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PoliticsTrump vows to be at centre of US midterms: Republican convention takeaways

Donald Trump put himself at the centre of the Republican midterm convention, urging supporters to pretend he is on the ballot and promising rallies across competitive states to help retain control of Congress. He also floated a $5,000 dividend for adult citizens if Republicans hold both chambers, while touting his handling of the Iran war.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-10 03:01

Trump vows to be at centre of US midterms: Republican convention takeaways
Trump vows to be at centre of US midterms: Republican convention takeaways

SocietyCleaning crew killed as Amazon cargo jet crashes into van at Miami airport

Five cleaning workers were killed when an Amazon cargo jet crashed into their van at Miami airport as they were finishing a shift in a difficult, demanding job.

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Cleaning crew killed as Amazon cargo jet crashes into van at Miami airport
Cleaning crew killed as Amazon cargo jet crashes into van at Miami airport

EconomyAIIB eyes new platform to pool private capital for Asia’s US$1.7tn infrastructure needs

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is developing a platform to pool institutional investors’ capital and roughly quadruple the private funding it mobilises for infrastructure projects across Asia. Insurers, pension funds and other investors would co-invest in infrastructure debt across the bank’s 111 member countries on a programmatic basis instead of negotiating each deal separately.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-10 03:00

AIIB eyes new platform to pool private capital for Asia’s US$1.7tn infrastructure needs
AIIB eyes new platform to pool private capital for Asia’s US$1.7tn infrastructure needs

WorldPassenger ferry fire in Philippines leaves dozens missing and at least 5 dead

A passenger ferry caught fire overnight off the western Philippines, leaving dozens of people missing and killing at least five, according to the report.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 02:57

Passenger ferry fire in Philippines leaves dozens missing and at least 5 dead

PoliticsTrump defends Iran war, says US will call Strait of Hormuz ‘Trump Strait’

US President Donald Trump defended the war against Iran and said the United States would call the Strait of Hormuz “Trump Strait.”

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-10 02:56

Trump defends Iran war, says US will call Strait of Hormuz ‘Trump Strait’
Trump defends Iran war, says US will call Strait of Hormuz ‘Trump Strait’
  • Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz ‘Trump Strait’

    US President Donald Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait” and said he would announce the move at the Republican midterm convention in Texas. He also said he was convinced oil prices would fall after the United States wins the war with Iran, again claiming that the US controls the key oil route.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-10 02:30Original

EconomyGraphics: China is a key driver of global trade in services

The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing has attracted exhibitors from 90 countries, regions and international organizations, as well as more than 1,800 offline companies. China’s services trade totaled nearly 3.8 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, up 8.3 percent, while knowledge-intensive services accounted for 44 percent, signaling an upgrade toward higher-value segments.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 02:56

Graphics: China is a key driver of global trade in services
Graphics: China is a key driver of global trade in services

PoliticsThousands protest in Ljubljana as Slovenia opens Israel’s first embassy

Thousands rallied in Ljubljana against the opening of Israel’s first embassy in Slovenia. Prime Minister Janez Jansa’s diplomatic reset with Israel has reversed policies adopted by his predecessor, prompting opposition parties to seek his impeachment and accusing the government of serving Israeli interests. Protesters invoked peace, Palestine and Gaza, while officials called the opening a new stage of cooperation.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 02:54

Thousands protest in Ljubljana as Slovenia opens Israel’s first embassy
Thousands protest in Ljubljana as Slovenia opens Israel’s first embassy
  • Pro-Palestinian protesters oppose Israel embassy opening in Slovenia
    Pro-Palestinian protesters oppose Israel embassy opening in Slovenia

    Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Ljubljana to oppose Israel’s opening of its first resident embassy in Slovenia. The move signals a policy shift under Prime Minister Janez Jansa, reversing measures against Israel imposed by the previous administration.

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    AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 20:53Original

ScienceAugust was the hottest month ever recorded globally, EU monitor says

The EU climate monitor said Thursday that August was the hottest single month ever recorded worldwide, while western Europe experienced the warmest summer measured by the agency.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-10 02:52

August was the hottest month ever recorded globally, EU monitor says

WorldSeveral US warplanes damaged after Iranian strikes on Jordan — TV

CBS reported that Iranian strikes on Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base damaged several US warplanes overnight. An A-10 lost a wing and eight F-15s sustained minor damage, but all were repaired and returned to operation. US forces fired more than 30 Patriot missiles in the defense. Jordan said it intercepted 18 Iranian ballistic missiles; no US military fatalities were reported.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-10 02:50

Several US warplanes damaged after Iranian strikes on Jordan — TV

PoliticsJapan's opposition alliance decides to disband

Japan’s main opposition Centrist Reform Alliance has decided to dissolve after talks on a full merger failed. Former Komeito lawmakers are expected to return to the party, while Constitutional Democratic Party members plan to create a new party and form a centrist parliamentary caucus for the extraordinary Diet session this fall, seeking to remain the largest opposition force in the lower house.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 02:49

Japan's opposition alliance decides to disband
Japan's opposition alliance decides to disband
FlashBREAKINGTranslated by Minutes
BREAKING Trump on Wednesday promised that every American adult would be given $5,000 from the federal government if his Republican Party succeeds in keeping control of Congress in the midterm elections.

"So if the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000," Trump said
BREAKING Trump on Wednesday promised that every American adult would be given $5,000 from the federal government if his Republican Party succeeds in keeping control of Congress in the midterm elections.

