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TechPutin calls AI’s spread in infocommunications a ‘serious challenge’

Russian President Vladimir Putin described the rapid spread of artificial intelligence and related threats as a serious challenge for infocommunications. He said modern standards and rules are needed to protect information and confidentiality reliably and improve responses to digital risks.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 08:49

Putin calls AI’s spread in infocommunications a ‘serious challenge’

TechChina-made industrial robots gain ground overseas

At the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention in Anhui, industrial robots are being deployed for practical work rather than demonstrations. Hefei-based Youibot’s mobile manipulation robots are used in semiconductor production and logistics and have reached South Korea, Germany, Japan and Southeast Asia, while mining robots from Anhui have been exported to Russia and African countries.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:47

China-made industrial robots gain ground overseas

PoliticsGermany plans to restrict Saxony-Anhalt’s access to Russia-related intelligence after AfD election win

German authorities are preparing to limit Saxony-Anhalt’s access to sensitive intelligence after the AfD won 43.8 percent in the state election, officials told The New York Times. Berlin fears classified information could reach Moscow and says allies are concerned about leaks. AfD representative Jork Herrmann called the possible restrictions “utterly undemocratic.”

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 08:45

Germany plans to restrict Saxony-Anhalt’s access to Russia-related intelligence after AfD election win
Germany plans to restrict Saxony-Anhalt’s access to Russia-related intelligence after AfD election win

PoliticsChina urges Germany to help avert EU trade war

China is urging Germany to take a “rational and pragmatic” approach within the European Union, back free trade and oppose protectionist measures.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 08:45

China urges Germany to help avert EU trade war
China urges Germany to help avert EU trade war

WorldFrance's president says talks with Trump on Red Sea and Ukraine were 'constructive'

France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, said his talks with Donald Trump on the Red Sea and Ukraine were “constructive”. On Russia and Ukraine, Macron said he pressed Trump over supplying defensive weapons systems to Kyiv.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 08:42

France's president says talks with Trump on Red Sea and Ukraine were 'constructive'

PoliticsRussia’s SVR warns EU against attempts to confiscate sovereign Russian assets

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service warned the EU that attempts to confiscate sovereign Russian assets would damage the credibility of pan-European institutions. It said Global South countries would no longer view European jurisdictions as a safe haven and argued that Europe’s financial system depends on major foreign holders of its securities.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 08:40

Russia’s SVR warns EU against attempts to confiscate sovereign Russian assets
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🧩 Competitors battle it out in World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship final

In a test of speed and focus, puzzle enthusiasts battle it out in the final of the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship in northwest Spain.
🧩 Competitors battle it out in World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship final

In a test of speed and focus, puzzle enthusiasts battle it out in the final of the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship in northwest Spain.
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WorldZelensky meets Macron to discuss air defenses, winter support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met French President Emmanuel Macron in New York to discuss support ahead of winter. Zelensky said Ukraine was ready to obtain additional SAMP/T air-defense systems and missiles using EU loan funds, while Macron pledged continued French assistance through energy aid and air defenses.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 08:37

Zelensky meets Macron to discuss air defenses, winter support
Zelensky meets Macron to discuss air defenses, winter support

WorldIsraeli forces arrest elderly Palestinians as settlers attack occupied West Bank towns

Israeli police forces carried out a large-scale raid on Palestinian homes in Biddu, northwest of occupied East Jerusalem, while elderly Palestinians were arrested and settlers attacked towns across the occupied West Bank.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 08:36

Israeli forces arrest elderly Palestinians as settlers attack occupied West Bank towns
Israeli forces arrest elderly Palestinians as settlers attack occupied West Bank towns

Culture'Swan Song': New memoir by Princess Diana's brother released

Charles Spencer’s memoir about his late sister Princess Diana and her marriage to King Charles III has been published worldwide. Pre-release excerpts containing explosive claims prompted a rare, strongly worded response from Buckingham Palace.

