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TechAI Industry’s Existential Fears Go Mainstream

Fears that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat have entered the mainstream, but some experts worry that this focus is crowding out attention to more urgent issues.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 02:47

AI Industry’s Existential Fears Go Mainstream
  • US tech leaders urge slower AI development — how does China see it?
    US tech leaders urge slower AI development — how does China see it?

    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.

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    BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-18 01:08Original
  • AI leaders call for safety at annual Dreamforce conference
    AI leaders call for safety at annual Dreamforce conference

    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.

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    CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 20:55Original

EconomyBank of Japan Set for Pivotal Rate Hike After Bessent Pressure

The Bank of Japan is poised for a pivotal rate hike following pressure from Bessent.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:45

Bank of Japan Set for Pivotal Rate Hike After Bessent Pressure
Bank of Japan Set for Pivotal Rate Hike After Bessent Pressure
  • Stocks rise as oil dips, yen wobbles ahead of BOJ
    Stocks rise as oil dips, yen wobbles ahead of BOJ

    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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    RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:40Original
  • How will a rate increase in Japan affect capital flows in global financial markets?
    How will a rate increase in Japan affect capital flows in global financial markets?

    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.

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    SSouth China Morning Post★★★★☆2026-09-18 01:00Original
  • Bank of Japan set to raise interest rates to 31-year high
    Bank of Japan set to raise interest rates to 31-year high

    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.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-18 00:50Original

PoliticsUS veteran told he is ‘embarrassing’ uniform over Israel bonds protest

A US veteran was told he was “embarrassing” his uniform while protesting Palm Beach County’s $1bn investment in Israel bonds. The exchange came during a heated council meeting where residents expressed outrage over the record investment.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 02:44

US veteran told he is ‘embarrassing’ uniform over Israel bonds protest
US veteran told he is ‘embarrassing’ uniform over Israel bonds protest

WorldComicomment | Japan stages a victimhood show over WWII monument

A monument commemorating victory over Japanese militarism was unveiled in Khabarovsk, Russia, showing a Soviet soldier smashing a border post marked with Japan’s imperial chrysanthemum. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi protested and demanded its removal, while Russia dismissed the reaction as absurd. The commentary calls Japan’s response a political show that portrays an attack on an aggressor’s marker as an affront to national dignity.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:40

Comicomment | Japan stages a victimhood show over WWII monument

PoliticsState Duma elections begin in Russia’s Siberian regions

The main voting period for Russia’s State Duma elections has begun in the Irkutsk Region, with 1,852 polling stations open and more than 1.8 million voters registered. Voting was completed earlier at 43 polling stations in remote areas, where about 4,000 people cast ballots. The ninth State Duma election runs September 18–20.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:35

State Duma elections begin in Russia’s Siberian regions
  • Three-day voting in Russia’s State Duma elections begins in Phuket

    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.

    RussiaState Duma electionsPhuket

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:08Original
  • Russians vote amid Ukraine war and Putin’s tightening grip
    Russians vote amid Ukraine war and Putin’s tightening grip

    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 electionState DumaUkraine warUnited Russia

    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-18 02:00Original
  • Russia begins three days of voting for State Duma
    Russia begins three days of voting for State Duma

    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.

    Russia electionState Dumaearly votingYabloko

    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-09-17 22:33Original
  • Russia election: Can other parties challenge United Russia?
    Russia election: Can other parties challenge United Russia?

    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.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-17 22:19Original
  • First voters arrive as Russia’s elections get underway

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 21:31Original
  • FACTBOX: Single Voting Day in Russia

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 21:05Original
  • First polling stations for State Duma elections open in Kamchatka and Chukotka

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 20:31Original

WorldJapan's war memory: Remembering pain, forgetting responsibility

The article argues that Japanese society has not simply forgotten the war but remembers it selectively. People are familiar with the atomic bombings, the Battle of Okinawa and the trauma of defeat, yet are less likely to confront Japan's responsibility as an aggressor through colonial rule, the Nanjing Massacre and atrocities in Southeast Asia. The author links this gap to history education focused on Japanese victimhood and cites a poll in which only 35% agreed that World War II was a war of aggression launched by Japan against its Asian neighbors.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:34

Japan's war memory: Remembering pain, forgetting responsibility
Japan's war memory: Remembering pain, forgetting responsibility

