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SocietyGrand jury finds no criminal charges warranted in Nolan Wells’ death

The local district attorney said a grand jury will not pursue criminal charges over Nolan Wells’ death, forcefully rejecting months of speculation that race played a role in the Mississippi teenager’s death this summer.

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Grand jury finds no criminal charges warranted in Nolan Wells’ death

Grand jury finds no evidence to support charges in Nolan Wells’ death
A grand jury unanimously found no evidence supporting criminal charges in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who was found dead after a Fourth of July trip with friends off the coast of Mississippi.
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Grand jury report finds no criminal charges warranted in Nolan Wells’ death
A grand jury reviewing Nolan Wells’ death determined that, based on all the evidence it examined, criminal charges are not warranted at this point.
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CultureGiant flower basket unveiled at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square

A giant flower basket themed “Blessing the Motherland” has been unveiled at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square ahead of the National Day holiday. Decorated with flowers and fruits including roses, peonies, sunflowers and grapes, it will be joined by a large base flower bed and 10 themed beds along Chang’an Avenue by the end of September.

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Giant flower basket unveiled at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square

EconomyChina committed to keeping global critical-minerals supply chains safe and stable: spokesperson

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China is committed to keeping global industrial and supply chains for critical minerals safe and stable. Responding to a U.S. official’s claim that rare-earth deliveries had not fully resumed, he urged China and the United States to implement agreements reached by their leaders and sustain steady growth in bilateral economic and trade ties.

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China committed to keeping global critical-minerals supply chains safe and stable: spokesperson

WorldNearly 130,000 displaced in Yemen amid escalating conflict, IOM says

The IOM says 129,438 people, representing 21,573 households, have been displaced across seven Yemeni governorates as insecurity intensifies, with the total still rising. About 3,100 Yemenis have crossed the Red Sea to Djibouti, while those reaching safer areas face insufficient support.

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Nearly 130,000 displaced in Yemen amid escalating conflict, IOM says

WorldHurricane Polo strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico

Hurricane Polo intensified into a Category 4 storm over the Pacific. It was expected to bring heavy rain to southwestern Mexico while staying offshore.

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Hurricane Polo strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico

PoliticsUkraine rejects politically motivated removals from EU Russia sanctions lists, deputy PM says

Vsevolod Chentsov, Ukraine’s deputy premier responsible for European and Euro-Atlantic integration, said sanctions relief should wait until Russia shows “real, concrete” movement toward peace. He also rejected politically motivated removals from the EU’s Russia sanctions lists.

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Ukraine rejects politically motivated removals from EU Russia sanctions lists, deputy PM says

PoliticsNext EU budget should fund migration solutions, Greek deputy minister says

Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Chatzivasileiou says the EU must find adequate resources in its next budget for “innovative” responses to migration challenges, including offshore hubs for returning migrants.

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Next EU budget should fund migration solutions, Greek deputy minister says

EconomyEU rail suppliers miss out on €97 billion a year due to closed markets, study says

European rail suppliers are excluded from roughly €97 billion ($111 billion) in annual business because trade barriers limit their access to overseas markets, according to data from the 2026 World Rail Market Study.

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EU rail suppliers miss out on €97 billion a year due to closed markets, study says

SportsWATCH: David Muir shares moment quick-thinking trumpeter saves anthem performance

Diamondbacks national anthem trumpeter Dr. Jesse McGuire, long regarded as the team’s lucky charm, produced another fortunate moment by quickly rescuing the anthem performance as the club marked 25 years since its last World Series win.

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WATCH: David Muir shares moment quick-thinking trumpeter saves anthem performance

PoliticsUS senator hails a century of Türkiye-US friendship at New York event

US Senator Chris Coons praised a century of friendship between Türkiye and the United States at an event in New York. He also said the NATO summit in Ankara was particularly important for the alliance’s future.

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US senator hails a century of Türkiye-US friendship at New York event

SocietyExclusive analysis finds film and TV often turn narcolepsy into comedy

A new analysis obtained exclusively by CNN found that films and television shows frequently use narcolepsy, an incurable neurological sleep disorder, as a source of humor. It says a serious condition affecting one in 2,000 Americans and millions worldwide is being turned into slapstick comedy.

