Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he will meet Chinese counterpart He Lifeng this weekend, ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping later this month.
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Japan, a country known for longevity, has recorded more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older for the first time, setting a new national record.
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Japan now has 107,677 people aged 100 or older, according to the health ministry, with women making up 88%. The milestone comes as the country’s population shrinks, fertility reaches record lows and pressure grows on the sustainability of its social security system.
The artificial intelligence boom could make U.S. data centers one of the world’s largest natural gas consumers. Their demand may exceed the combined consumption of Germany and Japan by 2035.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 18:29
Leningrad region will impose a uniform 30-liter fuel limit per fill-up in the coming days, temporarily through October 1. Governor Alexander Drozdenko said about 20% of independent and small gas stations have stopped operating because they could not secure enough fuel. AI-92 supplies are stabilizing, while AI-95 remains scarce; there is no diesel shortage.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 18:27
Boeing is nearing a final agreement on a delayed order for 150 737 MAX jets, four people familiar with the matter said. Turkish Airlines had threatened to abandon the high-profile deal amid a maintenance dispute with engine maker CFM.
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President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court on Tuesday after it rejected his effort to allow the U.S. Postal Service to restrict mail-in voting in this year’s midterm elections.
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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.
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.
Russia and Ukraine are coordinating lists for families separated by hostilities, with reunifications potentially taking place alongside the next prisoner exchange, Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova says. She declined to disclose how many people are involved or when the humanitarian initiative may occur, saying she hopes it happens soon.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 18:20
Russia’s ninth State Duma election will take place from September 18 to 20, after anti-war party Yabloko was disqualified. Overseas voting is planned in 152 countries at 319 polling stations, with differing dates and early voting in some locations. Voters need an original document proving identity and Russian citizenship, generally do not need advance registration, and may qualify for remote electronic voting if their registered Russian region supports it.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 18:19
More than four million voters have applied for remote electronic voting in Russia’s upcoming State Duma elections, Central Election Commission Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova said. Applications from 32 regions are still being processed; residents of 33 regions will be able to vote online. The ninth State Duma election is scheduled for September 18–20.
Sanju Samson’s 57 off 22 balls powered India to a seven-wicket win over Afghanistan and secured the three-match T20 series with one game remaining. India had also won the opening match by seven wickets.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 18:15
DeFi TVL rose 21.38% on Ethereum and 22.94% on Solana over 30 days through Sept. 15, while stablecoin market caps grew only 0.68% and 5.51%. ETH and SOL prices climbed 32.80% and 34.67%, respectively, making asset repricing the strongest explanation for the TVL rebound; the shares from fresh deposits and capital reuse remain unproven.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 18:15
Boston officials say the city abandoned Flock Safety’s license-plate reader cameras after a vendor error led to nationwide data sharing in breach of the contract. The police department had tested about 45 automated license-plate readers from April through September 2025, with the unauthorized sharing occurring during the pilot’s first few days.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 18:14
Rights groups are calling on the European Union to prohibit trade with Israeli settlements. The accompanying image shows an Israeli settlement near Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on February 16, 2026.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 18:13
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she would speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin or Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov if either called. She also reaffirmed that the EU cannot currently serve as a full-fledged mediator between Russia and Ukraine while supporting the Kiev regime.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 18:12
The six-month U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion so far, with spending projected to increase by $3 billion each month, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The Trump administration is seeking to end the conflict and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed two more measles-related deaths on Tuesday, bringing the state’s reported total to four.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 18:09
The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed two more measles-associated deaths on Tuesday. Both victims were unvaccinated, bringing the state’s total number of deaths linked to the disease to four.
Pennsylvania has reported its fourth measles-related death, bringing the US measles death toll to its highest level in decades as the outbreak rapidly expands.
November Brent crude futures on London’s ICE exchange rose more than 3.5% on Tuesday, moving above $109 a barrel. At 8:19 p.m. Moscow time, Brent stood at $109.25, later gaining 3.51% to $109.39. October WTI futures jumped 5.29% to $106.75.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 18:06
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, experts and Western intelligence sources warn that Moscow poses a growing danger to the Baltic region. Historian Alexey Uvarov examines how Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland failed to build an effective defense alliance a century ago, and what that history reveals about regional security today.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 18:05
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi endorsed Saudi calls for safe, unhindered navigation in the Red Sea during talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo. Disruptions to Red Sea shipping have cost Egypt about $7bn in Suez Canal revenue over two years, roughly 60 percent of the total.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 18:05
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stressed the need to protect navigation in the Red Sea during talks in Cairo, as Houthi attacks continue.
