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

EconomyRussia is EU’s second-largest LNG supplier by value after US in July

Russia accounted for 18.6% of the value of the EU’s LNG supplies in July, ranking behind the United States, according to TASS calculations based on Eurostat data. EU purchases from Russia were worth about €607 million, down 12% year on year, while US supplies totaled €1.8 billion. Russia supplied €5.15 billion worth of LNG to Europe from January through July.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 13:16

Russia is EU’s second-largest LNG supplier by value after US in July

EconomyEU purchases of Russian pipeline gas and LNG fall 2.6% in January-July

EU purchases of Russian pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas totaled 8.6 billion euros in January-July 2026, down 2.6%, according to Eurostat data and TASS calculations. In July, EU countries paid 607 million euros for Russian LNG, led by France, Belgium and Spain.

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EU purchases of Russian pipeline gas and LNG fall 2.6% in January-July

Russia falls to fourth in share of EU gas import value in July
Russia’s share of the European Union’s total gas import value fell from second place in June to fourth in July, at 14.1%, according to Eurostat data and TASS calculations. The EU bought €1.1 billion of Russian gas that month. Norway ranked first, followed by the United States and Algeria. From January to July, Russia accounted for 17% of EU gas imports, while purchases fell 2.6% to €8.6 billion.
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WorldThe history of Ceuta and Melilla and why they are Spanish territory

Ceuta and Melilla have been under Spanish rule since the 15th and 16th centuries and have never belonged to Morocco. Despite Rabat’s objections, the UN does not classify them as territories pending decolonisation.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 13:15

The history of Ceuta and Melilla and why they are Spanish territory

EconomyXRP’s path back to $2 hinges on Senate action on the CLARITY Act

About 75% of XRP’s realized capitalization is held in coins last moved six months to two years ago, whose average realized prices exceed $2. With XRP trading in the mid-$1.40s, a Senate procedural vote on advancing the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act is the next potential policy catalyst.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 13:15

XRP’s path back to $2 hinges on Senate action on the CLARITY Act

WorldEgypt's Sisi and Saudi crown prince stress Red Sea navigation security

Egypt's presidency said the two leaders stressed at Tuesday's meeting that passage through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea should be free and secure.

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Egypt's Sisi and Saudi crown prince stress Red Sea navigation security

WorldLavrov says progress on Iran settlement should come from regional states

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said progress in resolving the situation around Iran should be driven mainly by Gulf Cooperation Council states and Iran, with Iraq also joining a meeting planned in Oman soon. He said some states clearly oppose the process and that the meeting, initially set for Monday, was postponed by several days.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 13:14

Lavrov says progress on Iran settlement should come from regional states

WorldHouthi-run TV releases video of abandoned Mocha airport

Houthi-run television has broadcast drone footage showing Yemen’s Mocha International Airport empty and abandoned after the Iran-backed group seized control of the city. The capture of the Red Sea coast puts a key global trade route at risk.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 13:11

Houthi-run TV releases video of abandoned Mocha airport

ScienceEl Niño reaches super status: Where will it bring rain, drought and heat?

Forecasters say the Pacific warming pattern may be among the strongest ever recorded. NOAA says El Niño has crossed the 2C warming threshold, reaching a “very strong” level informally known as a super El Niño, and is expected to persist through March–May 2027. It could bring heavier rain to East Africa, South America and the southern US, while causing drier conditions in South and Southeast Asia, Australia and Southern Africa, with greater risks of floods, wildfires and food insecurity.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 13:10

El Niño reaches super status: Where will it bring rain, drought and heat?

PoliticsTrump envoy: US agrees to return ‘unreleased funds’ to Belarus

US special presidential envoy for Belarus John Coale said Washington had agreed during talks with Alexander Lukashenko to return “unreleased funds” to Minsk. Coale said the US was trying to “chase back” the money from Citibank. Lukashenko had said $43–44 million paid by a foreign company was stuck there.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 13:07

Trump envoy: US agrees to return ‘unreleased funds’ to Belarus

PoliticsCoalition talks likely as no party dominates Philippines’ Bangsamoro region

Unofficial results from Bangsamoro’s election show no party on course to control the autonomous region’s parliament. Abdulraof Macacua’s camp leads Al Haj Murad Ebrahim’s bloc, while the third party could become pivotal in coalition talks to select Bangsamoro’s first elected chief minister.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 13:07

