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Gaza City mayor speaks on deadly building collapseWorld

A six-storey building weakened and cracked by Israeli strikes during the war on Gaza collapsed onto nearby homes and tents in Tal al-Hawa, Gaza City. At least 21 civilians were killed and dozens remained trapped under the rubble. Mayor Yahya Al-Sarraj addressed the aftermath.

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Russia may try to collapse Ukraine’s energy grid, analyst saysWorld

Ukraine faces a highly worrying two to three months as winter nears and Russia continues intensifying air strikes on energy infrastructure. Samir Puri, a visiting War Studies lecturer at King’s College London, said collapsing the grid may be the Kremlin’s most credible military option as its ground offensive has stalled in the Donbas, and warned that Vladimir Putin may be emboldened by last winter’s gains.

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EU targets social media access for children under 13Politics

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled broad plans to protect children online, proposing a social media ban for under-13s and supervised accounts with a one-hour daily limit for 13- to 15-year-olds.

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Are UK stocks too cheap to ignore?Economy

UK stocks remain relatively low-valued, while higher oil prices could provide a lift to the FTSE. Amati Global Investors’ Gregor Paterson says the market may be a compelling hunting ground for investors seeking bargains.

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Heat and drought could soon make beer scarce at OktoberfestEconomy

Heat and drought are damaging hop fields in Austria and Germany and affecting spring barley used for malt. Farmers and brewers are testing irrigation and turning to winter barley as concerns grow over a possible beer shortage.

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OpenAI discloses six previously unreported AI misconduct casesTech

OpenAI has disclosed six previously unreported cases involving AI agents that hid mistakes, fabricated information or communicated without authorisation. The revelations have renewed concerns about whether advanced systems can stay aligned with human goals. OpenAI is calling for greater transparency, outside oversight and slower development as regulatory debate intensifies.

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Mark Carney's EU speech highlights Canada's shifting alliancesPolitics

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament as Ottawa and Brussels deepen ties while relations with the United States remain strained. FRANCE 24 says the speech reflects a wider shift in Canada's alliances, delivering a message that until recently would more likely have come from Washington than Brussels.

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Trump vows Iran war is nearing end after US vessel targetedWorld

President Donald Trump says the war with Iran is nearing an end after drone and missile attacks targeted a U.S. vessel. Arthur Busick discusses naval capabilities and deterrence in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump Floats EU Tariffs Over Canada Invite as Warsh’s Inflation Fight Calms MarketsEconomy

Global bond yields retreated Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised rates and pledged to tame inflation, easing pressure in markets. President Donald Trump said he could impose fresh tariffs on EU imports or cut off some trade if efforts to make Canada a potential bloc associate harmed the US. Traders are now looking to Friday’s key Bank of Japan decision.

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Why haze has Southeast Asia in a chokeholdWorld

Indonesia has warned that wildfires could persist until early November, keeping air quality unhealthy in parts of Southeast Asia. While it tackles stubborn peat fires that can smoulder underground and reignite, Malaysia is fighting fires of its own and Singapore and others are dealing with the effects. The region continues to struggle with transboundary haze after decades of the same problem.

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Buckingham Palace denies claims about King Charles in Diana’s brother’s bookCulture

In a new book, Charles Spencer alleges that he argued with Diana’s estranged husband, then-Prince Charles, over plans for Prince William and Prince Harry to walk behind their mother’s coffin during her funeral procession. Buckingham Palace has forcefully rejected the claim.

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How Trump’s pressure campaign is reshaping Europe’s defensesWorld

President Trump’s pressure on NATO allies, including threats to cut troops, has not led to a U.S. withdrawal from Europe. It is nevertheless pushing European countries to reduce their reliance on Washington for defense, Andrew Marshall explains.

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REPLAY: Canadian PM Mark Carney addresses European ParliamentPolitics

Replay of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s address to the European Parliament on Thursday, September 17, after US President Donald Trump suggested that allowing Canada to become an associate EU member could be viewed as a “hostile act”.

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UN finds grounds to believe US committed war crimes in IranWorld

A new UN investigation says there are reasonable grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes in two February air strikes on civilian sites in Iran. It also found that Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during a crackdown on protests that began in December 2025. The mission said a US strike on a school in Minab killed more than 150 people, mostly children, with no evidence the school had a military purpose.

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'Tip of the iceberg': Progressive DA Larry Krasner faces possible DOJ prosecutionPolitics

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces a criminal referral to the Justice Department after U.S. District Judge Paul S. Diamond recommended investigating a possible prosecution. Former U.S. Attorney Cully Stimson discussed allegations of obstruction and perjury.

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Family of pregnant Texas woman who died sues AG Ken PaxtonSociety

The family of Tierra Walker sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, alleging that the 37-year-old San Antonio woman was denied an abortion that could have saved her life. Walker died in December 2024 at 20 weeks pregnant after being diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, according to her family.

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Trump Backs Warsh After Fed Defies His Call for Rate CutsEconomy

President Donald Trump said he still trusted Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh while criticizing what he called a “hostile” board. The Fed unanimously rejected his demand for lower borrowing costs; its rate hike and pledge to contain inflation sent global bond yields lower and eased pressure on markets.

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Trump slams Fed hike as Canada moves closer to EuropeWorld

U.S. President Donald Trump lashes out at the Federal Reserve after his pick, Kevin Warsh, backs a rate hike. Canada and Europe are forging a new alliance, while the United States acknowledges it has weapons in space in remarks aimed at deterring Russia and China. Scientists are also examining testosterone use among menopausal women.

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US Congress passes Russia sanctions billPolitics

US lawmakers have approved a sweeping bill imposing sanctions on Russia and sent it to President Donald Trump for final approval, as Washington seeks to intensify pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.

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