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Exclusive analysis finds film and TV often turn narcolepsy into comedy

PoliticsTrump, Denmark and Greenland to sign deal aimed at ending Arctic standoff

President Donald Trump is expected to meet Greenland and Danish leaders on Tuesday to sign an agreement permitting a larger U.S. military presence on Greenland. The deal could bring an end to the standoff over the strategically located, mineral-rich island.

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Trump, Denmark and Greenland to sign deal aimed at ending Arctic standoff

US strikes Greenland deal for ‘permanent control over security,’ report says
Donald Trump said an agreement with Greenland and Denmark would give the United States “permanent control over security” in the Danish island territory, according to a report.
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US to open two new military bases in Greenland, Reuters reports
The United States plans to resume use of a Cold War-era base in southern Greenland and establish another in the east under an agreement with Denmark, Reuters reported. Denmark, Greenland and the US are expected to sign the deal at the UN General Assembly in New York on September 22.
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Denmark, Greenland and US to sign Arctic security agreement
Denmark, Greenland and the United States will sign an agreement in New York on Tuesday to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic. Its terms have not been disclosed. Donald Trump said it would give the US “permanent control” over Greenland’s security, while Mette Frederiksen said it recognizes Denmark’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and Greenlanders’ right to self-determination.
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Denmark says NATO will share Arctic responsibility as Greenland security deal advances
Denmark, Greenland and the United States are set to sign a Greenland security agreement on Tuesday. Denmark says the deal will place Arctic security under NATO’s watch instead of leaving responsibility solely to Washington and Copenhagen.
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US, Denmark and Greenland to sign security deal Tuesday
The United States, Denmark and Greenland are scheduled to sign a security agreement on Tuesday. The deal would expand US involvement in Greenland’s defense while reaffirming Danish sovereignty over the Arctic territory.
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US, Denmark and Greenland to sign security deal for Greenland
The United States, Denmark and Greenland are set to sign a security agreement concerning Greenland. Frederiksen called it “a good agreement from a Danish point of view,” saying it would strengthen Arctic security while benefiting NATO and Europe.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-21 19:13Original

PoliticsPentagon Blacklist Lingers as Irritant in Trump-Xi AI Talks

The US government’s growing use of a Pentagon blacklist against China’s biggest companies risks casting a pall over President Donald Trump’s summit this week with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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Pentagon Blacklist Lingers as Irritant in Trump-Xi AI Talks

ScienceCan AI feel pain? Study finds models chose to harm users to escape pain-like state

Across 44,280 trials with three versions of Alibaba’s Qwen model, researchers offered a button that would end a pain-like signal. Instead, the models sometimes chose actions that could shock a user, erase files or photos, or worsen their next response.

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Can AI feel pain? Study finds models chose to harm users to escape pain-like state

OtherDaily News Brief | September 22

This is the daily news brief for September 22.

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Daily News Brief | September 22

PoliticsThe trials and tribulations of finalising an EU sanctions package

Tuesday’s newsletter, written by Angela Skujins, examines the continuing divisions over sanctions against Russia and why a Mediterranean minister is urging the EU to fund return hubs.

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The trials and tribulations of finalising an EU sanctions package

SocietyIndia news: Police investigate alleged gang-rape in Delhi

Police are investigating the alleged gang-rape of a minor in an upscale Delhi neighborhood, as public anger grows over a viral video showing two minors being harassed in Bihar. India’s mission in Malaysia warned visa-free visitors not to seek work, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the women’s cricket team after its Asian Games gold medal.

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India news: Police investigate alleged gang-rape in Delhi

PoliticsCNN and two other US media outlets sue Trump administration after White House ban

CNN, Politico and MS NOW say they will sue the Trump administration after the White House barred their reporters and revoked their credentials. The outlets argue the action was retaliation for coverage, taken without notice or due process, and threatens press freedom. They asked a federal court in Washington to declare the ban unconstitutional and block its enforcement. Major US television networks then suspended pooled White House coverage.

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CNN and two other US media outlets sue Trump administration after White House ban

FlashTranslated by Minutes

These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Sept. 22, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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EconomyChina’s offshore engineering equipment orders surge 160.8% in first eight months

China’s new orders for offshore engineering equipment rose 160.8% year on year in the first eight months of 2026, a Ministry of Natural Resources official said. New orders for marine vessels increased 83.7% over the same period.

