Rising yields across the bond market have unsettled investors. Yet the climb from zero interest rates since Covid suggests the risk-reward profile of fixed-income assets has improved.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 16:53
A Paris court has ordered 1 euro in compensation for Kim Kardashian over the armed robbery she experienced in 2016.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 16:53
The US Justice Department has filed a forfeiture lawsuit seeking to seize $61mn in alleged proceeds processed through Binance. Prosecutors say Chinese groups used the cryptocurrency platform to launder money from Iranian oil deals.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:52
Former race car driver Nikita Mazepin could become the owner of Lesta Games, Russia’s largest video game company, according to sources cited by Forbes Russia. The deal is reportedly nearing completion, with the company valued at 30–35 billion rubles. Mazepin’s UKM Group confirmed it is pursuing deals in digital technology, fintech, and AI.
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Saudi Arabia face a crisis point after a key oil pipeline was shut for weeks.
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The U.S. energy secretary told CNBC that Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline was closed after being damaged in a drone attack launched from Iraq. The closure is expected to be a brief interruption lasting days.
Satellite imagery shows severe damage to a pumping station on Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline after last week’s strike. Experts say repairs could take four to six weeks, potentially cutting oil supplies by up to 3.6 million barrels a day and pushing prices higher. Saudi Arabia blamed Iranian-backed Iraqi militias, while Houthi attacks have also intensified.
Analysts warn that oil prices could surge sharply if the pipeline stays offline longer than the estimated five-to-seven-day inventory cushion.
The war with Iran has pushed the world into an energy crisis. The closure of a Saudi oil pipeline after an attack could worsen the crisis and affect the movement of oil.
The war with Iran has plunged the world into an energy crisis. The crisis could worsen after an attack led to the closure of a Saudi Arabian oil pipeline, potentially disrupting the movement of oil.
About 30 Israeli influence experts, political advisers and a former Mossad official joined a secret campaign against Qatar after the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attacks, Haaretz reports. The effort sought to pressure Doha to influence Hamas to release captives taken to Gaza, but was abruptly stopped after about a month.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 16:50
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that the dollar remains strong as a reserve currency, while rising global transaction volumes reflect the credibility of the U.S. system and the actions of the current administration.
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A federal judge has stopped the Kennedy Center board of trustees’ latest effort to add President Donald Trump’s name to the building.
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A federal judge has stopped the Kennedy Center from restoring President Donald Trump’s name to the iconic performing arts venue, a move intended to recognize his renovation efforts.
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.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada remains a crucial partner for the United States in “many key areas” during a two-day Investment Summit in Toronto. Canada is seeking to diversify and attract new investment.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:48
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight, officials said Tuesday. Denmark separately said flares were fired at one of its air force helicopters while it monitored a Russian frigate in the Baltic Sea. France 24’s Philip Turle examines Moscow’s possible motives as such incidents appear to increase inside NATO and EU territory.
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Russia has warned Denmark against “reckless” action after a frigate fired two flares that came within metres of a Danish military helicopter in the Baltic Sea. Moscow and Copenhagen blamed each other, while Denmark said it would not seek NATO Article 5 consultations over the incident.
Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin rejected Copenhagen’s explanation that a military helicopter’s flight near a Russian frigate was routine. He warned that the incident could have serious consequences, criticized Denmark for failing to prevent maritime escalation and said Russia would investigate. Denmark’s Foreign Ministry summoned him over the episode.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Average US diesel prices reached a record just below $6.27 a gallon on Tuesday, adding pressure on President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm congressional elections. Prices have surged as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts global fuel flows, while Trump has repeatedly downplayed the war’s impact and blamed Kyiv for attacks on Russian oil refineries.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:45
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said the first stage of an ambitious air traffic control modernization plan will require billions of dollars beyond the funding Congress has approved.
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Iraq is looking to diversify its oil exports and is eyeing Europe as a target market, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:45
House Oversight Committee Democrat Robert Garcia is investigating Umar Kremlev’s possible role in organizing Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding and has requested records from the White House and Trump Jr. The inquiry follows a ProPublica report that Kremlev spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on a Bahamas celebration. Trump Jr.’s representative called him a personal friend, while President Trump denied Kremlev paid for the wedding.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:44
Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House oversight committee, is investigating possible ties between the White House and Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, who reportedly spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on celebrations for Donald Trump Jr and his wife. Garcia requested communications, financial records and details of foreign wedding gifts, citing concerns about possible foreign entanglement.
Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov says continued disruption of normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is causing the most serious energy logistics crisis in modern history. He says the interruption of oil and gas transit is undermining global energy security and requires a fundamental rethink of associated risks.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 16:44
Qatar warned that shutting the Bab el-Mandeb gateway would worsen the crisis and have catastrophic consequences worldwide. A Houthi offensive along the Red Sea coast has put another vital shipping route at risk, while the Hormuz blockade disrupts trade and energy supplies. Doha called for a diplomatic solution.
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.
Film figures worldwide have backed Israeli documentary directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after Israel’s culture minister, Miki Zohar, threatened to revoke their citizenship and accused them of treason over NAZA. The film examines AI-powered targeting systems used in bombardments of Gaza and the mass killing of Palestinian civilians.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:44
The Trump administration is withdrawing tens of millions of dollars in U.S. military assistance from countries in Europe and the Middle East to support conservative-leaning governments in Central and South America.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the German government must help motorists facing record fuel costs, but the exact measures remain undecided. Prices in Berlin rose by about €0.20 per liter at noon on September 15. Officials cite the Middle East crisis, pipeline attacks and blocked shipping lanes, while fiscal pressures make another fuel subsidy difficult.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:43
A Ukrainian court on Sept. 15 allowed former President’s Office head Andriy Yermak to stop wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet on medical grounds. The ruling came as media reports said he retained political influence over President Volodymyr Zelensky after resigning amid a corruption investigation. Earlier, the court had also expanded his permitted travel.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:41
Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court has removed the requirement for former Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak to wear an electronic ankle monitor, citing an independent medical specialist’s warning that continued use could threaten his life and health. Other restrictions remain for 60 days. Yermak is suspected of laundering 460 million hryvnias ($10 million) during construction of the luxury “Dynasty” development near Kyiv.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that rising bond yields were driven by “global issues,” without providing further detail on the specific causes.
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Authorities in Russia’s Irkutsk region are seizing and killing livestock over what they describe as a lumpy skin disease outbreak, while many farmers suspect foot-and-mouth disease. Residents accuse veterinarians of withholding test results and vaccination records, failing to change work clothes between farms, and leaving carcasses by roadsides before burning them near the Sarafanka River.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:39
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis claimed Monday that they had launched a fresh wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia and seized the strategic Greater and Lesser Hanish islands in the southern Red Sea, strengthening their ability to control a vital maritime shipping route.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-15 16:37
Analysts say Riyadh has several military options, but all carry risks. The Houthis have seized the Greater and Lesser Hanish islands and the Red Sea port of Mocha, tightening their hold near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. A drone strike has also shut Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline, putting both major alternative export routes around Hormuz under pressure. Reports say Trump rejected the Saudi crown prince’s requests for US military action, while Washington later confirmed direct talks with the Houthis.
A drone struck a petrol station in Kyiv early Tuesday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, one day after Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to attack each other’s energy assets. France 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg said the incident shows that the definition of energy targets remains unclear.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-15 16:36
US President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop attacks on energy infrastructure. Neither government has confirmed a deal, although both have indicated interest in the idea.
Russia and Ukraine continued attacking each other hours after Donald Trump said they had agreed to stop strikes on energy facilities. Ukraine hit the Syzran oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region, while Russian drones struck Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia, killing one person and injuring others. The Kremlin said it supported the idea but tied it to safe seaborne petroleum exports and sanctions relief.
The Kremlin welcomed Donald Trump's proposal for Russia and Ukraine to stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure, calling it an “energy ceasefire,” but did not commit to accepting it and demanded unhindered oil exports and safe shipping. Hostilities continued, with Ukraine reporting two deaths from Russian drone strikes and both sides claiming attacks on energy facilities. Moscow also called France's nuclear-deterrence initiative reckless and risky.
Russia and Ukraine have launched fresh attacks on energy infrastructure despite President Donald Trump’s claim that the two countries had agreed to stop striking each other’s energy facilities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Charlotte Knobloch says the AfD’s near-44% result in Saxony-Anhalt has shocked her and revived fears among Jewish citizens, some of whom are considering leaving Germany. She urges other parties to prevent the far-right party’s candidate from becoming state premier and says she now thinks about the Nazi era when waking and going to bed.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:36
U.S. officials have asked Citibank why it has not released Belarusian funds frozen at the bank, presidential envoy John Coale said after meeting Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk. The sum matches Lukashenko’s estimate of $43–44 million, which he called “a disgrace for the United States.” Hundreds of political prisoners remain in Belarus, despite earlier releases following Coale’s visits.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:35
Meta Platforms said Tuesday it is launching the “Meta One” subscription service, offering improved AI capabilities and new features across its social media apps, including Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp.
