The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark rate in a divided vote, while Governor Kazuo Ueda sent mixed signals about further increases. The yen weakened further against the dollar. Oil fell for a third straight day as traders awaited diplomacy expected to shape the US-Iran war and supply concerns eased.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-18 11:31

Natalie and Joshua Strong accuse Brown Fertility Associates of negligence, alleging that the clinic used sperm from an unidentified man to create their embryo.

AABC News2026-09-18 11:23

With the U.S. midterm elections about six weeks away, Donald Trump’s approval rating is near a record low. A new New York Times/Siena poll finds voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on the economy, health care, immigration, the deficit, living costs and foreign wars. Inflation and affordability are expected to weigh heavily on voters.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-18 11:17

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says Seoul will avoid deploying military assets to the Middle East if that could risk drawing the country into the conflict.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-18 11:15

The Trump administration is moving to reduce protections for endangered species. Brett Hartl, government affairs director at the Center for Biological Diversity, said the proposal strikes at the heart of the Endangered Species Act by giving federal approval to killing some of America’s most beloved wildlife.

Eeuronews2026-09-18 11:15

President Donald Trump is making an announcement on healthcare from the Oval Office.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-18 11:14

South Korea’s president has urged Donald Trump to pursue dialogue with Pyongyang. Trump said in August that he planned to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year and again promoted their relationship, but Pyongyang has offered little response.

Eeuronews2026-09-18 11:12

The rapid development of artificial intelligence has fuelled a global debate over how to regulate a technology seen as carrying potentially catastrophic risks. In Africa, governments and businesses are seeking to use AI while concerns grow about jobs, misinformation and the need for safeguards.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-18 11:06

After the European Union invited Canada to become an associate member—a move that could open the door for other distant countries to seek a similar status—the Australian government has addressed its own prospects of joining in that capacity.

Eeuronews2026-09-18 11:05

The US and Chinese presidents are scheduled to meet in Washington later this month, although Beijing has not formally announced Xi Jinping’s visit. Japan’s Kyodo News reported that Beijing warned it could cancel the summit if Washington approved a new $10bn arms sale to Taiwan beforehand. Trump said he was not worried.

BBBC Chinese2026-09-18 11:00

President Trump is considering a major decision on whether to escalate against Iran as he prepares for talks with Gulf leaders at the UN. Former NSC chief of staff Alex Gray says the administration’s pressure campaign is working.

FFox News2026-09-18 11:00

August 2026 was especially tragic for women in Cameroon, with eight femicide cases recorded in eight days. The Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family says roughly 60 cases have been recorded since the beginning of the year. Associations are providing families with legal and psychological support, as domestic-violence complaints rarely lead to convictions.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-18 10:54

Ireland has withdrawn from next year's Eurovision Song Contest, citing the “appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza.” Dutch broadcaster AvroTros had earlier announced a boycott, saying the contest no longer matched its standards of “trustworthiness, independence and humanity.”

Eeuronews2026-09-18 10:48

Russia shared an AI-generated selfie of Vladimir Putin as the use of artificial content grows among European politicians. Its embassy in South Africa recently posted an AI-generated image of BRICS leaders, part of a trend that researchers warn could erode public trust.

Eeuronews2026-09-18 10:47

Tennessee grandmother Angela Lipps is suing for $10 million after being falsely accused of bank theft crimes in North Dakota and detained for several months. Her federal lawsuit alleges police improperly relied on AI facial-recognition technology to arrest her for crimes she did not commit.

AABC News2026-09-18 10:40

The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue, themed “River City: Shared Resonance, Shared Growth,” is taking place in Wuhan from Sept. 18 to 21. More than 80 foreign delegates from 24 cities in 22 countries and two international organizations will discuss technological innovation, industrial collaboration and cultural exchanges along the Yangtze River.

CChina News Service2026-09-18 10:26

French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting leaders of France’s political parties at the Elysée on Friday to discuss the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with their implications for France’s security and energy as fuel prices surge.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-18 10:24

Russians have begun voting in a three-day parliamentary election that President Vladimir Putin has presented as a measure of support for the war in Ukraine. It is the first parliamentary election held in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.

RReuters2026-09-18 10:18

Border czar Tom Homan discusses so-called angel parents whose children were killed by illegal immigrants on Hannity, calling the situation “sickening.”

FFox News2026-09-18 10:15

Russia took control of the local businesses of Swiss food giant Nestlé and French supermarket chain Auchan, marking the Kremlin’s largest takeover of foreign corporate assets since at least 2024 as tensions with Europe rise. The US is expected to delay announcing new tariffs on China and other trading partners until after next week’s Xi-Trump summit.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-18 10:14

Russia’s parliamentary election is taking place without meaningful competition, with anti-war opposition excluded. Chatham House expert Grégoire Roos says turnout, the timing of voting and other signals may reveal more about Vladimir Putin’s political system than the official results.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-18 10:12

Euronews’ midday bulletin brings together the most important stories from Europe and beyond on 18 September 2026, covering world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

Eeuronews2026-09-18 10:11

China is urging Iran to rein in the Houthis as the group advances toward one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes, putting Saudi Arabia under pressure.

RReuters2026-09-18 10:11

Leaked imagery points to extensive damage at US military bases in the Middle East. A Russia sanctions bill has advanced through the House, while speculation about demolishing the Kennedy Center is growing.

AABC News2026-09-18 10:10