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PoliticsBritish banks warned against investing in planned Israeli E1 settlement

British MPs have written to banks and financial institutions urging them not to finance Israel’s planned E1 settlement in the West Bank. Although the UK intends to ban trade with illegal settlements and sanction cooperation with their construction, the necessary legislation may take six to nine months, while tenders for up to 3,400 homes are being sought.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:43

British banks warned against investing in planned Israeli E1 settlement

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🇺🇸 🎥 🔇 Trump speech inaudible as US outlets halt White House coverage

US President Donald Trump's speech to open his White House helipad was inaudible, following a boycott by major US media outlets in solidarity with CNN, which Trump had ordered to be barred

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PoliticsBritish Prime Minister Burnham declines to rule out rejoining EU

British Prime Minister Burnham has declined to rule out the possibility of the UK rejoining the European Union. The divisive 2016 Brexit vote remains difficult for many in Britain to move past, and the debate has returned to the spotlight this year.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:41

British Prime Minister Burnham declines to rule out rejoining EU

EconomyGameStop may have given up $31 million in Bitcoin upside through one options trade

GameStop’s covered calls linked to roughly 2,000 BTC face a key expiration as Bitcoin trades well above the $70,000 strike. If the contracts remain open, the company may have exchanged about $31.3 million in potential upside for option income, though it has not disclosed whether the positions were closed or rolled.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:40

GameStop may have given up $31 million in Bitcoin upside through one options trade

WorldHurricane Polo strengthens to Category 5 off Mexico’s Pacific coast

Hurricane Polo has intensified to Category 5, the highest possible level, as it approaches Mexico’s Pacific coast. The U.S. National Hurricane Center warned that the storm could bring life-threatening flooding.

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Hurricane Polo strengthens to Category 5 off Mexico’s Pacific coast

Hurricane Polo becomes a rare Category 5 storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast
Hurricane Polo reached Category 5 strength Tuesday morning after an episode of extreme rapid intensification off Mexico’s Pacific coast, an unusual development for the storm.
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Hurricane Polo strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico
Hurricane Polo strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific off Mexico. Forecasters said it could bring heavy rain to southwestern Mexico while remaining offshore.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:55Original

TechHow Armenia became Europe’s unlikely new AI hotspot—with help from Donald Trump

Armenia has emerged as an unexpected artificial-intelligence hotspot in Europe, with help from Donald Trump.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:37

How Armenia became Europe’s unlikely new AI hotspot—with help from Donald Trump

WorldSBU says it foiled FSB-linked plot to assassinate K-1 kickboxing federation president

Ukraine’s Security Service said it disrupted an alleged FSB-linked plan to ambush and shoot the president of Ukraine’s K-1 kickboxing federation near a Kyiv sports facility. A woman from Russian-occupied Melitopol was detained while allegedly scouting the site; Ukrainska Pravda identified the intended target as Akhmad Akhmedov.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:37

SBU says it foiled FSB-linked plot to assassinate K-1 kickboxing federation president

EconomyIndia’s Russian oil imports fell in August and are seen lower in September, data shows

Trade-source data showed Russia’s share of India’s oil imports declined in August and is expected to fall further in September. Middle Eastern supplies increased after Abu Dhabi National Oil Co sold regional crude from outside the Strait of Hormuz.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:35

India’s Russian oil imports fell in August and are seen lower in September, data shows

WorldRussian defense source: Ukraine redeploying Colombian mercenary groups to Kharkov

A source in Russia’s defense circles says Ukrainian forces are continuing to send Colombian mercenaries to Kharkov, where Commander-in-Chief Mikhail Drapaty has also arrived. Defense agencies estimate that foreign mercenaries in Ukraine’s armed forces are nearing 16,500, including 7,000 Colombians.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 13:34

Russian defense source: Ukraine redeploying Colombian mercenary groups to Kharkov

EconomySaudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline resumes operations

Saudi Arabia has restored operations on the East-West oil pipeline after it was attacked by Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, Reuters reports citing sources. Oil is flowing at reduced volumes, while Riyadh prepares to resume shipments from Yanbu port.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 13:34

Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline resumes operations

Saudi Arabia restarts East-West oil pipeline, sources say
Saudi Arabia has restarted its East-West oil pipeline and will resume exports from Yanbu, sources say. Drone attacks forced the kingdom to shut the pipeline on September 13.
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WorldUS threatens South Sudan with sanctions over aid obstruction

