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EconomyAfter several difficult years, economists expect German economy to grow

Germany’s economy has regained growth, with research institutes forecasting expansion of 1.3% in 2026 and 1.1% next year. Global demand, the AI boom and heavy government spending on infrastructure and defense are supporting the recovery, but high energy costs, labor shortages, an aging population, weak private investment and rising debt remain concerns. Growth is expected to slow to 0.4% in 2028.

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After several difficult years, economists expect German economy to grow

EconomyCollapsing currency and inflation leave Sudanese families struggling

War and economic instability have weakened the Sudanese pound and driven up the cost of bread, sugar, meat, transport, healthcare and education. A tea and coffee seller in Port Sudan says higher earnings have been overwhelmed by rising business and household expenses. Annual inflation exceeded 41 percent in July, while black-market traders quoted 7,500 pounds to the dollar by September 22.

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Collapsing currency and inflation leave Sudanese families struggling

WorldGaza recovery needs reach $71.5bn amid ‘most severe economic crisis’: UN

A UNCTAD report estimates Gaza’s recovery and reconstruction needs at $71.5bn, with the figure likely to rise. Israeli military operations have damaged or destroyed 92 percent of Gaza’s economic establishments, while more than 90 percent of its working-age population is unemployed. The report warns that systemic financial collapse is no longer theoretical.

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Gaza recovery needs reach $71.5bn amid ‘most severe economic crisis’: UN

WorldSaudi Arabia, Jordan urge stronger push to implement two-state solution at UN

Saudi Arabia and Jordan called at a UN meeting for greater efforts to put the two-state solution into practice. Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said the kingdom would remain committed to pursuing a just settlement and a more realistic peace grounded in justice.

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Saudi Arabia, Jordan urge stronger push to implement two-state solution at UN

Lavrov discusses Middle East situation with Jordanian deputy prime minister
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi exchanged views on key Middle East issues during the UN General Assembly’s high-level week. They focused on the consequences of what Russia calls unprecedented military escalation amid US-Israeli aggression against Iran, as well as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. They also discussed strengthening bilateral ties and trade, economic and scientific-technical cooperation.
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Lavrov emphasizes Russia’s commitment to UN resolutions on Middle East conflict
At a meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Hussein Abdullah Safadi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed Moscow’s firm commitment to a two-state settlement of the Middle East conflict based on UN resolutions. Safadi described the current situation, including Israel’s actions in the West Bank.
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EconomyStarbucks to close 250 North American stores this week in second wave of shutdowns

Starbucks plans to shut 250 stores across North America later this week. Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams said the locations either are not producing acceptable financial results or cannot deliver the experience the company wants for customers and employees.

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Starbucks to close 250 North American stores this week in second wave of shutdowns

Starbucks to close another 250 coffeehouses in North America
Starbucks said in a regulatory filing on Thursday that it will shut 250 underperforming coffeehouses in North America, as CEO Brian Niccol intensifies efforts to turn the business around and revive sales.
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CultureTaylor Swift Boosted NFL Ratings. MTV Awards Put Her Pull to the Test

Paramount Skydance is seeking to capitalize on the Taylor Swift effect during Sunday’s Video Music Awards as it continues efforts to refresh the MTV cable network.

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Taylor Swift Boosted NFL Ratings. MTV Awards Put Her Pull to the Test

SocietyBelleville police to update public on motive behind shooting near synagogue

Police in Belleville, Ont., will provide an update on the motive behind a shooting near a synagogue.

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Belleville police to update public on motive behind shooting near synagogue

TechGoogle Chrome can now share tabs across devices while saving your place

Google is rolling out Chrome updates aimed at research and study. Cross-device tab sharing now preserves your scroll position and partially completed forms, while Gemini in Chrome can analyze more audio and video, including podcasts, and create interactive quizzes from open-tab content. Quiz creation is initially rolling out in English on desktop in the US and India.

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Google Chrome can now share tabs across devices while saving your place

TechIt’s sinister that Meta’s Muse AI mascot is so cute

The author tests Meta’s Muse AI agent, naming it Blorbo, and finds its personalized cat-shaped bread avatar irresistibly cute. The piece argues that Meta is extending the Jolly mascot and Muse agent to smart glasses and the Charm wearable, potentially making users more willing to share sensitive goals and information.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 17:00

It’s sinister that Meta’s Muse AI mascot is so cute

TechGoogle Photos’ ‘Clueless’-inspired virtual closet is now available on Android and iOS

Google Photos’ AI-powered feature creates a virtual wardrobe from users’ photos. After initially rolling out to Android users in June, it is now broadly available on both Android and iOS.

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Google Photos’ ‘Clueless’-inspired virtual closet is now available on Android and iOS

WorldAfrica’s bid for a seat on the Security Council

Africa has 54 countries at the United Nations but no permanent seat on the powerful Security Council. As African countries renew their push for reform, the report examines what it would take to change a system established in 1945.

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Africa’s bid for a seat on the Security Council

PoliticsXi urges US, Iran to resume negotiations to resolve conflicts

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that he hopes the United States and Iran will return quickly to dialogue and negotiations. During talks with Donald Trump at the White House, Xi said China supports their return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and hopes they will eventually reach a comprehensive agreement on the nuclear issue and other matters.

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Xi urges US, Iran to resume negotiations to resolve conflicts

MAJORInsight: US and Iran discuss phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade, sources say
U.S. and Iranian negotiators meeting in New York are exploring a phased route out of the war, according to sources close to the talks. The proposed steps would see Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz while Washington lifts its economic blockade of Iran.
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RReuters★★★★★2026-09-24 16:25Original
Global gas prices keep rising in 2026, but may fall 40% by 2029
Global natural gas prices are continuing to rise in 2026 because of the Strait of Hormuz closure, damage to key LNG infrastructure in the Middle East and a global drought, according to Russia’s Economic Development Ministry. Prices are forecast to drop about 40% from 2025 levels by 2029 as LNG production expands and Persian Gulf supplies resume.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:11Original

PoliticsUkraine sanctions adviser urges EU to target Russian billionaires Potanin and Lisin

Ukrainian presidential sanctions commissioner Vladyslav Vlasiuk says the EU’s removal of sanctions on Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov set a “dangerous precedent.” He urged the bloc to sanction Vladimir Potanin and Vladimir Lisin, arguing this would cut their companies off from European trade. A spokesperson for Lisin called the campaign unfair competition aimed at harming the European economy.

