cannabidiol) products and the probe was dropped

haaretz.com + 4 more

Ireland will not participate in Eurovision contest in 2027 amid Israel's war in Gaza

Ireland will not participate in Eurovision contest in 2027 amid Israel's war in Gaza . Public broadcaster says country's participation cannot be justified given the 'appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza' Ireland was one of five countries along with the Netherlands, Iceland, Slovenia and Spain to skip Eurovision this year .

meduza.io + 1 more

Russian biathlete and two-time Olympic champion Sergei Tchepikov dies

Tchepikov won Olympic gold in the relay in 1988 and in the sprint in 1994 . He was a two-time world champion, winning the team race in 1989 and the mixed relay in 2006 . He carried the Russian flag at the 1994 Olympics in Lille

france24.com + 5 more

Sweden's left-wing opposition wins slim majority in country's national election

Sweden's left-wing opposition won a narrow majority in the country's general election after the vote count ended Thursday . The incumbent prime minister, conservative Ulf Kristersson, announced his resignation . The election result sets the stage for a change of government .

investing.com + 1 more

Turbo Energy secures €3 million in energy storage orders

Turbo Energy secures €3 million in energy storage orders. ... Turbo Energy secures €3M in energy storage orders in Spain, Chile. ...

tass.com

NATO recon aircraft flying over Poland parallel to Kaliningrad Region border

NATO recon aircraft flying over Poland parallel to Kaliningrad Region border. The source noted that while the aircraft typically operates in the Baltic region and can circle the Russian territory, its Thursday’s flight path is quite rare...

tass.com + 2 more

Russia tries to inform countries whose citizens fighting as mercenaries in Ukraine — envoy

Russia tries to inform countries whose citizens fighting as mercenaries in Ukraine — envoy . Rodion Miroshnik said some states had approached Russia with requests to be informed if there is information about foreign mercenaries coming from the

tass.com

Russia immediately declared in 2022 that events in Bucha were provocation — MFA

Russia declared in 2022 that events in Bucha were provocation . Bucha became a "

tass.com

IOC greenlights rowing events on crocodile-infested river at 2032 Olympics

IOC greenlights rowing events on crocodile-infested river at 2032 Olympics. The 2032 Summer Olympic Games will be held in Brisbane, Australia...

tass.com

Drug cartels send gunmen to Ukraine to gain combat experience — former SBU officer

Drug cartels send gunmen to Ukraine to gain combat experience — former SBU officer. According to Vasily Prozorov, after gaining experience, the gunmen return to Latin American countries with weapons that had been supplied to Ukraine by Western nations...

bloomberg.com

Australia Mulls Ban on Smart Glasses in Federal Office Buildings

Australia Mulls Ban on Smart Glasses in Federal Office Buildings. Australia’s government is considering a ban on smart glasses in federal buildings, citing privacy and security concerns over using the devices to record people without their knowledge....

novaramedia.com

Trump to Send 40k Bombs to Israel in $2.8bn Deal

Trump to send 40,000 bombs - each weighing 2,000lbs (907kg) - to Israel as part of a vast arms deal worth $2.8bn (£2.1bn) Package includes 20,000 MK-84 general purpose bombs and 20,00 thermally-coated BLU-117s variants, along

aljazeera.com

‘The drought has left its mark’: Slovenia’s potato lovers lament low yields

‘The drought has left its mark’: Slovenia’s potato lovers lament low yields. Hundreds gather to share roast potatoes in northern Slovenia as think tank warns 'chips are down' across Europe....

aljazeera.com

LIVE: India vs Afghanistan – T20 international cricket series

LIVE: India vs Afghanistan – T20 international cricket series. Follow the live build-up and coverage, with toss, team lineups and news, ahead of our text commentary steam updates....

oilprice.com

Europe's Biggest Independent Solar Operator Just Went Bankrupt

In 2023, Germany crossed the 50% mark of the share of renewable energy in its electricity generation . This year, renewable energy accounted for a record-high 58% of Germany’s electricity consumption in

tass.com

UN chief fails to provide names of Bucha dead despite requests — diplomat

UN chief fails to provide names of Bucha dead despite requests — diplomat. Russia has repeatedly approached the UN secretary-general, both publicly and in letters, Maria Zakharova noted...

bloomberg.com

Pentagon, Lockheed to Accelerate Production of New Missile

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin Corp. are moving to speed up the production of a new

investing.com

Saudi Arabia stocks lower at close of trade; Tadawul All Share down 0.02%

Saudi Arabia stocks lower at close of trade; Tadawul All Share down 0.02%. ...

defensenews.com

Germany sending fighter jets to Latvia to protect election from drone incidents

Germany will send four Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Latvia to protect election from drone incidents . The mission is billed as part of NATO’s enhanced air policing north, or eAPN, in the Baltic States . The Latvian parliamentary election is scheduled to take place Oct. 3 .

tass.com + 1 more

Russia says UN secretary-general involved in plot to blame Moscow for Bucha provocation

Russia says UN secretary-general involved in plot to blame Moscow for Bucha provocation . Maria Zakharova says this constitutes a "violation of the principle of neutrality

tass.com + 2 more

Russia declares late opposition activist’s daughter internationally wanted

Russia has placed Zhanna Nemtsova, daughter of politician Boris Nemtsov, on its international wanted list . She faces charges of organizing the activities of an “undesirable’s organization” under Part 3 of the Criminal Code . The Moscow City Court did not specify which organization the case involved .

middleeastmonitor.com

‘We are not like everyone else’ laws that bind other nations do not apply to Israel, says Likud lawmaker

Likud lawmaker Hanoch Milwidsky claims that the Jewish people’s divine calling exempts them from constraints imposed on others . ‘We are not like everyone else’ laws that bind other nations do not apply to Israel, he says .

haaretz.com

Israel's radical right's growing strength is the election's frightening surprise

Israel's radical right's growing strength is the election's frightening surprise. As commercial channels normalize calls for war crimes in Gaza, no parties are offering a clearer vision of the future than the ones promising annexation, expulsion and religious dictatorship...

thenewhumanitarian.org

Rethinking Humanitarianism | Should humanitarianism return to its activist roots?

Rethinking Humanitarianism | Should humanitarianism return to its activist roots?. A scientist who left her UN job to join the Gaza flotilla explains why – and how – the aid sector should go from advocacy to activism....

scmp.com

Von der Leyen’s ‘China shock’ speech aimed to send Beijing a message: analysts

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s state-of-the-union speech offered few details on new trade measures targeting China .

tass.com

Russian MFA recalls British media orchestrating Bucha falsification

Russian MFA recalls British media orchestrating Bucha falsification. Maria Zakharova noted that Britain was "the leader of the band" of conspirators needing to disrupt the Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul and the agreements reached by the parties...

middleeastmonitor.com + 1 more

Iran orders Swedish diplomat to leave within 48 hours in tit-for-tat move

Iran ordered a Swedish diplomat to leave the country within 48 hours in a reciprocal move after Sweden expelled an Iranian embassy official a day earlier . The Iranian Foreign Ministry said it summoned Sweden’s ambassador in Tehran, Mathias Otterstedt, and informed him that one Swedish diplomat would have to leave Iran in 48 hours .

reliefweb.int

Somalia: El Niño rains flood Mogadishu, disrupting health clinic operations

Any further flooding would strain a health system already stretched thin . Access to care is limited and

securelist.com

The Odyssey and trojans again: MovieReaper attacks users in multiple countries via compromised torrents

Torrent trackers have long been abused for distributing malicious software, disguised as popular films, games, and other content . This report details the new crimeware campaign that began with the mass infection of users via compromised torrent tracker file storage . We have identified several hundred victims, including both individual users and organizations in a multitude of countries

cbsnews.com

Coast Guard's cyber command chief says "we need to take action" after tanker hack

Coast Guard's cyber command chief says "we need to take action" after tanker hack. The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a cyberattack on a large South Korean-managed oil tanker headed for Galveston, Texas, last month....

bbc.co.uk

King Charles warns of 'existential danger' of AI falling into wrong hands

King Charles warns of 'existential danger' of AI falling into wrong hands. The comments were made at a summit in Scotland with participants from AI giants such as Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic....

investing.com

US securities regulator rolls out five-year exemption for tokenized stock trading

US securities regulator rolls out five-year exemption for tokenized stock trading. ...

tass.com

Ukraine loses about 1,260 troops in special military operation zone in past day

The Russian army struck three dry cargo ships and a ferry used to deliver military cargo to Ukrainian troops

middleeastmonitor.com

Israel reduces number of patients allowed to leave Gaza for treatment in Egypt from 136 to 61

Israel reduces number of patients allowed to leave Gaza for treatment in Egypt from 136 to 61 . Gaza's Health Ministry says a group of 136 patients and their companions had received official approval to travel . Israeli authorities reduced the number to 72 patients and companions and sent the remaining cases back

independent.co.uk

The Iran war is driving clean energy development. It's not enough to help the planet, yet

The Iran war is driving clean energy development. It's not enough to help the planet, yet. Countries are embracing clean power and taking steps to use less energy because of the war against Iran...

france24.com

Paris, the ultimate film set

Paris has been a muse for filmmakers for over a century . Ruby Boukabou, author of 'The Movie Lovers' Guide

france24.com

Zimbabwe farmers brace for El Niño by saving water

Zimbabwe farmers brace for El Niño by saving water. Some communities in Zimbabwe are adopting water-saving techniques such as aquaponics and rainwater harvesting to protect crops as the country braces for El Niño-driven drought. Sharon Mazingaizo has this report....

france24.com

Tigray: 20,000 university students relocated by conflict

Ethiopia's Education Ministry says around 20,000 university students in Tigray will be temporarily relocated to other public campuses . The move comes as fighting and drone strikes continue

france24.com

Senegal farmers turn to fish and rice farming

Some farmers in northern Senegal are combining fish farming with rice cultivation . The climate-smart approach is gaining

nbcnews.com

Singer Duncan Sheik in ‘critical but stable’ condition and receiving care

Singer Duncan Sheik in ‘critical but stable’ condition and receiving care. Duncan Sheik performs at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2015....