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Meta has launched Meta One bundles globally, combining subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp with additional Meta AI usage. Individual Core and Premium plans cost $7.99 and $19.99 per month, while creator and business tiers run from $14.99 to $499. Meta says core app features and Meta AI will remain free.
American rapper Macklemore has been dropped as the opening act for British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran’s US tour after making pro-Palestinian statements on stage. He has publicly advocated the position for years and released “Hind’s Hall” in solidarity with Palestinians, honouring five-year-old Hind Rajab, who was killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza in January 2024.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 16:34
Ed Sheeran says tour promoters, not he, decided to remove Macklemore from his US tour after the rapper made pro-Palestinian statements at two New Jersey shows. Sheeran says he has personal views on the conflict but avoids using his professional platform for politics, preferring to keep dialogue open and promote peace.
Ed Sheeran has spoken out after Macklemore was dropped from his tour.
American billionaire Robert Kraft confirmed he pressured Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore from his US tour, saying the rapper’s recent performances crossed a line because they included a broader history of “antisemitic rhetoric and imagery”. Macklemore claims Kraft also rallied other venue owners against his participation.
Macklemore is receiving broad public backing from celebrities and politicians after New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft insisted that he be dropped as a performer over his pro-Palestine remarks. Macklemore may also no longer be touring with Ed Sheeran.
Questions concern Kraft’s identity as an NFL billionaire, his Epstein link and the part he played in removing Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s 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.
AFP News AgencyThe US and China are considering lower tariffs on selected goods, including American energy and agricultural shipments. The talks may signal that next week’s leaders’ summit could extend their one-year trade truce.
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Whether waiting for a train or relaxing alone at a café, people in Singapore are being encouraged to embrace a habit that is becoming increasingly elusive: reading.
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Ampleforth canceled Proposal 54 on-chain before voting began. The request would have sent 2.5 million USDC—about 98.5% of the protocol’s displayed USDC balance—to the proposing wallet, after it received concentrated delegated voting power. No vote or transfer occurred; GoPlus Security called it an attack, but intent remains unproven.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 16:30
South African police are investigating seven women’s deaths in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, after similarities between the cases prompted fears of a serial killer or group of killers. Some victims were found naked or partly clothed, with signs of sexual violence. Police have warned women to take care, while President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered the investigations prioritized.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:26
ECB staff are voicing concerns that rumours of Christine Lagarde leaving early could expose weaknesses in the institution’s stability. Worries are growing that Europe’s central macroeconomic institution may not be ready for a change at its highest level.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:23
The Sino-Central African Friendship Hospital in Bangui is receiving an $11.5 million renovation and expansion funded by China. The project, overseen by Chinese and Central African Republic experts, will upgrade existing facilities and add buildings, an intensive care unit, telemedicine services and diagnostic equipment. Officials expect it to improve specialized care, medical training and the country’s healthcare capacity.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:22
Spain’s Supreme Court has refused to apply an amnesty to Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont. He fled to Belgium to avoid detention after the 2017 independence referendum and remains wanted on an arrest warrant, while facing accusations of misusing public money to organise the vote.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:21
As Russian troops advance toward Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast, glide bombs and FPV drone attacks are intensifying, damaging buildings and prompting residents to flee. Taxi driver Oleksandr Richak continues working each day, navigating the increasingly dangerous front-line city to transport passengers.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 16:18
The Oregon Trail became a childhood staple for people who played it at school or at home. The season 5 premiere of Version History features gaming journalist Chris Grant and designer Philip Bouchard discussing the game’s academic origins, complicated legacy, and whether dysentery ever truly killed anyone in the game.
TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 16:18
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to meet China’s Wang Yi in Beijing as tensions between Tehran and Washington intensify. China presents itself as neutral and has promoted a broad de-escalation plan, but analysts and Iranian voices disagree on whether Xi Jinping is offering genuine US-Iran mediation. The talks are also expected to cover Iran’s nuclear programme and sanctions pressure.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 16:15
The first parliamentary election in the southern Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has produced no majority winner. Unofficial results show two rival parties linked to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front each won more than 30 percent but fell short of the 41 seats needed in the 80-member parliament. Coalition talks are expected, while security remains heightened after election-day shootings killed at least three people and wounded several others.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 16:14
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.
Experts say Turkey’s latest raids, arrests and rhetoric targeting LGBTQ+ people reflect a broader regression in rights. Researchers argue that authoritarian governments often invoke protecting families and children to scapegoat LGBTQ+ communities, reinforce traditional family values and distract from other crises.
