Experts say calling Britain’s Overseas Territories of Akrotiri and Dhekelia in Cyprus an “occupation” is too emotive. They describe the bases instead as colonial remnants that bring a mixture of benefits and drawbacks to both sides.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:53
The Kyiv IndependentThe Trump administration says it will raise concerns with Australia and other trading partners over Labor’s proposed rules requiring platforms to remove harmful content and let users opt out of algorithmically personalised feeds. The laws could impose fines of more than $100m on big tech, while Australia says it has the right to protect parents and children.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 06:51
This edition offers a concise roundup of the day's news.
TTRT WorldOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:51
Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, said its airport unit plans to raise about $1 billion from investors including Temasek and BlackRock to fund expansion.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:50
Adani Enterprises shares rose sharply after its airport unit entered a $1 billion fundraising agreement. Investors will subscribe to new shares in three tranches and collectively own about 5.54% of the airport operator once the final tranche is completed.
The 18th BRICS summit is being held in India this weekend, with the leaders of China and Russia expected to attend. As the group expands, India is seeking a neutral focus on practical cooperation, but analysts say concrete results are likely to be very limited, with bilateral meetings potentially more significant than the summit itself.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 06:47
Flights from British airports resumed early Wednesday after a major air traffic control failure disrupted services and left aircraft out of position. Airport hubs warned that returning operations to normal would take time.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 06:45
Prolonged power cuts sparked protests in Banjul and surrounding areas, with residents saying some outages lasted up to 48 hours. Police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators near the national electricity company. President Adama Barrow acknowledged failures in planning, generation and maintenance, and promised improved supplies by the end of October.
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China’s oil demand is projected to decline by 600,000 barrels per day in 2026, an 8.9% drop from the previous year and the third consecutive annual decrease, Sinopec’s research arm says. High prices have curbed consumption as electric-vehicle adoption accelerates.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 06:40
An EU diplomat warns that migration has firmly returned to the European political agenda.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:39
In September, the aroma of crushed grapes spreads through the Douro. During the harvest, local producers invite visitors to roll up their sleeves and experience the journey from vine to glass firsthand.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:37
France got a sudden introduction to BAPS, the Hindu sect at the centre of an Eiffel Tower strike this week. Indian residents who have sought attention for far-right Hindu groups say it came too late, while some fear France’s far right will politicise the issue as the 2027 election campaign gathers pace.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:37
British asset manager Aberdeen said on Wednesday that Torbjörn Magnusson, former chief executive of Nordic insurance giant Sampo, will become its chair-designate and serve as a non-executive director.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:35
The US president has intensified his confrontation with Ottawa by imposing new tariffs and banning Canadian alcohol. Carney warned that standing firm would come at a cost.
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Mark Carney is leaning further into a pivot toward Europe by imposing counter-tariffs on US goods. Separately, Republican senators are pushing back against Donald Trump’s threat toward Bombardier.
President Donald Trump announced US import bans on Canadian dairy products, motorcycles and alcoholic beverages, along with 50% tariffs on other goods including mattresses, motorboats and golf carts. The measures followed Canada’s tariffs of up to 50% on about $20 billion of US goods and threaten the future of the USMCA trade pact.
The United States and Canada intensified a bitter trade dispute on Tuesday. Washington imposed new bans on imports of Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and dairy products as Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs on US goods took effect.
Cartier owner Richemont named Anton Rupert, son of chairman Johann Rupert, as non-executive co-deputy chairman of its board on Wednesday. The luxury goods group said the move forms part of its succession planning.
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Canada and Europe plan to establish a far-reaching relationship.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:30
Krasnodar Region Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said a Ukrainian drone attack on Novorossiysk killed four people, including a child, and injured 29 others. Three of the injured are in serious condition, while Novorossiysk was the most heavily targeted area in the region.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 06:29
China Asset Management says mainland stocks may trade sideways in September. Double-digit first-half profit growth could support prices, but concerns about possible US monetary tightening and a hawkish Federal Reserve tone may weigh on the recovery.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:28
On the first stop of his three-nation tour of pro-Washington Latin American countries, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged closer security cooperation with Bogota and hailed Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella’s election as evidence of growing alignment with US interests across the Western Hemisphere.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-09 06:27
Sabotage, espionage, disinformation and drone attacks are among the hybrid threats increasingly affecting Germany on multiple fronts. How can the country defend itself against attacks that are difficult to detect and even harder to thwart?