OtherShiveluch volcano in Kamchatka spews ash up to 5.5 km high

Russia’s Emergencies Ministry says Kamchatka’s Shiveluch volcano sent an ash plume as high as 5,500 meters eastward, prompting an orange aviation hazard code. Volcanologist Yury Demyanchuk said the emissions were most likely linked to the growth of a new dome, with ash potentially reaching nearby settlements if winds shift.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 02:32

Shiveluch volcano in Kamchatka spews ash up to 5.5 km high

SportsMets’ Jared Young hospitalized after accidental collision with teammate

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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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 02:30

Mets’ Jared Young hospitalized after accidental collision with teammate
Mets’ Jared Young hospitalized after accidental collision with teammate

WorldEuropeans increasingly support Russia and distrust Western media, de Gaulle says

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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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 02:25

Europeans increasingly support Russia and distrust Western media, de Gaulle says

PoliticsMalaysia pardons board member seen at palace amid Najib clemency speculation

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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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:20

Malaysia pardons board member seen at palace amid Najib clemency speculation
Malaysia pardons board member seen at palace amid Najib clemency speculation

WorldAzarov: Ukraine’s NABU, SAPO hold 1,000 hours of recordings on Zelensky, associates

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.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:15

Azarov: Ukraine’s NABU, SAPO hold 1,000 hours of recordings on Zelensky, associates

TechWaymo Plans Paid Robotaxi Rides in Singapore in 2028

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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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 02:11

Waymo Plans Paid Robotaxi Rides in Singapore in 2028
Waymo Plans Paid Robotaxi Rides in Singapore in 2028
  • Waymo to bring autonomous ride-hailing to Singapore in 2028
    Waymo to bring autonomous ride-hailing to Singapore in 2028

    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.

    Waymoautonomous drivingride-hailingSingapore

    RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 02:10Original
  • Waymo says Singapore will be its next international robotaxi city
    Waymo says Singapore will be its next international robotaxi city

    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.

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    TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 02:00Original

SocietySydney woman sentenced for killing and dismembering abusive husband

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.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:06

Sydney woman sentenced for killing and dismembering abusive husband
Sydney woman sentenced for killing and dismembering abusive husband

PoliticsTrump plans first meeting with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez at UNGA — Axios

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.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 02:05

Trump plans first meeting with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez at UNGA — Axios

PoliticsUS Institute of Peace asks court to stop Trump from carving his name into building

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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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:04

US Institute of Peace asks court to stop Trump from carving his name into building
US Institute of Peace asks court to stop Trump from carving his name into building

SocietyOhio mother of 16 pleads not guilty to child endangerment charges

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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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 02:00

Ohio mother of 16 pleads not guilty to child endangerment charges
Ohio mother of 16 pleads not guilty to child endangerment charges

WorldGaza recovers 12 more bodies from neighbourhood destroyed by Israel

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.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 02:00

Gaza recovers 12 more bodies from neighbourhood destroyed by Israel
Gaza recovers 12 more bodies from neighbourhood destroyed by Israel

WorldRepresentatives from over 150 countries to attend World Public Assembly

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.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 02:00

Representatives from over 150 countries to attend World Public Assembly

WorldSyria warns Israel poses ‘the greatest threat’ to Middle East stability

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.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 01:58

Syria warns Israel poses ‘the greatest threat’ to Middle East stability
Syria warns Israel poses ‘the greatest threat’ to Middle East stability

WorldUN findings say US strikes on Minab may amount to war crimes

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.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 01:58

UN findings say US strikes on Minab may amount to war crimes
UN findings say US strikes on Minab may amount to war crimes

PoliticsExternal forces seek to use Georgia, Ukraine for their own interests — official

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.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:58

External forces seek to use Georgia, Ukraine for their own interests — official

PoliticsOvechkin defends appearance in United Russia campaign ad: ‘I support my country’

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.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:56

Ovechkin defends appearance in United Russia campaign ad: ‘I support my country’
Ovechkin defends appearance in United Russia campaign ad: ‘I support my country’
  • ‘I’m Russian’: NHL star Ovechkin defends Putin ad appearance
    ‘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.

