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Ireland Squad Votes to Play Israel in UEFA Nations League
Football Association of Ireland (FAI) head David Courell confirmed the process to reporters in Hungary. "We carried out a vote amongst the squad to…
US and China establish AI safety channel, cut tariffs on $30B in goods
The AI channel is a structural change in how the two superpowers manage technological risk. Rather than reacting to incidents after they occur, the…
Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Trump’s rejection appears timed against the November US midterms. According to unnamed US officials cited by the Wall Street Journal, he is privately…
Iran formalizes seven-day plan for Strait of Hormuz reopening
Iran says choice on reopening Hormuz ‘rests with the United States’ after deal offer. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue Trump administration over press ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico to file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
Nigeria Faces Scrutiny Over Suspected Illegal Miners’ Custody Deaths
Dozens of suspected illegal miners have died in Nigerian custody. Nigerian authorities linked the deaths to disease, but intelligence reports and…
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since July 2023
The Federal Reserve unanimously raised its policy-rate range on 16 September 2026, from 3.5%-3.75% to 3.75%-4%. It was the first rate increase since…
Charlie Kirk’s Family Alleges Utah Officials Failed on Security
Charlie Kirk’s family says “stunning failures” by Utah officials contributed to his assassination. Kirk was speaking to thousands on a university…
Gaza Building Collapse Kills 21, Including Eight Children; Dozens Missing
A war-damaged building in Gaza collapsed after an Israeli strike last year, killing 21 people, including eight children. Rescuers say dozens remain…
Russia Strikes Train Near Ukraine-Poland Border After Boris Johnson Visit
A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine–Poland border shortly after Boris Johnson and senior European officials left the area. No casualties…
US Rep. Tom Tiffany Swims to Safety After Plane Lands on Lake
A small plane carrying U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany made an emergency landing on a Wisconsin lake after developing a mechanical problem, BBC News reported.…
Canadian Boxer George Chuvalo Dies Aged 89
Canadian heavyweight boxer George Chuvalo has died aged 89, according to BBC News. He fought Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier and, BBC News reported, was…
BRICS Summit Preserves Dialogue but Exposes Deep Divisions
India hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled…
Charlie Kirk Posts Leave Fired Workers Facing Uneven Outcomes
People fired after posting about Charlie Kirk’s assassination have had sharply different outcomes, BBC News reports: some secured large settlements…
Dayana Yastremska Says Russian Strike Left Only Towel at Odesa Flat
Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska says a Russian missile scored a direct hit on her flat in Odesa, leaving only a Roland Garros towel…
Bulgaria Investigates Fire and Explosions at EMCO Weapons Site
Bulgaria is investigating an overnight fire and explosions at an EMCO ammunition storage site near Gorni Varpishta, about 170km east of Sofia. No one…
French Officials Investigate Rail Fragment After Train Derailment
Officials say a rail fragment was found on the tracks after Friday’s passenger-train crash, which injured 44 people, according to BBC News.
Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Oil Pipeline After Drones From Iraq Strike
Saudi Arabia shut its 1,200km East-West oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraq struck sites near the route, causing injuries and damage that…
Philippines Ferry Fire Death Toll Rises to 35, More Than 50 Missing
The death toll from the MV June Aster ferry fire in the Philippines has risen to 35 after the Philippine Coast Guard recovered 30 bodies from the…
France Train Derailment Injures at Least 44, Disrupts Rail Services
A passenger train travelling between Rouen and Caen derailed near Cléon in Normandy shortly before 20:00 local time on Friday, injuring at least 44…
Houthi Advance Near Bab al-Mandab Strait Could Disrupt Trade, Oil
Iran-backed Houthi fighters have seized territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key Red Sea trade gateway linking Asia and Europe, according to BBC…
Norway’s Princess Astrid Dies Two Days After Brother’s Funeral
The BBC reported the death of Norway’s Princess Astrid. New King Haakon VIII paid tribute to his aunt, saying she had represented the Royal House “in a…
Singapore High Court Rules Man Cannot Recover $369,000 in Gifts
