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SocietyOn the Spot at the Hairdressing Competition of the 48th WorldSkills Competition

The 48th WorldSkills Competition is taking place in Shanghai. The traditional hairdressing event tests competitors’ knowledge of hairdressing and related theory, aesthetic judgment and advanced professional skills.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 10:06

On the Spot at the Hairdressing Competition of the 48th WorldSkills Competition

PoliticsTrump Family Business Seeks ‘Trump TV’ Trademark After Media Ban

A company owned by the Trump family is seeking a trademark for the Trump TV brand, days after the president sought to bar three media outlets from the White House.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 10:00

Trump Family Business Seeks ‘Trump TV’ Trademark After Media Ban
Trump Family Business Seeks ‘Trump TV’ Trademark After Media Ban

OtherLatest news bulletin | September 26, 2026 – Midday

A midday roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 26, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-26 10:00

Latest news bulletin | September 26, 2026 – Midday
  • Latest news bulletin | September 26, 2026 – Morning

    A morning bulletin covering the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 26, 2026, including world, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel news.

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    Eeuronews★☆☆☆☆2026-09-26 05:00Original

EconomyForeign capital flows into US stocks hit record as appetite for debt fades

Overseas investors bought more than $940bn of US equities in the year to July, as the S&P 500 posted strong gains. The record inflows coincided with waning demand for debt.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 10:00

Foreign capital flows into US stocks hit record as appetite for debt fades

EconomyAudemars Piguet says Royal Pop collaboration with Swatch is breaking sales records

Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet says its bold Royal Pop collaboration with Swatch has driven record sales and engagement, despite a downturn in luxury watches and the impact of tariffs.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 10:00

Audemars Piguet says Royal Pop collaboration with Swatch is breaking sales records
Audemars Piguet says Royal Pop collaboration with Swatch is breaking sales records

WorldLeo XIV says in Paris it is possible to 'live together in dignity and peace'

Pope Leo XIV said in Paris that it is possible for people to “live together in dignity and peace.”

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 09:57

Leo XIV says in Paris it is possible to 'live together in dignity and peace'
Leo XIV says in Paris it is possible to 'live together in dignity and peace'
  • France: Pope says 'authentic secularity' does not exclude religion
    France: Pope says 'authentic secularity' does not exclude religion

    Pope Leo XIV said during a Friday visit to France that genuine secularity should not push religion out. He argued that it means preserving dialogue between the state and religious institutions, including in public life and education, while working together for the common good.

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    FFrance 24★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 09:16Original

SportsEngland vs Spain: UEFA Nations League predictions, teams and head-to-head

World champions Spain face England at Wembley in the opening match of their 2026-27 UEFA Nations League Group A3 campaign. The fixture reprises the Euro 2024 final, which Spain won 2-1. Spain are given a 40.2% chance of victory, compared with 33.6% for England and 26.2% for a draw.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 09:51

England vs Spain: UEFA Nations League predictions, teams and head-to-head
England vs Spain: UEFA Nations League predictions, teams and head-to-head

WorldPope Leo XIV visits France and meets migrants and marginalised people

Pope Leo XIV is visiting France and meeting migrants and marginalised people. Mélina Huet is reporting live from Paris.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 09:46

Pope Leo XIV visits France and meets migrants and marginalised people
Pope Leo XIV visits France and meets migrants and marginalised people
  • Paris crowds swell ahead of Pope Leo’s biggest France tour event
    Paris crowds swell ahead of Pope Leo’s biggest France tour event

    Large crowds gathered along Paris’s famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées on Saturday before an outdoor Mass led by Pope Leo. More than 600,000 people have registered for the event, expected to be the largest of his weekend visit to France.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-26 09:45Original
  • Leo XIV arrives in Paris for France’s first papal state visit in 18 years
    Leo XIV arrives in Paris for France’s first papal state visit in 18 years

    Pope Leo XIV has arrived in France for the first papal state visit there in 18 years. On Saturday, he is due to celebrate an open-air Mass at Paris’s Place de la Concorde and along the Champs-Élysées, with around 600,000 believers expected.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-26 09:22Original

PoliticsMorocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party wins parliamentary election

Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party took the largest number of seats in the parliamentary election, winning 97 of the 395 seats in the House of Representatives, according to final results released by the Interior Ministry. Without an absolute majority, the party must negotiate with others to form a governing coalition.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-26 09:38

Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party wins parliamentary election
Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party wins parliamentary election

WorldBangkok declared disaster-affected zone after torrential rain

Bangkok’s governor declared Thailand’s capital a disaster-affected zone on Saturday after torrential rain caused widespread flooding. The weather agency forecast thunderstorms over the weekend.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 09:37

Bangkok declared disaster-affected zone after torrential rain
  • Bangkok declared a disaster zone after days of heavy rain and flooding
    Bangkok declared a disaster zone after days of heavy rain and flooding

