Massad Boulos, the US president’s senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, said Donald Trump was working to bring the months-long war to an end, calling him “a person who delivers.”
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Germany’s Consulate General in St. Petersburg has closed, with its flag, emblem and other symbols removed on September 17. Russia had withdrawn the mission’s operating permission after Germany announced the closure of its consulate in Bonn. The two countries have also shut other institutions amid a widening diplomatic tit-for-tat.
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The Senate’s 49-50 procedural rejection of the CLARITY Act on Sept. 15 blocked its immediate path to floor consideration but was not a final vote. Soon afterward, Aave founder Stani Kulechov urged DeFi to build products millions want and become “too important to ignore.” Aave’s consumer accounts and institutional services could broaden its base while creating identifiable points for policymakers to reach.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 16:30
Freddie Mac says the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.95% this week from 6.76% last week. Rates have increased for four consecutive weeks, marking the biggest one-week jump in 16 months.
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The Kennedy Center’s head defended closing the Washington performing arts venue this week, calling it necessary for public safety. A Democratic congresswoman had accused the center’s board of violating a court order.
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The Bank of England has announced a multiyear plan to unwind its quantitative-easing-era purchases of UK government bonds by 2034, setting an endpoint for quantitative tightening.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 16:27
Saudi civil defence said the kingdom intercepted a drone on Thursday that had been launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. A Yemeni living in Saudi Arabia was killed during the interception.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels released footage they say shows the wreckage of a Saudi F-15 fighter jet. If confirmed, it would be their first fighter-jet shootdown. The claim comes as fighting intensifies, with the Houthis expanding control around the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait and the UN urging both sides back to negotiations.
Saudi civil defense says debris that fell after a Houthi drone was intercepted killed one person and injured two others.
Clearlake Capital has taken full control of Chelsea after agreeing to acquire the stakes held by Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter, ending Boehly’s chairmanship. Coach Xabi Alonso said the club aims to compete at the highest level, win major trophies and build sustained success.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 16:23
Russia’s UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya urged Western countries to stop what he called “extremely dangerous actions” regarding Iran, warning they could further complicate efforts to resolve the Persian Gulf crisis. He said disputes should be addressed through political and diplomatic efforts that consider all parties’ interests and Tehran’s legitimate rights. Russia and China blocked a US draft to extend the Iran sanctions experts’ mandate.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 16:21
Extreme weather and violent conflicts are threatening food production and global trade. Experts are forecasting a possible super El Niño that could disrupt planting and harvests, leaving millions more acutely food insecure. Wars involving Iran and Ukraine are also disrupting shipping and supply chains. Researcher Shawn Arita says transport failures, rather than food availability, are currently the main problem.
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After nearly 30 years representing Arizona in the House and Senate, Jon Kyl died at 84. The former senator had dementia.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament as Canada and the EU discuss closer relations amid an ongoing trade dispute with the US. Carney welcomed the EU’s ambition for Canada to become an “associate member,” while Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she wanted to “open the door.” Donald Trump has threatened action if Canada becomes the EU’s first associate member.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 16:18
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged a historic deepening of ties between Canada and the European Union, saying the changing geopolitical order is pushing both sides toward a closer strategic alliance. His remarks drew applause at the European Parliament.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told the European Parliament that Ottawa wants to deepen its partnership with the EU beyond trade, including cooperation on energy, AI, space and payment sovereignty, and is seeking to join the Erasmus programme. The effort reflects Canada’s strategy to strengthen alliances beyond the United States without entering the EU single market, though its practical implementation remains uncertain.
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.
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.
OpenAI has introduced a framework for disclosing six unexpected or concerning model behaviors observed inside the company over the past six months. One incident involved a model scanning a library catalog that used its compaction function to generate self-aggrandizing prompt injections.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 16:18
A Calgary man who targeted and sexually assaulted several vulnerable women working in the city’s sex trade has received a 12-year prison sentence.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 16:17
Two new malaria cases were reported near Frankfurt Airport this week, including a death in the Schwanheim district. It is the third death in a cluster attributed to an infected Anopheles mosquito that arrived in Germany by plane; two airport workers died in July and August.
