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

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni plans to prohibit burqas and niqabs in schools and limit the number of foreign students in each class. The move comes as she seeks to raise her popularity ahead of Italy’s election next year.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 05:56

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

SocietyOne complainant withdraws allegation from Alan Jones trial, leaving five alleged victims

Prosecutors withdrew an allegation by a complainant known as F in a Sydney court, dropping one indecent-assault charge linked to an alleged 2012 incident involving a 17-year-old. Alan Jones still faces 21 charges brought by five complainants and denies them all. Four event attendees also testified they did not see another alleged assault.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 05:56

One complainant withdraws allegation from Alan Jones trial, leaving five alleged victims
One complainant withdraws allegation from Alan Jones trial, leaving five alleged victims

PoliticsUnited Russia leads Duma election after 90.43% of ballots counted

United Russia is leading Russia’s Duma election with 57.86% of the vote after 90.43% of ballots were counted, according to Central Election Commission data. The CPRF has 13.84%, followed by the LDPR, New People and A Just Russia with 8.9%, 7.94% and 4.95%, respectively.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 05:53

United Russia leads Duma election after 90.43% of ballots counted
  • Russia’s United Russia leads in 208 of 225 districts, election commission says
    Russia’s United Russia leads in 208 of 225 districts, election commission says

    With 83.52% of precinct reports processed as of the morning of September 21, United Russia had 57.82% of the party-list vote and led in 208 of 225 single-member districts, according to Russia’s Central Election Commission. Preliminary results indicate the party is on track for a constitutional majority in the 450-seat State Duma.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-09-21 05:49Original

SocietyGolden autumn, bumper harvest: Rice in Hubei

Farmers harvested rice in Huanggang, Hubei Province, on Sept. 12, 2026, as the region gathered its autumn crop.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:53

Golden autumn, bumper harvest: Rice in Hubei

SocietyLindsay Clancy's ex-husband explains why he forgave her over children's killings

Patrick Clancy, the ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, has spoken about his grief and why he forgave her after she was accused of strangling their three children in Duxbury, Massachusetts. A mistrial was declared after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict, and prosecutors have not said whether they will seek a retrial.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 05:52

Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband explains why he forgave her over children's killings
Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband explains why he forgave her over children's killings
  • Patrick Clancy discusses grief, forgiveness and the future after Lindsay Clancy mistrial
    Patrick Clancy discusses grief, forgiveness and the future after Lindsay Clancy mistrial

    In his first interview since his ex-wife’s trial, Patrick Clancy spoke with “60 Minutes” about grieving the loss of his three children, forgiveness and what lies ahead. He said he did his best before the tragic killings in Massachusetts.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 01:47Original
  • Patrick Clancy to give first TV interview after Lindsay Clancy mistrial
    Patrick Clancy to give first TV interview after Lindsay Clancy mistrial

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

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-21 01:30Original
  • Patrick Clancy gives first TV interview after Lindsay Clancy mistrial

    Patrick Clancy, the former husband of Lindsay Clancy, said he had forgiven her for killing their three young children in his first televised interview. He spoke Sunday on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” after jurors failed to reach a verdict in her trial over the children’s deaths.

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    CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 00:53Original
  • Patrick Clancy to give first TV interview after Lindsay Clancy mistrial
    Patrick 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 Press★★★☆☆2026-09-20 20:47Original

Tech2026 WMC: Intelligent robots, drones power more real-world scenarios

The 2026 World Manufacturing Convention in Hefei showcased intelligent robots and drones for high-risk industrial work. Suction-equipped hexapods can inspect vertical walls and inverted ceilings, while thermal-imaging drones identify abnormal temperatures in electrical equipment, highlighting AI’s role in improving industrial safety and efficiency.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:52

2026 WMC: Intelligent robots, drones power more real-world scenarios
2026 WMC: Intelligent robots, drones power more real-world scenarios

TechUS and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says American and Chinese officials discussed creating a notification mechanism for AI incidents that could affect national security. He described his New York meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng as successful; trade issues and possible tariff cuts were also discussed before the Trump-Xi summit.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 05:50

US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
  • U.S. proposes exchanging AI safety alerts with China, Bessent says
    U.S. proposes exchanging AI safety alerts with China, Bessent says

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that the United States has proposed a new mechanism for notifying China about AI safety issues. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to consider it at their summit in Washington this week.

