Police have released body-camera footage showing officers engaged in an intense shootout with a suspect inside a downtown Minneapolis apartment building. Two people were killed.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:30
Mets first baseman Jared Young was taken to a hospital after teammate and pitcher Nolan McLean accidentally hit him in the head while both moved toward Justin Crawford’s slow grounder during the sixth inning against Philadelphia.
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Pierre de Gaulle, head of the Foundation for Peace and Friendship Among Peoples, says Europeans increasingly see falsehoods in Western media coverage of Russia and are voicing more support for Moscow amid censorship and misinformation. He said claims that Russia is isolated are contradicted by Vladimir Putin’s appearances at the BRICS summit in India and Moscow’s Victory Day parade.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 02:25
A Malaysian cabinet minister who sits on the pardons board chaired by the king was seen at the royal palace on Friday, according to the minister’s aide and a Reuters journalist. The visit fueled speculation that the board had met to consider jailed former premier Najib Razak’s clemency request.
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Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov says NABU and SAPO have amassed 1,000 hours of compromising recordings involving Vladimir Zelensky and his inner circle and have begun actively working with them. The ongoing “Mindichgate” investigation has already led to several ministers’ resignations and Andrey Yermak’s dismissal, he said.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:15
Alphabet unit Waymo plans to begin offering paid robotaxi rides in Singapore in 2028, adding the country to a series of recent domestic and international expansions.
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Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous-driving division, says it will launch an all-electric autonomous ride-hailing service in Singapore by 2028. The move will mark the company’s first entry into Southeast Asia.
Waymo says it plans to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Singapore in 2028. Its vehicles are expected to arrive in the coming months for mapping and autonomous testing with human safety drivers in 2027. Passenger service will require approval from Singapore’s Land Transport Authority and a safety assessment.
Voting in Russia’s three-day State Duma elections has started at the Russian Consulate General in Phuket, Thailand, and will continue through September 20. Russian citizens aged 18 or older living or temporarily staying in the consular district can vote with a valid foreign-travel passport, without advance registration.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:08
Russia begins a three-day State Duma election with little meaningful competition. Vladimir Putin’s United Russia is expected to retain its parliamentary dominance after liberal anti-war party Yabloko was barred from the ballot. The war in Ukraine is increasingly affecting daily life, while the Kremlin has tightened control over the vote.
Russia’s three-day State Duma election has started, with the first polling stations opening in Kamchatka and Chukotka. Early voting has been underway since late August in some remote areas and among soldiers at the front. Residents of Ukraine’s occupied territories will vote for parliament for the first time, while the Supreme Court barred the antiwar Yabloko party from the ballot.
Russians are voting for the first time since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022. United Russia, the governing party for more than two decades and backed by President Vladimir Putin, faces questions over whether opposition parties can mount a challenge. Al Jazeera’s Dmitry Medvedenko reports from Moscow.
Russia’s first voters arrived at polling stations in the Far East after voting began. Central Election Commission surveillance showed dozens of people at some Kamchatka stations within minutes of opening, collecting ballots and entering voting booths. State Duma and other elections run from September 18 to 20.
Russia began voting on September 18, 2026, for deputies to the ninth State Duma, along with regional and local elections held under the Single Voting Day framework. The legally designated date is the third Sunday of September, September 20 this year, but the Central Election Commission scheduled voting over September 18-20. Introduced in 2005, the system has been held annually in September since 2013.
The first day of Russia’s three-day State Duma election has begun in Kamchatka and Chukotka. A total of 178 permanent polling stations opened in Kamchatka and 54 in Chukotka, with 385 public observers monitoring the election.
Nirmeen Noufl, 55, was sentenced to a further 12 months in prison after admitting she killed her husband during an assault in their Sydney home, then dismembered and disposed of his body. The judge cited her history of severe abuse while describing the disposal as brutal. She will be eligible for parole in October 2027.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:06
US President Donald Trump plans to meet Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez on the sidelines of next week’s UN General Assembly, Axios reports. A US administration source says no final decision has been made and the meeting depends on Trump.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 02:05
The United States Institute of Peace is asking a court to prevent President Donald Trump from permanently placing his name on the front of its building, joining another Washington institution in fighting the move.
