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TechChina rejects AI ‘threat narratives’, urges global cooperation

China called for international cooperation on artificial intelligence, warning that “threat narratives” could disrupt global AI governance. The comments followed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s call for AI companies to slow model development over safety and national security concerns.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:50

China rejects AI ‘threat narratives’, urges global cooperation

‘Silent Cold War’: Why calls to slow AI have sparked a new US–China frontier
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for slowing the development of the most powerful AI systems and restricting China’s access to advanced chips and technology. China accused the US of using AI safety as a pretext to preserve technological dominance, while urging an open and inclusive approach to AI governance.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-14 14:23Original

EconomyBlackRock’s staking Ethereum ETF pays yield, but investors still favor its $9 billion ETHA fund

BlackRock’s newer ETHB ETF distributes income from staking, but has not displaced the original ETHA. On Sept. 11, ETHA held about $8.96 billion in net assets versus ETHB’s $1.05 billion, while its trading turnover and net inflows were also substantially higher. ETHB’s shorter operating history and lower liquidity remain important limitations to the comparison.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:50

BlackRock’s staking Ethereum ETF pays yield, but investors still favor its $9 billion ETHA fund

PoliticsState of the Union: Did von der Leyen deliver on last year’s promises?

Did Ursula von der Leyen fulfil all the commitments she made in last year’s State of the Union speech? Euronews assesses her record against those promises.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:50

State of the Union: Did von der Leyen deliver on last year’s promises?

EconomyAsia’s oil traders stay bullish as Middle East war shows no quick end

Oil traders in Asia, a major consuming region, expect prices to stay elevated as fresh attacks weaken hopes for an imminent end to the Middle East conflict. Strong refining margins are also driving demand for physical crude supplies.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 14:50

Asia’s oil traders stay bullish as Middle East war shows no quick end

WorldChina vows to continue search for Latvians missing in deadly mudslides

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze that China would continue doing its utmost to search for missing Latvian and other foreign nationals after mudslides in Nepal and Gyirong County in China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Braze said 33 Latvian citizens were missing and thanked China for its information and rescue efforts.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 14:49

China vows to continue search for Latvians missing in deadly mudslides

WorldChinese, French FMs discuss ties and international issues by phone

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot discussed bilateral ties, cooperation at the UN Security Council and the one-China principle by phone. They also exchanged views on EU-China economic and trade frictions, Iran and the Ukraine crisis.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:49

Chinese, French FMs discuss ties and international issues by phone

WorldPolish authorities say they found a Russian drone on the country’s territory

Poland’s defense minister says a Russian military drone washed up on a Baltic Sea beach in Rusinowo, near Jarosławiec. The Armed Forces Operational Command says it detected no airspace violations since July 31, so the incident cannot currently be tied to a Russian attack. Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns that the escalation in Ukraine could reach Poland.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:46

Polish authorities say they found a Russian drone on the country’s territory

TechSuperhuman acquires YC-backed notetaker Fathom as productivity platforms push agentic work

Superhuman has acquired Fathom, a notetaking service backed by Y Combinator, as productivity platforms promote agentic work. Fathom says it has more than 400,000 monthly active users.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:45

Superhuman acquires YC-backed notetaker Fathom as productivity platforms push agentic work

PoliticsNY Attorney General James leads bipartisan push against Clarity Act ahead of Senate vote

New York Attorney General Letitia James led 17 bipartisan attorneys general in urging lawmakers to reject the Clarity Act, a piece of cryptocurrency legislation, ahead of the Senate’s initial vote.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:43

NY Attorney General James leads bipartisan push against Clarity Act ahead of Senate vote

Don’t let perfect be the enemy of Clarity
Blockchain Association executive Summer Mersinger writes that the Senate can show on September 15 that it is capable of addressing issues within a reasonable timeframe, rather than waiting for the next market failure before acting.
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CCoinDesk★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:34Original
Here is the revised Clarity Act ethics provision Donald Trump has agreed to
The revised Clarity Act draft would require divestiture and allow state attorneys general to sue to enforce its ethics provision, which Donald Trump has agreed to.
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CCoinDesk★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:27Original
Trump agrees to stricter ethics rules to save Clarity Act crypto bill: AP
President Donald Trump agreed to broader conflict-of-interest rules and state-level enforcement powers to secure the key Senate votes needed for the Clarity Act.
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CCoinDesk★★★☆☆2026-09-14 12:07Original
Trump accepts long-resisted ethics curbs, clearing path for major crypto bill
By agreeing to ethics limits he had opposed for a long time, U.S. President Donald Trump has enabled the CLARITY Act to move past its final barrier. The Senate is due to hold a pivotal vote Tuesday on the proposal, described as the most consequential cryptocurrency lawmaking effort ever attempted in the country.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-14 11:22Original

