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SocietyMississippi police say Tasia Fortune’s hanging was staged after drug-dispute death

Mississippi police believe Tasia Fortune was already dead before her body was placed in a tree. Jackson police say the Black woman’s death followed a drug dispute and that the hanging scene was staged.

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Mississippi police say Tasia Fortune’s hanging was staged after drug-dispute death

Police believe Tasia Fortune’s hanging was staged as new details emerge in court
Authorities believe Tasia Fortune’s hanging was staged and that she may have been killed elsewhere before her body was found behind an abandoned home in Mississippi, a detective testified in court Friday.
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TechReview: The iPhone 18 Pro is Apple’s coolest smartphone—literally

Apple is experimenting more with iPhone design as Tim Cook’s era nears its end, but the iPhone 18 Pro looks much like its predecessor. It adds a variable aperture and expanded camera controls, while its main upgrades are a new chip, longer battery life, and substantially improved thermals for stronger sustained performance and a cooler handset.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 19:34

Review: The iPhone 18 Pro is Apple’s coolest smartphone—literally

PoliticsNew Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after ethics probe

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned Friday after an investigation found numerous violations of state ethics rules, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 19:31

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after ethics probe

New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after damaging ethics report
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned after an investigation found that he violated the state’s ethics rules and harassment policy.
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EconomyUS consumer sentiment falls to second-lowest level on record as gas prices sour economic views

US consumer sentiment dropped to its second-lowest recorded level in September, with elevated gas prices further worsening Americans’ perceptions of the economy.

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US consumer sentiment falls to second-lowest level on record as gas prices sour economic views

SportsWhat the Ruling Against Manchester City Means for the Premier League

The Premier League is one of football’s biggest revenue engines, with its clubs producing £6.8 billion in 2024/25 and projected to surpass £7 billion in 2025/26. The competition’s credibility, however, relies on clubs accurately reporting income and costs and following the same financial rules.

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What the Ruling Against Manchester City Means for the Premier League

WorldCongo military plane crash kills 13, including three officers, official says

A military plane crashed in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, killing 13 people, including three army officers, an official said.

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Congo military plane crash kills 13, including three officers, official says

WorldHow Israel’s ‘Blue Line’ team seizes Palestinian land in the West Bank

A little-known Israeli mapping team is redrawing boundaries in the occupied West Bank as Palestinians face expanding settlement activity. A Palestinian report says the Civil Administration’s Blue Line Team reclassifies land as “state land”, making it available for settlement projects. Israel calls the changes technical corrections, while the UN says they have expanded the area treated as state property. Palestinian residents, including a family in al-Mughayyir, say their farmland and olive trees have been taken and destroyed.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 19:24

How Israel’s ‘Blue Line’ team seizes Palestinian land in the West Bank

WorldUN expands list of firms involved in illegal Israeli settlement activities

The UN human rights office has added 61 companies to its database of businesses linked to illegal Israeli settlement activity in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. The updated list contains 214 firms from 11 countries, mostly Israeli, and covers activities including settlement construction, surveillance equipment and banking services.

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UN expands list of firms involved in illegal Israeli settlement activities

TechBitget hack loss rises to $387.5 million as exchange offers bounty for stolen crypto

Bitget raised its estimate of assets stolen in the Sept. 24 breach from $351.6 million to $387.5 million after on-chain tracing found previously uncounted Zcash and TRON holdings. It is working with Mandiant, SlowMist and industry partners to freeze and recover the funds, offering a 5% bounty for eligible assets frozen or recovered. Withdrawals remain suspended.

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Bitget hack loss rises to $387.5 million as exchange offers bounty for stolen crypto

WorldPutin: Russia to pursue future settlement based on its own interests

Vladimir Putin said proposals for resolving the Ukrainian crisis remain on the table, but Russia will consider them carefully and decide based on its own interests, including whether to resume negotiations. He also said more than 1,600 Ukrainian drones approached the Moscow area during the September 19–20 election night and accused Kyiv of attacking polling stations and election officials’ homes.

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Putin: Russia to pursue future settlement based on its own interests

