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TechThe challenge for AI agents is deciding who pays for automated errors

As payment companies build services for AI agents, software that can book and pay on a user’s behalf creates a gap between permission and satisfaction. The article examines spending limits, digitally signed mandates, card controls and crypto wallets as ways to constrain agent authority—and the unresolved question of who is responsible when a payment succeeds but the purchase goes wrong.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-12 16:50

The challenge for AI agents is deciding who pays for automated errors

WorldRussian attacks kill six, injure dozens in Ukraine; Moscow says it hit ships, plants

Russian air strikes across several Ukrainian regions on Saturday killed six people, injured dozens and damaged homes and infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said. Moscow said its forces struck ships and plants.

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Russian attacks kill six, injure dozens in Ukraine; Moscow says it hit ships, plants

Russian forces strike logistics hubs used by Ukrainian army
Russia’s Defense Ministry says its forces struck logistics hubs, fuel and energy sites, and transport infrastructure used by the Ukrainian army over the past day. It also reported attacks on drone and ground-robot production sites and temporary positions of Ukrainian troops and foreign mercenaries, while claiming that air defenses downed seven guided bombs and 670 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones and that Ukraine lost about 1,390 troops.
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EconomyVenue for Russia-US-Germany business forum to be chosen by year-end — envoy

The venue for a Russia-US-Germany business forum will be selected by the end of the year, Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev said. It may be held in a neutral country in or near the Middle East, with the forum focused on reviving joint business projects and protecting future business dialogue from political disruption. Dmitriev said the initiative has strong support from Germany and the United States.

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Venue for Russia-US-Germany business forum to be chosen by year-end — envoy

Applications flood in for 2027 Russia-US-Germany business forum, envoy says
More than 20 German companies have already applied to attend a planned Russia-US-Germany business forum in 2027, Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev says. He says Germany’s Alternative for Germany party and the US Chamber of Commerce have backed the event, which he argues will show how business dialogue can overcome barriers promoted by “globalists, failed liberals, and leftist forces” in Europe.
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PoliticsTrump's call for united Ireland draws swift rejection from pro-British unionists

During a Saturday visit to Dublin, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would “love” to see British-run Northern Ireland unify with Ireland. Pro-British unionists in Northern Ireland swiftly responded with strong opposition.

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Trump's call for united Ireland draws swift rejection from pro-British unionists

Trump Says He’d Love to See a ‘United’ Ireland During Visit
US President Donald Trump said he would like to see Ireland “unified,” putting him at odds with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who recently said the issue was off the table.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-12 15:30Original
Trump says a united Ireland would be ‘fantastic’ during Dublin visit
US President Donald Trump said he would like to see Ireland unified, calling it a “fantastic” outcome during his visit to Dublin. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham maintains that a referendum on Northern Ireland leaving the UK is not possible while public support is insufficient. Trump’s remarks drew an unfavourable response from London ministers, while anti-war and anti-Trump protests took place in Ireland.
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Trump says he would like to see Ireland ‘reunified’ during meeting with Taoiseach Martin
During a two-day official visit to Ireland, US President Donald Trump told Taoiseach Martin he would like to see Ireland “reunified.” Trump criticised Europe on trade, energy and immigration, and described European allies’ response to his efforts over the Iran war as “disappointing.”
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-12 13:33Original
Donald Trump says he would ‘love’ to see a united Ireland
During his visit to Ireland, Donald Trump said he would “love” to see the island united and that unification would eventually happen, so it might as well happen now. The remarks drew swift opposition from the UK government and Northern Ireland’s unionist leaders, who said the territory’s constitutional future should be decided by its people.
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Trump visits Ireland, says unification would be 'fantastic'
During a trip to Ireland for a golf tournament, US President Donald Trump said he would love to see the Republic of Ireland and British-run Northern Ireland eventually unite. The British government said there was no majority support for another referendum at present. Trump also predicted that the US war with Iran and trade conflict with Canada would end soon.
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DDW★★★★☆2026-09-12 11:55Original
UK PM’s office says position on Irish unity unchanged after Trump comments
A spokesperson for British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s office said Saturday that his position on Irish unification remains unchanged after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would “love” to see a united Ireland.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-12 11:35Original
Trump says he would ‘love to see’ a unified Ireland
US President Donald Trump met Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Farmleigh House in Dublin on September 12, 2026, and said he would “love to see” a unified Ireland.
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PoliticsEthiopian premier notes growing trade, developing ties with Russia

During talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said bilateral relations were developing successfully and trade between the two countries continued to grow. He also pointed to expanding links in trade and investment.

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Ethiopian premier notes growing trade, developing ties with Russia

Russian-Ethiopian trade tripled last year, Putin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin said trade between Russia and Ethiopia more than tripled by the end of 2025 and continues to grow. He also highlighted humanitarian cooperation, noting that more than 20,000 Ethiopian citizens have received their education in Russia.
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CultureSylvan Esso think you should splurge on good-quality yogurt

Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn discuss their new album, Ow ∞. The record keeps the duo’s core identity while embracing nostalgic turn-of-the-century breakbeats and distorted guitars, alongside the bleeps, bloops, and contemporary vocal production familiar to longtime fans.

