Italy’s government is preparing new school measures, including a ban on niqabs. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing competition from retired General Roberto Vannacci, who has called for tougher migration measures.

Eeuronews2026-09-21 09:38

Iran says it has given the US conditions for negotiating an end to the war, including ending fighting on every front, releasing more than $100bn in frozen funds, lifting the naval blockade on its ports and stopping US interference in its domestic affairs. The Houthis have meanwhile launched a ballistic missile at Riyadh for the first time in the latest escalation, prompting questions about their role in the US-Iran war.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-21 09:36

A technical problem affecting air traffic control is disrupting flights in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. National Air Traffic Services says engineers are working on the issue at the Prestwick Centre. Airports south of Manchester are broadly unaffected, but northbound flights and departures from Scottish airports are facing delays.

BBBC News2026-09-21 09:31

Fox News host Mark Levin highlights what he calls the transformative benefits of artificial intelligence for healthcare and drug discovery, while warning against excessive congressional regulation.

FFox News2026-09-21 09:30

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he intends to remain in office after his party suffered losses in two state elections on Sunday. He also reaffirmed the government’s plans for potentially painful reforms in Europe’s largest economy.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-21 09:30

The European Commission will maintain its ban on new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, Euronews reports, ahead of the 20 October announcement of its revamped Northern Neighbourhood strategy, despite pressure from Norway.

Eeuronews2026-09-21 09:03

Protests have erupted in Austin, Texas, after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man during a traffic stop. The man is in serious but stable condition in hospital, while anti-ICE demonstrators quickly gathered at the scene. Austin’s police chief said local officers were not involved.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 09:03

Colombia’s disaster risk agency says a forest fire in the country’s centre is partly under control. About 250 firefighters, assisted by volunteers, have been fighting the blaze since Saturday, with roughly 200 hectares affected.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 09:00

Pressure is mounting on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after devastating CDU results in state elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The program examines the election-night takeaways, the vote’s winners and losers, and what the results may mean for Merz and Germany’s political future.

DDW News2026-09-21 08:55

Through secretive agreements with countries in Africa and Latin America, the Trump administration has deported thousands of migrants to places they had never visited. Reporters documented 25,000 deportations, most involving transfers across the border to Mexico. Investigative journalist Sofía Álvarez Jurado describes how migrants are forced over the border and what happens after they arrive.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 08:55

Early results from Russia’s parliamentary election put the Kremlin-backed United Russia party ahead in a tightly controlled contest. The first wartime parliamentary ballot began Friday and ended Sunday, with about 111 million eligible voters. Moscow’s mayor said voting proceeded as planned despite Ukrainian drone attacks.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 08:52

Indian chocolate makers are experimenting with locally grown cocoa and flavours designed for domestic tastes as they pursue a larger share of the expanding premium market. With the festive season beginning, they hope to attract consumers who traditionally choose Indian sweets.

CCNA2026-09-21 08:51

Researchers identified 47 YouTube channels using artificial presenters to discuss conflicts, geopolitics and German politics. Their videos have amassed more than 7.5 million views.

Eeuronews2026-09-21 08:50

Germany’s regional elections produced mixed results for the main parties. The far-right AfD won the largest vote share in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania but remains isolated after other parties ruled out coalition talks, leaving incumbent SPD premier Manuela Schwesig a realistic route to forming a government. In Berlin, the Left Party led and could potentially join the Greens and SPD, while the CDU performed poorly in both elections.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 08:44

Trump’s ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, praised an agreement between Washington, Nuuk and Copenhagen on Greenland’s security status, appearing to bring the transatlantic dispute over the Danish territory to an end.

Eeuronews2026-09-21 08:31

US and Chinese delegations held what they called successful and constructive talks in New York on artificial intelligence and trade. They discussed creating an AI dialogue mechanism and preparing to ease trade tensions before a truce expires in November, ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington. France and Canada are also seeking closer ties on critical minerals and energy.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 08:30

South Dakota Republican Sen. Mike Rounds addresses whether artificial intelligence should face new rules, the AI rivalry between the United States and China, and socialists’ sway inside the Democratic Party on “Life, Liberty & Levin.”

FFox News2026-09-21 08:30

The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, have built military capabilities far beyond their mountain strongholds since seizing state institutions in 2014. US intelligence links their arsenal of ballistic missiles, drones and hypersonic weapons to Iranian-origin technology, while Tehran denies supplying it. Recent gains near Bab al-Mandeb have strengthened the group’s grip on a vital shipping route.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-21 08:28

Presley Gerber, supermodel Cindy Crawford’s eldest child, has died at a rehabilitation facility at age 27.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-21 08:25

Insider warnings, hacking scares during testing and the US-China race have divided the artificial intelligence industry and Washington over whether development should be slowed.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 08:25

Tens of thousands of workers across Germany plan protests on Monday to demand protection for jobs and factories. Employees of Volkswagen, which sharply cut its profit outlook late Friday, along with workers from Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche and major suppliers, will join demonstrations at more than 280 events nationwide.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 08:15

The AfD finished first in state elections in northeastern Germany, delivering what was described as a “disaster” for Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Merz vowed to continue with his reform agenda, while four key takeaways emerged from the result.

RReuters2026-09-21 08:09

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on world leaders to unite around peace, dignity, justice and humanity ahead of the annual General Assembly in New York. It will be his last assembly as UN chief before his second term ends in December, prompting renewed focus on the legacy of his decade leading the organisation.

CCNA2026-09-21 07:49

Following state elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, German political parties are responding. Leaders of the far-right AfD and center-left SPD are presenting their interpretations of election night and explaining what they plan to do next.

DDW News2026-09-21 07:37