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EconomyProtests grow as Germany’s auto industry faces looming job losses

Germany’s automotive industry is under pressure from weaker domestic demand, tougher foreign competition, new tariffs and longstanding structural problems including an aging workforce. European sales fell from nearly 18 million vehicles in 2019 to about 13 million in 2025, while Volkswagen Group is considering closing four German factories.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:40

Protests grow as Germany’s auto industry faces looming job losses
Protests grow as Germany’s auto industry faces looming job losses

ScienceUN climate body accused of conflicts of interest and Saudi influence

A Guardian investigation has questioned potential conflicts of interest among experts preparing the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s next major assessment. It says 20 of the 223 lead authors examining ways to reduce or remove emissions have strong conflicts of interest, with more than half linked to Saudi institutions, including two Saudi Aramco employees.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:38

UN climate body accused of conflicts of interest and Saudi influence
UN climate body accused of conflicts of interest and Saudi influence

WorldPezeshkian to put Iran’s interests first over possible Trump meeting at UNGA — envoy

Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said President Masoud Pezeshkian and his delegation will decide whether to meet Donald Trump during the UN General Assembly’s high-level week based on Iran’s national interests. He accused Trump of lying daily about Iranian officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is open to talks, but no meeting has been scheduled.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:38

Pezeshkian to put Iran’s interests first over possible Trump meeting at UNGA — envoy

WorldUN chief condemns destruction in Gaza and West Bank settlements

In his final UN General Assembly address as secretary-general, Antonio Guterres denounced the killing and destruction in Gaza. He warned that settlement expansion and displacement in the occupied West Bank are “raising the spectre of ethnic cleansing”.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:37

UN chief condemns destruction in Gaza and West Bank settlements
UN chief condemns destruction in Gaza and West Bank settlements

TechUN Chief Calls for AI Pact to Prevent the Rise of Killer Robots

The United Nations secretary-general intensified calls to regulate artificial intelligence, seeking to avert a dystopian future marked by rampant corporate power and the spread of killer robots.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:37

UN Chief Calls for AI Pact to Prevent the Rise of Killer Robots
UN Chief Calls for AI Pact to Prevent the Rise of Killer Robots

PoliticsLithuanian parliament votes to lift ban on nuclear weapons deployment

Lithuania’s Seimas voted to lift the constitutional ban on deploying nuclear weapons on the country’s territory and sent the amendment to a committee. The initiative passed with 99 votes in favor, 13 against and five abstentions. Two further constitutional votes, requiring 94 of 141 votes, are scheduled.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:35

Lithuanian parliament votes to lift ban on nuclear weapons deployment

WorldUkraine cannot win drone war — Russian expert

Alexey Chadayev, an unmanned-aircraft expert and head of the Ushkuynik Research and Production Center, said Ukraine lacks an incentive to develop affordable, high-quality solutions and is focused on making money. He said Russia’s need for fast, cost-effective, mass production while preserving quality would ultimately prevail over Ukraine.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:34

Ukraine cannot win drone war — Russian expert

SocietyNo charges in death of Black Mississippi teen Nolan Wells after grand jury review

A grand jury concluded there was insufficient evidence to bring charges over the death of Nolan Wells, a Black teenager found dead after a July 4 boating trip off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. Wells’s family quickly challenged the conclusion.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:34

No charges in death of Black Mississippi teen Nolan Wells after grand jury review

EconomyEuropean central banks push to extend stablecoin yield ban to crypto lending and staking

European central bankers are seeking to extend a ban on stablecoin yields to crypto lending and staking. They argue that indirect yield structures blur the distinction between electronic payment tokens and commercial bank deposits, distorting competition across the financial system.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:32

European central banks push to extend stablecoin yield ban to crypto lending and staking
European central banks push to extend stablecoin yield ban to crypto lending and staking

CultureHayden Panettiere’s death was accidental and involved fentanyl, coroner says

A coroner determined that actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose involving several drugs, including fentanyl.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:32

Hayden Panettiere’s death was accidental and involved fentanyl, coroner says
Hayden Panettiere’s death was accidental and involved fentanyl, coroner says

WorldWhere is the US opening new military bases in Greenland?

