A last-minute effort is seeking to keep UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. With plans for Hezbollah’s disarmament and Israel’s troop withdrawal stalled, residents fear being isolated before the planned exit in January.

RReuters2026-09-16 11:48

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the European Union is opening the door for Canada to become its first associate member. The proposed “unique alliance” would create a new form of partnership between the two sides.

RReuters2026-09-16 11:48

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is delivering a lecture at the UK-based Ditchley Foundation, which focuses on British-American relations. He has called on the alliance’s 32 members to set out plans for meeting its defense spending targets.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-16 11:41

Charlie Kirk’s family has filed a notice of claim against the state of Utah and Utah Valley University one year after his killing. Fox News discusses the family’s action and related views from its contributors.

FFox News2026-09-16 11:36

Pristina is seeing a march by people backing Kosovo’s former president, Hashim Thaci, with the EU Rule of Law Mission building as its destination. The action follows the 25-year war-crimes sentence imposed on him by Kosovo’s tribunal in The Hague.

RReuters2026-09-16 11:32

Ahead of Ursula von der Leyen’s address to Parliament, former Council President Charles Michel told Euronews that the Commission chief had failed to rise to the challenges facing the EU, criticising what he called a lack of focus and very slow progress.

Eeuronews2026-09-16 11:29

All support acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after rapper Macklemore was removed from the lineup for making pro-Palestinian comments at a concert earlier this month.

Eeuronews2026-09-16 11:29

A war crimes tribunal in The Hague has sentenced former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci to 25 years in prison for crimes linked to the 1990s war for independence from Serbian control. Judges dismissed charges of targeting civilians but convicted Thaci and co-defendants Veseli, Selimi and Krasniqi of murder, cruel treatment, torture and arbitrary detention.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-16 11:24

President Trump took part in a dinner held in the White House Rose Garden on September 17, 2026.

TThe White House2026-09-16 11:23

Former national security adviser Victoria Coates examines China’s leverage over Iran, the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz and growing economic pressure as Tehran rejects new U.S. talks. The discussion also covers President Trump, the midterms and possible global oil fallout.

FFox News2026-09-16 11:20

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is holding a news conference on the Ebola outbreak in Congo and other global health issues.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-16 11:17

Ed Sheeran’s North and South American tour was thrown into chaos Tuesday after four supporting acts abruptly withdrew in solidarity with rapper Macklemore. He had been dropped from the tour after making pro-Palestinian remarks onstage.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-16 11:15

The US House has passed its third war powers resolution, seeking to limit President Trump’s ability to continue the military campaign against Iran. Seven Republicans joined House Democrats, in what will probably be the final congressional vote on the conflict before the midterm elections. Political analyst Joe Siracusa provided analysis.

TTRT World2026-09-16 11:09

Yemen’s Ansarullah Houthi forces claim they shot down a Saudi fighter jet in Marib province and accuse Riyadh of carrying out hundreds of air strikes there. The group denies responsibility for a drone attack on the holy city of Mecca.

TTRT World2026-09-16 10:58

The Senate voted 74-24 on Tuesday to advance the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act toward a full Senate vote. The bill would create a federal framework for athlete compensation, name, image and likeness deals, transfers and eligibility, replacing the different state rules now governing college athletics.

AABC News2026-09-16 10:47

Ed Sheeran’s North and South American tour was thrown into turmoil Tuesday after four opening acts abruptly withdrew in support of rapper Macklemore. He had been dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-16 10:46

Top AI leaders disagree on how quickly development should proceed, as safety concerns collide with the race to stay ahead. The roundup also covers the Kennedy Center going dark, Donald Trump’s threat to halt a $257 million renovation, Montana’s push to ban corporate election cash, the planned UN peacekeeper exit from Lebanon and markets awaiting a Federal Reserve rate decision.

RReuters2026-09-16 10:46

At least 20 people, including five children, were killed and dozens remain missing after a war-damaged building collapsed in Gaza, local rescue teams say. Searchers are continuing to look for bodies and survivors in the rubble in Gaza City’s Tal al-Hawa area. Residents said 10 families had lived there despite warnings that the building was unsafe.

BBBC News2026-09-16 10:45

The US plans to provide Israel with bombs under a $2.8 billion weapons deal. The same class of bombs drew concern during the Biden administration over the risk of causing large civilian casualties in densely populated Gaza.

Eeuronews2026-09-16 10:44

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sought support Tuesday from Egypt’s president as Houthi rebels in Yemen intensify attacks on Saudi shipping and infrastructure. The cross-Red Sea ally’s backing is being sought as the strikes help drive a sharp rise in global oil prices.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-16 10:42

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that Canada could become the 27-nation bloc’s first “associate member”. She proposed closer cooperation with Canadian leader Mark Carney on technology, defence and energy.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-16 10:41

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his first public appearance in more than a year on Wednesday by attending a pre-trial hearing at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. He faces charges including murder and attempted murder over alleged involvement in dozens of killings during his so-called war on drugs.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-16 10:35

Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino assesses FBI Director Kash Patel’s and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s congressional hearings on “The Ingraham Angle.”

FFox News2026-09-16 10:30

A helicopter operated by NBC Los Angeles crashed while covering a deadly bus accident, killing three people. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass offered prayers to the victims’ families and loved ones. The underlying collision involved an L.A. Metro bus and a passenger vehicle, leaving two people dead and others injured.

NNBC News2026-09-16 10:26