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+1 source·14 September 2026 · 17:59 UTCBreaking

Bettina Anderson confirms Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev hosted post-wedding festivities as a 'gift'; Russia's drone strike near Ukraine-Poland border puts NATO neighbors on edge

Anderson called Kremlev 'our dear friend' and insisted 'friendship doesn't require a political motive,' while CBS News has asked the Trump Organization why Trump Jr. accepted the gift. Separately, the drone strike targeted a train carrying former CIA chief David Petraeus and ex-UK PM Boris Johnson, escalating Moscow's grey-zone tactics.

+1 source·14 September 2026 · 16:43 UTC

Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to stop attacking energy targets, blames Ukraine for diesel shortage; Syria hikes diesel 40%, sparking protests

Ukraine has insisted energy sites are legitimate military targets as it resists Russian forces that invaded over four years ago. Syria's diesel now costs 175 Syrian pounds a liter, and the UN estimates 90% of Syrians live below the poverty line.

+1 source·14 September 2026 · 15:51 UTC

New York and 21 other states sue to block Trump DHS rule that would make it harder for immigrants to get green cards; cities led by Mamdani file separate suit

The states argue the rule would cost them billions in federal funding, estimating $4.05 billion in annual losses for Medicaid and CHIP alone, with New York facing $2.2 billion in reduced payments. Attorney General James said the rule 'preys on that fear' and forces families to forfeit legally entitled benefits.

·14 September 2026 · 13:32 UTC

Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday due to 'bankruptcy'; board vote looms as federal judge allows closure

The main hall's ceiling partially collapsed after heavy storms, with no injuries, as Vice President Roma Daravi cited the urgent need for renovation championed by Chairman Trump. Trump has threatened to demolish the building if a judge denies the closure request.

·14 September 2026 · 12:45 UTC

Trump dismisses AI warnings during Ireland visit, says he's 'not downplaying' risks but AI will be 'more good than bad, by a lot'

Amodei, in a blog post, urged slowing AI capability improvements, writing 'We must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models.' He clarified that pacing means ensuring companies take time to align and safeguard models, with third-party evaluators confirming this.

+1 source·14 September 2026 · 12:31 UTC

TUC chief Paul Nowak calls £3m Reform UK donations from crypto billionaires a 'crisis for our democracy'; unions split over cap as Tice accuses government of 'rigging the system'

Unite's Sharon Graham broke ranks to back a limit, but GMB fears a future rightwing government could curb union donations. Labour-affiliated unions are drafting a statement for the TUC general council, with 'significant differences' among general secretaries on how to proceed.

·14 September 2026 · 12:28 UTC

Dire AI warnings shock Congress as lawmakers face pressure to regulate, but action before Election Day remains unlikely

Anthropic said Thursday it had identified suspicious research tied to foreign governments that could support biological weapons development. Meanwhile, Speaker Johnson cautioned against rushing regulation, saying 'we're not going to rush in and pass a piece of legislation that would do harm to the country and put China at an edge.'

·14 September 2026 · 09:48 UTC

Hormuz talks postponed in Oman as oil prices jump 3% and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia continue

Brent crude futures climbed $2.93 to $107.54 per barrel, while WTI gained $2.88 to $102.93, after Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and attacks on ships in the Gulf compounded supply concerns. The East-West pipeline shutdown has left the port of Yanbu with only five to seven days of export inventory.

+1 source·14 September 2026 · 09:20 UTC

Oil prices near four-month high as Iran and Oman delay Strait of Hormuz talks; satellite images show damage to Saudi pipeline that bypasses the strait

Brent crude jumped 3.2% to $107.94 per barrel, while U.S. crude surpassed $103, up over 20% in a month. Saudi Arabia shut the 750-mile Petroline after drone attacks from Iraq, with several injured in Riyadh and Medina regions.

+2 sources·14 September 2026 · 06:43 UTC

Beijing bans recreational drone possession from Nov 15, designates all of city as controlled airspace; curbs follow June Citic Tower crash

Residents have until Nov 14 to relocate drones outside the city, with a buyback program capping purchases at 3,000 yuan per unit. The restrictions, some of the tightest globally, come after a light plane crashed into the 109-story tower, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others.

·14 September 2026 · 01:52 UTC

Trump's $5,000 'dividend' promise faces congressional hurdle as House Speaker Johnson says approval needed; Trump insists '100%' it will happen

The proposal could cost over $1 trillion, straining the nearly $1.8 trillion annual budget deficit and worsening inflation concerns. Johnson, despite a small Republican margin, commits to working through Congress, while Trump argues the strong economy makes it 'easy enough' to fund.

·14 September 2026 · 01:25 UTC

Indonesian rescuers search for 129 missing after passenger ship capsizes in Java Sea; death toll steady at six, 108 rescued

The ship was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan when it capsized after strong waves hit its starboard side. The Banjarmasin rescue agency's head, I Putu Sudayana, said 622 personnel and around 12 ships are deployed in the ongoing search.

·14 September 2026 · 00:45 UTC

Strike on Iranian cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz kills 1 as talks with neighbors postponed; Iran president says waterway opens if U.S. ends blockade

The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a projectile hit and fire, with local authorities evacuating those on board. Iran's president told India Today TV that the waterway would open only on condition the U.S. terminates its blockade.

+2 sources·14 September 2026 · 00:40 UTC

Japanese AV actress Kuraki Hana, 25, dies amid ex-boyfriend assault allegations; he allegedly dragged her by a vehicle after breakup

A memo presumed to be from Kuraki Hana, circulated on social media, details a November 2025 break-in and a December arrest of Taira Shota, whose father allegedly threatened her when she refused to settle. Her agency T-Powers and maker S1 have not released official statements, and the cause of death remains undisclosed.

+1 source·14 September 2026 · 00:09 UTC

Turkish Airlines flight diverted after severe turbulence; pilot aborts three landing attempts as passengers scream 'we will die'

The aircraft was diverted to Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport, about 60 miles south of Tunis, after the aborted attempts. Passenger Marina Maiskaya, who shared video on Instagram, said she has 'never in my life feared for my life like that.'

Yesterday

·13 September 2026 · 23:13 UTC

Diplomacy stumbles as Iran-Gulf meeting on Strait of Hormuz is postponed; fresh attacks on oil shipping deepen supply concerns

UKMTO reported a vessel struck by a projectile in the strait, causing a fire and crew evacuation. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran would not reopen the strait until the US satisfies Tehran's demands, even if an agreement with Oman is reached.

+1 source·13 September 2026 · 22:24 UTC

Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline shutdown after attacks threatens loss of 4% of global oil supply; oil gains as energy crisis deepens

Brent crude rose toward $107 a barrel after rallying almost 9% last week, while West Texas Intermediate traded near $102. Saudi oil buyers and traders warn that without a restart within days, export stocks at Yanbu could run out in five to seven days, potentially worsening the global supply crunch that has already pushed fuel prices to record highs.