The United States has threatened sanctions against South Sudan over alleged obstruction of humanitarian aid, accusing officials at national, state and local levels of treating assistance as a source of revenue.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-22 13:34

US threatens South Sudan with sanctions over aid obstruction

HealthLiving in the shadow of LA's hidden oil wells

Many lifelong Los Angeles residents say growing up near oil extraction has affected their health. Wells sit beside neighborhoods, schools and playgrounds, sometimes concealed in buildings or beneath developed land, and can release pollutants linked to respiratory disease, cancer and other serious conditions. The city is trying to shut the worst sites, but faces an enormous task.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:34

Living in the shadow of LA's hidden oil wells

WorldIN BRIEF: What is known about Hungary’s refusal to join the Carpathian Eight

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said Hungary declined an invitation to join Ukraine-backed Carpathian Eight format for “valid reasons.” He also said Budapest would not implement plans for an oil-product storage facility for Ukraine in Hungary. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga called the decision surprising and the Hungarian statements “unjustifiably confrontational.”

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:33

IN BRIEF: What is known about Hungary’s refusal to join the Carpathian Eight

TechDyson’s most overengineered gadget may have a waterproofing problem

Dyson has unveiled the $499 CameraJet electric toothbrush, equipped with a tiny camera to direct rinsing fluid between the teeth. The article questions whether the company’s highly elaborate attempt to reinvent the toothbrush may have run into waterproofing trouble, warning that excessive product complexity can create risks.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:33

Dyson’s most overengineered gadget may have a waterproofing problem

CultureLadin: Dolomites villages refuse to give up ancient language

The Dolomites draw more tourists every year, but amid the millions of visitors, about 30,000 residents continue to speak Ladin. The language, understood only by its local speakers, is one of Europe’s oldest minority languages.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:30

Ladin: Dolomites villages refuse to give up ancient language

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WorldIran delegation to present resilience and diplomacy at UNGA

President Masoud Pezeshkian is leading Iran’s delegation to New York, where Tehran plans to voice grievances over the US war and seek ways to resolve it. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would defend its people’s rights and remains open to diplomacy, but will not de-escalate unilaterally.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-09-22 13:29

Iran delegation to present resilience and diplomacy at UNGA

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WorldEthiopian armed groups announce anti-government alliance

An Ethiopian rebel leader has announced an alliance of seven armed groups seeking to topple Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s ruling party and establish a transitional government. The groups include former enemies from the 2020 civil war and others fighting federal troops across the country, raising fears that local conflicts could spill into a regional war.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-22 13:29

Ethiopian armed groups announce anti-government alliance

HealthEl Niño poses growing global health threat as temperatures rise: UN

The UN says El Niño is becoming a growing threat to global health as temperatures rise. An official expects the climate pattern to reach its peak toward the end of 2026.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 13:28

El Niño poses growing global health threat as temperatures rise: UN

WorldHundreds flee homes in Cameroon’s Far North after armed raid kills 15

An armed group killed 15 people in Madegoua near Makary in Cameroon’s Far North, prompting several hundred residents from 10 nearby villages to flee toward border towns. No group has claimed responsibility, but a security analyst said the attack was likely carried out by the ISIL affiliate Islamic State West Africa Province.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 13:28

Hundreds flee homes in Cameroon’s Far North after armed raid kills 15

PoliticsLive updates: Trump returns to UN amid anxiety over Iran, AI and the world body's future

President Donald Trump returns to the UN General Assembly as anxiety grows over Iran, artificial intelligence and the future of the world body itself. Tensions flare between Trump and Xi over AI, trade and Iran, even as they seek stability, while Trump meets New York City Mayor Mamdani.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 13:26

Live updates: Trump returns to UN amid anxiety over Iran, AI and the world body's future

EconomyMercedes says German production is not competitive, putting two plants at risk

Mercedes-Benz says its German production is not competitive by international standards, particularly because of high labor costs. A senior executive had warned workers that two plants could close.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:25

Mercedes says German production is not competitive, putting two plants at risk

WorldSri Lankan court finds 15 men guilty over 2019 deadly Easter bombings

A Sri Lankan court has convicted 15 men for their involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. The attacks killed more than 260 people and left about 500 injured.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:21

