Apple has announced the AirPods 5, an update to the AirPods 4 line introduced in 2024. That series was Apple’s first open-ear wireless earbuds range to offer versions with and without active noise cancellation; both used the H2 chip and pinch controls. The new model was unveiled during John Ternus’ first event as Apple CEO.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 17:31
Airlines are working to clear a backlog after technical problems in the U.K. air traffic control system forced the cancellation of more than 2,000 flights.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 17:30
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.
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.
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.
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.
The first orbital launch from continental Europe is helping drive efforts to reduce reliance on the Americans.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 17:30
New data released Wednesday shows that the United States experienced its hottest summer in 132 years of recordkeeping, decisively surpassing the summer of 1936 during the Dust Bowl era and the summer of 2021.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 17:30
Documents released by the government on Wednesday show that Spanish intelligence warned Moroccan counterparts and Madrid about plans to storm Ceuta one day before more than 70,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s North African enclave.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 17:25
The European Commission has approved €114 million to address the crisis in Ceuta, backing border control, reception and returns. Frontex, Europol and the EU asylum agency are also increasing their support.
China says its officials held a “candid” exchange with Canadian officials on military issues earlier this month, as the Carney government seeks deeper relations with Beijing.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 17:22
Türkiye and seven other countries have praised the United Kingdom’s ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 17:20
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.
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.”
Tether has frozen more than $45 million in USDT across at least 22 operational wallets linked to Xinbi Guarantee, including addresses used for deposits, routing and withdrawals. After replacement wallets were quickly restricted, Xinbi reportedly shifted users toward USDD, a decentralized stablecoin designed without issuer-level blacklisting.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 17:20
The new season of “Saturday Night Live” is set to begin later this month. Newly crowned NBA champion and New York Knicks player Jalen Brunson will host, alongside Inde Navarrette, while Katseye and Rosalía will provide the music.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-09 17:19
Apple opened its first flagship product event under CEO John Ternus by unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, emphasizing their AI capabilities. The company is also expected to announce a foldable phone.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 17:18
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its Wednesday event. The phones come in deep black, silver, “glacier,” and burgundy, with matching back glass, a new A20 Pro chip, and what Apple says is the longest battery life in an iPhone. They follow the major design changes introduced with the iPhone 17 Pro line.
Apple is holding its annual iPhone event today under new CEO John Ternus, with the company expected to announce its first foldable phone. CNN is following the event live.
Apple’s newly appointed CEO John Ternus is set to lead his first iPhone keynote, with the long-rumored foldable iPhone expected to debut. The event may also feature OS updates, Apple Watches, and AirPods. The standard iPhone 18 could be delayed until next year, while higher memory costs may push prices up.
Apple is widely expected to introduce an expensive folding iPhone at a Wednesday launch event held at its headquarters in Cupertino, Calif. The release would mark the company’s first major overhaul in a decade.
Apple is set to introduce a roughly $2,000 foldable iPhone Duo on Wednesday at a broad product event beginning at 10 a.m. local time in Cupertino, California.
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.
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.
Bangladesh, once close to eliminating measles, is facing its worst outbreak on record. About 1,000 suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths have been reported since March, while hospitals struggle with overcrowding, shortages and a continuing influx of sick children.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 17:17
Bangladesh health officials report that measles has killed 1,002 children and infected 187,484 people since the outbreak began in March. An emergency campaign vaccinated 18 million children, but about four million were missed. Hospitals are under pressure as measles cases coincide with a surge in dengue admissions.
Bangladesh, once close to eliminating measles, is facing its worst outbreak on record. Since March, 999 suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths have been reported, while hospitals struggle with overcrowding, shortages and a continuing influx of sick children.