Putin: Moscow was ready for talks with Ukraine after elections, but Kyiv attacked polling stations
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow had been prepared to hold talks with Ukraine after the elections, but alleged that Kyiv attacked polling stations.
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Putin says Kyiv was first to attack civilian infrastructure
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Kyiv began striking civilian infrastructure in Russia and should now face retaliatory Russian attacks. He said Ukrainian forces first targeted Russian refineries, Wildberries marketplace warehouses and other noncombatant facilities.
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Ukraine has no way to counter Geran drones so far, Putin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Kyiv currently has no means of countering Russia’s Geran drones. He said Russian retaliation for attacks by Ukrainian forces had been so damaging to the adversary that the Ukrainian regime sought a truce, including an air truce.
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Putin: Kyiv must understand provocations will not improve its position
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Kyiv regime must realize that provocative actions and escalating tensions will not produce the result it seeks, but will only worsen its position. He added that Ukraine was the first to strike Russian civilian infrastructure and should now face Russian retaliatory strikes.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-25 18:10Original
Putin says purpose of Ukrainian attacks on Russian marketplace warehouses is unclear
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was perplexed by Ukrainian strikes on civilian warehouses belonging to Russian marketplaces Wildberries and Ozon. He also cited attacks on Russian infrastructure and merchant ships, saying Russia then began retaliating across every position.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-25 18:07Original
Air defenses intercept 55 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions
Russia’s Defense Ministry says air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 55 Ukrainian UAVs over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk and Rostov regions, Crimea and the Black Sea during a 12-hour period on September 27.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-25 17:55Original
Belousov briefed on Battlegroup North’s drone operations
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov was briefed on how Battlegroup North servicemen use domestically developed unmanned systems, including equipment modified from combat experience. He was shown drones capable of striking areas heavily protected by enemy electronic warfare systems, the Defense Ministry said.
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Ukraine loses over 1,900 troops in Battlegroup East area this week, Russian military says
The Russian Defense Ministry says Ukrainian forces suffered more than 1,900 personnel losses this week in the area assigned to Battlegroup East, along with losses of armored vehicles, trucks and artillery. It also reported Geran drone strikes on five dry cargo ships in the Black Sea and at Odessa’s port, and attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donetsk and Kharkov regions.
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ScienceChile seizes more than 200 fossils of extinct mollusks

Chile’s customs officials seized more than 200 ammonite fossils from a container shipped from Madagascar. The cargo had been declared as household ornaments, the country’s customs authority said on Friday.

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Chile seizes more than 200 fossils of extinct mollusks

TechAnthropic to pay Akamai $11.6 billion in seven-year cloud deal

Anthropic has committed to spend $11.6 billion on Akamai’s cloud infrastructure over seven years, with the CPU-focused bet potentially reaching about $20 billion. Under an unusual arrangement, Anthropic could also receive up to a 5% stake in Akamai as its spending grows.

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Anthropic to pay Akamai $11.6 billion in seven-year cloud deal

WorldUS lays groundwork for possible military action in Cuba, CBS News reports

The US Army is considering deploying medical, logistics and military police units, while the Pentagon continues to keep plans ready for possible action in Cuba, CBS News reports exclusively.

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US lays groundwork for possible military action in Cuba, CBS News reports

TechAI was supposed to hit new grads hard. So far, unemployment data says otherwise.

A Stanford study found entry-level employment lagging in occupations considered affected by AI. But a new CESifo working paper says there is no evidence of significant, widespread displacement or reduced hiring among recent college graduates. The researchers warn that the 2026 graduating class may face greater risk as corporate AI adoption and spending accelerate.

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AI was supposed to hit new grads hard. So far, unemployment data says otherwise.

WorldIran threatens widespread disruption as Iraq halts Iranian flights

Iraq has suspended Iranian flights at all four airports where they operated, following US sanctions targeting Iran’s aviation sector. Iran warned that regional aviation could face broader disruption if its carriers are denied access to airports.

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Iran threatens widespread disruption as Iraq halts Iranian flights

WorldFact-checking Netanyahu’s claims on Palestine at the UN

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made claims about Palestine during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The report examines those claims through a fact-checking lens.

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Fact-checking Netanyahu’s claims on Palestine at the UN

WorldWill Türkiye end its military presence in northern Iraq?

Ankara has agreed to gradually transfer control of a military base in Sinjar to the Iraqi army. Türkiye has maintained bases in northern Iraq for decades, citing threats from Kurdish fighters, while Baghdad has pledged to address the armed groups Ankara considers a security threat. The deal may still face hurdles.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 19:06

Will Türkiye end its military presence in northern Iraq?

CultureJay-Z accuser says her rape claims against him were false

The woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13 has withdrawn her allegations against the music mogul, saying the rape claims were false.

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Jay-Z accuser says her rape claims against him were false

SciencePrivate spacecraft falls back to Earth after failed attempt to rescue aging NASA telescope

A robotic spacecraft that failed to rescue an aging NASA telescope has fallen back to Earth less than three months after launching for the ambitious mission.

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Private spacecraft falls back to Earth after failed attempt to rescue aging NASA telescope

PoliticsChina Moves to Fill Trump’s Void Across UN Activities

Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped the United Nations General Assembly during his US visit this week, but Beijing is not neglecting the world body. China is instead seeking to expand its role across a range of UN activities and fill the space left by Trump.

