Swedes are voting on issues including climate policy, taxes and support for Ukraine in an election that could bring a far-right party into government for the first time.

RReuters2026-09-13 13:57

U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to his golf resort in Ireland to watch the Irish Open has focused worldwide attention on the coastal village of Doonbeg. Thousands joined a protest march in central Dublin, while many locals support the resort because of the hundreds of jobs and thousands of visitors it brings.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-13 13:56

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses the midterm election landscape and explains why he is optimistic Democrats could win across the board. He says Republican candidates are trying to “shake off this Trump stink.”

NNBC News2026-09-13 13:54

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who sought the presidency in 2020, says he would not have run if he had not believed America was already ready for a gay president. He is weighing a possible 2028 campaign.

NNBC News2026-09-13 13:54

Berlin’s city center saw thousands gather in opposition to the far right’s growing presence in Germany.

RReuters2026-09-13 13:53

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Pete Buttigieg criticized Speaker Mike Johnson after Johnson said he would not rush Congress to decide whether to regulate dangerous AI models.

NNBC News2026-09-13 13:51

US President Donald Trump held an impromptu press conference during the Irish Open golf tournament in Doonbeg, Ireland. He claimed Iran is seeking a diplomatic agreement with the United States and said Tehran is “calling constantly”. Trump also criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over attacks on Russian diesel refineries, arguing they could contribute to global fuel shortages.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-13 13:49

NAZA, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor and produced by the Guardian, has won the special jury prize at the 83rd Venice film festival. In his acceptance speech, Abraham said it was important for Israelis to watch the film because, he said, their country was committing these crimes.

GGuardian News2026-09-13 13:47

A 15-year-old survived for about two days on top of a capsized boat in Alaska’s Bering Sea before being rescued, the U.S. Coast Guard said. Two companions were found dead.

RReuters2026-09-13 13:47

Calls to slow artificial intelligence development could create near-term market uncertainty, but BMO Capital Markets’ Jennifer Lee says AI infrastructure, investment and demand are unlikely to reverse. Concerns about jobs, data centers and profitability may moderate growth, while labor shortages and automation continue to support longer-term expansion.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-13 13:44

Rescuers are searching for about 130 passengers and crew who went missing after a ferry overturned in bad weather in Indonesia’s Java Sea on Sunday.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-13 13:37

Iran-backed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have intensified as fighting spreads around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial route for global trade and oil shipments. Farea Al-Muslimi of the Sanaa Center for Strategic Studies said this could be “the last round in Yemen’s current war,” while examining the Houthis’ links to Iran and the pressure their attacks on US allies are placing on Washington.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-13 13:28

As concerns grow over AI’s existential risks, tech leaders Dario Amodei, Sam Altman and Elon Musk are calling for a slowdown in AI model development. The roundup also covers the Houthis’ advance in the Red Sea, a stir over Donald Trump’s comments on Irish unity, and Elena Rybakina winning her first U.S. Open title.

RReuters2026-09-13 13:28

Céline Dion returned to the stage with a comeback performance in Paris. She sang celebrated hits including “My Heart Will Go On” and “Because You Loved Me”, earning praise from fans and critics.

Eeuronews2026-09-13 13:26

In an interview with Meet the Press, House Speaker Mike Johnson said the war with Iran is driving prices higher at home. He added that he hopes and prays President Trump’s forecast that the fighting will end after the midterm elections proves correct.

NNBC News2026-09-13 13:24

The Philippines’ autonomous Bangsamoro region is preparing for its first parliamentary election. Voters will choose 80 lawmakers to represent regional, district and sectoral constituencies.

CCNA2026-09-13 13:17

A ferry carrying 243 people sank in rough weather between Indonesia’s Java and Borneo islands, leaving at least one person dead and more than 100 missing. It is the region’s second major ferry accident in five days, renewing concerns about safety standards, overcrowding and maintenance.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-13 13:17

In a Meet the Press interview, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress would debate and discuss President Donald Trump’s promise to give Americans $5,000 if Republicans win both chambers in the midterm elections. Johnson stopped short of guaranteeing the payments.

NNBC News2026-09-13 13:16

Fighting is intensifying in Yemen after Iran-backed Houthi forces captured strategic territory near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Government forces have launched counterstrikes, while Saudi Arabia has reportedly carried out air raids. The Houthis also claimed attacks in southern Saudi Arabia and threatened shipping through the chokepoint, raising concerns about regional security and global trade.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-13 13:15

In an interview with Meet the Press, former Anthropic AI researcher Jacob Coxon calls for “global coordination” to mitigate AI risks. He says AI’s capabilities could become “quite scary” within six months to a year.

NNBC News2026-09-13 13:13

As Sweden approaches a closely contested election, the far right is gaining support by appealing to concerns about crime and security, which some voters increasingly link to migration. Stockholm University sociologist Zeth Isaksson says the movement has softened its image, making it more acceptable to a wider electorate, but warns against overstating its strength in Sweden.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-13 13:11

Six years after the pandemic began, COVID-19 is again making headlines, along with renewed questions about how newsrooms handled the crisis. The Listening Post’s Nicholas Muirhead examines how pandemic coverage damaged trust in the US, featuring Amesh Adalja, Frances E Lee and Jeanne Lenzer.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-13 13:11

In an interview on Meet the Press, House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would bring the House back into session if lawmakers had a solution for AI guardrails. His comments followed an Anthropic whistleblower’s warning that AI could “kill” humanity within the next decade.

NNBC News2026-09-13 13:08

A decade after becoming the first American athlete to compete at the Olympics wearing a hijab, fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad visited Doha to inspire young women in sport. The bronze medallist recalled discrimination during her career, including accusations that she slacked while fasting during Ramadan.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-13 13:03