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BREAKINGNATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania after it enters from Belarus

TechChina’s highest-altitude 750 kV substation transmits over 11.6 billion kWh of clean power in three years

CHN Energy’s Yunshan Substation in Qinghai’s Tongde County, located 3,365 meters above sea level, has transmitted more than 11.6 billion kWh of clean electricity during its first three years of operation. It gathers hydropower and other clean power from the Ma’erdang Hydropower Station and nearby areas, supporting the Qinghai Henan ultra-high-voltage direct-current project.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 10:32

China’s highest-altitude 750 kV substation transmits over 11.6 billion kWh of clean power in three years

WorldAir Force secretary acknowledges the US has weapons in space

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink acknowledged that the United States has weapons in space, a statement seen as a clear warning to China and Russia.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 10:30

Air Force secretary acknowledges the US has weapons in space
Air Force secretary acknowledges the US has weapons in space
  • US confirms it has weapons deployed in space
    US confirms it has weapons deployed in space

    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.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-15 07:26Original
  • Air Force secretary says U.S. has weapons in space
    Air Force secretary says U.S. has weapons in space

    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.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-15 07:22Original
  • US military confirms for first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit
    US military confirms for first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit

    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.

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    AArs Technica★★★★☆2026-09-15 03:47Original
  • US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapon
    US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapon

    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.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-15 01:52Original
  • U.S. acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed a space weapon in orbit
    U.S. acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed a space weapon in orbit

    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.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-09-14 22:05Original
  • US Space Force confirms weapons deployed in space for first time
    US Space Force confirms weapons deployed in space for first time

    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.

    US Space Forcespace weaponsmilitary space

    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-14 21:56Original
  • US Space Force says US has weapons in orbit

    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.

    US Space Forcespace weaponsmilitary technology

    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-14 21:46Original
  • US confirms first deployment of space-control weapons in orbit
    US confirms first deployment of space-control weapons in orbit

    The United States has confirmed that it deployed space-control weapons in orbit for the first time.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-14 21:17Original

TechMediaTek launches mobile chip using TSMC’s most advanced technology

MediaTek unveiled a new smartphone chip made with TSMC’s most advanced manufacturing technology, targeting the premium handset market with hardware designed to run more AI features directly on the device.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 10:30

MediaTek launches mobile chip using TSMC’s most advanced technology
MediaTek launches mobile chip using TSMC’s most advanced technology

TechGates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality, pledges $1 billion to expand access

Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence helps combat social inequities. The Gates Foundation is pledging $1 billion to expand access to AI.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 10:30

Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality, pledges $1 billion to expand access
Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality, pledges $1 billion to expand access

EconomyBYD’s $34,000 SUVs Stir German Auto Industry Anxiety

European auto workers are facing bleak conditions as job-cut announcements pile up. Volkswagen AG is cutting 100,000 employees, while Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc is eliminating about 10% of its workforce. Suppliers are also struggling.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 10:30

BYD’s $34,000 SUVs Stir German Auto Industry Anxiety
BYD’s $34,000 SUVs Stir German Auto Industry Anxiety

EconomyAltcoins gained 21% but still lost ground to Bitcoin. What could turn the tables?

Glassnode says altcoin market capitalization rose 21% in a month, yet its share of the combined Bitcoin-and-altcoin market fell 0.9 percentage points over 90 days. Capital lifted the crypto market broadly, but Bitcoin captured most of the gains. This week’s Federal Reserve decision and a Senate vote on the CLARITY Act could test whether altcoins can catch up.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 10:25

Altcoins gained 21% but still lost ground to Bitcoin. What could turn the tables?
Altcoins gained 21% but still lost ground to Bitcoin. What could turn the tables?

SportsRiding the tide at the 2026 KPL Summer Finals

Guangzhou TTG defeated Chongqing Wolves in the 2026 King Pro League Summer Finals at Xiamen Olympic Sports Center. After the teams were level through six games, TTG took control of the deciding seventh match to win the title.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 10:22

Riding the tide at the 2026 KPL Summer Finals
Riding the tide at the 2026 KPL Summer Finals

WorldUN experts say Belarus justice system used to target Lukashenko opponents

UN experts say Belarusian courts, police, security services, prosecutors and prison authorities have worked together since 2020 to suppress critics of President Alexander Lukashenko through arrests, imprisonment and surveillance. They describe systematic rights violations and say some abuses may amount to crimes against humanity.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 10:21

UN experts say Belarus justice system used to target Lukashenko opponents
UN experts say Belarus justice system used to target Lukashenko opponents