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Elizabeth Siders, 34, pleaded not guilty after being accused of endangering her children by having them live in a squalid home. She also denied charges of sexual battery and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor in a separate case.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:00
Gaza officials say around 9,500 Palestinians have been missing since what they call the Israeli genocide began. Twelve more bodies were recovered from a neighbourhood destroyed by Israel.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 02:00
The second World Public Assembly is taking place in Moscow on September 18-19, with representatives from more than 150 countries expected to attend. The two-day discussion will examine values aimed at fostering trust and cooperation in an emerging multipolar world while preserving cultural and civilizational diversity.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 02:00
A UN Security Council meeting on Syria became a heated dispute among Syria, Israel and Türkiye over military forces on Syrian soil. Syria called Israel’s actions the greatest threat to regional stability, while Israel accused Türkiye of expanding its military presence. Türkiye said its forces were invited by Damascus and urged Israel to de-escalate and withdraw.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 01:58
UN-backed human rights experts say the United States may have committed war crimes in two strikes on February 28 that killed more than 178 people, including 120 children. The attacks came at the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 01:58
Kakha Kaladze, secretary general of Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream party and mayor of Tbilisi, said external forces were trying to use Georgia and Ukraine through local opposition groups to pursue their own interests. He accused the opposition of hostile activity and following orders from abroad. Relations with the EU and US deteriorated after Georgia passed laws on foreign agents and LGBT propaganda; Western countries later sanctioned Georgian officials and disputed the 2024 parliamentary election outcome.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:58
Russian hockey player Alexander Ovechkin said he did not hesitate to appear in a United Russia campaign video, saying he supports his country and hopes for peace. He appeared alongside Kremlin officials including Sergey Lavrov ahead of parliamentary elections. U.S. Representative Joe Wilson condemned the ad, while Latvia barred Ovechkin and Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev from entering indefinitely.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:56
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.
The US is expected to wait until at least after next week’s planned summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump before announcing new tariffs tied to allegations that trading partners have excess manufacturing capacity, people familiar with the matter said.
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Washington will not impose new tariffs on China before or during Xi Jinping’s expected visit to the United States next week, Bloomberg reports, citing sources. Publication of a trade investigation recommending an additional 7.5% duty on Chinese goods has been delayed for an unknown reason, while the final tariff level remains unclear. Donald Trump expects Xi to arrive in Washington on September 24.
Lieutenant General Apty Alaudinov, commander of Russia’s Akhmat special forces unit, said Ukraine’s demographic situation was critical and claimed its leadership was prepared to fight “to the last Ukrainian.” He warned that continued mobilization and military conflict would become a catastrophe for Ukraine.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:50
Adeel Jamaluddin Khan, an adjunct professor at Pakistan’s National Defence University and a former minister of trade and commerce, described the China-Pakistan relationship as “deeper than the oceans, higher than the mountains, and sweeter than the honey” at the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:47
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says provocations aimed at polling stations and attempts to influence voting are already taking place. She cites Ukrainian drone attacks on polling stations, a vast disinformation campaign and actions abroad that she says amount to information attacks.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:42
Washington’s leverage is clearest on tariffs, where Congress has just handed Trump a new weapon aimed at Beijing and New Delhi.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:40
Asian stocks climbed on Friday while the dollar held steady. Falling oil prices lifted sentiment as investors weighed stronger global efforts to curb inflation ahead of an expected Bank of Japan rate increase.
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A potential Japanese rate increase is adding uncertainty to global markets, with concerns that it could trigger renewed bond-market turmoil and reduce demand for risk assets. Tokyo’s push for higher defence spending is raising questions about fiscal discipline. Japan’s 10-year bond yield reached 3.03 per cent this week, its highest level in three decades, while the 30-year yield approached a 30-year high at 4.1 per cent.