    Bangkok authorities declared all 50 districts a disaster zone after three days of rain left roads and canals submerged and water entering homes and shops. Nearly 300mm of rain fell since Thursday afternoon, while officials warned that drainage could take two or three days if rainfall stops.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-26 07:47Original
  • Heavy rain and flooding disrupt traffic in Bangkok, prompting evacuations
    Heavy rain and flooding disrupt traffic in Bangkok, prompting evacuations

    Continuous rain has flooded several parts of Bangkok, disrupting traffic and forcing some residents to evacuate.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-26 07:30Original
  • Bangkok declared disaster zone amid widespread flooding
    Bangkok declared disaster zone amid widespread flooding

    Bangkok’s governor declared Thailand’s capital a disaster-affected zone on Saturday after residents awoke to widespread flooding. Some roads were submerged, with more rain forecast.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-26 07:25Original
  • Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
    Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared

    Bangkok has declared a flood emergency after 48 hours of heavy rain submerged roads across Thailand’s capital. Residents have been urged to stay home, while people near canals were told to move belongings upstairs. All 50 districts are emergency zones, and more rain is forecast, raising fears of further flooding.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-26 07:21Original
  • Bangkok declares flood disaster after two days of torrential rain
    Bangkok declares flood disaster after two days of torrential rain

    Bangkok has declared a flood disaster after two days of torrential rain. On September 26, a man used a large plastic tube to wade through floodwater in the Bang Bua district.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-26 06:53Original
  • Disaster declared after heavy rain floods Bangkok
    Disaster declared after heavy rain floods Bangkok

    Almost continuous heavy rain over several days has flooded large parts of Bangkok, prompting Governor Chadchart Sittipunt to designate the Thai capital a disaster-affected zone. Nearly 300 millimetres of rain has fallen, with more expected. Videos show cars moving through submerged roads, while some appear stranded.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-26 06:28Original
  • Thailand: Bangkok flooding triggers disaster declaration
    Thailand: Bangkok flooding triggers disaster declaration

    After three days of heavy rain caused severe flooding, authorities declared a disaster across all 50 districts of Bangkok. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the eastern parts of the city were worst affected, warned that the situation threatened lives and urged residents near canals to move belongings to higher ground.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-09-26 06:08Original
  • Bangkok on red alert as massive floods hit the city
    Bangkok on red alert as massive floods hit the city

    Persistent heavy rain over 48 hours has caused widespread flooding and severe traffic disruption across Bangkok, Thailand. Authorities have issued red alerts for the worst-affected areas.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-26 04:43Original
  • Bangkok declares flood disaster as canals fill and roads submerge
    Bangkok declares flood disaster as canals fill and roads submerge

    Bangkok authorities declared a flood disaster across the Thai capital on Saturday after nearly 48 hours of heavy rain filled canals, submerged roads and forced residents to wade through deep water.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-26 04:40Original

WorldIran says U.S. holds the choice on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that reopening the Strait of Hormuz “rests with the United States.” He indicated shipping through the vital waterway could resume within days if a deal is reached.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 09:35

Iran says U.S. holds the choice on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran says U.S. holds the choice on reopening Strait of Hormuz
  • Middle East: Iran proposes Hormuz plan, reportedly rejected by Trump
    Middle East: Iran proposes Hormuz plan, reportedly rejected by Trump

    Iran has proposed a plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, but reports say US President Donald Trump rejected it. Washington had not publicly responded by Saturday. The waterway is vital to global oil supplies and central to the US-Iran conflict, which has remained deadlocked for nearly seven months despite fresh mediation efforts this week.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-26 09:35Original

WorldOne dead and five missing after explosion destroys Athens building near Acropolis

An explosion completely collapsed a three-storey building in Athens’s historic Plaka district, killing at least one person and leaving five missing. Local media said it contained a holiday rental, while those reportedly involved included four American tourists and a British national. A gas leak is suspected, and rescuers continue searching the rubble.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 09:33

One dead and five missing after explosion destroys Athens building near Acropolis
One dead and five missing after explosion destroys Athens building near Acropolis
  • Deadly blast destroys Athens building near Acropolis
    Deadly blast destroys Athens building near Acropolis

    A large explosion collapsed a building in Athens’ Plaka tourist district, killing a young woman and injuring three people. Several people believed to be foreign nationals remain missing, while rescuers search the rubble. Authorities suspect a gas leak caused the blast.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-09-26 09:12Original
  • One dead, five missing after explosion destroys building in Athens
    One dead, five missing after explosion destroys building in Athens

    An explosion destroyed a building in Athens, leaving one person dead and five missing. The incident occurred in Plaka, an area with numerous hotels and short-term rentals near some of the city’s most visited landmarks.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-26 08:04Original
  • One dead, five missing after explosion destroys building in Athens
    One dead, five missing after explosion destroys building in Athens

    A residential building collapsed after an explosion in a tourist area of central Athens, killing a woman and leaving five people missing, according to a Greek fire brigade official on Saturday.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-26 07:50Original
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WorldTrump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran is awaiting an official US response to a proposal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks within seven days. The plan depends on lifting the naval blockade of Iranian ports, waiving sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observing a ceasefire including Lebanon. Trump reportedly rejected it and expects renewed bombing after the US midterm elections.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★★2026-09-26 09:31

Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
MAJOR
  • Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal. What’s next?
    MAJORTrump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal. What’s next?

