Paris is seeking to remove Alisher Usmanov from the sanctions list in what appears to be a quid-pro-quo effort to secure the release of French nationals detained in Azerbaijan.

Eeuronews2026-09-15 11:53

Good Morning America presents the news to start your day.

AABC News2026-09-15 11:51

Another vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile as Iran-backed Houthi rebels rapidly advance and keep attacking. Saudi Arabia has pledged a tough response, stoking concern that a second front may emerge and that a vital global oil corridor could be put at risk.

FFox News2026-09-15 11:45

The 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi brought together the expanded grouping, now comprising more than 10 formal members and several partner countries. As the Middle East conflict escalates, participants issued a 140-point declaration reaffirming efforts to reform global governance and promote cross-border payments among BRICS countries. The podcast examines whether the bloc seeks an alternative to the existing order and the challenges ahead.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-09-15 11:45

Yemen’s Houthis are advancing in the south and west, taking territory and targeting Saudi cities and oil infrastructure, while Saudi Arabia carries out air strikes across five regions. The escalation is prompting growing questions about the Gulf balance of power and the role of Iran and its allies.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-15 11:44

Families mourned and buried their loved ones on Monday after a fire swept through two adjacent schools in Congo last week, killing 27 students.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-15 11:40

Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warned that AI could wipe out humanity by the end of the decade. Concerns are growing that “recursive self-improvement” could allow AI systems to advance without human input within three to five years, a risk examined by Aditya Soni.

RReuters2026-09-15 11:38

Ursula von der Leyen’s eagerly awaited speech in Brussels is expected to address the war in Ukraine, EU enlargement, migration, climate and trade, while leaving room for a surprise announcement.

Eeuronews2026-09-15 11:30

Lady Justice Thirlwall speaks after publication of the final report from a public inquiry into the deaths of seven newborn babies allegedly murdered by British nurse Lucy Letby. Questions are mounting over whether Letby’s convictions relied on flawed medical evidence.

RReuters2026-09-15 11:26

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in live coverage from NBC News.

NNBC News2026-09-15 11:25

EU lawmakers are debating the migration crisis in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect the bloc’s external borders.

RReuters2026-09-15 11:18

Rapper Macklemore has been removed as the opening act on Ed Sheeran’s US tour after making pro-Palestinian comments on stage earlier this month. Jewish groups criticised him for saying “Free Palestine” at two concerts and delivering political speeches. Macklemore has defended the remarks while confirming his removal.

BBBC News2026-09-15 11:17

Anthropic, the technology company behind Claude, is urging governments to consider mandatory rules for AI systems that become dangerously capable, including a possible kill switch. Bharath Reddy of the Takshashila Institution offers his analysis.

TTRT World2026-09-15 11:16

Fighting between Yemen’s Ansarullah Houthis and Saudi-backed forces is intensifying, fuelling fears of a full-scale war. The Trump administration has reportedly ruled out direct military support for Riyadh, offering intelligence instead, while Saudi Arabia rushes to repair a damaged oil pipeline.

TTRT World2026-09-15 11:11

FBI Director Kash Patel is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee about congressional oversight of the bureau.

FFox News2026-09-15 11:07

More Russians are leaving the country this summer, citing fears of another military mobilization, internet restrictions and a fuel crisis. One man who fled to Georgia said people never know what may happen next. A group helping Russians settle abroad reported a panic wave since mid-July, with nearly eight times as many inquiries as in May.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-15 11:00

Former Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf reacts to reports that sanctuary cities are preparing to sue the Trump administration over a new federal immigration rule. He also discusses the potential loss of federal funds for sanctuary states.

FFox News2026-09-15 11:00

Health secretary Yvette Cooper is giving a statement on the Lucy Letby inquiry, with the proceedings available to watch live.

GGuardian News2026-09-15 10:54

Donald Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during a live panel at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles, dismissing warnings about artificial intelligence dangers as a “hoax.” Trump criticized efforts to slow AI development, portraying them as politically motivated or part of a Chinese scheme.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-15 10:53

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives his annual testimony before the House Finance Committee on the state of the international financial system and the economy.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-15 10:48

The US military says the war with Iran has left it facing an ammunition shortfall. President Donald Trump has continued to dismiss the concerns, having insisted only weeks ago that the US had a “virtually unlimited” stockpile.

Eeuronews2026-09-15 10:46

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche briefed members of the media on Sept. 15, 2026.

TThe White House2026-09-15 10:46

US state and local officials are taking extraordinary measures to safeguard voting systems, election staff and public confidence as signs grow that the president is seeking to influence November’s elections through federal power and claims of fraud.

RReuters2026-09-15 10:41

The Supreme Court has rejected President Trump’s effort to restrict mail-in voting just weeks before the midterm elections. Trump has dismissed warnings about artificial intelligence as a “hoax.”

AABC News2026-09-15 10:33