    Alexander OvechkinRussiaUnited Russiacampaign ad

    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-17 18:02Original

EconomyUS Said to Delay Excess-Capacity Tariffs Until After Xi-Trump Summit

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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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 01:50

US Said to Delay Excess-Capacity Tariffs Until After Xi-Trump Summit
US Said to Delay Excess-Capacity Tariffs Until After Xi-Trump Summit
  • US will not impose tariffs on China before Trump-Xi meeting, Bloomberg reports

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-17 20:43Original

WorldRussian special forces commander says Ukraine’s demographic situation is critical

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.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:50

Russian special forces commander says Ukraine’s demographic situation is critical

WorldChina-Pakistan relationship deeper than oceans, higher than mountains, sweeter than honey: Pakistani scholar

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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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:47

China-Pakistan relationship deeper than oceans, higher than mountains, sweeter than honey: Pakistani scholar

PoliticsProvocations targeting Russian polling stations already underway, Zakharova says

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.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:42

Provocations targeting Russian polling stations already underway, Zakharova says

Economy23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens in Nanning

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.”

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:37

23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens in Nanning

WorldWhy US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial

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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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 01:31

Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial
Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial
  • US seeks to sell Saudi Arabia 48 fighter jets for $24.3 billion

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-17 23:38Original
  • Trump administration approves sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
    Trump administration approves sale of F-35 jets to 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.

    United StatesSaudi ArabiaF-35arms sales

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-17 21:38Original
  • US State Department clears $24.3B sale of 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia
    US State Department clears $24.3B sale of 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia

    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.

    United StatesSaudi ArabiaF-35arms sale

    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-17 19:28Original
  • 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

    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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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-17 17:40Original

WorldAir defenses down another 15 drones flying toward Moscow

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.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:31

Air defenses down another 15 drones flying toward Moscow

EconomyFrom Kaiko to OpenZeppelin, S&P Global quietly prepares for markets that never close

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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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:30

From Kaiko to OpenZeppelin, S&P Global quietly prepares for markets that never close
From Kaiko to OpenZeppelin, S&P Global quietly prepares for markets that never close

PoliticsNew Zealand says it has not held talks with EU on associate membership

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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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:30

New Zealand says it has not held talks with EU on associate membership
New Zealand says it has not held talks with EU on associate membership

EconomyPrivate Credit Defaults Are 1%, 6% or 19%, Depending Who You Ask

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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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:30

Private Credit Defaults Are 1%, 6% or 19%, Depending Who You Ask
Private Credit Defaults Are 1%, 6% or 19%, Depending Who You Ask

PoliticsTrump administration allows inadvertent killing of endangered species

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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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:30

Trump administration allows inadvertent killing of endangered species
Trump administration allows inadvertent killing of endangered species
  • Trump administration allows inadvertent killing of endangered species
    Trump administration allows inadvertent killing of endangered species

    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.

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    AABC News★★★☆☆2026-09-17 21:00Original
  • US: Trump administration weakens Endangered Species Act
    US: Trump administration weakens Endangered Species Act

    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.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-09-17 20:29Original

PoliticsWhite House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE

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.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:23

White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE
White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE

CultureZara Larsson criticises White House for using her song in deportation video

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.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:20

Zara Larsson criticises White House for using her song in deportation video
Zara Larsson criticises White House for using her song in deportation video

WorldWhen will Japan dispose of its abandoned chemical weapons in China?

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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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:15

When will Japan dispose of its abandoned chemical weapons in China?
When will Japan dispose of its abandoned chemical weapons in China?

WorldFormer Assad officer sentenced to 60 years in US for torture

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.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:15

Former Assad officer sentenced to 60 years in US for torture
Former Assad officer sentenced to 60 years in US for torture
  • Assad-era Syrian official sentenced to 60 years by US court
    Assad-era Syrian official sentenced to 60 years by US court

    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.

    SyriaUS courttorture case

    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-18 00:40Original
  • US court sentences ex-Syrian official who ran notorious ‘punishment wing’ to 60 years
    US court sentences ex-Syrian official who ran notorious ‘punishment wing’ to 60 years

    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.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-17 23:59Original

WorldF-16 fighter jet crashes in residential area in northern Michigan

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.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:12

F-16 fighter jet crashes in residential area in northern Michigan
F-16 fighter jet crashes in residential area in northern Michigan

WorldIndonesia calls off search for journalists missing while covering volcano eruption

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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Indonesia calls off search for journalists missing while covering volcano eruption
Indonesia calls off search for journalists missing while covering volcano eruption

WorldTrump says ‘major progress’ made toward US military base in Poland

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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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-18 01:04

Trump says ‘major progress’ made toward US military base in Poland
Trump says ‘major progress’ made toward US military base in Poland

EconomyGlencore Suspends Iron Ore Head Amid Radiant World Review

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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Glencore Suspends Iron Ore Head Amid Radiant World Review
Glencore Suspends Iron Ore Head Amid Radiant World Review

TechNYT says OpenAI, Microsoft committed 'theft of unprecedented proportions' by using articles to train AI

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.

