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PoliticsXi's visit sets right path for China, U.S. to get along, Chinese FM says

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States produced new progress toward a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability. Xi and Donald Trump agreed to build ties based on respect, fairness and reciprocity, while strengthening cooperation on trade, law enforcement, people-to-people exchanges and international issues.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 15:31

Xi's visit sets right path for China, U.S. to get along, Chinese FM says
Xi's visit sets right path for China, U.S. to get along, Chinese FM says

PoliticsKyodo: Trump and Takaichi Discuss US-China Summit by Phone

A phone conversation involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi focused on the U.S.-China summit held earlier this week, Kyodo reports.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 15:30

Kyodo: Trump and Takaichi Discuss US-China Summit by Phone
Kyodo: Trump and Takaichi Discuss US-China Summit by Phone

EconomyBalancer fork’s 6 million BAL request could reduce holders’ redemption value

MAXYZ, a group of former Balancer contributors, is seeking up to 6 million non-circulating BAL to seed a successor protocol. If the tokens reach eligible holders before the proposed wind-down snapshot, the remaining treasury would be divided among more BAL, lowering illustrative redemption values. A potential future fork allocation is conditional and has no realized value today.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 15:30

Balancer fork’s 6 million BAL request could reduce holders’ redemption value
Balancer fork’s 6 million BAL request could reduce holders’ redemption value

WorldRussian forces strike Odesa logistics hub and bulk carrier at sea, ministry says

Russia’s Defense Ministry says Russian forces used drones to hit the Epicentr logistics hub in Odesa, which it said stored and distributed foreign military supplies for Ukraine. The ministry also said a bulk carrier carrying cargo for the Ukrainian army was struck at sea while heading to Odesa port.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 15:27

Russian forces strike Odesa logistics hub and bulk carrier at sea, ministry says

Politics‘Serious women in long skirts’: Tajani under fire in memes and international media

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani drew outrage after saying he prefers “respectable” women who wear long skirts. Opposition women senators protested by wearing skirts, while memes targeting the minister spread across social networks well beyond Italy and drew international media attention.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 15:27

‘Serious women in long skirts’: Tajani under fire in memes and international media

PoliticsZelensky sanctions 44 people involved in elections in Russian-occupied Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sanctioned 44 people who participated in Russia’s State Duma elections in occupied Ukrainian territories. Kyiv said those targeted acted in Russia’s interests and helped facilitate the occupation of parts of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, as well as Crimea and Sevastopol.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 15:26

Zelensky sanctions 44 people involved in elections in Russian-occupied Ukraine
Zelensky sanctions 44 people involved in elections in Russian-occupied Ukraine

WorldThousands of students protest German military conscription

More than 40,000 students marched through Berlin against Germany’s proposed military service plans, with some protesters shredding conscription surveys.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 15:23

Thousands of students protest German military conscription
Thousands of students protest German military conscription

SocietyGerman town bans ‘stumbling stones’ memorials to Nazi victims

Heidenau, near Dresden, has voted to ban Stolpersteine memorial plaques for Jews and other victims of Nazi atrocities from the town. Education Minister Karin Prien called the decision a “scandal”, while Jewish community representatives said moving such memorials out of public spaces was entirely wrong.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 15:21

German town bans ‘stumbling stones’ memorials to Nazi victims
German town bans ‘stumbling stones’ memorials to Nazi victims

PoliticsOne year on, UK recognition of Palestinian statehood is bearing fruit

A year after recognising Palestine, the UK is moving from rhetoric to policy. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said Britain considers Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands unlawful and announced restrictions on settlement goods, services, advertising and arms licences, along with sanctions on companies involved in settlement homes. The measures followed a broader statement backed by 11 other governments.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 15:20

One year on, UK recognition of Palestinian statehood is bearing fruit
One year on, UK recognition of Palestinian statehood is bearing fruit

