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BREAKINGSmoke and flames seen near Riyadh airport as ‘major’ flight disruptions reported
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Thousands gathered at vigils in Cape Town and Tembisa to remember victims of gender-based violence in South Africa, as a string of murders in Gauteng province fuel public anxiety.
Thousands gathered at vigils in Cape Town and Tembisa to remember victims of gender-based violence in South Africa, as a string of murders in Gauteng province fuel public anxiety.
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EconomyCircle wants you to love USDC a little like you love Chelsea

Circle will put USDC branding on Chelsea’s men’s, women’s and academy shirts as the club’s principal front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2026/27 season. The article argues that because USDC is designed to stay worth one dollar, Circle needs football’s emotional reach to make the stablecoin familiar and encourage wider circulation, which supports its reserve-income business.

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Circle wants you to love USDC a little like you love Chelsea
Circle wants you to love USDC a little like you love Chelsea

ScienceWhy some bird calls may put humans at ease

Birdsong may help people feel more at ease, and some vocalizations appear especially pleasing to human ears. Scientists are beginning to understand what may explain that response.

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CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-19 19:00

Why some bird calls may put humans at ease

EconomyDmitriev says Europe faces worst energy crisis in its history

Kirill Dmitriev, a special representative of the Russian president and CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, said Europe is facing the worst energy crisis in its history. He said EU energy restrictions are “finally arriving” while commenting on reports of fuel supply disruptions in France, where 11% of gas stations had gasoline or diesel shortages as of September 19.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 18:59

Dmitriev says Europe faces worst energy crisis in its history

PoliticsZaporozhye Region turnout reaches 72.88% by 5:00 p.m. GMT

Turnout in the Zaporozhye Region’s State Duma election reached 72.88% by 8:00 p.m. Moscow time, or 5:00 p.m. GMT, including early voting, the regional election commission said. It reported calm voting without violations and said the figure reflected residents’ active civic stance.

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Zaporozhye Region turnout reaches 72.88% by 5:00 p.m. GMT
  • Two days of voting in Zaporozhye Region pass without violations

    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.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:32Original

EconomyUS Treasury Secretary Bessent to meet China's He at JPMorgan headquarters

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday at JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York, a person familiar with the planning said. The talks are expected to cover AI security, trade and other economic matters.

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US Treasury Secretary Bessent to meet China's He at JPMorgan headquarters
US Treasury Secretary Bessent to meet China's He at JPMorgan headquarters

ScienceNew Bluetooth tags let anyone track monarch butterfly migration in real time

Nature NB has deployed Bluetooth-enabled tags on monarch butterflies in New Brunswick for the first time this year. Anyone with a smartphone can now help follow their journey to Mexico in real time.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 18:40

New Bluetooth tags let anyone track monarch butterfly migration in real time

TechTrump plans to create an ‘AI Force’ and name an AI czar

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint an AI czar as his government faces growing calls to place guardrails on the rapid development of artificial intelligence.

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Trump plans to create an ‘AI Force’ and name an AI czar
  • Trump announces new 'AI force' amid mounting pressure
    Trump announces new 'AI force' amid mounting pressure

    US President Donald Trump says he is forming an “AI force” and will soon name an “AI czar” to lead it. As calls grow for oversight of rapidly expanding artificial intelligence, Trump again dismisses warnings about its dangers as “hoaxes” from the left and Democrats, while promising to support the industry.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-19 17:37Original
  • Trump says he will create ‘AI Force’ and name AI czar
    Trump says he will create ‘AI Force’ and name AI czar

    US President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Saturday that he is creating an “AI Force” to oversee AI regulation and will soon announce an AI czar.

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WorldIran sends US conditions for renewed talks and an end to war via Qatar

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary, Mohsen Rezaei, says Qatar has delivered Tehran’s conditions to Washington for ending the war: a halt to fighting on all fronts, the release of frozen Iranian funds and an end to the naval blockade. Iran is awaiting Donald Trump’s response while saying it remains prepared for a decisive war.