"So if the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000," Trump said
AFP News Agency

TechApple unveils first-ever foldable iPhone Duo

Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, designed in a passport-like form with a 7.6-inch display and a starting price of $1,999. It is the first major product event led by new CEO John Ternus, who replaced Tim Cook last week.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 02:48

Apple unveils first-ever foldable iPhone Duo
Apple unveils first-ever foldable iPhone Duo
  • Apple announces first foldable iPhone at annual event
    Apple announces first foldable iPhone at annual event

    At his first event as Apple CEO, John Ternus unveiled the company’s first foldable iPhone, describing it as the biggest change to the product since its 2007 debut. Apple said the iPhone Duo will start at $1,999.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-09 18:55Original
  • Apple unveils new phones at first event under CEO John Ternus
    Apple unveils new phones at first event under CEO John Ternus

    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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    NNBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 17:18Original
  • Apple announces the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max
    Apple announces the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max

    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.

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    TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 17:08Original
  • Apple Event Live: Foldable iPhone and CEO John Ternus’ Vision
    Apple Event Live: Foldable iPhone and CEO John Ternus’ Vision

    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.

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    CCNN★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 17:04Original
  • iPhone 18 live blog: On the ground at Apple’s biggest event
    iPhone 18 live blog: On the ground at Apple’s biggest event

    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.

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    TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:15Original
  • Apple expected to unveil pricey folding iPhone in its first major overhaul in a decade

    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.

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    CCBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 15:02Original
  • Apple to Unveil $2,000 Foldable iPhone Duo at High-Stakes Event
    Apple to Unveil $2,000 Foldable iPhone Duo at High-Stakes Event

    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.

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    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 15:00Original
  • As Apple prepares to make a splash, a brief history of foldable phones
    As Apple prepares to make a splash, a brief history of foldable phones

    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.

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    RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 14:10Original
  • Apple’s Rally Puts Pressure on New CEO to Deliver Foldable iPhone
    Apple’s Rally Puts Pressure on New CEO to Deliver Foldable iPhone

    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.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-09 13:30Original
  • Apple expected to unveil first folding phone with new CEO Ternus at the helm
    Apple expected to unveil first folding phone with new CEO Ternus at the helm

    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.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:15Original

PoliticsTrump floats $5,000 dividend for every US adult if Republicans win midterms

Trump has proposed a $5,000 dividend payment to every adult US citizen if Republicans win the midterm elections.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 02:48

Trump floats $5,000 dividend for every US adult if Republicans win midterms

EconomyStocks fall as oil surge fuels inflation and rate fears

Asian stocks declined Thursday while Brent crude held its gains after breaking above the psychologically important $100 level a day earlier. Renewed hostilities in the Middle East have intensified fears that inflation will rise.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-10 02:47

Stocks fall as oil surge fuels inflation and rate fears
Stocks fall as oil surge fuels inflation and rate fears
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WorldMiddle East live: Trump warns Iran ‘not to get cute’ over Pickaxe Mountain activity

President Donald Trump said the United States could strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain and warned Tehran “not to get cute.” He added that oil prices driven up by the Iran war may not fall until after the US midterm elections, while his advisers warned the conflict could last through the rest of his presidency.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★★2026-09-10 02:46

Middle East live: Trump warns Iran ‘not to get cute’ over Pickaxe Mountain activity
Middle East live: Trump warns Iran ‘not to get cute’ over Pickaxe Mountain activity
MAJOR

WorldTunisian flotilla activists remain jailed as hunger striker worsens

Four Tunisian activists linked to the pro-Palestinian Global Sumud Flotilla have remained in pre-trial detention since March while authorities investigate alleged suspicious financial flows. Wael Naouar has been refusing food for more than three weeks; his lawyer says he has lost 18kg and is in “very serious” condition. None of the four has been convicted.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 02:41

Tunisian flotilla activists remain jailed as hunger striker worsens
Tunisian flotilla activists remain jailed as hunger striker worsens

WorldUS military strikes alleged drug vessel in Caribbean, killing 3

The US military struck an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean, killing three people. At least 230 people have been killed in strikes that began a year ago.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 02:32

US military strikes alleged drug vessel in Caribbean, killing 3
US military strikes alleged drug vessel in Caribbean, killing 3
  • US strikes vessel in Caribbean, killing three
    US strikes vessel in Caribbean, killing three

    The United States struck a vessel operating along what U.S. Southern Command described as “narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean,” killing three people, according to a post by the command on X on Wednesday.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-10 01:20Original
  • Rubio says US will work with allies on drug trafficking as latest boat strike kills three
    Rubio says US will work with allies on drug trafficking as latest boat strike kills three

    US secretary of state Marco Rubio said in Ecuador that the Trump administration wants joint operations with regional allies that follow local laws, while insisting the military will still destroy boats when necessary. US Southern Command said a late-Wednesday strike in the Caribbean killed three people, bringing deaths in US boat strikes to at least 230 across 69 operations.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-10 01:02Original

WorldSpanish intelligence warned of plans to storm Ceuta before mass migrant crossing

Documents released by the government show that Spanish intelligence services warned Morocco 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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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-10 02:31

Spanish intelligence warned of plans to storm Ceuta before mass migrant crossing
  • EU gives Spain €115 million in aid over Ceuta crisis
    EU gives Spain €115 million in aid over Ceuta crisis