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TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-12 16:35

Sylvan Esso think you should splurge on good-quality yogurt

TechAnthropic CEO urges AI firms to slow model development over misuse fears

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called on AI companies to slow the development of models, after the company reported that several actors had used its Claude systems for activities including weapons development, cyber operations, surveillance and fraud.

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Anthropic CEO urges AI firms to slow model development over misuse fears

Anthropic CEO Says AI Industry Must Slow New-Model Development
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said the AI industry needs to slow the pace of developing new models, pointing to growing concerns about the “serious” risks they pose to humans.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urges AI companies to slow development over superintelligence risks
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called on AI companies to slow their development because of risks linked to superintelligence. The announcement came days after the company said its models had been used in cyberattacks, propaganda campaigns and dangerous biological research.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-12 16:24Original
Anthropic CEO says it’s time to pump the brakes on AI
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei proposed a three-step plan to slow frontier AI development, giving companies time to build safeguards and regulators time to assess models. Anthropic will grant broad model access to third-party evaluators such as METR, while Amodei also called for industry-wide and eventually global safety standards. He cited risks from recursive self-improvement and rogue AI agents.
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TThe Verge★★★★☆2026-09-12 16:23Original
Anthropic CEO urges AI firms to slow development over ‘superintelligence’ risks
Anthropic’s CEO is urging AI companies to slow model development because of risks linked to “superintelligence.” He said AI poses serious dangers because it is such a powerful technology.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-12 16:17Original
Anthropic CEO outlines plan to ‘pace the frontier’
Anthropic’s CEO has outlined a plan for what it would mean to “pace the frontier,” raising the question of how that approach would work in practice.
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TTechCrunch★★☆☆☆2026-09-12 15:52Original
Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
Anthropic chief Dario Amodei has urged companies to slow the development of AI models and monitor them closely. In an essay, he said AI development was unavoidable but its risks were serious, proposing independent oversight, industry regulation and global rules while allowing firms time to make models safer.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-12 15:37Original
Anthropic CEO calls for slowing the AI race as safety warnings mount
The CEO of Anthropic, one of the world’s leading AI companies, is urging the industry to slow the development of increasingly powerful systems. The appeal comes as researchers working on the technology have issued a growing number of warnings in recent days.
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Anthropic chief calls for AI slowdown, with Altman and Musk in agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on AI companies Saturday to slow development of the powerful technology as concerns grow over the risks posed by “superintelligent” computer systems. Sam Altman and Elon Musk agreed with the call.
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Anthropic CEO calls for a slowdown in the AI race and acknowledges loss-of-control risk
Anthropic’s CEO is calling for a slower pace in the race to develop artificial intelligence and acknowledging that people could lose control of the technology.
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SocietyFive Americans who moved to Europe share how it worked out

Moving to a new country is an alluring dream for many, but relocation requires balancing its advantages and disadvantages. Five Americans who moved to Europe describe how the experience turned out for them.

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Five Americans who moved to Europe share how it worked out

WorldAs Russia targets gas stations, Kyiv plans for possible fuel shortages, Klitschko says

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the city lacks the resources to build shelters at every gas station and is short of weapons to intercept Russian drones and missiles. At least four Kyiv gas stations were hit over the past week. Authorities have stockpiled fuel for winter and possible power outages.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-12 16:30

As Russia targets gas stations, Kyiv plans for possible fuel shortages, Klitschko says

SportsFrance beat Germany to reach first women’s Basketball World Cup final

France defeated Germany 86-64 on Saturday to reach the women’s Basketball World Cup final for the first time. Gabby Williams led all scorers with 22 points as the Olympic silver medallists maintained their unbeaten run before Sunday’s decider in Berlin.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-12 16:29

France beat Germany to reach first women’s Basketball World Cup final

EconomyIndia’s central bank rejects Tata Sons request to avoid public listing, sources say

The Reserve Bank of India has rejected Tata Sons’ application to deregister as a non-bank lender, two sources said. The decision leaves the company closer to a stock market listing.

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India’s central bank rejects Tata Sons request to avoid public listing, sources say

India’s central bank tells Tata Sons to go public
The Reserve Bank of India has rejected Tata Sons’ appeal against a compulsory listing, setting the stage for what could become the country’s largest initial public offering.
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PoliticsCrypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each give £36 million to Farage’s Reform UK

Crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne have each donated £36 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. The House of Lords is considering a bill that would stop crypto donations and limit overseas giving to £100,000 a year.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-12 16:18

Crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each give £36 million to Farage’s Reform UK

WorldTürkiye condemns drone attacks on Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory

Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry reiterated Ankara’s support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity while condemning drone attacks launched at the kingdom from Iraqi territory.

