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Ireland deploys snipers and 4,000 police for Trump visit
US President Donald Trump lands in Ireland under tight security on Saturday for two days of diplomacy and golf, on a trip that again blurs the lines between his presidency and personal business…
Places mentioned: Dublin
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Saudi Arabia says Iraqi drones forced oil pipeline closure
Iraqi PM confirmed the news, said commander in charge of a southern province had been dismissed.
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia and 1 other place
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The Evolution Of BRICS And Its Challenges Today
BRICS was set up to challenge a world order dominated by the United States and its Western allies. Together, its members account for more than 40 per cent of the world's population and almost a…
Places mentioned: United States
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Widow of Canadian killed in 9/11 wants to ‘redefine’ the day
Maureen Basnicki wants Canadians to redefine the day and celebrate service men and women including those who supported the victims in the aftermath of the terrorist attack.
Places mentioned: Vancouver
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles after condemning military drill as threat
North Korea launched ballistic missiles toward the sea Saturday, a day after the U.S., South Korea and Japan completed a trilateral military drill in response to North Korean nuclear threats. The…
Places mentioned: Seoul
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"Main Umeed Karta Hoon...": Russian Envoy's Hindi Message At BRICS Summit
Petr Sizov, Press Secretary of Russian Embassy in India, said on Friday as he expressed optimism about the deliberations at the 18th BRICS Summit, which formally begins tomorrow in New Delhi.
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Ahead Of Xi Visit, China Says Will "Properly Handle Differences" With India
Xi is visiting India after nearly seven years, following his visit in 2020. He left Beijing on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi at the invitation of PM Modi.
Places mentioned: Delhi and 1 other place
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Upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks to take place in Washington instead of Rome, US State Department says
The first round of talks began in Rome on August 4, and a source described the negotiations to The Jerusalem Post as "positive."
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Simhat Torah brought Jews out to dance in New York City’s streets. Then came 9/11.
Jewish New Yorkers remember how the holiday brought together 'a big mishmash of people' who otherwise wouldn't have otherwise worshiped together for a 'shul crawl' across the city
Places mentioned: New York
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Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree in Mississippi
Tasia Fortune's body was found in the lot of an abandoned home in Mississippi in August.
Places mentioned: Mississippi
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3 Indian megacities among world's least climate-resilient: ranking
A recent study reveals that Ahmedabad and Hyderabad rank among the least resilient cities when facing climate disasters. Many cities across South Asia are highlighted for their high exposure to…
Places mentioned: Chicago
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says
South Korea said it was closely exchanging information on the launches with the US and Japan.
Places mentioned: Seoul and 1 other place
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Pakistan's Razaullah Khan scripts history, enters record books on Test debut
Razaullah Khan's Test debut at Edgbaston turned heads as he launched nine sixes, establishing a new record for a No. 9 batter. Despite this impressive performance, Pakistan faced an innings defeat…
Places mentioned: Pakistan
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Putin and Pezeshkian call out US dominance ahead of BRICS
The presidents of Iran and Russia have criticised US dollar dominance ahead of the BRICS summit in India.
Places mentioned: India and 2 other places
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Satellite image shows critical Saudi pipeline damaged in drone attack
Saudi Arabia has shut its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack. Riyadh says the attack originated in Iraq.
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia and 1 other place
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'Married brother to bring him into USA': DHS probe Ilhan Omar's immigration history
Places mentioned: London
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Why am I paying to withdraw my KiwiSaver? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Newcastle's finals win is proof the future has come
Stars were born under the finals lights as Newcastle knockout finals win over South Sydney announced the dawn of a new tomorrow.
Places mentioned: Sydney
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Mistakes and lack of clear guidance led to millions being misspent, pokie trust says
Pub Charity chief executive Martin Cheer says ignorance of the law is no excuse, however, as the regulator attempts to claw back millions of dollars.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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US declares end to lettuce parasite outbreak that killed 2
US health authorities on Friday declared the nation’s largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak over, after contaminated iceberg lettuce sickened thousands, though the Food and Drug Administration…
Places mentioned: Mexico
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US rapper Lil Durk found not guilty of murder-for-hire scheme
Prosecutors accused musician, born Durk Banks, of putting bounty on fellow rapper in retaliation for friend’s killing Chicago rapper Lil Durk has been acquitted of all charges in a murder-for-hire…
Places mentioned: Chicago
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Philippines bets big on rail, but can it fix a broken transport network?
