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BREAKINGIran attacks US base after American strikes on tankers

EconomyRussia, India could build comprehensive economic partnership, CII official says

Umesh Chowdhary of the Confederation of Indian Industry said Russia and India could expand their existing trade and economic cooperation into a comprehensive economic, technological and innovation partnership. He cited progress on trade, logistics, payments and insurance, and pointed to LPG, mining, joint manufacturing, AI and connectivity as promising areas.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 12:18

Russia, India could build comprehensive economic partnership, CII official says
  • Russia-India cooperation reaches new level — Russian Chamber of Commerce

    Russian Chamber of Commerce Vice President Vladimir Padalko said cooperation with India is moving beyond simple trade toward deeper industrial collaboration and joint production. Bilateral trade is nearing $70 billion, while the sides are discussing high technology and digital projects and aim to reach $100 billion by 2030.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-09 09:40Original
  • Russia-India partnership will grow stronger, Indian commerce secretary says

    India Commerce and Industry Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia said Russia-India cooperation has endured over time and will continue to expand. He cited technology, joint manufacturing, critical minerals, AI and innovation as priority areas, while expressing hope that the Innoprom exhibition would lead to new projects.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-09 09:38Original

WorldHow has Israel hit back against sanctions by the UK and others?

Israel announced four retaliatory measures after the UK banned imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and announced further sanctions. They include closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem, ending related support and barring some British MPs. Israeli officials called the measures interference in Israel’s elections and warned that actions against Israel would not go unanswered.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 12:17

How has Israel hit back against sanctions by the UK and others?
How has Israel hit back against sanctions by the UK and others?
  • What are the holes in the UK’s ban on imports from Israeli settlements?
    What are the holes in the UK’s ban on imports from Israeli settlements?

    The UK has announced a ban on goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, alongside measures targeting companies and individuals that support or profit from settlement activity. Yet official trade data cannot separate Palestinian-made goods from settler-produced goods, and services such as finance, logistics, legal work and tourism are not automatically covered. UK-Palestine trade was recorded at £40m in the year to March 2026, while the government did not provide a specific figure for settlement imports.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-09 11:27Original
  • UK bans trade in Israeli settlement goods in what critics call an ‘overdue first step’
    UK bans trade in Israeli settlement goods in what critics call an ‘overdue first step’

    The UK will ban imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, in one of London’s strongest recent policy moves on Israel and Palestine. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused Israel of “ethnic cleansing.” Canada and France said they would impose similar bans, while Israel announced entry bans for 12 British MPs and the closure of the British consulate in Jerusalem. UK parties reacted dividedly.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-09 10:47Original
  • Diplomatic row escalates as UK, France and Canada move to sanction Israeli settlements
    Diplomatic row escalates as UK, France and Canada move to sanction Israeli settlements

    Britain, France and Canada said Tuesday they would ban imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. A UK minister accused Israel of ignoring the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians there, prompting Israel to angrily announce immediate counter-measures targeting Britain.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-09 10:10Original
  • Which countries banned settlement goods but still trade with Israel?
    Which countries banned settlement goods but still trade with Israel?

    The UK has announced a ban on all goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Canada and 11 other countries backed restrictions on settlement trade, while Spain, Ireland and others had already imposed bans. The measures are expected to have limited economic impact but carry greater symbolic weight.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-09 09:52Original
  • UK Sanctions West Bank Settlements as Ties with Israel Sink to Decades-Low
    UK Sanctions West Bank Settlements as Ties with Israel Sink to Decades-Low

    The UK has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and restricted services and weapons that materially support them. Israel responded by closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem and removing British representatives from the International Gaza Support Centre, pushing relations to their lowest point in decades.

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    BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-09 07:23Original

PoliticsSerbia’s Vucic calls snap elections after nearly two years of protests

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has called parliamentary elections for October 25, setting up a major test for his right-wing populist Serbian Progressive Party after almost two years of student-led anti-corruption protests.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-09 12:15

Serbia’s Vucic calls snap elections after nearly two years of protests
Serbia’s Vucic calls snap elections after nearly two years of protests
  • Serbia dissolves parliament and calls snap election
    Serbia dissolves parliament and calls snap election

    Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic dissolved parliament and called an early election for October 25 after months of student-led protests demanding political change. Vucic said he intends to run for prime minister, having been barred from seeking another presidential term. The protests began after a railway-station collapse in Novi Sad killed at least 16 people, with demonstrators alleging corruption and poor construction.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-09 11:04Original

SocietySouth Korean Court Orders Smilegate Founder to Pay Wife $1.9 Billion Divorce Settlement

A South Korean court ordered the billionaire founder of gaming giant Smilegate to pay his wife 2.55 trillion won ($1.9 billion), putting the country on track for its biggest divorce settlement ever.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 12:15

South Korean Court Orders Smilegate Founder to Pay Wife $1.9 Billion Divorce Settlement
  • South Korean gaming tycoon ordered to pay record $1.5B divorce settlement
    South Korean gaming tycoon ordered to pay record $1.5B divorce settlement

    Kwon Hyuk-bin, founder and current Chief Visionary Officer of South Korean game company Smilegate, has been ordered to pay a record $1.5 billion divorce settlement.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-09 09:46Original
  • South Korean court orders gaming tycoon to pay ex-wife record $1.87bn
    South Korean court orders gaming tycoon to pay ex-wife record $1.87bn