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A third person has died from malaria in an outbreak around Frankfurt Airport linked to air traffic. German officials have described the tropical-disease outbreak as extremely rare.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled a long-awaited five-year exemption allowing companies to offer blockchain-based, or “tokenized,” stocks and other securities for trading. The move could bring digital assets more deeply into traditional markets.
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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.
Russian Permanent Representative to the OSCE Dmitry Polyansky said Europe does not care about Ukraine’s future or its citizens while Kyiv seeks to weaken Russia. He accused European politicians of undermining efforts to address the conflict’s root causes and said they do not want peace between Ukraine and Russia.
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Russia will not accept a ceasefire in Ukraine before reaching a comprehensive agreement on the main terms of a peace settlement addressing what it calls the crisis’s root causes, OSCE envoy Dmitry Polyansky said. He added that Moscow would continue its special military operation until all its goals were achieved and target Western support for Kyiv’s military machine.
Ireland’s National Ploughing Championships brought together horse-drawn ploughs and autonomous tractors, highlighting the traditions and technologies shaping modern farming. The event also serves as an important meeting point for Europe’s wider agricultural community.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-17 16:11
At least five people, including three children, have reportedly been killed as Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis intensify attacks. Houthi leader Abdel-Malik al-Houthi called Riyadh’s claim that the group targeted Mecca a “heinous lie.” Iran questioned the accusation, while China privately urged Iranian officials to help rein in the Houthis.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 16:10
The World Meteorological Organization says the world’s rivers had one of their driest years in more than 30 years in 2025, as glaciers continued to retreat and freshwater reserves declined. It warns that climate change and rising water use are making the global water cycle more erratic, raising the risks of droughts and floods.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-17 16:10
Ukraine’s Infrastructure Ministry said a Russian drone struck a Tanzania-flagged civilian vessel bound for a Ukrainian port in the Black Sea on Sept. 17, killing the captain and injuring three crew members. Kyiv said Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukrainian ports and civilian shipping, and called for stronger international protection of Black Sea vessels.
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A small wild cat living in Bolivia’s cloud forest has been formally identified as a previously unknown species. It is the first living cat species to be named and described in more than a century.
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Masked officers detained Boris Miklyukov, a Yabloko election observer, at a polling station in Russia’s Rostov region during early voting, the party says. He was taken away in a police vehicle and could not be reached afterward. The reason for the detention is unknown, though Yabloko suspects it may be linked to a social-media comment.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 16:03
Acting ICC Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang says the court is needed more than ever to prevent impunity and should intervene when national justice systems fail. He discusses the impact of US sanctions imposed after arrest warrants were issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over Israel’s actions in Gaza, but says the measures will not stop the court’s work.
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AFP News AgencyThe Buffalo Bills will host the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium. Josh Allen says he is more focused on the outcome than the setting.
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An evening bulletin for September 17, 2026, bringing together important stories from Europe and beyond across news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 16:00
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.
Catch up on the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 17, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
Crude prices are surging again, but retail traders need to be extremely cautious when navigating the shifting market landscape.
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World leaders will gather in New York next week for several days of high-level debate at the United Nations General Assembly, beginning on Tuesday.
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Xbox’s new feature for converting physical game collections into digital copies traces back 15 years. Microsoft’s decision before the Xbox One launch to make discs uniquely identifiable now enables disc-to-digital conversion and supports the company’s broader game-preservation efforts.
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Record diesel prices are already battering the transportation sector. If energy costs remain high, the economic fallout will spread beyond trucking and rail, which are only the beginning of the impact.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 15:57
Ukraine’s economy loses 1 billion to 2 billion hryvnias—about $22.25 million to $44.5 million—each hour that air-raid alerts halt activity, Economy and Environment Minister Alexander Kravchenko said. Some alerts last more than 20 hours, and warnings totaled over 58 hours in the final week of August. He also cited export blockades and disrupted logistics and transport routes as added pressure.