WorldLeo XIV in France: 700,000 attend papal Mass in central Paris

Around 700,000 people gathered in central Paris for Pope Leo XIV’s Mass. Luke Shrago spoke with Father Grégoire Catta.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-26 15:19

Leo XIV in France: 700,000 attend papal Mass in central Paris
Leo XIV in France: 700,000 attend papal Mass in central Paris

EconomyKalshi loses appeal over Ohio and Tennessee sports betting laws, widening circuit split

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that Kalshi had not adequately demonstrated that its sports event contracts qualify as swaps under the Commodity Exchange Act. The decision deepens a split among appeals courts over sports betting laws in Ohio and Tennessee.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 15:17

Kalshi loses appeal over Ohio and Tennessee sports betting laws, widening circuit split
Kalshi loses appeal over Ohio and Tennessee sports betting laws, widening circuit split

SocietyReview finds security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed

An independent review found Utah Valley University failed to complete a written security assessment or event plan before Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting, leaving key decisions to Turning Point USA. Kirk’s aides pushed for the outdoor venue despite campus concerns, while coordination between university police and private security was inadequate. The review found no bad faith or willful disregard for safety by university staff.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 15:12

Review finds security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed
Review finds security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed

WorldChina pushes back against U.S. on Iran, Cuba in UN speech

Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Saturday, China challenged the United States, calling for Gulf countries’ sovereignty to be respected and urging the “relevant country” to stop threatening Cuba and end its blockade.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 15:11

China pushes back against U.S. on Iran, Cuba in UN speech

WorldUnusually powerful storm pummels northeastern US with heavy rain and high winds

A storm unusually strong for this time of year intensified over the northeastern United States on Sunday, unleashing torrential rain and powerful winds. US media reported that the storm cut electricity to tens of thousands of people and killed one person.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-26 15:08

Unusually powerful storm pummels northeastern US with heavy rain and high winds
Unusually powerful storm pummels northeastern US with heavy rain and high winds
  • Powerful Storm Cuts Power, Grounds Planes Across US Northeast
    Powerful Storm Cuts Power, Grounds Planes Across US Northeast

    A powerful nor’easter has left thousands of homes and businesses without power across the US Northeast, grounded hundreds of flights and led state leaders to declare emergencies. Two Ed Sheeran concerts scheduled for the weekend at Gillette Stadium near Boston were also canceled as a precaution.

    US Northeastnor'easterpower outagesflight cancellations

    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-26 14:30Original

EconomyEthiopia, Djibouti advance $660 million fuel pipeline

Ethiopia is advancing a $660 million, 120-kilometer fuel pipeline linking Djibouti’s Damerjog petroleum hub with Dewele in Ethiopia’s Somali Region. Developed by Ethiopian Investment Holdings and the Dangote Group, the project will include storage at both ends and initially carry jet fuel, diesel and petrol. It is expected to be completed within two years.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 15:03

Ethiopia, Djibouti advance $660 million fuel pipeline
Ethiopia, Djibouti advance $660 million fuel pipeline

WorldTrump says he rejects Iran’s latest proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump says he has rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling it “unacceptable.”

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 15:02

Trump says he rejects Iran’s latest proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
  • Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen Hormuz
    Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen Hormuz

    Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposed seven-day peace deal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

    Donald TrumpIranStrait of Hormuz

    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-26 14:56Original
  • Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day roadmap to reopen Strait of Hormuz
    MAJORTrump rejects Iran’s seven-day roadmap to reopen Strait of Hormuz

    US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s seven-day proposal, submitted through Qatar, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks. Tehran’s plan called for lifting the naval blockade, waiving oil sanctions, releasing frozen Iranian assets and observing a regional ceasefire. Trump said the proposal was unacceptable.

    US-Iran relationsStrait of Hormuznuclear talks

    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-26 14:46Original
  • Trump reportedly rejects Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

    Trump has reportedly rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that, if the necessary conditions are met, the strait could reopen and normal maritime traffic resume within seven days.

