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EconomyTech leads Asian shares higher as oil eases

Asian share markets edged higher on Monday, helped by chipmakers as insatiable AI demand for data continued to support the sector. Oil prices eased as hopes that Saudi Arabia could increase supplies outweighed news of a Houthi attack on Riyadh.

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Tech leads Asian shares higher as oil eases
Tech leads Asian shares higher as oil eases

PoliticsRussia’s State Duma vote ends with United Russia in the lead

Voting has ended in Russia’s State Duma election, with preliminary Central Election Commission figures placing United Russia first at 57.19% of the federal party-list vote after 36.87% of precincts were counted. The results remain subject to change, and official results are not expected before September 25. Turnout was reported at 56.66%.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 00:50

Russia’s State Duma vote ends with United Russia in the lead
Russia’s State Duma vote ends with United Russia in the lead
  • In photos: Russians abroad hold peace rallies as State Duma voting enters its final day
    In photos: Russians abroad hold peace rallies as State Duma voting enters its final day

    September 20 marked the final day of Russia’s State Duma elections. The opposition urged voters to cast ballots at noon to protest the war against Ukraine. Russians in several countries joined the action, though in smaller numbers than in 2024, while only a few people reportedly appeared at noon in cities across Russia. Lines in Moscow were likely linked mainly to a technical failure affecting paper ballots.

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    MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-09-21 00:16Original
  • Russia’s electoral body to announce preliminary State Duma results

    Russia’s Central Election Commission will release preliminary results from last weekend’s State Duma election on Monday. With 52.27% of ballots counted, United Russia leads with 57.84%. Election chief Ella Pamfilova said turnout reached a record 56.66%; final results are due no earlier than September 25.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-21 00:07Original
  • Russia's election held few surprises, but how the Kremlin uses the result will be crucial
    Russia's election held few surprises, but how the Kremlin uses the result will be crucial

    Preliminary results indicate that United Russia, backed by President Vladimir Putin, will retain its constitutional majority in the State Duma with an even larger margin. Yabloko, the only permitted anti-war party, was removed from the ballot, while its leader says the new Duma will remain fully aligned with the Kremlin. Putin is likely to present the result as a mandate to continue the war in Ukraine.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-21 00:05Original
  • Early Russia parliamentary election results show Kremlin-backed party leading
    Early Russia parliamentary election results show Kremlin-backed party leading

    Early results released by Russia’s election commission on Monday show the country’s main Kremlin-backed party dominating the vote in Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-20 23:58Original
  • Russian pro-war blogger says friend was added to military registry day after online vote
    Russian pro-war blogger says friend was added to military registry day after online vote

    Pro-war blogger Anastasia Kashevarova says an acquaintance was notified that he had been added to Russia’s military registration rolls the day after voting online. She said the notice was not a summons, but criticized the timing during elections. Agentstvo reported that a Moscow voter received a similar notice; it remains unclear whether the voting and registration were connected.

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    MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-09-20 23:54Original
  • Russia’s election commission says five parties are on track to enter the State Duma
    Russia’s election commission says five parties are on track to enter the State Duma

    Russia’s Central Election Commission reported that five parties were on course to enter the State Duma after 36.87% of precinct tally sheets had been processed. United Russia led the federal party list with 57.19%, while four other parties cleared the 5% threshold. United Russia candidates were also ahead in 161 of 225 single-mandate districts.

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    MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-09-20 23:47Original
  • Putin’s ruling party set to claim ‘victory’ in Russian parliamentary election deemed predetermined
    Putin’s ruling party set to claim ‘victory’ in Russian parliamentary election deemed predetermined

    Preliminary figures from Russia’s Central Election Commission put United Russia at 57.54% after polling closed in the three-day parliamentary election. Independent monitors widely regard the outcome as predetermined by Vladimir Putin and his regime, while genuine opposition parties were barred from campaigning or participating.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-20 23:04Original
  • Polls close in Russian wartime election with ruling party set to dominate
    Polls close in Russian wartime election with ruling party set to dominate

    Russia’s first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine has ended, with the Kremlin-backed United Russia party poised to retain overwhelming control. Vladimir Putin presented the vote as a test of support for the war. Preliminary results put United Russia comfortably ahead, while reported turnout reached 56.66 percent.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-20 22:54Original
  • Putin’s ruling party on track for comfortable win in wartime Russian election

    Partial official results indicated that Russia’s ruling United Russia party was poised for an easy parliamentary-election victory. Vladimir Putin had presented the vote as a test of support for the war in Ukraine, while Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on the Russian capital.