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 06:27
The EU’s Right to Repair Directive requires manufacturers to repair electronics and aims to reduce 35 million tons of waste from broken appliances.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:25
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has hired CITIC Securities to prepare for an initial public offering on Shanghai’s technology-focused STAR Market, according to two people familiar with the matter.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 06:25
Anthropic researcher Coxon said he resigned because people seriously building AI believe it could kill everyone by the end of the decade, warning of a risk reminiscent of The Terminator.
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The United States and Iran are exchanging attacks on vessels and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices higher while stocks fall.
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US and Iranian attacks on oil tankers and other vessels around the Strait of Hormuz are raising fears of a devastating spill in the Gulf. With many tankers carrying crude and petroleum products waiting near the waterway, continued strikes could cause fires, sinkings and widespread damage to coastlines, fisheries and fragile marine ecosystems.
US forces struck five Iranian oil tankers, sinking one, after Iran targeted an American warship, according to US Central Command. Tehran then fired missiles at a US base in Jordan and said it attacked US vessels and oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalating exchanges pushed Brent crude closer to $100 a barrel.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it launched ballistic missiles at a Jordanian base used by the U.S. military and attacked 10 ships on Wednesday. The actions followed Washington’s claim that it had destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, sharply escalating the six-month-old war.
The US military says it destroyed five additional Iranian oil tankers after Iran fired missiles at a Navy warship. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Tehran retaliated by targeting a US base in Jordan with missiles, while Jordan’s army reported intercepting 18 Iranian missiles aimed at the kingdom.
Brent crude rose toward $100 a barrel on Wednesday as intensifying attacks in the Middle East dampened sentiment in Asian stock markets. The escalation fueled inflation concerns ahead of closely watched U.S. consumer price data.
The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers Tuesday in retaliation for recent attacks on its warships. Tehran said it struck American targets in Jordan, marking another burst of reciprocal attacks in a war that has lasted more than six months.
The US says it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard targeted a US warship twice in two days. Iran responded with ballistic-missile strikes on the Al Azraq base in Jordan; Amman said 18 of 20 missiles were intercepted and no casualties occurred.
Following the US attack on Iranian tankers, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain and warns that it will target ships.
The US military released video showing its forces destroying what it says were five Iranian crude oil tankers. The strikes mark the second series of direct US attacks on Iranian ships in a matter of days, with CENTCOM saying they were retaliation for Iranian attempts to hit US warships.
U.S. Central Command said its forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers on September 8, following attempted missile attacks on a U.S. Navy warship during the preceding two days.
US forces destroyed five Iranian oil carriers on Tuesday after Iran fired ballistic missiles at an American warship twice in recent days. Tehran also struck US targets in Jordan and threatened attacks on tankers near Kuwait and Bahrain.
US Central Command said American forces destroyed five Iranian crude-oil carriers on September 8. It described the action as a response to two ballistic-missile attacks by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps against a US Navy warship over the previous two days.
The US military struck several Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. Explosions were reported near the southern port of Jask and Kharg Island, key Iranian oil-export sites. A US official said the strikes retaliated against attempted Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship; no casualties were immediately reported.
The US military struck “multiple” ships linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in response to further attempted missile attacks on a US Navy warship, sending oil prices close to $100 a barrel.
Following reported US strikes, Iran’s navy warns that tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain will be targeted in retaliation.
The US military struck targets near Iran’s Kharg Island and the city of Jask, Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin reported, citing sources. She said Iranian oil tankers were among the targets. Iran’s Tasnim news agency said a tanker near Kharg Island was hit, with its crew evacuated and no injuries reported.
The US struck multiple Iranian oil tankers as tensions surged across the Middle East. Washington had said it carried out strikes on Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s public broadcaster reported that the US Army struck another oil tanker near the Iranian port city of Jask. The crew are reportedly rowing lifeboats toward the island. Tasnim earlier said US forces had attacked an Iranian tanker off Kharg Island.
The United States struck multiple Iranian tankers on Tuesday in response to additional attempted missile attacks against a U.S. Navy warship, according to an unnamed U.S. official who cited the sensitivity of the military operations.
The United States struck multiple Iranian tankers after further attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship.
The United States targeted multiple Iranian tankers near Kharg Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to two US officials.
