“South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone renamed the show “South America” in a pointed jab at Trump, big tech and their own corporate bosses.
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NBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:51
Montenegro is prepared to share its EU accession and rule-of-law experience with Ukraine, European Affairs Minister Maida Gorcevic said. Montenegro is preparing a draft accession treaty and aims to close all remaining negotiating chapters by the end of 2026, while Ukraine’s parliament continues to block many reforms needed for its membership bid.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:51
Dow is considering leaving its $20 billion chemicals partnership with Saudi Aramco as the U.S. company reshapes its portfolio during a prolonged industry downturn, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:50
A group of crypto firms has launched the Charter Foundation, offering a new framework intended to help founders reduce the cost of launching tokens.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:49
The EU has introduced a framework aimed at supporting long-term rentals in cities heavily reliant on tourism. Airbnb warns that the approach could create regulatory uncertainty without improving long-term housing outcomes.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 14:48
The EU plans to give cities greater powers to curb Airbnb and other short-term rentals. It says short-term rental activity across four major letting platforms rose 93% between 2018 and 2024.
The European Commission has proposed tighter rules on short-term and holiday rentals to address housing shortages in tourist hotspots. Under the plan, cities in areas deemed to be under housing stress could restrict such rentals and property purchases for short-term letting, though EU lawmakers and member states must still approve it. Airbnb’s industry lobby criticized the proposal as lacking independent oversight.
The European Commission has proposed rules intended to help authorities address a housing crunch in tourism hotspots. Airbnb and other short-term home rental companies are expected to face tighter restrictions.
The Kremlin says Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have not discussed details of a possible meeting on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China, though both sides understand it could happen. Dmitry Peskov attributed Kyiv’s current “flexibility” to shortages of money and weapons, saying it was not the flexibility needed for a settlement.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 14:47
Nintendo announced Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D Metroid game for the Switch 2 launching January 28, 2027. It combines 2D gameplay with 3D graphics, cinematic action, enemy parries and a new ability for Samus to absorb enemy energy, summed up by the marketing line “eat or be eaten.”
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:46
India’s markets regulator has lifted a trading ban on a JPMorgan Chase unit and Mansi Share and Stock Broking after the firms deposited a combined 36.8 million rupees ($386,941), two sources familiar with the matter said. The firms had faced allegations of manipulating the closing auction session.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:45
After the AfD won 44% in Saxony-Anhalt’s state election, residents of Magdeburg described the result as heartbreaking or catastrophic, while others worried about the consequences of the party’s radical agenda. The AfD lacks an absolute majority, leaving its path to power unclear as concerns grow that Germany’s firewall against cooperation with it may weaken.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:45
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused the AfD of promoting “ethnic cleansing” during a clash with co-leader Alice Weidel in the Bundestag. In Saxony-Anhalt’s state election, the party fell three seats short of an absolute majority and said it was negotiating with other groups and MPs to form a state government.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Russia informed Turkey during interministerial consultations in Moscow that what it called Ukraine’s “destructive actions” in the Black Sea threaten shipping safety, including for Turkish vessels, the Foreign Ministry said. The sides also discussed the South Caucasus, Central Asia and continued work through the 3+3 regional platform.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 14:44
The White House removed the MAGA-themed “Build the Wall” game from its website this week after the Tetris Company posted an online statement alluding to copyright infringement.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:43
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.
Category 1 Hurricane Lowell passed west of Kauai without making landfall, but powerful winds and torrential rain brought extensive damage. Trees, power poles and coastal roads were damaged, about 30,000 people lost power and roughly 300 residents evacuated. Flooding, mudslides and dangerous surf remain a risk.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:42
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.