    IranStrait of HormuzDonald TrumpDiplomacy

    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-26 14:10Original
  • Iran no longer trusts talks with US amid ongoing strikes, sanctions, president says

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran no longer trusts negotiations with Washington because previous rounds were followed by attacks and sanctions. Qatar and Pakistan are passing Iran’s messages to the US, while Washington must clarify its position on the memorandum of understanding reached in June.

    IranUnited Statesdiplomacysanctions

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-26 12:24Original
  • Pezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’
    MAJORPezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Al Jazeera that Tehran no longer trusts negotiations with Washington, saying earlier talks were followed by attacks and sanctions. Qatar and Pakistan are relaying Iran’s messages as Tehran awaits a US response to its proposal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days.

    IranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuznegotiations

    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-26 11:06Original
  • Iran says U.S. holds the choice on reopening Strait of Hormuz
    Iran 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.

    IranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuzdiplomacy

    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-26 09:35Original
  • 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.

    IranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuzdiplomacy

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

SocietyPhotos offer a glimpse inside Argentine disability care home Pope Leo XIV will visit in November

Residents with disabilities at a Catholic care home south of Argentina’s capital are eagerly preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV in November, while caregivers struggle to obtain medicine, diapers and other essentials.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 15:00

Photos offer a glimpse inside Argentine disability care home Pope Leo XIV will visit in November
Photos offer a glimpse inside Argentine disability care home Pope Leo XIV will visit in November

TechMeet the Data Center Candidates

Activists who built their experience opposing data-center projects in their communities are now running for local office amid a broader backlash against AI technology.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 15:00

Meet the Data Center Candidates
Meet the Data Center Candidates

EconomyThis may be the ‘missing piece’ for investors looking to boost AI exposure

Matthews Asia portfolio manager Andrew Mattock presents an investment strategy centered on the world’s second-largest economy for investors seeking greater exposure to artificial intelligence.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 15:00

This may be the ‘missing piece’ for investors looking to boost AI exposure
This may be the ‘missing piece’ for investors looking to boost AI exposure

WorldRussia’s top diplomat meets German counterpart on sidelines of UNGA

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is meeting German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly session. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the talks were held at Germany’s request.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 14:51

Russia’s top diplomat meets German counterpart on sidelines of UNGA

PoliticsTrump predicts Cuba and US will make a deal

President Donald Trump predicted on Saturday that the United States and Cuba would reach an agreement, adding that he did not believe military action would be necessary.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 14:45

Trump predicts Cuba and US will make a deal
Trump predicts Cuba and US will make a deal

CultureFat Bear Week returns as Alaska’s biggest bears compete for the crown

Online voting is underway for Fat Bear Week, an annual contest featuring the brown bears of Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve as they get ready for winter hibernation.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-26 14:40

Fat Bear Week returns as Alaska’s biggest bears compete for the crown

TechOpenAI bots accessed public U.S. Census and SEC data amid unexpected AI activity

OpenAI said Friday that its AI agents had interacted with several U.S. government websites in unexpected ways. The activity came to light during an ongoing review of unanticipated behavior by the company’s models and included access to public Census and SEC data.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 14:38

OpenAI bots accessed public U.S. Census and SEC data amid unexpected AI activity

SportsOlympics: Germany picks Munich for Summer Games bid

Germany’s Olympic committee has chosen Munich over the Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr region to bid for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Olympics. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced the decision. The proposal is centred on the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games, and will now enter dialogue with the IOC.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 14:37

Olympics: Germany picks Munich for Summer Games bid
Olympics: Germany picks Munich for Summer Games bid
  • German Olympic Committee chooses Munich as bid city
    German Olympic Committee chooses Munich as bid city

    The German Olympic Sports Confederation has selected Munich to represent Germany in bids for at least one of the next three Summer Olympics, in 2036, 2040 or 2044. Berlin withdrew from the contest, leaving Munich and a Cologne-led Rhine-Ruhr bid as the finalists.

