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Hope and scepticism among youth as Morocco goes to the pollsPolitics

With Morocco’s September 23 legislative election one day away, young people are divided between hope and scepticism. Nearly 16 million voters are expected to choose representatives to the National Assembly in the country’s first legislative election since Gen Z protests swept through Morocco almost a year ago.

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Man shot by ICE speaks out, says bullet is still lodged near his spineWorld

A Venezuelan migrant shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Austin, Texas, said from a federal detention facility that he remains in severe pain and still has a bullet lodged near his spine. The Sunday shooting of 28-year-old Wilber Rafael Garces Perez has prompted protests and backlash from local officials.

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UK to provide Saudi Arabia aerial refuelling to counter Houthi attacksWorld

The UK government says a British tanker aircraft will provide “defensive” air-to-air refuelling for Saudi warplanes as the country responds to a recent increase in Houthi drone and missile attacks. The support follows a Saudi request for military assistance as the Houthis mount a rapid offensive to seize Yemen’s Red Sea coast.

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BBC investigation tracks Indonesian teacher accused of sexually assaulting studentsSociety

A BBC Eye investigation found that an Indonesian teacher imprisoned for sexually assaulting students at a boarding school was released before completing his sentence. Other students also accused Moch Subchi Azal Tsani, known as Bechi, of sexual assault and abuse. Immigration and corrections officials said he was paroled early after a lawful sentence reduction.

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EU fails to reach deal to lift sanctions on Russian oligarchsWorld

EU countries failed on Monday to finalise a proposed compromise that would remove Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the bloc’s sanctions list while extending restrictions on nearly 3,000 other people and entities over the war in Ukraine.

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Trump heads to UN as Greenland deal nears and approval ratings slidePolitics

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to address the U.N. General Assembly and sign a landmark Greenland deal as a new poll shows his approval rating at its lowest ever. His administration is preparing sanctions against the entire International Criminal Court, Turkey is targeting LGBTQ+ groups, and Princess Diana’s brother has released a new book.

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How effective can the UN Assembly be amid global conflicts?World

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly and is due to give his annual speech later on Tuesday. Mustafa Caner of Sakarya University offers an explanation of the assembly’s effectiveness amid global conflicts.

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Latest news bulletin | September 22, 2026 – MiddayOther

A midday bulletin recapping important stories from Europe and beyond on September 22, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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Flights cancelled, evacuations urged as Typhoon Dujuan hits JapanWorld

Typhoon Dujuan brushed past Tokyo, bringing torrential rain, flooding and landslides to parts of Japan. More than one million people were under evacuation advisories early Tuesday, while hundreds of flights were cancelled.

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Macron and Trump hold 'constructive' talks ahead of UN General AssemblyWorld

French President Emmanuel Macron said he held “very constructive” discussions with US President Donald Trump in New York about the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. Their bilateral meeting took place before the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly.

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Start Here Sept. 22 | The ICE Shooting in Austin, TexasWorld

Local officials condemn ICE’s handling of a shooting in Austin, Texas. Flights are disrupted across the eastern United States after a 600-foot fiber-optic cable is damaged, while White House reporters press the Trump administration to lift its ban on certain news outlets.

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Alibaba Unveils Powerful AI Chip as Meta Revives AI OptimismTech

Stocks held their gains as an artificial-intelligence rally continued and oil fell for a fifth straight day. Early signs that Meta’s new personal agent is succeeding revived optimism about chip demand, while Alibaba rolled out what it calls China’s most powerful AI chip to compete with Nvidia and support a major data-center expansion.

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Putin nearing ‘tipping point’ as conscription inches toward MoscowWorld

Former Trump National Security Council chief of staff Alex Gray joined Fox & Friends First to discuss Vladimir Putin’s war strategy in Ukraine. The report portrays Putin as nearing a “tipping point” while conscription pressure inches toward Moscow.

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He held a knife to his abuser’s throat. Then he took him to court | Part 1 of 2Society

At 13, Willie Blackwater held a knife to the throat of the man who raped him, demanding that the recurring abuse stop. Years later, an encounter with a police officer led Willie to break his silence and join fellow survivors in helping convict Arthur Henry Plint on 18 counts of sexual assault. Still, Willie and his friends felt it was not enough, and began considering a risky idea.

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He held a knife to his abuser’s throat. Then he took him to court. | Part 2 of 2Society

Willie Blackwater’s abuser is in prison, but Willie still believes justice has not been done. Twenty-eight victims of Arthur Henry Plint, including Blackwater, sue the federal government and the United Church of Canada for damages, seeking to hold both authorities vicariously liable for the horrors of residential schools.

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States settle lawsuit with Paramount, clearing path for Warner mergerEconomy

The 12 states and Hollywood writers who challenged Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to settle their lawsuits Monday. The deal, alongside new company commitments, effectively clears the way for the $81 billion merger to be completed.

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Iran president heads to UNGA as US imposes new aviation sanctionsWorld

Before travelling to New York for the UN General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran had negotiated and signed agreements several times, yet commitments had been violated with ease. He argued that security and peace require respect for the rights of peoples and nations, rather than forcing submission through force.

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The Second Trump-Xi Summit: What’s on the Agenda?Politics

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in New York over the weekend, with trade and artificial intelligence high on the agenda. Xi Jinping is due to visit the US for his second meeting with Donald Trump this year, and Trump is expected to greet him at the airport. The podcast examines possible outcomes and disputes likely to remain unresolved.

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Meta’s Muse sparks AI rally as chip stocks surgeEconomy

Meta’s new Muse assistant has revived investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, sending its shares sharply higher and helping the Nasdaq reach a record. Oil remains above $100 as markets monitor a possible New York meeting between President Donald Trump and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian. France’s rising debt and political strain are also driving borrowing costs higher.

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