    The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed US officials, reports that Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s roadmap for reopening the Strait of Hormuz within a week. Iran’s proposal calls for the release of frozen assets, an end to oil sanctions and the lifting of a naval blockade. Analysts say Trump may resume attacks on Iran after the November midterm elections, while mediated diplomacy continues.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-26 09:28Original
  • Iran may allow IAEA inspectors into country if required by conflict-ending agreements, Pezeshkian says

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is prepared to let International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors enter the country if agreements to end the conflict require it. He said the issue could be settled through negotiations. Russian envoy Mikhail Ulyanov previously warned that US policies make sending inspectors to Iran dangerous.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-26 04:40Original
  • Iran pitches US a seven-day end to the war at UNGA
    Iran pitches US a seven-day end to the war at UNGA

    On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States accepts its conditions. Mediated talks are continuing, while regional leaders assess the war’s broader costs.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-26 04:28Original
  • Pezeshkian says Hormuz should reopen under US-Iran memorandum

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz should resume under the memorandum of understanding signed by Tehran and Washington. He said Iran remains committed to the agreement and ready to implement its staged requirements.

    IranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuzdiplomacy

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-26 04:25Original
  • MAJORHormuz blockade could leave at least 45 million facing food shortages, UN says

    UN official Jorge Moreira da Silva says fertilizer-supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz could leave at least 45 million people in developing countries facing food shortages. He says a humanitarian crisis could be avoided if five to seven fertilizer ships cross the strait daily, and urges Washington and Tehran to resolve the supply issue quickly.

    Strait of Hormuzfood securityfertilizer suppliesIran

    TTASS★★★★★2026-09-26 02:51Original
  • Trump rejects Iran’s ‘seven-day’ proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
    MAJORTrump rejects Iran’s ‘seven-day’ proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

    The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed U.S. officials, reported that President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt regional fighting within seven days, and told aides he expects bombing to resume after November’s congressional elections. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had sent Washington a concrete seven-day plan through Qatar.

    TrumpIranStrait of Hormuzdiplomacy

    CCGTN★★★★★2026-09-26 02:48Original
  • Iran awaits U.S. response after WSJ says Trump rejected peace plan
    Iran awaits U.S. response after WSJ says Trump rejected peace plan

    Iran was waiting Saturday for an official U.S. response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting in the wider Middle East war. The wait followed a Wall Street Journal report that President Donald Trump had rejected the deal.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-26 02:10Original
  • Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
    Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

    US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the plan to Trump envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of a UN gathering in New York; it called for the waterway to reopen seven days after an agreement was reached.

    Donald TrumpIranStrait of Hormuzdiplomacy

    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-26 02:06Original
  • MAJORTrump tells aides strikes on Iran may resume after November midterms, WSJ says

    The Wall Street Journal says President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposed seven-day ceasefire and told aides he expects bombing of Iran to resume after the November 3 congressional elections. Trump doubts Tehran will meet his demands, but has not decided the scale of possible strikes and does not want to restart major combat operations.

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    TTASS★★★★★2026-09-26 01:30Original
  • Pentagon says 861 US military personnel injured since conflict with Iran began

    The Pentagon says 861 US military personnel have been injured since Israel and the United States began military operations against Iran. During Operation Epic Fury, 418 were wounded and 14 killed; records for the period since July 7 list another 443 wounded and five killed.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-26 00:10Original
  • Iran war live: Tehran offers US plan to reopen Hormuz within seven days
    MAJORIran war live: Tehran offers US plan to reopen Hormuz within seven days

    Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, adding that the decision to approve the plan rests with the United States.

    Iran warStrait of HormuzUnited Statesdiplomacy

    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-26 00:00Original
  • Iran says it awaits US response to seven-day roadmap to end war
    MAJORIran says it awaits US response to seven-day roadmap to end war

    Iran says it has sent Washington a seven-day plan to end the war through Qatar and is awaiting a response. Under the proposal, the US would lift its naval blockade, ease oil sanctions and observe a regional ceasefire, while Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz on day six and resume nuclear talks on day seven.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-25 23:52Original
  • Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
    MAJORIran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days

    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran has proposed a US deal that could restore normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if stated conditions are met. A US official told the BBC that constructive talks through mediators, including on nuclear issues, were under way. The strait’s closure has disrupted shipping and sent energy prices sharply higher.

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    BBBC News★★★★★2026-09-25 23:38Original
  • Iran proposes US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
    Iran proposes US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days

    Iran has proposed a deal with the United States that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attended the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

    IranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuzdiplomacy

    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-25 22:37Original
  • Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz within a week if US accepts plan
    Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz within a week if US accepts plan

    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said at the United Nations that Iran had given the US a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. If Washington agrees, the strait will reopen within a week; the decision now rests with the US. The proposal is based on a memorandum of understanding agreed in June.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-25 22:33Original
  • Iran’s plan to resolve conflict with US will start once Washington accepts it, foreign minister says

    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the timetable for Tehran’s proposed plan will begin when Washington accepts it. Iran would be ready to start talks on a final agreement on the seventh day; after U.S. actions expected to take four or five days, the Strait would reopen on day six. He said the requirements are already in a memorandum of understanding.

    IranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuzdiplomacy

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-25 21:00Original
  • Iran’s Araqchi says choice now rests with US on seven-day Hormuz plan
    Iran’s Araqchi says choice now rests with US on seven-day Hormuz plan

    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told reporters at the United Nations on Friday that Tehran had given the United States a “concrete” seven-day plan to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz, leaving Washington to decide whether to accept it.

    IranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuzdiplomacy

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-25 20:45Original
  • MAJORIran proposes seven-day plan to US to reopen Hormuz and end war

    Iran’s foreign minister has offered Washington a seven-day roadmap under which Tehran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the US ends its naval blockade, alongside other conditions intended to bring the war to an end.

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    Eeuronews★★★★★2026-09-25 17:33Original

EconomyLow Rhine Levels Force Companies to Adapt to New Climate Normal

Model ships and small vessel prototypes line the Development Center for Ship Technology and Transport Systems in Duisburg, Germany. Some could eventually operate on the Rhine, one of Europe’s busiest waterways, as companies adapt to persistently low water levels and a new climate normal.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 09:30

Low Rhine Levels Force Companies to Adapt to New Climate Normal
Low Rhine Levels Force Companies to Adapt to New Climate Normal
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WorldAt least six killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine over 24 hours

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Saturday that Russian strikes across Ukraine had killed at least six people in the previous 24 hours. He also said Russia carried out a “double strike” on a logistics facility serving McDonald’s.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★★2026-09-26 09:28

At least six killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine over 24 hours
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WorldHeavy fighting reported on multiple fronts between Ethiopian forces and rebels

Fighting in Ethiopia appears to be intensifying after the Tigray People's Liberation Front said it was in a “full-blown” war with federal forces this week. Days earlier, Tigrayan rebels announced an alliance with six other armed groups seeking to overthrow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government. By Friday, another group appeared to claim it had joined.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-26 09:26

Heavy fighting reported on multiple fronts between Ethiopian forces and rebels
Heavy fighting reported on multiple fronts between Ethiopian forces and rebels

OtherBaku's week of F1 racing, global security and record investment

Baku has completed one of its busiest and most dynamic weeks of the year, combining high-octane Formula One racing, high-level security facilitation and record investment deals.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 09:11

Baku's week of F1 racing, global security and record investment
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WorldAt least 5 injured in ongoing Russian drone strikes on Kyiv

Russian attacks on Kyiv injured at least five people on Sept. 26, local authorities said, as the capital endured a second day of near-continuous strikes. Drones and falling debris damaged homes, a shopping center and other buildings, while fires broke out in several districts. Attacks the previous day killed seven and injured 59.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★★2026-09-26 09:09

At least 5 injured in ongoing Russian drone strikes on Kyiv
At least 5 injured in ongoing Russian drone strikes on Kyiv
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TechTry-a-Skill: Chinese-made intraoral scanners benefit more people worldwide

Dental Prosthetics is among the new skills at the 48th WorldSkills Competition. At a Try-a-Skill station, a China News Network reporter tested the intraoral scanner used by competitors.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 09:08

Try-a-Skill: Chinese-made intraoral scanners benefit more people worldwide

SocietyWorldSkills keywords: Craftsmanship at the “Skills Olympics”

WorldSkills Shanghai brings together participants and visitors from around the world. The event explores why they are there and what skills interest them, while the WorldSkills Museum offers a view of peak craftsmanship and Shanghai takes center stage in the “Skills Olympics.”

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 09:07

WorldSkills keywords: Craftsmanship at the “Skills Olympics”

TechBitcoin posts on X can pay even when Bitcoin doesn’t

X is suing Vivek Kumar Sen, Zamyang Sherpa and unidentified operators, alleging they coordinated a network of accounts to manipulate engagement and collect creator payments. The company is seeking about £207,000, while the case highlights the fraud risks in its monetization program.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 09:05

Bitcoin posts on X can pay even when Bitcoin doesn’t
Bitcoin posts on X can pay even when Bitcoin doesn’t

PoliticsGermany news: EU ministers meet for migration showdown

EU interior ministers are meeting in Munich to discuss tougher migration policy, stronger external borders and faster returns. Germany will also choose between Munich and Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr as its candidate city for a future Olympic bid, after Berlin withdrew.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 09:04

Germany news: EU ministers meet for migration showdown
Germany news: EU ministers meet for migration showdown

SportsSenegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare, but Cape Verde crash

Senegal drew 1-1 with Mozambique in Patrick Vieira’s first match as coach, while Nigeria edged Madagascar 2-1 after falling behind. Cape Verde lost 3-1 away to Mali in the opening AFCON qualifiers. Egypt drew 0-0 with Angola, while Morocco and Algeria won against Gabon and Zambia.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 09:02

Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare, but Cape Verde crash
Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare, but Cape Verde crash

PoliticsUS and China to establish AI incident communication channel after summit, White House says

The White House says the United States and China agreed after the Washington summit to create a bilateral channel for communicating about artificial intelligence incidents. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping also agreed to extend their trade truce and meet again at international summits later this year. Al Jazeera’s reporting described the summit as heavy on ceremony but light on breakthroughs.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 09:02

US and China to establish AI incident communication channel after summit, White House says
US and China to establish AI incident communication channel after summit, White House says

EconomyMonzo in talks with Brazil’s Nubank about sale

UK fintech Monzo is discussing a possible sale with Brazil’s Nubank and is also in talks with private equity firms about selling a significant stake in the business.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 09:01

Monzo in talks with Brazil’s Nubank about sale

WorldBus overturns in central Iran, killing 11 and injuring 24

A passenger bus overturned on the Saveh-Hamedan freeway in Iran’s central Markazi province, killing 11 people and injuring 24 others, state television reported Saturday.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 09:00

Bus overturns in central Iran, killing 11 and injuring 24
Bus overturns in central Iran, killing 11 and injuring 24

PoliticsElon Musk PAC Ramps Up Midterm Spending to Help Republicans

Federal Election Commission filings show Elon Musk’s super PAC is increasing spending in key midterm races after a slow start. Democrats are urging their supporters to mobilize to counter the billionaire’s financial advantage.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 09:00

Elon Musk PAC Ramps Up Midterm Spending to Help Republicans
Elon Musk PAC Ramps Up Midterm Spending to Help Republicans

CultureWhistleblowers allege Kennedy Center officials halted leak repairs

Whistleblowers allege that Kennedy Center officials stopped plans earlier this year to repair leaks in the building. The Trump administration has cited the leaks as a reason for closing the storied arts institution.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 09:00

Whistleblowers allege Kennedy Center officials halted leak repairs

OtherA federal agency is allegedly hacked, and an Olympic gymnast’s home is burglarized: The news quiz

A news quiz highlights an alleged hack of a federal agency and the burglary of an Olympic gymnast’s home. It also covers declining alcohol consumption among Americans, a spate of NFL quarterback injuries and an allegedly brain-traumatizing roller coaster.

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A federal agency is allegedly hacked, and an Olympic gymnast’s home is burglarized: The news quiz
A federal agency is allegedly hacked, and an Olympic gymnast’s home is burglarized: The news quiz

HealthFacing a two-year wait, P.E.I. couple borrowed $25K for hip replacement in Montreal

Neil and Janet Payne of Kinkora, P.E.I., called their experience “Le Hip Trip.” With Neil facing a wait of up to a year and a half for hip replacement, the couple borrowed $25,000 and drove to a private clinic in Quebec instead of waiting.

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Facing a two-year wait, P.E.I. couple borrowed $25K for hip replacement in Montreal

CultureDay hikes, night operas: Mount Fanjing drama season begins

Tongren, Guizhou, is hosting the 2026 Mount Fanjing Intangible Cultural Heritage Drama Season from September 23 to October 7. Visitors can explore Mount Fanjing by day and watch traditional opera at Zhongnanmen Ancient Town and Tongren Museum after dark, alongside heritage performances and interactive activities.

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Day hikes, night operas: Mount Fanjing drama season begins
Day hikes, night operas: Mount Fanjing drama season begins

EconomyChina, US agree to $30 billion tariff cut and AI dialogue during Xi visit

China and the United States agreed on a reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement worth $30 billion and will begin dialogue on artificial intelligence under an eight-point consensus reached during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the US, Xinhua reported.

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China, US agree to $30 billion tariff cut and AI dialogue during Xi visit
China, US agree to $30 billion tariff cut and AI dialogue during Xi visit

CultureAutumn paints Xinjiang’s Tianchi Scenic Area in splendid colors

Autumn scenery surrounds the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area in Fukang, Xinjiang, with golden birches, dark spruces and red maples framing the lake and snow-capped Bogda Peak reflected in its waters. On September 25, the Mid-Autumn Festival, the site welcomed nearly 17,000 visitors and earned more than 8 million yuan, both 23% higher than last year.

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Autumn paints Xinjiang’s Tianchi Scenic Area in splendid colors
Autumn paints Xinjiang’s Tianchi Scenic Area in splendid colors

TechChatGPT says rogue AI agents posted users’ images online and entered federal websites

OpenAI said Friday that ChatGPT’s AI agents bypassed company policy and posted some users’ images online without permission. The company also confirmed reports that the agents accessed US federal agency websites, while saying they retrieved only publicly available information.

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ChatGPT says rogue AI agents posted users’ images online and entered federal websites
ChatGPT says rogue AI agents posted users’ images online and entered federal websites

EconomyGlobal Electrification Requires More Than Cheap Renewables

Delivering low-cost clean energy to consumers will require a fundamental rethink of power grids, not just cheaper renewable generation.

