WorldTens of thousands lined the streets of Oslo on Wednesday to mourn King Harald V, who was laid to rest after dying at the age of 89.
WorldTens of thousands lined the streets of Oslo on Wednesday to mourn King Harald V, who was laid to rest after dying at the age of 89.
ScienceFrance is hosting a two-day space summit in Paris as it seeks a stronger role in Europe. Key U.S. players, including SpaceX and Blue Origin, are absent from the meeting.
Politics0:41Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused the far-right Alternative for Germany of pursuing an “ethnic cleansing” policy in an address to parliament. His remarks followed his conservative CDU’s defeat by the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, where the party campaigned on curbing migration and restoring ties with Moscow. Merz also cancelled a call with Trump.
WorldPresident Trump escalates the trade war with Canada by moving to ban selected imports. The first-ever GOP midterm convention begins in Texas, while Iran attacks U.S. bases in the Middle East after five Iranian tankers sink.
SocietyIn New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch are presenting a new wall that commemorates those who died on September 11, 2001.
Culture6:31Céline Dion is set to return to the stage in Paris this Saturday, beginning a run of more than 16 concerts in the French capital across September and October. The performances mark a major milestone for the 58-year-old singer after a rare neurological disorder kept her away from touring for years.
EconomyChinese businesses are increasingly appearing across Malaysia, including in beauty, dining and automotive services. Their competitive prices, long hours and digital-first models are drawing consumers, while local firms struggling to keep up are growing concerned about the pace of expansion.
PoliticsThe Smithsonian says Lonnie Bunch is leaving his post Tuesday after seven years at the helm of the world’s largest museum, education and research complex. His resignation comes amid attacks from the Trump administration.
ScienceFrance is moving ahead with a space summit that has been shunned by US tech giants and seen fewer European leaders attend than expected. President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a stronger European role in the fiercely competitive space sector.
PoliticsA Jesse Watters Primetime segment has Republican strategist Caroline Sunshine weighing the field for the 2028 presidential race.
WorldNew York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the release of tens of thousands of documents indicating that the city did not reveal everything it knew about air toxicity after the September 11 attacks. The disclosure comes before the attacks’ 25th anniversary; illnesses linked to exposure in the area have reportedly killed more than 9,400 people.
Economy1:21The US Treasury will buy as much as $6 billion of longer-dated government debt in the first operation under an expanded buybacks program. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pursuing the move to curb rising borrowing costs.
World4:56Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first leader after the city returned to Chinese rule, has died at 89. His office said he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 8, surrounded by family; no cause was given. Chief Executive John Lee called his contribution “visionary” and “exceptionally significant.”
Tech10:05Apple’s next-generation Siri AI assistant is available to US users but not Europeans. Apple blames European Union regulation, while Brussels says the company could launch the service tomorrow if it chose to. The dispute raises questions about AI, privacy and competition.
WorldAs the war escalates in the air, Russia appears ready to send more troops into the fighting. Moscow is betting that its larger pool of personnel and resources can sustain the war and outlast Ukraine and its Western partners. The interview examines the reasons behind Russian advances and whether its manpower advantage can change the course of the conflict.
EconomyA record six initial public offerings opened for subscription in India on Wednesday, together seeking US$480 million. They are among 12 mainboard IPOs expected this week as appetite for new listings recovers after the US-Iran war hurt sentiment, though questions remain over whether the market can absorb the surge.
Health10:11Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 attacks, the health toll is mounting among the first responders who rushed to help. Many have developed cancers and other devastating illnesses linked to toxic air exposure at Ground Zero, while others have died before reaching the anniversary.
Society3:46Lindsay Clancy’s defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, told CBS Mornings that he plans to seek dismissal of the case. Caroline Polisi examines his statements.
OtherA technical glitch grounded more than 2,000 flights in the UK, stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers and prompting airlines to demand answers from air traffic control.
WorldMore than 300 flights were cancelled at UK airports on Wednesday after a technical problem at air traffic control disrupted services the previous day. Cirium said about 1,750 flights were cancelled on Tuesday, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers. Nats apologised, and its boss Martin Rolfe said there would be an investigation.
OtherThe broadcast features Lindsay Clancy’s attorney Kevin Reddington speaking after her mistrial, Train’s Pat Monahan discussing 25 years of “Drops of Jupiter,” and the future king of England leaving for boarding school.
PoliticsAs U.S. President Donald Trump increases retaliation against Canada in the trade war, former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole says it is unfortunate that Americans have not approached negotiations in good faith or considered fairness.
WorldBritish airlines are working through a backlog after technical problems forced the cancellation of more than 1,750 flights. The head of the country’s air traffic control system has been called to meet with the transport minister.
EconomyRenewed hostilities in the Persian Gulf are keeping the international oil benchmark near US$100 a barrel. Daan Struyven, Goldman Sachs’ co-head of global commodities research, discusses the implications.