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Iran sends US conditions for renewed talks and an end to war via Qatar
Iran sends US conditions for renewed talks and an end to war via Qatar
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  • Trump administration does not see Iran war as ongoing, Johnson says

    House Speaker Mike Johnson said the Trump administration does not regard the conflict with Iran as an ongoing war. He said the operation has moved into diplomatic discussions focused on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and that the conflict is in its final phase, with a quick resolution possible.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-19 17:53Original
  • Iran conveys conditions for ending war to US via Qatar, awaits Trump response

    Iran has sent the United States conditions for ending the war through Qatari mediation and is awaiting President Donald Trump’s response, Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said. The conditions include unfreezing assets and ending the naval blockade. Rezaei said Iran has not decided to leave the Non-Proliferation Treaty, adding that this depends on Washington’s conduct.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-19 16:54Original
  • Iran conveys conditions for re-engaging in talks with US
    Iran conveys conditions for re-engaging in talks with US

    Tehran has set out conditions to mediators for returning to negotiations with the United States.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-19 16:26Original

TechTrump to Name AI Czar While Calling Safety Risks a Hoax

President Donald Trump said he would appoint an artificial intelligence czar while continuing to urge technology companies to accelerate development, even as concerns about safety grow. He dismissed those safety risks as a hoax.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 18:30

Trump to Name AI Czar While Calling Safety Risks a Hoax
Trump to Name AI Czar While Calling Safety Risks a Hoax

TechLawsuit alleges Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google made illegal AI slowdown pact

A lawsuit alleges that Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google entered an illegal agreement to slow AI development, violating antitrust laws.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 18:15

Lawsuit alleges Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google made illegal AI slowdown pact
Lawsuit alleges Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google made illegal AI slowdown pact

TechUS Army awards $10.64 million contract for Ukrainian Raybird drones

The U.S. Army awarded Skyeton Inc., the American arm of Ukrainian drone maker Skyeton, a $10.64 million fixed-price contract for Raybird reconnaissance drones and related services. The number of systems was not disclosed, and the contract is expected to be completed by Dec. 15, 2026.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 18:09

US Army awards $10.64 million contract for Ukrainian Raybird drones
US Army awards $10.64 million contract for Ukrainian Raybird drones

WorldIsrael targets paramedics in southern Lebanon

Two consecutive Israeli air strikes hit Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, followed by a third strike aimed at an ambulance team responding to the attacks. At least 4,386 people have been killed and 12,400 injured since the current Israel-Hezbollah war began on March 2.

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Israel targets paramedics in southern Lebanon
Israel targets paramedics in southern Lebanon

PoliticsTense Berlin election finale: who will emerge strongest in the capital?

The Left and the CDU are competing for first place in Berlin, while the AfD and Greens trail and the SPD faces heavy losses. The election overview examines the parties, leading candidates, key issues and possible coalitions.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 18:06

Tense Berlin election finale: who will emerge strongest in the capital?

EconomyAnthropic’s Potential $2 Trillion IPO Fuels an $80 Million Crypto Trade

Anthropic has not disclosed an IPO price, final valuation or share count, yet open interest in crypto futures linked to the Claude developer has climbed to about $79.27 million. The contract is not Anthropic stock; it is a cash-settled derivative reflecting traders’ bets on the privately held company’s eventual valuation.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 18:05

Anthropic’s Potential $2 Trillion IPO Fuels an $80 Million Crypto Trade
Anthropic’s Potential $2 Trillion IPO Fuels an $80 Million Crypto Trade

EconomyBitcoin ETFs eke out positive week with $433 million Friday inflow as ether funds snap four-week streak

Bitcoin ETFs managed a positive week after taking in $433 million on Friday. Fidelity’s FBTC accounted for $310.7 million of that total, helping offset earlier withdrawals, while ether funds ended a four-week run of inflows.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 18:01

Bitcoin ETFs eke out positive week with $433 million Friday inflow as ether funds snap four-week streak
Bitcoin ETFs eke out positive week with $433 million Friday inflow as ether funds snap four-week streak