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China Moves to Fill Trump’s Void Across UN Activities

WorldTrump urged Zelensky to visit Moscow for talks with Putin, media reports

US President Donald Trump again encouraged Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky this week to travel to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. The sources said Zelensky rejected the proposal and was upset that Trump had raised it.

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Trump urged Zelensky to visit Moscow for talks with Putin, media reports

Bloomberg: Zelensky rejects Trump’s latest suggestion to meet Putin in Moscow
Sources told Bloomberg that Donald Trump urged Volodymyr Zelensky to travel to Moscow for a meeting with Vladimir Putin during their encounter on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Zelensky declined, and people close to him said he was upset that Trump had raised the proposal again. The Kremlin has repeatedly said Putin would meet Zelensky only in Moscow and would provide security guarantees.
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HealthMississippi police seize kratom and make arrests after Ole Miss student deaths

Mississippi authorities said Friday that three people were arrested and a load of kratom was seized, days after two Ole Miss students died under mysterious circumstances. Kratom was found at the scene.

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Mississippi police seize kratom and make arrests after Ole Miss student deaths

WorldPope in Paris, Xi in Washington, AI at a Crossroads

The week brought walkouts, power struggles and diplomatic theatre: Washington saw a battle over press freedom, while protests and departures marked the UN General Assembly as leaders clashed over Iran, Cuba and Venezuela. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held a rare red-carpet meeting, extending the US-China trade truce while turning to the contest for AI dominance. Pope Leo XIV carried his call for AI restraint and regulation to France, seeking to cast the Vatican as a moral voice in a fast-changing world.

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Pope in Paris, Xi in Washington, AI at a Crossroads

Trump says talks with Xi made progress on every issue
US President Donald Trump said his talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping had made progress on every issue, describing the meeting as great for everybody but offering no details about its outcomes. While visiting the National Archives with Xi, Trump also compared the histories of the United States and China.
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Xi Jinping visits National Archives on final day of US trip before returning to China
On the final day of his US visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife toured the National Archives with US President Donald Trump and his wife before departing for China. The two couples had earlier attended a tea gathering at the White House.
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Xi and Peng Liyuan visit U.S. National Archives with Trump couple
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, visited the U.S. National Archives in Washington, D.C., accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump.
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PoliticsTrump, Xi wrap state visit centered on spectacle over substance

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping concluded two days of talks in Washington marked more by ceremony than concrete deliverables. The two leaders also skirted around Taiwan and Iran during the visit.

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Trump, Xi wrap state visit centered on spectacle over substance

Trump, Xi end pomp-filled summit with little progress
US President Donald Trump took Chinese leader Xi Jinping to view the founding documents of American democracy on Friday, bringing to a close a state visit marked by ceremony and pageantry but no major breakthroughs.
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Trump and Xi declare harmony, no confrontation, as US state visit ends
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington concluded with ceremony and comparatively little confrontation. Key details from his talks with US President Donald Trump have yet to emerge.
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What the Trump-Xi meeting revealed about global power
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Washington as world leaders gathered in New York for the UN General Assembly. Their discussions of AI, trade, Taiwan and Iran showed how the world’s two biggest powers shape global events on their own terms.
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Trump and Xi exchange praise during tea at the White House
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife for tea at the White House. The two leaders thanked each other for their hospitality and discussed opportunities to meet again in the future.
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NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-25 15:21Original
Trump hails ‘very productive’ talks with China’s Xi
Donald Trump described his talks with Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader’s Washington state visit as “very productive”. They discussed artificial intelligence, technology-transfer licensing and the war in Iran, while officials said further AI discussions were planned. Trump and Xi are due to meet again in November and December, and Xi called the future of China-US ties “bright”.
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How do people in China and Taiwan view the Xi-Trump summit?
Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first state visit to the United States in 11 years and held his second meeting this year with President Donald Trump. Experts said the summit produced no concrete breakthrough on some major issues, but Trump’s high-level reception and the leaders’ interaction carried symbolic weight. Differences remain over Taiwan, artificial intelligence and technology export controls, with further talks expected.
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BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-25 14:18Original
The Trump-Xi summit exposes a US disadvantage in the Global South
The Trump-Xi summit highlighted Beijing’s ability to offer diplomatic cover and strategic flexibility without military entanglement, while Washington presses countries to align against China. Gulf and other Global South governments are consequently hedging between the two powers as they manage war, trade shocks and competing visions for AI rules.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-25 14:00Original
Trump Claims Productive Meeting With Xi but Offers No Details
President Donald Trump said he had a “very productive meeting” with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but gave no details about potential deals or breakthroughs from their discussions.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-25 13:30Original
Trump told Xi that China helping Iran is unacceptable, US ambassador says
US Ambassador to China David Perdue said Donald Trump made clear during candid White House talks with Xi Jinping that Chinese assistance to Iran was unacceptable.
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Xi attends state dinner hosted by Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, attended a state dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the White House. Xi said China and the United States should act as responsible major countries and work together to keep bilateral ties on a steady course.
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Pomp over progress as Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi
Trump hailed Xi Jinping’s visit as “great”, but the Washington summit produced little of substance. The three-day state visit emphasized ceremony and symbolism, with the trade truce extended by only two months. No meaningful progress was made on Taiwan, artificial intelligence, the wars in Iran and Ukraine, or human rights; two giant pandas were headed to Atlanta instead.
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After Xi-Trump summit, US-China rivalry remains frozen. Is this to Beijing's advantage?
Donald Trump gave Xi Jinping an unusually elaborate welcome and highlighted their personal rapport, but the summit yielded little progress on major disputes including trade tensions and AI regulation. An expected extension of the trade truce to January was announced, while no specific tariff or sector deals had emerged.
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Trump hosts China’s Xi Jinping at White House state dinner
President Donald Trump held a lavish White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday. Tech leaders including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook attended, viewing China as both a crucial market and an economic rival.
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What did the US and China get from the ‘White House Xi-Trump summit’?
Donald Trump described his meeting with Xi Jinping as very good, while Xi said they had candid, in-depth discussions and reached new understandings. Analysts said there was no clear progress on urgent issues such as AI and rare earths; the main achievement was presenting a positive, friendly image of bilateral ties. A trade truce was extended by two months, with further details left for later talks.
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Trump seeks to impress Xi Jinping as Bill Gates calls for AI oversight: Morning Rundown
Trump is rolling out the red carpet for Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington in an effort to impress the Chinese leader.
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TechPhillips 66 uses AI to predict outages and boost processing, executive says

