Ningbo Rail Transit Line 12 began a six-day free trial on Monday, attracting heavy crowds and prompting crowd-control advisories. The 61.5-kilometer line has 10 stations, connects the city center with Xiangshan County in about 30 minutes, and offers each person two free rides during the trial.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:58
Beijing has introduced broad exit restrictions for Chinese citizens deemed to have endangered industrial or technological security, particularly through violations of technology import and export rules in artificial intelligence. Foreign nationals may also be barred from entering China for up to five years over false visa statements, while analysts warn the rules give authorities broad discretion and could affect Taiwanese technology workers.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 08:58
China’s new border-control regulations are designed to stop two of the country’s most valuable assets from leaving: money and talent. Beijing’s broader exit controls are putting wealthy Chinese people and technology workers under tighter restrictions.
New rules governing travel to and from China have taken effect. Citizens deemed to have harmed national security or interests, or who violate technology import and export rules, may be barred from leaving the country for up to three years. Authorities say the measures protect sovereignty and security, while critics say they give Beijing greater control over citizens abroad.
China tightened travel restrictions on Tuesday as new entry and exit rules came into force, barring citizens deemed a potential threat to national technology security from leaving the country.
The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo is scheduled for September 17 to 21 in Nanning, the capital of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. CGTN invites readers to take part in a survey and share their views.
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CGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:56
China’s retail sales rose just 0.4% in August, their slowest growth since the recovery began and the second monthly slowdown in a row. The figures highlight Beijing’s limited progress in reviving consumer spending even as factory output accelerates.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 08:56
Brazilian President’s Special Adviser Celso Amorim will visit China from Sept. 16 to 17, China’s Foreign Ministry announced. The ministry said Wang Yi will meet with him during the visit.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 08:55
Microsoft is rolling out an emergency out-of-band update after its record-breaking September Patch Tuesday release caused problems for businesses, developers, and gamers. The update addresses folder-sharing issues on Hyper-V Linux virtual machines, Remote Desktop Services sessions, and some USB audio devices across several Windows 11 versions, along with multiple Windows Server editions.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:54
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun urged the United States to halt its expanding military buildup and preparations for war in outer space, and to protect global strategic stability through concrete actions. Responding to a question about the US Space Force’s claim to possess in-orbit weapons, Guo said China opposes weaponizing space, turning it into a battlefield and starting an arms race there.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 08:54
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said fear-mongering, confrontation and vicious competition would obstruct sound global AI governance and serve nobody’s interests. After AI industry leaders urged slower frontier development, he called for open and inclusive AI progress for the benefit of all humanity.
Workers Party of Britain leader George Galloway said the United Kingdom has run its course and Scotland will become independent. He said roughly 70–75% of young people in Scotland support independence. Leaders of Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland signed a memorandum affirming peoples’ right to determine their future and expressing a vision of belonging to the European Union.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 08:50
The French Touch has never been more widely acclaimed and is now celebrated as a source of national pride. Yet disagreements remain over what the movement represents today and what it will leave for future generations.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:49
NATO jets shot down a drone overnight after it entered Lithuanian airspace.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 08:47
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight on September 15, the first such incident in the country’s history, according to broadcaster LRT. Italian jets based in Šiauliai carried out the strike. The drone may have been carrying explosives, while its ownership remains unclear. Air raid alerts were issued and several international flights were delayed.
NATO says it is “committed and ready” after a drone was shot down over Lithuania. From the Baltics to Poland, Europe’s eastern edge is watching Russia’s war to stop it from spilling across its borders.
A drone entered Lithuania’s airspace before NATO fighter jets shot it down, President Gitanas Nauseda said. Preliminary data cited by national broadcaster LRT indicated the drone came from Belarus and was heading west when it was downed, with wreckage falling in a rural area near Lake Kaunas.