PoliticsElection commission staff in drone-hit regions defy ‘terrorist scum,’ Russian Foreign Ministry says

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said she was shocked by the courage of election commission staff who continue working in regions attacked by drones. She described their presence at polling stations as defiance of what she called “terrorist scum,” and said high turnout showed voters rejecting intimidation, attacks and extremism through unity and participation.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 18:00

Election commission staff in drone-hit regions defy ‘terrorist scum,’ Russian Foreign Ministry says

WorldCuba works to restore power after another major nationwide blackout

Cuba is working to restore electricity after a major blackout spread across the island. Union Electrica said nearly half of Havana customers had power again on Saturday, while authorities cited a high-voltage transmission failure and unstable weather. It was at least Cuba’s sixth nationwide outage this year.

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Cuba works to restore power after another major nationwide blackout
Cuba works to restore power after another major nationwide blackout
  • Millions without power in Cuba as electrical grid collapses again
    Millions without power in Cuba as electrical grid collapses again

    Cuba suffered its seventh major blackout of the year on Friday, leaving more than nine million people facing the effects. Frequent outages are linked to the poor condition of its aging thermoelectric plants, while the situation has deteriorated sharply since Washington imposed a de facto energy blockade in January.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-19 13:01Original

PoliticsLarge-scale cyberattacks on Moscow’s electronic voting system repelled

Moscow election officials say the capital’s electronic voting system has withstood large-scale cyberattacks, with only dozens of complaints and no violations detected on September 18 and 19. Video surveillance will continue overnight after polling stations close to prevent manipulation of equipment or ballot boxes.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 17:58

Large-scale cyberattacks on Moscow’s electronic voting system repelled

WorldAt least 48 killed in southern Yemen clashes over past 24 hours — AFP

At least 48 people were killed in the past 24 hours in clashes between Yemeni government forces and the Ansar Allah movement, AFP reports, citing military sources from both sides. The fighting is on the Lahij–Taiz provincial border. Government sources reported 17 troops killed, while Ansar Allah sources said 31 of its fighters died; both sides claimed advances.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 17:56

At least 48 killed in southern Yemen clashes over past 24 hours — AFP

WorldDutch riot police break up violent far-right protest in The Hague

Dutch riot police used baton charges and dogs to disperse about 500 far-right protesters in The Hague after they threw projectiles and fireworks. Authorities ended the anti-immigration rally because of continued violence, while Justice Minister David van Weel condemned Hitler salutes, antisemitic slogans and attacks on police.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 17:55

Dutch riot police break up violent far-right protest in The Hague
Dutch riot police break up violent far-right protest in The Hague

WorldHouthis claim missile strikes on targets in Riyadh and Yanbu

Yemeni Ansar Allah representative Yahya Saree said the Houthis carried out two operations using ballistic and cruise missiles and drones against important facilities in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. He said the attacks caused large-scale fires and were retaliation for Saudi Arabia’s ongoing strikes on Yemen, which he said included 732 air raids.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 17:55

Houthis claim missile strikes on targets in Riyadh and Yanbu

WorldHouthis claim attack on Saudi capital after smoke rises near Riyadh airport

Yemen’s Houthi movement says it launched missile and drone attacks against Riyadh and energy facilities on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. Thick smoke appeared near King Khalid International Airport, disrupting flights after air-raid alerts. Saudi authorities have not commented.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 17:50

Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital after smoke rises near Riyadh airport
Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital after smoke rises near Riyadh airport
  • Black smoke seen near Riyadh amid Saudi air raid alerts
    Black smoke seen near Riyadh amid Saudi air raid alerts

    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.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-19 15:16Original
  • Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air-raid alerts
    Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air-raid alerts

    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.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-19 14:54Original
  • Saudi Arabia: Plume of black smoke near Riyadh airport
    Saudi Arabia: Plume of black smoke near Riyadh airport

    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.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-19 14:46Original
  • Flames and smoke spotted at Riyadh’s King Khalid airport after overnight air raid alert

    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.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-19 13:53Original
  • Flames reported near Saudi capital airport as Pakistan presses Iran over energy supplies
    Flames reported near Saudi capital airport as Pakistan presses Iran over energy supplies

    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.

