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PoliticsThe Trump-Xi summit: Why Europe has so much at stake

The agenda for US President Donald Trump’s summit with China’s President Xi Jinping in Washington—covering tariffs, rare earths and AI—will have consequences for Europe.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 06:00

The Trump-Xi summit: Why Europe has so much at stake

PoliticsThe Trump-Xi summit: Why Europe has so much at stake

The agenda for US President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington—covering tariffs, rare earths and AI—will have consequences for Europe.

US-China relationsDonald TrumpXi JinpingEurope

EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 06:00

The Trump-Xi summit: Why Europe has so much at stake

TechFBI investigates apparent network breach after cybercriminal group claims data theft

The FBI is investigating an apparent breach of its networks after a prolific cybercriminal group claimed it had stolen the personal data of thousands of FBI agents, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 06:00

FBI investigates apparent network breach after cybercriminal group claims data theft

PoliticsTakaichi Urges UN to Drop Japan’s ‘Enemy State’ Label

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called on the United Nations to remove references classifying Japan and Germany as “enemy states.” China has recently used the designation to criticize Tokyo amid a breakdown in Japan-China ties over Taiwan.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 06:00

Takaichi Urges UN to Drop Japan’s ‘Enemy State’ Label
Takaichi Urges UN to Drop Japan’s ‘Enemy State’ Label

EconomyConfessions of an accidental bonus basher

The piece considers why bonus caps may make some sense, albeit only to a degree.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-23 06:00

Confessions of an accidental bonus basher

EconomyChinese EV battery giant CATL starts trial production at Hungarian factory

CATL says it has begun producing battery cells at its €7.3 billion factory in Debrecen, Hungary, after clearing regulatory requirements and meeting all conditions for a trial run. Analysts expect the plant to help the world’s largest EV battery maker expand its reach among international brands including BMW and Volkswagen.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 06:00

Chinese EV battery giant CATL starts trial production at Hungarian factory
Chinese EV battery giant CATL starts trial production at Hungarian factory

SocietyClimate disasters are growing as preparedness programs face cuts

Millions of people are vulnerable to deadly climate-related disasters as international aid programs are cut. Flooding in Nepal on Aug. 26 killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 05:59

Climate disasters are growing as preparedness programs face cuts
Climate disasters are growing as preparedness programs face cuts

WorldGuterres: Two-state solution is being erased ‘before our eyes’

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the conditions required for an independent, democratic, contiguous and sovereign Palestinian state are being systematically eroded, putting the two-state solution at risk of disappearing before the world’s eyes.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 05:57

Guterres: Two-state solution is being erased ‘before our eyes’
Guterres: Two-state solution is being erased ‘before our eyes’

WorldSouth African police say 11 killed, three injured in KwaZulu-Natal shooting

At least 11 people were killed and three others injured when a shooting took place at a house in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province on Tuesday night, police said Wednesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:50

South African police say 11 killed, three injured in KwaZulu-Natal shooting
South African police say 11 killed, three injured in KwaZulu-Natal shooting

PoliticsDOJ defends Trump ban on 3 news outlets, calling White House access a privilege, not a right

The Department of Justice defended President Trump’s decision to bar MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House, arguing that access is a privilege rather than a right. It also said national security concerns motivated the ban.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:49

DOJ defends Trump ban on 3 news outlets, calling White House access a privilege, not a right
DOJ defends Trump ban on 3 news outlets, calling White House access a privilege, not a right

PoliticsWhat to expect from the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington, with attention focused on what the talks may produce.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:47

What to expect from the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington
What to expect from the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington
  • Trump-Xi summit to bring robust US corporate delegation, with no comparable group from China

    Donald Trump’s summit with China’s Xi Jinping will draw a strong group of US corporate leaders, but China will not send a comparable delegation of executives, raising questions about the prospects for reaching new deals.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-23 02:45Original
  • EXCLUSIVE: GM CEO Mary Barra to attend Trump’s state dinner for Xi, sources say
    EXCLUSIVE: GM CEO Mary Barra to attend Trump’s state dinner for Xi, sources say

    General Motors CEO Mary Barra is expected to attend President Donald Trump’s Thursday state dinner at the White House for Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to two sources familiar with the matter. U.S. automakers are warning against allowing Chinese manufacturers into the market, while Trump signals he may be open to it.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-23 02:40Original
  • Key GOP Senator Slams Trump’s ‘Lavish Welcome’ for Xi
    Key GOP Senator Slams Trump’s ‘Lavish Welcome’ for Xi