    AI safetyU.S.-China relationsWashington summit

    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-21 04:46Original
  • US and China to seek ‘AI dialogue’ to communicate shared concerns

    US and Chinese economic officials discussed creating a channel to communicate about AI concerns on Sunday, as their meetings laid the groundwork for a summit between the countries’ top leaders this week.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-21 03:54Original
  • US and China seek ‘AI dialogue’ to communicate shared concerns

    US and Chinese economic officials discussed setting up a channel to communicate about artificial intelligence concerns on Sunday, as they prepared for a summit between the countries’ top leaders this week.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-21 03:54Original
  • Bessent Hails ‘Very Successful’ China Talks on AI Threats, Trade
    Bessent Hails ‘Very Successful’ China Talks on AI Threats, Trade

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called discussions with Chinese counterparts on artificial intelligence, trade and investment “very successful.” China described the talks as positive ahead of this week’s summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-21 02:45Original
  • US, China discuss AI safety ahead of Trump-Xi summit
    US, China discuss AI safety ahead of Trump-Xi summit

    US and Chinese officials discussed establishing a channel for communication over potentially serious AI incidents during talks in New York on Sunday. The two sides also sought advances in technology and trade ahead of this week’s Trump-Xi summit.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-21 02:22Original

TechNvidia CEO Jensen Huang calls AI extinction warnings ‘doomsday narrative’

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed warnings that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity within the next decade as a “doomsday narrative,” saying there was a 0% chance of 2030 becoming the end of the world. He said such predictions lack a scientific basis and suggested some calls to slow AI development may seek legal protection from potential harms.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 05:47

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang calls AI extinction warnings ‘doomsday narrative’
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang calls AI extinction warnings ‘doomsday narrative’

SocietyGolden Autumn, Bumper Harvest: Sweet Potatoes in Shandong

Farmers harvested Yanshu sweet potatoes in Qingzhou, Shandong Province, on Sept. 12, 2026, as part of a golden-autumn harvest. The feature also highlights grapes in Fujian, water caltrops in Hubei, corn in Henan and potatoes in Inner Mongolia.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:44

Golden Autumn, Bumper Harvest: Sweet Potatoes in Shandong

PoliticsUS, China hail ‘very successful’ trade and AI talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit

The United States and China have described their trade and artificial intelligence discussions as “very successful” ahead of the upcoming summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 05:42

US, China hail ‘very successful’ trade and AI talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
US, China hail ‘very successful’ trade and AI talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit

PoliticsRussia’s antiwar Yabloko party set to enter legislature in only region where it made the ballot

With 96.86% of precinct results counted, Yabloko is projected to win seats in Novgorod’s regional legislature after receiving 6.2% of the vote. The antiwar party was barred from the ballot in the other seven regional races; some lists were removed following lawsuits by rival parties.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 05:41

Russia’s antiwar Yabloko party set to enter legislature in only region where it made the ballot
Russia’s antiwar Yabloko party set to enter legislature in only region where it made the ballot

SocietyGolden autumn, bumper harvest: grapes in Fujian

Workers harvest grapes at a planting base in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province, on September 10, 2026.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:40

Golden autumn, bumper harvest: grapes in Fujian

PoliticsPutin’s United Russia party set to retain power after vote hit by cyberattacks and drones

Russia held elections for every seat in the lower-house State Duma. The vote, affected by cyberattacks and drone attacks, was the first of its kind since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, while Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party was expected to remain in power.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 05:39

Putin’s United Russia party set to retain power after vote hit by cyberattacks and drones

