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EconomyRussia’s annual inflation slows to 6.2% as of September 14, Putin says

President Vladimir Putin says Russia’s annual inflation rate fell to 6.2% by September 14, significantly below last year’s level. He said consumer-price growth has been slowing since the second quarter of last year, after reaching 10.3% at the end of the first quarter of 2025.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 18:04

Russia’s annual inflation slows to 6.2% as of September 14, Putin says
  • Putin says central bank and government efforts to curb inflation are paying off

    President Vladimir Putin said joint efforts by Russia’s Central Bank and government to curb inflation are producing results, with consumer price growth under control and slowing. Annual inflation fell to 6.2% as of September 14, a significant decline from the same period last year.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 17:58Original

SportsAbhishek Sharma hits record T20 ton as India beat Afghanistan by 127 runs

India opener Abhishek Sharma struck a record T20 international century from 30 balls and scored 108 off 34 as India made 221-7 in New Delhi. Afghanistan were bowled out for 94, giving India a 127-run win in the third match and a 3-0 series sweep.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 18:03

Abhishek Sharma hits record T20 ton as India beat Afghanistan by 127 runs
Abhishek Sharma hits record T20 ton as India beat Afghanistan by 127 runs

Sports‘I’m Russian’: NHL star Ovechkin defends Putin ad appearance

Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin says he agreed to appear in a United Russia campaign video backed by Vladimir Putin because he supports Russia. He says he stands for peace and love and may live there with his family after retiring from hockey.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 18:02

‘I’m Russian’: NHL star Ovechkin defends Putin ad appearance
‘I’m Russian’: NHL star Ovechkin defends Putin ad appearance

WorldThree pumping stations on Saudi East-West Pipeline hit in recent attack, sources say

Three pumping stations serving Saudi Arabia’s vital East-West Pipeline were damaged in an attack last week, according to satellite imagery and three industry sources. The count is one higher than previously assessed, while the repair timeline remains unclear.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 18:00

Three pumping stations on Saudi East-West Pipeline hit in recent attack, sources say
Three pumping stations on Saudi East-West Pipeline hit in recent attack, sources say

EconomyGuggenheim Staff Face SEC Interviews in Probe of Walter’s Empire

US regulators are seeking interviews with Guggenheim Partners employees as they look for evidence of potential wrongdoing across Chief Executive Officer Mark Walter’s business empire.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 18:00

Guggenheim Staff Face SEC Interviews in Probe of Walter’s Empire
Guggenheim Staff Face SEC Interviews in Probe of Walter’s Empire

SocietyInvestigation into illegally parked BMW spirals into search for five potentially missing women

Police investigating an illegally parked BMW discovered bizarre fake IDs, drugs and weapons. The inquiry has since expanded into a sweeping effort to determine what happened to five women who may be missing and feared dead.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 18:00

Investigation into illegally parked BMW spirals into search for five potentially missing women

EconomyStruggling US homebuyers and markets face new hurdles as mortgage rates near 7%

U.S. mortgage rates rose for a fourth straight week, pushing the average long-term home loan rate to just under 7%, the highest level in more than 19 months and a fresh challenge for homebuyers and the market.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 18:00

Struggling US homebuyers and markets face new hurdles as mortgage rates near 7%
Struggling US homebuyers and markets face new hurdles as mortgage rates near 7%

ScienceDismaying climate news doesn’t mean the climate fight is over

This environmental newsletter examines what recent negative climate developments could mean for future warming, explores the structure of a unique Canadian lake that has disappeared permanently, and looks at flood protection built beneath a Saskatoon park.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 18:00

Dismaying climate news doesn’t mean the climate fight is over

PoliticsTyumen pharmacies advised to limit bulk sales of iodine and brilliant green during elections

Police in Tyumen have advised pharmacies not to sell large quantities of iodine, brilliant green, or other staining antiseptics from September 18 to 20. The recommendation, reportedly intended to prevent provocations, follows incidents in Russia’s 2024 presidential election when voters poured staining liquids into ballot boxes. Some pharmacists said there was no strict ban.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 17:59

Tyumen pharmacies advised to limit bulk sales of iodine and brilliant green during elections
Tyumen pharmacies advised to limit bulk sales of iodine and brilliant green during elections