    The EU says it will provide Spain with €115 million in emergency aid to strengthen border security and support returns after an unprecedented migrant rush into Ceuta from Morocco. More than 70,000 people crossed on July 30 and 31, leaving dozens dead, most of them while trying to swim around a breakwater.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-09 19:06Original
  • Ceuta mass migration crisis tests European solidarity as MEPs clash on The Ring

    EU lawmakers clash on The Ring over the Ceuta migration crisis, debating Morocco’s role, Spain’s response and whether member states are doing enough to support a country under pressure. The discussion raises more questions than answers.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-09 18:30Original
  • Ceuta: EU grants Spain €115 million in emergency aid
    Ceuta: EU grants Spain €115 million in emergency aid

    The EU is giving Spain about €115 million to strengthen border surveillance and security infrastructure in Ceuta and help return migrants who remain there illegally to Morocco. The funding follows a late-July crisis in which more than 72,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish exclave; many died trying to reach EU territory, while thousands remain.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-09 17:53Original
  • Spain spy agency warned of plans to storm Ceuta before mass migrant crossing, documents show
    Spain spy agency warned of plans to storm Ceuta before mass migrant crossing, documents show

    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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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-09 17:25Original
  • Ceuta crisis: EU grants Spain €114 million in gesture of ‘solidarity’

    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.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-09 15:31Original

PoliticsXi’s India visit may advance diplomatic thaw, but business ties remain clouded by suspicion

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to New Delhi this week, his first trip to India in seven years, is expected to advance the diplomatic thaw between the two major neighbours. Yet there are still few indications that their business relationship will improve.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-10 02:30

Xi’s India visit may advance diplomatic thaw, but business ties remain clouded by suspicion
Xi’s India visit may advance diplomatic thaw, but business ties remain clouded by suspicion

TechTrezor says third-party breach triggered phishing emails from legitimate domain

Trezor says a security breach involving a third party resulted in phishing emails being sent from its legitimate domain. The disclosure follows last month’s breach at shipping provider ShipMonk, which exposed Trezor customers’ personal information.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 02:26

Trezor says third-party breach triggered phishing emails from legitimate domain
Trezor says third-party breach triggered phishing emails from legitimate domain

PoliticsRussia, US have much to talk about — Russian diplomat

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow and Washington have many issues to discuss and stressed the importance of turning words into action. She was responding to a question about a possible meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China and possible topics for dialogue.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 02:13

Russia, US have much to talk about — Russian diplomat

EconomyAsian stocks wilt as Brent holds above $100, yields near 2023 peak

Asian stocks fell on Thursday as the largest wave of attacks on shipping in the widening Middle East war kept oil above $100 a barrel. Investors remained uneasy ahead of U.S. inflation data that could shape monetary policy.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-10 02:10

Asian stocks wilt as Brent holds above $100, yields near 2023 peak
Asian stocks wilt as Brent holds above $100, yields near 2023 peak

TechInstagram boss says users will be ‘overwhelmed’ with brand content without algorithms

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri says abandoning algorithmic feeds would worsen the user experience, with brands posting more frequently and drowning out friends and creators. His comments come as Australia plans to let users choose between algorithmically recommended feeds and reverse-chronological feeds, alongside measures to address online harm.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 02:10

Instagram boss says users will be ‘overwhelmed’ with brand content without algorithms
Instagram boss says users will be ‘overwhelmed’ with brand content without algorithms

SocietySMH columnist says alleged Alan Jones victim was ‘revolted’ by abuse

Sydney Morning Herald columnist Peter FitzSimons told the court that complainant C described alleged sexual assaults by broadcaster Alan Jones during a 2019 phone call. FitzSimons said C sounded tearful and emotionally traumatised, and reported repeatedly pushing away Jones’s hand. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 20 indecent-assault charges and two sexual-touching charges involving six men.

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SMH columnist says alleged Alan Jones victim was ‘revolted’ by abuse
SMH columnist says alleged Alan Jones victim was ‘revolted’ by abuse
FlashBREAKINGTranslated by Minutes
BREAKING August hottest month ever recorded globally, says EU climate monitor
BREAKING August hottest month ever recorded globally, says EU climate monitor
AFP News Agency

ScienceGlobal temperatures hit record highs as El Niño strengthens: Report

Global temperatures are reaching new records again as potentially historic El Niño conditions continue to develop, according to a study released Tuesday.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-10 02:06

Global temperatures hit record highs as El Niño strengthens: Report
Global temperatures hit record highs as El Niño strengthens: Report

CultureBayeux Tapestry ‘mania’ sweeps UK as sold-out exhibition opens

A sold-out exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry opens in London on Thursday, amid what is described as public “mania” in Britain. The medieval artwork depicting the Norman conquest of England is being displayed outside France for the first time.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 02:05

Bayeux Tapestry ‘mania’ sweeps UK as sold-out exhibition opens
Bayeux Tapestry ‘mania’ sweeps UK as sold-out exhibition opens

SportsN.B. farmer honours Marie-Philip Poulin with corn maze

Chip Hunter tells The National about creating a corn maze on his Florenceville-Bristol, N.B., farm shaped like the face of Marie-Philip Poulin, captain of Montreal Victoire.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-10 02:04

N.B. farmer honours Marie-Philip Poulin with corn maze

WorldFires reported in Russia’s Dagestan amid Ukrainian drone attack

Ukraine’s military reportedly launched an overnight drone attack on Russia’s Dagestan Republic on Sept. 10, according to Russian Telegram channels. Videos purportedly show several fires in Makhachkala, while explosions were reported near the Caspian Sea port. The extent of damage and the target remain unclear, and the reports have not been independently verified.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 02:04

Fires reported in Russia’s Dagestan amid Ukrainian drone attack
Fires reported in Russia’s Dagestan amid Ukrainian drone attack

SocietyAustrian woman dies after alleged sexual abuse by husband as prosecutors investigate case dubbed ‘Pelicot 2.0’

A 40-year-old Austrian woman has died from injuries prosecutors describe as fatal. Her husband allegedly sexually abused her while she was “extremely intoxicated and therefore defenseless,” in a case local media have dubbed “Pelicot 2.0.”