EconomyEU trade chief to visit Manila to finalise Philippines trade deal

The EU trade chief will visit Manila to help finalise a trade agreement with the Philippines. Manila and Brussels have completed six rounds of talks focused on reducing barriers across a wide range of sectors, as Brussels seeks to diversify its trade ties in the Asia-Pacific region.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:42

EU trade chief to visit Manila to finalise Philippines trade deal

EconomyDeFi Development Corp expands Solana treasury to 2.39 million SOL, sets up $300 million CHAD ATM

DeFi Development Corp expanded its Solana treasury to 2.39 million SOL and established a $300 million at-the-market offering for its CHAD perpetual preferred stock.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:40

DeFi Development Corp expands Solana treasury to 2.39 million SOL, sets up $300 million CHAD ATM

EconomyHigh LNG prices hurt Bangladesh’s industrial growth, minister says

Bangladesh’s power minister said on Monday that elevated liquefied natural gas prices are slowing industrial growth, causing power outages and squeezing development spending as the government pays more for gas subsidies.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:40

High LNG prices hurt Bangladesh’s industrial growth, minister says

SocietyMany asylum seekers sent from UK to France arrive injured, charity finds

Paris’s Samusocial documented bruises, fractures and injuries consistent with restraint among asylum seekers returned to France under the “one in, one out” scheme. After examining 90 returnees, it said their physical and psychological conditions were consistent with recent violence and prolonged detention. One case involved hospital treatment for bruising, handcuff injuries and abdominal pain.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:38

Many asylum seekers sent from UK to France arrive injured, charity finds

EconomyGold futures fall below $4,300 per troy ounce, first time since August 6

December gold futures on Comex slipped below $4,300 per troy ounce for the first time since August 6, 2026. At 4:08 p.m. Moscow time, the contract was down 2.6% at $4,294.2, before paring the decline to 2.25% at $4,309.5 by 4:58 p.m.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:38

Gold futures fall below $4,300 per troy ounce, first time since August 6

TechConsensus heads to Hong Kong for third year with expanded AI focus

Consensus will return to Hong Kong for a third year, focusing on institutional adoption of digital assets and the expanding role of artificial intelligence in the future of money.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:37

Consensus heads to Hong Kong for third year with expanded AI focus

TechKalashnikov to showcase AK-15K, AK-19K rifles and KUB-2E UAV in South Africa

Russia’s Kalashnikov Group will debut the shortened AK-15K and AK-19K assault rifles and the KUB-2E guided loitering munition at the Africa Aerospace and Defense Expo in Pretoria, South Africa, from September 16-20. The display will also include other firearms, the Rus-PE reconnaissance-strike system and the Skat-350M civilian drone.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:37

Kalashnikov to showcase AK-15K, AK-19K rifles and KUB-2E UAV in South Africa

EconomyEuropean gas price may rise to $1,200-$1,300 in cold winter — expert

Finam Financial Group analyst Sergey Kaufman says European gas prices could reach $1,200-$1,300 per 1,000 cubic meters if a cold winter coincides with continued conflict in the Middle East. Prices could fall to about $600 if the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, but low European storage levels are likely to prevent full normalization over the next 12 months.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 14:36

European gas price may rise to $1,200-$1,300 in cold winter — expert

EconomyFiscal pressure from Iran war clouds Gulf states’ US spending plans

A Peterson Institute for International Economics analysis says the economic strain caused by the US-Israel war on Iran could lead Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE to favor domestic investment over nearly $4 trillion in US commitments announced under Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda. The conflict has increased pressure to spend on defence, energy infrastructure and trade while weakening the countries’ fiscal positions and economic prospects.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 14:34

Fiscal pressure from Iran war clouds Gulf states’ US spending plans

WorldNo air defense assets worldwide can meet Kiev’s needs, former Estonian leader says

Former Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid said the world currently lacks enough air defense equipment to meet Ukraine’s needs. She said the situation for Ukrainians has clearly worsened and that they have no effective weapons against new types of drones, while Kyiv is also facing a shortage of interceptor missiles.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:34

No air defense assets worldwide can meet Kiev’s needs, former Estonian leader says