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No fewer than 150 pro-LGBTQ demonstrators were taken into custody by Turkish police at an Istanbul rally on Tuesday, 15 September, protesting a nationwide crackdown on the community.
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.
FBI Director Kash Patel defended the bureau’s decision to loosen categorical hiring bans tied to past prostitution and bestiality, saying it would prevent victims of trafficking or coercion from being automatically disqualified. Republican Senator John Kennedy questioned the timing, while Democrats attacked Patel’s leadership and alleged politicisation of the bureau during a contentious Senate hearing.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:13
Train service was severely disrupted across much of the Netherlands after metal pipes were placed on or attached to railway tracks. ProRail said signaling and safety systems failed at least 30 locations, leading it to suspect sabotage and refer questions about those responsible to police. Service remained limited on some routes, with restoration timing unclear.
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A major outage has disrupted the Dutch railway system, and the company responsible for maintaining the rail infrastructure is treating it as possible sabotage.
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.
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.
Train services have been disrupted across the Netherlands amid suspected sabotage.
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.
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.
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.
Azerbaijan has pledged €540 million for climate-resilient irrigation and launched an AI-based farmer-scoring system developed with the FAO. The system is intended to direct subsidies to smallholders adopting water-saving and soil-regenerating practices.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:10
After the Chiefs-Broncos matchup, an ABC News segment in Kansas City features Rhiannon Ally, Joe Buck and Jason Kelce exploring what happens off camera on “Monday Night Football.”
AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 16:10
Libya’s National Oil Corporation said it may declare force majeure after protests disrupted oil facilities. Members of the security force responsible for protecting the oil sector shut a valve on the main Hamada-Zawiya crude-loading pipeline, suspending operations at several oilfields.
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President Donald Trump is attacking the Supreme Court after it rejected his effort to limit mail-in voting in this year’s midterm elections.
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Trump had sought to restrict mail-in voting ahead of November’s pivotal midterm elections, which will determine the makeup of Congress during the final two years of his presidency.
FBI Director Patel faced questions about his priorities and leadership of the agency during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. NBC News reports that he clashed with Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., over allegations concerning Patel’s conduct.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 16:07
Kash Patel testified before a Senate committee on oversight of the FBI, marking his first appearance before Congress since May.
FBI Director Kash Patel is testifying before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, with live coverage underway.
Season 35 of “Dancing with the Stars” begins with two nights of live performances featuring a brand-new, star-studded cast. Two celebrities will leave the show this week.
AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 16:07
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo dispersed opposition demonstrations in several cities on Tuesday over proposed constitutional changes. Critics say the changes could enable President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term, while Reuters witnesses reported tear gas and warning shots in Kinshasa.
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U.S. prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner, who is charged with killing his parents, filmmakers Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said Tuesday. A trial date will be set later.
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California prosecutors say they will not pursue the death penalty for Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, in the killing of his parents.
A prosecutor says Nick Reiner will not face the death penalty in the killings of his parents, Hollywood director Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner.
Los Angeles prosecutors said Tuesday they will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner in the killing of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said Tuesday that prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner.
Median household income in the United States increased 2.6% to $87,460 in 2025, according to Census Bureau data released Tuesday. The year marked the start of Donald Trump’s second presidential term.
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The United States and China are both confronting safety fears as their AI capabilities advance rapidly. Yet intensifying competition and deep mutual distrust could derail the cooperation experts say is essential to prevent the strategically important technology’s greatest dangers.
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Catch up on the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 15, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
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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.
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.
House Speaker Johnson discussed Republican priorities as the midterm elections approach and addressed public calls for guardrails on artificial intelligence. He argued that a US moratorium on AI would give China a competitive advantage.
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Thailand aims to settle the substance of a tariff agreement with the US before Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul meets President Donald Trump later this week, with Bangkok potentially seeking a slightly lower rate.
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The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said at a Monday conference that the country has fielded “on-orbit space control weapons” capable of defending against hostile action.
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The US says it has placed “space control weapons” in Earth orbit to defend its forces, but has not disclosed their timing, number or design. Experts believe they are more likely to be communications jammers than destructive kinetic weapons, and warn the announcement could intensify military competition in space.
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.
Eugene Kotlyarenko’s Vintage Violence, screened at TIFF 2026, is an absurd, bloody crime thriller about a disgraced livestreaming influencer who travels to Tokyo to sell vintage Levi’s and encounters scams and the yakuza. Its defining device is the constant display of characters’ phone activity alongside the action, creating a chaotic but intentional simulation of phone use.
TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 16:00
A statutory inquiry found the Countess of Chester Hospital failed at every level to protect newborns linked to Lucy Letby’s murders and attempted murders. Hospital managers concealed growing suspicions from parents during secret reviews. The inquiry issued 17 recommendations but did not reconsider the evidence behind Letby’s convictions.
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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.
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.
Wildfires in Indonesia have moved to within 200 metres of Rangkong station, a satellite of the long-running Cabang Panti orangutan research site in Gunung Palung national park. Hundreds of critically endangered Bornean orangutans are fleeing burning forests. More than 40 people are fighting the blaze, but scientists say it could reach Cabang Panti within 20 days.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 15:57
Matthew Rhys made Emmy history by winning two lead acting awards in one night, while Widow’s Bay swept the comedy categories and set a record with 14 wins. The programme also reviews victories for The Pitt, Hacks and Stephen Colbert, and previews Fauda’s politically charged fifth season and other upcoming titles.
FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 15:55
Widow's Bay actor Matthew Rhys celebrated setting a new Emmy record with a speech in Welsh, thanking his home country for producing extraordinary talent. The series collected three awards.
A new International IDEA report says nearly half of the indicators used to assess US democracy have fallen to 50-year lows. It calls the United States the most prominent example and accelerator of global democratic decline, warning that erosion under Donald Trump is weakening the rule of law, alliances and multilateral cooperation worldwide.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 15:52
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Matvey Safonov and Galatasaray midfielder Alexey Batrakov have been included in Russia’s final squad for upcoming international friendlies, the Russian Football Union says. Russia will face Iran on September 29, Namibia on October 3 and Nigeria on October 6.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 15:50
The RCMP says its National Security Enforcement Team learned in July that a YouTube account had posted a death threat against Prime Minister Mark Carney. A Calgary man has been accused in connection with the threat.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 15:50
With both parties digging in, the crypto market-structure bill still lacks the votes needed to clear the Senate’s first hurdle scheduled for Tuesday.
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Hours before an initial vote on the Clarity Act, Senate Republicans rejected a counterproposal put forward by fellow Democrats.
Prediction markets sharply cut the near-term chances of the crypto market structure bill passing, as negotiations remained deadlocked just hours before a key Senate vote.
The CLARITY Act is approaching a critical Senate vote without a clear coalition for the 60 votes required to advance it. Polymarket odds of enactment fell below 20% from about 34% in the prior 24 hours as Republican leaders struggled to secure their conference and Democrats sought further concessions. Banking concerns and ethics rules tied to Donald Trump’s crypto interests remain key obstacles.
European Union lawmakers voted on Tuesday to remove a provision allowing the bloc to suspend its carbon border levy if it raises the cost of imported goods. The move sets up a clash with member states that support keeping the emergency brake.
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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals IPO has drawn intense demand in Nigeria, overwhelming traffic on some investment apps. The offering aims to raise about 2.15 trillion naira ($1.6 billion) through 4.1 billion shares and is billed as Africa’s largest IPO. Proceeds will support expansion, while Aliko Dangote will retain control.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 15:48
Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov said artificial, non-market and politically motivated restrictions on trade and technological cooperation worsen global energy imbalances. Speaking about Moscow’s proposals for the G20 energy meeting in Houston, he stressed the importance of open, predictable and affordable energy markets for security and economic stability.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 15:47
Organizers of the International Youth Festival at Yekaterinburg Expo reportedly gave foreign visitors access to an unfiltered Wi-Fi network and special SIM cards, allowing them to use websites and social platforms blocked in Russia. Russian citizens were barred from connecting to the foreign-only network. A similar setup was reportedly used at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in June 2026.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 15:47
OpenAI confirms it has spent weeks discussing AI safety with Anthropic and Google DeepMind. The talks come as Trump’s team dismisses safety concerns and pushes to keep pace with China.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 15:47
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow would respond to Hungary’s decision to expel 10 Russian diplomats. She said the specific measures were still being worked out, while Budapest cited national security concerns for the move.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 15:46
Russia will work toward making its visa-free arrangement with China permanent, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. She said the two sides had agreed to extend the arrangement reciprocally and that President Vladimir Putin had indicated it could become permanent.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 15:42
Belarus is conducting military exercises near its borders with Poland and Lithuania from Sept. 15-18, the Defense Ministry said. It described the drills as defensive, focused on a strategic military operation involving border security, countering alleged sabotage and reconnaissance groups, and fighting drones and light aircraft. The exercises come amid concern over military infrastructure near the Belarus-Ukraine border and possible deeper Belarusian involvement in the war.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 15:39
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