Coalition talks likely as no party dominates Philippines’ Bangsamoro region

WorldTwo sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Oman says

Oman says two sailors are missing and 23 were rescued after the Panama-flagged oil tanker El Gaia was attacked and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it struck naval mines, while the US says Iranian missiles and a drone hit the vessel.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 13:05

Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Oman says

PoliticsGovernment: Serbia to maintain close relations with Russia after parliamentary elections

Serbia will preserve its traditional friendly and close ties with Russia after the upcoming parliamentary elections, government official Arno Gujon said. He called the relationship a national interest and said it would continue especially if President Aleksandar Vucic remains the country’s leader.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 13:04

Government: Serbia to maintain close relations with Russia after parliamentary elections

PoliticsRussia’s election commission says State Duma vote faces numerous threats and attacks

Central Election Commission Chair Ella Pamfilova says threats to the electoral system and its infrastructure are increasing as State Duma elections approach. They include threats against election commission members, attacks on information systems and shelling of commission premises. Early voting is under way in 46 regions, while officials say they prepared for many risks in advance.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 13:03

Russia’s election commission says State Duma vote faces numerous threats and attacks

CultureRobert Kraft Defends Removing Macklemore From Ed Sheeran Tour

Grammy-winning musician Macklemore said on Instagram that he was forced off Ed Sheeran’s “Loop Tour” after Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized a boycott by stadium owners over Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian remarks onstage. Kraft said his demand was partly based on Macklemore’s recent actions and a broader history of antisemitic rhetoric.

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Robert Kraft Defends Removing Macklemore From Ed Sheeran Tour

PoliticsLukashenko dismisses rumors of political arrests after prisoner releases

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko called reports of new political arrests following the release of people convicted in extremist-related cases completely untrue. He said Belarus has no political prisoners because its laws contain no such category, and that any investigation or placement in correctional labor colonies is carried out for alleged violations of Belarusian law, not political reasons.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 13:01

Lukashenko dismisses rumors of political arrests after prisoner releases

Politics300-plus South Korean workers pursue legal action after Hyundai Georgia raid

More than 300 workers from South Korea are bringing a legal challenge against the US government after being caught up in last year’s immigration operation at a Hyundai production site in Georgia. Their case is the first major legal action linked to one of the largest immigration-enforcement operations under Trump.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 13:00

300-plus South Korean workers pursue legal action after Hyundai Georgia raid

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🇺🇸 📺 🏆 'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' win big at Emmy Awards

Quirky horror series "Widow's Bay" cleaned up at the Emmys, setting a new record with 14 awards, the most won by a comedy in a single year. Meanwhile gritty hospital show "The Pitt" won its second straight Emmy for best drama

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SocietyThey are paid to bring rain. When it fails — or leads to floods — violence can follow

African rainmakers have long served as spiritual leaders in their communities, carrying out rituals to ask deities for rainfall. When the rainmaking fails or brings floods, however, violence can follow.

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They are paid to bring rain. When it fails — or leads to floods — violence can follow

CultureInside an Uzbek wedding: traditions, family and the start of married life

Civil registration, wedding plov, family blessings and the Kelin Salom ceremony are among the customs that accompany couples as they begin married life in Uzbekistan.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 13:00

Inside an Uzbek wedding: traditions, family and the start of married life

TechWill AI Force Business Schools to Reinvent the MBA?

This year’s rankings suggest that the distinctly human parts of business-school life, which many students value most, may also be the elements technology will struggle hardest to replace.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 13:00

Will AI Force Business Schools to Reinvent the MBA?

WorldEurope’s fake pesticide crisis: inside a $20 billion illegal trade

In northern Greece, organised crime networks are smuggling cut-price illegal pesticides that appeal to cash-strapped farmers. The trade continues despite growing evidence of risks to health and the environment.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 13:00

Europe’s fake pesticide crisis: inside a $20 billion illegal trade

EconomyTighter Hong Kong IPO scrutiny could slow deal flow, analysts say

Hong Kong and mainland Chinese securities regulators are intensifying efforts to improve the quality of Hong Kong IPOs, analysts say. The tougher review may slow the pace of new listings without reducing underlying demand. In an unusual step, the China Securities Regulatory Commission asked nine pre-approved mainland companies for more details on fund use, ownership structures and pending matters.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 13:00

Tighter Hong Kong IPO scrutiny could slow deal flow, analysts say

TechVoicemod’s Key Pocket brings real-time voice changing to phones

Voicemod’s new Key Pocket lets users change their voice or trigger sound effects during mobile gaming, calls, and livestreams on Apple and Android devices. The external audio bridge sells for $99.90, or $129.90 with a Voicemod Pro license, and connects to phones over USB-C.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 13:00

