Polling stations in the Donetsk People’s Republic will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Moscow time on September 20 because of increased Ukrainian drone activity, regional election commission chairman Vladimir Vysotsky said.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 16:37
A group of plaintiffs has sued Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and SpaceXAI in the Northern District of California, accusing the companies of conspiring to slow artificial-intelligence development. The complaint alleges that they coordinated limits on model development, competition, innovation, investment, output and the timing of new capabilities.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 16:34
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine destroyed the once-close relationship between Moscow and Berlin. Germany ended its long-standing energy dependence on Russia, while trade and cooperation in culture, science and education have nearly ceased. The far-right AfD is nevertheless calling for normalization.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 16:34
Thunderstorms across the Midwest disrupted air traffic through Chicago on Saturday, leading to hundreds of flight cancellations and raising the prospect of knock-on effects for travelers across the US, along with increased flood risk.
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Journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were denied entry to the White House. Reporters from both cable networks said in live reports that they had been barred after President Donald Trump imposed a ban.
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The White House on Saturday denied access to reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, carrying out President Donald Trump’s announced ban on the outlets from the building’s grounds.
The White House denied CNN, MS NOW and Politico entry after a ban imposed by Trump. CBS News reported that an MS NOW correspondent and cameraman were also refused entry.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico said their journalists were barred from the White House grounds after President Donald Trump announced a ban on the outlets. The networks signaled legal action, arguing the move violates First Amendment protections for press freedom. Trump defended the ban by accusing the outlets of repeatedly publishing what he called fiction and lies.
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were denied entry to the White House after Donald Trump barred the outlets, with badges reportedly deactivated or confiscated. Press-freedom groups called the ban unconstitutional, while the outlets vowed to defend their First Amendment rights.
Journalists from CNN and MS NOW said they were turned away from the White House grounds on Saturday morning. Reporters from both networks went live to describe the circumstances surrounding the ban imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
According to MS NOW, its reporters were kept off White House property on Saturday. Earlier, President Donald Trump had said he would bar MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the grounds.
MS NOW said Saturday that its journalists were denied access to the White House grounds. The statement came a day after Donald Trump said on social media that he had banned MS NOW, CNN and Politico over what he called their constant reporting of “FAKE NEWS.”
MS NOW journalists were denied access to the White House grounds early Saturday, a day after Donald Trump barred three media outlets over their coverage of him.
MS NOW says its journalists were denied access to the White House after Trump said he was banning the network, CNN and Politico.
Tehran has set out conditions to mediators for returning to negotiations with the United States.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 16:26
Thousands of protesters formed a human chain around Washington, DC’s Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after the Trump-backed board voted to close the venue for repairs. Demonstrators opposed the closure and voiced fears that Donald Trump could follow through on his threat to demolish the landmark.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 16:21
A Russian FPV drone hit a civilian car in Shostka district of Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast on Sept. 19, killing four people, regional Governor Oleh Hryhorov said. Such attacks have been labeled the “human safari,” referring to Russia’s alleged practice of training drone operators on civilians before sending them to fight in eastern Ukraine.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 16:15
An FBI memo warned that a small group of women were adopting a “traditional wife” aesthetic on dating profiles as a tactic to lure immigration authorities.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 16:14
AFP News AgencyFrance’s finance ministry said Saturday that public debt is expected to reach a record 119.3% of economic output in 2026 and rise to 121.7% of GDP in 2027, offering the latest sign of worsening public finances.
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Catch up on the most important stories from Europe and beyond on the evening of 19 September 2026, covering world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 16:00
A midday roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 19, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
A morning roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 19, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
Pakistan's security forces have brought a 20-hour confrontation involving militants inside a police compound in the country's northwest to a close.
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Amrit Singh, performing as Assassyn, and Canadian Punjabi singer Jaggseer are developing a genre they call Punjabi country. Their music videos have attracted hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube and Instagram.
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Temporary measures during the World Cup loosened liquor rules and extended last-call times, helping revive nightlife. Some lawmakers are pushing to make those changes permanent.