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    CCBC News★★★★☆2026-09-20 21:47Original
  • United Russia leads State Duma election with 57.26% after 41.04% counted

    Russia’s ruling United Russia party is ahead in the parliamentary election with 57.26% of the vote after 41.04% of ballots were counted, according to the Central Election Commission. The Communist Party has 13.84%, LDPR 9.09%, New People 7.97%, and A Just Russia 5.22%.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-20 21:45Original
  • Lavrov: 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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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-20 20:41Original
  • Russia's ruling party on track to win election after Ukraine drone attacks on Moscow
    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

SportsWATCH: Ordinary kid makes extraordinary kick to win $1.1 million

University of Texas freshman Connor Kacena-Merrell won the chance of a lifetime at ESPN’s “College GameDay: Kicking is Easy” contest, converting the kick and taking home a cash prize totaling $1.1 million.

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AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 00:40

WATCH: Ordinary kid makes extraordinary kick to win $1.1 million
WATCH: Ordinary kid makes extraordinary kick to win $1.1 million

PoliticsMacron says France backs closer Canada-EU ties

French President Emmanuel Macron said France strongly supports closer relations between Canada and the European Union, including the possibility of Canada becoming an EU associate member. Speaking with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Macron said the two countries would deepen cooperation on fisheries, security and energy. Carney said Canada and Europe would build an “Alliance for the Future.”

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 00:35

Macron says France backs closer Canada-EU ties
Macron says France backs closer Canada-EU ties
  • Macron, Carney agree to deepen transatlantic ties at historic summit
    Macron, Carney agree to deepen transatlantic ties at historic summit

    Emmanuel Macron and Mark Carney met in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon and agreed to deepen their strategic ties.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-21 00:23Original
  • Canada, France agree to closer ties in defense, economy
    Canada, France agree to closer ties in defense, economy

    Amid strained relations with the United States, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced deeper cooperation on defense, energy, business and advanced technologies. Speaking in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, they emphasized shared values, sovereignty and strategic autonomy.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-20 21:29Original

WorldSeven Ethiopian armed groups form alliance against government

Seven Ethiopian armed groups have announced an alliance called the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival, seeking to overthrow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government and establish an inclusive transitional administration. The move follows renewed clashes in Tigray, intensifying fears that Ethiopia could return to full-scale war.

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Seven Ethiopian armed groups form alliance against government
Seven Ethiopian armed groups form alliance against government

TechChinese AI chipmaker Hygon plans expansion from data centres to robotics

Chinese chipmaker Hygon Information Technology is preparing to launch a new chip for physical-world applications such as robotics, according to Chinese media reports and company information. The move would broaden its focus beyond data centres as physical AI gains importance.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 00:30

Chinese AI chipmaker Hygon plans expansion from data centres to robotics
Chinese AI chipmaker Hygon plans expansion from data centres to robotics

PoliticsBessent Talks With China’s He, Trump-Mamdani Meeting, More

Bloomberg News Now audio report highlights Scott Bessent’s talks with China’s He Lifeng, a meeting between Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani, and other leading stories. The program is updated throughout the day and covers global business news.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 00:30

Bessent Talks With China’s He, Trump-Mamdani Meeting, More
Bessent Talks With China’s He, Trump-Mamdani Meeting, More
  • Bessent Talks With He, Trump and Mamdani to Meet Monday, More
    Bessent Talks With He, Trump and Mamdani to Meet Monday, More

    Bloomberg News Now highlights the day’s top stories, including talks between Bessent and He Lifeng and plans for Trump and Mamdani to meet on Monday, along with other global business news.

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    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 23:30Original
  • Bessent Talks With China’s He, Trump-Mamdani Meeting and More
    Bessent Talks With China’s He, Trump-Mamdani Meeting and More

    Bloomberg News Now delivers a continuously updated audio briefing on the day’s leading stories, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s talks with China’s He Lifeng and a meeting between Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani.