Singapore’s High Court ruled in a woman’s favour after a man sought to recover gifts he had given her. The judge said he had “willingly” showered her…
Anthropic Blocks Possible Attempt to Use AI for Biological Weapons
Anthropic’s threat intelligence report revealed a possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons. The report’s revelations followed a warning…
Houthis Capture Perim Island on Bab al-Mandab Shipping Route
Iran-aligned Houthi forces have captured Perim, also known as Mayun, a volcanic island near the narrowest point of the Bab al-Mandab strait, after…
Iran War Continues as Oil Prices Rise and Houthi Attacks Intensify
According to AP News’ report, the United States is marking 25 years since al-Qaida hijacked four planes on Sept. 11, 2001, killing nearly 3,000 people…
Houthis Capture Mayun Island and Mokha Airport in Yemen
Yemen’s Houthi rebels captured Mayun island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and seized Mokha airport on Thursday, according to officials cited by the…
NAZA Documentary Brings Israeli Military Insiders’ Gaza Claims to Venice
NBC News’ account, based on Associated Press reporting, says “NAZA” will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday, featuring 24…
Yoon Acquitted in Case Over South Korean Marine’s Drowning
According to AP News’ reporting, former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was acquitted Friday in a case alleging he appointed former Defense…
Nepal Rescue and Identification Efforts Continue After Flash Floods
Two weeks after devastating flash floods in Nepal, rescue and identification efforts are still under way, while the number of dead and missing…
OAD Faces Passenger Support and Investigation Duties After Crash
Five adults were killed and 40 injured when a bus carrying a Dutch tour party overturned near Susch in Switzerland’s eastern Grisons canton on Sept.…
Six Nigerians to Face U.S. Charges After South Africa Extradition
According to AP News’ reporting, six Nigerian nationals arrested in Cape Town in 2021 are due to be extradited to the United States on Friday. South…
United States Faces Renewed Debate Over War on Terror’s Legacy
Based on France 24’s account, a September 11, 2026 press review marks 25 years since 9/11 by setting American and European verdicts on the War on…
US Diesel Prices Hit Record $6.05, Raising Freight Costs
According to AP News’ account, the U.S. average diesel price reached a record $6.05 a gallon on September 11, up from $5.85 a week earlier and $3.70…
Brazil’s Supreme Court Cancels Sessions Amid Political Dispute
Brazil’s Supreme Court cancelled a second consecutive day of deliberations and postponed its next session until Tuesday, amid accusations involving…
JD Vance Calls Democrats the ‘Party of Hatred’ in MAGA Speech
According to France 24’s account, Vice President JD Vance used a prime-time Republican convention speech in Dallas on September 10 to call Democrats…
Hsiao Bi-khim Makes Rare Italy Visit for Democracy Conference
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera, Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim is in Italy for the Ventotene Conference for Freedom and Democracy with Foreign…
U.S. Inflation Report Lands Amid Higher Oil Prices and Fed Split
According to AP News, gasoline prices reached $4.28 a gallon, up 7% in a month, while the 10-year Treasury yield hit a nearly three-year high and…
Eastern Congo Fire Kills at Least 26 Students at Two Schools
A fire spread from a house to two adjacent schools in Bukavu, eastern Congo, killing at least 26 students and injuring dozens, according to NBC News’…
US Inflation Report May Clear Way for Federal Reserve Rate Hike
Based on reporting by France 24, the US Labor Department is due to publish August consumer inflation data on Friday. Economists expect annual inflation…
Peru Joins US-Led Shield of the Americas Counter-Cartel Alliance
Peru announced on September 10 that it will join the US-led Shield of the Americas, also known as the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition. President…
Brent Crude Rises Above $106 as Houthis Gain Bab el-Mandeb Leverage
According to France 24’s reporting, Iran-aligned Houthis gained leverage around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as Brent crude rose more than 5% to above $106…
Iran-Backed Houthis Seize Yemen’s Strategic Red Sea Port City of Mocha
According to France 24’s report, Iran-backed Houthi forces seized Yemen’s strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday. A Yemeni military source…
Sam Darnold’s Hip Injury Leaves Seahawks Status Uncertain
According to AP News’ report, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a muscle-related hip injury on the team’s opening series against New…
Canada Offers Ukraine Air-Defense Aid and Energy Guarantees