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Ukraine sanctions adviser urges EU to target Russian billionaires Potanin and Lisin

SocietyElizabeth Holmes to be transferred to a halfway house

Elizabeth Holmes, 42, was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison after defrauding investors of millions of dollars through Theranos, the failed blood-testing company she founded. She is now set to be transferred to a halfway house.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:55

Elizabeth Holmes to be transferred to a halfway house

Elizabeth Holmes scheduled to move to halfway house in August 2027
Elizabeth Holmes is scheduled to move to the Austin Transitional Center in August 2027.
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EconomyHow new rules could reshape Azerbaijan’s digital economy

Azerbaijan is introducing new measures for its technology sector covering taxation, investment and innovation, as it seeks to expand its digital economy and attract more international business.

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How new rules could reshape Azerbaijan’s digital economy

PoliticsXi says China hopes US will handle Taiwan question with prudence

Chinese President Xi Jinping said China wants the United States to maintain what he called the correct position of opposing “Taiwan independence” and approach the Taiwan question cautiously. During talks with Donald Trump at the White House, Xi said China’s position on protecting national unity and territorial integrity is clear.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:55

Xi says China hopes US will handle Taiwan question with prudence

Full text: Xi addresses welcome ceremony at White House
Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed a White House welcome ceremony hosted by Donald Trump. He called for stronger communication, sincere cooperation and peaceful coexistence between China and the United States, including expanded work on artificial intelligence, counternarcotics, direct flights and military crisis communication, while saying the Thucydides Trap can be overcome.
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Watch: President Xi holds small-group exchanges with President Trump
On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping joined U.S. President Donald Trump for a small-group exchange inside the White House Oval Office.
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Watch: Xi and Trump attend White House performance
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, joined U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, in watching a U.S. Marine Corps performance at the White House on Thursday.
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President Xi holds small-group exchanges with President Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping held small-group exchanges with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday. The two leaders shook hands and posed for photographs, while Trump showed Xi around the office.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:43Original
Watch: President Xi addresses White House welcome ceremony
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered remarks on Thursday at a welcome ceremony hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House.
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Xi walks into Oval Office at White House
On Thursday, Xi Jinping entered the White House’s Oval Office accompanied by his wife, Peng Liyuan.
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Watch: US honor guard prepares to receive President Xi
When Xi Jinping reached the White House on Thursday, American ceremonial guards were standing by to greet China's president.
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Xi Jinping reviews White House honor guard with Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping reviewed the honor guard at the White House on Thursday while accompanied by President Trump.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:13Original
Watch: Xi and Trump enter the White House
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, entered the White House on Thursday alongside US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump.
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Xi and Trump watch performance at White House
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, joined US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, in watching a performance at the White House on Thursday.
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CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 14:56Original
Watch: President Xi and his wife arrive at the White House
On Thursday, China’s President Xi Jinping reached the White House alongside his wife, Peng Liyuan.
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Xi says he will work with Trump to keep China-US ties on a steady course
Chinese President Xi Jinping said he is ready to work with U.S. President Donald Trump to guide China-U.S. relations steadily into the future. Speaking at a White House welcome ceremony, Xi called for stronger communication, sincere cooperation and peaceful coexistence, along with closer contact across government and legislative bodies.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:31Original
Trump addresses welcome ceremony for Xi at White House
US President Donald Trump spoke on Thursday at a White House welcome ceremony held for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Xi and Trump to Speak at White House Welcome Ceremony
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are set to deliver remarks on Thursday during a welcome ceremony at the White House.
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Xi and Trump walk into the White House
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, entered the White House on Thursday alongside U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump.
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SocietyN.S. elementary school teacher charged with sexually assaulting student

Matthew Donahoe, 53, is facing charges including sexual assault, assault, choking and administering a noxious substance over incidents alleged to have taken place during this school year. The RCMP have identified other victims and say there may be more.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:54

N.S. elementary school teacher charged with sexually assaulting student

World‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Washington as the United States and China extended their trade truce. Analysts disagree over whether the move is mainly political theatre or a useful interim step, but rivalry over AI, rare-earth metals, Taiwan and sanctions remains unresolved, making the pause fragile.

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‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?

