EconomyTreasury yields surge to nearly 20-year high as oil jumps back above $100
U.S. Treasury bond yields surged Wednesday to nearly a 20-year high as oil prices also climbed back above $100.

U.S. Treasury bond yields surged Wednesday to nearly a 20-year high as oil prices also climbed back above $100.

Harvey Weinstein has received a 15-year prison sentence after his original conviction was overturned and a retrial last year again resulted in a jury finding the disgraced producer guilty of a serious sex crime.
Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a 2006 sexual assault.
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in New York in 2006.

Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison, more than a year after a jury convicted the former Hollywood mogul in a high-stakes retrial of sexually assaulting former “Project Runway” production assistant Miriam Haley.
Russia’s agricultural exports to Malaysia rose fivefold by volume and 5.5-fold by value in January-August 2026, reaching about 8,800 tons worth more than $9 million. Rapeseed oil, other agricultural goods and soybean oil were the top products by value.
Logitech G has launched the Blue Yeti 2, a successor to its recognizable USB microphone. It adds an interactive LED display, AI noise removal, and a 3D proximity sensor that automatically adjusts gain, EQ, and pickup patterns as users move around the mic. It comes in black or white for $159.99.

Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau charged former Supreme Court deputy chief Bohdan Lvov with money laundering on Sept. 23. Investigators allege he acquired assets worth about Hr 26 million in 2021–2022 and used a subordinate and her mother to conceal their ownership and illicit origin.

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi postponed a planned late-August visit to the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant after Kyiv refused to guarantee his safety, Russian diplomat Mikhail Ulyanov told TASS. Grossi said the visit was delayed rather than canceled, Ulyanov said.
Germany has for the first time explicitly committed to transitioning away from fossil fuels by 2045. Its roadmap aims to raise renewables’ share of electricity from 55% to 80% by 2030, while campaigners call the pledge a notable shift but warn the economic ministry is still pushing for greater gas use.

Germany’s cabinet approved a roadmap on Wednesday to phase out coal, oil and gas by 2045, reaffirming a climate strategy centered on electrification. The move comes despite a minister’s call for greater flexibility on cars, heating and carbon pricing.
Norway says a project billed as Europe’s largest rare-earth mine is planned for 2028. Environmental concerns have delayed it, particularly objections to locating mineral-processing facilities in a forested area.
A performer in a giant gorilla costume joined students on the dance floor at a university event in Lahore, as the viral party trend continues to gain popularity in Pakistan.
A roundup of the latest and breaking stories from Europe and beyond on September 23, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
A midday roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 23, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
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.
This episode of Qatar in Motion explores Qatar’s effort to build a city of the future by bringing together artificial intelligence, autonomous mobility, smart infrastructure and sustainability to reshape everyday life.
Dolly Parton’s estate says her nephew threatened violence and vowed to damage the country music icon’s legacy and business empire. It is asking a judge to bar him from contact with estate employees and business dealings.
Logitech’s G Pro X3 Superstrike launches October 6th for $199.99 in pink or black. Its haptic button actuators remain the centerpiece, while a more responsive sensor, longer 135-hour battery life, and improved weight distribution provide modest upgrades over the $179.99 X2, which will stay available.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly that Iran would never “bend the knee” after nearly seven months of war with the US and Israel, while saying it remained open to diplomacy. He rejected Donald Trump’s threat to “annihilate” Iran and said any agreement must end the US blockade restricting Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.


Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his United Nations address to say Iran has been a victim of terrorism. He cited leaders, scientists and civilians who were killed and accused the United States of “terrorism.”

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant wartime address at the UN on Wednesday, accusing the United States of terrorism in Iran and insisting his country would not “bend at the knee.” While calling for diplomacy, he saw Iranian officials play down talks with US counterparts on the assembly’s sidelines as “not anything new.”
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly that peaceful nuclear technology should not be reserved for a small group of countries and that Iran will develop nuclear energy. He said Iran rejects both nuclear weapons and being denied nuclear knowledge, calling for the nuclear issue to be settled through a mutual agreement rather than on the battlefield.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is addressing the UN General Assembly in his first appearance there since the United States and Israel launched the conflict with Iran. His speech follows Donald Trump’s warning at the assembly that he could “annihilate the Islamic Republic” and “drive them into hell.”
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would not surrender in a rare wartime address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. His remarks followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion a day earlier that he might “annihilate” Iran, amid a war that has lasted nearly seven months.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations on Wednesday that Tehran would not surrender in its war with the United States, while saying he believed diplomacy could help end the conflict.
A Morgan Stanley staffer accidentally emailed an internal document listing more than 100 investment-banking deals the firm is pitching or monitoring in Asia. The employee later tried to retract the message.
More than 50 leaders, including Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Friedrich Merz, Giorgia Meloni and Mahmoud Abbas, will miss the UN General Assembly. Reasons include illness, domestic political concerns and holidays. Several countries are sending foreign ministers or a vice president instead, while Xi is expected to travel directly to Washington rather than New York.

