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Ari Emanuel Doesn't Want to Hear the G-Word
The Frieze owner criticizes rapper Macklemore's pro-Palestinian statements, the overlooked artisans who built Ancient Egypt, and other stories.
Latest news bulletin | September 24th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Heroes, Ranked By How Fun They'd Be to Party With
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave has a memorable cast of heroes, but which one would be the best hang?
We Now Know the Word That’s Going to Bury Donald Trump This November
It’s been two years since Donald Trump fell in love with the word groceries. He seemed to believe the word alone would convey his compassion for the common man. “The beautiful but simple word ‘groceries,’” he rhapsodized . “I won on that word.” Now we have a word Trump is
Trump’s “Big, Beautiful” Bill Is About to Screw With States’ Budgets
The administration of many public benefits that faced cuts after Congress passed Trump’s budget bill last year will become more complicated in October, even as state governments are already struggling to meet the stringent new requirements congressional Republicans approved.
The Major Climate Lawsuit Kicking Off the Supreme Court’s Next Term
Climate lawsuits are increasingly common these days. Republicans have made national efforts to combat climate change effectively impossible in both the legislative and executive branches. Now a growing number of private and public litigants are taking the fossil-fuel industry
Making Meaning, One Step at a Time: A Conversation with Earl Swift
Strong pacing and flow gets your reader to the finish line. The author of Up On Cove Mountain explains why they’re so important.
Bashing Trump Isn’t the Best Way to Win These Fickle Voters
The centrist strategists in Washington have had one message for Democrats trying to win back seats in this year’s midterm elections: Appeal to Trump voters. Don’t make them angry . Moderate on cultural issues. And don’t be a socialist . Whatever moral or political objections
Sri Lanka protests oppose contentious judicial reforms
The government argued that the reforms are necessary to clear a backlog of 1.1 million cases.
Crowds celebrate Saudi National Day with flags, performances and military parade
Crowds celebrate Saudi National Day in Riyadh with flags, traditional performances and a military parade amid heightened regional tensions.
Ghana International Bank’s new CEO looks to connect US capital and African opportunity
Pan-African trade bank chief Ian Greenstreet wants to make the London-based trade bank “the trusted financial intermediary” between Western capital markets and the continent.
Yemen says government forces repel Houthi push on key Taiz-Aden route
By Mohammed Ghobari and Timour Azhari Sept 24 (Reuters) - Yemen's Saudi-backed government forces repelled overnight attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis on a key supply route to the southern port city of Aden where the internationally recognised administration is based,
‘Nightborn,’ ‘The Danish Woman’ Win at Inaugural Edition of Nordic Film and TV Awards, Also Known as the Freyas
Hanna Bergholm’s Finnish horror film “Nightborn,” starring “Compartment No. 6” lead Seidi Haarla and Rupert Grint, won best film at the inaugural edition of the Freyas, also known as the Nordic Film and TV Awards. Accepting the award at the gala ceremony at Helsinki’s iconic
China confirms first AI talks with U.S. have taken place, hints at trade truce extension
Chinese confirmation of the AI discussions came just hours before President Xi Jinping was scheduled to begin talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Avengers: Doomsday Just Got a Big Release Date Update
Avengers: Doomsday's release date has been moved up in the UK, where it will be available two days before its US premiere.
Matthew Lillard's Best Performance of 2026 Deserves to Live on Past Its Canceled Series
Daredevil: Born Again will end after season 3 on Disney, which hopefully doesn't spell the end for Matthew Lillard in the MCU
Can prediction markets create the future they predict?
Prediction market platforms allow people to bet on real-world events like politics, culture, economics, war, and sports. Their defining feature is the buying and selling of contracts. They operate on a peer-to-peer model in which participants buy and sell contracts tied to the
Fire at Starlink station in central Poland was 'sabotage,' digital affairs minister says
Poland, a NATO and EU member state along the alliance's eastern flank, has accused Russia of "sabotage" on several occasions since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Ranbir Kapoor Bears a Bullet Wound in New Image From Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Top Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor carries a bullet wound in a new image from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming feature “Love & War,” in which he stars alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. The image places Kapoor at the wheel of a vintage turquoise convertible. He wears
Who’s coming to dinner? US business bigwigs set for Trump-Xi state banquet, China line-up unclear
A Chinese CEO delegation was said to be in the works just a week before the Washington summit, but multiple reports now indicate Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the US without one.
Netherlands confirms Eurovision return as Spain weighs continued boycott
Despite broadcaster AVROTROS maintaining its concerns over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza, the Netherlands will return to Eurovision in 2027, with the country’s entry now being coordinated by the NPO.
80 years and still steaming: A milestone year for the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer
This October, the Waverley paddle steamer is marking its 80th anniversary with cruises along London’s iconic River Thames.
Africa: Ruto Challenges Post-War Global Order, Renews Call for Permanent African Voice At UN
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has challenged the post-World War II global order, arguing that the institutions created in 1945 no longer reflect the geopolitical realities of the modern world and must be reformed to give Africa a permanent voice in decisions on
We need to talk: Greek PM says efforts to return Parthenon Marbles must be revived
Talks on the future of the Parthenon Marbles appear to have reached an impasse according to new reports, as Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis renews diplomatic efforts for all sides to resume stalled negotiations.