The US is expected to establish two military bases in Greenland under a deal with Denmark and Greenland. One would revive the Cold War-era base at Narsarsuaq in the south, while another would be set up at Mestersvig in the east. The agreement is expected to be signed at the UN General Assembly, though its text has not been published. Denmark and Greenland say it will respect Greenland’s sovereignty.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:31

Where is the US opening new military bases in Greenland?
Where is the US opening new military bases in Greenland?
  • Greenland agreement ‘doesn’t really give the US many more rights’, expert says
    Greenland agreement ‘doesn’t really give the US many more rights’, expert says

    After the US, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement, an expert said it would not actually give Washington many additional rights. He said Donald Trump nevertheless wanted at all costs to prevent even a tiny risk of Greenland turning towards China, adding that inflating the risk lets Trump voters see him as taking action.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-22 11:07Original

WorldJerusalem Daily: Israel besieges Palestinian town

Israeli forces have effectively transformed the Palestinian town of Biddu into military barracks. Hundreds of settlers have also attacked a village near Ramallah, while Israeli attacks on Gaza continue.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:30

Jerusalem Daily: Israel besieges Palestinian town
Jerusalem Daily: Israel besieges Palestinian town

WorldEXCLUSIVE: US withholding Sudanese leader’s visa over ceasefire plan, sources say

The United States is withholding an entry visa for Sudanese army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, according to a letter from Sudan’s UN ambassador urging the global body to intervene. The move comes days before al-Burhan was scheduled to appear at the UN General Assembly.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:30

EXCLUSIVE: US withholding Sudanese leader’s visa over ceasefire plan, sources say
EXCLUSIVE: US withholding Sudanese leader’s visa over ceasefire plan, sources say

TechChina’s Hygon expands beyond data centres with embedded processors for robotics and edge AI

Chinese chipmaker Hygon Information Technology has launched the Hygon 1000 series, a range of CPUs for robotics and industrial edge devices. The processors are designed to be embedded in automation equipment such as robots and factory controllers, allowing computing and graphics processing to take place locally.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:30

China’s Hygon expands beyond data centres with embedded processors for robotics and edge AI
China’s Hygon expands beyond data centres with embedded processors for robotics and edge AI

TechTechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Aaron Edsinger to bring Hello Robot’s Stretch 4 to the stage

Hello Robot CEO and co-founder Aaron Edsinger will demonstrate the Stretch 4 live on the Real World AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register by September 25 to save up to $200 and receive a second pass at half price.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:30

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Aaron Edsinger to bring Hello Robot’s Stretch 4 to the stage
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Aaron Edsinger to bring Hello Robot’s Stretch 4 to the stage

WorldMacron: France to supply interceptor missiles for Ukraine’s air defense

French President Emmanuel Macron said France will provide Ukraine with radar systems and interceptor missiles to strengthen its air defenses. He added that he had discussed the initiative with U.S. President Donald Trump after meeting Vladimir Zelensky in New York.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:29

Macron: France to supply interceptor missiles for Ukraine’s air defense

WorldUkraine’s Interpipe Steel halts production after Russian strike

Interpipe says its Interpipe Steel plant in Ukraine suspended production after a Russian strike damaged the facility’s main production equipment and infrastructure. Russia’s Defense Ministry said the broader attack targeted metallurgical, chemical, defense-industry, and fuel-and-energy facilities in Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:29

Ukraine’s Interpipe Steel halts production after Russian strike

PoliticsTrump’s sneaky plan to gut Endangered Species Act draws from 1995 Scalia dissent

An internal memo quietly circulated to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offices directs staff to radically reinterpret the Endangered Species Act. The guidance would prohibit only actions specifically intended to target animals, potentially leaving conduct such as accidentally striking whales or felling trees containing bats outside the law’s reach.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:29

Trump’s sneaky plan to gut Endangered Species Act draws from 1995 Scalia dissent
Trump’s sneaky plan to gut Endangered Species Act draws from 1995 Scalia dissent

WorldEx-Rwandan official appears at UK trial over 1994 genocide

Former Rwandan official Vincent Brown appeared in a UK court facing one charge alleging he ordered six killings during the first week of the 1994 genocide. Prosecutors say he incited and directed violence; Brown denies wrongdoing and has not yet entered a plea.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:28

Ex-Rwandan official appears at UK trial over 1994 genocide
Ex-Rwandan official appears at UK trial over 1994 genocide
  • Doctor appears in UK court to face Rwanda genocide charges
    Doctor appears in UK court to face Rwanda genocide charges