    A South Korean court has ordered Smilegate founder Kwon Hyuk-bin to transfer about 35% of the gaming company, valued at roughly 2.5tn won, to his ex-wife Lee Hwa-jin and pay her a further 65bn won in cash. The 2.55tn-won award is the largest divorce settlement in the country's history, though both sides can challenge it.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-09 08:21Original

EconomyGermany moves to tax bitcoin like stocks in draft bill targeting tax-free gains

Germany is moving toward a new draft bill that would tax bitcoin in the same way as stocks. Existing holdings would retain their current treatment, which may allow tax-free sales after a 12-month holding period.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 12:13

Germany moves to tax bitcoin like stocks in draft bill targeting tax-free gains
Germany moves to tax bitcoin like stocks in draft bill targeting tax-free gains

WorldSCO at 25: Empowering the Global South, promoting global governance

At its 25th anniversary, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is presented as moving from a security-focused regional mechanism toward a broader platform for global affairs. The article says its emphasis on equality, non-alignment, non-confrontation and multilateralism supports Eurasian development and the Global South’s demand for greater representation and influence in global governance.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 12:13

SCO at 25: Empowering the Global South, promoting global governance
SCO at 25: Empowering the Global South, promoting global governance

CultureAfrica in pictures: South Africa's desert blooms into spring

For about two months each year, winter rains turn the semi-desert on South Africa’s west coast into a carpet of native wildflowers. At West Coast National Park, blooms appear in white, yellow, orange and purple. The 2026 season came earlier after a warmer, drier winter, making the display especially fleeting.

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CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-09 12:11

Africa in pictures: South Africa's desert blooms into spring
Africa in pictures: South Africa's desert blooms into spring

SportsLionel Messi agrees deal to buy second-tier Spanish club Eldense

Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to become the owner of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense. The purchase of all shares held by majority owner TH Soluciones Group SAS still requires legal and contractual work, due diligence and approval from Spain’s High Council for Sports.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 12:07

Lionel Messi agrees deal to buy second-tier Spanish club Eldense
Lionel Messi agrees deal to buy second-tier Spanish club Eldense

CultureWhite House removes Tetris-style ‘Build The Wall’ game over copyright concerns

The White House has removed its Tetris-style “Build The Wall” game after The Tetris Company objected to its use of the game’s likeness. The company said it was not involved in creating the game and takes copyright infringement very seriously. The White House has not given an official reason for the takedown.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 12:06

White House removes Tetris-style ‘Build The Wall’ game over copyright concerns
White House removes Tetris-style ‘Build The Wall’ game over copyright concerns

TechRenzo expands beyond restaking with basis-trade product on Hyperliquid

Renzo has launched Renzo Basis, initially supporting BTC and HYPE. The product is designed to let users earn yield from funding rates through automated positions.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 12:06

Renzo expands beyond restaking with basis-trade product on Hyperliquid
Renzo expands beyond restaking with basis-trade product on Hyperliquid

EconomyIndia’s August consumer inflation likely hit 20-month high on food, fuel prices: Reuters poll

India’s consumer inflation likely rose to a 20-month high in August as food and fuel prices increased, a Reuters poll of economists showed. The reading would mark a third consecutive month above the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% medium-term target.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 12:05

India’s August consumer inflation likely hit 20-month high on food, fuel prices: Reuters poll
India’s August consumer inflation likely hit 20-month high on food, fuel prices: Reuters poll

ScienceStudents who use AI generally score worse at school

OECD PISA data shows that, after adjusting for socioeconomic status, students who generally avoid AI outperform users in science. Moderate, purposeful use can provide a slight benefit, especially when students are trained to assess AI-generated information. The study draws on 2025 data from more than 760,000 15-year-olds in 91 countries.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 12:05

Students who use AI generally score worse at school
Students who use AI generally score worse at school

TechRussia’s TKB-1167 system can join unified air defense network — developer

Russia’s High Precision Systems holding company says the TKB-1167 can work with external radar stations, optoelectronic detection equipment and other systems in a common air defense network. Designed against small, low-flying targets, it can track drones independently and send coordinates to machine-gun mounts.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 12:04

Russia’s TKB-1167 system can join unified air defense network — developer

EconomyQatar’s budget deficit more than doubles to €5bn amid LNG disruption

Qatar’s budget deficit rose to more than €5 billion in the second quarter as LNG disruption delayed revenue. The first-half shortfall has already exceeded Doha’s original full-year forecast. Qatar says operating-spending cuts will spare salaries and capital projects, while European gas buyers face cancellations through early November as the Iran war postpones deliveries.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 12:04

Qatar’s budget deficit more than doubles to €5bn amid LNG disruption

CultureFrom tram depot to contemporary art: New cultural centre looks beyond the Silk Road

A former industrial site has become Uzbekistan’s first permanent centre devoted to contemporary art. Its opening exhibition features local and international artists, while partnerships with major museums broaden its reach overseas.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 12:04

From tram depot to contemporary art: New cultural centre looks beyond the Silk Road

PoliticsMerz says Germany’s winter energy supply is secure despite half-full storage

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the country’s energy supply, especially gas, is secured for winter despite storage levels being just over 54%. He rejects urgent state purchases demanded by the AfD, warning they would drive prices up and hurt consumers, while acknowledging past mistakes in closing power plants, particularly nuclear facilities, before backup capacity was available.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 12:02

Merz says Germany’s winter energy supply is secure despite half-full storage

ScienceFrance co-hosts major space summit with Germany despite US firms' withdrawals and Merz absence

France is co-hosting a major space summit with Germany this week as US firms withdraw and Merz is absent, leaving Europe at a strategic crossroads.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 12:00

