The NTSB is holding a media briefing about Tuesday night’s fatal crash involving a news helicopter reporting for NBC Los Angeles.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 19:16
A 15-year-old boy was killed in a double-tap strike while trying to rescue a paramedic. As the human cost in Gaza continues, the United States is preparing a $2.8bn weapons package for Israel.
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The US federal government is reportedly preparing to approve a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, including 40,000 one-ton bombs. The Washington Post said the taxpayer-funded deal contains some of the most destructive munitions in Western arsenals, including MK-84s, BLU-117s and I-2000 penetrator warheads.
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Houthis on Wednesday of launching a “cowardly” attack aimed at Islam’s holy city of Mecca, provoking outrage across the Muslim world. The Houthis quickly rejected Riyadh’s claim that it had downed a drone heading toward Mecca, calling the statement a “lie.”
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Boeing’s CEO said stabilizing production of the 737 Max is taking longer than expected.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 19:12
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles says pathology tests came back clear, six months after she announced her breast cancer diagnosis. The 69-year-old thanked Trump for his unwavering support and said she would continue advancing his America First agenda.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 19:12
After a March breast cancer diagnosis, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said Wednesday that she has moved past the illness and is now cancer-free.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said she is cancer-free. She disclosed in March that she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
A Stanford University research group described replacing a large portion of a mouse brain, genetically removed beforehand, with cells from a human brain organoid. The approach could provide a more natural setting for studying organoids, which model specialized cells and tissue structures but lack features such as blood circulation, immune cells, and connections to other brain structures.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 19:08
A hacking group has demanded $3 million in Monero from Revolut and given the company 24 hours to pay. The group said it targeted customers with significant cryptocurrency holdings and threatened to sell customer data.
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A group calling itself iamnotavillain has threatened to sell Revolut customers’ confidential data to other criminals unless the UK fintech pays a $3mn ransom within 24 hours.
Wind farm developer Vineyard Wind said it had resolved a dispute with turbine supplier GE Vernova, which had sought to withdraw from its $4.5 billion New England project while claiming it was owed more than $300 million.
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The House approved a resolution holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he defied subpoenas from the Oversight Committee’s investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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The House unanimously voted Wednesday to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he refused to comply with subpoenas tied to a congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The House voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he resisted subpoenas issued in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Black is suing the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to stop those subpoenas.
Ukrainian drone attacks have halted Rosneft’s refineries in Syzran and Saratov, Reuters reports, citing sources. Damage at Syzran includes its main crude distillation unit, and repairs may take at least a month. Three of Russia’s six largest diesel-producing refineries have sharply reduced output or shut down completely this month.
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Ursula von der Leyen supports creating a European Security Council and a “playbook” to counter sabotage. The initiatives reflect European officials’ growing desire to take greater responsibility for security amid doubts about whether they can rely on aid from Trump.
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Sweden’s center-left opposition has defeated the incumbent right-wing governing bloc by the narrowest of margins, public broadcaster SVT reported Wednesday after 99% of ballots from Sunday’s parliamentary election had been counted.
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The UN General Assembly’s General Debate, its centerpiece, typically turns New York into the world’s main diplomatic stage. Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Masoud Pezeshkian are poised for a showdown there.
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Ed Sheeran’s tour has been thrown into turmoil after all of his supporting acts quit. The departures followed rapper Macklemore being removed as an opening act over pro-Palestinian remarks he made onstage.
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Lewis Hamilton has voiced support for Macklemore after the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour over remarks about Palestine.
Ed Sheeran’s US tour was thrown into turmoil after all four supporting acts withdrew on Tuesday in solidarity with US rapper Macklemore. Macklemore had earlier been dropped from the tour after making comments supporting Palestine. The acts included Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas.
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.
The 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’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.
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.
More 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.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, saying the move was intended to help return inflation to its 2 per cent target. It was the first policy shift by the new Fed chief, who took office in late May after being selected by Trump amid expectations he would cut rates.