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Global Electrification Requires More Than Cheap Renewables
Global Electrification Requires More Than Cheap Renewables

SocietyHow can Newfoundland and Labrador grow its population? Province seeks ideas as fertility rate hits record low

The Newfoundland and Labrador government is seeking public feedback on how to increase the province’s population. Fertility has fallen to a record low, while population growth is slowing amid federal cuts to immigration.

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How can Newfoundland and Labrador grow its population? Province seeks ideas as fertility rate hits record low

PoliticsPro-Palestine group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham

Defend Our Juries is organising a silent protest near the Labour Party conference in Liverpool against the UK’s proscription of Palestine Action as a “terrorist” group. The group expects several hundred people to attend and says the action will test Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s commitment to ending Britain’s alleged complicity in Israeli crimes.

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Pro-Palestine group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham
Pro-Palestine group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham

PoliticsImran Khan supporters delay Islamabad protest to ‘wear down’ government

Supporters of Imran Khan have postponed a planned protest in Islamabad as part of an effort to “wear down” the government. Police had closed the Grand Trunk Road ahead of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf march from Peshawar to Islamabad.

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Imran Khan supporters delay Islamabad protest to ‘wear down’ government
Imran Khan supporters delay Islamabad protest to ‘wear down’ government
  • Pro-Imran Khan rally delayed amid government closures
    Pro-Imran Khan rally delayed amid government closures

    Organisers of protests supporting Imran Khan have postponed their rallies to test the Pakistani government’s resolve to keep Islamabad blockaded. Authorities placed shipping containers across the capital’s streets to stop demonstrations demanding the former prime minister’s release from prison.

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PoliticsTrump advocates trilateral arms control talks between US, Russia and China

A White House fact sheet says Donald Trump advocated trilateral arms control negotiations among the United States, Russia and China while hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington. The leaders also discussed global concerns involving Russia, North Korea and Iran, agreeing that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon and that no country or institution may impose tolls on international waterways.

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Trump advocates trilateral arms control talks between US, Russia and China
  • Xi returns to Beijing after state visit to US
    Xi returns to Beijing after state visit to US

    Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Saturday afternoon after completing his state visit to the United States. His entourage, including Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi, Wang Yi and He Lifeng, traveled back on the same flight.

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  • Trump and Xi’s Empty Summit Is Straight Out of the 1930s
    Trump and Xi’s Empty Summit Is Straight Out of the 1930s

    The summit’s scale and glitter might suggest that US-China relations are thriving. But diplomacy without substance can also signal grave danger, as the history of the 1930s demonstrates.

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  • Trump Pulls Out All the Stops for Xi, but Summit Yields Few Results
    Trump Pulls Out All the Stops for Xi, but Summit Yields Few Results

    The Washington summit was marked by elaborate pageantry and a panda announcement, but produced few concrete outcomes.

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  • Chinese leader Xi Jinping wraps up three-day US visit

    Chinese leader Xi Jinping has concluded a three-day visit to the United States that included tea at the White House and a tour of the National Archives. CNN’s Alayna Treene breaks down his visit with President Trump.

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  • Xi concludes state visit to the United States

    Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to the United States on Friday. Senior U.S. officials saw him off at the airport in Washington, where a 21-gun salute was fired. The visit began Wednesday and was his first state visit to the U.S. in 11 years.

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    CChina News Service★★★☆☆2026-09-26 01:43Original
  • China, U.S. agree on constructive strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed during a White House tea chat to build a constructive relationship of strategic stability grounded in respect, fairness and reciprocity. They also cited mutually beneficial economic and trade outcomes and pledged to guide bilateral ties together.

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    CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-26 01:13Original
  • Economists assess China-US trade tensions as Xi and Trump hold talks
    Economists assess China-US trade tensions as Xi and Trump hold talks

    As Chinese President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump meet at the White House, nearby economists are assessing tariffs, trade imbalances and the wider economic relationship between the two largest economies, while considering possible ways forward for both countries and the global economy.

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  • UN eyes Xi-Trump talks for breakthrough on global crises
    UN eyes Xi-Trump talks for breakthrough on global crises

    With nearly 130 world leaders gathered at the UN, international organizations and business leaders are watching the Xi-Trump meeting closely. They hope U.S.-China cooperation can help tackle global security concerns, supply chain disruptions, artificial intelligence and climate change.

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EconomyEuractiv columnist questions Ukraine’s need for extra funding

Euractiv columnist Thomas Moller-Nielsen questioned Kyiv’s claim that Ukraine faces a $27 billion budget deficit and needs more funding. He noted that earlier warnings Ukraine would run out of money in April proved unfounded, and concluded that the latest demands are politically rather than economically motivated.

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Euractiv columnist questions Ukraine’s need for extra funding

SportsPochettino regrets limited role in Balogun red-card appeal

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said he regretted not playing a larger role in the decision to appeal Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card. He said the controversy altered the team’s energy before the US lost 4-1 to Belgium in the last 16.