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Türkiye condemns drone attacks on Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory

EconomyXRP’s 30% monthly rebound faces a $4.6 million liquidity test amid XRPL’s $1.1 billion stablecoin boom

Stablecoins on the XRP Ledger reached $1.126 billion as XRP gained 29.7% over a month. Yet an observed XRP/RLUSD automated market maker held about $4.6 million, roughly 0.41% of the ledger’s tracked stablecoin value. XRPL’s 30-day DEX volume rose 152.1% to $253.1 million, while seven-day volume fell 25.4%.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-12 16:15

XRP’s 30% monthly rebound faces a $4.6 million liquidity test amid XRPL’s $1.1 billion stablecoin boom

WorldWill the Houthi attacks activate the Mecca Pact?

Yemen’s Houthis have seized Mocha port, threatening control of the Bab al-Mandeb waterway, and have attacked Saudi cities, wounding about 70 people. A Saudi request could trigger assistance from Pakistan and Türkiye under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, but direct intervention in the Yemen war is considered unlikely.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-12 16:06

Will the Houthi attacks activate the Mecca Pact?

Iran-backed Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island: Can they hold it?
Iran-backed Houthi forces have taken Mayun, or Perim, Island, strengthening their position on Yemen’s Red Sea coast and giving them a strategic foothold in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Analysts say consolidating control could reshape the Houthis’ fight against Saudi-backed forces and give Iran greater leverage, though holding the island long term may prove difficult.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-12 13:45Original
Houthi advance in Yemen puts U.S. in a new bind
Houthi fighters have moved south along Yemen’s coast, strengthening their ability to choke off the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, known as the “Gate of Tears” at the Red Sea’s entrance. That could give Tehran leverage over both of the region’s main oil-shipping corridors.
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Houthis seize key sites around Bab el-Mandeb as Saudi oil exports face disruption
Saudi Arabia halted oil transfers through a major pipeline after it was hit by drones. Houthi forces also seized a strategic port and an island in Bab el-Mandeb from Yemeni government troops. Iran, which supports the rebels, said it was not involved in the attacks.
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Ships passing through Bab el-Mandeb Strait as normal, Houthi official says
Houthi political bureau member Hizam al-Assad says international shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait remains safe and routine, rejecting concerns about a possible blockade. He also confirms that the movement has completed an operation to control areas and districts near the strait in western Yemen, calling it an internal effort to assert Yemeni sovereignty.
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MAJORNearly 50,000 Yemeni civilians flee as Houthis advance along Red Sea coast
Aid workers say nearly 50,000 people have been displaced after Iran-backed Houthi forces rapidly seized towns along Yemen’s western Red Sea coast, including the strategic port of Mocha. Roads have been cut and villages emptied as civilians flee renewed frontline fighting. The struggle for the Bab al-Mandab strait risks turning Yemen’s conflict into a prolonged war with global trade and energy consequences.
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MAJORHouthis seize Perim Island, tightening grip on Bab al-Mandab Strait
Houthi forces seized strategic Perim Island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait after Yemeni government troops withdrew overnight, a day after capturing the Red Sea port city of Mocha. The gains expand Houthi control along Yemen’s western coast and intensify pressure on the United States, Gulf oil shipments and global crude prices. Houthi claims about maritime safety and downed Saudi aircraft could not be independently verified.
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WorldLavrov says Russia refuses to stop attacking Ukraine during peace talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow would not pause its full-scale invasion of Ukraine while negotiations on a peace settlement continued. He rejected a temporary ceasefire and a Putin-Zelensky meeting in a third country, while saying Russia remained ready for talks. Zelensky said he was willing to meet Putin at the G20 summit in Miami in December.

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Lavrov says Russia refuses to stop attacking Ukraine during peace talks

MAJORUkraine: Several killed in series of Russian strikes
Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure killed at least four people and wounded dozens, Ukrainian officials said. Zelenskyy said he was willing to meet Putin at the G20 summit in Miami, but the Kremlin said it had not decided whether Putin would attend and repeated that Zelenskyy should come to Moscow for talks.
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Lavrov: Zelensky keeps traveling while Russian leadership has domestic matters to handle
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Vladimir Zelensky was constantly traveling, while Russia’s leadership had matters to attend to at home. Lavrov added that Zelensky could come to Moscow for talks if he wanted to meet.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-12 14:27Original
Lavrov: Russia ready to talk to Kyiv but will not halt special operation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow is ready to negotiate with Kyiv but will not pause its special military operation while talks continue. He said Vladimir Zelensky could come to Moscow for a meeting, calling Russia’s willingness to negotiate a major gesture of goodwill while Zelensky’s order banning talks with Moscow remains in force.
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WorldLatest news bulletin | 12 September 2026 – Evening

Catch up on the most important stories from Europe and beyond on the evening of 12 September 2026, covering news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-12 16:00

Latest news bulletin | 12 September 2026 – Evening

Latest news bulletin | September 12, 2026 – Midday
Catch up on the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 12, 2026, covering the latest news, world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
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Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-09-12 10:00Original
Latest news bulletin | September 12, 2026 – Morning
A morning roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 12, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
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PoliticsAs DOJ pursued felony assault charges against protesters, juries and judges were unconvinced

The U.S. Justice Department has struggled to win felony convictions against most of the 102 protesters arrested since last year in four major cities for allegedly assaulting federal authorities.