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.
Elegoo’s Centauri Carbon 2 Combo is discounted to $369 from its usual $449. It supports four filament rolls, has an enclosed print area, auto-leveling, and a large touchscreen, making it a capable choice for beginners. Initial setup can be involved, and the filament is stored externally.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 18:02
Unionized health-care workers with CUPE 5430, Saskatchewan’s largest local by far, voted 99 per cent in favour of job action in the province’s biggest strike vote. They have been without a contract since March 2023 and without a pay raise for more than 4½ years, and are seeking higher wages and safer staffing.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 18:02
Solana-based decentralized finance lender Kamino has appointed Yieldstreet co-founder Michael Weisz as its CEO. He will lead the company from a new New York headquarters as it expands into tokenized assets.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 18:02
Police are investigating the deaths of seven women found in and around Kempton Park over the past two months, most of them partially or fully naked. They have not linked the cases to a serial killer but are examining whether a group may be responsible. President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the cases prioritised and pledged to pursue those behind the killings.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 18:01
A sell-off in the bond market is raising the stakes for the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting this week and focusing attention on the central bank’s commitment to bringing inflation under control.
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The 10-year US Treasury yield rose to 5.02 percent, its highest level since the 2007 global financial crisis, as traders bet on a Federal Reserve rate hike after oil prices climbed again. Benchmark yields in Germany and Japan also reached multi-year highs amid inflation and debt concerns.
Sovereign yields climbed further on Tuesday, led by the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, which reached a nearly two-decade high. Signs of mounting discomfort among borrowers and global investors also deepened.
The benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield briefly reached 5.011% on Monday, its highest level since October 2023, before moving lower as the global bond sell-off intensified.
The 10-year US Treasury yield climbed to its highest level in nearly two decades, marking the latest stage of a painful global bond selloff fueled by surging energy prices, rising debt and inflation.
The benchmark yield for 10-year U.S. government debt reached a peak Tuesday that had not been seen since 2007. The Treasury selloff worsened with the Federal Reserve’s rate decision looming.
The US 10-year Treasury yield moved above 5% on Monday for the first time since 2023. Rising anxiety over inflation coincided with growing borrowing needs from the government and corporations.
Mixing mini clover into grass seed can produce a lawn that grows in full sun or part shade, needs little or no watering, suppresses weeds, requires no fertilizer and stays green throughout the summer.
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Tilly Norwood, a virtual character promoting the upcoming film Misaligned, tries to dodge political questions by repeatedly commenting on the clothes being worn.
WWIREDOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-15 18:00
US presidential envoy for special missions Richard Grenell said Washington cannot trust German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s words. Grenell accused Merz of being angry over US demands that Germany meet its NATO obligations and of saying one thing in Berlin and another in Washington.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 18:00
Police used tear gas in Kinshasa as hundreds protested proposed constitutional changes that critics fear could enable President Felix Tshisekedi to pursue a third term. At least 10 people were arrested, while demonstrations also took place in Lubumbashi and Uvira during a nationwide action called by the opposition-backed C64 coalition.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 17:58
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.
A new ChargePoint report says charging infrastructure is still lagging behind demand as electric-vehicle adoption continues. CEO Rick Wilmer said North American requests for charging proposals have not slowed, while strong used-EV demand and new models point to further growth in charging needs.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 17:58
Romanian authorities are likely to seek a legal route to restart the Lukoil-owned Petrotel refinery without violating current US sanctions, political scientist Ilya Grashchenkov told TASS. The prolonged shutdown has become a domestic political challenge, with trade unions warning that about 460 companies could go bankrupt. The crisis threatens the wider industrial chain and leaves Bucharest balancing sanctions compliance against jobs, fuel prices and stability.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 17:57
Mark Carney is reportedly expected to use his European trip to pursue a new arrangement with the EU that could let Canadians live and work across the bloc without visa restrictions.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 17:55
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Strasbourg and Liverpool to pursue what he calls a “unique alliance” with the EU, seeking stronger trade, investment and security ties as relations with Washington deteriorate. Carney says Canada does not want EU membership, but Ottawa is exploring a deeper partnership, including visa-free living and work arrangements in Europe.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is presenting Canada as a “safe harbour” for major investors amid geopolitical uncertainty and an intensifying trade war with the US. At a Toronto investment summit, he pledged to attract C$1tn over five years and announced plans to allow private investment in operations at four major airports, drawing criticism from labour unions.