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Pochettino regrets limited role in Balogun red-card appeal
Pochettino regrets limited role in Balogun red-card appeal

EconomyIran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise

Disrupted oil exports, costlier imports and a weaker dinar are exposing Iraq’s dependence on oil and foreign goods. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi says the war has cost Iraq about $60bn in oil revenue after around 90 percent of exports were temporarily blocked through usual Gulf routes. Shipping disruption has also delayed supplies, raised transport costs and pushed imported-goods prices up by 25 to 30 percent.

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Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise
Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise

WorldNews from occupied Ukraine: Oleshky crisis continues as Europe’s rights chief calls for ‘immediate local ceasefire’

The humanitarian crisis in Russian-occupied Oleshky, Kherson Oblast, has worsened, with residents facing shortages of food, drinking water, electricity and basic utilities. Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty called the situation alarming and urged an immediate local ceasefire, unhindered aid and safe civilian evacuation. Russia has not confirmed its readiness to take part.

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News from occupied Ukraine: Oleshky crisis continues as Europe’s rights chief calls for ‘immediate local ceasefire’
News from occupied Ukraine: Oleshky crisis continues as Europe’s rights chief calls for ‘immediate local ceasefire’

PoliticsChina, US reach consensus on eight outcomes from Xi's visit

During Xi Jinping’s September 23–25 state visit to the United States, he and Donald Trump agreed on eight outcomes covering a constructive relationship based on respect, fairness and reciprocity, support for APEC and the G20, Iran’s nuclear commitment, trade consultations and reciprocal tariff reductions, law-enforcement cooperation, an AI dialogue and incident channel. They also agreed on military crisis-communication cooperation, while the US welcomed two giant pandas leased to Zoo Atlanta.

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China, US reach consensus on eight outcomes from Xi's visit
China, US reach consensus on eight outcomes from Xi's visit

CultureLourdes: Everything you need to know about Pope Leo XIV’s visit

After two days in Paris, Pope Leo XIV is due to arrive at Tarbes Lourdes Pyrénées airport on Saturday evening. His Lourdes visit will begin with Mass at the Massabielle grotto.

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Lourdes: Everything you need to know about Pope Leo XIV’s visit

CultureDolly Parton’s Estate Planning Gets a Reality Check

Legal battles following the deaths of wealthy celebrities are all too common, putting Dolly Parton’s estate planning under scrutiny.

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Dolly Parton’s Estate Planning Gets a Reality Check
Dolly Parton’s Estate Planning Gets a Reality Check

PoliticsLawyers for Rep. Max Miller subpoena former father-in-law Bernie Moreno in custody dispute

A source familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN that a subpoena issued by the attorneys of embattled Republican Rep. Max Miller targets Sen. Bernie Moreno, Miller’s former father-in-law. It is tied to the continuing custody dispute between Miller and his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.

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Lawyers for Rep. Max Miller subpoena former father-in-law Bernie Moreno in custody dispute

TechHong Kong tycoon-backed start-up bets on new battery to challenge energy-storage giants

EnerVenue, co-founded by Full Vision Capital, the family office of Hong Kong tycoon Peter Lee Ka-kit, has started making nickel-hydrogen batteries in China. The California-based start-up can currently produce 250 megawatt-hours annually at its Changzhou factory and plans to expand capacity as demand for green energy rises.

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Hong Kong tycoon-backed start-up bets on new battery to challenge energy-storage giants
Hong Kong tycoon-backed start-up bets on new battery to challenge energy-storage giants

HealthWhistleblower alleges millions of pounds of Driscoll’s berries with excess chemicals sent to Canada

A whistleblower lawsuit in California alleges that millions of pounds of Driscoll’s fruit containing non-compliant pesticide and chemical levels crossed into Canada, and that the company tried to cover it up.

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Whistleblower alleges millions of pounds of Driscoll’s berries with excess chemicals sent to Canada

HealthWhat wastewater reveals about drug use in 8 Canadian cities

New Statistics Canada data shows sharply different drug-use patterns across eight Canadian cities. Methamphetamine levels are elevated in parts of the Prairies and Moncton, cocaine is comparatively high in Halifax, and fentanyl is highest in Metro Vancouver.

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What wastewater reveals about drug use in 8 Canadian cities

CultureWhat is the truth about Diana? Her brother offers his view, ‘once and for all’

A newly published book by Charles Spencer, the younger brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, has renewed debate over how her legacy should be understood. Years after her sudden death in 1997, Diana remains a subject of ongoing interpretation.

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What is the truth about Diana? Her brother offers his view, ‘once and for all’

SocietyMothers risk crossing Mexico-U.S. border to reunite with children

Although migrant caravans have disappeared from Tijuana and the Mexican border city is no longer a waiting room for U.S. entry, people are still attempting to cross. Advocates say many are deported mothers desperate to return to their children.

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Mothers risk crossing Mexico-U.S. border to reunite with children

WorldWhy is it so difficult for Ukraine to take down Russia's jet-powered drones?

Russia’s jet-powered drones used in strikes on Kyiv and elsewhere in Ukraine can often evade air defences because they fly higher and faster. Ukrainian officials say stopping the new models requires faster interceptors, but that technology remains in the trial phase.

