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WorldLavrov: Russia does not support expelling any permanent UN Security Council member

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow does not support removing any of the UN Security Council’s five permanent members, despite what he described as Britain’s sharply diminished global stature. He said the Council’s composition no longer fully reflects geopolitical realities and that Western countries are already overrepresented.

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Lavrov: Russia does not support expelling any permanent UN Security Council member
  • Lavrov: Russia backs India, Brazil and African nations for permanent UNSC seats

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow supports India and Brazil becoming permanent members of the UN Security Council while insisting that Africa’s underrepresentation be addressed at the same time. He called the limited representation of Asian, African and Latin American countries the body’s main problem and warned Russia would reject candidates put forward by the collective West.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-16 14:00Original

WorldSyria’s al-Sharaa opens biggest Arab Media Summit yet

Syria’s president delivered the opening keynote in Dubai on Tuesday, launching what was described as the biggest Arab Media Summit so far. The day also featured the UAE’s most comprehensive account yet of the cyber-attacks it faced this year and new data on Dubai’s media economy.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 14:16

Syria’s al-Sharaa opens biggest Arab Media Summit yet

WorldTürkiye’s intelligence chief Kalin visits Afghanistan

Türkiye’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalın visited Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital, and Kandahar on September 16, 2026.

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Türkiye’s intelligence chief Kalin visits Afghanistan
Türkiye’s intelligence chief Kalin visits Afghanistan
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇬🇧 Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland claim right to choose independence from UK

Leaders of the main Scottish, Welsh nationalist and Northern Irish parties declared their right to choose whether to stay in the UK in a joint agreement, with all three seeing their future as nations within the EU
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇬🇧 Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland claim right to choose independence from UK

Leaders of the main Scottish, Welsh nationalist and Northern Irish parties declared their right to choose whether to stay in the UK in a joint agreement, with all three seeing their future as nations within the EU
AFP News Agency

EconomyUS retail sales rebound sharply in August

U.S. retail sales rebounded more than expected in August, underscoring the economy’s resilience even as consumers become increasingly concerned about high inflation.

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US retail sales rebound sharply in August
US retail sales rebound sharply in August

WorldRussia’s adversaries preparing for escalation in Arctic, war correspondent says

War correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny said Russia’s opponents were preparing to escalate tensions in the Arctic and regarded the region as a place to increase pressure on Russia. He said the Russian Defense Ministry and Arctic authorities were monitoring their actions and were ready to respond to possible provocations and a prolonged escalation.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 14:15

Russia’s adversaries preparing for escalation in Arctic, war correspondent says

TechNext five VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed

TechCrunch has revealed the next five top-tier investors who will judge the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Attendees can register by September 25 to save up to $200.

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Next five VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed
Next five VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed

ScienceSci-tech cooperation helps the Global South build its own capacity

China’s South-South technology cooperation is shifting from simply transferring solutions to developing local expertise. In Fiji, Juncao has trained technicians, improved saline land and supported household incomes. In Madagascar, hybrid-rice cooperation is helping build an independent research system. During Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison’s visit to Hunan, China and Madagascar signed an agreement to establish a joint rice-testing laboratory.

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Sci-tech cooperation helps the Global South build its own capacity
Sci-tech cooperation helps the Global South build its own capacity

HealthFrance records at least 817 excess deaths during heatwaves

France recorded at least 817 excess deaths between July 27 and August 20, as exceptionally high temperatures affected the country, the national health agency said on Wednesday.

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France records at least 817 excess deaths during heatwaves
France records at least 817 excess deaths during heatwaves

WorldLavrov: West unreliable, deployment of troops to Ukraine would mean direct war with Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Western countries had proved unreliable and that Russia had never rejected talks on Ukraine, including in bilateral or trilateral formats. He warned that deploying Western military contingents in Ukraine would amount to Europe declaring direct, rather than hybrid, war on Russia.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 14:06

Lavrov: West unreliable, deployment of troops to Ukraine would mean direct war with Russia
  • Lavrov: Russia will make no security agreements with Europe

    Russia will not sign contracts or agreements with the EU on matters affecting national security, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. He blamed Europe for severing relations and said Moscow would consider any future European proposal on its merits, ruling out a return to the close ties seen after the Soviet Union’s collapse and in the 1990s.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-16 13:45Original

PoliticsSweden expels Iranian embassy official

The Swedish foreign ministry said Wednesday that a member of Iran’s embassy in Stockholm was being required to leave Sweden, following a summons for Iran’s ambassador. It tied the request to activity it said did not conform to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

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Sweden expels Iranian embassy official
Sweden expels Iranian embassy official

SocietyWATCH: Vigilante chase caught on Meta glasses camera

Good Samaritans chased a suspected car thief after he allegedly struck a woman on the boardwalk and abandoned the vehicle. The pursuit was captured by a camera on Meta glasses.