WorldLavrov says Russia ready for new trilateral talks with US and Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow is ready to resume trilateral talks with the United States and Ukraine, saying Russia has “something to say.” He plans to meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Russian and Ukrainian representatives said talks could resume in October, with Abu Dhabi viewed by Moscow as an acceptable venue.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 10:21

Lavrov says Russia ready for new trilateral talks with US and Ukraine
Lavrov says Russia ready for new trilateral talks with US and Ukraine

WorldUS airmen faced 1,200 red alerts during Operation Epic Fury

US airmen faced 1,200 red alerts during Operation Epic Fury, the attack on Iran. A file photo shows a US Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II landing aboard USS Tripoli on April 6, 2026, during the operation.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 10:20

US airmen faced 1,200 red alerts during Operation Epic Fury
US airmen faced 1,200 red alerts during Operation Epic Fury
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🇰🇷 South Korea aims to save seniors feeling lost in digital age

In an effort to tackle the digital divide, the South Korean government organises training for older Koreans, with lessons on online shopping, using AI and interacting with everyday technology.
🇰🇷 South Korea aims to save seniors feeling lost in digital age

In an effort to tackle the digital divide, the South Korean government organises training for older Koreans, with lessons on online shopping, using AI and interacting with everyday technology.
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EconomyChina starts construction of major offshore oil and gas project for Qatar

Construction has begun in Qingdao, Shandong, on the $4 billion Qatar BH EPIC project for the Bul Hanine oilfield. COOEC calls it the largest international offshore oil and gas contract by value undertaken by a Chinese company. The project covers more than 60 offshore facilities, 40 subsea pipelines and cables, and platform modifications and removals.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 10:15

China starts construction of major offshore oil and gas project for Qatar

PoliticsKennedy Center board to vote on venue’s future, says Trump name critical to survival

The board of Washington’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is set to vote Tuesday on whether the venue will continue operating. Directors largely installed by President Donald Trump say its future depends on keeping his name on the complex.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 10:15

Kennedy Center board to vote on venue’s future, says Trump name critical to survival
Kennedy Center board to vote on venue’s future, says Trump name critical to survival

WorldHow Belarus helps Russia and its drone arsenal target Ukraine and threaten NATO

Belarus appears to have resumed providing infrastructure for Russian drone attacks on Ukraine. After a drone flying from Belarus was shot down over Lithuania, the country is also emerging as a threat to NATO.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 10:14

How Belarus helps Russia and its drone arsenal target Ukraine and threaten NATO

WorldDenmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter

Denmark accused a Russian warship of firing two emergency flares at a Danish military helicopter during a routine monitoring operation in international waters in the Baltic Sea. One flare passed close to the aircraft. Copenhagen summoned Russia’s ambassador, while Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the act “reckless” and intended to “intimidate and divide”. Moscow has not commented.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 10:12

Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter
Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter
  • Russian warship fires flares at Danish military helicopter
    Russian warship fires flares at Danish military helicopter

    Denmark summoned Russia’s ambassador after saying a Russian warship fired two flares toward a Danish Fennec helicopter conducting routine photographic reconnaissance in the Baltic Sea. One flare passed close to the aircraft. Danish officials called the incident unacceptable and part of increasingly aggressive Russian behavior in Europe.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-15 10:01Original
  • 'Reckless' — Russian frigate fires flares at Danish military helicopter near Denmark
    'Reckless' — Russian frigate fires flares at Danish military helicopter near Denmark

    A Russian frigate fired two emergency flares toward a Danish Fennec military helicopter during a routine monitoring mission in international waters near Gedser. Denmark summoned Russian Ambassador Vladimir Barbin and condemned the incident as unacceptable. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called it “reckless action from Russia.”

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-15 09:06Original
  • Denmark summons Russia’s ambassador after warship fires flares at Danish army helicopter
    Denmark summons Russia’s ambassador after warship fires flares at Danish army helicopter

    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.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-15 08:03Original
  • Denmark summons Russia after warship fires flares at helicopter

    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.

    RussiaDenmarkBaltic SeaNATO

    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-15 07:35Original

World2026 Global Sustainable Transport Forum to be held in Beijing

China’s Ministry of Transport will host the 2026 Global Sustainable Transport Forum in Beijing on Sept. 22-23. Discussions will cover global initiatives, connectivity, green transport, AI-driven transformation and universal access, with the event seeking international consensus and deeper cooperation.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 10:12

2026 Global Sustainable Transport Forum to be held in Beijing

WorldPoll: 54% in eastern Germany say arms deliveries to Ukraine are excessive

An ARD-Deutschlandtrend poll found that 54% of respondents in eastern Germany considered arms deliveries to Ukraine excessive, compared with 39% in the west. Although 56% of Germans viewed Russia as a strong or very strong threat, that view was less common in the east and among AfD supporters. The poll also showed declining support for Ukraine in recent years.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 10:12