    Senate Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker sharply criticized Donald Trump’s planned treatment of Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Washington this week. The rebuke marks a significant public break by a key member of Trump’s own party just before a high-stakes summit.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-23 01:38Original
  • China’s U.S. ambassador warns of ‘red lines’ ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
    China’s U.S. ambassador warns of ‘red lines’ ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

    China’s ambassador to the United States warned on Wednesday that Beijing has “red lines” on Taiwan, human rights and other issues that must not be crossed, ahead of this week’s meeting between the two countries’ leaders in Washington.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-23 00:50Original
  • Xi Jinping’s US visit: How China and America manage a deadlock while calculating their next moves
    Xi Jinping’s US visit: How China and America manage a deadlock while calculating their next moves

    Xi Jinping is expected to visit Washington from September 23 to 25 for his second meeting this year with Donald Trump. Experts anticipate an extension of the trade truce but little substantive progress on disputes including rare earths, AI regulation, technology exports, arms sales to Taiwan and Iran. The two sides are seeking stability, not reconciliation, amid deep mistrust.

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    BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-23 00:29Original
  • Xi Jinping’s visit to US: What to expect from talks with Trump?

    Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his first state visit to the United States in 11 years on September 23, with talks with President Donald Trump expected to center on stabilizing bilateral ties. The agenda includes fentanyl precursors, expiring mutual moratoriums, rare earths, tariffs, China’s access to advanced AI chips, and US arms supplies to Taiwan. The leaders are also expected to discuss Ukraine, US-Iran tensions, Hormuz shipping, sanctions and militarization of space.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-22 21:56Original
  • What Xi and Trump Will Discuss in Washington
    What Xi and Trump Will Discuss in Washington

    Chinese President Xi Jinping is due in Washington on Sept. 23 for a closely watched one-day summit with President Donald Trump the next day. The leaders of the world’s two largest economies are expected to seek warmer personal ties and common ground on trade, artificial intelligence, the Iran war and Taiwan’s future.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-22 21:40Original
  • Where can China and the US find room for cooperation amid competition?
    Where can China and the US find room for cooperation amid competition?

    As Xi Jinping prepares for a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25, experts say competition and cooperation will coexist as a normal feature of China-US ties. They identify room for practical cooperation in global governance, law enforcement, AI, trade, climate change and people-to-people exchanges, while urging safeguards around competition and greater youth contact to build trust.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-22 15:28Original
  • I covered Xi’s meetings with three US presidents
    I 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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    CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:53Original

EconomyH&M founding family builds stake as turnaround struggles to gain traction

The billionaire family behind H&M is quietly increasing its stake in the fast-fashion retailer, prompting speculation that it could take the company private. CEO Daniel Erver’s turnaround plan has so far failed to significantly lift the shares or sales.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:45

H&M founding family builds stake as turnaround struggles to gain traction
H&M founding family builds stake as turnaround struggles to gain traction

TechSolana flips Ethereum in fees, while ETH leads in burns

A Sept. 22 DefiLlama snapshot showed Solana generating about $1.1 million in 24-hour chain fees, versus Ethereum’s $649,423. Ethereum nevertheless reported more burned fees, $226,298 compared with Solana’s $117,138. Solana led fee totals over seven and 30 days, while Ethereum held a narrow 30-day burn advantage. Fee rankings do not by themselves determine which token has better economics.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:40

Solana flips Ethereum in fees, while ETH leads in burns
Solana flips Ethereum in fees, while ETH leads in burns

EconomyOil falls below $100 after Trump reports talks with Iran

Brent crude slipped in early Asian trading after Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives had held what he described as “very productive” talks. Reports that Saudi Arabia is restarting a key oil pipeline also put pressure on prices.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 05:38

Oil falls below $100 after Trump reports talks with Iran
  • US, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war and reopening Strait of Hormuz
    MAJORUS, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war and reopening Strait of Hormuz

    The United States and Iran held hours of mediated talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Tehran tied diplomatic progress to lifting the US naval blockade, unfreezing Iranian assets and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while accounts differed over whether the delegations met directly.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-23 04:42Original

EconomyBrent slips under $100 as Trump cites US-Iran talks

Brent crude was below $100 on Wednesday morning after Donald Trump characterized talks involving US and Iranian representatives as “very productive.” Reports that Saudi Arabia was bringing a key oil pipeline back into service added to the downward pressure on prices.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 05:38