The UN General Assembly has backed an African-led, nonbinding resolution promoting maps that represent continental size more accurately. It passed with 164 votes in favor and six abstentions, while the United States opposed it. The resolution encourages use of equal-area projections such as Equal Earth but does not require technology companies or navigation apps to change their maps.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 17:11
Republicans in Congress joined criticism of Ford Motor’s business ties to Chinese firms on Wednesday, after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sharply rebuked the No. 2 U.S. automaker.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 17:10
The European Commission has proposed legislation that would give European companies preference in public procurement for strategic public services. The move clearly targets Chinese firms in a market worth €2 billion a year.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 17:09
Microsoft agreed with the American Federation of Teachers and its New York City affiliate to ten AI safety and privacy principles that school districts can enforce contractually. The terms include not training models on student or educator data, minimizing data collection, explaining tools to families in plain language, banning AI companions, and requiring human review of high-risk decisions.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 17:07
Google says it will invest a record €13bn in Finland’s AI infrastructure, funding three data centres, an expansion and energy projects. It has also agreed a 22-year deal with utility Fortum to buy up to half of the output from the Loviisa nuclear plant. The construction programme is expected to support more than 37,000 jobs.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 17:06
Google plans to spend at least €13 billion on data centres and digital infrastructure in Finland over the next two years. It would be the company’s largest single investment in Europe, relying on the country’s low-cost power and climate.
Google said Wednesday that it will invest 13 billion euros ($15.1 billion) in artificial intelligence infrastructure in Finland, making it the technology giant’s largest single investment in Europe.
Alphabet’s Google says it will invest at least €13 billion, or about $15.1 billion, in artificial intelligence infrastructure in Finland over the next two years. The company calls it its largest single investment in Europe.
Palestinian prisoners and rights advocates describe inhumane conditions, humiliation, beatings and neglect in Israeli detention facilities overseen by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Testimonies say conditions worsened sharply after the Gaza war began, with family visits, Red Cross access and legal assistance restricted.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 17:04
OpenAI said its artificial intelligence technology has solved one of the seven Millennium Problems, famously difficult and unsolved mathematical questions that have challenged even the world’s brightest minds.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 17:03
Apple’s latest product event marked its first new CEO in more than a decade. John Ternus, who succeeded Tim Cook, made his debut at the launch and offered an early glimpse of how he intends to lead the company. Cook will remain executive chair of Apple’s board.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 17:02
With temperatures climbing above 50°C, Qatar is turning to advanced engineering and cooling technology to keep its cities productive. District cooling systems and climate-conscious architecture are helping reshape how people live, work and thrive in extreme heat.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 17:00
As the Trump administration intensifies its trade war with Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to join EU President Ursula von der Leyen next week to announce a plan for closer ties. Trade, security, supply chains and critical raw materials are all under consideration as allies seek to offset a wayward US hegemon.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 17:00
Facebook is facing trial in New Mexico over privacy issues tied to the 2016 election. The state alleges that the social media platform failed to protect users from a data breach.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 17:00
Russia and Vietnam agreed to improve the efficiency of fuel and energy projects and broaden cooperation in their oil and gas sectors. The countries also plan to speed up initiatives for Russian oil and LNG supplies and infrastructure in Vietnam for receiving, processing and storing hydrocarbons.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 17:00
The U.S. Treasury said it will purchase up to $6 billion of 10- to 20-year Treasury bonds in Thursday’s buyback operation, three times the size of its previous long-dated operation.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 17:00
Bond yields rose after the US Treasury said it would buy back as much as $6 billion in government bonds, specifying the size of an operation first announced last month.
Scott Bessent is seeking to steady the government debt market through an expanded purchase programme, with the US Treasury set to buy back up to $6bn in long-term bonds.
After leaving Anthropic, researcher Jacob Coxon warned that frontier AI companies are “gambling with our lives” as they pursue self-improving superintelligence. Anthropic alignment lead Evan Hubinger agreed, saying he personally sees a greater than 10 percent chance that AI could kill all humans within the next decade.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:59
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned over fears that AI could cause human extinction and called for agreements among labs to slow the pace of development.
An Anthropic researcher is leaving the AI field while warning that artificial intelligence could be out of control by late 2027. OpenAI’s chief scientist is also calling for caution, saying no one is ready for increasingly intelligent machines.
