Silicon Valley is moving beyond chatbot queries toward a future dominated by resource-intensive AI agents, driving a major buildout of data centers.
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Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency says at least six people died, 130 are missing and 107 were rescued after the passenger ship Virgo Transport 8 lost contact in the Java Sea. A helicopter crew saw that the vessel had capsized but had not sunk. The cause remains under investigation.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-13 09:57
Indonesian rescuers are searching for 140 people from a passenger ship that lost contact in bad weather in the Java Sea, according to a search and rescue agency. Officials later said the vessel had sunk but gave no further details.
Indonesia’s search and rescue agency said on Sunday that six people had died after a passenger vessel lost contact in the Java Sea. More than 100 people remain missing as the search continues.
One person has died and 102 have been rescued after the passenger ferry Virgo Transport 8 lost contact in bad weather in the Java Sea. The vessel was carrying 243 people from Surabaya to Banjarmasin, and a joint operation is continuing to search for those still missing.
Indonesian rescuers were searching the Java Sea on Sunday for 140 people after a passenger ship sank. A search-and-rescue official said 103 others had been evacuated, including one person who later died.
One person has died and 102 have been evacuated after the passenger ferry Virgo Transport 8, carrying 243 people, lost contact with its operator in the Java Sea during rough weather. Rescuers are still searching for the remaining passengers and crew, with waves up to 2.5 metres hampering the operation.
One person has died and 102 others have been rescued from a ferry that went missing off Java, Indonesia. A rescue official said crews faced waves of up to 2.5 metres in “extremely risky” conditions while trying to reach the vessel.
Indonesian rescuers are searching the Java Sea for 140 people aboard the Virgo Transport 8 after the passenger ship lost contact in bad weather. Another 103 people were evacuated from the vessel, one of whom died. The ship had been travelling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin.
A ferry carrying at least 243 people has lost contact off Indonesia’s coast while traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin, Reuters reported, citing the country’s search and rescue agency. At least 103 passengers have been evacuated.
Indonesian rescuers have begun searching the Java Sea after a passenger ship carrying more than 240 people lost contact while traveling from East Java to South Kalimantan on Borneo island.
The passenger ship Virgo Transport 8 lost contact while traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin on Borneo, prompting Indonesian search-and-rescue teams to begin an operation. Authorities last tracked it about 92 miles from a Banjarmasin pier. No deaths or injuries had been reported, and the cause remained unclear.
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people lost contact with authorities in the Java Sea on Sunday. The Virgo Transport 8 was traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin, the capital of South Kalimantan province. No casualties have been reported so far.
Indonesian rescuers have begun searching the Java Sea for a passenger ship carrying 240 people that lost contact while traveling from East Java to South Kalimantan on Borneo island.
The Virgo Transport 8, carrying 243 people, lost contact in the Java Sea early Sunday amid bad weather while traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. At least one person has died and more than 100 have been rescued. Search teams are heading toward its last known position.
Iranian state media claims an Iranian commercial vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz late Saturday, killing one person. The incident comes as the United States and Iran continue battling for control of the crucial energy chokepoint.
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CNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-13 09:54
An Iranian commercial vessel was struck near the Strait of Hormuz, state-run IRNA reported, citing the governor of Qeshm. One of the cargo ship’s 10 crew members was killed. The governor blamed a “terrorist enemy,” while authorities had not identified the projectile involved.
Iranian state-run media report that an Iranian commercial vessel was hit off Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz. One person was killed and three others were wounded, they said.
At least one person was killed and three wounded when an Iranian civilian vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, Qeshm County Governor Amir Teymouri said. The strike occurred at about 5 a.m. near Hengam Island and the Shib Deraz coast of Qeshm Island.
Iranian state television quoted Qeshm city governor Amir Teymouri as saying that a merchant vessel was struck at around 5:00 am off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands. One person was killed and three others were injured.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was prepared to travel to the G20 summit in Miami and meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines. The report describes more than 450 Russian drones launched overnight and Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-13 09:53
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least six civilians and injured 43 over the past day, regional authorities said. Moscow launched 453 drones and missiles, with especially heavy strikes in western regions. A Russian drone hit the locomotive of a Kyiv–Warsaw train about 2 kilometers from the Polish border, but no passengers were hurt. Poland issued air-threat alerts near the border.