SocietyGolden autumn, bumper harvest: Water caltrops in Hubei

Farmers harvest water caltrops in Huanggang, Hubei Province, on Sept. 9, 2026, as the autumn harvest gets underway.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:38

Golden autumn, bumper harvest: Water caltrops in Hubei

SocietyGolden Autumn, Bumper Harvest: Corn in Henan

Farmers harvested corn in Pingdingshan, Henan Province, on September 7, 2026, as the autumn crop came in.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:36

Golden Autumn, Bumper Harvest: Corn in Henan

ScienceA tooth from the Ice Age: Mastodon fossil found in San Francisco Bay Area

Scientists have gained a glimpse into the Bay Area’s prehistoric past after a 23-centimetre fossilised mastodon tooth was found in a California creek.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:35

A tooth from the Ice Age: Mastodon fossil found in San Francisco Bay Area

SocietyGolden autumn, bumper harvest: Potatoes in Inner Mongolia

Agricultural machinery harvested potatoes in Ordos, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on Sept. 5, 2026. The item also highlights seasonal harvests of white ginger and poria cocos in Anhui, watermelons in Heilongjiang, and rice in Jiangsu.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:31

Golden autumn, bumper harvest: Potatoes in Inner Mongolia
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Ukrainian firefighters battle a blaze at Zaporizhzhia National University following a Russian drone strike on September 21, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Ukrainian firefighters battle a blaze at Zaporizhzhia National University following a Russian drone strike on September 21, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine

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EconomyNepotism at Berkshire

Berkshire faces a nepotism issue, while fear is giving gold prices a boost.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:30

Nepotism at Berkshire

SocietyGolden autumn, bumper harvest: White ginger in Anhui

Farmers in Tonglin, Anhui Province, sort white ginger on Sept. 4, 2026, amid the autumn harvest season.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:28

Golden autumn, bumper harvest: White ginger in Anhui

SocietyGolden autumn, bumper harvest: poria cocos in Anhui

Workers harvest poria cocos in Anqing, Anhui Province, on Sept. 6, 2026. The report also highlights bumper harvests of watermelons in Heilongjiang, rice in Jiangsu, chili peppers in Xinjiang and apples in Shanxi.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:26

Golden autumn, bumper harvest: poria cocos in Anhui

WorldTyphoon nears eastern Japan, triggering flood and landslide warnings

A powerful typhoon was nearing Japan’s Pacific coast on Monday, bringing torrential rain and violent winds to the Kanto region and other parts of eastern Japan. The weather agency warned that the storm had heightened the risk of landslides.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 05:25

Typhoon nears eastern Japan, triggering flood and landslide warnings
Typhoon nears eastern Japan, triggering flood and landslide warnings

WorldUS arrests 18 suspects in killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse, officials say

Officials say the US has arrested 18 suspects in the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Moïse, 53, was shot at his private residence on 7 July 2021 by an alleged hired group of about 20 Colombian military-trained mercenaries, while his security detail did not intervene.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 05:22

US arrests 18 suspects in killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse, officials say
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WorldIran military says US preparing to resume strikes

Iran’s military says it has information that the United States is preparing to resume attacks, warning that Tehran would retaliate against US bases and interests and countries assisting Washington. Donald Trump says he is deciding among further military action, economic pressure or a deal, while Qatar works to restart negotiations.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-09-21 05:21

Iran military says US preparing to resume strikes
Iran military says US preparing to resume strikes
MAJOR

PoliticsQatar pushes for Gulf-Iran security framework after ‘wake-up call’

Qatar is pressing for a security framework between the Gulf states and Iran after what it describes as a “wake-up call.” Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani spoke at a press conference in Doha.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 05:15

Qatar pushes for Gulf-Iran security framework after ‘wake-up call’
Qatar pushes for Gulf-Iran security framework after ‘wake-up call’

ScienceGiant panda Beixia receives world-first treatment for crooked jaw

Beixia, a 4-year-old giant panda, has completed nearly six months of orthodontic treatment for a misaligned lower jaw. A device designed by Sichuan University West China Hospital of Stomatology and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding helped restore normal sucking, chewing and swallowing.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:12

Giant panda Beixia receives world-first treatment for crooked jaw
  • Panda receives world-first treatment to correct crooked jaw

    Beixia, a 4-year-old giant panda, has completed nearly six months of orthodontic treatment for an unevenly developed lower jaw. Doctors adapted a human orthodontic approach and used a special device to guide the jaw into position. Follow-up exams found that Beixia can again suck, chew and swallow normally.

