Oil prices fell sharply as concerns over supply eased. Gold rose 1.1% to $4,308.80 an ounce at 0950GMT, recovering from losses in the previous session, while silver also rebounded.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 13:03
New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says football can help ensure national pride is not entrusted to the “wrong people” after the far-right Alternative for Germany won 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt. Klopp says he wants to promote an open, diverse and friendly form of “positive patriotism” while announcing a 44-man squad.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 13:02
Athens’ hottest neighbourhood, Neos Kosmos, ranked first in Europe and third overall.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-17 13:02
Norway announced a €90 million contribution to Ukraine, to be delivered through the EU’s Ukraine Facility in exchange for completed reforms. The funding is tied to measures on public finances, the judiciary, anti-corruption efforts and the rule of law, as Kyiv seeks to advance its EU accession prospects.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 13:00
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said British media and television channels orchestrated global coverage of what she called a fabricated “Bucha” scenario. She accused Britain of seeking to derail Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul and said Western media coverage took on an overtly anti-Russian tone.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 13:00
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said fact-checkers worldwide are examining the Bucha incident along several lines. She called for those who falsified the events to be held accountable, while Russia describes the later footage of bodies in the streets as a provocation and says it opened a criminal case over alleged false information about its army.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of joining a plot to blame Russia for murders in Bucha. She said Guterres had consciously joined an anti-Russia campaign, violating the neutrality expected of the UN’s chief administrative officer and becoming part of the provocation.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says Moscow has repeatedly asked UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, publicly and in letters, to provide the names of people killed in Bucha. Nearly five years later, she says, the requested list has still not been supplied.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia immediately described the 2022 Bucha events as a provocation and disinformation. She said that after what she called their falsification, Bucha became a “place of pilgrimage” for Western leaders, international organization heads and Western journalists.
The SEC has opened a route for tokenized stock trading, moving markets closer to round-the-clock operations. The long-awaited Innovation Exemption came two days after the Senate voted to stop the CLARITY Act crypto market structure bill from advancing.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 13:00
Nearly a decade after her million-selling memoir “Educated,” Tara Westover is returning with a second memoir, “Brothers and Sisters,” which revisits a rupture within her family.
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A dusty dairy town’s enthusiasm for options trading captures the story of a multibillion-dollar retail wipeout and the regulatory crackdown that followed.
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At Astana Finance Days 2026, speakers examined how Kazakhstan could move beyond its traditional role as a transit country and develop into a regional centre for production, trade and investment.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 13:00
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a blanket five-year exemption allowing venues to list and trade tokenized securities without registering as exchanges.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 13:00
The SEC has released its long-awaited “innovation exemption,” presenting it as a response to the Senate’s failure to move forward with cryptocurrency legislation.
Bose announced the second-generation Ultra Open Earbuds, with a refreshed design, deeper bass, higher volume, and up to nine hours of battery life. A cheaper Sport Open Earbuds model adds a more secure fit for workouts. The Ultra costs $299 and the Sport $199; both go up for preorder September 19th and launch October 1st.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 13:00
Spotify is launching Fresh Finds Forward for artists added to any Fresh Finds playlist after January 1st, 2026. Participants receive 12 months of support, including free studio time for US artists, early access to tools, partnership opportunities, software plans, and six months of free therapy. Spotify says the program is free and does not alter royalty rates.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 13:00
Poland urgently scrambled aircraft after Russian strikes were reported near the Ukrainian border.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 12:59
The US Congress has passed legislation giving President Donald Trump broad authority to sanction Russia’s crude exports and impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on major buyers of Russian energy. China and India, Moscow’s largest energy customers, are likely to face the greatest pressure. India says it will protect its trade and economic interests, while China rejects extraterritorial jurisdiction lacking a basis in international law.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 12:59
The US House has passed legislation allowing Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas. India, a major Russian crude customer, could face higher costs if it switches suppliers, while the threat may also affect Indian exports to the US, the rupee, refinery margins and the trade balance.
Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated Appalachian mountain towns with floods that swept away entire communities, authorities found the remains of Tennessee’s final missing victim.