Voicemod’s Key Pocket brings real-time voice changing to phones

TechEarly Anthropic hire and former METR COO find a way to rein in rogue AI agents

Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company (AIUC), founded by an early Anthropic hire and the former METR COO, has raised $40 million in a Series A led by Ribbit Capital with participation from First Harmonic. The startup says it has found a way to rein in rogue AI agents.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 13:00

Early Anthropic hire and former METR COO find a way to rein in rogue AI agents

TechThe premium AirPods 5 are Apple’s best open-ear earbuds yet

The $149 AirPods 5 with a Wireless Charging Case cost $30 less than the AirPods 4 with ANC they replace, while offering slightly improved noise cancellation and the first stem swipe volume controls on non-Pro AirPods. Both AirPods 5 models include ANC, adaptive audio, transparency mode, live translation, and an IP57 rating, but the $129 base version lacks wireless charging and volume controls.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 13:00

The premium AirPods 5 are Apple’s best open-ear earbuds yet

PoliticsColombian former foreign minister charged over nanny’s lie-detector test

Former Colombian foreign minister Laura Sarabia has been charged over an allegation that she directed police to subject her nanny to a lie-detector examination after cash allegedly disappeared from her flat.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 12:59

Colombian former foreign minister charged over nanny’s lie-detector test

WorldIraq discovers drone launch site as investigation into Saudi attacks continues

Iraq has discovered a drone launch site as an investigation into attacks on Saudi Arabia continues. A satellite image shows a pumping station along Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 12:59

Iraq discovers drone launch site as investigation into Saudi attacks continues

TechChina unveils five-year plan for electronic information manufacturing

China has issued a 2026-2030 development plan for electronic information manufacturing. It targets combined revenue above 30 trillion yuan for qualifying industrial firms by 2030 and R&D intensity of 3.5%, while prioritizing integrated circuits, advanced computing, consumer electronics, AI applications and wider public use of the BeiDou navigation system.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:59

China unveils five-year plan for electronic information manufacturing

PoliticsKennedy Center board meeting to focus 'exclusively' on closure, court filing says

A court filing says the Kennedy Center board’s meeting will focus “exclusively” on closure. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick also posted security video showing part of a ceiling collapsing.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 12:56

Kennedy Center board meeting to focus 'exclusively' on closure, court filing says

WorldNATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania as Rutte calls Russia ‘increasingly reckless’

Two Italian Eurofighter Typhoons operating under NATO command shot down a drone over Lithuania, the first such downing in the Baltic nation's airspace. Lithuanian officials said it likely entered from Belarus and may have carried explosives. NATO is investigating with Lithuanian authorities amid heightened tensions on the eastern flank.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:56

NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania as Rutte calls Russia ‘increasingly reckless’

NATO 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 News★★★☆☆2026-09-15 10:07Original
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 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
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 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 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
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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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 destroyed a drone after it entered Lithuanian airspace.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-15 00:53Original

WorldIsraeli bulldozers continue levelling Gaza, showing no respect for the dead: UN

The UN says Israeli bulldozers continue levelling areas in Gaza, describing the operation as showing no respect for the dead.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:52

Israeli bulldozers continue levelling Gaza, showing no respect for the dead: UN

EconomyFinland loses over €330 mln annually without Russian tourists — expert

Researcher Anastasia Litvina says Finland’s tourism sector loses more than €330 million a year because Russian travelers are absent, while cross-border businesses in eastern provinces lose about €1 million daily. She says disrupted cooperation has fueled bankruptcies and pushed Finland toward longer, costlier trade and transport links through Sweden and Norway.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 12:51

Finland loses over €330 mln annually without Russian tourists — expert

SportsKazakhstan to host 2028 UEFA Super Cup final

UEFA has selected Astana Arena in Kazakhstan’s capital for the 2028 Super Cup final, marking the first time the competition’s final will be held in Kazakhstan. Amsterdam will host the 2027 edition.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 12:48

Kazakhstan to host 2028 UEFA Super Cup final

WorldKiev loses around 1,225 troops along engagement line in past day — Defense Ministry

Russia’s Defense Ministry says Ukrainian forces lost about 1,225 troops across frontline areas over the past 24 hours. It also reported strikes on a logistics center in Velikaya Balka, vessels in Chernomorsk port and railway infrastructure in western Ukraine, while Russian air defenses destroyed 222 Ukrainian drones overnight.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:47