Sweden’s general election carries high stakes, with the far right poised to enter government for the first time. TV4 News journalist Markus Karlsson-Bourrioux explains how polls shifted over the summer from a comfortable centre-left lead to a close race, while far-right ideas have gained ground since 2022.
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Swedes are voting in a closely fought general election that could result in the far right entering government.
Swedes are voting in a close general election that could see the far-right Sweden Democrats enter government for the first time if the right-wing bloc wins. A centre-left coalition led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson could instead return to power. About eight million people are eligible to vote, with polls closing at 8pm.
Sweden is voting in a closely fought election between Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and opposition leader Magdalena Andersson. Kristersson has said the far right could join his government if he wins, raising the prospect of a historic breakthrough for the movement.
Swedes are voting in a closely fought general election that could bring a far-right party into government for the first time or steer the country back toward its long-standing liberal tradition. The center-left opposition has a slim lead over the governing right-wing bloc, while Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s four-party alliance, which includes the Sweden Democrats, has narrowed the gap in the campaign’s final weeks.
Sweden votes on Sunday in a contest between the center-left opposition and the right-wing bloc led by incumbent Ulf Kristersson. If Kristersson’s alliance wins, the populist Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time. The opposition, led by former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, has seen its polling lead narrow as election day approaches.
Swedes are voting in a tight race that could bring the far right within reach of joining the government for the first time.
Swedes vote Sunday in an election that could put a far-right party in government for the first time, or move the country back toward the liberalism for which it has long been known.
Russia welcomes the diplomatic efforts that produced wording acceptable to Iran and the United Arab Emirates in the BRICS summit declaration, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He added that the final text was adopted despite pessimists believing this would not be possible.
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Xi Jinping said China is ready to work with BRICS countries to pursue peace in the Middle East. China is Iran’s largest trading partner and a key buyer of its energy exports.
The BRICS summit in New Delhi concluded with a joint declaration urging a stronger Global South voice in global governance and restraint over tensions in the Middle East. Leaders also held several bilateral meetings as they sought to ease regional tensions.
Tens of thousands marched in about 20 German cities to protest the far right’s rise after the AfD’s historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. Demonstrators said they were defending democracy, while mainstream parties continue to rule out governing with the AfD.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-13 09:41
Russia is not ruling out trilateral talks on Ukraine in October, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He described October as part of the foreseeable future and said the possibility could not be excluded.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 09:41
Six imams have been kidnapped by armed bandits in northern Nigeria.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 09:33
Drones are becoming harder to detect and easier to deploy. Cities are testing measures ranging from nets to multimillion-dollar missiles as they race to protect civilians.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 09:30
Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov says Vladimir Putin will decide who leads Moscow’s delegation if trilateral talks on a settlement in Ukraine resume. No joint package of proposals has been agreed, while Abu Dhabi and Turkey are among the possible venues and territory remains a central issue.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping asked Vladimir Putin detailed questions about a settlement in Ukraine during talks on the sidelines of the BRICS summit and actively offered their good offices, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Putin welcomed the offer and briefed them in detail on the situation.
Speaking at an outreach meeting of BRICS leaders and partner countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would work with nations worldwide to strengthen the unity and independence of the Global South, share opportunities, jointly build prosperity and open a new chapter for the grouping.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will end his working visit to India on Sunday by attending an outreach meeting of BRICS leaders and partner states in New Delhi. The roundtable will conclude the 18th BRICS Summit. Preliminary information indicates that Putin is not expected to hold bilateral meetings at the event.
British police have opened a criminal investigation into a £72 million donation to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, amid questions over whether it violated rules on foreign political funding. The investigation comes as anti-immigration protests and counter-demonstrations intensify across England, reflecting growing tensions over immigration and national identity.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-13 09:26
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon on September 20 to reaffirm the “sovereignty of nations.” The symbolic trip follows a fresh controversy over Donald Trump posting a social-media map showing the entire North American continent under the US flag.
