House Democrats Split Over Tariff Powers in Russian Sanctions Bill
Following a decisive Senate vote, a high-stakes sanctions bill co-authored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham faces an uncertain path in the House.
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Kennedy Center Board Votes to Close After Judge Blocks Trump Naming Plan
The Kennedy Center board voted on Tuesday to immediately close the main performing arts complex following a federal court ruling that blocked efforts to add President Donald…
Ed Sheeran says promoters and venues decided to drop Macklemore from US tour
British singer Ed Sheeran clarified that the decision to drop rapper Macklemore from his U.S. tour over pro-Palestinian remarks came from concert promoters and venues, not him.
Russian Forces Used AI-Generated Videos to Fake Ukraine Territorial Gains
From June to August, the Institute for the Study of War identified at least 35 videos likely generated or edited with artificial intelligence by Russian forces claiming control…
Scott Bessent Faces House Panel as 10-Year Treasury Yields Hit 5%
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces the House Financial Services Committee today as 10-year Treasury yields cross 5% for the first time since 2007.
Two Sailors Missing After Oil Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Two sailors are missing and 23 others have been rescued following an attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, Oman says.
Nepal Selects ‘Elephants in the Fog’ as Oscars Entry
Nepali film Elephants in the Fog has been confirmed as Nepal’s official entry for the 2027 Oscars, following its Cannes Un Certain Regard Jury Prize win and a selection process by…
Babett’s Marriage on Brink: Husband Sought Divorce
Köllő Babett’s 20-year marriage faced a crisis as her husband, András, reportedly sought divorce over her television career, according to multiple Hungarian media outlets.
Norway moves to criminalise Israeli West Bank settlements
Norway’s government plans to criminalize trade with Israeli West Bank settlements, with penalties of up to three years in prison, as 12 Western nations signal support for similar…
Houthis Launch Coordinated Attacks on Saudi Cities, Wounding 73
Yemen’s Houthis launched coordinated missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia’s southern cities, wounding at least 73 people and igniting fires at oil facilities, prompting…
Zelenskyy Offers Truce: Ukraine to Halt Strikes if Russia Spares Critical Infrastructure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Monday that Kyiv would pause strikes on Russian territory if Moscow pledged to spare Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, citing…
Putin Attacks Kyiv with Jet-Powered Drones, Kills Four
Ukrainian and Russian forces exchanged drone strikes on 13 September 2026, killing at least four people near Poland’s border and intensifying attacks on Kyiv, while diplomatic…