WorldTaliban seeks US ties, cites Afghan war legacy
The Taliban is seeking ties with the United States while pointing to the legacy of the Afghan war.
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Taliban seeks US ties, cites Afghan war legacy
ScienceFrom the ozone hole to recovery: Global action enters a new phase
The WMO says the Antarctic ozone hole in 2025 was among the smallest since the early 1990s, though recovery remains uneven. It projects the global ozone layer will return to 1980 levels around 2040. China reports eliminating about 720,000 tonnes of ozone-depleting substances since 1991 and continuing its Kigali Amendment commitments.
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From the ozone hole to recovery: Global action enters a new phase
SportsThe world’s best racing driver is about to race 100 karts at once
Max Verstappen is set to take on 100 other karters at Silverstone in a 30-lap race. The content creators and Red Bull athletes will start ahead of him, and each driver he overtakes will be eliminated.
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The world’s best racing driver is about to race 100 karts at once
WorldFour years on, Iranians reflect on impact of ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’
Four years after Mahsa ‘Jina’ Amini died in custody, Iranians say the ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ protests changed how women dress and how society thinks. Amnesty International says authorities committed crimes against humanity during the 2022–23 protests, while a UN mission reported at least 550 deaths.
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Four years on, Iranians reflect on impact of ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’
WorldGaza building collapse kills 20, including children
A war-damaged building collapsed in the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, killing at least 20 people, including six children, while injuring 14 and trapping dozens. Rescuers searched the rubble, often with their bare hands because heavy machinery was unavailable. Authorities say about 2,000 damaged buildings remain occupied by families with nowhere else to go.
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Gaza building collapse kills 20, including children
Photos: Gaza building collapse kills 20, including women and childrenA six-storey apartment building in Gaza City’s Tal al-Hawa area collapsed after being damaged in earlier Israeli attacks, crushing nearby homes and tents. Gaza authorities say at least 20 people, including women and children, were killed and dozens more may be trapped. Civil Defence teams are searching for survivors, missing people and bodies, with nearly 100 Palestinians reportedly still under the rubble.
At least 20 killed as multi-storey building collapses in Gaza CityAt least 20 people have been killed after a damaged apartment building collapsed overnight in Gaza City. Rescuers are combing through the rubble for survivors, with dozens still trapped, including women and children.
- At least 20 killed in collapse of war-damaged residential building in Gaza City
Local authorities said a war-damaged residential building in Gaza City collapsed early Wednesday, killing at least 20 people, including several children. Dozens more were feared trapped beneath the rubble.
- At least 19 killed, including children, as unstable Gaza building collapses
A building housing about six families collapsed in Gaza City overnight into Wednesday, killing at least 19 people, including children. Rescuers were searching through the rubble for dozens of others who had been sheltering inside.
At least 12 killed as Israeli-strike-damaged building collapses in Gaza CityA Gaza City building sheltering displaced Palestinian families collapsed after being weakened by earlier Israeli strikes, killing at least 12 people. Rescuers are searching for about 100 people, including 50 children, but say the effort is severely hindered by a lack of heavy machinery. Fourteen injured people were taken to hospital, while voices were still heard beneath the rubble.
- Building collapse in Gaza kills 19 as Palestinians face perilous conditions during truce
A building collapsed overnight in Gaza City, killing 19 people, including at least 12 women and children. Palestinians continue to face perilous conditions during the truce.
- At least 12 killed and dozens missing after building collapses in Gaza City
At least 12 people were killed and dozens remain missing after a multi-storey building housing displaced families collapsed in Gaza City on 16 September, according to Shifa Hospital.
- Damaged building collapses in Gaza, killing at least 14, amid other Mideast developments
A building housing displaced Palestinian families collapsed in Gaza City, killing at least 14 people. Most of those killed were women and children.