Former Zelensky press secretary Yulia Mendel says only 20-25 million people now live in Ukrainian-controlled territory and the population is still falling. She says Ukraine has lost more than half its population since independence, Ukrainians continue to leave, and deaths outnumber newborns by roughly four to one.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 17:53
Ukraine has successfully trialed another interceptor drone aimed at Russia’s jet-powered Shahed drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, though its control still needs refinement. Russia’s Sept. 15 drone attack on Kyiv killed one person and wounded at least 12. Ukraine’s General Staff reported more than 300,000 Russian military losses since the start of 2026.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★★2026-09-15 17:51
As the war enters its fifth year, the United States is pressing Russia and Ukraine to stop attacks on energy facilities. A photograph shows a heavily damaged nuclear storage facility in the Chernobyl exclusion zone after Russian attacks.
Russia appeared to be winning the exchange of strikes in late August and early September, while Ukraine struggled to intercept jet-powered drones and ballistic missiles. The coming winter may be the hardest of the full-scale war as Russia targets Ukrainian urban services, but Ukraine is also striking key facilities in Russia’s rear. Fuel shortages are increasingly affecting Russian communities.
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.
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.
Prosecutors allege that two Robinhood engineers took positions in tokens before the company publicly announced their listings between 2025 and 2026.
TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 17:50
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the United States’ acknowledgement that Washington had deployed orbital weapons ignored the possible consequences of a conflict and threatened the long-term stability of space-based activity.
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The United States has acknowledged deploying a weapon in Earth’s orbit, marking its first admission of offensive capabilities in space. Russia and China warned this could fuel an arms race, while US officials have not revealed how the weapon works. The BBC’s defence correspondent says that race is already under way.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow is pushing for urgent practical steps to prevent an arms race in outer space. She said US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink’s statement that the United States possesses orbital weapons underscores the relevance of Russian efforts to begin talks on a legally binding multilateral ban on deploying weapons in space and using force against or through space facilities. Russia plans to submit related proposals to the UN General Assembly’s First Committee.
The US says it has deployed a weapon in Earth’s orbit but has disclosed little about its capabilities or launch timing. Analysts suggest it could be an electronic-warfare platform that jams communications, or a more destructive system able to collide with, grapple or alter satellites. Russia and China have also expanded their space manoeuvres and anti-satellite capabilities.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says she remains determined to have a cryptocurrency bill become law, even though she does not support the current Clarity Act.
TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 17:49
Bitcoin is caught between possible progress on U.S. crypto rules and pressure from costly energy and elevated bond yields. It traded near $76,000 on September 15, down 3.22% in 24 hours but up 20.43% over 30 days. The Senate’s coming CLARITY Act procedural step and the Federal Reserve’s September meeting could determine whether regulatory optimism meets relief in financing costs, renewed selling or months of volatile consolidation.
The Kennedy Center board selected by President Donald Trump voted Tuesday to immediately close the performing arts center, according to a person familiar with the decision. Board members said the institution is in “dire” financial and structural condition.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 17:48
Members of the Kennedy Center board, selected by President Donald Trump, are scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to close the iconic venue because of damage or a possible bankruptcy. Documents say Trump has offered to help raise money but suggested he is unlikely to lead the rescue without “appropriate recognition.”
At the Republican Party’s first national midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9-10, Donald Trump and JD Vance gave little prominence to Russia’s war against Ukraine. Republican lawmakers, activists and voters interviewed outside the official program offered sharply differing views, from sending more weapons to Ukraine to ending U.S. support altogether.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 17:46
Texas regulators have approved Exxon’s $5bn carbon capture project after a lengthy dispute over safety and subsidies.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 17:43
The AI Contact Hotline is intended as a discreet channel for AI agents that witness misconduct to report it to authorities.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 17:42
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC on Tuesday that crude should resume flowing through Saudi Arabia’s vital East-West Pipeline within days. The kingdom temporarily shut the pipeline after attacks by groups aligned with Iran.
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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.
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.