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'Reasonable grounds' US committed war crime in Iran school strike, UN experts claim

UN fact-finding mission has found reasonable grounds to believe US committed war crime in Iran school strike, UN experts claim . The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran released its findings to the UN Human Rights Council on Thursday . Two strikes described as ‘emblematic’ of the conflict and involving “significant violations

aljazeera.com

India-Pakistan navy ship collision sparks alarm over unintended escalation

India-Pakistan navy ship collision sparks alarm over unintended escalation. Pakistan says an Indian warship entered its EEZ, while India says the collision occurred in international waters....

aljazeera.com

How far will Egypt go to help Saudi Arabia secure the Red Sea?

How far will Egypt go to help Saudi Arabia secure the Red Sea?. Regional analysts highlight the growing security alignment between Cairo and Riyadh amid escalating Red Sea tensions....

bbc.co.uk

Remains found after London wildfire identified as mother-of-three missing since 2019

Remains found after London wildfire identified as mother-of-three missing since 2019. Human remains found in London belong to Joanne Sheen from Southampton, police confirm....

nytimes.com

As a New Oil Power, China Gains More Sway Over Energy Markets

As a New Oil Power, China Gains More Sway Over Energy Markets. A refinery in Jiujiang, China. Traditionally, oil exporting countries, like Saudi Arabia and the United States, have held the power, not importers like China....

freightwaves.com

Norfolk Southern: New intermodal era about removing rail friction

Norfolk Southern’s intermodal business is entering a new phase in which success will depend less on simply matching trucking on cost and more on making rail freight easier to buy, plan, monitor and use . The railroad has recently shown stronger Intermodal momentum .

investing.com

Exclusive-China’s Xpeng plans to offer tech solutions to foreign automakers

Exclusive-China’s Xpeng plans to offer tech solutions to foreign automakers. ...

oilprice.com

UK Energy Bills Could Jump 25-30% From January as Gas Prices Soar

UK energy bills could jump by between 25% and 30% in the first quarter of 2027 . Household energy bills will rise by 4% from October for the fourth quarter of this year .

militarytimes.com

Martial arts instructor accuses Army of stealing instructional material

Johnny Lee Smith opened Triad in 1996 after years of training across multiple disciplines and achieving a sixth-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu . Two years later, he established a formal program to teach law enforcement officers “ground-based or close-quarters self-defense tactics and techniques’ He went on to

tass.com

Tribunal says has evidence Ukraine deliberately killed own citizens

Tribunal says has evidence Ukraine deliberately killed own citizens. Chairman Maxim Grigoryev added that in this respect Ukraine had "surpassed" Hitler and Goebbels...

tass.com

Russia says harbors no illusions about new international investigations into Bucha

Russia says harbors no illusions about new international investigations into Bucha. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that among the names of Bucha civilians, there were people who had never lived in the city...

tass.com

Russia’s Kalashnikov Group delivers large batch of SVD sniper rifles to state customer

Russia’s Kalashnikov Group delivers large batch of SVD sniper rifles to state customer. The deliveries were done under government contracts...

tass.com

Russia's international reserves up $4.7 bln to $758.2 bln in a week — Central Bank

Russia's international reserves up $4.7 bln to $758.2 bln in a week — Central Bank. According to the regulator, the increase is driven primarily by positive revaluation...

tass.com

Rosoboronexport presents Amur-1650 submarine, Karakurt corvette in Pretoria

Rosoboronexport presents Amur-1650 submarine, Karakurt corvette in Pretoria. The Karakurt-E is equipped with launchers for cruise missiles capable of striking land and sea targets at long ranges...

middleeastmonitor.com

Israel’s Eisenkot leads Netanyahu by 9 points as coalition edges opposition by 2 seats: Poll

The Channel 13 poll surveyed 886 respondents and had a margin of error of 3.3%. 45% of respondents said Eisenkot, leader of the opposition Yashar party, was better suited to serve as prime minister . Netanyahu's governing bloc narrowly leads the opposition in projected Knesset seats .

haaretz.com

Vienna's main synagogue, the city's only shul to survive the Holocaust, reopens after restoration

The 200-year-old Stadttempel was the only one of Vienna's

bloomberg.com

AI Needs to Be Regulated Like a Teenager, Says Cisco President Patel

Cisco President Jeetu Patel says artificial intelligence does pose a material security risk to the market and innovation around safety and security needs to

bloomberg.com

Israel’s Need for $8 Billion of Extra War Funds Leads to Election Showdown

Israel’s Need for $8 Billion of Extra War Funds Leads to Election Showdown. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is struggling to strike a deal to fund the Israeli military’s request for $8 billion before next month’s election....

novaramedia.com + 1 more

Macklemore Pledges Entire $1m Ed Sheeran Tour Fee to Palestine

US rapper Macklemore has pledged his entire $1m tour earnings to Palestinian relief organisations . He was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour for making pro-Palestine comments onstage . Robert Kraft says he will match his own $2m (£1.5m) donation for aid in the region .

nbcnews.com

Democratic senators request Pentagon provide ‘bare minimum’ on cost of war

Nearly the entire Democratic caucus in the Senate is demanding that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provide a full accounting of the cost of the war

nbcnews.com

Pregnant woman’s death in Texas caused by state’s abortion ban, lawsuit says

Pregnant woman’s death in Texas caused by state’s abortion ban, lawsuit says. Pro-choice demonstrators make signs in front of the Supreme Court in 2022....

nbcnews.com

Salvadorans with TPS don’t know how long their protections will last

Salvadorans with TPS don’t know how long their protections will last. Palma at an event held at the headquarters of Crecen, a non-profit community organization, in Houston, on Sept. 9....

aljazeera.com

Ghalibaf’s maths missile at Trump decoded: Is Iran fixing US interest rates?

Ghalibaf’s maths missile at Trump decoded: Is Iran fixing US interest rates?. Iran's speaker mocks US interest rates, citing the Taylor equation amidst rising global oil prices and inflation....

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Saudi confirms first death amid Houthi conflict, intercepts drone in Taif

One person was killed and two others injured by falling debris from a drone Saudi authorities said was launched by Yemen’s Houthis and intercepted over the western city of Taif . A female citizen and Pakistani national were injured due to the fallen fragments of the drone, both in critical condition .

investing.com

Fitch affirms Morocco rating at BB+ on sound macro policies

Fitch affirms Morocco rating at BB+ on sound macro policies. ...

defensenews.com

UK must focus on the Atlantic, ‘foundation’ of Britain’s security: Navy chief

UK must focus on the Atlantic, ‘foundation’ of Britain’s security, Navy chief says . Britain faces threats not seen since the Cold War, with Russia increasingly probing the North Atlantic and around critical underwater infrastructure .

tass.com

EU sanctions cause more pain for Italian firms than for Russia — Italy's Deputy PM

EU sanctions cause more pain for Italian firms than for Russia — Italy's Deputy PM. Matteo Salvini noted that the text of the 20th package alone spanned 83 pages...

tass.com

Russia committed to bringing Scythian gold back to rightful home in Crimea — historian

Russia committed to bringing Scythian gold back to rightful home in Crimea — historian. Russia will never drop this issue, Mikhail Myagkov said...

tass.com

iPhone 18 Pro Max hits Moscow black market ahead of launch, fetching up to $10,700

iPhone 18 Pro Max hits Moscow black market ahead of launch, fetching up to $10,700. The devices are currently available only in very limited quantities...

tass.com

Expert says Moldova seeks to bring Gagauzia, Transnistria under control with Kiev’s help

Expert says Moldova seeks to bring Gagauzia, Transnistria under control with Kiev's

tass.com

Russia-China military cooperation potential lies in AI, drones — expert

Russia-China military cooperation potential lies in AI, drones — expert. Wu Dahui said that cooperation should now shift more toward the field of new military technologies...

tass.com

Russia’s electricity exports down slightly in eight months of this year

Russia’s electricity exports down slightly in eight months of this year. Inter RAO increased exports by 4% to 3.2 bln kWh and reduced electricity imports by 5.3% to 1.2 bln kWh in the first half of the year...

tass.com + 1 more

Kiev portrays killed fighters as allegedly civilian victims of Bucha events — Russia’s MFA

Russia presents report proving Kiev staged Bucha incident . Report includes documents, unveiling the truth behind the event, as well as eyewitness testimony

tass.com + 2 more

Russia says report on Bucha falsification to be distributed at Dialogue on Fakes 4.0 forum

Russia says report on Bucha falsification to be distributed at Dialogue on Fakes 4.0 forum . There will be another call for the international investigative community to conduct independent investigations . Russia to raise issue of Bucha

tass.com

Russia to present report on provocation in Bucha during UN General Assembly

Russia to present report on provocation in Bucha during UN General Assembly. The Russian delegation will be headed by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov...

rt.com

The West’s pretend outrage won’t save Palestinians

Israeli bulldozers destroyed the homes of 12 Palestinian families in Khirbet al-Tabban, a herding community in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, leaving 70 people homeless, nearly half of them children . They also destroyed the ten pens housing their 600 animals .

middleeastmonitor.com

UK taxpayers subsidised therapy for Israeli soldiers committing genocide in Gaza, investigation finds

Investigation focuses on UK Toremet, a registered British charity that reportedly channelled donations to projects in illegal Israeli settlements and provided funding to Regavim, a settler group sanctioned by the European Union .

middleeastmonitor.com

Bab al-Mandeb Strait’s shipping traffic comes to halt amid conflict in Yemen

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait carries 10% of global maritime trade and accounts for 12% of crude oil shipments . The waterway is facing its quietest days ever, coupled with the crisis in global trade and energy supply .

haaretz.com

'One of the worst plans ever for Jerusalem': Three skyscrapers could transform the city's skyline for good

'One of the worst plans ever for Jerusalem': Three skyscrapers could transform the city's skyline for good. The Troika towers will alter views of the Old City as Jerusalem's battle between preservation and development intensifies...

thenewhumanitarian.org

“When do you put your foot down?” Why this de-mining group is rejecting US funding

Norwegian People’s Aid will turn down US funds due to extensive global gag restrictions

meduza.io

Russia upgraded the system that tabulates its election results. Experts found vulnerabilities that could be exploited to manipulate the vote.