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These are the key points from the Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday to raise interest rates.
Using an open-source map of a fruit fly’s brain, the author vibe-coded a website called PitchFly. Its headline suggestions were delightfully bizarre.
WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 19:00
Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening the door for Canada to become the EU’s first “associate member”, deepening ties among allies in an “openly hostile world”. The article says the offer could provide a model for Britain’s closer relationship with the bloc, while also highlighting how Brexit left the UK apart from it.
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As the US president talks about making Canada the 51st state, its leader is seeking closer ties in Europe. The European Commission president has described the offer as “associate membership,” prompting questions about what it means and how it differs from the close arrangements enjoyed by Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and the UK.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Wednesday that Canada become the European Union’s first associate member. The striking overture comes as threats from US President Donald Trump push Ottawa closer to Europe, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the relationship a “unique alliance with the EU.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she wanted to open the way for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she wanted to open the door for Canada to become the EU’s first “associate member.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was seeking a “unique alliance” with the EU, not membership. Gerardo Fortuna, author of Brussels Playbook, discusses the proposal.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was attending her annual keynote speech, that she wanted to work with him to open the way for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member. Lawmakers gave Carney a standing ovation.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Ursula von der Leyen told Mark Carney that she would like Canada to assume the EU’s inaugural associate-member status.
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 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.
Historian and political scientist Phillips Payson O’Brien argued in an Atlantic op-ed that America’s military power, overseas base network and international partnerships were insufficient to defeat Iran. He said the conflict exposed a profound shift in global power, accelerated the weakening of US capabilities and alliances, and showed that the “American age” had come to an end.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 18:55
Attorney General Todd Blanche said he has no plans to investigate Russian businessman Umar Kremlev’s possible role in organizing Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding. ProPublica reported that Kremlev covered hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses, while Representative Robert Garcia launched a congressional investigation.
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Running experts offer advice on staying warm in cold temperatures and suggest gear designed to keep runners comfortable and warm.
NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-16 18:54
The anonymous group CikLeak says it accessed the IT infrastructure of Russia’s Central Election Commission and contractors developing the Vybory 2.0 voting system, downloading internal documents, server configurations, passwords, and employee communications. Investigative outlet IStories verified the documents. State Duma elections are scheduled for September 18–20.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking to reduce Canada’s dependence on the United States as the European Union offers Canada associate membership amid the US trade war.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 18:48
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking a “unique alliance” with the EU, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has signaled openness to an expanded partnership. Potential cooperation spans technology, defense production, the Arctic, energy, critical minerals and economic security, while experts see Canadian entry into the EU single market or customs union as unlikely.
Ukraine’s military says Russian Major General Anton Grunis, commander of the 4th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade, was killed in a Sept. 12 Ukrainian drone strike in occupied Donetsk Oblast; a Russian official also confirmed his death. Partisans separately claimed sabotage disrupted power at a Voronezh plant making components for Russian missiles and air defenses. A Gradus poll found 40% of Ukrainians would relocate if conditions worsen significantly this winter.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 18:47
Zach Cregger’s new Resident Evil returns to the franchise’s fundamentals, centering on civilian medical courier Bryan as he faces terrifying infected creatures and survival-threatening mistakes. The film uses humor to heighten its horror, showcasing how video game adaptations have evolved while working as a satisfying standalone story.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 18:45
Owala has launched a Pokémon collaboration celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary. Available exclusively at Target, the collection features water bottles decorated with popular Pokémon, while its limited-edition tumblers have already sold out.
NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-16 18:45
Researchers supporting the Vesuvius Challenge made and charred modern papyrus scrolls to validate a screening technique for identifying Herculaneum scrolls written with lead-based ink. The method could help select the most promising fragile scrolls for further digital analysis, according to a paper in PLOS ONE.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 18:43
German agencies are assessing whether infrastructure and the health care system could function under martial law. A Bundeswehr scenario estimates that up to 1,000 wounded troops could arrive daily after a Russian attack on NATO, quickly overwhelming the country’s five military hospitals and placing unprecedented demands on civilian facilities. Germany is also training surgeons and reviewing medicine supplies, staffing, and hospital coordination.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 18:42
Italy said on Wednesday it will abolish road tax for 14.5 million cars and motorcycles from next year. The measure is expected to cost the country’s strained coffers more than €2 billion ($2.3 billion).
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The Fed’s rate decision on Wednesday will come just two days before about 1.47 million options tied to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF expire. With roughly $6.28 billion in gross underlying share value concentrated around the busiest $40–$45 strikes, traders will test whether a macro-driven Bitcoin move can overcome expiry-related positioning. Bitcoin was near $76,000 ahead of the decision.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 18:40
A Russian overnight drone strike destroyed a Kyiv warehouse containing sets, costumes, and other props from Kvartal 95, the studio said. A warehouse belonging to the Olena Zelenska Foundation also burned down, destroying humanitarian aid, though no one there was hurt. Ukraine’s emergency service said one person was injured. Kvartal 95 said all scheduled concerts would proceed.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 18:36
Bell’s expansion of an AI data centre near Regina is raising hopes among some George Gordon First Nation members, while also prompting questions about its long-term implications.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 18:36
Sarah Heck, Anthropic’s head of public policy, shared her views on AI safety as debate intensifies over how model development should be regulated. She said AI companies cannot be expected to operate solely on an “honor code.”
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 18:35
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said Israel is losing allies because of atrocities in Gaza and the West Bank.
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Ukraine’s Ground Forces Third Army Corps says it has been conducting a counteroffensive called “Vivaldi” in northern Donetsk for about four months. Commander Andrii Biletskyi says Ukrainian forces cleared infiltrators and recaptured territory along the Lyman axis, while stressing operational secrecy. The reported battlefield gains and Russian losses have not been independently verified, and the operation’s ultimate goal remains unknown.
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Federal Reserve officials project another interest-rate increase later this year after Wednesday’s hike, followed by a steady policy in 2027, according to quarterly forecasts released after the latest meeting.
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The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, seeking to tackle stubbornly high inflation in the world’s largest economy. The move is likely to anger President Donald Trump, who has called for lower rates.
The Federal Reserve approved its first interest-rate increase in more than three years on Wednesday and indicated that another hike could follow before the end of the year.
The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark federal funds rate range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.0%, marking its first rate hike since July 2023. The widely expected move was in line with market expectations.
Sunny, the Portuguese water dog who arrived at the White House at the beginning of Barack Obama’s second term and brought playful energy to the mansion—occasionally too much—has died.
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Barack and Michelle Obama announced the death of their cherished dog, Sunny. Sunny joined the Obama family during Barack Obama’s second administration.
Former President Barack Obama said on social media Wednesday that the family’s 13-year-old Portuguese water dog, Sunny, has died.
The Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark rate by a quarter point to 3.75%-4%, marking its first increase since July 2023. The 12-0 decision puts Chair Kevin Warsh directly at odds with US President Donald Trump, who appointed him.
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The Federal Reserve lifted interest rates by a quarter percentage point and signaled another increase later this year. The inflation-fighting steps are set to test Chairman Kevin Warsh’s relationship with President Donald Trump.
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in three years. The move by Chairman Kevin Warsh could put him at odds with Trump, with live updates continuing.
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate for the first time in three years, going against President Donald Trump’s demand for a cut or no change. Chair Kevin Warsh is caught between markets expecting a hike and the president’s opposing pressure.
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday for the first time since 2023, seeking to slow mounting inflation in a move that defied President Trump.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces a rate-day decision with risks attached to any course of action, as he reckons with both financial markets and Donald Trump.
ABC News’ Will Ganss highlights the day’s buzziest stories on “GMA” Pop News, including Michael B. Jordan’s new Vogue magazine photoshoot.