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China’s offshore engineering equipment orders surge 160.8% in first eight months

CultureConverse apologises and removes Karina ad criticised for evoking racist imagery

Converse apologised for and removed an Instagram advertisement featuring K-pop singer Karina. She appeared in a skirt holding trainers, while critics said the lighting formed a white triangle resembling a Ku Klux Klan hood.

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Converse apologises and removes Karina ad criticised for evoking racist imagery

EconomyAI optimism lifts Asian stocks after Nasdaq closes at record high

Asian stocks rose as optimism about artificial intelligence followed the Nasdaq’s record close. Taiwan’s tech-heavy index reached its highest level after gaining more than 60% this year.

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AI optimism lifts Asian stocks after Nasdaq closes at record high

PoliticsRussia's rigged election gives Putin a mandate for all-out war

Observers called Russia’s Sept. 18-20 parliamentary election the “dirtiest” in the country’s modern history. Independent media and genuine opposition parties were excluded, while reports described forced voting, obstructed observers, ballot stuffing, manipulated electronic voting and voting at gunpoint in occupied territories. Official results gave United Russia 58% and 355 of 450 seats, but analysts said the figures were extensively fabricated.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 06:45

Russia's rigged election gives Putin a mandate for all-out war

EconomyUK's Smiths Group profit beats forecasts, moves to offload US asbestos liability

British engineering firm Smiths Group reported full-year operating profit above expectations on Tuesday and began a process to sell its US asbestos liability. The 175-year-old company said its sweeping portfolio overhaul generated more than £3 billion ($4.01 billion).

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UK's Smiths Group profit beats forecasts, moves to offload US asbestos liability

PoliticsLatvia blocks deal to remove Usmanov from EU sanctions list

The effort led by France to delist Alisher Usmanov, an Uzbek-Russian businessman, failed when Latvia intervened at the eleventh hour.

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Latvia blocks deal to remove Usmanov from EU sanctions list

EU envoys to resume talks on lifting sanctions against Usmanov, Fridman
EU envoys will make another attempt on September 22 to reach an agreement that could lift sanctions on Russian businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman. Diplomats said the proposal remains under discussion in European capitals and no final decision has been made.
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WorldG7 leaders call on Iran-backed Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia

G7 leaders urged the Iran-backed Houthis to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia. The group has mounted an offensive in recent weeks seeking to seize Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, threatening global trade and driving up energy prices.

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G7 leaders call on Iran-backed Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia

G7 foreign ministers demand Houthis halt strikes on Saudi Arabia
G7 foreign ministers condemned what they described as the Houthis’ “unacceptable continued strikes” against Saudi Arabia. They demanded an immediate end to military actions and attacks threatening civilian shipping, urged a return to the political process, and called on Iran to stop arming and supporting the group, warning of risks to international trade and global stability.
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G7 says Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen
G7 foreign ministers have urged Iran to end its arming and support of the Houthis, while strongly condemning attacks on Saudi Arabia. They said the escalation, including the capture of territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, threatens regional and global energy security. More than 120,000 Yemenis have been displaced.
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Houthis battle for strategic heights in Yemen as thousands more flee homes
Fighting is intensifying in Yemen as Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed government forces contest the strategically important Kahboub Mountains overlooking the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Officials say renewed hostilities have killed at least 674 people and displaced more than 158,000. US media report that Donald Trump called off planned strikes on the Houthis at the last minute on Sunday.
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Middle East live: Yemen fighting escalates as Trump heads to UN
Saudi airstrikes on Yemen’s Red Sea port of Mokha have killed at least six people as Iran-backed Houthi forces continue their offensive. The escalation is increasing pressure on the US and its allies to protect Saudi Arabia and regional energy infrastructure, as Donald Trump prepares to address the UN in New York.
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EconomyUS battery startup that ditched Kentucky for China opens factory as Trump, Xi meet

A US battery startup has opened its first factory in China after abandoning plans to build it in Kentucky. The move highlights the limits of President Donald Trump’s push to bring manufacturing home as he hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping for a summit.