Gaza building collapse kills 16 people seeking shelter insideA war-damaged building collapsed in the Gaza Strip, killing 16 people, including children, and leaving at least 100 missing. Gaza City civil defense said voices could still be heard beneath the rubble. UN agencies and Egypt’s relief agency joined the difficult rescue effort, which was hindered by a lack of heavy machinery. Palestinian and UN officials blame Israeli restrictions, while Israel says the curbs prevent equipment reaching militant groups.
At least 12 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapsesA multi-storey building in Gaza City’s Tal al-Hawa area collapsed, killing at least 12 people, including children, while dozens remain missing beneath the rubble. Locals said 10 families had lived there despite warnings it was unsafe. Hamas-run Civil Defence rescuers initially worked empty-handed because of tight Israeli restrictions on equipment entering Gaza, but later borrowed heavy machinery.
Gaza building damaged by Israeli strikes collapses, killing 11, including 5 childrenA building in Gaza City that was damaged by Israeli strikes collapsed, killing 11 people, including five children. Rescue teams are searching for survivors and recovering people trapped under the rubble.
At least 10 dead, dozens missing after Gaza City building collapseAt least 10 Palestinians have died and up to 70 are believed to be missing after a building collapsed in Gaza City. The structure had been damaged in an earlier Israeli air strike.
Gaza residential building collapses, six families reportedly trappedA multi-storey residential building collapsed overnight in western Gaza City, reportedly trapping six families beneath the rubble. Rescue crews and residents dug by hand and pulled out children and other survivors, while casualties remained unclear. Local media said the building had previously been damaged by an Israeli bombing and left structurally unsafe.
PoliticsTrump administration spent $9.5 billion on employee leave last year, driven by DOGE-era cuts
The Trump administration spent $9.5 billion on paid administrative leave last year, even as it pursued cost-cutting efforts, according to the Government Accountability Office. The agency said DOGE-era workforce cuts helped drive the expense.
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Trump administration spent $9.5 billion on employee leave last year, driven by DOGE-era cuts
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.
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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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
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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
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
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 AgencyEconomyUS 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
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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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
TechZuckerberg distances Meta from calls to slow AI development
Mark Zuckerberg said Meta delayed releasing its Muse AI agent for several months to make sure it was safe and secure.
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Zuckerberg distances Meta from calls to slow AI development
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
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
CultureDoes this Bollywood saga tell the story of India’s changing China policy?
The piece asks whether a Bollywood saga reflects changes in India’s policy toward China, alongside a poster for Salman Khan’s film Ek Tha Tiger.
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Does this Bollywood saga tell the story of India’s changing China policy?
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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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.
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
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
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'
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
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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Soyuz-2.1b carrying Progress MS-35 cargo spacecraft launches from Baikonur
PoliticsIs Iowa a battleground again?
How Iowa became one of the most closely watched battlegrounds of the midterms.
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Is Iowa a battleground again?
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
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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Earning more is not enough: Spanish house prices are rising faster than wages
ScienceSatellites show Earth lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica in 47 years
A major report found that 12.5 trillion tons of ice have melted from Greenland and Antarctica since 1979.
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Satellites show Earth lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica in 47 years
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
TechZuckerberg Has an AI Empire to Build. Meet the Adviser Who Handles the Details
At a Meta Platforms board retreat in December, CEO Mark Zuckerberg asked Dina Powell McCormick to walk with him around Koolau Ranch, his sprawling compound on Kauai.
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Zuckerberg Has an AI Empire to Build. Meet the Adviser Who Handles the Details
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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Bank of Russia purchases $23.6 million worth of yuan with September 15 settlement
EconomyBlockchain finance platform Theo launches tokenized silver backed by $40 million in active leases
Onchain finance platform Theo has launched thSLVR, allowing investors to maintain exposure to silver while earning income by lending the metal to institutional borrowers.
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Blockchain finance platform Theo launches tokenized silver backed by $40 million in active leases
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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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
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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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
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
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 AgencyPoliticsWhy 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?
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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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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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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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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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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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
Djibouti on alert as people flee Yemen after Houthi takeover of MayyunDjibouti 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.