Sri Lankan court finds 15 men guilty over 2019 deadly Easter bombings

Sri Lanka court convicts 14 over deadly Easter bombings
Sri Lanka’s High Court convicted 15 of 24 defendants linked to the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, with 14 found guilty on all charges including murder, terrorism conspiracy and possession of weapons and explosives. Nine were acquitted and one convicted on some charges; sentencing was due later Tuesday.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:48Original
Sri Lanka court convicts 15 men over deadly Easter Sunday bombings
Sri Lanka’s High Court has handed lengthy prison terms to 15 men convicted of plotting the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 270 people and injured more than 500. Prosecutors identified Naufer Moulavi as the mastermind; nine others were acquitted.
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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:29Original
Sri 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 News★★★★☆2026-09-22 08:10Original

EconomyECB calls for tougher EU crypto rules and broader stablecoin interest ban

Europe’s central banks are urging tighter EU crypto regulation, including a broader prohibition on stablecoin interest payments, new powers to restrict tokens linked to foreign currencies such as the US dollar, and EU-level oversight of crypto companies.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 13:18

ECB calls for tougher EU crypto rules and broader stablecoin interest ban

WorldUkraine’s defense tech partnerships surge, but many deals stall, new report finds

A Kyiv School of Economics Institute report identifies at least 180 international partnerships in Ukraine’s defense technology sector, with one-third signed over the past year. German firms lead participation, but export restrictions, fragmented regulation and bureaucracy have stalled at least 22% of deals and memorandums, particularly those involving state-owned companies.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:17

Ukraine’s defense tech partnerships surge, but many deals stall, new report finds

SportsNeutral venues and no away fans: why Israel v Republic of Ireland is so contentious

Israel and the Republic of Ireland will play their two Uefa Nations League fixtures at neutral venues in Hungary and Serbia, with no tickets for Irish fans and reduced television coverage. Ireland’s football association voted on whether to participate after calls for a boycott, amid opposition linked to Israel’s military offensive in Gaza and strained relations between the countries.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:16

Neutral venues and no away fans: why Israel v Republic of Ireland is so contentious

EconomyTraders push for deeper discounts on Venezuelan oil as shipping costs soar, sources say

Global oil traders Vitol and Trafigura are seeking steeper discounts on Venezuelan crude as higher freight rates squeeze their margins, five sources familiar with the matter said.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:15

Traders push for deeper discounts on Venezuelan oil as shipping costs soar, sources say

WorldZelenskyy, Macron discuss Ukraine’s air defences and winter support

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron met on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York City to discuss Ukraine’s air defences and support for the winter.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:13

Zelenskyy, Macron discuss Ukraine’s air defences and winter support

Zelensky 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 Independent★★★★☆2026-09-22 08:37Original

SocietyFour dead and five injured in fire at southern Urals mall

A fire at the Solnechny shopping and service complex in Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan, killed four people and injured five. The blaze covered 2,100 square meters, while 17 people were evacuated. A criminal case was opened; preliminary reports pointed to an electrical-grid abnormality, and officials said the fire-warning and suppression systems may not have activated.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:11

Four dead and five injured in fire at southern Urals mall

Three killed in fire at Russian shopping center as people jump from windows
A fire at the Solnechny market in Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan, killed three people and injured four, while 17 were evacuated. Witnesses said the alarm may not have sounded, and people jumped from upper-floor windows as bystanders and market workers tried to help. Management denied the alarm failed. Authorities opened a negligence case.
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CultureThe Strugatskys’ ‘Hard to Be a God’ attacked dictatorship. Russia’s new TV version removes its politics

Wink has released a series based on the Strugatsky brothers’ science-fiction novel. The adaptation follows Don Rumata from his early days in Arkanar and adds characters, adventures, spaceships and spy-thriller elements, while leaving out the book’s vision of utopian progress, the role of science and its critique of dictatorship, making it largely apolitical.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:11

The Strugatskys’ ‘Hard to Be a God’ attacked dictatorship. Russia’s new TV version removes its politics

SportsInfantino’s letter is a re-election ploy, German FA chief says

German FA President Bernd Neuendorf called FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal for an independent review and consultations on governance a transparent attempt to secure re-election next year. Infantino’s plan to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial rights was abandoned after fierce opposition, prompting calls for leadership changes.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:11

Infantino’s letter is a re-election ploy, German FA chief says

WorldRussian forces strike Ukrainian metallurgical and chemical sites, top brass says