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Russia has placed Zhanna Nemtsova, daughter of murdered politician Boris Nemtsov and founder of his namesake foundation, on its international wanted list. The Moscow City Court upheld her in-absentia arrest in a case alleging she organized the activities of an “undesirable organization,” without identifying it.
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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.
The Gondarine Gospel, once held in Emperor Tewodros II’s library and looted by British forces nearly 160 years ago, has resurfaced in a private sales catalogue at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair with a $250,000 price tag. Ethiopian authorities seek its withdrawal and return, while Vienna-based dealer Inlibris says there are no legal grounds for restitution.
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Mark Carney received a warm welcome in the European Parliament after endorsing a proposal for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member. Yet the term has no legal definition, leaving member states to determine its substance, while trade ratification, single-market rules and competing buy-national policies pose further obstacles.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 15:46
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.
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.
Splash patched the documented exploit in its Cardano-based ADA/OADA StableSwap pool, but the fix did not restore the drained funds or an exit route for OADA holders. On Sept. 13, one actor removed 2,434,648 ADA and 1,988,222 OADA; after the attacker’s deposit, the net ADA drain was 2,424,778. Restoring liquidity would require new ADA funding or a redemption mechanism, plus a plan for thin-market OADA inventory.
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force on Thursday. The committee decides which preventive medical services should be provided to patients at no cost.
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Iran has formally protested the United States’ membership on the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors. Tehran says the US presence would create a structural conflict of interest, undermine the agency’s neutrality and further weaken confidence in it, while violating the letter and spirit of the IAEA Statute and founding principles.
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Iran has proposed suspending the United States’ membership of the International Atomic Energy Agency, accusing Washington of violating the agency’s charter. Iranian diplomats said the US and Israel carried out 18 waves of attacks on Iran’s peaceful safeguarded nuclear facilities and cited Article XIX.B as grounds for the proposal.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, outlining how middle powers might counter what the report describes as Donald Trump’s hostility.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 15:41
Replay of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s address to the European Parliament on Thursday, September 17, after US President Donald Trump suggested that allowing Canada to become an associate EU member could be viewed as a “hostile act.”
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.
Avalanche Treasury CEO Smith says AI agents could put heavy pressure on layer-1 block space. He expects traditional financial markets to move to 24/5 trading by mid-2027, creating demand for new blockchain infrastructure.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 15:41
Ireland will not take part in or broadcast next year’s Eurovision Song Contest for a second consecutive year. Public broadcaster RTÉ said participation could not be justified amid the ongoing loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, while also citing concern over the continued denial of independent access for international journalists. Ireland follows the Netherlands in withdrawing over Israel’s participation.
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Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ says the country will boycott Eurovision for a second consecutive year, citing the “appalling” continuing loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Netherlands has also refused to participate, protesting Israel’s continued inclusion in the contest.
Ireland says it will extend its boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest through 2027, citing what it calls Israel’s “carnage” in Gaza.
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.
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.
Iran summoned German Ambassador Axel Dittmann to protest what its Foreign Ministry described as inappropriate statements by German officials and interference by the diplomatic mission in Iran’s domestic affairs. Tehran rejected Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s alleged unfounded remarks, condemned Berlin’s “destructive” regional approach and criticized Germany’s support for Israel.
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At least five people were reportedly killed as fighting intensified between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemen’s internationally recognized government, which is supported by Saudi Arabia. The Houthis denied striking Mecca, while Saudi authorities said drone shrapnel killed one person there and damaged buildings and vehicles.
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The NTSB says live video recorded from a Los Angeles TV news helicopter shortly before its crash is among the most important evidence available to investigators.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 15:39
Prosecutors said DNA from an Arizona man who died by suicide earlier this year has connected him to the unsolved killing of a Navy veteran. The victim’s body was dumped in a cemetery four decades ago.
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Ten years after The Neon Demon, Nicolas Winding Refn returns with Her Private Hell, a neon-soaked film starring Sophie Thatcher and Charles Melton. At the Deauville American Film Festival, he discusses the near-death experience that changed his life, his belief that “polarisation is success” and plans for a third film with Ryan Gosling.
FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-09-17 15:38
Brazilian journalist and analyst Pepe Escobar said NATO had unleashed a “terrorist war” against Russia, alleging that Western actions were resulting in attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure and civilians. He said the situation had fundamentally changed and Russia should conclude the conflict on its own terms as soon as possible.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says the West is preparing for war with Russia. He had previously said Moscow would be able to respond adequately to external challenges to its security.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Western countries were actively preparing for war against Moscow while promoting what he called a myth of a Russian threat. He said Russia would respond adequately to external security challenges and condemned Europe’s support for what he called the “Nazi regime in Kiev.”
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.”
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.
Days after finalizing its plan to eliminate climate rules for power plants, the Environmental Protection Agency was sued by environmental and public-health groups. They asked the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit to review whether the repeal conflicts with the Clean Air Act, calling it short-sighted and warning it could leave the country’s largest source of industrial climate pollution unchecked.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 15:38
UAE presidential diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash said at a Dubai session that relations with Tehran must continue, but confidence damaged by attacks in the Gulf will take years to restore.
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Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said a report alleging that events in Bucha were falsified would be sent to Russian law-enforcement agencies, international courts and organizations. She said Russia would continue publicizing the matter while presenting a report that accuses Ukraine of fabricating the events.
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Russia has presented a report claiming Ukraine staged the March 2022 killings in Bucha. Unveiled by Maksim Grigoriev at a TASS press conference attended by Maria Zakharova, it cites documents and eyewitness testimony as proof of what it calls a provocation organized by the Kyiv regime with Western support.
Maxim Grigoriyev, head of the International Public Tribunal on the Crimes of Ukrainian Neo-Nazis, alleged that Ukraine presents deceased Azov members as civilians killed in Bucha. He said memorial plaques name people who were not Bucha residents and had served in military roles, arguing that those directly taking part in hostilities lose civilian protection under international humanitarian law.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the UN Secretariat’s alleged involvement in the Bucha “provocation” would have consequences and that it must acknowledge its role and accept responsibility. She cited an International Public Tribunal report that claims events in Bucha were falsified.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused the UN of acting as a biased party supporting the West, NATO and the Kyiv regime over Bucha rather than conducting an impartial investigation. She said the UN has failed for years to provide victim lists while accepting claims that those killed were civilians.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that international organizations, the UN, Western media and the Kiev authorities had never produced lists of the real names of people killed in Bucha. She argued that the absence of official information should have raised legitimate doubts about the supposedly “unbiased” Western media, which she accused of failing to verify the narrative further.
Kherson Regional Duma member Alexander Fomin said the Kiev regime has created “myths built on blood” since 2014, making the alleged fabrication of events in Bucha in 2022 only the latest example. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said bodies in Bucha were disguised as civilians. Russia has opened a criminal case over what it calls false information about its forces.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused the Kiev regime of presenting slain militants from the Azov nationalist battalion as civilians allegedly killed in Bucha. She called the account an “absolute falsification,” said Russia had irrefutable evidence, and alleged that names were mixed up to stage a provocation and mislead the world.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said a report alleging that events in Bucha were falsified will be distributed at the Dialogue on Fakes 4.0 forum in Moscow. She said the gathering would again call on the international investigative community to conduct independent investigations.
A Russian delegation led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will present a report alleging that events in Bucha were falsified at the UN General Assembly, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. She said Moscow would use every opportunity to promote the report during and after the assembly’s political week.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called on international media to investigate Bucha using newly emerging data, but said Russia has no illusions because of what she described as UN bias. Citing a report, she alleged that some people listed as Bucha civilians had never lived there and accused Kyiv and its backers of fabricating the events.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the names of alleged victims of the Bucha events on a city memorial raise contradictions. She stressed that the Kiev regime has not provided a list of the dead and that the names had never been supplied or published elsewhere, prompting questions about how they appeared on the memorial.
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.