Poll: 54% in eastern Germany say arms deliveries to Ukraine are excessive
Poll: 54% in eastern Germany say arms deliveries to Ukraine are excessive

SocietySuspected sabotage brings Dutch rail network to a standstill on Budget Day

A wave of suspected coordinated rail sabotage brought Dutch train services to a standstill on Budget Day. The government has called for an investigation to identify those responsible.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 10:08

Suspected sabotage brings Dutch rail network to a standstill on Budget Day
  • Train services disrupted across the Netherlands over suspected sabotage
    Train services disrupted across the Netherlands over suspected sabotage

    Train services have been disrupted across the Netherlands amid suspected sabotage.

    Netherlandsrailwayssuspected sabotage

    TTRT World★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 09:45Original
  • Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
    Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption

    Rail services across parts of the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, were cancelled or delayed after objects were deliberately placed on tracks at multiple locations. ProRail said the disruption appeared intentional and police were investigating, with no suspects or motive identified.

    Netherlandsrail disruptionsuspected sabotage

    BBBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 09:02Original
  • Netherlands: Suspected sabotage disrupts train services
    Netherlands: Suspected sabotage disrupts train services

    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.

    Netherlandsrailwayssuspected sabotage

    DDW★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:46Original
  • Suspected sabotage triggers major Dutch rail outage during morning rush
    Suspected sabotage triggers major Dutch rail outage during morning rush

    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.

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    AABC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 07:03Original

WorldNATO fighter jet shoots down drone over Lithuania

An Italian NATO fighter jet brought down a drone over Lithuania shortly after midnight on Tuesday, according to the Lithuanian National Crisis Management Centre.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 10:07

NATO fighter jet shoots down drone over Lithuania
  • NATO jets shoot down drone in Lithuanian airspace
    NATO jets shoot down drone in Lithuanian airspace

    NATO jets shot down a drone overnight after it entered Lithuanian airspace.

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    AABC News★★★★☆2026-09-15 08:47Original
  • NATO fighter jets shoot down drone over Lithuania for the first time
    NATO fighter jets shoot down drone over Lithuania for the first time

    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.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-09-15 07:37Original
  • NATO 'committed and ready' after shooting down drone over Lithuania

    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.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-15 06:47Original
  • NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania
    NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania

    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.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-15 04:16Original
  • Nato jets shoot down drone violating Lithuania’s airspace
    Nato jets shoot down drone violating Lithuania’s airspace

    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.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-15 03:36Original
  • Nato jets shoot down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
    Nato jets shoot down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace

    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.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-15 02:22Original
  • NATO jets bring down drone over Lithuania
    NATO jets bring down drone over Lithuania

    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.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-15 02:19Original
  • NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania after it enters from Belarus
    BREAKINGNATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania after it enters from Belarus

    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.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-15 00:54Original
  • NATO fighter jets shoot down drone entering Lithuanian airspace
    NATO fighter jets shoot down drone entering Lithuanian airspace

    NATO fighter jets destroyed a drone after it entered Lithuanian airspace.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-15 00:53Original

WorldMost UAVs flying deep into Russia downed by mobile armed units along border, expert says

Military expert Oleg Ivanov says mobile armed units in Russia’s border areas are bringing down the overwhelming majority of Ukrainian drones attempting to fly deep into the country. He describes the units in the Kursk Region as part of an effective layered defense, reinforced by MANPADS crews and interceptor-drone teams.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 10:07

Most UAVs flying deep into Russia downed by mobile armed units along border, expert says

PoliticsWashington’s AI response falls into predictable patterns: From the Politics Desk

“From the Politics Desk” is a daily newsletter featuring the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 10:06

Washington’s AI response falls into predictable patterns: From the Politics Desk
Washington’s AI response falls into predictable patterns: From the Politics Desk

SportsFrom glory to crisis: What ails Pakistan’s cricket?

A Pakistan cricket fan holds up a sign during the third Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The report examines the crisis facing Pakistan cricket.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 10:06

From glory to crisis: What ails Pakistan’s cricket?
From glory to crisis: What ails Pakistan’s cricket?