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces carried out a large overnight strike with precision weapons, drones and sea-launched hypersonic Tsirkon missiles against metallurgical, chemical, fuel and energy, and military-industrial facilities in several Ukrainian regions. It also claimed Russian troops had encircled a major Ukrainian strongpoint in Dobropolye and hit port and logistics facilities near Odesa.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 13:07

Russian forces strike Ukrainian metallurgical and chemical sites, top brass says

Russia’s Defense Ministry says Zircon missiles used in nighttime strike on Ukraine
Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces used sea-launched hypersonic Zircon missiles in a massive overnight strike on targets in Ukraine. The ministry likened the attack to the Ninth Wave, saying the missiles brought a “tsunami and tornado” upon the enemy.
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MAJORIN BRIEF: Russian army strikes military-industrial, energy and metallurgical facilities in Ukraine
Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces carried out a massive overnight strike with precision weapons and drones on metallurgical, chemical, military-industrial, fuel and energy facilities in Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions. Port, logistics and railway sites were also hit, with damage and fires reported in multiple areas and about 100,000 customers losing power in Chernihiv Region.
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TTASS★★★★★2026-09-22 10:37Original

Sports‘Disgraceful’: Did India bully umpires to win Japan T20 cricket match?

India edged Japan 32-30 in a rain-shortened five-over T20 match in Sano. Controversy erupted in the final over when an umpire withdrew a wide call after India’s captain and bowler protested, denying Japan an extra run and ball. Cricket writers, experts and fans accused India of pressuring the officials.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:05

‘Disgraceful’: Did India bully umpires to win Japan T20 cricket match?

WorldPutin speaks by phone with Saudi Crown Prince

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. They welcomed the current level of political, trade-economic and humanitarian cooperation, discussed the Middle East—especially the Persian Gulf—and stressed political and diplomatic efforts to normalize the crisis, an immediate halt to hostilities in Yemen, and safe passage through regional waterways.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:04

Putin speaks by phone with Saudi Crown Prince

HealthNutrition expert shares easy steps to healthier eating

The programme explores ways to eat more healthily and speaks with Cynthia Ka, author of “Mes assiettes naturo”. She says cooking is your pharmacy and that weekly grocery shopping is a powerful act, while also sharing her go-to recipe and advice for changing eating habits.

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FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:02

Nutrition expert shares easy steps to healthier eating

EconomyRethinking Waste: The Journey Towards a Circular Economy

Projects in Sharjah and Uzbekistan are using improved sorting and new waste infrastructure to recover materials and produce energy, redirecting how rubbish is handled.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:00

Rethinking Waste: The Journey Towards a Circular Economy

EconomyBanning US diesel exports could backfire despite offering Trump a show of action on record prices

Banning US diesel exports may seem like a tempting way for President Trump to demonstrate action against record-shattering diesel prices, but researchers warn the measure would likely backfire over the medium and long term.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:00

Banning US diesel exports could backfire despite offering Trump a show of action on record prices

EconomyMilei’s US Trade Deal Faces Threat as Argentina Seeks Better Terms

Advisers to Argentine President Javier Milei have told the Trump administration that they lack enough support in Congress to ratify the bilateral trade agreement signed last February, according to people familiar with the matter. Argentina is seeking more favorable terms.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:00

Milei’s US Trade Deal Faces Threat as Argentina Seeks Better Terms

TechChina’s Alibaba unveils powerful new chip and ambitious AI model plans

China’s Alibaba has announced plans for a new AI model and chip technologies, including what it claims is China’s most powerful AI chip.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:00

China’s Alibaba unveils powerful new chip and ambitious AI model plans

CultureHow Turkish business groups are turning Istanbul into a global cultural hub

Turkish conglomerates are investing heavily in culture to enhance Istanbul’s international appeal, from Sabancı’s Yoko Ono exhibition to Istanbul Modern’s Renzo Piano-designed building.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:00

How Turkish business groups are turning Istanbul into a global cultural hub

TechWaymo is offering transit discounts again, this time with Visa

Waymo is partnering with Visa on a new transit rewards program launching first in the San Francisco Bay Area. Customers who use a Visa credit card to pay for a Waymo ride and public transit trips within two hours of each other will automatically receive a $2.85 credit toward a future Waymo ride. The company also announced dedicated robotaxi staging spaces at Caltrain stations.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:00

Waymo is offering transit discounts again, this time with Visa

TechThese discreet hearing aid glasses get better voice boosting and battery life

EssilorLuxottica has launched Nuance Audio Plus, glasses that incorporate FDA-cleared over-the-counter hearing aid technology into subtly thickened temple arms. The new model improves speech clarity and sound amplification, adds on-frame controls, offers up to 10 hours of battery life, and starts at $829 in the US.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:00

These discreet hearing aid glasses get better voice boosting and battery life

TechViture’s Vonder Glasses Are Designed to Map Your Mind

Viture’s first display-free smart glasses use bone-conduction microphones to privately record users’ everyday thoughts, without relying on cameras.