    Dr Vincent Brown has appeared in a UK court after being charged over alleged killings during Rwanda’s 1994 genocide. Prosecutors accuse him of conduct ancillary to genocide and six murders as crimes against humanity in Kigali’s Rugenge district. Brown denies the allegations, and the case has been sent to the Old Bailey.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-22 11:25Original

PoliticsTrump addresses global leaders at United Nations General Assembly

Donald Trump addresses global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly and is also scheduled to meet with key leaders on the sidelines of the event.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:28

Trump addresses global leaders at United Nations General Assembly
Trump addresses global leaders at United Nations General Assembly
  • Watch: Trump speaks at the UN General Assembly
    Watch: Trump speaks at the UN General Assembly

    According to his prepared remarks, Trump will say the United States will no longer allow threats against America to gain a foothold anywhere in the Western Hemisphere.

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    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:27Original
  • Trump Set to Defend War in Iran in Latest Appearance at the UN
    Trump Set to Defend War in Iran in Latest Appearance at the UN

    President Donald Trump is expected to defend his decision to start the war in Iran and intensify military action in the Western Hemisphere when he addresses the annual United Nations General Assembly event in New York later Tuesday.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:22Original
  • Trump to address the U.N. General Assembly as Iran war rumbles on
    Trump to address the U.N. General Assembly as Iran war rumbles on

    President Donald Trump is set to speak to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday as the war in Iran continues.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-22 09:00Original

ScienceClimate change has created a meta-crisis in food security, energy and the economy, Greek expert says

Emmanuella Doussis, UNESCO Chair on Climate Diplomacy and a professor of International Institutions at the University of Athens, says climate change has created a meta-crisis affecting food security, energy and the economy.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:28

Climate change has created a meta-crisis in food security, energy and the economy, Greek expert says

WorldGuterres delivers ‘message to superpowers’ in final UN General Assembly speech

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used his final address to the General Assembly on Tuesday to plead for a world built on interdependence. France 24 UN correspondent Jessica Le Masurier said the message was largely aimed at the world’s superpowers.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:28

Guterres delivers ‘message to superpowers’ in final UN General Assembly speech
Guterres delivers ‘message to superpowers’ in final UN General Assembly speech
  • REPLAY: UN chief Guterres delivers final address to General Assembly
    REPLAY: UN chief Guterres delivers final address to General Assembly

    In his final address to the General Assembly on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged world leaders to regulate artificial intelligence, end wars, tackle climate change and reform UN institutions that he warned are struggling to address mounting global challenges.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:11Original

WorldTürkiye and seven other nations demand Israel end Gaza ceasefire violations

Türkiye and seven other nations are calling on Israel to stop violating the Gaza ceasefire and honour its commitments. Their foreign ministers condemned what they described as illegal measures intended to consolidate Israeli control and annexation.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:24

Türkiye and seven other nations demand Israel end Gaza ceasefire violations
Türkiye and seven other nations demand Israel end Gaza ceasefire violations

EconomyRussian stock market accelerates gains to over 1.8%

Russian stocks rose more than 1.8% during the main trading session. The MOEX Russia Index reached 2,300.06 points, breaking above 2,300 for the first time since September 16, 2026, while the RTS Index also gained 1.86% to 861.6 points.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:18

Russian stock market accelerates gains to over 1.8%
  • Russian 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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    TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:05Original

EconomyRussia solidifies position as EU’s top supplier of frozen pollock fillets

Russia increased frozen pollock fillet exports to the European Union by 16% in volume and 44% in value from January through July 2026, the Fish Union said. Its weight-based market share rose from 44% to 51%. Russian fish exports to the EU totaled 113,000 tonnes worth $513 million, while frozen herring shipments resumed after a two-year pause.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:17

Russia solidifies position as EU’s top supplier of frozen pollock fillets

CultureVeteran BBC Africa correspondent Mark Doyle dies

British journalist Mark Doyle has died aged 67 after a short illness. He was known for covering African conflicts including the Rwandan genocide, Sierra Leone’s civil war and post-war Liberia, and retired from the BBC in 2015.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:16

Veteran BBC Africa correspondent Mark Doyle dies
Veteran BBC Africa correspondent Mark Doyle dies

