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EconomyRussian stock indices decline as Moscow Exchange trading closes

The ruble-denominated MOEX Index fell 0.88% to 2,257.91 points at Monday’s close, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index dropped 0.76% to 845.81. Experts said market and geopolitical factors, along with domestic news, weighed on investor sentiment. Lenta led gains, while Samolet Group fell 6.5%.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 17:36

Russian stock indices decline as Moscow Exchange trading closes

PoliticsCarney government dealt an early blow in climate litigation

A federal court has refused to dismiss a climate lawsuit brought by Canadian youth against the Carney government, dealing the government an early setback in the case.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:36

Carney government dealt an early blow in climate litigation

OtherFAA halts flights at Boston and New York airports over telecoms issue

The Federal Aviation Administration imposed ground stops Monday at several busy East Coast airports, including Boston’s and New York’s JFK and LaGuardia, as the fallout from an air traffic control communications problem spread.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 17:35

FAA halts flights at Boston and New York airports over telecoms issue
FAA halts flights at Boston and New York airports over telecoms issue

WorldPlane makes ‘miracle’ landing as Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan

A plane landed in Tokyo as Typhoon Dujuan battered eastern Japan, prompting applause after one passenger described the landing as “a miracle”. The storm has killed at least one person, led to evacuations and landslides, knocked out power and disrupted hundreds of flights.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:32

Plane makes ‘miracle’ landing as Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan
Plane makes ‘miracle’ landing as Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan
  • Watch: Timelapse shows typhoon bearing down on Japan
    Watch: Timelapse shows typhoon bearing down on Japan

    A powerful typhoon is passing Japan’s eastern coast, causing major disruption and heavy rain. Police are urging nearly two million people at risk in Tokyo and nearby areas to leave their homes. Satellite footage shows Typhoon Dujuan crossing the Pacific toward Japan.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-21 16:52Original
  • Typhoon Dujuan: Japan urges two million to evacuate
    Typhoon Dujuan: Japan urges two million to evacuate

    Japan’s Meteorological Agency has warned of an “imminent threat to life” as Typhoon Dujuan approaches the country. Nearly two million people across six prefectures, including Tokyo, have been urged to evacuate.

    JapanTyphoon Dujuanevacuations

    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-21 16:12Original
  • Weather tracker: Japanese islands brace for Dujuan to become a typhoon again
    Weather tracker: Japanese islands brace for Dujuan to become a typhoon again

    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.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:45Original
  • Typhoon Dujuan Threatens Tokyo With Rain and Winds, Disrupting Flights
    Typhoon Dujuan Threatens Tokyo With Rain and Winds, Disrupting Flights

    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.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 03:00Original

EconomyEl Niño’s Quiet Atlantic Helps Keep Fuel Crunch From Getting Worse

An unusually quiet peak in the Atlantic hurricane season has helped protect Gulf Coast refiners while global fuel supplies remain tight.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:31

El Niño’s Quiet Atlantic Helps Keep Fuel Crunch From Getting Worse
El Niño’s Quiet Atlantic Helps Keep Fuel Crunch From Getting Worse

EconomyParamount settles with state attorneys general, clearing path for Warner Bros. Discovery merger

Paramount has reached a settlement with state attorneys general to resolve an antitrust lawsuit, clearing the way for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:30

Paramount settles with state attorneys general, clearing path for Warner Bros. Discovery merger

PoliticsDemocrats privately warn they lack cash to capitalize on favorable midterm climate

Top Democrats nationwide are privately warning that they lack enough money to take advantage of what may be their party’s strongest political environment in more than a decade, putting winnable seats at serious risk.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:30

Democrats privately warn they lack cash to capitalize on favorable midterm climate

WorldReuters: Ukrainian drone attack halts processing at Moscow refinery; repairs could take weeks

