US retail sales posted their biggest increase in five months, with gains spread across a broad range of categories. The figures showed consumers continued spending despite higher gasoline prices.
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Despite growing concerns that AI models could go rogue, legislation appears unlikely, while the White House is outright opposed to oversight.
WWIREDOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 21:00
Odysseus: The Fall, made by AI company Fountain 0 and led by cofounder Ash Koosha, is billed as a fully AI-generated Hollywood-scale film. The review finds its 2.5 hours plagued by shifting visuals, broken lip-sync, unintelligible voices and a dull, disjointed story; its bizarre errors are more entertaining than the movie itself.
TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-16 20:59
A late-night Russian drone attack on Sept. 16 damaged a higher education building in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district and caused a small fire. Authorities also reported fires and damage to homes, businesses, agricultural equipment and other infrastructure in Kyiv Oblast’s Brovary and Fastiv districts.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 20:59
Complainants have submitted evidence to the ICC prosecutor over a drone strike on the Turkish cargo ship Reyhan Sari in the Black Sea that killed a Turkish sailor. Lawyer Nuri Koray Kurun said the case will receive a preliminary review before any decision on a formal investigation. The Turkish side attributes the attack to Ukraine and invokes crimes against humanity and war crimes provisions.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 20:59
Executives from major technology and artificial intelligence companies are expected in Washington next week for Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s state visit to the White House. Trump administration officials are considering holding an AI executive meeting alongside the visit.
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Former French minister and MEP Rachida Dati is standing trial in Paris in the Renault-Nissan case. She is accused of corruption and influence peddling after receiving €900,000 from a group subsidiary for consultancy work. Carlos Ghosn is also being tried in absentia in the case.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 20:58
Former French culture minister Rachida Dati is on trial in Paris over alleged corruption linked to Renault-Nissan. Prosecutors say the €900,000 she received as legal fees while serving as a European parliament member was payment for prohibited lobbying, while her lawyers insist she worked exclusively as a lawyer. Carlos Ghosn is being tried in absentia alongside her.
Former French culture minister Rachida Dati appeared in court on Wednesday to face corruption charges tied to dealings with the Renault-Nissan group, only months after suffering a bruising defeat in the Paris mayoral race.
Macklemore says he will donate $1 million of his earnings to Palestinian relief organizations after being removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour. He is also challenging New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to make an equal contribution.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 20:56
The Trump administration has removed Venezuela from the US list of major drug transit or production countries, citing increased cooperation against cartels after Nicolas Maduro’s removal. Washington is also considering delisting Colombia and Bolivia, though their current designations remain in place for now.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 20:53
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.
The White House says President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Wednesday directing officials to identify Canadian-origin goods in U.S. federal civil-government procurement and take steps to remove them.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 20:52
President Donald Trump called on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to 1% or less, just hours after the central bank announced its first rate increase since 2023.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 20:51
Bitcoin and ether whipsawed after the Federal Reserve unanimously raised interest rates by a quarter point, its first hike in more than three years. Warsh focused on inflation.
Donald Trump is demanding lower interest rates after the Federal Reserve raised them to address inflation he considers too high in the United States. Trump has repeatedly clashed with the Fed over its rate policy and called for borrowing costs of 1% or less.
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.
These are the key points from the Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday to raise interest rates.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says Serbia is prepared to host talks on Ukraine, although the possibility has never been discussed. He believes an Arab country will probably be chosen instead. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated that Moscow is ready to negotiate, while harboring “no great illusions.”
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 20:46
The office of Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that Canada had lodged a formal request for membership in the United Kingdom-led Joint Expeditionary Force, a military coalition.
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Lionsgate has unveiled an action-packed trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The film follows a young Haymitch Abernathy, serving as a sequel to 2023’s The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and a prequel to the original Hunger Games, while Laika also released a trailer for its stop-motion feature Wildwood.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-16 20:44
DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is showing welcome signs of slowing. Around 20,000 university students in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region will move to campuses elsewhere in the country, while scientists in northern Senegal are using fish to help keep food stocks and communities healthy.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-16 20:42
A new Basel Action Network report warns that e-waste from the AI boom has been vastly underestimated. Including data-center infrastructure beyond servers and GPUs, it estimates AI could generate 395 million to 617 million metric tons of retired equipment between 2025 and 2050—around 15 to 20 percent of global e-waste—and up to 23 million shipping containers by 2050.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 20:40
Russia’s veterinary watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, says it found live Aujeszky’s disease virus in samples from batch No. 20 of the Multikan-8 dog vaccine collected in Yaroslavl region. The agency said this confirms a causal link to mass dog deaths. The 60,000-dose batch was ordered destroyed; manufacturer Vetbiokhim recalled four batches and offered compensation without acknowledging the link.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 20:38
The documentary NAZA has provoked outrage in Israel, leading many to defend the military’s actions in Gaza against allegations that it approves strikes regardless of the harm to Palestinian civilians. The filmmakers question why critical reflection is being blocked.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 20:36
The documentary “NAZA” alleges that the IDF used AI software while knowingly killing civilians in Gaza. It received a 25-minute standing ovation in Venice, prompting Israeli leaders to denounce it as treason.