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As DOJ pursued felony assault charges against protesters, juries and judges were unconvinced

EconomyUS Companies Get Creative as Tariff Refunds Start Flowing In

US companies receiving refunds after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s import tariffs are putting the temporary windfall to a range of creative uses.

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US Companies Get Creative as Tariff Refunds Start Flowing In

EconomyRipple stablecoin chief sees $13 trillion corporate treasury opportunity for RLUSD

Payments and capital markets are driving growth for Ripple’s $2.4 billion digital dollar, RLUSD. Jack McDonald said the company is looking to bring the stablecoin to Europe under MiCA and sees a $13 trillion opportunity in corporate treasuries.

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Ripple stablecoin chief sees $13 trillion corporate treasury opportunity for RLUSD

EconomyDitching bonds for bitcoin: How crypto may address the AI-heavy portfolio dilemma

Bitcoin Suisse says heavier AI investment, growing government debt and weaker diversification between stocks and bonds make a stronger case for adding bitcoin to traditional portfolios.

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Ditching bonds for bitcoin: How crypto may address the AI-heavy portfolio dilemma

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HealthDR Congo’s worst Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases

Congolese authorities say the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s worst Ebola outbreak has reached 7,022 cases, with 3,398 deaths and 837 people in isolation or treatment. The rare Bundibugyo virus began spreading in northeastern Ituri province and has reached conflict-affected regions and a seventh province, South-Ubangi. No approved vaccine or treatment is currently available.

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DR Congo’s worst Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases

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WorldUS redirected 100 commercial ships to enforce blockade on Iran — CENTCOM

The US military has redirected 100 commercial vessels in the 60 days since Washington resumed its maritime blockade on Iran in July, the US Central Command said. CENTCOM added that US forces remain focused on enforcing the blockade.

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US redirected 100 commercial ships to enforce blockade on Iran — CENTCOM

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WorldKenya: Crocodiles pushed towards homes by rising lakes

Climate change has driven Kenya’s Rift Valley lakes to levels not seen in at least half a century, pushing crocodiles towards people’s homes. Wildlife officers are trapping and relocating the reptiles along Lake Baringo to curb worsening human-wildlife conflict, in an operation that is both difficult and dangerous.

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Kenya: Crocodiles pushed towards homes by rising lakes

PoliticsTrump in Ireland: What are Irish people saying about the visit?

US President Donald Trump held talks with Irish President Catherine Connolly in Dublin on Saturday and also met Prime Minister Micheál Martin. The weekend visit is focused in part on a major golf tournament at a course Trump owns on Ireland’s Atlantic coast.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-12 15:50

Trump in Ireland: What are Irish people saying about the visit?

Trump begins two-day Ireland visit as security operation costs €20 million
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Dublin for a two-day visit to Ireland. He is expected to meet Irish leaders and spend time at his golf resort in Doonbeg, County Clare. The trip has triggered a major security operation reportedly costing €20 million, while local opinion remains divided.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-12 14:16Original
Irish Leaders Downplay Tensions as Trump Arrives for Visit
US President Donald Trump arrived in Ireland for a two-day visit. His itinerary includes meetings with the prime minister and president, along with plans to attend the Irish Open at his family’s golf resort.
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Trump to meet Ireland’s leaders before heading to his golf club in Doonbeg
President Donald Trump arrived in Dublin on Saturday for talks with Ireland’s president and prime minister. The weekend visit is also centered on a major golf tournament at a course he owns on the country’s Atlantic coast.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-12 10:11Original
President Trump arrives in Ireland for talks with leaders and golf tournament
President Donald Trump arrived in Ireland on Saturday morning for talks with the country’s leaders before attending a tournament at one of his golf courses.
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Dublin braces for Trump visit to discuss trade, golf and Gaza
US President Donald Trump is arriving in Dublin for several high-level meetings with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin. He will also meet Irish President Catherine Connolly, described as a former left-wing firebrand, with trade, golf and Gaza on the agenda.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-12 08:25Original
Trump to meet Irish leader Micheál Martin during visit
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Ireland for a two-day visit. He is due to meet President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Dublin before attending the Irish Open at his golf resort in Doonbeg, County Clare. Irish authorities have prepared one of the state’s largest security operations, while protests are expected in Dublin and Doonbeg.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-12 08:05Original
Donald Trump lands in Dublin for two-day Ireland visit
Donald Trump has arrived in Dublin for a two-day visit that includes talks with President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, as well as golf at his Doonbeg course. Connolly has previously been sharply critical of Trump, prompting competing hopes in Ireland about how directly she will challenge him.
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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-12 08:04Original
Trump lands in Ireland for golf tournament and talks with PM
Donald Trump arrived in Ireland on Saturday under tight security for a two-day visit combining diplomacy and golf. The trip again blurs the boundary between his presidency and personal business interests.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-12 07:51Original
Trump to meet Ireland’s leaders before golf tournament
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Ireland’s leaders on Saturday before attending a golf tournament this weekend. The trip marks a shift from his recent focus on the Iran war and his party’s effort to retain power in November’s midterm elections.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-12 05:10Original