Nato fighter jets shot down a drone near Pratkunai in south-central Lithuania after an alert over Vilnius and the surrounding region. Lithuania’s crisis management centre said it reportedly entered from Belarus and was heading west. Poland also activated its air force as a precaution amid Russian drone attacks on Ukraine.
Nato fighter pilots shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight, President Gitanas Nausėda said. Authorities believe it may have crossed from Belarus near Kaunas, although its origin remains unknown. Lithuanian forces and Italian pilots serving the Nato air-defence mission responded to the incursion.
On Tuesday, Lithuania’s president disclosed that alliance warplanes had destroyed an unmanned aircraft above the country. The event is the latest security-related episode on NATO’s eastern flank amid Russia’s war with Ukraine.
Lithuanian authorities say NATO fighter jets destroyed a drone that entered the country’s airspace from Belarus overnight on Sept. 15. It flew over Lentvaris near Vilnius before being intercepted near Kaunas. Air raid sirens sounded, airports faced temporary restrictions, and officials are still searching for wreckage without identifying the drone’s type.
NATO fighter jets destroyed a drone after it entered Lithuanian airspace.
Train services across parts of the Netherlands have been severely disrupted after materials were deliberately placed on tracks at several locations, infrastructure operator ProRail says. The objects caused track-circuit failures and affected level crossings around Zwolle, Deventer and Amersfoort. One train hit a pipe, but there were no injuries or accident.
DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:46
A major disruption has struck the Dutch railway system during the morning rush hour. The company responsible for maintaining the rail infrastructure is treating the outage as possible sabotage.
Swedish automaker Volvo Cars said it has introduced hybrid variants of its XC60 and XC90 models with longer electric ranges for buyers in Europe and the United States.
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China launched the Zhuque-2E Y7 carrier rocket on Tuesday from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China. It lifted off at 2:26 p.m. Beijing Time and placed 10 networking satellites for a mega-constellation into their planned orbits. The flight test was declared a complete success.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:43
Senator Mitch McConnell has returned to Congress and cast his first Senate vote since a fall and hospitalisation in June. Saying he is not yet fully recovered, the 84-year-old Republican pledged to be present for difficult votes when his party needs him, amid concerns over his absence and ability to complete his term.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 08:41
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate after a three-month absence.
Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the U.S. Senate on Monday for the first time since June 14, when he was hospitalized after falling at home.
Eighty-four-year-old Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell is back in Washington after a fall, hospitalization, pneumonia and weeks of rehabilitation kept him away from the Senate for three months.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been away from the Senate since a fall led to his hospitalization in June, says he is set to return Monday night.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., returned to the Senate on Monday after being absent for more than three months.
Sen. Mitch McConnell has gone back to Capitol Hill for the first time in three months, following an absence attributed to health issues. He was seen leaving his home in a wheelchair while heading to the Capitol.
For the 2026 US reporting year, moving Bitcoin from an exchange to a personally owned wallet and back can leave the asset noncovered for mandatory cost-basis reporting when sold. Brokers may still report proceeds, but basis reporting can be voluntary. The transfer itself is generally nontaxable, while investors must retain records to calculate gains.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:40
AFP News AgencyFunding allocated to EU institutions is emerging as a target for cuts in ongoing budget discussions, according to a confidential document seen by Euronews, as member states search for money.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 08:38
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses destroyed 222 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones overnight. Taganrog in the Rostov Region came under a massive missile attack, damaging Ozon and agricultural warehouses, homes and an educational institution. Initial reports said there were no fatalities or injuries; damage was also reported in Samara and Voronezh regions.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 08:35
Israel’s Democrats are seeking to prevent the far-right Jewish Power party, led by minister Ben-Gvir, from taking part in the election. Ben-Gvir rejected the petition and accused the Democrats of “anti-Semitism.”