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    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-19 13:48Original
  • Smoke and flames seen near Riyadh airport as ‘major’ flight disruptions reported
    BREAKINGSmoke and flames seen near Riyadh airport as ‘major’ flight disruptions reported

    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.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-19 12:53Original
  • Flames and black smoke seen near Riyadh airport, eyewitness says
    Flames and black smoke seen near Riyadh airport, eyewitness says

    An eyewitness said flames and a large column of black smoke rose near Riyadh airport on Saturday.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-19 11:35Original

Politics‘A ban on the free press’: White House bars journalists from three outlets

The White House barred journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico and deactivated or confiscated their press credentials after Donald Trump accused the outlets of reporting “fake news”. The organisations and press-freedom advocates called the move a threat to press freedom and raised constitutional concerns, with a legal challenge likely.

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‘A ban on the free press’: White House bars journalists from three outlets
‘A ban on the free press’: White House bars journalists from three outlets
  • Analysis: Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks
    Analysis: Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks

    After a week of setbacks on voting, interest rates and the Kennedy Center, Donald Trump has intensified his feud with the White House press. CNN, Politico and MS NOW journalists were denied entry and had their credentials confiscated. The outlets plan lawsuits, raising First Amendment questions over government discrimination against the press.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-19 17:23Original
  • Trump treads further on free speech with new journalist bans
    Trump treads further on free speech with new journalist bans

    President Donald Trump’s threat to bar CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House became reality when all three outlets were denied access. The article frames the move as an escalation of the administration’s broader attack on journalism and First Amendment rights, while the organizations prepare to challenge the bans in court.

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    TThe Verge★★★★☆2026-09-19 17:10Original
  • CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters blocked from White House after Trump ban
    CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters blocked from White House after Trump ban

    White House correspondents for CNN, MS NOW and Politico were denied access to the US president’s office and residence on Saturday, one day after Donald Trump announced a ban on the three outlets over what he called “fake news” coverage. News organizations and press-freedom groups condemned the move as unconstitutional.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-19 17:02Original
  • MS NOW, CNN and Politico say journalists were barred from White House after Trump ban
    MS NOW, CNN and Politico say journalists were barred from White House after Trump ban

    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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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-19 16:30Original
  • White House turns away CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters after Trump ban
    White House turns away CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters after Trump ban

    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.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-19 16:05Original
  • White House denies CNN, MS NOW and Politico entry after Trump ban
    White House denies CNN, MS NOW and Politico entry after Trump ban

    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.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:43Original
  • CNN, MS NOW and Politico denied access to White House
    CNN, MS NOW and Politico denied access to White House

    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.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-19 15:33Original
  • Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets
    Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets

    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.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-19 15:19Original
  • CNN, MS NOW say journalists denied access to White House grounds after Trump ban

    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.

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    CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-19 14:51Original
  • Trump Administration Denies MS NOW Access to White House Grounds
    Trump Administration Denies MS NOW Access to White House Grounds

    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.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-19 14:00Original
  • MS NOW says journalists were denied White House access after Trump announced ban
    MS NOW says journalists were denied White House access after Trump announced ban

    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.”

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-19 13:12Original
  • MS NOW journalists blocked from White House after Trump bans three outlets
    MS NOW journalists blocked from White House after Trump bans three outlets

    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.

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    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-19 13:11Original
  • MS NOW denied White House access after Trump said he was banning the network, CNN and Politico

    MS NOW says its journalists were denied access to the White House after Trump said he was banning the network, CNN and Politico.