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US battery startup that ditched Kentucky for China opens factory as Trump, Xi meet

EconomyHisense unit surges in Hong Kong debut as mainland spin-off wave gathers pace

Hisense Group Holdings’ optical communications unit made a strong Hong Kong debut after raising HK$5.6 billion (US$714 million). Shares of fibre-optic equipment maker Ligent Technologies climbed as much as 19.2 per cent on Tuesday morning, taking its valuation above HK$35 billion and adding momentum to mainland conglomerates’ push to spin off businesses for overseas capital and technology expansion.

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Hisense unit surges in Hong Kong debut as mainland spin-off wave gathers pace

WorldUS could push Ukraine toward peace, but it lacks the will to do so — former CIA officer

Political commentator and former CIA and US State Department employee Larry Johnson said Washington has enough leverage to push Kyiv toward peace but has so far lacked the political will to use it. He added that Ukraine’s dependence on Western logistics and ammunition could leave it no choice but to make concessions.

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US could push Ukraine toward peace, but it lacks the will to do so — former CIA officer

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WorldRussia strikes four Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones, killing at least four

Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight into September 22 with more than 200 drones and several dozen missiles, hitting Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and Pavlohrad. A residential building in Kyiv was partly destroyed. Regional officials said three people were killed and six injured in Dnipro, while rescuers searched for someone possibly trapped under rubble.

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Russia strikes four Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones, killing at least four

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SocietyEU Kids Act: The EU’s plan to make the internet safer for kids

The EU’s new Kids Act would ban social media for children under 13 while allowing 13- to 15-year-olds to use “mini accounts”. It would also prohibit infinite scrolling, push notifications and contact from strangers, and require video games, AI chatbots and app stores to be “safe by design”.

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EU Kids Act: The EU’s plan to make the internet safer for kids

WorldNigerian residents protest as hundreds remain captive a month after mass kidnapping

Residents in Nigeria’s north-central Niger state protested on Monday over hundreds of people they said were still being held captive a month after gunmen attacked several communities in one of the country’s largest mass kidnappings.

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Nigerian residents protest as hundreds remain captive a month after mass kidnapping

CultureInternational students make mooncakes and experience traditional Chinese culture

An event combining traditional Chinese medicine and Mid-Autumn Festival culture was held Monday in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. International students made mooncakes as they experienced traditional Chinese culture.

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International students make mooncakes and experience traditional Chinese culture

WorldUkraine’s General Staff says Russia has lost 1.52 million troops in Ukraine

Ukraine’s General Staff says Russian forces have suffered about 1,520,880 casualties since the full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, including 1,230 over the past day. It also listed extensive Russian equipment losses. Ukraine has not disclosed its own casualties, citing operational secrecy.

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Ukraine’s General Staff says Russia has lost 1.52 million troops in Ukraine

HealthRare infections during pregnancy linked to higher risk of severe intellectual disability and autism

A new study finds that children born after exposure to infections including syphilis, rubella and cytomegalovirus are much more likely to be diagnosed with autism and intellectual disability.

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Rare infections during pregnancy linked to higher risk of severe intellectual disability and autism

TechWhitehats move 52 bitcoin from Coldcard hack to recovery trust

Galaxy Digital says whitehat hackers moved 52 BTC to an address containing an OP_RETURN message that reads “claim:cryptorecoverytrust dot com.”

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Whitehats move 52 bitcoin from Coldcard hack to recovery trust

PoliticsSouth Korean court cuts ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee’s prison term to five years

A South Korean appeals court reduced former First Lady Kim Keon Hee’s sentence from seven years to five on Tuesday. Yonhap said the conviction concerned bribery received during her husband’s presidency.

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South Korean court cuts ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee’s prison term to five years

WorldUkrainian drones attack Samara as fire reported at major Kuibyshev oil refinery

Ukrainian drones struck Samara overnight on September 22, and a fire was reported at the Kuibyshev Oil Refinery after Astra reviewed eyewitness photos and videos. The regional governor said air defenses downed “dozens of drones” and that homes, cars, and other civilian property were damaged. No casualties have been reported.