The US military struck targets near Iran’s Kharg Island and the port city of Jask, Fox News reported Tuesday. The strikes were described as part of a strategy to apply economic pressure on Iran and bring the war to an end.
The United States attacked an Iranian oil tanker anchored near Kharg Island, Tasnim reported. No one was injured and the crew is being evacuated. Earlier reports said explosions were heard near Kharg Island and in Jask.
After devastating floods struck Nepal and China’s Tibet region, killing more than 1,300 people and leaving over 5,000 missing, Nepal is seeking “climate justice” and $20m in compensation. Politicians say the low-emitting Himalayan country is bearing the consequences of climate change caused by others.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 06:17
Tung Chee-hwa, former vice chairman of the CPPCC National Committee and former chief executive of Hong Kong, died of illness in Hong Kong at 9:57 p.m. Tuesday at the age of 89. He served as the HKSAR’s first and second chief executive and was a vice chairman of the 10th through 13th CPPCC National Committees.
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Tung Chee-hwa, former vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and former chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, died of illness in Hong Kong at 9:57 p.m. Tuesday. He was 89.
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first chief executive after the 1997 handover to China, has died aged 89. His tenure was marked by the Asian Financial Crisis, epidemics and mass protests against a proposed national security law. He resigned in 2005.
Bangladesh, once close to eliminating measles, is facing its worst outbreak on record. Since March, 999 suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths have been reported, while hospitals struggle with overcrowding, shortages and a continuing influx of sick children.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 06:15
Hundreds of Asian Games athletes were briefly moved to safety after record rainfall flooded parts of host city Nagoya. About 104mm of rain fell in an hour, causing leaks at some venues, but the mayor said the damage was limited and competitions would proceed as planned.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 06:14
The Houthi rebels’ press service said the Royal Saudi Air Force conducted 32 strikes on four western Yemeni governorates: Al-Jawf, Marib, Al-Hodeidah and Taiz. It reported no damage or casualties. A day earlier, Saudi Arabia said Houthi attacks on its cities had injured 73 people, including women and children.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 06:14
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces are intensifying their counteroffensive against the Houthis as fighting spreads across Yemen. The escalation follows Houthi attacks on four Saudi cities that injured 73 people and prompted Riyadh to vow retaliation.
Democratic lawmakers are urging President Trump to follow the United Kingdom’s lead on sanctions against Israeli settlements and are calling on Congress to act.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 06:12
Singapore Airlines, backed by state investor Temasek, is expected to demand greater management influence and stronger governance rights before approving any new capital injection into Air India, according to two people familiar with the matter.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:10
An Israeli official and two sources said Israel has ordered the British consulate in East Jerusalem to shut within 30 days. Diplomats assigned there will lose their accreditation during that period, they said.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 06:05
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a congratulatory telegram to Kim Jong Un marking North Korea’s 78th founding anniversary that Moscow and Pyongyang would continue working closely to strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership. He said their ties rest on friendship, good-neighborliness and mutual assistance, serving regional security and a more just multipolar world order.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 06:03
At Yihai Lake in Sichuan’s Mianning County, a 1935 alliance between Yi chieftain Xiaoyedan and Red Army General Liu Bocheng has become part of the story of a changing village. The Yihai Alliance and the area’s scenery now support tourism; the lake drew 132,000 visitors in 2025. Rebuilt in 2016, Jiemeng Xinzhai has developed rural tourism while preserving its Long March connection.