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WATCH: Vigilante chase caught on Meta glasses camera
WATCH: Vigilante chase caught on Meta glasses camera

PoliticsFormer Chinese ambassador to US calls Taiwan question a 'red line of red lines'

Former Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai said China’s position on Taiwan is clear and consistent. He described the issue as a core interest and the “red line of red lines,” adding that China’s eventual reunification would resolve it once and for all.

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Former Chinese ambassador to US calls Taiwan question a 'red line of red lines'
Former Chinese ambassador to US calls Taiwan question a 'red line of red lines'

PoliticsLawmakers target Flock cameras with a threat to highway funding

A bipartisan pair of US lawmakers plans to introduce the No FLOCK Act, which would withhold 10 percent of federal highway, road, and bridge funding from states that do not restrict Flock and similar automated license plate readers. The bill would allow them only in five cases, including locating stolen vehicles and investigating vehicles involved in felonies.

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Lawmakers target Flock cameras with a threat to highway funding
Lawmakers target Flock cameras with a threat to highway funding

ScienceSoyuz-2.1b carrying Progress MS-35 cargo spacecraft launches from Baikonur

A Soyuz-2.1b rocket carrying the Progress MS-35 cargo spacecraft successfully launched from Site No. 31 at Baikonur. Roscosmos says the spacecraft is scheduled to dock with the Poisk module on the ISS’s Russian segment on September 19, delivering about 2.4 metric tons of supplies, including fuel, water, oxygen, food and medical items.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 14:03

Soyuz-2.1b carrying Progress MS-35 cargo spacecraft launches from Baikonur

HealthBondi attacks prompt new NSW institute for paediatric trauma care

New South Wales will establish an institute at Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick to improve emergency care for severely injured children. It will unite clinicians, researchers and specialists for advanced training and simulations, and is expected to become operational within six months.

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Bondi attacks prompt new NSW institute for paediatric trauma care
Bondi attacks prompt new NSW institute for paediatric trauma care

HealthExperts: Social media is changing how people receive health information

Experts say social media has transformed how people get health information, increasingly blurring who is regarded as authoritative and expert. Bringing an influencer into the surgeon general role could create opportunities as well as challenges.

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Experts: Social media is changing how people receive health information

EconomyEarning more is not enough: Spanish house prices are rising faster than wages

Annual pay varies by roughly €10,000 across Spanish regions, while the price of a 90-square-metre home can differ by as much as €383,000. In the Balearic Islands and Madrid, buyers need more than €129,000 saved for a deposit.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 14:00

Earning more is not enough: Spanish house prices are rising faster than wages

WorldHouthi blitz leaves Saudi Arabia exposed, Iran emboldened

The Houthis’ capture of terrain overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has delivered Saudi Arabia its worst setback in Yemen in years. It has exposed intelligence failures, the collapse of Yemeni allies and the limits of U.S. protection.

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Houthi blitz leaves Saudi Arabia exposed, Iran emboldened
Houthi blitz leaves Saudi Arabia exposed, Iran emboldened

EconomyBank of Russia purchases $23.6 million worth of yuan with September 15 settlement

The Bank of Russia bought yuan on the domestic market in a transaction worth 2 billion rubles, or $23.6 million, settled on September 15. The regulator conducts these purchases and sales through the yuan-ruble instrument on the Moscow Exchange’s currency market.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 14:00

Bank of Russia purchases $23.6 million worth of yuan with September 15 settlement

TechLatAm Telecom Operator Moves Part of Its Finances Onto Avalanche

Iris, founded by former IBM Blockchain partner Jules Miller, is helping Bolivia’s VIVA use stablecoins for settlement, dollar reserves and new financial services while keeping its existing telecom systems in place.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 14:00

LatAm Telecom Operator Moves Part of Its Finances Onto Avalanche
LatAm Telecom Operator Moves Part of Its Finances Onto Avalanche

TechThree days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and reach VCs and high-value leads

Exhibit table bookings for TechCrunch Disrupt close on September 18, leaving three days to reserve a spot. Startups can present themselves to more than 10,000 founders, investors, operators and technology leaders from October 13–15.