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    BBloomberg News★☆☆☆☆2026-09-20 23:00Original

EconomyMoscow to host financial forum on Monday

The 11th Moscow Financial Forum will take place Monday at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall, organized by Russia’s Finance Ministry and the Moscow government. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin and Central Bank Deputy Governor Alexey Zabotkin are among the speakers, alongside officials, business leaders and economic experts.

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Moscow to host financial forum on Monday
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WorldMoscow hit by 450 Ukrainian drones in attack mayor calls largest yet

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Ukraine launched its largest drone attack yet on the Moscow region, with 450 drones shot down overnight. A refinery and residential buildings were hit, leaving at least two people dead and 20 injured. Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on a key Russian oil facility and a logistics base.

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Moscow hit by 450 Ukrainian drones in attack mayor calls largest yet
Moscow hit by 450 Ukrainian drones in attack mayor calls largest yet
MAJOR

EconomyCooling costs for Bangladesh garment factories can be recouped within four years, study finds

A report found that investing in cooling systems to reduce heat stress among garment workers makes financial sense for manufacturers and the brands they supply. The investment can be recovered within four years as climate change increases risks for apparel production hubs.

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Cooling costs for Bangladesh garment factories can be recouped within four years, study finds
Cooling costs for Bangladesh garment factories can be recouped within four years, study finds

TechTrump says US will form ‘AI Force’ and appoint an ‘AI czar’

President Donald Trump announced plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint an artificial-intelligence czar. He said his administration would not hinder or stifle the industry, wants the US to remain ahead of China, and would use existing criminal and civil justice systems against illegal uses of AI.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 00:09

Trump says US will form ‘AI Force’ and appoint an ‘AI czar’
Trump says US will form ‘AI Force’ and appoint an ‘AI czar’
MAJOR

WorldIran war live: Tehran warns US against new strikes as fighting rages in Yemen

Tehran says it has learned that the United States may be preparing another round of strikes and warns that its retaliation would come “without limitations”. Fighting continues to rage in Yemen.

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Iran war live: Tehran warns US against new strikes as fighting rages in Yemen
Iran war live: Tehran warns US against new strikes as fighting rages in Yemen
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WorldOil rises after Houthi attack on Saudi capital

Oil prices climbed on Monday after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis fired missiles and drones at Riyadh on Saturday. The strike heightened Middle East tensions as the United States and Iran remained deadlocked.

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Oil rises after Houthi attack on Saudi capital
Oil rises after Houthi attack on Saudi capital
  • How will Saudi Arabia deal with the Houthis?
    How 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 Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-20 18:34Original
  • Trump says Houthis will not attack the US and Washington is in contact with them
    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

SocietyMore than 800,000 bees stolen across far north Queensland in ‘sophisticated’ operation

An estimated 800,000 bees have been stolen from multiple properties in far north Queensland, involving 44 colonies and losses worth tens of thousands of dollars. The alleged thieves used specialist equipment to remove brood boxes while leaving hives looking intact. Apiarists also face lost pollination contracts as the region contends with varroa mites.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 00:00

More than 800,000 bees stolen across far north Queensland in ‘sophisticated’ operation
More than 800,000 bees stolen across far north Queensland in ‘sophisticated’ operation

WorldGold mine collapse in northeastern Sudan kills at least 11

A gold mine shaft collapsed in northeastern Sudan, killing at least 11 miners and injuring 30. A state official said Sunday that rescuers were still searching beneath the debris for people reported missing.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 00:00

Gold mine collapse in northeastern Sudan kills at least 11
Gold mine collapse in northeastern Sudan kills at least 11

ScienceExtreme Weather Upends Sunshine Patterns in Major Solar Markets

A new report says extreme heat and rainfall this summer caused sunshine levels to diverge sharply from historical norms across some of the world’s largest solar markets.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 00:00

Extreme Weather Upends Sunshine Patterns in Major Solar Markets
Extreme Weather Upends Sunshine Patterns in Major Solar Markets

HealthHow common are measles deaths in the United States as vaccination rates fall?

Pennsylvania announced Tuesday that a fourth person with measles had died. It marks the first time in decades that the United States has recorded this many measles deaths in one year.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 00:00

How common are measles deaths in the United States as vaccination rates fall?
How common are measles deaths in the United States as vaccination rates fall?

WorldICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

A man is in serious but stable condition after an ICE officer shot him in the torso following a traffic stop in north Austin, local officials say. City leaders called for police involvement and transparency in the investigation, while about 100 protesters gathered at the scene.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 23:59

ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

WorldPolice allege mother was behind Blue Mountains stabbing that killed one child

Police allege a mother in her 40s stabbed her three young children at Valley Heights in Sydney’s Blue Mountains. One child died at the scene, while the other two and the woman remained in critical condition after surgery. Investigators are treating the case as a domestic-related homicide and are not seeking anyone else.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 23:43

Police allege mother was behind Blue Mountains stabbing that killed one child
Police allege mother was behind Blue Mountains stabbing that killed one child

WorldWatch: BBC tracks down abusive teacher secretly released early

BBC Eye found that a teacher imprisoned in Indonesia for sexually assaulting a student was secretly released early. Other students have also accused Mochamad Subchi Azal Tsani, known as Bechi, of rape and sexual abuse over several years. The Ministry of Immigration and Correction said sentence reductions led to his early parole.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 23:09

Watch: BBC tracks down abusive teacher secretly released early
Watch: BBC tracks down abusive teacher secretly released early

EconomyChina’s hi-tech IPOs: Hong Kong versus the mainland, and how much it matters

Competition between mainland China and Hong Kong for hi-tech IPOs gives emerging technology firms a dual-track strategic choice rather than a zero-sum contest, according to Lu Peng, general manager of Beijing-based Zhongguancun International. He said some competition naturally exists as companies choose their primary listing venue.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 23:00

China’s hi-tech IPOs: Hong Kong versus the mainland, and how much it matters
China’s hi-tech IPOs: Hong Kong versus the mainland, and how much it matters

SportsLongtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi dies at 84

Ernie Accorsi, a longtime NFL executive, has died at 84. The New York Giants announced his death together with his family.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 23:00

Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi dies at 84
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi dies at 84

PoliticsMerz’s CDU loses Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania vote, election body says

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union won just 4.9% in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state election, missing the 5% threshold and failing to enter the regional parliament for the first time. The AfD led with 38.2%, followed by the SPD at 35.5%.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 22:55

Merz’s CDU loses Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania vote, election body says
  • German state elections deal a blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz
    German state elections deal a blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz

    State elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania produced a historic defeat for Merz’s CDU and a major advance for the AfD. Merz called the result in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania a “disaster,” adding to pressure on his coalition government.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-20 21:20Original
  • AfD gains in state elections but has no path to government
    AfD 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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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-20 19:58Original
  • Friedrich Merz vows to stay after CDU ‘disaster’ in German state elections
    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 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

WorldQatar says mediation efforts underway to revive US-Iran talks

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Qatari mediators are moving between capitals in an effort to restart negotiations between the United States and Iran.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 22:43

Qatar says mediation efforts underway to revive US-Iran talks
Qatar says mediation efforts underway to revive US-Iran talks
  • Qatar PM calls fallout from US-Israel war on Iran an ‘earthquake’
    Qatar 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 Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-20 20:13Original
  • Qatar says it is working to revive Iran-US talks
    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
    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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    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-20 13:14Original
  • Tehran claims US decided to resume strikes against Iran, vows retaliation
    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
  • What are Iran’s latest conditions to end its war with the US?
    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

PoliticsTrump announces new plan for D.C. arch

President Trump said Sunday that, at the request of the U.S. military and citing “national security,” he would change plans for a Washington, D.C.-area “Triumphal Arch” into those for “a top grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch.”

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 22:39

Trump announces new plan for D.C. arch
Trump announces new plan for D.C. arch
  • Trump says monumental Washington arch will also be a military complex
    Trump says monumental Washington arch will also be a military complex

    US President Donald Trump says the planned triumphal arch in Washington, DC, will include a military complex for storing drones, sniper equipment and ammunition, citing national security. The project has faced opposition over its scale, location and potential impact on views of Arlington National Cemetery, while a broader legal challenge remains unresolved.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-20 15:16Original
  • Trump says ‘Triumphal Arch’ will serve as sniper and drone facility
    Trump says ‘Triumphal Arch’ will serve as sniper and drone facility

    Donald Trump said the proposed “Triumphal Arch” would be used as a facility for snipers and drones, adding that the update was made at the request of the U.S. military.