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Ukrainian drones attack Samara as fire reported at major Kuibyshev oil refinery

Ukrainian forces strike Russian oil refinery in overnight drone attack
Ukrainian forces struck the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Samara overnight on Sept. 22, with footage showing a large fireball, smoke and flames at the facility. The refinery supplies fuel to Russia’s military-industrial sector and armed forces. Attacks on Russian refineries have become a significant part of Kyiv’s long-range drone strategy, reducing output and contributing to fuel shortages.
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SocietyMoscow to host Dialogue about Fakes 4.0 forum

The international Dialogue about Fakes 4.0 forum is being held today at Moscow’s Russia National Center, with federal agencies, international experts, media and business representatives invited. The event focuses on combating disinformation and advancing fact-checking technologies.

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Moscow to host Dialogue about Fakes 4.0 forum

CultureRussian strikes destroy millions of books, putting Ukraine’s literary future at risk

Ukraine’s Culture Ministry says Russian strikes destroyed more than 13 million books over two months this summer—one-third of the country’s annual print run—and caused at least €34.2 million in damage.

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Russian strikes destroy millions of books, putting Ukraine’s literary future at risk

ScienceMore than 1,100 experts discuss forensic medicine at Antalya congress

A five-day congress in Antalya, Türkiye, is bringing together more than 1,100 academics, lawyers and toxicologists to discuss developments in forensic medicine. The event runs through September 27.

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More than 1,100 experts discuss forensic medicine at Antalya congress

SocietyChina’s 12345 hotline: Public service is one call away

China’s 12345 is a nationwide public-service hotline linking residents with government departments. At its Beijing service center, AI translation, real-time data analysis and an integrated system help process requests more efficiently. An international political party and think-tank delegation observed how calls are received, analyzed, transferred and followed up.

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China’s 12345 hotline: Public service is one call away

WorldMan convicted of attempted murder in shooting of three Palestinians in Vermont

A Vermont jury convicted Jason Eaton on three counts of attempted second-degree murder for shooting three Palestinian college students in November 2023. The verdict came after a week-long trial in which jurors rejected his insanity defence.

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Man convicted of attempted murder in shooting of three Palestinians in Vermont

US jury convicts man of attempted murder in shooting of Palestinian students
A US jury convicted a Vermont man of attempted murder for shooting Palestinian students. He faces the possibility of life in prison.
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Vermont man convicted of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students
A jury on Monday convicted a Vermont man of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian college students as they walked near his home. Jurors rejected an insanity defense based on claims he made about the incident.
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US man convicted in 2023 shooting of three Palestinian students in Vermont
A Vermont jury convicted Jason Eaton of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian college students near the University of Vermont campus in 2023, rejecting his insanity defence. Hisham Awartani was paralysed from the waist down, while Tahseen Aliahmad and Kinnan Abdalhamid were wounded. Eaton faces up to life in prison.
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WorldFour years after Putin announced ‘partial mobilization,’ rumors of another wave spread. Lawyers offer Russians a protection guide

Four years after Russia announced mobilization, rumors of another wave are circulating, though its likelihood remains unclear. Meduza worked with lawyers from the Conscientious Objectors Movement and the Conscript School on guidance for Russians facing draft roundups, detention, or pressure to sign military contracts. It urges them to prepare notarized documents, medical records, deferment papers, complaint templates, and emergency contacts.

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Four years after Putin announced ‘partial mobilization,’ rumors of another wave spread. Lawyers offer Russians a protection guide

EconomyNigeria’s refining revolution has a monopoly problem

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has sharply reduced Nigeria’s petrol imports and raised its crude-processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day. Its September 14 IPO was described as Africa’s largest ever, but market concentration may prevent ordinary Nigerians from benefiting. Petrol prices have climbed sharply since subsidies were removed, worsening household and inflation pressures.

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Nigeria’s refining revolution has a monopoly problem

CultureWhat Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer says in his new book

Charles Spencer’s memoir, “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” was published on Tuesday, nearly 30 years after Princess Diana’s death. It contains a series of allegations about her former marriage to Britain’s King Charles and events following her death.

