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

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.
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.

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.
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.

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

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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.

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.

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.
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.
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.

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.

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.
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.
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.

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.
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.

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.
Lower demand from November and higher shipments from Asia are expected to give Europe sufficient jet fuel in the coming months. Analysts nevertheless warn that smaller airports could still run out of supplies.
Private credit is managing troubled loans by kicking the can down the road, creating what are described as “soft” defaults rather than formal failures.
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.

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.

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.
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.

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

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.
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.
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.”
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.

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.


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

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.

Türkiye says electrifying everyday life could shield families and businesses from volatile energy markets. Experts, however, question whether the plan could leave the world stuck in the fossil fuel era.
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.

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

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.
Court documents show Camp Mystic is under criminal investigation that could lead to manslaughter or negligent homicide charges. The inquiry concerns the deaths of 27 girls during devastating flooding in Texas last year.
The European Commission is maintaining its 1 November deadline to abandon Chinese power inverters, despite warnings from investors and the renewable energy industry.
Brussels is maintaining its November 1 deadline to abandon Chinese power inverters despite warnings from investors and the renewable energy industry.
AI is becoming increasingly capable of handling tasks typically assigned to junior employees, raising concerns about how it could affect entry-level hiring.

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.

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.


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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
Euronews Business examines how homeownership among younger Europeans has changed compared with previous generations and explores what is driving the shift.
Euronews Business examines how homeownership rates among younger Europeans have changed compared with previous generations and explores what is driving that shift.
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.
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.
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.
As pressure mounts to deliver on a $350bn investment deal, Seoul plans to fund a $22bn power plant in Texas.
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.”


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.”
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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.”
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.

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.

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.

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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.

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

The dispute over Missouri’s congressional map has gone back to the U.S. Supreme Court for the third time.
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.
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.
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.

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.

With a new travel season approaching, Lonely Planet has unveiled 50 destinations and experiences intended to inspire adventures in the year ahead.
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.
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.
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.
Billionaire financier Todd Boehly has secured backing from US and Gulf power brokers to bid for the international assets of Russia’s Lukoil.
Billionaire Todd Boehly has won support from the US government and Gulf power brokers linked to the Trump family for his bid to acquire the international assets of Russian oil giant Lukoil, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
Rivals Revolut and Nubank are using an unusually lax regulatory window to gain ground in the highly competitive US banking market.
Private equity’s growth was built on a clear bargain with investors, but that arrangement has now broken down, leaving the sector in limbo.
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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