PoliticsPutin outlines Russia’s 2027 federal budget priorities

President Vladimir Putin said Russia’s 2027 federal budget must prioritize fulfilling state social obligations, protecting citizens and strengthening national defense. He added that the budget should remain the main instrument for pursuing the country’s national development goals.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 17:59

Putin outlines Russia’s 2027 federal budget priorities

PoliticsTrump reports ‘major progress’ toward establishing US Army base in Poland

US President Donald Trump says Washington and Warsaw have made significant progress toward establishing a US Army base in Poland. He says the location could be announced soon if the plan moves forward, calling it a historic step for the US-Polish alliance.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 17:56

Trump reports ‘major progress’ toward establishing US Army base in Poland

EconomyBank of England follows FTAV advice

The Bank of England followed advice from FTAV, although correlation may not amount to causation.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 17:53

Bank of England follows FTAV advice

TechJensen Huang says Nvidia will sell twice as many chips next year

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the company will sell twice as many chips next year. His forecast points to continued massive growth over the next six quarters.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 17:52

Jensen Huang says Nvidia will sell twice as many chips next year
Jensen Huang says Nvidia will sell twice as many chips next year

PoliticsRussia’s prosecutor general says heirs can lose assets tied to corruption

Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan said at a meeting in Minsk that confiscating crime-derived assets from heirs of people implicated in corruption is consistent with law and justice. He said such property can be seized regardless of how long it was held, whether it changed hands, or whether the corrupt person has died. The Prosecutor General’s Office regularly pursues such cases, including against Rusagro owner Vadim Moshkovich.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 17:50

Russia’s prosecutor general says heirs can lose assets tied to corruption
Russia’s prosecutor general says heirs can lose assets tied to corruption

HealthIV drips marketed for “detox” contained toxins, poisoning dozens

More than 30 people in four states were poisoned by bacterial toxins after receiving glutathione IV drips at wellness clinics, the CDC and FDA said. Glutathione is promoted for detoxification, immune support, energy and skin brightening despite little evidence for such uses. Compounding pharmacies made the drips with powder graded for oral supplements rather than purified sterile-injection products.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 17:43

IV drips marketed for “detox” contained toxins, poisoning dozens
IV drips marketed for “detox” contained toxins, poisoning dozens

WorldAUKUS should be directed against Russia as well, UK envoy says

UK Prime Minister’s special representative Stephen Lovegrove says London has suggested that the US and Australia consider directing AUKUS against Russia and treating the Euro-Atlantic and Asia-Pacific as connected theaters. Australia’s ambassador says more than 100 sailors are training in the US, while over 140 have already trained on American nuclear submarines.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 17:40

AUKUS should be directed against Russia as well, UK envoy says

PoliticsUS clears way for $24.3 billion military aircraft sale to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft to Saudi Arabia. The approval comes as the kingdom becomes increasingly drawn into the Middle East war.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 17:40

US clears way for $24.3 billion military aircraft sale to Saudi Arabia
US clears way for $24.3 billion military aircraft sale to Saudi Arabia

WorldRussia to raise Bucha falsification issue at OSCE, permanent representative says

Russia will again raise the Bucha issue at the OSCE, citing new materials that it says expose Ukrainian falsifications of the March 2022 events, permanent representative Dmitry Polyansky told TASS. He said the evidence-backed report will definitely be presented at the Hofburg.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 17:35

Russia to raise Bucha falsification issue at OSCE, permanent representative says

EconomyUS labor market on solid footing as rising mortgages pressure housing sector

New US applications for unemployment benefits fell unexpectedly last week, although the Labor Day holiday may have overstated the decline. The underlying trend still suggests a stable labor market, while rising mortgage rates are weighing on the housing sector.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 17:35

US labor market on solid footing as rising mortgages pressure housing sector
US labor market on solid footing as rising mortgages pressure housing sector

WorldEU, NATO risk turning hybrid war against Russia into traditional one, envoy to OSCE says

Russia’s Permanent Representative to the OSCE Dmitry Polyansky said recent actions by the EU and NATO risk turning what he called a hybrid war against Moscow into a full-fledged traditional war. He said the EU’s combat potential is also growing and urged capitals to consider how to prevent that outcome.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 17:34