GAS Vybory 2.0 is being used in a federal election for the first time this year . The hackers gave the files to the investigative outlet iStories, which analyzed them with the help of technical and election experts . Experts found vulnerabilities that could be

nbcnews.com + 4 more

New wild cat species is identified for first time in 100 years, researchers say

The cat, called Tilcayo by local communities, is part of a group called tiger cats found across much of South America . It was found in Bolivia’s lush Yungas forest, a mountainous region where forests are often covered by clouds and surrounded by high humidity .

news.sky.com

Why Canada courting the EU isn't great news for Great Britain

Why Canada courting the EU isn't great news for Great Britain. 👉Listen to This Is Why on your podcast app👈...

aljazeera.com

‘Kosovo’s moves towards Israel are the price of aligning with US policy’

‘Kosovo’s moves towards Israel are the price of aligning with US policy’. Kosovo's decision to join a US-led Gaza force exposes the pull of its alliance with Washington, according to analysts....

aljazeera.com

What are all the sanctions Iran is under?

What are all the sanctions Iran is under?. Iran has faced a torrent of international sanctions since the 1979 revolution - here's what's in place right now....

aljazeera.com

China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow

China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow. Beijing is drawing on vast reserves and seeking alternative crude as shipping disruption continues....

war.gov

Space Academy Commission Holds First Meeting

Space Academy Commission Holds First Meeting. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth attended the first meeting of the presidential commission on the U.S. Space Academy at NASA's headquarters in Washington....

oilprice.com

Oil Prices Slide as China Presses Iran to Rein In the Houthis

Oil prices fell on Wednesday after reports that Saudi Arabia was offering additional crude cargoes through Oman eased some concerns about Middle East supply disruptions . U.S. crude inventories added further downward pressure .

tass.com + 1 more

Iran proposes suspending IAEA Board membership for US — statement

Iran's UN mission objects to US designation for IAEA Board membership . Having the United States on the global nuclear body’s Board "would create a structural conflict

tass.com

Russian Emergencies Ministry Il-76 crew honored in Serbia for fighting wildfires

Russian Emergencies Ministry Il-76 crew honored in Serbia for fighting wildfires. It has made 65 sorties and dropped 130 loads of water totaling 2,730 metric tons...

tass.com

Azov militants passed off as civilians allegedly killed in Bucha — Ukraine tribunal

memorial plaques in Bucha list the names of people who were not residents of the city

independent.co.uk

America has a new favorite sport: Demolition ‘King of the Hill’ and it’s taking over the internet

America has a new favorite sport: Demolition ‘King of the Hill’ and it’s taking over the internet. In the ‘King of the Hill’ race, drivers are vying for the coveted spot on top of a moving trailer...

independent.co.uk

Tiny penguin-like sea birds are dying in droves along the California coast

Tiny penguin-like sea birds are dying in droves along the California coast. Dozens of emaciated seabirds have been taken to rescue centers...

independent.co.uk

Body found in Grand Canyon identified as missing pilot who vanished with two friends

Body found in Grand Canyon identified as missing pilot who vanished with two friends. Timothy Allen Smith’s wife said he died ‘doing something he loved’...

haaretz.com

A synagogue was harmed and the politicians shrugged. Not in NYC – in Jerusalem

On the same week that an attack on New York's Central Synagogue drew strong condemnations

bloomberg.com

Kennedy Center Defends Recent Closure as Legal Fight Escalates

Kennedy Center closed this week after a Democratic congresswoman accused the center's board of violating a court

bloomberg.com + 2 more

Lula Boosts Social Welfare Payments Ahead of Tight Election

Lula boosts welfare payments, eyes new debt-relief push ahead of election . President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva tied with his right-wing challenger

bloomberg.com

EU Says It’s Ready to Get Tough Against Chinese Trade Imbalances

EU officials insist they need to see a credible effort from China to rebalance its trade relationship with the

thenewhumanitarian.org

Inklings | Climate and gender vanish from WFP strategy. Luke Lindberg looms.

Inklings | Climate and gender vanish from WFP strategy. Luke Lindberg looms.. Notes on aid: WFP scrubs climate and gender, Luke Lindberg’s baseball analogies, and how US warships connect aid leaders....

therealnews.com

We’re already living through journalism’s dystopian future

The Dissent's founder and publisher said, ‘Local journalism has been quietly consolidated and hollowed out’ The site, which currently appears to be down, even included a masthead with bios for its non-human ‘staff’ (the AI agents whose names appear alongside articles)

france24.com

Amnesty accuses Iran of crimes against humanity

Amnesty International accuses Iran of crimes against humanity during the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom crackdown . The rights group is urging the UN General Assembly to create an international justice mechanism

france24.com

Brazil election: Lula vows to stand up to Trump

Lula says he will confront President Donald Trump at the UN in New York . Tensions between Washington and Brasília deepen after US tariffs

nbcnews.com

DNA links Arizona man who died by suicide to 1987 cemetery murder of Navy veteran

DNA links Arizona man who died by suicide to 1987 cemetery murder of Navy veteran. James “Jim” Chafin....

nytimes.com

The Face of London in the 1960s Is Living Her Best Life

The Face of London in the 1960s Is Living Her Best Life. “Twiggy: The Woman Behind the Icon,” arrives in America this month....

freightwaves.com

Mexico lifts empty-truck restriction after 700 tractors stranded at border

Mexico's National Customs Agency, known as ANAM, reinstated empty-truck crossings from Eagle Pass into Piedras Negras on Monday after imposing the restriction Sept. 9 . The ban allowed trucks carrying freight to enter Mexico but prohibited empty trailers and tractors operating without trailers from crossing southbound through Piedra Negras

investing.com

US rate options signal market can absorb higher Treasury yields

US rate options signal market can absorb higher Treasury yields. ...

news.usni.org

Marines Test USV for Littoral Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operations

Marines tested an Unmanned Surface Vessel in response to a littoral capability gap . USV is equipped with integrated autonomous driving and payloads that consist of Sonar, Forward-Looking Infrared cameras, Line of Sight Communications and Acoustic Communications (AComms) USV trials were carried out by Program Manager Combat

tass.com

Ukraine's economy loses $22-$44 mln per hour during air raid downtime — minister

Ukraine's economy loses $22-$44 mln per hour during air raid downtime, minister says .

tass.com

Russia won’t go for truce without tackling root causes of Ukraine crisis — envoy to OSCE

Russia won’t go for truce without tackling root causes of Ukraine crisis — envoy to OSCE. Dmitry Polyansky pointed out that Moscow's conditions for halting the hostilities are well known and remain unchanged...

tass.com

Iran summons German ambassador over alleged interference in domestic affairs

Iran summons German ambassador over alleged interference in domestic affairs . Iranian Foreign Ministry official rejects what he

tass.com

Russia now has every right to end Ukrainian conflict on its terms — Brazilian expert

Pepe Escobar: "NATO has unleashed a terrorist war" against Russia . Esc

middleeastmonitor.com

Sudanese army takes control of areas in North, South Kordofan: Military sources

The Sudanese army made battlefield advances in North and South Kordofan states on Thursday, military sources say . The army and allied forces took control of Al-Farshaya and Al-Mamsouka in South Kordsofan after fighting with the Rapid Support Forces .

middleeastmonitor.com + 1 more

Oman strongly condemns Houthi attack targeting Mecca, backs Saudi measures

Oman strongly condemns Houthi attack targeting Mecca, backs Saudi measures . Foreign Ministry denounced the “criminal, sinful and treacherous’ targeting of Mecca . Muscat also expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the steps it takes to safeguard its security, stability and sovereignty .

independent.co.uk + 1 more

Diesel and gas prices are spiking and hitting record levels. Experts say it’s going to get worse

Trump calls fuel costs ‘a very inexpensive price to pay’ for his Iran war . Congress members fleeing DC all say the same thing about filling their gas tanks .

france24.com

Food security under pressure from conflicts, extreme weather

Extreme weather and violent conflicts are threatening food production and trade across the globe . Experts are forecasting a super El Niño, which could further disrupt planting and harvests . Meanwhile the ongoing wars with Iran and Ukraine are disrupting shipping and

france24.com

'Sanctions won’t prevent us from doing our job' says ICC Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang

Mame Mandiaye Niang says the court's job is to step in if domestic justice systems fail . The Senegalese judge is at the centre of a storm amid sanctions put on the court by the US . He explained how the sanctions affect his daily life

aljazeera.com

Five killed as Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis trade attacks