WorldChina hopes Japan-China friendship group helps improve ties

China says it hopes the Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians' Union will draw on its traditional goodwill toward China, fulfill its responsibilities and help create conditions for restoring bilateral relations to the right track. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun called Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan the crux of the difficulties and urged Japan to uphold the four political documents and rebuild trust through concrete action.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 10:06

China hopes Japan-China friendship group helps improve ties
China hopes Japan-China friendship group helps improve ties

WorldUkraine launches offensive push in northern Donetsk region, senior commander says

A senior Ukrainian military commander said on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces had begun an offensive operation in the northern part of the eastern Donetsk region, a key focus of intense fighting during the war, which has lasted more than four years.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 10:05

Ukraine launches offensive push in northern Donetsk region, senior commander says
Ukraine launches offensive push in northern Donetsk region, senior commander says

OtherLive: Early October Prime Day deals just dropped — I found 27+ worth shopping

Prime Big Deal Days begins October 6, but early offers are already available. The roundup highlights more than 27 deals worth considering, with products from Dyson, Garmin, Ninja and other brands discounted by at least 20%.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 10:04

Live: Early October Prime Day deals just dropped — I found 27+ worth shopping
Live: Early October Prime Day deals just dropped — I found 27+ worth shopping

WorldChechen activist Mansur Movlayev attempts suicide in Kazakhstan jail as extradition looms

Chechen activist Mansur Movlayev attempted to take his own life after 16 months in pretrial detention in Almaty, according to his lawyer. Lawyers cited by the Russian Anti-War Committee said he received help and was not in danger. Kazakhstan is considering extraditing him to Russia, despite a UN order to delay the transfer while his complaint is reviewed; rights activists fear he could face torture and death in Chechnya.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 10:03

Chechen activist Mansur Movlayev attempts suicide in Kazakhstan jail as extradition looms
Chechen activist Mansur Movlayev attempts suicide in Kazakhstan jail as extradition looms

EconomyWTO says global trade system at critical juncture, urges reform

The World Trade Organization urged members on Tuesday to overhaul global trade rules, warning that failure to act could fragment the system, significantly cut economic output and hit poorer countries hardest.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 10:00

WTO says global trade system at critical juncture, urges reform
WTO says global trade system at critical juncture, urges reform

WorldLatest news bulletin | September 15, 2026 – Midday

A midday roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 15, 2026, covering breaking news, world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 10:00

Latest news bulletin | September 15, 2026 – Midday
  • Latest news bulletin | 15 September 2026 – Morning

    Catch up on the most important stories from Europe and beyond on 15 September 2026, including the latest news from the world, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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    Eeuronews★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 05:00Original

EconomyANZ CEO Warns of AI Risks and Job Cuts After Musk, Altman Alert

ANZ Group Holdings CEO Nuno Matos warned that the risks associated with artificial intelligence are unpredictable and declined to rule out large-scale job cuts as the bank adopts the rapidly evolving technology.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 10:00

ANZ CEO Warns of AI Risks and Job Cuts After Musk, Altman Alert
ANZ CEO Warns of AI Risks and Job Cuts After Musk, Altman Alert

EconomyEx-JPMorgan banker takes on Wall Street’s toughest turnaround

Takis Georgakopoulos became Fiserv’s chief executive as the company faced major cultural and structural challenges, putting him in charge of a particularly difficult turnaround.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 10:00

Ex-JPMorgan banker takes on Wall Street’s toughest turnaround

EconomyU.S. auto market predictions for 2030: More hybrids, no Chinese entrants

Despite growing speculation that Chinese vehicles may soon be sold in the U.S., John Murphy does not expect Chinese automakers to enter the market by 2030. The forecast also points to a larger role for hybrids.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 10:00

U.S. auto market predictions for 2030: More hybrids, no Chinese entrants
U.S. auto market predictions for 2030: More hybrids, no Chinese entrants

WorldPress review: EU eyes Russian assets as Ukraine corruption scandal erodes Western trust

Russian newspapers highlight the EU’s possible transfer of frozen Russian assets from Belgium as pressure to fund Ukraine grows, a joint call by leaders in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for greater control over independence referendums, and a corruption scandal that is further weakening Western confidence in Kyiv.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 10:00

Press review: EU eyes Russian assets as Ukraine corruption scandal erodes Western trust
  • Russia will secure return of its foreign exchange reserves from West — Lavrov

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the European Commission still wants to confiscate Russian assets and return them only after Moscow pays some form of reparations to Ukraine. He said Russia would ensure the return of its foreign exchange reserves and had no doubt about it.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-15 09:05Original

EconomyOil’s next test: Saudi Arabia races to restore a key safety valve for prices

Analysts warn that oil prices could surge sharply if the pipeline stays offline longer than the estimated five-to-seven-day inventory cushion.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 09:58

Oil’s next test: Saudi Arabia races to restore a key safety valve for prices
Oil’s next test: Saudi Arabia races to restore a key safety valve for prices