The UN says fighting between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and forces loyal to the internationally recognised government has displaced more than 100,000 people inside the country. Thousands more have crossed the dangerous Bab al-Mandeb Strait to Djibouti, while UNHCR warns that escalating violence is driving a humanitarian crisis and urgently needs $14m for displaced families.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 17:39
The Houthis threatened a second day of attacks on Saudi cities as renewed fighting in Yemen prompted the UN to warn of a humanitarian crisis, with an estimated 100,000 people displaced. Qatar warned that a Houthi takeover of the Bab al-Mandab strait would be catastrophic, while oil prices rose above $100 a barrel.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow and Washington need to begin substantive talks on trade and investment cooperation. She said some aspects of relations had moved in the right direction under the current US administration, while restoring bilateral ties would require resolving inherited problems, including what Russia calls unprecedented illegal sanctions and other non-market measures. She also warned that opponents of Trump’s independent Russia policy were seeking to undermine constructive dialogue.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 17:39
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says Russian attacks have completely destroyed or damaged more than 500 locomotives during the full-scale war, with over half affected since the start of this year. He urged Western allies to help procure 1520 mm-gauge replacements. Recent strikes also hit western railway infrastructure, setting a diesel locomotive on fire without causing casualties.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 17:38
The Supreme Court dealt major setbacks to President Donald Trump and Republicans, signaling that it may not welcome last-minute election changes as the midterms approach.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 17:38
Olympic bronze medalist Madina Taimazova and two-time world champion Inal Tasoyev will be part of Russia’s squad for the 2026 World Judo Championships, the Russian Judo Federation says. The October 4–11 event in Baku will feature nine Russian athletes in each individual women’s and men’s competition, plus five entrants in mixed events.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 17:36
Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps is carrying out counterattacks north of Lyman in Donetsk Oblast under the name Operation Vivaldi, commander Brig. Gen. Andrii Biletskyi said. He claimed Ukrainian forces had cleared 75 square kilometers of Russian infiltrators and liberated 10 square kilometers, including Serednie, while maintaining strict information silence about the operation.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 17:32
Japan’s latest 20-year government bond auction showed higher long-term borrowing costs, not collapsing demand. The average accepted yield rose to 3.856%, while bid coverage improved slightly and the yield tail narrowed, indicating orderly absorption. The auction alone does not show that a carry unwind has begun, but leveraged positions could face pressure if higher borrowing costs or a stronger yen coincide with weaker equities and crypto. The next test is the BOJ’s Sept. 17–18 meeting.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 17:30
Profiles once used by a GOP hopeful in a tightly contested Michigan district have disappeared. They contained thousands of posts and reflected years of incendiary, conspiracy-laden commentary.
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Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov said Russia remains a reliable energy supplier and cannot be excluded from global supply chains. He cited the country’s combined oil and gas reserves of about 60 billion tonnes of oil equivalent, equal to 14% of the global total, and outlined plans to expand LNG production and pipeline capacity toward the Asia-Pacific region.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 17:29
A hacking group claims it spent months posing as law enforcement to obtain confidential information on hundreds of Revolut customers. The group also says it breached Italian state email systems while targeting customers described as crypto “whales.”
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 17:27
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will not make his planned trip to New York next week because he is needed in Berlin, a government source said on Tuesday.
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Wreckage from a crashed drone was discovered near Lake Steinhude outside Hanover, German broadcaster NDR reported. Police are searching the uninhabited area for additional fragments and investigating why the unidentified drone was there. Bild reported that the crash site is one kilometer from Wunstorf military airfield, which hosts A400M transport aircraft.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 17:23
Former political prisoner Ivan Lyubshin told RusNews that pages 9–12 were torn from his passport, making it invalid. He believes Russian border guards and Kaluga anti-extremism officers did this so he “wouldn’t escape again.” After Belarusian border guards returned him to Russia while he was trying to leave, authorities opened a criminal case over alleged evasion of court-ordered supervision, and prosecutors requested a seven-month sentence.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 17:21
Debate over whether to slow artificial intelligence development is intensifying ahead of the US midterm elections. Journalists will answer questions in an interactive live Q&A at 2:30 p.m. EDT today.
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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.
Iron ore trader Radiant alleges that Glencore concealed its relationship with the company from audited records. The Swiss commodities group calls the claims “meritless” and says Radiant submitted “falsified invoices.”