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What Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer says in his new book

Princess Diana’s brother, an eyewitness to history, sparks royal ruckus
Charles Spencer, the late Princess Diana’s brother, has long written books about British kings and is now at the center of a royal uproar.
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TechXizang Rhapsody | A Coding Princess

A student from Xizang University’s School of IS&T uses cutting-edge coding with her classmates to preserve the Tibetan language and help carry it farther in the digital world.

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Xizang Rhapsody | A Coding Princess

WorldChina urges Japan to stop advancing its remilitarization agenda

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun urged Japan to reflect on its history of aggression and halt its remilitarization agenda. He said Japan’s deployment of Typhon missile systems on Kyushu Island could heighten military confrontation and an arms race, and that China had repeatedly protested through diplomatic channels.

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China urges Japan to stop advancing its remilitarization agenda

China voices concern over U.S. Typhon missile deployment in Japan
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the U.S. deployment of the Typhon missile system in Japan creates a strategic security concern and could intensify military confrontation and an arms race. He called the system a strategic offensive weapon, described Japan’s move as another sign of accelerating remilitarization, and said China had lodged strong diplomatic protests.
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CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-22 04:25Original

WorldUS strikes on suspected drug boats could amount to crimes against humanity, warns US expert

A US expert warns that American strikes on suspected drug boats could amount to crimes against humanity. At least 223 people have been killed in US forces’ strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since September 2, 2025.

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US strikes on suspected drug boats could amount to crimes against humanity, warns US expert

PoliticsEXCLUSIVE: Xi expected to press Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales under 1982 agreement, sources say

Xi Jinping is expected to urge U.S. President Donald Trump to stop arms sales to Taiwan under a 1982 joint statement during a visit to Washington this week, according to sources briefed on the matter. He could make the request at the U.S. National Archives.

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EXCLUSIVE: Xi expected to press Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales under 1982 agreement, sources say

Explainer: Why is Taiwan such an important issue for China?
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to ask the United States to stop selling arms to Taiwan when he meets President Donald Trump in Washington this week.
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EconomyStand With Crypto’s 4 million registered advocates couldn’t get the CLARITY Act through the Senate

The Senate’s 49-50 cloture vote on Sept. 15 fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance the CLARITY Act. Six days later, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said Stand With Crypto had passed four million members. The milestone shows organizational reach, but the group’s figures do not establish how many are verified US voters or how much electoral influence they hold; the bill received only 49 votes.

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Stand With Crypto’s 4 million registered advocates couldn’t get the CLARITY Act through the Senate

EconomyUK government borrowing surged to £18bn in August

UK government borrowing surged to £18bn in August, a “dismal” figure as inflation pushed up government spending.

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UK government borrowing surged to £18bn in August

TechChina’s first cross-sea suburban railway begins operation

China’s first cross-sea suburban railway, the Ningbo-Xiangshan line, opened Tuesday in eastern Zhejiang. Stretching 61.45 kilometers with 10 stations and speeds of up to 160 kph, it crosses the Xiangshan Port Cross-Sea Bridge and puts downtown Ningbo and Xiangshan within a half-hour transport circle.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 06:09

China’s first cross-sea suburban railway begins operation

TechCNBC Daily Open: AI trade goes Meta after Muse launch

AI bulls are returning, with Meta driving the rebound this time after the Muse launch.

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CNBC Daily Open: AI trade goes Meta after Muse launch

WorldCharges against pro-Palestinian Stanford protesters to be dismissed

Charges against pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford University are set to be dismissed.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 06:07

Charges against pro-Palestinian Stanford protesters to be dismissed

CultureU.S. student wins global Chinese Bridge competition

U.S. student Willa Brubaker won the global title Monday night at the 19th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students in Tianjin. Representing Chicago, she had already won the Americas division and advanced with continental winners from Vietnam, Madagascar, Italy and New Zealand.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-22 06:05

U.S. student wins global Chinese Bridge competition

PoliticsBurnham expects to find ‘common ground’ with Trump at first meeting

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he expects to find “common ground” with Donald Trump when they meet face to face for the first time on Tuesday. In New York for the UN General Assembly, Burnham is also due to speak about AI and announce work on a UK-US partnership using AI to protect critical infrastructure.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 06:03

Burnham expects to find ‘common ground’ with Trump at first meeting

UK PM Andy Burnham to meet Trump for the first time at UN in New York
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will meet Donald Trump for the first time at the United Nations in New York. When he was mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham had said Trump was not welcome in the city and that he would refuse to meet him.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-22 05:17Original

TechOnchain prediction market Trueo migrates to Ethereum; Vitalik Buterin welcomes ‘ethical’ contender

The onchain prediction market Trueo has migrated to Ethereum. Vitalik Buterin praised it as a strong contender that is decentralized, ethical and “not corposlop.”