WorldRussian forces kill 11, injure 64 across Ukraine over past day, hit diesel locomotive near Polish border

At least 11 people were killed and 64 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, local authorities said. Russia launched 200 Shahed-type drones on Sept. 15, while Ukrainian air defenses shot down or suppressed 187. A diesel locomotive in Volyn Oblast near Poland was hit and caught fire, with no injuries reported.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 09:55

Russian forces kill 11, injure 64 across Ukraine over past day, hit diesel locomotive near Polish border
Russian forces kill 11, injure 64 across Ukraine over past day, hit diesel locomotive near Polish border

SportsWorld Taekwondo lifts restrictions on hosting international tournaments in Russia

World Taekwondo has removed all previously imposed restrictions on organizing international tournaments in Russia, the Russian Taekwondo Federation said. The decision was taken at an extraordinary session in Chuncheon, South Korea. Earlier, the IOC Executive Board had recommended lifting restrictions on Russian athletes.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 09:51

World Taekwondo lifts restrictions on hosting international tournaments in Russia

HealthUN says Ebola epidemic still huge and growing

U.N. officials said efforts to contain Ebola in eastern Congo were starting to produce results, but warned that the epidemic remained massive and would take months to control.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 09:50

UN says Ebola epidemic still huge and growing
UN says Ebola epidemic still huge and growing

CultureTwenty-five Years On, Dubai’s Media Bet Has Become a Global Platform

The Arab Media Summit in Dubai marks its 25th year and, according to Mona Ghane l Marri in an Euronews op-ed, has grown beyond a city-organised event. It now serves as a shared platform for an increasingly diverse, global and interconnected media industry.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 09:48

Twenty-five Years On, Dubai’s Media Bet Has Become a Global Platform

PoliticsSouth Korean lawmaker says Trump to announce US investment details on Friday

A South Korean lawmaker said Donald Trump was expected to disclose details of Seoul’s planned investment in the United States on Friday. The comment came during questioning of the country’s nominee for finance minister.

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South Korean lawmaker says Trump to announce US investment details on Friday
South Korean lawmaker says Trump to announce US investment details on Friday

TechEU has the power to lead on a global AI treaty, says MEP Brando Benifei

MEP Brando Benifei says the EU has the power to lead efforts toward a global treaty on artificial intelligence. He warns that citizens need to be worried about real risks from AI, including a possible loss of control.

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EU has the power to lead on a global AI treaty, says MEP Brando Benifei

EconomyUS Bitcoin reserve faces crucial bipartisan test Wednesday

The American Reserve Modernization Act will receive its first House committee vote on Sept. 16. It would establish the federal Bitcoin reserve in law, but has 23 cosponsors—22 Republicans and only one Democrat, who is not on the committee—raising doubts about whether bipartisan support for crypto-market rules extends to a government Bitcoin reserve.

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US Bitcoin reserve faces crucial bipartisan test Wednesday
US Bitcoin reserve faces crucial bipartisan test Wednesday

EconomySaudi Arabia’s annual inflation holds at 1.8% in August

Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate stayed at 1.8% in August, marking the fourth straight month at that level, according to government data released on Tuesday.

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Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation holds at 1.8% in August
Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation holds at 1.8% in August
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🇬🇷 🐷 Greek 'Piggy Island' offers unique tourist experience

The tiny Greek island of Atokos has become a unique tourist sensation, with its pig population swimming and sunbathing alongside human visitors.
🇬🇷 🐷 Greek 'Piggy Island' offers unique tourist experience

The tiny Greek island of Atokos has become a unique tourist sensation, with its pig population swimming and sunbathing alongside human visitors.
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WorldIN BRIEF: Russian Armed Forces strike Ukrainian military, energy, transport facilities

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces struck Ukrainian military energy and transport infrastructure and temporary deployment sites in 139 districts over the past 24 hours. A logistics center in Velikaya Balka, Odesa Region, and two cargo vessels at the port of Chernomorsk were hit, while Ukrainian authorities reported damage, fires and power outages in several regions.

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IN BRIEF: Russian Armed Forces strike Ukrainian military, energy, transport facilities

SocietySydney council joins ban on ‘pervert glasses’ at public pools

Canterbury-Bankstown has overwhelmingly approved a ban on AI smart glasses at its public pools, after residents raised fears about covert filming in changing rooms, pools and near schools. Mayor Bilal El-Hayek called them “pervert glasses”. Brisbane, Yarra and Randwick councils have also introduced similar restrictions, while federal privacy reforms are being considered.

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Sydney council joins ban on ‘pervert glasses’ at public pools
Sydney council joins ban on ‘pervert glasses’ at public pools

WorldChina urges US to stop expanding military buildup in outer space

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China rejects turning outer space into a “war zone” and urged the United States to stop expanding its military buildup there.