EU, NATO risk turning hybrid war against Russia into traditional one, envoy to OSCE says

PoliticsOpenAI, Nvidia CEOs to attend Trump-Xi state dinner, sources say

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are planning to attend the state dinner involving Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, according to sources.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 17:33

OpenAI, Nvidia CEOs to attend Trump-Xi state dinner, sources say
OpenAI, Nvidia CEOs to attend Trump-Xi state dinner, sources say

Tech2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5: What We Still Like—and What Annoys Us

Ars Technica revisits the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 as competition in the compact electric crossover market intensifies. The test vehicle was an all-wheel-drive Limited with an 84 kWh battery, NACS charging, and 269 miles of EPA range, compared with 318 miles for the rear-wheel-drive version.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 17:30

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5: What We Still Like—and What Annoys Us
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5: What We Still Like—and What Annoys Us

EconomyCrypto’s first major tax win comes with a catch for stakers and everyday payments

The House Ways and Means Committee advanced the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act by 38-5, sending a package covering crypto payments, stablecoins, trading, lending, staking and mining toward the full House. Industry groups welcomed the move but want broader relief for everyday transactions and delayed income recognition for staking and mining rewards.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 17:30

Crypto’s first major tax win comes with a catch for stakers and everyday payments
Crypto’s first major tax win comes with a catch for stakers and everyday payments

TechKing Charles warns AI leaders of ‘existential dangers’

King Charles has warned AI industry leaders that the technology could pose “existential dangers” if it falls into the wrong hands. At a Scotland summit attended by executives from Nvidia, Google DeepMind, OpenAI and Anthropic, he urged development centred on safety and serving humanity. The meeting is not expected to produce binding agreements.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 17:29

King Charles warns AI leaders of ‘existential dangers’
King Charles warns AI leaders of ‘existential dangers’

SportsAustralian athlete apologizes after winning race despite involuntary bowel movement

An Australian athlete apologized Thursday for carrying on and winning a race in China over the weekend after experiencing an involuntary bowel movement during competition.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-17 17:29

Australian athlete apologizes after winning race despite involuntary bowel movement
Australian athlete apologizes after winning race despite involuntary bowel movement
  • Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herself
    Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herself

    Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has apologised for continuing a Hyrox race in Beijing after soiling herself and says she will forfeit the win she earned. Hyrox also apologised, saying an unforeseen situation caused confusion over how its procedures should be applied.

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    BBBC News★☆☆☆☆2026-09-17 15:05Original

SportsStephen Curry says his Li-Ning signature shoe will debut early next year

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry says his signature shoe with Chinese brand Li-Ning is set to debut early next year. Curry announced in June that he had signed a long-term partnership with Li-Ning.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 17:27

Stephen Curry says his Li-Ning signature shoe will debut early next year
Stephen Curry says his Li-Ning signature shoe will debut early next year
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VIDEO: Rare footage off Australia’s Gold Coast appears to show a humpback whale mother staying close to her stillborn calf in what researchers say may be evidence of grief-like behavior.
VIDEO: Rare footage off Australia’s Gold Coast appears to show a humpback whale mother staying close to her stillborn calf in what researchers say may be evidence of grief-like behavior.
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WorldUp to 25,000 North Koreans may be making military drones in Russia, sanctions monitors say

A Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team report says as many as 25,000 North Korean citizens may be producing military drones in Russia, including at the Alabuga special economic zone. It alleges they enter on student visas to circumvent U.N. sanctions, while earnings seized by North Korean authorities help fund the country’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 17:25

Up to 25,000 North Koreans may be making military drones in Russia, sanctions monitors say
Up to 25,000 North Koreans may be making military drones in Russia, sanctions monitors say
  • Russia using North Korean laborers on student visas to illicitly build drones, report says
    Russia using North Korean laborers on student visas to illicitly build drones, report says

    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.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-17 12:21Original

EconomyAs RWA trading surges on Hyperliquid, Dragonfly’s Qureshi argues for a multichain future

Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi said the surge in real-world asset trading on Hyperliquid reflects crypto’s broader maturation toward tokenized stocks, bonds and other real-world assets, while making the case for a multichain future.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 17:21

