U.S. Reps. Don Beyer, Lori Trahan, Ted Lieu and others are hosting a press conference on artificial intelligence after technology leaders called for new limits. The event focuses on a bipartisan congressional push for AI action.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-16 12:54

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced during the State of the Union that Canada had been invited to become the EU’s first “associate member”. The entirely new status has yet to be defined in detail, while she also proposed an alliance with Ottawa covering technology, critical raw materials, energy and defence.

Eeuronews2026-09-16 12:54

A news helicopter crashed and caught fire in a Los Angeles neighbourhood on Tuesday, killing at least three people. Officials and the news outlet said the crew had been covering a fatal SUV and city bus collision.

CCBC News2026-09-16 12:51

Shares of Indian payment companies rose broadly after the country's digital payments network said operators could begin charging merchants 0.4% on Unified Payments Interface transactions above 2,000 rupees, or about US$20, from mid-October. Analysts said the change could add up to US$1 billion in annual industry revenue, while person-to-person payments remain free.

CCNA2026-09-16 12:49

At least 20 people were killed when a building in Gaza City that had previously been hit by an Israeli strike collapsed on Wednesday. Gaza’s civil defence said at least 100 people, including 50 children, were believed trapped beneath the rubble. Ten families were thought to have moved in because they had nowhere else to shelter.

GGuardian News2026-09-16 12:49

The Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to close the center after a tense meeting in which President Donald Trump called to berate Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty, according to three people familiar with the matter. Beatty’s lawsuit has blocked Trump’s name from being added to the building.

CCNN2026-09-16 12:47

Higher petrol, diesel and airfares lifted UK inflation to 3.1% in the year to August, up from 2.9% and the highest rate in five months. The ONS said petrol prices reached their highest level in nearly four years as the continuing conflict in the Middle East disrupted global oil supplies, while diesel prices also surged.

BBBC News2026-09-16 12:45

Changes to P.E.I.’s FOIPP Act will take at least another couple of years while the province reviews 27 recommendations to modernize its freedom-of-information request system. Opposition parties told CBC the delay is unacceptable.

CCBC News2026-09-16 12:44

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his first public appearance in 18 months at a pre-trial hearing before the International Criminal Court. The 81-year-old faces three crimes-against-humanity charges over alleged killings tied to his anti-drug campaign, while his lawyers say his mental state could affect his participation in the proceedings.

CCNA2026-09-16 12:44

China’s defence chief Dong Jun called on countries to pursue a new security path in a volatile world while addressing delegates from about 100 countries, regions and organisations at the Xiangshan Forum. He said global governance was at a critical juncture and advocated an equal, orderly multipolar world.

CCNA2026-09-16 12:37

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.

RReuters2026-09-16 12:34

Pennsylvania has reported its fourth measles-related death, the highest number in the United States in decades. Officials said none of those who died had been vaccinated, prompting concerns about vaccination levels.

CCBS News2026-09-16 12:34

Andy Burnham is meeting Nato secretary general Mark Rutte, with the encounter being broadcast live.

GGuardian News2026-09-16 12:32

The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial gateway linking the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and routes to the Suez Canal, has become unusually quiet amid war and rising regional security threats. Commercial vessels are scarcely visible in the normally busy corridor, while Djiboutian naval patrols and military aircraft dominate the scene.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-16 12:31

Photos provided to CBS News by active-duty service members show the extent of damage at U.S. bases in the Middle East targeted by Iranian strikes. A Pentagon estimate puts the war’s cost at more than $33 billion.

CCBS News2026-09-16 12:28

Three people died after a news helicopter crashed in Los Angeles. Millions of Americans are preparing for extreme weather, while FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with lawmakers over the agency’s role in the midterm elections.

NNBC News2026-09-16 12:25

Gaza media office spokesman Ismaeil al-Thawabta said at least 100 people remain missing and 20 bodies have been recovered from a collapsed residential building in Gaza City. He warned that severe shortages of fuel, petroleum products and electricity, together with Israel’s restrictions on supplies entering Gaza, are worsening the crisis.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-16 12:18

Top executives are pushing for new guardrails as lawmakers in Washington grapple with artificial intelligence. Their concerns center on the possibility that AI could escape human control, with potentially catastrophic consequences.

AABC News2026-09-16 12:12

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates, a move that could put policymakers on a collision course with President Trump. Michael Sneyd of BNP Paribas says the central bank must demonstrate its independence.

RReuters2026-09-16 12:08

U.S. equity futures and Treasuries are finding relief as traders await the Federal Reserve’s latest interest-rate decision, which could bring its first hike since 2023. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is asking Canada to become the EU’s first associate member. Citi chief U.S. economist Andrew Hollenhorst expects a “dovish hike.”

BBloomberg Television2026-09-16 12:05

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening a route for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member. Trump’s tariffs and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st U.S. state have driven Ottawa to pursue closer economic and security ties with Europe.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-16 12:00

The iPhone 18 Pro emphasizes greater control over photography, video, and editing. The review examines its new variable-aperture main camera, manual controls, and AI editing tools. The 6.3-inch model starts at $1,199, while the 6.9-inch Pro Max starts at $1,299; both launch September 18.

TThe Verge2026-09-16 12:00

Gasoline and diesel prices are surging as the interest rate decision approaches, with the war with Iran driving up costs for American consumers.

AABC News2026-09-16 11:58

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AABC News2026-09-16 11:50