Kiev loses around 1,225 troops along engagement line in past day — Defense Ministry

Russia suffers over 300,000 military losses in Ukraine since start of 2026, General Staff says
Ukraine’s General Staff says Russian forces have suffered 301,030 troops killed and wounded in Ukraine since the start of 2026. It attributed the losses to repeated infantry assaults, saying Russia suffered 124,170 casualties during the three summer months, including a record 42,860 in July.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:22Original
Ukraine’s General Staff says Russia has lost 1.51 million troops since 2022 invasion
Ukraine’s General Staff says Russia has suffered about 1,510,000 troop casualties since its full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, including 1,400 over the past day. It also reported losses of thousands of armored vehicles, artillery systems, aircraft, drones and naval vessels. Western assessments say Russian casualties exceed Ukraine’s, while Kyiv has not disclosed its own total.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-09-15 06:32Original

TechWhite House's Hassett says private sector is 'the right place' to address AI threats

White House official Kevin Hassett says the private sector is “the right place” to tackle threats from artificial intelligence. President Donald Trump’s AI-friendly administration argues that maintaining U.S. dominance over China in the rapidly expanding industry is essential.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 12:46

White House's Hassett says private sector is 'the right place' to address AI threats

PoliticsSyrian Kurds seek to preserve Kurdish schooling as Damascus reasserts authority

Syrian Kurds are trying to preserve education in their mother tongue as Damascus reasserts control over Kurdish areas that governed themselves during the war. They welcome a decree allowing some subjects to be taught in Kurdish, but say it does not meet their demand for a fully Kurdish-language curriculum.

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Syrian Kurds seek to preserve Kurdish schooling as Damascus reasserts authority

WorldThousands flee to Djibouti amid renewed Yemen fighting

More than 3,400 people fleeing renewed fighting in Yemen reached Djibouti’s northern coast within 48 hours, authorities said. The surge followed a Houthi offensive capturing the Red Sea port of Mocha and advancing towards the Bab al-Mandeb. Djibouti is deploying security and health services and preparing for up to 10,000 arrivals.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:43

Thousands flee to Djibouti amid renewed Yemen fighting

WorldEU approves $115 million to turn Baltic port near Russia into NATO naval hub

The European Investment Bank approved a 100 million euro loan to renovate Klaipeda’s civilian cruise terminal so NATO ships can dock there. The project, costing 201 million euros, is intended to strengthen logistics for defending NATO’s Eastern Flank, with the rest funded by EU and national contributions.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:42

EU approves $115 million to turn Baltic port near Russia into NATO naval hub

WorldKremlin briefing addresses attempted strike on Russian energy facility, Trump’s truce idea

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine attempted to strike an energy facility in Russia overnight and called Donald Trump’s Russian-Ukrainian energy truce proposal generally a very good idea. He said renewed Russian gas supplies to Europe could be discussed only if they benefit Russia and the necessary volumes can be secured, while reaffirming opposition to weapons in outer space.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:40

Kremlin briefing addresses attempted strike on Russian energy facility, Trump’s truce idea

Kremlin calls energy truce ‘a very good idea’ but says it won’t solve global problems
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov endorsed the U.S.-proposed Russia-Ukraine pledge to stop attacks on energy infrastructure, but said it would not by itself end fuel shortages on world markets. Donald Trump said the sides had agreed to the truce; afterward, Ukrainian drones hit the Syzran refinery and Russian forces struck Kyiv again.
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MMeduza★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:13Original
Zelenskyy says Ukraine would pause attacks if Russia spares infrastructure
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is prepared to stop striking targets in Russia if the United States secures a Russian commitment not to attack Ukrainian infrastructure. He says any de-escalation depends on Moscow being genuinely ready to end the war for the long term. Air attacks continued, causing deaths, injuries and damage on both sides.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-15 11:54Original
Europe Today: Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy truce as AI slowdown rattles markets
Global technology stocks have fallen after leading AI companies called for a slower pace of development. The programme also examines Donald Trump's claim that Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop strikes on energy targets, features an interview with Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu, and previews the 2026 State of the Union.
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EconomyCongo creates task force to speed up US minerals deal, cabinet minutes say

The Democratic Republic of Congo has approved a task force to accelerate implementation of its strategic minerals partnership with the United States, according to cabinet minutes seen by Reuters. Kinshasa is seeking more Western investment in its copper and cobalt sectors.