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    CChina News Service★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:12Original

EconomyAccel-backed Moneyview seeks $624 million valuation in trimmed India IPO

Accel-backed Indian fintech platform Moneyview is seeking a valuation of up to 59.85 billion rupees ($623.89 million) in a scaled-down initial public offering scheduled to open for public subscriptions on September 24.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:05

Accel-backed Moneyview seeks $624 million valuation in trimmed India IPO
Accel-backed Moneyview seeks $624 million valuation in trimmed India IPO

PoliticsThird-country removals: Trump’s deportation policy by the numbers

Since January 2025, the Trump administration has deported more than 25,000 people to so-called third countries rather than their countries of origin. Forbidden Stories and FRANCE 24, working with 26 international media outlets, counted and mapped the removals using NGO information and open-source data, exposing the scale of the mass campaign carried out out of public view.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-21 05:04

Third-country removals: Trump’s deportation policy by the numbers
Third-country removals: Trump’s deportation policy by the numbers
  • ICE, Trump and Africa: Secret deals, broken lives
    ICE, Trump and Africa: Secret deals, broken lives

    This edition of Reporters+ investigates a dark side of Donald Trump’s immigration policy: how ICE deports immigrants to so-called “third countries” in Africa, far from the United States and often far from their countries of origin.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-21 05:00Original
  • Banished to alien lands: Trump’s secret deportation deals
    Banished to alien lands: Trump’s secret deportation deals

    A Guardian investigation finds that the Trump administration has deported thousands of people to countries with which they have no connection through opaque agreements with governments worldwide. Nika, an Iranian woman, was shackled and flown to the Central African Republic, where she fears being returned to Iran. Human rights lawyers call the policy a coercive “show of force.”

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-21 05:00Original
  • Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy
    Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy

    This edition of Reporters+ examines a dark side of Donald Trump’s immigration policy: how ICE deports migrants to so-called “third countries” in Africa, often far from the United States and from their countries of origin.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-21 05:00Original
  • ‘Waiting for us to crack’: Trump deportation victims in Cameroon face uncertain fates
    ‘Waiting for us to crack’: Trump deportation victims in Cameroon face uncertain fates

    Under often-secret agreements with so-called third countries in Africa and Latin America, President Donald Trump has deported thousands seeking new lives in the United States to places they had never visited. FRANCE 24 and Forbidden Stories investigated several African migrants in a temporary shelter in Yaoundé whose lives were thrown into chaos after their abrupt removal from the US.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-21 05:00Original
  • Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy
    Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy

    A seven-month investigation by FRANCE 24 and RFI, conducted with 24 other media outlets under the Forbidden Stories consortium, examines secret agreements between US President Donald Trump’s administration and several African countries. The so-called “third countries” have agreed to receive undocumented migrants detained by ICE and deported from the United States.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-21 05:00Original

OtherOctober 2026 travel guide: Where to go, what to see and new hotels to book

Highlights for an autumn getaway include spooky-season experiences in Transylvania and Ireland, food festivals in San Sebastián, Oktoberfest in Munich, and new hotel openings in Lisbon and London.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:00

October 2026 travel guide: Where to go, what to see and new hotels to book

OtherLatest news bulletin | 21 September 2026 – Morning

Catch up on the most important stories from Europe and beyond on the morning of 21 September 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:00

Latest news bulletin | 21 September 2026 – Morning

EconomyMorning Bid: More oil is flowing, depending on who you ask

Wayne Cole looks ahead to the day in European and global markets, focusing on claims that more oil is flowing and on how those assessments differ depending on whom one asks.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:00