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Three days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and reach VCs and high-value leads
Three days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and reach VCs and high-value leads

WorldRussia has no grand illusions about Ukraine talks, Lavrov says

Russia is awaiting proposals for talks on Ukraine but has no grand illusions about them, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. He stressed that Moscow is ready for bilateral or trilateral dialogue in any format and said previous negotiating processes were not interrupted at Russia’s initiative.

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Russia has no grand illusions about Ukraine talks, Lavrov says

TechReddit co-founder says tech industry has been 'tone deaf' in explaining AI

Alexis Ohanian says the tech industry has been “tone deaf” in explaining AI, with misinformation spreading widely. He argues that AI risks are more mundane than the “Terminator and Skynet” scenarios feared by some people.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 13:57

Reddit co-founder says tech industry has been 'tone deaf' in explaining AI
Reddit co-founder says tech industry has been 'tone deaf' in explaining AI

HealthShare of Russians aged 60 and older may reach 25.4% by 2030 — Health Ministry

A presentation by Health Minister Mikhail Murashko projects that Russians aged 60 and over could make up 25.4% of the population by 2030, up from 24.4% in 2025. People above working age account for under a quarter of the population but more than 30% of hospital admissions and ambulance calls; a 70-year-old uses 5.5 times more compulsory health insurance resources than a 30-year-old.

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Share of Russians aged 60 and older may reach 25.4% by 2030 — Health Ministry
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🇪🇺 📱 🚫 EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15

The European Union will ban social media for children under 13 and allow only limited, supervised access until the age of 15 under plans unveiled on Wednesday by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen
🇪🇺 📱 🚫 EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15

The European Union will ban social media for children under 13 and allow only limited, supervised access until the age of 15 under plans unveiled on Wednesday by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen
AFP News Agency

PoliticsWhy are US election officials preparing for chaos before the midterms?

Donald Trump has attacked Supreme Court justices after they rejected his effort to restrict mail-in voting, prompting concern that his administration could interfere in the midterm elections. State and local officials are hiring legal help, expanding anti-misinformation outreach and preparing for possible demands involving voting records, equipment, ballot seizures and fraud investigations. The White House says its measures are intended to prevent illegal voting and bolster confidence in elections.

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Why are US election officials preparing for chaos before the midterms?
Why are US election officials preparing for chaos before the midterms?

WorldHow the Houthis are also putting Egypt under pressure

The Houthi militia is expanding its control around Red Sea maritime corridors and says Saudi vessels would be barred while other ships could initially pass. Any sustained reduction in traffic would pressure Egypt by hurting revenues from the Suez Canal, while control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could indirectly disrupt shipping between Asia and Europe.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 13:56

How the Houthis are also putting Egypt under pressure
How the Houthis are also putting Egypt under pressure

SocietyGun control groups press RCMP for details on weapon used in Tumbler Ridge school shooting

Five gun control advocacy groups are renewing pressure on the RCMP to disclose information about the firearms used in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. They say public discussion of those details could help prevent another tragedy.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 13:54

Gun control groups press RCMP for details on weapon used in Tumbler Ridge school shooting

WorldUkraine approves more than 80 companies for private air defense

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said 81 companies are now authorized to form private air defense units, up from 51 in mid-July. As Russia conducts near-hourly drone attacks and increasingly targets civilian infrastructure, businesses are joining the program to protect workers and facilities while easing pressure on military air defenses.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 13:54

Ukraine approves more than 80 companies for private air defense
Ukraine approves more than 80 companies for private air defense

CultureCatherine Ringer dies: grief in music and political circles

Catherine Ringer died of cancer during the night of 14 September at the age of 68. Artists, politicians and cultural figures have since paid tribute to the iconic voice of Les Rita Mitsouko and her association with freedom.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 13:53

Catherine Ringer dies: grief in music and political circles

EconomyAzerbaijan-Russia trade falls nearly 1.4-fold in January-August

Trade between Azerbaijan and Russia fell 27.9% year-on-year to $2.411 billion in January-August 2026, Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee reported. Azerbaijani exports to Russia rose 2.6% to $840.096 million, while imports from Russia dropped 37.8% to $1.57 billion.

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Azerbaijan-Russia trade falls nearly 1.4-fold in January-August

CultureNigeria’s ‘sarcasm queen’ answers ‘silly’ questions about Africa

Nigerian journalist and content creator Charity Ekezie uses sarcasm and humour to challenge negative stereotypes about Africa. Her social media videos turn ignorant assumptions into comedy, and she tells the BBC about some of the silliest questions she has received.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-16 13:51

Nigeria’s ‘sarcasm queen’ answers ‘silly’ questions about Africa
Nigeria’s ‘sarcasm queen’ answers ‘silly’ questions about Africa

WorldHouthi Red Sea offensive elevates enigmatic Yemeni commander

Abdul Malik al-Houthi, an elusive commander of a battle-hardened force, has seen his Iran-aligned Houthi movement win its biggest military victory in years. The group swept through Yemen’s Red Sea coast, tightened its hold over a vital shipping route and rattled Saudi Arabia.

