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BREAKINGGerman Chancellor Merz vows to stay on despite ‘disaster’ in state elections

PoliticsRussian MFA spokeswoman says Kiev, EU nations indoctrinate youth with neo-Nazism

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused the Kiev regime and European Union countries of zealously indoctrinating young people with neo-Nazi ideas. She questioned whether the next generation could resist such narratives and called for youth festivals focused on peace, friendship and cooperation to help prevent global conflicts.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 20:46

Russian MFA spokeswoman says Kiev, EU nations indoctrinate youth with neo-Nazism

PoliticsKerry-Lynne Findlay resigns as leader of B.C. Conservative party

Kerry-Lynne Findlay has resigned as leader of the B.C. Conservative party. In a statement Sunday, she said the decision was difficult but that she believed it was right for the movement and the province.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 20:42

Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigns as leader of B.C. Conservative party

PoliticsLavrov: Election results will confirm support for Putin’s course

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the State Duma election results would confirm the Russian people’s commitment to President Vladimir Putin’s domestic and foreign policy course. He said officials had exposed Western efforts to interfere in the vote and portray it as unfree or undemocratic.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 20:41

Lavrov: Election results will confirm support for Putin’s course

Russia's ruling party on track to win election after Ukraine drone attacks on Moscow
Exit polls projected Russia’s ruling United Russia party to win the country’s tightly controlled parliamentary election. On the third and final day of the wartime vote, Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow that killed three people, according to city officials.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-20 20:14Original
United Russia wins 49.4% in State Duma elections, exit poll says
An exit poll by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center puts United Russia at 49.4% in the State Duma elections. The Communist Party received 14.2%, the LDPR 10.7%, New People 9.7% and A Just Russia 6.6%. The poll covered 1,755 polling stations in 69 regions.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-20 19:45Original
All attempts to disrupt State Duma voting abroad failed, Russian deputy FM says
Russian State Secretary and Deputy Foreign Minister Yevgeny Ivanov said provocations, rallies, purported exit polls and external interference during overseas voting failed to disrupt the State Duma election. He said a non-systemic opposition campaign calling for mass midday gatherings also created no serious problems for election commissions.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-20 16:44Original
Current State Duma election turnout surpasses 1993, 2016 and 2021 levels
Turnout in Russia’s current State Duma election has reached 54.96% as of 6:04 p.m. Moscow time, according to Central Election Commission data. That is above the 54.81% final figure recorded in 1993 and has also exceeded the levels seen in 2016 and 2021, TASS calculations show.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-20 15:28Original
Turnout on federal remote electronic voting platform reaches 90%
Turnout among registered participants on Russia’s federal digital voting platform has reached 90%, according to the official voting portal. By 5:35 p.m. Moscow time, 3,617,324 citizens had voted online, while more than 4 million people had applied to use the platform.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-20 15:12Original
Putin’s party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks and drones
Vladimir Putin’s ruling United Russia party won a large majority in Russia’s parliamentary election, according to results released by state media early Monday. The vote was marked by cyberattacks and a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-20 14:47Original
Over 104,000 Russians abroad vote in State Duma elections, MFA spokeswoman says
More than 104,000 Russian citizens abroad had voted in the State Duma elections by noon on September 20, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. Election officials also held 120 mobile early-voting sessions, she added.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-20 14:41Original
Russians vote for their children’s future, Russian MFA spokeswoman says
Russian citizens understand that taking part in State Duma elections means deciding their children’s future, and they are voting responsibly and freely, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. The ninth State Duma election runs from September 18 to 20, alongside regional legislative and leadership polls.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-20 14:41Original
Russians vote on final day of parliamentary elections
Russians are voting on the final day of parliamentary elections, as Moscow was hit by what the capital’s governor called the “largest-scale attack” on the city since the war in Ukraine began.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-20 13:59Original
Russian parliamentary election turnout exceeds 2021 level
Turnout in Russia’s election to the 9th State Duma reached 52.62% by 3:14 p.m. Moscow time, according to the Central Election Commission. The figure is 0.9 percentage points above the final 51.72% turnout recorded in 2021.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-20 13:20Original

WorldEighteen suspects extradited to US over Haitian president’s 2021 killing

Eighteen people facing US federal charges over the alleged transnational plot to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moise in 2021 have been flown from Port-au-Prince to Florida for trial. Prosecutors say the plot was largely planned, financed and carried out in southern Florida.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 20:31