An Israeli drone strike hit Palestinians in Gaza City’s Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, injuring a Civil Defence paramedic. A second strike hit the same location as people arrived to help, killing 15-year-old Mohammad Abdul Zinati and wounding others. Israeli forces said they were targeting Hamas operatives.
For people considering laundry appliances for an apartment or small space, appliance experts assess whether portable washers and dryers really work, who is likely to benefit from them and what shoppers should consider before buying.
NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-16 20:30
A two-decade prison term was handed to an Afghan national for supporting ISIS. His arrest last year was tied to the suicide bombing at Kabul airport’s Abbey Gate during the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 20:30
XRP dropped more than 8% after the US Senate failed, by a 49-50 vote, to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Ripple said the setback does not change XRP’s existing digital-commodity treatment or its commercial expansion, but acknowledged that the regulatory protection is less durable than legislation.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 20:30
The Air Force’s disclosure this week that the US now possesses a weapon in space has fueled speculation about what it can do, while providing few answers about its capabilities.
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Near al-Bab in northern Aleppo, displaced Syrians sift through burning mountains of garbage for recyclable materials to earn a living. Thirteen years of civil war have left millions of people in Syria facing acute food insecurity.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 20:29
The House of Representatives held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas issued as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
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The US House has unanimously agreed to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing a subpoena linked to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Black’s lawyers called the move “outrageous”; the matter will go to the Justice Department, which will decide whether to pursue criminal charges.
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.
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.
Two-year-old sisters have begun rehabilitation after a rare and complex operation lasting more than 24 hours successfully separated them.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 20:28
The Australian government is set to announce major immigration changes that will impose tougher limits on foreign students bringing family members. Australia has climbed to eighth in the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Global Gender Gap Report, its highest position ever and 35 places above its ranking when the Albanese government took office. The government credits political representation, paid parental leave, wage rises and women’s health investment.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 20:27
Sevim Dagdelen, a foreign-policy expert for Germany’s BSW party, says Washington wants Berlin to confront Russia so the United States can focus on China and Iran. She argues that Germany speaks of building Europe’s strongest army, while the SPD appears especially eager to join Washington’s “NATO 3.0” concept.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 20:25
To run more games on the SteamOS-powered Steam Frame, Valve is adding two compatibility layers alongside Proton. One is FEX, its version of the open-source fex-emu project, which emulates x86 instructions on Arm and uses binary recompilation, graphics-library calls, and code caching to improve performance and reduce stuttering.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 20:23
Rapper Drake released his much-anticipated “not so short film” on Tuesday night, giving fans a mix of offerings that included several new tracks. The Toronto-filled summer ride also features Iron Man suits.
CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-16 20:21
Gregory Meeks, the senior Democrat on the House foreign affairs committee, has put a hold on a proposed $2.8bn sale of 40,000 heavy bombs to Israel. He said the Trump administration had not given adequate assurances that the weapons would be used lawfully by the Netanyahu government and with protections for civilians.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 20:20
Rep. Gregory Meeks, the senior Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Wednesday that he would oppose selling 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. He cited concerns that the munitions might not be used in accordance with international law.
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.
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.
The US House has voted for a third time to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would prevent President Donald Trump from continuing military action without congressional approval.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 20:20
As the US war with Iran continues, three Republicans who had not backed earlier efforts joined a House vote on a war powers resolution seeking to force Donald Trump to withdraw troops. The largely symbolic rebellion reflects growing concern among vulnerable and dissenting Republicans that the conflict is hurting their party ahead of the midterms.
OpenAI said Wednesday that CEO Sam Altman is expected to attend U.S. President Donald Trump’s state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Houthi forces have released a video they say shows a Saudi fighter jet brought down in Yemen’s Marib Governorate. The claim has not been independently verified, and Saudi Arabia has not immediately commented.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 20:12
After facing accusations over selling “pervert glasses,” Meta is preparing a new product without a camera in an apparent effort to avoid those criticisms.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 20:12
BYD’s special adviser for Europe says the Chinese automaker will eventually need three vehicle assembly plants and one battery factory on the continent to pursue its growth plans and comply with EU regulations.
