For decades, the United States has invested billions in the pursuit of a cancer cure, backed by promises from presidents and intensive research. Yet cancer remains one of the country’s leading killers, with its deadliest forms still widespread. The programme examines what continues to stand in the way.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-15 20:05

Chinatown residents and Edmonton officials are urging action over where and how people are released from provincial custody. Security footage appears to show correctional officers dropping people at seemingly random inner-city locations at all hours. Community leaders say their concern is the release process and location, especially when social services are limited.

GGlobal News2026-09-15 20:03

Al Jazeera’s Josh Rushing speaks with US journalists Krystal Ball and Jude Russo about why the 2026 congressional midterms matter and what is driving the political debate. They examine how the economy, foreign policy, immigration, AI and a changing media landscape are shaping voters’ views, alongside growing divisions within both major parties and what voters want from Washington.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-15 20:01

Saudi and Yemeni forces have launched a forceful response against Houthi positions, carrying out dozens of air strikes on key sites in Yemen. The ongoing fighting has pushed Brent crude above $109 a barrel. The UN warns of an impending humanitarian crisis, with more than 100,000 people displaced inside Yemen and thousands of refugees fleeing to Djibouti.

BBBC News2026-09-15 20:00

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office said it will not pursue the death penalty for Nick Reiner, the son of filmmaker Rob Reiner. He has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he murdered his parents at their home in December.

RReuters2026-09-15 19:54

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a House Financial Services Committee hearing that recent Treasury buybacks were successful and reinforced U.S. credibility, even as the 10-year yield recently climbed above 5%.

RReuters2026-09-15 19:49

Dr. Walaa-Eldeen Bakry of Westminster Business School says Carney is deliberately diversifying Canada’s trade policy. She says this could provide a more reliable route for Canadian energy exports to the EU, noting a significant rise in oil exports to some European countries last year.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-15 19:42

Prosecutors said they will not seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner, who is charged with killing his parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner. The decision followed consultations with the victims’ loved ones and was addressed at a hearing.

NNBC News2026-09-15 19:41

The Avalanche ecosystem is gathering for its summit, where CoinDesk is conducting exclusive live interviews from the venue. Guests include Binance.US CEO Stephen Gregory, Ethena founder and CEO Guy Young, Ava Labs President Charley Cooper and Rain CEO Farooq Malik.

CCoinDesk2026-09-15 19:39

A viral selfie said to show Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi and other leaders together at the BRICS summit in New Delhi was generated by AI. A SynthID watermark indicates OpenAI tools were used, while several pictured leaders did not attend. Another AI image includes former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in 2024. Both circulated widely, including through official embassy accounts.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-15 19:37

Jonathan Haidt has argued that the rise of social media and smartphones is behind the marked decline in teen mental health since 2010. Psychology researcher Peter Gray challenges that account in his new book, arguing that schools—not social media—are the real culprit.

TThe Verge2026-09-15 19:30

For more than a month, the Houthis have attacked Saudi oil infrastructure and shipping in the Red Sea, adding pressure on global oil prices and strengthening Iran’s leverage in its war with the United States. Their advances appear to have faced little resistance from Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-15 19:30

Fox News correspondent CB Cotton and podcast host CJ Pearson discuss the backlash to Sydney Sweeney’s nearly nude Novig ad campaign on ‘The Faulkner Focus,’ after female athletes accused the actress of objectifying women in sports.

FFox News2026-09-15 19:30

The United States says it has deployed a weapon in Earth's orbit, prompting questions about what military systems are in space and how they might be used as major powers compete for dominance there. Washington has disclosed little; Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the weapon protects US forces from hostile action but gave no details about its capabilities or launch timing.

BBBC News2026-09-15 19:30

Yemen’s conflict is intensifying as Ansarullah Houthi forces launch a major offensive against Saudi-backed government troops in Al Jawf. Footage shows destroyed vehicles and combat, while thermal imagery depicts retaliatory strikes by the Saudi-backed coalition. Both sides claim military gains as the fighting spreads.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-15 19:29

At a White House press briefing, Attorney General Todd Blanche said President Donald Trump is permitted to criticize the Supreme Court over its ruling on mail-in ballots for the 2026 midterm elections. NBC News journalists also examined whether the court’s independence should be questioned and Trump’s AI push amid public scrutiny.

NNBC News2026-09-15 19:28

Kawhi Leonard is officially a Toronto Raptor again after a deal months in the making was delayed by an NBA investigation involving Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. The seven-time All-Star is returning to Toronto, where he previously made a strong impression.

GGlobal News2026-09-15 19:27

The EU accused Russia on Tuesday of the “reckless” firing of flares at a Danish frigate. The shooting down of a drone over Lithuania heightened European anxiety over the Ukraine-Russia war, prompting Danish analysts to call for a stronger NATO and EU response to Moscow.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-15 19:23

The lawyer for Lucy Letby, who was convicted of murdering seven newborn babies, said the team was focused on bringing her case to the Court of Appeal. He criticized the inquiry report as being based on “the completely wrong premise.”

RReuters2026-09-15 19:22

NATO fighter jets have downed an unidentified drone in Lithuanian airspace for the first time. Separately, a Russian warship fired flares at a Danish military helicopter in the Baltic Sea, raising security concerns across Europe and prompting accusations that Russia is acting increasingly recklessly near NATO’s borders.

DDW News2026-09-15 19:14

The UN Security Council is meeting to discuss the situation in the Middle East, including Yemen.

RReuters2026-09-15 19:14

Most economists say Alberta would face hard times if it separated from Canada, but committed supporters do not appear swayed by the dire forecasts. The program examines how much economic analysis can influence this vote or others, along with AI-enhanced Airbnb listings and why more children should run lemonade stands.

CCBC News2026-09-15 19:11

Bernie Sanders criticised the advance of artificial intelligence at the Pro-Human Assembly in Washington on Tuesday, warning that the current version will be the least capable AI humanity will ever have. The independent Vermont senator spoke alongside AI sceptics including Steve Bannon.

GGuardian News2026-09-15 19:10

The FBI has released newly declassified documents about the attempted assassination of Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in summer 2024. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley reports on what the records reveal and the questions that remain unanswered.

NNBC News2026-09-15 19:09