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 08:33
Microsoft has introduced AI safeguards for US schools as opposition grows. OpenAI and Anthropic said they were also discussing safety and privacy agreements with the American teachers’ union, while Google, the leading education-technology provider to US schools, has not said whether it will offer comparable protections.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:32
Kalashnikov Group has unveiled its Zveroboy air-defense system at a Moscow arms forum. It uses high-speed Kraken FPV interceptor drones with special warheads to detect and destroy hostile UAVs, and is offered in stationary and pickup-mounted mobile versions.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:32
Kalashnikov Group has publicly presented its automated Kalitka-KA drone-destruction system for the first time at an arms forum in Moscow. Designed to protect strategic facilities from low- and extremely low-altitude attacks, it can target jet-powered and FPV drones and is already being used to cover positions and supply routes in the special military operation zone.
US President Donald Trump has branded fears that artificial intelligence could cause human extinction a “hoax” and presented himself as the world’s only needed safeguard. Europe and China, meanwhile, are urging guardrails for the rapidly advancing technology.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 08:31
Meta has agreed to report child safety matters, including child sexual abuse cases, to India’s cybercrime portal, Indian media reported, citing government sources. The move follows scrutiny over alleged paid ads promoting AI-generated child sexual abuse material on Facebook and Instagram.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 08:31
China’s central bank strengthened the yuan’s reference rate for a fifth consecutive day, seeking to offset recent dollar gains ahead of President Xi Jinping’s summit with US President Donald Trump later this month.
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The close of the American century is unfolding alongside an Asian renaissance. The United States remains the world’s largest economy and may retain that position for another decade or two, but its economy no longer dominates globally. Its “America first” approach is pushing partners and allies to seek alternatives for trade, investment and certainty, as other countries also change.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:30
An Israeli strike killed a Palestinian and wounded two others, in what was described as the latest violation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 08:28
The Venice Film Festival Special Jury Prize-winning documentary ‘NAZA’ examines Israel’s targeting practices in Gaza and alleges that mass civilian deaths are routinely factored into decisions on military strikes. Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli ministers have joined attacks on the film.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:26
NATO member states’ intelligence services told their governments that their investigation into the drone incident at Leipzig airport found no evidence of Russian involvement, but instead pointed to a Ukrainian trace, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service said. The SVR added that many in the West were only pretending to accept Germany’s baseless accusations against Moscow.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 08:25
Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday as rising crude oil prices intensified inflation concerns and strengthened expectations for U.S. interest-rate hikes ahead of a Federal Reserve policy meeting.
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Ukraine’s counter-disinformation agency says claims that the EU is demanding Ukraine mobilise women against Russia’s invasion originated with Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 08:24
Widow's Bay actor Matthew Rhys celebrated setting a new Emmy record with a speech in Welsh, thanking his home country for producing extraordinary talent. The series collected three awards.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:23
Germany is planning new measures aimed at countering espionage and sabotage.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 08:22
China's Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is due in China on Wednesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Communist Party of China's Central Committee Political Bureau.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:20
AFP News AgencyA YouGov poll across six European countries finds broad differences in language fluency, motivation to learn and attitudes toward making language education compulsory.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:15
Leading AI researchers warn that an unregulated race toward superintelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon says self-improving algorithms could become uncontrollable, while Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is calling for a coordinated industry slowdown to address the risks.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 08:15
Lawyers for former CIA Director John Brennan told a judge that he faces a “real” risk of prosecution under the Trump administration. They said Brennan has received a subpoena to testify before a grand jury in Florida.
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Russia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry says the number of new sellers joining online marketplaces fell 27% year-on-year from June through August, while MoySklad recorded a 53% drop. Experts mainly blamed market saturation, tougher competition, higher costs, and weaker consumer demand; warehouse drone attacks also affected about 400,000 sellers.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:12
The Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of carrying out dozens of overnight air raids across Yemen after Houthi missile and drone attacks wounded 13 civilians in three Saudi cities. The Saudi-led coalition vowed to respond “responsibly and firmly”, while the Houthis pledged to keep attacking Saudi military positions until what they call aggression ends.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 08:11
A series of Houthi attacks using ballistic missiles and drones injured 13 civilians in southern Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The US Defence Department inspector general also disclosed that the United States is facing an ammunition shortfall because of its costly war in Iran.
