Crypto traders faced $345 million in forced liquidations as Zcash surged 17%. Short sellers absorbed most of the damage, with Zcash alone accounting for $56 million in forced closures.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 10:41
Buckingham Palace has issued a rare and forceful rebuke aimed at Earl Charles Spencer, King Charles III’s former brother-in-law, as Spencer prepares to publish a bombshell memoir.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 10:40
AFP News AgencyCryptocurrencies rose after the central bank’s first rate increase since 2023. Bitcoin gained 0.88% in 24 hours to $76,621, while projections suggested just one more hike. Zcash surged 23% to a record after Paradigm disclosed a stake.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:40
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for caution over any agreement with Western countries, saying they have shown they can break deals overnight and abandon principles promoted for decades. He said globalization principles were “dumped” after the West chose to support what he called Ukraine’s “neo-Nazi regime.”
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:37
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said resolving the Ukraine conflict must not involve bargaining over the rights of Russian-speaking people. He accused the West of forgiving the Kiev regime for everything and cited self-determination and guarantees of respect for human rights, regardless of language, among relevant UN principles.
Russia will undoubtedly find an adequate response to external challenges affecting its security, development and citizens’ well-being, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. He added that those initiating reckless anti-Russian actions would bear responsibility for their consequences.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Western countries are actively preparing for war against Moscow while promoting what he called a myth of a Russian threat. He accused them of claiming Russia undermines European values and said those values mean Europe is again ready to support Nazism.
Donald Trump reacted angrily to the EU’s proposal to make Canada its first associate member, saying the move could deepen cooperation on technology, defence and energy. He called the idea “laughable” and threatened tariffs or a complete trade cutoff with the EU if it proceeds.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-17 10:35
NASA says the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could operate for as long as 22 years, more than twice the previously announced duration, even before reaching its planned orbital position.
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Donald Trump says the US war with Iran is “hopefully toward the end” and claims he has spoken directly with Iranian officials, but Tehran has not confirmed that negotiations resumed. Fighting has spread to Yemen, while Iran’s effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to push global energy prices higher.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-09-17 10:32
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed a proposal Thursday for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member, while stressing that closer cooperation was not intended to create a new bloc competing with the world’s major powers.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:31
U.S. health regulators will examine the scientific evidence on testosterone use by menopausal women on Thursday, covering potential benefits, risks, dosing and its role in women’s health, while also considering views from doctors and patients.
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A succession of heat waves and prolonged drought has battered Europe’s water-hungry potato crop, putting the region on course for one of its smallest harvests ever. The resulting scarcity is expected to mean higher prices and shorter fries.
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Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour has descended into turmoil after four supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore. The rapper had been dropped after making pro-Palestinian remarks at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.
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Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him to commit $2 million to humanitarian aid amid controversy over Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s U.S. tour following comments about Palestine.
Macklemore says he will donate $1 million earned from the Ed Sheeran tour to Palestinian aid groups.
Rapper Macklemore said Wednesday that he will give $1 million—his full net earnings from his shortened participation in Ed Sheeran’s tour—to six organizations supporting Palestinians. He also challenged New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to do the same.
Ed Sheeran is reportedly donating $2 million in aid to “the region.” The move comes amid allegations that a billionaire stadium owner led efforts to remove Macklemore as Sheeran’s opening act after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian remarks onstage.
Rapper Macklemore says he will donate the full $1m he earned from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour to six organisations supporting Palestinians. He challenged pro-Israel billionaire Robert Kraft to match the donation after being removed from the tour over pro-Palestinian performances.
Ed Sheeran’s North and South American tour has been thrown into turmoil after Macklemore was removed as an opening act over pro-Palestinian remarks made on stage. All of Sheeran’s other supporting acts have since withdrawn, including a group that performs with him for part of the show.
Istanbul Airport has surpassed London Heathrow to become the world’s most connected aviation hub. Europe accounts for 12 of the 50 airports with the strongest global connectivity.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 10:29
Congress has approved a sweeping bill imposing sanctions on Russia and sent it to President Donald Trump for final approval. Washington is seeking to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-17 10:26
The U.S. House passed a Russia sanctions bill by 262 votes to 159. It authorizes the president to impose 100% tariffs on five major buyers of Russian oil and gas and now goes to Donald Trump for signature. India said it would take all necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
The Fed raised rates while retaining a framework for maintaining ample reserves and the option to buy short-term Treasuries for reserve management. The article argues that a larger balance sheet does not necessarily mean quantitative easing: Bitcoin liquidity depends on how policy reaches markets, not simply on the balance sheet’s size.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 10:25
Iran has ordered a Swedish diplomat to leave the country in retaliation for a similar Swedish move on Wednesday, its Foreign Ministry said. Tehran described Sweden’s action as “unjustified.”