EconomyMassive ETF outflows threaten Bitcoin’s fragile $86,000 rally

Bitcoin’s 11.65% weekly rebound showed stronger spot and on-chain participation, with the price reaching about $86,000. Glassnode said spot taker flow turned from net selling to net buying, but futures open interest, funding and profit-taking were elevated. More than $648 million in crypto short positions had previously been liquidated, leaving the rally exposed to leverage risks.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:15

Massive ETF outflows threaten Bitcoin’s fragile $86,000 rally
Massive ETF outflows threaten Bitcoin’s fragile $86,000 rally
  • 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

    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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    CCryptoSlate★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:10Original

WorldGuterres warns at UNGA that Israeli violence and settlement expansion in West Bank risk ‘ethnic cleansing’

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned during the 81st session of the General Assembly that Israeli violence and settlement expansion in the West Bank risk leading to “ethnic cleansing.”

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:15

Guterres warns at UNGA that Israeli violence and settlement expansion in West Bank risk ‘ethnic cleansing’
Guterres warns at UNGA that Israeli violence and settlement expansion in West Bank risk ‘ethnic cleansing’

TechExhibit tables reopened for one last chance to showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

TechCrunch has reopened its exhibitor program for one more week. Startups must book an exhibit table by September 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT to appear before more than 10,000 founders, investors and technology leaders at San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 13-15.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:15

Exhibit tables reopened for one last chance to showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Exhibit tables reopened for one last chance to showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

EconomyLukashenko dampens Trump's hopes for more Belarusian potash

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said the country lacks enough potash to meet U.S. demand because this year's supplies are already contracted. His comments came after President Donald Trump announced preparations for a “massive” potash deal with Belarus as a cheaper alternative to Canadian supplies.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:14

Lukashenko dampens Trump's hopes for more Belarusian potash
Lukashenko dampens Trump's hopes for more Belarusian potash

WorldSpangdahlem: Military aircraft crashes near US air base

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the US Air Force’s 52nd Fighter Wing crashed near Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany’s Rhineland-Palatinate on Tuesday. The pilot ejected safely and was taken for medical care, while local authorities reported one injury. The cause is under investigation.

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DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:12

Spangdahlem: Military aircraft crashes near US air base
Spangdahlem: Military aircraft crashes near US air base

PoliticsCould closer Canada-EU ties create a new geopolitical bloc?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled that Canada could form an “alliance” with the European Union during a speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on September 17, 2026.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:11

Could closer Canada-EU ties create a new geopolitical bloc?
Could closer Canada-EU ties create a new geopolitical bloc?

WorldTrump Takes Dealmaking to New York With Packed UN Assembly Agenda

Trump is taking his dealmaking to New York as a packed UN General Assembly agenda is expected to focus on the Iran war, artificial intelligence and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:07

Trump Takes Dealmaking to New York With Packed UN Assembly Agenda
Trump Takes Dealmaking to New York With Packed UN Assembly Agenda

Economy11 ASEAN member states, one expo: What is there to discover?

The China-ASEAN Expo brings together coffee, snacks, handicrafts, cultural traditions and new technologies. ASEAN businesses are not only showcasing their offerings but also seeking products, technology, market opportunities and new partners in China.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:06

11 ASEAN member states, one expo: What is there to discover?
11 ASEAN member states, one expo: What is there to discover?

Culture‘I am done with medical abuse’: Actor Arnaud Denis undergoes euthanasia in Belgium

French actor and theatre director Arnaud Denis had been suffering since a polypropylene implant was fitted in 2023 following a right groin hernia. He was euthanised on Tuesday in Namur, Belgium, at the age of 43.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:06

‘I am done with medical abuse’: Actor Arnaud Denis undergoes euthanasia in Belgium

CultureFrom slavery to today: The Black women who shaped America

Sasha Bonét’s debut memoir, “The Waterbearers,” opens with Toni Morrison’s observation that Black women’s history is inseparable from America’s. Bonét follows three generations of women in her family: her grandmother Betty Jean, her mother Connie, and herself as she raises her daughter Sofia in New York.