France co-hosts major space summit with Germany despite US firms' withdrawals and Merz absence

SocietyStreet acrobats entertain motorists stuck in Nairobi traffic

Acrobats are appearing at traffic stops in and around Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, entertaining motorists caught in notorious traffic jams.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-09 12:00

Street acrobats entertain motorists stuck in Nairobi traffic
Street acrobats entertain motorists stuck in Nairobi traffic

WorldFinland says GNSS jamming and wind sent Ukrainian drones into its airspace

Finnish police and border guards said on Wednesday that four Ukrainian military drones found in Finland in March and April had veered from their planned routes after satellite-navigation interference combined with wind.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 12:00

Finland says GNSS jamming and wind sent Ukrainian drones into its airspace
Finland says GNSS jamming and wind sent Ukrainian drones into its airspace

EconomyBanks Want ECB to Reveal Formula for Climate Impact on Collateral

Banks are pushing back against the European Central Bank’s decision not to fully disclose the formula it uses to calculate how the growing focus on climate risk will affect collateral values.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 12:00

Banks Want ECB to Reveal Formula for Climate Impact on Collateral
Banks Want ECB to Reveal Formula for Climate Impact on Collateral

EconomyCrypto lobbying groups ask court to suspend Illinois tax as legal case continues

The Crypto Council for Innovation and Blockchain Association have asked a court to temporarily halt an Illinois tax law while their legal challenge proceeds. The groups filed suit to block the law a few weeks ago.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 12:00

Crypto lobbying groups ask court to suspend Illinois tax as legal case continues
Crypto lobbying groups ask court to suspend Illinois tax as legal case continues

SportsBen Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz in latest-ever US Open finish

U.S. tennis star Ben Shelton eventually overcame Carlos Alcaraz in the latest finish in US Open history, ending the Spaniard’s title defense and advancing to an all-American semifinal.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 11:59

Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz in latest-ever US Open finish

CulturePhotos: Large Oslo crowd bids farewell to Norway’s King Harald V

Thousands gathered in Oslo to bid farewell to King Harald V, who died on August 28 at age 89. His coffin was carried from the royal palace to Oslo Cathedral with a 21-gun salute, while royals and leaders from Europe and beyond attended the funeral.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:59

Photos: Large Oslo crowd bids farewell to Norway’s King Harald V
Photos: Large Oslo crowd bids farewell to Norway’s King Harald V

SocietyChild pornography, rape: Defence ministry reveals dark side of German Armed Forces

Germany’s Defence Ministry has revealed a dark side of the Bundeswehr involving child pornography and rape. Inspector General Carsten Breuer discussed the status of the armed forces at a press conference in Berlin.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:57

Child pornography, rape: Defence ministry reveals dark side of German Armed Forces
Child pornography, rape: Defence ministry reveals dark side of German Armed Forces

EconomyHysan courts fintech office portfolio as ZA Bank commits to new Causeway Bay headquarters

Digital bank ZA Bank will lease 45,000 square feet across four upper floors at Hysan Development’s Lee Garden Eight for a new headquarters. It is scheduled to move into Tower 3 in 2027, as Causeway Bay’s office market contends with excess space.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 11:57

Hysan courts fintech office portfolio as ZA Bank commits to new Causeway Bay headquarters
Hysan courts fintech office portfolio as ZA Bank commits to new Causeway Bay headquarters

WorldNATO preparing for protracted confrontation with Russia, diplomat says

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said NATO is intensifying military preparations near Russia’s borders, including large-scale exercises and new command-and-control elements. She said the buildup signals a shift from limited deterrence toward a potentially protracted, high-intensity confrontation and called activity in the Far North a direct security threat.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 11:56

NATO preparing for protracted confrontation with Russia, diplomat says
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WorldRenewed U.S.-Iran exchanges send oil price back over $100 for first time in weeks

Iran said Wednesday it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. sank five Iranian oil tankers. The attacks in and around the vital waterway pushed the international Brent crude benchmark above $100 a barrel for the first time since July.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★★2026-09-09 11:56

Renewed U.S.-Iran exchanges send oil price back over $100 for first time in weeks
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PoliticsKornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze Rhode Island primary results

NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki examines live vote counts from Rhode Island’s primary elections and offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at election-night coverage.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 11:55

Kornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze Rhode Island primary results
Kornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze Rhode Island primary results

World22-year-old Russian conscript sent to war despite suicide attempt, later declared dead

Alexander Korolkov, a 22-year-old conscript from Dmitrov near Moscow, was sent to fight in Ukraine despite attempting suicide during his service and receiving a diagnosis of mixed personality disorder. His mother says he was pressured into signing a contract. He disappeared during an assault operation in occupied Ukrainian territory, and his unit later sought a court declaration of death.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:53

22-year-old Russian conscript sent to war despite suicide attempt, later declared dead
22-year-old Russian conscript sent to war despite suicide attempt, later declared dead

World2026 Global Public Security Cooperation Forum opens

The 2026 Conference of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum opened in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, on September 9, bringing together more than 2,100 participants from 139 countries, regions and international organizations. Sessions will address immigration management, drug control, counter-terrorism, cybersecurity and other issues, while China’s Ministry of Public Security will host the founding conference of an international alliance against telecom and cyber fraud.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 11:53

2026 Global Public Security Cooperation Forum opens
2026 Global Public Security Cooperation Forum opens

EconomySeverstal expects Russian steel consumption to decline in 2026-2027

Severstal expects domestic Russian steel consumption to fall in both 2026 and 2027, according to Severstal Distribution director Viktor Romanovsky. He forecasts slight demand growth in the automotive, energy and infrastructure sectors, while the company has linked an expected 7-9% decline in 2026 to a cooling economy, high interest rates and a stronger ruble.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 11:53