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AI labs are looking to bring auditing in-house, but a simpler and more effective fix for rogue agents may be hiding in plain sight.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 18:25
Chemical clues in Tyrannosaurus rex teeth indicate that the massive predator was warm-blooded, with a body temperature close to that of a person. Scientists said the finding should fundamentally change how the famous dinosaur is perceived.
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Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed that Ansar Allah units intercepted two Saudi Air Force F-15s in Yemen’s Taiz Governorate. He said the aircraft were hit with several locally made anti-aircraft missiles after taking off from Khamis Mushait Air Base and were forced to retreat immediately.
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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.
Westchester County Police said they received multiple 911 calls at about 12:40 p.m. Wednesday reporting a stabbing at a community college. Three people were injured and two suspects were taken into custody.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 18:23
Kerry Kennedy said Tuesday that Trump is holding the Kennedy Center “hostage” amid a dispute over its name, urging him to “leave the Kennedy Center alone.”
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Walmart is offering Metroid Ravenous for Nintendo Switch 2 at $59.88 instead of $69.99 for physical preorders. The side-scrolling game launches January 28th, 2027, though the retailer’s discount may not last. Other story details and new mechanics remain under wraps.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 18:20
A deadly building collapse in Gaza has heightened fears about structures damaged during the war. Young Palestinians are seen amid the rubble of war-destroyed buildings at Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza.
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A war-damaged residential building collapsed in Gaza City, killing at least 21 Palestinians. Survivors said the family moved into the severely damaged structure to escape harsh tent conditions, with few alternatives available. Rescue efforts were slowed by a severe shortage of heavy machinery and other essential equipment.
At least 21 people, including 11 children, were killed and dozens remain missing after an apartment building in Gaza collapsed because of damage from earlier Israeli strikes. Palestinians continue to face perilous conditions.
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.
A 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 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.
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.
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.
A 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.
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 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.
A building housing displaced Palestinian families collapsed in Gaza City, killing at least 14 people. Most of those killed were women and children.
A 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.
A 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.
A 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 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.
A 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.
Since 1990, Nochlezhka has provided people experiencing homelessness with food, shelter, medical, psychological, and legal support. Former director Grigory Sverdlin, who led the charity from 2011 to 2022, recalls its night bus, warming tents, free showers, laundry service, and Moscow branch, along with the threats and harassment the organization faced.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the organization could host negotiations between the United States and Iran, but the warring sides must decide whether to talk. He stressed that resolving the Middle East crisis without dialogue would be impossible.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington had removed Venezuela from its list of countries that have not demonstrably fought illegal drug trafficking, the first such change in more than 20 years. He added that Colombia could also be removed.
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A test ride of Specialized’s $8,249, human-powered Diverge Pro 4 took the gravel bike through rough trails and technical descents in Colorado’s Douglas County. It proved highly enjoyable on varied gravel and capable enough on pavement, with handling that inspired confidence on a challenging descent.
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Russian Senator Alexander Voloshin, representing the Donetsk People’s Republic, said Ukrainian shelling had killed or injured about 4,000–5,000 children and young people in the region since 2022. He put total civilian casualties there since the start of the special military operation at around 22,000.
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Higher energy prices caused by the Iran war could add nearly €7.4 billion ($8.5 billion) to the costs faced by Spanish manufacturers through the end of 2026, an industry lobby group said on Wednesday.
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Yulia Zhdanova, head of Russia’s delegation to the Vienna talks on military security and arms control, said NATO countries were testing Baltic scenarios to blockade Kaliningrad and militarily and politically isolate Russia’s northwestern ports, including St. Petersburg. She cited Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski’s call for more exercises near the Russian border as confirmation of the drive to escalate tensions.
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AFP News AgencyNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said President Donald Trump’s pressure on allies to raise military spending gave the alliance a needed “shot of adrenaline.” He said European countries had shown newfound determination to provide resources, forces and capabilities and improve NATO’s combat readiness.