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FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:06

From slavery to today: The Black women who shaped America
From slavery to today: The Black women who shaped America

WorldRussia to detail objectives of special military operation at UN Security Council, diplomat says

Russia will use the September 23 UN Security Council meeting to explain in detail the objectives of its special military operation and raise what it calls Ukraine’s “Nazification,” diplomat Kirill Logvinov said. He also cited concerns about protecting Russian nationals and Russian-speaking people in Ukraine and criticized Western support for Kyiv.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:06

Russia to detail objectives of special military operation at UN Security Council, diplomat says

WorldGuatemala receives first US arms in nearly 50 years

Guatemala received its first batch of US military weapons in almost five decades, ending an arms embargo imposed by Washington over human rights violations during the country’s civil war. The two countries have continued cooperating in recent years against drug trafficking.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:05

Guatemala receives first US arms in nearly 50 years
Guatemala receives first US arms in nearly 50 years

WorldCurrency collapse heaps more pain on civilians in divided Sudan

The Sudanese pound has lost nearly half its value in army-held territory since the beginning of summer, worsening hardship for civilians trying to rebuild their lives and making it harder for authorities to project normality in areas they control.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:05

Currency collapse heaps more pain on civilians in divided Sudan
Currency collapse heaps more pain on civilians in divided Sudan

WorldUN unable to bring peace to conflicts: ‘We haven’t seen this level of violence in decades’

The UN’s mandate is to uphold international peace and security, but fulfilling it depends on cooperation among sovereign states, especially the five permanent members of the Security Council. Fanny Badache says divisions among those powers can leave collective-security mechanisms paralysed amid an increasingly fragmented and volatile global order.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:04

UN unable to bring peace to conflicts: ‘We haven’t seen this level of violence in decades’
UN unable to bring peace to conflicts: ‘We haven’t seen this level of violence in decades’

TechUS-China AI race: Does Trump’s new task force signal plans to regulate AI?

Amid US concerns that AI is advancing too quickly and calls from industry figures to slow development, Donald Trump announced an “AI Force” and a special envoy. He said he would not curb the industry’s growth but would use existing criminal and civil justice systems to address wrongdoing. The move may also challenge California Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed Silicon Valley regulations, as the US-China AI competition intensifies.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:04

US-China AI race: Does Trump’s new task force signal plans to regulate AI?
US-China AI race: Does Trump’s new task force signal plans to regulate AI?

WorldAfter the ‘wake-up call’: Can a Gulf-Iran security framework take root?

Experts say the Iran war has exposed the limits of relying on outside powers to manage a regional problem. The question now is whether a Gulf-Iran security framework can take root.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:01

After the ‘wake-up call’: Can a Gulf-Iran security framework take root?
After the ‘wake-up call’: Can a Gulf-Iran security framework take root?

TechXbox is merging its Forza developers into a single studio

Microsoft is merging Playground Games, the developer of Forza Horizon, with Turn 10 Studios, which created Forza Motorsport, as part of a major Xbox reorganization. The combined team will work on Forza and Fable, while Turn 10’s closure raises questions about the future of Forza Motorsport.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:01

Xbox is merging its Forza developers into a single studio
Xbox is merging its Forza developers into a single studio

TechMicrosoft lays off 268 Xbox staffers as Ninja Theory faces possible closure

Microsoft is eliminating 268 Xbox roles across Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and central management functions as part of an ongoing reset of its gaming business. After two attempted sales of Ninja Theory fell through, the company is consulting employees on a proposed closure while seeking another buyer.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:01

Microsoft lays off 268 Xbox staffers as Ninja Theory faces possible closure
Microsoft lays off 268 Xbox staffers as Ninja Theory faces possible closure

PoliticsYoung Berliners vote overwhelmingly for socialist Left Party

The Left Party won decisively in Berlin’s state election, helped by strong support from younger voters: about 43% of 16- to 24-year-olds backed it. Lowering the voting age to 16, rising rents and concerns over education cuts helped drive youth engagement. The data also challenges the idea that young people are more likely to support anti-democratic parties.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:01

Young Berliners vote overwhelmingly for socialist Left Party
Young Berliners vote overwhelmingly for socialist Left Party

PoliticsState Duma election turnout reaches 59.68% after 99.89% of ballots processed

Turnout in Russia’s election to the ninth State Duma reached 59.68% after 99.89% of ballots were processed, with 67,279,994 people voting, the Central Election Commission said. CEC member Pavel Andreyev said the high participation reflected voters’ trust in the security, openness and transparency of the voting system, including electronic voting.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:00

State Duma election turnout reaches 59.68% after 99.89% of ballots processed
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🇸🇾 📚 In Syria, a library of Islamist texts sees light of day 15 years on