SocietyUS think tank tracked thousands of Muslim Americans for two decades

A database of Muslim Americans has sparked fears of surveillance and intimidation after a US think tank tracked thousands of people over two decades.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-12 15:49

US think tank tracked thousands of Muslim Americans for two decades

Culture'The excitement is just too much!': Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback in Paris

After years of battling a rare neurological disorder, Celine Dion was due to return to the stage in Paris on Saturday. Fans were reaching fever pitch in anticipation, with one telling journalist Jennifer Ben Brahim that the excitement was simply overwhelming.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-12 15:49

'The excitement is just too much!': Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback in Paris

Celine Dion’s return to the stage draws thousands of ecstatic fans in Paris
Celine Dion returned to the stage at Paris’s Plenitude Arena, drawing thousands of ecstatic fans.
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CCBC News★☆☆☆☆2026-09-12 14:45Original
Céline Dion’s comeback: Why did she choose Paris?
Céline Dion was due to return to the stage in Paris on Saturday after years of dealing with a rare neurological disorder. Nick Rees-Roberts, a Sorbonne Nouvelle professor, says the choice goes beyond the Olympics: Paris launched her career and has long been described by commentators as her second home.
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FFrance 24★★☆☆☆2026-09-12 14:41Original
Céline Dion fever grips Paris ahead of sold-out residency
Paris is swept up in excitement as Céline Dion prepares to return to the stage this Saturday for a sold-out residency. The 26-show run will span eight months and marks her comeback after a neurological disorder sidelined her career. A giant free karaoke singalong was held in the French capital before opening night.
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FFrance 24★☆☆☆☆2026-09-12 10:10Original
Céline Dion electrifies Paris ahead of major comeback
Paris is buzzing ahead of Céline Dion’s return to the stage on Saturday night. The superstar, whose comeback many once thought impossible, will launch her Paris residency at Plenitude Arena, Europe’s largest indoor concert venue.
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CCBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-12 08:00Original
Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback concert in Paris
Celine Dion is scheduled to return to the Paris stage on Saturday for her first full concert in six years. The performance marks a major step in the Canadian superstar’s comeback after years battling a rare autoimmune disorder.
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WorldFrench police suspect train derailment was sabotage

French investigators suspect sabotage caused a train to derail in northwestern France, injuring 44 people and leaving passengers in shock, prosecutors said Saturday.

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French police suspect train derailment was sabotage

France investigates possible sabotage after Normandy train derailment injures 44
French authorities are examining whether sabotage caused a train to derail in Normandy, after a piece of rail was discovered on the track. Police told The Associated Press that 44 people were injured.
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Train derails in France, injuring 44, as authorities investigate possible sabotage
A train derailed in Normandy, France, injuring 44 people. French authorities are investigating whether sabotage caused the derailment.
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EconomyHow BRICS pools development strength for high-quality cooperation

BRICS is using mechanisms including the New Development Bank to channel financing into infrastructure, clean energy and digital transformation across the Global South. The group has expanded its partnerships, while intra-BRICS merchandise trade rose from $84.2 billion in 2003 to $1.17 trillion in 2024. Xi Jinping urged members to promote a fairer international order.

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How BRICS pools development strength for high-quality cooperation

