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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
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AI data centre speculation in Corman Park sparks questions
The questions come as the NDP identifies an industrial property marketed in Corman Park. The listing is described as having all the amenities for a large-scale data centre.
Places mentioned: Canada
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Stubborn inflation raises prospect of Fed rate hike
The Federal Reserve appears increasingly likely to hike interest rates next week, as inflation remains stubbornly elevated amid the war with Iran. New data out Friday showed annual inflation remained…
Places mentioned: Iran
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"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" guests for Sept. 13, 2026
This week's guests include Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
Places mentioned: Miami
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European Troop Deployment In Ukraine Would Be "War Against Russia": Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any deployment of European troops to Ukraine would amount to "a war against Russia" and said Moscow did not "pose a threat"
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Alleged victim testifies in former Christian school principal assault trial
A Saskatoon Christian school’s former principal Duff Friesen has begun his second trial for assault with a weapon at then Christian Centre Academy, now Valour Academy.
Places mentioned: Canada
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Lawyer fined $5K over AI-hallucinated witnesses in a murder case
New Mexico's Supreme Court is punishing a lawyer for including AI-fabricated witnesses and fake police testimony in an appeal for his client's murder conviction, according to a report from Reuters. In…
Places mentioned: New Mexico and 1 other place
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US lawyer cites fake witnesses in murder case, blames ChatGPT
State supreme court fined the attorney and held him in contempt for not verifying facts in a court filing.
Places mentioned: New Mexico
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Iran says to discuss Hormuz with Gulf states in Oman on Monday
The strait was free to transit before the war, but Iran now requires vessels to obtain permission and is considering a mechanism to impose service fees.
Places mentioned: Iran
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TikTok misled consumers about filtering content for minors, judge rules
A Texas judge on Thursday ruled the social media platform TikTok misled consumers about the company's efforts to filter inappropriate content for minors. In her ruling, Texas District Judge Cory Liu…
Places mentioned: Texas
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Remembering September 11, 25 years on
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, the world changed forever.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Court Strikes Down Trump Order to Keep an Aging Coal-Burning Plant Running
The 64-year-old Michigan power plant was set to retire. Then the Trump administration intervened in a way that overstepped its authority, a court ruled.
Places mentioned: Michigan
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New accessible playground opens in Saskatoon
A new playground in Saskatoon was revealed September 10th, allowing Makenna Hiebert to play without barriers. Something her mom says should be the standard.
Places mentioned: Canada
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Trump's forced coal plant extensions thrown out by judge
The Department of Energy declared an "emergency" when none existed.
Places mentioned: Michigan
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Yemen’s Houthis cement hold on vital shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia
In a lightning offensive, Iran-backed captured three strategic islands on Sept 11.
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia and 1 other place
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Company hired for Trump’s reflecting pool makeover reportedly admits flaws in plan
Atlantic Industrial Coatings was given $14.7m no-bid contract and its findings contradict president’s claims of vandalism The company hired to renovate the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool has…
Places mentioned: New York
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Saudi Arabia says drones launched from Iraq hit East-West Pipeline, holds off on retaliation
Saudi Arabia said drones launched from Iraq attacked its East-West pipeline, but said it would not retaliate for now following a request from Iraq's prime minister. In a statement on Friday, the…
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia and 1 other place
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Nashville airport one step closer to being renamed for Dolly Parton
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
Places mentioned: Florida and 3 other places
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Saudi Arabia says it closed vital East-West Pipeline after attack
The pipeline has allowed Saudi Arabia to keep exporting oil, and its closure could spike energy prices further A handout picture provided by energy giant Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia's oil company…
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia and 2 other places
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US House Set To Take Up Russia Sanctions Bill Amid Fight Over Trump Tariff Powers
The US House of Representatives is preparing to take up legislation next week that is intended to impose tougher economic pressure on Russia, setting up what could be a heated fight between…
Places mentioned: Washington and 2 other places
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Saudi pipeline that bypasses Hormuz shut after attacks
Saudi Arabia said it closed its East-West oil pipeline, a key alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz, following multiple attacks on Thursday. The conduit was shut as a precautionary measure, the…
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia
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What remains of America’s 9/11 memory - and what is disappearing
While September 11 is not being scrubbed from the record, demography, partisan fights, and a shift in public language all point to fading lived memory and a softer or redirected story.
Places mentioned: New York
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Your Taxes: Israeli property flip ends with a costly VAT lesson
A recent Israeli court ruling offers a costly lesson for property investors: recovering VAT when buying a property can create a much larger VAT bill when plans change.
Places mentioned: Tel Aviv
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Norway's Princess Astrid dies, aged 94, two days after king's funeral
"Throughout her long life, Princess Astrid represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner," King Haakon VIII said in the statement.
Places mentioned: Oslo
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Africa Intelligence Brief — Friday, September 11, 2026
Rio Times · Africa Intelligence Brief September 11, 2026 Africa Intelligence Brief — Friday, September 11, 2026 Africa Intelligence Brief — Friday, September 11, 2026 Key Facts The offer. Dangote…
Places mentioned: Lagos
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Europe Intelligence Brief — Friday, September 11, 2026
Rio Times · Europe Intelligence Brief September 11, 2026 Europe Intelligence Brief — Friday, September 11, 2026 Europe Intelligence Brief — Friday, September 11, 2026 Key Facts The forecast. The…
Places mentioned: Berlin
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Roblox is making it easier to build games with AI — and play them outside Roblox
Roblox will allow creator to deploy their games across PC< consoles, and mobile as standalone apps
Places mentioned: Singapore
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25 years after 9/11 attacks, America reflects and remembers
Four former presidents are at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Places mentioned: United States
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Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2026 — in one chart
Inflation remained stubbornly high in August, largely on the back of higher energy prices amid the Iran war, economists said.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Wealthy investors are pouring billions into this new tax strategy despite risks
Total assets invested in so-called tax-aware long-short strategies — or TALS — have surged to more than $170 billion, according to Tax Alpha Insider.