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NYT says OpenAI, Microsoft committed 'theft of unprecedented proportions' by using articles to train AI
NYT says OpenAI, Microsoft committed 'theft of unprecedented proportions' by using articles to train AI
  • News outlets say OpenAI, Microsoft AI-training quotes threaten copyright defense
    News outlets say OpenAI, Microsoft AI-training quotes threaten copyright defense

    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.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-17 22:35Original
  • Microsoft exec called AI scraping the “largest theft of labor in human history”
    Microsoft exec called AI scraping the “largest theft of labor in human history”

    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.

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    AArs Technica★★★☆☆2026-09-17 20:10Original

SciencePreviously unknown wild cat species identified in Bolivia’s cloud forest

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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Previously unknown wild cat species identified in Bolivia’s cloud forest
  • First New Feline Species in 100 Years Discovered in Bolivian Forest
    First New Feline Species in 100 Years Discovered in Bolivian Forest

    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.

    Bolivianew speciesfelines

    AABC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 00:44Original
  • New wild cat species discovered in Bolivia, with only one known living member
    New wild cat species discovered in Bolivia, with only one known living member

    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.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-17 23:15Original

WorldChina calls for joint efforts on global security as international forum closes

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.

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China calls for joint efforts on global security as international forum closes
China calls for joint efforts on global security as international forum closes

SocietyFlooding brings Tunis to a standstill as heavy rain traps motorists and residents

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.

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Flooding brings Tunis to a standstill as heavy rain traps motorists and residents
Flooding brings Tunis to a standstill as heavy rain traps motorists and residents

EconomyApollo Mulls Raising SoftBank Loan to $9 Billion for OpenAI Bets

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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Apollo Mulls Raising SoftBank Loan to $9 Billion for OpenAI Bets
Apollo Mulls Raising SoftBank Loan to $9 Billion for OpenAI Bets

PoliticsJosh Shapiro wades into AI debate with call for ‘strict guardrails’

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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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 00:30

Josh Shapiro wades into AI debate with call for ‘strict guardrails’
Josh Shapiro wades into AI debate with call for ‘strict guardrails’

World37 suspected illegal miners die in custody in central Nigeria

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.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-18 00:27

37 suspected illegal miners die in custody in central Nigeria
37 suspected illegal miners die in custody in central Nigeria

WorldWhite House considers deals with Russia before Ukraine conflict ends — NYT

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.

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White House considers deals with Russia before Ukraine conflict ends — NYT

HealthAlmost 50 dead in Nigeria after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol

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”.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 00:23

Almost 50 dead in Nigeria after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol
Almost 50 dead in Nigeria after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol

PoliticsAt Issue: Is Carney’s Europe pivot in Canada’s best interest?

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.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 00:23

At Issue: Is Carney’s Europe pivot in Canada’s best interest?
  • Vast majority of Canadians support closer integration with the EU
    Vast majority of Canadians support closer integration with the EU

    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.

    CanadaEuropean Unionassociate membershipcooperation

    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-17 22:31Original
  • Can ‘middle powers’ come together to build a new economic alliance?
    Can ‘middle powers’ come together to build a new economic alliance?

    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.

    CanadaEuropean Uniontrade tariffsmiddle powers

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-17 20:37Original
  • Carney Calls for Closer Canada-EU Alliance to Defend Sovereignty
    Carney Calls for Closer Canada-EU Alliance to Defend Sovereignty

    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.

    CanadaEuropean Unionalliancesovereignty

    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-17 19:30Original
  • Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees
    Warm 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.

    CanadaEuropean Unionassociate membershipMark Carney

    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-17 16:59Original
  • 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.

    CanadaEuropean Unionassociate membershiptrade dispute

    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.

    CanadaEuropean Unionstrategic alliance

    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.

    CanadaEuropean Uniondiplomacyartificial intelligence

    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.

    CanadaEuropean Unionstrategic alliance

    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.