Full text of Xi Jinping's speech at Session I of the 18th BRICS Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the first session of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12. He called on BRICS to stand on the right side of history and help make the international order fairer, while proposing a BRICS initiative on AI-empowered new industrialization and deeper cooperation in AI, research, applications and supply chains.
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Xi Jinping's key quotes at Session I of 18th BRICS Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at the first session of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Saturday. He urged BRICS countries to stand on the right side of history, advance innovation-led development, protect peace and stability, promote mutual learning among civilizations and improve global governance toward a fairer international order and a shared future for humanity.
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BRICS nations call for Palestinian representation in international organizations
The Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS summit calls for adequate Palestinian representation in all relevant international organizations and backs Palestine’s full UN membership. BRICS members reaffirmed that a just and lasting Israeli-Palestinian settlement can only come through peaceful means and recognition of Palestinians’ legitimate rights, including self-determination and return.
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BRICS nations condemn attempts to politicize humanitarian aid to Palestinians
The New Delhi Declaration says BRICS members are gravely concerned about conditions in Gaza and the West Bank. They condemned politicizing or militarizing humanitarian assistance, starvation as a method of warfare, attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, and obstruction of aid, while reaffirming support for UNRWA and calling for respect for Jerusalem’s religious sites and access rights.
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Xi says BRICS is the world’s most influential platform for emerging-market cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping said in New Delhi that BRICS has become the world’s most influential cooperation platform for emerging markets and developing countries. Addressing the first session of the 18th BRICS Summit, Xi urged members to deepen cooperation in areas including artificial intelligence, uphold peace and stability, and help make the international order more just and equitable.
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Xi says BRICS countries should stand firmly on the right side of history
Chinese President Xi Jinping said at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi that BRICS countries should stand firmly on the right side of history. He urged them to lead in innovative development, peace and stability, civilizational exchange and global governance, while steering the international order toward greater justice and equity and building a community with a shared future for humanity.
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BRICS adopts joint declaration, urges ‘maximum restraint’ over Middle East war
BRICS members unanimously approved a joint declaration on Saturday voicing deep concern about the war in the Middle East. They called for maximum restraint and backed a multilateral approach that respects national perspectives.
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BRICS nations call for stepped-up efforts to de-escalate Middle East tensions
The Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS summit says member states are deeply concerned about the continued escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Participants called for protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure, urged dialogue and diplomacy toward lasting regional peace, and stressed maintaining the smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energy under international law.
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BRICS to continue work on cross-border payment mechanisms and national currencies
BRICS leaders said in the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the group’s 18th summit that they will continue developing cross-border payment mechanisms and promoting the use of national currencies. They called for further discussions aimed at practical payment solutions that are fast, low-cost, accessible, efficient, transparent and secure, while respecting national priorities and recognizing that no single approach fits all countries.
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BRICS nations reiterate commitment to reforming global governance — declaration
The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS summit reaffirms the members’ commitment to reforming global governance through a fairer and more effective multilateral system. The states highlighted the UN’s central role and pledged to uphold multilateralism, multipolarity and international law, including the UN Charter.
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BRICS nations adopt New Delhi summit declaration, Modi says
The leaders of BRICS member states and governments adopted the New Delhi Declaration of the group’s 18th summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced. He said no member had raised objections and that the 2026 declaration was unanimously approved.
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China’s Xi urges BRICS to take on peacemaking role in Middle East war
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged BRICS to act as a peacemaker in the Middle East conflict during an address to the bloc’s summit in New Delhi on Saturday.
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BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the bloc
BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi for a summit centred on trade, investment and global conflicts. As wars and tensions with the United States challenge the bloc, it is seeking a larger role in shaping the global agenda for emerging and developing countries.
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Xi hails BRICS’ importance in fostering emerging markets’ cooperation
Speaking at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Xi Jinping said the group has become the world’s most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries. He urged members to deepen AI cooperation, uphold peace and stability, promote civilizational exchanges and help guide the international order toward greater justice and equity.
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Trump may be BRICS’s best recruitment agent
Donald Trump’s efforts to weaken BRICS through tariffs and economic pressure may instead encourage countries to reduce their dependence on US-centred markets, finance and the dollar. BRICS is not a unified anti-US alliance, but its diverse members are cautiously expanding local-currency trade and payment links to limit their exposure to American leverage.
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Wars in Ukraine and Iran set to dominate BRICS summit
Leaders of the 11-member BRICS bloc are meeting in New Delhi on Saturday to expand economic cooperation and seek a larger role for emerging powers in global affairs. Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are testing the group’s ability to stay united.
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Infographics: BRICS in numbers
The BRICS cooperation mechanism, formally launched in 2006, opened a new chapter in cooperation among major emerging economies. As the world undergoes profound changes, BRICS is amplifying Global South countries’ calls for better governance, greater security and the right to development.
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WorldBRICS: What is in the joint statement from the 11 members?

The 11 BRICS members, including China, Russia, Iran and India, overcame earlier differences to call for calm in the Middle East in a joint statement issued at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday. Chinese President Xi Jinping said the war there does not serve the international community’s common interests.

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BRICS: What is in the joint statement from the 11 members?

BRICS nations urge 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war
Members of the 11-nation BRICS group, including China, Russia, Iran and India, called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday. Overcoming earlier divisions, they issued a joint statement.
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PoliticsUS court rejects Trump emergency order keeping Michigan coal plant open

A federal appeals court unanimously ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority by ordering Michigan’s 64-year-old JH Campbell Generating Plant to stay open after its planned retirement. The court found no qualifying emergency under federal law, dealing a setback to the Trump administration’s effort to keep ageing coal plants operating.

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US court rejects Trump emergency order keeping Michigan coal plant open

TechRevolut tricked into giving hackers wealthy customers’ passport and Bitcoin records

Revolut treated a fraudulent government request as legitimate and disclosed customer passports, verification selfies, identity details and Bitcoin transaction histories. The request came from an unauthorized mailbox inside a genuine government agency’s email infrastructure and passed authentication checks. Revolut blocked the sender and notified customers and regulators, but has not identified the agency or disclosed the number affected.

