Today: September 19, 2026
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Barclays, UBS back BoE hikes as inflation risks mount

Barclays and UBS Global Research expect the Bank of England to hike interest rates as soon as November, saying rising inflation risks point to a quicker resumption of

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Rising oil, rates and yields brew up stagflation cocktail for markets

The surge in energy and global borrowing costs as a result of

Asia|Travel|World

Indonesia recovers three bodies as effort begins to right capsized ship

Indonesian divers retrieved three bodies from a passenger ship that capsized and sank in the Java Sea, although more

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Volkswagen to recall over 208,700 US vehicles over steering rack bolt defect, NHTSA says

Volkswagen is recalling 208,724 vehicles in the US due to a faulty steering rack bolt that could break and cause a loss of steering control, the US National Highway Traffic Safety

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South Korea's Lee rules out military involvement in Middle East conflict

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy military assets to the Middle East in a way that could draw the country

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Malaysia king permits ex-PM Najib Razak to serve term under house arrest

The Malaysian pardons board chaired by the king agreed on Friday to allow jailed former premier Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest,

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BOJ raises interest rates to 31-year high in widely expected move

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1.25% on Friday in a widely expected move to forestall risks of inflation overshooting its 2% inflation target.

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What commodity markets can expect from the Trump-Xi summit

Trade in agriculture, energy and rare earths has become major bargaining chips in the trade war between the United States and China and are likely to

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Moody's raises India fiscal 2027 GDP growth forecast to 7% on Middle East resilience

Credit ratings agency Moody's on Friday raised India's real GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6% for the current fiscal, citing its resilience amid the Middle East conflict.

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New Zealand says it has not held talks with EU about becoming associate member

New Zealand has not had any discussions with the European Union about becoming an associate member, a spokesperson for New Zealand

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Prize-winning author Phil Klay takes over at PEN America amid Israel-Hamas war rifts

Prize-winning author Phil Klay has been named the new president of PEN America

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Screwworm infests US horse before port reopens to Mexican livestock

The U.S. confirmed a case of New World screwworm in a horse in New Mexico on Thursday, as the federal government prepared to resume imports of Mexican

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North Korean vice foreign minister to attend UN General assembly next week, Yonhap reports

Kim Son-Gyong, North Korea's vice foreign minister, plans to attend a high-level segment of the United Nations General Assembly set to begin in New York next week, Yonhap news

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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of stronger response to US-led drills

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of leader Kim Jong Un, on Friday blamed US-led military drills for "ever-worsening" tensions on the Korean Peninsula and

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Brazil's Lula holds lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of election, Datafolha poll shows

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held a narrow numerical lead over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a potential runoff in the October presidential election,

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Poland warns Russia is planning drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns that Russia is planning hybrid strikes with drones and rockets on European countries supporting Ukraine

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EU to disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine to procure missiles and drones, von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday the European Union will disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine on Friday to procure missiles and drones.

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Saudis and Houthis exchange strikes, Yemenis flee by boat as Middle East war spreads

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis exchanged fresh strikes across their border on Thursday and Yemenis took to

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Russia votes in wartime parliamentary election set to secure the Kremlin's power

Voting has begun in Russia’s parliamentary election with the main Kremlin party poised to retain its overwhelming grip on the lower house

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Russia and China veto US proposal for UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions on Iran

Russia and China have vetoed a U.N. resolution that would have authorized U.N. experts to keep monitoring sanctions that were reimposed against Iran over its nuclear program

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Man who sprayed Minnesota Rep. Omar with vinegar sentenced to 14 months in prison

The man who sprayed vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall has been sentenced to 14 months in prison

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Trump says progress made toward establishing US Army base in Poland

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that progress is being made toward establishing a US Army base in Poland, crediting "the bold leadership" of Polish President

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US to allow Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly

The Trump administration will allow top Iranian officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, the State Department said on Thursday,

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US sanctions Cuban nickel reserves, military enterprises

The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on 11 Cuban entities related to nickel reserves and military enterprises that it said were part of a system that enriched the elite,

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US clears way for $24.3 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia

The US Department of State said on Thursday it had approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom is

MidEast|Political|World

UN allows Palestinian president to again speak via video after US denies visa

The United Nations General Assembly voted on Thursday to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the annual gathering of world leaders next week via