Eighteen suspects extradited to US over Haitian president’s 2021 killing

18 suspects accused in Jovenel Moïse killing face extradition to US
Eighteen suspects arrested over the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are awaiting extradition from Haiti to the United States.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-20 20:26Original
More than a dozen arrested over assassination of Haitian president
US officials say 18 people have been arrested in connection with the 2021 assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse and taken to Florida for trial. Prosecutors say 30 suspects have been indicted so far, while five people have already received life sentences.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-20 20:17Original
18 suspects in Haiti leader’s 2021 assassination to face trial in U.S.
Eighteen people arrested over the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the United States on Sunday. Their transfer would bring to a close Haiti’s prolonged judicial process over a murder that shocked the troubled Caribbean country.
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CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-20 18:36Original
18 suspects in Haitian president's 2021 killing flown to U.S. for trial
Eighteen suspects in the 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moise were flown out of Haiti to the United States on Sunday aboard a military aircraft, according to Jason Reding Quiñones, the U.S. District Attorney for southern Florida.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-20 18:15Original
18 suspects in 2021 killing of Haitian president flown to U.S. to face trial
Eighteen suspects in the 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moise were flown from Haiti to the United States on Sunday aboard a military aircraft to face trial, according to Jason Reding Quiñones, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-20 17:40Original

WorldTrump, Iran’s Pezeshkian set for ‘dramatic’ U.N. showdown as Washington restricts Tehran delegation

President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are due in New York for the U.N. General Assembly, creating what a former White House official called a “dramatic” diplomatic moment. Although Iranian delegates received U.S. visas, Washington is restricting their movements to accommodations and U.N. headquarters amid heightened tensions and warnings of possible renewed attacks on Iran.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 20:30

Trump, Iran’s Pezeshkian set for ‘dramatic’ U.N. showdown as Washington restricts Tehran delegation

TechWhy keeping your private keys safe won't always stop crypto theft

Nearly 4,000 Bitcoin left Liquid’s reserve on Sept. 6 through a network-approved withdrawal, even though the authorizing private keys were not stolen. TRM Labs says attackers exploited a software flaw to create unsupported L-BTC and exchange it for real coins. The article also examines why a company’s insurance may not fully reimburse customers.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 20:30

Why keeping your private keys safe won't always stop crypto theft

WorldQatar PM calls fallout from US-Israel war on Iran an ‘earthquake’

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani warned that Middle East security requires respect for sovereignty and an end to escalation cycles. He called the war’s economic fallout an “earthquake” and pledged more than $38bn for domestic infrastructure over five years. Qatar also said it is working to revive Tehran-Washington talks.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 20:13

Qatar PM calls fallout from US-Israel war on Iran an ‘earthquake’

Qatar says it is working to revive Iran-US talks
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari tells Bloomberg that mediators are moving between Tehran and Washington to help restart Iran-US talks. Several proposals have been exchanged in an effort to bridge the differences between the two sides.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-20 19:36Original
U.S. urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Iran tensions rise
The U.S. State Department urged Americans to reconsider travel to the Middle East as Houthi attacks intensify and Iran continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.
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Tehran claims US decided to resume strikes against Iran, vows retaliation
Tehran claims the United States has decided to resume strikes against Iran and vows to retaliate.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-20 12:42Original
MAJORWhat are Iran’s latest conditions to end its war with the US?
Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei says Tehran has conveyed conditions for ending its war with the US through Qatari mediators, while warning of more painful strikes. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington fulfils its commitments and recognises Iran’s rights.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-20 11:21Original

TechZetaChain votes to shut down Layer 1 and move ZETA to Solana

ZetaChain has voted to shut down its Layer 1 network and move ZETA to Solana. The team plans to focus instead on its private AI app, Anuma, although the migration still requires another vote.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 20:11

ZetaChain votes to shut down Layer 1 and move ZETA to Solana

PoliticsRising gas prices frustrate voters as Trump calls them an 'inexpensive price to pay' for Iran war

Voters across the United States say soaring gas prices are creating financial hardship for their families. Trump says the cost is an “inexpensive price to pay” for the war with Iran.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 20:09

Rising gas prices frustrate voters as Trump calls them an 'inexpensive price to pay' for Iran war

MAJORMiddle East braces for more violence as Iran claims US plans renewed bombing campaign
Middle Eastern governments are preparing for a possible escalation after Iran claimed it had intelligence that the US was planning renewed bombing. Donald Trump told Fox News he was considering “wiping Iran out”, letting it deteriorate economically or making a deal. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned that any attack would make US bases and interests across the region targets for continuing strikes.
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TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-09-20 18:56Original

CultureLowriding culture celebrated in San Francisco as it gains broader recognition

San Francisco’s annual King of the Streets event is celebrating lowriding, a Mexican American and Chicano cultural tradition built around car customization, craftsmanship and community.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 20:00