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Iran ordered a Swedish diplomat to leave within 48 hours in retaliation for Sweden’s expulsion of an official from Iran’s Stockholm embassy. Tehran called Sweden’s accusations baseless and condemned its “destructive” policies, while Stockholm cited activities incompatible with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said Western countries’ geopolitical ambitions in the South Caucasus have not changed and that they are seeking control of the region’s resources and logistics capabilities. He described the area as a historic link between Central Asia and Europe, the Caspian and Black seas, and the North and South.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:24
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the European Union’s invitation for Canada to become its first associate member, saying they are “stronger together.” U.S. President Donald Trump had previously called the prospect “laughable.”
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CNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 10:23
Speaking to the European Parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the EU’s ambition to create an associate-membership relationship for Canada, highlighting shared security, economic interests and democratic values. His remarks came amid a worsening Canada-US trade rift, with Donald Trump threatening tariffs or an end to some trade with Europe if the plan proceeds.
The European Union says its partnership initiative with Canada is not directed at the United States. The statement follows Donald Trump’s warning that Washington could impose “very heavy tariffs” if the initiative were judged to have bad intentions.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea of Canada becoming an associate member of the EU in a speech, without explaining what that would involve. European newspapers have reacted sceptically.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is due to address the European Parliament on Thursday, a day after US President Donald Trump called Canada’s bid for EU associate membership a “hostile act.” Trump warned he could stop trading with Europe and impose “very serious tariffs” if the bid succeeds.
Donald Trump threatened “very serious tariffs” or an end to trade with Europe after the EU proposed making Canada its first associate member. Calling the idea “laughable” and potentially a “hostile act”, he said the response would depend on whether the move had good or bad intentions. Ursula von der Leyen said the partnership was intended to strengthen the EU, not target anyone.
President Donald Trump said he could impose new tariffs on goods imported from the European Union, or even cut off some trade, if he judged efforts to make Canada a potential associate member of the bloc harmful to the US.
Roberta Metsola told Euronews that the proposed associate membership with Canada would deepen cooperation with like-minded countries and could encourage additional countries to pursue the same path, including Australia and New Zealand.
European People’s Party MEP David McAllister described the EU’s relationship with Canada as “very unique”. He said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen appeared intent on taking it “to the next level” after proposing a tailor-made “associate membership” status for Ottawa.
Donald Trump said the United States could impose very serious tariffs on many European goods or halt trade with Europe if he viewed Canada’s proposal for associate membership in the European Union as a hostile act.
Brussels says Canada’s potential associate membership of the European Union is not directed against anyone, as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to give a much-anticipated speech at the European Parliament.
US President Donald Trump has threatened steep tariffs on the European Union if it proceeds with a proposal to make Canada its first “associate member,” calling the move potentially “hostile.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing closer EU ties as he seeks to pivot away from the US and is due to address the European Parliament on Thursday.
The European Union’s plan to make Canada an “associate member” has angered Donald Trump. The European Parliament in Strasbourg is filling up ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s much-anticipated speech.
President Trump is unhappy with the Federal Reserve’s rate hike and with the European Union inviting Canada to become an “associate member” of the bloc.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened action against the European Union if it advances European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to make Canada the bloc’s first associate member.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola speaks exclusively to Euronews after Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU’s first “associate member.” Donald Trump has threatened “very serious tariffs” over the plan, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is due to address Parliament in Strasbourg today.
The US trade war is pushing Canada towards Europe. European companies in defence, aerospace and industrial technology could be among the first to benefit from closer ties.
Trump warned on Wednesday that he would impose heavy tariffs on Europe if he deemed the EU’s intentions unfavourable, while leaving open the possibility of avoiding them if its intentions were not.
President Donald Trump said the United States could stop trading on many items with European countries, or impose very heavy tariffs, if Canada is granted associate-member status in the European Union. He said the response would depend on whether he viewed the move as hostile and on European leaders’ intentions. Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would invite Canada to become its first associated member.