    MunichOlympic bidGerman sports

    DDW★★★☆☆2026-09-26 12:47Original

SportsIreland-Israel Nations League match to proceed after player vote

Ireland will play Israel in Sunday’s Nations League fixture in Hungary after a significant squad majority voted to continue. The team had delayed its media briefing and training while players, coaches and officials held talks, after one player said they were uncomfortable fulfilling the match and intended to withdraw.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 14:36

Ireland-Israel Nations League match to proceed after player vote
Ireland-Israel Nations League match to proceed after player vote
  • Pressure to boycott Israel game grows as Ireland preparations stall
    Pressure to boycott Israel game grows as Ireland preparations stall

    Ireland’s Nations League preparations in Hungary have been delayed as calls to boycott two matches against Israel intensify. Reports say some players do not want to play, while Irish sports figures, a trade union and former coach Brian Kerr have urged the Football Association of Ireland to reconsider proceeding.

    IrelandIsraelNations Leagueboycott pressure

    AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 11:48Original
  • Republic of Ireland news conference delayed before controversial Israel game
    Republic of Ireland news conference delayed before controversial Israel game

    The Republic of Ireland postponed its pre-match news conference ahead of Sunday's Nations League fixture against Israel in Debrecen. The team's training was also delayed, with no new media time confirmed, as campaigners urge a boycott over the Israel-Gaza war and reports suggest at least one player may want to withdraw.

    Republic of IrelandIsraelNations Leagueboycott calls

    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-26 10:44Original

WorldRussian, German foreign ministers meet for first time since 2022

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held a brief meeting at UN Headquarters in New York, their first such encounter since Russia’s special military operation began in 2022. Lavrov said Germany requested it at the last minute and that Wadephul merely repeated Berlin’s official position, with nothing new emerging.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 14:31

Russian, German foreign ministers meet for first time since 2022
Russian, German foreign ministers meet for first time since 2022

PoliticsNorth Korea congratulates United Russia on State Duma election victory

Jo Yong Won, secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Committee, congratulated United Russia leader Dmitry Medvedev on the party’s victory in the election to the ninth State Duma. He expressed hope that strategic and tactical cooperation between the two ruling parties would intensify as agreements reached by North Korean and Russian leaders are implemented.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 14:28

North Korea congratulates United Russia on State Duma election victory
  • Vucic congratulates Putin on successful State Duma elections

    Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on the successful State Duma elections. They discussed the future development of the Russian-Serbian strategic partnership in energy, oil and gas, transport and healthcare. Vucic also briefed Putin on preparations for an early parliamentary election, while both sides rejected external interference in electoral processes.

    Russia-Serbia relationsState Duma electionsparliamentary election

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-26 13:35Original
  • Putin, Vucic discuss Ukrainian conflict and situation in Balkans

    Russian President Vladimir Putin and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic discussed the Ukrainian crisis and the situation in the Balkans during a phone call. They stressed the importance of preserving the Dayton architecture in Bosnia and Herzegovina and safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of Republika Srpska. Vucic also thanked Russia for helping Serbia fight forest fires.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-26 13:31Original
  • Putin speaks by phone with Vucic

    Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic at Serbia’s initiative, the Kremlin said. It described the conversation as warm and friendly.

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    TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 13:29Original

WorldSuicide attack at Pakistani police checkpoint kills at least 11

At least 11 people were killed and around 30 wounded when a vehicle packed with explosives struck a roadside police checkpoint in Dera Ismail Khan, northwestern Pakistan. The Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, claimed responsibility; most of the casualties were security personnel and passersby.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 14:27

Suicide attack at Pakistani police checkpoint kills at least 11
Suicide attack at Pakistani police checkpoint kills at least 11

SocietyAnger grows across Spain after elderly woman evicted from longtime home

An 87-year-old Spanish woman was forcibly evicted Wednesday from her Madrid apartment, where she had lived for more than 70 years. The case is highlighting Spain’s worsening housing crisis and fueling anger across the country.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 14:25

