Around 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide last year, with institutions and companies accounting for most purchases to develop and refine AI models, according to the International Federation of Robotics. As the race for humanoids accelerates, concerns are also mounting over safely controlling their intelligence.

CCNA2026-09-21 14:55

Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street, Washington and beyond, positioning investors and executives for the trading day.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 14:54

President Trump faces increasing backlash after barring three media outlets from the White House. The Houthis launch missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s capital, while protests break out after an ICE officer shoots a man delivering food in Austin.

NNBC News2026-09-21 14:52

The UN depends on member states for its nearly $3.5bn regular budget, with the US and China contributing 22% and 20%. Washington owes almost $4bn in unpaid dues, adding to financial strain caused by outdated refund rules and reliance on voluntary funding. Yet financial weight is not political power: permanent Security Council members retain vetoes regardless of payment.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-21 14:49

Malaysia’s attorney-general says former prime minister Najib Razak has not paid the RM50 million, or more than US$12 million, fine required for him to serve the remainder of his prison term under house arrest. The order is also being challenged in court, while questions grow over how his conditional pardon was approved.

CCNA2026-09-21 14:48

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio began a week of high-level diplomatic activity in New York ahead of the United Nations General Assembly by ringing the NYSE’s opening bell on Sept. 21.

VVOA Chinese2026-09-21 14:47

Anthropic is partnering with Accenture to evaluate the safety of its advanced AI models. Accenture evaluators will be embedded in the process and tasked with trying to “break” the models before deployment.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 14:47

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France next week comes during what one expert describes as a distinct “French Catholic moment.” Baptisms among young adults are increasing, while the faith is gaining greater visibility on social media.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-21 14:45

Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi delivered a televised address from Sanaa marking the anniversary of the September 21 revolution. He described the group’s takeover as liberation from foreign hegemony. The report examines Houthi military gains along Yemen’s western coast, its ability to disrupt international maritime corridors and launch long-range missile strikes, and intense desert combat.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-21 14:45

Thousands gathered in Manila to mark the start of martial law in 1972 under then-President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Although it ended more than eight years later, the rallies revive grievances over corruption and what organizers describe as repression of civil rights.

CCNA2026-09-21 14:43

Fallout continues in the UK over an explosive memoir by Princess Diana’s brother. Charles Spencer accused King Charles on Sunday of “gaslighting” him over his account of events surrounding Diana’s death. In the book, due Tuesday, Spencer says the monarch was “giddily elated” soon after her death.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 14:41

“Survivor” host Jeff Probst discusses the show’s upcoming 51st season with “CBS Mornings,” including its new twists and turns. He describes the season as “the open era.”

CCBS News2026-09-21 14:41

The French government is holding urgent talks to find ways to contain rapidly rising fuel prices. Diesel has reached record levels as the war in Iran disrupts Middle East crude shipments, while growing public anger and strained finances leave Paris with limited options.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 14:39

Climate change is reshaping fruit production in southern France. Instead of resisting it, more farmers are adapting by growing tropical crops such as bananas, papayas and dragon fruit in greenhouses and open fields, without heating or pesticides.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 14:39

Criminologists and Fairleigh Dickinson University associate professors Meghan Sacks and Amy Shlosberg join “CBS Mornings” to examine whether Patrick Clancy’s “60 Minutes” interview may change people’s opinions.

CCBS News2026-09-21 14:38

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani met Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ahead of the United Nations General Assembly.

RReuters2026-09-21 14:37

Microsoft co-founder and Gates Foundation figure Bill Gates announces a new coalition focused on expanding global access to artificial intelligence and addressing the continuing debate over technology safety.

CCBS News2026-09-21 14:37

France is preparing for Pope Leo’s visit from September 25 to 28. He is expected to meet victims of church sexual abuse as the Catholic Church faces renewed scrutiny after recent scandals.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 14:37

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States from 23 to 25 September and meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday. Before the trip, senior US and Chinese officials concluded what they called highly productive and constructive discussions in New York. They agreed to create a new AI dialogue, including a system for notifying each other about incidents that could threaten national security.

CCNA2026-09-21 14:36

On Arts24, Buck’s saxophonist discusses how the six-piece formed during lockdown, chose the name of an antlered animal and developed its psychedelic wild-jazz sound. The band is touring its new album, “Animal Boisé”. The programme also meets French-Cameroonian DJ-producer Tatyana Jane, Ed Banger Records’ first female signing in two decades, and reviews releases from Leon Bridges and M83.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 14:35

Fresh clashes with Houthi forces in the western countryside of Yemen’s Taiz province have driven more than 86,000 people from their homes. Taiz city, under blockade since 2015 and short of resources, is taking in most of the displaced. Many families—especially women, children and older people—have been uprooted repeatedly, prompting calls for urgent international humanitarian action.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-21 14:33

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the election result in the Baltic coast state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania marks a “deep turning point.” His Christian Democratic Union crashed out of a regional parliament there for the first time in Germany’s post-World War II history.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 14:30

Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett examines growing calls to oust progressive Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. Critics point to progressive prosecution policies and mounting public safety concerns after Krasner was hit with a Justice Department referral.

FFox News2026-09-21 14:30

On “60 Minutes,” Norah O’Donnell heard from a Texas rancher who says the spread of AI computing facilities is putting his income at risk; he suggested the issue could shape his ballot choice in the next election.

CCBS News2026-09-21 14:29