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Congo creates task force to speed up US minerals deal, cabinet minutes say

WorldRussian cuisine historian Pavel Syutkin sentenced to six years over antiwar statement

Moscow’s Zyuzinsky District Court sentenced writer and Russian cuisine historian Pavel Syutkin to six years in prison for allegedly spreading “fakes” about the army. The closed-door case centered on a 2022 Telegram post criticizing Putin’s war. Syutkin denied guilt and called the prosecution political.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 12:37

Russian cuisine historian Pavel Syutkin sentenced to six years over antiwar statement

ScienceAtlantic hurricane season nears a 175-year first

The Atlantic hurricane season has passed its usual peak around September 10 without even a tropical wave in sight last week. Saharan dust and wind shear are suppressing activity in the main development region, offering coastal areas a reprieve from destructive landfalls and reducing the risk of heavy inland rain and energy-price spikes.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 12:36

Atlantic hurricane season nears a 175-year first

EconomyMorgan Stanley turns more hawkish, forecasts two Fed hikes and an ECB move

Morgan Stanley has joined other major Wall Street banks in taking a more hawkish view of interest rates. It expects the Federal Reserve to raise rates twice and the European Central Bank to make another increase later this year as inflationary pressures persist.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 12:35

Morgan Stanley turns more hawkish, forecasts two Fed hikes and an ECB move

SportsIndia vs Afghanistan live: T20 cricket match

Follow the live build-up, team news, predictions, score, photos and text commentary for the India-Afghanistan T20 cricket match in New Delhi.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 12:33

India vs Afghanistan live: T20 cricket match

EconomySantoli: AI’s youthful phase is over. What it means for investors

Santoli says the AI narrative has shifted toward the technology’s risks. With AI unpopular with the public and forecasts of order backlogs extending beyond a few quarters now viewed skeptically, investors face a changed outlook for the sector.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 12:33

Santoli: AI’s youthful phase is over. What it means for investors

PoliticsUS think tank’s military pullback plan alarms Asian allies

A US foreign-policy think tank has proposed sharply reducing the country’s military presence in the western Pacific and ending mutual-defense alliances with South Korea, Japan, Australia and the Philippines. Analysts warn the move would weaken deterrence, strengthen China and carry potentially severe consequences for Taiwan and regional security.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:32

US think tank’s military pullback plan alarms Asian allies

PoliticsParliament votes to remove Ukraine’s prosecutor general

Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada voted 317-0 to dismiss Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, who had said lawmakers were under pressure and that he had left the country. Kravchenko announced his resignation on September 7 after anti-corruption investigators searched his residence in a case involving alleged protection for fraudulent call centers and money laundering.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 12:31

Parliament votes to remove Ukraine’s prosecutor general

Ukraine’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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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-09-15 09:32Original

EconomyCarney’s airport private-investment plan will squeeze workers and raise passenger costs: labour congress

The Canadian Labour Congress says Mark Carney’s plan to bring private investment into airports would put pressure on workers and increase costs for passengers.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 12:31

Carney’s airport private-investment plan will squeeze workers and raise passenger costs: labour congress

TechDeFi giant that once held $3 billion proposes winding down

Balancer is proposing an orderly shutdown after cost cuts failed to restore revenue following last year’s $128 million exploit. The plan would halt new business development, wind down operations and eventually distribute the remaining treasury to BAL holders, who are scheduled to vote Sept. 25-29.

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DeFi giant that once held $3 billion proposes winding down

HealthResearchers warn social media is driving harmful misuse of Alzheimer’s blood tests

Researchers say social media is misleading healthy people without symptoms into taking Alzheimer’s blood tests, causing severe anxiety about biological markers that may never lead to dementia. More than one-third of analysed posts promoted testing for asymptomatic people. Clinicians say the tests should not be used alone for diagnosis or as screening tools.

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Researchers warn social media is driving harmful misuse of Alzheimer’s blood tests

HealthTestosterone prescriptions for women rise amid pharmacy denials and delays

More women are seeking testosterone therapy to ease menopause symptoms, but interviews with more than half a dozen doctors, nurses and patients found that pharmacies are unexpectedly delaying or denying their prescriptions.

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Testosterone prescriptions for women rise amid pharmacy denials and delays

Society‘Death Sentences’: Making America’s Favorite Countertops Is Killing Workers

Hundreds of workers who developed silicosis are suing the engineered-stone industry for billions of dollars. California is considering a ban on fabricating the product, while manufacturers’ supporters in Congress are seeking to block the lawsuits.