Lowriding culture celebrated in San Francisco as it gains broader recognition

CultureJon Voight Spent Months Courting Trump on Tax Help for Hollywood

Jon Voight spent months lobbying Donald Trump for tax assistance for Hollywood. He refused to leave the White House until Trump posted on Truth Social.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-20 20:00

Jon Voight Spent Months Courting Trump on Tax Help for Hollywood

EconomyUkraine has virtually lost its steel industry, FT reports

Ukraine has effectively lost its steel industry, Metinvest executive Aleksandr Vodoviz told the Financial Times. Strikes damaged blast furnaces at three facilities in Krivoy Rog, including two Metinvest plants and an ArcelorMittal site. Their shutdowns stopped facilities responsible for 90% of Ukraine’s steel output and could have severe economic and tax consequences.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 19:59

Ukraine has virtually lost its steel industry, FT reports

SportsBears quarterback Caleb Williams carted off with apparent leg injury against Vikings

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams left Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter with an apparent injury to his right leg and was taken away on a cart.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 19:58

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams carted off with apparent leg injury against Vikings

PoliticsAfD gains in state elections but has no path to government

The far-right Alternative for Germany made substantial gains in elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin, but is expected to remain in opposition in both states. An exit poll put the AfD at 37.9% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, narrowly ahead of the SPD at 35.7%; it won 16.2% in Berlin. Other parties appear unwilling to form coalitions with it.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 19:58

AfD gains in state elections but has no path to government

Friedrich Merz vows to stay after CDU ‘disaster’ in German state elections
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will remain in office and as CDU leader after heavy conservative losses in two German state elections. The far-right, anti-immigration AfD came first in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with nearly 38%, while the leftwing Linke was on course to lead in Berlin. Merz called the CDU result a “disaster” but pledged to continue reforms.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-20 18:33Original
Germany’s Merz vows to stay despite lagging in key state elections
Germany’s Merz says he will remain in office despite falling behind in important state elections.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-20 18:25Original

PoliticsCalifornia tightens disclosure rules for influencers posting political ads

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that imposes criminal and civil penalties on content creators who fail to disclose paid political advertisements. The measure seeks greater transparency as influencer marketing becomes more common in politics.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 19:57

California tightens disclosure rules for influencers posting political ads

PoliticsUkrainian President Zelenskyy says he spoke with President Trump

On Sunday, Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported having a conversation with Donald Trump and said the two had arranged to meet in New York.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 19:57

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he spoke with President Trump

Zelensky, Trump to meet in New York in talks that ‘could change a lot’
Volodymyr Zelensky said he and Donald Trump plan to meet in New York after discussing de-escalation, energy and food security, and protecting lives by phone. Zelensky called peace the top priority and said the meeting could bring significant change amid renewed U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-20 19:42Original
Zelenskyy Says Trump Has Agreed to Meet in New York
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that President Donald Trump had given the go-ahead for talks in New York, where they would consider efforts to bring the Russia-Ukraine war to an end.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-20 19:00Original

PoliticsAfD co-chair urges Merz to ‘draw conclusions’ after crushing election defeat

AfD co-chair Alice Weidel urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to respond to the CDU’s poor result in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state election by abandoning its political “firewall” against cooperation with the right wing. She said the AfD’s long-term strategy is coalition talks with the Christian Democrats. The AfD led with about 37%, while the CDU took 5.5%, its worst state-election result.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 19:55

AfD co-chair urges Merz to ‘draw conclusions’ after crushing election defeat

AfD wins Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state election, exit poll shows
Alternative for Germany is ahead in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern election with about 37%, narrowly leading the SPD at roughly 35.5%, according to ARD exit polls. The Left is on around 7.5%, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU fell to 5.5%, its worst result in a state election.
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WorldUS, China open high-level talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng have begun talks in New York on trade, artificial intelligence and critical minerals, four days before Donald Trump is due to meet Xi Jinping. Analysts expect the discussions to ease tensions and preserve a fragile trade truce, rather than produce a sweeping breakthrough.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 19:42

US, China open high-level talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US, China Begin Trade Talks in New York Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
US and Chinese officials have opened talks in New York to prepare for a high-profile meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The world’s two largest economies are seeking to preserve, and possibly extend, a fragile trade truce.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-20 15:30Original

PoliticsMacron and Carney announce plans to strengthen France-Canada ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron said Canada and France will expand cooperation in energy, defence, space and other sectors. The move comes as Canada seeks closer ties with the European Union, less dependence on the United States and an alternative to the escalating trade dispute with Washington.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 19:28