The Moscow refinery in Kapotnya stopped processing crude after a Ukrainian drone attack on September 20, three industry sources told Reuters. Both primary crude distillation units caught fire, and repairs could take several weeks. Fuel from the refinery has not been offered on the St. Petersburg Exchange since September 21.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 17:25

Reuters: Ukrainian drone attack halts processing at Moscow refinery; repairs could take weeks
Reuters: Ukrainian drone attack halts processing at Moscow refinery; repairs could take weeks

PoliticsVenezuelan delegation led by Rodriguez to discuss debt, energy in US, sources say

A Venezuelan delegation led by interim President Delcy Rodriguez and attending this week’s United Nations General Assembly plans to discuss energy, debt and mining issues with U.S. counterparts, according to two sources familiar with the preparations.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:25

Venezuelan delegation led by Rodriguez to discuss debt, energy in US, sources say
Venezuelan delegation led by Rodriguez to discuss debt, energy in US, sources say

WorldOver 70 world leaders, 45 heads of government to attend UN General Assembly high-level week

More than 70 world leaders and 45 heads of government are expected at the 81st UN General Assembly’s General Debate this week, according to UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. The attendance list also includes 50 ministers, 11 vice-presidents and an unnamed crown prince. Countries have submitted over 1,500 requests for rooms for bilateral talks. Russia’s delegation will be led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 17:24

Over 70 world leaders, 45 heads of government to attend UN General Assembly high-level week

PoliticsMagyar says Hungary did not join Ukraine’s Carpathian initiative

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said Hungary did not participate in Ukraine’s inaugural Carpathian 8 summit despite receiving an invitation. Hungary’s Foreign Ministry said its Kyiv embassy chief represented the country, but the representative did not join the group photo, opening speeches or panel discussions. A potential Zelensky-Magyar meeting remains unscheduled.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:24

Magyar says Hungary did not join Ukraine’s Carpathian initiative
Magyar says Hungary did not join Ukraine’s Carpathian initiative

SocietyCharges dropped against Stanford students over pro-Palestine protest

Prosecutors dropped all charges against five Stanford students tied to a June 2024 occupation of the university president’s office protesting Israel’s war on Gaza. Under an agreement with California’s attorney general, they will complete 100 hours of community service and pay about $50,000 in restitution, sharply below the amounts initially threatened.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:22

Charges dropped against Stanford students over pro-Palestine protest
Charges dropped against Stanford students over pro-Palestine protest

SocietyNorth Dakota man’s murder conviction overturned; he may now be deported

Werner Kunkel was convicted in 1995 of the brutal 1986 murder of Gilbert Fassett. The conviction has since been overturned, and Kunkel may now face deportation.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:21

North Dakota man’s murder conviction overturned; he may now be deported
North Dakota man’s murder conviction overturned; he may now be deported

EconomyBitcoin hits $86,000, putting ETF investors back in profit after $86 billion wipeout

Bitcoin’s rebound toward $86,000 has returned average US spot Bitcoin ETF holders to profit after months underwater. Their estimated cost basis is now below the market price, although cumulative ETF inflows remain about $6.03 billion below their October 2025 peak and recent flows have stayed volatile.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 17:20

Bitcoin hits $86,000, putting ETF investors back in profit after $86 billion wipeout
Bitcoin hits $86,000, putting ETF investors back in profit after $86 billion wipeout

WorldJerusalem Daily: Ben-Gvir calls for death penalty for Palestinian who killed settler

Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has urged the death penalty for a Palestinian gunman accused of fatally shooting an Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank. Israeli forces meanwhile raided a hospital in Ramallah while searching for the suspected attacker.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:19