Xi says ready to work with Trump to steer China-U.S. ties on steady course
At a White House arrival ceremony, Xi Jinping said he was ready to work with Donald Trump to maintain friendship, expand cooperation and keep China-U.S. relations on a steady path. He called for communication, peaceful coexistence, bounded competition and stronger cooperation on AI, law enforcement, counternarcotics and travel, while urging regular military dialogue and crisis-prevention mechanisms.
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CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:39Original
Xi says China to send two pandas to US as symbol of friendship
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China will send giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang to Zoo Atlanta as a symbol of friendship between the Chinese and American peoples. He announced their planned arrival at the White House before talks with US President Donald Trump.
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Xi calls for ‘candid, in-depth, continued dialogue’ to deepen China-US cooperation at White House
At the White House, Xi Jinping called for candid, in-depth and continued dialogue to deepen cooperation between China and the United States. Trump said decisions from talks on security, technology and “superintelligence” could shape global stability for decades.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:01Original
Trump Elevates Tech Titans to Place of Honor at US-China Summit
Technology CEOs were given prominent seats at the state dinner during the US-China summit, the latest example of business leaders gaining a place at the diplomatic table.
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BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:00Original
At Trump meeting, Xi lays out terms to avoid US-China military conflict
At the White House, Xi Jinping urged extensive cooperation and regular military dialogue with Washington to prevent the “Thucydides trap” and steer the US-China relationship away from conflict. He also invited 100,000 young Americans to visit China for student exchanges amid intense rivalry over AI and trade.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:52Original
Trump hails ‘truly great friendship’ with Xi as Chinese leader begins state visit
President Donald Trump praised the “truly great friendship” he says he has developed with Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader began his highly anticipated state visit.
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TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:38Original
Trump welcomes China’s Xi Jinping to White House
Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House for a high-profile summit focused on US-China relations. It marks Xi’s first visit to Washington in more than a decade, as both countries seek stability despite deep strategic and economic differences.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:27Original
Trump sees US-China ties as a personal friendship; Xi sees the US as an adversary to manage
Henrietta Levin of the Center for Strategic and International Studies warns that President Trump’s highly personalized approach to Xi Jinping could give Beijing opportunities to exploit. Xi sees the United States instead as an adversary to be managed while China pursues domestic priorities and strategic goals in Asia, including Taiwan.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:01Original
Live updates: Trump hails ‘truly great friendship’ with Xi as high-stakes summit begins
Donald Trump says he shares a “truly great friendship” with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they enter a high-stakes summit in Washington. A judge has also ordered the White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, while senators prepare to question the FDA nominee.
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TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:49Original
Trump, Xi Kick Off State Visit Amid Tensions Over AI, Trade
US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the White House for talks intended to keep relations between the world’s two largest economies on track amid tensions over artificial intelligence and trade.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:40Original
Trump greets Xi at White House for high-stakes state visit
Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at the White House for a high-stakes state visit. The leaders are scheduled to spend Thursday in meetings and attend a state dinner.
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AABC News★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:23Original
Trump Says No Moves Toward US-China AI Guardrails at Xi Summit
US President Donald Trump said he does not expect his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping to produce any moves toward putting guardrails around artificial intelligence.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-24 13:43Original
Trump says he'll discuss AI with Xi but wants to 'leave it exactly where it is'
U.S. President Donald Trump said artificial intelligence will be a major topic when he meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, while adding that both leaders want to keep things as they are.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 13:25Original
Why is Trump rolling out the red carpet for China’s Xi?
US President Donald Trump will welcome Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a day of elaborate ceremony. Trump greeted Xi personally on the tarmac after his arrival Wednesday, marking the first such welcome by a US president at Joint Base Andrews near Washington in more than six decades. The gesture has angered members of both parties.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-24 13:11Original
Does the future belong to China?
US President Donald Trump is giving Chinese President Xi Jinping a lavish welcome ahead of their Thursday summit in Washington. But could Xi be overconfident in believing that the future belongs to Beijing? FRANCE 24’s Yinka Oyetade discusses the question with Rex Li of King’s College London.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-24 12:32Original
Trump and Xi Buy Time on Trade as Neither Can Afford a Fight
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to extend a trade truce until early 2027. Tensions over rare earths, technology restrictions and Taiwan remain, but neither leader is ready to disrupt relations between the world’s two largest economies.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-24 12:30Original
Trump-Xi Summit Narrows Geopolitical Discount on China Credit: BI
The Trump-Xi summit is reducing the geopolitical discount attached to China’s dollar credit and reviving appetite for overseas risk, Bloomberg Intelligence says.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-24 12:00Original
Trump-Xi summit live: Trade, AI, Iran and Taiwan top US-China talks
Xi Jinping’s first visit to the White House in more than a decade takes place as the United States and China remain at odds over trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan, with the war in Iran also shaping the talks.
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US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi
US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a three-day visit. Xi’s first US trip in nearly three years will test ties strained by tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan and Tehran. Major breakthroughs were not expected, though Washington and Beijing could extend their 11-month trade truce.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-24 11:56Original
Trump Hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping for State Visit
President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping with a literal red carpet at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday. NBC said the honor has not been extended to another world leader, apart from a pope, in six decades. The administration is also promoting a two-month extension of the U.S.-China trade truce that was due to expire in November.
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NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-24 11:17Original
Wall Street futures fall amid Middle East uncertainty ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Wall Street futures fell on Thursday as the Middle East conflict showed little sign of resolution. Investors were also cautious ahead of the closely watched summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 11:15Original
Donald Trump startled by the sound of a fighter jet
Donald Trump was caught off guard by the sound of a fighter jet during the military ceremony as he welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit on the tarmac of an airport near Washington. The noise prompted a series of startled expressions from the US president.
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FFrance 24★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 11:03Original
US and China Extend Trade Truce as Trump and Xi Meet
The United States and China extend their trade truce as Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-24 11:00Original
Trump and Xi expected to discuss Taiwan, AI, trade and Iran as D.C. summit begins
Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews, marking Trump’s first trip there to receive a foreign leader. The two are expected to discuss Taiwan, artificial intelligence, trade and Iran.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-24 10:56Original
US, Japanese officials discussed China’s yttrium curbs ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, document shows
U.S. and Japanese government and company officials met two weeks before Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss supply bottlenecks affecting access to yttrium from China, according to a document seen by Reuters. The rare earth metal is vital to aerospace and chipmaking.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 10:15Original
Why did Trump personally greet Xi Jinping at the airport with exceptional ceremony?
Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a state visit, where Donald Trump personally met him at the airport amid a guard of honor, a 21-gun salute and a flypast. Scholars say the gesture was both an effort to do business with China and a way for Trump to show Americans his ability to manage major-power relations. The extension of the trade-war truce adds to the visit’s significance.
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BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-24 10:12Original
US farmers push for China import commitments as Trump and Xi discuss trade
Soybeans, sorghum and other US farm products are expected to feature prominently at this week’s summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Rare-earths trade and artificial intelligence are also points of contention.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 10:10Original
Why the Xi-Trump Summit Hinges on China’s Rare-Earth Advantage
Beijing plans to use its edge in critical materials as leverage in talks with Washington.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-24 10:00Original
Trump welcomes China’s Xi to Washington
US President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to emphasize symbolism more than substance. Both leaders want to project stable ties despite deep rivalry. Trump greeted Xi at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday evening, the first such welcome there by a US president in 11 years.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-24 09:46Original
China confirms first AI talks with U.S., hints at extending trade truce
China confirmed that its first artificial-intelligence discussions with the United States have taken place, just hours before President Xi Jinping was scheduled to begin talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. The announcement hinted that the trade truce could be extended.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-24 09:40Original
China’s rare-earth dominance to overshadow Trump-Xi talks
The United States is expected to remain dependent on China for rare earths well into the 2030s, despite rapidly expanding its own mining and processing capacity. That stark imbalance will confront Donald Trump as he meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 07:10Original
Trump welcomes Xi Jinping with red carpet, military honours and flyover
Xi Jinping arrived in Maryland for a US state visit, where Donald Trump greeted him at a ceremony featuring flags, military honours and a flyover.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-24 06:34Original
Xi arrives in U.S. for state visit, greeted by Trump at airport
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, arrived in the United States for a state visit and stepped out of the aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, where Trump greeted them at the airport.
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CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-24 06:31Original
Trump-Xi summit: What is on the agenda and why it matters
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to discuss trade, artificial intelligence and the Iran war at their third in-person meeting in a year. Taiwan, tariffs, prisoners and an extended trade truce are also likely to feature, with the two sides expected to issue separate statements afterward.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-24 06:11Original
Trump and Xi summit may be just a ‘horse and pony show’, experts say
Experts say Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s summit is more likely to focus on rebuilding trust and preserving a trade truce than producing major agreements. Trade, AI safety and security will be discussed, but tariffs, critical-mineral supplies, chip restrictions and wider distrust could limit concrete results.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-24 05:55Original
Trump welcomes Xi to Washington seeking a trade win
U.S. President Donald Trump is welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to emphasize symbolism over substance. Both leaders want to project stable ties despite their deep underlying rivalry.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 05:25Original
Xi’s first day in the US: Who is accompanying him and what role is the first lady playing?
Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for his first state visit to the United States in 11 years, receiving a personal welcome from Donald Trump. Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi and Wang Yi accompanied him, while Melania Trump helped plan the visit. The summit is expected to cover AI competition, Taiwan, tariffs and Iran, but the lavish welcome has drawn Republican criticism and exposed divisions over China policy.
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BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-24 05:12Original
A diplomatic split screen as Trump and Xi meet
As world leaders convene at the United Nations for their annual diplomatic ritual, the two most powerful figures in global politics, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, are set to meet separately at the White House on Thursday.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 05:10Original
Taiwan thanks US for support ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Taiwan’s government thanked the United States on Thursday for its support and said it was maintaining communications ahead of a Washington summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-24 04:50Original
US-China Trade Truce Extended as Trump Gives Xi Rare Welcome
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States and China had agreed to extend their trade truce by two months. Xi Jinping arrived in the US for his first state visit in 11 years and received a rare welcome from Donald Trump.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-24 04:00Original
Trump offers warm welcome as China’s Xi arrives for US visit
Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews with a red carpet, military flyover and marching band as the Chinese leader began a three-day Washington summit. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US and China had agreed to extend their trade truce until January, while talks are expected to cover trade, AI, the Iran war and Taiwan.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-24 03:52Original