Macron and Carney announce plans to strengthen France-Canada ties

Macron and Carney vow closer France-Canada ties amid strained US relations
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon for talks focused on deepening economic and security ties. Canada is seeking closer relations with France and Europe as tensions with the US persist.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-20 19:12Original
Macron, Carney hail new chapter in France-Canada ties at symbolic archipelago meeting
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for stronger bilateral ties during a meeting Sunday on Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The first visit by a Canadian leader to the French territory came as both countries face increasingly awkward relations with the United States.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-20 18:29Original
Replay: Macron, Carney hail new chapter in France-Canada ties at St. Pierre and Miquelon meeting
French President Emmanuel Macron said France and Canada are “two great independent nations who want to stay that way” during a joint news conference with Canadian leader Mark Carney on Sunday. The two leaders met in the French overseas territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, off Canada’s Atlantic coast.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-20 18:24Original
Canada’s Carney calls for stronger ties with France amid new global threats
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called on Sunday for stronger ties with France, citing the face of new global threats.
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Macron touts France-Canada ties during Saint Pierre and Miquelon visit
During his visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Emmanuel Macron described his planned meeting with Mark Carney as “a very strong gesture of friendship” and highlighted the Canadian leader’s growing relationship with Brussels.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-20 09:16Original
Macron meets Carney to strengthen Canada-EU ties amid US trade rift
French President Emmanuel Macron meets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as the two countries seek to bolster Canada-EU ties amid a trade rift between the United States and Canada.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-20 06:23Original
Macron and Carney to meet in French Atlantic archipelago in signal to Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting the French territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon on Sunday and is expected to meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The meeting comes weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump shared an image on social media depicting the archipelago covered by the American flag.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-20 04:20Original

TechSolana’s 250ms speed boost could strain network stability

Solana validator coordination now targets 250-millisecond slots, giving transactions more frequent inclusion opportunities while reducing the time available for leader handoffs, forwarding, repair and execution. An early sample looked encouraging, but it is too narrow to establish a trend. Engineers are testing safeguards as the network considers a conditional move to 200ms, while a prior routing failure highlights infrastructure concentration risks.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 19:20

Solana’s 250ms speed boost could strain network stability

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WorldUkraine war latest: Zelensky approves ‘new long-range operations’ in response to Russian strikes

President Volodymyr Zelensky said he approved new long-range operations in response to Russian attacks and that Ukraine was preparing to expand its long-range capabilities. Ukraine later launched a large drone and missile attack across Russia, setting Moscow’s oil refinery ablaze; Kyiv called the strike an exercise of its right to self-defense.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★★2026-09-20 19:12

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky approves ‘new long-range operations’ in response to Russian strikes

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Russia vows revenge for Ukraine’s election-day attacks as Zelenskyy announces Trump meeting
Russia has vowed revenge for attacks by Ukraine on election day, while Zelenskyy announced a meeting with Trump. Smoke columns rose after strikes hit an oil refinery in Moscow on September 20, 2026.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-20 18:40Original
MAJORKyiv’s strike on Russian regions becomes largest since start of special military operation
A September 20 attack launched by the Kyiv regime against Russian regions involved 1,951 UAVs and eight missiles, according to Russian Defense Ministry data and TASS calculations. The ministry said the attempted massive attack on Moscow failed to reach its targets.
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TTASS★★★★★2026-09-20 17:59Original

EconomyQatar launches wealth fund division for domestic investments

Qatar’s prime minister announced on Sunday that the Qatar Investment Authority will create a division focused on developing domestic investments. The move marks a new direction for the sovereign wealth fund, which has long concentrated on building wealth overseas.

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Qatar launches wealth fund division for domestic investments

PoliticsSister of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested

Aleema Khanum, sister of imprisoned former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan, was arrested in Lahore ahead of nationwide protests planned for 27 September, his PTI party said. Authorities accused her of mobilising supporters through social media and public meetings and ordered 30 days of detention. Her son called for her immediate return.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 19:04

Sister of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested

Police arrest ex-PM Imran Khan’s sister in Lahore ahead of planned march
Police arrested Aleema Khanum, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in Lahore before a planned march.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-20 13:29Original
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s sister arrested before planned PTI march
Police arrested Aleema Khan, the sister of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, at her home in Lahore a week before his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party’s planned September 27 protest march. PTI condemned the detention as illegal and said it was intended to silence her calls for his release.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-20 12:57Original

PoliticsTrump administration preparing sanctions on International Criminal Court, WSJ reports

The Trump administration is preparing to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday, citing officials.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 19:00

Trump administration preparing sanctions on International Criminal Court, WSJ reports

EconomyFed rate hike reflects a new era of sticky inflation and faster growth

President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on the Federal Reserve after it raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday. Economists say broader economic trends matter more than the Fed for determining longer-term borrowing costs.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 19:00

Fed rate hike reflects a new era of sticky inflation and faster growth

TechIs the AI industry really ready to slow down?