Why is Trump warning Zelenskyy not to hit Russian diesel refineries?
US President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to stop attacking Russian diesel refineries, blaming the strikes for a global diesel shortage. The report says Russia-Ukraine fighting and Ukraine’s attacks on Russian energy facilities are affecting fuel supplies, while the US-Israel war with Iran has also driven energy prices sharply higher.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-14 14:04Original
WATCH: Trump blames Ukraine for rising diesel costs
President Trump is urging Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries, saying the attacks are causing diesel shortages and driving up prices.
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AABC News★★★☆☆2026-09-14 05:41Original

SportsF1 in Madrid: Like Monaco but twice as long and none of the glamour

The article looks back at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, where Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli started 19th after taking new power-unit components. He charged through the field, passing his teammate George Russell and others to become the first Italian in 60 years to win the Italian Grand Prix.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:32

F1 in Madrid: Like Monaco but twice as long and none of the glamour

EconomyRosatom ready for dialogue with Hungary in any format on Paks II project

Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev says the corporation is ready to discuss the Paks II nuclear power plant project with Hungary at either expert or government-leadership level. He says Budapest is re-evaluating the project and that its design accounts for local conditions, including low Danube water levels.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:32

Rosatom ready for dialogue with Hungary in any format on Paks II project

EconomyCanada’s August inflation holds steady at 3% as crude prices stay firm

Canada’s annual inflation rate remained at 3% in August, unchanged from the previous month. Firm crude prices continued to affect gasoline costs, while food-price growth eased only moderately, according to data released Monday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:30

Canada’s August inflation holds steady at 3% as crude prices stay firm

Canada’s inflation rate holds at 3% in August
Canada’s annual inflation rate remained at 3% in August, Statistics Canada reported.
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CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-14 12:48Original

PoliticsKennedy Center officials warn of fiscal collapse within weeks unless Trump’s name is restored

Officials at the Kennedy Center have warned that the institution could face fiscal collapse within weeks unless President Donald Trump’s name is added back to the building, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:30

Kennedy Center officials warn of fiscal collapse within weeks unless Trump’s name is restored

ScienceHear how AI can engineer nature’s comeback at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Not long ago, resurrecting an extinct species was the stuff of science fiction. Now it is the mission of a billion-dollar startup. Advances in AI, genetics and computational biology are reshaping conservation research while raising questions beyond the lab: if technology can revive extinct species, should it?

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:30

Hear how AI can engineer nature’s comeback at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

EconomyKey US borrowing-cost benchmark hits 5%, potentially raising home and car financing costs

A key benchmark for borrowing costs across the US economy has reached 5%, a move that could soon make buying a home or financing a car more expensive.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:29

Key US borrowing-cost benchmark hits 5%, potentially raising home and car financing costs

Ten-year Treasury yield hits 5% for first time since 2023
The US 10-year Treasury yield has reached 5% for the first time since 2023. The rise in US borrowing costs follows an inflation shock sparked by the Iran war.
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FFinancial Times★★★★☆2026-09-14 14:18Original

PoliticsAnalysis: Three questions to know ahead of China's security forum

The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum will take place from Tuesday to Thursday under the theme “Build Consensus on Stability, Advance Security Governance Together.” Marking its 20th anniversary, it is expected to draw about 1,800 officials and experts, including more than 60 ministers and military chiefs and nearly 100 official delegations. Discussions will cover global order, regional conflicts, Asia-Pacific security, AI, arms control and space governance.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:26

Analysis: Three questions to know ahead of China's security forum

WorldChina unites Global South for a new chapter of BRICS cooperation

At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged members to help create a more just and equitable international order and rally the Global South. He also proposed five initiatives focused on inclusive AI, trade and investment, digital industries, intelligent manufacturing, and science and technology talent.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 14:24

China unites Global South for a new chapter of BRICS cooperation

EconomyHow much should lenders charge hyperscalers?

The article considers how lenders should price financing for hyperscalers, taking equity investors’ collective histrionics into account in a credit context.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:23

How much should lenders charge hyperscalers?

PoliticsRussia’s election outcome is all but predetermined. But does a protest vote still matter?

Russian voters have been unable to choose “none of the above” since 2006. The piece examines whether boycotting, supporting a party below the 5% threshold, backing the strongest challenger, taking a ballot home, or spoiling it can affect State Duma results or expose possible ballot fraud, while warning that these options assume honest counting.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:21

Russia’s election outcome is all but predetermined. But does a protest vote still matter?