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Amnesty International says Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity while suppressing the 2022 protests, which left hundreds dead. It says this year’s crackdown on new demonstrations shows the same hallmarks on an even wider scale, and calls for an international criminal justice mechanism to prosecute those responsible.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-16 20:09
Syria’s parliament has voted to abolish the Counter-Terrorism Court created under Bashar al-Assad and void the legal effects of its rulings. At the same time, protests in the Kurdish northeast over fuel-price increases, the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces and language policy are testing President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ability to unify the country.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 20:08
Syria’s parliament voted on Wednesday to abolish an Assad-era terrorism court and cancel the legal effects of its rulings, state-run Al-Ikhbariya TV reported. The move is among the first major legislative actions by the country’s new assembly.
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Houthis on Wednesday of attacking the holy city of Mecca, a charge denied by the Iran-backed rebels. As the kingdom became more deeply involved in the new front of the Iran war, it declared Mecca a “red line.”
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-16 20:08
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.”
The UK Ministry of Defence said Paul Wilks, a 40-year-old major in the Intelligence Corps, died in a traffic incident in Ukraine on September 12. The officer was away from the front lines and had previously served in Afghanistan among other operational deployments.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 20:06
US and Ukrainian diplomatic teams are actively working to arrange a “meaningful” meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy during next week’s UN General Assembly in New York. Trump is pressing for an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine, while Zelenskyy says Ukraine could halt strikes on Russian territory if Moscow commits not to attack Ukrainian infrastructure.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 20:05
The La Liga president criticised Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius and Ibrahima Konaté after they partially rolled up a T-shirt supporting Ceuta, concealing the words “We are all from Ceuta” amid a migration crisis and social tensions in the city.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 20:03
Jonathan Levine says he feels lucky to be alive after his kayak overturned in the ocean off Howe Sound during what he expected to be a relaxed paddle. Maritime experts are urging people to rely on verified weather reports.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 20:02
Scientists have suspected for nearly six decades that Tyrannosaurus rex was warm-blooded.
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Scientists have debated for years whether dinosaurs were warm-blooded and, if so, how that worked. Researchers now say chemistry allowed them to measure the temperatures of two T. rexes and determine what the findings show.
The head of the US Postal Service has told confidants he is deeply discouraged by the job and wants to resign, according to four sources. The agency is facing scrutiny over financial losses and Donald Trump’s effort to tighten rules on mail-in voting.
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Britain’s King Charles has unusually responded to criticism from the brother of his late first wife, Diana. Through a spokesperson, he said grief can affect reason, judgment and memory.
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Athletics minor league prospect Ryan Lasko, who was paralyzed in an outfield collision more than two months ago, has been discharged from an inpatient rehabilitation hospital.
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For more than a decade, Federal Reserve officials have disclosed their future interest-rate forecasts through a small scatter chart released four times a year. The dot plot anonymously represents projections from as many as 19 central-bank policymakers.
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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.
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.
Ukrainian forces attacked six municipalities in Russia’s Belgorod Region, injuring six civilians, according to the regional crisis management center. The reported incidents involved drones striking cars, trucks and an enterprise site, as well as drone explosions.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 19:52
Palestinians in al-Mughayyir say they are being forced into an ever-smaller section of their village in the occupied West Bank. Encircled by Israeli settler outposts, residents face road closures, attacks and the destruction of farmland and olive trees.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 19:48
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that turnout in the upcoming parliamentary election would serve as a gauge of public support for Russia’s war against Ukraine, and urged voters to participate. It will be Russia’s first parliamentary election since the Kremlin launched its offensive in February 2022.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-16 19:47
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.
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.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy blamed the Trump administration’s vaccination policies for rising measles deaths in the United States. Pressing surgeon general nominee Nicole Saphier, Cassidy sought a clear denial that the MMR vaccine causes autism; she ultimately said it was the country’s greatest tool against measles and rejected that claim. Three people have died in a Pennsylvania outbreak, with a fourth death under review.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 19:45
Iulia Mendel, former press secretary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, said she was barred from entering the European Parliament on Sept. 16, the day she was due to speak. She attributed the decision directly to Zelensky’s sanctions and delivered her speech virtually instead. Mendel has criticized Zelensky and echoed Russian propaganda, while he has accused her of positions linked to alleged high treason.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 19:44
Lebanon has handed Egypt 37 artefacts from the pharaonic civilisation that were smuggled out six years ago and seized at Beirut port in 2020. Authorities worked with INTERPOL and Egypt for years to verify the collection’s authenticity and ownership before the ceremony at Beirut’s National Museum.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 19:44
Soaring diesel and gasoline prices are forcing people across the United States to make difficult choices as they continue dealing with a higher cost of living.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 19:43
In an online update Wednesday, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles reported that she no longer has cancer.
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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.
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.