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    AABC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 15:15Original
  • Trump says proposed arch would include military complex for drones and snipers
    Trump says proposed arch would include military complex for drones and snipers

    President Donald Trump said in a Sunday Truth Social post that he would turn plans for a Washington, D.C.-area “Triumphal Arch” into a “top grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch,” with possible uses including sniper operations and drone storage.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-20 14:37Original
  • Trump says proposed triumphal arch would house drones, snipers

    U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that the triumphal arch he plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington would also function as a “military complex,” housing drones and snipers and storing large quantities of ammunition.

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    CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-20 14:33Original
  • Trump Suggests His Arch Could House Drones, Snipers and Ammunition
    Trump Suggests His Arch Could House Drones, Snipers and Ammunition

    President Donald Trump suggested modifying plans for a large triumphal arch in the capital to include staging areas for US military snipers and facilities for launching drones.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-20 14:30Original
  • Trump says planned triumphal arch will double as military complex
    Trump says planned triumphal arch will double as military complex

    US President Donald Trump says his proposed triumphal arch will also serve as a military complex able to store ammunition and deploy large numbers of drones and snipers. He said the plans were updated at the US military’s “strong request” for national security, but gave no construction details or timeline.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-20 13:50Original
  • Trump orders triumphal arch converted into military complex

    US President Donald Trump has approved plans to turn a planned triumphal arch in Washington into an advanced military complex. He said the decision was made at the strong request of the US military and for national security, with the facility intended to store drones, sniper ammunition and other supplies.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-20 12:38Original
  • Trump says proposed triumphal arch near Arlington cemetery would double as military complex

    Donald Trump says his proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery would also serve as a military complex.

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    CCNN★★★☆☆2026-09-20 12:36Original
  • Trump to turn proposed triumphal arch into military complex
    Trump to turn proposed triumphal arch into military complex

    US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he had agreed to convert his proposed triumphal arch into a military complex for national security purposes. He said it would house, store and deploy large quantities of drones and sniper ammunition if needed.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-20 12:10Original

WorldUS-China Talks, Trump and Mamdani to Meet in New York, More

Bloomberg News Now presents an audio roundup of the day’s leading stories, including US-China talks and a planned meeting between Trump and Mamdani in New York. The report is updated throughout the day and also covers global business news.

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US-China Talks, Trump and Mamdani to Meet in New York, More
US-China Talks, Trump and Mamdani to Meet in New York, More
  • US, China Kick Off Trade Talks Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
    US, China Kick Off Trade Talks Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

    The United States and China have begun trade talks ahead of a summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-20 22:00Original
  • US-China Talks, Iran War Conditions, Trump-Mamdani Meeting and More
    US-China Talks, Iran War Conditions, Trump-Mamdani Meeting and More

    Bloomberg News Now brings together today’s top stories, including US-China talks, conditions surrounding the Iran war and a meeting between Trump and Mamdani, with updates on global business news throughout the day.

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    BBloomberg News★☆☆☆☆2026-09-20 21:30Original
  • US, China open high-level talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
    US, 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 Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-20 19:42Original
  • US, China Begin Trade Talks in New York 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

WorldWorkers uncover mass grave containing the remains of 572 people

Workers extending a cremation ground in Chemmani, in northern Sri Lanka’s Jaffna region, accidentally found human remains. Archaeologists later recovered the skeletal remains of 572 people, including children and infants, in what is believed to be the country’s largest mass grave. Tamil families hope forensic work will help explain wartime disappearances and are demanding an investigation and justice.

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Workers uncover mass grave containing the remains of 572 people
Workers uncover mass grave containing the remains of 572 people

SportsCommanders QB Jayden Daniels ruled out against Cowboys with elbow injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was ruled out of the Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys after hurting his elbow late in the first half.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 22:26

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels ruled out against Cowboys with elbow injury
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels ruled out against Cowboys with elbow injury

PoliticsPM Carney, Norway’s Jonas Gahr Støre hold joint media availability

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre are taking questions from reporters during Støre’s visit to Canada.