PoliticsRepublika Srpska to maintain close ties with Russia, presidential adviser says

Republika Srpska presidential adviser Nemanja Plotan said the entity will continue close cooperation with Russia despite ongoing pressure from the West. He said Serb-Russian ties reflect issues with a deeper meaning than short-term geopolitical interests.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:20

Republika Srpska to maintain close ties with Russia, presidential adviser says

PoliticsBelgian rectors slam political deadlock over Gaza student evacuation

Belgian rectors have criticized the political deadlock over evacuating scholarship students from Gaza and bringing them to Belgium. Prevot has submitted a proposal for the evacuation.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:20

Belgian rectors slam political deadlock over Gaza student evacuation

WorldJournalist says Zelensky regime persecutes all opponents of continuing conflict

Italian journalist Thomas Fazi accused the Kiev regime of politically persecuting Ukrainians who call for an end to the conflict. He said the West-backed Zelensky regime seeks to continue hostilities at any cost. Fazi made the claim after Kyiv sanctioned Yulia Mendel, a former press secretary to Vladimir Zelensky who has openly criticized his administration and its military decisions.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:19

Journalist says Zelensky regime persecutes all opponents of continuing conflict

PoliticsParty leaders in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say the future lies back in the EU

The main parties in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland want to leave the UK, but they disagree over how and when that could happen. Their leaders say the future lies in returning to the European Union.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:18

Party leaders in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say the future lies back in the EU

‘Westminster’s time is coming to an end’, say leaders of UK’s Celtic nations
Leaders from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland signed a memorandum at a Cardiff summit calling on the British government to prepare for and facilitate constitutional change. The document says political momentum is behind their movements and that people should decide their own futures, while the parties’ independence goals and timelines remain different.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-14 13:21Original
Leaders of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland sign memorandum on right to leave UK
The first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed a memorandum in Cardiff affirming the regions’ right to leave the United Kingdom. They called on the British government to prepare for constitutional change and facilitate referendums, while also pledging to deepen economic cooperation.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-14 13:11Original

SocietyMan killed by police after woman and infant reportedly shot in west Edmonton home

Alberta’s police watchdog is investigating after Edmonton officers shot and killed a man who was armed with a firearm. Police said the shooting followed reports that he had shot a woman and an infant inside a west Edmonton home on Sunday.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:18

Man killed by police after woman and infant reportedly shot in west Edmonton home

TechInvestors weigh the potential cost of an AI 'slowdown'

The AI boom that has driven markets and unleashed a wave of investment is showing signs of strain. Growing calls to slow the development of powerful models are raising doubts about whether the sector’s promised profits can cover its staggering costs.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:17

Investors weigh the potential cost of an AI 'slowdown'

Trump criticises 'negative forces' seeking to slow AI development
US President Donald Trump criticised those urging AI companies to slow their development, calling them “negative” forces. His remarks came shortly after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company would not go public this year because of safety concerns.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-14 12:49Original

WorldCBS’s 60 Minutes accused of peddling pro-Iran war propaganda in segment

Critics accuse a CBS 60 Minutes report on a US rescue operation in Iran of trying to improve public support for Donald Trump’s unpopular war. The segment featured an air force colonel, identified as Bravo, who was shot down and seriously injured before being rescued by US special forces, alongside senior American military officials. Some critics called the report Pentagon propaganda.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 14:17

CBS’s 60 Minutes accused of peddling pro-Iran war propaganda in segment

WorldWFP funding for Sudan plunges as hunger worsens, acting head says

Funding for the World Food Programme’s Sudan operation has fallen by about half this year, its acting head told Reuters. The war is pushing more people into hunger, while a broader regional crisis is raising prices and aid budgets are shrinking. Sudan is described as the world’s largest hunger crisis.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 14:15

WFP funding for Sudan plunges as hunger worsens, acting head says

ScienceScientists say there won’t be cities on the Moon any time soon

Recent breakthroughs have mapped the lunar surface to assess whether lunar cities could be built, but a new study casts doubt on the prospects for permanent colonisation of the Moon.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:14

Scientists say there won’t be cities on the Moon any time soon

PoliticsChina, India should be partners, Beijing says after Xi-Modi meeting

China’s Foreign Ministry said Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi reached their most important consensus at a meeting in New Delhi: China and India should be partners. The two sides agreed to prioritize development, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, support each other’s BRICS chairmanships and advance Global South cooperation.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 14:14

China, India should be partners, Beijing says after Xi-Modi meeting

WorldChina, Russia and Mongolia begin deep integration in border protection

China, Russia and Mongolia have begun deepening integration in cooperation to protect their shared borders, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Jiang Bin said. Their border units held the second Border Defense Cooperation 2026 exercise near Manchuria in early September, practicing responses to espionage and sabotage, suspect searches and handovers, while using unmanned, smart and modern surveillance technologies.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:13

China, Russia and Mongolia begin deep integration in border protection

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🇫🇷 🇨🇦 🎤 Celine Dion makes long-awaited return to stage in Paris

The 58-year-old Canadian singer fulfilled her dream of returning to the stage on Saturday after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with a 30,000 sell-out concert in Paris

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EconomyNigeria: What is the real motivation behind Dangote’s IPO ‘for the people’?