WorldFour civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan

Four civilians were killed in the latest Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan. Islamabad said it struck 10 locations used by Kabul to launch drone attacks a day earlier, while Taliban officials denied launching drones on Wednesday.

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Four civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan

Taliban says Pakistani air strikes in Afghanistan killed four civilians
Pakistan carried out air strikes on 10 sites in Afghanistan on Thursday, saying they were retaliation for a drone attack by Afghan Taliban forces on a border post. A Taliban government spokesman denied the allegation and said the strikes killed four civilians in Afghanistan’s southern and eastern provinces.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-24 08:53Original

PoliticsLawmakers to seek Senate approval of permanent US ban on Chinese cars

Sponsors of bipartisan legislation to make the U.S. ban on Chinese vehicles permanent plan to use an expedited procedure to seek Senate approval on Thursday, Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin told Reuters. The move comes as President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:50

Lawmakers to seek Senate approval of permanent US ban on Chinese cars

WorldUkraine allegedly targets oil depots in Russia’s Rostov, Krasnodar regions, Russia says

Ukrainian drones allegedly targeted oil depots in Russia’s Rostov Oblast and Krasnodar Krai overnight on Sept. 24, local authorities said. Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed air defenses destroyed 40 drones across several regions. Falling debris reportedly damaged buildings at a Rostov oil depot, while a fire was reported at a Krasnodar facility. Ukraine has not commented, and the claims could not be independently verified.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:48

Ukraine allegedly targets oil depots in Russia’s Rostov, Krasnodar regions, Russia says

CultureFrench actress Marina Vlady dies at 88

French actress and singer of Russian descent Marina Vlady has died at 88, AFP reported, citing her family. Born in France in 1938, she made her film debut at age 10 and was married to Russian poet and bard Vladimir Vysotsky from 1970 to 1980.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:48

French actress Marina Vlady dies at 88

WorldZelensky says Trump administration proposes energy-strike halt, Black Sea grain corridor, and trilateral talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Axios that the Trump administration is pressing for three steps to de-escalate the war: a mutual halt to attacks on energy infrastructure, reopening the Black Sea grain corridor, and trilateral talks among the United States, Russia, and Ukraine. Abu Dhabi and the G20 summit in Miami were suggested as possible venues. Zelensky remains doubtful that Vladimir Putin is willing to negotiate.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:47

Zelensky says Trump administration proposes energy-strike halt, Black Sea grain corridor, and trilateral talks

Washington attempts dealmaking, Moscow sticks with warmaking
The article argues that Washington’s diplomatic push has failed to secure a ceasefire and instead accommodates Russia’s aggression. At the same time, Congress passed and the president signed legislation allowing tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas. The author says Russia’s war is not a bargaining problem and that dealmaking can reward predation.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:50Original

PoliticsJudge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, but reporters remain blocked

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House and ordered access restored. Reporters from the outlets, however, were still being denied entry.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:47

Judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, but reporters remain blocked