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More than 90 years ago, mistrust between the Red Army and Yi communities threatened the army’s passage through Sichuan during the Long March. In May 1935, commander Liu Bocheng and Yi leader Xiaoyedan formed an alliance at Yihai Lake and became sworn brothers, using lake water in place of wine and helping the Red Army continue north. The ceremony’s historic sites remain preserved.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:01
Australia’s high court is hearing the White Australia party’s challenge to its designation as an illegal hate group. Commonwealth lawyer Brendan Lim called it a modern manifestation of Adolf Hitler’s Nazi movement that could encourage hate crimes, while the party argues the ban violates implied political-communication freedom and improperly leaves the decision to a minister.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 06:01
A politician who worked with complainant C told Sydney’s Downing Centre court that C appeared unusually “sunken and diminished” during a meeting with Alan Jones at his Circular Quay apartment. Friends and colleagues also testified that C had periodically described inappropriate touching by Jones when he was a young driver. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 20 indecent-assault charges and two counts of sexual touching.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 06:00
Ceuta mayor Juan Jesús Vivas has called for stronger European backing as the Spanish enclave faces a continuing crisis, with 80,000 people crossing the border illegally last month. Hungary, meanwhile, plans to expel 10 Russian diplomats over what it described as “unacceptable” activities.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 06:00
Norway bids farewell to King Harald V, who embodied an open and tolerant vision of the country. He made a lasting impression by celebrating diversity in a 2016 speech marking the 25th anniversary of his reign.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 06:00
Jack Dorsey’s Block says it has applied to establish Builders Bank & Trust, an uninsured national trust bank that would provide a federal framework for the company to custody Bitcoin, stablecoins and other digital assets.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:00
Prince Harry and Meghan were surprised by how Buckingham Palace released a letter clarifying that they remain non-working members of the royal family.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:00
Pharmaceutical companies have almost universally adopted artificial intelligence for drug research, but a Citi survey released Tuesday found that few executives expect it to produce successful medicines. Citi Asia healthcare research chief John Yung said the bigger risk is not slower discovery, but that faster development may fail to deliver better drugs or improve the odds of success.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:00
Frances Tiafoe understood that Alex Michelsen needed someone to lean on emotionally.
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CNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:00
Reform UK insists its agreement with France’s far-right National Rally to return migrants across the Channel was approved by the party and signed by its president, Jordan Bardella. The deal between Bardella and Nigel Farage has prompted fierce criticism in France, where opponents say it harms the country’s “interests and sovereignty”.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 06:00
Real Madrid held off Inter Milan’s second-half pressure to win 2-1, while Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City beat Porto 2-0. Borussia Dortmund, Real Betis and Aston Villa also won, while AEK Athens defeated LASK 1-0.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:59
The avalanche in the mountains of Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria has killed 13 people, RIA reported, citing the country’s Ministry of Emergency Situations.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 05:57
The Syrian Democratic Forces’ integration into government forces and the dissolution of the Kurdish-led autonomous administration have prompted debate among Kurds in Syria and neighboring countries. Although President Ahmed al-Sharaa has promised constitutional protection for Kurdish language and political rights, analysts question whether abandoning armed struggle will weaken efforts to secure them democratically.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 05:57
Russian President Vladimir Putin has twice dismissed rumors of an impending mobilization, calling them “complete nonsense” and an “information attack” against Russia. Many Russians, however, say summonses from military enlistment offices have prompted fears of being called up or losing the ability to leave the country, leading some to prepare to depart.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 05:57
A video of Chinese military personnel preparing hot meals for rescue workers at Gyirong Port in Xizang has drawn skepticism from some Japanese social media users, who likened the scene to “camping.” Chinese internet users pushed back, saying harsh high-altitude conditions make hot food and improvised logistical support essential to sustaining prolonged rescue operations.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:55
Donald Trump is not on the ballot, but Republicans are putting him at the center of their first midterm convention in Dallas to mobilize his supporters. The strategy is risky: his weak approval ratings could alienate moderate voters, and some candidates in competitive districts are wary of being closely associated with him.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 05:55
US President Donald Trump said he will speak at the Republican Party convention in Dallas, Texas, on September 9 and 10, including closing the event on Thursday. He said strong interest in the gathering had prompted organizers to reserve the stage for candidates in close 2026 midterm races.
The Republican National Committee’s first midterm convention, held in Dallas, aims to mobilise voters before November’s legislative elections. Supporters say Donald Trump can energise Texas Republicans, while critics dismiss the event as entertainment that does little to address high living costs or dissatisfaction with Republican leadership.
A field of sunflowers is blooming at the foot of the volcanic cluster outside Datong, Shanxi Province. The rugged terrain and golden flowers are drawing visitors who want to take photos.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:54
Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie says a One Nation cartoon posted by Pauline Hanson portrayed him as a traitor eight times after he testified against Ben Roberts-Smith in his failed defamation case against Nine newspapers. Hastie called Hanson and Barnaby Joyce “lying cowards”; both denied calling him a traitor.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 05:53
Foreign experts are examining China’s public-security approach, from drug control to AI-powered policing. Former New Zealand police official Hamish McCardle says China’s drug-education efforts are worth considering in the West, while Egyptian international-cooperation expert Mohamed Higazy points to China’s latest security technologies and efforts to make them available to developing-world partners.