Tesla is now offering paid Cybercab rides in Austin, Texas. The Verge spent about an hour in the two-seat vehicle, finding a compelling preview of purpose-built autonomous lounges, but also long waits, reported butterfly-door problems, awkward drop-off points, and self-driving software that seemed hesitant in a car without manual controls.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:41
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev said public companies cannot control financial products built around their stock, while acknowledging that token holders do not receive voting rights.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:38
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he and Vietnamese counterpart To Lam had begun negotiations in Moscow and held highly productive talks in a restricted format, covering key bilateral and international issues.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:37
A Russian military court sentenced former Defense Ministry personnel chief Yuri Kuznetsov to 12 years for large-scale bribery. His seized house and land in Krasnodar were confiscated, while other property remains frozen until he pays a 25.3 million-ruble fine. Businessman Lev Martirosyan received 10 years and eight months for giving the bribe. Both men deny wrongdoing and plan to appeal.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:36
Russia’s Moscow Military District will form specialized FPV interceptor drone units staffed by reservists to strengthen air defense for critical military and civilian infrastructure. Instructors are being retrained before training begins for reservists who have signed contracts with the Defense Ministry.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:34
The Moscow Military District plans to create reservist-staffed units to reinforce air defenses at critically important facilities. The units will mainly operate high-speed interceptor drones. Instructor retraining is underway, but no deployment date has been set; reservist training will follow. Reservists have guarded the skies over the Leningrad region since spring 2026.
The bitter battle over Missouri’s congressional maps has intensified as the state’s high court opened a contempt probe into Secretary of State Denny Hoskins.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:33
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said recent US military strikes on Iranian vessels in the Persian Gulf were driving a new escalation and threatening security beyond the Middle East. Iran’s state broadcaster reported attacks on three civilian vessels, while CENTCOM said five Iranian oil tankers were destroyed. Iran then struck US air bases in Jordan.
TTASSOriginal★★★★★2026-09-09 14:31
Iran says the “prohibited zone” near the Strait of Hormuz will cover parts of the Gulf of Oman and extend into the Arabian Sea.
Iran’s foreign ministry said the country’s armed forces remain fully combat-ready and will respond without hesitation to any US military aggression. Iran’s state broadcaster reported strikes on three Iranian civilian vessels in the Persian Gulf, while CENTCOM said the US had destroyed five Iranian oil tankers. Iran then struck US air bases in Jordan.
Global equities came under pressure after Brent crude rose to $100.19 a barrel as intensifying Middle East fighting heightened fears of energy-driven inflation. Investors are watching whether higher prices will prompt central banks to tighten policy, while US-Iran attacks are also straining bond markets and borrowing costs.
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.
The Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly has urged that frozen Russian state assets be used to compensate Ukraine for war damage, arguing that doing so would be a lawful countermeasure under international law. The proposal competes with an EU effort to convert the assets into a loan for Ukraine, while recovery and reconstruction costs are estimated at $588 billion.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 14:31
Spending on data centers, the backbone of the artificial intelligence industry, has reached record highs in 2026. Opposition to the infrastructure boom has surged from a niche local concern into a defining issue ahead of the November midterm elections, prompting candidates across the political spectrum to rapidly reshape their messaging around the grassroots backlash.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 14:30
Republicans will meet in Dallas this week for a midterm convention modeled on the type of gathering usually held during presidential election years.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:30
Film critic Manon Kerjean highlights French films in competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival and discusses new releases including “15/18,” which is set in a psychiatric unit and explores mental health, “A Woman’s Life,” and Arthur Hariri’s body-swapping film “The Unknown.” She also previews the eagerly awaited “Call My Agent” spinoff, set five years after the Netflix series ended, with George Clooney and Eva Longoria as guest stars.
FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:29
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Bayramov said the country supports Türkiye as it prepares to host COP31. He made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the fourth Climate Week under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:26
Silver Lake is set to combine French business-management software maker Cegid with payroll and human-resources platform Silae in a deal valued at €10 billion, making a major bet on software for the AI era.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:26
With last month’s devastating floods destroying roads and bridges while helicopters remain occupied with search-and-rescue missions, Nepal’s army is using drones to deliver relief supplies to displaced people.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:25
Hutu and Tutsi identities in Africa’s Great Lakes region were more fluid before colonial rule. Colonial classification, especially in Rwanda and Burundi, hardened social distinctions into ethnic categories that were later drawn into struggles over power, land and belonging, with effects still felt in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The divide became central to Rwanda’s crisis and culminated in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:22
Iran appears to be increasingly targeting Jordanian assets amid its latest escalation with the United States. Tehran fired several ballistic missiles at Jordan’s Al-Azraq airbase, which hosts US personnel and military assets. Jordan’s armed forces said 18 of 20 missiles were intercepted and destroyed, while two landed in open areas and no casualties were reported.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 14:19
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is presenting a ban on imports from illegal settlements in occupied Palestine, along with sanctions on those who build or finance them, as evidence of British leadership against injustice. He believes the policy can attract voters, while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch warns it could fuel antisemitism in the UK.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:18
The UK prime minister backs sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements and warns that the two-state solution is “dying before our eyes.”
Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended in parliament his government’s decision to block imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying Britain had to “stand for something.”
AI spending per employee fell at leading companies in August. Declining token costs and cheaper models suggest adoption is not unfolding as hyperscalers had hoped.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:18
A train collided with a truck in Poland, killing one person and injuring several others. Some of the injured have been taken to hospital, while emergency services remain at the scene.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:17
Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as the Middle East conflict threatens oil shipments and reduces exports. Attacks near the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz are adding to supply concerns, while some countries draw on reserves. US reserves have fallen to their lowest level since 1982.
DDWOriginal★★★★★2026-09-09 14:16
Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time in six weeks. Intensifying fighting involving U.S. and Iranian forces has heightened concerns about regional supplies, while also raising fears of inflation and higher energy costs for consumers and businesses.
Oil reaches $100 a barrel as concerns about global supplies intensify. The newsletter also reports that an Anthropic researcher resigned, warning that AI labs are “gambling” with humanity’s future, while Bessent cautioned traders against betting on the Treasury’s failure.
Brent crude, a benchmark for global trading, rose on Wednesday and climbed above $100 a barrel as the US war in Iran continued.
The yield on the U.S. two-year Treasury note rose 2 basis points early Wednesday while oil prices hovered above $100 a barrel.
Oil prices have topped $100 a barrel for the first time in nearly six weeks after attacks on Middle Eastern oil facilities and ships threatened to further cripple an already weakened supply chain.
Benchmark Brent crude futures climbed above the symbolic $100-a-barrel mark on Wednesday for the first time since July 24. The escalation of conflict in the Middle East heightened concern over oil flows from the region.
Brent crude rises as fears grow that a renewed global supply crunch could emerge.
Russia’s Central Election Commission said 68.1% of surveyed respondents plan to vote in the September elections, while 22.2% said they would probably do so. About 10% were undecided or opposed. State Duma and regional elections will be held from September 18-20, with around 23,000 seats and posts up for election.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:15
Pakistan were dismissed for 133 in the first innings of the third Test in Birmingham, with their top five batters all scoring nine runs or fewer. England’s pacers took all 10 wickets, while England closed on 156-4 for a 23-run lead.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:15
The Toronto International Film Festival is shifting its emphasis toward independent films to attract younger viewers, who are chiefly interested in work outside mainstream Hollywood, its chief programming officer said.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:15
Pakistan is continuing efforts to help resolve the conflict between the United States and Iran, while Washington and Tehran are maintaining indirect contacts, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said. He added that Islamabad is working to create conditions to ease regional tensions and expressed optimism about future de-escalation.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 14:13
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic dissolved parliament on Sept. 9 and called a snap legislative election for next month. The move comes as Serbia and Ukraine appear to be drawing closer, while Vucic’s ruling party has nominated him for prime minister, a role analysts say could leave him Serbia’s de facto most powerful figure.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:13
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has approved the dissolution of the current National Assembly and called parliamentary elections for October 25. The decree, proposed by the government, takes effect upon publication.
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.
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.