The Bank of Japan is expected to lift interest rates to their highest level in 31 years on Friday and promise further action to address inflation risks. Those risks could intensify if the start of a U.S. rate-hike cycle weakens the yen against the dollar.
The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit opened in Nanning on Thursday under the theme “CAFTA 3.0 Opportunities, Better Life.”
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:37
Oil prices fell on Friday as hopes for additional Saudi crude supplies eased fears of disruption, outweighing the impact of fresh Houthi strikes.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:35
The Trump administration says it has approved a proposed sale of nearly 50 F-35 fighters to Saudi Arabia, worth about $24bn. Critics in Congress and among US defence officials fear Riyadh could share sensitive technology with China; lawmakers have 30 days to review or block the deal.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 01:31
The US administration has agreed to a proposed $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and related equipment to Saudi Arabia. Washington says the deal supports its foreign-policy and security objectives, while US intelligence has reportedly warned that China could gain access to F-35 technology through Saudi Arabia.
The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve a proposed $24.3bn sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Riyadh is seeking US help in its war with Yemen’s Houthis, while US officials and lawmakers have raised concerns that China could gain access to the aircraft’s technology.
The US State Department has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, saying the deal will strengthen regional security and stability.
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.
Russian Defense Ministry air defenses shot down another 15 drones heading toward Moscow, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said. TASS calculations based on his posts indicate that 35 UAVs have been destroyed while approaching the Russian capital since the start of the day, with emergency crews working where debris fell.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:31
S&P Global has agreed to acquire smart-contract security firm OpenZeppelin, extending its digital-asset business into the security infrastructure behind stablecoins, tokenized funds and decentralized finance. OpenZeppelin will remain a separate unit under its own name, with CEO Demian Brener staying on. Financial terms were not disclosed, and closing conditions remain.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:30
New Zealand has not discussed becoming an associate member with the European Union, a spokesperson for Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Friday. The statement followed the EU’s disclosure that it was considering such a proposal for Canada.
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Estimates of the private credit default rate range from barely any defaults to a serious problem, with the result depending on who is doing the counting.
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Under the Trump administration’s new reading of the Endangered Species Act, logging or dam-building projects could unintentionally kill endangered animals without that result being treated as illegal.
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Under a new interpretation of the Endangered Species Act, unintentionally killing endangered animals during forest logging or dam construction would no longer be considered illegal.
The Trump administration plans to reinterpret the Endangered Species Act so that protected wildlife unintentionally killed by foreseeable risks from activities such as commercial fishing or logging would no longer be considered unlawfully taken. The changes also redefine “harm” and remove some protections. Twenty Democratic-led states and Washington, DC, are suing over the overhaul.
A woman from a low-income family in China crossed into Hong Kong to attend a concert she had spent months saving for. The move could cost her family their welfare benefits.
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The White House has withdrawn former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement without explaining why. His Senate hearing had stalled after committee chair Rand Paul demanded information from the Department of Homeland Security about civilian deaths during ICE operations.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:23
President Donald Trump is facing pushback from a Republican lawmaker over immigration after announcing the withdrawal of Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE. The White House gave no reason for the decision in its notice.
The White House has withdrawn Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The administration has dropped Lance Schroyer’s bid to head ICE, according to a notice released Thursday. Schroyer, once an Oklahoma state trooper, had been selected by Donald Trump for the post.