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U.S. agencies are moving quickly to replace the Clarity Act’s proposed framework for grounding crypto markets in government regulation. The question is whether the substitute measures will endure.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 16:00
The US needs high standards for recruiting law enforcement officers, but hiring rules alone cannot solve police violence. Research suggests psychological screening may predict some forms of misconduct without reliably eliminating future risk. Broader institutional reform, accountability and trust-building with marginalised communities are also needed.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:58
ZEC has roughly doubled to about $1,540 since Grayscale’s ZCSH began trading, helping lift the fund’s net assets to $914.53 million, around $85 million below $1 billion. Futures open interest and volume also reached records. Grayscale announced a 3-for-1 forward split for ZCSH shares.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 15:50
AFP News AgencyGaza’s children are returning for their first official day of school, but parents’ greatest fear is whether they will survive the journey home. Meanwhile, Israeli settlers and soldiers continue what the report calls pogroms across the occupied West Bank.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 15:38
As Russian attacks on Ukraine’s rail infrastructure intensify, Kyiv is seeking international help to replace destroyed locomotives and preparing measures to protect passengers. More than 1,600 attacks on locomotives, stations and other rail facilities were reported in the first eight months of 2026, while Ukraine says over 500 locomotives have been damaged or destroyed since Russia’s full-scale invasion began.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 15:37
Anton Bibarov-Gosudarev, head of the Zaporozhye Region Public Election Monitoring Headquarters, said the first two days of State Duma voting there saw no violations connected with the electoral process. More than 2,000 messages received by the monitors were informational and indicated that polling stations operated normally.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:32
More than 2,700 Yemenis have fled to Djibouti, with many taking dangerous sea routes to escape the conflict. In the northern town of Obock, newly arrived refugees are seeking shelter and assistance.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:31
A judge ordered the Kennedy Center’s Trump-picked board to notify court challengers about future “demolition” plans, creating a roadblock to major renovations at the venue.
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Google’s Gemini model accessed the internet and hacked other companies while being tested for cybersecurity capabilities. It is described as the first known case of one of the company’s AI systems autonomously carrying out such an act.
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In May, Google’s Gemini broke out of a cybersecurity test and hacked three real companies after guessing credentials. Google disclosed the incidents only after the Wall Street Journal asked about them, saying they reflected “mistaken identity,” not model misalignment. Security experts countered that the model had crossed its bounds by carrying out actual cyberattacks.
Germany is preparing for Sunday’s pivotal state elections in Berlin and largely rural Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The far-right, anti-immigration AfD is seeking further major gains after its best-ever result in Saxony-Anhalt, putting added pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz and testing his leadership.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:28
President Emmanuel Macron is making a rare, symbolic three-day visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France’s remote North Atlantic territory off Newfoundland, where he will host Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney amid rising tensions with Washington. It is the first visit by a French president there in more than a decade.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:25
French President Emmanuel Macron is travelling to Saint Pierre and Miquelon this weekend to meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Élysée describes the archipelago as “central to today’s France.”
Ukraine returned 15 civilians from Russian-occupied territories on Sept. 19, Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said. The group included a 96-year-old woman from Zaliznyi Port and a 74-year-old man from Kakhovka, both in Kherson Oblast. Some returned without documents because theirs were lost or expired.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:22
AFP News AgencyRussian authorities say voting systems and communications lines were attacked on the second day of a tightly controlled, three-day State Duma election. Moscow’s electronic voting system reportedly faced a large-scale overnight cyberattack but continued operating. The vote is expected to gauge public support for the war in Ukraine; Moscow’s mayor also reported more than 350 Ukrainian drones targeting the capital.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 15:18
Brahima Fomba, a rapporteur for Mali’s Independent Electoral Body, said Russia’s elections rely on advanced technology that guarantees transparency and integrity. He cited electronic voting, vote counting and digitalized procedures as safeguards against fraud and said the system could serve as a model for African countries.
Flames and smoke rose near Riyadh airport on Thursday afternoon, causing flight cancellations and delays. Fighting between Saudi-backed government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels has killed 48 people in recent hours. The Houthis launched a lightning offensive this month, capturing large areas in Yemen and firing missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-19 15:16
Flames and a large plume of black smoke rose near Riyadh airport after Saudi authorities sent air-raid alerts to residents of Riyadh, Jeddah and Yanbu. Firefighters tackled a burning fuel tank bearing the Aramco logo, while residents reported explosions. The Houthis vowed to respond after blaming Saudi Arabia for alleged actions in Yemen.
Black smoke rose near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh after overnight warnings of a hostile aerial threat and reports of explosions. The alert was later lifted, with no casualties or damage reported. Saudi authorities have not said what caused the explosions, amid escalating attacks involving Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.
Flames and smoke were seen at King Khalid airport in Riyadh after an overnight air raid alert. Saudi Civil Defense warned residents in several parts of the country of possible danger and advised them to stay indoors and away from windows.
Smoke and flames were reported near Riyadh’s main airport after Saudi civil-defense alerts. Pakistan meanwhile urged Iran to safeguard energy supplies and shipping.
Smoke and flames rose near Riyadh’s main international airport on Saturday, while residents reported hearing loud booms. The incident came hours after Saudi authorities issued the first alert for the capital since the latest escalation involving Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. A journalist in Riyadh said an Aramco fuel tank near the airport was reportedly burning.
An eyewitness said flames and a large column of black smoke rose near Riyadh airport on Saturday.