Severstal expects Russian steel consumption to decline in 2026-2027

WorldVideo: Dozens protest potential Strait of Hormuz deployment

Nearly 100 anti-war activists demonstrated outside Seoul’s Sejong Centre on Wednesday against the possible deployment of South Korean military assets to the Strait of Hormuz.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 11:52

Video: Dozens protest potential Strait of Hormuz deployment
Video: Dozens protest potential Strait of Hormuz deployment

PoliticsGerman chancellor accuses far-right AfD of seeking ‘ethnic cleansing’

Friedrich Merz accused the far-right Alternative für Deutschland of pursuing “ethnic cleansing” through its “remigration” campaign, saying the party was deeply dividing German society. His remarks followed the AfD’s nearly 44% showing in the Saxony-Anhalt state election.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:50

German chancellor accuses far-right AfD of seeking ‘ethnic cleansing’
German chancellor accuses far-right AfD of seeking ‘ethnic cleansing’
  • Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
    Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win

    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clashed with AfD leader Alice Weidel in parliament after the party won almost 44% in Saxony-Anhalt. Merz called the AfD a destructive force and said its migration policy would amount to “ethnic cleansing” of skilled workers; the party fell three seats short of a majority.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:24Original
  • Germany news: Merz and Weidel clash after AfD state election win
    Germany news: Merz and Weidel clash after AfD state election win

    Chancellor Friedrich Merz and AfD co-leader Alice Weidel clashed in the Bundestag’s general debate. The confrontation came days after the far-right party’s strong result in Saxony-Anhalt, which has increased pressure on Merz and his governing coalition. Merz called the AfD a destructive force, while Weidel said voters had rejected the coalition and demanded a political change.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-09-09 08:13Original
  • Trump Hails Far-Right AfD Victory in German State Election
    Trump Hails Far-Right AfD Victory in German State Election

    US President Donald Trump praised the far-right Alternative for Germany’s strong showing in a state election. The vote challenged Germany’s governing government and sent shockwaves through Europe.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-09 07:30Original

EconomyFrance to cut corporate tax surcharge and ease employee buyouts in 2027 budget, PM says

France will reduce but retain the exceptional corporate tax surcharge on very large companies in its 2027 budget, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said in a letter to executives. He also pledged tax stability to support growth and plans to ease employee buyouts.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:50

France to cut corporate tax surcharge and ease employee buyouts in 2027 budget, PM says
France to cut corporate tax surcharge and ease employee buyouts in 2027 budget, PM says

Politics2026 Republican midterm convention: What to know about Trump’s Dallas event

The Republican Party is holding an unusual two-day convention in Dallas ahead of the November midterms, with Donald Trump speaking both nights and JD Vance closing the first. Designed as a campaign rally and fundraiser rather than a nominating convention, it aims to mobilise voters as Trump’s approval rating sinks and Republicans face difficult races for control of Congress.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:48

2026 Republican midterm convention: What to know about Trump’s Dallas event
2026 Republican midterm convention: What to know about Trump’s Dallas event

EconomyItalian auto lobby calls for 80% EU tariff on Chinese cars and parts

The head of Italian auto suppliers lobby Anfia urged the European Union to impose an 80% tariff on Chinese-made vehicles and parts above a specified threshold, saying the measure would protect Europe’s car industry.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:45

Italian auto lobby calls for 80% EU tariff on Chinese cars and parts
Italian auto lobby calls for 80% EU tariff on Chinese cars and parts

EconomyKremlin: Russian gas could offer Europe a cheaper alternative

Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said Russian pipeline gas or LNG could have long served as a cheaper option for European countries if they acted with common sense. He was responding to a question after European exchange gas prices climbed above $950 per 1,000 cubic meters.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:44

Kremlin: Russian gas could offer Europe a cheaper alternative
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WorldIran attacks US base after American strikes on tankers

Iran said it launched ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan early Wednesday, retaliating for American strikes on Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran’s Kharg Island. The US said five Iranian tankers were destroyed.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★★2026-09-09 11:43

Iran attacks US base after American strikes on tankers
Iran attacks US base after American strikes on tankers
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SocietyLindsay Clancy Jurors Speak Out on Mistrial and the Lone Holdout

For the first time, jurors in the closely watched Lindsay Clancy trial have discussed the tense, dayslong deliberations over her fate. In an exclusive interview with NBC10 Boston, they described the evidence that affected them most and identified the man they say caused the mistrial.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:42

Lindsay Clancy Jurors Speak Out on Mistrial and the Lone Holdout
Lindsay Clancy Jurors Speak Out on Mistrial and the Lone Holdout

SportsTroubled LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection in US

LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey, saying it plans to restructure with a $49.6m loan from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The league is estimated to owe $500m to $1bn to at least 1,000 creditors, but says the filing is intended to support its continued operation rather than dissolve it.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:41

Troubled LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection in US
Troubled LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection in US
  • LIV Golf in financial turmoil: what’s next for the sport?
    LIV Golf in financial turmoil: what’s next for the sport?

    LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States, six months after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew its backing. The breakaway tour is expected to shift to support from British investment firm BC Partners, with estimated liabilities of $500 million to $1 billion and no schedule yet set for 2027.

