Germany’s far-right AfD, which topped a poll, said Friedrich Merz’s “twilight” had begun after a string of state election defeats. Merz has also struggled to advance promised economic and social welfare reforms with his SPD coalition partners.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 10:09
MS NOW, CNN and Politico plan to sue President Trump to overturn a White House ban on the three outlets. Trump said their “cumulative stories” prompted the ban, adding that he had “gotten sick of it.”
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 10:08
The Trump White House removed CNN from Monday’s assignment as the television pool representative for the entire White House press corps, escalating a dispute that began after the president said he was “banning” CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
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.”
State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company completed its first integral hoisting of a factory-prefabricated distribution transformer at an overloaded transformer-area renovation site in Siyang, Jiangsu. The complete unit was installed in one hour, compared with at least four hours for conventional construction, while high-altitude work was reduced by more than 80%.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 10:07
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the Global Development Initiative has mobilized more than $23 billion and delivered over 2,000 projects in more than 70 countries, benefiting over 40 million people. China will host a high-level dialogue marking the initiative’s fifth anniversary at UN headquarters in New York on September 25.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 10:05
A series of explosions struck an army weapons depot in northern Syria early Monday, marking the fourth similar incident this month. Several people were wounded, while villagers fled in all directions.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 10:05
Friedrich Merz has called the state election results a “disaster” but vowed to continue with his economic recovery programme. The CDU suffered its worst-ever state election result in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, taking 4.9% and leaving parliament for the first time in postwar history. The far-right AfD won 38%, while the CDU also suffered defeat in Berlin, intensifying party unrest and speculation about replacing Merz.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 10:04
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered another electoral setback after his centre-right CDU performed poorly in two state elections. Projections showed the party missing out on parliament in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where the far-right AfD led, while the far-left Die Linke topped the vote in Berlin. The AfD also made major gains in both states after its recent win in Saxony-Anhalt.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will stay in office despite the CDU’s severe setbacks in two regional elections. The party won only 4.9% in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, failing to enter a state parliament for the first time in 77 years, after taking 17% in Saxony-Anhalt against the AfD’s nearly 44%. Pressure within the CDU and talk of replacing Merz have intensified.
Germany’s regional elections produced mixed results for the major parties. The far-right AfD won the largest share in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania but remains isolated after other parties rejected coalition talks, giving incumbent SPD premier Manuela Schwesig a viable route to form a government. The Left led in Berlin. The CDU’s poor performance in both contests increases pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his conservative bloc. Merz said his government would continue its reforms and urged supporters not to dwell only on failures.
Sunday’s elections in two German states ended in defeat for Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ruling CDU, which he called a “disaster.” The far-right AfD emerged as the strongest party in northeastern Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, while the hard-left Die Linke led the polls in Berlin.
Germany’s final state elections of the year have produced a sharp political shake-up: The Left won Berlin, while the AfD came first in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The CDU suffered heavy losses in both contests.
The Kremlin-friendly far-right Alternative for Germany was projected to lead Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania’s regional election with 38.2%, ahead of the SPD’s 35.4%. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU won only 4.9%, putting its state-parliament entry at risk. Merz called the result a “disaster” but said he would remain in office.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
Germany’s Merz says he will remain in office despite falling behind in important state elections.
Nearly 30 years after Diana’s death, her brother, the Earl Spencer, has published a book revisiting royal events that followed her death. He claims then-Prince Charles thought Diana would soon be forgotten, a claim denied by the royal family. Spencer says the book is both a historical record and memoir, while some memories will remain unpublished.