On Equity discussed whether AI executives are genuinely serious about slowing the industry’s pace of development.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 18:56

Is the AI industry really ready to slow down?

No one is surprised Nvidia’s Jensen Huang thinks AI fears are overblown
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in an interview that there is a “0% chance” of AI ending the world, calling warnings about its dangers unnecessary and irresponsible. He dismissed calls from Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman to slow development as ungrounded in science, and argued against new rules or regulation. The article frames his position against his financial stake in AI’s continued expansion.
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TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 18:50Original

WorldTRNC urges global community to reaffirm sovereign equality

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus says a lasting settlement on the island requires the international community to recognise its status, urging the global community to reaffirm sovereign equality.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 18:34

TRNC urges global community to reaffirm sovereign equality

WorldHow will Saudi Arabia deal with the Houthis?

Fighting is intensifying between Yemen’s Ansarullah Houthis and Saudi Arabia. For the first time since the 2022 ceasefire, the group fired missiles towards Riyadh and warned that any escalation would bring an escalation of its own, raising fears that the standoff could pull the wider region into conflict.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 18:34

How will Saudi Arabia deal with the Houthis?

Trump says Houthis will not attack the US and Washington is in contact with them
Donald Trump says the Houthis will not attack the United States and that Washington is communicating with them. He warns that he has entered a critical phase in deciding how to proceed with the ongoing Iran war.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-20 15:30Original

TechVocci’s ring brings a new form factor to meeting note-taking

Vocci’s lightweight $249 ring offers a new way to take meeting notes, though it could raise privacy questions.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 18:32

Vocci’s ring brings a new form factor to meeting note-taking

SportsMan Utd salvage Fulham draw as pressure mounts on Carrick

Manchester United rescued a 1-1 draw at Fulham through Matheus Cunha’s 89th-minute equaliser, avoiding a third straight defeat. United have won only once in their last five Premier League matches, leaving manager Michael Carrick under intense scrutiny.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 18:32

Man Utd salvage Fulham draw as pressure mounts on Carrick

PoliticsNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to meet President Trump Monday

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet President Donald Trump on Monday ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, according to Mamdani’s office.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 18:31

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to meet President Trump Monday

NYC Mayor Mamdani and President Trump to meet Monday
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump are scheduled to meet Monday at Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the city's mayor, according to the mayor's office.
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AABC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 18:27Original
Trump set to meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday
President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday, marking their third meeting.
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Trump to Meet NYC Mayor Mamdani in New York City on Monday
President Donald Trump will meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the mayor’s residence on Monday, as their unlikely relationship continues to shift between cooperation and public clashes.
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TechKojima Productions disputes reports that the studio is in trouble

After Sony dropped Hideo Kojima’s Physint and the title was reported to be heading to Xbox, rumors spread about a falling-out and problems at Kojima Productions. The studio says it is in a “healthy, profitable state” despite reports about disappointing Death Stranding sales and lost Sony funding, adding that its relationship with PlayStation remains strong.

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Kojima Productions disputes reports that the studio is in trouble

HealthEwing sarcoma became more familiar in Ladera Ranch as anxiety grew

Little is known about Ewing sarcoma, but the disease was becoming increasingly familiar in Ladera Ranch this spring, while anxiety in the community had been building for months.

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Ewing sarcoma became more familiar in Ladera Ranch as anxiety grew

WorldFar from shore, Tropical Storm Fay forms as Odalys eyes hurricane strength

Tropical Storm Fay has formed in the northern Atlantic Ocean but poses no threat to land. Odalys is meanwhile being watched for possible hurricane strength.

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Far from shore, Tropical Storm Fay forms as Odalys eyes hurricane strength

National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Fay forms in the northern Atlantic
Tropical Storm Fay has formed over the northern Atlantic Ocean, but it does not currently appear to threaten land.
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AABC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 11:53Original

TechScrollEd wants to turn textbooks into TikTok

ScrollEd converts textbooks into an Instagram-like scrolling feed featuring video, audio and quizzes. The Palo Alto startup, founded by student co-founders and spouses Utsav Gupta and Rebecca Neff, is pitching its product at TechCrunch Disrupt.

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ScrollEd wants to turn textbooks into TikTok

CultureGaza artists honour Macklemore for supporting Palestine

Artists in Gaza are painting murals on walls destroyed in the conflict to honour US rapper Macklemore for backing Palestine. Despite a ceasefire agreement, Israel continues to kill Palestinians in frequent strikes across Gaza.

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Gaza artists honour Macklemore for supporting Palestine

WorldJerusalem Daily: Israel pardons soldier Elor Azaria

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has pardoned former soldier Elor Azaria, who shot and killed a wounded Palestinian man in 2016. Meanwhile, 100,000 Jewish Israelis prayed at the Western Wall ahead of Yom Kippur.