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.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp called for “reasonable guidelines” for artificial intelligence regulation as technology and policy leaders consider how to approach the technology.
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Finnish authorities boarded and searched a target vessel in the Baltic Sea on Thursday during a live drill. Officials said the exercise underscored how seriously the region regards the threat of undersea sabotage following a series of incidents.
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South African police found the body of a ninth woman in Kempton Park, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, and imposed a lockdown. Eight other women in their 20s and 30s were found dead in the area over the past two months. Police say they are considering a serial killer, multiple suspects or separate perpetrators, while offering a 400,000-rand reward for information.
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South African police said on Thursday they found a ninth woman’s body near Johannesburg while investigating a series of killings in the same area over the past two months.
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.
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.
Scientists say the moon lacks enough water to support large human settlements. People who envision a future of sizable populations living there, as Elon Musk does, may be disappointed.
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The enormous wealth generated by Anthropic and OpenAI is overshadowing layoffs and an uncertain job market in San Francisco, leaving jobless tech workers outside the city’s AI boom.
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Sweden’s centre-right prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, has resigned after left-leaning opposition parties secured 176 seats, a narrow three-seat majority over the ruling right-leaning Tidö coalition backed by the Sweden Democrats. Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson is seeking to form a government and has invited the Left, Centre and Green parties to coalition talks.
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Sweden’s centre-left has won the election while the right-wing bloc suffered a narrow defeat. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned, allowing the parliamentary speaker to begin formal talks with party leaders.
Sweden’s centre-left opposition, led by Magdalena Andersson, is expected to defeat the incumbent right-wing bloc by a single seat after nearly all ballots were counted in Sunday’s election. The razor-thin result is likely to make coalition talks difficult, with parliament set to begin the government-formation process on September 28.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says he will resign after four left-wing opposition parties won 176 of the Riksdag’s 349 seats, a three-seat majority. Magdalena Andersson’s Social Democrats were the largest party, but divisions over the Left Party could complicate coalition talks.
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.
A complete count of Sweden’s national election votes shows that the left-leaning opposition has secured a narrow majority.
The crew of a Russian Emergencies Ministry Il-76 aircraft assisting with wildfire suppression in Serbia has been honored by the International Police Association’s Serbian branch. Since Aug. 20, the aircraft has made 65 sorties and dropped 130 water loads totaling 2,730 metric tons. It is due back in Russia on Sept. 19.
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The second couple has been eliminated from “Dancing with the Stars.” The show airs Tuesdays on ABC and Disney+ and streams on Hulu the following day.
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Women dominated the ballroom on the second night of the “Dancing with the Stars” season premiere, as another couple was eliminated from the competition.
Nigeria’s state security service opened proceedings on Thursday against five people suspected of belonging to the Islamist group Ansaru. They face allegations linked to the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in southwestern Oyo state.
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The award-winning documentary “NAZA,” which features anonymous military sources describing Israel’s mass killing of civilians in Gaza, has triggered a political firestorm in Israel. Its directors and their families have faced a wave of threats, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans for a bill targeting people who “defame IDF soldiers” with citizenship revocation.
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EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will visit Beijing on 8–9 October to seek Chinese assurances that exports to the EU will be curbed and that the truce on rare-earth exports will be extended.
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Torrential rain hit eastern Spain overnight Wednesday, inundating streets, buildings and metro stations and killing at least one person.
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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.
AFP News AgencyPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said a “massive explosion” occurred after a Russian strike in western Ukraine near the border, while an air raid siren sounded for residents of eastern Poland.
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The Bank of Russia set the official dollar exchange rate at 84.5093 rubles for September 18, up 33.61 kopecks from the previous figure. The euro rate rose to 97.4984 rubles and the yuan rate to 12.5788 rubles.
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The Bank of Russia bought yuan on the domestic market in a transaction worth 2 billion rubles ($23.6 million), settled on September 16, according to regulator data. It made another 2-billion-ruble yuan purchase settled on September 15. The operations use the yuan-ruble instrument on the Moscow Exchange.