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Saudi Arabian shares fell in early trading on Sunday as markets gave their first response to drone strikes targeting the kingdom’s vital East-West crude pipeline.
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ReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-13 09:25
More than 70,000 people have fled their homes in Yemen after Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched an offensive to seize the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Many have escaped to Aden, while around 1,400 crossed into Djibouti. The UN and IOM say the new displacement is worsening the country’s already dire humanitarian crisis after 12 years of war.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-13 09:18
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warned that AI could destroy humanity, while colleague Evan Hubinger put the chance of AI killing everyone within the next decade above 10%. Some Silicon Valley executives and investors doubt the warnings, suggesting they may generate hype and support high valuations. Anthropic chief Dario Amodei has called for slower AI development and global regulation.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 09:05
France’s UN mission said it regretted an online message criticising a US vote at the UN General Assembly. The move is expected to remove the obstacle preventing incoming French ambassador Aurélien Lechevallier from taking up his post in Washington.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-13 09:01
France says it regrets a diplomatic dispute with Washington at the United Nations.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is seemingly on the back foot while seeking to sway the debt market.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 09:00
A fresco cycle by 14th-century Italian master Giotto, portraying key episodes in the life of St. Francis of Assisi, has gone back on view in Florence after a four-year restoration.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 09:00
Nova Scotia offers free RSV vaccines to three groups, but patients say the program excludes some seniors and immunocompromised adults. Those who pay privately can face costs of several hundred dollars.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 09:00
Niger’s military government has reshuffled its top command after a failed mutiny that lasted nearly 24 hours and involved fighting at the presidential palace, Niamey’s airport and a military base. General Mamane Sani Kiaou was named head of the armed forces, while Abdourahmane Abou Zataka became army chief. Dozens of mutineers were killed or arrested, but authorities have not released a full death toll.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 08:54
Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled initiatives on Sunday spanning areas including AI and trade to deepen cooperation among the “Greater BRICS” emerging economies. Beijing is seeking to turn the grouping into a practical platform for development across the Global South.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-13 08:50
Chinese President Xi Jinping said at a meeting of BRICS leaders and partner countries that China will keep opening up, promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and sharing development opportunities with countries around the world.
Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed five initiatives to deepen “greater BRICS” cooperation in AI, trade and investment facilitation, digital industries, smart manufacturing and talent development at the group’s summit in New Delhi. He also urged Global South countries to strengthen multilateralism, reform international institutions and advance global AI governance.
At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged members to lead innovation-driven development, uphold peace and stability, promote mutual learning among civilizations and improve global governance. Global South observers said China has played an important role in BRICS and expressed confidence that it will guide expanded cooperation toward deeper, higher-quality engagement. They also expect China’s 2027 chairmanship to consolidate the group’s enlarged framework.
An Israeli drone strike in Gaza killed two Palestinians and wounded 13 others. Smoke rose over residential areas in central Gaza after the attack.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 08:48
The 208-meter Pearl of the Northern Frontier Tower near Manzhouli, Inner Mongolia, offers views of the city and Russia’s Zabaykalsk. A nearby China-Russia tax-free trade zone combines shopping with cultural experiences, featuring Russian goods and opportunities to explore Russian traditions.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-13 08:45
A crossover display at CIFTIS 2026 in Beijing combines the fair’s mascot Fuyan with art toy IP Poukapouka. Co-branded merchandise, including plush dolls, magnetic badges and canvas bags, quickly became sought-after souvenirs and received praise from international attendees.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-13 08:41
Global Fact-Checking Network President Vladimir Tabak says information warfare lacks the rules that govern conventional war, making basic fact-checking skills essential for personal safety. He calls for global rules and says fact-checking is no longer solely a journalistic discipline.