Turkish courts have jailed more LGBTQ activists and supporters, bringing the number remanded in custody after a weekend crackdown to 62, a legal rights group said Wednesday. Koen Slootmaeckers of City St George’s, University of London, said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sees LGBTQ people as a threat to his vision of a “strong, masculine state.”
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-16 19:39
UK government sources warn that the EU’s proposed “Made in Europe” legislation could exclude British companies from major industrial contracts and jeopardise billions of pounds in trade. The government wants the rules added to talks before agreeing a new reset summit date, while France remains unconvinced that the UK should be included.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 19:39
Ukraine’s largest private energy company, DTEK, secured an $85 million loan from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation for a battery storage project, its biggest wartime transaction. The financing will help expand storage and stabilize the grid as Russia continues targeting Ukraine’s energy facilities, while DTEK says the deal could encourage more foreign investment.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 19:37
France has submitted Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Russian-language film “Minotaur” for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. Co-produced by French companies, the film won the Grand Prix at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in May 2026. The Oscar shortlist will be announced on December 15.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 19:36
Demonstrators in Somalia praised Türkiye as an “elder brother”, saying it has provided important support over many years and done a great deal for the country.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 19:36
California is close to accepting $1.86 billion in federal broadband grants, but the Trump administration says states must not enforce net neutrality or rate regulations on funded internet service providers. The condition could force California to stop enforcing a state law it defended through years of litigation.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 19:36
US prosecutors say Yuri Khrameev, a former Russian intelligence military officer, offered a US citizen $25,000 last year to track and kill someone in Lithuania’s capital who was allegedly “telling lies about Russia.”
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An analysis reviews what the 2026 primary season revealed.
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Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis called on European leaders to work toward ending the conflict in Ukraine, accusing them of doing nothing to resolve it. He pointed to Donald Trump’s hour-and-15-minute phone call with Vladimir Putin as an example. Babis also said the conflict is contributing to Europe’s energy crisis and seriously affecting the European economy.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 19:27
Washington Capitals forward and NHL all-time leading scorer Alex Ovechkin appeared in an advertisement supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 19:26
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas of offering no substantive statements and merely repeating hatred toward Russia. Responding to Kallas’ allegation that Russia may have been behind an incident involving a Kiev-Warsaw passenger train, Zakharova said dialogue was pointless and urged refuting what she called false information.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 19:25
A large crowd marched through Malta’s capital on Wednesday to demand justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia, the anti-corruption journalist who was assassinated.
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris plans to travel to Michigan next week to campaign alongside Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 19:22
Fencing was installed around the main Kennedy Center building on Wednesday, one day after the Trump-aligned board voted to close most of the performing arts center for repairs. Activists are concerned the center could be demolished.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 19:22
Fencing was installed around the main Kennedy Center building one day after a board aligned with Trump voted to shut the performing arts center for repairs.
The Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to shut most of the iconic performing arts venue for renovations. The decision came hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from restoring President Donald Trump’s name to the building.
The Donald Trump-backed Kennedy Center board voted to close the main building for $250 million in repairs. Trump said the center’s reconstruction and renovation would not go ahead until his name is added to the building.
The Kennedy Center will close for renovations after a judge blocked efforts to restore Donald Trump’s name to the landmark venue. Trump said the $257 million in congressional repair funding would be released only if the renaming could proceed, but federal courts have twice ruled that this would require congressional approval.
Sweden’s centre-left opposition has narrowly defeated the incumbent right-wing governing bloc in Sunday’s parliamentary election, public broadcaster SVT reported on Wednesday after 99% of the vote had been counted.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-16 19:21
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.
Solana has launched its V1 transaction format, raising the data capacity of a single transaction to 4,096 bytes—more than triple the previous amount. The network is also moving toward 250-millisecond slots, with 200 milliseconds remaining on its roadmap, as August non-vote transactions reached a record 5.2 billion.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 19:20
The Telegram channel Voyna s Feykami posted an AI-generated video depicting ballot stuffing, with a six-fingered Leonardo DiCaprio, Cristiano Ronaldo, and the creature from “Alien” placing ballots in a box. Its voice-over warns that apparent footage of election violations may be AI-generated and urges Russians to trust only official sources. The channel is run by Dialog, an organization established by Moscow authorities.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 19:20
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.
Human rights lawyer and Palestinian American activist Noura Erakat was arrested at a Palm Beach county budget hearing on more than $1bn invested in Israeli bonds. She said the mayor curtailed speaking time and barred discussion of the bonds. Police removed her and others; she was charged with misdemeanor trespass and released on bail.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 19:17
A diver was injured in a great white shark attack in Percé, in Quebec’s Gaspé region, and was taken to hospital.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 19:16
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