The US administration has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit near Miami in December, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Rubio described the gathering as an opportunity for Putin to engage with the US president and other world leaders.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to the G20 summit in Miami on December 14–15. Rubio defended the invitation as a chance for opposing sides to meet and talk, and said an energy-sector ceasefire would not end the war but could ease some global pressures.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to December’s G20 Summit in Miami. Rubio made the announcement after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Yuen Lee, a former KPMG manager, says she lost her job after a video circulated showing her confronting a man at a gym who harassed her for wearing a keffiyeh.

A Russian Mi-8 helicopter entered Polish airspace near Braniewo, close to the Kaliningrad exclave. It stayed there for about 42 seconds before Polish fighter jets were scrambled.

Poland says a Russian Mi-8 military helicopter crossed into its airspace from Kaliningrad, reaching about 300 metres inside and remaining there for 42 seconds near Braniewo. Fighter jets were scrambled, while Poland’s military said the incident appeared to test its air-defence readiness. Moscow has not immediately commented.
Poland’s military says a Russian Mi-8 helicopter from the Kaliningrad region entered Polish airspace by about 300 meters on September 23 and stayed there for 42 seconds. Poland scrambled fighter jets and placed ground forces and equipment on alert, saying the incident appeared to show Russia testing its air-defense readiness again. Russia has not commented.

Poland’s Armed Forces Operational Command said a Russian Mi-8 military helicopter briefly entered Polish airspace north of Braniewo on Sept. 23 after flying from Kaliningrad. It penetrated about 300 meters and stayed for 42 seconds. Poland scrambled fighters and placed ground forces on standby, saying the incident appeared to test its air-defense readiness.
A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter briefly entered the airspace of NATO member Poland from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, Poland’s Army Operational Command said on Wednesday.
Four Republicans allied with U.S. President Donald Trump urged his administration on Wednesday to release more than $15 billion in stalled national security assistance for Taiwan. The call came as Trump prepared to host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day visit to Washington.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng would meet for a second time this week to clear up “unfinished business” ahead of the summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

As Trump gets ready to meet Xi, tensions between the United States and its allies are making it harder for Washington to coordinate pressure on an increasingly resilient China.

President Donald Trump is welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House as both leaders seek to preserve stability between the world’s two largest economies. Few concrete outcomes are expected from their meeting.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Washington this week without the group of Chinese business leaders Beijing had hoped to bring for meetings with US President Donald Trump, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Donald Trump will host Xi Jinping in Washington this week, with AI, trade and Taiwan expected on the agenda. The leaders may discuss extending a US-China trade truce due to expire in November, while rare-earth exports and possible AI cooperation remain key issues. Xi is set to receive an unusually lavish welcome, including a state dinner and military flyover.

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are set to meet at the White House as the two largest economies remain locked in a trade and technology rivalry. Trump’s tariffs have not reduced US deficits or prevented China from posting a $1.2 trillion global trade surplus. The fragile tariff truce, AI restrictions, sanctions and critical-mineral controls are also expected to shape the talks.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused Israel and the United States of applying “double standards,” citing Israel’s nuclear arsenal and actions in Gaza while Iran faces inspections and sanctions. He called for equal treatment under international law.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said authorities must live up to public trust after the recent elections and urged officials to explain the digital ruble and its benefits more clearly. Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said its mass launch proceeded as planned, while Putin requested a report on relocating major state-owned companies’ headquarters to the regions.
Wildfires in Indonesia have generated toxic smog, leaving about 175,000 people with respiratory illnesses since August. The haze has pushed air quality in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to unhealthy levels, while Indonesia works to address the fires.

An update to the Xbox PC app points to Mythic achievements that unlock when players complete every achievement in a game. They reportedly include a unique sound, dashboard tracking, and profile counters. Xbox Insider testers have seen references in early dashboard software, though Microsoft has not officially announced the feature.