Brent slips under $100 as Trump cites US-Iran talks

WorldIran floats conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as Trump says deal could come after midterms

Tehran has proposed conditions that could help restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, reviving fragile hopes for a diplomatic way out. Trump says a deal may not come until after the midterm elections.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 05:37

Iran floats conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as Trump says deal could come after midterms
Iran floats conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as Trump says deal could come after midterms

EconomyOil price on track for longest losing streak in more than 12 months

Brent crude fell below $99 a barrel in Asian trading as talks on the Middle East conflict continued, putting oil prices on course for their longest losing run in more than a year.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:35

Oil price on track for longest losing streak in more than 12 months

WorldTrump rallies Shield of the Americas coalition against drug cartels

The US-led Shield of the Americas alliance has backed sanctions against 24 criminal organisations after Donald Trump urged members to treat alleged narco-terrorists as a shared threat. The coalition plans asset freezes, visa restrictions and criminal charges, though implementation will depend on each country’s legal process. Critics warn the approach reflects renewed US hegemonic ambitions in the hemisphere.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 05:34

Trump rallies Shield of the Americas coalition against drug cartels
Trump rallies Shield of the Americas coalition against drug cartels

EconomyEurope may avoid wider jet fuel shortage, but smaller airports remain at risk

Lower demand from November and larger shipments from Asia are expected to keep Europe adequately supplied with jet fuel in the coming months. Analysts nevertheless warn that smaller airports could still run out.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:30

Europe may avoid wider jet fuel shortage, but smaller airports remain at risk

EconomyPrivate credit’s “soft” defaults

Private credit is managing troubled loans by kicking the can down the road, creating what are described as “soft” defaults rather than formal failures.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:30

Private credit’s “soft” defaults

WorldAI risks, Iran war to take center stage at UN

The future of artificial intelligence, the stalled US war against Iran and the conflict’s ripple effects on the global economy are expected to dominate Wednesday’s gathering of world leaders at the United Nations.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-23 05:29

AI risks, Iran war to take center stage at UN
AI risks, Iran war to take center stage at UN

PoliticsVictoria’s Big Build royal commission opens with allegations of bikies, corruption and rising costs

The first public hearing of the royal commission examining alleged corruption and criminal conduct across Victoria’s A$150bn Big Build found that Jacinta Allan was aware by 2023 of claims that the construction union allowed criminals and outlaw motorcycle club members onto state projects. She referred the allegations to police, while the inquiry will assess the taxpayer cost of corruption.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:22

Victoria’s Big Build royal commission opens with allegations of bikies, corruption and rising costs
Victoria’s Big Build royal commission opens with allegations of bikies, corruption and rising costs

ScienceChina identifies super-large copper-gold deposit

China says mineral exploration has made major breakthroughs this year, with newly identified resources at the Chating copper-gold deposit in Anhui and the Zhugongtang lead-zinc deposit in Guizhou now classified as super-large deposits. From January to August, nearly 70 million metric tons of recoverable oil reserves and 610 billion cubic meters of natural gas reserves were added.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:19

China identifies super-large copper-gold deposit

TechSolana begins testing upgrade that could cut finality from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds

Solana has begun testing Alpenglow, an upgrade that could reduce transaction finality from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds. Exchanges, bridges and merchants would be able to treat payments as irreversible almost immediately.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:16

Solana begins testing upgrade that could cut finality from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds
Solana begins testing upgrade that could cut finality from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds

TechChina surveys Broadcom switch use in state data centers, FT reports

Chinese authorities are reviewing the use of Broadcom hardware in state-backed data centers, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The review is part of an effort to promote domestic producers and reduce reliance on foreign AI infrastructure.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:15

China surveys Broadcom switch use in state data centers, FT reports
China surveys Broadcom switch use in state data centers, FT reports

EconomyBitcoin is on a winning streak not seen since 2012

Bitcoin’s 10% gain in September has put it on course for a rare three-month winning run, a streak last recorded in 2012.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:12

Bitcoin is on a winning streak not seen since 2012
Bitcoin is on a winning streak not seen since 2012

HealthMost European men would try new contraception methods if available, survey finds

A survey finds that most men would consider male-focused contraception, including pills taken before sex, a daily hormonal gel or a thermal silicone ring. Funding shortfalls, however, mean the products may remain years away from pharmacy shelves.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:10

Most European men would try new contraception methods if available, survey finds
  • Survey finds most European men would try new contraception methods

    A survey finds that most European men would consider contraception designed for them, including on-demand pills taken before sex, daily hormonal gel and a thermal silicone ring. Funding shortages, however, are leaving these products years away from pharmacy shelves.