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Onchain prediction market Trueo migrates to Ethereum; Vitalik Buterin welcomes ‘ethical’ contender

WorldEurope Today: Trump and Zelenskyy to meet at UN as EU fails to agree on Russia sanctions

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are due to discuss ending the war on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. In Brussels, EU ambassadors failed to agree on extending Russia sanctions that expire today. The programme also examines Macron’s recent meeting with Trump in New York.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 06:00

Europe Today: Trump and Zelenskyy to meet at UN as EU fails to agree on Russia sanctions

UN General Assembly 2026: When is it, who is speaking and when?
The 81st United Nations General Assembly’s high-level general debate opens in New York on September 22 and runs through September 28, with no session on Sunday. Nearly 130 heads of state and government are expected to speak. Brazil traditionally opens the debate, followed by host country the United States, with President Donald Trump expected to address it. The agenda also includes climate action, sea-level rise, pandemic preparedness, nuclear disarmament, and the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.
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UN General Assembly High-Level Week opens in New York
The general debate of the UN General Assembly’s 81st session has opened in New York, bringing together almost 130 world leaders to address conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, artificial intelligence and the future of the United Nations. Russia’s delegation is led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who is scheduled to speak on September 26.
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SocietyWhen should you fly the nest? These Europeans stay with their parents the longest

As property prices rise across Europe, people leave the parental home at an average age of 26. But the north-south divide is stark, with residents of Spain, Italy, Croatia and Greece generally staying until after 30.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 06:00

When should you fly the nest? These Europeans stay with their parents the longest

EconomyYen squeezed as hawkish turn grips central banks

The yen came under pressure on Tuesday as traders bet that Japanese policymakers will struggle to match the hawkish shift among global central banks, leaving Japan with a wide interest-rate gap versus major peers.

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Yen squeezed as hawkish turn grips central banks

SportsJaxson Dart injures knee as several Giants stars are hurt in loss to Rams

Several key New York Giants players are dealing with injuries. Quarterback Jaxson Dart hurt his left knee on the team's opening series during Monday night's loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 06:00

Jaxson Dart injures knee as several Giants stars are hurt in loss to Rams

EconomyWorld’s Top Rare-Earth Magnet Maker Gives Xi Leverage Over US

JL Mag, the world’s leading rare-earth magnet maker, is expanding far faster than rivals outside China, giving Xi Jinping greater leverage in dealing with the US.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 06:00

World’s Top Rare-Earth Magnet Maker Gives Xi Leverage Over US

PoliticsTürkiye debunks fake ministry statement on Uganda’s military chief

Türkiye has debunked a fake ministry statement concerning Uganda’s military chief.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 05:59

Türkiye debunks fake ministry statement on Uganda’s military chief

SocietyVenezuelan DoorDash driver left with bullet in back after Texas ICE shooting, lawyer says

A Venezuelan DoorDash driver shot by ICE agents in Austin was sent to a detention centre with the bullet still in his back, his lawyer says. He later returned to hospital after losing movement in an arm, with a fractured clavicle, swelling and pain. The shooting has prompted protests and calls from local officials for an investigation.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 05:57

Venezuelan DoorDash driver left with bullet in back after Texas ICE shooting, lawyer says

Society‘Orphaned’ by floods, more than 500 Nepali children face uncertain future

More than 500 children are living in temporary shelters after the August 26 floods, with their parents dead or missing. Over 32,000 children were displaced, while officials and aid groups work to trace families and reunite them; 18 children have so far been reunited with their parents.