Aliko Dangote plans to raise about $1.6 billion through an IPO of Dangote Industries to help fund a $14.3 billion expansion that would double the refinery’s capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day. The offer is pitched as a way for millions of Nigerians to own a stake, but affordability remains in question despite a 525-naira price per share and a 10-share minimum.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:12

Nigeria: What is the real motivation behind Dangote’s IPO ‘for the people’?

Africa’s richest man targets $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO
Aliko Dangote’s Nigerian refinery business has launched what is described as Africa’s biggest-ever IPO. If fully subscribed, Dangote could add $23bn to his $35bn fortune, while the refinery’s valuation is expected to reach about 65.22tn naira. The offering is aimed at institutional and retail investors, particularly young Nigerians.
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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-14 12:38Original
Nigerian billionaire Dangote launches Africa's biggest refinery IPO
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote launched an initial public offering for his oil refinery on Monday, calling it Africa’s largest share sale to date. The IPO opens ownership of the plant to retail investors and raises funds for expansion.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-14 11:15Original
Facts about Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery IPO
Nigeria’s Dangote Group plans to sell 4.1 billion shares in its oil refinery, seeking to raise 2.15 trillion naira ($1.6 billion). The offering is expected to become Africa’s largest initial public offering to date.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-14 08:40Original
How does Aliko Dangote's oil refinery fit into his conglomerate?
Nigeria’s Dangote Group is offering the public a 3.3% stake in its 700,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery, in a transaction expected to be the largest of its kind in Africa.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-14 08:30Original
Africa’s richest man poised for $23 billion leap as refinery IPO opens
Aliko Dangote, long Africa’s richest man, is poised for a $23 billion rise up the global wealth rankings as he launches an IPO for his refinery, in what would be the continent’s largest offering yet.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-14 08:30Original

WorldLikhachev: Kyiv’s attacks on Zaporizhzhia plant seek to create unbearable conditions for staff

Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said Kyiv’s attacks on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant are intended to create unbearable conditions for its staff and push the facility into a critical situation. He said shelling in recent months has injured about 100 people and killed around 20 residents of Enerhodar, while Ukrainian forces recently struck a convoy carrying fuel needed for the plant’s safety.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 14:11

Likhachev: Kyiv’s attacks on Zaporizhzhia plant seek to create unbearable conditions for staff

Ukrainian army escalating tensions around Zaporozhye nuclear plant, Rosatom chief says
Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev said Ukrainian military operations have sharply heightened tensions around the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant. He said strikes target both the plant and its infrastructure, and urged the IAEA to identify those responsible rather than only documenting attacks and voicing alarm.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-14 11:24Original

WorldHow can the Islamic world challenge Western narratives about it?

Cambridge visiting fellow and author Ahmed Paul Keeler discusses his life, the West, modernity and Islam, including how the Islamic world might challenge Western narratives about it.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:10

How can the Islamic world challenge Western narratives about it?

TechTrump says there is a 'sick conspiracy' against AI, data centers

President Donald Trump said Monday that a “sick conspiracy” exists against artificial intelligence and data centers, adding that the United States has the power to regulate and prosecute AI companies.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:10

Trump says there is a 'sick conspiracy' against AI, data centers

CulturePoland crowns its best bird imitator at annual Warsaw competition

Crowds gathered in Warsaw for Poland’s annual Bird Imitation Championships, where contestants competed to reproduce the calls of native bird species and one emerged as the country’s best imitator.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:09

Poland crowns its best bird imitator at annual Warsaw competition

ScienceRosatom has 30 RITM small reactors at various stages of completion — CEO

Rosatom has 30 RITM small reactors at different stages of completion, with 15 already built and about the same number under construction, CEO Alexey Likhachev said. He added that small modular reactors are intended for specific market segments rather than being a universal solution.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:09

Rosatom has 30 RITM small reactors at various stages of completion — CEO

WorldCountries turn to coal to avoid Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions

The US-Israel war on Iran has unsettled global energy markets, prompting countries to rely on coal to limit exposure to possible shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The International Energy Agency expects global coal demand to grow 1.2% this year, reaching a record 8.94 billion tonnes.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-14 14:08