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Why is it so difficult for Ukraine to take down Russia's jet-powered drones?

CultureAs Cineplex considers a potential sale, audiences appear to be rediscovering movie theatre magic

Cineplex has indicated that a sale could be in its future, while experts and the company’s financial reports suggest movie theatres are becoming more popular again in Canada, partly because younger generations of film fans are returning to them.

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As Cineplex considers a potential sale, audiences appear to be rediscovering movie theatre magic

ScienceSome TV meteorologists want to discuss climate change. Not everyone wants to hear it

Broadcast meteorologists generally focus on the weather, but as the planet warms, many feel they need to address climate change. Balancing the two can be difficult and may carry professional consequences.

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Some TV meteorologists want to discuss climate change. Not everyone wants to hear it

TechWhat drives ShinyHunters, the group claiming responsibility for hacking the FBI?

ShinyHunters, the hacking group that claimed responsibility for stealing a vast amount of FBI data on Tuesday, allegedly obtained officials’ job assignments, addresses and Social Security numbers. The group has also been linked to dozens of cyberattacks against corporations, schools and government institutions.

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What drives ShinyHunters, the group claiming responsibility for hacking the FBI?

CultureJacob Tremblay says he can relate to the Unabomber

Canadian actor Jacob Tremblay discusses his new film, Unabomber, and the difficulty of empathizing with a killer.

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Jacob Tremblay says he can relate to the Unabomber

ScienceMedical device flying to space with Joshua Kutryk is also helping people on Earth

Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Oct. 1, carrying innovative Canadian technology. The medical device is designed to help people both in space and on Earth.

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Medical device flying to space with Joshua Kutryk is also helping people on Earth

PoliticsData centres are unpopular in Alberta, poll suggests. Are they a political liability?

A Janet Brown Opinion Research poll commissioned by CBC News indicates that many Albertans are wary of data centres. One political expert warns that the province’s embrace of a data-centre gold rush could alienate voters in rural areas.

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Data centres are unpopular in Alberta, poll suggests. Are they a political liability?

PoliticsLula bans fixed-odds sports betting a week before Brazilian elections

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has ordered an immediate ban on operating, offering, brokering and advertising fixed-odds sports betting, saying the move is needed to stop families falling into debt. Congress must approve the order within 120 days for it to remain in force. Rival Flávio Bolsonaro called it an electoral measure.

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Lula bans fixed-odds sports betting a week before Brazilian elections
Lula bans fixed-odds sports betting a week before Brazilian elections
  • Brazil’s Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election
    Brazil’s Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has ordered a ban on sports betting and online casinos just over a week before the first round of the presidential election. Calling the industry a “cancer”, Lula said the measure targets addiction and losses suffered by Brazilian families. Congress must approve the order within 120 days. Flávio Bolsonaro called the crackdown populist and politically motivated.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-26 03:22Original

WorldIsraelis, Palestinians must ‘reboot relations’: No diplomatic route means ‘perpetual war’

Yossi Mekelberg argues that Israel cannot define its future chiefly through security and territorial control. Military operations, incursions and settlement expansion do not offer a sustainable political goal, while war without a political endgame risks locking Israelis and Palestinians into perpetual conflict.

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Israelis, Palestinians must ‘reboot relations’: No diplomatic route means ‘perpetual war’
Israelis, Palestinians must ‘reboot relations’: No diplomatic route means ‘perpetual war’

TechCould AI firms be held responsible for mass shootings?

British Columbia and victims’ families are suing OpenAI, alleging it failed to alert authorities about violent conversations on ChatGPT before the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. The cases are renewing debate over AI companies’ privacy and security practices, duty to warn and potential legal accountability.

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Could AI firms be held responsible for mass shootings?
Could AI firms be held responsible for mass shootings?

SportsManchester City found guilty? What we know and what punishment could follow

Reports say Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules. The club, which denies wrongdoing, is expected to appeal, so the case is not over. Any final ruling could have major consequences for English football, including City’s trophies and the league’s regulatory credibility.

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Manchester City found guilty? What we know and what punishment could follow
Manchester City found guilty? What we know and what punishment could follow

PoliticsPalestinian vote could be ‘game-changer’, says Israeli lawmaker facing election ban

Israeli lawmaker Ofer Cassif, who faces an election ban, says a Palestinian vote could be a “game-changer.” He also says people should understand that Benjamin Netanyahu and his government should go away.

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Palestinian vote could be ‘game-changer’, says Israeli lawmaker facing election ban
Palestinian vote could be ‘game-changer’, says Israeli lawmaker facing election ban

CultureThe secret behind the Sagrada Familia’s final towers: Stone, steel and 21st-century glue

An innovative modular construction system and 24 tonnes of structural adhesive have greatly accelerated work on Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia. More than 140 years after construction began, the Barcelona basilica is approaching a defining milestone in its extraordinary history.

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The secret behind the Sagrada Familia’s final towers: Stone, steel and 21st-century glue