A two-hour commute for a 14km (8.7-mile) journey. For Julius Dalay and millions of other Filipinos, this is just how public transport works in Manila: a mishmash of jeepneys, trains and buses that…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Internal splits threaten to slow Brics’ progress as bloc looks back on 20 years of growth
Leaders from some of the world’s largest emerging economies are gathering in New Delhi this weekend for a summit marking the 20th anniversary of Brics, a fast-expanding group of developing nations…
Places mentioned: Delhi
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‘Axis of Resistance’: How useful have proxies like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis been to Iran?
Iran's allied non-state forces have proven valuable to Tehran, though not as intended.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Yu Zidi: China’s fearless swimming prodigy, 13, with Olympics in her sights
Yu Zidi made history last year aged 12 when she became the youngest-ever medallist at the swimming world championships. Now a teenager, she headlines China’s bid for Asian Games domination and has…
Places mentioned: China
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NSW police seize 36 illegal ebikes on northern beaches that are now destined for the crusher
Officers found one 14-year-old’s ebike was capable of hitting 90km/h. Owners have two weeks to appeal the seizure before the bikes will be crushed Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
Places mentioned: Sydney
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Rosh Hashanah political quiz: What's going to happen in the Middle East in 5787?
Which of the following Middle East and world events can be expected in 5787 (2026-2027)? Take this quiz and calculate the year you need to be prepared for.
Places mentioned: Middle East
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Trump is open to China building cars in US as Xi visit looms
Currently, Chinese vehicles are essentially shut out of the US market by steep tariffs and a Commerce Department ban.
Places mentioned: China
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DeSantis: 'Florida will provide asylum' to holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy case
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Friday accused the media of launching a smear campaign against the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, after a report revealed that the juror had a…
Places mentioned: Florida
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Psalms in the morgue and scrapped Rosh Hashanah sermons: American rabbis recall 9/11
On 25th anniversary of attack, which coincides with start of the Jewish New Year, rabbis describe how it changed both themselves and the US in ways that 'the previous Rosh Hashanah, no one could have…
Places mentioned: Israel
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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Day After South Korea's Maritime Drills
Pyongyang last month slammed plans for the so-called Freedom Edge joint exercises in international waters off South Korea as a "threat" to North Korea and other countries of the region.
Places mentioned: South Korea
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WATCH: David Muir sharers 9|11 tribute of drones illuminating NYC skyline with Twin Towers
Thousands of drones illuminated lower Manhattan, with one light for each person lost on the day of the September 11th attacks. David Muir shares how the breathtaking drone show came together.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles
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Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky welcome first child
Pop superstar Lady Gaga and fiance Michael Polansky have welcomed their first child. The couple was photographed for the first time with their newborn baby. Gaga, aged 40, was seen carrying the infant…
Places mentioned: California
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Tung Chee-hwa had a clear vision for Hong Kong
The death of Tung Chee-hwa at age 89 has prompted a necessary reckoning with the legacy of Hong Kong’s first chief executive. Two decades after his resignation, the question endures: was Tung a…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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WATCH: America marks 25 years since 9|11
Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, 2001, ABC's David Muir looks back on the day that changed America, and the hope in a phone call decades later.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles
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Trump Heads to Ireland for the Irish Open at His Golf Course
President Trump’s trip comes after a two-day Republican rally in Dallas, where he tried to energize voters amid fears that the party could face losses in the midterms.
Places mentioned: Ireland
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An exclusive look aboard the USS George Washington in its role in the Iran war
The USS George Washington, with its approximately 5,000 personnel, fighter jets and munitions, is the backbone of the U.S. military's tactical operation in the Iran war.