Media outlets still denied White House access despite judge’s order
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s ban on journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico was likely unconstitutional and ordered their access immediately restored. The White House said access had been reinstated, but the outlets said their reporters remained blocked for several hours on Thursday.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:45Original
MS NOW and CNN say White House access has been granted
The two U.S. news organizations reported Thursday that permission had been given for their entry into the White House.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:30Original
CNN journalists allowed back into White House after judge orders temporary access restoration
CNN journalists have been allowed back into the White House after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore their access. Live updates are continuing.
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CCNN★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:14Original
White House still turning away some media outlets despite order
Some journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico are still being denied entry to the White House despite a judge ordering their access restored. The continuing legal fight over the media ban and suspension of the White House TV pool is reshaping how the public views President Trump’s historic meeting with Chinese President Xi.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:36Original

EconomyCopper becoming strategic resource for global technological development — expert

Copper is becoming a strategic resource as power grids, electric vehicles and the new energy sector require more of the metal, political scientist Ilya Grashchenkov said. But production cannot be expanded quickly, and record prices signal strong demand rather than guaranteeing years of growth because copper remains tied to industry and construction.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:46

Copper becoming strategic resource for global technological development — expert

TechTechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know

TechCrunch Founder Summit is a full-day event in Boston on November 4. Founders at every stage will connect with leading venture capitalists and experienced entrepreneurs for practical insights on building and scaling their companies.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:46

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know

SocietyJustice minister says miscarriage of justice likely in Sask. murder case, orders new appeal

The justice minister says a miscarriage of justice likely occurred in the case of Neressa and Odelia Quewezance, who were convicted by a jury in 1994 of second-degree murder in Anthony Joseph Dolff’s death. A new appeal has been ordered.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:44

Justice minister says miscarriage of justice likely in Sask. murder case, orders new appeal

EconomyCrypto’s bear market wiped out over $2 trillion, yet on-chain activity held above $9 trillion

Chainalysis estimates that global crypto economic activity fell just 1.6% to about $9.4 trillion in the 12 months through June 30, even as total market capitalization dropped roughly 50%. Stablecoin use expanded, driving domestic peer-to-peer and cross-border transfers while activity at exchanges and DeFi services declined.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:40

Crypto’s bear market wiped out over $2 trillion, yet on-chain activity held above $9 trillion

EconomyTata Sons rejects claims its controlling charities acted illegally, sources say

Tata Sons told the head of its controlling charities, Noel Tata, that appointing N. Chandrasekaran as chairman was legally valid and consistent with the company’s internal governance framework, two people familiar with the letter said.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:40

Tata Sons rejects claims its controlling charities acted illegally, sources say

PoliticsRussian foreign minister, Senegalese leader confirm proximity of positions on most issues

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye confirmed that Moscow and Dakar share broadly similar approaches to most international and regional challenges. They agreed to expand trade, economic, investment and humanitarian cooperation and continue coordinating at the UN and other multilateral platforms.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:39

Russian foreign minister, Senegalese leader confirm proximity of positions on most issues

PoliticsBudget watchdog says Carney government is inconsistent in how it labels spending

Ottawa’s fiscal watchdog says the Liberal government’s definitions for certain categories of spending in its new budget framework may be inconsistent and contradictory.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:39

Budget watchdog says Carney government is inconsistent in how it labels spending

WorldDeath toll among Kazakh servicemen in Caspian Sea rises to 12

Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region administration said 17 servicemen were swept into the Caspian Sea during a combat training mission after weather conditions worsened sharply and winds strengthened. Twelve died, three were rescued and the search for two others continues.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:38

Death toll among Kazakh servicemen in Caspian Sea rises to 12

Nine Kazakh military personnel die after being swept out to sea during exercise
On Thursday, Kazakhstan’s Defence Ministry said nine members of its armed forces died after being carried away into the sea during a training operation.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-24 10:25Original
Nine killed after servicemen swept into Caspian Sea during Kazakh naval drills
Kazakhstan’s Defense Ministry said 19 servicemen were swept into the Caspian Sea during naval drills in Mangystau Region. Nine have been confirmed dead, while three were rescued, including one who was hospitalized. The search for those still missing continues.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-24 10:18Original
Nine Kazakh servicemen die after being swept into Caspian Sea during drill
Kazakhstan’s Defence Ministry says nine servicemen died after being swept into the Caspian Sea during a military exercise. Weather conditions deteriorated suddenly, and strong winds made the situation more dangerous.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-24 09:53Original

PoliticsBelarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardons 15 more people, including 13 convicted of ‘extremist’ crimes

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree pardoning 15 people, according to BelTA. Thirteen were convicted of what the agency called “extremist offenses,” and 10 of those pardoned are women. Their names were not released. Hundreds of political prisoners remain in Belarus; rights group Viasna estimates more than 800.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:37

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardons 15 more people, including 13 convicted of ‘extremist’ crimes

State media says Belarus President Lukashenko pardons 15 prisoners
A Thursday report from state-run agency Belta said 15 inmates had been granted pardons by Belarus’s President Alexander Lukashenko.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:10Original

CultureGreek PM urges UK PM to return Elgin Marbles permanently

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged Andy Burnham to show the “political will” to return the Parthenon sculptures permanently. He rejected any deal requiring Greece to recognise the British Museum’s ownership or to “borrow” parts of its own monument, saying a return would turn a historic dispute into an act of cultural friendship.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:36

Greek PM urges UK PM to return Elgin Marbles permanently

WorldMahmoud Abbas: What will it take to ‘protect’ Palestine?

In a video address to the UN General Assembly, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas questioned how long the world would remain silent over Israel’s actions while continuing to supply it with weapons. US visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials prevented Abbas from attending in person.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:35

Mahmoud Abbas: What will it take to ‘protect’ Palestine?