The EU has signaled that Canada could become its first associate member. President Donald Trump called the prospect “laughable” and potentially a “hostile act,” threatening serious tariffs, trade restrictions or sanctions against the bloc.
Donald Trump has called the EU’s proposal to make Canada its first associate member “laughable” and a “hostile act,” threatening “very serious tariffs” or an end to trade with Europe. Ursula von der Leyen proposed closer cooperation with Canada on technology, defence and energy, as Ottawa seeks to diversify its ties.
Donald Trump threatened tariffs against the European Union over its proposal to open the bloc to Canada as its first associate member, calling the move a “hostile act.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the 27-member bloc is opening the door to Canada’s associate membership.
US President Donald Trump threatened heavy tariffs against the European Union over its proposal to make Canada the bloc’s first “associate member,” suggesting the move could be hostile to the US. He also said Washington might cut trade with Europe, as Canada seeks closer ties with the EU amid worsening relations with the US.
Ukraine says a Russian drone struck a civilian vessel flying the Tanzanian flag, killing its captain. The ship caught fire near the Black Sea port of Odesa.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:20
European and Arab military chiefs are meeting in Paris to assess the Lebanese Armed Forces’ needs and discuss alternatives ahead of UNIFIL’s expected departure. The talks come as Israeli forces continue attacks across southern Lebanon despite a “ceasefire”, fuelling fears of a renewed Israeli military campaign.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 10:20
Military chiefs met in Paris to discuss arrangements for Lebanon after the UN mission, as Israeli attacks continued. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Elysee Palace before their meeting.
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Paris for discussions centred on Lebanon’s security and wider tensions in the Middle East. Jordan’s King Abdullah II is also participating in the meeting.
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Paris to discuss Lebanon’s security and international backing for its army. The talks come amid concern over continued Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and a possible end to UNIFIL’s mission, as France seeks a “clear, credible and realistic” support plan involving funding, equipment and military training.
European and Arab military chiefs are meeting in Paris on Thursday to discuss support for Lebanon’s struggling armed forces. The UN peacekeeping mission’s mandate expires at year-end, amid fears that Israel could renew military operations in southern Lebanon.
European and Arab military chiefs are due to meet in Paris on Thursday to assess the needs of Lebanon’s armed forces and consider plans as a United Nations peacekeeping mission nears its end. The talks come amid fears that Israel could resume military operations in southern Lebanon.
Emmanuel Macron will host Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Lebanon’s President Aoun in Paris to discuss support for the Lebanese Armed Forces. Lebanon is seeking international backing to strengthen its military and prevent a security vacuum in the south.
AFP News AgencyBitwise CIO Hougan revised his outlook for the Clarity Act, noting that Bitcoin climbed above $80,000 in early September even as the legislation’s chances of passing this year declined. He said the crypto bull market could continue without the law.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 10:19
British charities, Palestinian advocacy organisations and the proscribed Palestine Action group have condemned an Israeli ministry letter recommending that border authorities bar staff and activists linked to aid and campaign groups from entering Israel. The move followed Israel’s warning that UK sanctions would bring “consequences”.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 10:19
Gran Canaria combines beaches, volcanic mountains, UNESCO heritage, starry skies and Michelin dining in a year-round, sustainable getaway aimed at European travellers.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-17 10:19
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said Russian businesses operating in Armenia face an unfriendly approach and blatant double standards. He described the treatment of enterprises and entire industries in which Russia has invested billions of dollars as a “hostile takeover.”
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:16
King Charles will bring together senior technology leaders today to press them on AI safety as debate over the risks of developing artificial intelligence intensifies.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:15
King Charles III is entering the AI conversation as a convener rather than an operator, bringing senior representatives of AI companies, government and charities together at a Thursday summit to discuss ways the technology can serve society.
Residents and environmental groups in Silicon Valley’s largest city are organizing against a wave of proposed data center projects. City officials had courted the projects as part of an effort to establish the city as a hub for AI infrastructure.