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    Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:10Original

WorldMacron dismisses Gaza peace efforts, says no humanitarian corridor has opened

French President Emmanuel Macron dismissed peace efforts in Gaza, saying that not a single humanitarian corridor had been opened and describing what was happening as “a spectacle that should shame us all.”

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:08

Macron dismisses Gaza peace efforts, says no humanitarian corridor has opened

WorldCooperation is the goal at the UNGA, but is it possible?

Debate has opened at the UN General Assembly, with leaders from around the world presenting arguments for making the world better. International cooperation appears to be the central aim, but only a small number of countries hold the decisive influence.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:07

Cooperation is the goal at the UNGA, but is it possible?
Cooperation is the goal at the UNGA, but is it possible?

WorldSri Lanka: 15 men jailed for life over 2019 Easter bombings

A High Court in Colombo has sentenced 15 men to between 200 and 260 years in prison over Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter bombings. Fourteen were convicted on all charges, while one was found guilty of some offenses; nine others were acquitted. The attacks on churches and hotels killed 279 people and injured 574.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:07

Sri Lanka: 15 men jailed for life over 2019 Easter bombings
Sri Lanka: 15 men jailed for life over 2019 Easter bombings
  • Sri Lanka convicts 15 over 2019 Easter bombings
    Sri Lanka convicts 15 over 2019 Easter bombings

    Sri Lanka has convicted 15 people over the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people at churches and luxury hotels. The verdict comes as scrutiny continues over intelligence warnings received before the attacks and whether officials failed to act.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-23 04:08Original

WorldIndonesia shipwreck death toll rises to 20 as search continues for 115 missing passengers

The official death toll from a passenger ship that capsized and sank in Indonesia’s Java Sea rose to 20 from 10, officials said Wednesday. Rescuers are widening the underwater search and expect to find more bodies, while 115 passengers remain missing.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:05

Indonesia shipwreck death toll rises to 20 as search continues for 115 missing passengers
Indonesia shipwreck death toll rises to 20 as search continues for 115 missing passengers

ScienceEl Niño transforms Chile’s Atacama Desert as thousands of hectares bloom

Exceptionally heavy El Niño rains have awakened millions of seeds lying dormant underground, covering vast areas of one of the world’s driest regions with flowers.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:03

El Niño transforms Chile’s Atacama Desert as thousands of hectares bloom

WorldNo clear front-runner yet for new UN secretary general, Russian MFA says

Russian Foreign Ministry official Kirill Logvinov said there is no clear front-runner for the next UN secretary general because the role will involve difficult, large-scale tasks. He said the new leader must restore trust in the organization, address staffing imbalances and focus on binding or consensus-based decisions from the outset.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:03

No clear front-runner yet for new UN secretary general, Russian MFA says
  • Consultations among five permanent UNSC members on new secretary general soon, Russian MFA says

    Russian Foreign Ministry official Kirill Logvinov said the next UN secretary general cannot be chosen by “pure arithmetic” and that full consultations among the five permanent Security Council members are expected to begin soon. After the September 18 straw poll, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Rebeca Grynspan and Olara Otunnu led, each with five to seven opposing votes. Antonio Guterres’ term ends on December 31, 2026.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-23 04:33Original

WorldRussian drone attack hits Kyiv gas stations, warehouses, officials say

Local authorities said Russian drones damaged warehouses and gas stations in at least two Kyiv districts early on Sept. 23. Debris fell in Solomianskyi district and a fire broke out near a transportation company, while a gas station and warehouses were targeted in Holosiivskyi district. The extent of the damage was not immediately known.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 05:02

Russian drone attack hits Kyiv gas stations, warehouses, officials say
Russian drone attack hits Kyiv gas stations, warehouses, officials say

EconomyAI trade outlook brightens as oil falls and Meta’s Muse agent boosts tech stocks ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