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Houthi Red Sea offensive elevates enigmatic Yemeni commander
Houthi Red Sea offensive elevates enigmatic Yemeni commander
  • Djibouti on alert as people flee Yemen after Houthi takeover of Mayyun
    Djibouti on alert as people flee Yemen after Houthi takeover of Mayyun

    Djibouti has raised its alert level as people leave Yemen following the Houthis’ takeover of Mayyun. An Al Jazeera team is monitoring developments from a Djiboutian naval vessel tasked with protecting ships and securing maritime traffic in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-16 13:23Original

SportsMaresca defends VAR while lamenting row overshadowing win at Manchester United

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said the controversy over VAR awarding Erling Haaland’s winning goal should not obscure his team’s 1-0 derby victory at Manchester United, achieved after City played most of the match with 10 men. Refereeing body Pro Ref later admitted VAR was wrong to allow the goal.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 13:49

Maresca defends VAR while lamenting row overshadowing win at Manchester United
Maresca defends VAR while lamenting row overshadowing win at Manchester United
  • Manchester derby VAR error caused by ‘tunnel vision’: Pro Ref chief Webb
    Manchester derby VAR error caused by ‘tunnel vision’: Pro Ref chief Webb

    Pro Ref chief Howard Webb said VAR officials wrongly allowed Erling Haaland’s goal against Manchester United after focusing too narrowly on Haaland’s offside position. They failed to assess teammate Enzo Fernandez’s influence from an offside position. Pro Ref acknowledged the mistake and stood down two VAR officials until after the international break.

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    AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 06:25Original

SportsAl Taawoun face stadium closure and fine over ‘Jota’ chants

Saudi Pro League club Al Taawoun have been ordered to play their next two home matches behind closed doors and fined 100,000 riyals after fans chanted the name of late Portugal forward Diogo Jota during a match against Al Hilal. Cristiano Ronaldo had called for strong punishment, including a lifetime stadium ban for such supporters.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 13:48

Al Taawoun face stadium closure and fine over ‘Jota’ chants
Al Taawoun face stadium closure and fine over ‘Jota’ chants

PoliticsCanada in talks to join EU’s Erasmus+ exchange programme

Canada is holding early discussions with the EU about joining Erasmus+ and potentially Horizon Europe. Ottawa and Brussels are considering an unprecedented form of EU “associate membership” that would fall short of full accession.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 13:48

Canada in talks to join EU’s Erasmus+ exchange programme
  • EU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for Canada
    EU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for Canada

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening the way for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member”. The idea follows Prime Minister Mark Carney’s call for a “unique alliance” with the EU rather than membership, with closer cooperation proposed in manufacturing, AI, critical minerals and energy.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-16 13:18Original
  • HIGHLIGHTS: EU Commission chief delivers 'state of the union' address
    HIGHLIGHTS: EU Commission chief delivers 'state of the union' address

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged EU countries on Wednesday to build a new partnership with Canada and confront climate change, competition from China and other major challenges in what she called an “openly hostile world.”

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-16 12:30Original
  • Explainer: EU chief wants Canada to become an 'associate member'. What does that mean?
    Explainer: EU chief wants Canada to become an 'associate member'. What does that mean?

    On Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen backed creating an opening for Canada to take the European Union’s inaugural associate-member position.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-16 12:25Original
  • Carney’s new love-in with the EU has everything to do with Trump
    Carney’s new love-in with the EU has everything to do with Trump

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Strasbourg to pursue a “unique alliance” with the EU. Ursula von der Leyen says she wants to open the door to Canada becoming an associate member, with closer cooperation in areas including manufacturing and energy. The push is being driven by Trump’s escalating tariff dispute with Ottawa and Canada’s desire to reduce reliance on Washington.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-16 11:08Original
  • Ursula von der Leyen pitches ‘associate member’ status for Canada
    Ursula von der Leyen pitches ‘associate member’ status for Canada

    EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that Canada could become the 27-nation bloc’s first “associate member”. She proposed closer cooperation with Canadian leader Mark Carney on technology, defence and energy.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-16 10:41Original
  • EU–Canada: Standing ovation for Mark Carney
    EU–Canada: Standing ovation for Mark Carney