Abbas tells UN Israeli policies threaten Palestinians’ ‘life and existence’
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly by video on Thursday after being denied a US visa for a second consecutive year. In a prerecorded speech, he condemned Israeli policies as threatening Palestinians with a new Nakba and vowed that his people would remain on their land.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:54Original
Abbas warns at UN that Israeli policies threaten Palestinian existence, urges no repeat of Nakba
Speaking at the United Nations, Abbas said Israeli policies threaten the “life and existence” of Palestinians and called for avoiding a repeat of the Nakba.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:19Original
Palestinian president addresses UN leaders in prerecorded video after visa denial
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas spoke to UN General Assembly leaders on Thursday in a prerecorded video from his office in Ramallah, after the United States denied visas to him and other senior Palestinian officials for the second consecutive year.
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CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:18Original
‘Threat to life and existence’: Key takeaways from Palestinian president’s UN speech
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday in prerecorded remarks from his office in Ramallah, after the United States denied him and other senior Palestinian officials visas for the second consecutive year. Abbas said Palestinians were facing one of the most dangerous periods in their history.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:09Original
REPLAY: Palestinian President Abbas addresses UN General Assembly
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas told the UN on Thursday that Israeli policies were no longer merely jeopardising a two-state solution but threatening the “very life and existence” of his people. After the US denied visas to Abbas and other senior Palestinian officials for a second consecutive year, he delivered prerecorded remarks from his office in Ramallah.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:06Original
Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly over the years
Benjamin Netanyahu says his UN General Assembly address will contain surprises. For years, the Israeli prime minister has used such speeches to portray Israel as under threat, antagonise regional rivals and defend policies directed at Palestinians.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-24 13:35Original

TechTwenty minutes with ElevenLabs’ CEO, now reportedly valued at $22 billion

ElevenLabs provides the AI voice used on the other end of many customer service calls. Its CEO said businesses should probably disclose that callers are speaking with a machine, at least until such interactions become the norm people expect.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:35

Twenty minutes with ElevenLabs’ CEO, now reportedly valued at $22 billion

WorldTrump invites Putin to Miami G20: Why that matters

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to December’s G20 summit in Miami, calling it an opportunity to engage with Trump and other world leaders. The Kremlin says no decision has been made on Putin’s attendance as Washington continues seeking dialogue over the Russia-Ukraine war.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:32

Trump invites Putin to Miami G20: Why that matters

Russia to consider all factors before deciding on Putin’s G20 attendance — MFA
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Russia would assess the full range of circumstances surrounding the current situation before deciding whether President Vladimir Putin will attend the G20 summit. Moscow thanked US President Donald Trump for the invitation, but Ryabkov said it was too early to discuss specifics and that Putin would make the final decision.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:00Original
Russia ‘truly’ appreciates U.S. invite to G20 summit, but hasn’t decided if Putin will go
Russia says it “truly” appreciates the U.S. invitation to the G20 summit, but has not decided whether Vladimir Putin will attend. European leaders have sharply criticized the move.
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CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-24 12:29Original
EU vows to condemn Russia at G20 summit regardless of Putin’s attendance
The United States has formally invited Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami. The European Union says it will maintain its position and condemn Russia’s war on Ukraine whether or not Putin attends.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-24 12:26Original
Putin’s G20 invitation, draft budget top Kremlin briefing agenda
The Kremlin says Russia values the US invitation for President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami, but no decision has been made on his attendance or a meeting with Donald Trump. Moscow also reaffirmed that Ukraine’s settlement should pursue peace rather than a temporary ceasefire and called the EU’s transfer of proceeds from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine illegal theft.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-24 11:43Original
Zelensky sees Miami G20 as ‘best’ chance to sit down with Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the G20 summit in Miami, scheduled for December, could enable a trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia. He said Ukraine would support the format if an agreement is reached, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would invite Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin said it would consider the invitation through diplomatic channels.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-24 08:04Original

EconomyVolkswagen subsidiary delays opening of $7B St. Thomas battery plant to 2029

PowerCo, Volkswagen’s subsidiary developing a $7-billion electric-vehicle battery plant in St. Thomas, Ont., says operations are now expected to start in 2029, two years later than initially scheduled.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:30

Volkswagen subsidiary delays opening of $7B St. Thomas battery plant to 2029

PoliticsNew York Accuses Polymarket US of Running ‘Unlicensed Gambling’

New York announced Thursday that it was suing Polymarket US for allegedly operating an illegal gambling business, escalating the state’s legal fight against prediction markets.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:30

New York Accuses Polymarket US of Running ‘Unlicensed Gambling’

New York seeks to block Polymarket, alleging illegal gambling operation
New York has sued Polymarket, accusing the platform of running an illegal gambling operation and asking a court to bar it from operating in the state.
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TThe Block★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:25Original
New York AG Letitia James sues Polymarket
New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Polymarket, accusing the prediction-market platform of operating an illegal gambling operation in New York without a license.
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AABC News★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:30Original

TechInmo recalls Air3 smart glasses over overheating temples and burn risk

Inmo has recalled more than 1,600 Air3 smart glasses sold in the US and Canada after the left temple was found to potentially overheat during extended use. The CPSC has received 10 reports of burning sensations on users’ faces and left ears. Owners should stop using the glasses and contact Inmo for a free software update.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:29

Inmo recalls Air3 smart glasses over overheating temples and burn risk

EconomyRussian budget deficit to reach 2.2% of GDP next year — Finance Minister

Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said Russia’s federal budget deficit will reach 2.2% of GDP in 2027. Spending is planned at 48.8 trillion rubles and revenue at 43.3 trillion rubles. He said the budget can withstand different scenarios, with Urals crude priced at $50 per barrel for the next three years to fund commitments.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:28