Places mentioned: Washington
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CIA drops dozens of declassified documents on bin Laden and al-Qaeda
A briefer told Clinton in 1998 that bin Laden’s 'preferred option is to strike the US on its own soil in Washington'.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Gen. Dan Caine reflects on responding to 9/11: "No doubt" nation was at war
Now the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine was a young fighter pilot mobilized in the response on Sept. 11, 2001.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Federal Judge Poised to Dismiss Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Library
The judge, in halting the pretrial fact-finding process, said President Trump’s claim of immunity could “dispose of the entire case” involving the library to be built in Miami.
Places mentioned: Miami
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Gen. Dan Caine describes taking to the skies in fighter jet to defend U.S. on 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, then-Maj. Dan Caine was chief of weapons and tactics for the 121st Fighter Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Caine, now the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff…
Places mentioned: Maryland
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Weapons, spying and cyber operations: Anthropic exposes Claude misuse
These are some of the notable cases from its Sept 10 report.
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Trump Wanted a New House Map in Missouri. Voters Got Chaos Instead.
The legal wrangling over a congressional map redrawn by Republicans has election officials, candidates and voters scrambling before November.
Places mentioned: Missouri
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3 generations of FDNY family share their tragic 9/11 story
Tony Dokoupil tells the story of a New York City Fire Department family that experienced 9/11 through three generations and how they remember the loved one they lost 25 years later.
Places mentioned: New York
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Woman reunites with baby she saved on 9/11, now 25 years old
On Sept. 11, 2001, Darla Stuckey went to work at the New York Stock Exchange like any other morning. Then, moments after the World Trade Center attacks, she had a chance encounter that forever changed…
Places mentioned: New York
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Saudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shipping
ADEN/DUBAI, Sept 12 - Saudi Arabia has shut down its East-West pipeline after the vital oil conduit came under aerial attack in the widening Middle East war.
Places mentioned: Dubai
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25 years after 9/11: What America's longest war left behind in Afghanistan
Imtiaz Tyab returned to Afghanistan, 25 years after 9/11, to report on what life is like there today, under Taliban rule.
Places mentioned: Afghanistan
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China teen’s Hong Kong concert trip costs family government subsidies, sparking mixed reaction
A teenage girl in mainland China travelled to Hong Kong to attend a concert of her idol, resulting in her family losing their government living allowances due to her actions being classified as a form…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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North Korea launches missile salvo after US-South Korea-Japan drills
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Saturday. The missiles were…
Places mentioned: South Korea and 1 other place
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Taobao’s ‘ugly’ goods find a growing market among China’s young consumers
Products widely considered “ugly” or “bizarre” have gone viral online in China as millions of young consumers embrace the items’ quirky humour and distinctive character. Cumulative sales of such…
Places mentioned: China
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California woman charged with murder after allegedly killing husband with flagpole
SF Gate reports bond for Vicky Kyung Mi Kim, 65, set at $10m after man found dead at couple’s Palm Desert home A 65-year-old California woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after allegedly…
Places mentioned: California
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Close race in Sweden as hard right eyes role in government
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has promised cabinet jobs for the Sweden Democrats, but the rival left-wing bloc has a narrow lead in the polls.
Places mentioned: Germany and 1 other place
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44 Injured After Train Derails In France
One of those injured is in a critical state and was evacuated by helicopter, the head of the local authority, the prefect, Jean-Benoit Albertini, told reporters.
Places mentioned: France
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How Canadians are bracing for the impact of Trump’s trade war
Canada’s buy-local movement remains strong, but new tariffs could test how much more shoppers are willing to pay.
Places mentioned: Toronto
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Psalms in the morgue and scrapped Rosh Hashanah sermons: What rabbis remember about 9/11
For the Holocaust survivors, who had completely rebuilt their lives, it was another trauma - like, humanity is doing this again - and I think it just deepened the despair.
Places mentioned: New York
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Germany’s far-right AfD, riding state win, targets more gains in elections from east to west
The three upcoming elections are being closely watched for signs of the AfD’s wider-scale momentum, said Daniel Schuster, who heads the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s European office.
Places mentioned: Berlin
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Turkey's foreign minister discusses attacks on Saudi Arabia with Saudi counterpart, source says
Last month, NATO member Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement that includes a mutual defense clause similar to NATO's Article 5.