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    DDW★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 11:16Original

EconomyBitcoin holds near $78,500 as surging yen threatens global risk assets

Bitcoin stayed near $78,500 on Sept. 8, within its recent $77,200-$82,100 range, as the yen reached its strongest level since February. A stronger yen could pressure yen-funded trades and trigger broader risk reduction, while spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and recent holders’ lower cost basis offer some support.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:40

Bitcoin holds near $78,500 as surging yen threatens global risk assets
Bitcoin holds near $78,500 as surging yen threatens global risk assets
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🇲🇲 Bareknuckle bloodsport offers solace in war-torn Myanmar

Myanmar’s national martial art Lethwei is a bloody combat sport where flying headbutts are allowed. But in a country where youngsters are training for civil war, many are finding refuge in the ferocious sport.
🇲🇲 Bareknuckle bloodsport offers solace in war-torn Myanmar

Myanmar’s national martial art Lethwei is a bloody combat sport where flying headbutts are allowed. But in a country where youngsters are training for civil war, many are finding refuge in the ferocious sport.
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PoliticsEU proposes simpler public tender rules and ‘Buy European’ criteria to cut foreign dependence

The European Commission has proposed new public tender rules that would establish an EU-wide platform to improve companies’ access and reduce paperwork. The plan would also let EU governments exclude bids using European-content criteria, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 11:40

EU proposes simpler public tender rules and ‘Buy European’ criteria to cut foreign dependence
EU proposes simpler public tender rules and ‘Buy European’ criteria to cut foreign dependence
  • EU unveils ‘Buy European’ public procurement rules to counter China
    EU unveils ‘Buy European’ public procurement rules to counter China

    The European Commission has proposed overhauling and simplifying public procurement rules to encourage authorities, schools and hospitals to favour European goods and services without binding quotas. The plan is intended to address Chinese firms’ growing presence in European transport and infrastructure markets and must still be approved by parliament and EU ministers.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-09 11:30Original

WorldExclusive investigation finds evidence of possible chemical weapons use in Sudan

Former officials from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons say they have found evidence that the Sudanese government may have deployed chemicals during the country’s ongoing civil war.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 11:36

Exclusive investigation finds evidence of possible chemical weapons use in Sudan

ScienceEl Niño is strengthening: What could it mean for Africa?

A strong El Niño is developing in the Pacific and is expected to intensify toward the end of 2026. The WMO says it is already established and could continue through February 2027. Parts of East Africa may see wetter conditions, while Southern Africa faces greater drought risk, with potential effects on food production, water supplies, health and livelihoods.

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El Niño is strengthening: What could it mean for Africa?
El Niño is strengthening: What could it mean for Africa?

EconomyEuropean gas prices keep climbing as IEA calls for emergency reserves

European gas prices have reached their highest level since early 2023. The International Energy Agency is urging governments to consider strategic reserves, more flexible contracts and stronger international cooperation to prepare for potential future natural-gas shortages.

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European gas prices keep climbing as IEA calls for emergency reserves

PoliticsAfD co-leader opposes supplying Ukraine with drones used to strike Russia

Alternative for Germany co-leader Tino Chrupalla said his party rejects supplying Ukraine with drones that could be used to strike Russian territory. He also opposed arms deliveries to crisis and combat zones, calling sanctions against Russia pointless and damaging to Germany’s economy.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:31

AfD co-leader opposes supplying Ukraine with drones used to strike Russia

WorldEU reaffirms Israeli settlements are illegal under international law

The European Union has reaffirmed that Israeli settlements established in the occupied Palestinian territory after June 1967 are illegal under international law.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:31

EU reaffirms Israeli settlements are illegal under international law
EU reaffirms Israeli settlements are illegal under international law

EconomyRussia says not all marketplace warehouses damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes need rebuilding

Russian authorities and marketplace operators will decide by the end of 2026 whether logistics complexes damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes must be rebuilt. Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Roman Chekushov said it was too early to commit to restoring every facility. Wildberries and Ozon warehouses have been hit, with losses estimated at hundreds of billions of rubles; the government has approved support including tax deferrals.

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Russia says not all marketplace warehouses damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes need rebuilding
Russia says not all marketplace warehouses damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes need rebuilding

EconomyBrent Rises to $100 After US Destroys Five Iranian Tankers

Brent crude rises to $100 after the United States destroys five Iranian tankers.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 11:30

Brent Rises to $100 After US Destroys Five Iranian Tankers
Brent Rises to $100 After US Destroys Five Iranian Tankers
  • US Destroys 5 Iranian Oil Tankers as War Escalates Again
    MAJORUS Destroys 5 Iranian Oil Tankers as War Escalates Again

    The United States struck five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman after Iran attacked an American warship. The rising tensions have triggered another major surge in oil and gas prices, while President Donald Trump threatens to ban some food and alcohol imports from Canada.

    United StatesIranoil tankersoil and gas prices

    NNBC News★★★★★2026-09-09 11:12Original
  • Middle East war: Iran attacks US base in Jordan, 10 US vessels
    MAJORMiddle East war: Iran attacks US base in Jordan, 10 US vessels

    Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they heavily struck a US military base in Jordan on Wednesday and vowed retaliation for American attacks on Iranian oil tankers, pushing the two adversaries deeper into war. US forces had destroyed five Iranian tankers on Tuesday after Iran targeted an American warship, the second such attack in under a week.