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WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:00

Viture’s Vonder Glasses Are Designed to Map Your Mind

TechAI Models Built From Rat Brains Move Closer to Reality

The Biological Computing Company is bringing its AI tools to Amazon Web Services, giving a major boost to a once-fringe field that seeks to combine biological systems with code.

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WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:00

AI Models Built From Rat Brains Move Closer to Reality

ScienceClimate scientists fired by Trump step in to fill U.S. report gap

More than a year after the Trump administration dismissed hundreds of scientists involved in the National Climate Assessment, many of those researchers and others released the first installment of a special collection of climate-change findings on Tuesday. They said it was intended to fill the perceived gap and highlighted uncertainty over the landmark report’s future.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:00

Climate scientists fired by Trump step in to fill U.S. report gap

WorldLavrov calls Bucha a ‘most cynical farce’ and questions UN accounts

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described the Bucha operation as a “most cynical farce” and said the UN Secretariat was unlikely to investigate the 2022 events constructively. He accused UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of making confusing, inconsistent statements about victims’ identities and said the West had nurtured a generation believing extreme anti-Russian clichés.

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Lavrov calls Bucha a ‘most cynical farce’ and questions UN accounts

Lavrov slams Bucha false flag operation as ‘most cynical farce’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called the alleged false flag operation in Bucha the “most cynical farce” at the Dialogue on Fakes 4.0 forum. He also described footage showing civilians allegedly killed there as fabricated.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-22 09:28Original

TechEveryone can find a reason to dislike data center construction

A look inside nearly two years of contentious debates over AI data center construction in Pennsylvania.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:00

Everyone can find a reason to dislike data center construction

CultureCrossing the Snow-Capped Mountains: Epic of the Long March

During the Long March in the 1930s, the Chinese Red Army crossed freezing mountain ranges in Sichuan. Jiajin Mountain, rising above 4,000 meters, was known as a “death mountain,” while Dangling Mountain, above 5,000 meters, was the highest snow-capped peak crossed by the Red Army’s three main forces. The ordeal tested soldiers with thin air, blizzards, frostbite, altitude sickness and hunger, while forging a spirit of perseverance, solidarity and unyielding faith.

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CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:59

Crossing the Snow-Capped Mountains: Epic of the Long March

WorldUN warns of rising Yemen displacement as thousands flee to Djibouti

The UN refugee agency says renewed fighting in Yemen could send up to 10,000 people across the Red Sea to Djibouti and push internal displacement above 230,000. More than 100,000 civilians have already been uprooted, while aid efforts are hindered by severe funding shortages.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 12:58

UN warns of rising Yemen displacement as thousands flee to Djibouti

WorldWhy is the Bab al-Mandab Strait so important?

Iran-backed Houthis have seized parts of Yemen’s Red Sea coastline, including areas near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, prompting thousands of refugees to flee in recent days. The narrow waterway is vital to oil transport and the global economy. At Saudi Arabia’s request, the UK says it will send a military aircraft to refuel Saudi fighter jets on “purely defensive” missions.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 12:57

Why is the Bab al-Mandab Strait so important?

PoliticsWhite House launches ‘Trump TV’ after press bans

Days after barring a group of news organizations from the White House, the Trump administration has launched a platform called “Trump TV” that carries old speeches and announcements.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:57