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‘Death Sentences’: Making America’s Favorite Countertops Is Killing Workers

PoliticsWhat to watch as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before Congress

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent could face questions from Congress about rising energy prices, Federal Reserve policy, government debt and the Trump team’s economic agenda.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 12:29

What to watch as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before Congress

PoliticsFormer FEMA administrator speaks out on Kristi Noem’s downfall and Texas flooding

Former acting FEMA administrator David Richardson discusses former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and flooding in Texas in a new book.

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Former FEMA administrator speaks out on Kristi Noem’s downfall and Texas flooding

SocietyIran: ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ lives on despite war

The death of Jina Mahsa Amini in 2022 sparked Iran’s “Woman, Life, Freedom” resistance movement. Although authorities eventually crushed the protests through a violent crackdown, activists say the movement brought a lasting change: many women now openly challenge mandatory hijab rules and assert their own power, even as the regime considers harsher penalties.

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Iran: ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ lives on despite war

WorldUruguay defense official calls for greater autonomy and cooperation

At the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, Uruguay’s Director General of Defense Policy Nadia Almeida said Latin American countries are seeking more autonomy in shaping their security strategies while emphasizing cooperation against shared threats. She also discussed Uruguay’s regional security approach and growing ties with China.

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Uruguay defense official calls for greater autonomy and cooperation

EconomyBank of Korea minutes point to possible rift over back-to-back rate hikes

Minutes released by the Bank of Korea on Tuesday showed that its decision to raise rates in consecutive meetings in August was more contentious than the headline vote indicated. The divisions could slow the pace of future tightening.

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Bank of Korea minutes point to possible rift over back-to-back rate hikes

WorldRussian MFA: Kyiv puts Europe’s safety at risk with continued ZNPP attacks

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Ukrainian forces of repeatedly attacking the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and nearby Enerhodar, putting Europe’s safety at risk. She said strikes on September 11 targeted diesel-fuel trucks for backup generators, while drone attacks hit the plant’s training center on September 12, and called for an unequivocal IAEA assessment.

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Russian MFA: Kyiv puts Europe’s safety at risk with continued ZNPP attacks

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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow expects IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to unequivocally assess what Russia calls Kyiv’s attacks on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and declare Ukraine’s actions unacceptable. She said Ukrainian forces conducted combined strikes on September 11 against fuel trucks carrying diesel for the plant’s backup generators.
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PoliticsBangladesh court sentences seven Hasina allies to death

A Bangladesh court sentenced seven senior figures from former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League to death in absentia for crimes against humanity linked to the deadly 2024 crackdown on anti-government protests. The verdict brings the number of death sentences in uprising-related cases to 22.

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Bangladesh court sentences seven Hasina allies to death

Bangladesh court sentences seven Hasina aides to death over 2024 uprising
A Bangladesh court has sentenced seven aides of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death in connection with the 2024 uprising.
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WorldUS confirms for first time it has deployed weapons in space as China warns against arms race

US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said weapons deployed in orbit are necessary to protect American forces from hostile threats, without detailing their capabilities or deployment timeline. China urged Washington to stop expanding military preparations in outer space and help preserve global strategic stability.

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US confirms for first time it has deployed weapons in space as China warns against arms race

U.S. confirms for first time it has weapons deployed in space
U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday that the United States has “on-orbit space control weapons,” while outlining a broader effort to modernize the Air Force.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:15Original
Air 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 News★★★★☆2026-09-15 10:30Original
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 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
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
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. 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
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.
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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.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-14 21:46Original
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

Sports'Is this sport?': Sydney Sweeney faces backlash from female athletes over nude advert

Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney’s latest commercial has prompted another wave of online criticism, this time from women in sport. Reactions question whether the advert’s use of her body undermines feminism and ask whether it can be considered sport-related at all.

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'Is this sport?': Sydney Sweeney faces backlash from female athletes over nude advert

Athletes share ‘what women in sport look like’ to rebut Sydney Sweeney ad
Female athletes are responding to a sports-betting advertisement featuring actress Sydney Sweeney by sharing their own images of women in sport. The ad has been criticized for sexually objectifying women in athletics.
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TechFrom hallucinating AI chatbots to wiping out humanity: How did we get here?

Artificial intelligence has progressed rapidly, moving from the hallucination-prone ChatGPT of 2022 toward what many regard as a critical milestone: recursive self-improvement.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 12:15

From hallucinating AI chatbots to wiping out humanity: How did we get here?