As RWA trading surges on Hyperliquid, Dragonfly’s Qureshi argues for a multichain future
As RWA trading surges on Hyperliquid, Dragonfly’s Qureshi argues for a multichain future

TechKing Charles urges tech bosses to keep AI under human control

King Charles is urging technology leaders to keep artificial intelligence under human control. The UK plays a significant role in AI safety through its AI Security Institute and research community, although the sector itself is dominated by the US and China.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 17:17

King Charles urges tech bosses to keep AI under human control

WorldChina creates Italy-sized no-fly zone around Beijing after rare crash

China is establishing an airspace security zone around Beijing roughly the size of Italy. The zone will bar all flights except commercial services, approved business aviation and emergency operations, months after a small aircraft crashed into the capital’s tallest building.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 17:15

China creates Italy-sized no-fly zone around Beijing after rare crash
China creates Italy-sized no-fly zone around Beijing after rare crash

TechPinterest teases ‘Restyle’ AI feature for redesigning your room

Pinterest is testing Restyle, an AI-powered feature that lets users preview furniture, decor, lighting and other room changes in photos of their own spaces, potentially helping turn saved inspiration into purchases.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 17:15

Pinterest teases ‘Restyle’ AI feature for redesigning your room
Pinterest teases ‘Restyle’ AI feature for redesigning your room

TechSave $30 or more on a refurbished Apple TV 4K

Apple is discounting refurbished third-generation Apple TV 4K models to $169 for 64GB and $209 for the 128GB Ethernet version, saving $30 and $40 respectively. The devices include a one-year warranty and support features such as Dolby Vision, HDR10 Plus, Siri, and HomeKit.

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TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-17 17:14

Save $30 or more on a refurbished Apple TV 4K
Save $30 or more on a refurbished Apple TV 4K

EconomyRussian stock market closes lower as major indices fall within 2%

Russia’s stock market ended lower on Thursday, with the MOEX Index down 1.57% at 2,248.87 points and the RTS Index off 1.97% at 838.3. An analyst said profit-taking continued, while Lenta fell 5.6% ahead of its removal from the MOEX basket.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 17:12

Russian stock market closes lower as major indices fall within 2%

CultureCloudburst in Florence: Rain pours into the Uffizi and historic Palazzo Pitti

A cloudburst sent water beneath the skylight of a room at the Uffizi Gallery displaying seven 17th-century paintings, including Caravaggio’s Bacchus. Rain also entered Palazzo Pitti, prompting the closure of rooms in its Modern Art Gallery.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 17:10

Cloudburst in Florence: Rain pours into the Uffizi and historic Palazzo Pitti

PoliticsWife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise case with Xi

Sylvia Zin has urged President Donald Trump to seek the release of her husband, US scholar U Min Zin, when he meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House next week. Speaking to Congress, she also asked Trump to help free US seismologist Chen Youlin, who is imprisoned in China. The US has designated both men as wrongfully detained.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 17:08

Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise case with Xi
Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise case with Xi

WorldIran summons German ambassador over Merz’s remarks

Iran summoned Germany’s ambassador over remarks by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, after rejecting on Wednesday what it called the chancellor’s “knowingly distorted” narrative.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 17:07

Iran summons German ambassador over Merz’s remarks
Iran summons German ambassador over Merz’s remarks

PoliticsIrish PM worried over hostility to politicians after lawmaker assaulted

Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin condemned Thursday’s assault on an independent politician as “an attack on democracy” and said Ireland must take the growing hostility toward people in public office very seriously.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 17:05

Irish PM worried over hostility to politicians after lawmaker assaulted
Irish PM worried over hostility to politicians after lawmaker assaulted
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WorldUN mission says US may have committed war crimes in Iran

A UN fact-finding mission says US air strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd killed at least 178 civilians and likely amounted to war crimes. It also accused Iranian authorities of crimes against humanity and other abuses during protests in late 2025 and early 2026.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-09-17 17:02

UN mission says US may have committed war crimes in Iran
UN mission says US may have committed war crimes in Iran
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  • UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes
    MAJORUN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes

    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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    BBBC News★★★★★2026-09-17 15:07Original
  • UN mission finds grounds to believe U.S. strikes on Iranian school, sports centre were war crimes

    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.