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    FFrance 24★★★★★2026-09-09 10:12Original
  • The Gulf war will ultimately have to end in compromise
    MAJORThe Gulf war will ultimately have to end in compromise

    The United States and Israel have failed to achieve their original objectives, while Iran has not surrendered and the costs of the war are spreading across the region. The conflict has repeatedly stopped and resumed, with alternating US and Iranian strikes and threats, and will ultimately require a settlement that takes the sides’ interests into account.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-09 10:09Original
  • Hormuz impasse deepens as Iran retaliates against US targets after oil tankers destroyed
    MAJORHormuz impasse deepens as Iran retaliates against US targets after oil tankers destroyed

    Iran launched fresh attacks on US targets in the Middle East on Wednesday, saying they were retaliation for American strikes on Iranian oil tankers. The Revolutionary Guards said 20 US vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz were attacked. Six months into the war, Iran maintains control of the waterway while Washington seeks to choke Iran’s ports and economy.

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    FFrance 24★★★★★2026-09-09 10:02Original
  • US military denies reports of Iranian strikes on its warships
    US military denies reports of Iranian strikes on its warships

    US Central Command rejected claims by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that it had struck two US Navy destroyers operating in the Middle East, saying the attacks had failed. CENTCOM also said US forces destroyed 10 Iranian tankers over the past week, describing them as part of a multibillion-dollar network funding the IRGC.

    United StatesIranwarship attacksMiddle East conflict

    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-09 09:58Original
  • MAJORUS destroys five Iranian tankers as Tehran takes aim at Jordan

    US CENTCOM said crews were warned to abandon ship before American strikes, following two missile launches by Iran’s IRGC against a US Navy warship in two days. Tehran also fired missiles at US targets in Jordan and told tankers near Kuwait and Bahrain to evacuate.

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    Eeuronews★★★★★2026-09-09 09:11Original
  • MAJOROil surges past $100 again as US-Iran clashes intensify

    Brent crude has climbed back above $100 a barrel as fighting between the United States and Iran escalates. The move follows the destruction of five Iranian tankers by US forces and Tehran’s missile strikes on Jordan, while the conflict has kept the Strait of Hormuz largely closed since February.

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    Eeuronews★★★★★2026-09-09 08:16Original
  • Asian shares mixed as Brent crude nears $100 a barrel
    Asian shares mixed as Brent crude nears $100 a barrel

    Asian shares traded unevenly as investors cautiously watched the outlook for interest rates. The war with Iran pushed oil prices higher, with Brent crude approaching $100 a barrel.

    Asian sharesBrent crudeinterest ratesIran war

    TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-09-09 07:30Original
  • CNBC Daily Open: Gulf strikes jolt oil toward triple digits
    MAJORCNBC Daily Open: Gulf strikes jolt oil toward triple digits

    The United States and Iran are exchanging attacks on vessels and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices higher while stocks fall.

    United StatesIranStrait of Hormuzoil pricesstocks

    CCNBC★★★★★2026-09-09 06:20Original
  • Why the US-Iran war over Hormuz threatens the Gulf’s waters
    MAJORWhy the US-Iran war over Hormuz threatens the Gulf’s waters

    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.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-09 05:47Original
  • US strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan
    MAJORUS strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan

    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.

    United StatesIranStrait of Hormuzoil prices

    BBBC News★★★★★2026-09-09 04:26Original
  • Iran attacks U.S. base in Jordan and ships near Hormuz after tankers sunk
    MAJORIran attacks U.S. base in Jordan and ships near Hormuz after tankers sunk

    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.

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    RReuters★★★★★2026-09-09 04:10Original
  • MAJORUS destroys five Iranian tankers as Tehran launches retaliatory strikes on Jordan

    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.

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    Eeuronews★★★★★2026-09-09 03:02Original
  • Oil nears $100 as Middle East tensions weigh on Asian stocks
    Oil nears $100 as Middle East tensions weigh on Asian stocks

    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.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-09 02:50Original
  • MAJORU.S. military says it destroyed five more Iranian oil tankers in latest escalation

    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.

    United StatesIranoil tanker strikesmilitary conflict

    CCBC News★★★★★2026-09-09 00:33Original
  • US destroys five Iranian tankers as Iran retaliates with attacks on Jordan
    MAJORUS destroys five Iranian tankers as Iran retaliates with attacks on Jordan

    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.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-09 00:08Original
  • Iran war live: US hits Iranian tankers, IRGC attacks US base in Jordan
    MAJORIran war live: US hits Iranian tankers, IRGC attacks US base in Jordan

    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.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-09 00:00Original
  • US bombs five Iranian oil tankers after its navy is attacked
    MAJORUS bombs five Iranian oil tankers after its navy is attacked

    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.

    United StatesIranoil tanker strikeswar

    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-08 23:49Original
  • US military says it destroyed five Iranian oil carriers after attempted missile attacks
    US military says it destroyed five Iranian oil carriers after attempted missile attacks

    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.

    United StatesIranoil tanker strikes

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-08 23:15Original
  • Middle East live: US destroys five Iranian oil tankers as Iran threatens Kuwait and Bahrain
    MAJORMiddle East live: US destroys five Iranian oil tankers as Iran threatens Kuwait and Bahrain

    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.

    Middle EastUnited StatesIranoil tanker strikes

    FFrance 24★★★★★2026-09-08 23:07Original
  • BREAKINGUS Central Command claims destruction of five Iranian oil tankers

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★★2026-09-08 22:41Original
  • US strikes Iranian oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
    BREAKINGUS strikes Iranian oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz

    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.

    United StatesIranStrait of Hormuzoil tanker strikes

    DDW★★★★★2026-09-08 21:56Original
  • MAJOROil nears $100 as US launches new strikes on Iranian tankers

    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.