U.S. refiner Phillips 66 is using artificial intelligence to anticipate failures in its refining systems, reduce maintenance expenses and increase crude processing, executive vice president Tandra Perkins said.

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Phillips 66 uses AI to predict outages and boost processing, executive says

CultureRemembering Marina Vlady, the cinema icon who embodied the ‘mysterious Russian soul’

French actress Marina Vlady died on September 24 at 88. Born to a Russian émigré family outside Paris, she often played women with a “mysterious Russian soul.” Soviet audiences first knew her from The Blonde Witch, later viewing her chiefly as Vladimir Vysotsky’s muse, lover and wife. Though she appeared in roughly 100 films and won the 1963 Cannes Best Actress award, the romance myth overshadowed her wider career.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 18:47

Remembering Marina Vlady, the cinema icon who embodied the ‘mysterious Russian soul’

Politics‘Wave of freedom’ sweeps Latin America as Trump ally takes fight to Marxist terror group

Colombian Vice President José Manuel Restrepo said Colombia supports Donald Trump’s proposed Western Hemisphere security alliance, while stressing that Colombian forces—not U.S. troops—would conduct operations against armed groups inside Colombia. Trump urged members to treat what he called “narco terrorists” as a shared threat.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 18:44

‘Wave of freedom’ sweeps Latin America as Trump ally takes fight to Marxist terror group

WorldPutin: Russia repaired damage caused by Kiev’s attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine was the first to strike Russian civilian infrastructure and merchant ships in the Black Sea. He said Ukrainian forces had targeted Russian refineries since summer and tried to blockade Russia’s Black Sea coast, damaging more than 100 Russian and foreign-flagged vessels. Russia has repaired the damage, he said.

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Putin: Russia repaired damage caused by Kiev’s attacks

TechParamount/WBD merger conditions give the public “virtually nothing,” judge is told

Free-speech and media advocacy groups are asking a judge to reject California’s settlement with Paramount Skydance, which would clear the way for its $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Twelve states had sued to stop the deal, and the judge previously found it likely to substantially reduce competition and violate antitrust law. After the states joined the settlement, the groups argued it offers their residents “virtually nothing.”

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 18:42

Paramount/WBD merger conditions give the public “virtually nothing,” judge is told

WorldWhy an international arrest warrant did not stop Netanyahu’s US trip

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s military campaigns in Iran, Gaza and elsewhere in the Middle East in a 24 September speech to the UN General Assembly. Although an International Criminal Court arrest warrant over alleged war crimes was in force, he was not arrested after the address.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 18:41

Why an international arrest warrant did not stop Netanyahu’s US trip

HealthExperts explain how often you should clean your makeup brushes

Dirty makeup brushes may contribute to breakouts and irritation. Experts outline how frequently to wash brushes and sponges, along with cleaners that can do the job.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-25 18:40

Experts explain how often you should clean your makeup brushes

CultureTaylor Swift drops 4 new songs, sending fans into detective mode

Taylor Swift has released The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, an extended edition of her 2025 album featuring four additional tracks. The new music has prompted fans to scour the songs and surrounding details for clues and hidden meanings.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-25 18:37