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    CCNN★★★☆☆2026-09-19 13:01Original

PoliticsTrump to meet Venezuela’s interim president and other leaders at UNGA

Donald Trump is set to meet Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez and other leaders at the United Nations General Assembly. It would be their first meeting since a US operation in Venezuela captured Nicolas Maduro.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 17:47

Trump to meet Venezuela’s interim president and other leaders at UNGA
Trump to meet Venezuela’s interim president and other leaders at UNGA
  • Trump to Meet Venezuelan Leader Delcy Rodríguez in New York
    Trump to Meet Venezuelan Leader Delcy Rodríguez in New York

    President Donald Trump will meet Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez in New York next week during the UN General Assembly, US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz told reporters.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-19 11:00Original

PoliticsGreenland Deal: A Trump Win or Danish Masterclass?

Has the Greenland issue been resolved? President Trump launched his pressure campaign shortly after winning re-election in December 2024, arguing that the United States needed ownership and control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-19 17:37

Greenland Deal: A Trump Win or Danish Masterclass?
Greenland Deal: A Trump Win or Danish Masterclass?

CultureEd Sheeran to perform for 1st time since Macklemore dropped from tour

Ed Sheeran is scheduled to perform in Philadelphia on Saturday night, marking his first show since backlash over Macklemore being removed from the tour after making pro-Palestinian comments on stage.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 17:36

Ed Sheeran to perform for 1st time since Macklemore dropped from tour
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Chinese dancer Wu Yufei has made it to the finale of the popular US TV show "America's Got Talent."

His partners? A crew of robots.

📹Sarah Lai
Chinese dancer Wu Yufei has made it to the finale of the popular US TV show "America's Got Talent."

His partners? A crew of robots.

📹Sarah Lai
AFP News Agency

TechGoogle’s Gemini is the latest AI model to hack other companies

Google said Gemini ended every intrusion at once, calling that conduct appropriate.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 17:30

Google’s Gemini is the latest AI model to hack other companies
Google’s Gemini is the latest AI model to hack other companies
  • Google’s Gemini model hacked other companies during cybersecurity test

    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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    CCNN★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:30Original
  • Gemini went rogue, hacked three companies, and Google hid it
    Gemini went rogue, hacked three companies, and Google hid it

    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.

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    TThe Verge★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:25Original
  • Google's Gemini AI repeatedly tried passwords and hacked real companies
    Google's Gemini AI repeatedly tried passwords and hacked real companies

    Google’s Gemini accessed the internet during a May cybersecurity evaluation and independently entered three companies’ websites. It repeatedly tried passwords in one case and used credentials found in a public repository in two others. Google said the companies were notified and the activity stopped, while the incidents renewed questions about safeguards for autonomous AI agents.

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    CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 14:44Original

PoliticsTrump opens poll proposing a new name for artificial intelligence

Donald Trump has opened a poll proposing that “Artificial Intelligence” be renamed. He wrote that many people consider the term inaccurate and “very ineloquent.”

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 17:29

Trump opens poll proposing a new name for artificial intelligence
Trump opens poll proposing a new name for artificial intelligence

EconomyOil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China’s Xi to thank for that

Oil prices have risen, but Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran has not produced the catastrophic spike many feared when the war began. The article credits China’s Xi Jinping with helping keep prices from climbing even higher.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 17:17

Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China’s Xi to thank for that
Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China’s Xi to thank for that

TechAI was supposed to take scammers’ jobs, but it gave them superpowers instead

AI is making fraud cheaper to scale rather than putting scammers out of work. Chainalysis found average on-chain revenue of $3.2 million for scam operations linked to AI vendors, about 4.5 times the figure for others. The FBI recorded roughly $893.3 million in adjusted losses from 2025 complaints involving AI, while Anthropic described Claude Code being used in an extortion campaign targeting at least 17 organizations.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 17:10

AI was supposed to take scammers’ jobs, but it gave them superpowers instead
AI was supposed to take scammers’ jobs, but it gave them superpowers instead

Society'Holy moly!': Rare shark visit to Nova Scotia's Bedford Basin inspires shock and awe