Global AI trade is showing signs of recovery as lower oil prices, Meta Platforms’ launch of a new agentic tool and anticipation of the China-US leadership summit revive interest in technology stocks. The Nasdaq-100 reached a record high on Tuesday, while China’s chip-heavy Star Market 50 and South Korea’s Kospi have rebounded since July.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:02

AI trade outlook brightens as oil falls and Meta’s Muse agent boosts tech stocks ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
AI trade outlook brightens as oil falls and Meta’s Muse agent boosts tech stocks ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

SocietyReports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds

The UN Population Fund says reports of violence against women and girls in Gaza have risen sharply, including early and forced marriage. It recorded a 123% increase in such reports in the second quarter compared with the first, as displacement, poverty and the collapse of public services leave girls especially vulnerable.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 05:02

Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds

WorldLatest news bulletin | September 23, 2026 – Morning

A morning roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 23, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:00

Latest news bulletin | September 23, 2026 – Morning

CultureFrom Cyprus to the Canaries: Where to go for a warm autumn holiday in Europe

A new ranking identifies Europe’s top 10 destinations for plenty of sunshine during the autumn months, offering options for a warm seasonal getaway.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:00

From Cyprus to the Canaries: Where to go for a warm autumn holiday in Europe

EconomyMorning Bid: The Aussie dollar takes a bit part as AI steals the show

Wayne Cole looks ahead to the day in European and global markets, with artificial intelligence taking center stage while the Australian dollar plays a minor role.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:00

Morning Bid: The Aussie dollar takes a bit part as AI steals the show
Morning Bid: The Aussie dollar takes a bit part as AI steals the show

EconomyChinese robot-vacuum sensor maker launches Hong Kong IPO despite US ban

Shenzhen Camsense Technologies, which makes spatial sensors for robotic vacuum cleaners, has launched a Hong Kong IPO seeking about HK$680 million (US$86.7 million). Co-founder Zhou Kun said exports and procurement for existing client products remain normal despite Washington’s recent import ban, with possible disruption mainly affecting new-product development schedules.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:00

Chinese robot-vacuum sensor maker launches Hong Kong IPO despite US ban
Chinese robot-vacuum sensor maker launches Hong Kong IPO despite US ban

SocietyTexas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter in 27 Camp Mystic flood deaths

Court documents show Camp Mystic is facing a criminal investigation that could lead to manslaughter or negligent homicide charges over the deaths of 27 girls during last year’s devastating Texas floods.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:00

Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter in 27 Camp Mystic flood deaths
Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter in 27 Camp Mystic flood deaths

PoliticsEU Commission rejects calls to delay phase-out of Chinese power inverters

The European Commission is maintaining its 1 November deadline to abandon Chinese power inverters, despite warnings from investors and the renewable energy industry.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:00

EU Commission rejects calls to delay phase-out of Chinese power inverters

Tech‘We’re already fighting yesterday’s battle’: Greece’s prime minister gets candid about AI

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said during an interview on a trade mission that no government is prepared for what artificial intelligence is about to bring. He acknowledged that governments are already dealing with yesterday’s challenges.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 04:59

‘We’re already fighting yesterday’s battle’: Greece’s prime minister gets candid about AI
‘We’re already fighting yesterday’s battle’: Greece’s prime minister gets candid about AI

SportsSix-year-old breaks Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days

Six-year-old Chinese cuber Lian Yunzhi broke the women’s 3x3x3 Rubik’s Cube world record, then surpassed her own mark days later. She is also the only female cuber worldwide with an average time below 4.5 seconds.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:58

Six-year-old breaks Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days
Six-year-old breaks Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days
  • Six-year-old Chinese girl sets women’s Rubik’s Cube world record
    Six-year-old Chinese girl sets women’s Rubik’s Cube world record

    Six-year-old Chengdu resident Lian Yunzhi twice broke the women’s 3x3 average world record at certified competitions in Wuhan and Guangzhou, recording averages of 4.52 and 4.27 seconds over five solves. State media called her the first female speedcuber to average below 4.5 seconds. She has learned more than 1,300 algorithms and practises two to three hours daily.