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Ebola outbreak in Congo is still serious, African health body says

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is still serious, with data indicating gaps in infection prevention and control, Africa's top public health agency

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US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN high-level meeting even with sides at war

The Trump administration has approved visas for top Iranian officials to attend next week’s U.N. General Assembly high-level session in New York despite the two countries being at war

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Why the Federal Reserve is lifting rates now, and what it means

About six weeks ago, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced that a divided central bank was keeping its key interest rate unchanged

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Man accused of ties to bin Laden and tortured after 9/11 has 20-year Guantanamo detention reviewed

A man initially accused of being a high-profile al-Qaida figure and who was tortured in CIA custody has appeared at a hearing to review his detention

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Saudi Arabia says debris from an intercepted Houthi drone killed 1, and other Mideast developments

Here’s a look at the latest news in the Middle East: Saudi Arabia says debris from an intercepted Houthi drone killed one person

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US Democrats look to stop Trump's Saudi nuclear deal

US House of Representatives Democrats raised concerns on Thursday about President Donald Trump's civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, and

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Irish PM worried over hostility to politicians after lawmaker assaulted

Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin on Thursday condemned an assault on an independent politician as "an attack on democracy" and said the country needed to take very

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UK silence over demand for Apple data access is farcical, lawyer says

The British government's refusal to confirm whether it has issued an order to bypass encryption to access customer data held by Apple has become farcical,

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Nigeria begins trial of five suspected Ansaru members over school kidnapping

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China, US top diplomats discuss 'high-level interactions' in call, Beijing says

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call that the two countries "should prepare well for the next stage of high-

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Dollar pauses after Fed rally as yields, oil retreat

The US dollar eased against the euro on Thursday, a day after logging its biggest jump in three months against the common currency after the Federal

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Finland practices ship boardings at sea to stop undersea sabotage

Finnish authorities boarded and searched a target vessel in the Baltic Sea on Thursday in a live drill that officials said shows how

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Ireland will boycott Eurovision 2027, RTE says

Ireland will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second year in a row, broadcaster RTE said on Thursday, citing the ongoing loss of life in Gaza.

Education|Health|Technology|World

From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Countries across the globe are pushing to curb minors' use of social media platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook, amid mounting concerns

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Bolivia extends state of emergency over risks of new blockades

Bolivia's Assembly extended a state of emergency for 90 days on Thursday, citing persistent risks that demonstrators protesting the government's policies could mount new

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King Charles warns AI leaders of existential risks if technology falls into wrong hands

Britain's King Charles warned artificial intelligence executives on Thursday of the "existential dangers" posed by the technology falling into the wrong hands and said

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Greek parliament lifts immunity of ex-Commissioner amid 'Qatargate' probe

Greece's parliament lifted the immunity of one of the country's former European Commissioners on Thursday, clearing the way for further action by authorities investigating

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China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal, sources say

China has privately asked Tehran to help rein in Yemen's Houthis after an appeal to Beijing by Saudi Arabia following the Iran-backed group's military blitz

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The story of Little Italy’s Feast of San Gennaro is the story of how Italian immigrants became American

Italian immigrants used to be accused of clinging too tightly to the Old World. Today, millions gather in Little Italy to celebrate the food, faith and traditions they brought with them.

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Why Hispanic Americans are losing faith in the American Dream

A public opinion researcher explains why this group’s declining faith goes beyond partisanship and reflects a fundamental question about its sense of belonging.

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Russia says new US sanctions, if signed by Trump, would make Ukraine peace deal harder

The Kremlin said on Thursday that further U.S. sanctions against Russia would make it harder to reach a peace deal in Ukraine. On Wednesday, the U.S.

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Italy's Meloni visits Norway to boost energy, critical minerals ties

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is making the first official visit by an Italian leader to Norway in nearly 15 years on Thursday, seeking to deepen cooperation in areas

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Canada will decide on its own partnerships, Carney says

Canada will decide for itself who it will strike deals with, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday in response to U.S.