Russia has opened 137 schools of creative industries for teenagers across 68 regions, Deputy Culture Minister Zhanna Alekseyeva said. More than 17,500 children are studying there. Schools opened in 2026 in the Donetsk People’s Republic and Sevastopol, while 16 more are planned in 16 regions by year’s end. Alekseyeva also called for modern interpretations of cities’ histories to attract younger tourists.
Coin Metrics corrected Bitcoin ETF-related on-chain data covering Feb. 7, 2025, through Sept. 17, 2026, affecting 35 daily and 25 hourly series, including deposits, withdrawals, transfers and transactions. The provider gave no before-and-after values, aggregate difference or direction of change. Models, charts and research using the affected data may need to be backfilled and rerun.

Thousands of displaced people in southwestern Somalia could face famine between October and December if El Niño brings worse-than-expected flooding and humanitarian aid remains inadequate, the global hunger monitor IPC said Wednesday.
Pop megastar Taylor Swift announced The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore on Wednesday. The extended edition of her 2025 album adds four tracks: “Patient Zero,” “Cleveland!,” “Pink Clouding” and “Babylon.”
Suspending foreign sales of the vital fuel may look beneficial in the short term, but the United States would soon suffer as a result.
European diesel prices are climbing as markets weigh the possibility that Washington could suspend overseas sales. Analysts warn that such a move would be “catastrophic” for global supplies.
Blockchain.com and the New York Stock Exchange have agreed to explore access to tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, pending regulatory approval.

Medicube is offering a low-profile sale on Amazon, with popular K-beauty products discounted by as much as 67%. The deal includes serums, face masks, skin care devices and more.

Argentine President Javier Milei said on Wednesday before world leaders at the UN General Assembly that the United Nations had chosen to “look the other way” over Argentina’s dispute with Britain regarding the Falkland Islands.
US Treasury yields surged after strong economic data encouraged investors to bet on additional interest-rate increases. A closely watched survey highlighted concerns that parts of the world’s largest economy may be overheating.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said limited or temporary Ukraine ceasefires covering grain and energy supplies would not resolve the conflict, though they could ease some global pressures. He said the war would end through a negotiated agreement rather than on the battlefield.
AFP News AgencyParis prosecutors say they have launched several investigations following complaints that women were allegedly filmed on streets without consent by people wearing so-called smart glasses. Calls for action are spreading across Europe after secretly recorded footage of women and girls appeared online, with campaigners branding the devices “pervert” smart glasses.

Caitlin Clark scored 27 points and had nine assists, while Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points to her WNBA single-season scoring record as the Indiana Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx 96-77.
The 2026-27 UEFA Nations League begins its league phase on Thursday with 54 teams competing across four divisions. Portugal, the two-time champions, aim to defend their title against contenders including Spain, France and England. The competition uses promotion and relegation and may offer a route into the UEFA EURO 2028 playoffs. Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play for Portugal.

The question of whether bringing a drink to a job interview is unprofessional has divided the internet and different generations. Some see it as a sign of an unserious attitude, while others defend their right to stay caffeinated.
The FBI’s Virtual Asset Technical Exchange brings together investigators, law enforcement officials and crypto-security specialists to share intelligence on a broad range of crimes involving digital assets.

The United States says it wants Ukraine and Russia to halt attacks on energy facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to address the UN General Assembly on Wednesday as Donald Trump presses to end Russia’s war and Kyiv seeks to shape renewed diplomatic efforts after more than four and a half years of conflict.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly that “warfare knows no borders”. He said Iran would not let neighbouring countries use the Strait of Hormuz to impose their aggression on it.

Proceedings in the criminal case against former Thunder Bay, Ont., police chief Sylvie Hauth have been delayed again because of health issues. Her next court date is Nov. 17. Hauth retired in 2023 and was charged in April 2024 with multiple obstruction and breach of trust counts.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says his people have been “victims of terrorism,” arguing that Israel kills while Tehran is the side subjected to sanctions.

Russia launched daylight drone attacks on Kyiv on Wednesday, killing two people and injuring 23, just hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due to address world leaders at the UN General Assembly. Zelenskyy had met US President Donald Trump the previous day, as Trump voiced frustration at the lack of progress toward ending the war and the continuing escalation of aerial attacks by both sides.

Russia launched heavy drone strikes on Kyiv on Wednesday, hitting railway infrastructure, warehouses and fuel stations. The attacks came just hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Russian drones heavily struck Kyiv about 24 hours before Zelenskyy was due to address the United Nations, killing two people and injuring 23. In New York for the annual UN gathering, he is pursuing diplomatic efforts to secure and broaden international support for Ukraine’s gruelling fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion.
YouTube is introducing AI features for YouTube Music to help listeners discover music, explore artists and find podcasts they might otherwise miss. Announced at the Made On YouTube event, the updates include the conversational “Ask Music” tool for music and podcasts and a personalized “Your Podcast Lineup.”