Anger grows across Spain after elderly woman evicted from longtime home
Anger grows across Spain after elderly woman evicted from longtime home

SportsRussell edges Verstappen to win in Baku, Antonelli finishes fifth

George Russell led the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from start to finish for Mercedes, holding off Max Verstappen by 0.196 seconds after two safety-car periods. The victory was Russell’s eighth in F1, third of the season and first since Austria in June. Kimi Antonelli finished fifth and retained the championship lead, while Isack Hadjar completed the podium.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 14:17

Russell edges Verstappen to win in Baku, Antonelli finishes fifth
Russell edges Verstappen to win in Baku, Antonelli finishes fifth

WorldChinese VP: China consistently, firmly supports UN

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng told UN General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman that China consistently and firmly supports the UN. Han pledged continued backing for the General Assembly and its president, UN reform and sustainable development priorities, while Rahman called China an important UN partner and said the assembly would uphold the one-China principle.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 14:08

Chinese VP: China consistently, firmly supports UN
Chinese VP: China consistently, firmly supports UN
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Death toll from Indonesia ferry sinking almost two weeks ago jumps to 64: rescue official
Death toll from Indonesia ferry sinking almost two weeks ago jumps to 64: rescue official
AFP News Agency

WorldIs Ethiopia on the verge of another civil war as fighting erupts in Tigray?

Fighting between Ethiopia’s federal army and forces from Tigray has intensified, raising fears that the 2022 peace agreement could collapse. Seven armed groups have formed an alliance seeking to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government, including the TPLF, the Amhara Fano National Movement and the Oromo Liberation Army.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 14:00

Is Ethiopia on the verge of another civil war as fighting erupts in Tigray?
Is Ethiopia on the verge of another civil war as fighting erupts in Tigray?
  • Heavy fighting reported on multiple fronts between Ethiopian forces and rebels
    Heavy 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 24★★★★☆2026-09-26 09:26Original

HealthOne shot or two? What to know about HPV vaccination recommendations

Medical experts are considering whether a single HPV vaccine dose could adequately protect preteens, rather than the two doses currently recommended.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 14:00

One shot or two? What to know about HPV vaccination recommendations
One shot or two? What to know about HPV vaccination recommendations

EconomyAmericans Are Going Wild for Minivans

Concerns about affordability are helping drive a resurgence in minivans, long regarded as the least cool category of vehicle.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 14:00

Americans Are Going Wild for Minivans
Americans Are Going Wild for Minivans

EconomyKraken parent Payward bets billions on becoming financial infrastructure, not just a crypto exchange

Kraken parent Payward is betting billions on evolving beyond a crypto exchange into financial infrastructure. Co-CEO Arjun Sethi said the company is bringing trading, payments, asset management and institutional services together on shared rails.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 14:00

Kraken parent Payward bets billions on becoming financial infrastructure, not just a crypto exchange
Kraken parent Payward bets billions on becoming financial infrastructure, not just a crypto exchange

TechCan Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince save the web from AI?

The Verge interviews Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince about how rising AI scraping and AI agents are reshaping the web. Cloudflare gives site owners options to block, permit, or potentially charge AI tools, while Prince also discusses AI-driven changes inside the company, including layoffs and replacing some employees with AI.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 14:00

Can Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince save the web from AI?
Can Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince save the web from AI?

CultureNew pandas head to Atlanta, reviving old memories in Washington

Panda fever is returning to the United States as two giant pandas from China make their way to Atlanta and people count down their arrival. For some Americans, it is a new panda experience; for others, it recalls memories dating back to 1972.