After more than a decade of displacement, a Syrian man finally tore down a wall he had built to conceal a library of mainly Islamist books that would likely have landed him in prison, or worse, under Bashar al-Assad's rule
🇸🇾 📚 In Syria, a library of Islamist texts sees light of day 15 years on

After more than a decade of displacement, a Syrian man finally tore down a wall he had built to conceal a library of mainly Islamist books that would likely have landed him in prison, or worse, under Bashar al-Assad's rule
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WorldFrance mulls new UN Security Council resolution on Hormuz, diplomats say

France has begun drafting a UN Security Council resolution with the United States that would establish an international mission to restore movement through the Strait of Hormuz, diplomats said on Tuesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:00

France mulls new UN Security Council resolution on Hormuz, diplomats say
France mulls new UN Security Council resolution on Hormuz, diplomats say

TechActivision takes over Halo in massive Xbox studio shake-up

Microsoft is restructuring its Xbox studios, handing Activision control of Halo, Sea of Thieves, and Age of Empires. Activision will build the next flagship Halo game with a new dedicated team, while Microsoft cuts around 268 Xbox jobs and may close Ninja Theory.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:00

Activision takes over Halo in massive Xbox studio shake-up
Activision takes over Halo in massive Xbox studio shake-up

WorldAustralia says F-35 fighter jet parts were mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong

Australia’s defense minister said Tuesday that parts for F-35 fighter jets were mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong. The statement followed reports that US lawmakers were investigating the mishap.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:00

Australia says F-35 fighter jet parts were mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong
  • 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

    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 Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-22 07:36Original

HealthFree operations offer hope to African children with a neglected deadly disease

Ibrahim Dalhatu contracted noma at age 3, a severe disease that disfigures the face and often kills children who develop it. Free operations are offering hope to children affected by the neglected illness in Africa.

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Free operations offer hope to African children with a neglected deadly disease
Free operations offer hope to African children with a neglected deadly disease

PoliticsBrussels seeks power to order electricity demand cuts in energy crises

Plans seen by Euronews indicate that the European Commission wants more direct control to prevent power failures during future energy crises.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:00

Brussels seeks power to order electricity demand cuts in energy crises

TechThe Beats 360 are what I’d bring to the gym if I hated earbuds

The Beats 360 are over-ear headphones designed to handle sweaty workouts, with IPX4 water and sweat resistance, removable moisture-wicking knit ear cups, and a replaceable battery. They generally stay comfortable during exercise, though they can shift during explosive movements, and their ANC and midrange sound lag behind some $350 competitors.

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The Beats 360 are what I’d bring to the gym if I hated earbuds
The Beats 360 are what I’d bring to the gym if I hated earbuds

Tech4 days left to save up to $200: Reason 2 to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Register for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 before prices rise on September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT to save up to $200, with a 50% discount available on a second pass.

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4 days left to save up to $200: Reason 2 to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
4 days left to save up to $200: Reason 2 to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

TechJapan plans to examine humanoid robots for defense use, agency reports

Japan’s government plans to study using humanoid robots powered by “physical AI” for Self-Defense Forces logistics, including base security and cargo transport, Kyodo reports. Direct combat use is not under consideration because of legal and civilian-safety concerns, though future reconnaissance and rescue applications are being examined. Defense documents are due for revision at year-end.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:59

Japan plans to examine humanoid robots for defense use, agency reports

SocietyLindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks judge to investigate juror and check his phone

The defence lawyer for Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children, wants the court to examine a juror’s phone use during deliberations and his answers in jury-selection questionnaires. The trial ended in a mistrial after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:58

Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks judge to investigate juror and check his phone
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks judge to investigate juror and check his phone

WorldIran to reopen Strait of Hormuz within a week if US accepts its terms — Kyodo

Iran is prepared to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States accepts Tehran’s conditions, an Iranian government representative told Kyodo. The demands include lifting the US blockade of Iranian ports, ending the war on all fronts and unblocking frozen Iranian assets. Tehran says the terms were sent through Qatari intermediaries and that it awaits Donald Trump’s response.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 13:57

Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz within a week if US accepts its terms — Kyodo
MAJOR

WorldUp to 169 killed in Yemen as Houthis fight for strategic Red Sea heights

Up to 169 people have reportedly died in three days of fighting in Yemen, as Iran-aligned Houthi forces battle Saudi-backed government troops for the Kahboub mountains and other strategic positions along the Red Sea. Thousands have fled, while competing accounts blame clashes and Saudi strikes for the casualties.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★★2026-09-22 13:57

