US military officials have made their clearest admission yet that the United States has weapons in orbit, drawing sharp responses from Russia and China as competition in space intensifies.

RReuters2026-09-17 09:04

A decade ago, China’s property tycoons stood at the peak of the business world. Today, Hui Ka Yan is imprisoned and Wang Jianlin has lost control of Wanda. The program examines how land finance, bank lending, presales and high leverage fueled the boom, and who will bear the costs after the bubble burst.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-09-17 09:00

Donald Trump called the European Union’s proposed associate partnership for Canada “laughable” and threatened “very heavy tariffs” on Europe if the offer was made with “bad intentions.” Ursula von der Leyen said she wanted to open the door to Canada becoming the bloc’s first associate member, while Mark Carney said Ottawa sought a “unique alliance,” not membership.

GGuardian News2026-09-17 08:58

An Afghan returnee said it would be better to die in a war than from hunger after leaving Iran amid its economic crisis and war with the United States and Israel. Women who have returned face strict rules barring them from education and work.

RReuters2026-09-17 08:57

El Niño has arrived, bringing extreme weather to parts of the world from a natural pattern that develops in the Pacific. BBC reporters track its unfolding through toxic smoke in Indonesia, disruption around the Panama Canal, water concerns in Colombia and floods in Peru. There is no clear evidence that climate change has altered El Niño events.

BBBC News2026-09-17 08:49

Donald Trump threatened to cut trade with the EU over what he called a “hostile” proposal to make Canada an associate member. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen raised the idea during her annual State of the Union speech, attended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Eeuronews2026-09-17 08:48

The program examines how global markets are reacting to the Federal Reserve’s first rate hike since 2023 and features Amundi Group CIO Vincent Mortier discussing the central bank’s hawkish message.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-17 08:48

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Paris for discussions on Lebanon’s security and broader tensions in the Middle East. Jordan’s King Abdullah II is also taking part.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-17 08:47

HUD Secretary Scott Turner says there will be no more “blank checks” for alleged fraud in California. Central District of California First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli and Manhattan Institute senior fellow Chris Rufo discuss the Justice Department’s crackdown on the alleged fraud.

FFox News2026-09-17 08:45

A Syrian military criminal court has convicted and sentenced three men over their roles in the mass killings along Syria’s coast in March 2025, presenting the new government’s first major test in holding perpetrators accountable. Two were affiliated with Bashar al-Assad’s former regime, while the third was linked to government forces. A fourth defendant was acquitted for lack of evidence; one former regime loyalist received life imprisonment for looting and involvement in the violence.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-17 08:39

At least five women are missing in Philadelphia, fueling fears that a possible serial killer may be involved. An investigation allegedly found chemicals, firearms, and disturbing photos and videos at a home in the city.

AABC News2026-09-17 08:30

Pakistan has introduced a fuel price subsidy after petrol prices jumped 9% in just seven days. The sharp increase is adding to pressure on consumers already struggling with a higher cost of living and has triggered public anger.

CCNA2026-09-17 08:21

Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konaté have triggered controversy in Spain after partly covering a pro-Ceuta solidarity message on their pre-match shirts. The episode has revived debate over migration, Ceuta’s recent migrant crisis and Spain’s ties with Morocco, with politicians and football figures divided over the players’ actions.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-17 08:10

Mohamed Bakkali, convicted of coordinating logistics for the 2015 Paris attacks, may be granted parole in Belgium despite a 30-year French sentence requiring at least 20 years in prison. Authorities will decide on September 29 whether to release him under electronic monitoring, angering victims and families while prosecutors oppose the move.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-17 08:09

As screens begin talking back to children, Dr. Sanjay Gupta asks early-child-development expert Dr. Dana Suskind what AI could be doing to kids’ brains. They discuss whether “brain rot” is the wrong concern, why human connection matters and what parents can do.

CCNN2026-09-17 08:00

Controversies over the Nepal-Tibet floods and Singapore Airlines’ investment in Air India have renewed scrutiny of Singaporeans’ views on race and immigration. The discussion asks whether online comments signal broader racism, merely amplify a minority’s views, or reflect divisions created by AI bots—and whether sensitive issues can be debated without racist abuse.

CCNA2026-09-17 08:00

Buckingham Palace rejected allegations about King Charles in a new memoir by Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer. The Daily Mail reported a claim that Charles told Spencer after Diana’s death in 1997, “We’ll forget her soon enough.” The Palace said the King is mindful that grief over a sibling’s death can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory.

BBBC News2026-09-17 08:00

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Paris to discuss Lebanon’s security and international support for its army. The talks take place amid growing concern over continued Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and the possible end of the UNIFIL mission. France is seeking a “clear, credible and realistic” plan involving funding, equipment and military training.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-17 07:59

For decades, Germany relied on the United States for protection while concentrating on prosperity. That arrangement is changing as Defense Minister Pistorius meets Defense Secretary Hegseth in Washington to discuss major defense purchases, NATO and European security. Germany is preparing to spend billions on its military amid growing domestic political pressure—is this merely an arms deal or the start of a more “balanced” partnership?

DDW News2026-09-17 07:58

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, including 40,000 bombs. Israel continues strikes in Gaza despite last October’s ceasefire, and the proposed deal would expand its military capabilities while restoring deliveries of 2,000-pound bombs previously paused over civilian-casualty concerns.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-17 07:55

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen presented the EU Kids Act in Strasbourg. A Commission document seen by Reuters says the EU will propose restricting under-15s from social media, video-sharing platforms, AI chatbots and online games in its broadest plan yet to protect children online.

RReuters2026-09-17 07:54

The September 17 press review examines Ursula von der Leyen’s suggestion that Canada could become an associate member of the EU. She offered no details, and European newspapers reacted sceptically. It also covers France’s summer heatwave deaths, a humpback whale mourning her calf, and Singapore’s proposal to pay citizens to read instead of scroll.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-17 07:54

Sen. Rand Paul, a Republican from Kentucky, discusses congressional efforts to regulate artificial intelligence and warns that such regulation could allow China to win the global AI race.

FFox News2026-09-17 07:45

An EU-backed court in The Hague convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci on four war-crimes counts linked to Kosovo’s war for independence from Serbia. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison, drawing crowds to the city on Wednesday.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-17 07:45