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Jerusalem Daily: Israel pardons soldier Elor Azaria

SocietyHunter charged after fatally shooting woman he thought was a deer, police say

A 74-year-old man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a woman after he said he mistook her for a deer while hunting, according to Delaware State Police.

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Hunter charged after fatally shooting woman he thought was a deer, police say

PoliticsGermany’s Merz vows to press on with reforms despite state election losses to far-right AfD

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a bruising setback in Sunday’s two state elections, including a historic defeat for his party. He nevertheless vowed to continue with potentially painful reforms for Europe’s biggest economy.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 17:48

Germany’s Merz vows to press on with reforms despite state election losses to far-right AfD

BREAKINGGerman Chancellor Merz vows to stay on despite ‘disaster’ in state elections
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will remain in office despite exit polls indicating damaging defeats for his centre-right CDU in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The AfD is projected to win the most votes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, while Berlin’s CDU is expected to trail Die Linke. Merz called the outcome “a disaster.”
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-20 16:50Original
Merz’s party faces dire night in state elections as far right surges, exit polls show
Exit polls indicate that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party is headed for a disastrous result in state elections, increasing pressure on his leadership as the far-right party gains ground.
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German exit polls show Merz’s party suffering heavy losses in two state elections
Exit polls project Merz’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union at just 5.5% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, its worst result there since World War II. In another state election, the CDU is forecast to finish second with 20%, behind the Left party on 24.5%, according to ARD.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-20 16:34Original
Germany’s far-right AfD makes strong gains in two state elections
Exit polls showed the Alternative for Germany, or AfD, finishing first in a northeastern German state election on Sunday, strengthening the far-right party’s national momentum. The AfD also gained ground in a separate election in Berlin, adding pressure on conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he fights for political survival.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-20 16:23Original
AfD threatens fresh blow to Merz as two German states hold key vote
Voters are heading to the polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with the far-right AfD expected to make further gains after its historic win in Saxony-Anhalt two weeks ago. Although it has no realistic route to power in Berlin, Sunday’s vote is a major test of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ability to stay in office.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-20 14:56Original
Will Germany’s far-right AfD win two more regions?
Two weeks after the far-right AfD secured its first major regional election victory in Germany, voters in two eastern states head to the polls on Sunday. Voting has opened in Berlin and largely rural Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-20 09:35Original
German elections under way as polls could determine Chancellor Merz’s fate
Local elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern could deepen pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz if his Christian Democratic Union suffers heavy losses. The far-right AfD hopes to build on its recent victory, while the centre-left SPD has mounted a late challenge in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-20 07:57Original
Germany: Polls open in two key state elections
Voting has begun in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where the far-right AfD is expected to gain and the result could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz remains in power. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the SPD faces the AfD, while Merz’s CDU must clear the 5% threshold to enter the state parliament.
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DDW★★★★☆2026-09-20 06:00Original
Two German states vote after far-right gains
Around 3.8 million voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are voting on Sunday. The AfD’s recent defeat of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU in Saxony-Anhalt has intensified pressure on him, while far-right and far-left gains in the two states could further affect his political standing.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-20 05:42Original
Future of German chancellor hangs in the balance as two states go to polls
Voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are heading to the polls as Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a test of his leadership. The far-right Alternative für Deutschland is seeking further gains at the expense of his CDU, with a severe result potentially prompting calls for his replacement or snap elections.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-20 02:00Original

WorldLuxembourg deploys additional detection assets after drone sightings

Luxembourg has deployed additional detection assets to strengthen airspace monitoring, the government said on Sunday. The move followed a temporary suspension of services at Luxembourg Airport late on Friday after drones were spotted.

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Luxembourg deploys additional detection assets after drone sightings

WorldRussian drone attack damages warehouses and businesses across Kyiv Oblast

A Russian drone attack on Sept. 20 set warehouses on fire and damaged businesses, industrial facilities and vehicles across Kyiv Oblast, regional authorities said. One man suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene but declined hospitalization. Emergency crews continued working while officials assessed the damage.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 17:43

Russian drone attack damages warehouses and businesses across Kyiv Oblast

EconomyTrump tariffs hit Canada’s dairy farmers as US sales stall

A 50 percent US tariff on $20bn in Canadian goods, including dairy, has largely halted Canadian dairy sales to the United States. British Columbia farmers warn that reduced processor demand could leave milk dumped or force herd reductions, while industry representatives say the tariffs have created uncertainty across the supply chain.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 17:35

Trump tariffs hit Canada’s dairy farmers as US sales stall

CultureDavid Chang says ‘best of’ lists are getting in the way of discovery

As “best of” lists attract clicks and help sell publications, people are naturally inclined to follow taste arbiters. Chef David Chang says many of those arbiters “don’t know anything,” and that reliance is hindering discovery.

