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How will Saudi Arabia deal with the Houthis? | Inside StoryWorld

Fighting is intensifying between Yemen’s Ansarullah Houthis and Saudi Arabia. For the first time since the 2022 ceasefire, the group has fired missiles toward Riyadh and says it will answer any escalation with one of its own. The standoff reflects their historic enmity and risks pulling the wider region into conflict.

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Interim Jurong shuttle buses to start earlier, in second half of 2027Society

Interim shuttle buses for Tengah residents will begin in the second half of 2027, earlier than the previously planned end of next year. They will broadly follow the delayed Jurong Region Line, whose first 10 stations are now expected to open in mid-2028, with the full line due to operate by 2029.

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Germany elections: Merz vows to push on despite setbacksPolitics

German voters handed Chancellor Friedrich Merz another setback in two important regional elections. Exit polls put Die Linke ahead of Merz’s CDU in Berlin, while the far-right AfD was projected to narrowly lead in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Merz called the CDU’s showing a “disaster” but pledged to continue with his reform agenda.

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What could deeper ties with the EU mean for Canada’s sovereignty?Politics

Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Canada’s ambassador-designate to the European Union, Jonathan Wilkinson, about what the government seeks from its growing relationship with the EU. European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño and other guests offer perspectives on Canada-EU ties, while a Canadian business owner discusses receiving federal funding.

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Alberta’s future in Canada takes centre stage as referendum nearsPolitics

With Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum a month away, campaigners are travelling across the province to discuss its future in Canada. Thomas Lukaszuk’s unity bus and Let’s Talk Alberta are increasing their stops, while John Brennan says largely unchanged polling suggests more campaigning may do little to shift voters.

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Anti-Israel mob rages outside Ed Sheeran concertCulture

An anti-Israel crowd gathered outside Ed Sheeran’s concert in Philadelphia as the pop singer faces criticism over removing Macklemore from his tour.

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Carney calls Parliament’s return ‘crucial.’ What’s at stake?Politics

Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon about the government’s agenda as Parliament returns. Opposition House Leader Andrew Scheer discusses the Conservatives’ priorities.

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‘We haven’t done our homework’: Expert assesses Carney’s global agendaPolitics6:30

As Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to the United Nations General Assembly, he is seeking to strengthen Canada’s relationships beyond the United States. Munk School professor Mark Manger says Canada needs concrete proposals to clarify its proposed associate EU membership, while domestic policies limit its ability to expand trade ties.

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Sunday Scrum: House returns and Canada’s next steps with the EUPolitics

CBC’s Sunday Scrum panel discusses what to expect from the Canadian government as the House of Commons returns, then considers what the way forward could look like for Canada’s relationship with the European Union.

CCBC News
Hurricane Maria: The destructive storm Puerto Rico still feels todayWorld

Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, after devastating several Caribbean islands. Former CNN correspondent Leyla Santiago was among the first journalists to reach remote parts of the island, where food and water were scarce and the entire territory had lost power.

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Sanctions on Canadian-founded Streit Group were “too little, too late,” expert saysWorld

Founded by a Russian-Canadian in a strip mall north of Toronto, Streit Group has become one of the world’s largest armoured-vehicle makers. The company has been investigated by the United Nations, sanctioned by the European Union and fined millions by the U.S. Commerce Department; its vehicles have been linked to Russia’s war against Ukraine and used by rebel groups in civil wars worldwide.

GGlobal News
Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of dronesWorld3:39

Ukraine launched what Moscow’s mayor called the most massive drone attack on the Moscow region, with 450 drones reportedly shot down. The strikes hit the city’s main oil refinery and a residential building, killing at least two people and injuring 20, according to the regional governor. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed attacks on a key Russian oil facility and a logistics site.

BBBC News
General Atlantic CEO Sees Long-Term AI OpportunityEconomy

General Atlantic CEO Bill Ford says accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship have produced one of the strongest environments for growth investing in his three decades in the business, with opportunities across the US, Middle East, Asia and Latin America. He says geopolitical risks are reshaping global supply chains without reversing globalization, while AI should keep generating investment opportunities despite periods of volatility.

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Latest news bulletin | September 20, 2026 – EveningWorld

An evening bulletin rounds up the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 20, 2026, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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Qatar Says LNG Damage May Take Years to RepairEconomy

Qatar Central Bank Governor and Qatar Investment Authority Chairman Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani says damage to the country’s LNG facilities could take two to three years to repair. The conflict has contributed to a 7% economic contraction, even as the non-hydrocarbon economy grows. Qatar’s strong fiscal position has allowed QIA to keep investing globally, including in technology and AI.

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AI mistakes in court raise concerns over access to justiceTech

People unable to afford lawyers are turning to AI for legal help, but errors in court submissions could put their cases at risk. Experts warn this may create a two-tier legal system in which disadvantaged people rely on AI while others pay for human lawyers. Some legal clinics say AI lowers costs, while stressing that lawyers review all legal work.

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Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White HousePolitics

President Donald Trump has barred press from CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang called the move a serious concern for the public.

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India’s Silicon Valley Is Straining Under Its Own GrowthEconomy

Bangalore helped make India a global center for software services, technology talent and outsourcing, creating an ecosystem for multinationals, domestic startups and capital. Yet its success has exposed major weaknesses: India has less capital depth than the US and China, while Bangalore’s physical infrastructure has failed to keep pace with private-sector expansion.

BBloomberg Television
State Street Sees Resilience Driving PortfoliosEconomy

State Street Investment Management CEO Yie-Hsin Hung says investors are entering an era in which resilient portfolios matter more as higher capital costs, geopolitical tensions and technological change widen the range of possible outcomes. Institutional investors are adding liquidity and other buffers, while State Street expands access to private markets.

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Can India Turn Its Promise Into Prosperity?Economy

Blackstone COO Jon Gray says India’s young population, growing middle class and improving infrastructure are attracting global investors. But the demographic advantage is also creating pressure, with millions graduating each year while formal-sector job creation has failed to keep pace with their skills and expectations.

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