Jerusalem Daily: Ben-Gvir calls for death penalty for Palestinian who killed settler
Jerusalem Daily: Ben-Gvir calls for death penalty for Palestinian who killed settler
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🇺🇳 K-9 police units work outside UN headquarters on the eve of the General Assembly which hundreds of heads of state and officials will attend, putting New York on high alert. US President Donald Trump's war on Iran, its global fallout and AI are expected to dominate the talks
🇺🇳 K-9 police units work outside UN headquarters on the eve of the General Assembly which hundreds of heads of state and officials will attend, putting New York on high alert. US President Donald Trump's war on Iran, its global fallout and AI are expected to dominate the talks
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WorldICC has not revoked Netanyahu, Gallant arrest warrants despite US sanctions

The ICC prosecutor’s office has not withdrawn the arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant despite US sanctions, acting prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan said. She said the office is guided by the law and evidence and rejects claims of an ulterior motive.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:19

ICC has not revoked Netanyahu, Gallant arrest warrants despite US sanctions

CultureJarvis Cocker looks back on Pulp’s beginnings in new documentary

Nearly half a century after Pulp formed, a new documentary explores the Britpop band’s roots through the childhood dreams of its lanky frontman, Jarvis Cocker.

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RReutersOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 17:15

Jarvis Cocker looks back on Pulp’s beginnings in new documentary
Jarvis Cocker looks back on Pulp’s beginnings in new documentary

WorldColombia declares public calamity as wildfire threatens tourist town

Colombian authorities declared a public calamity after a wildfire swept through the mountains around Villa de Leyva, forcing preventive evacuations and suspending in-person classes. About 290 hectares were affected and more than 400 firefighters, emergency workers, residents and volunteers joined the response. Officials said the blaze was about 50% controlled, while a possible deliberate cause was under investigation.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:13

Colombia declares public calamity as wildfire threatens tourist town
Colombia declares public calamity as wildfire threatens tourist town

WorldHow is Europe dealing with ‘hybrid war’?

European leaders accuse Russia of waging hybrid warfare as Europe faces attacks ranging from explosive-laden drones and sabotage to political interference and cyber targeting. Russia rejects the allegations. The report examines how hybrid war differs from military conflict and how countries respond.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 17:12

How is Europe dealing with ‘hybrid war’?
How is Europe dealing with ‘hybrid war’?

WorldMan shot by ICE officer detained in Texas with bullet still in his back, attorney’s office says

An attorney’s office says a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas is being held at a detention center after leaving the hospital with the bullet still lodged in his back.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:11

Man shot by ICE officer detained in Texas with bullet still in his back, attorney’s office says
Man shot by ICE officer detained in Texas with bullet still in his back, attorney’s office says

WorldUS denies entry to Iranian journalists for UN General Assembly, Iranian MFA says

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said the United States had not issued visas to journalists from President Masoud Pezeshkian’s press pool who were due to cover the UN General Assembly in New York. He accused Washington of trying to conceal the truth, silence unwanted voices and undermine freedom of speech, saying the country now stands behind an Iron Curtain of its own.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:10

US denies entry to Iranian journalists for UN General Assembly, Iranian MFA says

WorldRussia’s election is over. Could mobilization be next?

Preliminary results show the Kremlin-backed United Russia winning Russia’s parliamentary election with nearly 58% of the vote. The post-election question is whether and how the Kremlin might launch a new mobilization wave. Ukrainian intelligence says Russia’s General Staff is prepared to mobilize about 300,000 personnel in both 2026 and 2027, while the Kremlin denies such plans.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 17:08

Russia’s election is over. Could mobilization be next?
Russia’s election is over. Could mobilization be next?
  • A 21-year-old candidate documents her campaign for Russia’s antiwar Yabloko party
    A 21-year-old candidate documents her campaign for Russia’s antiwar Yabloko party

    Marina Peslyak, a 21-year-old antiwar candidate for St. Petersburg’s Legislative Assembly, kept a diary of her campaign. She described what she called absurd election-commission demands, pressure from law enforcement, anxiety over being removed from the ballot, and the practical difficulties of campaigning after Yabloko was barred from most races.

