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Latest news bulletin | September 8, 2026 – EveningOther11:32

A roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on the evening of September 8, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

Eeuronews
Israel’s right wing fights for votes as Gaza war shapes election campaignsPolitics

With Israel’s elections less than two months away, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition is fighting for every vote. Its social media campaign ads spotlight policies popular with supporters, including the war on Gaza, Israel’s regional conflicts, treatment of Palestinian detainees and the expansion of illegal settlements.

AAl Jazeera English
Child Psychologist Answers Parenting QuestionsSociety

Clinical psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy answers parents’ pressing questions for WIRED, from young children’s fixation on iPads and correcting a 3-year-old without yelling to handling a grocery-store tantrum.

WWIRED
The real reason Freshers Flu makes you so illHealth

Freshers Flu appears to affect almost every student each year. With hundreds of thousands preparing to return to university, the report examines why illness is so common in the first weeks of term and why many people say it feels worse than an ordinary cold.

BBBC News
The ‘Brenaissance’: Brendan Fraser on ‘Pressure’, his Oscar for ‘The Whale’ and ‘The Mummy 4’Culture

At the Deauville American Film Festival, Brendan Fraser discusses the sharp turns in his career, from ‘The Mummy’ to his Oscar-winning role in ‘The Whale’. He also talks about playing General Dwight D. Eisenhower in ‘Pressure’, lessons from D-Day about ignoring science, and returning as Rick O’Connell in ‘The Mummy 4’.

FFrance 24 English
NASCAR CEO Says the Sport Is Targeting Younger FansSports

NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell says the business has strong momentum, while he remains focused on attracting younger viewers and bringing new fans to the track. He also discusses driver competition and how it benefits the sport.

BBloomberg Television
Test your knowledge on Ten Minute Rule bills ✅Politics

Ten Minute Rule bills let a backbench MP present the case for a new bill in a speech of up to ten minutes. An opposing speech can follow before the House votes on introduction. If successful, the bill receives a first reading. Such bills rarely become law but help MPs raise issues in the Chamber.

UUK Parliament
Ashley St. Clair says Elon Musk ‘consciously rejects empathy’Culture

Political influencer Ashley St. Clair, who is the mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, discussed the tech billionaire at a Venice Film Festival press conference for Alex Gibney’s upcoming documentary “Musk.” She said Musk “consciously rejects empathy.”

TThe Associated Press
Athens zoo’s Sumatran tiger cubs receive health checksSociety

Three two-month-old Sumatran tiger cubs at Attica Zoological Park near Athens have undergone their first health checks, vaccinations and microchipping. The litter consists of two males and one female, born at the zoo to their mother, Toba.

RReuters
South Korea’s Lee vows to pursue peace with North through dialoguePolitics

At the Seoul Defense Dialogue, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pledged to seek peace with North Korea through dialogue while maintaining firm deterrence. He is also due to meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss defence and economic security.

CCNA
Canada’s $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs now in effectEconomy

The US-Canada trade war has entered a new phase. Canada began imposing 15% to 50% duties on roughly $20 billion in American goods at 12:01 a.m. ET Tuesday, matching tariffs President Donald Trump placed on Canadian products last month. Paper goods, construction materials, appliances and farm products are also affected.

CCNN
Qatar and UAE say Gulf cannot rely on US alone for securityWorld

Qatar and the UAE are calling for stronger Gulf defences, saying US security protection is no longer sufficient on its own. Officials say rebuilding trust with Iran will be extremely difficult and that their economies cannot be held hostage by Tehran.

Eeuronews
Start Here Sept. 8 | Deadly Amazon cargo plane crashWorld

The NTSB is investigating an Amazon cargo plane crash that killed five people and injured five others. The program also looks at what comes next for Lindsay Clancy after a mistrial and TSA’s expanded security clearance for people without tickets.

AABC News
What to know about the Anthropic IPOEconomy

Anthropic is preparing to file publicly for what could be one of the largest IPOs ever attempted, prompting other companies to race to complete their deals before the Claude developer takes the spotlight. Marlena Lee of Dimensional Fund Advisors discusses the plans with Reuters.

RReuters
Indonesia volcano: SIA adds relief flights after Anak Krakatau disruptionWorld

Flights between Singapore and Jakarta have resumed after two days of cancellations caused by ash from Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau. At least 50 flights were scheduled to operate on Tuesday, alongside eight Singapore Airlines relief flights. Changi Airport urged passengers to check its website as conditions remain fluid.

CCNA
Home Team Academy enhances officer training with virtual shooting ranges, AI toolsTech

Home Team Academy officers are receiving virtual firearms training, AI-powered learning tools and combined simulation exercises to prepare for increasingly complex operations. A refreshed Home Team Gallery will also open to the public with interactive exhibits revisiting defining moments in Singapore’s history.

CCNA
New committee to review safeguards at Singapore's Islamic-religious institutionsSociety

Singapore has formed a committee to examine safety measures at Islamic-religious institutions, including stronger protection for minors and oversight of informal and online religious guidance. Led by Associate Professor Razwana Begum and Ustaz Fathurrahman Dawoed, it is expected to report by year-end. The government is also considering broader screening for jobs involving contact with children.

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