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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Maresca defends VAR while lamenting row overshadowing win at Manchester United
Manchester derby VAR error caused by ‘tunnel vision’: Pro Ref chief WebbPro 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.
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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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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Canada in talks to join EU’s Erasmus+ exchange programme
EU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for CanadaEuropean 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.
- 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.”
- 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.
Carney’s new love-in with the EU has everything to do with TrumpCanadian 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.
Ursula von der Leyen pitches ‘associate member’ status for CanadaEU 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.
EU–Canada: Standing ovation for Mark CarneyCanadian 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.
EU chief suggests ‘associate membership’ for CanadaEU 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate memberEuropean 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.
- 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.
- 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.”
- 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.
Canada could become EU’s ‘first associate member,’ bloc chief saysEuropean 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.
- 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.
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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'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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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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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
TechUK publishing giant Reach to cut 220 editorial jobs as AI reshapes news traffic
UK publishing giant Reach will cut 220 editorial jobs as artificial intelligence reshapes the flow of traffic to news outlets.
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UK publishing giant Reach to cut 220 editorial jobs as AI reshapes news traffic
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
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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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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As Russia attacks Ukraine’s grid, solar offers a path to resilience
Poland reiterates Ukraine support after Russian drone attacksAfter 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.
- 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.
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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Lavrov warns Armenia against trusting EU promises
WorldUkrainian drone commander says his forces killed decorated Russian general
Ukrainian drone forces killed Major General Anton Grunis, according to drone commander Robert Brovdi.
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Ukrainian drone commander says his forces killed decorated Russian general
WorldHuge wildfire in Valencia region burns 690 hectares after Spain’s hottest summer
Firefighters were battling a large blaze in Tuéjar, Valencia, on 15 September after flames moved through the Alto Turia Biosphere Reserve. The wildfire has burned 690 hectares.
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Huge wildfire in Valencia region burns 690 hectares after Spain’s hottest summer
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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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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Saudis pound Yemen as Houthis solidify gains on new Middle East war front
CultureMerriam-Webster gives its dictionary a ‘glow-up’ with 1,400 new words and definitions
Merriam-Webster is refreshing its dictionary with another “glow-up,” adding 1,400 words and definitions.
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Merriam-Webster gives its dictionary a ‘glow-up’ with 1,400 new words and definitions
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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EU moves to ban social media for under-13s
- 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.
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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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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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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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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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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Artists quit Ed Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore over Palestine
Ed Sheeran’s Opening Acts Drop Out in Solidarity With MacklemoreThe fallout over Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour is widening, with all of Sheeran’s music openers and his onstage band saying they will no longer participate. Sheeran said Macklemore’s departure was the promoter’s decision, not his.
Ed Sheeran tour in turmoil after four opening acts quit over MacklemoreEd Sheeran’s North and South American tour was thrown into chaos Tuesday when four supporting acts abruptly withdrew in solidarity with rapper Macklemore. He had been dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.
- Ed Sheeran’s support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments
All support acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after rapper Macklemore was dropped for pro-Palestinian remarks made during a concert earlier this month.
Ed Sheeran’s tour in trouble as pro-Palestinian acts drop outMore artists booked for Ed Sheeran’s North and South American tour have withdrawn in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian remarks onstage. The departures include Irish acts Rowe and Lukas Graham, along with Billie Eilish’s brother Finneas.
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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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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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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SK Hynix reportedly in talks with Intel to build memory chips in the US
Intel, SK Hynix shares jump on report of talks over U.S. memory chip manufacturingIntel and SK Hynix shares rose sharply after a report said the companies are discussing memory chip manufacturing in the United States. A deal could be a major win for Intel, which has been seeking prominent customers for its manufacturing, or foundry, business.
- EXCLUSIVE: SK Hynix in talks with Intel on first U.S. memory-chip manufacturing deal, sources say
South Korea’s SK Hynix is discussing a potential agreement with Intel to manufacture memory chips in the United States for the first time, according to three people familiar with the talks.
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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EU heads to COP31 with a blunt message: climate pledges are no longer enough