SocietyInquiry condemns hospital's failure to protect babies after nurse Lucy Letby's conviction for seven murders

A sharply critical report by an English judge says poor hospital management failed to keep babies safe. It concerns the facility tied to nurse Lucy Letby’s conviction for killing seven infants.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 12:12

Inquiry condemns hospital's failure to protect babies after nurse Lucy Letby's conviction for seven murders

Who is Lucy Letby and why is her case so controversial?
A British public inquiry concluded on Tuesday that hospital managers could have stopped nurse Lucy Letby from killing more babies in her care if they had acted against her sooner.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-15 11:40Original

PoliticsWhat to expect on Ukraine in the EU’s annual roundup

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will give the EU’s annual State of the Union speech on Sept. 16, with Ukraine expected to feature prominently. Likely themes include returning Ukrainian children taken by Russia, drone cooperation, Patriot missiles, defense funding, EU integration, new sanctions on Moscow, and support for Ukraine’s winter energy and Black Sea challenges.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:08

What to expect on Ukraine in the EU’s annual roundup

The State of the Union lottery: What will Ursula von der Leyen say?
The European Commission president’s most eagerly awaited speech of the year in Brussels is expected to address the war in Ukraine, enlargement, migration, climate and trade, while leaving room for a surprise announcement.
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Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 05:00Original
Von der Leyen urged to make this Europe’s last fossil fuel crisis
Ahead of her State of the EU speech, Ursula von der Leyen is being urged to ensure Europe’s latest energy crisis is its last driven by fossil fuels. She condemned fossil fuels in her 2022 address, but Europe is again facing an energy crisis.
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WorldTurkish authorities detain at least 150 at protest over LGBTQ+ arrests

At least 150 people were detained in Turkey on Tuesday after police intervened at a gathering outside Istanbul’s Caglayan courthouse. Witnesses said demonstrators had planned to protest recent detentions targeting LGBTQ+ groups.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 12:05

Turkish authorities detain at least 150 at protest over LGBTQ+ arrests

EconomyBank of Russia buys $22.53 mln in yuan with Sept. 14 settlement

The Bank of Russia bought 1.9 billion rubles ($22.53 million) worth of yuan on the domestic market, with settlement on September 14, 2026. Purchases settled on September 11 were the same size. The central bank conducts the transactions through the Moscow Exchange’s yuan-ruble instrument.

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Bank of Russia buys $22.53 mln in yuan with Sept. 14 settlement

World21-year-old Pennsylvania man arrested in alleged ISIS-inspired firearm plot: DOJ

The Justice Department says a 21-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested over an alleged firearm plot inspired by ISIS. FBI Director Kash Patel said the suspect was planning “a violent attack in support of ISIS.”

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 12:03

21-year-old Pennsylvania man arrested in alleged ISIS-inspired firearm plot: DOJ

EconomyOnly Russian gas purchases can save Europe from new price records — expert

European gas prices are likely to stay high for at least several months and could rise well above $1,000 per 1,000 cubic meters, experts told TASS. The TTF October contract reached about $1,004 on September 14, while storage stood at 68%, its lowest seasonal level since records began in 2011. One expert said low inventories and the EU’s rejection of Russian gas were worsening the situation, making increased Russian purchases the only realistic solution.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:03

Only Russian gas purchases can save Europe from new price records — expert

WorldSyria’s al-Sharaa warns escalation is ‘on the way’ and urges region to stay calm

Speaking to Euronews at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, Syria’s president said he hoped the situation would remain stable but acknowledged that nobody could predict what would happen next. He called on Arab countries to work together.

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Syria’s al-Sharaa warns escalation is ‘on the way’ and urges region to stay calm

EconomyExpert expects thermal coal demand to decline in 2027-2028

Global thermal coal consumption is expected to fall over the next two years as a market surplus emerges, NEFT Research consulting partner Alexander Kotov told TASS. He said prices surged in 2026 amid Middle East-related transport costs and supply disruptions, but the factors supporting them are fading. European demand will keep declining as renewable capacity expands.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 12:01

Expert expects thermal coal demand to decline in 2027-2028

Politics'Thank you, Türkiye' — Somalis celebrate deepening ties with Ankara

Somalis are celebrating increasingly close ties with Türkiye. At a rally in Mogadishu, hundreds waved Turkish and Somali flags to mark a bilateral defence and economic agreement.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 12:01