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Revolut tricked into giving hackers wealthy customers’ passport and Bitcoin records

Revolut exposed Bitcoin activity and passport data after accepting fake government request
Digital bank Revolut said Saturday that it mistakenly treated a fraudulent request as legitimate, handing over passports, selfies, home addresses and Bitcoin activity. No customer funds were lost.
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EconomyHealthcare Costs Have Small Businesses in an Impossible Bind

The healthcare affordability crisis is squeezing everyone, but it has become especially severe for small businesses. Repeated surveys show employers expect healthcare costs to increase by nearly 10% on average in 2027, with small firms potentially facing twice that rise.

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Healthcare Costs Have Small Businesses in an Impossible Bind

WorldAt least seven killed in fire at prison in northern Syria

At least seven inmates died and dozens were injured after a riot and fire at a prison in Kobane, a predominantly Kurdish town in northern Syria. The unrest followed protests over the killing of former Kurdish fighter Sami Sheikhmous Hiso and reportedly began after authorities decided to transfer some prisoners. The blaze’s cause has not been officially confirmed.

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At least seven killed in fire at prison in northern Syria

TechLG responds to TV spying allegations

LG rejects claims that its TVs continuously record or transmit conversations, saying wake-word detection happens locally and that automatic content recognition, voice recognition, and interest-based advertising are optional and off by default. Earlier findings from Gamers Nexus, Level1Techs, and independent researchers said LG TVs logged and uploaded user data; Gamers Nexus also showed extensive ambient-conversation logs persisting after the TV appeared to stop listening. LG did not address broader questions about data collection, sharing, exploitation risks, or how privacy settings are presented.

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LG responds to TV spying allegations

SportsDanish FA alleges FIFA legal committee evaded questions on Infantino plan

Danish FA president Jesper Moller says FIFA’s Legal Committee avoided answering critical questions about the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal to sell commercial stakes in tournaments, including the World Cup. He renewed calls for Gianni Infantino to resign, saying FIFA cannot restore credibility under its current leadership.

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Danish FA alleges FIFA legal committee evaded questions on Infantino plan

PoliticsIndian Prime Minister Modi says border peace is key to India-China ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said peace along the border is central to relations between India and China. Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping also addressed concerns involving the border dispute and trade imbalance.

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Indian Prime Minister Modi says border peace is key to India-China ties

SocietyWATCH: Puppies rescued from beneath sidewalk

A Texas fire department rescued two puppies trapped beneath a sidewalk after discovering a large, washed-out void. One was reached quickly, while firefighters needed two hours to get to the second.

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WATCH: Puppies rescued from beneath sidewalk

CultureKing Oyo buried in Uganda as news anchor prepares to take throne

Uganda’s Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has been buried at the Karambi Royal Tombs in Fort Portal. His appointed successor, news anchor Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, cast nine coffee berries into the grave to mark the transfer of power, amid a dispute over whether Oyo’s previously unknown son should inherit the throne.

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King Oyo buried in Uganda as news anchor prepares to take throne

PoliticsPutin says relations with all African countries are of special significance for Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia attaches special importance to relations with all African countries during talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. He said Moscow looks forward to hosting Ethiopia at the third Russia-Africa summit on October 28-29, where the two sides will also hold a bilateral meeting.

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Putin says relations with all African countries are of special significance for Russia

WorldPolice in Barcelona clash with Catalan National Day activists

Spanish police charged at left-wing protesters in Barcelona during Catalonia’s National Day, triggering clashes.

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Police in Barcelona clash with Catalan National Day activists

SportsWATCH: Yankees, Mets honor 9/11 with ceremonial first pitches

A husband and wife threw out ceremonial first pitches for the Yankees and Mets, 25 years after they lost their fathers on 9/11.

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WATCH: Yankees, Mets honor 9/11 with ceremonial first pitches

CultureJimek: Polish hip-hop is one of the best in Europe, and I won't even apologise for saying that

Polish composer, conductor and producer Radzimir Dębski, known as Jimek, is driven by two passions: classical music and hip-hop. Praised by Beyoncé, Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj, he spoke to Euronews about a new album bringing together 12 Polish rappers and a symphony orchestra.

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Jimek: Polish hip-hop is one of the best in Europe, and I won't even apologise for saying that

SocietyTeen boy rescued after days adrift in Alaskan waters

A 15-year-old boy was rescued after surviving for days on top of a capsized fishing boat in the Bering Sea off Alaska. His older brother and cousin died in the incident, and the US Coast Guard said the boy showed signs of hypothermia when found.

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Teen boy rescued after days adrift in Alaskan waters

Teen rescued after nearly three days adrift in frigid Bering Sea
A 15-year-old boy was rescued after spending nearly three days clinging to an overturned boat in the frigid Bering Sea off Alaska.
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WorldTrump Says Iran-Backed Houthis Asked US Not to Target Them

President Donald Trump said the Iran-backed Houthis asked the US to refrain from targeting the militant group, as a deteriorating clash with Saudi Arabia fuels heightened tensions across the Middle East.