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DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:36

'Swan Song': New memoir by Princess Diana's brother released
'Swan Song': New memoir by Princess Diana's brother released

CultureApple’s first live music venue is opening beneath its UK headquarters

Apple is opening Apple Music Hall, a 600-capacity live performance and recording venue beneath its European headquarters at London’s Battersea Power Station. It is scheduled to open on September 28, with the first show yet to be announced, and will include broadcast and production facilities alongside new Apple Music radio studios.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:35

Apple’s first live music venue is opening beneath its UK headquarters
Apple’s first live music venue is opening beneath its UK headquarters

SocietyMother charged after alleged fatal stabbing of child and serious injuries to two others in Blue Mountains

A 42-year-old mother has been charged with murder and two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to murder after three children and a woman were found stabbed in a vehicle at Valley Heights. A five-year-old died at the scene, while the one- and three-year-olds remain critically but stably ill. Bail was refused.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 08:33

Mother charged after alleged fatal stabbing of child and serious injuries to two others in Blue Mountains
Mother charged after alleged fatal stabbing of child and serious injuries to two others in Blue Mountains

PoliticsElection analyst says A Just Russia was handed about 60,000 votes as it neared State Duma threshold

Electoral analyst Stanislav Andreychuk said A Just Russia gained roughly 60,000 votes during the count of Russia’s State Duma election, when the party was hovering around the 5% entry threshold. An anonymous expert also pointed to 67,330 votes being added on the Central Election Commission’s website within an hour. The commission ultimately reported the party above the threshold.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 08:30

Election analyst says A Just Russia was handed about 60,000 votes as it neared State Duma threshold
Election analyst says A Just Russia was handed about 60,000 votes as it neared State Duma threshold
  • Russia's rigged election gives Putin a mandate for all-out war
    Russia'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 Independent★★★☆☆2026-09-22 06:45Original

PoliticsPutin Plans to Attend Xi’s APEC Summit and Skip G20 With Trump

Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to China for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit hosted by Xi Jinping, while likely missing the Group of 20 meeting in the US with Donald Trump.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 08:30

Putin Plans to Attend Xi’s APEC Summit and Skip G20 With Trump
Putin Plans to Attend Xi’s APEC Summit and Skip G20 With Trump

PoliticsHan Zheng to attend general debate of 81st UN General Assembly

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng will attend the 81st UN General Assembly general debate in New York from September 24 to 26. He is also scheduled to join a China-hosted dialogue marking five years of the Global Development Initiative and meet UN and other national leaders, while presenting China’s positions on international affairs and the United Nations.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 08:29

Han Zheng to attend general debate of 81st UN General Assembly
Han Zheng to attend general debate of 81st UN General Assembly

EconomyWill Germany have enough gas this winter?

Germany had about 141 terawatt-hours of gas in storage by mid-September 2026, filling 57% of capacity and less than in previous years. Officials say supply is stable and the risk of a crunch is low, while analysts warn that a cold winter or import disruptions could drive prices higher. Futures prices have already risen above €80 per megawatt-hour from about €46.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 08:25

Will Germany have enough gas this winter?
Will Germany have enough gas this winter?

CultureFormer French envoy praises China’s ancient, vast and profound character, urges more people-to-people exchanges

Maurice Gourdault-Montagne, a former French foreign ministry secretary-general and ambassador to China, described China as ancient, vast and profound, saying that understanding it takes time. He admired Chinese expertise in exploring and developing art and hoped more Chinese visitors would travel to France to discover its culture and deepen friendship and understanding between the countries.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:20

Former French envoy praises China’s ancient, vast and profound character, urges more people-to-people exchanges

CultureTwo Sounds. One Moon

A pipa from China and a blues harmonica from America meet in a musical take on “Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon,” bringing together sounds from different worlds to create something new.

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CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:19

Two Sounds. One Moon
Two Sounds. One Moon

PoliticsMajor US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage over White House media ban

Major US television networks suspended pooled coverage of Donald Trump after the White House barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The three outlets sued the administration, saying their credentials were revoked because of their reporting and warning that the ban threatens press freedom. The White House has launched its own 24-hour Trump TV stream.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 08:17

Major US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage over White House media ban
Major US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage over White House media ban
  • CNN and two other US media outlets sue Trump administration after White House ban
    CNN 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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    BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-22 06:52Original

CultureBeloved Treehouse illustrator Terry Denton dies at 76

Australian illustrator and author Terry Denton, best known for the Treehouse series, has died aged 76, his publisher said. His children said his work brought joy to millions of children worldwide. Denton created more than 30 books of his own and collaborated with writers including Andy Griffiths, who called their three decades of work together an honour and delight.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:16

Beloved Treehouse illustrator Terry Denton dies at 76
Beloved Treehouse illustrator Terry Denton dies at 76