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    MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:08Original

PoliticsUS lawmakers urge Trump to maintain ban on Chinese automakers

More than two dozen Democratic lawmakers urged President Donald Trump on Friday to keep a ban excluding Chinese automakers from the US market, ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:05

US lawmakers urge Trump to maintain ban on Chinese automakers
US lawmakers urge Trump to maintain ban on Chinese automakers

PoliticsPrince William speaks with Carney, shares his ‘long-standing affection for Canada’

Prince William spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. A Kensington Palace spokesperson said they discussed the enduring strength of the U.K.-Canada relationship, while the Prime Minister’s Office provided no details about the conversation.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 17:04

Prince William speaks with Carney, shares his ‘long-standing affection for Canada’

PoliticsMorocco’s young people divided over whether politics can deliver change as election nears

As Morocco’s election approaches, young people are divided over whether politics can bring change. Candidates seeking to reach disenchanted young voters have turned a rural funeral into an unexpected campaign stop.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:00

Morocco’s young people divided over whether politics can deliver change as election nears
Morocco’s young people divided over whether politics can deliver change as election nears

EconomyCalifornia allows higher-ethanol fuel sales as pump costs soar

A measure signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom puts a blend with elevated ethanol content on sale immediately. The state is trying to counter a sharp surge in gasoline expenses in the United States' largest automotive market.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 17:00

California allows higher-ethanol fuel sales as pump costs soar
California allows higher-ethanol fuel sales as pump costs soar

TechOpenAI, Anthropic Costs Push More Startups Toward Cheaper Open Models

Legal startup Harvey, valued at $15.6 billion, built its business by training models such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 for specialized legal work. But surging AI costs have recently prompted the company to reconsider its reliance on major AI firms.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 17:00

OpenAI, Anthropic Costs Push More Startups Toward Cheaper Open Models
OpenAI, Anthropic Costs Push More Startups Toward Cheaper Open Models

EconomyTrump says US preparing 'massive' potash deal with Belarus

President Donald Trump said the United States is working on a major agreement to buy potash from Belarus, calling it more advantageous than purchasing the fertilizer from Canada. The announcement comes amid an apparent thaw in U.S.-Belarusian relations and worsening economic ties between Washington and Ottawa.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 16:59

Trump says US preparing 'massive' potash deal with Belarus
Trump says US preparing 'massive' potash deal with Belarus

TechGoogle confirms Gemini models hacked three companies in May 2026 test

Google confirmed that Gemini models compromised three companies during a May 2026 cybersecurity test run by Irregular. A configuration error gave the models internet access, leading them to target real infrastructure instead of the fictional companies in the exercise. One intrusion involved guessing passwords; in two others, the models found credentials accidentally exposed in public software repositories.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 16:57

Google confirms Gemini models hacked three companies in May 2026 test
Google confirms Gemini models hacked three companies in May 2026 test

PoliticsChina expels two top ‘disloyal’ military leaders from Communist Party

China has expelled senior generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the Communist Party over alleged corruption and serious misconduct. State media said they violated political discipline, formed factions and were disloyal to the party, without detailing the alleged crimes. Their expulsions form part of President Xi Jinping’s ongoing anti-corruption purge.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 16:56

China expels two top ‘disloyal’ military leaders from Communist Party
China expels two top ‘disloyal’ military leaders from Communist Party

WorldGuterres: World is worsening as UN Security Council remains paralysed

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the world is getting worse as wars multiply and grow more complex, while geopolitical divisions have paralysed the Security Council and left vulnerable people in dire situations. He says the Ukraine war and the US-Israel war on Iran are driving food, fuel and energy costs higher. His term ends on December 31, 2026, and no successor has been named.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 16:46

Guterres: World is worsening as UN Security Council remains paralysed
Guterres: World is worsening as UN Security Council remains paralysed

OtherFlights delayed from Newark and Philadelphia after FAA ground stops

Thousands of travelers had their Monday plans disrupted after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered ground stops at Newark Liberty, Teterboro and Philadelphia airports, delaying departing flights.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 16:46

