CultureActress Sydney Sweeney appeared nude in an advertisement for sports-betting platform Novig, using footballs, tennis rackets and hockey pads to cover herself, prompting controversy.
CultureActress Sydney Sweeney appeared nude in an advertisement for sports-betting platform Novig, using footballs, tennis rackets and hockey pads to cover herself, prompting controversy.
World3:29Yemen’s Ansar Allah Houthis say Saudi Arabia carried out a wave of air strikes across Lahj, Taiz, al-Jawf, Marib and Hajjah. Riyadh is backing Yemen’s internationally recognised government against a rapid Houthi offensive. The Iran-backed group has advanced west and south over the past week, capturing territory including the Red Sea port of Mocha. Injuries were reported in Taiz.
TechResearchers are raising alarms about artificial intelligence that can improve itself, prompting warnings of doomsday scenarios. The bulletin also covers a Supreme Court setback for Donald Trump on mail-in voting, a possible Fed rate hike, Houthi advances in Yemen and the Emmys’ winners and losers.
Politics8:10President Donald Trump says new guardrails for artificial intelligence are unnecessary as calls grow to slow development of advanced models. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces mounting pressure ahead of congressional testimony, while 10-year yields top 5% and the Federal Reserve begins a pivotal two-day meeting, with markets expecting another rate hike.
WorldA midday roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 15, 2026, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
PoliticsPresident Trump is doubling down on efforts to advance American artificial intelligence companies. A government watchdog says detainees at “Alligator Alcatraz” spend hours in cage-like structures, while the Environmental Protection Agency plans to scrap Biden-era emissions standards for power plants.
PoliticsWill Thibeau, director of the American Military Project, discussed on 'Fox & Friends First' Secretary Scott Bessent’s action against a Russian bank allegedly linked to Iran, along with President Donald Trump’s comments on the war in Ukraine. Thibeau said both sides have agreed not to strike energy targets.
SocietyIn 1991, 19-year-old Gwen Jacob was arrested after going topless during a heat wave and being cat-called. Her refusal to pay the fine led to the multi-year R. v. Jacob court battle, sparking a national debate over sexism, safety and control of women’s bodies, and ultimately challenging Canadian law.
PoliticsKentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate floor Monday for the first time since he was hospitalized after a fall in June. He said he was preparing to cast his first Senate vote since the accident and was eager to see his colleagues again.
WorldOfficials said NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight. The incident came less than a day after NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said strikes near alliance territory would lead the trans-Atlantic organization to increase support for Kyiv.
TechMEP Brando Benifei says the EU has the power to lead efforts toward a global treaty on artificial intelligence. He says citizens need to be worried about AI, citing real risks including a loss of control.
PoliticsPresident Donald Trump’s opposition to AI guardrails puts him at odds with a growing number of lawmakers from both parties, while safety fears deepen voters’ misgivings about the technology ahead of the midterm elections. UK employers cut workers at the fastest pace in nine months, highlighting a weak jobs market before the Bank of England’s interest-rate decision on Thursday.
EconomyEPA Administrator Lee Zeldin discusses soaring energy prices and outlines plans to bring down diesel costs after prices reached an all-time high of more than $6 per gallon.
PoliticsIsrael is preparing for parliamentary elections on October 27, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking another term amid growing opposition to his handling of national security and regional wars. Opposition parties are presenting themselves as alternatives on security and foreign policy, but most are not calling for an end to Israel’s military campaigns.
SocietyRomanian farmers are protesting outside the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest over problems affecting the livestock and farming sectors.
PoliticsAnti-war young Russians continue to support Yabloko, the only party openly opposing the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, even though it has been barred from the upcoming State Duma election. Thousands are volunteering for the party and taking part in its pre-election activities.
OtherLaura Ingraham, Jesse Watters, Sean Hannity and Greg Gutfeld offer Fox News viewers their latest takes on the day’s top stories.
CultureAuthorities are investigating the death of 36-year-old actress Hayden Panettiere in South Carolina last month, with the DEA now involved in the inquiry.
CultureManchester rock band Oasis have announced 38 additional shows for their 2027 global tour, giving fans an eagerly awaited new run of performances after the huge response to their Oasis: Live ’25 reunion tour.
World2:00Ukraine’s counter-disinformation agency says claims that the EU is demanding Ukraine mobilise women against Russia’s invasion originated with Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service.
SocietyLady Justice Thirlwall delivers remarks following the publication of the Lucy Letby inquiry report, with the event available to watch live.
SocietyA YouGov survey spanning six European countries finds substantial differences in language fluency, motivation to learn and opinions on making language education compulsory.
SocietyVolunteers in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province delivered oxygen tanks door to door to residents and frontline firefighters struggling to breathe as smoke from widespread forest fires covered the region. At the volunteer-run Oxygen House in Pontianak, workers prepared equipment and transported cylinders by motorcycle to affected communities.
PoliticsHistorian of modern France Andrew Smith argues that Marine Le Pen and the National Rally’s commanding lead in early presidential polling should not be treated as an inevitable far-right victory. He says they benefit from familiarity, unity and tightly focused messaging, while the polling more fundamentally reflects a French electorate shaped by anger and anxiety.