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China urges US to stop expanding military buildup in outer space
China urges US to stop expanding military buildup in outer space
  • China urges US to stop expanding military buildup in outer space
    China urges US to stop expanding military buildup in outer space

    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.

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  • China warns fear-mongering will hinder sound global AI governance

    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.

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    CChina News Service★★★☆☆2026-09-15 02:41Original

EconomyMost Gulf stocks fall as Houthi attack and Hormuz shipping slump fuel fears

Most Gulf stock markets declined in early Tuesday trading after a fresh Houthi assault on Saudi Arabia and a sharp fall in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz raised fears that the regional conflict could spread further.

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Most Gulf stocks fall as Houthi attack and Hormuz shipping slump fuel fears
Most Gulf stocks fall as Houthi attack and Hormuz shipping slump fuel fears

PoliticsUkraine’s parliament dismisses prosecutor general Kravchenko amid corruption scandal

Ukraine’s parliament dismissed Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko on Sept. 15 without a dissenting vote. The move came as anti-corruption agencies clashed with his office over an investigation into alleged protection for scam call centers and after Kravchenko announced charges against NABU chief Semen Kryvonos. His approved trip to a Paris conference, which he did not attend, also drew scrutiny.

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Ukraine’s parliament dismisses prosecutor general Kravchenko amid corruption scandal
Ukraine’s parliament dismisses prosecutor general Kravchenko amid corruption scandal

EconomyArk Invest sells $14 million in Circle, trims Coinbase as crypto stocks rally

Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest sold $14 million worth of Circle shares and reduced its Coinbase holdings as cryptocurrency stocks rallied. The investment firm routinely adds to and trims its crypto stock positions throughout the year.

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Ark Invest sells $14 million in Circle, trims Coinbase as crypto stocks rally
Ark Invest sells $14 million in Circle, trims Coinbase as crypto stocks rally

EconomyHong Kong crypto exchange CoinEx to cease operations after nine years

Hong Kong-based crypto exchange CoinEx will shut down after nine years in business. Founder and CEO Haipo Yang said rising security and compliance risks led him to reject a sale and choose what he called a “clean ending.”

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Hong Kong crypto exchange CoinEx to cease operations after nine years
Hong Kong crypto exchange CoinEx to cease operations after nine years

PoliticsMitch McConnell Returns to Senate for First Time Since June

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the US Senate on Monday, marking his first appearance there since he fell at his home on June 14.

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Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate for First Time Since June
Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate for First Time Since June

TechEXCLUSIVE: Indian consumer regulator escalates probe into Apple's software warranty terms

India’s consumer regulator is stepping up an investigation into Apple’s software warranty terms, according to documents. The probe concerns allegations that the iOS 18 update damaged iPhone functionality and forced users to pay “exorbitant” repair costs.

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EXCLUSIVE: Indian consumer regulator escalates probe into Apple's software warranty terms
EXCLUSIVE: Indian consumer regulator escalates probe into Apple's software warranty terms

CultureTracing the Long March at Jiaopingdu

In May 1935, the Central Red Army crossed the Jinsha River at Jiaopingdu in Huili City, Sichuan Province. Thirty-seven boatmen using seven wooden boats spent seven days and nights helping more than 20,000 soldiers cross. Visitors now come to retrace this chapter of the Long March.

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Tracing the Long March at Jiaopingdu
Tracing the Long March at Jiaopingdu
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⚖️ Most Afghan civilian war victims left 'without justice': UN

The United Nations says most civilian victims of Afghanistan's 2001-2021 war have been left "without justice, reparation or even acknowledgement" of their suffering.
⚖️ Most Afghan civilian war victims left 'without justice': UN

The United Nations says most civilian victims of Afghanistan's 2001-2021 war have been left "without justice, reparation or even acknowledgement" of their suffering.
AFP News Agency

WorldUN urges full access for investigators as Gaza death toll mounts

The United Nations is urging full access for investigators as the number of deaths in Gaza rises. A request to gain access to Gaza’s uncounted dead is raising questions that could influence how the war is judged.

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UN urges full access for investigators as Gaza death toll mounts

EconomyIndia derivatives settlement revamp could ease expiry-day volatility, analysts say

Analysts said a proposed overhaul by India’s market regulator of derivatives expiry-day settlement could reduce volatility and remove a major overhang from the options market. The changes could also ease concerns that have weighed on trading since the closing auction session was introduced.

