Derek Kaufman, who once oversaw fixed-income trading at investment manager Citadel, has become a crucial force behind a movement seeking to make building a bipartisan priority.
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For years, Russian cinemas have used the legally dubious practice known as “pre-screening entertainment” to show Hollywood blockbusters that cannot be legally distributed under international sanctions. The head of Russia’s cinema owners’ association says the practice could end within two to three months, as recent legal changes make state intervention easier.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 17:29
With inflation still above target and no clear prospect of lower oil prices or stable tariffs, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces this week the same test that confronted his predecessors.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 17:26
Democratic Rep. Bill Foster joins ABC News Live to discuss where Congress stands as calls for greater AI regulation grow.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 17:25
Protests have erupted in several Syrian cities over government fuel price increases, with demonstrators blocking roads and burning tyres. Diesel prices rose 40 percent, petrol at least 25 percent and cooking gas about nine percent. The government says the increases are temporary, but anger over the cost-of-living crisis is growing.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 17:25
Families in Gaza are weighing unaffordable private-school fees against makeshift tent classrooms with few resources. At the volunteer-run Elyaa’ School in Deir el-Balah, children study on mattresses and carpets amid shortages of desks, stationery, teachers and staff, after years of disruption to formal education.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 17:22
Fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie, known for glittering creations worn by stars including Cher, Dolly Parton, Tina Turner and Miley Cyrus, has died at 87, according to posts on his social accounts.
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Iconic designer Bob Mackie, known for dressing stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Madonna and for defining 1970s Hollywood glamour, has died at 87.
Fashion designer Bob Mackie has died at 87, according to a statement posted on his social media accounts saying he died Monday. His work helped define 1970s glamour, with iconic outfits created for stars including Carol Burnett and Cher.
Legendary fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie has died at 87. His sequined gowns for Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner and other stars dazzled red carpets for decades, marking the end of his celebrated career.
The Environmental Protection Agency is set to repeal rules limiting planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and natural-gas-fired power plants. The agency says the move would eliminate more than $300 billion in industry costs and help “unleash” American energy.
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A massive construction crane collapsed in Miami, crushing a construction box occupied by two people. Four people were taken to a hospital after the incident.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 17:19
Officials say four people were hospitalized after a crane collapsed at a construction site in Miami.
The UN has raised alarm over deadly Israeli strikes reported across Gaza. A Palestinian woman was photographed among tents in the Mawasi area of Khan Yunis after a reported Israeli attack on September 14, 2026.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 17:19
Russia’s MOEX Index rose 3.51% to 2,361.08 points by the close of Monday’s main session, while the dollar-denominated RTS gained 3.41% to 881.93. Analysts said oil and gas stocks led the rally as global energy prices climbed and the ruble remained relatively weak.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 17:17
US Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration is “very much on top of” the Houthi advance in Yemen after the group seized key Red Sea islands. He says Washington is in close contact with Saudi Arabia and has held direct talks with the Houthis.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 17:16
Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they have captured Greater and Lesser Hanish Island in the southern Red Sea and launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets. The advance strengthens their ability to blockade a key shipping route and pressure Saudi oil shipments and global supplies.
Russian Defense Ministry sources say Russian forces eliminated a British soldier fighting for Ukraine in the special military operation zone. They also reported the deaths of three Ukrainian officers, including a senior National Guard lieutenant. Britain’s Defense Ministry said one of its servicemen died in Ukraine in a “tragic incident.”
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 17:12
Scientists have confirmed that the stones forming Britain’s Devil’s Arrows alignment came from a site 18 kilometers away and were moved by people rather than glaciers. The study concludes that Neolithic communities transported several stones weighing up to 25 tons across Yorkshire to create a sacred landscape.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 17:10
Apple’s long-delayed Siri overhaul has finally arrived with iOS 27, changing how useful the assistant feels in everyday use.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 17:10
Apple is rolling out iOS 27 alongside watchOS 27, iPadOS 27, and visionOS 27. The updates center on a long-delayed Siri AI redesign, available today as an English-only beta, with French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish support promised for October. iOS 27 also adds a Liquid Glass opacity slider, redesigned icons, larger widgets, and expanded sound controls.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged AI companies to slow the pace of technology development, adding to a series of warnings that point to growing safety concerns across the tech industry. The discussion helped weigh on technology stocks.
