Other11:46A morning bulletin recapping important stories from Europe and beyond on September 10, 2026.
Other11:46A morning bulletin recapping important stories from Europe and beyond on September 10, 2026.
WorldA drone alert prompted Moldovan authorities to close the country’s airspace, delaying the departure of a plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to Norway, a government spokesperson said.
WorldThe Philippine Coast Guard said several people died and more than 80 were missing after a ferry caught fire off Palawan in the western Philippines.
PoliticsAddressing the Republican midterm gathering, U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche focused on the Trump administration’s immigration approach and underscored the stakes of the midterm elections.
Tech4:23China’s Tiangong Ultra made headlines in August by breaking multiple records at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Reuters visited the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center for a behind-the-scenes look at the robot.
World2:48At least five people have died and 86 are unaccounted for after the MV June Aster caught fire while carrying 134 passengers and crew towards Coron, a popular tourist destination in the Philippines. Coastguard Captain Noemi Cayabyab says 43 people were rescued.
SocietyABC News’ Pierre Thomas spoke with former FBI agent Jeffrey Miller about his response to the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon and his current battle with cancer linked to exposure to debris there.
PoliticsABC News’ Linsey Davis interviewed former RNC Chair Michael Whatley about his North Carolina Senate campaign, President Trump’s trade war with Canada and the strategy behind the Republican midterm convention.
Politics22:56President Donald Trump delivers the keynote address at the first-ever Republican Midterm Convention.
WorldUS defense startup Covenant plans to produce up to 5,000 long-range cruise missiles annually in eastern Germany. Its Anthem missile is intended to be cheaper and easier to manufacture at scale than existing systems. Reports say Germany’s Bundeswehr may seek to buy it as Berlin and its allies rethink deterrence after the war in Ukraine.
Politics“Outnumbered” co-host Kayleigh McEnany contrasted Democratic and GOP messaging ahead of the 2026 midterms on “Jesse Watters Primetime,” characterizing one party as having embraced “cowardice and socialism.”
ScienceAugust 2026 tied for the hottest month ever recorded globally, with average air temperatures 1.65°C above the pre-industrial reference level, according to Copernicus. Prolonged, early heatwaves also pushed Western Europe past its previous summer temperature record from 2003.
PoliticsDonald Trump made an extraordinary pledge at the GOP midterm convention on Wednesday, saying every American adult would receive $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress. He offered no explanation of how the proposal could work or whether it would be legal.
WorldThe Philippine coast guard says at least five people died and more than 80 were missing after the MV June Aster caught fire off Palawan on Wednesday night. Video released by the agency showed flames consuming part of the vessel. The cause is under investigation.
PoliticsPresident Donald Trump addresses voters at the first RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, saying the United States will leave the world in its dust for decades.
PoliticsAt the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention on Wednesday, President Trump promised that, if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate, he would issue a $5,000 “dividend” to every American adult.
TechThe iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are now available for hands-on testing after Apple’s “Surprise and shine” event at Apple Park. The major additions include a variable-aperture main camera and new pro controls for photos and video. Four colors will be offered: black, silver, glacier, and burgundy. Preorders begin September 12 ahead of a September 18 release, with the iPhone 18 Pro starting at $1,199.
CultureTensions flare on The Block after a misunderstanding over an unprotected bedhead being delivered in the rain. Following a tense call with Chantal, Wyatt packs up his gear and threatens to leave the site permanently.
SocietyTwenty-five years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, members of Virginia’s Old Town Run Club began a 780-kilometer relay carrying an American flag from Shanksville, Pennsylvania, to the Pentagon and New York City’s Ground Zero. The event honors the victims and raises money for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Economy2:01Oil prices have climbed back above US$100 a barrel as attacks intensify in the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran. President Donald Trump claims the conflict will end immediately after the November 2026 midterm elections, while consumers in Canada and elsewhere face higher costs at the pump.
WorldRetired Gen. Charles Wald portrays Iran as under severe strain while addressing American strikes on Iranian oil tankers. He also considers Donald Trump’s forecast that the war will end after the 2026 midterms.
PoliticsCommunication strategist Dan Rene analyzes Donald Trump’s speech at the Republican Midterm Convention, in which Trump says tariffs have brought in trillions of dollars.
World11:02BRICS leaders are due to meet in India this weekend as the group confronts divisions over the ongoing Middle East conflict. Analyst Sarang Shidore says the summit could give Iran and the United Arab Emirates, both members, a “safe space” to engage and better understand each other’s positions after Iranian attacks targeted the UAE.
Economy2:07Canadian dairy, liquor and motorcycle producers could be barred from selling in the United States as President Donald Trump threatens to escalate his trade war with Canada. He also warned of additional 50% tariffs on various Canadian products. Companies are seeking other markets while exploring more sales between provinces.