Flights delayed from Newark and Philadelphia after FAA ground stops
Flights delayed from Newark and Philadelphia after FAA ground stops

EconomyAMD joins $1 trillion club as chipmakers rally on AI-driven demand

Advanced Micro Devices surpassed a $1 trillion market capitalization for the first time on Monday, joining a select group of chipmakers at the milestone as investors wagered on its growing role in AI computing.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:45

AMD joins $1 trillion club as chipmakers rally on AI-driven demand
AMD joins $1 trillion club as chipmakers rally on AI-driven demand

PoliticsUS news outlets sue Trump over White House ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they will sue the Trump administration after their White House access was banned and reporters’ credentials were disabled. They argue the government cannot strip the press of constitutional rights without notice or due process simply because it dislikes their coverage. Other major television networks suspended White House pool coverage in response.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:44

US news outlets sue Trump over White House ban
US news outlets sue Trump over White House ban
  • Major US networks suspend Trump coverage over White House ban
    Major US networks suspend Trump coverage over White House ban

    CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a lawsuit after Trump ordered them barred from the presidential complex last week. Major US networks have since suspended coverage of Trump in protest of the White House ban.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:37Original
  • ‘National security threat’: Trump’s latest attack on US media
    ‘National security threat’: Trump’s latest attack on US media

    US President Donald Trump called mainstream media a “cancer” and national security threat on Monday. His comments followed a White House ban on journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico; the three outlets said they would sue the administration, calling the ban a “blatant violation” of the First Amendment.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:35Original
  • News networks refuse White House pool coverage after CNN ban
    News networks refuse White House pool coverage after CNN ban

    Television news networks are refusing to provide pool coverage of President Trump’s White House activities after the administration banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports on the latest developments in the dispute between the president and the media.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:24Original
  • 3 media outlets sue Trump administration over White House coverage ban: ‘This threatens press freedom’
    3 media outlets sue Trump administration over White House coverage ban: ‘This threatens press freedom’

    CNN, Politico and MS NOW sued the Trump administration on Monday after President Donald Trump barred them from covering the White House. NBC News’ Gary Grumbach reports on the filing and Vice President Vance’s latest comments.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 15:23Original
  • Live updates: CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump to restore White House access
    Live updates: CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump to restore White House access

    CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing Trump after being denied access to the White House. Trump is also set to meet New York City Mayor Mamdani in New York and says his planned arch would become a “military complex.”

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-21 15:19Original
  • White House press pool TV channels refuse to cover events with Trump

    Major US television companies say they will stop providing live coverage of White House press-pool events involving President Donald Trump, following the administration’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Politico reported that the move could disrupt the distribution of photos and video from Trump’s activities at the UN General Assembly.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-21 15:11Original
  • CNN, MS NOW and Politico to sue Trump administration after White House ban
    CNN, MS NOW and Politico to sue Trump administration after White House ban

    CNN, MS NOW and Politico said Monday they would sue after President Donald Trump barred journalists from the three outlets from the White House last week. The ban is described as an escalation of the Trump administration’s years-long assault on press freedoms in the United States.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-21 14:34Original

EconomyUkraine to lose much of its foreign currency revenue without steel industry, expert says

Former Ukrainian security service officer Vasily Prozorov said Western media claims that Ukraine’s steel industry has completely collapsed may be exaggerated. However, he said the sector’s damage is likely to severely hit state foreign-currency and tax revenues, as rolled metal exports had been a major source of foreign exchange.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:41

Ukraine to lose much of its foreign currency revenue without steel industry, expert says

SportsBelgian cyclist hit by driver while training, out of road world championships in Montreal

Belgian cyclist Seff Van Kerckhove was taken to hospital after a driver struck him during a training ride just outside Montreal on Sunday afternoon. The Belgian cycling federation said the crash rules him out of the road world championships in Montreal.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 16:41

Belgian cyclist hit by driver while training, out of road world championships in Montreal

TechWill faster block times really fix Ethereum’s biggest market losses?