The White House says it is withdrawing the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The White House has withdrawn the stalled nomination of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to serve as chief of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson has condemned the White House for using her song “Midnight Sun” in a reel appearing to show immigration raids. Calling the video “dehumanising”, she accused the White House of using the track to promote division. The song was removed, although the video remains on TikTok.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:20
Foreign envoys who inspected the excavation, recovery and destruction of Japan’s abandoned chemical weapons in China urged Tokyo to complete the work without further delay. Beijing says the process is seriously behind schedule; 65,903 items had been destroyed by March 31, 2023, while the deadline has been postponed four times.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:15
Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a former Syrian military official who ran Adra Prison under Bashar al-Assad, was sentenced in Los Angeles to 60 years in US prison. A jury convicted him of conspiracy and three counts of torture after victims described beatings, suspension from ceiling pipes and a device that folded their bodies.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:15
A former Syrian government official who ran Damascus Central Prison under ousted President Bashar al-Assad has received a 60-year prison sentence from a US judge. Federal prosecutors said a US jury had previously convicted him of torture.
A federal court in Los Angeles sentenced Samir Ousman al-Sheikh to 60 years in prison for torturing detainees while heading Syria’s Adra prison and lying about it on US immigration forms. He oversaw the facility’s underground “Wing 13” from 2005 to 2008, when prisoners and regime opponents were tortured.
An F-16 operated by the Texas Air National Guard crashed in a residential area of Grand Traverse County, northern Michigan. The pilot ejected safely, and no one on the ground was injured.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:12
Michigan authorities advised people to shelter in place after an F-16 fighter jet from Texas crashed in rural Grand Traverse County during a routine training exercise, according to a military spokesman.
A US military F-16 fighter jet crashed in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, during a training exercise, while the pilot safely ejected, the Associated Press reported.
A Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed in Michigan, prompting an evacuation. The pilot ejected and is receiving hospital care, according to the Texas Military Department.
A Texas Air National Guard F-16 fighter jet crashed in Michigan, prompting evacuations. The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft.
Indonesian rescuers have ended a 10-day search for eight people missing at sea, including five journalists who had been covering the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau earlier this month.
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As AI advances rapidly, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Elon Musk have warned of its risks and backed slowing development. The report says the US and China view AI through national-security and economic competition, making agreement difficult. They may find common ground on misuse and cyberattacks, but are unlikely to agree on limiting the pace of model development.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 01:08
Prominent artificial intelligence figures took the stage at San Francisco’s annual Dreamforce conference, where attendees examined whether AI development should be slowed and discussed safety concerns.
US President Donald Trump said Washington and Warsaw were making “major progress” toward establishing a US military base in Poland. The move could give the United States a permanent foothold on NATO’s eastern flank while his administration reviews its wider troop presence in Europe.
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Donald Trump says the site of a permanent US military base in Poland could be announced soon, praising Polish President Karol Nawrocki for what he called major progress toward establishing it. Poland says it is ready to continue strengthening defense cooperation with Washington.
Donald Trump says progress has been made toward establishing a US military base in Poland.
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that efforts to establish a U.S. Army base in Poland are making progress, crediting Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s “bold leadership.”
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.
A senior Glencore executive who oversaw the company’s relationship with embattled iron ore trader Radiant World has been suspended while Glencore reviews its dealings with the firm, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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The New York Times says OpenAI and Microsoft committed “theft of unprecedented proportions” by using news articles to train AI. The companies argue that their use of news content is transformative and protected by fair-use laws.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:00
Court filings made public Thursday show OpenAI and Microsoft executives privately characterized their AI products as substitutes for journalism. The New York Times and other news organizations argue the statements undermine the companies’ fair-use defense in a closely watched copyright case.
Unsealed documents in a copyright lawsuit led by The New York Times show Microsoft applied science director Brent Hecht repeatedly warned that scraping news for AI training was “an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions,” possibly the “largest theft of labor in human history.” He also said widespread scraping made a “complete mockery” of fair use.
A small wild cat living in Bolivia’s cloud forest has been identified as a previously unknown species. It is the first living cat species to be formally named and described in more than a century.
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A new feline species has been discovered in a Bolivian forest, marking the first such discovery in a century. The leopard-spotted “kitten” was initially kept as a family pet.