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney received a standing ovation at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the possibility of Canada becoming the bloc’s first “associate member” and called for the relationship to reach its highest possible level through closer cooperation on technology, defence and energy.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-16 10:22Original
  • EU chief suggests ‘associate membership’ for Canada
    EU chief suggests ‘associate membership’ for Canada

    EU chief Ursula von der Leyen suggested that Canada could become an “associate member” of the European Union while delivering her State of the Union address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-16 09:53Original
  • EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'
    EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen backed proposals for Canada to become the EU’s first “associate member”, with closer cooperation in areas including energy, critical minerals, batteries, AI, cyber and economic security. The proposal comes as Canada seeks a “unique alliance” with the EU amid tense relations and collapsed trade talks with the US.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-16 09:34Original
  • EU Calls for Closer Alliance With Canada to Aid Trade, Security
    EU Calls for Closer Alliance With Canada to Aid Trade, Security

    The European Union and Canada are preparing a new kind of alliance centered on trade and security, according to remarks European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to make in her state of the union address on Wednesday.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-16 09:30Original
  • Canada to become first ‘associate member’ of the EU

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced during her State of the Union address that Canada will become the EU’s first associate member. Details of the new status remain unclear, while she also proposed an alliance with Ottawa spanning technology, critical raw materials, energy and defence.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-16 09:18Original
  • EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become bloc’s first associate member

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed Wednesday opening a path for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member. The striking overture comes as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs push Ottawa closer to Europe.

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    CCBC News★★★★☆2026-09-16 08:49Original
  • EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate member
    EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate member

    European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said she wants to open the way for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member. With Trump’s tariffs and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st US state, Ottawa is seeking closer economic and security ties with Europe. The proposed broader partnership would build on Ceta and cover technology, defence, energy, AI and economic security.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-16 08:38Original
  • Canada Could Become the EU’s First Associate Member

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join as the European Union’s first associate member during her annual state of the union speech.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-16 08:30Original
  • Von der Leyen eyes Canada as EU's first 'associate member'

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is opening the door for Canada to become its first associate member, a status that does not currently exist. In her State of the Union address, she described Europe and Canada as sharing views on issues including AI, climate change, the Arctic, geopolitics and democracy, amid an “openly hostile world.”

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-16 08:25Original
  • EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to be the bloc’s first associate member
    EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to be the bloc’s first associate member

    Ursula von der Leyen told Mark Carney that she would like Canada to assume the EU’s inaugural associate-member status.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-09-16 08:14Original
  • Canada could become EU’s ‘first associate member,’ bloc chief says
    Canada could become EU’s ‘first associate member,’ bloc chief says

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union is opening the door for Canada to become the 27-nation bloc’s first associate member.

    European UnionCanadaassociate membershipdiplomacy

    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-16 08:09Original
  • EU opens door for Canada to become first associate member, Commission president says
    EU opens door for Canada to become first associate member, Commission president says

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is opening the way for Canada to become its first associate member. Such a status does not currently exist under the bloc’s treaties.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-16 08:05Original

Culture'Starship Troopers' director confirms Trump's space uniforms are Nazi-inspired

Paul Verhoeven, director of 'Starship Troopers', confirmed that Donald Trump's Space Force uniforms were inspired by Nazi designs. He said he did not know whether the president understood that the film depicts characters as fascists without realizing it themselves—that is the point.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 13:45

'Starship Troopers' director confirms Trump's space uniforms are Nazi-inspired

CultureFrom Macklemore to Bella Hadid

Graphic artist Busra Ozturk and producer Nurdan Erdogan Gokhan are credited for the item.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-16 13:45

From Macklemore to Bella Hadid
From Macklemore to Bella Hadid

CultureFormer President Obama says family dog Sunny has died

Former President Barack Obama said on social media Wednesday that the family’s 13-year-old Portuguese water dog, Sunny, has died.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-16 13:45

Former President Obama says family dog Sunny has died
Former President Obama says family dog Sunny has died

TechUnlocking the Trillion-Token Era: B.AI Builds a Global Settlement Layer for the Agent Economy

B.AI says it is combining compute routing, decentralized settlement and full-stack agent infrastructure to expand its role in AI infrastructure. Five months after launch, its daily throughput has surpassed 1.51 trillion tokens, up more than 71,500-fold, while partnerships with major Chinese model developers support its global distribution hub.