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Republican John E. Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas won New Hampshire’s Senate primaries and will compete for the seat being vacated by Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Republicans see the race as a chance to gain a foothold in New England, while Democrats seek to hold the seat.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 05:50
Rep. Chris Pappas asked voters whether they feel they are living in President Trump’s “golden age” after his projected victory in New Hampshire’s Democratic Senate primary.
The Associated Press and NBC projected that Representative Chris Pappas defeated a progressive challenger to win the Democratic primary for a New Hampshire Senate seat. He will face former Republican Senator John Sununu in November.
CNN’s Decision Desk projects Rep. Chris Pappas will win the Democratic nomination for US Senate in New Hampshire, defeating democratic socialist Karishma Manzur in a race that underscored the party’s ideological divide.
Republican Chris Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas won their New Hampshire Senate primaries, establishing the matchup for a closely watched battleground-state race.
Ed Miliband has issued what the Guardian describes as the UK government’s strongest statement yet on Israel’s actions. The foreign secretary accused Israeli “terrorists” of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank and announced new measures aimed at addressing the gap between Britain’s rhetoric and the reality of settlement expansion. The briefing examines whether they will make a meaningful difference to Palestinians.
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The UK sanctioned illegal Israeli settlements after accusing illegal settlers of carrying out ethnic cleansing. The prime minister said the suffering of the Palestinian people was a scar on the conscience of the world.
The United Kingdom has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, condemning what it calls “settler terrorists” for carrying out “ethnic cleansing” against Palestinians. Canada and France announced similar measures in response to expanding settlement violence. Israel retaliated by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem.
Israel says it will close the UK Consulate in occupied East Jerusalem after the UK, France and Canada announced a ban on goods from illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Israel said Tuesday it would close Britain’s consulate in East Jerusalem in response to plans by the UK, France and Canada to block imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney discussed the move with Chatham House associate fellow Julie Norman.
Israel’s furious response to Britain’s ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank highlights the significance of the policy shift. The UK and 11 other countries acted together, while Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband also announced restrictions on settlement-linked companies and some arms sales. His description of settler violence and the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians marked a dramatic reset, leaving relations at their lowest point in decades.
Britain, France and Canada said Tuesday they will prohibit imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. A UK minister accused Israel of turning a blind eye to the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians there.
Canada, Britain and France say they will prohibit trade in goods with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The U.K. is also imposing new sanctions and says it will take further action against companies and individuals that support settlement expansion.
The UK has announced sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including a ban on settlement goods and measures against businesses and individuals supporting expansion. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused settler terrorists of carrying out the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians. Israel called the claim an “outrageous lie”, closed the UK consulate in East Jerusalem and barred 11 British MPs from entering the country.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington will “obviously not” follow the UK in sanctioning illegal Israeli settlements. France and Canada are also taking action, while the UK says Palestinians face ethnic cleansing by Israeli settlers in parts of the occupied West Bank.
The United Kingdom has announced a ban on imports of all goods produced by illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Al Jazeera reports reactions from Ramallah.
The UK has announced sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying they aim to deter expansion and prevent development at E1. Israel has opened tenders for about 1,200 homes there. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar called the UK government hostile and said Israel would close the British consulate in Jerusalem.
The UK has announced sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements and said Palestinians in parts of the occupied West Bank face “ethnic cleansing”. UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese described the move as a “seismic shift” after years of UK “complicity”, but said it was only the beginning.
The U.K. government says it is banning trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, accusing “settler terrorists” there of carrying out ethnic cleansing against Palestinians.
The UK has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, as Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband promises a “comprehensive reset” in relations with Israel. The article says British rhetoric has toughened sharply under Andy Burnham, though progress could be threatened by a more diplomatic Israeli government.
The UK announced a ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, sanctions on businesses and individuals aiding settlement expansion, and restrictions on some exports. Israel responded by announcing the closure of the British Consulate in Jerusalem and other countermeasures, while a Trump administration official warned of negative consequences.
The UK foreign secretary has announced a trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Ed Miliband said people who finance or facilitate the settlements would face the full force of UK sanctions.