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CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-26 13:48

New pandas head to Atlanta, reviving old memories in Washington
New pandas head to Atlanta, reviving old memories in Washington

PoliticsWhite House blocks CNN from covering Trump’s Tennessee trip

The White House removed CNN from President Donald Trump’s Saturday trip to Tennessee, where the network had been scheduled to cover the president on behalf of major television networks.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 13:47

White House blocks CNN from covering Trump’s Tennessee trip
White House blocks CNN from covering Trump’s Tennessee trip

TechEx-defense minister Fedorov launches ‘Army of Robots’ initiative

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has launched the “Army of Robots,” a defense-tech initiative aimed at replacing people on the battlefield. He described it as an ecosystem combining investment, domestic production and research and development, and called for robotics engineers to join.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 13:45

Ex-defense minister Fedorov launches ‘Army of Robots’ initiative
Ex-defense minister Fedorov launches ‘Army of Robots’ initiative

PoliticsUkraine’s prosecution service gets a low-profile boss amid high-profile scandals

Anton Kovalsky became Ukraine’s acting prosecutor general on Sept. 17 as the prosecution service faces scandal and controversy. His predecessor, Ruslan Kravchenko, left the country during a major NABU investigation into an alleged protection racket for a scam call center run from the Prosecutor General’s Office. Kovalsky’s low public profile may help his prospects, though anti-corruption activists have questioned his assets and connections.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 13:38

Ukraine’s prosecution service gets a low-profile boss amid high-profile scandals
Ukraine’s prosecution service gets a low-profile boss amid high-profile scandals

SocietyThird suspect arrested in death of Mississippi woman found hanging from tree at staged crime scene

A third person has been arrested in the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune. Police said Fortune was found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned Mississippi home in August, at what they described as a staged crime scene.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 13:37

Third suspect arrested in death of Mississippi woman found hanging from tree at staged crime scene
Third suspect arrested in death of Mississippi woman found hanging from tree at staged crime scene

EconomyFed stablecoin proposal would turn circulation into a capital cost for supervised issuers

The Federal Reserve’s proposed framework would tie a payment stablecoin issuer’s baseline operational-risk capital charge directly to coins outstanding. A hypothetical supervised issuer with $1 billion in circulation and no non-reserve revenue would face a $20 million baseline charge, while also needing reserves equal to the coins’ par value. The OCC has proposed a different, business-specific approach.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 13:35

Fed stablecoin proposal would turn circulation into a capital cost for supervised issuers
Fed stablecoin proposal would turn circulation into a capital cost for supervised issuers

SportsEgypt to rest Salah for South Sudan AFCON qualifier over artificial turf concerns

Egypt will leave Mohamed Salah out of the squad for the September 29 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan because the match will be played on artificial turf, which the Egyptian Football Association says carries a higher injury risk. Salah started Egypt’s goalless draw with Angola before being substituted in the second half.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 13:32

Egypt to rest Salah for South Sudan AFCON qualifier over artificial turf concerns
Egypt to rest Salah for South Sudan AFCON qualifier over artificial turf concerns

EconomyUS-Cuba Trade Grows Despite Trump Blockade

The Regula has made 18 trips to Cuba this year. It is part of a flotilla of at least 45 vessels carrying increasing amounts of cargo from the US to the island, including gasoline, food, cars and solar panels, despite Trump’s blockade.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 13:30

US-Cuba Trade Grows Despite Trump Blockade
US-Cuba Trade Grows Despite Trump Blockade

TechNearly $15B leaves LayerZero as $292M lawsuit puts its security model on trial

Evercrest Technologies, behind KelpDAO, sued LayerZero Labs, its Canadian affiliate and CEO Bryan Pellegrino in British Columbia over April’s $292 million rsETH exploit. The claim alleges negligent misrepresentation, negligence and defamation; Pellegrino calls it meritless. Projects tied to about $14.5 billion have announced moves to Chainlink CCIP, as the court is asked to resolve responsibility for the breach.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 13:30

Nearly $15B leaves LayerZero as $292M lawsuit puts its security model on trial
Nearly $15B leaves LayerZero as $292M lawsuit puts its security model on trial

WorldThe intelligence war is turning against the Houthis

Russian satellite intelligence and Iranian command integration helped the Houthis exploit weaknesses on Yemen’s western front, with human access providing further insight into opposing forces. The system that produced this battlefield advantage is now itself under attack, undermining the Houthis’ ability to exploit command, reporting and communication failures.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 13:29

The intelligence war is turning against the Houthis
The intelligence war is turning against the Houthis
  • Why has Yemen’s government called for a general mobilisation?
    Why has Yemen’s government called for a general mobilisation?