Taylor Swift drops 4 new songs, sending fans into detective mode

TechBritish AI neocloud Nscale secures $3.36B in convertible financing ahead of U.S. IPO

British AI neocloud provider Nscale has secured $3.36 billion in convertible financing ahead of a planned U.S. IPO. The funding from Third Point, Nvidia and others will support the company’s large-scale AI data center expansion.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 18:33

British AI neocloud Nscale secures $3.36B in convertible financing ahead of U.S. IPO

PoliticsJames Comey seashells case delayed until early 2027

The prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey in the seashells case has been pushed to early 2027. The judge is working through pending motions, including Comey’s request to dismiss the case, which argues that Donald Trump’s animus drove it.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 18:32

James Comey seashells case delayed until early 2027

PoliticsCAQ Leader Christine Fréchette warns of risk of U.S. interference in Quebec election

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette says she is “very concerned” about the possibility that the United States could interfere in the province’s election.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 18:31

CAQ Leader Christine Fréchette warns of risk of U.S. interference in Quebec election

SocietyUS immigration crackdown hits Kansas, disrupts beef processing

US immigration agents conducted an operation across southwest Kansas this week, where feedlots and slaughterhouses are heavily concentrated. Community organizers and local officials said the action immediately affected the beef industry.

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US immigration crackdown hits Kansas, disrupts beef processing

WorldIraqi airports halt Iranian flights after new US aviation sanctions

Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil and Sulaimaniyah airports have suspended all flights to and from Iran after the US announced new aviation sanctions targeting global companies that do business with Iranian airlines. The move leaves travellers facing land journeys of at least 12 hours, while Iranian carriers rely on a shrinking number of alternative routes.

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Iraqi airports halt Iranian flights after new US aviation sanctions

PoliticsSupreme Court Lets Trump Expand Voter Verification Database

The US Supreme Court reinstated President Donald Trump’s expansion of a federal database intended to verify voter eligibility for the midterms. The move pauses a judge’s finding that the government misused Social Security information and violated privacy rights.

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Supreme Court Lets Trump Expand Voter Verification Database

US top court allows Trump to use controversial voter verification system
The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed Donald Trump’s administration to use the federal SAVE database to verify voter eligibility before the November midterm election. Voting rights groups warn the system could wrongly identify citizens as non-citizens and lead to unlawful purges from voter rolls. Three liberal justices dissented.
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In win for Trump, U.S. Supreme Court lets states use revamped voter verification system
The U.S. Supreme Court has removed restrictions on a controversial federal voter database, allowing states to use the revamped verification system before November’s elections. The ruling gives President Donald Trump a temporary victory in his aggressive campaign against non-citizen voting.
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CCBC News★★★★☆2026-09-25 17:16Original
US Supreme Court allows Trump to use controversial voter ‘verification’ system
The US Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Trump administration may use a new federal database to ostensibly verify voters’ citizenship in November’s elections. Critics say the administration is overstating the extremely rare risk of non-citizen voting to advance policies that could disenfranchise likely Democratic voters.
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Supreme Court revives controversial US data system for citizenship checks
The US Supreme Court has removed restrictions on the Trump administration’s use of a federal voter database that applies citizenship and other sensitive information to identify alleged non-citizen voting. Critics warn valid voters could be purged from electoral rolls. The six conservative justices backed the decision, while three liberal justices dissented.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-25 16:35Original
Supreme Court says states can use controversial citizenship data tool to review voter rolls in major win for Trump
The Supreme Court says states may use a controversial citizenship data collection tool to review voter rolls, handing Trump a major win.
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CCNN★★★★☆2026-09-25 16:22Original
Supreme Court Allows Citizenship Database Use Ahead of Midterms
The Supreme Court has cleared the Trump administration to use a federal citizenship database to verify voters before the midterm elections.
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AABC News★★★★☆2026-09-25 16:02Original
Supreme Court Reinstates Voter Database Expansion
The U.S. Supreme Court has reinstated an expansion of the voter database.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-25 16:02Original
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to use expanded database for potential voter purges
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to expand a federal database containing citizenship information as it encourages states to remove people from voter rolls.
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NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-25 15:52Original
Supreme Court restores Trump's mass voter verification system
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday revived an expanded immigration database that President Donald Trump's administration says is intended to combat voting by noncitizens. Critics argue the system could disenfranchise voters.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-25 15:46Original
Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
The Supreme Court is allowing states to resume using a controversial federal tool to check voter eligibility ahead of the November elections.
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TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-09-25 15:42Original

WorldHawaii’s southern islands brace for a brush with Hurricane Nolo

Hawaii’s southern islands are preparing for a close pass by Hurricane Nolo, the latest in a series of Pacific storms confronting the state during a tropical season intensified by this year’s super El Niño.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 18:30

Hawaii’s southern islands brace for a brush with Hurricane Nolo

PoliticsTrump’s plans for massive arch move ahead amid growing opposition

Donald Trump’s plan to build a 250-foot Triumphal Arch near Arlington National Cemetery appears to be advancing after a federal historic-preservation council ended required consultations with local officials. Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth called plans to use the structure for defence “foolhardy” and another Trump “vanity project”. Excavation work may already have begun at the site near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 18:27

Trump’s plans for massive arch move ahead amid growing opposition

TechIs solar’s growth finally slowing in the US?