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 02:01

Austrian woman dies after alleged sexual abuse by husband as prosecutors investigate case dubbed ‘Pelicot 2.0’
Austrian woman dies after alleged sexual abuse by husband as prosecutors investigate case dubbed ‘Pelicot 2.0’

EconomyUK housing market slowdown is bottoming out, RICS says

Britain’s housing market slowdown appears to be stabilizing, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said on Thursday, as measures of buyer demand and agreed sales moved up from recent lows.

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UK housing market slowdown is bottoming out, RICS says
UK housing market slowdown is bottoming out, RICS says

SportsBarry Melrose, former NHL player turned coach and broadcaster, dies at 70

Barry Melrose, who played hockey before coaching and later enjoying a long broadcasting career, has died at 70. He guided the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 02:00

Barry Melrose, former NHL player turned coach and broadcaster, dies at 70

PoliticsPro-Israel Democrat John Fetterman appears in video at GOP convention

Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman made a surprise video appearance on the opening day of the Republican midterm convention, introducing Republican Senator Dave McCormick. Calling himself a “common-sense Democrat,” Fetterman said he would reject “the extremes and socialism,” a stance likely to intensify criticism from fellow Democrats.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 01:54

Pro-Israel Democrat John Fetterman appears in video at GOP convention
Pro-Israel Democrat John Fetterman appears in video at GOP convention

WorldTrump advisers warn Iran war could drag on for years: report

Vance, Rubio and other senior officials reportedly told Trump that Iran could keep resisting US pressure despite a naval blockade, raising the prospect that the war could continue for years.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-10 01:50

Trump advisers warn Iran war could drag on for years: report
Trump advisers warn Iran war could drag on for years: report
  • Watch: Do Republicans blame Trump for high oil prices?
    Watch: Do Republicans blame Trump for high oil prices?

    At the Republican Party’s first midterm convention in Texas, voters were asked how rising oil prices might affect the election. Donald Trump said the Iran war would end “immediately” after the US midterm elections and blamed the conflict for higher oil prices, which reached $100 a barrel after attacks on tankers and Saudi oil facilities.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-10 01:37Original

SportsSeahawks quarterback Sam Darnold ruled out against Patriots with hip injury

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has been ruled out against the New England Patriots with a hip injury. His 2026 season debut lasted only one drive before an ankle injury forced the Super Bowl champion out of the game.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 01:44

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold ruled out against Patriots with hip injury
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold ruled out against Patriots with hip injury

PoliticsMedvedev predicts the ICC will soon suffer a “peaceful death”

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev described the International Criminal Court as a completely failed judicial model. He said its use of universal jurisdiction over countries that did not sign its founding documents was flawed and predicted the court would soon meet a “peaceful death.”

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 01:43

Medvedev predicts the ICC will soon suffer a “peaceful death”

TechCNBC Daily Open: Apple’s new iPhone bends. Bond vigilantes, not so much

Apple’s new iPhone comes with many features, but the detail drawing the most attention is the crease and how visible it looks.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 01:41

CNBC Daily Open: Apple’s new iPhone bends. Bond vigilantes, not so much
CNBC Daily Open: Apple’s new iPhone bends. Bond vigilantes, not so much
  • Apple’s Priciest iPhone Duo Reaches $3,199, Setting Industry Record
    Apple’s Priciest iPhone Duo Reaches $3,199, Setting Industry Record

    Apple’s new iPhone Duo costs $3,199 in its highest-end configuration, setting a record price for a mass-market smartphone.

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    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 00:00Original
  • The iPhone is set for its biggest change in nearly 20 years: a foldable screen

    The iPhone is set for its biggest change in nearly two decades, with a screen that can fold in half.

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    CCNN★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 23:01Original
  • The incomplete history of Duo devices
    The incomplete history of Duo devices

    Apple’s new iPhone Duo is the company’s first folding-screen device, but it is neither the first foldable on the market nor the first product to use the Duo name. The article looks back at earlier Duos from NEC, Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Asus, including consoles, software, laptops, chargers, and phones.

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    TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 22:23Original
  • Apple unveils its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo
    Apple unveils its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo

    Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable smartphone. The device uses an asymmetric design that opens into a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display.

    AppleiPhone Duofoldable smartphone

    TTRT World★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 21:41Original
  • Six Key Takeaways From Apple’s Foldable iPhone Launch Event
    Six Key Takeaways From Apple’s Foldable iPhone Launch Event

    Apple unveiled its first foldable handset, the iPhone Duo, alongside other products at its annual September hardware event. Here are six key takeaways from the launch.

    Applefoldable phoneiPhone Duo

    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 21:30Original
  • Apple just launched a folding iPhone — here’s what you need to know
    Apple just launched a folding iPhone — here’s what you need to know

    Apple unveiled its first folding iPhone alongside five other major product launches. Here are the key details about what is new.

