U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to meet in Washington this week as competition between the two countries over technology intensifies. AI safety and the rivalry are expected to feature in their discussions.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-21 07:35

German Social Democrat MEP Sabrina Repp says the governing coalition, which includes her party and Friedrich Merz’s CDU, is facing “lots of pressure” after the latest regional election results.

Eeuronews2026-09-21 07:34

Singapore’s Tiffany Teo moved into the women’s traditional 60kg MMA final by beating India’s Suchika Tariyal in Monday’s semi-final. The 36-year-old Asian Games debutant will meet Uzbekistan’s Khilola Sobirova for gold on Sep 22.

CCNA2026-09-21 07:30

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., discusses the rapid advance of artificial intelligence and Congress’ growing push to regulate the technology following reports that Google’s Gemini hacked companies.

FFox News2026-09-21 07:30

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore examine the day’s key themes for analysts and investors on Bloomberg: The Opening Trade.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 07:16

California voters will decide in November whether to levy a one-time 5% tax on the state’s billionaires. The proposal has fueled debate about income inequality and California’s future business prospects.

RReuters2026-09-21 07:13

Friedrich Merz said he would remain Germany’s chancellor after his party suffered its worst-ever result in a state election, with the conservatives on course to lose their place in a regional assembly.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 07:11

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing renewed pressure after his CDU party suffered a disastrous result in Sunday’s German state elections. Ukraine meanwhile launched its biggest-ever drone strike on Moscow. The programme also looks at rising Iran-US tensions and Meloni’s plan to ban burqas and niqabs in schools.

Eeuronews2026-09-21 07:03

The conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis has continued for 11 years. Recent attacks are prompting questions about the prospects for political engagement and regional stability, which Timour Azhari examines.

RReuters2026-09-21 07:02

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described two local election defeats for his Christian Democratic Union as a “disaster”, while pledging to remain in office. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the CDU failed to clear the 5% threshold for parliament; the far-right Alternative for Germany was projected to lead the vote but was unlikely to…

BBBC News2026-09-21 07:01

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing renewed pressure to resign after his CDU party suffered heavy losses in two state elections. Merz described the result as “a disaster.”

Eeuronews2026-09-21 06:53

Federico Borsari of the Center for European Policy Analysis says he sees no indication that Russia will negotiate or ease pressure on Ukraine. He expects Russia to intensify efforts to destroy Ukraine’s power grid and critical infrastructure as winter approaches.

Eeuronews2026-09-21 06:52

Germany’s two final state votes of the year redrew the political landscape: the Left captured Berlin, the AfD led in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, and the CDU suffered major setbacks in both contests.

Eeuronews2026-09-21 06:36

Stanford University researchers transplanted human brain cells into mice to study neurological disorders, prompting concern over the ethical implications of the experiment.

FFox News2026-09-21 06:30

Oil extends its decline and Asian stocks edge higher as crude and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz reach a six-month high. Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, US-China talks cover trade, AI and investment. Qatar’s prime minister calls for coordinated Gulf action on Iran and says peace requires more than mediation.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 06:26

Europe Today reports that Ukraine has launched its biggest strike, hitting Moscow, while Merz is again under political pressure.

Eeuronews2026-09-21 06:24

The Independent has published its 2026 climate 100 list, featuring figures including Pope Leo and Sir David Attenborough. Climate change is visibly affecting animals worldwide, with some seeking human help, while people’s dating patterns may also be changing.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 06:14

Austin city officials said an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in the Texas city. The man was in serious but stable condition as officials opened an investigation.

RReuters2026-09-21 06:08

Scientists identified a previously unknown small, spotted wild cat that had lived for years at a Bolivian wildlife sanctuary after being taken in by a local family. The discovery, published in Current Biology, is the first naming and description of a new living wild cat species in more than a century.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-21 06:00

The leaders of France and Canada vowed to deepen ties as they seek to confront growing geopolitical tensions, climate change and the erosion of democratic values.

RReuters2026-09-21 05:57

As Xi Jinping visits the United States this week, Chinese democracy activists held a protest march in Flushing, New York, on Sunday to raise concerns about human rights in China. Supporters of the Chinese government also attended, leading to a brief dispute. Protesters demanded Xi step down, while Tibetan supporters criticized language and education policies in Tibet as assimilating Tibetan culture and identity.

VVOA Chinese2026-09-21 05:55

The feud involving Tata escalates as rival camps prepare for a legal confrontation. The program also covers constructive US-China discussions on AI and trade ahead of a summit, along with an interview with St. James’s Place investment chief Justin Onuekwusi.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 05:52

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S.-China trade talks were “very successful,” with agreements to operationalize initiatives and establish a bilateral dialogue on artificial intelligence.

RReuters2026-09-21 05:47

Typhoon Dujuan is nearing Japan’s Pacific coast, bringing torrential rain and violent winds while raising the risk of landslides across the Kanto region and elsewhere in eastern Japan, according to the weather agency.

RReuters2026-09-21 05:45