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a column of black smoke was seen rising — BBC News
Ed Sheeran's eight words about Gaza drew as many outlets as a Houthi missile strike on Riyadh.
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White House bars CNN, MSNBC, Politico reporters
The Trump administration has denied press access to journalists from CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, effectively excluding them from White House coverage. The move raises First Amendment concerns, as legal precedent holds that a government cannot selectively bar reporters based on editorial coverage once it has opened access to the press generally. Affected outlets have not been given formal justification for the exclusions.
"Once the White House invites in some journalists, it cannot ban others because it dislikes their reporting."
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Houthis Fire Ballistic Missiles at Riyadh Airport
Yemen's Houthi movement launched ballistic missiles targeting the Saudi capital on Saturday, causing a fire at fuel tanks near Riyadh's international airport and temporarily disrupting flights. Saudi authorities reported civilian casualties including women and children. The strike comes amid continued fighting in Yemen, where recent days have seen 48 people killed and nearly 105,000 displaced.
"A column of black smoke was seen rising from fuel tanks near the Saudi capital's international airport, where flights were disrupted temporarily."
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Trump proposes AI Force and national tsar
President Donald Trump announced plans to create a dedicated 'AI Force' within the federal government and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar to oversee the country's AI policy. In a Saturday social media post, Trump said his administration would not obstruct industry growth and pushed back against those calling for slower development pending stronger safeguards. Few structural or funding details accompanied the announcement, leaving industry and policy observers uncertain about what the initiative would mean in practice.
"His administration 'will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth' of the AI industry."
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Herzog Pardons Soldier Convicted of Manslaughter
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has granted a full pardon to Elor Azaria, a former IDF combat medic convicted of manslaughter for shooting an incapacitated Palestinian man in Hebron in 2016. The pardon clears Azaria's criminal record entirely. The decision closes a years-long legal and political dispute in Israel, where Azaria had become a polarising figure, celebrated by some as a soldier abandoned by the state and condemned by others as someone who executed a wounded man.
"The pardon erases a conviction that many in Israel's military and legal establishment had argued was necessary to uphold the rules of armed conflict."
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US and China Resume Trade Talks in New York
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met in New York in September 2025 for a new round of bilateral trade negotiations. The talks cover tariffs and technology restrictions that have weighed on both countries' trade and technology sectors. No agreement has been announced, but the meeting marks a continuation of structured diplomatic engagement between the two economies.
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German state votes test Merz's chancellorship
Voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania went to the polls in elections that carry consequences beyond their state borders. Poor results for Friedrich Merz's CDU could weaken his position as chancellor after just 16 months in office. A sufficiently bad outcome may prompt internal pressure for his replacement or accelerate calls for early federal elections.
"Just how brutal the outcome is could affect Merz's ability to hang on as leader after only 16 months in power."
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Trump Takes Iran Nuclear Case to UN
President Trump is set to address the United Nations as the US pushes its position that Iran must not be permitted to develop nuclear weapons. With an ongoing conflict involving Iran as backdrop, Trump faces an international audience that includes leaders skeptical of American policy. The speech comes at a moment when US credibility on the issue is being tested against the realities of a prolonged military engagement.
"As the Iran war grinds on, Trump faces skeptical world leaders at the UN."
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US Military Kills Four in Caribbean Drug Vessel Strike
US Southern Command carried out a strike on a go-fast vessel in the Caribbean on 19 September 2026, killing four people the Pentagon described as narco-traffickers linked to the Los Choneros organisation. The action is part of an ongoing military campaign against what the Trump administration calls narcoterrorists. Since the campaign began roughly one year ago, at least 231 people have been killed across 69 strikes.
"The latest attack brings the number of people killed by the US military to at least 231 in 69 strikes since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls narcoterrorists about one year ago."
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Ole Miss Beats LSU, Upstages Kiffin's Return
Pete Golding's Ole Miss Rebels defeated LSU 27-17 on Saturday, turning Lane Kiffin's much-anticipated return to Oxford into a footnote. Golding, who took over after Kiffin left for LSU, received a standing ovation from donors at his post-game press conference. The win gave the Ole Miss program a measure of closure and offered early evidence that the transition to new leadership is holding.
"Pete Golding walked out of his press conference to a standing ovation from the donors who had filed into the room after the Rebels had spoiled Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford."
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Vanderbilt wins on NC State end zone fumble
NC State quarterback CJ Bailey fumbled in the end zone with one second remaining, giving Vanderbilt a recovery and an improbable victory. The Wolfpack had been in position to win or tie the game before the turnover ended it. Vanderbilt, typically an underdog in college football, walked away with a result that will be difficult for NC State to process for some time.
"NC State's unfathomable last-second blunder gifts Vanderbilt a miracle win."
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