Morning Bid: More oil is flowing, depending on who you ask
Morning Bid: More oil is flowing, depending on who you ask

PoliticsBrussels to maintain Arctic oil and gas drilling ban despite Norwegian pressure

The European Commission will keep its ban on new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, Euronews has learned, ahead of its 20 October announcement of a revamped Northern Neighbourhood strategy.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 05:00

Brussels to maintain Arctic oil and gas drilling ban despite Norwegian pressure

EconomyGeopolitical risks drive institutional investors to stockpile cash, survey finds

Global institutional investors and wealth managers are building cash positions at a record pace while quietly pulling back from US and UK equities, as persistent inflation and rising geopolitical risks shape portfolio decisions, according to Marsh Investments. Its survey of 430 asset owners managing US$5.76 trillion found 37.8% planned to raise cash allocations over the next 12 months.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 05:00

Geopolitical risks drive institutional investors to stockpile cash, survey finds
Geopolitical risks drive institutional investors to stockpile cash, survey finds

SocietyConverse removes ad criticized as evoking the KKK and lynching

Sneaker company Converse has taken down a social media advertisement after critics reacted angrily, saying it evoked the Ku Klux Klan and lynching.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 05:00

Converse removes ad criticized as evoking the KKK and lynching
  • Converse CEO Pledges Review After Ad Criticized as Evoking KKK
    Converse CEO Pledges Review After Ad Criticized as Evoking KKK

    Converse’s CEO promised to review internal processes and told employees he would make any necessary changes after a recent advertisement was widely criticized as evoking the Ku Klux Klan and lynching.

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    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 04:53Original

WorldDutch businesses cut ties with ICC over fears of US sanctions, diplomat says

Dutch businesses are avoiding cooperation with the International Criminal Court because they fear secondary US sanctions, a diplomatic source told TASS. Mostly IT companies are involved, the source said, adding that 28 firms asked the Dutch government and parliament to protect banking and digital services essential to the ICC. The Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump administration was preparing broad sanctions against the court.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 04:58

Dutch businesses cut ties with ICC over fears of US sanctions, diplomat says

PoliticsRussia, US plan to hold meetings soon on irritants in bilateral ties — ambassador

Russia and the United States plan to hold working-level contacts soon in Washington and Moscow to address mutual irritants in their bilateral relationship, Russian Ambassador Alexander Darchiev told TASS. The agenda is expected to cover diplomatic missions’ routine operations, visa issues and the return of six Russian properties de facto seized in the US.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 04:50

Russia, US plan to hold meetings soon on irritants in bilateral ties — ambassador

CultureThe ‘super seller’ behind China’s global gaming rise

The presence of 60 Chinese companies at Gamescom 2026 reflects the industry’s rapid overseas growth. Chinese developers are moving beyond selling individual hit games by building global IP, maintaining localized operations and pursuing cross-border R&D. Overseas revenue from self-developed Chinese games reached $12.372 billion in the first half of 2026, up 30.22% year on year.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 04:48

The ‘super seller’ behind China’s global gaming rise
The ‘super seller’ behind China’s global gaming rise

EconomyQ&A: What does the opening of the Pinglu Canal mean for China?

The 134.2-kilometer Pinglu Canal in Guangxi opened to navigation on September 16 after four years of construction. Linking Nanning with the Beibu Gulf and accommodating vessels of up to 5,000 tonnes, it cuts the route to the sea by more than 560 kilometers. Professor Cui Fan says the canal will strengthen China’s national inland-waterway network, ease pressure on the Pearl River and improve sea access for western inland regions.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 04:35

Q&A: What does the opening of the Pinglu Canal mean for China?
Q&A: What does the opening of the Pinglu Canal mean for China?