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused Israel’s government of turning a “blind eye” to what he described as settler “ethnic cleansing” in the West Bank. The UK, France and ten other countries have banned imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied territory, amid escalating violence linked to settlement expansion.
Twelve countries have announced trade sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank. UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband also accused “settler terrorists” of carrying out “ethnic cleansing” in parts of the territory and said Britain would impose an import ban on goods from illegal settlements.
The UK has announced an import ban on goods from Israeli settlements and plans action against businesses and individuals supporting settlement expansion. Palestinian farmers strongly support the move, while Israeli settlers say they will seek other markets and Israel’s government calls it a “big mistake”.
The UK has announced a trade ban on goods produced in what it calls illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband described the measure as the start of a new approach to highlighting injustice and taking action, and said France and Canada would join the ban.
The UK has banned imports of all goods produced by illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband called the move a “comprehensive reset” of Britain’s policy on Israel and announced tighter restrictions on arms sales. Eleven other countries also signaled plans to restrict settlement trade.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Tuesday that France will join the UK and other countries in launching a process to ban products from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Rising settler violence has further damaged prospects for a two-state solution with the Palestinians.
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused Israel’s government of turning a “blind eye” to what he called settler “ethnic cleansing” in the West Bank. He said the UK would coordinate with other countries on an import ban for goods from illegal settlements in occupied territories. France 24 was told the move showed Benjamin Netanyahu had failed to rein in far-right forces facilitating settlement growth.
The U.K. has announced new sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank, despite warnings from U.S. officials that proceeding could bring economic consequences for Britain.
Real Madrid won the headline clash of the Champions League’s opening night by defeating Inter Milan 2-1. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring and is now the competition’s fifth-highest scorer in history.
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New Zealand is urging Israel to stop expanding what it calls illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 05:45
The creators of South Park say its new series will be called South America, apparently poking fun at Donald Trump’s efforts to rename lakes and the Gulf of Mexico using “America”. The announcement followed the show’s Emmy win for Outstanding Animated Program; the new season premieres on 16 September.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:39
Lebanon’s schools are due to reopen on September 15, but many continue to shelter people displaced by Israel’s war. In the southern village of Froun, a school will resume classes while remaining a refuge, as destroyed homes and missing water and electricity prevent many residents from returning.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 05:36
Volkswagen is considering a strategic tie-up with JSW Group as it seeks stronger returns and a more competitive position in India, the world’s third-largest auto market.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:35
An air traffic control glitch is disrupting travel in the United Kingdom, with cancellations mounting. Cancelled flights were reported at Terminal 5 of London Heathrow Airport on September 8, 2026.
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UK airports are facing further disruption after a system issue affected air traffic control. The National Air Traffic Services said late Tuesday that it was still working to resolve the disruption, with 177 flights cancelled.
More than 150 flights were cancelled across the UK on Wednesday as the country’s air traffic control service worked to recover from a technical glitch that had caused widespread disruption.
Major disruption was expected to continue at British airports, including Heathrow, after an air traffic control outage lasting several hours caused widespread flight delays and cancellations.
European budget carriers Wizz Air and Ryanair called on Tuesday for an overhaul of Britain’s air traffic control provider NATS after a new technical issue disrupted hundreds of flights at key airports across the country.
A technical fault at the UK’s air traffic control provider NATS disrupted operations at major airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick, cancelling hundreds of flights and delaying many more. NATS said its flight-data processing problem had been fixed, while airlines called for CEO Martin Rolfe to resign and urged government action.
A technical problem in the UK’s air traffic control system disrupted operations at major airports, grounding more than 600 flights and leaving thousands of passengers facing delays and long queues. National Air Traffic Services said the fault had been fixed, but disruption could continue.
A technical problem caused more than 1,000 flight cancellations across the UK. Air traffic control operator NATS said the system issue had been resolved, operations were normal and efforts were underway to clear the flight backlog.
A technical glitch in the UK disrupted more than 400 flights. Departure boards at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 in London showed cancelled services.
A technical problem in Britain’s air traffic control system disrupted operations at major airports across the U.K. on Tuesday, resulting in more than 600 inbound and outbound flight cancellations, according to flight-tracking website Flightradar24.
A technical problem in the U.K. air traffic control system has resulted in nearly 300 flight cancellations, Flightradar24 says.