Places mentioned: Istanbul
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‘E-dirt bikes are not toys’: E.R. doc fears more injuries after 2 kids hit in Edmonton
Edmonton police said two boys, aged 11 and 12, on an e-dirt bike allegedly cut off a car turning onto Terwillegar Drive, triggering a crash that left them with serious injuries.
Places mentioned: Ottawa
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Iraqi commander dismissed over drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia
MEE earlier reported that Saudi Arabia on Friday said drones launched from Iraq hit the East–West Pipeline and led to its closure. The Iraqi prime minister’s office said a military commander was…
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia and 1 other place
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (Sept. 13)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia and 2 other places
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WATCH: Yankees, Mets to pay tribute to September 11
ESPN's Jorge Castillo is at Yankees stadium sharing how Major League Baseball is honoring those lives lost 25 years ago.
Places mentioned: Oklahoma and 3 other places
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Dell, Skyworks Solutions, GameStop & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves midday.
Places mentioned: New Hampshire
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Americans 'don't pay attention to lesson of 9/11,' former US president Bush says - report
Former US president George W. Bush was entering the eighth month of his first term when Al-Qaeda launched the attack that killed thousands of Americans.
Places mentioned: Texas
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Trump admin to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Colombia to Start Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops Despite Health Worries
The news comes days after Colombia’s president, Abelardo De La Espriella, and the U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, discussed stronger measures against drug trafficking.
Places mentioned: Colombia
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Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars in plea deal talks
The court filing did not indicate what charges David Rush could plead to.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Tonga netball confident ahead of World Cup qualifier on home soil
Five strong teams are in Tonga to compete for a spot in the World Cup Qualifiers including Tonga.
Places mentioned: Sydney
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WATCH: 7th and final moment of silence held to honor those lost to 9/11 health effects
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum added a seventh moment of silence at this year's ceremony to honor those who have died of illnesses related to their time at or near the World Trade Center site.
Places mentioned: Oklahoma and 3 other places
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Country Life: Ōtaki, the small town aiming for carbon neutrality
Can a small town plant its way towards carbon neutrality?
Places mentioned: London
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Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks by drones from Iraq
Iran-allied Houthi militants in Yemen have escalated strikes on Saudi Arabia this week.
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia and 2 other places
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North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile Toward Sea Of Japan
The North fired a barrage of missiles into the sea in August even after an overture from US President Donald Trump, who said he plans to meet this year with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Places mentioned: Japan
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For the 25th Time, New York Marks the Shattering Loss of 9/11
At a ceremony in Lower Manhattan, elected officials and loved ones of those killed in the 2001 terror attacks gathered in solemn remembrance.
Places mentioned: New York
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Stubborn inflation raises prospect of Fed rate hike
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Stubborn inflation raises prospect of Fed rate hike The Federal Reserve appears…
Places mentioned: Kentucky and 1 other place
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Like Benzema & as good as Haaland - Alonso on Joao Pedro
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says striker Joao Pedro is similar stylistically to his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema and is at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland.
Places mentioned: Madrid
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Education Ministry signs deal with UNESCO to guide responsible AI use in schools
UNESCO will support Mexico's education ministry with technical assistance, teacher training and research as the country works out how classrooms should use artificial intelligence.
Places mentioned: Mexico
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Passenger train derails in France leaving at least 44 injured
France's transport minister says 180 passengers were on board the train operating the Rouen-Caen route in Normandy.
Places mentioned: France
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Peace Garden ceremony at Canada-U.S. border marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Hundreds gathered at the International Peace Garden to remember the 9/11 terrorist attacks in a ceremony that also affirmed close bonds between Canada and the United States.
Places mentioned: United States and 1 other place
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North Carolina state trooper charged with murder of police captain
Nekime Matu Oxendine accused of first-degree murder of Adam Bean, shot and killed in apparent domestic dispute A North Carolina state highway patrol trooper has been charged with the murder of the…
Places mentioned: North Carolina
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Oil pipeline hit by drones launched from Iraq, says Saudi Arabia
The Sept 10 attacks left several people wounded, officials said.
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia and 2 other places
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Michigan Senate candidates battle over their records on 9/11 at 25-year mark
The candidates in Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate race, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers, have exchanged criticism over their records on the 9/11 attacks.
