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Politics News brief 16 Sept 2026
Study finds more than half of US adults have experienced physical violence and nearly half sexual violence In their lifetime, more than half of US adults have experienced physical...
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Politics Saudis blame an attempted attack on Mecca on Iran-backed Houthi rebels Muslim nations are condemning an attempted drone attack on Mecca as Saudi Arabia says that Islam's holiest city is a “red line” for the kingdom. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels...
Technology
Technology EU proposes blanket ban on social media for kids under 13 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots. “I am aware that many perceive...
Politics
Politics EU chief calls for NATO-like EU security mechanism The European Union needs a NATO-like mechanism to better respond to drone incidents, acts of sabotage and cyberattacks across Europe, many of them blamed on Russia, European...
Sports MLB roundup: Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers seal NL Central title Jacob Misiorowski tossed five scoreless innings, Joey Ortiz collected three hits and two RBIs, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the host Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Tuesday for the...
Politics
Politics The Supreme Court’s cryptic mail ballot decision won’t be its last word on voting The Supreme Court’s recent patchwork of election-related decisions gives the public scant clues of how the justices would act if faced with a crucial dispute this fall that...
Entertainment
Entertainment The Cycle of Love review –a 6,000-mile bike ride caps a real life Swedish-Indian romance One Oscar-winning director, one horoscope-prompted meet-cute and a continent-crossing cyclist – is this the start of documentaries that make you happy-cry? Here is a story that...
Politics
Politics South Sudan replaces election commission chief ahead of December vote South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has replaced the head of the election commission, only about three months before the first national election since independence in 2011.
Politics
Politics EU's von der Leyen proposes Canada as first associate member European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening a path for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member. She made the announcement Wednesday during...
Politics
Politics EU opens door for Canada to become first associate member, EU Commission President says European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union is opening the door for Canada to become the first associate member, a status that does not exist...
Sports
Sports Woods seen on range for first time since car crash Tiger Woods says he "can hit pretty much anything" after returning to the range for the first time since a car crash six months ago.
World
World English village votes to leave UK in protest over migrant housing plan Villagers in Piddington, Oxfordshire, hold symbolic referendum over plans to house more than 1,000 asylum seekers nearby Residents of an English village have voted to leave the...
Technology EU's von der Leyen to invite frontier labs for talks on tackling AI risks European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that she will invite the main frontier AI labs to discuss efforts to tackle the risks posed by artificial...
Politics
Politics U.S. confirms weapons deployed in space The Pentagon publicly confirms for the first time that the U.S. has deployed weapons in space amid threats from China and Russia.
Business
Business Vodacom to appeal Kenya court ruling against Safaricom stake purchase South African telecoms group Vodacom plans to appeal a Kenyan court ruling that ordered the cancellation of the deal it completed earlier this year to buy an additional 15%...
Business
Business Mrs Watanabe stays sceptical of strong yen, piling up short bets Japanese retail investors are betting that recent gains in the yen will be short-lived, maintaining significant short positions that could increase volatility in currency markets.
Politics Merz's future is uncertain as 2 German states vote Two German regional elections this weekend are expected to bring more gains for a far-right party and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to power and...
Business
Business Hong Kong broadens city's identity beyond finance in first 5-year plan Hong Kong's leader has unveiled a five-year plan to broaden the city's identity beyond finance. The plan announced on Wednesday was the first by Hong Kong in a politically...