Customers are increasingly turning to generative AI to visualise tattoo ideas, while tattoo artists use the technology for photo restoration and as a source of design references.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:12
Researchers say the attack was likely part of a broader operation aimed at stealing cryptocurrency and login credentials. Victims were deceived through a fake Google verification check.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:11
The first iPhone brought touchscreen technology into the mainstream in 2007, years after its development. Apple now hopes its first foldable phone will achieve a similar breakthrough for a format that remains niche despite years of work by Samsung and Chinese rivals such as Huawei.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:10
Apple’s $570 billion surge this summer has raised the stakes for new CEO John Ternus ahead of the company’s most anticipated event in years: Wednesday’s unveiling of the foldable iPhone.
Apple is widely expected to introduce an expensive folding iPhone at a launch event on Wednesday at its headquarters in Cupertino, California, with new CEO Ternus in charge.
Cyprus’s Cronos gas is expected to reach European markets through Egypt from 2028, with Greece providing a onward route into southeastern and central Europe. The three countries renewed their support for the plan at their El Alamein summit.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 14:08
Bitcoin holders can place BTC with a custodian and receive a token usable on another network, allowing them to borrow without selling their coins. The trade-off is reliance on the custodian, redemption rules, token stability and lending software. Because the loan is overcollateralized, a sharp Bitcoin decline can still trigger liquidation. Coinbase, Circle and WBTC offer competing versions.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:05
Russia is developing a four-level system to protect warehouses from drone threats and attacks, Severstal Engineering says. It uses three types of netting, ropes, cables and protective mats, while demand is high among commercial warehouses, state-owned companies and other customers.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:04
Hungary has formally told Brussels that it has fulfilled the EU’s rule-of-law conditions. The move could release €4.2 billion in EU funding and restore access to European programmes for researchers and students previously excluded from them.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:04
T-shirts, mugs and rosaries linked to Pope Leo XIV’s much-anticipated visit to the northeastern French city of Metz on September 28 are proving hugely popular in souvenir shops, with some items selling faster than they can be restocked.
FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:03
The Climate Council projects that coastal flooding could damage more than 267,000 Australian properties and 2m hectares of land by 2100, causing $855.1bn in economic losses. In the Clarence Valley, farmer Peter Lake says repeated floods and drought have sharply reduced the land available for cattle and fodder.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 14:01
A Consumer Policy Research Centre review found some rental platforms encouraged prospective tenants to provide excessive personal information or answer questions outside Victoria’s new rules. The report also identified continued use of screening tests and rewards schemes, while data could be shared with debt collectors and financial-product providers.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:01
New data shows upper-quartile house values in Sydney and Melbourne have fallen by more than 10% from their peaks, while lower-priced properties have held up better. Analysts say the market is showing signs of stabilising as investors withdraw and first-time buyers and owner-occupiers return, although higher interest rates continue to weigh on housing.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:01
Russia has recently deployed jet-powered Shahed-type drones against Ukraine, creating a fresh challenge for Ukrainian air defences. Kyiv is developing interceptor drones that can match their speed and shoot them down. In Kielce, Poland, FRANCE 24’s Gulliver Cragg speaks with DoD Solution CEO Roman Hapachylo, whose company is working on the technology.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:00
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio continues to excel when the pressure is highest. He attributes his success in clutch situations to sometimes feeling that he was born for those moments.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:00
The comedy series is taking another poke at the White House by adopting a new name, amid Donald Trump’s push to attach “America” to a gulf, lakes and, most recently, a state.
CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:00
The Emmy-winning satirical show South Park is changing its name to South America in response to Apple and Google capitulating to Donald Trump’s requests to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ and his AI-generated attempt to rebrand New Mexico as ‘New America’.
The hit TV show “South Park” has become “South America,” apparently referring to geographic name changes associated with Trump. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone said they were “inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google.”
