Doug Ford is scheduled to hold a news conference in Toronto at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday. Several provincial and federal ministers, along with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, are expected to join him.

CCBC News2026-09-16 13:33

Kazakhstan is turning its reliance on imported processed goods into an opportunity for investors to build local enterprises, replace imports and broaden the country’s export basket.

Eeuronews2026-09-16 13:33

US retail sales increased broadly in August as consumers continued spending despite higher gasoline prices. Twelve of 13 retail categories posted gains, helped by back-to-school shopping. Sales rose 1.2%, surpassing the 0.8% estimate.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-16 13:32

U.S. diesel prices have reached an all-time high as the war in Iran continues with no end in sight.

CCBS News2026-09-16 13:32

Protests have resumed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo over proposed constitutional changes that critics say could enable President Felix Tshisekedi to pursue a third term after 2028. Parliament approved a referendum framework in June; the Constitutional Court raised concerns before finding it compatible with the constitution. Tshisekedi denies plans to extend his rule.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-16 13:30

Following Ursula von der Leyen’s address, MEPs Li Andersson and Lukas Mandl analyse and debate the European Commission president’s speech in a live edition of The Ring.

Eeuronews2026-09-16 13:26

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CBS News exclusively that Ukraine is ready for an “energy ceasefire” with Russia. He also discussed his country’s ongoing war with Russia.

CCBS News2026-09-16 13:21

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Europe on Wednesday, including the European Parliament in Strasbourg and a meeting with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Liverpool. European leaders are preparing to offer Canada a new special status as an “Associate Member of the European Union,” though its precise meaning remains unclear.

GGlobal News2026-09-16 13:18

At least 16 people have died after a building collapsed in Gaza City, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. Dozens are also missing.

AABC News2026-09-16 13:18

Following Ursula von der Leyen’s address, MEPs Li Andersson and Lukas Mandl analyse and debate the European Commission president’s speech in a live edition of The Ring.

Eeuronews2026-09-16 13:16

Hong Kong has released its first five-year blueprint for economic and social growth through 2030. Deeper mainland integration, innovation and technology, and the Northern Metropolis mega project are central priorities. Chief Executive John Lee delivered a speech lasting nearly three hours, with annual policy addresses set to serve as implementation plans.

CCNA2026-09-16 13:11

A Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted a drone heading toward Mecca and warns the Houthis could face “necessary” and “deterrent” measures. The rebels call the allegation a propaganda “set-up,” while claiming they shot down a Saudi F-15 over Yemen’s Marib province and saying Saudi forces carried out more than 450 air strikes in Yemen over the past week.

CCNA2026-09-16 13:11

Officials say at least three people, including a local NBC journalist, were killed when a news helicopter crashed in Los Angeles while covering a fatal bus accident.

CCBS News2026-09-16 13:10

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is delivering a major State of the European Union speech on Wednesday, outlining her priorities for the coming year and her vision for addressing the challenges facing the world’s biggest trading bloc. Mark Carney is in the room, while artificial intelligence is also on the agenda.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-16 13:09

A Montana ballot initiative seeks to ban corporate election spending, using states’ rights under the Tenth Amendment to regulate corporations.

RReuters2026-09-16 13:09

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and other experts are set to brief the media on the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo and other global health issues. U.N. officials say containment efforts are beginning to show results, but the epidemic remains “massive” and could take months to control.

RReuters2026-09-16 13:04

A woman’s family is suing Texas and Attorney General Ken Paxton, alleging that the state’s “merciless” abortion ban contributed to her death from preeclampsia. They argue she could have survived if she had been able to receive the procedure.

CCBS News2026-09-16 13:04

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon both urged tighter regulation of artificial intelligence at Tuesday’s “pro-human” AI summit in Washington, D.C.

CCBS News2026-09-16 13:03

For the UN’s International Day of Democracy, France 24 examines the state of democracy in France and around the world. It also looks at a Le Monde-Ipsos poll on the presidential election, studies on how US politics affects global democracy, and the common misconception that backsliding stems from democracy “not delivering.”

FFrance 24 English2026-09-16 13:01

Trey Yingst reports that tensions are rising in the Middle East after Iran set conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and rejected new US talks. Houthi rebels also launched drone strikes targeting Mecca.

FFox News2026-09-16 13:00

PETA plans to meet with fashion executive Steven Kolb after he was filmed physically restraining two protesters during an altercation at a New York runway show, an incident that stunned many in the fashion world.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-16 13:00

Former Israeli ambassador and consul general in New York Alon Pinkas told Al Jazeera that, from an Israeli perspective, there appears to be “no accountability” for Gaza’s destruction. He said Israelis rarely see images of the devastation, as though it were happening “light years away”, and that none of the promised ceasefire terms—including unrestricted aid, an Israeli withdrawal from 65–70 percent of Gaza it controls, and Hamas disarmament—has materialised.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-16 13:00

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed creating a path for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member, although the status does not currently exist.

CCBC News2026-09-16 12:55

Apollo Global Management President Jim Zelter discusses the firm’s partnerships with the New York Yankees and Nvidia, the unprecedented scale of AI capital-expenditure markets, and why he expects interest rates to remain higher for a while.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-16 12:54