'Thank you, Türkiye' — Somalis celebrate deepening ties with Ankara

EconomyRussia maintains foreign trade volume despite sanctions — Oreshkin

Russian Presidential Administration Deputy Chief of Staff Maxim Oreshkin said Russia’s foreign trade has stayed near its previous level of about $700 billion despite efforts to exclude the country from global trade and damage its economic development. He said sanctions and the withdrawal of international banks had not reduced the overall volume.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 12:01

Russia maintains foreign trade volume despite sanctions — Oreshkin

WorldUN rights chief says remains found in Gaza raise war-crimes concerns

The UN human rights chief said Tuesday that hundreds of bodies recovered from the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israeli strikes in Gaza have renewed concerns about possible war crimes. The war began nearly three years ago.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:01

UN rights chief says remains found in Gaza raise war-crimes concerns

EconomyPoland’s Orlen rushes to find alternatives to Saudi oil supply, traders say

Poland’s integrated oil company Orlen is urgently seeking crude cargoes from the North Sea and farther afield to replace Saudi imports that have been disrupted, five industry sources told Reuters.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 12:00

Poland’s Orlen rushes to find alternatives to Saudi oil supply, traders say

TechExclusive: Paying for frontier AI models buys a four-month lead at five times the cost

A Mozilla report says the gap between US frontier AI models and the best Chinese open-weight systems has narrowed to 4.4 months. It argues that most organizations should default to cheaper open models, while closed models justify their premium mainly for expert professional work, intensive retrieval, and long-context tasks.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 12:00

Exclusive: Paying for frontier AI models buys a four-month lead at five times the cost

TechTrump Dismisses AI Risks as Safety Warnings Mount

As safety warnings about artificial intelligence continue to grow, Donald Trump dismisses the risks posed by the technology.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 12:00

Trump Dismisses AI Risks as Safety Warnings Mount

Trump Dismisses AI Dangers as ‘The Whole Thing Is a Hoax’
As most lawmakers call for guardrails on artificial intelligence, President Donald Trump continues to play down its potential dangers. During a surprise onstage call to Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, Trump said robots would not take over and called the entire issue a hoax, while casting the AI race as one to win.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-15 11:20Original
Trump calls AI safety fears a ‘hoax’ and rejects calls for greater safeguards
US President Donald Trump has dismissed fears over AI safety as a “hoax” and criticised demands for stronger guardrails. His comments followed Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark telling the BBC that the industry might need a mandatory, independently checkable “kill switch” for dangerous AI.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-15 03:47Original
Trump calls Nvidia CEO, interrupts event to call AI fears ‘a hoax’
US President Donald Trump unexpectedly phoned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during a live event to discuss recent concerns about AI development. Speaking with Huang on speakerphone, Trump described those concerns as “a hoax.”
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AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 03:28Original
CNBC Daily Open: Beware AI naysayers, the ‘Hoax Buster’ is here
Donald Trump launched a barrage of social media posts attacking any regulation of the artificial intelligence sector and dismissing related concerns as a “hoax.”
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CCNBC★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 01:27Original
Trump calls rogue AI concerns a ‘SICK conspiracy’ and a ‘hoax’
President Donald Trump rejected warnings about artificial-intelligence risks on Monday, describing fears over rogue AI as part of a “SICK conspiracy” and a hoax. Technology leaders are calling for stronger safeguards as the fast-moving technology draws scrutiny over cybersecurity, jobs, data centres and national security.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-15 01:05Original
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang takes Trump call as president dismisses AI dangers as a ‘hoax’
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took a live call from US President Donald Trump during a panel discussion, giving Trump an opportunity to dismiss concerns about artificial intelligence dangers as a “hoax.”
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WorldSuspected sabotage triggers major Dutch rail outage during morning rush hour

A major outage has disrupted the Dutch railway system, and the company responsible for maintaining the rail infrastructure is treating it as possible sabotage.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 12:00

Suspected sabotage triggers major Dutch rail outage during morning rush hour

Sabotage disrupts Dutch train services ahead of parliament opening
Deliberate acts of sabotage disrupted train services across the Netherlands on Tuesday, just hours before the ceremonial opening of parliament, rail infrastructure operator ProRail said.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-15 11:15Original
Suspected 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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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-15 10:08Original
Train services disrupted across the Netherlands over suspected sabotage
Train services have been disrupted across the Netherlands amid suspected sabotage.
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TTRT World★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 09:45Original
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.
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BBBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 09:02Original
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.
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DDW★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:46Original
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