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EU Opens Door to Canada as Associate Member as Trump Trade War Deepens

The European Union has opened the door to an unprecedented new relationship with Canada, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen saying she wants the country to become the bloc’s first “associate member” as trade tensions with Donald Trump’s United States intensify. The proposal could mark a major shift in how the EU builds partnerships with countries outside Europe. Von der Leyen made the proposal during her State of […]

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Trump Dismisses AI Safety Warnings as ‘Hoax’ as Pressure Builds for Tougher Rules

US President Donald Trump has rejected growing calls for tighter controls on artificial intelligence, dismissing warnings about the technology’s potential threat to humanity as a “hoax” and arguing that stronger regulation could leave America at a disadvantage to China. His comments come as technology leaders, AI researchers and lawmakers push for greater safeguards over increasingly powerful systems. Trump made his position clear during a surprise phone call to Nvidia chief […]

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Dangote Opens Record Share Sale as Nigerians Get Chance to Own Stake in Refinery

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, has opened what is being described as the continent’s biggest ever share sale, offering ordinary investors the chance to buy a stake in his giant Lagos oil refinery in a deal that could raise up to $2.1 billion. The landmark public offering puts one of Nigeria’s most significant industrial projects directly within reach of retail investors, with the minimum purchase set at just 10 shares. […]

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Gavin Newsom Puts Kamala Harris at the Centre of His 2028 Decision as Presidential Race Takes Shape

California Governor Gavin Newsom has said he would not seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run, potentially removing one of the party’s biggest potential contenders from the race. Newsom made the comments in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, saying a direct contest with Harris would be damaging because they share many of the same Democratic supporters, donors and political networks. […]

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Indonesia’s Finance Minister Replaced as Prabowo Faces Growing Questions Over Economic Strategy

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has unexpectedly replaced Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, appointing his deputy, Suahasil Nazara, as the country’s new finance minister in a move that could signal a shift in economic policy. Nazara was sworn in on September 14 after serving as deputy finance minister since 2019. He previously headed the Finance Ministry’s Fiscal Policy Agency. Purbaya, meanwhile, had been in the role for only about a year […]

today14 September 2026 9

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Russian Drones Strike Near Polish Border, Raising Fresh Fears of Wider Escalation

Russian drone strikes have hit a key transport route near Ukraine’s border with Poland, setting fire to a petrol station and several trucks and damaging a passenger train in attacks that have brought the war dangerously close to NATO territory. The strikes took place overnight near the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing, one of the main routes used to move military and humanitarian supplies from Poland and other Western allies into Ukraine. […]

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Emma Bonino Dies at 78 After a Lifetime Fighting for Abortion Rights, Divorce and Civil Liberties in Italy

Emma Bonino, one of Italy’s most influential liberal politicians and civil rights campaigners, has died at the age of 78 after a five-decade career that helped reshape the country’s laws on abortion, divorce and individual freedoms. Her death was announced on September 11 by her political movement, +Europa. Bonino first became widely known in the 1970s when abortion was illegal in Italy. After having an abortion herself in 1974, she […]

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Rhine River Levels Fall Again as Low Water Disrupts Cargo Shipping and Drives Transport Costs Higher

Germany’s Rhine River is facing another sharp fall in water levels, putting renewed pressure on cargo shipping and increasing transportation costs for businesses that rely on the waterway to move commodities across Europe. The latest decline comes after an exceptionally hot and dry summer that has repeatedly disrupted river traffic. Lower water levels make it difficult for barges to navigate safely, forcing operators to reduce the amount of cargo they […]

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MI5 Chief Warns Britain the Next Major Terrorist Shock Could Be Planned Where Authorities Are Not Looking

Britain’s intelligence chief has warned that the next major security shock could already be developing in areas authorities are not yet watching closely enough, as he urged governments and businesses to prepare for a rapidly changing threat landscape. MI5 Director General Ken McCallum issued the warning on Friday, the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, arguing that intelligence agencies must avoid becoming too focused on threats from the past. […]

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