US electricity use continued to rise during the first seven months of 2026, but was up just 2 percent from the same period a year earlier, compared with 3 percent growth in the prior-year comparison. Electrification is adding demand, while efficiency gains and data centers generating their own power may be limiting what appears on the grid.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 18:27

Is solar’s growth finally slowing in the US?

PoliticsImran Khan’s party postpones planned Islamabad march to October 4

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has delayed its planned long march from Peshawar to Islamabad until October 4. Sohail Afridi, chief minister of the PTI-ruled Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, announced the postponement to reporters on Friday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 18:25

Imran Khan’s party postpones planned Islamabad march to October 4

EconomyRussian stock market ends Friday in the red — market data

Russian stocks ended Friday’s session lower, according to Moscow Exchange data. The MOEX Russia Index fell 1.66% to 2,273.87 points, while the RTS Index declined 1.01% to 849.31 points. The yuan slipped nine kopecks to 12.51 rubles.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 18:20

Russian stock market ends Friday in the red — market data

TechRoku’s first OLED TVs are up to $400 off, starting at $699

Roku’s first OLED televisions are discounted at Amazon with checkout codes. The 55-inch Pro Series falls to $699, while the 65-inch model drops to $799. Both offer 120Hz OLED panels, HDMI 2.1, Dolby Vision, HDR10 Plus, and gaming features; the models have not yet been tested.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 18:18

Roku’s first OLED TVs are up to $400 off, starting at $699

PoliticsIndia’s Cockroach movement joins opposition push to oust election chief

India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party has joined opposition demands for election chief Gyanesh Kumar to resign, giving him 48 hours before threatening nationwide protests. The pressure follows reports of internal objections to changes in voter lists.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 18:16

India’s Cockroach movement joins opposition push to oust election chief

WorldFamilies fleeing Yemen’s war face displacement, hunger and water shortages

As fighting intensifies between Houthi and government-aligned forces, families are being driven from their homes in Yemen and across the Red Sea. In Taiz, displaced people face water shortages and inadequate shelter, while child malnutrition is worsening.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 18:15

Families fleeing Yemen’s war face displacement, hunger and water shortages

Yemen’s civil war returns, overwhelming hospitals in ‘a very dangerous situation’
Yemen’s returning civil war is pushing hospitals beyond capacity. Children are sharing emergency-room beds, while some pregnant women are being turned away as health centers prioritize treating the wounded.
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TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-09-25 18:00Original
Yemen fighting displaces 71,000 children and worsens malnutrition: UNICEF
UNICEF says escalating fighting in Yemen is disrupting healthcare and driving a rise in acute child malnutrition. More than a quarter of nearly 2,900 children screened in recent weeks were acutely malnourished, including 200 severe cases. About 130,000 people have been displaced, among them 71,000 children.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-25 14:10Original

PoliticsSubway, soccer and spats: New York's Mamdani a UN week attraction

The United Nations was not the only New York draw for visiting world leaders this week. Mayor Zohran Mamdani attracted politicians with similar views while also becoming a target for Israel’s prime minister.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 18:15

Subway, soccer and spats: New York's Mamdani a UN week attraction

PoliticsAfter the China-US talks: What Gen Z in America is saying

Following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s White House welcome ceremony hosted by President Donald Trump, CGTN’s Yang Xinmeng asked young Americans at Georgetown University what they thought. Students urged China and the US to cooperate instead of moving toward an AI arms race, while also highlighting trade, prices and the enthusiastic response to a plan for 100,000 young Americans to visit China.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 18:13

After the China-US talks: What Gen Z in America is saying

CultureMore than 350 designers to take part in Moscow Fashion Week

More than 350 designers will present their collections at the seventh Moscow Fashion Week, through runway shows, a showroom and a marketplace. Participants from 24 Russian regions will showcase domestic products, including those from Krasnodar Region, Tatarstan, Kabardino-Balkaria and Yakutia. The event runs from September 26 to October 1.

