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Russia’s Defense Ministry says its aircraft, attack drones, missile forces and artillery hit Ukrainian arms depots, logistics hubs, fuel and energy facilities, transport and port infrastructure, drone-related sites and temporary positions of Ukrainian formations and foreign mercenaries at 142 locations over the past 24 hours.

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Russian attacks on Ukraine over the past 24 hours have killed at least 11 people and injured dozens. Ukraine’s air force said Russian forces launched two Zircon missiles and 174 drones overnight.

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Russia’s Defense Ministry said 344 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight over 16 regions and the Black Sea on Sept. 19. Sochi temporarily closed beaches and its waterfront over a reported sea-drone threat, and voting there had been suspended on the first election day. Ukraine has not commented.

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Flames and a large plume of black smoke rose near Riyadh airport after Saudi authorities sent air-raid alerts to residents of Riyadh, Jeddah and Yanbu. Firefighters tackled a burning fuel tank bearing the Aramco logo, while residents reported explosions. The Houthis vowed to respond after blaming Saudi Arabia for alleged actions in Yemen.

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Black smoke rose near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh after overnight warnings of a hostile aerial threat and reports of explosions. The alert was later lifted, with no casualties or damage reported. Saudi authorities have not said what caused the explosions, amid escalating attacks involving Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.

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Flames and smoke were seen at Riyadh’s King Khalid airport after an overnight air raid alert. Saudi Civil Defense had warned residents in several parts of the country of potential danger and advised them to stay indoors and away from windows.

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The EU says it regrets the US decision, for a second consecutive year, to deny visas to Palestinian Authority officials seeking to attend the UN General Assembly in New York. It urges Washington to reconsider, while the assembly has approved Mahmoud Abbas’s prerecorded address during its upcoming 81st session.

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Fighting is continuing across several fronts in Yemen. Government forces say the two sides exchanged fire in Marib, Al Jawf, Lahij and Taiz amid ongoing tensions.

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More than 112,000 people have been displaced in Yemen as the Houthis seize additional territory. Pro-Houthi demonstrations broke out after Saudi Arabia accused the military group of targeting the Muslim holy site of Mecca.

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President Trump says the United States and Denmark have reached an agreement giving the U.S. “permanent control” over Greenland’s security.

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Donald Trump says a new agreement with Denmark and Greenland gives the United States “permanent control” over Greenland’s security. Denmark says the deal preserves its sovereignty, territorial integrity and Greenlanders’ right to self-determination. It could significantly expand the US military presence while blocking adversary bases and restricting sensitive investment.

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called an agreement allowing the US to develop a significant military presence on Greenland “a good agreement.” President Donald Trump announced it on Friday after months of seeking to acquire Greenland, citing threats from Russia and China and even raising the possibility of military action.

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Brahima Fomba, a rapporteur for Mali’s Independent Electoral Body, said Russia’s elections rely on advanced technology that guarantees transparency and integrity. He cited electronic voting, vote counting and digitalized procedures as safeguards against fraud and said the system could serve as a model for African countries.

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President Donald Trump signed a Russia sanctions bill on Friday that gives him the power to impose tariffs on countries buying Russian petroleum products.

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President Donald Trump says he plans to bar three major news outlets from the White House. The report also mentions a possible security deal involving Greenland.

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Journalists from CNN and MS NOW said they were turned away from the White House grounds on Saturday morning. Reporters from both networks went live to describe the circumstances surrounding the ban imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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According to MS NOW, its reporters were kept off White House property on Saturday. Earlier, President Donald Trump had said he would bar MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the grounds.

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Warnings from technology CEOs that AI could end humanity are dominating global headlines. The story examines whether this focus on a future AI apocalypse is obscuring harm already caused by AI, and whether executives calling for regulation are acting for public safety or to preserve their control over the technology’s future.

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Artificial intelligence is advancing at breathtaking speed, putting its future at the center of debate. Leaders of major A.I. companies warn that the technology may be moving too quickly, while unexpected model behavior raises questions about whether humans can keep it under control. The program examines Washington’s regulatory battle, potential effects on jobs and education, and what lies ahead.

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Stories about AI’s existential threat to humanity dominate headlines worldwide. But is fear of a future AI apocalypse diverting media attention from harm already caused by AI? And when AI CEOs unite to demand regulation, are they seeking public safety or trying to secure control over the technology’s future?

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The 20th Asian Games have officially opened in Nagoya, Japan, with a colourful ceremony but a subdued crowd. Empty rows remained in the 30,000-seat stadium despite organisers saying tickets were sold out. More than 17,000 athletes and officials are taking part across over 40 sports.

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Asia’s leading athletes will gather in Japan for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Olympic champions, first-time medal hopefuls and teenage breakout stars will compete for continental titles, with six sports making their debut and some gold medals offering automatic qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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A ceremony celebrating Asian solidarity and local history opened the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, the capital of Aichi Prefecture, on Saturday, Sept. 19. The low-key event at the 30,000-seat Paloma Mizuho Stadium marked the Games’ return to Japan after 32 years.

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Thousands of visitors rushed into Munich’s Oktoberfest grounds after the gates opened, with some spending the night outside to secure prime seats in the beer tents. The official opening ceremony takes place at midday, when Munich Mayor Dominik Krause is due to tap the first keg. More than 6 million people are expected at the 16-day festival, which runs until October 4.

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In an exclusive interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy discusses life after trauma and what comes next. His ex-wife Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial ended weeks ago without a verdict.

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