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    CCBC News★★★★☆2026-09-17 11:38Original
  • UN mission finds grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran
    UN mission finds grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran

    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.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-17 09:26Original
  • UN-backed experts say US strikes in Iran may amount to war crimes
    UN-backed experts say US strikes in Iran may amount to war crimes

    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.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-09-17 09:06Original
  • UN finds grounds to believe US was behind Iran school bombing
    MAJORUN finds grounds to believe US was behind Iran school bombing

    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.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-09-17 09:05Original

TechSpaceX Discusses Buying Data From Failed Startups for AI Models

SpaceX has internally discussed buying customer and operational information from troubled or defunct startups, people familiar with the matter said. The company is seeking a cheaper source of data to improve its artificial intelligence models.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 17:01

SpaceX Discusses Buying Data From Failed Startups for AI Models
SpaceX Discusses Buying Data From Failed Startups for AI Models

WorldSituation in Kyiv looks like regime’s end is near, French colonel says

French military expert Colonel Herve Carresse said the situation in Kyiv increasingly resembles the final days of a regime. He claimed people in Ukraine are being taken from the streets and sent to the front with almost no training, while citing strategic errors, command problems, shortages of artillery and aircraft, and depleted Western missile stocks.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 17:00

Situation in Kyiv looks like regime’s end is near, French colonel says

PoliticsWarm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warmly backed Ursula von der Leyen’s invitation for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member and called for deeper cooperation on energy, economic security, technology and defence. But the proposal is far from certain: all 27 EU countries would need to approve it, with lengthy talks and possible conflicts of interest ahead.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 16:59

Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees
Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees
  • Is Canada about to join the EU?
    Is Canada about to join the EU?

    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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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-17 16:18Original
  • Watch: Carney backs closer EU ties, draws applause at European Parliament

    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.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-17 15:04Original
  • Carney pushes Canada-EU ties beyond trade
    Carney pushes Canada-EU ties beyond trade

    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.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-17 14:52Original
  • Highlights from Canadian PM Mark Carney’s speech in Strasbourg
    Highlights from Canadian PM Mark Carney’s speech in Strasbourg

    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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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:00Original
  • Mark Carney’s EU speech highlights Canada’s shifting alliances
    Mark Carney’s EU speech highlights Canada’s shifting alliances

    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.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-17 11:37Original
  • Carney hails EU-Canada alliance but draws lines on membership and sovereignty

    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.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-17 11:32Original
  • Canada and Europe are ‘stronger together,’ Carney says amid spat with US
    Canada and Europe are ‘stronger together,’ Carney says amid spat with US

    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.

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    AABC News★★★☆☆2026-09-17 11:24Original
  • Canada will decide its own partnerships, Carney says
    Canada will decide its own partnerships, Carney says

    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.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-17 11:10Original
  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney takes swipe at Trump over Canada-EU alliance

    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.”

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    CCNN★★★☆☆2026-09-17 11:05Original
  • Carney welcomes proposal for Canada to become EU’s first associate member
    Carney welcomes proposal for Canada to become EU’s first associate member

    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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    AABC News★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:31Original

WorldExpert says Houthi attacks pose ‘biggest threat’ ever to Saudi oil production

Hussain Abdul-Hussain of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies says Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen are conducting cross-border attacks and taking territory near the Red Sea’s Bab el-Mandeb Strait, creating what he calls the greatest threat yet to Saudi oil production. He believes Iran may have encouraged a blockade and says Washington is unlikely to enter the conflict.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 16:59

Expert says Houthi attacks pose ‘biggest threat’ ever to Saudi oil production
Expert says Houthi attacks pose ‘biggest threat’ ever to Saudi oil production
  • One killed as Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone from Yemen
    One killed as Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone from Yemen

    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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  • Houthis claim Saudi F-15 downed as Yemen fighting escalates
    Houthis claim Saudi F-15 downed as Yemen fighting escalates

    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.

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  • Saudi civil defense says debris from intercepted Houthi drone kills 1
    Saudi civil defense says debris from intercepted Houthi drone kills 1

    Saudi civil defense says debris that fell after a Houthi drone was intercepted killed one person and injured two others.