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Apple has released macOS 27 Golden Gate for Apple Silicon Macs, adding a new Siri AI assistant, Liquid Glass refinements, and performance improvements. Siri AI launches initially as an English-only beta and can search personal context and take actions in apps. Intel Macs are not supported.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 17:10
Mahmoud Khalil has filed a federal lawsuit against Columbia University, alleging that it showed “deliberate indifference” to harassment faced by pro-Palestinian students including him.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 17:09
The Kennedy Center’s board plans to propose adding President Donald Trump’s name to the facility’s exterior, crediting him with saving the building from its “precarious fiscal position.”
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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.
Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service has opened 55 cases and issued 83 warnings over violations in the fuel market, with 51 warnings complied with, the government said. The regulator is taking steps to curb antitrust violations.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 17:06
Russian defense-industry companies plan to display 494 items, including 30 military-grade products, at the Africa Aerospace and Defense Expo in Pretoria from September 16 to 20. The exhibit will feature UAV and counter-UAV systems, small arms, aircraft missiles and precision-guided bombs, while Russian officials are expected to discuss military-technical cooperation with foreign partners.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 17:05
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.
With Lula caught up in scandals, Flávio Bolsonaro is energizing supporters in Minas Gerais, including Juiz de Fora, where his father was stabbed while campaigning in 2018. Less than a month before the 4 October election, Lula and Flávio are neck-and-neck, alarming progressives who fear a return of the radical right.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 17:04
U.S. actor Sydney Sweeney is facing backlash again over an advertisement. This time, female athletes around the world are angered by a nude sports betting ad, along with Sweeney’s response.
CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-14 17:03
A sports betting ad showing Sydney Sweeney wearing little to no clothing while posing with sports gear has gone viral. Olympians and other athletes are criticizing it for sexualizing women and setting women’s sports back.
Türkiye will test its first domestically developed lunar spacecraft ahead of a planned 2027 mission. Kacir said the efforts aim to realize “a fully independent Türkiye in critical technologies.”
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 17:02
EU ambassadors agreed to extend sanctions on Russia for only one week in an effort to settle disagreements among member states, EUobserver reported. Slovakia and France proposed removing Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov from the sanctions list, while Slovakia opposes a longer extension and France’s position could complicate unanimity.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 17:01
A veto by France and Slovakia has forced EU ambassadors to extend sanctions on Russia for only one week while they try to reach an agreement.
Germany plans to send soldiers to Lithuania as it faces a shortage of volunteers. By the end of 2027, the 45th Panzer Brigade is expected to expand to about 4,800 German troops and remain permanently stationed on NATO’s eastern flank.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 17:00
Concord Pacific Developments acquired a 50-turbine wind farm from Potentia Renewables for several hundred million Canadian dollars. Its CEO said the purchase reinforces the developer’s long-term renewable-energy strategy, while it is also working on a move into data centers.
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Oprah Winfrey will host “Oprah Winfrey’s AHA” at the Sphere in Las Vegas from April 2-4. After seeing U2’s opening performance at the venue, she was inspired to create an immersive personal-growth event using its 4D technology.
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U.S. media pioneer Oprah Winfrey will present a series of live performances at Las Vegas’ Sphere in 2027. She says the shows mark the culmination of decades spent promoting self-discovery and personal growth through television, publishing and live events.
After years of retreat from PC-connected VR following the rise of Meta’s Quest headsets, Valve is unexpectedly entering the standalone VR market with the $1,049 Steam Frame, which begins taking reservations today. After about a week of use, the headset comes across as both overengineered and underbaked, depending on the perspective.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 17:00
After nearly three weeks with Valve’s Steam Frame, the reviewer says it is more than an expensive VR headset: it is an ambitious wearable spatial computer for gaming and virtual multi-screen work. Its light, comfortable design is a major strength, but the early-access hardware suffers from crashes, bugs, limited standalone performance, fan noise, and only one to two hours of battery life.
