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Latest news bulletin | September 23rd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
From Cyprus to the Canaries: Where to go for a warm autumn holiday in Europe
A new ranking reveals the top 10 European destinations offering plenty of sunshine during the autumn months.
EU Commission rejects calls to delay phase-out of Chinese power inverters
Brussels is standing by its November 1 deadline to ditch Chinese power inverters, despite warnings from investors and the renewable energy industry.
Sister Group Strikes Partnership With Branded Entertainment Company Common Interest, Makes Minority Investment
Sister Group, Jane Featherstone and Elisabeth Murdoch‘s ever-growing transatlantic powerhouse, has entered the branded entertainment business by forging a strategic partnership with London-based company Common Interest, in which it has also taken a minority investment. The
Five questions on Kenya’s proposed ‘too-big-to-fail’ banking rules
The Central Bank of Kenya’s proposed ‘too big to fail’ rules could curb bank dividends and halt aggressive cross-border expansion.
Typhoon Dujuan leaves 9 dead, 4 missing near Tokyo
The storm approached Japan’s Kanto region on Sept 21, triggering landslides and floods, and damaging hundreds of homes.
Trump again threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran in genocidal UN speech
In a rambling, lie-laden speech Tuesday to world leaders gathered at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US President Donald Trump again threatened to “annihilate” Iran if its leaders don’t agree to a deal to end the illegal war of choice he started nearly seven
Chinese beauty product exporters are sitting pretty despite US trade dispute
The boom in the non-strategic beauty sector underlines China’s manufacturing prowess.
Robert Pattinson Says ‘The Batman 2’ Is ‘So Ambitious’ and a ‘Different Take’ on the Franchise: ‘It’s a Real Left Turn From the First’
Robert Pattinson is opening up about “The Batman: Part II” — and how it is a totally “different take” on the franchise than the first film was. “It’s so ambitious. I mean, I sort of said the other day on something that the first one was a different take on a Batman movie, and
Locked out: Why young Europeans can’t afford to buy homes
Euronews Business examines how homeownership rates among younger Europeans have changed compared with previous generations, and what is driving the shift.
Taiwan to maintain 'close contact' with US on arms sales
TAINAN, Taiwan, Sept 23 - Taiwan will continue to keep in close touch with the US to promote the implementation of arms sales according to plan, a defence ministry official said on Wednesday, ahead of a meeting between the US and Chinese leaders in Washington.
More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia
More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.
AI is warping the time value of everything
Rising bond yields have put the time value of money back on the table. Investors are right to watch borrowing costs, distant cash flows and businesses that swallow capital by the billion. Across much of innovation, however, the price of taking too long deserves equal attention.
32 Years Ago, a Crucial 'X-Files' Episode Introduced the Show’s Best Monster Ever
The X-Files epsiode "The Host" premiered 32 years ago. find out why the flukeman is the show's best monster.
Huge El Niño projected to cause 450,000 deaths in next six months
New report predicts a heavy toll from Nigeria to the US – and comes on top of existing impacts of the climate crisis More than 450,000 people are projected to die from the additional heat brought by the super El Niño in the next six months, according to estimates by climate
Cambodia no 'safe haven' for scams, prime minister tells anti-fraud summit
Cambodia is seeking to showcase its crackdown on an industry where trafficking victims have been forced to carry out online fraud.
Leaders push for stronger AI safeguards at UN as Trump touts 'Super Intelligence'
AI has become a major topic at the UN General Assembly after incidents of the technology falling out of the control of humans and warnings by company insiders drew global alarm and calls for better government supervision of the industry.
Research project identifies pathways to climate-resilient water and soil management
How can regions better adapt their water and soil resources to the impacts of climate change? After four years of research, the European collaborative project Blue Transition, led by the LIAG Institute for Applied Geophysics in Hanover, takes stock. The final report brings
Where can Australians buy R18+ PC games without a credit card? Pretty much everywhere but Steam
Valve has dropped the ball on implementing reasonable age verification measures, so it's time to look further afield.
Myanmar female prisoners face torture and neglect, rights group says
A report said that more than 6,600 women are among the political prisoners detained since the February 2021 military coup.
Mariska Hargitay Teases Christopher Meloni’s ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Return Ahead of Season 28 Premiere
It appears Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson will reunite once again on “Law & Order: SVU” — at least for an episode. Mariska Hargitay shared two photos of herself and Christopher Meloni on the set of the long-running crime procedural to her Instagram on Tuesday, suggesting that
The LHC just ruled out another hiding place for quantum black holes
Physicists searching through Large Hadron Collider data found no evidence that the machine has been producing microscopic quantum black holes, but the result sharply narrows where such exotic physics could still be hiding. These hypothetical black holes could form if extra
With reconstruction stalled, Gazans shelter in buildings at risk of collapse
In her Gaza City apartment, Heba Arafat walks uphill across a living room slanted at a steep angle after Israeli airstrikes caused the building's foundations to collapse, leaving the entire structure tilted. Like thousands of people in Gaza, Arafat chose to risk living in an
‘Dress like dentistry students’: South Korean university’s dress code sparks backlash
Three dental students had to write apology letters for violating the dress code.
Malta Launches Open Call for Submissions to Finish the Country’s Ambitious Land-Sea Super Stage
"By developing the world’s first Land Sea Super Stage at the Malta Film Studios, we will strengthen our ability to attract more high-end, high-budget and high-value productions," explains Johann Grech.