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BBC ChineseOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 10:03
A senior Houthi official said Washington contacted the group after its advance to Bab el-Mandeb. US media reported that President Trump cancelled planned strikes at the last minute following a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 10:02
Yemen’s war has returned to global attention after the Iran-aligned Houthis made gains against forces loyal to the internationally recognised government and tightened their hold on the Red Sea coast. The conflict began with the Houthis’ 2014 takeover of northwestern Yemen and Sanaa, followed by Saudi-led intervention in 2015. A UN-brokered ceasefire largely held from 2022, while a proposed permanent-ceasefire roadmap agreed in 2023 was never formalised.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 10:01
With playmakers around Patrick Mahomes and the late-game poise to survive a wild overtime play, the Kansas City Chiefs moved to 2-0.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 10:01
A former Pentagon official warned that China has turned the Red Sea into a dangerous surveillance hub. A CSIS report identified new antennas, satellite communications equipment and signals-intelligence facilities at China’s Djibouti base, six miles from Camp Lemonnier, which could monitor nearby foreign militaries, though it could not establish whether communications were being actively intercepted.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 10:00
AFP News AgencyChina’s Politburo met on Monday with President Xi Jinping presiding, Xinhua reported. The discussions focused on internal party governance and discipline ahead of an upcoming party conclave, with the Central Committee plenum scheduled for Oct. 26-29.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 10:00
Fighting on Yemen’s west coast has driven thousands across the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Djibouti by boat over the past ten days. A camp in Obock is preparing for up to 10,000 arrivals, while the UN migration agency says overcrowded boats are reaching shore with very little food or water. The crossings followed an Iran-backed Houthi offensive to seize a key island and the strategic port of Mokha.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 10:00
At IFA 2026, Haier presented its “Home of Intelligent Possibilities,” featuring AI devices, robotics and connected services designed to make the home smarter.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 10:00
A midday bulletin rounds up the most important latest and breaking stories from Europe and beyond on September 21, covering world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 10:00
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.
Analysts expect US-China biotech deals to flourish as Washington reportedly moves away from sweeping restrictions, giving Chinese healthcare firms a major boost after Beijing’s ambitious five-year sector plan. Nomura’s China healthcare research chief Jialin Zhang said China-US out-licensing deals would “ride on a high tide” in the favourable environment.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 10:00
The digital euro has made its debut in wholesale financial markets. The European Central Bank hopes to launch a retail version by 2029.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 10:00
More than 100 presidents and prime ministers are heading to New York for the U.N. General Assembly amid wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, disrupted energy markets and doubts about the institution’s effectiveness. Governments are also competing for U.S. attention and influence. The 2026 BGR Impact Index ranks Japan first, followed by Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom and South Korea.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 10:00
Russia’s single voting day has ended, with preliminary results showing United Russia holding a strong lead in the election for the ninth State Duma. The lower house is expected to retain its five-party composition, while Europe seeks a response to record gasoline and diesel prices. French President Emmanuel Macron called fuel costs “unbearable.”
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 10:00
Preliminary results released by Russian state media on Monday show President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party winning a large majority in parliamentary elections. The vote took place amid Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a crackdown on anti-war opposition, and was the first election since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia on the final day of the State Duma election, including hundreds aimed at Moscow. Putin’s pro-government party is poised to win as the attacks highlight the war’s growing reach into the capital.
Early results from Russia’s parliamentary election put the Kremlin-backed United Russia party ahead in a tightly controlled contest. The first parliamentary ballot held during wartime began Friday and ended Sunday, with about 111 million eligible voters. Moscow’s mayor said voting proceeded as planned despite Ukrainian drone attacks.
With more than 90 percent of ballots counted, United Russia is projected to secure a landslide in Russia’s first parliamentary election since the full-scale war on Ukraine began. Most antiwar candidates were barred, while analysts say votes for systemic opposition parties may signal quiet protest and mounting domestic frustration.
China congratulated Russia on the successful State Duma elections, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun saying the result reflects the will of the Russian people. He added that Beijing supports the choice made independently by the Russian people.
Election officials say United Russia has preserved its parliamentary majority. With results counted from more than 95% of polling stations, the Kremlin’s main party had just under 58% of the vote for the 225 seats allocated by party lists.
With 90.45% of ballots counted, Central Election Commission data puts United Russia ahead in the State Duma election with 57.82% of the vote. The CPRF, LDPR and New People are also projected to enter the chamber, while regional legislative and gubernatorial elections were held across Russia.
Election officials say A Just Russia has received 4.96% on the party list with 94.95% of ballots counted, just below the 5% threshold for State Duma entry. United Russia leads with 57.83%, ahead of the KPRF, LDPR, and New People. Preliminary figures suggest United Russia could again win a constitutional majority.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Vladimir Putin on Russia’s successful State Duma elections, saying the results demonstrated broad support for the Russian leader’s strategic course to protect the state’s long-term interests. He highlighted interparliamentary cooperation as an important part of Kazakh-Russian allied relations.
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.
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.