Valve is releasing the Steam Frame headset, which can run flat and VR games locally or stream them from a PC. The 256GB model starts at $1,059 and the 1TB version at $1,299; both include Half-Life: Alyx. Early buyers will be selected by lottery, with others placed on a waitlist.
After three weeks of beta testing Valve’s Steam Frame, Sean Hollister is taking questions about the headset, its controllers, ergonomic accessories kit, and Arcturus Vision Camera. He describes the device as more than a conventional VR headset and a possible glimpse of games running everywhere.
Valve is launching the $1,059 Steam Frame, its first headset since 2019, with a free copy of Half-Life: Alyx. The company ported the full game to ARM64 so it runs natively on the headset’s Qualcomm Snapdragon Gen 3 chip, using eye tracking and foveated rendering to preserve much of the PC VR experience.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 17:00
Dell has reinvented the XPS 13 as a more affordable thin-and-light laptop aimed at the MacBook Neo. The 2026 model earns praise for its screen, keyboard, trackpad, speakers, build quality, and portability, though 8GB of RAM remains risky for long-term use, there is no headphone jack, and the chassis can get warm.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 17:00
Following the launch of iOS 27, Daydream has added tools that turn saved outfit photos into shoppable product results. Users can also search for products through Siri without opening the app.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 17:00
Dag Kittlaus and Adam Cheyer, who helped create an assistant now present on billions of Apple devices, have spent a long time considering what might follow the search engine.
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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said oil tankers are crossing the Strait of Hormuz at night under escort by US Navy ships. He said the United States had weakened Iran’s negotiating leverage by preventing it from holding shipping hostage, and that US vessel-count data are based on actual movements.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 16:57
Tyumen Region Governor Alexander Moor said the Tyumen Oil and Gas Forum’s new international status will broaden foreign-partner participation. He said the forum remains focused on practical results for Russian industry and energy security, with technological independence at the center of its four-day program.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 16:55
Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would halt strikes on Russian energy facilities only if its partners secured a genuine Russian pledge not to attack Ukraine’s energy system and other critical infrastructure. Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed not to strike each other’s energy infrastructure, but offered no details, and Moscow has not commented.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 16:55
Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed to stop striking energy targets. The announcement followed his appeal during a weekend visit to Ireland for Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure.
Donald Trump said in a social media post that Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to strike energy targets. He also attributed most of the rise in global diesel prices to the Russia-Ukraine war, rather than Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Sept. 14 that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to stop striking each other’s energy targets, though neither government confirmed a deal. Trump had also blamed Ukraine’s attacks on Russian fuel infrastructure for rising diesel prices, while Kyiv has continued targeting Russian oil facilities.
Ukraine and Russia have signaled that trilateral talks with the United States could resume in October, though few expect a breakthrough. Kyiv is seeking a partial de-escalation, including reduced attacks on energy infrastructure and renewed Black Sea grain exports, as it prepares for a difficult winter.
Global markets faced pressure from growing concerns about the artificial intelligence sector and higher oil prices that are adding to inflation risks, the Wall Street Journal reported. Technology stocks fell worldwide and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped more than 1.5%. Brent crude neared $110 a barrel, while the 10-year US Treasury yield approached 5%.
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Brent crude has climbed above $100 a barrel as the war in Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Houthi forces’ capture of Mayun Island is also raising concerns about the security of another major oil route through the Bab al-Mandeb.