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Trump Says Iran-Backed Houthis Asked US Not to Target Them

WorldUkrainians embed with U.S. forces in Germany to share the latest drone warfare tactics

The U.S. Army is bringing Ukrainian battlefield experience into its drone tactics. During annual exercises in Germany in recent weeks, American and Ukrainian forces have worked more closely, with Ukrainian troops sharing knowledge of electronic warfare and drone operations.

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Ukrainians embed with U.S. forces in Germany to share the latest drone warfare tactics

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Anthropic boss calls for slowing pace of AI development

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PoliticsPutin says Ethiopia contributes to BRICS, Russia proud of its accession

At a meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ethiopia is making a constructive contribution to BRICS and that Moscow was pleased the country joined while Russia held the group’s presidency. He described Ethiopia as a longtime trusted Russian partner in Africa and praised Ahmed’s role in strengthening bilateral ties.

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Putin says Ethiopia contributes to BRICS, Russia proud of its accession

WorldIranian official tells Al Jazeera IAEA ruling was imposed by US and Israel

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told Al Jazeera that an IAEA resolution concerning Tehran’s nuclear safeguards was “imposed” by the United States and Israel. He said Iran is defending itself against US military and economic aggression while remaining open to diplomacy.

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Iranian official tells Al Jazeera IAEA ruling was imposed by US and Israel

TechTrump is giving data centers a pass to pollute

Former EPA officials warn that the Trump administration is weakening environmental regulations to speed AI data center construction, putting Americans’ health at risk. A report from the Environmental Protection Network identifies 30 federal actions since January 2025 that it says worsen pollution risks, including 17 that mention AI or target data centers.

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Trump is giving data centers a pass to pollute

TechXRP Ledger quietly activates key foundation for upcoming lending protocol

The XRP Ledger activated the fixCleanup3_3_0 amendment, a package of maintenance fixes covering transaction handling, automated market makers and related protocol features. Servers that do not support it can become amendment blocked and lose the ability to validate ledgers, process transactions or participate in consensus. Separate lending-related amendments remained inactive.

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XRP Ledger quietly activates key foundation for upcoming lending protocol

PoliticsGermany: Protests follow AfD election victory

Protests against the AfD are taking place in Germany after the party finished first in last Sunday’s election. The AfD had campaigned on curbing migration and restoring ties with Moscow, a result correspondent Nick Holdsworth says has shocked many people.

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Germany: Protests follow AfD election victory

PoliticsGermany: AfD leads in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as Merz’s CDU falls to 7%

A new ZDF poll puts Germany’s far-right AfD ahead of the September 20 regional election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s centre-right CDU has dropped to 7%. That result would be the party’s worst-ever performance in a German regional election.

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Germany: AfD leads in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as Merz’s CDU falls to 7%

WorldBRICS countries call for preventing an arms race in outer space

The BRICS countries said in the New Delhi Declaration that outer space should be used for peaceful purposes and that an arms race and weaponization of space must be prevented. They also called for negotiations on a relevant multilateral legal instrument to ensure global security.

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BRICS countries call for preventing an arms race in outer space

WorldBRICS to combat terrorism financing and fraud, declaration says

The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS summit says member states will cooperate against terrorism financing and fraud. Leaders voiced serious concern over illicit financial flows, cross-border scam networks and scam compounds, and called for coordinated international action to dismantle them, recover criminal proceeds, protect victims and prevent financial systems from being misused for large-scale fraud.

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BRICS to combat terrorism financing and fraud, declaration says

PoliticsTrump Says He Could Settle UK-Argentina Dispute Over Falklands

US President Donald Trump said he could resolve the dispute between Argentina and the UK over the Falkland Islands if asked. He also appeared to question whether Britain’s government could deploy the resources needed to protect the territory.

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Trump Says He Could Settle UK-Argentina Dispute Over Falklands

SciencePrehistoric remains in Sulawesi suggest humans used mind-altering drugs thousands of years earlier than known

The prehistoric remains of two foragers discovered on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island show telltale signs suggesting that humans began using mind-altering drugs thousands of years earlier than previously known.

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Prehistoric remains in Sulawesi suggest humans used mind-altering drugs thousands of years earlier than known

SportsEngland survive Pakistan scare to complete 3-0 Test series sweep

England beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston to complete a 3-0 series whitewash. Chasing 130, they lost both openers in the first over, but Joe Root’s unbeaten 62 and Jordan Cox’s 59 not out carried them to victory in the 25th over.

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England survive Pakistan scare to complete 3-0 Test series sweep

CultureAfrica: Rethinking the city of tomorrow

Africa’s first pan-African architecture biennale, held this week in Kenya, is exploring how to imagine future African cities that can adapt to population growth and climate change while breaking free from a colonial past that remains visible in some places.

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Africa: Rethinking the city of tomorrow

ScienceSenegal: Building a home-grown space industry

Africa’s space ambitions are gaining momentum, and Senegal aims to do more than launch satellites into orbit. Senegalese engineers are learning satellite manufacturing in France with the aim of bringing that expertise home and developing a domestic space industry.

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Senegal: Building a home-grown space industry