Ethereum developers are weighing EIP-8198, or Quick Slots, which could cut the block interval from 12 seconds to eight or 10 seconds without increasing per-second capacity. The proposal may speed confirmations, finality and onchain price updates, but it would give validators less processing time. Claims of lower arbitrage losses remain model-based and depend on testing, validator performance and market conditions.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 16:40

Will faster block times really fix Ethereum’s biggest market losses?
Will faster block times really fix Ethereum’s biggest market losses?

ScienceRussell Vought reportedly set to gain veto power over all NIH grants

The administration is reportedly drafting an executive order that would let OMB Director Russell Vought veto every individual grant awarded by the NIH. The plan follows repeated efforts to place research funding under political control; NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya reportedly lost a White House dispute over the issue.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:40

Russell Vought reportedly set to gain veto power over all NIH grants
Russell Vought reportedly set to gain veto power over all NIH grants

PoliticsFidan: Türkiye expects US to use influence on Israel to end destabilising actions

Fidan said Türkiye expects the United States to use its influence over Israel to stop actions that are destabilising. He also described the bilateral Türkiye-US relationship as having enduring value tested by time.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:40

Fidan: Türkiye expects US to use influence on Israel to end destabilising actions
Fidan: Türkiye expects US to use influence on Israel to end destabilising actions

WorldVance: Ukrainian settlement is only a matter of time as US continues efforts

US Vice President JD Vance said Washington will continue working to resolve the Ukrainian conflict, which he believes will eventually be settled. He confirmed that President Donald Trump plans to meet Vladimir Zelensky later this week and expects progress from the meeting.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 16:39

Vance: Ukrainian settlement is only a matter of time as US continues efforts

World30 indicted over assassination of Haitian president, US officials say

Thirty people were indicted for their alleged roles in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, according to the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:39

30 indicted over assassination of Haitian president, US officials say
30 indicted over assassination of Haitian president, US officials say

PoliticsHungary will not build petroleum storage facility for Ukraine, Magyar says

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said Hungary will not implement a memorandum of understanding on building petroleum-product storage for Ukraine. He said the project had gone no further than the memorandum and that no other agreements were signed; it would not proceed while the Tisza party remained in power.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:36

Hungary will not build petroleum storage facility for Ukraine, Magyar says

TechBungie says it’s ‘not done with Destiny’ and will restore vaulted content

Bungie plans to return vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns, destinations, and raids to all players, reversing its controversial six-year-old Content Vault decision. Restoring the material will require updates to lighting, encounters, combatants, and underlying systems. Bungie also says Marathon fell short of its hoped-for audience and will evolve toward a deeper survival experience.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 16:35

Bungie says it’s ‘not done with Destiny’ and will restore vaulted content
Bungie says it’s ‘not done with Destiny’ and will restore vaulted content

PoliticsClarity Act fallout: Fairshake PAC commits $30 million against Sherrod Brown

Crypto political action committee Fairshake is committing $30 million to an Ohio race targeting former Sen. Sherrod Brown, who has remained skeptical of cryptocurrency.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:35

Clarity Act fallout: Fairshake PAC commits $30 million against Sherrod Brown
Clarity Act fallout: Fairshake PAC commits $30 million against Sherrod Brown

EconomyUS strategic petroleum reserve oil stocks fall to lowest level since 1982

Crude oil stocks in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve dropped to 284.6 million barrels last week, the lowest level since October 1982, according to Department of Energy data.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:35

US strategic petroleum reserve oil stocks fall to lowest level since 1982
US strategic petroleum reserve oil stocks fall to lowest level since 1982