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    FFinancial Times★★★★★2026-09-08 21:48Original
  • Iran threatens oil tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain after reported US strikes
    Iran threatens oil tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain after reported US strikes

    Following reported US strikes, Iran’s navy warns that tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain will be targeted in retaliation.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-08 21:33Original
  • BREAKINGReporter: US strikes targets near Iran’s Kharg Island and Jask

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★★2026-09-08 21:30Original
  • US strikes multiple Iranian tankers as Middle East tensions soar
    MAJORUS strikes multiple Iranian tankers as Middle East tensions soar

    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.

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    TTRT World★★★★★2026-09-08 21:13Original
  • US attacks another Iranian oil tanker — TV

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-08 21:01Original
  • U.S. strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship
    MAJORU.S. strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship

    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.

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    NNBC News★★★★★2026-09-08 20:58Original
  • US strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship
    BREAKINGUS strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship

    The United States struck multiple Iranian tankers after further attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★★★2026-09-08 20:57Original
  • MAJORUS targeted multiple Iranian tankers near Kharg Island, officials say

    The United States targeted multiple Iranian tankers near Kharg Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to two US officials.

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    CCNN★★★★★2026-09-08 20:55Original
  • US Military Hit Targets Near Iran’s Kharg Island, Fox News Says
    MAJORUS Military Hit Targets Near Iran’s Kharg Island, Fox News Says

    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.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★★2026-09-08 20:08Original
  • BREAKINGUS strikes Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island — agency

    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.

    United StatesIranoil tanker strike

    TTASS★★★★★2026-09-08 19:52Original

WorldWildfires tear across Indonesia, choking the country in toxic smoke

Wildfires are spreading across parts of Indonesia, destroying valuable peatland and blanketing the country in toxic smoke that is making it difficult for people to breathe. Experts warn that, with months of fire season still ahead, this could become one of Indonesia’s worst wildfire disasters.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:30

Wildfires tear across Indonesia, choking the country in toxic smoke

WorldNorth Korea has built two-storey uranium enrichment facility, watchdog says

The IAEA says North Korea has built a two-storey uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon, reportedly able to house up to 28 centrifuge cascades, calling the development a cause for “serious concern”. The agency also says an expanded annex at a separate Kangson site has begun operating, based on satellite imagery.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 11:29

North Korea has built two-storey uranium enrichment facility, watchdog says
North Korea has built two-storey uranium enrichment facility, watchdog says

SocietyUK airport disruption: what are your rights if you have been affected?

A software failure in the UK’s air traffic control system has been fixed, but disruption continued into Wednesday, with cancellations exceeding 2,000. Eligible passengers may claim care such as food, accommodation and transfers, while flights covered by UK law must offer rerouting or a refund.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 11:29

UK airport disruption: what are your rights if you have been affected?
UK airport disruption: what are your rights if you have been affected?
  • UK rules out cyberattack after major flight disruptions
    UK rules out cyberattack after major flight disruptions

    UK airports continued to experience delays and cancellations after a flight-processing system failure. NATS CEO Martin Rolfe ruled out a cyberattack and pledged a thorough investigation, while Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander summoned him to explain the malfunction. More than 1,000 flights were affected, with disruption continuing at Heathrow and elsewhere.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-09-09 09:22Original
  • Nats boss summoned by UK transport secretary as flight chaos enters second day
    Nats boss summoned by UK transport secretary as flight chaos enters second day

    Nats chief Martin Rolfe is due to brief Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander after a technical problem caused 1,300 cancellations and disrupted hundreds of thousands of passengers for a second day. Rolfe faces calls to resign, while saying a cyber-attack has been ruled out and the fault was in Nats’ flight-processing system.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-09 07:36Original
  • UK flights resume but airports warn of ongoing disruption from air traffic outage
    UK flights resume but airports warn of ongoing disruption from air traffic outage

    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.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-09 06:45Original

SocietySyria: How the 'house of sisters' rumor split society

A rumor claims the so-called “house of sisters” holds kidnapped Syrian women from other sects and forces them to convert to Islam. Its existence is unconfirmed, but the story has fueled communal tensions. An Alawite family left Damascus for Lebanon after a warning targeting their daughter. Authorities say no such licensed facility exists, while fact-checkers found that images of the alleged building were AI-generated. Reports of missing and kidnapped women remain insufficiently investigated.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:27

Syria: How the 'house of sisters' rumor split society
Syria: How the 'house of sisters' rumor split society

WorldCleanup begins in Hawaii after Hurricane Lowell batters Kauai

Parts of Hawaii are beginning cleanup after Hurricane Lowell swept past the islands. Flooding and powerful surf from the storm caused extensive damage, leaving communities to pick up the pieces.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 11:26

Cleanup begins in Hawaii after Hurricane Lowell batters Kauai
Cleanup begins in Hawaii after Hurricane Lowell batters Kauai

Tech‘A gamble with our lives’: Ex-Anthropic researcher warns of AI ‘catastrophe’

Jacob Coxon says AI executives privately fear catastrophe but are still racing to build the technology. His departure follows a summer marked by failures to contain AI and a new push in Congress to ban superintelligent AI outright.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 11:24

‘A gamble with our lives’: Ex-Anthropic researcher warns of AI ‘catastrophe’

ScienceOpenAI says 10,000 AI agents solved a $1 million math problem. Mathematicians are pushing back

OpenAI says 10,000 AI agents solved one of the seven Millennium Prize Problems. An internal model described as more powerful than GPT-6 Astra proposed a solution, but mathematicians are questioning how independently it arrived at the result.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:23