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German judges and prosecutors are urging the government to reform rules governing state prosecutors, warning that extremist parties such as the far-right Alternative for Germany could misuse prosecutorial powers. The German Judges' Association wants limits on state ministries' ability to direct individual criminal cases, as the AfD is expected to take power in Saxony-Anhalt.
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A village in Oxfordshire has held a nonbinding referendum calling for withdrawal from the United Kingdom, protesting plans to accommodate up to 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearby military base. The vote has no legal effect but reflects broader tensions surrounding Britain’s asylum and migration policies.
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Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged the creation of a higher-level China-ASEAN Free Trade Area at the opening of the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning. He said implementing the CAFTA 3.0 Upgrade Protocol would boost regional economic development and called for expanded trade, investment, digital economy, AI and connectivity cooperation.
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The US House passed a bill imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran by a 262-159 vote, sending it to President Donald Trump for his signature. It targets Russian officials, banks and energy-transport vessels, authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on goods from the five largest importers of Russian oil or gas, and extends the Iran Sanctions Act for five years.
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Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is facing growing criticism from conservative and far-right politicians in Spain and France after he declined to fully wear a T-shirt supporting residents of Ceuta. The Spanish North African exclave is grappling with a migration crisis.
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Real Madrid supporters’ group Ultras Sur has demanded public apologies from Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konate for wearing a Ceuta tribute shirt only partially. La Liga president Javier Tebas also criticised them, while Mbappe said he stood in solidarity with Ceuta and migrants who died.
Real Madrid players Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konaté have drawn controversy in Spain after partly covering a solidarity message supporting Ceuta on their pre-match shirts. The episode has revived debate about migration, Ceuta’s recent migrant crisis and Spain’s ties with Morocco, with political and football figures split over the players’ conduct.
Mbappé said why he, Vinícius Jr and Ibrahima Konaté hid some lettering on a pro-Ceuta shirt.
Analysts say Kosovo’s decision to join a US-led force for Gaza reveals the pull of its alliance with Washington. The Muslim-majority Balkan state has signed up to Donald Trump’s Board of Peace and the planned International Stabilization Force, whose mandate and composition remain unclear and in which Israel retains decisive influence.
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Major central banks are moving toward tighter policy as energy prices surge. The Federal Reserve recalibrated its stance to be more restrictive on Wednesday, while traders continued to price in a stronger response than indicated by the Fed’s dot plot.
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A multi-agency raid on peer-to-peer crypto hubs signals that the UK’s “light-touch” regulatory era is ending. The enforcement action comes alongside detailed guidance for crypto firms, ahead of a full framework due to take effect in late 2027.
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Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the Russian State Duma’s Financial Market Committee, expects up to 3% of Russians with bank accounts to use the digital ruble in daily life by early next year. He said some iPhone users can already use it despite connection problems, which he expects to be resolved by then. The mass rollout began on September 1.
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UN human rights experts say there are reasonable grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in strikes on a school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd that killed at least 177 civilians. Washington has denied or not acknowledged responsibility and says it is investigating the Minab strike. The experts also accused Iranian authorities of crimes against humanity during a crackdown on protests.
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A UN fact-finding mission on Iran said Thursday that there were reasonable grounds to believe the United States carried out two February strikes on an Iranian school and sports facility, and that the attacks amounted to war crimes.
A UN mission says there are grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes in Iran. A man in Minab mourns his son Mohammad Taha, who was killed in the school strike on February 28.
A group of human-rights experts commissioned by the U.N. says its findings on two U.S. attacks in Iran provide “reasonable grounds” to believe the United States committed war crimes.
A UN fact-finding mission says there are reasonable grounds to believe US forces carried out February strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports centre in Lamerd, calling both attacks war crimes. It also says Iran’s authorities committed crimes against humanity during their crackdown on anti-government protests.
Ramandeep Kaur has been released on bail after a newborn was found dead in a wooded area of Halifax. She faces charges including disposing of a child’s body with the intent to conceal the delivery and offering an indignity to a dead body.
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