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Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu says cooperation with Georgia is expanding and Moscow is ready to facilitate closer economic and humanitarian ties. He cited bilateral trade of $1.8 billion in January-July 2026, up 20.7% from a year earlier.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:12
Marine Le Pen, co-leader of France’s far-right National Rally, said France cannot keep backing Ukraine at its current level because of financial constraints. She said France could continue training Ukrainian troops and supplying defensive equipment, but should reduce financial aid while pensions lack funding. Her position comes ahead of France’s presidential election.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:11
Police released new details Wednesday in the case of five missing women linked to a house in Philadelphia.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:11
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined $11,941 by the NFL for writing the name of Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl killed in Gaza, on his eye black. Basketball star Kyrie Irving said he would cover the penalty, prompting criticism of the league’s decision and its treatment of pro-Palestinian messages.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 10:10
Three members of Syria’s security forces were killed during an arrest operation in Daraa. The city’s Internal Security Command imposed a temporary curfew until the security situation stabilises.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:09
Ukrainian officials say at least 19 people were injured in Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Odesa regions. Ukraine’s Air Force says it destroyed or suppressed 131 aerial targets, while Russia says it hit metallurgical, military-industrial, energy and transport facilities.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 10:07
Ukrainian authorities say Russian attacks across the country over the past day killed at least 10 people and injured 71. Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Odesa oblasts bore the brunt of a large-scale overnight assault involving ballistic and cruise missiles, Shahed-type drones and Oniks anti-ship missiles.
At least 16 people were injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s capital, according to authorities.
Russian strikes on the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Sumy on 16 September caused fires and damaged homes and other buildings, with casualties reported by Ukrainian emergency services and local officials.
Russian missile and drone strikes hit locations across Ukraine overnight on September 17, according to Ukrainian officials. A drone struck a 16-story apartment building in Kyiv, injuring 16 people, including two children. In Odesa, a 19-story building was damaged and six people were injured. Russia’s Defense Ministry said the attacks targeted industrial, defense, energy, transport, and related military facilities.
Russia’s Central Election Commission and Foreign Ministry have opened 333 polling stations in 152 countries for the State Duma elections, Ella Pamfilova said. Early voting is under way at 71 stations in 43 countries, with about 14,000 Russian citizens already voting early in 28 countries.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:06
Russia will open 10 polling stations near border crossings in the Kaliningrad, Leningrad and Pskov regions from September 18 to 20 for citizens living in Poland and Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia to vote in parliamentary elections, CEC Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova said. Early voting is under way in 43 countries, with nearly 14,000 voters already voting in 28 countries.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow is countering a massive wave of primitive, aggressive Western propaganda ahead of the State Duma elections. He pointed to President Vladimir Putin’s special address to Russian citizens and said the International Russophile Movement’s pre-election congress was an important signal to voters.
Napoli on the Road, the London pizzeria founded by chef Michele Pascarella, won the top prize at global awards, finishing ahead of reigning champion Una Pizza Napoletana.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-17 10:05
Prosecutors in Reggio Calabria are investigating a scam targeting banking app Revolut. Hackers allegedly used an Italian certified email system to steal data belonging to 700 European clients and demanded a $3 million ransom.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 10:05
German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said on Thursday that the European Union should broaden tariffs on Chinese imports to cover hybrid cars, arguing that manufacturing subsidies in China threaten Volkswagen and other domestic automakers.
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Lionel Messi celebrated his 100th goal for Inter Miami as the club defeated Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup on September 16, 2026. He also received the Superior Player of the Match trophy.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 10:04
Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami as the club beat Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the Campeones Cup. Co-owner David Beckham said the 39-year-old deserves consideration for a record ninth Ballon d’Or and, in his view, should win it.
A tropical storm over the western Pacific is expected to intensify in the coming days and move toward Japan, threatening strong winds and heavy rain during the country’s Silver Week holiday period.
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ABC News’ Danny New speaks with Thomas Koch, who became the first deaf inductee into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame.
AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-17 10:01
The World Meteorological Organization’s annual analysis of global freshwater warns that fossil fuel pollution is throwing the water cycle off balance and making it more erratic and unpredictable.
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South Africa has rejected new US visa restrictions targeting its officials, saying they misrepresent the country’s domestic policies and could hinder diplomatic efforts to resolve bilateral differences. Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said Pretoria expects Washington to respect its sovereignty, democratic institutions and Constitution, while urging disputes to be handled through dialogue rather than unilateral measures. The restrictions, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, target officials allegedly involved in what Washington calls “race-based discrimination.”
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 10:00
Europe’s delayed replenishment of natural-gas reserves, alongside near-record prices for diesel and other refined oil products, is adding to the strain on governments seeking to contain public discontent and the rise of the far right.