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Unlocking the Trillion-Token Era: B.AI Builds a Global Settlement Layer for the Agent Economy
Unlocking the Trillion-Token Era: B.AI Builds a Global Settlement Layer for the Agent Economy

WorldWhy some countries fail while others prosper in the Middle East and Africa

The article argues that national prosperity depends less on geography or resources than on institutions governing power, legitimacy and opportunity. Africa’s development crisis is linked to a long legacy of extractive institutions, while Nigeria’s natural wealth coexists with failure to build a legitimate, cohesive authority capable of delivering public goods.

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Why some countries fail while others prosper in the Middle East and Africa
Why some countries fail while others prosper in the Middle East and Africa

EconomyHybrid-vehicle sales are surging, but GM is missing the ride

Florida car dealer Bill Wallace says most customers lately have been asking about hybrid vehicles, hoping to ease the pressure of high gasoline prices.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 13:40

Hybrid-vehicle sales are surging, but GM is missing the ride
Hybrid-vehicle sales are surging, but GM is missing the ride

ScienceAs Russia attacks Ukraine’s grid, solar offers a path to resilience

As Russian attacks repeatedly disrupt Ukraine’s centralized power grid, businesses and households are turning to solar with help from government incentives. A door factory in Bila Tserkva is installing rooftop panels to keep production running, reduce reliance on costly generators and gain greater independence from the grid.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 13:38

As Russia attacks Ukraine’s grid, solar offers a path to resilience
As Russia attacks Ukraine’s grid, solar offers a path to resilience
  • Poland reiterates Ukraine support after Russian drone attacks
    Poland reiterates Ukraine support after Russian drone attacks

    After Russian drone attacks near the Ukraine-Poland border, Warsaw reaffirmed its support for Kyiv and promised a “non-provocative but serious response” to Moscow. The strikes destroyed a gas station and the locomotive of a passenger train near the Dorohusk-Yahodyn crossing; all passengers and crew were evacuated.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-16 12:04Original
  • Ukraine ready for energy ceasefire but Russia is yet to agree, Zelenskyy says

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready for an energy ceasefire, but Russia has not agreed. Donald Trump claimed Moscow and Kyiv had agreed not to target each other’s energy infrastructure, though no agreement has been confirmed and strikes have continued.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-16 11:54Original

PoliticsLavrov warns Armenia against trusting EU promises

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the European Union would likely delay Armenia’s European integration, if it admitted the country at all. He said he could not see how Armenia would join an EU where Turkey and Serbia had already been waiting for decades, and stressed that Yerevan would still have to choose its path.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 13:36

Lavrov warns Armenia against trusting EU promises

WorldRussia plans new prison complex in occupied Kherson Oblast

Russia plans to build seven large prison complexes across Russia and occupied Ukraine by 2035, including one in occupied Kherson Oblast, with combined capacity exceeding 20,000 people. The plans come as Russia expands detention infrastructure in occupied territories; a Kyiv Independent investigation found facilities in Crimea were used to unlawfully detain and abuse Ukrainian civilians.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 13:33

Russia plans new prison complex in occupied Kherson Oblast
Russia plans new prison complex in occupied Kherson Oblast

WorldSaudis pound Yemen as Houthis solidify gains on new Middle East war front

Saudi warplanes heavily bombed Yemen on Wednesday, the Houthis said. The Iran-backed fighters have consolidated gains from a lightning advance, extending Tehran’s reach in the Middle East war and causing further disruption to global oil supplies.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 13:33

Saudis pound Yemen as Houthis solidify gains on new Middle East war front

EconomyTotalEnergies stokes controversy in France with cut-price gas

French motorists are crowding TotalEnergies stations to buy discounted gasoline. Rivals accuse the energy giant of distorting competition, saying the government encouraged the move.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 13:32

TotalEnergies stokes controversy in France with cut-price gas

WorldRyabkov: No trend toward political settlement in Middle East

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said the Middle East situation currently shows no movement toward a political settlement on terms imposed by Washington and West Jerusalem. He said BRICS expressed solidarity around finding a sensible way forward, while stressing that this should not be overstated as unanimous support for Iran. He also highlighted the UAE and Iran setting aside differences to pursue a constructive agenda.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 13:32

Ryabkov: No trend toward political settlement in Middle East

TechChina’s Z.ai raises revenue target 25% after US$5 billion cash injection

Chinese AI developer Z.ai has lifted its year-end annual recurring revenue forecast by 25% to US$3 billion, from about US$2.4 billion previously. The company said a fresh US$5 billion cash reserve had temporarily eased its computing-capacity bottlenecks.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 13:31