    CanadaEuropean UnionMark Carneyalliances

    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.

    CanadaEuropean Unionassociate membership

    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.

    CanadaEuropean Uniontransatlantic ties

    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.

    CanadaEuropean UnionMark Carneydiplomacy

    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.”

    CanadaEuropean UnionMark Carney

    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.

    CanadaEuropean Unionassociate membership

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

PoliticsAhead of Xi’s US visit: Will Taiwan be on the menu at the White House banquet?

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.

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Ahead of Xi’s US visit: Will Taiwan be on the menu at the White House banquet?
Ahead of Xi’s US visit: Will Taiwan be on the menu at the White House banquet?

WorldUkrainian forces attack DPR settlements 31 times in past day, casualties reported

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.

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Ukrainian forces attack DPR settlements 31 times in past day, casualties reported
  • Three civilians killed, 10 injured in Ukrainian attacks on DPR in past day

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-17 20:52Original

PoliticsEU, Canada draw closer as transatlantic landscape shifts

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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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 00:13

EU, Canada draw closer as transatlantic landscape shifts
EU, Canada draw closer as transatlantic landscape shifts
  • Trump threatens EU over ‘hostile’ Canada association plan
    Trump threatens EU over ‘hostile’ Canada association plan

    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.”

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-17 20:04Original
  • Why Canadians are ready for closer ties with Europe
    Why Canadians are ready for closer ties with Europe

    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.

    CanadaEuropean UnionMark Carneyforeign relations

    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-17 19:59Original
  • Canada poised to become European Union’s first ‘associate member’
    Canada 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.

    CanadaEuropean Unionassociate membership

    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-17 16:53Original
  • 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.

    CanadaEuropean UnionMark CarneyDonald Trump

    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.

    CanadaEuropean Unionassociate membershipMark Carney

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

PoliticsPentagon to resume controversial testosterone testing after pause

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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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 00:10

Pentagon to resume controversial testosterone testing after pause
Pentagon to resume controversial testosterone testing after pause

OtherWATCH: Semi-truck crashes through Aldi in Nashville

Police say Kristofer Scruggs drove a semi-truck through the store’s entrance around midnight while the Aldi location was closed.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 00:09

WATCH: Semi-truck crashes through Aldi in Nashville
WATCH: Semi-truck crashes through Aldi in Nashville

WorldIran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliatory move

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.

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Iran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliatory move
Iran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliatory move

OtherWATCH: Large crane collapses onto New Jersey homes

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.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 00:09

WATCH: Large crane collapses onto New Jersey homes
WATCH: Large crane collapses onto New Jersey homes

HealthKennedy tells former anti-vaccine group he led that he’ll ‘stay in this fight’

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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Kennedy tells former anti-vaccine group he led that he’ll ‘stay in this fight’
Kennedy tells former anti-vaccine group he led that he’ll ‘stay in this fight’
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VIDEO: In tech-obsessed South Korea, a growing number of seniors are finding themselves on the wrong side of the digital divide. Government classes are helping older Koreans get to grips with everything from online shopping and AI to the everyday technology of modern life.
VIDEO: In tech-obsessed South Korea, a growing number of seniors are finding themselves on the wrong side of the digital divide. Government classes are helping older Koreans get to grips with everything from online shopping and AI to the everyday technology of modern life.
AFP News Agency

PoliticsNetanyahu touts Gaza genocide and attacks on Iran, Lebanon and Syria as election campaign begins

Benjamin 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.

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Netanyahu touts Gaza genocide and attacks on Iran, Lebanon and Syria as election campaign begins
Netanyahu touts Gaza genocide and attacks on Iran, Lebanon and Syria as election campaign begins

HealthScrewworm infests US horse before port reopens to Mexican livestock

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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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 00:00

Screwworm infests US horse before port reopens to Mexican livestock
Screwworm infests US horse before port reopens to Mexican livestock
MAJOR

WorldIran war live: Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on Iran as tanker is hit in Hormuz

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.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-09-18 00:00

Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on Iran as tanker is hit in Hormuz
Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on Iran as tanker is hit in Hormuz
MAJOR

EconomyFAA waives emissions rules to let Boeing sell 35 more 777F freighters

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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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 23:50

FAA waives emissions rules to let Boeing sell 35 more 777F freighters
FAA waives emissions rules to let Boeing sell 35 more 777F freighters
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