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Officials say the death toll has risen to 21 after a high-rise residential building in Gaza collapsed. The building had housed many Palestinian families displaced by the war between Hamas and Israel.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:58
Europe experienced exceptionally unusual heat this summer. The past three months are described as a warning that the human and economic costs of fossil fuels are unfolding in real time and cannot be ignored.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 12:57
Applications for unemployment benefits fell sharply to 196,000 last week, another indication that layoffs remain uncommon and most Americans continue to have job security.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:53
As fighting between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia intensifies, recycled and manipulated videos are being passed off online as fresh battlefield footage. DW found that a viral clip claiming to show strikes in Saudi Arabia was artificially generated and had previously been used to depict explosions in Iran. Limited independent access to Yemen leaves more room for such disinformation to spread.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 12:51
The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged while raising an alarm over inflation.
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Exclusive data shows how an unprecedented wave of border crossings reshaped America.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Indonesian National Economic Council Chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan in Beijing. Wang said the two countries should better align their development strategies and upgrade bilateral cooperation, while Luhut said Indonesia valued ties with China and wanted to deliver more practical results from their comprehensive strategic partnership.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:46
South African police found the body of another woman near a construction site east of Johannesburg, the ninth woman discovered dead in Ekurhuleni in two months. Investigators are examining possible links among the killings, including whether a serial or copycat killer may be active. A 400,000-rand reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:45
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.
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.
Crypto.com has registered with the SEC for single-stock futures. CEO Kris Marszalek said the company is also working with the SEC and CFTC to offer single-stock perpetual futures in the United States.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:41
AFP News AgencyIn a new memoir, Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer alleges that King Charles told him, “rest assured, we’ll forget her soon enough,” while they discussed funeral arrangements. The claim has caused a stir within the royal family and prompted a rare response from Buckingham Palace.
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NBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:40
Buckingham Palace has rejected Earl Charles Spencer’s criticism of King Charles III in a new book. Spencer alleges that Charles told him in an angry phone call, days after Princess Diana died in a 1997 car crash, “rest assured, we’ll forget her soon enough.”
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.
Foreign buyers returned to U.S. Treasury bills in July, but private investors sold $29.1 billion of Treasury notes and bonds. Elevated long-term yields could raise the opportunity cost of holding Bitcoin and tighten financing for risk assets, though the data do not establish that July’s flows drove Bitcoin’s September performance.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:40
Zhanna Nemtsova, daughter of late opposition activist Boris Nemtsov, has been placed on Russia’s international wanted list over alleged involvement in an organization deemed undesirable in Russia. The Moscow City Court upheld an in-absentia arrest warrant and rejected her lawyers’ appeals.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:39
Ethereum’s test network has raised the amount of work allowed per block toward 200 million gas. Developers are preparing for a proposed public test on October 6.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:37
The European Commission has proposed barring children under 13 from social media and restricting potentially addictive features such as infinite scrolling, autoplay and personalized recommendations. Non-compliant companies could be fined up to 6% of global annual revenue. The plan would also strengthen parental controls and age verification, while the tech industry warns of privacy risks.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 12:37
The European Union plans to ban children under 13 from using social media.
The EU has announced plans to limit social media access for under-16s. Children under 13 would be barred from platforms, while those aged 13 to 15 could use them for up to an hour a day through parent-linked “mini accounts”. Only people aged 15 and over could create their own accounts, and platforms would have to demonstrate that they are safe by design.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Thursday banning social media use for children under 13 and restricting access for those aged 13 to 15, warning of the dangers involved.
Former SBU officer and UkrLeaks founder Vasily Prozorov says Russian troops eliminated most ideologically motivated mercenaries who went to Ukraine to fight Russians. He claims the main group now joining the Ukrainian army consists of commercial mercenaries, mostly from Latin America, seeking money.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:36
Former SBU officer Vasily Prozorov says Colombian and Mexican drug cartels are sending gunmen to fight on Ukraine’s side, chiefly to learn drone warfare. He claims the fighters return to Latin America with Western-supplied weapons and receive large cartel bonuses; he also cited alleged FPV drone attacks in Colombia and Polish special forces involvement.
A pipeline serving as an alternative to the besieged Strait of Hormuz has been attacked, raising the prospect of even higher fuel prices worldwide. European leaders are scrambling to respond to an impending surge in diesel prices.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 12:35
U.S. electric vehicle maker Lucid Group and European shared mobility platform Bolt said they will work together to launch self-driving ride services across Europe, aiming to capture a share of the region’s emerging robotaxi market.