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    NNBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 20:38Original
  • Everything Apple announced at its fall iPhone event
    Everything Apple announced at its fall iPhone event

    Apple unveiled a range of products at its fall iPhone event. The centerpiece was the tech giant’s highly anticipated first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, alongside an always-listening Apple Watch.

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    TTechCrunch★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 20:03Original
  • Apple debuts $1,999 passport-shaped foldable phone, called Duo
    Apple debuts $1,999 passport-shaped foldable phone, called Duo

    Apple has unveiled the $1,999 iPhone Duo, a passport-sized foldable that opens into a 7.6-inch horizontal screen and can also be used vertically. The launch was the first led by CEO John Ternus and marks the company’s most noticeable flagship redesign since 2017.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-09 20:00Original
  • Apple’s new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone
    Apple’s new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone

    Apple has launched the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone and most expensive iPhone, starting at £1,999. The product is new chief John Ternus’s major gamble as Apple enters a market led by Samsung and Huawei, while analysts question whether its premium price and unfamiliar software will drive broad sales.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-09 20:00Original
  • The Verge staff reacts to the iPhone Duo: what we love and don’t love
    The Verge staff reacts to the iPhone Duo: what we love and don’t love

    Apple has announced its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, with a 5.4-inch outer display, 7.6-inch inner display, two rear cameras, Touch ID, and IP68 protection. Preorders begin October 16th before its October 23rd release, starting at $1,999 for 256GB. Verge staff weigh its design, size, Apple Pencil support, cameras, crease, and price.

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    TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 19:45Original
  • Apple’s long-rumored $2,000 foldable iPhone Duo becomes reality
    Apple’s long-rumored $2,000 foldable iPhone Duo becomes reality

    Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo as the finale of its hardware event, entering the foldable-phone market after years of speculation. Starting at $1,999, it is described as the most capable and most expensive iPhone yet, with a wider, shorter body similar to Samsung’s latest foldable design.

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    AArs Technica★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 19:42Original
  • Apple Unveils Its First Foldable Smartphone in Growth Bet

    Apple unveiled its first foldable smartphone at a wide-ranging event Wednesday, betting that the emerging product category can reinvigorate growth in its best-selling lineup.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-09 19:12Original
  • Apple unveils its first foldable iPhone

    Apple unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. It opens horizontally and has an asymmetrical shape when closed, while its unfolded form resembles a book or passport. The device is Apple’s thinnest smartphone, with a titanium frame, no Face ID and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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    TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 19:12Original
  • Hands-on with the foldable iPhone Duo
    Hands-on with the foldable iPhone Duo

    Apple’s first foldable iPhone is now available to try. Its inner display has a matte finish that reduces glare, the hinge feels smooth and carries an IP68 rating, and the crease is barely detectable. The 7.6-inch screen is designed for landscape video, long-form reading, and multitasking.

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    TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 18:38Original
  • Apple iPhone Duo launch event: the 5 biggest announcements
    Apple iPhone Duo launch event: the 5 biggest announcements

    Apple’s first iPhone event led by CEO John Ternus introduced the foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro models, and AirPods 5. The passport-shaped Duo folds flat, has 7.6-inch and 5.4-inch displays, starts at $1,999, and arrives October 23rd.

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    TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 18:24Original
  • Apple completely revamped iOS 27’s controls and apps for the iPhone Duo
    Apple completely revamped iOS 27’s controls and apps for the iPhone Duo

    Apple adapted iOS 27 for the foldable iPhone Duo by moving controls to the side and redesigning app layouts for its larger inner display and wider outer screen. The phone supports multiple folded positions and is the first iPhone compatible with Apple Pencil on both displays.

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    TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 18:12Original
  • Apple announces first-ever foldable iPhone at products event
    Apple announces first-ever foldable iPhone at products event

    Apple announced its first-ever foldable iPhone at a product event, a move that observers had widely expected.

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    AABC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 18:08Original
  • The iPhone Duo is Apple’s first foldable
    The iPhone Duo is Apple’s first foldable

    Apple has announced its long-awaited foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo. It is roughly passport-sized when closed, with a 5.4-inch display that opens into a 7.6-inch panel—the largest screen yet on an iPhone. The launch comes more than seven years after Samsung’s first Galaxy Fold.

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    TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 17:56Original

PoliticsDirect elections for county and township lawmakers underway orderly in China

China is conducting a new round of orderly direct elections for lawmakers at the county and township levels. Song Rui, deputy secretary general of the NPC Standing Committee, said more than one billion voters will choose over 2.6 million deputies, describing the process as a vivid practice of whole-process people's democracy.

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Direct elections for county and township lawmakers underway orderly in China
Direct elections for county and township lawmakers underway orderly in China

PoliticsTrump gave aide Natalie Harp a $45,000 holiday cash gift, disclosure shows

Financial disclosures show that Donald Trump gave cash gifts last year to four White House aides: $45,000 each to Natalie Harp, Margo Martin and Chamberlain Harris, and $20,000 to Walt Nauta. Because federal employees are generally barred from compensation beyond their salaries, the payments raised ethics questions. The White House said the gifts were permissible.