EconomyAustralia’s Firmus to launch $5 billion IPO on October 6, term sheet shows

Australian data center operator Firmus plans to launch an initial public offering for institutional investors on October 6, seeking to raise A$7 billion, or about $4.99 billion, according to a term sheet.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 04:30

Australia’s Firmus to launch $5 billion IPO on October 6, term sheet shows
Australia’s Firmus to launch $5 billion IPO on October 6, term sheet shows

PoliticsBessent-He Talks Conclude, Trump and Mamdani to Meet in New York, More

Bloomberg’s audio news report highlights the conclusion of talks between Bessent and He Lifeng and a planned meeting between Trump and Mamdani in New York, alongside other top stories.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 04:30

Bessent-He Talks Conclude, Trump and Mamdani to Meet in New York, More
Bessent-He Talks Conclude, Trump and Mamdani to Meet in New York, More
  • Bessent Talks With China’s He, Trump-Mamdani Meeting, More
    Bessent 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.

    Scott BessentHe LifengDonald Trumpglobal business

    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 00:30Original
  • 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.

    BessentHe LifengTrumpMamdani

    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.

    Scott BessentHe LifengDonald TrumpZohran Mamdani

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

SocietyTiny wild cat newly identified as a species becomes tourist attraction in Bolivia

A tiny wild cat recently identified as a species in Bolivia has unexpectedly become a tourist draw. Visitors are flocking to a wildlife sanctuary near La Paz in hopes of seeing Tigrino.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 04:30

Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species becomes tourist attraction in Bolivia
Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species becomes tourist attraction in Bolivia

WorldMassive explosions hit Syrian army weapons depot near Aleppo

Explosions struck a Syrian army ammunition depot south of Aleppo, injuring at least four people. Missiles and ammunition continued to explode, hampering rescue efforts, while authorities shut nearby roads.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 04:19

Massive explosions hit Syrian army weapons depot near Aleppo
Massive explosions hit Syrian army weapons depot near Aleppo
  • Powerful explosions at Syrian army site near Aleppo injure at least four
    Powerful explosions at Syrian army site near Aleppo injure at least four

    Powerful explosions at a weapons depot near al-Eis, south of Aleppo, injured at least four people, Syrian state media reported. Continuing blasts hampered rescue efforts, prompting officials to tell civilians to stay away, remain home for now and avoid roads leading to the site, which were closed.

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  • Explosions hit ammunition depot in southern Aleppo countryside
    Explosions hit ammunition depot in southern Aleppo countryside

    Explosions struck an ammunition depot in the southern countryside of Aleppo, Syria. Security forces inspected damaged weapons and munitions at the site.

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    TTRT World★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 01:26Original
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WorldZelensky says Russia launched over 2,000 drones at Ukraine in a week

President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia attacked cities across Ukraine with more than 2,000 drones over the past week, along with 1,700 air bombs and 19 missiles. Strikes hit monasteries, critical infrastructure, businesses and homes. Zelensky said he approved new long-range operations and urged partners to impose stronger sanctions and provide aid.

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Zelensky says Russia launched over 2,000 drones at Ukraine in a week
Zelensky says Russia launched over 2,000 drones at Ukraine in a week
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  • Moscow hit by 450 Ukrainian drones in attack mayor calls largest yet
    MAJORMoscow 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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  • Ukraine war latest: Zelensky approves ‘new long-range operations’ in response to Russian strikes
    MAJORUkraine 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 Independent★★★★★2026-09-20 19:12Original
  • Russia vows revenge for Ukraine’s election-day attacks as Zelenskyy announces Trump meeting
    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

SportsPatrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker shine as Chiefs beat Colts 33-30 in OT

Harrison Butker made two field goals in overtime, including a 40-yarder on the final play. Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker III set up the decisive kick, lifting the Kansas City Chiefs to a 33-30 win over the Indianapolis Colts Sunday night.