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PoliticsSlovak PM announces plans to visit Ukraine on Friday

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he plans to travel to Ukraine on September 18 for several hours and return home Friday night. He added that he hoped to be less skeptical after coming back from the visit.

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Slovak PM announces plans to visit Ukraine on Friday

PoliticsKiev’s attempts to disrupt Russia’s election campaign failed, OSCE envoy says

Russian Permanent Representative to the OSCE Dmitry Polyansky said Kiev used hundreds of drones and missiles per day from July through September to strike energy, industrial and infrastructure sites in Russia. He said the campaign aimed to turn Russians against the authorities and disrupt the September 18–20 State Duma election, but failed miserably.

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Kiev’s attempts to disrupt Russia’s election campaign failed, OSCE envoy says
  • Over 116,000 public observers prepared to monitor Russian elections — Civic Chamber

    More than 116,000 public observers have been trained to monitor Russia’s State Duma elections through 2,634 in-person events held across the country, Civic Chamber official Alexey Peskov said. Voting for the ninth State Duma runs from September 18 to 20, alongside regional legislative and leadership elections.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 16:52Original
  • A war-weary and anxious Russia chooses a new parliament
    A war-weary and anxious Russia chooses a new parliament

    Fuel shortages, drone strikes and rumors of another mobilization are deepening anxiety and war fatigue in Russia. With support for peace talks with Ukraine growing, the Kremlin is watching the September 18-20 State Duma election closely, especially turnout, even though the official result is unlikely to surprise.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-09-17 16:42Original

SocietyRussia’s International Youth Festival reportedly drew 191 countries — with unrestricted internet for foreigners, but not Russians

The International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg reportedly brought together representatives of 191 countries. Foreign attendees received unrestricted Wi-Fi and SIM cards enabling access to blocked services, while Russian participants were confined to a restricted network. Officials said the arrangement would help foreign guests promote Russia abroad. The event also featured Sergey Lavrov’s warning that a Russia-Europe war would be “very short” and praise for Alabuga Polytech, where students assemble Shahed-type drones.

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Russia’s International Youth Festival reportedly drew 191 countries — with unrestricted internet for foreigners, but not Russians
Russia’s International Youth Festival reportedly drew 191 countries — with unrestricted internet for foreigners, but not Russians

WorldRussia and China veto extension of UN panel monitoring Iran sanctions

Russia and China vetoed a US-sponsored resolution to extend the UN panel of experts monitoring Iran sanctions. The panel supports the revived 1737 Iran Sanctions Committee under Resolution 1929.

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Russia and China veto extension of UN panel monitoring Iran sanctions
Russia and China veto extension of UN panel monitoring Iran sanctions

PoliticsNew US sanctions bill puts Russia’s trade partners in crosshairs, RSPP official says

Alexander Murychev, vice president of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, said a newly proposed US bill tightening sanctions on Russia would mainly pressure its trading partners. He warned that secondary tariffs of up to 100% could hit China, India and European buyers of Russian oil and gas, while saying Russian businesses have adapted to existing restrictions. The House has passed the bill, which awaits President Donald Trump’s signature.

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New US sanctions bill puts Russia’s trade partners in crosshairs, RSPP official says
  • Trump plans to sign Russia sanctions bill ‘soon,’ White House source says
    Trump plans to sign Russia sanctions bill ‘soon,’ White House source says

    A White House official says Donald Trump plans to soon sign bipartisan legislation allowing tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas. The House passed the bill 262-159 on Sept. 16 after Senate approval. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said new sanctions would complicate efforts to reach peace in Ukraine.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-17 16:35Original
  • House Passes Russia Sanctions Bill Honoring Lindsey Graham
    House Passes Russia Sanctions Bill Honoring Lindsey Graham

    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.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:08Original
  • Kremlin weighs US ‘sanctions from hell’ and impact on Ukraine settlement

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-17 11:21Original
  • Kremlin says ‘sanctions from hell’ from US will complicate peace talks
    Kremlin says ‘sanctions from hell’ from US will complicate peace talks

    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.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-09-17 10:46Original
  • US Congress passes Russia sanctions bill
    US Congress passes Russia sanctions bill

    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.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-17 10:26Original
  • US House passes bill imposing ‘sanctions from hell’ on Russia
    US House passes bill imposing ‘sanctions from hell’ on Russia

    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.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-09-17 07:51Original

PoliticsPalestine rejects US visa restrictions

Palestine has rejected US visa restrictions introduced ahead of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Washington imposed similar restrictions on officials from the PLO and the Palestinian Authority last year.