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TTASSOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-25 18:10

More than 350 designers to take part in Moscow Fashion Week

SocietyConverse pauses social media ads and marketing after racism uproar

Converse told employees it would pause all marketing this week after an earlier advertisement sparked outrage for evoking the Ku Klux Klan and lynching, Bloomberg News reported, citing a person familiar with the decision.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 18:10

Converse pauses social media ads and marketing after racism uproar

WorldPoland boosts air defence after ‘Russian provocations’ amid Ukraine war

Poland has raised its air-defence posture after alleged repeated incursions into its airspace. Warsaw blames Russia, which denies targeting NATO countries. Poland said an Mi-8 helicopter entered its airspace from Kaliningrad for 42 seconds on September 23, while officials warned of possible hybrid attacks and broader risks to NATO allies supporting Ukraine.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 18:05

Poland boosts air defence after ‘Russian provocations’ amid Ukraine war

PoliticsPutin: Those working with Russia will not panic and run away

President Vladimir Putin said people working with Russia would not be frightened into fleeing. He recalled that Ukrainian authorities had tried to strike the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and the port’s so-called “coal harbor” to scare Russia or its guests, but the forum continued to the end.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 18:05

Putin: Those working with Russia will not panic and run away

WorldZelensky says Russia has widened attacks to target Ukraine’s data centres

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia is expanding its strikes to data centres and internet providers to disrupt civilians’ ability to stay connected, study and work. Ukrainian officials said a Russian drone strike on a Kyiv business centre killed four people and damaged a data centre. Russia confirmed targeting the site, saying Ukrainian military intelligence used it.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 18:02

Zelensky says Russia has widened attacks to target Ukraine’s data centres

MAJORUkraine war latest: Russian attacks on Kyiv kill 7, including 14-year-old boy
Russian attacks on Kyiv killed at least seven people, including two children, and injured 57 by 8 p.m. on Sept. 25, local authorities said. Drones struck residential and office buildings and a medical facility. Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed overnight strikes on two Russian oil refineries and three missile-production sites. Zelensky said Trump had made a final decision to license Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★★2026-09-25 17:51Original
MAJORRussian strike on Kyiv office building kills at least four
A Russian drone strike hit an office building in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi District, killing at least four people and injuring seven, including a child, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. A medical facility and DataGroup’s data center were also damaged. Klitschko said Russian strikes across Kyiv on September 25 killed five people and injured 31.
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MMeduza★★★★★2026-09-25 15:02Original
Russia’s faster Shaheds could rival ballistic missiles this winter
Jet-powered Shahed drones traveling above 800 kph can pass through dense Ukrainian air-defense zones, challenging interceptor crews that had become highly effective against older models. Russia launched nearly 800 of the faster drones in four days in August, while Ukraine is trying to develop interceptors capable of at least 450 kph. Their effectiveness remains uncertain.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-25 14:44Original
Ukraine: Russian drone barrage on Kyiv kills teenage boy and wounds 20 residents
A Russian drone struck a 16-storey apartment building in Kyiv’s Pecherskyi district overnight on Friday, 25 September 2026, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring 20 residents.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-25 13:50Original
Ukraine: Deadly Russian drone strike hits central Kyiv
A Russian drone attack struck central Kyiv before 8am on September 25, killing a 14-year-old. Rescue workers cleared rubble from damaged buildings, while residents said the air raid sirens left them little time to respond. Other strikes hit logistics facilities and postal infrastructure elsewhere in the city.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-25 11:24Original
MAJORRussian attacks kill 10, injure 61 across Ukraine in past day as missile hits Kharkiv farm
Local authorities said Russian attacks killed 10 people and injured 61 across Ukraine over the past day. In Stara Hnylytsia, Kharkiv Oblast, three cruise missiles struck a farm, killing six workers and injuring 14 others. Russia also launched 295 drones overnight, while attacks hit Kyiv and several other regions.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★★2026-09-25 11:00Original
Kyiv mayor: Russian drone attack kills child, injures 9
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a Russian drone struck a high-rise building in central Kyiv on Friday morning, killing a child and injuring at least nine people. Russia has not commented on the claim.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-25 07:30Original
MAJORRussian drones hit residential buildings in Kyiv, killing teenager; hospital damaged in Zaporizhzhia
Russia launched a massive overnight drone strike on several Ukrainian regions on September 25. In Kyiv, drones hit high-rise residential buildings and killed a 14-year-old; a hospital in Zaporizhzhia was damaged and caught fire, injuring two people. A resident was killed and another injured in the Odesa region.
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MMeduza★★★★★2026-09-25 07:02Original
MAJORRussian overnight attack on Kyiv sets fires, damages buildings
A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight on Sept. 25 caused fires and damaged commercial and residential buildings, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Preliminary information indicated that one person was injured after a drone struck a 25-story residential building. Other structures were hit directly or by drone debris.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★★2026-09-25 03:47Original

WorldSudan rejects US position on legitimacy of warring sides

Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem says Khartoum is open to dialogue but will not accept foreign interference or solutions imposed from abroad.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 18:02