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 17:17
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow would take into account any threat if Lithuania proceeds with plans to amend legislation allowing foreign nuclear weapons on its territory. She called the move irresponsible and said it reflected NATO’s provocative, destabilizing anti-Russian policy and would expand the alliance’s nuclear potential.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 17:14
Ford is making V-8 engines more widely available and lowering prices on performance versions of its 2027 F-150 trucks. The company says the changes will give customers more choice and help increase sales of key models, a strategy CEO Jim Farley has promoted.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 17:12
Russia’s pipeline gas supplies to Turkey fell 10.4% year on year to 11.4 billion cubic meters in January–July 2026, according to TASS calculations based on Turkish regulator data. July imports through TurkStream and Blue Stream totaled 948 million cubic meters.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 17:12
Viktor Bout says the United States has taken no substantive steps toward restoring bilateral relations with Russia. He points to the continuing diplomatic chill, sanctions, unresolved diplomatic property and air-travel issues, while noting that Congress is still considering new sanctions against Moscow.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 17:11
Denmark has summoned Russia’s envoy following an incident involving flares fired by a Russian frigate.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 17:10
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.
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.
European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner says thousands of migrants, including more than 2,000 unaccompanied minors, remain in Ceuta after the crisis began in late July. Nearly 80,000 had crossed from Morocco, while Spain says most have returned and about 200 are going back each day.,
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-15 17:09
A recently resigned Google DeepMind AI researcher warned that humanity is running out of time to stop artificial intelligence from causing widespread harm. The researcher is the latest staffer to raise concerns about the technology’s direction.
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Meta One combines broader access to the company’s AI tools with premium features across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, advancing Meta’s subscription push.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 17:05
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.
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.
OpenAI said Tuesday that the world’s biggest AI companies are working toward a new industry standards body. Growing concern about artificial intelligence risks is increasing pressure for stronger oversight and safer technology development.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-15 17:03
The United Kingdom is changing its approach towards Israel, according to its new ambassador to Ankara, Jennifer Elizabeth Anderson.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 17:00
A planned demonstration over recent detentions directed at LGBTQ+ groups ended with at least 150 people in custody after police intervened outside Istanbul’s Caglayan courthouse on Tuesday, witnesses said.
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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.
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.
From schoolyard favorites to competitive matches, games are a shared American pastime whether people win or lose. Test your knowledge of popular game-night favorites.
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Russia’s stock market ended Tuesday lower, with the MOEX Index down 1.02% at 2,337.1 points and the dollar-denominated RTS Index off 0.90% at 874.02. Analysts said investors took partial profits after a news-driven rally. Positive Group rose 3.3%, while Samolet Group plunged 12.1%.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 17:00
Russia’s stock market moved into positive territory during the main trading session on the Moscow Exchange. At 1:21 p.m. Moscow time, the MOEX and RTS indices stood at 2,370.71 and 885.53 points, each up 0.41%.
Russia’s MOEX Index fell 0.67% to 2,345.04 points at the start of Tuesday’s main trading session. By 9:20 a.m. Moscow time, it was down 0.69% at 2,344.8 points, while the RTS also declined 0.69% to 875.85 points. The yuan rose to 12.61 rubles.
Several Yabloko members serving on precinct election commissions in St. Petersburg’s Krasnogvardeysky District were ordered to report to military enlistment offices at 9 a.m. on September 18 to update their records—the same time polls are due to open. The antiwar party says Russian authorities are already excluding it through candidate disqualifications, campaign obstruction, and limits on election observers.
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Ukraine’s July tests of interceptor drones intended to stop Russian jet-powered UAVs failed to go as planned, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the exercise. Many drones were hard to control at speeds sometimes above 400 kilometers per hour, and some crashed into fields and forests. The episode highlighted Ukraine’s challenge amid a shortage of Western air defenses and rapidly advancing Russian drones.
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Ukraine has successfully tested another interceptor drone intended to target Russia’s jet-powered Shahed drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. He added that a Shahed was hit, though the interceptor’s controls still need refinement. Russia’s increased use of the faster drones is making them harder to stop.
Federal prosecutors say a Pennsylvania man was charged Tuesday with obtaining a semiautomatic rifle to conduct an attack for ISIS. Court documents say he discussed ways to target non-Muslims and had previously plotted a mass-casualty attack as a minor.
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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.”
A mosque in Belgium was defaced with an anti-Islam message for the second time in 10 days. An official said the incident could no longer be dismissed as mere vandalism.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 16:54
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