Houthi missiles and drones struck several Saudi cities as fighting intensified, leaving 13 people injured.
China’s State Council said citizens who violate technology import and export regulations could be barred from leaving the country. The expanded restrictions are intended to prevent leaks involving technology and “security.”
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 08:10
Italian outlet InsideOver says using frozen Russian assets poses a much greater risk to Europe than to Russia. Europe is being forced to weigh support for Ukraine against what the outlet calls financial suicide, with the dispute touching international law, monetary stability and private-property protection. The EU and G7 have frozen about €300 billion in Russian assets, including roughly €185 billion held by Euroclear in Belgium.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 08:07
The FLEX mission will investigate photosynthesis and vegetation responses to climate change from space. The newly launched Sentinel-3C will monitor the oceans, land, ice and atmosphere.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:03
The FLEX mission will investigate photosynthesis and vegetation’s response to climate change. The new Sentinel-3C satellite will monitor the oceans, land, ice and atmosphere.
The FLEX mission will examine photosynthesis and vegetation responses to climate change. The new Sentinel-3C satellite will monitor the oceans, land, ice and atmosphere.
Europe has launched two satellites designed to monitor vegetation and oceans.
The European Space Agency has placed the Sentinel-3C and Flex satellites into sun-synchronous orbit to improve monitoring of climate-related extreme weather. Flex will study faint plant fluorescence to assess vegetation health and heat-wave impacts, while Sentinel-3C will gather data on oceans, land use and land cover.
Denmark summoned Russia’s ambassador after a Russian warship fired two emergency flares at a Danish military helicopter during what Copenhagen described as a routine monitoring flight over the Baltic Sea. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the action reckless, while Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said the frigate’s conduct was completely unacceptable amid worsening security tensions in Europe.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 08:03
Denmark summoned Russia after a Russian warship fired flares at a helicopter during a routine Baltic patrol. The incident turned the patrol dangerous and added to a series of close encounters between Russian forces and NATO members this year.
A lively bonfire party on the Hulunbuir Grasslands in Inner Mongolia features Mongolian singing and dancing alongside dazzling fireworks. Participants hold hands and dance around the fire amid laughter and cheers.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:02
American blogger Jason Smith says Tibetans have become more proficient in their language and now enjoy freedom of religious belief since the “Peaceful Liberation” of Xizang. He calls Western views of conditions in Xizang and other Chinese minority groups completely erroneous and without any truth.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:01
Historian Andrew Smith says Marine Le Pen and the National Rally’s lead in early presidential polling should not be treated as an inevitable far-right victory. The party benefits from clarity, unity and tightly focused messaging, while the left, centre and centre-right remain divided. He sees the polling as reflecting anger, anxiety, economic insecurity and political fatigue in a fragmented electorate, rather than simply growing polarisation.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-15 08:01
Türkiye’s rich culture, layered history and varied terrain make it feel like a Tardis of experiences. Between bustling cities and quaint fishing villages, adventurous travellers can discover a trove of unexpected wonders.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:00
HDFC Bank, India's largest private lender, climbed as much as 3.2% on Tuesday, its biggest percentage gain in more than four months. The move followed the bank's advancement of its CEO succession process and submission of two names to the central bank.