WorldCivilian facilities damaged in Samara Region after Ukrainian attack; 297 UAVs downed

Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses shot down 297 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over several Russian regions overnight. One civilian was killed and four injured in Samara Region, where homes, vehicles and other civilian facilities were damaged. Debris also caused damage or a grass fire in other regions.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 08:15

Civilian facilities damaged in Samara Region after Ukrainian attack; 297 UAVs downed
  • Russia strikes four Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones, killing at least four
    MAJORRussia 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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    MMeduza★★★★★2026-09-22 06:30Original

CultureAlong Beijing's 7.8-kilometer historic axis

Beijing’s 7.8-kilometer Central Axis, added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 2024, links many of the city’s historic landmarks. Preservation now combines digital monitoring with traditional restoration, while sites including the Temple of Heaven, Bell and Drum Towers, nearby hutongs and the Sanlihe waterway have been restored, reopened or given new public spaces.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:14

Along Beijing's 7.8-kilometer historic axis
Along Beijing's 7.8-kilometer historic axis

EconomyBitcoin’s $87,000 breakout puts $90,000 in sight, but history comes with a catch

Bitcoin closed the week at $81,178, reclaiming its 50-week moving average for the first time since November 2025, before trading above $87,000. Galaxy Research found most past reclaims held, but warned that the sample is limited. Analysts said the move may reflect renewed ETF demand and a major short squeeze, with sustained spot buying and positive ETF inflows needed to support the rally.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:10

Bitcoin’s $87,000 breakout puts $90,000 in sight, but history comes with a catch
Bitcoin’s $87,000 breakout puts $90,000 in sight, but history comes with a catch

WorldSri Lankan court to deliver verdict on deadly Easter bombings

A Sri Lankan court is due to rule on Naufer Moulavi and 23 others accused of involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings, which killed 270 people and injured more than 500 at churches and hotels in Colombo. Victims’ families have demonstrated for years demanding accountability.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 08:10

Sri Lankan court to deliver verdict on deadly Easter bombings
Sri Lankan court to deliver verdict on deadly Easter bombings
MAJOR

WorldRussian strikes kill three in Ukraine as Zelenskyy arrives in US for UN summit

Russian missile and drone attacks struck industrial and energy sites across several Ukrainian regions, killing at least three people and leaving nearly 100,000 consumers without power, Ukrainian officials said. Ukraine reported casualties from a drone attack in Russia’s Samara region. The strikes came as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in New York for the UN General Assembly, where efforts to end the war are expected to feature prominently.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-09-22 08:07

Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine as Zelenskyy arrives in US for UN summit
Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine as Zelenskyy arrives in US for UN summit
MAJOR
  • Former CIA officer: Russia must achieve its goals by force, with no hope for dialogue with Kyiv

    Political commentator and former CIA and State Department employee Larry Johnson said there is little hope for a new round of Russia-US-Ukraine talks because Kyiv will not accept Russia’s conditions. He said Russia’s only option is a military defeat of Ukraine, including measures he described as denazification and demilitarization, and claimed that the US ultimately aims to destroy Russia.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-22 07:42Original

EconomyRussian stock market climbs at open

Russian equities rose at the start of the main trading session. The MOEX Index gained 0.52% to 2,269.76 points and the RTS Index advanced 0.52% to 847.29, while the yuan weakened against the ruble, opening at 12.46 rubles and later falling to 12.42.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:05

Russian stock market climbs at open

EconomyNingxia celebrates crab harvest as aquaculture restores saline-alkali land

Helan County in Ningxia is celebrating a bumper river crab harvest. Using mineral-rich Yellow River water, the county promotes rice-crab and goji berry-fed crab farming, while recycling tailwater and reshaping ponds to rehabilitate saline-alkali land. This year, more than 1,000 hectares are under cultivation, with output expected to exceed 1,100 tons and production value to reach 165 million yuan.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:05

Ningxia celebrates crab harvest as aquaculture restores saline-alkali land
Ningxia celebrates crab harvest as aquaculture restores saline-alkali land

EconomyWhy young people are paying to get hired

Some graduates are spending thousands of dollars simply to appear employed, while parents are paying career coaches as much as $50,000. Al Jazeera’s Yasmeen ElTahan examines why the entry-level job market has become so broken.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:02

Why young people are paying to get hired
Why young people are paying to get hired

