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·21 September 2026 · 07:22 UTCBreaking

Patrick Clancy forgives ex-wife Lindsay Clancy for killing their three children on 60 Minutes; says he'll start a new family with Dr Rachel Danis

The interview comes weeks after a mistrial in Massachusetts, where 11 of 12 jurors were ready to clear Lindsay Clancy of criminal responsibility due to postpartum psychosis. Clancy, 36, also revealed he once doubted he'd live to see his 35th birthday.

+1 source·21 September 2026 · 07:04 UTCBreaking

Kremlin vows to intensify strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow during Putin's sham election; United Russia leads with 57.5%

The drone strike involved about 1,600 drones, with 450 aimed at the capital, according to Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin, and killed two people in the wider Moscow region. Separately, an overnight Russian attack on the Kyiv region killed four people, including three children, as exiled opposition leader Yulia Navalnaya urged anti-war Russians to vote at noon.

+1 source·21 September 2026 · 04:12 UTC

Karure black robin, once down to a single breeding pair, wins New Zealand's Bird of the Year 2026; record 105,000 votes cast

The black robin, found only on the Chatham Islands, received over 26,000 votes, beating the kakapo and karearea. Despite the win, the species remains threatened, and conservationists say a third pest-free island is needed to secure its future.

·21 September 2026 · 04:07 UTC

Man wounded in Texas after being shot by ICE agent; Austin mayor calls for independent investigation as victim identified as Venezuelan

Mayor Kirk Watson said the shooting occurred amid a 'significant increase, almost overnight' of ICE operations in Austin, and he expressed anger but not surprise. About 100 protesters gathered at the site, while police chief Lisa Davis confirmed city police were not involved and deployed the Special Investigation Unit with Texas Rangers assisting.

·21 September 2026 · 03:18 UTC

Merz's CDU suffers historic loss in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as AfD wins state vote; Berlin sees The Left's record victory

The CDU's 4.9% result in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern marks its worst ever and the first time it failed to enter a state parliament. In Berlin, The Left's 25.7% was a record, while the SPD's 12.1% was its worst-ever state result.

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+1 source·20 September 2026 · 23:52 UTC

NYC on high alert as UN General Assembly week begins with street closures, tight security; Netanyahu, Trump, Zelenskyy to speak

First Avenue is closed from 41st to 48th Streets, with 44th to 47th Streets shut from First to Second Avenues daily until 9 p.m. Mayor Mamdani said there are no expected threats and he has no plans to attend protests, while Netanyahu's presence is expected to draw both supporters and opponents.

+1 source·20 September 2026 · 20:40 UTC

Secret Russian document reveals plans for new alliance with Iran; 44-page roadmap spans nuclear, finance, aviation, energy, and transport

The 44-page plan, approved Sept. 2, 2024, sets a target of raising national-currency trade from 68% to 71% by 2026 and assigns Rosatom to Bushehr. Analyst Keti Korkiya says the architecture—central banks, ministries, regulators—matters more than any single project.

+1 source·20 September 2026 · 20:40 UTC

Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including 'largest ever' attack on Moscow; Russia says it downed more than 1,900 drones overnight

Zelenskyy said the strikes target "billions of dollars that sustain the war machine," aiming to pressure Russia's economy and push Putin into negotiating a peace settlement. Moscow Mayor Sobyanin called the "unprecedented attack" an attempt to disrupt elections, adding: "The enemy failed in this regard."

+1 source·20 September 2026 · 20:37 UTC

Michelle Bachelet withdraws from UN secretary-general race, saying she will continue her international work; seven candidates remain to succeed Guterres

Bachelet's exit follows a third informal straw poll on Friday that showed her support had all but collapsed, with Costa Rica's candidate leading. The race now hinges on the approval of the five permanent Security Council members, especially Trump, who has yet to publicly weigh in.

+2 sources·20 September 2026 · 20:37 UTC

Earl Spencer tells BBC media treatment of Harry and Meghan 'echoes' Diana's experience; backs giving Duke of Sussex taxpayer-funded security

Spencer described the press coverage as a 'cancerous influence' and said Diana was 'really brought low' by criticism, adding he worries about Harry 'not having any police protection'. His comments follow a Ravec meeting that commissioned new risk assessments for the Sussexes.

·20 September 2026 · 20:24 UTC

Trump says Washington arch will house military complex with drones and snipers; judge ordered 48-hour notice on site activity

The arch faces legal hurdles: Judge Tanya Chutkan mandated 48-hour notice before any site work, and veterans have sued to protect the Lincoln Memorial-Arlington sightline. Rep. Don Beyer called drone operations near Reagan airport dangerous, suggesting the move is a pretext for national security.

·20 September 2026 · 19:11 UTC

Hakan Fidan says Turkey could meet Saudi military needs; Houthis warn countries against joining Saudi Arabia in renewed Yemen fighting

The U.S. Embassy in Israel warned American citizens of potential travel disruptions, citing possible flight cancellations and airspace closures amid escalating fighting between Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition. The Houthi warning signals a widening conflict that could draw in additional regional actors.

+1 source·20 September 2026 · 19:11 UTC

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea near Kainantu at depth of 64 miles; USGS reports quake on Australia-Pacific plate boundary

The quake struck at 9:17 a.m. UTC and was felt across the island country, with the USGS noting the area's mix of vulnerable and earthquake-resistant structures. Papua New Guinea has recorded 13 magnitude 7.5 or greater earthquakes since 1900, including a 2007 magnitude 8.1 quake that triggered a tsunami and killed at least 40 people.

·20 September 2026 · 19:02 UTC

Utah senator says 'It just stinks' as Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev reportedly funded Trump Jr's wedding party; Trump calls it 'totally allowed'

President Trump defended the payments, saying they were 'totally allowed' and that he heard the money was paid back. Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina also criticized the payments, and Curtis is not up for reelection until 2030.

+1 source·20 September 2026 · 19:02 UTC

Macron and Carney meet in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, announcing joint space infrastructure; France seeks strategic minerals and LNG for Europe

Macron called the meeting 'a very strong gesture of friendship' and noted Canada's reserves of critical minerals and rare earths, as well as LNG production. The visit comes after Trump called Canada's potential EU 'associate member' status 'laughable' and threatened tariffs.