White House launches ‘Trump TV’ after press bans

Rubio defends Trump’s ban on media outlets from the White House
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. In an interview on NBC’s “TODAY,” he said President Donald Trump was not shutting down outlets or arresting reporters.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:32Original
Media ban 'an escalation even for Trump'
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued Donald Trump’s administration on Monday after being barred from White House grounds. They called the selective ban, which was based on their coverage, a blatant First Amendment violation. France 24 described it as an extraordinary escalation of Trump’s longstanding efforts to restrict reporting he dislikes.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:07Original
What is the White House press pool and why is it in a row with Trump?
A dispute between the White House and television networks over press-pool access has disrupted coverage of presidential events. Trump barred CNN, Politico and MS NOW, accusing them of spreading “fake news,” after which five major TV networks withdrew from pool duties. The three outlets are suing, saying their credentials were revoked in retaliation for their reporting; a hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-22 11:41Original
Top TV networks including Fox revolt against Trump’s media ban
The five leading US television networks—ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox and NBC—jointly boycotted coverage of Donald Trump on Monday to protest his decision to bar three news outlets from the White House. They said no administration should restrict a news organisation over reporting it dislikes.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-22 10:59Original
Donald Trump: US outlets boycott Trump over media ban
Donald Trump made a brief, inaudible remark Monday at a White House ribbon-cutting for a new helipad. After he barred MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House, ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox News suspended their pooled coverage of the president.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-22 10:53Original
‘Great deal of scepticism’ as Trump launches own TV channel
The White House has launched a “Trump TV” stream featuring videos and highlights of what it calls the administration’s achievements. The move came days after Trump barred three media outlets from the White House and drew criticism comparing the stream to state propaganda networks in authoritarian countries such as North Korea.
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FFrance 24★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 09:34Original
US networks halt Trump coverage after three media outlets banned
US television networks largely stopped covering President Donald Trump on Monday in protest at his decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. His inauguration of a new White House helipad and trip to the UN General Assembly consequently went without live TV coverage.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-22 09:31Original
Major 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 News★★★★☆2026-09-22 08:17Original
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

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🇵🇸 Palestinians shelter in Gaza buildings at risk of collapse

Displaced people are sheltering in heavily damaged buildings in Gaza City at risk of collapse. On 16 September, 21 people were killed when an apartment building collapsed due to damage sustained in earlier Israeli strikes

AFP News Agency09-22 12:55

ScienceDeveloping El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak

Scientists say the developing El Niño has become the strongest on record, with impacts already being felt worldwide. Sea surface temperatures in a key central-eastern Pacific region reached 3.05C above average on 19 September, surpassing the 2015 record. India’s monsoon rainfall is below normal, while El Niño-fuelled wildfires affect about 12.5 million people in Indonesia.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 12:54

Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak

EconomyBinance takes $100 million Circle stake alongside five-year USDC deal

Binance is investing $100 million in Circle while expanding its USDC partnership. Under a five-year arrangement, the exchange will promote USDC on its platform.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:53

Binance takes $100 million Circle stake alongside five-year USDC deal

Binance buys $100 million Circle stake in five-year USDC promotion deal
Circle sold 1.24 million shares at $80.84 apiece in a transaction giving Binance a stake worth about $100 million. Circle will also pay Binance a monthly fee linked to the amount of USDC held through its wallet infrastructure.
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CCoinDesk★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 11:07Original

WorldIran president heads to UNGA, vows to highlight US ‘oppression’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is travelling to New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. He pledged to ‘restore trust in the world’ and draw attention to what he called US ‘oppression’.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:51

Iran president heads to UNGA, vows to highlight US ‘oppression’

WorldUS open to meeting Iran at UN as conflicting reports over peace deal swirl

The US says it is open to meeting Iran at the United Nations as contradictory reports circulate about a possible peace agreement. Tehran’s decision-making structures appear caught in a war of words over claims that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within seven days if Washington eases military pressure.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 12:51

US open to meeting Iran at UN as conflicting reports over peace deal swirl

Tehran hints at Hormuz talks with US as leaders gather at UN
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz to Gulf shipping within days if the United States lifts its blockade. The official called the UN gathering a “golden opportunity” to renew diplomacy with Washington.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-22 12:25Original
Iran says it can reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days if U.S. eases pressure
Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States reduces military pressure and lifts its blockade of Iranian ports, a senior Iranian official told Reuters.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-22 10:25Original
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days if US eases military pressure: report
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure, according to a report.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-22 09:57Original

PoliticsZelenskyy urges EU countries to keep Usmanov and Fridman on sanctions list

Amid tense negotiations in Brussels, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the EU must not remove Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list. He called for stronger pressure on Moscow.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:50