A new poll gives Democrat James Talarico a narrow lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, though the margin falls within the poll’s margin of error. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott leads in the governor’s contest.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 10:00
Experts warn that climate warming is extending open-water seasons and melting sea ice, leaving Arctic shorelines more exposed to powerful waves. Tuktoyaktuk is awaiting a federal response to proposals for expanded mitigation, while local leaders see current defences as vital for buying time before a planned relocation.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 10:00
CGTN’s Mike Walter visited the Dexing Copper Mine in Jiangxi, where AI-powered ore sorting is turning low-grade material once considered unusable into economically viable resources. The China-developed optical-electronic equipment separates ore from waste rock at 300 tons per hour, improving recovery rates while reducing mining costs and reliance on imports.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:58
France has been preparing for Pope Leo XIV’s visit for months, with four days remaining before he travels to Paris, Lourdes and Metz from Friday. Sensitive issues, including clerical sexual abuse and France’s assisted-dying law, surround the trip, while security remains the main priority.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:57
Pope Leo XIV’s four-day visit to France this weekend is expected to address the Catholic Church’s positions on abortion and euthanasia. France has recently enshrined abortion in its constitution and given final approval to a bill establishing assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses.
Volkswagen’s problems have worsened after its latest profit warning was followed by its exit from a blue-chip index. Deutsche Bank analysts said the reduction in the operating profit forecast initially appears severe, but cash generation remains intact.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:56
Chinese and US teams held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges on economic and trade issues, along with talks on AI-related matters. The article reviews understandings reached in consultations in Geneva, London, Stockholm, Madrid and Kuala Lumpur, including tariff reductions, a consultation mechanism, a TikTok cooperation framework and temporary export-control measures.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 09:54
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.
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.
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.
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.
Germany’s far-right AfD is already discussing a possible restart of Russian gas supplies with Moscow. Its foreign policy spokesperson Markus Frohnmaier spoke personally with Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller, while party leader Beatrix von Storch said AfD wants affordable energy from as many sources as possible. Wider talks could take place in March 2027 if Russia and Ukraine agree on peace-settlement terms.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:54
Although some analysts say Israel is militarily safer after nearly three years of war, security remains the dominant issue ahead of the general election. Many Israelis still fear threats from Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran, while the Gaza war, regional fighting and intensifying military operations and settler violence in the occupied West Bank continue to fuel insecurity.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 09:54
Chinese geologists have identified buried ancient river channels beneath the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang containing fresh, brackish and saline groundwater, delineating two major groundwater sources. The findings, made near Minfeng County and in the desert interior, challenge the view that the underground water is only stagnant or saline and could support greening and development in southern Xinjiang.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:53
A probe says the United States deported more than 25,000 migrants to countries with which they had no ties. Deportees, including Mexican nationals, gathered at a processing centre at La Aurora airport in Guatemala City.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 09:53
Through secretive agreements with countries in Africa and Latin America, the Trump administration has deported thousands of migrants to places they had never visited. Reporters documented 25,000 deportations, most involving transfers across the border to Mexico. Journalist Sofía Álvarez Jurado describes how migrants are forced across and what happens after arrival.
US President Donald Trump is resisting calls to slow artificial intelligence development. He plans for the sector to be overseen by a new AI Czar to help it grow, despite industry demands for a slowdown.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:51
US economic restrictions may slow China’s AI progress, but they could also backfire. Export controls constrain China’s access to advanced chips while encouraging domestic alternatives, greater model efficiency and attempts to bypass the rules. If allies tire of bearing the commercial costs, Washington’s strategy could undermine its own goals.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 09:50
Commodity trading house Trafigura said it has launched Volare Shipping to own and operate 14 supertankers. It plans to sell shares in the business before listing it on Norway’s stock exchange next month.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:50
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho displayed images of two challenges he said clearly warranted red cards, then launched a scathing criticism of the referee after his side lost 2-1 to Atlético in the Madrid derby.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:47
Volkswagen has been dropped from the Euro Stoxx 50, the eurozone benchmark for its largest listed companies. The change took effect at Monday’s market open, days after Europe’s biggest automaker warned that one-off charges would consume most of its profit this year.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:46
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.