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Chinese companies’ global expansion is moving from the periphery to the core of business, Goldman Sachs says. Their average share of export markets is projected to rise from 18 per cent this year to 31 per cent by 2035, while revenue could grow 3.6-fold; share prices have not yet fully reflected that expansion.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 08:00
International arrivals to Uzbekistan increased 21.1% in the first eight months of 2026, while service exports rose 53.5%. New rail connections, visa-free access and a growing supply of accommodation are reshaping the country's tourism market.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:00
More than six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, Canada’s federal government is still pursuing billions of dollars paid to people later deemed ineligible for benefits. A new report says low-income Canadians continue to shoulder much of the repayment burden.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 08:00
West African cocoa farmers are already struggling with drought, aging trees and competition for farmland. New Harvard research identifies extreme rainfall as an underappreciated threat that can severely damage flowering trees and younger cocoa pods.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:00
AFP News AgencyA court in El Salvador has sentenced a 39-year-old man to life in prison for aggravated femicide, the first such sentence in the country’s history. Prosecutors said he had repeatedly harassed his neighbor before stabbing her to death in Santa Ana. The conviction came 42 days after the killing.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 07:59
Oilfield services company Geotek sees Eastern Siberia as a priority growth area and expects it to account for at least half of operations, up from about 40% now. CEO Roman Panov said the shift is driven by clients’ development pace in the region, with at least half of exploration activity expected to move there.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 07:58
The traditional thali is taking an increasingly larger share of household budgets, pointing to rising food-inflation risks in India.
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Canada is presenting itself as a refuge for global capital. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the country is a safe place to invest “in a very uncertain world” as Ottawa hosts its biggest investment summit to date.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 07:57
The Valdai International Discussion Club has shifted its annual meeting from Sochi to the Moscow region because of fears of Ukrainian attacks, the Financial Times reported. Sources said Russia’s Federal Protective Service pressed for the change. The meeting is scheduled for September 28 to October 1.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 07:55
François Picard speaks with Andrew Weissmann, an NYU School of Law professor and former FBI general counsel. Weissmann argues that political deception and deliberate falsehoods are becoming normalized and politically useful, eroding trust in US government and institutions. Drawing on his book, “Liar’s Kingdom,” he questions why political leaders appear above the law while ordinary citizens can face serious consequences for intentional lies.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-15 07:52
Delaware is holding the final state primary before November’s US midterm elections. Democratic Senator Chris Coons faces three primary challengers, while Democratic Representative Sarah McBride is unopposed. Voters will also select nominees for the state legislature, treasurer and other offices in the closed primary system.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 07:52
The far-right Alternative for Germany has reached 30 percent support for the first time in a nationwide poll, while approval of the Merz government has fallen to a new low.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 07:51
Sovereign yields climbed further on Tuesday, led by the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, which reached a nearly two-decade high. Signs of mounting discomfort among borrowers and global investors also deepened.
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The benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield briefly reached 5.011% on Monday, its highest level since October 2023, before moving lower as the global bond sell-off intensified.
The 10-year US Treasury yield climbed to its highest level in nearly two decades, marking the latest stage of a painful global bond selloff fueled by surging energy prices, rising debt and inflation.
The benchmark yield for 10-year U.S. government debt reached a peak Tuesday that had not been seen since 2007. The Treasury selloff worsened with the Federal Reserve’s rate decision looming.
The US 10-year Treasury yield moved above 5% on Monday for the first time since 2023. Rising anxiety over inflation coincided with growing borrowing needs from the government and corporations.
Pistachio trees grown in California originated in Iran, linking the two regions’ farming industries. Both now face land subsidence as drought and heavy groundwater pumping deplete aquifers. Cracks are spreading through orchards in Rafsanjan, while parts of California’s San Joaquin Valley are also sinking and threatening production.
DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 07:48
Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen said he will travel to Saudi Arabia next week to meet his counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman. The escalation of the Middle East conflict has raised concerns about disruptions to global energy supplies.
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Hungary’s government has submitted a bill removing 2021 law references to banning the “promotion” or display of homosexuality and gender transition to minors. Prime Minister Peter Magyar said the revised rules would apply regardless of sexual orientation and bring Hungary into line with EU regulations.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 07:40
Jaguar Land Rover is discussing sales of its revamped Defender military vehicle with Nato countries and bidding for a £900m UK Ministry of Defence contract to replace older Land Rovers. Its new Defender defence division aims to benefit from Europe’s rearmament drive as the carmaker faces weaker demand and higher costs.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 07:40
Belarusian Chief of General Staff Pavel Muraveyko said the Western Operational Command’s command-and-staff exercise is assessing troops’ ability to adapt to modern warfare. He rejected speculation that Belarusian forces are preparing to attack neighboring countries, saying no offensive action is being considered.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 07:38
Belarus is holding a command-and-staff exercise with the Western Operational Command focused on controlling troops during a strategic operation by the armed forces. The Defense Ministry said the drills, led by the Chief of the General Staff, run from September 15 to 18.