SocietyWrapping passports in foil to stop hackers: New travel trend goes viral

An unusual travel trend is stirring debate online as growing numbers of holidaymakers wrap their passports in aluminium foil, causing congestion at passport control.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:02

Wrapping passports in foil to stop hackers: New travel trend goes viral

EconomyDinesh Thakkar Buys Mumbai Waterfront Tower in India’s Costliest Known Home Deal

The Mumbai residential transaction reached 7.11 billion rupees ($74.3 million), the highest known sum paid for a home in India. Angel One founder Dinesh Thakkar was the buyer of the eight-level waterfront tower.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:02

Dinesh Thakkar Buys Mumbai Waterfront Tower in India’s Costliest Known Home Deal

PoliticsAndy Burnham does not rule out Brexit reversal in next Labour manifesto

UK prime minister Andy Burnham has not ruled out Labour campaigning at the next election on rejoining the EU. He said his immediate priority was rebuilding bridges with European allies and securing closer trade ties, while raising concerns with Ursula von der Leyen about “made in Europe” legislation and its possible effects on British industry and UK-Ireland supply chains.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 08:00

Andy Burnham does not rule out Brexit reversal in next Labour manifesto
Andy Burnham does not rule out Brexit reversal in next Labour manifesto

EconomyEU, Philippines strike free-trade deal as US tariffs spur diversification

The European Union and the Philippines agreed on a free-trade deal as they seek to diversify supply chains amid higher US tariffs and heightened global trade tensions.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 08:00

EU, Philippines strike free-trade deal as US tariffs spur diversification
EU, Philippines strike free-trade deal as US tariffs spur diversification

ScienceIt’s almost the end of September. Where are all the hurricanes?

Only six named storms have formed in the Atlantic hurricane season so far, and most lasted just a couple of days. The unusually limited activity raises questions about what is suppressing hurricanes this season.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:00

It’s almost the end of September. Where are all the hurricanes?

PoliticsFirst New York, now Berlin: Why the left turn for major metropolises?

Alongside gains by the far right, a wider desire for change is shaping politics in major cities. In Berlin, Elif Eralp led the far-left Die Linke party to a historic win in Sunday’s municipal elections. The 45-year-old daughter of Turkish political exiles now faces the challenge of delivering rent freezes and nationalising private real estate companies, with affordable housing again a central issue.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 07:56

First New York, now Berlin: Why the left turn for major metropolises?
First New York, now Berlin: Why the left turn for major metropolises?

PoliticsTrump responds to TV networks’ boycott: ‘They never boycott me’

Donald Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed the dispute over a boycott by television networks during a joint press appearance at Gracie Mansion. Trump said, “They never boycott me.”

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 07:56

Trump responds to TV networks’ boycott: ‘They never boycott me’

TechMeta shares jump as AI agent Muse tops US App Store

US tech stocks rallied Monday as Meta shares climbed 11.43%, adding more than $190 billion to the company’s market value. Meta’s personal AI agent Muse rose to No. 1 among free apps on Apple’s US App Store, surpassing ChatGPT. It can handle web browsing, forms, email, calendars, reservations and purchases, seeking approval for sensitive actions. The momentum suggests consumer AI agents could gain wider adoption, though concerns remain over privacy, security and whether the launch buzz will last.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 07:51

Meta shares jump as AI agent Muse tops US App Store
Meta shares jump as AI agent Muse tops US App Store

EconomyGermany news: VW to step up cost-cutting program

Volkswagen plans to accelerate its ongoing cost-cutting program, its passenger-car brand chief Thomas Schäfer said as automotive workers protested across Germany to demand job protection. Israel’s ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, called the Left Party’s win in Berlin’s state election a “direct existential danger” to the city’s Jewish community.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 07:51

Germany news: VW to step up cost-cutting program
Germany news: VW to step up cost-cutting program

PoliticsChina names Hu Changsheng as new Tibet party chief

China has appointed Hu Changsheng as Communist Party secretary of Tibet, making him the region’s top political official and replacing Wang Junzheng, state news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 07:50

China names Hu Changsheng as new Tibet party chief
China names Hu Changsheng as new Tibet party chief

CulturePope Leo heads to France as Church confronts abuse crisis shock

Pope Leo will travel to France on Friday for the first formal papal visit there in nearly 20 years. Catholic leaders hope the trip can help restore the Church’s standing after a 2021 report on child abuse by priests caused widespread national shock.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 07:45