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Yulia Zhdanova, head of Russia’s delegation to military security and arms-control talks, said NATO members plan to escalate their military confrontation with Russia into a “hot phase” by no later than 2029-2030. She cited Europe’s infrastructure upgrades and the deployment of new brigade-level formations, command structures and equipment depots on NATO’s eastern flank.
The SEC and CFTC are preparing to advance cryptocurrency rules as the Clarity Act stalls in the Senate. CFTC Chair Mike Selig said his agency is “locked in and ready to ship its rules for the new frontier of finance.”
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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has asked ministers to keep targeted support in place through the end of the year for sectors hit hard by fuel price surges linked to the Iran war. His office said the measure is intended to protect economic activity, jobs and growth while giving companies visibility.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has delivered a televised address before parliamentary and local elections scheduled for September 18-20. He called participation a responsible civic act and said every vote will help determine which political forces represent people’s interests, while urging Russians to make a thoughtful choice.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin urged citizens to vote in the State Duma and regional elections taking place from September 18 to 20. He called for a thoughtful and responsible choice, saying the results should demonstrate the maturity and resilience of Russian society.
Russian President Vladimir Putin described the election campaign underway across the country as significant and pivotal in many respects. He said elections for the State Duma, regional legislatures and heads, and municipal authorities would be held strictly according to law and within the established deadlines.
In a national address on the eve of Election Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country’s future victory is being forged both by its battlefield heroes and by people working in the rear. He said those who work honestly for the Motherland and understand their responsibility are helping bring it closer.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a video address before the elections that a large-scale campaign is underway amid the special military operation. He added that residents of Donbass and Novorossiya will vote for State Duma deputies for the first time since reuniting with Russia.
In an address to the nation before the parliamentary election, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the courage and loyalty to the Fatherland shown by military personnel on the battlefield set an example for the entire country. He noted that the campaign is taking place during the special military operation and said he expects soldiers and officers engaged in combat to participate actively in voting.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has addressed the nation in a traditional televised speech ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for September 18–20. It is the third such pre-State Duma election address by Russia’s leader since 2000, with previous speeches mainly urging voter participation and explaining the electoral process.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said President Vladimir Putin will address the nation on television this evening ahead of the parliamentary elections. Peskov said Japan’s unfriendly stance makes restored visa-free visits to the Kurils unlikely, and declined to comment on US claims about people allegedly working for Russian intelligence until credible evidence is presented.
Türkiye and other countries condemn a Houthi attack on Mecca. The report references the Grand Mosque complex, where Muslims perform evening prayers around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site.
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Turkey’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Houthi drone attack targeting Mecca, Saudi Arabia’s holy city, and reaffirmed Ankara’s support for Saudi sovereignty, territorial integrity and security. It warned that such attacks threaten regional stability and security, urging their immediate halt and restraint against further escalation.
The US Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75–4 percent, its first increase in more than three years. The move comes weeks before the US midterm elections as inflation remains elevated, fueled in part by soaring fuel prices amid the US-Iran war. Officials project one more increase this year.
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Live coverage follows the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and Warsh’s news conference.
The Federal Reserve is navigating a confusing economic moment, but rates now appear set to move higher, potentially beginning Wednesday. That puts Donald Trump’s demand for lower borrowing costs at odds with the direction expected from Kevin Warsh.
A report finds that expanding Heathrow would undermine the country’s climate plans and is not currently compatible with its net-zero goal.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is willing to discuss shared risks with China at AI talks planned for this weekend, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing a statement from Bessent.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says each AI company should be responsible for making its technology safe, distancing himself from calls for a coordinated pause or slowdown in AI development.
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A one-liter Mass at this year's Oktoberfest in Munich will cost an average of €15.61. UniCredit economist Andreas Rees says beer prices have climbed about 400% since 1985, compared with roughly 120% growth in Germany's consumer prices. This year's increase is 2.4%, below expected inflation of nearly 3%.