Scientists have identified a spotted cat from Bolivia as a new species after DNA studies showed it was distinct from similar tiger cats. The only confirmed living example is a 10-year-old animal nicknamed Tigrino at a Bolivian wildlife sanctuary. The research suggests there may be five tiger cat species rather than three and highlights the conservation needs of these vulnerable animals.
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun called for stronger cooperation to address shared security challenges as the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum concluded. Nearly 2,000 participants from more than 100 countries, regions and international organizations discussed multipolarity, strategic stability, maritime security and risks linked to military uses of emerging technologies.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 00:56
Heavy rain flooded roads and homes across parts of Tunis on Thursday, leaving motorists stranded and disrupting electricity, internet services and transport. Residents blamed recurring drainage failures and insufficient preparation, while officials said flood-protection projects were under way.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 00:49
Apollo Global Management is in talks with SoftBank Group about increasing a loan to $9 billion from $5.4 billion, helping the Japanese company finance its investment in artificial-intelligence giant OpenAI.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called Thursday for stronger federal regulation of artificial intelligence while criticizing President Donald Trump for minimizing concerns, saying the issues cannot be ignored.
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Nigerian authorities opened an investigation Thursday after 37 people suspected of illegal mining died at a civil defence detention facility in central Niger state. Accounts differ over whether a disease outbreak or overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-18 00:27
Officials say about 37 people suspected of illegal mining died while detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps in north-central Niger state, prompting protests.
The New York Times, citing sources, reports that Donald Trump’s administration is considering business agreements with Russia before the conflict in Ukraine ends as part of a new negotiating approach. A U.S. official said such deals could demonstrate Washington’s seriousness about resetting relations with Moscow.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 00:27
At least 48 people have died and about 100 are being treated in southern Nigeria after drinking locally brewed alcohol suspected of containing methanol. Officials believe 182 people were affected, while police arrested 15 people in connection with the incident. Locals suspect methanol was added to a high-alcohol herbal drink known as “Monkey Tail”.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 00:23
This week’s At Issue examines Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push to deepen ties with the European Union and whether it serves Canada’s interests. The panel also considers the Liberals’ effort to attract foreign investment and Stephen Harper’s support for abandoning U.S. trade talks.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 00:23
Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the European Union’s proposed “associate membership” for Canada, which he says will go before Parliament for debate and a final vote. Canada and the EU also want closer cooperation on trade, AI, climate and Arctic security.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has outlined plans for closer ties with the European Union as US President Donald Trump’s threats and tariffs push Ottawa to seek alternative allies and markets. Carney says stronger links could protect Canada’s markets from control by any one power and safeguard its sovereignty, while raising questions about whether middle powers can coordinate a united response.
Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Canada and the European Union to build a closer alliance, seeking a strong enough bulwark to resist intimidation from powers such as the US and China that could threaten their sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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.
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.
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.
The report says China may have indicated that Xi Jinping could cancel a planned summit in Washington if the United States approves a new large-scale arms sale to Taiwan beforehand. It examines how Beijing is turning arms sales from a matter of principle into leverage in Trump’s transactional diplomacy, while Taiwan’s chip industry may still offer some protection.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 00:19
Ukrainian forces attacked settlements in the Donetsk People’s Republic 31 times over the past day, killing three civilians and injuring 15 others, including four children, the DPR department documenting Ukraine’s war crimes said. It reported 36 rounds fired and damage to homes, vehicles, rail transport and three civilian infrastructure facilities.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 00:15
Three civilians were killed and 10 others, including four children, were injured in attacks by Ukrainian armed forces on municipalities in the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past day, DPR head Denis Pushilin said. Residential property, civilian infrastructure, equipment, locomotives and vehicles were damaged.
The EU proposed opening a path for Canada to become its first associate member, while Prime Minister Mark Carney endorsed a wider partnership covering trade, defense, energy and the Arctic. After Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs, Carney rejected the idea that another country could dictate Canada’s international partnerships.