Countries turn to coal to avoid Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions

ScienceWild dogs make record 2,485-mile trek across Africa to find mates

Three African wild dog brothers travelled about 2,485 miles (4,000km) across Zambia in search of mates, the longest recorded journey of its kind by an African land mammal. Scientists say the route offers cautious hope that populations remain connected, while snares and expanding human settlements continue to threaten the species.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:08

Wild dogs make record 2,485-mile trek across Africa to find mates

EconomyKaiko extends Series B to $110 million with S&P Global and BNP Paribas

Financial ratings giant S&P Global, BNP Paribas and other traditional banks and exchange operators have joined Kaiko’s Series B, bringing the round to $110 million. The funding will support the company’s expansion into continuous market data services.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:06

Kaiko extends Series B to $110 million with S&P Global and BNP Paribas

S&P Global leads strategic investment in crypto data firm Kaiko, extending Series B to $110 million
S&P Global led a strategic investment in crypto data firm Kaiko, extending the company’s Series B round to $110 million. BNP Paribas, Nasdaq Ventures, RBC, Coinbase Ventures, DRW Venture Capital and several other investors joined the extension.
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TThe Block★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 13:13Original

TechAI safety: Silicon Valley’s fear narrative meets a governance gap

After Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned and warned that AI could end human civilization, his post drew more than 170 million views in 48 hours. The article argues that Anthropic’s warnings about existential risk conflict with its push toward a potentially record-setting IPO and the removal of its pledge to pause training when risks could not be mitigated. UN experts say AI is outpacing scientific understanding and governments’ ability to adapt, while the EU has delayed high-risk AI compliance deadlines to December 2027.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:05

AI safety: Silicon Valley’s fear narrative meets a governance gap

TechMusk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI resolve antitrust lawsuit against Apple

Elon Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI said on Monday they had resolved their lawsuit against Apple in federal court in Texas. The case alleged that Apple conspired to monopolize smartphone and generative AI chatbot markets.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:05

Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI resolve antitrust lawsuit against Apple

PoliticsIN BRIEF: What we know about scandal surrounding firing of Ukraine’s Prosecutor General

President Vladimir Zelensky has proposed dismissing Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, and a Ukrainian parliamentary committee unanimously backed the move. Kravchenko accused NABU and SAP of trying to usurp power and made allegations against their leaders, while NABU rejected his claims and called them part of a systemic attack on its work.

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IN BRIEF: What we know about scandal surrounding firing of Ukraine’s Prosecutor General

No one expects disgraced Prosecutor General Kravchenko at Paris event on Ukrainian children
Outgoing Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko sought authorization to travel to a Sept. 16 European conference on Ukrainian children in Paris. Organizers said he will not attend as a speaker or participant. Kravchenko resigned on Sept. 7 after NABU detectives uncovered an alleged scam call center protection racket operating from the Prosecutor General’s Office.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-09-14 13:17Original
Ukraine’s prosecutor general accuses anti-corruption chief of falsifying documents and stealing case files
Resigned Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko issued a notice of suspicion to NABU Director Semen Kryvonos, alleging that anti-corruption officials illegally copied or took case materials during the “Carthage” operation. President Volodymyr Zelensky urged parliament to accept Kravchenko’s resignation, while NABU and SAPO denied seizing files.
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MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-09-14 12:11Original
Ukraine’s chief prosecutor Kravchenko leaves the country
Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko has left the country, according to former Ukrainian defense adviser Sergey Sternenko. Kravchenko confirmed he was abroad on a business trip and said he would brief international partners on anti-corruption agencies. Parliament is due to vote on his resignation request on September 15.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-14 08:39Original
Ukraine prosecutor general says he approved charges against anti-graft chief before resigning
Resigning Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko said he approved charges against NABU Director Semen Kryvonos, accusing him of falsifying official documents to obtain an especially large illicit benefit. Kravchenko also said he approved charges against an unnamed person close to SAPO chief Oleksandr Klymenko and called for both officials to resign.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-09-14 05:45Original

HealthSpending too much time working alone may harm mental health, research suggests

New research suggests that spending too much time working alone can harm mental health. As companies announce return-to-office mandates, experts say meaningful social interaction should be part of the day regardless of where people work.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:00

Spending too much time working alone may harm mental health, research suggests

EconomyCarney courts global investors as Trump seeks to draw investment south

Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister, is trying to win over leading international investors to lessen the country’s economic reliance on the United States as a trade war with President Donald Trump grows more intense.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:00