Places mentioned: Houston
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Why so many Brazilians distrust their supreme court
Two supreme court justices in Brazil are trading barbs – and allegations of illegal activity. Public faith in the institution is falling just ahead of a tight presidential election.
Places mentioned: Sao Paulo
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Analysis: Hot inflation data sets up a Fed rate hike. What happens if Warsh wavers
August CPI data leaves Kevin Warsh to choose between acting on his inflation warnings or risking new doubts about his control of the central bank.
Places mentioned: New York
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Ukraine: Russian strike on Kyiv gas station kills 2
With fighting on the front lines mostly stalled, Russia has been increasingly hitting petrol stations and other civilian targets. Ukraine has also been attacking Russia with drones, killing three…
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place
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Oil prices fall after double-digit weekly gains above $100
The decline snapped multiday winning streaks for both Brent and WTI crude oil futures.
Places mentioned: Texas
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Doctors held in Greece after music star dies during plasma treatment
Plasma exchange is increasingly being used as an anti-ageing and longevity treatment.
Places mentioned: Greece
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Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
The powerful blast registered as the equivalent of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey.
Places mentioned: London
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Priest shares how Trinity Church gave "amazing grace" to weary 9/11 recovery workers
New York City's Trinity Church became a hub of activity and a place of respite for first responders and recovery workers following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Father Michael Bird shares…
Places mentioned: New York
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Trump, Hegseth tie Iran war to 9/11 in speech at Pentagon
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tied the Iran war to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in their anniversary remarks Friday at the Pentagon, suggesting the conflict is a…
Places mentioned: Iran
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Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro under investigation over alleged corruption
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the leading right-wing challenger to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in next month’s election, is under investigation for alleged corruption and money…
Places mentioned: Brazil
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AfD’s new state MPs include ex-Stasi officer, former porn actor, neopagans and neo-Nazis
Far-right German party’s newly elected representatives face fresh scrutiny as it tries to form government in Saxony-Anhalt • Why is the AfD’s state victory significant and what might happen next? The…
Places mentioned: Germany
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Houthis Seize a Key Red Sea Island, Threatening Yet Another Global Oil Route
The Iran-backed militia’s ground offensive has reached the Bab al-Mandab, a Red Sea strait that is a choke point for global trade.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Philippines ferry fire death toll rises to 35 after bodies recovered
Coast Guard says 30 more bodies recovered after five people were initially confirmed dead in Wednesday's disaster.
Places mentioned: Philippines and 1 other place
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9/11 25th anniversary live updates: Families gather for ceremonies
Friday marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, which claimed the lives of 2,977 people at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville.
Places mentioned: New York
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Anthropic Disrupts Iran’s Use Of Claude To Spread Propaganda, Spy On Dissidents
Anthropic said it has disrupted attempts by Iran to use its artificial intelligence (AI) models to disseminate state propaganda and spy on ethnic minorities and dissidents.
Places mentioned: Pakistan and 5 other places
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Travel between Canada and U.S. was going up before trade talks collapsed
In August, Canadians made 2.6 million return trips from the United States, up 8.8 per cent from the same month in 2025. This marked the fifth consecutive month of growth.
Places mentioned: United States and 1 other place
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Kids who lost loved ones on 9/11 channel grief into art at America's Camp
Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Places mentioned: New York
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Bumrah bowls in full-squad practice as India step up Afghan T20I preparations
Jasprit Bumrah joined India’s full-squad training session ahead of their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The players went through warm-ups, fielding drills and an extended net session…
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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Nashville airport board unanimously approves Dolly Parton name change
Nashville’s airport board voted Friday to unanimously approve the renaming of the city’s airport after the late country star Dolly Parton. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) proposed the name change shortly…
Places mentioned: New Mexico and 1 other place
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Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks
O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe".
Places mentioned: Dublin
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Supermarket aisles seen quieter than expected ahead of Rosh Hashanah, despite NIS 500m. spent
Israeli shoppers spent slightly more on holiday purchases on the morning before Rosh Hashanah, but retailers saw unusually low foot traffic as prices climbed.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Germany charges seven men for Hamas terror plot, weapons procurement
By October 2025, the suspects had already acquired over 700 rounds of ammunition, a fully automatic rifle, and 13 pistols for use in the planned attack.
Places mentioned: Italy and 1 other place
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Record U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak is over, CDC says
The largest outbreak, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, sickened more than 12,000 people.
Places mentioned: Michigan
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Watch: Third and fourth moment of silence in NYC and timeline of 9/11 attacks
At 9:59 a.m. ET on Sept. 11, 2001, the South Tower collapsed at the World Trade Center in New York City during a series of terrorist attacks that changed the U.S. forever. At 10:03 a.m. ET, the…
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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A one-time $150 Canada disability benefit supplement is going out next week
The federal government is about to send out payments of $150 to Canadians who qualify for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB).
Places mentioned: Iran and 1 other place
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As diseases loom, CDC's response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency's reliability
The worst U.S. measles outbreak in decades is growing and flu season is imminent. Experts are fretting about federal health data reliability after the CDC questioned two Pennsylvania measles deaths.
Places mentioned: Pennsylvania
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Houthis take control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, reports say
The Iran-backed Houthi forces have taken control over most of the western Red Sea coastal line
Places mentioned: Iran