Five killed as Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis trade attacks. Houthi leader Abdel-Malik al-Houthi says Saudi claims that the group targeted Mecca are a 'heinous lie'....

maritime-executive.com

Drone Attack Kills Master, Injures Three Crewmembers in Black Sea

Drone Attack Kills Master, Injures Three Crewmembers in Black Sea. Overnight Wednesday, Russian and Ukrainian forces traded drone strikes against each others' shipping in the Black Sea. On one Ukraine-bound vessel, th......

nytimes.com + 1 more

G.O.P. Representative Breaks With Trump in Ad: Hispanics ‘Feel Betrayed’

Representative María Elvira Salazar, a Florida Republican, released a television ad on Thursday assailing President Trump’

hindustantimes.com

Russia’s sham election is descending into farce

Russia’s sham election is descending into farce. The parliamentary vote may be followed by a bigger mobilisation for war...

hindustantimes.com

Julian Assange announces return to X after 2 years with a photo from Sydney; ‘I'm back’

Julian Assange announces return to X after 2 years with a photo from Sydney; ‘I'm back’. Julian Assange has returned to X after more than two years away, posting a photo from Sydney with the message, “I’m back.”...

hindustantimes.com

Pakistan imposes lockdown-like measures amid fuel, gas crisis: Foreign travel ban, markets shut by 9 pm

Pakistan tried to prevent repeat of early business closures in April . But rising fuel prices have forced

hindustantimes.com

Canada trade minister set to visit India, hold talks on trade deal

Canada trade minister set to visit India, hold talks on trade deal. Global Affairs Canada, the country’s foreign ministry, said that Maninder Sidhu will travel to Mumbai on September 18 and 19 to “advance negotiations” towards the CEPA...

hindustantimes.com

US midterms 2026: Why Republicans are defending more red states as Democrats expand their fight

US midterms 2026: Why Republicans are defending more red states as Democrats expand their fight. US midterms 2026: Republicans are defending more red states as Democrats target Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska and traditionally safe House districts....

oilprice.com

Russia Cuts Off Gas to Armenia Days After Diversification Announcement

Russia Cuts Off Gas to Armenia Days After Diversification Announcement . Russia provided roughly 82 percent of Armenia’s overall gas imports in 2025 .

militarytimes.com

US Air Force renews efforts to ensure units have accurate spouse contact information

The Air Force is launching an effort to improve the service’s ability to collect accurate contact information for spouses and provide it to units’ Key Support Program . Volunteers are required to keep phone numbers and other personal information confidential under the Privacy Act, but the unit phone trees they are provided are only as good as the information

tass.com + 1 more

US ready to approve delivery of ten missiles for Patriot from Germany to Ukraine

US ready to approve delivery of ten missiles for Patriot from Germany to Ukraine . EU to transfer 3.3 bln euros to Ukraine for missiles, drones on September 18 .

tass.com

Russia calls on the West at UN to halt dangerous actions regarding Iran

Russia calls on the West at UN to halt dangerous actions regarding Iran . Vasily Nebenzya

tass.com

Europe gives little thought to Ukraine's fate in attempt to hurt Russia — diplomat

Europe gives little thought to Ukraine's fate in attempt to hurt Russia — diplomat. Dmitry Polyansky said that European politicians are doing everything they can to undermine any efforts aimed at addressing the root causes of the conflict...

independent.co.uk

Data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went as border surge reshaped America

Data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went as border surge resh

independent.co.uk

Hasan Piker pours gasoline on midterms saying US ‘pound-for-pound’ is worse than al-Qaeda

Hasan Piker pours gasoline on midterms saying US ‘pound-for-pound’ is worse than al-Qaeda. Ahead of November’s elections, Republicans have sought to portray Piker as emblematic of the ‘radical left’...

bloomberg.com

Merz Says US Friendship Built Since War ‘Probably Over’ for Now

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says US Friendship Built Since War ‘Probably Over’ for Now . Mer

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Florida Republican Knocks Trump for Betraying Hispanic Voters

Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, a US House Republican representing Miami, told President Donald Trump that some of his immigration efforts have gone 'too far' Salazar is up for re-election in a district that overwhelmingly voted for Trump in the 2024 election .

bloomberg.com

NY Attorney General Urges AI Whistleblowers to Come Forward

NY Attorney General Urges AI Whistleblowers to Come Forward. New York Attorney General Letitia James encouraged workers at artificial intelligence companies to confidentially report activity they think is dangerous or illegal to her office....

meduza.io

Russian academics signed an anti-war letter four years ago. Now the FSB is questioning them again, and universities are refusing to renew some of their contracts.

The FSB and administrators at universities and research institutes are pressuring scholars who signed an anti-war letter in 2022 . University and research institute employees across Russia told T-invariant that scholars are being summoned for questioning or having their employment contracts go unrenewed .

meduza.io

Germany’s St. Petersburg consulate closes amid escalating diplomatic retaliation between Berlin and Moscow

The German Consulate General in St. Petersburg has closed amid escalating diplomatic retaliation between Berlin and Moscow . The German flag, national emblem, and other symbols were removed from the consulate building on Furshtatskaya Street . Russia ordered the closure after Germany announced that it would close the Russian consulate in Bonn .

meduza.io

Masked police detained an election observer from Russia’s anti-war Yabloko party at a polling station in the Rostov region

Masked police detained Boris Miklyukov, an election observer for the Yabloko party, in Russia’s Rostov region . He was working at polling station No. 58 in the village of Yuzhny in the Azov district . The reason for his detention is unknown .

scmp.com + 1 more

Trump seen with image of apparent Kennedy Centre demolition

Trump seen with image of apparent Kennedy Centre demolition. The Republican leader was seen through the windows of Air Force One holding a placard with visible text . Trump has threatened to tear down the revered arts venue because he has been blocked from renaming it after himself .

cbsnews.com

Iran downed at least 2 American drones in recent days, U.S. officials say

Iran downed at least 2 American drones in recent days, U.S. officials say. Iranian forces in recent days have brought down at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter....

pbs.org

WATCH: Jeffries calls on Republicans to stay in Washington to work on AI safety

WATCH: Jeffries calls on Republicans to stay in Washington to work on AI safety. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries blasted House Republicans for leaving Washington until the midterm elections rather than working to ensure the safety of artificial intelligence....

war.gov

Interagency Effort Enables Airlift Support to Kauai Following Hurricane

Interagency Effort Enables Airlift Support to Kauai Following Hurricane. An interagency effort provided military assistance to transport specialized utility vehicles in Hawaii, addressing widespread power outages in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell....

bbc.co.uk

Ukrainian guilty of vandalism at mosques linked to Russian network behind Starmer arson attack

Ukrainian guilty of vandalism at mosques linked to Russian network behind Starmer arson attack. Illia Bilyk, a 21-year-old Ukrainian man, has pleaded guilty to targeting five locations in east London....

nytimes.com

Can a Republican Become Governor of New York? Blakeman Makes His Case.

Can a Republican Become Governor of New York? Blakeman Makes His Case.. Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, is seeking to become the first Republican governor of New York in 20 years....

hindustantimes.com

Mortgage rates today after Fed hike: Why US home loan rates may stay above 7%

Mortgage rates today are above 7% after the Fed rate hike . See the latest 30-

investing.com

US State Department OKs possible $24.3 billion military aircraft sale to Saudi Arabia

US State Department OKs possible $24.3 billion military aircraft sale to Saudi Arabia. ...

investing.com

Polish airports in Lublin and Rzeszow suspend operations again

Polish airports in Lublin and Rzeszow suspend operations again. ...

oilprice.com

IEA Chief: Electrification Still Energy's Top Bet Despite AI Fears

Rising electrification rates remain the main pillar of global energy investment, IEA says . The shift toward increased electrification remains firmly anchored by capital markets, the official added .

defensenews.com + 1 more

US Navy should target Chinese aircraft carriers, report says

China is devoting enormous efforts — from submarines to ballistic missiles — to destroy America’s aircraft carriers . The strategy prompted a U.S. think tank to ask why America couldn’t do the same and sink China's growing fleet of carriers. The think tank, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, devised

militarytimes.com

Pentagon, Lockheed sign framework deal to boost AIM-260 production

The AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, or JATM, is a classified long-range air-to-air weapon . The agreement is neither a contract nor an order for missiles . Officials described it as a demand signal to Lockheed and its suppliers to justify investing in capacity, workforce and production efficiencies .

tass.com

Situation in Kiev looks like regime’s end is near — French colonel

Situation in Kiev looks like regime’s end is near — French colonel. People in Ukraine are being snatched off the streets to be sent to the front with virtually no training, Herve Carresse said...

tass.com

Slovak PM announces plans to visit Ukraine on Friday

Slovak PM announces plans to visit Ukraine on Friday. Robert Fico shared that his visit will last several hours after which he will return home on Friday night, without elaborating...

tass.com

Kiev’s attempts to disrupt election campaign in Russia fail — OSCE envoy

OSCE envoy Dmitry Polyansky said Kiev sought to turn the Russian people against the government

tass.com

New US sanctions bill puts Russia's trade partners in crosshairs — RSPP deputy head

New US sanctions bill puts Russia's trade partners in crosshairs — RSPP deputy head. Despite the threat, Alexander Murychev noted that Russian businesses have already adapted to ongoing restrictions...

middleeastmonitor.com

There is no real aversion to ethnic cleansing from the international community

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz reiterated the plan to forcibly transfer Palestinians out of Gaza . Noting that 70 per cent of Gaza has been emptied of Palestinians, Katz said that Israel was merely waiting for US approval .