China’s Z.ai raises revenue target 25% after US$5 billion cash injection
China’s Z.ai raises revenue target 25% after US$5 billion cash injection

CultureThe Soprano: A magical evening of opera with acclaimed Greek singer Christina Poulitsi

Acclaimed Greek soprano Christina Poulitsi has captivated opera audiences with her performances for years. Appearing at the Chios Festival gave her a special opportunity to honour legendary Greek singer Maria Callas.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-16 13:30

The Soprano: A magical evening of opera with acclaimed Greek singer Christina Poulitsi

EconomyHow Kazakhstan is reshaping its trade beyond commodities

Kazakhstan is turning its reliance on imported processed goods into an opportunity for investors to build local enterprises, replace imports and broaden the country’s export basket.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 13:30

How Kazakhstan is reshaping its trade beyond commodities

EconomyWhat’s Inside the Bond Market’s ‘Toxic Stew’

Inflation, war, artificial intelligence and national debt are combining to push yields higher in the bond market’s “toxic stew.”

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 13:30

What’s Inside the Bond Market’s ‘Toxic Stew’
What’s Inside the Bond Market’s ‘Toxic Stew’

PoliticsEU moves to ban social media for under-13s

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union is moving to ban social media use by children under 13 and impose restrictions on older children’s use of digital technology.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 13:30

EU moves to ban social media for under-13s
  • EU chief proposes social media ban for kids under 13
    EU chief proposes social media ban for kids under 13

    Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, is seeking a minimum age of 13 for social networks, internet gaming and chatbot services.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-16 08:34Original

SocietyFederal authorities cancel Edmonton mom’s removal hours before flight

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said by email that Halima Abdi’s application for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds met eligibility requirements on Sept. 9. Federal authorities cancelled her removal from Canada hours before she was due to board a plane.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 13:30

Federal authorities cancel Edmonton mom’s removal hours before flight

HealthRussia loses $29.57 bln in GDP annually due to chronic diseases

Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said chronic diseases among the population cost Russia nearly 2.5 trillion rubles, or $29.57 billion, in GDP each year. He described extending healthy life expectancy as both an individual and state-level task, including economically.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 13:29

Russia loses $29.57 bln in GDP annually due to chronic diseases

WorldNorway’s sovereign wealth fund profits from Israeli holdings amid Gaza destruction

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund earned $2.4bn from its remaining Israeli holdings in the first half of 2026, a 15.7 percent rise since the end of 2025, as the Gaza offensive continues. Campaigners and charities say some invested companies are linked to Israel’s military and occupation. The fund’s ethical framework is under review, with a conclusion expected by October 15.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 13:29

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund profits from Israeli holdings amid Gaza destruction
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund profits from Israeli holdings amid Gaza destruction

WorldIran: Activists sound alarm as regime seizes Baha'i assets

Rights groups say Iranian authorities are increasingly confiscating assets belonging to government critics, Baha’is and opponents living abroad, including actors, athletes and journalists. They warn the crackdown adds economic pressure, with the Baha’i community bearing the brunt through property seizures, discrimination and alleged persecution.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 13:28

Iran: Activists sound alarm as regime seizes Baha'i assets
Iran: Activists sound alarm as regime seizes Baha'i assets

CultureArtists quit Ed Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore over Palestine

All supporting acts on Ed Sheeran’s upcoming US Loop Tour have withdrawn after rapper Macklemore was removed for expressing support for Palestine. Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Beoga and Lukas Graham cited opposition to silencing artists and, in some cases, Ireland’s experience of occupation and suffering.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 13:27

Artists quit Ed Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore over Palestine
Artists quit Ed Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore over Palestine

EconomyChinese oil prices hit record highs after attacks on Saudi pipeline

Chinese oil prices have reached record highs after attacks on a Saudi pipeline. Beijing had softened the global impact of the Iran war by running down its stocks, but is now “coming off its crash diet”.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 13:24

Chinese oil prices hit record highs after attacks on Saudi pipeline

WorldIN BRIEF: What is known about incident with Russian warship, Danish Air Force helicopter

Russia’s Defense Ministry says the Baltic Fleet corvette Soobrazitelny fired two red signal flares on September 14 after a Danish Air Force Fennec helicopter approached in international waters and did not answer calls. Denmark protested, while Russia called the helicopter’s actions provocative and said it would examine the incident.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 13:23

IN BRIEF: What is known about incident with Russian warship, Danish Air Force helicopter