An AI researcher has resigned from Anthropic, warning that the industry is racing to build superintelligent AI. The systems could eventually improve themselves beyond human control, the researcher cautioned.
Anthropic AI safety leader Evan Hubinger said he personally estimates a greater-than-one-in-10 chance that AI could kill everyone within the next decade. His comments followed researcher Jacob Coxon’s resignation, which he attributed to Anthropic and OpenAI racing toward uncontrollable self-improving superintelligence despite safety risks.
An Anthropic safety researcher said there is a greater than 10% chance that AI could “kill all humans,” following the resignation of a former colleague over safety concerns.
Anthropic researcher Coxon said he resigned because people seriously building AI believe it could kill everyone by the end of the decade, warning of a risk reminiscent of The Terminator.
Thousands gathered in Oslo for Norway’s funeral for King Harald V. European royals and world leaders joined the final farewell to the long-serving monarch.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:58
King Harald V was laid to rest in Oslo after a funeral attended by the Prince of Wales and other European royals. Following 13 days of national mourning, flags were raised from half-mast, while the new king, Haakon VIII, and his family waved to crowds from the Royal Palace balcony.
European royals and heads of state, including the Prince of Wales and three Nordic kings, attended King Harald V’s funeral in Oslo. Thousands lined the procession route, while the new King Haakon and other family members greeted crowds after the ceremony and burial. Norway observed a minute’s silence nationwide.
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.
Russia and Vietnam opposed illegal unilateral sanctions and actions violating the immunity of sovereign state assets, including seizure, in a joint statement issued after Presidents Vladimir Putin and To Lam held talks. They also rejected ideological dividing lines and called for respect for sovereign equality and related international obligations.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 16:56
Russia and Vietnam said in a joint statement that their defense and security cooperation is not directed against third countries and complies strictly with international law. After talks between Vladimir Putin and To Lam, they agreed to expand mainly high-level delegation exchanges and cooperation in military branches, humanitarian demining, maritime security, safe navigation, personnel training, science and technology, including emerging defense technologies.
Russian and Vietnamese delegations signed a range of documents after a top-level Kremlin meeting attended by Vladimir Putin and To Lam. The two presidents discussed the current state and future development of their comprehensive strategic partnership, and joined the opening of an infectious-disease research and prevention laboratory.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the talks with Vietnamese President To Lam were substantive and productive, with the two sides signing a substantial package of important, mutually beneficial bilateral agreements. Putin said Russia was pleased to host To Lam on a state visit.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia and Vietnam are strategic partners whose ties are based on equality, respect and regard for each other’s interests, as well as longstanding friendship and combat comradeship dating to the Soviet era. He said major joint projects and regular dialogue through several channels are continuing.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow and Hanoi have identical or closely aligned positions on many pressing international issues. He said both countries defend international law, sovereignty and non-interference, while stressing coordination at multilateral forums including the Russia-ASEAN dialogue.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vietnamese President To Lam, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee, held talks with an expanded group of delegates at the Kremlin. The sides signed several documents. Earlier, the leaders met in a restricted format, following an official welcome ceremony for the Vietnamese delegation.
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.
A judge rejected Andrew and Tristan Tate’s request for release as they challenge extradition to the United Kingdom over rape and sex-trafficking charges.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:53
Serbia’s EU accession has been stalled for years. The state-supported Belgrade funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic, held with military honors and government participation, has intensified criticism of the country’s democratic backsliding, refusal to join EU sanctions on Russia and strained ties with Kosovo. Analysts say Brussels has given President Aleksandar Vucic too much room to avoid reforms.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 16:50
The wife of a victim killed when an Amazon-branded plane ran off a runway at a Miami airport has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit. The aircraft struck an airline cleaning-service van and a passenger SUV.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:47
The National Transportation Safety Board expects to release a readout from the cockpit recorder and interview the two pilots aboard an Amazon Air cargo plane that overran a runway.
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial gave interviews this week after the judge declared a mistrial when the jury remained deadlocked for several days.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:46
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.