Tropical Storm Dujuan is moving along Japan’s coast and is expected to regain typhoon strength by Tuesday morning, with sustained winds possibly reaching 80mph and gusts nearing 100mph. Its path crosses the Izu Islands, where evacuation warnings are in place amid widespread alerts for heavy rain, flooding, landslides and high waves.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:45
A powerful storm is expected to pass close to Tokyo on Monday, bringing torrential rain and strong winds to Japan’s capital and nearby areas while disrupting rail and air travel.
Polish energy group Orlen will provide Ukraine’s state-owned Naftogaz with three liquefied natural gas cargoes in the first quarter of 2027. Naftogaz said state-owned Ukrnafta will also receive fuel valued at up to $500 million.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:45
Military expert Andrey Marochko said Russia’s Battlegroup North took control of about 100 square kilometers in the Kharkov Region over the past week. He said Russian forces also seized 10 settlements across the Kharkov, Donetsk and Zaporozhye regions, while Ukraine’s operational and tactical position on the Kharkov front continued to worsen.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 09:45
Russia’s 11th Army Corps says Battlegroup North units have destroyed more than 200 Ukrainian Baba-Yaga heavy hexacopters in the Kharkov Region since early September. Ukrainian forces allegedly used the drones to deliver ammunition and food to positions surrounded by Russian troops, the corps said.
A 2026 Chinese blue book on Alzheimer’s disease prevention and treatment, released in Beijing, urges stronger community prevention and early screening. It identifies inconsistent screening, limited grassroots capacity and care gaps, and recommends a system spanning prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and care, with more investment in research and new therapies.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:45
Protesters gathered in Texas after an ICE agent shot and injured a Venezuelan man during an immigration enforcement operation. City officials and demonstrators are calling for transparency and an independent investigation.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:42
Protests erupted in Austin, Texas, after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man during a traffic stop. The man is in serious but stable condition, while anti-ICE protesters gathered quickly at the scene. Austin’s police chief said local officers were not involved.
Officials say a Venezuelan man was shot and injured by an ICE agent in Texas. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has called for an independent investigation, arguing that ICE should not investigate the incident on its own.
An ICE agent shot a man in the torso during a brief foot pursuit in Austin, Texas, leaving him in serious but stable condition, officials said. Mayor Kirk Watson called for an independent investigation involving local police, while about 100 protesters gathered at the scene to oppose ICE actions.
Local officials say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas. People gathered at the scene.
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.
Municipal authorities said a man sustained injuries after an ICE officer fired a weapon in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. Officials described his condition as serious but stable.
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man Sunday afternoon in Austin, the Texas capital, according to local officials.
One person was hospitalized after an ICE agent-involved shooting in Austin, Texas, on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
A man was hospitalized after being shot and injured Sunday in an incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Austin, Texas, officials said.
Officials in Austin, Texas, said a federal immigration agent shot a person in the city.
A local official says a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas. City Councilmember Mike Siegel alleges the officer rammed the man’s car, exited the federal vehicle and fired at least five times.
China sent Qinling-01 and Qinling-02 into orbit aboard a Lijian-1 Y18 rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Developed under Northwestern Polytechnical University, the satellites will operate 500 kilometers above Earth and support high-resolution remote sensing for ecological protection in the Qinling Mountains and Yellow River region.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:41
Romanian media reported that former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu was detained and that authorities searched five addresses linked to him in a €1.1 million fraud case. Prosecutors said a group led by a 64-year-old Romanian allegedly defrauded businesspeople by promising access to foreign financing; local media identified Georgescu as the alleged ringleader.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:41
Elif Eralp, a candidate for the left-wing Die Linke party, has attracted attention in Berlin in recent weeks. Her campaign style and rhetoric have been compared with those of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as she seeks to become the city’s first Left Party mayor.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:41
AFP News AgencyIndian Oil Corp said on Monday that it will invest 24.49 billion rupees ($255.6 million) to build and operate a natural gas pipeline linking Kochi in Kerala with Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, southern India.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:40
RIA Novosti removed a report saying 86 participants in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would receive State Duma mandates through United Russia. The party requested the withdrawal pending clarification, and General Council Secretary Vladimir Yakushev later told TASS that the figure was 49.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:35
Central Election Commission head Ella Pamfilova said turnout in Russia’s State Duma election reached a record 59.32%. With 95.18% of precincts counted, United Russia led the party-list vote with 57.83% and was projected to win 355 seats—well above the 301 needed for a constitutional majority and its largest faction ever in the chamber.