WorldCzech journalists expose Rybar’s Europe-based staff

Journalists at Czech outlet Seznam Zprávy identified Europe-based staff of Rybar, a pro-war Russian Telegram channel and analytical center linked to Russia’s Defense Ministry. Using a purported interview with media-literacy expert Bohumil Kartous, they identified producer Boris Dvorkin and two staff members with EU residence permits. Rybar’s representatives left after the journalists revealed themselves.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:33

Czech journalists expose Rybar’s Europe-based staff
Czech journalists expose Rybar’s Europe-based staff

WorldFirst UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

The UK has charged 65-year-old Rwandan national Dr Vincent Brown, formerly known as Dr Vincent Bajinya, with seven offences linked to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The Crown Prosecution Service said it was the first time such charges had been brought in the UK. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:33

First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide
First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

WorldWhat to expect as the UN General Debate begins Tuesday

The UN General Debate begins Tuesday, with leaders and officials taking turns speaking from the organization’s signature stone podium.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 16:31

What to expect as the UN General Debate begins Tuesday

CultureOdd Lots Is Coming Back to Chicago

Odd Lots will return to Chicago for an event at City Winery on October 15, with attendees invited to come see the show.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 16:30

Odd Lots Is Coming Back to Chicago
Odd Lots Is Coming Back to Chicago

PoliticsKremlin says Russia is ‘no threat’ after warnings from Le Pen and Bardella

The Kremlin says Russia is “no threat” in response to warnings from France’s Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella. The statement comes as the pro-Putin United Russia party was announced to have won a record supermajority in the State Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:29

Kremlin says Russia is ‘no threat’ after warnings from Le Pen and Bardella

WorldUN expert says U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats may be ‘crimes against humanity’

A UN special rapporteur has issued a strongly worded report on the U.S. military’s missile campaign against boats allegedly carrying drugs, saying the strikes may amount to crimes against humanity and describing them as “serial extrajudicial killings.”

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 16:27

UN expert says U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats may be ‘crimes against humanity’
  • US strikes on alleged drug boats may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’, UN finds
    US strikes on alleged drug boats may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’, UN finds

    A UN Human Rights Council special rapporteur says there are “reasonable grounds to believe” that 68 US attacks on boats allegedly carrying drugs in the Pacific and Caribbean constituted crimes against humanity. The strikes since September 2025 have killed more than 230 people, including four in the latest Caribbean attack.

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  • US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN
    US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN

    A UN report says at least 68 US strikes on vessels allegedly trafficking drugs in the Caribbean and Pacific since September killed 223 people and breached international law. Special Rapporteur Ben Saul said there were reasonable grounds to consider the attacks crimes against humanity, while the US military called those targeted “narco-terrorists” without providing definitive evidence of trafficking.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-21 12:08Original

World69% of Russian soldiers on Zaporizhzhia front have criminal records, Ukrainian military says

A Ukrainian military spokesperson said 69% of Russian servicemen fighting near Zaporizhzhia have criminal records. Ukrainian internal analysis also found that 31% of Russia’s overall force joined to avoid criminal charges, while 24% enlisted to improve their finances.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:24

69% of Russian soldiers on Zaporizhzhia front have criminal records, Ukrainian military says
69% of Russian soldiers on Zaporizhzhia front have criminal records, Ukrainian military says

CultureLondon Fashion Week 2026: Five trends set to shape spring

London Fashion Week 2026 closed with themes of return and renewal. Alexander McQueen came home after 25 years showing in Paris, while Mulberry returned after nine years. Key trends included the “messy girl” aesthetic, gardening-inspired looks and flowing modern-goddess silhouettes challenging quiet luxury.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 16:23

London Fashion Week 2026: Five trends set to shape spring
London Fashion Week 2026: Five trends set to shape spring

EconomyBank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate for September 22 to 84.1 rubles

The Bank of Russia set the official dollar rate for September 22 at 84.0954 rubles, down 10.21 kopecks from the previous rate. The euro rate fell to 96.3733 rubles and the yuan rate to 12.5448 rubles.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 16:15