TechSK Hynix reportedly in talks with Intel to build memory chips in the US

SK Hynix is reportedly discussing a U.S. memory-chip project with Intel, but the company told TechCrunch that it has not finalized any plans or arrangements.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 13:23

SK Hynix reportedly in talks with Intel to build memory chips in the US
SK Hynix reportedly in talks with Intel to build memory chips in the US

WorldEU heads to COP31 with a blunt message: climate pledges are no longer enough

EU ambassadors want COP31 to accelerate clean-energy deployment, move away from fossil fuels and expand electrification. A document seen by Euronews also calls for tripling renewable energy, doubling energy-efficiency improvements and cutting methane and other non-CO2 emissions by 2030.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 13:21

EU heads to COP31 with a blunt message: climate pledges are no longer enough

EconomyCelsius sues BitMEX for $495 million 11 days before exchange shutdown

Celsius Network’s bankruptcy estate has sued BitMEX and related entities, alleging fraud, market manipulation and wrongful liquidations during Bitcoin’s March 2020 crash caused losses of more than 6,360 BTC. Filed Sept. 12, the case seeks about $495 million as BitMEX prepares to close its exchange on Sept. 23. The allegations remain unproven.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 13:20

Celsius sues BitMEX for $495 million 11 days before exchange shutdown
Celsius sues BitMEX for $495 million 11 days before exchange shutdown

PoliticsLavrov: Relations must be normalized to launch comprehensive US-Russia dialogue

Russia and the United States maintain contacts in some areas, but their broader relations need to be normalized before comprehensive dialogue can begin, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. He praised the Trump administration’s willingness to engage Moscow and described Europeans as “arrogant and not very rational.”

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 13:19

Lavrov: Relations must be normalized to launch comprehensive US-Russia dialogue

EconomyKazakhstan interested in Power of Baikal pipeline crossing its territory

Kazakhstan would welcome the Power of Baikal gas pipeline, formerly known as Power of Siberia 2, running through its territory because it could help supply the country’s northeastern regions, Vice Energy Minister Kaiyrkhan Tutkyshbayev said. He stressed that Kazakhstan is not involved in route negotiations, which are being conducted by Russia and China.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 13:17

Kazakhstan interested in Power of Baikal pipeline crossing its territory

EconomyOpenAI investors approach company about new funding round

Investors have approached OpenAI about a new funding round as the company prepares for what is widely expected to be a blockbuster IPO next year, following its confidential prospectus filing in June.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 13:16

OpenAI investors approach company about new funding round
OpenAI investors approach company about new funding round

OtherSmall plane makes emergency landing on highway east of Edmonton

Strathcona County RCMP say a Cessna 172 carrying two people landed on Highway 21. The plane made an emergency landing on the highway east of Edmonton.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 13:16

Small plane makes emergency landing on highway east of Edmonton

WorldGold mine collapse kills at least 70 in Sudan’s West Kordofan

At least 70 artisanal miners were killed when adjoining shafts collapsed at the al-Zaraa gold mine near al-Nuhud in Sudan’s West Kordofan. Residents using rudimentary tools are searching for survivors, while the site lacks specialised rescue teams, heavy equipment and basic safety safeguards. The death toll could rise.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 13:15

Gold mine collapse kills at least 70 in Sudan’s West Kordofan
Gold mine collapse kills at least 70 in Sudan’s West Kordofan
  • At least 67 killed in gold mine collapse in remote Sudan
    At least 67 killed in gold mine collapse in remote Sudan

    A gold mine in a remote part of Sudan collapsed on Wednesday, killing at least 67 people, according to a medical group and survivors. The incident took place at the al-Zara mine in West Kordofan, an area controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which has been fighting Sudan’s military for more than three years.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-16 11:54Original
  • Gold mine collapse in remote Sudan kills at least 67
    Gold mine collapse in remote Sudan kills at least 67

    At least 67 people were killed when a gold mine collapsed in a remote area of Sudan, according to a medical group and survivors.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-09-16 10:45Original
  • At least 60 killed after gold mine collapses in Sudan

    At least 60 people died when the Al-Zaraa gold mine near El-Nahud in Sudan’s West Kordofan region collapsed. The collapse began on Tuesday after tunnels were dug too close together.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-16 09:12Original
  • At least 60 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan’s West Kordofan, sources say
    At least 60 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan’s West Kordofan, sources say

    At least 60 people died when a gold mine collapsed on Sunday in a remote area north of al-Nuhud in Sudan’s West Kordofan, according to three local sources who spoke to Reuters on Wednesday.

    SudanWest Kordofangold mine collapse

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-16 09:00Original
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