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Palestine rejects US visa restrictions
Palestine rejects US visa restrictions

PoliticsCanada poised to become European Union’s first ‘associate member’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told the European Parliament in France that he is interested in making Canada the European Union’s first “associate member.” The proposal comes as ties between Canada, western Europe and the United States have grown strained in recent months, with the new alliance presented as offering benefits.

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Canada poised to become European Union’s first ‘associate member’
Canada poised to become European Union’s first ‘associate member’
  • Taking on Trump: Canada and EU forge closer ties – The Latest
    Taking on Trump: Canada and EU forge closer ties – The Latest

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the EU’s proposal to make Canada its first associate member, despite Donald Trump’s threat of “very serious tariffs” or a trade halt. In a defiant European Parliament speech, Carney called for “deep cooperation” and said polling showed overwhelming Canadian support for closer ties with Europe.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-17 16:52Original
  • Canada welcomes EU proposal to become ‘associate member’
    Canada welcomes EU proposal to become ‘associate member’

    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.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-17 12:27Original

TechAmazon enters AI safety debate, calls for ‘rigorous testing’ and safeguards

Amazon has joined the Silicon Valley debate over AI safety, saying labs should release models only after they are shown to be safe and fully tested. The company stopped short of urging the industry to slow down.

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Amazon enters AI safety debate, calls for ‘rigorous testing’ and safeguards
Amazon enters AI safety debate, calls for ‘rigorous testing’ and safeguards

EconomyHas AI broken the old VC model?

A wave of mega-IPOs sparked by the AI boom is pushing venture capital’s feast-or-famine dynamic to an extreme.

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Has AI broken the old VC model?

Politics🎧 JOIN US LIVE: With midterm elections looming, President Trump quickly pushed back on the Federal Reserve rate hike. What comes next?

With the midterm elections approaching, President Trump quickly pushed back against the Federal Reserve’s rate hike. The discussion asks what may happen next.

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🎧 JOIN US LIVE: With midterm elections looming, President Trump quickly pushed back on the Federal Reserve rate hike. What comes next?
  • What Does the Interest Rate Hike Mean for American Consumers?
    What Does the Interest Rate Hike Mean for American Consumers?

    The Federal Reserve raised rates by 0.25% on Wednesday, its first increase since 2023, to help slow inflation. NBC’s Brian Cheung explains the potential effects on credit cards, mortgages, food and gasoline prices.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-17 11:22Original

PoliticsSyria to offer cheaper diesel after fuel-price protests

Syria will provide lower-priced diesel for heating, agriculture and industry, Energy Minister Mohammed al-Bashir said on Thursday. The move follows a fuel-price increase that sparked the broadest protests since Bashar al-Assad’s fall.

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Syria to offer cheaper diesel after fuel-price protests
Syria to offer cheaper diesel after fuel-price protests

PoliticsRussian academics who signed anti-war letter four years ago are questioned again as universities refuse to renew contracts

The FSB and university and research-institute administrators are pressuring scholars who signed a 2022 anti-war letter and employees listed in a leaked Smart Voting database, according to T-invariant. Workers across Russia describe questioning and non-renewed contracts. At St. Petersburg State University, former employees say a blacklist labels staff politically unreliable, while some contracts were reportedly denied for that reason.

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Russian academics who signed anti-war letter four years ago are questioned again as universities refuse to renew contracts
Russian academics who signed anti-war letter four years ago are questioned again as universities refuse to renew contracts

WorldUS ready to approve transfer of 10 Patriot missiles from Germany to Ukraine

The US administration is prepared to authorize Germany’s transfer of ten MIM-104E GEM-T Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine in a $29.6 million deal. The State Department said Kyiv seeks to strengthen air defenses against ongoing Russian attacks and already has ammunition of the same type.