Up to 169 killed in Yemen as Houthis fight for strategic Red Sea heights
Up to 169 killed in Yemen as Houthis fight for strategic Red Sea heights
MAJOR

EconomyCME adds Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures as crypto derivatives push grows

CME is adding Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures as the push into crypto derivatives expands. The exchange will offer standard and Micro contracts covering 250 and 25 BCH, and 10,000 and 1,000 UNI, respectively.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:56

CME adds Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures as crypto derivatives push grows
CME adds Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures as crypto derivatives push grows

WorldIsraeli defense chief threatens to evacuate Gaza City if Hamas kidnaps one Israeli

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says Hamas is planning new kidnappings and warns that if even one Israeli soldier or civilian is taken hostage, Israel will move Gaza City’s one million residents south and destroy the city’s homes and “terror towers.”

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 13:54

Israeli defense chief threatens to evacuate Gaza City if Hamas kidnaps one Israeli

Tech‘Trump TV’ is just reruns of the president on YouTube

The White House has launched a 24/7 YouTube livestream called “Trump TV” that reruns Donald Trump’s speeches, bill signings, and other appearances. It began days after Trump barred CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House, drawing criticism as “state-run TV” and lawsuits alleging threats to press freedom.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:54

‘Trump TV’ is just reruns of the president on YouTube
‘Trump TV’ is just reruns of the president on YouTube
  • White House launches ‘Trump TV’ after press bans
    White 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 Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:57Original
  • Rubio defends Trump’s ban on media outlets from the White House
    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'
    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?
    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
    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: 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
    ‘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 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 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 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

WorldI covered Xi’s meetings with three US presidents

CGTN’s Mike Walter revisits 13 years spent covering diplomacy between the United States and China while Xi Jinping and Donald Trump ready themselves for another high-stakes encounter.

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I covered Xi’s meetings with three US presidents
I covered Xi’s meetings with three US presidents

PoliticsWhy the Data Center Backlash Has Republicans on the Back Foot

Spending on data centers, the backbone of the artificial intelligence industry, has reached record highs in 2026. Opposition to the infrastructure boom has surged from a niche local concern into a defining issue ahead of the November midterms, prompting candidates across the political spectrum to overhaul their messaging.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:52

Why the Data Center Backlash Has Republicans on the Back Foot
Why the Data Center Backlash Has Republicans on the Back Foot

WorldKey issues at the 81st UN General Assembly

A look at the key issues at the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:51

Key issues at the 81st UN General Assembly
Key issues at the 81st UN General Assembly

SocietyMalta attorney general appeals blogger murder trial verdict

Malta’s attorney general has appealed a jury verdict that found a businessman not guilty of complicity and criminal association in the murder of prominent journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:50

Malta attorney general appeals blogger murder trial verdict
Malta attorney general appeals blogger murder trial verdict

EconomyFarmers’ groups urge Planas for urgent aid as Iran war drives up costs

Asaja, COAG, UPA, Unión de Uniones and Agri-food Cooperatives are pressing the government for direct assistance as the war in Iran sends farm diesel and fertiliser costs soaring. They have warned that protests could follow if no action is taken.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:46

Farmers’ groups urge Planas for urgent aid as Iran war drives up costs
  • Spanish farmers demand urgent aid as Iran war drives up costs

    Spain’s Asaja, COAG, UPA, Unión de Uniones and agri-food cooperatives are calling for direct government aid as the war in Iran sends farm diesel and fertiliser prices soaring. They warn that protests will proceed if no action is taken.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:46Original

PoliticsColombia eases gun restrictions despite fears of more violence

Colombia has relaxed its gun laws after more than a decade of restrictions. The government says the change will help people protect themselves, while some fear it could bring even more violence.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:45

Colombia eases gun restrictions despite fears of more violence
Colombia eases gun restrictions despite fears of more violence

WorldUN chief calls for AI curbs and end to wars in final assembly address

Antonio Guterres called for curbs on artificial intelligence and an end to wars in his last UN General Assembly address. His second five-year term ends on December 31.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:45

UN chief calls for AI curbs and end to wars in final assembly address
UN chief calls for AI curbs and end to wars in final assembly address