The Long, Strange History of Tarot Cards: From the 14th Century to Modern Times
We have any number of reasons for difficulty getting to sleep, not least worries about the future. This is hardly a recent phenomenon, and indeed practices meant to clarify the nature of events to come may be older than civilization itself. In fact, many of us moderns trust the
Gemini 4 is almost ready, says new Google DeepMind chief
Google is reportedly nearing the launch of its long awaited Gemini 4 model, after dawdling behind rival developers on flagship AI releases. Speaking with The Information during his first media appearance as the leader of Google's DeepMind division, Koray Kavukcuoglu said that
Responsibility, fault, blame and shame
They’re not the same. They (mostly) don’t even rhyme. People can evade responsibility by saying it’s someone else’s fault. They can take responsibility, even if it’s not their fault. In fact, being an adult involves taking responsibility for things that we could point out are
How calcium channels in muscle cells open together
Every step we take begins with a burst of calcium inside our muscle cells, causing them to contract. To prepare for action, the cells keep calcium locked in an internal compartment, the sarcoplasmic reticulum. Studding its membrane are thousands of RyR1 channels—the largest
JWST finds early galaxies were already seeding the universe with heavy elements
When the universe was still in its infancy—only 500 million years after the Big Bang, or about 3% of its current age—some of the universe's earliest stars and galaxies had already formed. Astronomers have long predicted that much of the gas surrounding these young galaxies must
Bay Area wastewater plants could nearly halve nitrogen cleanup costs by coordinating upgrades
Treating polluted water flowing into San Francisco Bay to meet regulatory requirements is going to cost ratepayers money. Exactly how much depends, in large part, on whether the region's wastewater treatment plant operators are willing and able to coordinate infrastructure
‘Ghost in the Shell,’ ‘Attack on Titan’ and ‘Blue Lock’ IP Lands at Dentsu in New Kodansha Partnership for the Americas (EXCLUSIVE)
Dentsu has struck a partnership giving clients in the Americas access to a broad swath of anime and manga intellectual property owned by Japanese publisher Kodansha Ltd., including “Attack on Titan,” “Ghost in the Shell” and “Blue Lock.” The agreement positions Dentsu as the
Trump’s Rage at CNN Boils Over as Case for Press Ban Starts Collapsing
Out of the three news organizations that Donald Trump has banned from the White House, he reserves special fury for CNN. He erupted at reporter Kaitlan Collins, posting that she’s an “unhappy person” and a “SLEAZEBAG” who suffers from a “TRUMP addiction.” He also tried to
Netanyahu faces new depths of isolation ahead of address to U.N. — and Israeli voters
Israel’s prime minister arrives in New York on Thursday at a critical moment for his country and his political future.
As Trump meets Xi, rare earths give China a powerful hand
China’s chokehold over rare earths has informed the White House’s less confrontational approach to Beijing, analysts say.
Germany seeks wider 'Made with Europe' rules, setting up clash with France
Berlin wants the EU’s “Made with Europe” rules opened to trade partners, challenging France’s push to reserve public contracts for European-made goods.
Africa: UN Needs a Total Overhaul, Not Just Reforming Council
[New Times] UN Secretary-General António Guterres has once again put an uncomfortable truth before the world: Africa remains the only continent without permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council.
Cambodia to target casinos in next phase of anti-scam sweep
The shift comes as Cambodia claims to have completely dismantled all large-scale scam compounds.
Africa: Inside Bandung, Where Indonesia's Africa Story Began
[Capital FM] Bandung, Indonesia -- The chairs are still there.
Cambodia an early warning of China’s AI surveillance exports
Chinese investment has long been a cornerstone of development policy for many Southeast Asian nations. From roads and buildings to green energy that helps countries keep up with global environmental regulations, Beijing’s investment has created significant development
Britain's largest banks make first interbank transactions using tokenised deposits
Britain's largest banks have completed what the industry describes as the first transactions anywhere using tokenised deposits to move money between one another, a milestone for a blockchain-based form of bank money that the Bank of England favours over privately issued
‘Suro’ Director Mikel Gurrea on ‘Saints,’ Directing ‘The Belovd’ Star Victoria Luengo, Religious-Art Theft and Finding Mystery in Care
For director Mikel Gurrea’s latest he didn’t have to travel far in search of a story. “I live in Barcelona’s district of Sants and, having done my previous film in the woods, this time I wanted to find fiction at my doorstep,” Gurrea told Variety of “Saints,” picked up for
Wave of AI videos showing far-right protests in Europe spreads online
A mass of AI-generated videos of protests across Europe has emerged on TikTok, which experts say aims to "amplify societal polarisation".
What we know about CIA warning of Russian drone threat to southern Europe
The US has warned southern states of a possible Moscow attack that would see Russia fire 600 km-range drones from commercial ships at Spain, France and Italy. We examine what is known and how the threat is mounting.
Gremlins 3 Gets an Official Teaser, But There's Some Bad News
Fans won't get to see their favorite Mogwai as early as they'd like, as Warner Bros. pushes back Gremlins 3's release date.
Senate Republicans have 1 more chance to oppose the Iran war before the midterms
Democrats only need one more Republican vote to approve a war powers resolution before Election Day.
Inside the fierce House GOP war over committee waivers
A behind-the-scenes battle is playing out over several powerful House Republicans who don’t want to be forced out of their plum posts.
‘The Eternaut’ Star Ricardo Darín on Argentina’s Resilience: ‘We’re Like Peter Sellers in ‘The Party,’ the Bugler Who Never Dies’
The premise of Argentina’s Ricardo Darin’s latest feature, “Therapy Done Right” (Lo dejamos acá”), world premiering at the San Sebastian Festival, is deceptively simple: A pragmatic psychoanalyst loses faith in conventional methods and starts pushing the boundaries with his