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Moeve has started building the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley in Huelva. Its first phase will include 300 MW of electrolysis and require more than €1 billion in investment, with over 8,000 jobs expected during development.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:00
Catch up at midday on 17 September 2026 with the most important stories from Europe and beyond, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 10:00
Catch up on the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 17, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
Hong Kong’s property market avoided an immediate blow from the Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate increase after HSBC and other major local banks left their prime rates unchanged. Industry insiders warned that another hike could undermine the market’s fragile recovery.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 10:00
Russian newspapers highlight Ursula von der Leyen’s call for greater EU defense spending, continued support for Ukraine, tougher sanctions on Russia and a possible associate-membership offer to Canada. They also warn that conflict involving Yemen’s Houthis and Saudi Arabia, along with instability around the Strait of Hormuz, threatens shipping and could deepen pressure on the global economy.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 10:00
Newly obtained search warrant documents show police arrested a driver this year who they believe was involved in a human-smuggling scheme that led to the deaths of a family of four in Manitoba in 2022. The documents also reveal difficulties that have delayed the investigation.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:00
Rostec says Russia’s fifth-generation Su-57E flew to Egypt’s El Alamein International Airshow using internal fuel tanks, avoiding external wing-mounted tanks. After one stopover, it retained fuel for another 1,000 km and completed a demonstration flight the next day with resources equivalent to a full-scale aerial combat mission.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 09:59
Between 40 and 50 couriers have been killed during the Israel-Hamas war, but hundreds continue working on bicycles. Fuel shortages and the destruction of 74% of Gaza’s road network have made motorised deliveries impossible, leaving them to cover routes by pedal despite the danger and scant earnings.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 09:56
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said US-Russia relations have seen no material change and that none is expected, despite ongoing dialogue. He said Washington is willing to hold serious talks with Moscow, unlike European countries, even though the two sides’ positions are completely opposed.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 09:53
Andrey Zvyagintsev’s marital drama ‘Minotaur’, set against the war in Ukraine and produced by French companies, will represent France in the best international film race at the Oscars in March 2027. Film expert Jean-Philippe Domecq called it a “subtle and judicious” choice.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 09:53
As Donald Trump said the Houthis had contacted Washington and were allowing ships to pass, the group seized Dhubab, Perim Island and the strategic port of Mocha, gaining a direct presence at the entrance to Bab al-Mandeb. The article argues that Washington’s choice to avoid a new front in Yemen exposes the limits of the US Gulf security umbrella and signals the collapse of the traditional “security-for-oil” relationship.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 09:52
A rapid Houthi advance in Yemen has put the strategically vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait under the group’s control. The once ragged highland militia has consequently emerged as a regional force with global influence.
A rapid Houthi advance in Yemen has put the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait under the group’s control. The once ragtag highland militia has thereby become a regional force with global influence.
South African police have confirmed that a ninth woman’s body was found in Ekurhuleni in two months. They caution that the deaths may be separate and have not identified a serial killer, while a specialist team investigates possible links and pursues a person of interest.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 09:51
South African police say a ninth woman’s body was discovered east of Johannesburg and may be connected to a series of killings under investigation.
U.S. stock index futures surged on Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and reaffirmed its focus on taming inflation, easing a long-standing source of market anxiety.
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Rapper Macklemore has donated $1 million to Palestinian aid and challenged billionaire Robert Kraft to contribute the same amount. He was previously dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after saying “Free Palestine” on stage.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 09:49
Russia’s Anti-War Committee says Chechen activist Mansur Movlaev attempted to take his own life twice within a week. He has spent a year and a half in an Almaty pretrial detention center awaiting extradition to Russia; after receiving treatment and being hospitalized following his first attempt on September 15, he tried again in the hospital.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 09:49
LinkedIn chief communications officer Nicole Leverich offers advice on building professional connections before they are needed, making clear requests that take no more than five minutes, and saying thank you. Other workers and a Greenwich Business School tutor say taking the first step and contacting people directly can open career opportunities.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-17 09:48
A consortium led by billionaire Todd Boehly and Clearlake bought Chelsea FC from oligarch Roman Abramovich in 2022. After four turbulent years, Boehly and director Mark Walter have sold their stakes to a private equity firm.