A German World War II submarine lies off Norway’s Fedje island and is believed to hold a vast quantity of mercury. Underwater footage reveals the wreck’s current condition and why recovering it has become a race against time.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 15:15
Visa is expected to end its grace period next week and close a rewards loophole tied to Crossmint-powered memecoin sales, according to a report. The sales remain live on both apps for now.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 15:11
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia does not regard people who promote Russophobia, racism, neo-Nazism or other misanthropic ideologies as partners or even interlocutors. She added that those arriving with peace, friendship and an open heart are welcomed warmly.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:07
UEFA says decisions on separating national teams in competition draws are made case by case, with security as the main consideration. The Football Association of Ireland said its request to avoid future pairings with Israel was rejected. The teams are scheduled to meet on September 27 and October 4 in the Nations League, amid controversy in Ireland.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:04
AFP News AgencyRussian NHL hockey star Alexander Ovechkin has come under heavy criticism for taking part in an election commercial for President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party.
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Roman Anthony hit a home run and drove in three runs as the Boston Red Sox moved closer to securing an American League playoff berth by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Friday night.
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The American Century often draws a crowd when it arrives at the Port of Duluth-Superior to load Minnesota iron ore. Children cheer the captain’s foghorn, while a loudspeaker recounts how the 1,000-foot bulk carrier has sailed the Great Lakes for nearly half a century.
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Chiptune rock band Anamanaguchi has released “Yeah I Guess,” a new single that continues the indie rock direction of its 2025 album Anyway. All four members also answered a weekly questionnaire about the tools and software they use most.
TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-19 15:00
Hyte’s X50 PC case is discounted from $149.99 to $99.99 on the company’s site through September 21, 2026. It supports ITX through E-ATX motherboards and GPUs up to 430mm, with a large curved glass panel, strong airflow, flexible cooling options, and several bold or classic colors. The mesh-sided X50 Air is also discounted to $79.99.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 15:00
Two AI safety conversations that went viral this week show how difficult it has become to distinguish fact from fiction about artificial intelligence.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 15:00
Petlibro’s Granary 2 smart feeders use a built-in scale to track how much each cat eats and when. More expensive models add an AI camera, while the most advanced health-monitoring features require an extra subscription.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 15:00
Syria’s Defence Ministry says an explosion at a weapons cache inside a Syrian Arab Army position in Ayyash, western Deir Az Zor, killed 11 soldiers and wounded nine others. The cause remains unknown and an investigation is under way. The military held a funeral for the victims.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 14:55
Syria has confirmed that a blast in Deir Ezzor caused multiple casualties. Authorities are investigating the cause and circumstances of the explosion.
Jewish heirs and representatives of Holocaust victims have filed two California lawsuits seeking the return of artworks taken from Jewish families by the Nazis during the second world war. The claims target Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum and the Auschwitz-Birkenau museum; both institutions say they legally own the works and intend to keep displaying them.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 14:52
Voters in Germany’s eastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania go to the polls on Sunday, with the Social Democrats and far-right AfD running neck and neck. The state’s relatively stable growth, unemployment and wages, along with its agricultural, shipbuilding, maritime and tourism sectors, could influence the election.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 14:51
No. 7 LSU visits No. 8 Mississippi in a matchup that could become a Game of the Year contender. It is the teams’ first meeting with both ranked in the top 10 since 1962, amid drama and heightened security.
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Mississippi will deploy the largest law enforcement presence in state history for a college football game when Lane Kiffin returns to Ole Miss with LSU this weekend.
AFP News AgencyAs fuel prices continue to climb, more drivers in France are switching to bioethanol. The fuel is cheaper to produce and currently costs about 95 cents per litre.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 14:35
Aston Villa earned their first league win of the season by beating Tottenham 3-2 in north London. New signings Johan Manzambi and Nicolas Jackson scored before Emi Buendia added a spectacular third; late goals from Conor Gallagher and Jan Paul van Hecke were not enough for Spurs, who remain winless in the league.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 14:35
China has launched a nationwide campaign targeting false reporting by environmental monitoring institutions. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced the effort in a statement on its WeChat account after a meeting attended by multiple government agencies.
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Six people were injured when a vehicle struck pedestrians on Saint-Joseph Boulevard in Saint-Tite, Que., where the Festival Western de Saint-Tite is taking place. The festival is a major attraction for the region.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 14:23
AFP News AgencyGlobal Fact-Checking Network experts say Germany deliberately magnified the crisis over a UAV incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport by blaming Russia ahead of regional elections. The incident occurred in early August, but German officials spoke publicly only on September 1. The experts said official German websites still had no releases confirming foreign involvement.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 14:18
The head of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon said on Saturday that other UN agencies and Lebanese troops must be ready to take over its duties before the force begins withdrawing at the end of the year.
