PoliticsFBI Director Kash Patel faced questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee about his priorities and management of the agency. He also clashed with Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., over allegations concerning Patel’s conduct, NBC News reports.
PoliticsFBI Director Kash Patel faced questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee about his priorities and management of the agency. He also clashed with Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., over allegations concerning Patel’s conduct, NBC News reports.
PoliticsFormer FBI assistant director Chris Swecker discusses newly released documents describing the behavior of Thomas Crooks, who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump.
PoliticsHong Kong will publish its first five-year plan on Sept. 16, outlining development priorities through 2030. Chief Executive John Lee says the city will retain its capitalist system while seeking closer alignment with mainland China.
World1:37Russia and Ukraine are weighing a possible truce covering energy infrastructure as winter draws near. Heating systems remain vulnerable to more attacks, while the Kremlin has shown interest in an energy ceasefire amid mounting challenges for heating infrastructure before the colder months.
PoliticsJake Tapper joins Governor Gavin Newsom for fly fishing in Montana, where they discuss family, regrets as Newsom leaves office and whether he will seek the presidency in 2028. Newsom also addresses his decision to run, governing through COVID and being targeted by Trump.
WorldSix months into the war with Iran, the US military says it is facing an ammunition shortage, despite President Donald Trump’s claim that American stocks are “virtually unlimited”. The Pentagon watchdog says more than US$22 billion worth of munitions were used in the conflict’s first four months. Iran’s new security chief has ruled out negotiations with Washington to ease tensions.
World1:41Qatar warns that closing the Red Sea gateway at Bab el-Mandeb would deepen the crisis and calls for a diplomatic solution. The Houthi offensive along the Red Sea coast has put another vital shipping route at risk, while the Hormuz blockade disrupts trade and energy supplies.
WorldThailand and Cambodia are confronting each other over contested waters as their foreign ministers present their cases in Singapore, marking the start of a UN-backed conciliation process. CNA examines what the talks might produce with Dr Tara Davenport.
OtherTransboundary haze is severely affecting Sarawak in eastern Malaysia, which borders Indonesia’s Borneo. The state recorded the country’s highest API reading on Tuesday morning amid a hot, dry spell that authorities expect to last until October.
World11:42A roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on 15 September 2026, covering world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
EconomyBloomberg Surveillance examines 5% Treasury yields, the oil crisis and a possible Federal Reserve rate hike. Guests discuss energy stocks as a hedge against bonds and warn that the oil crisis could end in military action or recession.
WorldThailand and Cambodia’s top diplomats have appeared before the Permanent Court of Arbitration in Singapore as UN-backed conciliation begins over their maritime dispute. Cambodia launched the process in June after Thailand withdrew from an agreement on maritime border claims. Phnom Penh says it seeks constructive talks, while Bangkok accuses it of playing the victim and vilifying Thailand in international forums. The resource-rich area covers about 29,000 square kilometres.
CultureMatthew Rhys made Emmy history by winning two lead acting awards on the same night, while Widow’s Bay swept the comedy categories and set a new record with 14 wins. The programme also looks at victories for The Pitt, Hacks and Stephen Colbert, along with the return of Fauda for a politically charged fifth season.
SocietyA demonstration at Victoria Square in Romania began peacefully but descended into chaos when protesters clashed with security forces and tried to block nearby roads.
ScienceAnthropologist Agustín Fuentes tackles popular questions about human evolution, including whether humans are still evolving, whether there was a first human, how the human family tree developed, and the origins of monogamy, cave living and kissing. He also discusses Neanderthals and why other human-like species disappeared.
World1:39Ziad Al-Yasini was killed during a 3am Israeli raid inside his home in Al-Bireh, in the occupied West Bank. A relative said the family heard an explosion and his screams before he was shot twice and left bleeding. The family alleges soldiers used silencers and kept paramedics out of the room, disputing the army’s account.
World3:42Saudi Arabia has issued a new warning to the Houthis after an attack injured its citizens. Fox News reports on the escalating conflict with the Houthis in the Middle East, with analysis from Hudson Institute senior fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs.
SocietyThe Los Angeles County district attorney says prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner. If convicted, he could receive life in prison without parole. Reiner, 33, is accused of fatally stabbing his parents, director Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner, at their home in December.
Tech2:30The United States and China are stepping up their contest for AI dominance. China is investing heavily and pursuing a national-security-focused regulatory framework, with officials including Xi Jinping and Chen Yixin calling for stronger oversight. US President-elect Donald Trump has dismissed AI regulation as a “hoax” that could help China.
ScienceMore than 330,000 sea turtles have arrived in southern Mexico in a mass nesting event known as an “arribada”. The season’s sixth arribada brought thousands of turtles to La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca in under 48 hours to lay eggs, officials said.
SocietyFirst lady Melania Trump is speaking to the school community during an appearance at an elementary campus in Ashe County, North Carolina.
TechNew York state Assemblymember Alex Bores, a Democrat representing the 73rd District and a former technology consultant, discusses possible AI safety measures as debate over technology regulation intensifies.
Culture“Widow’s Bay,” a horror comedy centred on a cursed New England town, topped this year’s Emmy winners with a record 14 statuettes, including best comedy.
PoliticsUS Representative Maxine Waters sharply criticizes Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during testimony before a House Finance panel, blaming the administration’s tariffs, trade disputes and Iran policy for higher prices and rising borrowing costs.