independent.co.uk

Investigation launched into death of Ukrainian activist found dead in the Algarve

Investigation launched into death of Ukrainian activist found dead in the Algarve. Tributes have been paid to Pavlo Sadokha, a leading voice for Ukrainians in Portugal...

haaretz.com

Rep. Gottheimer's fix for discrimination against Jews and Israel supporters doesn't help Jews or Israel supporters

Rep. Gottheimer's response to Poetica Coffee's spat with a pro-

haaretz.com

Israel moves toward recognizing Austrian party founded by former Nazis

Israel moves toward recognizing Austrian party founded by former Nazis. The Austrian Freedom Party's leader gave a speech backing Israel's right-wing agenda that was welcomed by members of the Israeli government. Austria's established Jewish community vehemently rejects the party...

bloomberg.com

US is 'Weakening Alliances' When it Should Be Strengthening Them, Says Bob Hormats

US is 'Weakening Alliances' When it Should Be Strengthening Them, Says Bob Hormats. Bob Hormats, Vice Chair at Kissinger Associates, discusses US-China diplomacy, AI, and other foreign relations ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting next week. (Source: Bloomberg)...

bloomberg.com

Germany Plans Sharp Expansion of Gas Tender to Boost Storage

Germany is planning to expand an existing tender that pays suppliers to keep gas available for winter .

meduza.io

Russia’s International Youth Festival reportedly drew representatives from 191 countries. Foreign attendees got unrestricted internet access. Russian attendees did not.

The International Youth Festival has wrapped up in Yekaterinburg after running from September 11 to 17 . The festival’s biggest surprise was that Russian and foreign attendees received different levels of internet access .

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White House withdraws Trump’s nominee to lead ICE

Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper with limited direct experience in immigration policy, is close to DHS head Markwayne Mullin . The White House did not say in its notice why it withdrew the nomination of the former state trooper . Trump faces backlash over immigration from a Republican lawmaker as he announces that he is withdrawing his nomination for

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Matthew Lillard ‘ashamed’ he returned to ‘Scream’ after Melissa Barrera fired for Israel-Gaza posts

Matthew Lillard ‘ashamed’ he returned to ‘Scream’ after Melissa Barrera fired

nbcnews.com

Australian athlete apologizes after winning race despite involuntary bowel movement

Australian athlete apologizes after winning race despite involuntary bowel movement. Joanna Wietrzyk of Australia competes Saturday in Hyrox Beijing....

pbs.org

A global AI safety strategy depends on U.S.-China cooperation. They each see the other as the problem

A global AI safety strategy depends on U.S.-China cooperation . The two countries will meet

aljazeera.com

US secures release of detained citizen Adam Castillo in Myanmar

US secures release of detained citizen Adam Castillo in Myanmar. Businessman Adam Castillo had been detained by authorities for three months on breach of trust allegations....

aljazeera.com

Abhishek Sharma hits record T20 ton as India beat Afghanistan by 127 runs

Abhishek Sharma hits record T20 ton as India beat Afghanistan by 127 runs. India opener Abhishek Sharma hits nine fours and 11 sixes in total of 221-7 as India seal 3-0 T20 series sweep....

maritime-executive.com

Pakistan Accuses India of “Belligerent Action” After Warships Collide

Pakistan Accuses India of “Belligerent Action” After Warships Collide. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected India’s version of the incident on Wednesday when the two nations’ warships made contact at sea and ac......

bbc.co.uk

Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees

Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees. There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes Katya Adler....

hindustantimes.com

US 10-year Treasury yield hits 5%: Why bond market volatility remains low despite higher rates

US 10-year Treasury yield hits 5%: Why bond market volatility remains low despite higher rates. US 10-year Treasury yield hits 5% as strong economic growth and higher rate expectations keep bond market volatility low despite rising yields....

investing.com

US sanctions Cuban nickel reserves, military enterprises

US sanctions Cuban nickel reserves, military enterprises. ...

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Lockheed Martin gets first batch of Patriot interceptor parts from General Motors

Lockheed Martin said on Thursday it received its first shipment of critical components from General Motors for Patriot interceptors . The two companies inked a manufacturing agreement in June . The deal builds on a broader collaboration the two companies announced in June.

oilprice.com

Cooking Oil-Powered Plane to Fly Tourists to Antarctica

White Desert, a luxury-tourism company, will soon operate flights between Cape Town and South Africa with jet fuel supplied by Sasol . Passengers will pay between $16,500 and $120,000 for

techcrunch.com

Waymo restarts San Antonio service 5 months after flooding troubles

Waymo restarts San Antonio service 5 months after flooding troubles. The company suspended service in the city in April after one of its robotaxis got swept away....

tass.com

Trump needs to decide what to do with US troops in Middle East — Axios

The US president previously ordered the army to maintain the current troop levels in the Middle East until the end of the year .

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IN BRIEF: Putin’s key statements at a cabinet meeting on economic issues

As of September 14, inflation stood at 6.2%, which is noticeably lower than last year's level . Consumer price growth has been on a downward trend since the

tass.com

Three Russians to compete at 2026 ISU Denis Ten Memorial event in Kazakhstan

Three Russians to compete at 2026 ISU Denis Ten Memorial event in Kazakhstan. The 2026 ISU Denis Ten Memorial Challenge will run from October 7-10...

tass.com

Russia projects 2% budget deficit even under conservative oil price estimate — Putin

Russia projects 2% budget deficit even under conservative oil price estimate — Putin. Opening a meeting on the economy, the head of state noted that this fiscal gap remains manageable under the current macroeconomic assumptions...

tass.com

Putin extends 2014 food embargo until 2029

Putin extends 2014 food embargo until 2029. The food embargo, introduced in response to the unfriendly actions of the West, applies to products from the US, the EU, Australia, Norway, and Canada...

tass.com

Putin outlines Russia's 2027 federal budget priorities

Putin outlines Russia's 2027 federal budget priorities. "An absolute priority for the federal budget must be the fulfillment of the state's social obligations, ensuring the safety of citizens, and strengthening Russia's defense capabilities," the Russia leader noted...

rt.com

Series of mysterious explosions rock German region

Series of mysterious explosions rocked the central German city of Frankfurt and the surrounding area this week . Two improvised explosive devices detonated within minutes of each other in Frankfurt early on Thursday . One damaged a cafe in the east of the city, while the other struck a popular shisha bar on the Zeil . Police arrested a 17-year-

rt.com

Scorching summer sparks potato shortage in Europe

Summer heat and drought expected to cut potato harvests in Great Britain, Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands by millions of tonnes . Production across the five countries is expected to be more than 3.5 million tonnes lower due to extreme weather . Losses estimated at €498 million to €818 million ($572 million

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Serbian president opens Israeli-made drone assembly factory

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic inaugurated a factory for assembling Israeli-made drones . The factory will produce equipment for the Serbian Armed Forces and the militaries of other countries . At least three more factories will be opened across Serbia.

middleeastmonitor.com

The Mecca Pact must meet the test of war

The Mecca Pact is already facing the test that matters: whether its promise of collective defence can shape the response to an actual war . With fighting escalating in Yemen and Saudi Arabia under attack, regional leaders no longer have the luxury of discussing security institutions as a future project .

middleeastmonitor.com

Netanyahu responsible for Oct. 7, 2023, must leave office: Opposition leader

Opposition leader Avigdor Liberman says Netanyahu bears responsibility for the events of Oct. 7, 2023, and should leave office . He calls for all those who were part of the governing coalition at the time to be excluded from the next government .

independent.co.uk

Exclusive: Chicago PD employee sues city after suspension for ‘F*** Trump’ Facebook post at ‘No Kings’ protest

Exclusive: Chicago PD employee sues city after suspension for ‘F*** Trump’ Facebook post at ‘No Kings’ protest. Mike Milstein, a high-level civilian CPD employee, says he ‘intends to resume’ his public criticism of the president...

independent.co.uk

Target planning 8 new stores across the US as it debuts snazzy new employee uniforms

Target planning 8 new stores across the US as it debuts snazzy new employee uniforms. Target is planning to build 30 new stores and remodel 130 other locations this year...

haaretz.com

'Is our Judaism about peace or revenge?': This Jerusalem enclave is having an identity crisis

Hersh Goldberg-Polin grew up in the south Jerusalem neighborhood of Baka – an enclave of liberal-minded

haaretz.com

Israel's top court overturns elections committee decision, bans voter-tracking apps

Israel's top court overturns elections committee decision, bans voter-tracking apps . The Central Elections

bloomberg.com

Economy Is Overshadowing Every Other Midterm Issue, Says Jessica Taylor

Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor at the Cook Political Report, said the economy is overshadowing every culture war issue for voters in the midterms . Taylor also said that

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US to Sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia in $24.3 Billion Deal

US to sell up to 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia in a first-time sale that could be worth as much as $24.3 billion . The package also includes 49 Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 engines, along with cryptographic equipment, electronic warfare support, training and logistics packages . Saudi Arabia has long sought

bloomberg.com

US Said to Delay Excess Capacity Tariffs Until After Xi Summit

The US is expected to delay the announcement of new tariffs over allegations of excess manufacturing capacity .

bloomberg.com

Venezuela comienza a levantar bloqueos a sitios de noticias tras años de censura

Venezuela comienza a levantar bloqueos a sitios de noticias tras años de censura. Venezuela levanta años de bloqueos a sitios de noticias, aunque la mayoría de los medios extranjeros sigue restringida....

meduza.io

Putin put Russian assets of French supermarket chain Auchan and Swiss food giant Nestlé under temporary management. Neither company had left Russia after the full-scale invasion.