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US ready to approve transfer of 10 Patriot missiles from Germany to Ukraine

PoliticsChina, US top diplomats discuss ‘high-level interactions’ in call, Beijing says

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a Thursday phone call that China and the United States should prepare for the next phase of high-level interactions based on equality, respect and reciprocity, according to China’s foreign ministry.

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China, US top diplomats discuss ‘high-level interactions’ in call, Beijing says
China, US top diplomats discuss ‘high-level interactions’ in call, Beijing says
  • Wang and Rubio discuss Middle East situation after Araghchi’s Beijing trip
    Wang and Rubio discuss Middle East situation after Araghchi’s Beijing trip

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed the situation in the Middle East after Araghchi’s visit to Beijing.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-17 16:37Original
  • Wang Yi holds phone talks with Rubio on high-level interactions
    Wang Yi holds phone talks with Rubio on high-level interactions

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, focusing on high-level interactions between China and the United States. Wang said bilateral ties have generally followed a path of constructive strategic stability set by the two heads of state. He called for equality, mutual respect, communication, cooperation and managed differences ahead of further exchanges. The two sides also discussed the situation in the Middle East.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-17 14:07Original

EconomyRising rates disrupt investment bankers’ valuation models

Higher capital costs should theoretically reduce a company’s value, but share prices are telling a different story, complicating the spreadsheets used by investment bankers.

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Rising rates disrupt investment bankers’ valuation models

WorldRussian diplomat says UN silence over Bucha proves Western-orchestrated provocation

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the UN’s failure to answer Moscow’s requests about alleged killings near Kyiv in 2022 again proves that the Bucha events were a Western-orchestrated provocation. She accused the UK and other Western sponsors of Kyiv of pushing the alleged falsification to derail the Istanbul talks.

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Russian diplomat says UN silence over Bucha proves Western-orchestrated provocation
  • Russia says report on Bucha falsification to be submitted to international courts

    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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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 15:36Original
  • Russia presents report claiming Kyiv staged Bucha incident

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-17 15:22Original
  • Ukraine tribunal alleges Azov militants were presented as civilians killed in Bucha

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 15:21Original
  • Diplomat: UN Secretariat will spend a long time washing away disgrace over Bucha ‘provocation’

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 15:01Original
  • Russia says UN backs West, Kyiv on Bucha instead of investigating

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 14:54Original
  • Russian diplomat: West and UN have never provided names of Bucha victims

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 14:46Original
  • Bucha falsification was not Kiev’s first ‘myth built on blood’ — Kherson legislator

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 14:42Original
  • Kiev portrays slain fighters as alleged civilian victims of Bucha events, Russia says

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 14:11Original
  • Russia says Bucha falsification report to be distributed at Dialogue on Fakes 4.0

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 14:06Original
  • Russia to present report on ‘provocation’ in Bucha during UN General Assembly

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 14:00Original
  • Russia says it has no illusions about new international investigations into Bucha

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 13:50Original
  • Russian diplomat points to oddities over names on Bucha memorial

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 13:22Original
  • Russian MFA recalls British media orchestrating Bucha falsification

    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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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 13:00Original
  • Russian Foreign Ministry: Fact-checkers worldwide investigating Bucha events

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:56Original
  • Russia says UN chief involved in plot to blame Moscow for Bucha killings

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:45Original
  • Diplomat: UN chief has failed to provide names of Bucha dead despite requests

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:28Original
  • Russia immediately called Bucha events a provocation in 2022 — MFA

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:09Original

PoliticsFormer Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona, a water-policy ‘workhorse,’ dies at 84

Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, who represented Arizona in both chambers of Congress for nearly three decades, has died at 84. He was known as a “workhorse” who helped shape water policy.

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Former Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona, a water-policy ‘workhorse,’ dies at 84
Former Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona, a water-policy ‘workhorse,’ dies at 84

TechDOJ antitrust official says AI safety coordination does not appear anticompetitive

A Justice Department antitrust official said Thursday that coordinating on safety issues does not appear anticompetitive. The comment comes amid a legal debate over whether rival companies can work together to prevent cutting-edge artificial intelligence from threatening humanity.

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DOJ antitrust official says AI safety coordination does not appear anticompetitive
DOJ antitrust official says AI safety coordination does not appear anticompetitive
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