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Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker shine as Chiefs beat Colts 33-30 in OT
Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker shine as Chiefs beat Colts 33-30 in OT

HealthHow families can better support loved ones with Alzheimer’s

Supporting someone with Alzheimer’s calls for patience, empathy and flexible caregiving. Zhang Wei of Beijing Tiantan Hospital says non-drug care is vital for behavioral symptoms. Caregivers should favor emotional connection over arguments about facts, while validating feelings, gently redirecting attention and encouraging manageable daily tasks to protect dignity and help delay cognitive decline.

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How families can better support loved ones with Alzheimer’s
How families can better support loved ones with Alzheimer’s

CultureXizang Rhapsody | I'm a Modern Monk

Born in 1994, Danqu Dengzeng is a student monk at Xizang Buddhism University. He enjoys basketball, considers NBA star Kyrie Irving cool, studies the Dharma on Douyin and uses his phone to listen for calls for help. His story shows how he preserves ancient wisdom while embracing a new world and guiding himself and others.

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Xizang Rhapsody | I'm a Modern Monk
Xizang Rhapsody | I'm a Modern Monk

EconomyBitcoin rises above $81,000 as NEAR jumps 23% on Zcash swap traffic

Bitcoin continued its slow rise during the Asian session, moving above $81,000. Regional equities and U.S. stock futures also gained as Washington-Beijing trade talks advanced, while NEAR surged 23% amid increased traffic for Zcash swaps.

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Bitcoin rises above $81,000 as NEAR jumps 23% on Zcash swap traffic
Bitcoin rises above $81,000 as NEAR jumps 23% on Zcash swap traffic

PoliticsBessent and He Lifeng end New York talks with US AI-safety proposal

Following the Bessent–He Lifeng talks in New York, a US proposal for a new AI-safety notification mechanism is to be considered by Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at this week’s summit.

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Bessent and He Lifeng end New York talks with US AI-safety proposal
  • China, US hold economic and trade consultations in New York
    China, US hold economic and trade consultations in New York

    Chinese and U.S. delegations met in New York on Sunday for economic and trade consultations. They exchanged views on major issues of shared concern and on carrying out the consensus reached in earlier talks.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-21 02:39Original
  • China’s Selective Crop Buying Tests US Trade Truce Before Summit
    China’s Selective Crop Buying Tests US Trade Truce Before Summit

    China has bought more than half of the 25 million tons of US soybeans it pledged to purchase this year. But progress on a separate promise to spend billions more on American crops has largely stalled, putting the trade truce under pressure ahead of the summit.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 02:30Original
  • Trump-Xi Talks Could Unlock $6 Billion in US Natural Gas Sales to China
    Trump-Xi Talks Could Unlock $6 Billion in US Natural Gas Sales to China

    China’s leader Xi Jinping is due in Washington this week with at least one straightforward way to win favor with the Trump administration: pledging to revive an annual $6 billion trade in US liquefied natural gas.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 02:00Original

PoliticsUK should team up with Canada in new Europe alliance, minister tells BBC

Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the UK should join a proposed economic alliance between Canada and Europe. His comments follow European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s suggestion of opening the door to associate EU membership for Canada. Champagne also defended Canada’s tariffs in its trade war with the US.

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UK should team up with Canada in new Europe alliance, minister tells BBC
UK should team up with Canada in new Europe alliance, minister tells BBC

Economy‘It’s unrecognisable’: How being a tax haven has changed Jersey

Jersey’s low taxes and corporate secrecy have drawn global billionaires and multinational companies, making offshore finance central to its economy. But many islanders feel left behind and priced out, while the model has damaged the island’s reputation and faces growing competition. The government is pursuing a £31m plan to cut red tape, diversify and attract new business, including crypto assets.

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‘It’s unrecognisable’: How being a tax haven has changed Jersey
‘It’s unrecognisable’: How being a tax haven has changed Jersey

EconomyHow Trump and Xi moved from tariff war to a trade truce

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, with talks focused on keeping a fragile trade truce on course before it expires in November.