Putin put Russian assets of French supermarket chain Auchan and Swiss food giant Nestlé under temporary management . Neither company had left Russia after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 .

meduza.io

Shares in Raiffeisen Bank International fell 9% after a short seller accused the lender of helping Russia evade sanctions. The bank called the report misleading and factually wrong.

The bank called the report misleading and factually wrong . Shares in Raiffeisen Bank International fell 9% during trading on September 17 after the short seller Grizzly Research published a report accusing the bank of helping Russia evade sanctions .

meduza.io

In 2024, people across Russia poured brilliant green antiseptic into ballot boxes. This weekend, pharmacies in the city of Tyumen have been advised not to sell it in bulk during the elections.

In 2024, people across Russia poured brilliant green antiseptic into ballot boxes . Pharmacies in Tyumen have been advised not to sell iodine or brilliant green during the elections . Russians will vote in local, regional, and national elections, including for the State Duma

meduza.io

Inherited property from a corrupt official in Russia? The country’s prosecutor general says the state can still seize any assets acquired through crime.

Russian Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan says the state can still seize any assets acquired through crime . The Prosecutor General’s Office regularly sues to have the state seize the assets of businesses that the Russian authorities are nationalizing . One of the highest-profile cases in 2026 was the seizure of assets from the owner of

declassifieduk.org

How Israel’s arms industry is integrated into Britain’s military

Elbit Systems UK boasted about its ‘key role’ in the three-day training exercise . The exercise, named Pegasus Athena, represented a ‘step change in capability for the armed forces’ The Israeli arms industry is tightly bound up with the Israeli state and profits from the occupation .

nbcnews.com

Rubio takes behind-the-scenes role on Iran war, while keeping his options open for the future

Rubio takes behind-the-scenes role on Iran war, while keeping his options open for the future. Secretary of State Marco Rubio "really does have the rest of the world to worry about," White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said....

politico.com + 2 more

Trump floats setting up Army base in Poland

Trump says ‘major progress’ is being made to establish a new US Army base in Poland . The potential move comes after the Pentagon sought to pull troops from the country earlier this year .

war.gov

NORAD F-16s Deploy to High North Under Operation Arctic Vanguard

The Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region deployed F-16 Fighting Falcons from Eielson Air

hindustantimes.com + 1 more

Trinidad and Tobago ends long state of emergency as anger mounts over arrests

Trinidad and Tobago ends long state of emergency as anger mounts over arrests . Lawyers criticised mass arrests under emergency powers that

hindustantimes.com

Gangs kill 15 in northwestern Nigeria: residents

Gangs kill 15 in northwestern Nigeria: residents. Gangs kill 15 in northwestern Nigeria: residents...

freightwaves.com

USMCA Deadlock, Canada Bans: What It Means for Trucking

Canada has slapped tariffs of up to 50% on more than 700 American products and moved beyond tariff retaliation to outright import bans on select goods . Canadian manufacturers facing bans are pulling shipments forward to beat deadlines, driving short-term volume spikes .

investing.com + 1 more

Amway, affiliates to pay $225 million to settle US claims they deceived recruits

Amway, affiliates to pay $225 million to settle US claims they deceived recruits. ... Amway to pay $225 million over deceptive income claims. ...

investing.com

FAA sees $100 million cost from tariffs on US air traffic control modernization plan

FAA sees $100 million cost from tariffs on US air traffic control modernization plan. ...

investing.com

Two US-bound vessels apparently compromised by hackers, US officials say

Two US-bound vessels apparently compromised by hackers, US officials say. ...

oilprice.com

Russian Fuel Exports Rebound in August But Still Down 50% From Last Year

Russia shipped 4.57 million metric tons of oil products last month, according to industry sources and Reuters calculations . The rebound still left Russian fuel exports 50% below August 2025 levels .

oilprice.com

Taiwan Mulls Nuclear Revival to Cut Its LNG Exposure

Taiwan is moving toward a nuclear comeback barely a year after shutting its last reactor . Taipower has submitted a restart plan for the Maanshan nuclear power station . But restoring nuclear generation will take years, limiting its ability to

militarytimes.com

Newport News Navy barracks to receive $1.7 billion upgrade

The agreement, spanning five years and totaling $1.7 billion, will ‘reshape unaccompanied housing for thousands of sailors across the Hampton Roads region’ The development will replace the aging Huntington Hall facility and modernize housing and retail amenities in the area .

wired.com

Customer Data Permanently Lost in Iran Strikes on Amazon Data Centers

Customer Data Permanently Lost in Iran Strikes on Amazon Data Centers. Amazon Web Services didn’t design its data centers to withstand war, and now the company admits it can’t recover what’s been lost....

middleeastmonitor.com

From Tantura to Gaza: History was not falsified, nor was testimony silenced

Israeli documentary Naza won the Venice Film Festival's Special Jury Prize . The film examines the system used to select targets, including the reliance on artificial intelligence during bombing operations in Gaza .

middleeastmonitor.com

Jordan, Saudi Arabia discuss efforts to end regional escalation

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, discussed efforts to end regional escalation and restore calm . Safadi affirmed Jordan’s “absolute solidarity with Saudi Arabia in all steps it takes to protect its security, stability and the safety of its citizens and residents’

haaretz.com

PEN America names Phil Klay as president after cultural boycott row about Israel

PEN America names Phil Klay as president after cultural boycott row about Israel . Klay has been critical

meduza.io

Russia’s elections weren’t always this dishonest. Here’s how the system broke down and why voting can still expose fraud.

Russia’s elections weren’t always this dishonest. How do we know that elections in Russia are illegitimate? If you take legitimacy to mean compliance with the law, then monitoring at practically every major election shows the problem is systemic .

france24.com

'Stalemate' in Lebanon: Hezbollah justifies weapons, citing Israeli occupation and ongoing attacks

Dr Filippo Dionigi, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of Bristol, says the central obstacle to Hezbollah’s disarmament is the military capacity of the Lebanese state

france24.com

The Ceuta effect: how far will Europe's anti-migrant backlash go?

EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen goes big on manning the borders . She suggests new tools to better deal with migration, particularly after July's run on Ceuta .

aljazeera.com

Four bodies found in Nepal tunnel as flood search continues

Four bodies found in Nepal tunnel as flood search continues. Rescuers in Nepal have recovered four bodies from a flooded hydropower tunnel in Chilime....

aljazeera.com

Russia ‘sabotaging’ power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace

Russia ‘sabotaging’ power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace. Investigation finds no evidence of Russia's claims that Ukrainian attacks hit the nuclear power plant....

aljazeera.com

Third person dies from malaria in cluster near Germany’s Frankfurt Airport

Third person dies from malaria in cluster near Germany’s Frankfurt Airport. Frankfurt grapples with a rare malaria outbreak tied to air travel, marking three deaths in recent months....

bbc.co.uk + 1 more

Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims

Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana's death, her brother says . Buckingham Palace has strongly pushed back against claims in a new book by Diana's brother .

bbc.co.uk

UK Youth Parliament looks set to be axed

UK Youth Parliament looks set to be axed. Some say scrapping the parliament for 11 to 18-year-olds would be a blow for democracy, while others say it is overdue....

hindustantimes.com

Who is Malia Nummerdor? 5 things to know as Florida woman is arrested amid CCTV video of ‘sexual activity’ with dog

Malia Nummerdor faces a felony charge after investigators said surveillance footage showed alleged sexual activity

investing.com + 1 more

JP Morgan says it has no clear oil market endgame as Iran conflict drags on

JP Morgan says it has no clear oil market endgame as Iran conflict drags on. ... JPMorgan loses baseline view on oil markets amid Iran conflict. ...

marketwatch.com

Saudi Arabia is now pushing to export more oil through the Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia is now pushing to export more oil through the Strait of Hormuz. With its East-West pipeline shut down, the Straight of Hormuz is the best avenue available and its spigot has recently opened up. Will it last?...

oilprice.com

America Is Paying a Lot for Fuel, Not Running Out of Gasoline

U.S. gasoline inventories rose 800,000 barrels last week to 207.7 million barrels . Stocks are 5% below the five-year average for this time of year . Refineries processed 17.3 million barrels

militarytimes.com

Coast Guard boards US-bound vessels apparently compromised by hackers, officials say

U.S. Coast Guard and FBI personnel boarded two commercial vessels bound for the United States in the Gulf of Mexico last month after indications that hackers had broken into their computer networks . The unusual operation, carried out on Aug. 21 and Aug. 24 aboard two foreign-flagged ships .

news.usni.org

Navy Wants Containerized, Low-cost Interceptors to Defeat Cruise Missiles, Drones

U.S. Navy wants to deploy containerized low-cost interceptors to defeat cruise missiles and attack drones . Dubbed the Naval Affordable Interceptor, the concept seeks to field a container launcher that can carry at least 60 missiles . The system’s installation should not require permanent modification aboard its host warship .

tass.com

Iran never to capitulate, already controls military situation in region — journalist

Iran never to capitulate, already controls military situation in region — journalist. Brazilian international journalist and Eurasian geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar said that the war is impossible to settle...

tass.com

West stands to gain from breaking Russia, Belarus apart — Lukashenko

West stands to gain from breaking Russia, Belarus apart — Lukashenko. He said that it is not Belarus, but the resource·rich lands further to the east that are the main target of the Western elites...

