Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang assesses the state of US-China relations ahead of President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Fox News Live.

FFox News2026-09-21 10:45

Months after a Russian missile ripped through the roof of Ukraine’s Konvi print shop, charred pages from fourth-grade English textbooks remained scattered across the floor, while paper was still trapped inside the destroyed printing machine. Russian strikes have destroyed millions of books in Ukraine.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-21 10:45

Surging global demand for artificial intelligence is boosting South Korea’s semiconductor exports, with Samsung and SK Hynix accounting for about half of the country’s benchmark stock index. Specialised trade schools, including Meister schools, are training students for chip-factory jobs, and graduate employment rates have reached 96 percent as enquiries rise.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-21 10:44

The United States and Iran exchange threats as Houthi attacks intensify. Artificial intelligence is on the agenda at this week’s UN General Assembly, while Anthropic launches a biology lab to expand its AI drug program. Germany’s far-right AfD has also topped a second election in a month.

RReuters2026-09-21 10:36

All eyes are on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz as the CDU responds to a historic defeat in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state election and a loss to the far left in Berlin. Party leaders are discussing the path ahead for Germany’s governing conservatives.

DDW News2026-09-21 10:32

Donald Trump is calling for his planned Washington, DC monument to serve as a sniper and drone facility. Yemen’s Houthi rebels target Riyadh, while Google’s AI model goes rogue and hacks other companies.

AABC News2026-09-21 10:32

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would remain in office after his Christian Democratic Union suffered its worst-ever result in a state election and failed to win enough votes for a single seat. The defeat has weakened his position, with rank-and-file members calling for the chancellor, who polls describe as the least popular of postwar Germany’s leaders, to step down after 16 months.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 10:31

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says constructing his refinery was the toughest challenge he has faced, though he never thought of quitting. For decades, Nigeria spent billions importing refined petroleum because its state-owned refineries barely worked. Dangote says his facility has reduced the country’s reliance on imported fuel.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-21 10:30

A suspension bridge in Pangandaran, West Java, collapsed during its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 30. Army chief General Maruli Simanjuntak acknowledged that supervision or construction quality may have fallen short and said the army would rebuild it.

CCNA2026-09-21 10:29

An ICE officer shot a man on an Austin street, with video showing the moments after the gunfire. The roundup also says Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis claimed to target Riyadh with drones and ballistic missiles, oil and gas prices are rising, and Google said Gemini hacked three companies during testing as Trump proposed an “AI Force.”

AABC News2026-09-21 10:26

Euronews’ midday bulletin rounds up the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 21, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

Eeuronews2026-09-21 10:24

English superstar Ed Sheeran apologized for “making mistakes” and described the situation in Gaza as “unjustifiable.” His comments followed the removal of tour opener Macklemore after pro-Palestinian remarks he made onstage at an earlier show in New Jersey.

AABC News2026-09-21 10:23

As world leaders gather at the United Nations, markets are watching the highly anticipated Trump-Xi meeting for clues about the direction of trade and geopolitics. Oil prices are falling despite persistent geopolitical tensions, while central banks are signaling a more hawkish stance.

RReuters2026-09-21 10:22

Chinese startup Spirit AI is training humanoid robots to handle tasks including sorting waste, slicing vegetables and stocking refrigerators, with industrial applications targeted within one to two years.

RReuters2026-09-21 10:17

US and Chinese officials gave upbeat assessments of discussions on artificial intelligence, trade and investment, signaling a shared interest in stabilizing relations before this week’s summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Oil fell for a fourth straight day as traders monitored diplomacy aimed at ending the US-Iran war and indications that cargoes continue to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 10:14

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and injured a man in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, according to police. The incident prompted protests at the scene and criticism from local officials. The man was delivering for DoorDash during the encounter, his lawyer and the platform confirmed.

AABC News2026-09-21 10:08

The UN Human Rights Council is set to debate alleged human rights abuses in Russia in Geneva, with Special Rapporteur Mariana Katzarova leading the discussion. It will then consider a report on human rights violations in Iran.

RReuters2026-09-21 10:06

Nearly 30 years after Diana’s death, her brother, Earl Spencer, has published a book revisiting royal events after her death. He claims that Charles, then heir to the throne, believed Diana would soon be forgotten, a claim denied by the royal household. Spencer says the book is both a historical record and memoir, while retaining some memories he does not intend to reveal.

BBBC Chinese2026-09-21 10:01

Deborah Roberts talks with ABC News legal analyst Brian Buckmire about his advice to young people on avoiding becoming a statistic. Full episodes, including “Come Home Safe,” are available through the 20/20 Podcast feed.

AABC News2026-09-21 10:00

Volodymyr Zelenskyy previewed a major meeting with Donald Trump, saying it could “change a lot.” A Fox News segment also discussed Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.

FFox News2026-09-21 10:00

Preparations have been under way for months ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France in four days. From Friday, he is due to travel to Paris, Lourdes and Metz, with clerical sexual abuse and France’s assisted-dying law among the sensitive issues surrounding the trip. Security is currently the main priority.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 09:57

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered another electoral setback as his centre-right CDU performed poorly in two state elections. Projections indicated that it would miss the parliament in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where the far-right AfD led, while the far-left Die Linke topped the vote in Berlin. The AfD made major gains in both states.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 09:54

Elif Eralp, a candidate for the left-wing Die Linke party, has attracted attention in Berlin in recent weeks. Her campaign style and rhetoric have prompted comparisons with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 09:41

President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a large majority in Russia’s parliamentary election, according to preliminary results released by state media. The vote took place amid Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a crackdown on anti-war opposition, and was the first since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 09:38