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Trump gave aide Natalie Harp a $45,000 holiday cash gift, disclosure shows
Trump gave aide Natalie Harp a $45,000 holiday cash gift, disclosure shows
  • Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, records show
    Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, records show

    Financial disclosures show Donald Trump gave $157,000 in holiday cash gifts to four White House staffers, including $45,000 to close aide Natalie Harp and $22,000 to Walt Nauta. The White House says the gifts were personal, unrelated to official duties and legal. An ethics professor said they could still fuel concerns about conflicts of interest.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-09 18:27Original

PoliticsHe Lifeng meets honorary chairman of Canada China Business Council

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met CCBC honorary chairman Andre Desmarais on Wednesday. He said China welcomes Canadian companies seeking opportunities in its high-quality development and hopes the council will help advance China-Canada economic and trade ties. Desmarais said Canada’s business community is confident in China’s economic prospects and that the CCBC will continue supporting stable relations.

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He Lifeng meets honorary chairman of Canada China Business Council
He Lifeng meets honorary chairman of Canada China Business Council

World16 dead after mudslides and landslides hit Jiangxi

Mudslides and landslides struck Suichuan County in eastern China’s Jiangxi Province last week after heavy rain, leaving 16 people confirmed dead, China Media Group reported Thursday. Workers have been clearing debris and reopening blocked rural roads.

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16 dead after mudslides and landslides hit Jiangxi
16 dead after mudslides and landslides hit Jiangxi

WorldZelensky’s plane nearly hit by drone, Norway PM says

Norway’s prime minister said the plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Oslo for the king of Norway’s funeral nearly collided with a drone while taking off from Moldova on Tuesday.

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Zelensky’s plane nearly hit by drone, Norway PM says
Zelensky’s plane nearly hit by drone, Norway PM says
  • Zelenskyy's plane nearly hit by drone before Norway departure, PM says
    Zelenskyy's plane nearly hit by drone before Norway departure, PM says

    Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said a drone nearly struck the plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as it prepared to leave Moldova for a royal funeral. Moldovan officials said two Russian drones were involved; the airspace closure delayed the flight, with one drone crashing in Moldova and another entering Romanian airspace.

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    FFox News★★★★☆2026-09-10 00:51Original
  • Flight carrying Zelenskyy to Norway delayed in Moldova after drone incursion
    Flight carrying Zelenskyy to Norway delayed in Moldova after drone incursion

    A flight scheduled to take Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Moldova to Norway was delayed after authorities shut Moldova’s airspace in response to a drone incursion, a government spokesperson said Wednesday.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-10 00:09Original
  • Norway PM: Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone
    Norway PM: Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone

    Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said a plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Moldova to Oslo was nearly hit by a drone. A Ukrainian presidency source said Moldova had issued an alert after a Russian drone entered Moldovan and Romanian airspace, but called claims that Zelenskyy was at risk exaggerated.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-09-09 20:01Original
  • Zelenskyy’s plane nearly hit by drone while leaving Moldova: Norway PM
    Zelenskyy’s plane nearly hit by drone while leaving Moldova: Norway PM

    Norwegian Prime Minister Store said Zelenskyy’s plane nearly came under a drone strike as it departed Moldova. He added that providing Ukraine with additional air defence was among the issues discussed in Zelenskyy’s meetings with Norwegian officials.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-09 19:19Original
  • Russian drone nearly hit Zelensky’s plane departing Moldova, source says
    Russian drone nearly hit Zelensky’s plane departing Moldova, source says

    A source told the Kyiv Independent that a suspected Russian Shahed-type drone violating Moldovan and Romanian airspace on Sept. 8 nearly struck President Volodymyr Zelensky’s plane as it departed Moldova for Norway. The incursion prompted airspace closures, emergency alerts and NATO fighter scrambles, while its timing raised fears of a possible Russian assassination attempt.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-09 19:01Original
  • Zelenskyy’s plane ‘almost hit’ by drone en route to Oslo, Norway PM says

    Norway’s prime minister says the plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was “almost hit” by a drone while travelling from Moldova to Oslo for the funeral of Norway’s King Harald V.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-09 18:52Original
  • Zelenskyy’s plane ‘almost hit’ by drone on way to Oslo, Norwegian PM says
    Zelenskyy’s plane ‘almost hit’ by drone on way to Oslo, Norwegian PM says

    Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said a drone nearly struck the aircraft carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as it took off from Moldova. Zelenskyy was traveling to Oslo for King Harald V’s funeral and met Store and defence industry executives about the FREYJA European anti-ballistic system.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-09 18:36Original
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WorldNepal flood death toll rises to 1,374, TV reports

Nepal’s death toll from landslides and flooding has risen to 1,374, China Central Television reported, citing Nepalese police. More than 5,100 people remain missing. The August 26 disaster near the Chinese border destroyed settlements and flooded wide areas.

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Nepal flood death toll rises to 1,374, TV reports
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EconomyFord caught in escalating Washington clash over China deals

Long-running tensions between Ford and the Trump administration over the automaker’s ties to Chinese companies erupted this week in a contradictory wave of Republican criticism and praise for the company.

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Ford caught in escalating Washington clash over China deals
Ford caught in escalating Washington clash over China deals

EconomyMillennium to Join Rokos With Plans for First Greek Outpost

Millennium Management is preparing to open its first office in Athens, strengthening the city’s profile as an emerging hedge fund hub after reports that Chris Rokos is leaving the UK for Greece.