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The Sept. 22 international Dialogue about Fakes forum in Moscow will help participants consolidate fact-checking agreements, Global Fact-Checking Network chief Vladimir Tabak told TASS. He thanked Russia’s Foreign Ministry for its support and said Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov would attend in person. The forum is expected to draw more participants and higher-level experts than last year.
Last year, fisheries technologist Mark Santos and a Marine Institute team deployed 285 cement reef balls in Fox Harbour, Placentia Bay, to help restore an ocean dead zone. Santos says marine life is already returning.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 08:30
Namibia is sending additional personnel and equipment to combat wildfires sparked by lightning in several parts of Etosha National Park. Authorities say the fires are under control, with teams monitoring the area and extinguishing remaining flames. No wildlife injuries or deaths have been reported.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 08:27
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in an interview released Saturday that the company will not go public this year, citing safety concerns surrounding artificial intelligence.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 08:23
The Kyiv IndependentA UK study found that regularly drinking tea, coffee and other beverages at 65°C or above may increase the risk of oesophageal cancer. Analysis of 977,282 people found the risk was about three times higher among those drinking “very hot” beverages than among those drinking warm ones, although the overall chance remains low. Researchers advised waiting until drinks reach a comfortable temperature.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 08:19
Hungarian artist Norbert Olah long kept his Romani background out of his work, fearing he would be labeled a “Romani artist.” As political pressure and prejudice deepened, he made that identity central to his art, confronting discrimination, marginalization and assumptions that Roma art is naïve or unsophisticated. His work has included a brick wall and performance addressing those fears.
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Saudi Arabia released video showing damage from a projectile it says was fired by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. A mosque and several buildings were damaged, while the Houthis said they had targeted a Saudi military base.
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Yemeni Houthi rebels claimed on Sunday that they attacked a military base in southern Saudi Arabia. Renewed clashes with Yemen’s government forces are driving more civilians from their homes. Fighting in western Yemen over recent weeks has killed hundreds and displaced tens of thousands.
Iran-allied Houthi fighters say they used drones and missiles against the Sharurah military base in southern Saudi Arabia, targeting weapons depots and command centres. Fighting with Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces has intensified this week, driving growing numbers of civilians from their homes.
Yemen’s Houthi group said it used drones and missiles to attack the Sharurah military base in southern Saudi Arabia. Fighting with Yemeni government forces has intensified, driving civilians from their homes; Saudi authorities said a Houthi projectile in Jazan injured two people and damaged a mosque, buildings and vehicles.
The Houthis claim they launched missile and drone strikes against a Saudi military base as fighting in Yemen intensifies.
The Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of carrying out 129 strikes within 48 hours, as concern grows about the possible effects on Riyadh’s oil industry. The exchanges are taking place amid tensions around the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said Saudi warplanes carried out 129 strikes over 48 hours against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen’s Taiz, Marib, Al-Hudaydah, Al-Jawf, Saada, Amran and Hajjah provinces. He said the Houthis would not leave the strikes unanswered.
At least five people were wounded in a Russian attack on Odesa on Sunday morning, Ukrainian officials said. The city was struck a day earlier, leaving two people dead.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 08:05
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged BRICS countries at the group’s summit in New Delhi to reinforce multilateralism and pursue global governance reform. He said the UN’s authority and the foundations of multilateral cooperation were under threat, and called for Africa and the Global South to have a fuller voice in the future international order.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping left New Delhi on Sunday after attending the 18th BRICS Summit.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 08:00
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the second session of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on Sunday.