A new Ipsos poll finds French voters gripped by pessimism, with rising prices their leading concern ahead of the April 2027 presidential election. Candidates ranging from far-right leader Marine Le Pen to the far-left’s Jean-Luc Mélenchon are competing to make the cost of living the defining campaign issue.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-14 16:53
Israeli rights group B’Tselem says settlement expansion, displacement and restrictions in the occupied West Bank are not isolated abuses but a decades-old, coordinated mechanism aimed at making Palestinian life unsustainable and replacing it with permanent Israeli control. Its report identifies five connected fronts: violence and intimidation, movement restrictions, economic strangulation, social and political destruction, and ethnic cleansing and territorial takeover.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 16:53
France’s fondness for butter runs through croissants, sauces, crêpes and kouign-amann. Paris now has its first boutique devoted exclusively to the ingredient, offering varieties that may surprise visitors.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-14 16:51
The Washington Post reports that Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s requests for greater military support have alarmed the “coalition of the willing.” EU diplomats are demanding explanations for a $27 billion shortfall in Ukraine’s Defense Ministry budget and warn that Kyiv should not expect further EU and IMF payments without serious austerity measures.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 16:51
A future quantum-safe Bitcoin system would have to migrate today’s coins through exchanges, institutional custodians, hardware wallets and key-management platforms. A Coinbase workshop with Stanford and Localhost Research reached no agreement on a specific approach, while Glassnode estimated that roughly 1.6 million BTC sat in exchange-related outputs with visible public keys. Exchanges can reduce operational exposure through address hygiene, change-output rotation and reserve management before a protocol upgrade.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 16:50
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has seized 12 websites in what is described as the largest legal action yet against harmful deepfake sites. Together, the sites targeted about 1,200 victims.
WWIREDOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 16:50
Netflix announced three Sega game adaptations: a Crazy Taxi film, an animated Sonic series for preschoolers that aims to deliver a little “edge,” and a live-action movie based on RGG Studio’s Stranger Than Heaven. Crazy Taxi will be released first, but Netflix has not announced a debut date.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 16:48
Alexey Belogoryev of the Institute of Energy and Finance says Europe’s accelerated injections into underground gas storage ahead of winter are lifting prices amid an acute LNG shortage. October futures at the Netherlands’ TTF hub have topped $1,000 per 1,000 cubic meters. Prices could briefly stay at $1,000-$1,300 if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, but are otherwise expected to move closer to $800.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 16:48
A US Department of Homeland Security watchdog found that immigrants at the now-closed Florida detention centre were placed in outdoor metal cages of about 18 sq ft, sometimes for nearly two hours. The report said the practice was dangerous and unprecedented among detention facilities, while the centre failed basic standards for hygiene, medical care, food, health and safety.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 16:48
A new DHS watchdog report says some immigrants held at Florida’s now-closed “Alligator Alcatraz” spent individual confinement periods exceeding an hour in outdoor cages only marginally larger than phone booths.
Sweden’s parties have begun coalition negotiations after the centre-left bloc led by the Social Democrats took a narrow 176–173 seat lead with 95% of votes counted. Magdalena Andersson and Ulf Kristersson are exploring routes to power, while disputes over cooperation with the Left party could complicate government formation.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 16:47
Sweden’s general election was still too close to call early Monday, with almost 90% of ballots counted. Four opposition parties led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson held a one-seat parliamentary advantage over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s right-wing bloc, which includes the Sweden Democrats. Both leaders said they were ready to govern.
Spain’s foreign minister called for justice after a Spanish college student died violently in a state neighboring Mexico City. Media reports described the case as a stabbing, while local authorities are investigating it as a femicide.
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The United Nations warns that Sudan’s aid system could collapse within weeks if it does not receive funding.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 16:38
The Vatican has opened an exhibition examining the power of water, with a giant wave installation covering part of the historic façade of the Vatican Apostolic Library.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 16:30
Exxon Mobil said it took its 264,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Joliet, Illinois, offline after a power outage occurred on Sunday.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada wants a global “technology stability” body created to help oversee artificial intelligence and ensure it is safe.
