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Sydney Sweeney at center of semi-nude ad controversyCulture

Actress Sydney Sweeney appeared nude in an advertisement for sports-betting platform Novig, using footballs, tennis rackets and hockey pads to cover herself, prompting controversy.

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Dozens of Saudi air strikes hit Houthi positions as Yemen fighting intensifiesWorld3:29

Yemen’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.

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Self-improving AI has sparked doomsday warnings: What you need to knowTech

Researchers 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.

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Trump says no new AI guardrails needed as markets fret over AI slowdownPolitics8:10

President 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.

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Latest news bulletin | September 15, 2026 – MiddayWorld

A midday roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 15, 2026, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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Start Here Sept. 15: Trump Goes All-In on AI, Alligator AlcatrazPolitics

President 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.

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NEW DETAILS: US sanctions Russian bank over alleged Iran tiesPolitics

Will 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.

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Is it legal to go topless in Canada?Society

In 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.

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Mitch McConnell returns to Senate floor after hospitalizationPolitics

Kentucky 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.

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Army video shows debris after NATO jets shoot down drone in Lithuanian airspaceWorld

Officials 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.

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Trump’s AI Defense Defies Voter Unease; UK Payrolls DropPolitics

President 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.

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Israeli opposition challenges Netanyahu on security but backs continued warsPolitics

Israel 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.

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LIVE: Farmers protest in RomaniaSociety

Romanian farmers are protesting outside the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest over problems affecting the livestock and farming sectors.

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Fox News Highlights – September 14, 2026Other

Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters, Sean Hannity and Greg Gutfeld offer Fox News viewers their latest takes on the day’s top stories.

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Oasis announce 38 new dates for 2027 global tourCulture

Manchester 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.

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Volunteers deliver oxygen tanks to Indonesians affected by wildfire hazeSociety

Volunteers 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.

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Amid France’s political ‘fragmentation’, ‘a case needs to be made for participatory democracy’Politics

Historian 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.

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