Small community stores in Guangzhou are attracting shoppers by offering lower prices than traditional supermarkets and a wider grocery selection than convenience stores such as 7-Eleven. Cindy Wang often stops at one after work, buying milk for 7 yuan, beer for 2.5 yuan and mangoes at 10 yuan per kilogram.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 08:00
Hong Kong landlords once known as “shop kings” built portfolios of dozens of properties along the same streets. Many have since gone bankrupt as post-pandemic rents collapsed and banks tightened lending. Shop prices are down more than 40% from their 2018 peak, and Centaline Commercial says there is still no clear sign of a recovery or a market bottom.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 08:00
The roughly 0.5 per cent hit to Canada’s GDP from Donald Trump’s tariffs could be more than offset if oil prices rise above US$100 a barrel. Prices that fell over the summer have rebounded as peace recedes, while recent successes by Iran’s Houthi allies point to high prices lasting.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 08:00
Facing shortages of nurses, physicians and other health workers, some Canadian provinces are actively recruiting health-care professionals from the United States, with results so far.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 08:00
Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette is facing criticism from political opponents after pausing her election campaign and calling her cabinet together during the ongoing trade war with the United States. The dispute is whether she is seeking political advantage or simply carrying out her responsibilities as premier.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 08:00
Disease has devastated Prince Edward Island’s oyster industry, wiping out entire crops. Farmers say they need more assistance to survive the crisis and fear larger corporations with deeper pockets could acquire their independent operations.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 08:00
A warning from an outgoing Anthropic researcher that AI could “kill all humans” by the end of the decade has sparked public alarm over the dangers of rapid technological development. It has also prompted questions about why some experts see AI as an extreme threat and how it could potentially bring about humanity’s demise.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 08:00
Russia’s nuclear chief said Ukraine attacked fuel trucks, endangering the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Europe’s largest nuclear station has been under Russian control since March 2022.
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Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev said Kiev struck tanker trucks carrying diesel fuel to the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant on September 11. Two servicemen were killed and many Russian military personnel were wounded, some seriously, he said.
The Olympic flame has arrived in Senegal as the country begins counting down to the Youth Olympic Games in October, which will be the first Olympic event held in Africa.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 07:48
The Olympic flame reached Senegal’s capital, Dakar, where music, dancing and a march involving 100 women marked the occasion on Saturday. The celebration began the countdown to the first Olympic sporting event to be held in Africa.
The Kyiv IndependentCéline Dion made an emotional return to the stage in Paris, performing celebrated hits including “My Heart Will Go On” and “Because You Loved Me” to praise from fans and critics.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 07:44
Celine Dion returned to the stage for her first full concert in six years, opening a sold-out Paris residency after a rare neurological disorder had put her career on hold. She became emotional while opening the show with “On ne change pas.”
Céline Dion gave her first full concert in six years at Paris La Défense Arena, after stiff person syndrome forced her to cancel tours. The emotional return moved the Canadian singer to tears, while thousands of fans left singing and dancing to her classic hits.
Céline Dion has begun a 26-show residency in Paris after stepping away from touring for six years because of health issues. Critics described the emotional opening night as a risky return, while praising the singer’s raw, distinctive voice and the strong bond with her audience.
Celine Dion returned to the stage emotionally on Saturday after a six-year absence. Overcoming widely publicized health struggles, she delighted fans at the first of a series of concerts in Paris.
The second day in Budapest produced four champions. Megu Danno won Japan’s second gold, Rashid Mammadaliyev claimed his first Grand Slam title, Elisavet Teltsidou celebrated her fifth, and Yoshito Hojo added another gold for Japan.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 07:40
Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev said Kiev is openly trying to provoke a nuclear incident at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant by striking fuel trucks, despite knowing the deliveries were vital after the facility spent nearly three weeks without external power. He urged the IAEA to condemn the act and identify those responsible.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-13 07:38
The Atlantic hurricane season is unusually quiet this year as a strong El Niño disrupts storm formation over the ocean. No hurricanes have formed so far.
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A daily news digest for 13 September.
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Richard Roeill, a former New York firefighter and 9/11 first responder, says the anniversary reactivates trauma while illnesses linked to toxic air at Ground Zero continue to affect responders decades later. He says responders were misled about the dangers and calls for accountability and long-term healthcare for those exposed.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 07:18
During a visit to Shanghai and Jiangsu, Cyprus Ambassador Koula Sophianou praised China’s people-centered approach to urban governance. She said Suzhou shows how cultural heritage, technology and forward-looking planning can complement one another, and stressed that cities should improve daily life and put citizens at the heart of public life.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 07:07
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon says people working in AI are “genuinely frightened” by the pace of progress and its possible consequences for humanity. He warns that failing to slow development could create a strong near-term risk of human extinction. Anthropic chief Dario Amodei has also called for slower development and regulation.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 07:06
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon told the BBC that failing to slow AI development could lead to humanity’s extinction in the near future. He backed independent oversight and industry-wide regulation, while critics questioned whether such warnings were intended to build publicity ahead of IPOs or hinder rivals.
Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was buried in Fort Portal on September 12 amid a dispute over his successor. The royal clan selected Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, while the queen mother and the king’s sister say a 2022 will named an unidentified son as heir. Clan elders reject the will as decisive.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 07:00
Philippine authorities said on Sunday that identifying the 76 people killed in a ferry fire could take weeks or months. Forensic experts have begun collecting and comparing DNA from charred remains while investigators work to establish the cause of one of the country’s deadliest maritime disasters in recent years.
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The Philippine Coast Guard says 41 more bodies have been recovered from the M/V June Aster, raising the death toll to 76 while 13 people remain missing. The ferry caught fire near Coron in Palawan on Wednesday evening while carrying 132 passengers and crew. Authorities are identifying victims and reviewing safety procedures and the captain’s actions.
The death toll from the fire aboard the MV June Aster ferry near the Philippines’ Palawan Island has risen to 76, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. Search teams found the remains of 41 victims aboard the vessel. Of 134 people on board, 43 were rescued and 13 remain unaccounted for.
France defeated host Germany in Saturday’s women’s FIBA World Cup semifinal and will play the United States for the title on Sunday. The four-time defending champions and tournament favorites beat Spain in the other semifinal.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 06:48
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company will not go public in 2026, arguing that current AI safety concerns make it an ill-advised time for an IPO. He said even a 10%, 8% or 6% chance of AI-driven human extinction would be intolerable and backed slowing frontier-model development. OpenAI may also join other leading firms in a safety pact.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 06:46
German companies increased their investment in China by one-third in the first half of 2026 while sharply cutting investment in the United States, according to a German Economic Institute study seen by Reuters on Sunday.
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Ukraine’s General Staff said on Sept. 13 that Russian forces have suffered about 1,506,900 troop losses since the full-scale invasion began, including 1,520 casualties over the past day. It also reported extensive Russian equipment losses. A CSIS estimate put Ukrainian casualties at 500,000-600,000 through December 2025, while Volodymyr Zelensky said at least 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been killed in action.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-13 06:31
A ferry sank off Vanuatu, leaving at least one person dead and more than 30 missing. The prime minister’s office said a full investigation would be conducted to establish the facts and prevent a recurrence.
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More than 30 people are missing after a passenger ferry carrying over 40 passengers and crew sank north of Vanuatu, the prime minister’s office said. One person died and 15 were rescued. A search at sea is continuing; the office said the tragedy may have followed ignored strong-wind warnings and overloading.
At least one person died and more than 30 are missing after the inter-island ferry MV Matui sank in bad weather while traveling between Vanuatu’s Ambae and Santo islands. Fifteen people are alive, officials said. Search efforts are shifting from open waters to the southeast coast, amid possible concerns over overloading and other negligence.
One person has died and more than 30 remain missing after the MV Matui sank in rough seas while travelling from Santo to Ambae in Vanuatu. Fifteen people were confirmed alive and one body recovered. Search and rescue operations continue, while authorities investigate possible negligence, including overloading and failure to heed marine warnings.
A drone attack on industrial and civilian facilities in Nizhnekamsk killed two people and injured 12, Tatarstan’s head’s press service said. The strike started a fire at an industrial site, but production continued. Rustam Minnikhanov ordered prompt repairs and temporary housing for residents of damaged apartments if needed.
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A drone attack on Sept. 13 caused a fire at an industrial facility in Nizhnekamsk, Russian authorities said. Regional officials reported two deaths and 12 injuries, though The Kyiv Independent could not verify the figures. Authorities did not identify the facility or disclose the damage, while temporary flight restrictions were imposed at nearby airports.
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