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    TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 18:10Original

EconomyCanada’s Big Six banks explore tokenized deposit system to modernize payments

Canada’s six largest banks are exploring a tokenized deposit system to modernize payments. They said the project’s first phase will focus on moving tokenized deposits efficiently between financial institutions.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:57

Canada’s Big Six banks explore tokenized deposit system to modernize payments
Canada’s Big Six banks explore tokenized deposit system to modernize payments

WorldMyanmar female prisoners face torture and neglect, rights group says

Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday that women prisoners in Myanmar face widespread torture, sexual violence and life-threatening medical neglect, highlighting the chronic mistreatment of thousands of detainees in the war-torn country.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 04:50

Myanmar female prisoners face torture and neglect, rights group says
Myanmar female prisoners face torture and neglect, rights group says

SocietyMexico introduces nationwide school cellphone restrictions

Mexico unveiled nationwide rules on Tuesday restricting younger students from using cellphones at school from the opening bell to the closing bell, amid growing concern about the impact of screen time on children.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 04:40

Mexico introduces nationwide school cellphone restrictions
Mexico introduces nationwide school cellphone restrictions

PoliticsA lot has changed since B.C.’s snap election was called: A quick rundown

Since B.C. called a snap election, Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Lorne Doerkson has taken over as interim leader of the Conservative Party. MLAs who left en masse during Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s tenure are returning, while others say they will not seek re-election next month.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 04:34

A lot has changed since B.C.’s snap election was called: A quick rundown

EconomyLocked out: Why young Europeans can’t afford to buy homes

Euronews Business examines how homeownership among younger Europeans has changed compared with previous generations and explores what is driving the shift.

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Locked out: Why young Europeans can’t afford to buy homes

PoliticsTaiwan to maintain 'close contact' with US on arms sales

A Taiwan defence ministry official said on Wednesday that Taipei would remain in close contact with Washington to advance the implementation of arms sales as planned, ahead of a meeting between the US and Chinese leaders in Washington.

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Taiwan to maintain 'close contact' with US on arms sales
Taiwan to maintain 'close contact' with US on arms sales

SocietyFamily says Costa Rican man complained of inadequate diabetes care before dying in ICE custody

Family members say a 36-year-old Costa Rican man complained that he was not receiving proper diabetes care while detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. They say he was the third detainee to die in less than six months.

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Family says Costa Rican man complained of inadequate diabetes care before dying in ICE custody
Family says Costa Rican man complained of inadequate diabetes care before dying in ICE custody

TechWorld Labs Founder Fei-Fei Li Urges Independent Oversight of AI

AI pioneer and World Labs founder Fei-Fei Li called for independent and public-sector oversight of the technology. She argued that companies developing increasingly capable AI systems should not be solely responsible for assessing their safety.

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World Labs Founder Fei-Fei Li Urges Independent Oversight of AI
World Labs Founder Fei-Fei Li Urges Independent Oversight of AI

EconomySouth Korea bets on Texas gas plant to satisfy Trump

As pressure mounts to deliver on a $350bn investment deal, Seoul plans to fund a $22bn power plant in Texas.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 04:28

South Korea bets on Texas gas plant to satisfy Trump

WorldFive takeaways from Trump’s UN speech: Cuba’s collapse, Iran’s destruction, Greenland bases and renaming AI

At the UN, Donald Trump promoted his administration’s policies and issued sharp threats. He said Iran could be “totally destroyed,” suggested Cuba’s government might be toppled, praised an agreement for two US military bases in Greenland, and proposed calling artificial intelligence “Super Intelligence.”

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 04:24

Five takeaways from Trump’s UN speech: Cuba’s collapse, Iran’s destruction, Greenland bases and renaming AI
Five takeaways from Trump’s UN speech: Cuba’s collapse, Iran’s destruction, Greenland bases and renaming AI
  • Trump rebrands AI as SI, or ‘Super Intelligence’
    Trump rebrands AI as SI, or ‘Super Intelligence’

    In his UN General Assembly address, U.S. President Donald Trump said the government would begin calling artificial intelligence “super intelligence,” or SI, arguing that the existing term understates its capabilities. He rejected broad international regulation and said the United States should preserve its technological lead without rules he believes could slow development. His comments followed plans for an “AI Force” and an AI “czar.”

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-22 22:49Original
  • Trump flexes ‘American power’ on UN’s biggest stage

    U.S. President Donald Trump is vowing to keep using military power to advance American interests, including stopping what he calls “hostile foreign adversaries” from expanding their influence in the Western Hemisphere.

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    CCBC News★★★★☆2026-09-22 21:51Original
  • Trump tells UN he faces ‘big decision’ over whether to ‘annihilate’ Iran or make peace
    MAJORTrump tells UN he faces ‘big decision’ over whether to ‘annihilate’ Iran or make peace

    Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he faces a “big decision” between striking Iran again and pursuing a peace deal, warning he could “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if the conflict continues. He later said US officials held a “very productive” meeting with Iran’s delegation, contrasting with António Guterres’s warning that global divisions are deepening.

