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Portugal’s European Green Capital works to make climate extremes more comfortableScience

Guimarães, Portugal’s current European Green Capital, is the second Portuguese city to receive the annual honor after Lisbon. The city’s recognition follows more than a decade of efforts to create green corridors, restore rivers and reduce waste as it confronts climate extremes.

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Saturday Sessions: Jason Scott & The High Heat perform “Too Good, Too Bad”Culture

Oklahoma City roots-country band Jason Scott & The High Heat is gaining momentum. Frontman Jason Scott trained for years to become a preacher before a crisis of faith redirected his songwriting. The group’s forthcoming album, “Playboy,” showcases its electrifying sound.

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Trump teases end of Iran war: ‘VERY SOON’World

Fox News reports from Dublin on President Donald Trump’s meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, during which Trump teased that the Iran war could end “very soon.”

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Would Trump actually defend Taiwan? | Meanwhile in AsiaWorld

Chinese President Xi Jinping says unification with Taiwan is inevitable, while US President Donald Trump will not say whether Washington would defend Taiwan if it were attacked. CNN’s hosts examine whether China and the US could enter a “war with no winners,” and how such a conflict could trigger a global crisis and disrupt the chip-dependent world economy.

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Trump: Iran war nears its end, oil prices expected to fallWorld

Donald Trump says the Iran war will end, oil prices will decline and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz will be resolved. He also praises ties with Saudi Arabia and what he describes as progress in Gaza.

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The Uplift: Dolly PartonCulture

Dolly Parton is celebrated not only for her music, acting and glamorous image, but also for her philanthropy and her alter ego, “The Book Lady.” The weekly show highlights her legacy through an uplifting portrait of the star.

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BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the blocWorld

BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi on Saturday for a summit centred on trade, investment and global conflicts. The bloc is seeking a larger role in shaping the global agenda for emerging and developing countries while facing pressure from wars and tensions with the United States.

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Houthis seize key sites around Bab el-Mandeb as Saudi oil exports face disruptionWorld2:13

Saudi Arabia halted oil transfers through a major pipeline after it was targeted by drones. Houthi forces meanwhile took a strategic port and island around Bab el-Mandeb from Yemeni government forces. Iran, which supports the rebels, denied involvement in the attacks.

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Putin arrives in India as BRICS leaders begin talksWorld1:56

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India on Friday as leaders of the BRICS diplomatic bloc began talks. The meeting comes amid global geopolitical turmoil, including the war in Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East.

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Rennes beat Marseille to seize top spot in Ligue 1Sports

Rennes defeated Olympique de Marseille to move into first place in Ligue 1. Marseille have now lost three straight French championship matches and have won just once in their last four, with the team struggling across the pitch and short of ideas.

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Céline Dion fever grips Paris ahead of sold-out residencyCulture

Céline Dion returns to the stage this Saturday for the opening of a sold-out Paris residency, the first of 26 concerts scheduled over eight months. The comeback follows her battle with a neurological disorder that sidelined her career. A giant free karaoke singalong was held in the French capital before her first show.

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Latest news bulletin | September 12, 2026 – MiddayOther

A midday bulletin rounds up the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 12, 2026, spanning world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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How Much the Iran War Is Costing Households: What You Need to Know — WeekendWorld

As fighting between the U.S. and Iran intensifies, average diesel prices have climbed above $6 a gallon and oil has moved back over $100 a barrel. Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal also wrote to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, accusing the company of putting profits ahead of safety.

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BRICS summit: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in New DelhiWorld

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS summit, where leaders are confronting challenges involving global trade, energy and security. India-China relations and the Iran war’s effects on global markets are also in focus.

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Swiss researchers use AI to detect early warning signs of natural disastersScience

Scientists have warned that rapid global warming could bring more intense extreme weather in coming decades. Swiss researchers believe AI modelling could revolutionise forecasting systems and help societies prepare for an increasing risk of natural disasters.

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Special Tribunal to prosecute Putin and other Russian leaders for Ukraine invasionWorld

Plans for a Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine are nearing completion. The court, expected to be created within the Council of Europe framework, could bring Russian President Vladimir Putin and other senior military and political figures before an international tribunal. The proceedings would determine who might be tried and for which offenses.

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