Economy

2026-09-13 06:00:34.034255

Saudi Arabia shuts down key oil pipeline, blaming drones from Iraq

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced a maritime blockade in July against Saudi Arabia. The rebels said they acted in response to the kingdom's yearslong blockade of Houthi-held parts of Yemen. The Houthis have been at war with Yemen's government since 2014, when the rebels seized much of northern and central Yemen.

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Entertainment

2026-09-13 06:01:21.668428

Watch: Americans remember what they were doing on 9/11

"I picture the look on [my mom's] face, the deep connection she had to it; living through it." "I remember the twisted steel, the smoke, the fires, and the smells" "I was watching it on television just like everybody else." "It was very scary, especially in a big city"

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Politics

2026-09-13 06:01:33.913514

Obama Urges Democrats to Move A.I. Oversight to the Center of Their Agenda

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has issued a stern warning about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence if not properly regulated. Obama appeals for comprehensive governance strategies and emphasizes the inclusion of AI-focused agendas in the 2028 presidential race. Highlighting the swift and private development of AI technology, Obama expressed concerns over its potential risks.

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2026-09-13 06:02:04.227959

Trump says he would ‘love’ to see unified Ireland and ‘it may as well happen now’ as he visits Dublin – as it happened

The Irish Open is the second European Tour event to be held at a Trump property this year. Mr. Trump is an avid golfer who frequently plays at clubs he owns in Florida, New Jersey and Virginia. He will later travel across the country to his golf club in Doonbeg, County Clare.

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2026-09-13 06:02:15.424642

An Election in Sweden Shows Shifting Priorities

Sweden's strategic direction hangs in the balance. A strong showing by the far-right Sweden Democrats could mark an alignment with a broader European trend. The ruling right-wing bloc, led by Ulf Kristersson, is trailing slightly behind the centre-left opposition, raising prospects of a government shift.

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2026-09-13 06:02:28.433601

Firewall compromised: has Friedrich Merz blown ‘democracy’s last shot’?

Merz’s centre-right CDU-CSU bloc is known for its internal discipline in times of crisis. The party needs to echo the AfD's harsh rhetoric on migration in order to win back support, say political scientists. “Merz has now reached a stage where the crisis – which he himself constantly exacerbates – is stabilising him,” says Die Zeit newspaper.

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2026-09-13 06:02:43.253209

Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, a Major Victory for Iranian Ally

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels captured a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, reports say. The move further threatens Saudi oil exports through one of the world's key commercial lanes. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid the U.S.-Iran war.

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2026-09-13 06:03:42.307455

Britain Set to Target Israeli West Bank Settlements With Trade Ban

U.S. pro-Israel legal group is setting up a whistleblower hotline to identify British companies that cut ties with Israeli businesses. The U.K. banned goods from West Bank settlements, and plans to press American states to divest from them. The British measure does not require companies to stop trading with Israel.

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Technology

2026-09-13 06:00:22.280042

Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

Dario Amodei calls for the development of artificial intelligence to be slowed down. He says it would be better for the world if the technology could be used to improve the quality of life for all. He is calling for a reduction in the amount of time it takes to develop a new AI system.

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World

2026-09-13 06:00:45.632461

French officials investigate if malicious act caused train derailment

A piece of rail has been found on the track, according to the reports. One carriage tipped onto its side while four others left the tracks. Carrying 186 passengers, the train was running between the Normandy cities of Rouen and Saint-Germain-en-Laye. "The windows partially shattered, the stones from the track came into the carriage," a passenger said.

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2026-09-13 06:00:56.179956

Death toll from Philippines ferry fire rises to 76, with more still missing

The United States, like other countries, has no right to claim ownership of the Moon under the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. Lunar Embassy, an organization specializing in selling property rights to plots on extraterrestrial bodies, says the treaty does not prohibit private individuals from asserting claims. The organization said the treaty, makes no such statement or restriction to individuals.

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2026-09-13 06:01:47.462623

Saudi Arabia’s Oil ‘Lifeline’ Was Attacked. Here’s What to Know.

Yemen's Houthi rebels have captured an island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, officials say. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for oil exports from Saudi Arabia to the rest of the world. The capture of the island brings the Houthis within 50 miles of the strait.

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2026-09-13 06:02:57.755082

Former US detention officer charged with 20 counts of felony forgery

A record 70,000 people have been detained by the U.S. since the inauguration of President Donald Trump. In 20 of those cases, the detainer was found to have been forged by an individual. The person was not charged for the forged signature, but for the fact that they were detained by ICE.

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2026-09-13 06:03:14.983807

Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War

The Houthis have been at war with Yemen's government since 2014. They have been attacking Saudi shipping on the Red Sea since declaring a blockade in July. The fighting risks a return to Yemen's civil war, which began in 2011. The rebels said they acted in response to the kingdom's yearslong blockade of Houthi-held areas.

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2026-09-13 06:03:28.775034

25 Years After 9/11, Al Qaeda Still Has a Home in Afghanistan

In the years that followed, the long shadow of 9/11 loomed large. There was no mention of al-Qaeda, Islamist terrorism, or the fact that those nearly 3,000 people did not simply die. The first conspiracy theories emerged almost immediately, many seemingly intended to deflect a response.

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