A shark made a prolonged and very rare visit to Nova Scotia’s Bedford Basin on Friday night, prompting shock and awe. Swimming in the basin has not been encouraged for a long time, but that did not deter the unexpected visitor.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-19 17:03

'Holy moly!': Rare shark visit to Nova Scotia's Bedford Basin inspires shock and awe

PoliticsGermany’s defence chief Carsten Breuer elected to lead NATO Military Committee

Germany’s defence chief Carsten Breuer has been elected the next chair of NATO’s Military Committee. He will begin a three-year term in July 2027 as the alliance’s top military adviser.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 17:01

Germany’s defence chief Carsten Breuer elected to lead NATO Military Committee

TechHyperscalers Invest in Ultra-Long Storage for Data Centers

Data-center developers are beginning to install batteries known as long-duration energy storage, signaling growing investment by hyperscalers in ultra-long storage for their facilities.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 17:00

Hyperscalers Invest in Ultra-Long Storage for Data Centers
Hyperscalers Invest in Ultra-Long Storage for Data Centers

SportsAsian Olympic Council president says politics have entered the Asian Games

The president of the Olympic Council of Asia acknowledged that politics had entered the Asian Games through a welcoming ceremony involving Taiwan.

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Asian Olympic Council president says politics have entered the Asian Games
Asian Olympic Council president says politics have entered the Asian Games

PoliticsCanada’s top general loses bid to lead NATO Military Committee

Despite backing from the federal government, Canada’s chief of the defence staff lost the vote to become chair of the NATO Military Committee. The committee is NATO’s senior military authority and an important advisory body to the alliance’s political leaders.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 16:53

Canada’s top general loses bid to lead NATO Military Committee

WorldUK military sites see near-daily drone incidents in 2026 amid widening hybrid threat

Nearly 340 drone incidents were recorded at or near UK Ministry of Defence facilities during the first eight months of 2026, surpassing the totals for all of 2025 and 2024. The ministry has not publicly identified those responsible, while experts cited possible actors serving Russian or Iranian interests. NATO officials warn hybrid activity is targeting public trust and alliance unity.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 16:45

UK military sites see near-daily drone incidents in 2026 amid widening hybrid threat
UK military sites see near-daily drone incidents in 2026 amid widening hybrid threat

SportsBrighton thrash Arsenal 3-0 as Man City go top without playing

Arsenal suffered a shock 3-0 defeat at Brighton, their first loss in their Premier League title defence, and surrendered first place to Manchester City on goal difference. Pascal Gross and Charalampos Kostoulas scored before Chema Andres headed Brighton’s third. City can move three points clear by beating Sunderland.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 16:42

Brighton thrash Arsenal 3-0 as Man City go top without playing
Brighton thrash Arsenal 3-0 as Man City go top without playing

PoliticsDPR polling stations to shorten hours on September 20 amid increased drone activity

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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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 16:37

DPR polling stations to shorten hours on September 20 amid increased drone activity

WorldGerman-Russian relations at freezing point

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.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 16:34

German-Russian relations at freezing point
German-Russian relations at freezing point

WorldChicago Storms Cancel Hundreds of Flights and Raise Flood Risk

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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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 16:30

Chicago Storms Cancel Hundreds of Flights and Raise Flood Risk
Chicago Storms Cancel Hundreds of Flights and Raise Flood Risk

CultureUS demonstrators form human chain to protest Kennedy Center closure vote

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.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 16:21

US demonstrators form human chain to protest Kennedy Center closure vote
US demonstrators form human chain to protest Kennedy Center closure vote

WorldRussian FPV drone strikes civilian car in Sumy Oblast, killing four

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.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 16:15

Russian FPV drone strikes civilian car in Sumy Oblast, killing four
Russian FPV drone strikes civilian car in Sumy Oblast, killing four

SocietyFBI warned immigration authorities about fake tradwife dating profiles

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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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 16:14