Leaders of Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin have signed an agreement saying Westminster has no right to obstruct democracy and that each nation should determine its own future. Scotland and Northern Ireland called for referendums, while Wales set no timetable. Labour and Reform UK accused Plaid Cymru of seeking to break up the UK.
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BBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 07:37
The OCC’s proposed framework would generally give issuers two business days to redeem stablecoins, but a 24-hour redemption surge above 10% of outstanding issuance could extend the period to seven calendar days. Secondary-market trading could continue, while conversion providers may have to fund customers’ earlier exits and bear the waiting exposure.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 07:30
The road trip occupies a special place in Americans’ hearts, conjuring images of long drives and iconic destinations such as the Grand Canyon and Death Valley.
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Iran has ordered nationwide defence preparations covering possible war, ceasefire and post-war scenarios. The Revolutionary Guard displayed a ballistic missile at a pro-government rally in central Tehran.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 07:30
David Sacks, co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science & Technology, said Anthropic and OpenAI should develop safe products themselves and slow their progress if needed, rather than rely on government intervention.
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Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said he wants the conflict in Ukraine to end quickly so weapons, attacks, bombings and deaths stop and diplomacy can resume its role. He expressed hope that Italy’s relations with Russia would be restored swiftly after the conflict and said he does not regard Russia as a threat.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 07:28
ClientEarth senior environmental lawyer Hélène Duguy says PFAS pollution is widespread, with the persistent chemicals found in water, soil, food, consumer goods and the human body. She argues that weak enforcement, slow regulation and corporate resistance—not simply gaps in science or legislation—allow hazardous chemicals to remain in circulation despite restrictions.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 07:28
The US Space Force has for the first time confirmed that the United States has orbiting weapons capable of controlling space, though it gave no details about them. It cited threats from Russia and China, while Beijing urged Washington to stop expanding its military capabilities in outer space and warned of an arms race.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 07:26
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed that the United States possesses “on-orbit space control weapons” able to defend against “hostile adversary actions.” NBC News’ Courtney Kube examines what kinds of weapons could be used in space.
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink has publicly declared for the first time that the United States now has “space control weapons” in orbit. He said they are capable of defending the joint force against hostile adversary action, while Space Force officials had previously voiced interest in acquiring such systems.
The US has acknowledged deploying a weapon in Earth orbit, marking the first public confirmation of such offensive capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the system was needed to protect US forces from hostile action, but gave no details about its functions or launch date.
U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force has deployed space-control weapons in Earth orbit capable of defending against hostile action. Officials have acknowledged such a deployment for the first time, but Meink gave no details. Expert Victoria Samson said the system was likely space-based electronic warfare equipment rather than a kinetic weapon.
The US Space Force has acknowledged for the first time that the United States has weapons deployed in orbit. The disclosure comes as Washington, China and Russia expand their military capabilities in space, intensifying attention on controlling the domain and safeguarding satellites used for military communications, surveillance and navigation.
The US Space Force says the United States has deployed weapons in orbit. Once a venue for Cold War competition over propaganda victories, space has become a crucial strategic arena as countries compete for military and technological advantages.
The United States has confirmed that it deployed space-control weapons in orbit for the first time.
Energy-sector unions are staging a 24-hour strike in protest against calls to curb employee benefits, including access to cheaper power. The industrial action was expected to reduce French electricity supply by up to 5 gigawatts on Tuesday and cut capacity at the key Dunkirk gas terminal.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 07:24
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.