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Millennium to Join Rokos With Plans for First Greek Outpost
Millennium to Join Rokos With Plans for First Greek Outpost

PoliticsJacqui Lambie calls Pauline Hanson a ‘bloody coward’ over One Nation cartoon

Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie has accused One Nation leader Pauline Hanson of being a “bloody coward” over a social media cartoon portraying Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie as a traitor. Senior Liberals and a Greens senator also condemned the video and urged Hanson to remove it, while Hastie ruled out legal action and promised a political fight.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 01:29

Jacqui Lambie calls Pauline Hanson a ‘bloody coward’ over One Nation cartoon
Jacqui Lambie calls Pauline Hanson a ‘bloody coward’ over One Nation cartoon

WorldSpain’s spy agency warned of mass crossings into Ceuta before border crisis

Declassified documents show that Spain’s National Intelligence Center warned Madrid and Moroccan agencies of social-media calls for migrants to breach Ceuta’s border by fence or sea shortly before tens of thousands arrived. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez rejected claims that the warning anticipated the crisis’s scale, while opposition lawmakers accused the government of failing to act.

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Spain’s spy agency warned of mass crossings into Ceuta before border crisis
Spain’s spy agency warned of mass crossings into Ceuta before border crisis
  • Spanish opposition leader calls prime minister a ‘traitor’ over Ceuta migrant crisis
    Spanish opposition leader calls prime minister a ‘traitor’ over Ceuta migrant crisis

    Vox leader Santiago Abascal called Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez a “traitor” and a “dog” during a heated parliamentary exchange over the migrant influx into Ceuta, asking whether Morocco was blackmailing him. Sánchez replied that he might be a dog but had no master. More than 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta in July, most later returning to Morocco.

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    FFox News★★★☆☆2026-09-09 23:16Original
  • Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge
    Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge

    Newly declassified documents show Spain’s intelligence service alerted Moroccan and Ceuta authorities on 29 July to social-media calls urging migrants to cross the border the next day. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the information did not reveal the scale of the crisis, while opposition parties accuse his government of misleading the public.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-09 21:23Original

WorldIran slams IAEA move to refer nuclear issue to UN Security Council

Iran condemned the IAEA Board of Governors’ decision to refer its nuclear issue to the UN Security Council, calling the resolution “fundamentally irrelevant.” Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran had committed no non-compliance and argued the allegations stemmed from US and Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities. He warned the move would further politicize the IAEA.

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Iran slams IAEA move to refer nuclear issue to UN Security Council
Iran slams IAEA move to refer nuclear issue to UN Security Council
  • IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear ‘non-compliance’
    IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear ‘non-compliance’

    The IAEA Board of Governors has voted to report Iran to the UN Security Council for breaching its nuclear non-proliferation obligations, in a move led by the US, Germany, France and the UK. At least 23 countries backed the resolution, while Russia, China and Niger opposed it. Iran denounced the decision and warned it would retaliate.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-09 20:23Original
  • Iran referred to UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance
    Iran referred to UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance

    The IAEA board has referred Iran to the UN Security Council for failing to provide information about its nuclear material and restricting inspectors’ access to facilities. Tehran condemned the move, saying US and Israeli strikes disrupted inspections. New sanctions remain unlikely because China and Russia can veto them.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-09 20:22Original
  • IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear programme
    IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear programme

    The International Atomic Energy Agency’s board has referred Iran’s nuclear programme to the UN Security Council. The move is seen as largely symbolic because Iran’s allies China and Russia can veto any sanctions against Tehran.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-09 17:40Original

WorldChina, Singapore conclude joint maritime exercise

China and Singapore completed a five-day joint maritime exercise on Wednesday after carrying out all scheduled drills. The fifth such exercise between their navies took place around Zhanjiang in Guangdong and included port exchanges and eight at-sea drills, including communications, formation maneuvers, replenishment and joint search-and-rescue operations.

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China, Singapore conclude joint maritime exercise
China, Singapore conclude joint maritime exercise

EconomyHunter Biden’s LAPTOP memecoin leaves nearly 80% of traders underwater

Hunter Biden launched the LAPTOP memecoin as an answer to what he called memecoin grift, but Bubblemaps data showed that 12,151 of 15,206 traders lost money. The token peaked about two minutes after launching on Base before dropping more than 95% in the next half-hour, while a small number of wallets captured millions in gains.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 01:20

Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP memecoin leaves nearly 80% of traders underwater
Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP memecoin leaves nearly 80% of traders underwater

PoliticsMedvedev calls for improving UN institutions

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev called for reforms to UN institutions and the system for implementing UN decisions. He also cited proposals to improve the Security Council’s work and said he hoped international law would gain fresh momentum after the current conflict situation is resolved.

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Medvedev calls for improving UN institutions

PoliticsMilitary aide accidentally deploys Air Force One slide, delaying Trump’s trip to Dallas

Sources told CNN that a military aide working on the plane accidentally deployed its emergency slide, delaying President Donald Trump’s trip to Dallas for the GOP’s midterm convention. Trump had said officials were “doing a check” on the aircraft.