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Hong Kong has released its first Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development, covering 2026-2030, alongside the annual Policy Address. The blueprint makes the Northern Metropolis its leading strategic pillar, targeting 900 hectares of serviced land, about 70,000 homes and 1 million square meters of economic floor space to advance innovation, industry, housing and cooperation with Shenzhen.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:33
Hong Kong’s first five-year plan for economic and social development calls for broader equity markets, deeper offshore yuan business and expanded gold trading. The blueprint, unveiled by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu with his 2026 policy address, aims to reinforce the city’s position as Asia’s leading financial centre and narrow the gap with London.
Sociologist and “Celebrity Culture” author Ellis Cashmore tells François Picard that contemporary celebrity culture has transformed the relationship between entertainment and politics. Public figures once had more room to remain neutral, but today even silence or refusal to engage may be read as a political act.
FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:32
Russian Central Election Commission Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova said nearly 14,000 Russians living abroad had already voted early in State Duma elections. She said Russia was enabling overseas citizens to vote despite difficulties, including the closure of its consulate in Bonn and diplomatic mission restrictions in Germany and other “unfriendly countries.”
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:31
Speaking to the European Parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the prospect of Canada becoming the EU’s first associate member. He called for deeper cooperation on critical minerals, defence, AI, energy, space, payments and digital trade, saying the alliance should be a “beacon for democracies” rather than a force that dominates others. Donald Trump threatened tariffs or trade restrictions if the proposal advances.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 12:31
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he welcomed the European Union’s proposal for Canada to become the bloc’s first “associate member”. Addressing EU lawmakers in Strasbourg, he said Canada and Europe were each strong but would be stronger together.
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.”
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.
Rockstar has announced Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, a 34-track soundtrack of original songs. Six singles are already available, with contributors including Keith Richards, Travis Scott and Yung Lean. The album will arrive on major streaming services, CD and vinyl on November 19th, alongside the game.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:31
A military criminal court in Aleppo has issued the first verdicts over last year’s mass killings in Syria’s coastal areas. Two supporters of the deposed government received death and life sentences, while a former government forces member was sentenced to 20 years; a fourth defendant was acquitted. More verdicts are expected next week.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 12:31
Syria’s judiciary has handed down its first verdicts over last year’s massacres of Alawites on the Syrian coast. A former government forces member received a 20-year prison term, while a supporter of deposed president Bashar al-Assad was sentenced to death and another defendant to life in prison.
Bolivia’s Assembly extended the state of emergency for 90 days on Thursday, citing the continuing risk that demonstrators opposing government policies could launch fresh road blockades and disrupt supplies and economic activity.
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Schlumberger heirs plan to auction a rare Claude Monet masterpiece at Sotheby’s in Paris next month. The sale could set a record price for a painting sold in France.
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Hundreds attended the 26th international roasted-potato festival in Lipovci, northeastern Slovenia. Severe drought is expected to cut Slovenia’s potato harvest by 30 to 90 percent, while an analysis estimates a roughly 3.1-million-tonne loss across major European exporters.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:29
November Brent crude futures fell below $102 per barrel on London’s ICE for the first time since September 10. At 3:09 p.m. Moscow time, the contract was down 3.7% at $101.91, before trimming its loss to 3.31% and reaching $102.33 by 3:17 p.m. WTI October futures fell 2.59% to $99.78.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:29
November 2026 Brent crude futures on London’s ICE fell below $103 per barrel for the first time since September 10. The contract was down 2.78% at $102.89 before narrowing its loss to 2.54% at $103.14, while October WTI futures fell 1.86% to $100.52.
Torrential rain swept across eastern Spain on 17 September, flooding streets, submerging cars and disrupting transport in parts of Valencia and Catalonia. A driver was killed.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:27
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the EU’s proposal for Canada to become its first “associate member”, calling for closer cooperation on defence, critical minerals and energy security. He said the alliance could be a “beacon for other democracies”, while Donald Trump warned of very serious tariffs if he viewed it as hostile.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 12:27
Ireland will skip next year’s Eurovision Song Contest and will not broadcast it, public broadcaster RTÉ said Thursday. The broadcaster cited the “ongoing loss of lives in Gaza” for the decision.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:26
Ireland will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for a second consecutive year because Israel is participating, the country’s national broadcaster said Thursday.