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US issues visas to Iran’s president, foreign minister to participate in UN session — AP

US issues visas to Iran’s president, foreign minister to participate in UN session . The Iranian delegation will face travel restrictions and a ban on buying luxury goods . Washington denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation visas to attend same UN meetings .

tass.com

German chancellor says unconditional transatlantic friendship may be over

German chancellor says unconditional transatlantic friendship may be over. Friedrich Merz stressed that Germany should seize the opportunity now emerging...

rt.com

The world is just enough: Ursula von der Leyen goes Bond villain

Ursula von der Leyen is the unelected de-facto leader and personification of the Frankenstein wanna-be-super-state that has long gobbled up idealistic dreams of European unity . But the European dream has come true as a nightmare, dominated by a smug and self-empowered globalist establishment .

middleeastmonitor.com

Israel poses ‘greatest threat’ to regional stability, Syria warns UN Security Council

Israel represents the greatest danger to stability in the Middle East, Syria warns the UN Security Council . The Permanent Representative to the UN Ibrahim Olabi told council members that Israeli aggression constitutes “the greatest threat facing the stability of the entire region, not just Syria’s .

independent.co.uk

Georgia district hopes to install license-plate capturing cameras to fine drivers passing school buses

Georgia district hopes to install license-plate capturing cameras to fine drivers passing school buses. Officials estimate that drivers in the state illegally pass school buses over 9,000 times a day...

independent.co.uk

Santa lookalike who worked at Christmas-themed amusement park tried to have sex with minors, cops say

Santa lookalike who worked at Christmas-themed amusement park tried to have sex with minors, cops say. The 75-year-old suspect reportedly portrayed Santa Claus at the historic Wilmington attraction for approximately ten years...

aljazeera.com

Russia’s plans may include strikes against Ukraine’s allies, Poland says

Russia’s plans may include strikes against Ukraine’s allies, Poland says. Warsaw also says it scrambled military planes in response to a Russian attack in western Ukraine, close to its border....

bbc.co.uk

Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws award from Muslim cleric who praised Osama bin Laden

Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws award from Muslim cleric who praised Osama bin Laden. The award was handed out last week, on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks....

investing.com

Texas court denies former Fermi CEO’s restraining order requests

Texas court denies former Fermi CEO’s restraining order requests. ...

tass.com

US starts dismantling air defense systems in northern Iraq ahead of troop withdrawal — TV

US starts dismantling air defense systems in northern Iraq ahead of troop withdrawal — TV. US forces have begun withdrawing heavy military equipment from the autonomous region in northern Iraq, the TV channel said...

tass.com

State Department admits US troops face Arctic gear problems

State Department admits US troops face Arctic gear problems. Julia Nesheiwat, nominee for US Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic, said Washington still lacks the necessary capabilities in the region...

rt.com

Why is Trump shifting millions in military aid to South America?

The US has decided to redirect $52 million in foreign military financing to four countries in South America . The funds are being reallocated from Slovakia, North Macedonia, Tunisia, and Iraq to Panama, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia . The shift comes as President Donald Trump has placed greater emphasis on the Western Hemisphere .

bloomberg.com

Politicians Grapple With Higher Rates Ahead Of Midterms

President Trump offered voters a quid pro quo: elect Republicans and get a $5,000 payout . This comes as

thegrayzone.com

Charlie Kirk’s TPUSA sponsored by Israeli govt-aligned outfit, leaked contract shows

A year after Charlie Kirk’s killing, his organization has buried his criticism of Israel to maintain support from the Israel-based International Fellowship of Christians and Jews . With close ties to the Israeli government, the Fellowship is flooding conservative media with paid partnerships .

pbs.org

Jon Kyl, long-serving lawmaker from Arizona who shaped water policy, dies at 84

Kyl spent almost three decades in Congress, serving in both chambers . His career spanning Ronald Reagan's

hindustantimes.com

Guinea bans French TV outlet over 'putschist president' label

Guinea bans French TV outlet over 'putschist president' label. Guinea bans French TV outlet over 'putschist president' label...

hindustantimes.com

US to allow Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly

US to allow Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly. UN-ASSEMBLY-IRAN-USA:US to allow Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly...

tass.com

US not to levy tariffs on China before Trump meets Xi — Bloomberg

US not to levy tariffs on China before Trump meets Xi — Bloomberg. Donald Trump assumes that the Chinese leader will arrive in Washington on September 24...

tass.com

Iran thanks Russia, China for vetoing US anti-Iran sanctions resolution at UN

Iran thanks Russia, China for vetoing US anti-Iran sanctions resolution at UN. Iranian diplomats also thanked Somalia and Pakistan, which abstained from voting on the US-drafted resolution...

axios.com

Inside House Democrats' behind-the-scenes food fight

The House's last in-session week before the midterms was beset by furious private finger-pointing between House Democrats . The dynamic may only worsen if Democrats retake the House, which is set to see an influx of rebellious and independent lawmakers .

axios.com + 2 more

RFK Jr. questions vaccine safety at anti-vaccine organization gathering

RFK Jr. on Thursday returned to the anti-vaccine group he founded, using a keynote address to signal the Trump administration isn't done questioning the safety of routine shots . Kennedy avoided some of his most politically incendiary rhetoric, but the speech made clear that the Department

therealnews.com

Fernando Cerimedo: Revealing Trump’s election interference in Latin America

Under the Shadow is an investigative narrative podcast series that walks back in time, telling the story of the past by visiting momentous places in the present . Season 2 responds in real time to the Trump administration’s onslaught on Latin America . This is Episode 14 of Under

aljazeera.com

At least 26 killed in clashes along Sudan-South Sudan border region

At least 26 killed in clashes along Sudan-South Sudan border region. UN Interim Security Force for Abyei strengthens security on the ground after days of deadly fighting....

aljazeera.com

Why does Brazil get to speak first at UNGA?

Why does Brazil get to speak first at UNGA?. Why does Brazil get to speak first at UNGA?...

aljazeera.com

Can ‘middle powers’ come together to build a new economic alliance?

Can ‘middle powers’ come together to build a new economic alliance?. Canada's prime minister outlines plans for stronger ties with the EU....

aljazeera.com

Why have China’s oil prices reached a record high?

Why have China’s oil prices reached a record high?. Why have China's oil prices reached a record high?...

maritime-executive.com

Japan, Korea, and Russia Coordinate to Rescue Three North Korean Seafarers

Japan, Korea, and Russia Coordinate to Rescue Three North Korean Seafarers. In a rare example of maritime cooperation among unlikely participants, three North Korean seafarers were rescued from their sinking boat while a searc......

oilprice.com

Inside the DOE's $16 Million Bet on Critical Minerals Talent

The U.S. is desperate to claw back some of the global critical minerals share from China . Beijing has established near-total dominance in international supply chains over the last several decades . This gives Beijing critical economic and political

news.usni.org

Virtual Counseling Gives Sailors More Mental Health Options

There are currently 54 virtual counselors available, hired by Commander, Navy Installations Command, to help with the mental health needs of the fleet . Those virtual counselors are actively responding to 597 cases . The Navy began the initiative in 2014, and it has grown each year .

tass.com

FACTBOX: Single Voting Day in Russia

FACTBOX: Single Voting Day in Russia. Introduced in 2005, Single Voting Day is the designated voting date in Russia for elections at various levels...

independent.co.uk

Trump says he is weighing whether to ‘annihilate’ Iran

Trump says he is weighing whether to ‘annihilate’ Iran. ‘It's a big decision. Anything could happen with me,’ Trump said...

bloomberg.com + 1 more

California AG Says Paramount-WBD Merger Would Hurt the State

California AG Rob Bonta says he's confident in the antitrust lawsuit filed to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery . Paramount is threatening to leave the state if the deal falls through . BontA also comments on the child safety settlement with Meta Platforms, the future of AI, prediction markets and the Supreme

bloomberg.com

South Korea President Seeks Reset After Approval Rating Nosedive

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will seek to reverse hemorrhaging public support and get his policy agenda back on

kernowdamo.substack.com

Trump’s US Missile Crisis EXPLODES AGAIN

Donald Trump's war on Iran has consumed half to two-thirds of America’s most advanced interceptors . The Congressional Budget Office, the CBO, now says it will take five years to make it up . Trump has, without doubt, left the US insufficiently stocked for the next conflict, and replenishment may be

france24.com

US Midterms: Russian disinformation campaign targets Democrats

The clips are false, and were created using artificial intelligence, as FRANCE 24's Charlotte Hughes explains

france24.com + 1 more

The Canada-EU partnership 'a classic win-win situation', economist says

Canada has many resources, has many of the economic strengths that the European Union lacks, the EU has a very large market, it is an important trading partner . The partnership between Canada and the EU "is a classic win-win situation', economist says .

canarymedia.com

Mazama Energy raises $135M for superhot geothermal at Oregon volcano

Mazama Energy just nabbed $135 million to accelerate its next-generation geothermal activities near Oregon’s Newberry

nbcnews.com

Republicans seek daylight with Trump: From the Politics Desk

Republicans seek daylight with Trump: From the Politics Desk. President Donald Trump on Sept. 16 in Charlotte, N.C....

aljazeera.com

Pennsylvania seeks CDC help amid dispute over US measles deaths

Pennsylvania seeks CDC help amid dispute over US measles deaths. The CDC and officials from the US state differ over how four deaths should be classified as cases continue to spread....

aljazeera.com

Russia, China veto UN mandate to monitor Iran sanctions

Russia, China veto UN mandate to monitor Iran sanctions. Move ends the Security Council’s watchdog panel on Iran sanctions....

hindustantimes.com

Andrew Tate claims ‘torture’ at Miami prison, says conditions were ‘downgraded’ by 95% as legal action begins

Andrew Tate claims ‘torture’ at Miami prison, says conditions were ‘downgraded’ by 95% as legal action begins. Andrew Tate says his Miami jail conditions have worsened as he continues fighting extradition to the UK....

investing.com

Mexico stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC up 0.58%

Mexico stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC up 0.58%. ...

investing.com

DevvStream shareholders approve merger and move to Delaware at special meeting

DevvStream shareholders approve merger and move to Delaware at special meeting. ...

marketwatch.com

Wall Street is betting Trump backs down on Iran — but what if the ‘TACO’ trade fails this time?