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PM Carney, Norway’s Jonas Gahr Støre hold joint media availability

CultureNew Found Glory founder and guitarist Chad Gilbert dies at 45

Chad Gilbert, guitarist and founder of New Found Glory, died peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning at age 45, according to a statement from his bandmates and wife.

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New Found Glory founder and guitarist Chad Gilbert dies at 45
New Found Glory founder and guitarist Chad Gilbert dies at 45

WorldFrance to summon Iran envoy after Tehran closes French-language centre

Iran closed a French-language centre linked to France’s embassy in Tehran, accusing it of illegal acts that violated diplomatic conventions. France says it will summon Iran’s ambassador and take appropriate measures, calling the closure an unacceptable attack on its cultural presence in Iran.

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France to summon Iran envoy after Tehran closes French-language centre
France to summon Iran envoy after Tehran closes French-language centre

PoliticsHere’s the biggest news you missed this weekend

Journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were denied access to the White House grounds on Saturday. The move came a day after President Donald Trump said on social media that he had banned the outlets, accusing them of constant “reporting” of “FAKE NEWS.”

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Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend
Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend

CultureConverse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad criticized for racist imagery

Converse removed a social media advertisement after it triggered backlash over an image that critics said evoked racist symbols. The company also apologized.

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Converse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad criticized for racist imagery
Converse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad criticized for racist imagery

PoliticsGOP Rep. Salazar says Trump was ‘very receptive’ to warning about Hispanic voters

GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar said Sunday that President Donald Trump responded “very receptively” when she warned him that Hispanic voters feel “betrayed” by his immigration agenda ahead of the midterm elections.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 21:57

GOP Rep. Salazar says Trump was ‘very receptive’ to warning about Hispanic voters
GOP Rep. Salazar says Trump was ‘very receptive’ to warning about Hispanic voters

SportsTorres strikes again as PSG edge bitter rivals Marseille 2-1

Paris Saint-Germain won Sunday’s “Le Classique” against Marseille, edging their bitter rivals 2-1. Spaniard Ferran Torres scored his seventh goal in six appearances for his new club.

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Torres strikes again as PSG edge bitter rivals Marseille 2-1
Torres strikes again as PSG edge bitter rivals Marseille 2-1

WorldTwo civilians killed, four injured as Ukrainian forces attack DPR 31 times in a day

The Donetsk People’s Republic department documenting Ukraine’s war crimes says Ukrainian troops carried out 31 attacks on localities over the past 24 hours. Two civilians were killed and four injured; two homes, rolling stock, trucks and a civilian infrastructure facility were also damaged.

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Two civilians killed, four injured as Ukrainian forces attack DPR 31 times in a day

PoliticsAlbanese launches Australia’s bid for UN Security Council seat and names former Murdoch aide to top diplomatic post

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has formally launched the country’s campaign for a two-year UN Security Council term in 2029 and 2030. Australia and Finland are competing for the seat, and Australia would need backing from two-thirds of the 193 UN members even if no other candidate enters. Albanese also named former News Corp broadcasting chief Siobhan McKenna as the next consul general in New York.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 21:45

Albanese launches Australia’s bid for UN Security Council seat and names former Murdoch aide to top diplomatic post
Albanese launches Australia’s bid for UN Security Council seat and names former Murdoch aide to top diplomatic post
  • Albanese launches Australia’s bid for UN Security Council seat
    Albanese launches Australia’s bid for UN Security Council seat

    Anthony Albanese has formally launched Australia’s campaign for a two-year term on the UN Security Council in 2029 and 2030. The vote will not take place until mid-2028, but lobbying is expected to intensify during the prime minister’s visit to New York for the UN General Assembly.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-20 20:54Original

TechCharles Hoskinson says Cardano is no longer first as treasury vote rejects Pogun funding

Cardano delegated representatives allowed a request for 12.29 million ADA to fund Input Output-backed Pogun to expire without ratification. The vote showed that Input Output’s role as a founding builder does not guarantee treasury access. Charles Hoskinson said future ventures will choose networks based on technical and commercial fit rather than an automatic Cardano-first policy, while still describing Cardano as the strongest technical option for the planned Bitcoin DeFi deployment.

