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+2 sources·9 September 2026 · 00:41 UTCBreaking

NYC Mayor Mamdani releases 170,000 pages of undisclosed 9/11 files showing officials knew air was toxic but told public it was safe; 25th anniversary Friday

The documents include the Harding Memo, which warned of up to 35,000 potential legal claims, and show asbestos was found 'nearly everywhere' near Ground Zero. More than 9,400 have died from 9/11-related illnesses, and the city's Department of Investigations is now probing what officials knew.

+1 source·9 September 2026 · 00:31 UTCBreaking

Swing-state GOP Senate candidates take stage at Dallas midterm convention as Trump holds back campaign cash; only Ken Paxton embraces the rally he needs most

Trump poured $10 million into Texas over the weekend, and Elon Musk's America PAC added resources, but Paxton still faces a tight race against Talarico in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Votehub's model shows Talarico leading Collin by a point and winning Tarrant by seven, yet he would still narrowly lose without massive crossover support.

+2 sources·9 September 2026 · 00:31 UTCBreaking

Ivanka Trump's sunset horseback video set to Coldplay draws 'let them eat cake' backlash; critics slam timing amid gas prices and wild horse slaughter

The video amassed over 15 million views on X alone, with critics like GOP podcaster Melissa Witte writing, 'Americans: We can't afford gas, food or tuition.' Separately, an August investigation found the Bureau of Land Management is 'quietly' selling thousands of wild horses to buyers who may process them for overseas slaughter.

·9 September 2026 · 00:27 UTCBreaking

UK bans imports from Israeli settlements in West Bank as Burnham signals he will go further than Starmer; British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades

The move follows a diplomatic push with 11 other countries, including France and Canada, and is seen as a re-assertion of the two-state solution. Critics, including Badenoch and the Chief Rabbi, warn of antisemitism risks, while Miliband insists that holding British Jews responsible for Israeli actions is 'antisemitism, pure and simple.'

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+1 source·8 September 2026 · 22:03 UTC

London non-league goalkeeper George Desmond Kamurasi chosen as next king of Uganda's Tooro people; succession follows cousin King Oyo's death

Kamurasi, 36, was selected with 15 of 18 committee votes and is expected to be proclaimed omukama this weekend. He is reportedly reluctant to give up goalkeeping, but refusing the throne would be considered an abomination under Tooro traditions.

·8 September 2026 · 21:44 UTC

UK summons Serbian diplomat over role in 'Butcher of Bosnia' funeral; von der Leyen calls images 'shocking', warns it could undermine Belgrade's EU bid

Bosnia expelled two Serbian diplomats, military attache Milan Dulanovic and intelligence adviser Danko Maksimovic, giving them 48 hours to leave. UK minister Lord Wood said glorification of a convicted war criminal 'directly undermines trust' and is incompatible with regional reconciliation.

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 21:44 UTC

Trump, Putin hold 'frank' phone call as US restarts Ukraine deal efforts; Kremlin says Trump wants to restore ties with Moscow

Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said the two leaders exchanged views on the envoys' visits, calling some ideas 'very good, worthwhile.' The call came after at least three people were killed in a Russian air attack on Kyiv, with officials saying Moscow tried to 'cause as much harm to life as possible.'

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 18:48 UTC

UK, France and Canada sanction Israeli West Bank settlements as Britain's Miliband accuses 'settler terrorists' of 'ethnic cleansing'

The UK's import ban covers all goods from illegal settlements, with sanctions on organizations and individuals facilitating expansion. Israel retaliated by closing the UK consulate in Jerusalem and banning 12 British MPs, while Palestine's ambassador called the move 'long overdue'.

·8 September 2026 · 16:48 UTC

Canada moves faster from US reliance as retaliatory tariffs on $20B of goods take effect; Trump response looms

Carney said the tariffs match U.S. measures dollar for dollar, hitting steel, aluminum, cheese, and appliances at rates up to 50%. The trade war has boosted his approval rating above 70%, and he has not closed the door to talks.

+2 sources3 updates

8 September 2026 · 21:44 UTCCanada's retaliatory tariffs on US goods take effect as Carney leans into Europe pivot, escalating trade dispute 8 September 2026 · 11:38 UTCCanada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods take effect September 8, 2026; goods already in transit exempt

·8 September 2026 · 16:48 UTC

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least two as drone hits TV channel We Are Ukraine, injuring journalists; Zelensky calls attack 'new page in Russian degradation'

The overnight explosions killed three and injured 25, according to DSNS, while a separate attack on a passenger train in southern Ukraine killed a female employee. Putin and Trump held 'constructive and very frank' phone talks lasting an hour, Moscow said.

·8 September 2026 · 12:01 UTC

UK to ban trading on goods from Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank; Ed Miliband to announce 'reset' of relations with Israel in Commons statement Tuesday

The move follows Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Belgium, which have already legislated for or implemented similar bans. The current Israeli government has approved 103 new settlements since 2022, including retroactive legalisation of some existing ones, according to The Times of Israel.

·8 September 2026 · 11:38 UTC

Australia plans legislation to let social media users opt out of algorithms; platforms must notify users of feed choice

The proposed laws would also require digital services like online games, apps, and AI chatbots to protect children from addictive features and those affecting self-esteem. Users could choose between personalized algorithmic content or posts from followed friends and creators.

+3 sources5 updates

8 September 2026 · 06:42 UTCAustralia plans digital duty of care letting social media users choose between algorithm feed or followed friends; Albanese says doom scrolling is fine if that's their choice 8 September 2026 · 02:58 UTCAustralia proposes digital duty of care bill; Albanese pledges 'global reckoning' for big tech with curbs on eating disorder and misogynistic content +2 more reports

·8 September 2026 · 11:38 UTC

Eiffel Tower shuts down amid allegations female staff were sidelined during Hindu monks' visit; operator Sete admits conditions 'should not have been accepted'

The CGT union and staff allege female employees were replaced by men and told to avoid certain areas during the delegation's visit. Sete, the monument operator, acknowledged the conditions were 'not in line' with its values and is ready to accept consequences, while Paris city authorities investigate.

+4 sources3 updates

8 September 2026 · 08:34 UTCEiffel Tower to reopen after protest over removal of women staff during Hindu delegation's visit; French politicians criticize incident 8 September 2026 · 06:05 UTCEiffel Tower closed Monday as staff strike over female workers removed during Hindu group's visit; Paris mayor launches investigation

·8 September 2026 · 09:54 UTC

Australia proposes forcing social media platforms to let users opt out of algorithms; 'My Feed, My Way' initiative draws free speech concerns

The draft laws, released for consultation on Tuesday, would also require platforms to switch off personalized algorithms and endless scrolling for users under 16. Communications Minister Anika Wells said people could choose 'over and over' if they change their mind, while opposition critics call it an 'absolute threat to free speech.'

·8 September 2026 · 09:07 UTC

Houthis attack Saudi Arabia, wounding dozens as conflict widens; Iran threatens US with economic warfare, says it fired missile at warships

Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarea said the group would soon announce a broad military operation deep into Saudi territory. Tehran vowed to announce a new restricted zone in the Gulf to squeeze shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices and pressuring President Trump to end the war.