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Military aide accidentally deploys Air Force One slide, delaying Trump’s trip to Dallas

TechAnthropic reports fourth cyber incident involving early Claude model

Anthropic has reported a fourth cyber incident involving an early Claude model. AI companies are facing scrutiny over AI breakout events, including cases in which AI agents were inadvertently unleashed onto the open internet.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 01:08

Anthropic reports fourth cyber incident involving early Claude model
Anthropic reports fourth cyber incident involving early Claude model

TechAnthropic researcher says AI could kill all humans within a decade

An Anthropic researcher estimated that AI has more than a 10% chance of killing all humans within the next decade. The estimate came hours after viral social media posts from someone who said they had quit Anthropic because AI companies were “gambling with our lives” in the development race.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 01:05

Anthropic researcher says AI could kill all humans within a decade

WorldCanadian PM to meet Zelensky in Calgary on September 10

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to meet Vladimir Zelensky in Calgary on September 10 at 3:00 p.m. GMT. Zelensky and his wife are visiting Canada from September 9 to 11, with the program focused on shared Canada-Ukraine priorities, including deeper defense, economic and energy cooperation.

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Canadian PM to meet Zelensky in Calgary on September 10

SocietyWATCH: Minnesota police drone locates child in pond

After a 911 call reported that a child appeared to be struggling in a pond, St. Paul police in Minnesota used a drone to locate the boy and accelerate the rescue.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 01:03

WATCH: Minnesota police drone locates child in pond
WATCH: Minnesota police drone locates child in pond

PoliticsRDIF CEO accuses FT of spreading disinformation to derail Russia-US dialogue

Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special envoy for investment and foreign economic cooperation and CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, accused the Financial Times of publishing false information to derail Russia-US dialogue and weaken US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. He also suggested that UK and EU “warmongering war profiteers” might be alarmed by cooperation between Washington and Moscow.

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RDIF CEO accuses FT of spreading disinformation to derail Russia-US dialogue
  • Trump praises ‘great’ Putin call as Russian forces pummel Ukrainian cities
    Trump praises ‘great’ Putin call as Russian forces pummel Ukrainian cities

    U.S. President Donald Trump called his Sept. 8 conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war against Ukraine “great” and said Putin wants a deal. Trump blamed the lack of progress on Putin and Zelenskyy hating each other. Russian strikes continued across Ukraine, with an attack on a shopping and entertainment center in Sumy killing at least two people and injuring 20.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-09 23:54Original
  • Trump says Putin wants a deal to end Ukraine war
    Trump says Putin wants a deal to end Ukraine war

    US President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin wants an agreement to end the war in Ukraine. Trump described his conversation with Putin as “great”, after US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks in Moscow and Kyiv on proposals to end the conflict.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-09 20:56Original
  • Russia says ending US support for Ukraine could help end war
    Russia says ending US support for Ukraine could help end war

    Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said the United States should stop assisting Kyiv to help end Russia’s war against Ukraine. His comments came as Washington pushed to revive peace talks. Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. agreed to resume trilateral negotiations, but a recent diplomatic effort produced no breakthrough.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-09 14:53Original
  • Peskov: Kiev knows what is needed for a peaceful settlement

    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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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-09 13:46Original
  • Kremlin spokesman: Kiev shows ‘flexibility’ because of funding shortage

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-09 13:43Original
  • Several countries ready to host talks on Ukraine, Kremlin says

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-09 13:42Original
  • Kremlin aide: US could soon halt aid to Ukraine to speed peace

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-09 13:38Original
  • Kremlin aide: Abu Dhabi could again host trilateral Ukraine peace talks

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-09 13:26Original
  • Peskov comments on Ukraine settlement roadmaps, budget deficit and gas prices

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-09 13:21Original
  • Rubio says roadmap for renewed Russia–Ukraine talks could emerge within weeks
    Rubio says roadmap for renewed Russia–Ukraine talks could emerge within weeks

    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–Ukraine warpeace talksMarco Rubio

    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-09-09 13:10Original
  • Kremlin says Russia hopes US-mediated Ukraine peace talks resume soon
    Kremlin says Russia hopes US-mediated Ukraine peace talks resume soon

    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.

    RussiaUkrainepeace talksUS mediation

    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-09 12:37Original

EconomyOver 65% of cars sold in China are now EVs as Iran war drives electric shift

China’s EV adoption rate has reached a record high as the Iran war encourages motorists to move away from petrol cars despite a sluggish auto market. China Passenger Car Association data showed that 65.2% of the 1.54 million cars sold in mainland China last month were pure electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, narrowly surpassing the previous record of 65.1%.

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Over 65% of cars sold in China are now EVs as Iran war drives electric shift
Over 65% of cars sold in China are now EVs as Iran war drives electric shift

CultureSarasota embraces artistic excellence with a cultural compound and coastal attractions

Sarasota, Florida, offers a cultural compound that grew from the fortune of a circus magnate, along with other visual and performing arts attractions. Rare gardens and beautiful beaches add sun-and-surf appeal to the getaway.

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Sarasota embraces artistic excellence with a cultural compound and coastal attractions

PoliticsUS states sue Trump over weakening endangered species protections

Attorneys general from 20 Democratic-led states and Washington, DC, have filed two lawsuits accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully weakening Endangered Species Act protections. The challenges target rules narrowing the definition of harm and easing development in sensitive habitats and the designation of critical habitats.

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US states sue Trump over weakening endangered species protections
US states sue Trump over weakening endangered species protections

PoliticsXi extends Teachers’ Day greetings, calls for capable youth to advance national rejuvenation

Ahead of Teachers’ Day on Sept. 10, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent greetings to teachers and educators nationwide. He urged them to strengthen their professional abilities, uphold high standards of conduct and cultivate young people able to shoulder the mission of national rejuvenation, while calling for greater respect and support for education.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 00:48

Xi extends Teachers’ Day greetings, calls for capable youth to advance national rejuvenation