Ireland’s national broadcaster is set to boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest because Israel will participate, marking the country’s second consecutive year of boycotting the event.
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman criticised Anthropic’s treatment of AI as an ethical human in a personal essay, warning that this approach could produce technology that becomes impossible to control.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:25
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman warns that insufficient safeguards could allow AI to develop into a “silicon species” competing with humans for resources. He criticises Anthropic for anthropomorphising Claude and calls for greater training transparency, independent scrutiny and stronger controls to keep AI subordinate to humanity.
Britain’s King Charles warned artificial intelligence executives that the technology could pose “existential dangers” if it fell into the wrong hands. He said adequate safeguards were needed before it was “too late.”
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Russia used student and tourist visas to disguise North Korean laborers as students and have them illegally manufacture military drones, violating international sanctions, the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team reported. It estimated that 15,000–30,000 North Koreans worked illegally in Russia in 2025, mostly at the Alabuga drone plant, generating $450 million–$800 million for Pyongyang’s weapons programs.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 12:21
The Global Health Forum 2026 Haikou Conference brought health officials and experts from around the world together to discuss global health governance and international cooperation. Participants examined AI’s role in improving health-system efficiency and supporting medical services, while stressing the need for regulation, human oversight and international cooperation.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:20
AFP News AgencyA NATO Bombardier ARTEMIS II reconnaissance aircraft is flying through Polish airspace parallel to the Kaliningrad Region border while keeping a considerable distance from it, an EU air-traffic-control source told TASS. A NATO airborne early-warning aircraft operated by Luxembourg is also circling over Poland; the activity may be linked to military exercises.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:19
Russia is taking steps to notify countries when their citizens are found fighting as mercenaries in Ukraine, Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said. He said some governments had asked Russia to share information, including in cases involving people killed or still taking part in hostilities.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:17
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik says some European political forces are prepared to consider Russia’s statements about foreign mercenaries in Ukraine. He says communication is possible, though the timing and implementation of any resulting action remain uncertain.
Chinese automakers are stepping up their search for European production sites as the EU is expected to introduce local-content rules. A BYD adviser for Europe says he repeatedly encounters rival executives in airport lounges pursuing the same goal.
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A commemorative event for the 2026 UN Day for South-South Cooperation in Hangzhou brought together about 100 government officials, UN agency representatives and academics. Participants discussed practical ways for Global South countries to cooperate on the Sustainable Development Goals and peace, while expressing those messages through small accessories.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:14
Formula E is preparing for its longest season, with 21 races planned for 2026-2027 and a major switch to GEN4 cars. China will be the only country to host three rounds: Shanghai will stage two races and Sanya is scheduled to return in April 2027. Driver changes include Envision Racing signing Zak O’Sullivan and Maximilian Günther.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:12
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps said its air defense system brought down the 53rd US MQ-9 drone over Iran’s Qeshm Island, according to the state-run IRIB news agency.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 12:11
China has privately urged Tehran to help restrain Yemen’s Houthis, according to three Iranian sources familiar with the matter. The request followed an appeal from Saudi Arabia after the Iran-backed group carried out a military blitz over the past week.
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The House passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill on Wednesday named for Sen. Lindsey Graham, who championed it before his unexpected death in July. It targets Russia’s energy sector by penalizing the biggest buyers of its oil and gas.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:08
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia is watching developments after the US House approved a bill restricting Russian oil and gas exports. Moscow called the move unfriendly and warned that any additional sanctions would hinder efforts to peacefully settle the Ukrainian conflict.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil and gas exports would hinder negotiations to end Russia’s war with Ukraine. The House passed the Russia-focused bill on September 16, including secondary tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy, and it now awaits Donald Trump’s signature.
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.
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.