Preliminary results indicate that United Russia, backed by President Vladimir Putin, is set to retain control of Russia’s parliament and its constitutional majority. BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg said the result was unsurprising. Yabloko, the only anti-war party, was removed from the ballot before voting, though some candidates remained in several constituencies.
Russia’s Central Election Commission says State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin has secured more than 92% of the vote in his single-member district in Saratov, with 4.05% of precinct reports counted. Communist Party candidate Denis Bulanov is second on 4.11%.
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.
Australia’s population is ageing and its fertility rate has remained below the replacement level for five decades. The Intergenerational Report projects deaths will outnumber births by the mid-2060s, while lower migration would mean weaker per-person GDP, a higher dependency ratio and more government debt.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:35
Australia is projected to record more deaths than births in the 2060s as its fertility rate falls to 1.34, according to the Treasury’s latest Intergenerational Report. The population is forecast to reach 39.3 million by 2065–66, with immigration accounting for all growth and the number of people aged 85 or older tripling. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said demographic change poses serious risks, while the Business Council questioned whether AI can deliver the productivity gains underpinning the economic outlook.
Japanese group SoftBank is seeking to raise more than $11bn through dollar- and euro-denominated bonds as it invests in the artificial intelligence boom and backs its bet on OpenAI.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:32
American journalist Jason Smith rejects claims that China is erasing minority cultures, saying his experience of living and travelling in the country shows the opposite. He observed Han women wearing Miao clothing for photos and retired people in Beijing learning Uyghur dances, which he said reflects Chinese people’s appreciation of their history and ethnic cultures.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:30
The week of the Trump-Xi summit begins with positive early signals.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:30
China is ready to work with the United States during President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to promote global peace and stability, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said. He described mutual visits by Chinese and US leaders as historically significant milestones and said Beijing wants stronger dialogue, cooperation and management of differences.
Russia’s Federal Security Service says it detained a Donetsk resident accused of preparing an explosion near a polling station on voting day on instructions from Ukraine’s Security Service. The suspect allegedly obtained 20 kilograms of explosives and a drone-delivered device, but was arrested before carrying out the plan and confessed. Authorities are considering whether to open a criminal case.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:29
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday that the people who control artificial intelligence cannot be allowed to regulate the industry themselves.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:25
X has sued two users in the UK, alleging they manipulated cryptocurrency-focused accounts to obtain $277,000 through the platform’s creator revenue-sharing program.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:24
Rosmolodezh chief Grigory Gurov said 92% of foreign participants wanted to return to Russia after the International Festival of Youth. A survey found positive views of the country rose from 80% before the festival to 95% afterward, while the share viewing it “very positively” increased from 42% to 67%.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:23
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said security forces killed 37 militants in Sunday counterterrorism operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and along the Afghan border. Ground operations in Kohat and Hangu killed nine, while airstrikes on three border targets killed 28, including several suicide bombers.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:22
The Taliban government says Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan’s Kunar and Paktika provinces killed three people and wounded four, accusing Pakistan of hitting civilian homes. Two Pakistani security officials cited by AP said 28 suspected militants were killed. Pakistan has not issued an official statement.
Afghan officials say Pakistani air raids in northeastern Afghanistan killed three members of one family and injured four others in Kunar province. The Taliban also reported bombardment at two sites in Paktika that caused property damage but no casualties. Pakistan has not immediately commented.
Two Pakistani security officials said the air strikes killed 28 suspected “terrorists”. Kabul said three civilians were killed.
Afghan officials said Pakistani airstrikes hit northeastern Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least three people. The strikes threaten to revive tensions between the neighbours after almost three months of relative calm.
Amazon has blocked Meta’s Muse AI agent from shopping on behalf of users, saying its unauthorized access violates the retailer’s Conditions of Use. Amazon also raised privacy and security concerns about Muse not identifying itself while browsing and seemingly capturing customer credentials. Meta had said Muse could not access secure login or card-payment details.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:21
AFP News AgencyThe International Federation of Robotics estimated that about 7,000 humanoid robots were sold globally for industrial and professional service applications in 2025. Its secretary general said they remain only a small share of all robots, with many units bought by research institutes and companies to gather data for improving AI models.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:19
Figures compiled by the International Federation of Robotics show that about 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide last year for industrial and professional service applications.