Carney courts global investors as Trump seeks to draw investment south

Carney, locked in US trade war, pitches Canada to global investment titans
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting dozens of global investors in Toronto this week, seeking funding for more than 160 projects he says are vital to guiding Canada’s economy through its trade war with the United States.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-14 12:10Original
Carney pitches Canada to global investors as Trump tries to pull investment south
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is courting some of the world’s biggest investors as he seeks to reduce Canada’s economic dependence on the United States amid an escalating trade war with President Donald Trump.
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AABC News★★★★☆2026-09-14 06:42Original

EconomyEast Timor postpones earliest production from Greater Sunrise gas project

East Timor’s petroleum minister said the Greater Sunrise natural gas project has delayed its earliest possible production start by two years, to 2034, putting additional pressure on a timeline already beset by decades of delays.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:00

East Timor postpones earliest production from Greater Sunrise gas project

SocietyMagic Johnson Called Mark Walter a Mentor. Their Business Ties Now Face Scrutiny

Magic Johnson, the Lakers legend, and Dodgers owner Mark Walter are connected through a complex web of deals that investigators are examining.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:00

Magic Johnson Called Mark Walter a Mentor. Their Business Ties Now Face Scrutiny

TechFive days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Applications for an exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 close on Sept. 18, leaving five days to apply. Exhibitors can showcase their businesses on the Expo Hall floor to more than 10,000 founders, investors and tech leaders.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:00

Five days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

WorldZelensky to push energy, Black Sea ceasefire at possible Trump meeting in New York

President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to urge a halt to Russian and Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure and in the Black Sea during a possible meeting with Donald Trump in New York next week. He said Ukraine is open to maritime and energy ceasefires and would seek partial agreements on grain exports and energy if Vladimir Putin rejects a broader truce.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 13:59

Zelensky to push energy, Black Sea ceasefire at possible Trump meeting in New York

SocietyWhy firefighter Brandy Hall’s disappearance still puzzles investigators 20 years later

Florida mother and firefighter Brandy Hall disappeared after leaving her fire station in 2006. Her truck, covered in blood, was found the following day, and investigators remain puzzled two decades later.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 13:57

Why firefighter Brandy Hall’s disappearance still puzzles investigators 20 years later

PoliticsErdogan praises Türkiye’s gains in PISA education rankings

Turkish President Erdogan praised Türkiye’s progress in the PISA education rankings while speaking at a ceremony in Ankara marking the start of the 2026–2027 academic year.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 13:56

Erdogan praises Türkiye’s gains in PISA education rankings

CultureKeziah Jones goes symphonic

Arts24 speaks with Nigerian blues-funk artist Keziah Jones ahead of his September 29 symphonic premiere at La Seine Musicale, part of the Jazz & Musique du Monde season. He discusses his music and work with arranger Pierre Bertrand, while the programme also features new releases from Beck, Miley Cyrus and Beabadoobee.

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FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-09-14 13:55

Keziah Jones goes symphonic

TechShibuya vinyl bar startup offers fun music apps without AI prompting

A company founded by a former Spotify executive is releasing experimental “singles” that involve users in making music, offering an alternative to creating music through AI prompts.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 13:55

Shibuya vinyl bar startup offers fun music apps without AI prompting

PoliticsDenmark 'optimistic' about Greenland talks with US, PM says

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Denmark is “optimistic” about talks with the United States concerning Greenland. She made the remarks while speaking at the Social Democrats’ annual meeting in Aalborg on September 13, 2026.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 13:54

Denmark 'optimistic' about Greenland talks with US, PM says

EconomyBYD to produce trucks in Europe in bid to become a 'European company'

BYD plans to enter Europe’s heavy-truck market next year with its first model there, then move toward producing trucks in the region, according to an executive speaking at Monday’s IAA fair in Hanover.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 13:50

BYD to produce trucks in Europe in bid to become a 'European company'

CultureThe four-hour Elon Musk documentary might be preaching to the choir

Alex Gibney’s nearly four-hour documentary Musk traces Elon Musk’s rise from dot-com millionaire to a figure with enormous business and political influence. The film makes its case compellingly, but may offer few revelations to viewers already familiar with the controversy surrounding Musk and may be too demanding for everyone else.