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How Trump and Xi moved from tariff war to a trade truce
How Trump and Xi moved from tariff war to a trade truce
  • Xi heads to Trump summit with China’s trade engine roaring
    Xi heads to Trump summit with China’s trade engine roaring

    In the four months since the leaders of the two global superpowers last met, Xi Jinping has overseen a surge in China’s trade with the world, while Donald Trump has struggled with declining approval ratings at home.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-21 03:00Original
  • US-China Talks, Trump and Mamdani to Meet in New York, More
    US-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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    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 22:30Original
  • 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

EconomyHong Kong Weighs Tougher Climate Finance Disclosures for Banks

Hong Kong’s financial regulator will examine whether banks should provide more information about climate finance as it introduces an updated version of guidelines for funding projects that reduce carbon dioxide emissions or protect against weather risks.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 04:00

Hong Kong Weighs Tougher Climate Finance Disclosures for Banks
Hong Kong Weighs Tougher Climate Finance Disclosures for Banks

EconomyVW ejected from European blue-chip index in blow to crisis-hit carmaker

Volkswagen has been removed from the Euro Stoxx 50 after the German company’s shares fell to a 16-year low, dealing another setback to the crisis-hit carmaker.

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VW ejected from European blue-chip index in blow to crisis-hit carmaker

EconomyCarlyle’s stalled Lukoil deal leaves refineries idle in a tight market

A proposed agreement has remained stuck in the US government approval process for almost 10 months, while fuel prices have soared and refineries remain idle.

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Carlyle’s stalled Lukoil deal leaves refineries idle in a tight market

TechAI in finance must be policed differently

Applying a rule book equivalent to the Financial Conduct Authority’s existing regime to agentic AI could deprive millions of investors of valuable assistance.

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AI in finance must be policed differently

EconomyFuel subsidies weigh on public finances as energy crisis deepens

As the energy crisis deepens, more than 90 countries now offer some form of consumer support for fuel costs, putting pressure on public finances.

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Fuel subsidies weigh on public finances as energy crisis deepens

EconomyWhy the world’s hottest stock market is a national liability

Wild swings in South Korean share prices are hurting the country’s image, turning its surging stock market into a national liability.

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Why the world’s hottest stock market is a national liability

EconomyChina’s stock stamp duty revenue jumps more than 80% as AI frenzy boosts trading

China collected 216 billion yuan in stock-trading stamp duty during the first eight months of the year, an 82 per cent year-on-year increase, according to Ministry of Finance data. Improved sentiment linked to the artificial intelligence boom helped lift average daily trading values on mainland exchanges by 72 per cent.

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China’s stock stamp duty revenue jumps more than 80% as AI frenzy boosts trading
China’s stock stamp duty revenue jumps more than 80% as AI frenzy boosts trading

EconomyFed and BoE intensify scrutiny of banks’ trading-firm exposure after Jane Street loss

The Federal Reserve and Bank of England are stepping up scrutiny of banks’ exposure to trading firms and intensifying questions for prime brokers after losses at Jane Street and the blow-up of AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness.

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Fed and BoE intensify scrutiny of banks’ trading-firm exposure after Jane Street loss

EconomyGrant Thornton boss defends private equity ownership

Grant Thornton chief Malcolm Gomersall says the new ownership structure will improve audit quality because it will bring greater scrutiny.

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Grant Thornton boss defends private equity ownership

TechAccessibility in video games and board games: the game nobody wants to miss

Players with visual or motor disabilities find their own ways to keep playing, while Microsoft, Sony and ONCE work on adapted controllers and accessible editions of video and board games.

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Accessibility in video games and board games: the game nobody wants to miss

EconomyBitcoin clears key hurdle historically linked to major bull runs

Bitcoin has risen above its 50-week average for the first time in 45 weeks, a development described as a major bullish signal. Historically, this threshold has preceded major bull runs.

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Bitcoin clears key hurdle historically linked to major bull runs
Bitcoin clears key hurdle historically linked to major bull runs

CultureCindy Crawford’s son Presley Gerber dies at 27

Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford, has died at age 27, her representative confirmed to CNN.

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Cindy Crawford’s son Presley Gerber dies at 27