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David Chang says ‘best of’ lists are getting in the way of discovery

PoliticsMeloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said schools will ban burqas and niqabs and impose a legal cap on foreign students per class. She also proposed compulsory Italian lessons for parents of foreign students facing “serious difficulties integrating” into the school system. The measures still require government and parliamentary approval.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 17:27

Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools

Meloni announces Italian school ban on full veils and cap on foreign students
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Sunday plans to ban full-face veils in schools and limit enrollment of foreign students who do not speak Italian. The proposals echo rules adopted in other EU countries.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-20 16:08Original
Meloni says Italy is preparing school face-covering ban and foreign-student caps
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy is preparing to ban face coverings in schools and limit the number of foreign students in each class. She highlighted her right-wing credentials at a youth event organized by her party.
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Italy plans limits on foreign students and burqa-hijab ban in schools
Italy plans to limit the number of foreign students and ban Muslim women’s headscarves and burqas in schools. Bans on Muslim women’s headscarves have been increasing across Europe.
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Italy to ban veils in schools and cap foreign students per class, Meloni says
Italy is preparing to prohibit face coverings in schools and limit the number of foreign students in each class, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday. She highlighted her right-wing credentials at a youth event organized by her party.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-20 12:30Original

PoliticsBurnham hails Greenland deal ahead of expected first meeting with Trump

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed a Denmark-US agreement to strengthen security in the Arctic after months of tensions over Greenland. Donald Trump said it would give the US permanent control over the territory’s security, while Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey dismissed it as a “pretend” victory. The deal is expected to be signed at the UN General Assembly next week.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 17:25

Burnham hails Greenland deal ahead of expected first meeting with Trump

Trump’s Greenland deal: A triumph of optics?
A new security agreement between the United States, Denmark and Greenland appears to return the dispute to diplomacy. The article argues that while the deal may expand US control on paper, its practical impact seems limited: Denmark and Greenland preserve sovereignty while Donald Trump gains an opportunity to claim victory.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-20 10:49Original
US and Denmark reach Greenland security deal
The United States and Denmark have announced a security agreement for Greenland, settling a diplomatic dispute triggered by Donald Trump’s threat to seize the semi-autonomous territory. The terms remain unclear, but Denmark appears to retain sovereignty while the US gains scope for a major military presence and can block adversaries from establishing bases there.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-20 09:40Original

PoliticsGermany: Merz vows to push on despite setbacks

German voters have handed Chancellor Friedrich Merz another setback in two key regional elections, but he has vowed to keep pushing ahead.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-20 17:20

Germany: Merz vows to push on despite setbacks

Exit polls show ‘disaster’ for Merz’s CDU in two state elections
Germans voted today in state elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Exit polls point to a dramatic setback for Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-20 16:54Original
Germans vote in state elections as pressure builds on Merz
Germans are voting in state elections, with pressure mounting on Friedrich Merz. The AfD enters Sunday’s contest after its electoral success in Saxony-Anhalt earlier this month and is seeking further gains.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-20 11:43Original
Germans vote in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, pitting SPD against AfD as Merz faces leadership test
Voters in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are choosing a state government in a contest between the SPD and far-right AfD. The election also puts Friedrich Merz’s leadership to the test.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-20 05:50Original
Germans vote in elections threatening fresh blow to Merz
Germans are voting in elections that could deal Friedrich Merz another political setback.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-20 01:25Original

PoliticsGuterres calls for global financial reform and permanent UNSC seat for Africa

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for global financial reform and a permanent seat for Africa on the United Nations Security Council.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 17:16

Guterres calls for global financial reform and permanent UNSC seat for Africa

EconomyOffshore Bitcoin futures crash 97% as traders abandon traditional risk

Glassnode data shows dated Bitcoin futures volume across tracked offshore venues has fallen about 97% from 2021 levels. Perpetuals have become the preferred tool for leveraged directional exposure, while options increasingly serve hedging, volatility and downside-protection needs, squeezing dated futures between them.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 17:15

Offshore Bitcoin futures crash 97% as traders abandon traditional risk

WorldAir defenses intercept all Flamingo missiles heading for Moscow region — Defense Ministry

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defenses intercepted all Flamingo missiles launched by what it called the Kiev regime as they approached civilian infrastructure in the Moscow region.