Russian budget deficit to reach 2.2% of GDP next year — Finance Minister

IN BRIEF: Key statements by Finance Minister Siluanov on federal budget policy
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said Russia’s federal budget deficit would reach 2.2% of GDP in 2027, with expenditures of 48.8 trillion rubles and revenues of 43.3 trillion. The minimum wage is set to rise 6.8% to 28,935 rubles, while 520 billion rubles will fund R&D and production facilities in 2027-2029.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:18Original
Draft Russian budget for next three years addresses current challenges — PM
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said Russia’s draft federal budget for 2027 and the 2028-2029 planning period reflects current challenges. He highlighted security concerns, growing global trade imbalances, changes in energy markets, stronger regional protectionism and rising transport and logistics costs, while stressing the importance of overall fiscal stability.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:38Original
Russia plans higher taxes on passive income and foreign online purchases as budget deficit continues
Russia’s Finance Ministry has submitted a draft 2027 budget and spending plans for 2028 and 2029. The proposal would raise taxes on passive income to 13–22% and impose 22% VAT on cross-border e-commerce purchases. The budget is projected to run deficits of about 2% of GDP in each year, with defense, security, and support for SVO participants and their families identified as strategic priorities.
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MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:27Original
Russian Finance Ministry submits budget package to government: key details
Russia’s Finance Ministry has submitted a package including the draft federal budget for 2027-2029 and related tax legislation. The plan prioritizes defense, security and support for special military operation participants and their families. The federal deficit is projected at about 2% of GDP annually, alongside proposed changes to income, dividend, VAT, customs and mining taxes.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-24 11:33Original

EconomyRussia’s economy minister outlines key drivers of growth

Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said consumer demand would remain a key growth driver, rising by 4.1% in 2026 as household incomes increase. He said domestic-demand industries would lead expansion, with manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, engineering, tourism, IT and agriculture growing at above-average rates.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:27

Russia’s economy minister outlines key drivers of growth

SocietyFinland grants asylum to Russian mother and son who helped Ukrainian refugees

Finland has granted asylum to Russian nationals Olga and Nikita Belov, despite previously planning to deport them this spring. The mother and son left Russia after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began and later helped Ukrainian refugees through FinEst Volunteers. Their lawyer said new evidence showed they could face persecution if returned to Russia.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:27

Finland grants asylum to Russian mother and son who helped Ukrainian refugees

EconomyCopper boom to boost Russia’s export revenue, attract investment — expert

Rapidly rising global copper demand could help Russia increase export revenue and draw investment into domestic mining and metallurgy projects, mining expert Pavel Gamov said. Russia supplies about 4% of the world’s refined copper, but sanctions, higher logistics costs and banking difficulties continue to weigh on suppliers.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:26

Copper boom to boost Russia’s export revenue, attract investment — expert

SocietyMysterious death of Catalan architect Josep Juanpere: partner arrested, key witness in coma

Police have arrested the partner of Catalan architect Josep Juanpere, nine months after his death in Baqueira. His nephew, who discovered the body, is in a coma, while an autopsy found no signs of violence.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:26

Mysterious death of Catalan architect Josep Juanpere: partner arrested, key witness in coma

Mystery death of Catalan architect Josep Juanpere: partner held, key witness in coma
Nine months after architect Josep Juanpere died in Baqueira, police arrested his partner. The nephew who discovered the body is in a coma, while the first autopsy found no signs of violence.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:26Original

WorldHouthi advances in Yemen drive displacement, deepen humanitarian crisis

More than 132,000 people have been displaced by recent fighting and Houthi territorial gains, pushing Yemen toward a renewed humanitarian emergency. After the Houthis captured Mokha port town in September, families fled to places including Aden, while the group continues advancing toward the Kahboub Mountains near Taiz. The WHO says at least 674 people have been killed and 2,998 injured since fighting intensified in August.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:26

Houthi advances in Yemen drive displacement, deepen humanitarian crisis

EconomyRussian oil production expected to fall 3.36% to 494.2 mln tons in 2026 — ministry

Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts oil and condensate production at 494.2 million metric tons in 2026, down 3.36% from 2025 and 3.3% below its previous estimate. Under the baseline scenario, output is expected to recover to 500 million tons in 2027 and 505 million tons in 2028 and 2029. The conservative scenario foresees further declines.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:22

Russian oil production expected to fall 3.36% to 494.2 mln tons in 2026 — ministry

Russian oil product exports seen falling 21.7% to 98.5 mln tons in 2026
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry expects oil product exports to drop 21.7% from 2025 to 98.5 million metric tons in 2026. Under its baseline forecast, exports would rise to 113.1 million tons in 2027 and 134 million in 2028 before declining to 130 million in 2029.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:01Original

EconomyECB speeches and interviews can move markets as much as policy decisions, study finds

New research finds that markets respond not only to ECB policy decisions but also to policymakers’ speeches and interviews. Their combined impact can rival that of formal announcements.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:22

ECB speeches and interviews can move markets as much as policy decisions, study finds

EconomyRussia’s 2026 grain harvest forecast at around 141.8 mln tons

Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts the country’s 2026 grain and legume harvest at about 141.8 million metric tons and vegetable output at 14 million tons. Citing unfavorable weather in some regions, it expects overall agricultural production to reach 98.8% of the 2025 level. Grain and legume output is projected to rise to 165 million tons by 2029.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:21

Russia’s 2026 grain harvest forecast at around 141.8 mln tons

EconomyRussia cuts 2026 gas output forecast by 0.8%, raises pipeline export outlook by 1.7%

Russia’s Economic Development Ministry lowered its baseline 2026 gas production forecast by 0.8% to 683.1 billion cubic meters, while raising the pipeline export outlook by 1.7% to 117.5 billion cubic meters. The LNG export forecast was cut to 35 million metric tons, and the ministry also revised projections for output, exports and prices through 2029.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:20

Russia cuts 2026 gas output forecast by 0.8%, raises pipeline export outlook by 1.7%

PoliticsNew data shows most women in the Marines passing toughened fitness tests for combat roles

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said women serving in combat roles should meet the same physical standards as men. One year later, new Marine Corps figures show that most women in those roles are meeting or exceeding the standards.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:18

New data shows most women in the Marines passing toughened fitness tests for combat roles

EconomyRussia to tie family mortgage rates to number of children, with Moscow rate for one-child families doubling to 12%

Russia’s Finance Ministry is changing the Family Mortgage program from October 1 so rates and loan limits vary by the number of children and the family’s location. In Moscow and nearby regions, rates will range from 12% for one-child families to 4% for families with five or more children; construction loans remain at 6%.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:18