Sudan rejects US position on legitimacy of warring sides

TechOld Magic Eden NFT approvals leave users exposed after whitehat moves 3,832 NFTs

Revoke.cash warns that wallets still authorizing Limit Break’s Payment Processor V2 may remain exposed even after Magic Eden shut its Ethereum marketplace. Security researcher 0xQuit moved 3,832 NFTs from approved wallets in zero-ETH transfers, calling the action a whitehat rescue. It remains unclear whether malicious actors took any assets; users should revoke affected approvals.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 18:00

Old Magic Eden NFT approvals leave users exposed after whitehat moves 3,832 NFTs

Magic Eden legacy approvals expose $5.7 million in NFTs to exploit before whitehat rescue
Legacy approvals on Magic Eden left $5.7 million worth of NFTs vulnerable to an exploit before whitehat hackers rescued 23,155 tokens.
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TThe Block★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 14:09Original

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England captain Harry Kane says this season represents his "best chance so far" of winning the prestigious Ballon d'Or award

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WorldEvan Gershkovich says Putin spent over an hour convincing a world leader he was a spy

Evan Gershkovich writes that Vladimir Putin was convinced the Wall Street Journal reporter was a spy and once spent more than an hour trying to persuade a world leader involved in the prisoner swap. Gershkovich believes the FSB packaged a narrative that Putin fully accepted. Tucker Carlson separately confirmed that Putin viewed him as a spy.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 18:00

Evan Gershkovich says Putin spent over an hour convincing a world leader he was a spy

PoliticsRomania’s new navy capabilities come from Türkiye, foreign minister tells TRT World

Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Toiu said the country’s new naval capabilities come from Türkiye. She also discussed global food security and the role of the Black Sea.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 18:00

Romania’s new navy capabilities come from Türkiye, foreign minister tells TRT World

SocietyTwo arrested after men seen emerging from New York sewers

New York police arrested Kevin Rodriguez and Samuel Reveron after three men were reportedly seen climbing from a manhole near a hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to stay during the UN General Assembly. The two face conspiracy and trespassing charges, which they deny. Police said similar sewer incidents have occurred across the city, possibly involving searches for valuables and scrap metal after storms.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 17:59

Two arrested after men seen emerging from New York sewers

EconomyPutin: Russia-China trade turnover reaches $240 billion

Russian President Vladimir Putin said trade turnover between Russia and China currently stands at $240 billion and continues to grow. He added that the two countries have several important areas for further development.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 17:57

Putin: Russia-China trade turnover reaches $240 billion

TechMicrosoft stops insisting on the “Copilot+ PC” label

Microsoft introduced Copilot+ PC branding in 2024 to identify Windows systems approved for local AI-accelerated workloads. The label is absent from the new Surface computers announced this week, even though Surface corporate vice president Brett Ostrum said they meet its requirements.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 17:57

Microsoft stops insisting on the “Copilot+ PC” label

EconomyMeta’s ‘powerful breakout’ sets up a unique trading strategy, says Mike Khouw

Mike Khouw says Meta’s strong hardware funnel and an options market offering attractive short-term premiums leave the stock positioned for a powerful breakout into 2027.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 17:57

Meta’s ‘powerful breakout’ sets up a unique trading strategy, says Mike Khouw

CultureChina’s mooncakes get a fresh twist

Traditional Chinese mooncakes are being reinvented as shoppers seek lighter choices and more adventurous flavors. Fillings inspired by river-snail rice noodles, hotpot, stinky tofu and pork, and caviar are drawing interest, while individually sold freshly baked mooncakes and museum-themed gift boxes are gaining popularity.

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CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-25 17:53

China’s mooncakes get a fresh twist

TechPope warns AI must serve humanity, not become an instrument of domination and injustice

Pope Leo XIV warned at UNESCO about the dangers of artificial intelligence, saying it must serve humans rather than become an instrument of domination and injustice. AI has become a central component of his pontificate.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 17:52

Pope warns AI must serve humanity, not become an instrument of domination and injustice

PoliticsPutin says he intends to attend APEC summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he intends to attend the APEC summit in China, while reiterating that the final decision on his trip will depend on the situation inside Russia.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 17:51

Putin says he intends to attend APEC summit

EconomyPinewood Technologies shareholders approve $721 million Ridgeview takeover

Shareholders of British automotive software company Pinewood Technologies approved on Friday a £545 million ($721.14 million) take-private deal led by U.S. private equity firm Ridgeview Partners.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 17:50

Pinewood Technologies shareholders approve $721 million Ridgeview takeover

OtherMan charged in $16 million crypto ‘massive pig butchering’ scam

A man has been charged over his alleged role in a massive “pig butchering” scheme that defrauded one person of millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 17:48

Man charged in $16 million crypto ‘massive pig butchering’ scam