Pope Leo heads to France as Church confronts abuse crisis shock
Pope Leo heads to France as Church confronts abuse crisis shock

EconomySpot bitcoin ETFs draw nearly $1 billion in biggest daily inflow in 11 months

US spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $999 million in net inflows on Monday, marking the funds’ largest single-day inflow since Oct. 6, 2025.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 07:44

Spot bitcoin ETFs draw nearly $1 billion in biggest daily inflow in 11 months
Spot bitcoin ETFs draw nearly $1 billion in biggest daily inflow in 11 months

WorldUndermining the UN is not a new US policy

The United States has sought to weaken the UN for decades, the article argues, using its financial obligations to maintain influence over the organisation. The Trump administration’s withdrawal from dozens of UN bodies and suspension of regular and peacekeeping payments are presented as the culmination of that policy; Washington is estimated to owe $4.2bn.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 07:42

Undermining the UN is not a new US policy
Undermining the UN is not a new US policy
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Footage posted on Threads shows a jet-powered Russian drone striking near a couple on a kayak trip. The video captures the moment of the strike and the couple reacting to the hit nearby.

Video: ananasik_caprisonne / Threads.
Footage posted on Threads shows a jet-powered Russian drone striking near a couple on a kayak trip. The video captures the moment of the strike and the couple reacting to the hit nearby.

Video: ananasik_caprisonne / Threads.
The Kyiv Independent

WorldSaudi Arabia, Pakistan reaffirm commitment to Mecca defence pact

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have reaffirmed their commitment to the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. The ministers discussed matters related to the pact.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 07:41

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan reaffirm commitment to Mecca defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan reaffirm commitment to Mecca defence pact

PoliticsTrump set for whirlwind UN meetings with Iran, Ukraine wars on agenda

Donald Trump is expected to begin the day by addressing assembled delegates, then hold bilateral or group meetings with at least 11 world leaders. The wars in Iran and Ukraine are set to be on the agenda.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 07:40

Trump set for whirlwind UN meetings with Iran, Ukraine wars on agenda
Trump set for whirlwind UN meetings with Iran, Ukraine wars on agenda
  • Europe 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.

    Donald TrumpVolodymyr ZelenskyyEuropean UnionRussia sanctions

    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-22 06:00Original
  • UN General Assembly 2026: When is it, who is speaking and when?
    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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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-22 05:15Original
  • 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.

    United NationsGeneral Assemblydiplomacyinternational conflicts

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-22 04:25Original

EconomyIndia’s younger business heirs are breaking with tradition

Younger business heirs in India are increasingly cashing out of dynastic enterprises and investing elsewhere, breaking from the traditional path of remaining in family-owned businesses.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 07:37

India’s younger business heirs are breaking with tradition

WorldAustralia investigates how F-35 parts bound for US went missing in Hong Kong

Australia’s Defence Department is investigating why F-35 fighter-jet components being sent from Australia to the US were unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong and remain missing months later. Acting prime minister Richard Marles said Australia’s role would be reviewed, while claiming the parts were not sensitive. The disappearance has raised concerns that stealth-related technology may have been exposed.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 07:36

Australia investigates how F-35 parts bound for US went missing in Hong Kong
Australia investigates how F-35 parts bound for US went missing in Hong Kong

EconomyThe show must go on: Struggling luxury brands seek a catwalk boost in Milan and Paris

Glitzy runway presentations by the world’s biggest fashion brands in Milan and Paris conceal a troubling reality for luxury executives: the slowdown appears to be worsening as war continues to rage in the Middle East.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 07:35

The show must go on: Struggling luxury brands seek a catwalk boost in Milan and Paris
The show must go on: Struggling luxury brands seek a catwalk boost in Milan and Paris

Politics‘Hope’ rises in Berlin immigrant communities as the Left wins amid AfD gains

Berlin voters delivered an unprecedented victory to Die Linke, led by Turkish-origin Elif Eralp, who could become the city’s first mayor with an immigrant background and its first mayor from the party. The result relieved pro-migrant residents and younger voters, even as the far-right AfD made gains in Berlin and eastern Germany.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 07:33

‘Hope’ rises in Berlin immigrant communities as the Left wins amid AfD gains
‘Hope’ rises in Berlin immigrant communities as the Left wins amid AfD gains