Russia to tie family mortgage rates to number of children, with Moscow rate for one-child families doubling to 12%

TechGoogle’s first orbital data center test launches October 1

Google will launch its MVP experimental satellite on October 1 to test the vision behind Project Suncatcher, a proposed constellation of orbital AI data centers. About the size of a refrigerator, it carries four custom Google TPUs and solar panels producing roughly one kilowatt. Planet Labs supplied the spacecraft.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:16

Google’s first orbital data center test launches October 1

PoliticsEU interfered in State Duma elections, Russian foreign intelligence chief says

Russia has documented EU interference in the State Duma elections, SVR Director Sergey Naryshkin said. He alleged that the European Commission prepared in advance a document claiming the vote was flawed. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov previously said the EU approved a statement days before voting began calling the election invalid by European democratic standards.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:15

EU interfered in State Duma elections, Russian foreign intelligence chief says

ScienceStudy reveals evolutionary history of bats dating back 65 million years

A study traces the evolutionary history of bats back 65 million years. Bats are vital to ecosystems as pollinators, seed dispersers and major insect predators, but scientists have long struggled to piece together how they evolved. More than 1,500 species live today, and bats are one of only three lineages of flying vertebrates in Earth’s history.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:15

Study reveals evolutionary history of bats dating back 65 million years

EconomyMortgage rates top 7%, a fresh blow to Americans trying to buy a home

Mortgage rates have risen above 7%, delivering another setback to Americans seeking to purchase a home.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:13

Mortgage rates top 7%, a fresh blow to Americans trying to buy a home

US mortgage rates breach 7% as affordability pressures mount
US mortgage rates have risen above 7% as surging government bond yields and higher oil prices linked to the war in Iran fuel inflation fears. The pressure comes as national elections approach.
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FFinancial Times★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:12Original

WorldFlush with allies, Tigray’s leaders face internal discord in new Ethiopia war

When the Tigray People’s Liberation Front went to war with Ethiopia’s federal government in 2020, it offset isolation amid numerous enemies through internal unity. With more allies now, Tigray’s leadership is instead confronting divisions within its ranks.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:10

Flush with allies, Tigray’s leaders face internal discord in new Ethiopia war

WorldRussia could attack a Nato country within months, Danish intelligence says

Danish defence intelligence says Russia faces a low but growing risk of launching a limited attack on a Nato country in the coming months, including strikes on infrastructure supporting Ukraine or a small incursion. It also warns of intensified cyber and sabotage operations, while calling a full invasion highly unlikely but not impossible.

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Russia could attack a Nato country within months, Danish intelligence says

Denmark says Russian invasion of NATO country 'highly unlikely' but cannot be ruled out
Denmark says a Russian invasion of a NATO country is “highly unlikely,” though it cannot be ruled out. European countries remain on high alert for Russian interference and fear Moscow could target Kyiv’s Western backers as the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-24 10:48Original

EconomyUS eases screwworm ban on Mexican cattle, but beef prices unlikely to budge

The United States plans to reopen its largest livestock inspection port on the Mexican border on Thursday. Officials from government and industry say the move will increase cattle supplies, but is unlikely to sharply reduce record-high beef prices.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:05

US eases screwworm ban on Mexican cattle, but beef prices unlikely to budge

EconomyRussian air passenger traffic to fall 0.3% to 108.5 mln in 2026 — ministry forecast

Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts a 0.3% decline in air passenger traffic to 108.5 million passengers in 2026, while passenger turnover is expected to rise 1.4%. Under the baseline scenario, passenger traffic could reach 139.4 million by 2029, up 28.1% from 2025.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:04

Russian air passenger traffic to fall 0.3% to 108.5 mln in 2026 — ministry forecast

TechGemini can now call businesses for you so you don’t have to wait on hold

Google is launching an early experiment on Pixel 11 that lets Gemini call local businesses on a user’s behalf for tasks such as reservations, stock checks, and appointment changes. The AI introduces itself, handles phone menus, waits on hold, and conducts the conversation, while users can monitor a live transcript and take over. The preview is rolling out to eligible paid subscribers in the US.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:04

Gemini can now call businesses for you so you don’t have to wait on hold

Google tests letting Gemini call businesses for you
Google says its AI calling feature will initially be offered to Pixel 11 owners in the U.S. who subscribe to Gemini.
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TTechCrunch★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:00Original
Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones
Google Gemini’s Call for Me feature can place calls on a user’s behalf, but it is exclusive to the Pixel 11 series and gives robocalls a new meaning.
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WWIRED★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:00Original

WorldUS journalist Sarah Bils says being a journalist in America is dangerous

US journalist and DD Geopolitics founder Sarah Bils said during a TASS interview in Donbass that being an honest journalist in the United States is not a good idea and that travel has become difficult for reporters who are already on lists. She claimed US intelligence services monitor journalists and their smartphone contents, and said pressure from authorities had led her not to plan a return to America.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:03

US journalist Sarah Bils says being a journalist in America is dangerous

US journalist who visited Donbass avoids returning home amid pressure from authorities
Sarah Bils, a US journalist and founder of the DD Geopolitics channel, told TASS that she does not plan to return to the United States because she expects pressure and possible sanctions from authorities. She said she had moved to Serbia a month ago and continued covering geopolitical developments, including the progress of the special military operation.
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TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 15:51Original

WorldUkrainian suspect arrested after fatal stabbing at Polish abbey

A knife attack at a Catholic abbey in Poland killed one person and injured four others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned what he called a “horrific crime” and urged that the perpetrator be held accountable.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:02

Ukrainian suspect arrested after fatal stabbing at Polish abbey

EconomyRussian steel production to fall by 6% in 2026 — ministry forecast

Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts pig iron output will drop 4% to 48.5 million metric tons in 2026, while steel production will decline 6% to 63.8 million tons. It attributed falling output at metallurgical and pipe-making companies to weaker domestic demand. Finished rolled ferrous metal production is projected to be down 3.2% by 2029.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:02

Russian steel production to fall by 6% in 2026 — ministry forecast