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Powerus has signed a drone agreement with the Pakistan Army as ties between the United States and Pakistan deepen. Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met Powerus's Andrew Fox in Pakistan on September 16, 2026.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 09:46
Preliminary ship-tracking data showed that only three commodity vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, down from 12 the previous day and well below the roughly 17-vessel 10-day average.
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Pakistan is urging Iran to help bring an end to Houthi attacks targeting energy facilities in Saudi Arabia.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 09:44
A CGTN survey conducted as the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens found that 90.9% of respondents view the event’s continued hosting as evidence of China’s commitment to high-standard opening up. Around 3,300 companies are attending, while Timor-Leste is participating for the first time as a full ASEAN member and co-host. Some 84.8% see faster AI adoption as a potential new driver of China-ASEAN trade, economic cooperation and industrial upgrading.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 09:44
The Palestinian Authority has condemned the US decision to deny President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of officials visas ahead of next week’s UN General Assembly. Washington has now blocked Abbas’s attendance for a second consecutive year.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 09:43
The US State Department said it would extend visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials and PLO members before the UN General Assembly, accusing them of failing to meet reform commitments and undermining prospects for peace. Mahmoud Abbas may address the gathering by video after reportedly being denied entry.
The United States has again refused visas for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Palestinian Authority officials seeking to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, marking the second consecutive year they have been barred.
The US says it will extend visa sanctions against Palestinian Authority officials and PLO members, barring President Mahmoud Abbas from travelling to New York for the UN General Assembly for a second consecutive year. Washington accused the PA of failing to reform and of pursuing statehood through international avenues, including courts.
The United States has refused Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week’s UN General Assembly in New York, according to a source familiar with the matter. The State Department also said it would deny visas to Palestinian officials, citing a lack of reforms and actions it said harmed prospects for peace.
The Trump administration has again denied visas to a senior Palestinian delegation, preventing it from attending the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations in New York for a second consecutive year.
The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in person for a second consecutive year. Abbas addressed last year’s gathering virtually.
Hackers removed a Flock camera above a roadway, copied nearly all of its stored data, and shared the files with 404 Media and WIRED. Their analysis found that the device’s software explicitly detects people as well as vehicles, plates, and bicycles. The camera can produce dozens of images per passing vehicle, with recovered logs showing more than a million images over several weeks.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 09:43
At least 48 people have died in southern Nigeria’s Ondo state after drinking a beverage suspected of containing methanol. State health commissioner Banji Ajaka told The Associated Press that more than 100 others became ill in the Odigbo and Irele local government areas in recent days.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s vision of Europe shaping the AI race has received a mixed response from MEPs. Skeptics point out that most of the world’s leading AI developers are based outside Europe.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 09:43
Drone attacks have partly shut Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, removing an estimated 4–5 million barrels per day from global supply. With the Strait of Hormuz largely closed and the Red Sea’s southern route hostile, Saudi Arabia is rerouting crude through Gulf terminals, dark shipments and ship-to-ship transfers off Oman, though exports remain far below pre-crisis levels.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 09:42
Germany’s renewable-energy developers are entering a shakeout after years of rapid expansion, as worsening project economics push a growing number into financial distress.
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Annual ecological regulation of fish populations began at Erhai Lake in southwest China’s Yunnan Province on September 15. At night, fishing lamps sparkle across the water, while the initiative works to control invasive alien species and optimize the lake’s fish population.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-17 09:41
The German institute IMK now sees 2026 growth at more than twice its earlier forecast. It attributed the upgrade to unexpectedly robust exports in the first half and additional public spending on defence and infrastructure.
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The term “Yak Revolution” refers to Tibetan and Qiang communities’ support for the Red Army across the grasslands of what is now Aba. Today, Hongyuan County’s Maiwa yak industry is an economic pillar, with about 475,000 yaks, 638 family pastures and a livestock market described as the largest in the Sichuan-Gansu-Qinghai region.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 09:40
AFP News AgencyNational Rally politician Marine Le Pen was once a strong advocate of a vote for France to leave the EU, following the UK’s example. The fact check examines whether she would pursue such a referendum if elected president.
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Emergency response services say 911 access is unavailable across parts of Canada and Ontario, including Toronto, Waterloo and Winnipeg.
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U.S. semiconductor equipment maker Applied Materials said on Thursday at SEMICON India, the country’s flagship chip conference, that it will invest $5 billion in India over the next decade to expand its presence there.
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