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Chile's Bachelet quits race to be next UN chief

Michelle Bachelet, the former president of Chile, withdrew her candidacy for the position of United Nations secretary-general on Saturday, weeks after a straw poll showed her in second to last place among eight candidates.

Trump says will not tolerate attempts to slow AI growth

US President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at critics of artificial intelligence and data centers, saying he would not allow the "destruction" of the industry and announcing the creation of a new government "AI Force."

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Canada remains 'most important partner' for US in 'key areas': Carney

Canada will remain a crucial partner for the United States in "key areas," Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday as he addressed a meeting of top global investors.

China warns against space 'battlefield' after US says weapons deployed

China Tuesday warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" and Russia said it must be "free from any weapon" after the United States confirmed for the first time that it has arms deployed in orbit above the Earth.

Denmark says Russian frigate fired flares at helicopter

Denmark and Russia were at a war of words Tuesday after Danish authorities accused a Russian frigate of firing flares at a Danish military helicopter.

Prominent Greek neo-Nazi exits prison, vows return to politics

The former spokesman of Greek neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn, Ilias Kasidiaris, was released from prison Tuesday and vowed a return to politics, having already drawn attention from Elon Musk.

Ukraine winemakers defy war to make a splash at home

As this year's harvest season entered full swing, a winery in western Ukraine had an additional task to oversee: installing solar panels to help it weather blackouts caused by Russian military strikes.

'Obsessed': explosive state crime inquiry grips South Africa

At 9:30 most mornings, Mulumbwa Luchen settles in front of the television to binge on an unlikely hit: South Africa's judicial inquiry into corruption and crime.

Prominent Greek neo-Nazi exits prison, vows return to politics: AFP

The former spokesman of Greek neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn, Ilias Kasidiaris, was released from prison Tuesday and vowed a return to politics, having already drawn attention from Elon Musk.

Saudi Arabia vows to respond 'firmly' to Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia vowed Tuesday to respond "firmly" to attacks by Yemen's Houthis, after the Iran-backed fighters wounded 13 people in the kingdom in an assault using ballistic missiles and drones.

US military confirms Iran war has led to munitions shortfall

The United States is facing a shortfall in ammunition as a result of its war against Iran, the Defense Department's inspector general confirmed Monday, contrasting with President Donald Trump's assertions of full stocks.

Canada ends refugee family sponsorship exemption over integrity concerns

Canada’s immigration department says potential integrity concerns prompted it to end an exemption that allowed certain refugees to sponsor family members omitted from their original permanent residency applications.

Saudi Arabia warns it will react 'firmly' to Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia warned Tuesday it will react "firmly" to Yemen's Houthis, after a series of attacks carried out by the pro-Iranian rebels using ballistic missiles and drones wounded 13 civilians in the country's south.

Video documents rescue of injured US airman from Iran

Newly released aerial footage documents the US operation to rescue an injured Air Force officer who spent about 50 hours in Iran after his F-15E was shot down.

Drone shot down by NATO over Lithuania

NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania, the Baltic state's president said Tuesday, in the latest security incident on the alliance's eastern flank during Russia's war with Ukraine.

Doomers and boosters: who's who in the AI wars

The furious debate over artificial intelligence has hardened into warring camps -- and a cautious middle.

EU extends Russia sanction deadline

EU countries on Monday delayed a deadline for prolonging sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war after France pushed for billionaire Alisher Usmanov to be removed from a blacklist.

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'free Palestine' speech

Macklemore was booted from Ed Sheeran's US tour after provoking outrage by saying "free Palestine" at one of the stadium stops this month, the US rapper said Monday.

Trump's son confirms Russian businessman paid for post-wedding festivities

A Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin paid for celebrations after the wedding of President Donald Trump's eldest son and his new bride, the couple confirmed on Monday.

Zelensky says Ukraine ready for 'de-escalatory steps'

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that Ukraine was ready to de-escalate the war with Russia if its rival did the same, after US President Donald Trump announced that the foes had agreed to end strikes on energy targets.

At G20 summit, US unravels power plant climate rules

President Donald Trump's administration on Monday scrapped limits on carbon emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants, the latest in a string of actions dismantling regulations aimed at curbing climate change.

Lebanese agency reports Israeli shelling and gunfire in south

Israeli forces carried out artillery shelling and machine-gun fire in southern Lebanon on September 14, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported.

Trump rejects 'hoax' warnings that AI could destroy humanity

US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, calling them a hoax and rejecting global calls to put guardrails around the fast-moving technology.

Houthis say Saudi Arabia hits Yemen with 54 strikes after attack on bases

Yemen's Houthis said on Monday Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes across the west of the country after the Iran-backed group earlier announced it targeted military bases in the kingdom.

Why the far right is losing ground in Sweden

Unlike other parts of Europe where the far right has been gaining ground, Sweden's weekend election saw the extreme right lose support there for the first time in more than 15 years.

Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree not to hit energy targets

US President Donald Trump said Monday that Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to target each other's energy facilities, a day after he chastised Kyiv for hitting Russian oil refineries.

Russia intensifies attacks seeking to intimidate Ukraine, Europe

Russia has in recent weeks intensified attacks against civilian targets in Ukraine, seeking to drain Ukrainian morale and intimidate Kyiv's European allies at a time when Moscow believes it has the advantage in weapons production, analysts say.

Trump moves to axe power plant climate rules

President Donald Trump's administration is expected Monday to scrap limits on carbon emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants, the source of nearly a quarter of the country's climate pollution.

Philippine Muslim enclave votes for parliament after deadly shooting

Polls closed on Monday across an autonomous Muslim region of the Philippines that waited decades to choose its own leaders, with officials praising a successful election despite sporadic violence.

山梨県、富士山閉山期の登山届を義務化へ　防災ヘリ救助に料金徴収

山梨県は富士山の閉山期に登山届を義務化し、未提出や計画逸脱の場合の防災ヘリ救助を有料にする方針。県警ヘリは対象外とし、2027年9月からの実施を目指す。

立憲民主、福岡県連議員の社会保険加入を調査　水岡代表が事実確認の方針

立憲民主党の水岡俊一代表は9月14日、福岡県連所属議員の社会保険加入を巡る疑惑について、事実確認と調査結果を踏まえて党の対応を判断すると述べた。

Nigerian oil refinery Dangote launches IPO

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote on Monday launched what is slated as Africa's biggest initial public offering (IPO), which aims to raise $1.6 billion to expand his mega oil refinery to become the world's largest.

Houthis target Saudi base as Iran denies involvement in Yemen war

Yemen's Houthis launched a fresh barrage of missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets on Monday, as Iran denied any involvement in the country's revived civil war.

Sweden faces political uncertainty after election thriller

Sweden faced political uncertainty on Monday, after an election thriller that saw the leftwing opposition holding a slim lead with votes still left to count.

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