WorldA timeline of Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland

President Donald Trump’s interest in taking control of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark, first became public in 2019. Denmark’s leader dismissed the idea as absurd at the time.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 07:32

A timeline of Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland
A timeline of Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland

PoliticsGermany: Difficult days for Chancellor Merz

The far-right AfD and the Left Party gained ground in two recent state elections, while centrist parties lost support. The CDU failed to clear the 5% threshold for the first time in a state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and suffered heavy losses in Berlin. Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that unpopular federal policies contributed to the defeats and described the results as a profound turning point for Germany’s party system.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 07:28

Germany: Difficult days for Chancellor Merz
Germany: Difficult days for Chancellor Merz

WorldIran’s Pezeshkian meets Pakistan’s Naqvi in Tehran as US tensions rise

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran during Islamabad and Doha’s efforts to revive diplomacy with Washington. Qatar said it was coordinating with Pakistan to mediate dialogue between Iran and the US, while Tehran awaited Washington’s response to new conditions for restarting talks.

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Iran’s Pezeshkian meets Pakistan’s Naqvi in Tehran as US tensions rise
Iran’s Pezeshkian meets Pakistan’s Naqvi in Tehran as US tensions rise

SocietyPalestinians in Gaza turn to communal ovens to bake bread

Amid Gaza’s food crisis, displaced families rely on communal ovens to bake bread without paying for increasingly costly firewood or fuel. At a shelter in Gaza City, ovens supported by the ICRC serve hundreds of households, while women selected for temporary baking jobs earn income to support their children.

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Palestinians in Gaza turn to communal ovens to bake bread
Palestinians in Gaza turn to communal ovens to bake bread

WorldLandslides and flooding kill two in Japan after Typhoon Dujuan

Landslides and flooding in Japan after Typhoon Dujuan have killed two people. State media also reported that landslides struck homes in Yokosuka, in neighboring Kanagawa prefecture.

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Landslides and flooding kill two in Japan after Typhoon Dujuan
Landslides and flooding kill two in Japan after Typhoon Dujuan

WorldNicaragua’s crackdown on opponents amounts to crimes against humanity, UN experts say

A report released Tuesday by UN experts says Nicaragua’s state institutions have jointly carried out enforced disappearances, torture and arbitrary detention against political opponents, conduct it describes as amounting to crimes against humanity.

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Nicaragua’s crackdown on opponents amounts to crimes against humanity, UN experts say
Nicaragua’s crackdown on opponents amounts to crimes against humanity, UN experts say

WorldThe most memorable moments at UNGA

Over the years, the UN General Assembly has produced many unforgettable scenes, from dramatic gestures and controversial remarks to fiery speeches and walkouts. Here is a look back at some of its most memorable highlights.

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The most memorable moments at UNGA
The most memorable moments at UNGA

CulturePrincess Diana's brother makes explosive claims about royals in new memoir

Charles Spencer, Diana’s brother, revisits the royal family’s response to her 1997 death in his memoir “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.” He claims some people inside Buckingham Palace were “relieved — indeed pleased” by her death and describes a hostile conversation with then-Prince Charles. Buckingham Palace said grief can cloud judgment and memory.

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Princess Diana's brother makes explosive claims about royals in new memoir
Princess Diana's brother makes explosive claims about royals in new memoir

PoliticsHungary’s prime minister opposes oil storage facility for Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar called a planned oil storage facility for Ukraine on Hungarian territory a threat and said it would not proceed while the Tisza Party remains in power. Naftogaz and MOL signed a preliminary memorandum for a facility near the Hungarian-Ukrainian border. Hungarian authorities said the government had not authorized the negotiations, while MOL said development would take years.

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Hungary’s prime minister opposes oil storage facility for Ukraine
Hungary’s prime minister opposes oil storage facility for Ukraine

PoliticsAngus Taylor distances himself from proposal to let first homebuyers use super as loan collateral

Opposition leader Angus Taylor says a proposal allowing Australians to use their superannuation savings as collateral for a home loan is “not our policy”. Liberal frontbencher Andrew Bragg had suggested several ways retirement savings could help more people buy their first home. The Coalition has not finalised its broader housing policy.