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In Chakwal, north-central Pakistan, Bestway Cement is covering dry land and olive and peach groves with solar panels. The company says the project will add 6.34 MW by year-end to its existing 26 MW photovoltaic capacity. Solar already supplies more than a quarter of the electricity used by its cement plant, helping it compete with rivals adopting the same approach.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 16:29
Leonid Slutsky, chairman of the State Duma International Affairs Committee and leader of the LDPR, said the BRICS summit in New Delhi demonstrated the group’s potential and made the West nervous about the irreversible collapse of the unipolar world order. Participants unanimously adopted a 140-point declaration backing multipolarity, global governance reform, and opposition to unilateral sanctions and tariff barriers.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 16:29
Ukraine will soon receive $841 million in budget support from the World Bank, backed by Canadian guarantees, Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said. The funding comes through the PEACE project and will reimburse pension payments from the state budget as Ukraine faces its most difficult budget situation since Russia’s full-scale war began in 2022.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 16:28
Microsoft’s AI code of conduct sets out broad principles for its models, including supporting rather than replacing people and advancing human flourishing. It also specifies safety constraints intended to put those principles into practice, including prohibitions on hacking systems or deceiving humans.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 16:27
Microsoft is seeking to be viewed as a responsible AI company while accelerating model development with partners Anthropic and OpenAI. It is setting limits for future AI models as the industry slows its frontier development.
Microsoft is publishing a 37-page “humanist AI code of conduct” amid concerns that AI progress may outpace safe deployment and human control. The code says models are not conscious, should not imitate consciousness or seek legal personhood and rights, and must remain subordinate to humanity under meaningful oversight.
The European Union should play a more strategic and proactive role in the European Arctic, 12 member states said in a joint statement on Monday. The signatories included Germany, France and the Netherlands.
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Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has launched Africa’s largest share sale, offering the public about 3% of his refinery in an IPO that could raise up to $2.1bn. He says the sale will let ordinary Nigerians share in the plant’s success, while experts warn that prices could fall and urge buyers to avoid investing money they need soon.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 16:23
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
President Trump said on social media that artificial intelligence does not need as many regulatory guardrails, arguing that a “high IQ” president is enough to oversee it. NBC News reports on calls for lawmakers to take part in shaping AI regulations.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 16:23
US President Donald Trump says artificial intelligence needs no extra oversight as it develops, arguing that a strong, smart president is its only necessary “guardrail.” He says China must not overtake the US in AI and criticizes Anthropic chief Dario Amodei’s call to slow advanced-model development.
Trump rejects calls for new AI guardrails and lashes out at Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei after Amodei made an urgent appeal for an AI slowdown.
President Donald Trump rejected the idea of putting guardrails on artificial intelligence, saying a “high IQ” president is all the United States needs to address its risks.
Video shows a French police officer violently throwing Youssef E, a 29-year-old homeless man, to the ground during a music festival. Youssef died 13 days later, prompting a judicial investigation into “intentional violence” by the officer.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 16:21
Leaders of the Scottish National Party, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein signed an agreement in Cardiff asserting that Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have a right to self-determination and that Westminster cannot block democracy. The parties seek greater autonomy and eventual independence, while differing on referendums and timing.
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The leaders of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland assert that their nations have the right to self-determination.
An ammonia gas leak at an industrial complex in Aqaba, southern Jordan, injured 11 people on Monday, an official told Reuters.
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At least 11 people were injured by an ammonia gas leak at an industrial complex in Jordan’s Aqaba, local media reported. The leak occurred during maintenance work and was contained, while the southern port was evacuated as a precaution.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko was suspended after leaving Ukraine days after resigning. The move comes as a corruption investigation involving officials in his office fuels a major confrontation between the country’s prosecutors and independent anti-corruption agencies.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 16:13
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The ICC said Pakistan were 11 overs short during last week’s Test against England in Birmingham, resulting in an 11-point deduction in the World Test Championship and a 50 percent cut to players’ match fees. England won by eight wickets to complete a 3-0 series sweep.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 16:10
The Ministry of Defence says a member of the UK armed forces died in a road traffic incident in Ukraine on Saturday. The incident is understood not to have resulted from hostile action, and the person’s family has been informed and requested time before further details are released.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 16:08
North Korea opened their Asian Games campaign with a 10-0 win over Bangladesh in Osaka, leading 7-0 at halftime before several hundred pro-Pyongyang fans. The team is among the favourites for gold, with Japan-born striker Ri Song-a scoring in the second half.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 16:05
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the global energy market is being strained mainly by shortages of diesel and other refined petroleum products rather than crude oil supply. He linked the tightness to the global impact of Ukrainian strikes on Russian fuel and energy infrastructure and said Russia is currently exporting no diesel.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 16:04
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.