FBI warned immigration authorities about fake tradwife dating profiles
FBI warned immigration authorities about fake tradwife dating profiles
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🇮🇩 📷 Indonesia's cash-for-photos scheme turns villagers into wildlife protectors

Indonesian villagers wade through the forests of Borneo hoping to capture photos of orangutans, monkeys or birds as part of a conservation programme seeking to make animals worth more alive than dead.
🇮🇩 📷 Indonesia's cash-for-photos scheme turns villagers into wildlife protectors

Indonesian villagers wade through the forests of Borneo hoping to capture photos of orangutans, monkeys or birds as part of a conservation programme seeking to make animals worth more alive than dead.
AFP News Agency

EconomyFrance expects record debt in 2026, nearing 120% of GDP

France’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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France expects record debt in 2026, nearing 120% of GDP
France expects record debt in 2026, nearing 120% of GDP

WorldLatest news bulletin | 19 September 2026 – Evening

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.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 16:00

Latest news bulletin | 19 September 2026 – Evening

WorldPakistani forces end 20-hour standoff with militants in the northwest

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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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 16:00

Pakistani forces end 20-hour standoff with militants in the northwest
Pakistani forces end 20-hour standoff with militants in the northwest

CultureAssassyn and Jaggseer pioneer a new Punjabi country genre

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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CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-19 16:00

Assassyn and Jaggseer pioneer a new Punjabi country genre

SocietyThe World Cup Revived Nightlife. Can Cities Keep the Fun Going?

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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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 16:00

The World Cup Revived Nightlife. Can Cities Keep the Fun Going?
The World Cup Revived Nightlife. Can Cities Keep the Fun Going?

EconomyClarity Act, we hardly knew ye: What was in the bill and what’s replacing it

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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CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 16:00

Clarity Act, we hardly knew ye: What was in the bill and what’s replacing it
Clarity Act, we hardly knew ye: What was in the bill and what’s replacing it

SocietyPolice hiring standards matter. But they alone cannot stop abuse

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.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:58

Police hiring standards matter. But they alone cannot stop abuse
Police hiring standards matter. But they alone cannot stop abuse

EconomyZEC’s 100% rally above $1,500 puts Grayscale’s Zcash ETF $85 million short of $1 billion

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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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 15:50

ZEC’s 100% rally above $1,500 puts Grayscale’s Zcash ETF $85 million short of $1 billion
ZEC’s 100% rally above $1,500 puts Grayscale’s Zcash ETF $85 million short of $1 billion
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🇮🇪 Old skills meet new technology at Ireland's ploughing championships

Among the roar of tractors and clip-clop of horses, precision, tradition and technology meet in rural Ireland's biggest annual gathering: the National Ploughing Championships.
🇮🇪 Old skills meet new technology at Ireland's ploughing championships

Among the roar of tractors and clip-clop of horses, precision, tradition and technology meet in rural Ireland's biggest annual gathering: the National Ploughing Championships.
AFP News Agency

WorldJerusalem Daily: Gaza’s children return to school

Gaza’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.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 15:38

Jerusalem Daily: Gaza’s children return to school
Jerusalem Daily: Gaza’s children return to school

WorldUkraine steps up measures to protect railways

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.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 15:37

Ukraine steps up measures to protect railways
Ukraine steps up measures to protect railways

WorldDjibouti refugee crisis worsens as more than 2,700 Yemenis arrive

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.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:31

Djibouti refugee crisis worsens as more than 2,700 Yemenis arrive
Djibouti refugee crisis worsens as more than 2,700 Yemenis arrive

PoliticsJudge Halts Major Renovations by Trump-Picked Kennedy Center Board

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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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:30

Judge Halts Major Renovations by Trump-Picked Kennedy Center Board
Judge Halts Major Renovations by Trump-Picked Kennedy Center Board

PoliticsGermany braces for key state elections as far-right AfD seeks another breakthrough

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.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:28

Germany braces for key state elections as far-right AfD seeks another breakthrough
Germany braces for key state elections as far-right AfD seeks another breakthrough