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Tigray tensions rise as Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three airportsWorld

Tigrayan forces have taken control of Mekelle airport in northern Ethiopia, leading Ethiopian Airlines to suspend flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire. The move follows the Tigray People’s Liberation Front’s declaration that its 2022 peace deal with the federal government is effectively dead, as tensions intensify.

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Residents prepare as Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico’s southwestern coastWorld

Hurricane Polo has put residents along Mexico’s Pacific coast on edge again after the region was hit by powerful cyclones in recent years. Beaches emptied and dark clouds churned over rough seas, while authorities temporarily suspended classes Tuesday in several areas.

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Thomas Chatterton Williams on Covid-19 and George Floyd protests’ impact on US social justiceSociety

Author Thomas Chatterton Williams discusses how US views and ideas about social justice have changed since Barack Obama’s presidency. He says the left became disillusioned during Obama’s second term, while the George Floyd protests and Covid-19 pandemic later shifted the discourse, affecting the right as well. Their effects still resonate.

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Top Trump Ally Removes Trump References From Campaign WebsitePolitics

Rep. Byron Donalds, the Republican candidate for Florida governor, has removed several references to Donald Trump from his campaign website. The changes come as more Republicans seek distance from the unpopular president ahead of elections this fall; CNN’s Annie Grayer details the edits.

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Philippine Senate lowers vote threshold to convict VP Duterte in impeachment trialPolitics

The Philippine Senate has reduced the minimum votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial. Although the Constitution requires two-thirds of all senators, only 20 senator-judges can now vote, lowering the technical threshold from at least 16 votes to 14.

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Chinese exporters hope Xi–Trump summit eases renewed trade warEconomy

A furniture factory in Hebei once relied on US orders to fuel growth. Renewed tariffs of up to 50% are now forcing exporters to accept slimmer profits or raise prices for American customers, as they hope a Xi–Trump summit can ease the trade war.

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This Morning’s Top Headlines – Sept. 23Politics

President Donald Trump is preparing to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. In a court filing, the Justice Department says Trump has the authority to bar media outlets from the White House, while Nolan Wells’ family seeks justice after a grand jury declined to indict anyone in his death.

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Pope Leo XIV visit expected to boost Lourdes economyCulture1:18

Lourdes in southern France will be the second stop on Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the country after Paris. About 150,000 people are expected at his Sunday mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, while local businesses hope pilgrims’ spending on souvenirs, food and other goods will lift the economy.

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Turley: This is just STRAIGHT FRAUDPolitics

Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley discusses the Trump administration’s crackdown on alleged Obamacare fraud, which led to 315,000 Affordable Care Act enrollments being canceled and more than $2 billion in taxpayer savings.

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Chinese beauty products prove resilient amid US-China trade warEconomy

The US-China trade war has damaged exports from soybeans to solar panels, but Chinese beauty products have weathered the tariffs remarkably well. Wigs, hair extensions and false eyelashes remain resilient as low prices and strong demand encourage consumers to absorb the added costs.

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Yemen’s Houthis are shifting the balance of power, analyst saysWorld

As fighting persists between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed government forces, the strategic Kahboub Mountains in southern Yemen have become a focus. Elisabeth Kendall, a Yemen analyst and president of Girton College at Cambridge, says recent pro-government gains there could curb Houthi confidence and challenge claims of the group’s success. But she said the Houthis’ advances…

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Ukraine says it is open to a diplomatic solution to end Russian warWorld

As world leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly, Ukraine says it is open to a diplomatic solution to end the war, while preparing for possible further Russian attacks this winter. BNE IntelliNews editor-in-chief Ben Aris provides analysis.

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Why Russia has Europe on edge | Front BurnerWorld

Russia appears to be escalating its provocations toward NATO. Is the alliance being baited into responding, and what could happen if it strikes back?

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Millions brace for nor’easterOther

Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee is tracking a powerful nor’easter moving toward the Northeast and how long it is expected to linger.

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WATCH LIVE: Testimony continues in Caleb Flynn murder trialOther

Witness testimony is continuing at the Miami County courthouse in Troy, Ohio, as prosecutors present evidence against Caleb Flynn in connection with the February shooting death of his wife, Ashley.

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Illinois joins states legalizing assisted dying after impassioned debateSociety

Illinois became one of the latest states to legalize doctors helping terminally ill patients end their lives with medication on Sept. 12, 2026. The measure drew strong reactions from both supporters and opponents after an impassioned debate.

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The 5% yield | Reuters Econ WorldEconomy

The world’s most closely watched financial marker is reaching levels not seen in decades. Carmel Crimmins speaks with U.S. economics editor Dan Burns about the effects of rising U.S. 10-year Treasury yields and what they mean for borrowers and investors.

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UN: Gaza war has worsened an already critical humanitarian crisisWorld

The United Nations says Palestinian children in Gaza remain trapped in catastrophic humanitarian conditions and an endless cycle of suffering caused by Israeli attacks on the enclave. Muhammad Shehada of the European Council on Foreign Relations offers his analysis.

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Xi Jinping visits the US to meet Trump: Who is ahead in the China-US rivalry?World

The “Trump-Xi meeting 2.0” is about to take place as Xi Jinping returns to the White House for a state visit after 11 years, with Donald Trump set to greet him personally. The two countries continue to compete over artificial intelligence, trade, Iran and arms sales to Taiwan, while tensions are creating pressure in everyday life.

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