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Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Plan to Screen Mail-In Ballots
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2026 04:25
The Trump administration had asked the justices to allow a new Postal Service plan to screen ballots just weeks before the midterm elections.
Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as analysts warn of impending oil crunch
The Guardian - 15 Sep 2026 04:22
The militant group in Yemen captured the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish, near the chokepoint of the Bab al-Mandab straitYemens Houthi rebels have seized two strategic islands in the Red Sea, reinforcing the Iran-ba...
I believed the hype: the white South Africans denied refugee status in the US
The Guardian - 15 Sep 2026 04:00
Drive to save thousands of Afrikaners from false claims of white genocide appears to show signs of slowingWhen Donald Trump announced in February 2025 that the US would accept Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees, ma...
Nato jets shoot down drone violating Lithuanias airspace
The Guardian - 15 Sep 2026 03:36
The drone, which reportedly entered from Belarus, was shot down near Pratkunai village in central-southern LithuaniaNato fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania after an alert was issued in the capital, Vilnius, an...
Retired FBI Agent Says Mexican Cartel Fed Victims to Lion and Turned Others Into 'Soup' in Interview
IBTimes - 15 Sep 2026 14:20
Former FBI agent Scott Payne has recounted alleged torture and kidnapping cases linked to Mexican drug cartels, including unverified claims involving a lion and a victim cooked alive.
Democrats say supreme court rejection of Trump mail ballot plans will ensure safe, secure and accurate elections - live
The Guardian - 15 Sep 2026 13:51
Comments come after court on Monday allowed states to send ballots under process followed for years in blow to Trumps attempts to limit voter accessSupreme court rejects Trumps mail ballot restrictions for midterm electi...
Illinois Mother Bought Ice Cream After Suffocating Autistic Daughter With a Garbage Bag, Court Records Say
IBTimes - 15 Sep 2026 13:48
Karen McCarron was convicted over her daughter Katie's 2006 killing in Illinois. A later legal challenge focused on whether evidence of postpartum mental illness had been properly examined.
Ukraine and Russia Deny Trumps Claims of an Energy Truce
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2026 13:43
The Kremlin said that an agreement would be a very good idea but that any deal would not have much effect on fuel markets, as President Trump had suggested.
Houthis Report Deadly Saudi Airstrikes as Kingdom Issues Mass Alerts
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2026 13:43
The two sides traded accusations of attacks as fighting inside Yemen remains fierce. The escalating conflict threatens to further destabilize the Middle East.
Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
BBC - 15 Sep 2026 13:33
Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.
Donald Trump Jr. Faces Russian Money Claims as Hidden Camera Captures Alleged $300K Pardon Deal
IBTimes - 15 Sep 2026 13:28
Donald Trump Jr is facing renewed scrutiny after a hidden-camera investigation alleged paid access to pardon efforts and ProPublica examined Russian businessman Umar Kremlev's wedding involvement.
Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Oman says
BBC - 15 Sep 2026 13:05
Iran says El Gaia caught fire after hitting mines, but the US says the oil tanker was struck by a missile and then a drone.
An Heir to a Thai Beer Empire Accused His Brother of Sexual Abuse. Then He Took on His Family.
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2026 04:01
Siranudh Scott, an heir to Thailands Singha beer empire, has prompted a rare public reckoning about a topic considered taboo.
Ebola outbreak in DRC has peaked, say authorities, as infection rates slow
The Guardian - 15 Sep 2026 04:00
Almost 3,500 people have died in outbreak and experts say more must be done to ensure Bundibugyo is under controlAuthorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have announced that the Ebola outbreak ravaging parts o...
UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
BBC - 15 Sep 2026 23:50
Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.
Federal Employees Were Paid $9.5 Billion Not to Work in 2025 Under DOGE Effort
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2026 23:47
As part of the Department of Government Efficiencys program to shrink the federal work force, paid administrative leave costs rose by 435 percent.
Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why
BBC - 15 Sep 2026 23:40
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut
BBC - 15 Sep 2026 23:39
The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns
Why doomsday warnings are not the only threat to the AI juggernaut
BBC - 15 Sep 2026 23:39
The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns
Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
BBC - 15 Sep 2026 23:37
The Canadian PM heads to Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.
Trump May Not Be Entirely Wrong About A.I.
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2026 23:30
Has A.I. become death, destroyer of worlds?
AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
BBC - 15 Sep 2026 23:27
The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.