According to The Guardian’s reporting, Canada offered Ukraine C$350m through a US-linked program for air defense and drone stocks, plus C$450m in loan…
California Signs Laws To Protect Kids From Social Media, AI Risks
According to AP News’ reporting, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Thursday that bar technology companies from offering addictive feeds to…
European Central Bank Raises Rate to 2.50% as Oil Fuels Inflation
The European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.50%, resuming increases after pausing on July 23. The move targets…
Hutu and Tutsi Divide Shaped by Colonial Rule in Great Lakes
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera, a new explainer traces how colonial classification hardened Hutu and Tutsi identities in Rwanda and Burundi, tying…
Dow Jones Publisher Convicted in Hong Kong Over Deterring Union Role
According to AP News, a Hong Kong court convicted Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Asia) Inc., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, of deterring former…
Bangladesh’s Suspected Measles Deaths Near 1,000 as Hospitals Strain
According to NBC News World’s account of Associated Press reporting, Bangladesh’s government says suspected measles cases have killed 999 people since…
Ukraine Claims Strikes on Gas Plants in Russia’s Yamal-Nenets Region
Ukraine’s special forces said they struck two natural-gas plants in Russia’s Yamal-Nenets region: one at Novy Urengoy and another in the Purovsky…
Pennsylvania Coroner Details Two Infant Deaths Amid Measles Outbreak
Based on AP News reporting, Lancaster County Coroner Dr. Stephen Diamantoni said measles killed 6-week-old Mary Stoltzfus on Aug. 18; she had a genetic…
United States Bans Selected Canadian Imports From Sept. 29
Based on AP News reporting, the United States will ban most Canadian alcoholic beverages, specified whey and molasses products, and larger-engine…
Miami Cargo Jet Crash Kills Five Aircraft Cleaners
Based on reporting by AP News, five Professional Ocean Service Corp. aircraft cleaners were killed when an Amazon cargo jet struck their van at Miami…
Brent Crude Tops $100 as U.S.-Iran Attacks Raise Fuel Prices
Based on AP News reporting, Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel Wednesday after renewed U.S.-Iran fighting. The U.S. military reported striking five…
Trump Says Iran War Oil Prices May Stay High Until Midterms
Based on AP News reporting, President Donald Trump said oil prices elevated by the Iran war are unlikely to fall before the U.S. midterm elections.…
Elena Rybakina Beats Zheng to Reach US Open Semifinals, Clinch No. 1
Based on AP News reporting, Elena Rybakina beat Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to reach her first U.S. Open semifinal and guarantee the WTA No. 1 ranking…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Weighs Co-User Defense in Fatal Overdoses
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is considering whether people who jointly acquire and use drugs can invoke that fact as a defense, basis for acquittal…
No. 23 Missouri Visits Kansas in Revived Border War Rivalry
No. 23 Missouri plays Kansas in Lawrence on Friday night in the return leg of the revived Border War, after Missouri’s 42-31 comeback win in Columbia…
IAEA Board Refers Iran to UN Security Council Over Nuclear Reporting
Based on France 24’s reporting, the IAEA’s Board of Governors voted 23–3, with eight abstentions, to refer Iran to the UN Security Council and General…
Metropolitan Police Open Criminal Inquiry Into Reform UK Donations
Based on AP News reporting, the Metropolitan Police has opened a criminal investigation into potential offences involving Reform UK donations and…
IAEA Board Ends Syria Secret Nuclear Activities Probe
Based on AP News reporting, the 35-member IAEA Board of Governors unanimously ended the provisions of its 2011 resolution on Syria’s non-compliance…
John Malkovich Cancels Tel Aviv Show Over Fabricated Quote
Based on AP News reporting, John Malkovich canceled his planned April Tel Aviv performance of The Music Critic after promoters circulated a statement…
Yemen Prison Airstrike Death Toll Rises to 23, Seven Missing
Based on AP News reporting, Houthi officials say a Saudi-led coalition strike collapsed a prison in Hazm, Jawf province, on Monday, killing at least 23…
Palestinians Fear Rising West Bank Settler Violence as Israeli Elections Near
Based on NBC News’ reporting, Mahmoud Tubassi and his family in Jalud say more than a dozen young Israeli settlers have surrounded their West Bank home…
Venezuelans in U.S. Sustain Earthquake Relief for Families
Based on AP News reporting, the June 24 earthquakes in north-central Venezuela killed more than 6,500 people, damaged thousands of buildings and…