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Charles Hoskinson says Cardano is no longer first as treasury vote rejects Pogun funding
Charles Hoskinson says Cardano is no longer first as treasury vote rejects Pogun funding

SocietyPepper spray confrontation at AMC reignites frustration over phone use in theaters

A man arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying someone using a cellphone in a movie theater has become a divisive figure among moviegoers. Some call him a “hero,” while others condemn what he did.

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Pepper spray confrontation at AMC reignites frustration over phone use in theaters
Pepper spray confrontation at AMC reignites frustration over phone use in theaters

World82-year-old man dies after beach fight over sunlounger in Greece

An 82-year-old man died after a dispute over sunloungers at Vouliagmeni beach near Athens escalated into a fight involving other people. The 76-year-old man was reportedly arrested, while authorities investigate the altercation and the cause of death.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 21:17

82-year-old man dies after beach fight over sunlounger in Greece
82-year-old man dies after beach fight over sunlounger in Greece

SocietyHunter charged with manslaughter after police say he mistook woman for deer

Police say a 74-year-old hunter was arrested and charged with manslaughter in a homicide investigation after allegedly fatally shooting a woman in Delaware he mistook for a deer.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 21:09

Hunter charged with manslaughter after police say he mistook woman for deer
Hunter charged with manslaughter after police say he mistook woman for deer

WorldUS prepares sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court — report

The United States is preparing sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, according to a report. The court is based in The Hague, Netherlands.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 21:00

US prepares sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court — report
US prepares sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court — report

PoliticsQatar PM urges Gulf security framework with Iran

Qatar’s prime minister says the Gulf will not be the same after the war unless countries establish a security framework ensuring that none poses a threat to another. Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum in New York, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the region needs good relations.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 21:00

Qatar PM urges Gulf security framework with Iran
Qatar PM urges Gulf security framework with Iran

SportsSaquon Barkley returns for Eagles after left-arm stinger against Titans

A left-arm stinger on Philadelphia’s opening offensive play did not keep Saquon Barkley out of Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 21:00

Saquon Barkley returns for Eagles after left-arm stinger against Titans
Saquon Barkley returns for Eagles after left-arm stinger against Titans

EconomyBetting on People-First Banking

Wendy Yuen, head of the Personal and Business Banking Group at China CITIC Bank International, says finance will not be won by technology alone. She argues that banks must pair digital speed with human trust, cross-border insight and lifelong learning, while working across retail banking, SME support, fintech innovation and cross-border growth in Hong Kong.

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Betting on People-First Banking
Betting on People-First Banking

PoliticsArgentina’s left stages ‘March of Anger’ over Milei austerity

Thousands protested in Buenos Aires in a “March of Anger” largely organised by left-wing groups opposing Javier Milei’s austerity policies. Demonstrators said the cuts are hurting working families.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 20:58

Argentina’s left stages ‘March of Anger’ over Milei austerity
Argentina’s left stages ‘March of Anger’ over Milei austerity

CultureNo Dogs in Space returns to fuel your music-history obsession

The music-history podcast No Dogs in Space has returned after more than two years with its fourth season, Punk 2.0. Its opening episode begins a series on the New York Dolls, while hosts Carolina Hidalgo and Marcus Parks say they are returning to the punk stories that best match their passion and expertise.

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TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-20 20:51

No Dogs in Space returns to fuel your music-history obsession
No Dogs in Space returns to fuel your music-history obsession

SocietyPatrick Clancy to give first TV interview after Lindsay Clancy mistrial

Patrick Clancy will make his first televised appearance in an interview with CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” airing Sunday. The interview follows a mistrial in the Massachusetts murder case accusing his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, of killing their three children.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 20:47

Patrick Clancy to give first TV interview after Lindsay Clancy mistrial
Patrick Clancy to give first TV interview after Lindsay Clancy mistrial

OtherParamount nears settlement in lawsuit over Warner Bros. Discovery merger, but key state attorneys general remain opposed

Paramount is nearing a settlement in a lawsuit challenging its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, though attorneys general from several key states have not yet backed the agreement.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 20:46

Paramount nears settlement in lawsuit over Warner Bros. Discovery merger, but key state attorneys general remain opposed