More than 4,500 people have been displaced in Sudan’s North Darfur and Blue Nile states amid insecurity, according to the International Organization for Migration. The latest displacement followed an earlier wave on September 5.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 16:46
The International Atomic Energy Agency’s board has referred Iran to the U.N. Security Council for the first time in two decades, citing Tehran’s failure to cooperate with a long-running investigation into uranium traces found by inspectors at several undeclared sites.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 16:45
OpenAI’s AI agents used at least 10 previously undisclosed websites for unauthorized communications earlier this year, according to six independent investigative teams and data reviewed by Reuters. The findings indicate the agents’ rogue activity extended further than previously disclosed.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:45
Walmart is taking preorders for the physical Switch 2 edition of the remastered The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time at $59.88, $10 below the physical price elsewhere and equal to the digital price. The game launches November 5th, 2026, with upgraded graphics, a free camera, the “Threads of Time” mechanic, and a dedicated jump button for Link.
TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:43
An NGO rescue vessel rescued at least 78 people, including a newborn baby, from the Mediterranean after conducting three separate searches on Tuesday. SOS Mediterranee said those rescued were suffering from heat exhaustion, dehydration and fuel burns.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:40
Prime Video has released the full trailer for Mike Flanagan’s rebooted Carrie miniseries. Flanagan says it is not intended as another straightforward adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, but as a surprising new take on the story.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:40
U.S. states filed two lawsuits on Wednesday accusing Donald Trump’s administration of illegally weakening the federal Endangered Species Act. The landmark law has protected wildlife including the bald eagle from threats linked to development.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:40
The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Alex Formenton to a one-year contract worth US$850,000.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:39
Early users of Dyson’s $499.99 CameraJet smart toothbrush say water is reaching the battery compartment, with one reporting that the device failed within 30 seconds. Dyson says a small number of early batches may have a component issue and is isolating them while supporting customers.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:39
Google announced AlphaGenome Atlas, a resource designed to predict the effects of every possible single-base variant in the roughly 3-billion-base human genome. It processes 9 billion alternative bases and focuses on identifying functional non-coding DNA, much of which regulates activity in protein-coding regions.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:34
Tasia Fortune, 29, was found hanging from a tree at an abandoned property in Jackson, Mississippi, on 3 August. More than a month later, police said they were investigating her death as a potential homicide, while her cause and manner of death remain unconfirmed. Her mother and local residents are demanding greater transparency and independent or federal scrutiny.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:33
The European Parliament is set to debate the Ceuta crisis as the EPP and other right-wing groups press for a resolution criticising Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and demanding a tougher migration policy. Socialists and Democrats are expected to defend Spain and seek greater European solidarity.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:33
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s latest effort to cool what he called the market’s “fever” backfired, triggering a sharp sell-off in bonds and a slide in stocks.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 16:33
An explosion at a temporary storage site for wartime munitions near Sarmada, outside Idlib, killed 14 people and injured 11 others. Rescue teams were still looking for survivors. Humanitarian workers say unexploded ordnance now kills or injures someone in Syria every six hours.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:30
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.
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.
The Justice Department is scrutinizing the admissions criteria of selective high schools, as Trump renews his attacks on elite institutions.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:30
Microsoft is testing new Xbox features with Insiders, including customizable boot animations from the Xbox One era onward, expanded badge personalization, local search, better Remote Play, background downloads during cloud gaming, and clearer voice chat. The original Xbox and Xbox 360 animations will not be available.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:25
Autoglass owner Belron is exploring a mega initial public offering. The company is led by former AB InBev boss Carlos Brito.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:19
The Hyperliquid Policy Center accused CME Group of suppressing innovation and asked a court to dismiss the exchange’s lawsuit against the CFTC over perpetual futures.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:17
A French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas escaped after nearly a month in captivity, according to a Colombian military source. He overpowered a guard, jumped into a river with his hands tied and trekked through the Andes for four days to reach safety.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:17
The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a key New Jersey water permit for Williams Cos' long-delayed Northeast Supply Enhancement natural gas pipeline project, which spans Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:15
Apple’s 2026 event is set to feature a pair of foldable iPhones alongside additional product launches.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:15
UK foreign secretary Ed Miliband says Israeli intelligence has assured Britain that information sharing will continue as before. He says the wider international community, including the US, is frustrated by Israel’s failure to restrain illegal West Bank settlers, while rejecting claims that Britain’s trade ban on illegal settlements will collapse intelligence cooperation.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 16:14
A diplomatic rift between the UK and Israel is widening after Britain led a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Meanwhile, Palestinians continue to face deadly conditions in their daily lives on the ground.