Wall Street is betting Trump backs down on Iran — but what if the ‘TACO

ft.com

Reform UK’s mega-donor backed a friend’s libel claim. Now he controls her home

Reform UK’s mega-donor backed a friend’s libel claim. Now he controls her home. Crypto billionaire Ben Delo loaned more than £300,000 to former academic Nina Power...

tass.com

First voters arrive at polling stations as elections begin in Russia

First voters arrive at polling stations as elections begin in Russia. Video surveillance footage shows voters approaching election commission members’ desks within the first minutes after polling stations opened...

independent.co.uk

Hyrox athlete apologises and forfeits victory after defecating during race

Hyrox athlete apologises and forfeits victory after defecating during race. Joanna Wietrzyk said she is ‘deeply sorry for the discomfort and disruption’ that her defecation caused during a Hyrox event in Beijing...

independent.co.uk

Ex-Connecticut official flees US by boat and plane ahead of corruption sentencing

Ex-Connecticut official flees US by boat and plane ahead of corruption sentencing. The former Democratic state representative was found guilty by a federal jury last year after being charged with extortion...

independent.co.uk

Data center developer sues city after requiring company to supply renewable energy on-site

Data center developer sues city after requiring company to supply renewable energy on-site. Critics of the data center in St. Louis, Missouri, worry about its water usage, the impact on the city’s air quality and utility costs...

axios.com

Scoop: Trump expected to meet with Venezuela's new leader

Trump is planning to meet with Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, as early as next week, sources tell Axios . The potential meeting showcases the close relations between the nations under Trump . But it's also fraught with political risks that extend from Miami to Caracas .

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Malaysia Exposes A MAJOR Israel Weakness - Tel Aviv Is Freaking Out!

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US judge orders 30-day notice prior to any Kennedy Center physical changes

US judge orders 30-day notice prior to any physical changes to Kennedy Center . Ruling comes amid legal battle over Trump’s changes to the building, including his effort to rename it .

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Turkey Bets $108 Billion on Wind and Solar While Expanding Oil and Gas

Turkey plans to spend $108 billion over the next ten years to develop its alternative energy infrastructure . Turkey is also spending heavily on securing long-term oil and gas supply .

haaretz.com

As Israel can't hear the alarm within, perhaps change will come from the outside

Israel can't hear the alarm within, perhaps change will come from the outside . There are people in

haaretz.com

Discovery of mikveh reveals unknown ancient Jewish settlement in southern Israel

Discovery of mikveh reveals unknown ancient Jewish settlement in southern Israel. The 25-ton ritual bath was extracted whole and moved so it could be preserved while a new neighborhood goes up in the city of Kiryat Gat...

bbc.co.uk

Watch: Can humpback whales experience grief?

Watch: Can humpback whales experience grief?. Rare footage captured by researchers off Australia's Gold Coast suggests humpback whale mothers may experience grief when their calves die....

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Starbucks settles Florida lawsuit claiming diversity policies were illegal

Starbucks settles Florida lawsuit claiming diversity policies were illegal. ...

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The FAA’s plan to fix air traffic? $875 million worth of AI

The FAA’s plan to fix air traffic? $875 million worth of AI. A new AI-based software program is being launched to help air traffic controllers better navigate their jobs as the crossing guards of America's skies....

haaretz.com

Israel's next diplomatic goal should be a Palestinian state

Israel's next diplomatic goal should be a Palestinian state. This is the correct decision, and Israel must make

meduza.io

Germany suspects Vitaly Kovalev of founding the hacking group behind Trickbot, whose ransomware hit U.S. hospitals. Now the New People party has made him a candidate for Russia’s parliament.

The New People party has placed Vitaly Kovalev, 38, a 38-year-old wanted by Interpol for organizing a criminal enterprise, on its federal candidate list for the State Duma elections . He has faced charges in the U.S. since 2012 for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and unauthorized access to bank accounts

aljazeera.com

Russia election: Could other parties challenge United Russia?

Russia election: Could other parties challenge United Russia?. Russians vote for the first time since 2022. Can opposition parties challenge Putin-backed United Russia in this vote?...

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Montana Ballot Measure Would Strike at Political ‘Dark Money’

Montana Ballot Measure Would Strike at Political ‘Dark Money’. Montana voters will be asked whether to bar businesses, unions and nonprofit groups from donating to political candidates or parties....

independent.co.uk

Wealthy Texas suburb denies permit for church to hold a Pride event

Wealthy Texas suburb denies permit for church to hold a Pride event. The Southlake City Council approved the permit for the Pride event last year...

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Sen. Armstrong Says Energy Crunch Shows Infrastructure Gaps

Sen. Alan Armstrong says the current energy crunch is exposing the cost of constrained infrastructure and strengthening the case for permitting reform . Armstrong says he is encouraged Congress could still act on permitting reform before the end of the session .

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AI Doom Drags On, Stocks Rebound

OpenAI shared several undisclosed incidents of its AI models misbehaving, further fueling public concerns about the speed of growth of AI . Markets saw a rebound Thursday after falling the day prior on the heels of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates .

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Ramamurti Says Rising Oil and Rates Risk Stagflation

Former Deputy Director of the National Economic Council says President Donald Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend checks would be 'unequivocally inflationary' Ramamurti says that continued rate hikes could push

meduza.io

Russia put Meduza journalist and podcast host Vladislav Gorin on its wanted list. The basis for his criminal case? ‘Disseminating informational materials about political and social processes.’

Russia's Interior Ministry has put Vladislav Gorin, a Meduza journalist and host of the podcast ‘Chto sluchilos’ (“What Happened’s’) on its wanted list . In June, it emerged that authorities had opened a case against Gorin under the Criminal Code article on

france24.com

Rare Aztec manuscript returns to Mexico on loan after nearly two centuries in France

Rare Aztec manuscript returns to Mexico on loan after nearly two centuries in France . 16th-century manuscript chronicling

nbcnews.com

Driver charged with 2nd-degree murder in L.A. bus crash that news helicopter was covering

Driver charged with 2nd-degree murder in L.A. bus crash that news helicopter was covering. Law enforcement officials investigate the scene of a crash with a L.A. Metro Bus in Los Angeles on Tuesday....

pbs.org

Man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar sentenced to 14 months in prison

Man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar is sentenced to 14 months in prison . The

oilprice.com

Saudi Pipeline Outage Could Deepen the Global Fuel Crunch

Three pumping stations along Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline were damaged in last week's attack . Earlier assessments had identified damage at two stations .

techcrunch.com

Amazon-owned Zoox’s 100-robotaxi limit in Nevada is about to disappear

Amazon-owned Zoox’s 100-robotaxi limit in Nevada is about to disappear. An updated permit shows the 100-cap will expire later this month just as competition in Las Vegas heats up....

pbs.org

Qatari spokesman on regional war and the path back to U.S.-Iran talks

Qatari spokesman on regional war and path back to U.S.-Iran talks . Violence has spread across the Middle East since the U. S. and Israel launched

maritime-executive.com

Finland, Sweden, and EU Work Together to Improve Baltic Security

Finland, Sweden, and EU Work Together to Improve Baltic Security. Commanders from the Finnish and Swedish navies met on Thursday, September 17, reaching key agreements about efforts to enhance security measures in th......

investing.com

How Bessent, America’s bond salesman, cornered Japan on big spending

How Bessent, America’s bond salesman, cornered Japan on big spending. ...

investing.com

US judge strikes down Education Department’s anti-DEI grant policy

US judge strikes down Education Department’s anti-DEI grant policy. ...

independent.co.uk

Mitch McConnell gets ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ treatment in AI memes after viral Senate appearance

Mitch McConnell gets ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ treatment in AI memes after viral Senate appearance. Other social media videos show the Kentucky Republican, 84, performing acrobatic flips in a wheelchair...

axios.com

Exclusive: Scalise puts GOP high-water mark at 225 House seats

Scalise: "If we make it a contrast election, we win" House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says he sees something very different: a path to 225 seats . Democrats are turning out in primaries and special elections as if they're getting free gas cards for showing up

bloomberg.com

Sheinbaum, Trump Held Call to Discuss Trade as Talks Continue

Sheinbaum, Trump Held Call to Discuss Trade as Talks Continue. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum discussed bilateral trade with her US counterpart Donald Trump in a phone call, according to several people familiar with the discussion....

aljazeera.com

US approves $414M uranium investment in Niger, two years after troops left

US approves $414M uranium investment in Niger, two years after troops left. Uranium project investment could mark a turning point in US-Niger and US-Canada relations....

freightwaves.com

Estes bets $56M on cross-border, offshore freight expansion

Estes Express Lines is investing nearly $56 million to expand its cross-border and offshore freight network, including terminals, equipment and capacity serving Canada, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico . Estes, which is celebrating its 95th anniversary this year, is North America’s largest privately held less-than-

bloomberg.com

Iranian Officials Allowed To Enter US for UNGA

"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business . Sen. Alan Armstrong says the current energy crunch is exposing the cost of constrained infrastructure and strengthening the case for permitting

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