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Rescue efforts end after 21 die in collapse of bomb-damaged building in Gaza; 45 saved from rubble

Gaza rescuers wrapped up searches on Thursday in the rubble of a bomb-damaged building that collapsed a day earlier, where 21

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Argentina's Milei submits bill to strengthen sanctions on Falklands activities

Argentina's government has presented a bill to crack down on companies operating in the Falkland Islands, potentially escalating tensions with the United Kingdom over the territory

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Nigeria and South Africa tried to ease tensions after violent anti-migrant protests. But the rift is back

Nigeria and South Africa tried to ease tensions after violent anti-migrant protests. But the rift is back

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Ireland’s national broadcaster will boycott 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation

Ireland is set to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for a second year due to Israel’s participation

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Klopp wants to 'reclaim the flag' as Germany coach as he calls up 44 players for his first games

Jürgen Klopp says he wants to help spread national pride in Germany as he announced a super-sized first roster as national team coach with an appeal to “reclaim the flag.”

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Pakistan eyes bigger China swap line, expects US financing decision soon

Pakistan will seek an expansion of its 30 billion yuan swap line with China when the facility expires in 2027, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said,

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Israel adds tender for 2,167 housing units to settlement expansion plan, rights groups say

Israel has added a tender for 2,167 housing units to its E1 settlement expansion plan, Israeli rights groups said of a project that critics say endangers a future

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British university reinstates Egyptian student who was suspended after pro-Palestinian protests

British university reinstates Egyptian student who was suspended after pro-Palestinian protests

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Narges Mohammadi speaks to CNN from Tehran after temporary prison release: “This is my duty”

Recovering under medical care after her health deteriorated in prison, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi speaks with CNN's Jomana Karadsheh about her new memoir, her years behind bars and why she continues to speak out despite the risks. To avoid further retribution from the Iranian regime, the interview focuses on her book and personal experiences rather than recent events in Iran.

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South Korea set to approve abortion pills for the 1st time next year

South Korea plans to approve abortion pills for the first time to ensure safer abortions within the national healthcare system

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South Korean restaurant owner avoids jail time in ‘ants on a plate’ accusation

South Korean restaurant owner avoids jail time in ‘ants on a plate’ accusation

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AI military risks spark concern at China security conference

A range of delegates to China's flagship defence conference this week expressed fears over the potential for unchecked AI development and technology

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy appoints acting prosecutor general, decree shows

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appointed Anton Kovalskyi as acting prosecutor general, a presidential decree showed on Thursday.

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Huawei unveils new chip technologies as Chinese firm steps up the AI race with Nvidia

Chinese technology giant Huawei has launched new chip technologies as it challenges leading global companies such as Nvidia

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The water cycle you learned about in school is off balance. The consequences affect everyone on Earth

The water cycle you learned about in school is off balance. The consequences affect everyone on Earth

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Indonesian rescuers plan to right capsized ship as weather hampers search for 129 missing people

Indonesian rescuers plan to try to right a passenger ship that capsized in the Java Sea last weekend as persistent strong currents and big waves prevent them from making

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Trump says 'hopefully we are towards end' of Iran war

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near and a media report separately said he is expected to meet

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IMF says Australia may need further interest rate rises to tame inflation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that Australia's central bank may need to raise interest rates further, with inflation expected to remain elevated

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Trump administration again denies visas for Palestinian delegation to attend the UN General Assembly

The Trump administration has denied visas for a high-level Palestinian delegation to attend an annual meeting of world leaders at the United Nations for the second year in a row

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A Hague court convicts Kosovo’s former President Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years

A European Union-backed court has convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of four counts of war crimes during Kosovo's war for independence from Serbia

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US House passes sanctions, tariff bill to raise economic pressure on Russia

The U.S.

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New Zealand's economy grows 0.2% in Q2

New Zealand's economy grew more slowly in the second quarter as the crisis in the Middle East weighed on the economy. 

Asia|Environment|Science|World

Climate change made deadly Nepal glacier and rock collapse more likely, according to analysis

Human-caused global warming resulting in the Himalayan permafrost thawing was, in part, responsible for the catastrophic glacier and boulder collapse last month

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Here’s what one team of scientists thinks happened in Nepal’s deadly flood wave

Here’s what one team of scientists thinks happened in Nepal’s deadly flood wave

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Canada applies to join UK-led military coalition

Canada, seeking to diversify its defense ties away from the United States, has formally applied to join the British-led Joint Expeditionary Force military coalition, Prime