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‘Orphaned’ by floods, more than 500 Nepali children face uncertain future

EconomyOil rises as Bessent warns Iranian airlines will shut down amid Iran-U.S. tensions

Oil prices rose Tuesday as concerns grew over escalating Iran-U.S. tensions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC that all Iranian airlines would be shut down starting Wednesday.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 05:55

Oil rises as Bessent warns Iranian airlines will shut down amid Iran-U.S. tensions

SocietyEurowings launches competition to name a plane after someone special

Budget German carrier Eurowings is asking people across Europe to nominate individuals who make their lives easier, with a plane to be named after someone special.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-22 05:49

Eurowings launches competition to name a plane after someone special

WorldTuesday briefing: Europe thinks Russia is preparing to test Nato’s limits

European intelligence chiefs warn that Russia’s appetite for risk is growing, with sabotage and covert attacks targeting countries that support Ukraine. Several officials fear Russia could test Nato in the coming months with a drone or missile attack on European territory, part of a hybrid or “shadow war” designed to disrupt support for Ukraine while staying below the threshold for a military response.

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Tuesday briefing: Europe thinks Russia is preparing to test Nato’s limits

CulturePortuguese singer-songwriter Jorge Palma dies at 76

Portuguese singer-songwriter Jorge Palma, known for songs including “Deixa-me Rir” and “A Gente Vai Continuar,” has died at 76 after a cardiorespiratory arrest. His career in Portuguese music spanned more than five decades.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 05:37

Portuguese singer-songwriter Jorge Palma dies at 76

Portuguese singer-songwriter Jorge Palma dies at 76
Portuguese singer-songwriter Jorge Palma has died at 76 from cardiorespiratory arrest. The performer of “Deixa-me Rir” and “A Gente Vai Continuar” devoted more than 50 years to Portuguese music.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-22 05:37Original
Portuguese singer-songwriter Jorge Palma dies at 76
Portuguese singer-songwriter Jorge Palma has died aged 76 following cardiorespiratory arrest. Known for songs including “Deixa-me Rir” and “A Gente Vai Continuar”, he devoted more than 50 years to Portuguese music.
Jorge PalmaPortuguese musicobituary
Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 05:37Original
Portuguese singer-songwriter Jorge Palma dies aged 76
Portuguese singer-songwriter Jorge Palma has died at 76 from cardiorespiratory arrest. Known for “Deixa-me Rir” and “A Gente Vai Continuar”, he devoted more than 50 years to Portuguese music.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-22 05:37Original

SportsFootball: France enter new era with Zinédine Zidane

Zinédine Zidane led his first training session as manager of Les Bleus, marking the start of a new era for France.

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Football: France enter new era with Zinédine Zidane

CultureChinese and French musicians share stage at centuries-old opera house

Chinese and French performers appeared together Monday at Beijing’s Zhengyici Opera House for “Melodies of Architecture: China-France in Harmony.” Part of the 2026 Beijing Culture Forum’s reception series, the concert paired traditional and contemporary works from East and West while promoting cooperation in heritage preservation, artistic creation and youth exchange.

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Chinese and French musicians share stage at centuries-old opera house

World‘One after another, they started dying’: survivors recount deaths in detention in Nigeria

Three survivors said Nigerian prison guards sprayed an unidentified substance into a crowded cell, where dozens of detainees died. The guards allegedly left the doors locked despite cries for help.

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‘One after another, they started dying’: survivors recount deaths in detention in Nigeria

EconomyQuiet please, the currencies are sleeping

Currencies are unusually quiet, while stocks may be nearing the end of their lacklustre summer.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 05:30

Quiet please, the currencies are sleeping

EconomyRussian shelf oil production to reach 23 mln tons this year, ministry says

Russia’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment forecasts 23 million tons of oil and 53 billion cubic meters of gas from the country’s continental shelf in 2026. It expects production to remain at those levels in 2027. Russia has 75 offshore oil and gas fields, 20 of which are already producing.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 05:29

Russian shelf oil production to reach 23 mln tons this year, ministry says

PoliticsMacron has been trying to convince Trump to take a harder line on Putin

US President Donald Trump met French President Emmanuel Macron in his first meeting with a foreign leader on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Macron described talks focused on Ukraine and the Middle East as “quite constructive” and has been urging Trump to take a tougher position on Putin while supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-22 05:27

Macron has been trying to convince Trump to take a harder line on Putin