Today so far 2026-09-25 · 12:00 UTC

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Washington where he and President Trump are engaging in high-level diplomacy, with the two leaders toasting friendship at a state dinner while discussing their nations' roles as responsible global powers, though Xi did not secure everything he sought. Beyond the US-China summit, significant developments include bond yields hitting a 24-year high amid economic uncertainty, US and Iran engaging in talks about reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and Netanyahu defending Israeli military actions at the UN.

Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds

Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.

2026-09-17 · 05:00 UTC
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The President's Power to Pardon Friends and Allies Must End

2026-09-17 · 04:09

Monsanto's Cruel, and Dangerous, Monopolization on American Farming (2008)

2026-09-17 · 02:19

# Summary Monsanto employs private investigators and agents throughout rural America to enforce its genetically…

Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake

2026-09-16 · 23:29

Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell…

US interest rates raised for first time in three years

2026-09-16 · 23:25

The Federal Reserve raised US interest rates to 3.75%-4% for the first time in over three years to combat persistent…

Australia says it could follow Canada in forging deeper ties with EU

2026-09-16 · 22:56

Australia has signaled it could follow Canada's approach to forging deeper ties with the EU, with Trade Minister Don…

Handbags, jewels, watches: Inside Singapore's dirty money auction

2026-09-16 · 22:13

The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by Singapore police in a $2.2 billion money…

Epstein had huge cache of child sex pics; victims sue to find out who's in them

2026-09-16 · 21:42

Survivors appalled nobody will tell them if they’re in Epstein’s CSAM collection.

Watch: Leaked photos reveal extensive damage at US bases in Gulf

2026-09-16 · 21:24

The photos, provided by active military personnel, show a severed radar jet, flattened trailers and severely damaged…

US interest rates raised for first time in three years

2026-09-16 · 21:02

The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday.

US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt

2026-09-16 · 19:59

Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex…

Fed Chair Implies Trump Is Only Half Right on the Economy Following Rate Hike

2026-09-16 · 19:43

Chair Kevin Warsh credited Trump's economy, then ignored his rate-cut wishes entirely.

Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announces she's cancer-free

2026-09-16 · 19:12

The 69-year-old White House chief of staff is a powerful figure and particularly close to the US president.

Fed hikes rates as inflation worries push up bond yields

2026-09-16 · 18:55

After Years of Holds and Cuts, the Fed Just Raised Rates Again

2026-09-16 · 18:08

The Federal Reserve just did something it hadn’t done in 1,148 days: raise interest rates.

Senate CLARITY Act Vote Stalls Over Ethics Rules

2026-09-16 · 17:42

The Senate’s latest vote was a failed procedural effort to advance the bill, not a final vote on its approval.

SEC and CFTC Take the Wheel After CLARITY Vote Failure

2026-09-16 · 17:21

Following the failed Senate vote on Tuesday concerning the CLARITY Act, several high-profile individuals shared their…

It’s OK to tell ICE their actions will haunt them, judge rules in speech fight

2026-09-16 · 17:06

Man wins fight to block ICE threat over off-the-cuff angry email.

Andrew Scott brings meteorology drama to gripping war film Pressure

2026-09-16 · 17:00

The timing of the D-Day landings was key, and it all depended on the weather.

Iran strikes on Amazon data centers caused permanent loss of customer data

2026-09-16 · 16:40

War damage to data centers exceeded what AWS services are designed to withstand.

Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks

2026-09-16 · 16:33

A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.

Charlie Kirk's family alleges 'stunning failures' by Utah officials led to his assassination

2026-09-16 · 15:33

The conservative activist was speaking to a crowd of thousands on the university campus when he was shot and killed by a…

Fed Decision Could Decide Gold’s Next Move: Will XAUUSD Reject $4,355 or Break Above $4,388?

2026-09-16 · 15:10

The Federal Reserve’s September 16 interest rate decision could determine gold’s (XAUUSD) next move, with traders…

Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future

2026-09-16 · 14:50

Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.

India’s Finance Minister Calls for Investor-Friendly Tax Policy Amid New Levies

2026-09-16 · 14:36

India’s Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, believes the country needs to maintain an investor-friendly tax policy…

Lawmakers target Flock cameras with a threat to highway funding

2026-09-16 · 14:03

A bipartisan bill would restrict Flock cameras to a handful of public safety uses.

Nigeria’s ‘sarcasm queen’ answers ‘silly’ questions about Africa

2026-09-16 · 13:51

Nigerian journalist and content creator Charity Ekezie believes the best way to challenge negative stereotypes about…

US accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukrainian allies overseas

2026-09-16 · 12:26

The FBI says five men "conspired to intimidate, threaten, or murder people on US soil and around the world".

UK Inflation Jumps to 3.1%: Will the BoE Keep Rates Higher for Longer?

2026-09-16 · 11:49

UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August, up from 2.9% in July and still above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump

2026-09-16 · 11:08

The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.

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