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Angus Taylor distances himself from proposal to let first homebuyers use super as loan collateral
Angus Taylor distances himself from proposal to let first homebuyers use super as loan collateral

CultureU.S. Student Wins Chinese Bridge Global Championship

Willa Brubaker of the United States won the global title at the 19th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students, held in Tianjin. After five rounds, she said the friendships formed during the event were her biggest takeaway. Students from five countries competed in the final.

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U.S. Student Wins Chinese Bridge Global Championship

WorldUAE presidential adviser says conflict around Iran will drag on

UAE presidential adviser on diplomatic affairs Anwar Gargash said the conflict around Iran would continue for a prolonged period, though its intensity and pace would change. He attributed its expansion into a larger regional war to the failure of containment efforts after the United States began military operations against Iran.

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UAE presidential adviser says conflict around Iran will drag on

PoliticsFighting transnational crime opens space for China-US cooperation

China and the United States have intensified law-enforcement cooperation against transnational drug trafficking, cyber fraud and other crimes. Personnel exchanges, joint investigations and intelligence sharing have produced arrests and dismantled scam centers, although structural tensions and Washington's zero-sum approach continue to constrain cooperation elsewhere.

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Fighting transnational crime opens space for China-US cooperation
Fighting transnational crime opens space for China-US cooperation
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Workers install a reproduction of "Jeanne" by French painter Édouard Manet in Paris

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Workers install a reproduction of "Jeanne" by French painter Édouard Manet in Paris

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SocietyFrench victims of clerical abuse hope Pope's visit can deepen Church reform

Ghislaine Magoarou, now 65, says she was raped at age nine by her teacher, Brother Gabriel Girard, after he drew the classroom curtains in a fishing town in northwestern France. French victims of clerical abuse hope the Pope’s visit will advance Church reform.

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French victims of clerical abuse hope Pope's visit can deepen Church reform
French victims of clerical abuse hope Pope's visit can deepen Church reform

WorldMiddle East crisis live: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warn they will ‘change geography of war’ if US escalates

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps warned it would “change the geography of the war” if the US escalated the conflict, following fresh threats from Donald Trump. In a Fox News interview, Trump said he was considering “wiping Iran out”, allowing it to “rot economically” or making a deal.

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Middle East crisis live: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warn they will ‘change geography of war’ if US escalates
Middle East crisis live: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warn they will ‘change geography of war’ if US escalates

CultureBrigitte Bardot’s personal items sell for nearly €1m at Paris auction

Nearly €1m was raised in Paris from the auction of 285 personal possessions belonging to Brigitte Bardot, almost 20 times their estimate. Proceeds will go to her animal welfare foundation and her son, while her widower condemned the sale as disrespectful to her memory. The foundation said its board had approved it.

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Brigitte Bardot’s personal items sell for nearly €1m at Paris auction
Brigitte Bardot’s personal items sell for nearly €1m at Paris auction

TechHow China and the US can share AI governance beyond the distillation dispute

China and the United States, the world’s two leading AI powers, should keep dialogue open despite competition, the article argues. Model distillation is a mature, general-purpose technique used by companies in both countries and is not the main source of China’s recent advances. Experts from both sides say risk-sharing, joint rulemaking and coordinated governance should come first because AI safety threats cross borders.

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How China and the US can share AI governance beyond the distillation dispute
How China and the US can share AI governance beyond the distillation dispute

WorldISIL-linked detainees report night raids, extortion and violence at Roj camp

More than 2,300 women and children remain held at Syria’s Roj camp, many without an individual legal process. Detainees report worsening conditions, including night gunfire, extortion and violence by security personnel; UN experts and rights groups describe the open-ended detention as unlawful.

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ISIL-linked detainees report night raids, extortion and violence at Roj camp
ISIL-linked detainees report night raids, extortion and violence at Roj camp

ScienceOne question for the ‘smiling angels’: How could we humans do better?

Delegates to the 2026 World Mayors Dialogue · Wuhan visited the Yangtze Cetacean Breeding and Research Center and saw finless porpoises up close. Representatives from Tacoma, Vientiane and Isparta praised Wuhan’s conservation efforts, drawing links between wildlife protection, ecological cooperation and connections across countries and cultures.

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One question for the ‘smiling angels’: How could we humans do better?

WorldAt least five wounded in shooting outside school in western Turkey, media report

At least five people were wounded in a shooting outside a school in western Turkey, according to media reports. Police and medical teams responded, while authorities searched for the attacker and tightened security around the school.

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At least five wounded in shooting outside school in western Turkey, media report