Zelenskyy urges EU countries to keep Usmanov and Fridman on sanctions list

EU fails to finalise deal to lift sanctions on Russian oligarchs
EU countries failed on Monday to finalise a deal that would remove Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the bloc’s sanctions list. Diplomats had earlier said member states provisionally agreed to the move as a compromise to extend sanctions on nearly 3,000 other people and entities over the Ukraine war.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-22 10:38Original
Latvia blocks EU sanctions relief for Russian businessmen Usmanov and Fridman
Latvia refused to back a deal that would remove Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the EU sanctions list in return for extending the broader list, covering about 3,000 Russia-linked people and organizations, for three years. Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said a 36-month extension would be appropriate, but should not be bought by removing the two individuals. EU ambassadors had agreed to lift their sanctions if no member state objected.
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MMeduza★★★★☆2026-09-22 09:36Original
EU deadlocked over Russia sanctions changes ahead of Ukraine and Greenland talks
The EU remains split over a disputed proposal to preserve wider sanctions on nearly 3,000 people and companies accused of enabling Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine. The plan would remove Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the sanctions list, but Latvia says it cannot accept that condition; without agreement, the measures will expire at the end of the day in Brussels.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-22 09:15Original
Ukraine 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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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-22 07:06Original

EconomyBMW CEO sees risk from cheap Chinese cars in Europe but opposes tariffs

BMW CEO Milan Nedeljkovic said low-cost Chinese car imports threaten Europe’s auto industry. He told FAZ that voluntary pricing agreements would be preferable to tariffs as a response.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:50

BMW CEO sees risk from cheap Chinese cars in Europe but opposes tariffs

WorldChinese Coast Guard rams Philippine boat in South China Sea, sparking diplomatic clash

A Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine government ship near Palawan while the Philippine vessel was delivering fuel to fishermen. Manila called the incident deliberate, while Beijing blamed the Philippine crew and said it was conducting lawful operations near Sabina Shoal. The damaged ship reported no injuries, and the United States and China exchanged accusations over the confrontation.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 12:47

Chinese Coast Guard rams Philippine boat in South China Sea, sparking diplomatic clash

CultureWhy is there a Chinese-inscribed stone in the Washington Monument?

A commemorative stone bearing Chinese inscriptions stands inside the Washington Monument. Donald Trump highlighted it at a state banquet during his visit to China in May, reviving public interest in its unusual history. Beyond symbolizing friendship, the stone reflects more than a century of cultural ties and goodwill between the Chinese and American peoples.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:45

Why is there a Chinese-inscribed stone in the Washington Monument?

TechTASS director-general calls for unified verification standards to counter disinformation

TASS Director General and OANA President Andrey Kondrashov called for common verification standards, shared technologies and methods, journalist training, and unified labeling of AI-generated content to combat deliberately weaponized falsehoods. He said TASS was working on an international information security system spanning the CIS, Africa and Asia.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:43

TASS director-general calls for unified verification standards to counter disinformation

Media should pool efforts to combat virus of deepfakes, OANA secretary general says
Deepfakes have become a “virus of the digital age,” OANA Secretary General and TASS Deputy Director General Marat Abulkhatin said. He urged media organizations to share methods for detecting and combating them, combining editorial verification, professional responsibility and modern technology to preserve information quality.
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TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:21Original

EconomyGoldman appoints Simon Lyons as UK investment banking co-head

Goldman Sachs has appointed Simon Lyons as co-head of its UK investment banking business, a spokesperson for the U.S. bank said. Lyons will join as a partner and work alongside co-head Nimesh Khiroya.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:40

Goldman appoints Simon Lyons as UK investment banking co-head

EconomyTürkiye’s economy remains resilient despite global, regional challenges: Simsek

Simsek said Türkiye’s economy remains resilient despite global and regional challenges. Discussions also addressed price stability, fiscal discipline, and efforts to improve the country’s productivity and competitiveness.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:39

Türkiye’s economy remains resilient despite global, regional challenges: Simsek

WorldAfter floods, Nepal minister demands 'climate justice'

Nepal is seeking $20 million from the UN-backed Loss and Damage Fund after August floods and landslides killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing, Environment Minister Geeta Chaudhary told DW. She urged high-emitting countries to fund climate disasters and said Nepal will press for greater attention to mountainous countries at COP31.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 12:37

After floods, Nepal minister demands 'climate justice'

SportsISU grants neutral status to 13 more Russian figure skaters

The International Skating Union has granted 13 additional Russian figure skaters neutral status for international competitions beginning in the 2026/27 season. The ISU suspended Russian and Belarusian athletes from its events in March 2022.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:35