The loss of temporary protected status leaves 170,000 Salvadoran immigrants facing a choice: return to a country many no longer recognize or go underground in the US.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:00
Kalshi’s election data is now live on DoubleZero ahead of the U.S. midterms. The expansion gives institutional and automated traders access to full-depth order books in political prediction markets.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:00
PayPal has introduced PYUSDx, a stablecoin developer platform backed by PayPal USD (PYUSD) and built with assistance from M0 and MoonPay.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:00
Nine midterm election races will determine which side controls the 100-seat US Senate. A voter was pictured filling out a ballot during the June 9, 2026, midterm primary in Columbia, South Carolina.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:00
Twelve countries, including the UK, Canada and France, said Tuesday they would restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Their foreign ministers said Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden also planned restrictions, following weeks of increased settler attacks on Palestinian villages in the occupied territory.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-09 13:59
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In July, the Trump administration treated endangered leatherback turtles, sea lions, and whales as collateral damage in its drive to profit from the oceans. NOAA has now announced priorities centered on cutting bureaucracy, modernizing science, and putting fishing communities first. Experts warn the reforms could erode fish stocks, endanger species, and open marine habitats to destructive trawlers.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 13:58
Hunter Biden’s new LAPTOP token fell from $190 to below $4 within minutes of opening on Base, wiping out 98% of its value after a debut valued at $1.6 billion. Onchain records indicate that market makers received the tokens a week before trading started.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 13:57
President Vladimir Putin said Russia-Vietnam trade turnover rose by nearly 6% last year, while its growth rate effectively doubled in the first half of this year. Opening talks with To Lam in Moscow, Putin said trade growth and the signing of relevant documents would support further development of their special strategic relations.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 13:56
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump discussed the Ukraine conflict in an hour-long phone call described by the Kremlin as “extremely frank” and constructive. The conversation followed visits to Moscow and Kyiv by US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as Washington presses for renewed face-to-face talks between Russia and Ukraine.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-09 13:55
Russia and Vietnam agreed to broaden cooperation on information security after interagency consultations in Moscow. Discussions covered coordination at specialized international forums, protection of national information spaces, and stronger links between research organizations and businesses. Both sides reaffirmed their readiness for further cooperation in the information sphere.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 13:54
Baroness Beeban Kidron, a leading campaigner against Big Tech’s growing influence, calls it a “generational injustice against children.” She says technology itself may not be the problem, but how it is used, and discusses her book on Big Tech’s control and how to fight back.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 13:54
Fourteen people went on trial in France on Tuesday over the deaths of at least 31 people in the Channel in 2021, the deadliest accident involving asylum seekers trying to reach England. The case includes 114 civil parties, among them victims’ relatives, with some travelling from Erbil in Iraq’s Kurdistan region to testify.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-09 13:53
Tether and Fasanara have launched a $400 million fund for stablecoin-enabled private credit. The firms are seeking up to $3 billion from institutional investors to deploy through Fasanara’s global fintech lending network.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 13:53
Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the mainland's Taiwan Affairs Office, welcomed growing discussion in Taiwan about reunification and a proposed “One Country, Two Systems” framework. He called peaceful reunification the best approach and said attempts by DPP authorities to challenge the one-China principle and dispute UN Resolution 2758’s relevance to Taiwan would fail.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 13:53
Asus’ Cetra Open wireless earbuds are $22 off at Amazon and Best Buy, bringing the price to $206.99. Their open design keeps users aware of surrounding sounds, while the earbuds offer strong audio, respectable battery life, app customization, and a USB-C 2.4GHz transmitter supporting up to 60W passthrough charging. They work with phones and several gaming devices.
TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-09 13:53
At least 14 people were killed and 11 wounded in an explosion at a temporary storage site for weapons and war remnants near Sarmada in Syria’s Idlib province. Volatile materials caused secondary blasts and fires, while authorities have not yet identified the cause.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 13:53
A deadly blast struck an arms depot in Idlib, northwestern Syria.
At least 14 people died and 11 were wounded Wednesday when an explosion struck a temporary storage site for weapons and remnants of war near Sarmada in Syria’s Idlib province, state television reported.