    Yemen’s internationally recognised government has called for a general mobilisation against the Houthis and offered immediate amnesty to defecting fighters. The move aims to weaken the rebels, rebuild national unity and retake Sanaa. The Houthis’ recent gains in western Yemen have left the government in a much weaker position and drawn Saudi Arabia deeper into the conflict.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-26 12:46Original

WorldDeadly blast hits Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A deadly explosion struck the police headquarters in Kohat, in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on September 18, 2026.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 13:27

Deadly blast hits Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Deadly blast hits Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

WorldBlast in northwestern Pakistan kills at least 11 and injures 30

At least 11 people were killed and 30 others injured in a blast in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, Reuters reported, citing emergency services. The incident occurred in Dera Ismail Khan.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 13:27

Blast in northwestern Pakistan kills at least 11 and injures 30

WorldNew paradigm of China-US ties empowers global stability, development

The article says Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States produced a formal agreement to build a constructive China-US relationship based on strategic stability, respect, fairness and reciprocity. The two sides also recognized trade consultation results, including a $30-billion reciprocal tariff reduction arrangement, and agreed on dialogue about AI risks, military crisis communication and broader cooperation.

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New paradigm of China-US ties empowers global stability, development
New paradigm of China-US ties empowers global stability, development
  • ‘Respect, fairness, reciprocity’ key to China-US strategic stability
    ‘Respect, fairness, reciprocity’ key to China-US strategic stability

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump agreed to build a constructive relationship of strategic stability grounded in respect, fairness and reciprocity. Chinese scholar Diao Daming said the consensus could help manage differences, promote mutual benefit and make bilateral ties more stable and predictable.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-26 06:18Original

WorldGirl disabled by Israeli strike urges wheelchairs be allowed into Gaza

Children in Gaza who were disabled or lost limbs in Israeli attacks cannot obtain replacement wheelchairs because Israel is blocking their entry. Eight-year-old Layan Asaliya is urging Israeli authorities to allow the wheelchairs through.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 13:22

Girl disabled by Israeli strike urges wheelchairs be allowed into Gaza
Girl disabled by Israeli strike urges wheelchairs be allowed into Gaza

WorldTurkiye calls for end to UN Security Council veto: Could it happen?

Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the five permanent members of the UN Security Council should lose their veto power, calling the system unjust and harmful to global stability and peace. Abolishing it would require UN approval and ratification by two-thirds of members, including all five permanent members, making the proposal highly unlikely to pass.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 13:17

Turkiye calls for end to UN Security Council veto: Could it happen?
Turkiye calls for end to UN Security Council veto: Could it happen?

PoliticsChina and U.S. reach consensus on eight outcomes during Xi's visit

A release issued after Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States says he and Donald Trump agreed on eight outcomes, including a constructive relationship based on respect, fairness and reciprocity. They also endorsed cooperation on trade, counternarcotics enforcement and artificial intelligence, while their militaries plan a crisis-communication memorandum.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 13:16

China and U.S. reach consensus on eight outcomes during Xi's visit
  • China, US reach consensus on eight outcomes from Xi's visit
    China, 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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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-26 08:05Original

TechCould you spot an AI-powered scam? See if you can tell what’s real.

Artificial intelligence is accelerating scams in ways that would have seemed unimaginable only a few years ago. A poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 98% of Americans say scammers have targeted them, with many reporting this happens every day.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 13:15

Could you spot an AI-powered scam? See if you can tell what’s real.
Could you spot an AI-powered scam? See if you can tell what’s real.