The Iran war is expected to be one of the issues discussed when Xi Jinping and Donald Trump meet. The report examines whether China can use its ties with Iran to assume a diplomatic role ahead of the meeting.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 09:19
Diesel in France has climbed to a record above €2.40 a litre, ranking among the EU’s highest prices as the Middle East war disrupts global oil supplies and drives up refining costs.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 09:19
A man and two women have been detained over the killing of Jabulile Ntimba, whose partially clothed body was found wrapped in a sheet in Dawn Park east of Johannesburg. Police called the arrests a “breakthrough” amid nine recent cases, but said they have not established whether the deaths are connected.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:18
A South Korean opposition lawmaker urged parliament on Monday to scrutinize Seoul’s planned investment package for the United States, warning that negotiations on energy projects could leave South Korea bearing a disproportionate share of the financial risks.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:15
Former Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer and ex-state secretary Gerhard Schulz are on trial in Berlin, accused of lying to a parliamentary committee about contracts for a failed foreign-motorist toll scheme. Both deny the charges. The case is expected to run for 12 days. Germany’s cherry and pear growers, meanwhile, report their best harvest in years.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:14
A look at the week starting Sept. 21, as cryptocurrencies enjoy a bullish bounce following the Federal Reserve’s rate hike.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:12
Bitcoin moved above $80,000 after a $148 billion increase in the US Treasury’s account failed to destabilize overnight funding markets. Repo trading stayed within the Federal Reserve’s operating range, suggesting the tax-date cash withdrawal caused no broad squeeze. Bitcoin later traded near $82,000 as spot ETF inflows and a technology-stock rally supported the rebound.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:10
A senior U.S. Arctic military official said Washington is watching China’s presence in its Arctic zone “very closely” because of concerns about the security of the U.S. homeland.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:10
Manchester United drew 1-1 at Fulham, leaving them with one win from their first five Premier League matches and matching their lowest points total at that stage. Manager Michael Carrick defended the team, while Gary Neville called their performance “absolutely pathetic” as pressure mounted.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:08
Ukraine’s Culture Ministry has launched a $500,000 grant fundraiser for independent publishers facing severe losses after Russian attacks destroyed 13 million books over the summer. The book industry’s losses have reached at least Hr 1.75 billion ($32 million), and applications are expected to open in November to support at least 20 publishers with printing costs.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:05
Rebel Wilson appeared in New South Wales Supreme Court in Sydney as producers of her directorial debut, The Deb, pursued claims against her and Camp Sugar. They allege misleading conduct, contract breaches and efforts to obstruct the film’s release; Wilson’s cross-claim accuses the producers of theft, bullying and sexual misconduct. The film was shelved in 2024 after the dispute and released in April 2026.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:02
Elon Musk is staying out of the spotlight in the Texas Senate race, a role Republicans appear to prefer. The last time he spent money on an election, he played a starring part in Wisconsin’s 2025 state Supreme Court race.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:02
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says building his refinery was his toughest challenge, but he never thought of quitting. The facility has reduced Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel, while demand for its jet fuel has risen amid disruptions to global energy supplies. Dangote plans to double its capacity and list the company on Nigeria’s stock exchange to create wealth, rejecting claims that he is building a monopoly.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:02
Scientists warn that one European country will be hit hard by extreme fire weather if reliance on fossil fuels does not end, with children facing worsening conditions.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:00
A study says children born in Europe in 2025 will experience 84% more extreme fire weather over their lifetimes than those born in 1950—about three additional years—under current policies. The increase will be greatest in the Mediterranean, as hotter, drier and windier conditions intensify wildfire risk.
Colombia’s disaster risk agency says a forest fire in the centre of the country is now partly under control. About 250 firefighters, aided by volunteers, have been fighting the blaze since Saturday, with roughly 200 hectares affected.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:00
As artificial intelligence enters a more mature phase, Asian investors are seeking clearer proof that the technology can generate revenue and earnings rather than merely offering exposure. Chris Oberoi, Bank of America’s head of Asia-Pacific research, said the key question is whether AI improves productivity and can be monetised, adding that the answer is firmly yes.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:00
A study from Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the University of Murcia estimates that people born in Spain in 2025 will experience 7.3 years of extreme weather conducive to wildfires—3.8 years more than those born in 1950.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:00
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