A technical problem at air traffic control provider NATS disrupted hundreds of departing flights from major British airports on Tuesday. Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted were among the hubs affected by cancellations and delays.
Major UK airports have halted flights after a technical problem disrupted the country's air traffic control system.
A technical fault in the UK air traffic control system has disrupted flights at airports including Heathrow and Gatwick, with London departures hit hardest. About 300 flights have been cancelled and more cancellations are expected. Nats says it has identified the problem in its flight processing system, but recovery will take time.
EU-Russia tensions are colliding with decades of scientific cooperation at ITER, the world’s largest nuclear fusion experiment. As fusion becomes a strategic priority for the EU, Brussels faces a dilemma over its continued reliance on Russian expertise and technology.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:30
Norway’s oil fund says sovereign debt is not what it used to be.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:30
A helicopter crash in Malaysia killed all five people aboard, including a pilot, a doctor, a medical assistant and two nurses.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 05:29
Indian markets are showing signs of recovery, but volatile oil prices, a delayed monsoon and uneven stock valuations could erode those gains. Four financial experts identify investment opportunities in an otherwise uneasy market.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:27
Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says Apple’s long-rumored first folding phone will be called the iPhone Duo. The 256GB model reportedly starts at $2,000, could ship as early as October in white and dark blue, and may support side-by-side iPhone apps, iPad-like multitasking, and Apple Pencil input.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:26
Around 2020, Apple CEO Tim Cook returned from a trip to Asia unusually energized about a new product category: foldable phones.
Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service says the Starokazachye checkpoint in the Odessa region, on the Moldovan border, has halted operations after explosions. Processing of people and vehicles is temporarily suspended. Military cargo for Ukrainian forces is being sent from Romania through Odessa-region crossings and Moldova.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 05:25
Hunter Biden defended the LAPTOP token ahead of its Wednesday launch, calling TRUMP a “grift.” He said LAPTOP stands for “resilience, redemption and recovery” and will distribute coins to nearly one million wallets that lost money on TRUMP.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:22
Ahead of the LAPTOP memecoin’s launch, Hunter Biden outlined its airdrop and burn-or-charity rules. About 30% of the supply is linked to 30 public real-world events, with the outcomes determining whether the tokens are burned or donated.
At least five people were killed in a large-scale overnight Russian aerial attack on Ukraine’s capital. Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service said a Russian drone strike elsewhere in the country also killed civilians at a checkpoint on the border with Moldova.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★★2026-09-09 05:22
Jessica Pegula defeated Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in an all-American US Open quarterfinal, earning a third consecutive meeting with Aryna Sabalenka. Pegula will face the two-time defending champion and world number one in Thursday’s semifinal.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:20
An analysis of nearly 1,000 bones from three caves in Granada suggests that cannibalism recurred during the Neolithic period. The remains also show signs of collective violence, possible rituals and skulls fashioned into containers.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:14
Carbon capture and storage is facing renewed criticism as the EU invests in what is described as “unproven” technology. The approach has been found to be technically uncertain and very expensive.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:12
New research indicates that reducing the risk of early death depends not only on how many steps people take each day, but also on how quickly they walk.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:09
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Kyiv should give greater consideration to Germany’s economic interests. He argued that Germany’s defense industry should benefit from Berlin’s financial and military support for Ukraine, adding that Berlin is dissatisfied with the volume of orders placed in Germany and has asked Kyiv to change its approach.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 05:03
China’s recovering biotechnology market has sharply increased demand for primate experimental models, tightening the supply of laboratory monkeys. Joinn Laboratories said the revival of fundraising and out-licensing deals for innovative drugs has driven significant growth in demand this year.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:01
France’s Champagne region is experiencing an extraordinary collapse in its harvest. Even so, consumers should not expect the number of bottles reaching stores to be cut in half—at least for now.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:00
Oil prices rose for a fourth consecutive session, gaining more than $1 in early Wednesday trading as renewed attacks across the Middle East intensified concerns over possible supply disruptions.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 05:00
Kevin Buckland’s outlook for European and global markets focuses on the prospect of Brent crude reaching $100 and the yen’s unexpectedly strong performance.
Airlines are upgrading premium economy with more privacy, comfort and luxury, while keeping it below the high price of business class.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:00
Senegal’s use of total return swaps to manage its sovereign debt is coming under pressure, with the window for the arrangement narrowing.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:00
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