WorldHead-of-state diplomacy underpins dynamic stability in China-US ties

The article argues that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States produced an actionable consensus to stabilize bilateral ties. Trade and Investment Councils, agreements on aviation and agriculture, tariff adjustments and dialogue on artificial intelligence governance are presented as mechanisms to make economic, trade and technology relations more predictable and prevent systemic confrontation.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 13:12

Head-of-state diplomacy underpins dynamic stability in China-US ties
Head-of-state diplomacy underpins dynamic stability in China-US ties

PoliticsChinese VP Han Zheng: China ready to work with all parties to advance GDI

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said China is prepared to work with all parties to uphold what he called true multilateralism, advance the Global Development Initiative and bring development benefits to people worldwide. At a UN dialogue marking the initiative’s fifth anniversary, he proposed stronger cooperation on the Sustainable Development Goals, practical projects, emerging fields and international partnerships.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 13:08

Chinese VP Han Zheng: China ready to work with all parties to advance GDI
Chinese VP Han Zheng: China ready to work with all parties to advance GDI

WorldErdogan: War criminals belong in courtrooms, not on the UN rostrum

Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country would continue, as far as it could, to tell the truth and speak for oppressed people. He said war criminals should be in courtrooms rather than at the United Nations rostrum.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 13:03

Erdogan: War criminals belong in courtrooms, not on the UN rostrum
Erdogan: War criminals belong in courtrooms, not on the UN rostrum

PoliticsThe media battle behind Brazil’s election

As Brazil heads toward national elections, Flavio Bolsonaro is campaigning as a more moderate alternative to his father, Jair Bolsonaro. Coverage is dominated by the country’s biggest banking-fraud case, amid a familiar view that political figures are all equally corrupt. Donald Trump’s White House media ban also appears to have backfired, while Spain’s fringe neo-Nazi Nucleo Nacional faces scrutiny over its online following and publicity.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 13:01

The media battle behind Brazil’s election
The media battle behind Brazil’s election

WorldCategory 5 Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico coast, landfall expected Monday

Hurricane Polo moved away from Mexico’s Pacific coast on Saturday after regaining Category 5 strength. Forecasters expect the storm to return and make landfall in Baja California Sur on Monday.

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Category 5 Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico coast, landfall expected Monday
Category 5 Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico coast, landfall expected Monday

SportsInternational sweep puts Team USA in a 7-3 hole at the Presidents Cup

The International team swept another foursomes session at the Presidents Cup, leaving Team USA trailing 7-3 and under mounting pressure.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 13:00

International sweep puts Team USA in a 7-3 hole at the Presidents Cup
International sweep puts Team USA in a 7-3 hole at the Presidents Cup

CultureControl Resonant is a great game — it’s even better when you read everything

Control Resonant is packed with optional reports, memos, menus, and enemy logs from the Federal Bureau of Control. Reading them can explain enemies’ attack patterns and weaknesses, while also revealing a workplace romance between threat assessors Rick Patel and Lydia M.B. McPierce, showcasing Remedy’s witty writing.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 13:00

Control Resonant is a great game — it’s even better when you read everything
Control Resonant is a great game — it’s even better when you read everything

EconomyBinance deal boosts Circle in stablecoin race with Tether, analysts say

Analysts told CoinDesk that the five-year agreement could expand USDC’s reach in emerging markets, although Tether’s liquidity advantage remains difficult to overcome.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 13:00

Binance deal boosts Circle in stablecoin race with Tether, analysts say
Binance deal boosts Circle in stablecoin race with Tether, analysts say

SocietyLove to Dream recalls popular baby sound machine

Love to Dream recalled its portable baby sound machine because of a battery fire and burn hazard. Customers can check the model and date code to determine whether they qualify for a refund.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 13:00

Love to Dream recalls popular baby sound machine
Love to Dream recalls popular baby sound machine
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