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    BBBC News★★★★★2026-09-22 20:19Original
  • Trump rejects calls for international regulation of AI
    Trump rejects calls for international regulation of AI

    Speaking at the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump said Washington would promote AI and retain its lead safely and responsibly, rejecting what he called a “globalist scheme” to control the technology. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged countries to share safety information and create a multilateral framework for managing AI risks, while Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called for regulation.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-22 18:53Original
  • WATCH: Trump uses UN speech to defend war with Iran
    WATCH: Trump uses UN speech to defend war with Iran

    Richard Gowan, program director at the International Crisis Group, comments on President Donald Trump’s speech defending his decision to launch the war with Iran.

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    AABC News★★★★☆2026-09-22 17:41Original
  • Trump at UN: Threats, diplomacy and 'super intelligence'
    Trump at UN: Threats, diplomacy and 'super intelligence'

    President Donald Trump used his 37-minute address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to defend the US-Israeli campaign against Iran and outline his foreign-policy priorities. The speech covered several major issues.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-22 17:40Original
  • Trump calls on allies to enforce ‘complete economic isolation of Iran’ in UN speech
    Trump calls on allies to enforce ‘complete economic isolation of Iran’ in UN speech

    Donald Trump urged countries at the UN General Assembly to unite in isolating Iran and lowering global energy prices, while threatening that he might “annihilate” the Islamic Republic. He defended his administration’s foreign policy and strikes on Iran, and dismissed warnings about uncontrolled artificial intelligence as a “hoax.”

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-22 17:04Original
  • MAJORTrump threatens Iran with ‘quick annihilation’ if no deal is reached

    Speaking at the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran could allow it to rebuild and become one of the greatest countries in the Middle East or the world. Without such an agreement, he threatened to quickly “annihilate” the Islamic Republic.

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    TTASS★★★★★2026-09-22 17:01Original
  • Trump warns at UN speech he could ‘annihilate’ Iran without peace deal
    MAJORTrump warns at UN speech he could ‘annihilate’ Iran without peace deal

    US President Donald Trump used his UN General Assembly address to defend the war on Iran, saying Washington had prevented Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and warning he could “annihilate the Islamic Republic” without a deal to end the conflict. He urged economic isolation of Iran; its delegation walked out shortly after he began speaking.

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    CCGTN★★★★★2026-09-22 16:56Original
  • Trump: ‘My honour to settle eight wars’ including ‘war in Gaza’
    Trump: ‘My honour to settle eight wars’ including ‘war in Gaza’

    Speaking at the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump claimed he helped end the war in Gaza, bring home all remaining hostages and settle eight wars since taking office. He credited trade, tariffs and his relationships with world leaders for helping secure the settlements.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-22 16:18Original
  • REPLAY: Trump defends Iran war, attacks ICC in UN speech
    REPLAY: Trump defends Iran war, attacks ICC in UN speech

    US President Donald Trump called on all countries belonging to the International Criminal Court to leave, describing the body as “out of control.” He argued that the war with Iran had stopped Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and warned that he could “annihilate the Islamic Republic” if no agreement is reached to end the conflict.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-22 16:13Original
  • At UNGA, Trump threatens Iran, touts Ukraine deal, calls ICC ‘rogue’ and renames AI ‘SI’
    At UNGA, Trump threatens Iran, touts Ukraine deal, calls ICC ‘rogue’ and renames AI ‘SI’

    US President Donald Trump addressed the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, threatening Iran, promoting a Ukraine deal, calling the International Criminal Court “rogue” and renaming artificial intelligence “SI.”

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-22 15:31Original
  • Trump addresses the UN amid global conflicts and expected meeting with Zelensky

    Donald Trump is addressing the United Nations as multiple global conflicts continue, including the war with Iran. He is also expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with developments unfolding live.