OpenAI says 10,000 AI agents solved a $1 million math problem. Mathematicians are pushing back
OpenAI says 10,000 AI agents solved a $1 million math problem. Mathematicians are pushing back

EconomyRussia’s budget deficit reaches $67.56 billion, or 2.5% of GDP, in January-August

Russia’s federal budget recorded a deficit of 5.795 trillion rubles ($67.56 billion), equal to 2.5% of GDP, in January-August 2026, the Finance Ministry said. Revenues rose 9.2% year on year to 25.929 trillion rubles, while expenditures increased 14.7% to 31.724 trillion. Non-oil and gas revenues grew 18.1%, and August dividend income totaled 691 billion rubles.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:23

Russia’s budget deficit reaches $67.56 billion, or 2.5% of GDP, in January-August
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🇬🇧 London pub unveils 'Beer Tapestry' to celebrate Bayeux exhibition

An eight-metre embroidered "Beer Tapestry" tracing the history of brewing through the ages adorns The Museum Tavern pub opposite the British Museum, as London welcomes visitors to the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition.
🇬🇧 London pub unveils 'Beer Tapestry' to celebrate Bayeux exhibition

An eight-metre embroidered "Beer Tapestry" tracing the history of brewing through the ages adorns The Museum Tavern pub opposite the British Museum, as London welcomes visitors to the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition.
AFP News Agency

World‘Kyiv is gasping for breath’: Russia’s escalating attacks upend daily life

Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region have intensified since late spring. Daytime air-raid alerts paralyze the city, while nighttime warnings disrupt the sleep of hundreds of thousands. Residents describe explosions, damaged buildings, disrupted logistics, supermarket shortages, and preparations for a harsh winter.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 11:17

‘Kyiv is gasping for breath’: Russia’s escalating attacks upend daily life
‘Kyiv is gasping for breath’: Russia’s escalating attacks upend daily life

PoliticsExclusive: EU lawmakers join pressure to use €200 billion in Russian assets to help Ukraine

Members of the European Parliament have urged EU leaders to urgently use €200 billion in Russian assets to finance Ukraine. The 122 signatories support transferring the immobilized funds to a new EU instrument that would assume legal obligations and spread the risks currently concentrated in Belgium, where most of the assets are held.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 11:15

Exclusive: EU lawmakers join pressure to use €200 billion in Russian assets to help Ukraine
Exclusive: EU lawmakers join pressure to use €200 billion in Russian assets to help Ukraine

WorldBattlegroup South infantry begins assault on Druzhkovka, Russian Defense Ministry says

Russia’s Battlegroup South has secured positions on the outskirts of Druzhkovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic with support from unmanned systems crews, and its infantry is conducting what a deputy company commander described as successful assaults on the city. He said the operation aims to cut enemy logistics and relies heavily on drones.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 11:12

Battlegroup South infantry begins assault on Druzhkovka, Russian Defense Ministry says

EconomyIndia seeks takedowns of 15 crypto platforms over AML compliance

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit issued non-compliance notices to 15 crypto platforms and sought the removal of their apps and URLs.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:12

India seeks takedowns of 15 crypto platforms over AML compliance
India seeks takedowns of 15 crypto platforms over AML compliance

WorldHysteria over Leipzig drone incident is planned escalation, Russian MFA says

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Europe’s anti-Russian hysteria over a drone found at Leipzig/Halle Airport was a pre-planned escalation maneuver sanctioned by EU and NATO leadership. She said spreading baseless, false and absurd accusations against Russia had become a standard part of the information war.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:11

Hysteria over Leipzig drone incident is planned escalation, Russian MFA says

TechEXCLUSIVE: India’s Serious Fraud Office recommends ‘detailed’ probe into Xiaomi’s business

India’s Serious Fraud Office has recommended a probe into alleged irregularities in Xiaomi’s business model and compliance with foreign investment law, according to a government document. The recommendation could intensify scrutiny of the smartphone maker in India.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:10

EXCLUSIVE: India’s Serious Fraud Office recommends ‘detailed’ probe into Xiaomi’s business
EXCLUSIVE: India’s Serious Fraud Office recommends ‘detailed’ probe into Xiaomi’s business

WorldVideo: RSF drone attack on Sudan court kills at least 13

At least 13 people were killed and more than 20 wounded when a Rapid Support Forces drone struck a court in Sudan’s North Kordofan state, according to local sources. The paramilitary group has increased its drone use in areas controlled by the Sudanese Armed Forces.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 11:08

Video: RSF drone attack on Sudan court kills at least 13
Video: RSF drone attack on Sudan court kills at least 13

WorldHas Iran captured a US unmanned submarine? What we know

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says its naval forces captured a US-made Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle near the Strait of Hormuz. Washington says the vessel malfunctioned a day earlier, while an unnamed Pentagon spokesperson described it as an older model carrying no sensitive data or classified sonar or radar equipment.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 11:06

Has Iran captured a US unmanned submarine? What we know
Has Iran captured a US unmanned submarine? What we know

CultureNorway’s King Harald V laid to rest in state funeral

World leaders gathered in Oslo to pay tribute to Norway’s late King Harald V. A 21-gun salute accompanied his coffin from the royal palace to the Lutheran cathedral, while thousands lined the streets. The funeral began with a minute of silence, ending 13 days of national mourning.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:06

Norway’s King Harald V laid to rest in state funeral
Norway’s King Harald V laid to rest in state funeral
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