Former Miramax Exec Munika Lay Teams With Indie Producer Toni Wang to Launch Luna Media
The production company is dedicated to mounting "unseen stories" and seeks to fulfill that mission with the launch of Luna Lab, an inaugural screenwriting laboratory for fledgling creatives.
The Solar System chose fire over ice from the very beginning
Ancient iron meteorites reveal that some of the Solar System’s first solid bodies were built mostly from tiny heat-forged rock beads called chondrules, while water-rich dust was largely excluded. The finding pushes this selective planet-building process back to within the Solar
Dolly Parton’s Manager Files for Restraining Order Against Fired Nephew, Alleging Ex-Security Head Sent ‘Terrorizing’ Texts and Threatened to ‘Destroy the Entire Brand’
Dolly Parton’s longtime manager has filed for a restraining order against her nephew, who until being fired a week ago was her head of security, alleging that the family member is engaged in a campaign of coercion, extortion and violent threats that has terrified employees and
Wicker blasts Xi ahead of summit with Trump in DC
GOP Sen. Roger Wicker (Miss.) slammed Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, ahead of the Asian leader’s summit with President Trump in Washington, D.C. During remarks on the Senate floor, Wicker said that had the White House asked him for “advice,” he would have suggested
Berlinale Title ‘Lali’ to Open Tasveer Film Festival’s 21st Edition (EXCLUSIVE)
Seattle’s Tasveer Film Festival & Market has unveiled its 21st edition lineup: 136 films from 16 countries screening Oct. 13-18, opening with Sarmad Sultan Khoosat’s “Lali,” a Berlinale Panorama title, in its West Coast premiere. The films, spanning more than 25 languages, tell
The coming war with Russia: a European road to ruin
NATO, EU and E3 leaders are taking Europe down a path to be ready for war by 2030. In the light of European bellicosity, Russia could decide to start this sooner. If so, the US would be unwilling to fight Russia on Europe’s behalf. Unable to defend itself against Russia’s
Will Trump's AI rebrand to 'super intelligence' catch on?
Some people close to the president have started to use the term but experts say it is unlikely to catch on.
Variety Power Of Women: Los Angeles Event Announces Channing Dungey, Queen Latifah, Lauren Graham, Marc Maron as Presenters
Variety has announced the presenters for this year’s Power of Women event on Wednesday, Sept. 23 in Beverly Hills. The event, in partnership with Lifetime, celebrates the Power of Women honorees, who will each appear on the cover of the issue, as well as the accomplished women
George Lucas Says He Was Going to Make 3 More ‘Star Wars’ Movies But “Decided to Retire” From Directing
The last film Lucas helmed was 2005's 'Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.'
Having a baby in Denmark v the UK: How different is it?
Denmark and its Scandinavian neighbors often appear at the top of many of the world's "best of" lists, from happiest and least corrupt to the best place to raise a family.
‘Left-field’ life: Briton becomes Thailand’s top foreign monk
The Briton is the first non-Thai to be elevated to the rank of royal monastic leader.
South Korea keeps fuel cheap for holidays as fiscal cost mounts
Experts warn that steady prices may be creating a false sense of security.
Chicago commuters are hit with a bold new Florida billboard campaign
The billboard campaign on I-55 thanks the Illinois governor for driving taxable income to the Sunshine
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Grohl, Vince Staples Lead Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s 25th Anniversary Show
The benefit concert takes place at Hollywood Palladium on Oct. 17
India's transgender amendment leaves many in limbo
India’s parliament amended the country’s transgender law, taking away Kali's access to medicines.
Cruz rips 'right-wing socialism,' says GOP shouldn't be 'giving away free stuff'
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) on Tuesday criticized populist Republicans for proposing “right-wing socialism,” arguing the strategy will not pay off for the party. “I consider myself very much a populist, Cruz said on Fox News’s “The Will Cain Show,” claiming "the base that has
One of America’s largest reservoirs just hit a record low
Lake Powell has fallen to its lowest level on record after an exceptionally dry and warm winter left the Colorado River Basin with little mountain snow to melt. Lake Mead also reached record lows, raising concerns for a river system that supplies water and power to more than 40
It's OK if managers step in to help their sales staff—but not too much
Workers in sales might roll their eyes when they deal with a micromanaging boss. But many customers actually appreciate it if a store manager offers to help when they're mulling over a purchase, whether it's a dishwasher, a tablet or a lawn mower.
Major disaster response exercise involving 19 countries taking place in Indonesia
The drill tests responses to disasters spanning volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and cyber threats.
South Korea say Trump welcomes progress in US strategic investment projects
SEOUL, Sept 23 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump welcomed \"significant progress\" in discussions on strategic investment projects during a 30-minute meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Seoul's presidential office said on
Impact Fund for Global South Creators Launches at Toronto With Focus on Distribution and Audiences (EXCLUSIVE)
A new impact fund backing creators from the Global South launched at the recently concluded first edition of the Toronto Film Festival market, with a model built around getting films in front of audiences as well as getting them made. The Culture Fund was established by Product
Moroccans vote in election set to shape government before World Cup
By Ahmed Eljechtimi RABAT, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Moroccans vote in an election on Wednesday that will shape the government overseeing the final stages of a $20-billion push to prepare for the 2030 World Cup and projects to direct economic gains towards the country's disenchanted