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Air defenses intercept all Flamingo missiles heading for Moscow region — Defense Ministry

MAJORMoscow attacked by more than 1,000 Ukrainian drones
Moscow came under attack from more than 1,000 Ukrainian drones. Russian authorities say Ukraine launched over 1,600 drones, killing at least two people and damaging a major refinery. One drone exploded after striking an apartment building in the city.
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MAJORRussia, Ukraine trade strikes in key areas as war continues to cause heavy casualties
Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes in key areas as the war continues to inflict heavy casualties. The aftermath of a Ukrainian drone attack is shown in the Moscow region.
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TTRT World★★★★★2026-09-20 11:33Original
Russian attacks kill at least 8, wound 30 across Ukraine; child later dies
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and injured 30 others over the past day, according to local authorities. A child wounded in a Russian strike on Kyiv Oblast on Sept. 19 also died in hospital. Ukraine’s Air Force said 138 attack drones were launched and 101 intercepted.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-20 11:14Original
Two dead in Moscow as Ukraine launches massive drone attack while Russia votes
Ukraine launched what authorities described as the largest reported drone attack on the Moscow region so far as Russia held its vote Sunday. The assault killed two people and damaged part of an oil refinery in the capital, officials said.
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NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-20 09:28Original
MAJORRussian air defenses say 1,110 Ukrainian drones downed overnight
Russia’s Defense Ministry says air defense systems detected and destroyed 1,110 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones overnight over numerous Russian regions, Crimea and the Black Sea.
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TTASS★★★★★2026-09-20 07:38Original
Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia in what Moscow calls largest attack on capital
Russian officials say Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones toward Russia overnight, including an assault on Moscow that the city’s mayor called the largest ever against the capital.
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TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-09-20 07:31Original
Two killed in ‘massive’ Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, Russia says
At least two people were killed and six injured in what Moscow region Governor Andrei Vorobyev described as a “massive” overnight Ukrainian drone attack. Russia said 249 drones were shot down; an oil refinery in Moscow was damaged and flights were restricted at two airports.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-20 05:04Original
Russia says dozens of Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow as wider attack hit multiple regions
Russian authorities said dozens of Ukrainian drones were intercepted while approaching Moscow on Sept. 20, as an overnight attack affected multiple Russian regions. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin later put the number downed near the capital at 76. Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports temporarily restricted operations over flight-safety concerns. The Kyiv Independent could not immediately verify the claims.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-20 01:35Original

WorldThe Deportation Project: Inside the Trump administration’s secret deals to expel people worldwide

Seventy-two journalists from 26 media organizations have spent months working on the project. The investigation is set to reveal the Trump administration’s secret deals to expel people to countries around the world.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-20 17:08

The Deportation Project: Inside the Trump administration’s secret deals to expel people worldwide

WorldGreek police investigate death of 82-year-old after beach brawl over sunlounger

Greek police are investigating the death of an 82-year-old man who became involved in a fight at Vouliagmeni beach on the Athenian Riviera after an argument over a shortage of sunloungers. A 76-year-old man was arrested, while a 21-year-old woman and the resort manager were detained for questioning.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 17:07

Greek police investigate death of 82-year-old after beach brawl over sunlounger

SportsLive updates: Ole Miss set to climb in AP Top 25 after beating LSU

The AP Top 25 college football poll is due at 2 p.m. ET. Projections examine where Ole Miss, LSU, Texas A&M and other teams could land in the latest rankings after Ole Miss defeated LSU.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 17:01

Live updates: Ole Miss set to climb in AP Top 25 after beating LSU

Ole Miss poised to move ahead of LSU in AP Top 25 after 32-24 win
Ole Miss defeated LSU 32-24 on Saturday night and is expected to rise above LSU when the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll is released Sunday.
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TThe Associated Press★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 15:00Original

SportsDabo Swinney’s Tigers silence critics for now with comeback win; Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels stumble

Dabo Swinney has been criticized over Clemson’s recent struggles and his reluctance to adapt to the NIL and transfer-portal era. A comeback win has quieted those critics for now, while Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels suffered a setback.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 17:00

Dabo Swinney’s Tigers silence critics for now with comeback win; Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels stumble

EconomyBessent meets China’s He Lifeng ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are discussing trade, artificial intelligence and critical minerals ahead of the Sept. 24 summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 16:56

Bessent meets China’s He Lifeng ahead of Trump-Xi summit

SocietyUgandan farmers struggle as drought threatens harvests

Prolonged dry weather in Uganda is reducing food stocks and raising production costs, with northern and eastern areas among the hardest hit. Delayed rains have disrupted planting, while coffee farmers in Butambala are using irrigation despite the heat limiting its effectiveness. Farmers say the dry spell threatens harvest volumes and bean quality, and heavier rains could bring flash floods and landslides.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 16:50

Ugandan farmers struggle as drought threatens harvests