At least 14 people were killed and 11 wounded when an explosion struck a temporary depot for weapons and remnants of war near Sarmada in Syria’s Idlib province, state television reported. Emergency teams were sent to Burj Elnumra village shortly afterward.
Police were hunting two thieves who fled with two Renoir paintings from a museum in southern France, leaving two others behind in its garden as they escaped, according to a mayor.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 13:51
Art crime experts say last year’s high-profile Louvre heist may have prompted a wave of brazen thefts, placing pressure on European museums with valuable collections. Authorities say thieves cut through a fence and entered through a window early Tuesday to steal four paintings from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera.
Analog Devices said on Wednesday that it will acquire privately held Alif Semiconductor for $1.35 billion in cash. The deal will expand ADI’s on-device capabilities as AI applications increasingly move into physical systems.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 13:50
France’s record summer heat has raised grape sugar levels unusually high in the Champagne region. Authorities have allowed the area’s sparkling wine to reach 15 percent alcohol for the first time, compared with the usual 13 percent cap.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 13:49
Attacks on education are increasing worldwide. Dr Maleiha Malik of the Education Above All Foundation says children can be kept learning, but the damage caused by conflict is difficult to undo.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 13:48
Rwanda’s protection of mountain gorillas is creating jobs, attracting investment and supporting businesses around Volcanoes National Park. Gorilla tourism generated $248 million last year, benefiting guides, porters, drivers, hotels, restaurants and farmers, while the country seeks to develop attractions such as Lake Ruhondo to lengthen visitors’ stays.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 13:46
Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine’s government knows precisely what it must do to genuinely move toward a peaceful settlement of the conflict. He described the Kiev regime as being in a very difficult position because of shortages of funds and weapons, prompting some flexibility that he said was not the kind required.
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Kiev regime was displaying “flexibility” because it lacked money, but not the kind that could help achieve a settlement. He said Ukraine’s economic situation was rapidly worsening, with insufficient funds and weapons, and that Kiev became flexible only after opening “Pandora’s box” by striking civilian infrastructure in Russia.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says a number of countries are interested in providing a platform for possible talks on Ukrainian reconciliation. He says the venue, including Russia’s preferred location, will matter if both sides decide they are ready to resume negotiations.
Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said Washington could soon stop providing direct assistance to Kyiv as a way to end hostilities in Ukraine more quickly. He added that Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump had discussed achieving a peaceful settlement and how to accomplish it.
Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said Moscow and Washington had discussed resuming contacts with Ukraine, including trilateral negotiations. He said he had not seen a settlement roadmap and suggested Abu Dhabi could again host talks if they resume. Ushakov also said Washington could stop direct aid to Kyiv to help end hostilities sooner.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia expects trilateral Russian-US-Ukrainian negotiations to resume in the foreseeable future, while no formal roadmap for a Ukraine settlement currently exists. He said prisoner exchanges would continue and argued that the budget deficit poses no serious concern, while Europe faces worsening gas storage and price pressures.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a roadmap for restarting direct Russia–Ukraine talks could take shape within weeks. He described recent meetings by U.S. mediators in Moscow and Kyiv as substantive, but said both sides still have bright red lines. Rubio said he was neither overly optimistic nor pessimistic, while other reports called serious negotiations unlikely before next year.
Russia hopes peace talks on Ukraine mediated by the United States will resume soon, the Kremlin said. Kremlin spokesman Peskov cited a “confirmed political will” to restart the negotiations.
Andrei Kutsila’s documentary “Letters from the Silenced Country” portrays continuing repression under Belarus’ authoritarian regime. Drawing on letters and stories of political prisoners, exiles and underground activists, the film depicts a society where dissent has been silenced, while asking whether belief in a free Belarus can survive.
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The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s 35-nation Board of Governors passed a resolution on Wednesday closing the chapter on Syria’s secret nuclear activities during the Assad family’s rule, saying the new authorities had helped settle all outstanding questions.
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