ISU grants neutral status to 13 more Russian figure skaters

PoliticsNew report tackles governments’ overreliance on consulting firms

Governments worldwide are increasingly dependent on consulting firms, a trend that can bring high costs and transparency concerns. France’s Macron government faced criticism over its close ties to McKinsey. UNESCO’s Inclusive Policy Lab, led by Iulia Sevciuc, has produced a new blueprint to address the problem.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:35

New report tackles governments’ overreliance on consulting firms

WorldKremlin responds to US visa refusal for Russian diplomat and Zelensky statements

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the US refusal to issue Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov a visa for the UN General Assembly will be discussed in Moscow-Washington contacts. He called it another unfriendly move and a breach of the US obligations as the UN host, while saying Vladimir Zelensky’s positions on a ceasefire and continuing the war are increasingly contradictory.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:35

Kremlin responds to US visa refusal for Russian diplomat and Zelensky statements

EconomyUnusual repetitive trades dominate Bitcoin and ether perpetual volumes on Kalshi, data shows

CoinDesk found that a single $5,499 trade size represented 57% of sampled ether-perpetual volume. Repeated $2,500 and $5,000 trades accounted for 54% of sampled bitcoin-perpetual volume.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:32

Unusual repetitive trades dominate Bitcoin and ether perpetual volumes on Kalshi, data shows

EconomySome family offices eye Chinese investments as US-China tensions ease: report

A Citigroup survey says ultra-wealthy families in Europe, the Middle East and Africa increasingly view China as their preferred future investment market as concerns about Beijing-Washington tensions recede. The report examined plans from 351 family offices across more than 40 countries.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:31

Some family offices eye Chinese investments as US-China tensions ease: report

EconomyIneos to mothball three chemical plants as high energy costs hit production

Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos said on Tuesday it would suspend operations at three chemical plants in Hull, UK, saying high European gas prices had made production too costly.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:30

Ineos to mothball three chemical plants as high energy costs hit production

SocietyNewsom declares California emergency ahead of El Niño’s expected winter peak

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to mobilize resources ahead of El Niño’s expected peak impacts in the state this winter.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:30

Newsom declares California emergency ahead of El Niño’s expected winter peak

TechAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei to Brief UN Security Council on AI

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is scheduled to brief the UN Security Council on Wednesday alongside OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at a meeting focused on the future of artificial intelligence.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:30

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to Brief UN Security Council on AI

EXCLUSIVE: DeepSeek to brief UN Security Council on AI this week, sources say
DeepSeek and other Chinese artificial intelligence companies, including Moonshot, have been invited to address the United Nations Security Council this week, according to sources.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-22 09:35Original

EconomyMoscow Exchange launches five crypto perpetual futures as demand tops 600 billion rubles

Moscow Exchange is launching perpetual futures linked to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP and Tron for qualified investors. The contracts track dollar-denominated crypto indexes, settle profits and losses in rubles, and roll over daily, providing price exposure without ownership of the underlying assets. MOEX says trading in its digital-asset futures has surpassed 600 billion rubles in cumulative turnover.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:30

Moscow Exchange launches five crypto perpetual futures as demand tops 600 billion rubles

EconomyKalshi asks CFTC to allow margin trading on its platform

Kalshi has asked the CFTC to permit margin trading on its platform, allowing users to buy contracts with borrowed funds. The move is the latest effort by Kalshi and other event-contract exchanges to attract greater participation from institutional traders.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:28

Kalshi asks CFTC to allow margin trading on its platform

WorldIN BRIEF: Russian army completes encirclement of Ukraine’s strongpoint in Dobropillya

Russia’s Defense Ministry says its troops have encircled a major Ukrainian fortified area in Dobropillya, Donetsk People’s Republic, and are advancing toward Aleksandrovka. It says units of three Ukrainian formations are trapped and their elimination is underway.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 12:28

IN BRIEF: Russian army completes encirclement of Ukraine’s strongpoint in Dobropillya

WorldWorld leaders speak at United Nations General Assembly

World leaders are addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York as countries grapple with global issues including the economy, climate change and conflicts involving Iran and Ukraine.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:27

World leaders speak at United Nations General Assembly

WorldLavrov to hold more than 30 bilateral meetings at UN General Assembly

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has more than 30 bilateral meetings scheduled during the UN General Assembly. The planned contacts include representatives of numerous countries, as well as leaders of the OSCE and IAEA and UN General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:23

Lavrov to hold more than 30 bilateral meetings at UN General Assembly