At the Euronews Forum, UAE Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri said that resilience is an economy’s insurance. Azerbaijan’s Hajiyev said his country was “winning in the peace,” while Georgia’s foreign minister warned of continuing disinformation campaigns.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:07
Russian Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan says courts have convicted more than 60,000 people of corruption-related offenses over the past five years, with seized property worth over 800 billion rubles. Recovered damages rose by nearly 50%, while a February law established procedures for seizing and confiscating cryptocurrency in such cases.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:07
At dawn each day, eight veterinary vans leave the Smeura animal shelter in a forest in central Romania and travel to villages, where they sterilize dogs free of charge as an alternative to culling strays.
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The IOC has confirmed Queensland’s Fitzroy River in Rockhampton as the venue for rowing and canoe sprint events at the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The river is home to crocodiles, while Queensland authorities have promised to address the associated risks.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:04
The Fitzroy River course in Rockhampton, Queensland, has passed an independent technical assessment and been approved for rowing and canoeing at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics. The review examined weather, water levels and flood risks, but did not assess the river’s roughly 500 saltwater crocodiles.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned after preliminary results showed his right-wing bloc narrowly losing to the centre-left opposition. Magdalena Andersson’s Social Democrats and allied parties are projected to win 176 of 349 seats, compared with 173 for the governing bloc, and have begun talks on forming a government.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 12:04
A complete count of Sweden’s national election votes shows that the left-leaning opposition has secured a narrow majority.
Laos says close military cooperation with China is helping preserve peace and stability along their shared border. At the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Khamlieng Outhakaysone highlighted cooperation in personnel training and mutual assistance.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:02
The 63rd meeting of the CIS Coordination Committee on Air Defense has opened in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan. Delegates are discussing improvements to the joint air defense system, broader military cooperation, 2026 equipment deliveries under existing contracts, and plans for joint training and air defense research in 2027.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:02
Sweden’s left-wing opposition secured a narrow majority after vote counting ended Thursday, but must navigate difficult negotiations to form a government. Conservative Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he would resign.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:02
Follow the pre-match build-up and live coverage of the India-Afghanistan T20 international cricket series, including the toss, team lineups and news before text commentary updates begin.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:02
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov called the rushed, total abandonment of hydrocarbons promoted by some developed countries in favor of a supposedly “pure green economy” an act of “green hypocrisy.” He said such rejection is an ill-conceived way to slow global warming and that purely green economies do not currently exist.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:01
The Albanese government is seeking advice on a possible ban on camera-equipped smart glasses in Commonwealth offices and service centres. Public service minister Katy Gallagher said their ability to record and capture information creates legitimate privacy and security concerns, while state-run workplaces and businesses would set their own rules.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:00
Bitcoin held near $76,500 on Sept. 17 as realized cap contracted for the first time after 27 straight days of growth, while U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted a second day of net outflows. Glassnode said two closes above $76,700 with renewed realized-cap growth would restore the prior range; otherwise, attention could shift to $71,300 and the $62,000–$65,000 support zone.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:00
Russian biathlete Sergei Tchepikov has died at 59, according to a representative of the Russian Biathlon Union. He won Olympic gold in 1988 and 1994, became a two-time world champion, carried Russia’s flag at Lillehammer, and later served as a State Duma deputy. Western countries sanctioned him after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:00
Ukraine brought back the bodies of 252 Ukrainians from Russia on Sept. 17, its Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War said. Russian authorities said the remains belonged to Ukrainian citizens, including military personnel. Ukrainian investigators will examine and identify them.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged a sweeping strategic alliance with the European Union in a Thursday address to the European Parliament. He proposed joint work on critical minerals, artificial intelligence, defence and trade.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament as Ottawa and Brussels deepen ties while relations with the United States grow strained. His speech reflects a broader realignment: a message that until recently would more likely have been delivered in Washington was instead delivered in Brussels.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the EU’s invitation for Canada to become its first “associate member,” while stressing that the plan is not aimed at full membership or surrendering sovereignty.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called Thursday for deeper transatlantic ties with the European Union, saying Canada and Europe are “stronger together” amid a dispute with the United States.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday that Canada would decide for itself which countries to make deals with. He was responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of proposed closer EU-Canada ties, including an EU offer for Canada to become its first associate member.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney took a swipe at Donald Trump, insisting that the Canada-EU alliance is more than a new geopolitical bloc with “better manners.”
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.
AI beauty tools can measure your jawline, assess your facial “harmony” and recommend treatments intended to improve your appearance. But do any of these approaches actually work?
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