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TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-14 13:50

The four-hour Elon Musk documentary might be preaching to the choir

WorldPersian Gulf states cancel Iran meeting as Houthis launch new Saudi attack

Arab states around the Persian Gulf cancelled a meeting with Iran scheduled for Monday, while Yemen’s Houthis carried out another attack on Saudi Arabia. The fighting has expanded the Middle East war into a new theatre and added to risks facing global oil supplies.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 13:48

Persian Gulf states cancel Iran meeting as Houthis launch new Saudi attack

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🇸🇪 🗳️ 'I was hoping for a clear result': Swedish election too close to call

Sweden is facing political uncertainty after an election on Sunday that has given the country's left-wing opposition a slim lead with votes still left to count

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TechKenya tests solar-powered ambulance for remote communities

Kenya is testing a solar-powered ambulance designed to bring healthcare to remote communities.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 13:47

Kenya tests solar-powered ambulance for remote communities

WorldRussian general involved in Donetsk offensives reportedly killed in Ukrainian strike

Russian media reported on Sept. 14 that Lt. Gen. Sergei Milchakov, commander of Russia’s 51st Combined Arms Army, was reportedly killed in Ukraine’s Aug. 26 strike on Russian command posts in occupied Donetsk Oblast. Russia has not officially confirmed his death.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 13:47

Russian general involved in Donetsk offensives reportedly killed in Ukrainian strike

PoliticsHistoric Celtic Summit

A brief card highlights a historic summit involving the Celtic nations.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 13:46

Historic Celtic Summit

EconomyTuesday’s US tax deadline brings another Bitcoin liquidity test

The September 15 US estimated-tax deadline will move cash into the Treasury’s account as the Federal Reserve begins its meeting. That could tighten dollar funding and curb risk-taking, though bill issuance, government spending and Fed liquidity tools may offset the pressure. Short-term funding spreads will indicate whether conditions tighten.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 13:45

Tuesday’s US tax deadline brings another Bitcoin liquidity test

EconomyBiggest risk for sinking bond market is Fed standing pat

The global bond market is already in turmoil. A Federal Reserve rate hike this week could raise borrowing costs and slow the economy, but many investors caution that leaving rates unchanged may create bigger problems later.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 13:45

Biggest risk for sinking bond market is Fed standing pat

WorldHow will EU respond to Russian attack on train near Polish border?

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Russian strikes that hit a Warsaw-bound train near Ukraine’s border with Poland were intended to frighten Western countries away from supporting or visiting Ukraine. She urged Kyiv’s backers to do the opposite.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-14 13:42

How will EU respond to Russian attack on train near Polish border?

EU says Russia aims to ‘scare’ Western countries after strike near train at Ukraine-Poland border
The EU says Russia’s strike near a train close to the Ukraine-Poland border was intended to “scare” Western countries. EU official Kaja Kallas spoke to media members at the European Arctic Summit in Finland.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-14 12:51Original
Kremlin comments on Trump’s call, Finland’s decision and oil markets
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia welcomes calls for Kyiv to stop strikes on Russian civilian economic infrastructure. He said Persian Gulf escalation and reduced Russian petroleum-product exports are rapidly worsening global oil markets, while Russian forces will continue their missions across Ukraine and maintain momentum on the fronts.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-14 12:47Original
FACTBOX: Russian strikes hit Kyivstar mobile provider building, railway facilities
Russia’s Defense Ministry said strike drones hit the Kyivstar telecommunications building, which serves Ukraine’s military, as well as locomotives and military trains carrying supplies in five Ukrainian regions. Damage to energy infrastructure caused power outages in Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy and Kharkov regions, while electricity was also cut in Kyiv-controlled Kherson.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-14 12:13Original
MAJOR‘We are not scared,’ says top EU diplomat after Russian strike on passenger train
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Europe must not be intimidated after a Russian drone struck a passenger train near Ukraine’s border with Poland. Ukrainian Railways said a train carrying Boris Johnson, David Petraeus and other European advisers, which passed shortly beforehand, may have been the intended target. Overnight strikes across Ukraine killed at least six people and injured more than 40.
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TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-09-14 11:47Original

TechApple Takes On the Challenge of Making Foldables Mainstream

The iPhone maker is trying to reshape consumer preferences with its newest device and bring foldable phones into the mainstream.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 13:41

Apple Takes On the Challenge of Making Foldables Mainstream

OtherGas panic

A brief report about gas panic.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-14 13:41

Gas panic

EconomyUS rail fuel surcharges on grain hit record highs, squeezing farmers during harvest season

Fuel surcharges on U.S. grain shipments by rail have more than doubled from a year ago, spreading across the farm belt and increasing transport costs. Farmers are also dealing with higher production expenses, adding to the pressure during harvest season.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 13:40

US rail fuel surcharges on grain hit record highs, squeezing farmers during harvest season