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India derivatives settlement revamp could ease expiry-day volatility, analysts say
India derivatives settlement revamp could ease expiry-day volatility, analysts say

PoliticsUS Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plans on postal ballots: Why it matters

The US Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trump’s effort to restrict mail-in voting before the November midterm elections. The decision keeps states’ existing ballot-mailing practices in place and deals a setback to the president’s attempt to change election rules, while preventing possible last-minute legal challenges as voting begins in some states.

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US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plans on postal ballots: Why it matters
US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plans on postal ballots: Why it matters
  • US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterm election

    The US Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterm election. The ruling allows states to keep sending ballots through procedures they have used for years; mail ballots have made up nearly one-third of votes cast.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-15 04:06Original
  • US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict mail ballots
    US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict mail ballots

    The US Supreme Court has refused to revive a Trump administration rule allowing the Postal Service to reject mail-in ballots that failed new requirements. The unsigned order said the administration was unlikely to prevail on the merits, while critics warned the restrictions could disrupt thousands of ballots and disenfranchise voters who depend on mail voting before the midterms.

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  • US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict mail ballots as voting begins
    US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict mail ballots as voting begins

    The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to impose new mail-ballot restrictions before November’s midterm elections. States can keep their existing voting procedures after election officials warned that last-minute changes could disrupt ballot distribution.

    US Supreme CourtDonald Trumpmail ballotsmidterm elections

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  • US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail-in ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
    US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail-in ballot restrictions ahead of midterms

    The US Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s restrictions on mail-in ballots ahead of the midterm elections. Only two of the court’s six conservative justices dissented in the nine-member panel’s decision.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-15 01:27Original
  • Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots
    Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots

    The US Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration’s request to impose new restrictions on mail-in ballots before November’s midterm elections, upholding a temporary block on USPS requirements. Justice Brett Kavanaugh said the final ruling could still favour Trump as litigation continues.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-15 01:15Original
  • U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to restrict mail-in ballots before midterms

    The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to let the Postal Service enforce a rule aimed at mail-in ballots, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump’s effort to curb voting by mail before November’s midterm elections, which will decide control of Congress.

    U.S. Supreme CourtDonald Trumpmail-in ballotsmidterm elections

    CCBC News★★★★☆2026-09-15 00:30Original
  • Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Mail Ballot Curbs for Midterms
    Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Mail Ballot Curbs for Midterms

    The US Supreme Court refused to authorize the Postal Service to enforce new mail-ballot restrictions for congressional midterm elections, rebuffing the Trump administration’s request for intervention after early voting began in several states.

    US Supreme CourtDonald Trumpmail ballotsmidterm elections

    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-15 00:21Original
  • US Supreme Court denies Trump bid to restrict mail-in ballots
    US Supreme Court denies Trump bid to restrict mail-in ballots

    The US Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to restrict mail-in voting before the November midterm elections. The justices said election officials lacked enough time to implement the rule, allowing states to continue sending mail ballots under their longstanding procedures.

    US Supreme CourtDonald Trumpmail-in votingmidterm elections

    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-15 00:09Original
  • Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to limit mail-in voting
    Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to limit mail-in voting

    Before the midterm elections, the Supreme Court turned down Donald Trump’s push to curb ballots submitted by mail.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-14 23:57Original
  • Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration’s Attempt to Restrict Mail-In Voting
    Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration’s Attempt to Restrict Mail-In Voting

    The Supreme Court left in place a lower-court ruling that blocks the U.S. Postal Service from putting new restrictions on mail-in voting into effect.

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    AABC News★★★☆☆2026-09-14 23:56Original
  • Supreme Court Turns Down Trump’s Controversial Mail-Ballot Plan

    The court refused to let President Donald Trump change the nationwide process through which voters receive mail ballots, rejecting the controversial plan.

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    CCNN★★★☆☆2026-09-14 23:54Original
  • Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to lift block on mail-in-ballot rule
    Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to lift block on mail-in-ballot rule

    The Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s request to lift a block on a rule concerning mail-in ballots. Justice Brett Kavanaugh said applying the Postal Service rule in the 2026 midterm elections would be “arbitrary and capricious.”

    Supreme CourtDonald Trumpmail-in ballots

    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-14 23:50Original
  • Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms
    Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms

    The U.S. Supreme Court has, for now, rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections.

    Supreme CourtDonald Trumpmail ballotsmidterm elections

    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-14 23:41Original
  • Supreme Court says Trump cannot enforce new mail-in-ballot regulation
    Supreme Court says Trump cannot enforce new mail-in-ballot regulation

    The Supreme Court ruled that Trump cannot enforce a new regulation on mail-in ballots. As a result, a Postal Service measure that could prevent ballots from being sent to voters will not take effect for November’s midterm elections.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-14 23:36Original

PoliticsTrump envoy Coale arrives in Belarus for new prisoner-release talks

U.S. envoy John Coale, appointed by President Donald Trump to negotiate the release of political prisoners in Belarus, returned to Minsk on Tuesday for his first meeting with President Alexander Lukashenko in six months.