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US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to impose very serious tariffs on Europe or halt trade with the EU if he viewed its proposal to make Canada the bloc’s first associate member as hostile. He dismissed the plan as “laughable.”
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s proposal to deepen people-to-people links with the EU has excited Canadians who see potential easier access to European work, study and travel. However, associate-member status does not currently exist and could take years to establish. Frustration over tensions with the US is also driving interest in closer European ties.
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.
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.
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.
The Pentagon will reinstate mandatory testing for testosterone deficiency among U.S. service members aged 30 and older, a spokesperson said Thursday. Many medical experts have called the program unnecessary and potentially harmful.
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Police say Kristofer Scruggs drove a semi-truck through the store’s entrance around midnight while the Aldi location was closed.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 00:09
Iran has ordered a Swedish diplomat to leave within 48 hours, a day after Sweden expelled an Iranian embassy official. Tehran called Sweden’s decision unjustified and blamed outside influence, while Sweden said its move was intended to protect Swedish citizens and interests amid alleged Iranian activity targeting Jewish and Israeli interests.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 00:09
A large crane collapsed onto two homes in River Vale, New Jersey, crashing through one roof and nearly splitting the house in two. It is unclear whether anyone was inside at the time.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 00:09
As the US faces its worst measles outbreak in decades, largely driven by unvaccinated people, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received a standing ovation from the anti-vaccine group he previously led and told members he would remain in the fight.
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AFP News AgencyBenjamin Netanyahu kicked off his election campaign by touting what the report calls genocide in Gaza and attacks on Iran, Lebanon and Syria. He attended a toast-raising event hosted by his Likud party in Tel Aviv.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 00:00
The United States confirmed a New World screwworm case in a New Mexico horse on Thursday, as the federal government prepared to resume Mexican livestock imports into the state after blocking trade to keep out the flesh-eating parasite.
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Bose is expanding its wraparound, cuff-shaped earbud lineup with two new models: the $199 Sport Open and the $299 Ultra Open.
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Donald Trump says he faces a “big decision” over whether to “annihilate” his Iranian foes, warning that “anything could happen”. A tanker has also been hit in the Strait of Hormuz.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-09-18 00:00
The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday it approved a waiver from aircraft emissions rules, allowing Boeing to sell 35 additional 777F freighters after 2028.
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Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov, Anna Kikina and Andrey Fedyaev addressed Russians from the International Space Station as voting began in the State Duma elections. They said they would also participate through an authorized representative, describing the vote as a civic duty.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 23:50
A UN fact-finding mission said there were “reasonable grounds” to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including an attack on a school in Minab. The report also accused Iran’s government of crimes against humanity during its crackdown on protests.
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A United Nations-backed panel of experts said there were “reasonable grounds” to believe US forces committed war crimes during the conflict with Iran. It cited two airstrikes, including one on a primary school in Minab that killed about 150 civilians.
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.
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.
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.
JPMorgan said Thursday that, for the first time since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began, it has no clear baseline view for the oil market.
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Off-contract ocean container rates from China to the U.S. East Coast have climbed back to levels reached after COVID-19 disrupted global trade. Analysts say they could set new records as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran raises fuel costs.
The IOM says about 60,000 migrants and refugees have reached Europe by boat in 2026, a 39% drop from the same period last year. Yet at least 2,292 people died or disappeared during the journey, up from 1,999, with the Mediterranean and Atlantic routes remaining the world’s deadliest maritime passages.
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Finnish Foreign Ministry political director Petri Hakkarainen said Russia had tried to instrumentalize migrants by pushing them toward Finland’s border, prompting Helsinki to close its entire land border with Russia and complete a roughly 200-kilometer fence. Finland also adopted a temporary law allowing authorities to restrict asylum applications when a foreign actor seeks to destabilize the country.
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Marks & Spencer will appear at London Fashion Week for the first time on Friday, using the prominent event to highlight its expanding fashion credentials and attract more shoppers in Britain and overseas through its stores and online channels.
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