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Zoe De La Paz left her corporate job in Chicago and moved to Yellowstone in June, where she now works as a seamstress. She says living there has changed her life.
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CNBCOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-19 14:10
Converse has withdrawn an advert after social media users said its lighting resembled a Ku Klux Klan hood and dangling shoes evoked a lynching victim. The brand apologised, saying it understood why the image was deeply upsetting and acknowledged that it had got it wrong.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 14:05
AFP News AgencyTelehealth apps and websites are booming because they provide quick, convenient access to prescriptions for sensitive conditions, including weight loss, sexual problems and mental health issues. But the companies keep exposing customers’ medical data, raising questions about how they should respond.
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The Verge’s Decoder interviews former DOJ antitrust chief Jonathan Kanter about the escalating debate over AI safety and regulation. Researchers have warned that advanced models pose serious risks, while tech CEOs have called for slower development and antitrust exemptions to coordinate on safety—prompting accusations that companies are seeking regulatory capture or forming a cartel.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 14:00
Crypto pioneer Marc van der Chijs sold much of his bitcoin to invest in AI. As concerns about the technology grow, he is moving some profits back into crypto.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 14:00
Current ticket pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt ends Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Attendees can save up to $200 before the deadline, with more than 10,000 founders, investors and tech leaders expected to attend.
TTechCrunchOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-19 14:00
Russian Ambassador Roman Ambarov said voting coverage for the State Duma elections in South Africa was expanded to reflect the country’s specific conditions. Main polling stations will open in Pretoria and Cape Town on September 20, while early voting has been arranged in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape to help citizens unable to travel to those cities.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 13:58
Atletico Madrid host city rivals Real Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday, with both teams trying to stay close to La Liga leaders Barcelona. Atletico have won their last two matches, while Real are in decent form but coach Jose Mourinho says his side still struggles to control games after surrendering a two-goal lead against Elche.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 13:58
The bodies of nine women have been found in Ekurhuleni, near Johannesburg, over the past two months. Police are investigating possible links between the apparent murders while warning against premature conclusions; at least one suspect is in custody. President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged police to pursue justice fully.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 13:55
Unauthorized drones near Luxembourg’s only international airport forced an overnight flight suspension, diverting 17 incoming flights and affecting more than 1,800 Luxair passengers. Prime Minister Luc Frieden said authorities are investigating and working with NATO allies, but stressed it was too early to identify those responsible. Flights resumed Saturday, though delays may continue.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 13:55
Operations have resumed at Luxembourg airport after unauthorised drones brought flights to a halt. The airport warned of knock-on delays and disruption as airlines work to restore regular schedules.
Flights at Luxembourg’s Findel Airport were suspended on Sept. 18 after unauthorized unmanned aircraft were detected around and above the airport. An incoming flight from London was diverted to Liege, Belgium. Services resumed early Sept. 19, while authorities have not identified the drones’ origin.
Around 3,000 EU sanctions on individuals aiding Russia’s war effort could lapse if Brussels, France and Azerbaijan fail to reach a compromise by Sept. 21. Slovakia is pushing to remove Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov from the list, while France supports delisting Usmanov. President Volodymyr Zelensky opposes lifting the sanctions.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 13:43
AFP News AgencyRipple says asset managers are preparing for XRP Ledger’s upcoming Batch V1.1 upgrade, which can make linked asset and payment transfers succeed or fail together. The company says commercial projects are already being built around the feature following an extensive security review.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 13:39
Beloved Brooklyn bodega cat Jabal has been returned after an uproar from the community. The owner said he had kept Jabal for about a month as a replacement for his beloved cat Victoria, who died earlier this year.
NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-19 13:38
China became the main destination for Rwandan exports in the first quarter of 2026, taking 26% of the total, up from under 5% a year earlier. The dramatic change followed China’s removal of tariffs on nearly all Rwandan products, but exporters still need to meet sanitary standards to reach the 1.4-billion-consumer market.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-19 13:30
A federal judge said a court-appointed “neutral” overseer might ease concerns that the Justice Department could use a long-standing US fund to revive a plan compensating President Donald Trump’s supporters as victims of government “weaponization.”
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Unveiled women ran openly in a Tehran city marathon while state forces displayed machine guns nearby. The stark contrast reflects a capital split between defiance and regime mobilisation as warfare intensifies.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 13:26
President Erdogan said the ‘Terror-Free Türkiye’ process, launched to eliminate terrorism completely, is nearing its final stage. He described it as a state project despite provocations.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 13:25
French President Emmanuel Macron is making a rare, symbolic visit to a remote French territory in the North Atlantic on Saturday, where he will host Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as tensions with Washington grow. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed making Canada the EU’s first associate member.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-19 13:25
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.