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Trump envoy Coale arrives in Belarus for new prisoner-release talks
Trump envoy Coale arrives in Belarus for new prisoner-release talks

WorldIran’s new ayatollah portrayed by in-laws as Nolan fan interested in start-ups

Six months after succeeding his father, Mojtaba Khamenei has yet to appear publicly. His late wife’s family told state-affiliated outlets that he is a film enthusiast familiar with Christopher Nolan, follows start-ups and cognitive science, and works diligently on his English.

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Iran’s new ayatollah portrayed by in-laws as Nolan fan interested in start-ups

World'The basement saved me': Frontline Ukrainian city under fire amid US peace push

Since Kherson was liberated in fall 2022, the city has remained on the frontline between Ukrainian and Russian forces in the southern theater, enduring ongoing fire as the United States pushes for peace.

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'The basement saved me': Frontline Ukrainian city under fire amid US peace push
'The basement saved me': Frontline Ukrainian city under fire amid US peace push

PoliticsKremlin aide says Sikorski’s plans to restore Poland’s greatness show ‘unhealthy ambitions’

Russian presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev said Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski and other Polish leaders were reviving “unhealthy ambitions” by speaking of restoring Poland’s greatness, creating a “sanitary cordon” against Russia and shielding Europe from a “mythical” Russian threat. Patrushev also recalled being surprised by Sikorski’s limited knowledge of history and Russia.

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Kremlin aide says Sikorski’s plans to restore Poland’s greatness show ‘unhealthy ambitions’
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🇸🇪 🗳️ Swedes left in the lurch as elections too close to call

Sweden is facing political uncertainty after an election that has given the country’s left-wing opposition a slim lead with votes still left to count.
🇸🇪 🗳️ Swedes left in the lurch as elections too close to call

Sweden is facing political uncertainty after an election that has given the country’s left-wing opposition a slim lead with votes still left to count.
AFP News Agency

SocietyAustralia’s Indigenous population estimated at 2.2m before colonisation’s ‘demographic catastrophe’

New modelling estimates that 2.2 million Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people lived in Australia before the First Fleet arrived in 1788, far above the former estimate of 250,000. The researchers say disease, massacres, dispossession and malnutrition may have caused 2.06 million excess deaths, reducing the population to about 7% of its original size.

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Australia’s Indigenous population estimated at 2.2m before colonisation’s ‘demographic catastrophe’
Australia’s Indigenous population estimated at 2.2m before colonisation’s ‘demographic catastrophe’

SocietyIndian police to question Google over 500,000 fake Gmail accounts tied to bomb hoaxes

Indian police plan to question Google about inadequate safeguards after dismantling a criminal network that created and operated more than 500,000 fake Gmail accounts to send hoax bomb threats to government offices, a police official told Reuters on Tuesday.

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Indian police to question Google over 500,000 fake Gmail accounts tied to bomb hoaxes
Indian police to question Google over 500,000 fake Gmail accounts tied to bomb hoaxes

HealthAbbott agrees to settlement over closure of largest US baby formula plant

Abbott Laboratories says it will pay $385 million to resolve claims linked to a Justice Department investigation and lawsuit over manufacturing at its Michigan facility and the 2022 recall of powdered infant formula.

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Abbott agrees to settlement over closure of largest US baby formula plant
Abbott agrees to settlement over closure of largest US baby formula plant

EconomySuper El Niño Spurs Early Bets on a Mild Northern Winter

Weather traders around the world are moving quickly to wager that an unusually powerful El Niño will bring a mild winter to the Northern Hemisphere.

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Super El Niño Spurs Early Bets on a Mild Northern Winter
Super El Niño Spurs Early Bets on a Mild Northern Winter

WorldAir Force secretary says US has stationed weapons in space to protect its forces

The Air Force secretary disclosed that US weaponry is already stationed beyond Earth for use in shielding American forces. The disclosure is the country’s first open admission of an orbital capability and a purposeful message to anyone who could pose a danger in space.

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Air Force secretary says US has stationed weapons in space to protect its forces

SocietyN.S. families thought they had buried loved ones. Officials are now investigating

Officials in Nova Scotia are investigating after new owners of a funeral home in the Annapolis Valley found the cremated remains of a “significant number” of people in storage. Several families were recently informed that the ashes of their deceased loved ones had been found.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 09:00

N.S. families thought they had buried loved ones. Officials are now investigating