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    CCNN★★★★☆2026-09-22 15:06Original
  • Live updates: Trump returns to UN amid anxiety over Iran, AI and the world body's future
    Live 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 Press★★★★☆2026-09-22 13:26Original

HealthMore than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia

Indonesia’s health ministry says about 175,000 people have suffered respiratory illnesses since August as wildfires continue to spread toxic haze across parts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. More than 40,000 cases involve toddlers, with conditions ranging from coughs and bronchitis to pneumonia.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 04:20

More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia
More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia

PoliticsJustice Department says White House can bar three major media outlets at president’s will

The Justice Department said the White House may exclude three major national media outlets from certain areas at the president’s discretion, citing the possibility that their coverage could pose a national security threat.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 04:12

Justice Department says White House can bar three major media outlets at president’s will

PoliticsTrump-backed Missouri congressional map returns to Supreme Court for third time

The dispute over Missouri’s congressional map has reached the U.S. Supreme Court for a third time.

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Trump-backed Missouri congressional map returns to Supreme Court for third time
Trump-backed Missouri congressional map returns to Supreme Court for third time

WorldEx-Ukrainian soldiers fighting with Russian troops capture Ukrainian servicemen

Former Ukrainian soldiers serving with Russian troops in the Maxim Krivonos Battalion surrounded and captured a group of Ukrainian servicemen in the Krasnoarmeysk area, according to the battalion’s reconnaissance commander. The unit was formed three years ago from former Ukrainian servicemen.

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Ex-Ukrainian soldiers fighting with Russian troops capture Ukrainian servicemen
  • Ukrainian troops almost completely driven out of Klinovoye by Russian forces — expert

    Military expert Andrey Marochko said Russian forces have almost completely driven Ukrainian troops from Klinovoye near Druzhkovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic. He said Russian forces expanded their control near Popasnaya, are advancing toward Druzhkovka from Kurtovka, and made minor gains near Rayskoye.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-23 03:52Original

EconomyZcash leads major cryptocurrencies with a 10% gain as bitcoin holds near $87,000

Zcash gained 10% to lead major cryptocurrencies while bitcoin held near $87,000. Falling oil prices eased inflation concerns during the Asian session, and a bill to make the government’s bitcoin stockpile permanent advanced farther through Congress than any earlier effort.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:10

Zcash leads major cryptocurrencies with a 10% gain as bitcoin holds near $87,000
Zcash leads major cryptocurrencies with a 10% gain as bitcoin holds near $87,000

CultureKeeping cultural heritage alive: A China-France dialogue

Participants at a China-France cultural heritage dialogue in Beijing discussed new ways to engage young people, facilitate travel for artists and their works, and address the histories tied to cultural property. They also examined France’s efforts to return property taken during its colonial period and the role of art exchanges in reopening dialogue.

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Keeping cultural heritage alive: A China-France dialogue
Keeping cultural heritage alive: A China-France dialogue

EconomyPrivate equity finds a new kind of SaaS: swimming as a service

The US has more than 10 million installed pools, all of which require regular cleaning and repairs, creating a potential market for a new service model backed by private equity.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:00

Private equity finds a new kind of SaaS: swimming as a service

EconomyDiesel surge costs European drivers €203mn per day

European motorists are paying 40% more each time they fill their tanks than they did at the start of the year, with the diesel surge costing drivers €203mn a day.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:00

Diesel surge costs European drivers €203mn per day

EconomyOil tanker costs hit record $1.2mn a day as Iran war disrupts shipping

The shortage of the largest supertankers has pushed rates on key Middle East-China routes to more than double their late-August level, driving tanker costs to a record $1.2mn a day as the Iran war disrupts shipping.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 04:00

Oil tanker costs hit record $1.2mn a day as Iran war disrupts shipping

EconomyTodd Boehly wins US and Gulf backing for Lukoil asset bid

Billionaire financier Todd Boehly has secured backing from US and Gulf power brokers to bid for the international assets of Russia’s Lukoil.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:00

Todd Boehly wins US and Gulf backing for Lukoil asset bid

EconomyRevolut and Nubank face off to break into US banking

Rivals Revolut and Nubank are using an unusually lax regulatory window to gain ground in the highly competitive US banking market.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:00

Revolut and Nubank face off to break into US banking

EconomyHow private equity ended up in limbo

Private equity’s growth was built on a clear bargain with investors, but that arrangement has now broken down, leaving the sector in limbo.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:00

How private equity ended up in limbo

TechAmodei is right — AI companies need banking-style supervision

AI companies should face supervision modeled on banking regulation, the article argues. Both sectors evolve rapidly and extend across the economy, forcing officials to balance the gains from innovation against its risks.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:00

Amodei is right — AI companies need banking-style supervision