Places mentioned: Texas and 4 other places
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Husted ousts his political director over posts with Nazi imagery
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) fired his campaign's political director, Stephen Woytek, on Friday after learning about social media posts linked to Woytek, including a Facebook profile photo of Nazi…
Places mentioned: Washington
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Khosla Ventures is opening a New York office this fall — its first outpost outside Sand Hill Road
"It's actually allegedly being built out now," said Rabois, who has clearly dealt with a missed construction timeline or two.
Places mentioned: San Francisco and 2 other places
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Bouncy castle launches horrifying MRSA outbreak, striking 48 kids in Ireland
The strain lurking in the inflatable structure was hypervirulent.
Places mentioned: Ireland
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Iraq orders investigation into Saudi East-West Pipeline attack
Iraq welcomed Saudi Arabia's decision to hold off on retaliation after Riyadh said drones launched from Iraqi territory struck its East-West Pipeline. Iraq condemned any attack threatening Saudi…
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia and 1 other place
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US To Vote On Russia Sanctions Bill Next Week, Giving Trump More Tariff Power
If passed by the House, the bill would empower President Donald Trump to impose harsher sanctions on Russia and buyers of Russian oil and gas, and extend existing sanctions on Iran.
Places mentioned: Iran and 1 other place
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Life in rural Afghanistan, 25 years after 9/11
Most of the fighting during the nearly 20-year war between the U.S. and the Taliban that followed the 9/11 terrorist attacks was in rural Afghanistan. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab…
Places mentioned: Afghanistan
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England has won 38 straight Tests but Wallaroos won't die wondering
On paper, Australia is not given a chance of beating England in this weekend's WXV Global Series Test, but the Wallaroos refuse to be intimidated.
Places mentioned: Australia and 2 other places
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Lions' shock loss to Swans was about more than complacency
Some critics might think Brisbane did not take Sydney seriously in the first week of the AFL finals, but there were other reasons for their heavy defeat.
Places mentioned: Sydney
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Zohran Mamdani commemorates 9/11 amid widespread criticism
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11, calling it the “darkest day” in the city's history.
Places mentioned: New York
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France: More than 40 injured in train derailment
The train derailed between Rouen and Caen in Normandy, northwest France, on Friday evening. One of the injured was in a critical state.
Places mentioned: France
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Democrats shift their mail voting message: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.
Places mentioned: Washington
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US legislators push AI safety laws amid human extinction warnings
Concerns over AI's dangers grow as US legislators introduce bills to ensure human oversight and prevent rogue systems.
Places mentioned: San Francisco and 1 other place
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Stellantis signs MOU on Brampton, Ont., plant as talks with union break down
Stellantis has signed a memorandum of understanding with Roshel for the potential sale of its idled Brampton assembly plant as Unifor pauses contract talks.
Places mentioned: Canada
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Los Angeles to memorialize late mountain lion P-22 with sculpture in Griffith Park
The wild feline made its home in the park before being euthanized in 2022 after showing signs of declining health The city of Los Angeles will memorialize its most famous mountain lion with a bronze…
Places mentioned: Los Angeles
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Florida DMV says it was hacked shortly after major driver’s license breach
Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles said Friday that it’s investigating a data breach, making it the second organization that hosts Americans’ driver’s license information to be…
Places mentioned: Florida
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Deserving the highest honor: US must honor the anonymous 9/11 heroes of Flight 93 - opinion
Twenty-five years later, the United States has yet to honor that heroism by bestowing the Presidential Medal of Freedom on those 40 brave souls.
Places mentioned: Pennsylvania
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Twenty-five years is long enough: It is time for Trump to declassify the Saudi 9/11 files - opinion
The families of those murdered on September 11 deserve to know what the US government knows about the worst terrorist attack in the nation’s history.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Educators back NCEA tweaks over overhaul
Proposed replacement for qualification system risks "going backwards to the ’90s", Education Ministry hears, with four in five saying they want NCEA improved.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Colossal energy brings veteran investor Warren Irwin on board as Africa strategy advances
Canadian explorer adds four decades of capital-markets and offshore investment experience as it targets upstream opportunities across Africa
Places mentioned: Algeria and 2 other places