France says the policies pursued by Israel’s current government are jeopardising Israel’s security, according to Barrot.
As France gets ready for Pope Leo XIV’s visit, baptisms among teenagers and young adults have surged in recent years. More than 21,000 catechumens—people preparing for baptism into the Christian Church—have been recorded so far in 2026, prompting questions about the renewed interest in Catholic faith.

Moroccans are voting in a parliamentary election dominated by hopes and concerns over jobs, wages, public services and the cost of living, as the country prepares for the 2030 World Cup.
The United States declined to join an anti-Russian statement on Ukraine read before a UN Security Council meeting devoted to the country. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga read the statement, which was backed by several countries, including Austria, Canada, Estonia, France, Slovakia, Switzerland, Italy and the UK. No African or South American countries joined it.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said energy cooperation with China has grown stronger each year. The Power of Siberia pipeline is operating at full capacity, the Power of Baikal project is being carried out, and construction is underway on a Far Eastern route for gas exports to China.
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena urged Venezuela to rejoin Mercosur, the South American trade bloc, in remarks to world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.
US-listed Bitcoin ETFs attracted more than $1.7 billion this week, reversing a $5.69 billion year-to-date deficit. BlackRock’s IBIT captured a large share of the buying, but Bitcoin’s climb toward $88,000 prompted short-term holders to send about 47,600 profitable BTC to exchanges. The resulting profit-taking has slowed the rally despite continued ETF inflows.

French photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand spoke to Euronews about his “Vivre Ensemble” portrait project, which celebrates the people, diversity and connections shaping contemporary France.
Ruslan Pankratov says Lithuania’s decision to lift its ban on nuclear weapons does not mean warheads will arrive soon. Any deployment would require US and NATO approval, military infrastructure and specialized security and storage arrangements, while carrying significant political costs and increasing escalation risks.
AI’s opportunities, risks and global governance dominated the general debate of the 81st UN General Assembly. Secretary-General António Guterres called for a multilateral framework to manage emerging risks, while US President Donald Trump rejected international regulation and Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged rules, transparency and ethical limits for Big Tech and AI.

Tron began as a content-distribution project but has evolved into a settlement layer for a large share of the world’s USDT, handling roughly $150 billion to $190 billion in stablecoin transfers each week. Canary Capital’s Josh Olszewicz examines the network’s economics and how stablecoin regulation could affect the investment thesis.

Roscosmos CEO Dmitry Bakanov said GLONASS positioning accuracy will improve from eight meters to 2.8 meters by 2027. He said the technical architecture of the next-generation constellation is taking shape, supporting advances in navigation technology and improving system stability and reliability.
The United States, Denmark and Greenland signed an agreement to expand the US military presence on the Arctic island. Beyond defense sites, it creates investment-screening and consultation rules for sensitive sectors, including critical infrastructure and resource extraction, potentially shaping foreign participation in Greenland’s mining and rare-earth projects.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said Moscow is helping India mitigate energy-supply consequences from what he called US aggression against Iran. He cited stable Russian oil deliveries and peaceful nuclear cooperation, including the Kudankulam plant, and said Russia expects a new site to be allocated for another Russian-designed nuclear facility.
Meta is expected to introduce smart glasses without a camera as privacy concerns intensify. The social media giant currently leads the race to bring AI devices to consumers.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged closer international exchanges and cooperation on skills development while addressing the opening ceremony of the WorldSkills Conference 2026 in Shanghai. He said China would promote industry-education integration, AI education and broader skills cooperation. The event was attended by about 1,900 representatives.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for closer international cooperation on skills development while speaking at the opening of the WorldSkills Conference 2026 in Shanghai. He said China is ready to work with others on a global skills innovation center and skills initiatives under the Belt and Road Initiative and South-South cooperation. About 1,900 representatives attended.
Mississippi police have arrested a second man in the death of a Black woman who was found hanging from a tree. Authorities have also issued an arrest warrant for a third suspect.
Experts at the UK’s Alan Turing Institute say there is a realistic possibility that superintelligent AI systems could emerge within five years and surpass humans in nearly all important cognitive tasks. Their speed may pressure institutions to delegate decisions, potentially eroding substantive human control. The report calls this a possibility to plan against, not a prediction.
Pope Leo XIV begins a four-day visit to France on Friday, a trip that resembles a homecoming for the Chicago-born pontiff, whose grandparents were European immigrants and whose family has roots in Normandy. His spiritual ties to French Catholicism run even deeper.

Chris Spatola, an ESPN college basketball analyst and son-in-law of legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski, has died suddenly at 47. Tributes poured in for the former West Point guard and Army combat veteran.

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