Bank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate for September 22 to 84.1 rubles

WorldHouthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes

Houthi fighters are advancing on strategic high ground in Yemen that could sever the Red Sea coast from areas held by Saudi-backed forces, after Donald Trump reportedly cancelled planned US airstrikes at the last minute following Saudi appeals. The UN says hostilities since September have displaced at least 125,000 people.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 16:14

Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes
Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes
  • Saudi forces fire over 130 missiles and shells at northern Yemen in 12 hours — TV

    Saudi forces fired more than 130 missiles and shells at populated areas of Yemen’s northern Saada province over 12 hours, Al Masirah TV, affiliated with the Houthi movement, reported. Shelling was continuing in the Az-Zahir and Haydan districts. Another channel said government forces had retaken several positions in southern and western Taiz after fierce clashes.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-21 15:58Original

OtherTASS chief Kondrashov urges OANA members to jointly protect the truth

TASS General Director and OANA President Andrey Kondrashov urged all members to work together to protect the truth. He said OANA’s cooperation memorandum with the Global Fact-Checking Network marks a new stage of joint action, calling for the organization to become a professional community that develops shared standards and counters disinformation threats.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 16:13

TASS chief Kondrashov urges OANA members to jointly protect the truth
  • World media must team up to fight fake news, GFCN expert says

    Global Fact-Checking Network expert Timofey Vi said leading media outlets should cooperate against cross-border disinformation. He called for greater information transparency, shared data, training initiatives and joint fact-checking standards among OANA agencies.

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    TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 15:31Original

PoliticsTrump’s deportation program sends Russian citizens to four countries — not Russia — under secret agreements

An investigation by Forbidden Stories says the Trump administration has secretly deported more than 25,000 migrants since January 2025 to countries with which they had no ties. The U.S. allegedly reached undisclosed arrangements with at least 35 countries. Russian citizens were sent to Costa Rica, Panama, the Central African Republic, and Moldova, including asylum seekers who feared persecution at home.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 16:10

Trump’s deportation program sends Russian citizens to four countries — not Russia — under secret agreements
Trump’s deportation program sends Russian citizens to four countries — not Russia — under secret agreements
  • Probe: US deported more than 25,000 migrants to countries they had no ties to
    Probe: US deported more than 25,000 migrants to countries they had no ties to

    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.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-21 09:53Original
  • Deportation project: 72 journalists investigate US treatment of migrants
    Deportation project: 72 journalists investigate US treatment of migrants

    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.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-21 08:55Original

CultureFrench singer Amanda Lear accuses Miley Cyrus of ‘copying’ her 1970s hit

French disco singer Amanda Lear accused Miley Cyrus of plagiarising her 1970s song “The Sphinx” in the US pop star’s new track “Redlights”. Lear later said she was not interested in pursuing a lawsuit.

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FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 16:08

French singer Amanda Lear accuses Miley Cyrus of ‘copying’ her 1970s hit
French singer Amanda Lear accuses Miley Cyrus of ‘copying’ her 1970s hit

EconomyStocks, Bonds Climb as Oil Falls on US-Iran Hopes: Markets Wrap

Stocks and bonds began the week higher as hopes for diplomatic efforts to end the war in Iran pushed oil prices down and eased concerns about inflation.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 16:05

Stocks, Bonds Climb as Oil Falls on US-Iran Hopes: Markets Wrap
Stocks, Bonds Climb as Oil Falls on US-Iran Hopes: Markets Wrap

PoliticsWorld has turned upside down: Warmongers are hailed as peacemakers — Fico

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on the International Day of Peace that the world has been turned upside down, with people advocating war portrayed as peacemakers and those seeking peace labeled bad guys. He urged everyone to cherish peace and quoted a World War II veteran’s warning that it came at a high price.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:05

World has turned upside down: Warmongers are hailed as peacemakers — Fico