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A news helicopter used by NBC and Telemundo crashed and burst into flames in a Los Angeles neighborhood while covering a bus collision, killing three people.
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Investigators are seeking answers after a helicopter covering news for NBC Los Angeles and Telemundo 52 crashed Tuesday night, killing three people. The third victim has now been identified as Los Angeles continues to reel from the deadly crash.
A NewsChopper Four helicopter crashed while covering a story for NBC Los Angeles, killing three people, including the pilot and a beloved photojournalist. The crew had been assigned to cover a deadly bus crash that claimed two lives.
A news helicopter reporting for NBC Los Angeles crashed, killing three people, including a journalist and the pilot.
Messages of remembrance emerged Wednesday after a news helicopter went down in Los Angeles, killing three people.
An NBC News helicopter crashed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, killing at least three people and sending two others to hospital. The crew had been covering a fatal bus collision that killed at least two people.
A local NBC News helicopter crashed and caught fire in a Los Angeles neighbourhood on Tuesday, killing at least three people. Reporters were covering a nearby collision involving an SUV and a city bus, officials and the station said.
An NBC News helicopter covering a deadly bus collision crashed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, killing three people and sending two others to hospital. Aerial footage showed the wreckage on fire near a storage facility, while firefighters put out flames that spread to vehicles and storage containers.
A helicopter crashed Tuesday near the scene of a bus crash in Chatsworth, a Los Angeles neighborhood, killing three people. First responders worked at the site.
A NewsChopper4 helicopter operated by an NBC affiliate crashed and caught fire in Los Angeles’ Chatsworth neighborhood Tuesday evening while covering a deadly bus collision. At least three people died and one was injured. The cause remains unclear, and the NTSB and FAA are investigating.
An NBCLA NewsChopper4 helicopter crashed in Chatsworth, suburban Los Angeles, while covering a deadly bus collision. Two people aboard and one person on the ground died, while two others were taken to hospital. The crash fire spread to four vehicles and two storage containers; the NTSB will lead the investigation.
An NBC Los Angeles news helicopter crashed in Chatsworth while providing aerial coverage of a deadly collision involving a metro bus and another vehicle. At least three people, including someone on the ground, were killed and one person was hospitalized. The cause is under investigation.
A helicopter from NBC Los Angeles crashed while covering a fatal bus accident, killing three people. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass offered prayers to the victims’ families and loved ones. The bus crash involved an L.A. Metro bus and a passenger vehicle, killing two people and injuring others.
A news helicopter covering a deadly bus crash in Los Angeles’ Chatsworth neighborhood crashed on Tuesday, killing three people, including a pedestrian.
A helicopter crash in Los Angeles killed at least three people. It happened near the site of a separate deadly bus accident, but it was not immediately clear whether the two incidents were connected.
Officials say a news helicopter crashed Tuesday night in a commercial area of a Los Angeles suburb, killing at least three people.
At least three people were killed and another was injured when a helicopter crashed in Los Angeles, California. The helicopter reportedly belonged to a local media outlet, while the cause remains unknown. It came down near the site of a major traffic accident.
Three people were pronounced dead at the scene after a helicopter crashed in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Fire Department said in a social media post on Tuesday.
A helicopter crashed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, killing at least one person near the site of a deadly bus crash, officials said.
A helicopter went down Tuesday evening in Los Angeles’ Chatsworth community, killing one person who appeared to have been on the ground, fire officials said.
A helicopter crashed in Chatsworth, a suburban neighborhood of Los Angeles, killing one person. The crash occurred near the site of an earlier fatal bus crash.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Security Council reform an absolute priority, saying geopolitical divisions and violations of international law by major powers have paralysed the body. He also urged an end to Israeli ethnic cleansing in occupied Palestinian territory, backed a Ukraine ceasefire, and called for coordinated global action on runaway AI.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for urgent reform of the Security Council and blamed major powers for its “paralysis.” He said the council’s composition no longer reflects the current international order.
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