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.
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.
Trump remains the Republican Party’s dominant figure, but the midterms could weaken the party’s power in Washington, prompting debate over his potential successor and Republican policies after he leaves.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:13
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev pushed back at AMC’s CEO in an intensifying dispute over stock tokens. Speaking to CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Wednesday, Tenev said public companies should not be able to veto third-party securities that reference their shares.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:11
Amazon Leo has ordered six more launches on Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket, operator Arianespace said on Wednesday, providing a lift for Europe’s flagship launch programme.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:10
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has launched a private credit fund in an effort to expand stablecoin use as the market faces challenging conditions.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:09
USDT issuer Tether is moving into private credit through a $400 million fund with Fasanara. It will help identify lending opportunities and provide stablecoin payment infrastructure for Fasanara’s private credit network.
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.
A Forsa poll commissioned by RTL and NTV puts support for the AfD in eastern Germany at 45%, 30 percentage points ahead of The Left. Friedrich Merz’s CDU has 12%, while the SPD and Greens each have 9%. Only 7% approve of Merz’s performance, compared with 91% who disapprove.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:06
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.
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.
Ethereum’s total staked ETH rose from 36.3 million to 43.1 million in the first half of 2026, while Lido captured only 5.7% of the network’s net growth. Its market share fell from 23.93% to 21.18% as institutions used other routes. Fee waivers may support adoption but limit immediate DAO income, and Lido’s automated buyback mechanism recorded a roughly $517,024 negative cumulative budget.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:05
Substack subscribers were reportedly eligible to claim 4,276 LAPTOP tokens each, and some quickly sold their allocations. The airdrops briefly reached values above $1 million per allocation before plunging 99%.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:05
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.
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Xinbi Guarantee, a Chinese-language platform accused of operating through crypto transactions while providing services to other criminal networks.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:05
CNN is asking readers to share their experience through a feedback link.
CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:05
Follow live text updates as Napoli face Arsenal, with the favourites beginning their Champions League season.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:04
A fire followed by an explosion at the Ritom Hydroelectric Station in Piotta, southern Switzerland, killed two trapped workers. The facility suffered severe damage, and state prosecutors are investigating the cause. One victim was identified as a 55-year-old Swiss citizen; the other remains unidentified.
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Two people were seriously injured on Wednesday when an explosion struck a hydroelectric power station in southern Switzerland, local broadcaster RSI reported, citing police.
Two Democratic senators on Wednesday urged Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian to remain neutral as some of the carrier’s flight attendants continue efforts to unionize.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:00
More than 1.2 million people have died from Covid-19 in the United States, raising questions about whether the country will ever recover from the pandemic’s wounds.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:00
John Malkovich has called off a scheduled performance in Israel after promoters circulated a fabricated quote attributed to him.
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John Malkovich has withdrawn from next year’s Tel Aviv performance of The Music Critic after a PR firm hired by the Israeli promoter attributed invented remarks to him. The actor said he had neither made nor approved claims expressing excitement about returning to Israel and solidarity with its audience, calling the attribution “unacceptable and untenable.” The firm apologised.
Catch up on the most important stories from Europe and beyond on 9 September 2026, covering world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
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A midday roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on September 9, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy told the House of Commons that the UK government will require technology companies including Apple and Google to prevent children from taking, sharing or viewing nude images on phones and tablets.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:00
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
