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PoliticsSep 17Iran expels Swedish diplomat in tit-for-tat after Stockholm's moveTehran summoned Sweden's ambassador and ordered one of its diplomats to leave within 48 hours after Stockholm expelled an Iranian embassy official for activities "incompatible with the Vienna Convention."EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 17China trusted more than US, EU on AI regulation in Pew survey of middle-income countriesAmid rising tensions over artificial intelligence (AI) competition and global concerns about the technology, China appears to have an edge over the US and European Union (EU) in trust to regulate AI among mostly middle-income countries. A new Pew Research Centre report released on Thursday found that, on a median basis across 12 countries, more people trust China than the US or the EU to regulate AI effectively. AI. China was not among the countries surveyed in the broader report. “Middle-income...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 17Radio Nacional is public heritage, not an instrument of governmentLa Radio Nacional debe preservar su carácter público y plural: ceder ante presiones políticas sería desconocer su papel periodístico y cultural. The post Radio Nacional es patrimonio público, no instrumento de gobierno appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 17Carpe diem, Canada: Ottawa’s new global ties can also benefit the USCanada could become a pivotal economy connecting North America, Europe and Asia.The Hill
PoliticsSep 17Speaker Johnson avoids controversial votes with early House recessHouse Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home a day early, sidestepping potentially controversial votes before Americans head to the polls in November. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.CBS News
PoliticsSep 17Trump calls interest rates "artificially high," says they should be "1% or less"President Trump lashed out at the Federal Reserve after the central bank voted to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.CBS News
PoliticsSep 17Watch: European Commissioners react to Ursula von der Leyen's speechAfter Ursula von der Leyen's annual State of the Union speech, Euronews spoke to Commissioners Valdis Dombrovskis, Maroš Šefčovič, Wopke Hoekstra and Andrius Kubilius about what to expect following the President's address.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 17Immunity of Greek ex-commissioner lifted amid Qatargate probeDimitris Avramopoulos, now a member of Greek parliament, told POLITICO he will face Belgian authorities.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17Trump tells protester ‘she’s going home to mama’ as heckler removed from rallyDonald Trump was interrupted by a heckler during a campaign rally in North Carolina whilst supporting Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley on Wednesday (16 September).The Independent World
PoliticsSep 17Princess Diana's brother makes stunning claim about Charles' reaction to her deathPrincess Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, makes stunning allegations in a new memoir against then-Prince Charles, now King Charles III, and his reaction to Diana's death. Holly Williams reports.CBS News
PoliticsSep 17Canada processing times rise for Nigerians applying for study, visitor visasNigerians applying to travel to Canada are facing longer processing times for several temporary residence applications, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s latest update. As of September 16, 2026, the estimated processing time for a Canadian study permit from Nigeria increased to 10 weeks, up from nine weeks the previous week. The estimated wait […] The post Canada processing times rise for Nigerians applying for study, visitor visas appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 17New Russia sanctions amid war risk even higher gas pricesThe House voted Thursday to pass legislation that would place a new set of sanctions on Russia, drawing significant Democratic support despite opposition from party leadership.The bill, first introduced by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in 2025, was previously approved by the Senate in an overwhelming vote, meaning that the legislation now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature. The bill also extends sanctions against Iran. Democratic leaders raised concerns about the bill, specifically the provision that would allow Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on any country that is among Responsible Statecraft
PoliticsSep 17Buckingham Palace hits back at new claims made by Princess Diana's brother in new bookPrincess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, will soon release his memoir, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister." Buckingham Palace issued a response to claims made in the book about King Charles III's behavior after Princess Diana's death. CBS News' Holly Williams has context.CBS News
PoliticsSep 17Reconcile or face consequences, APC stakeholders warn pro-SGF factionBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Concerned stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Benue State have urged members of the Benue Strategic Alliance to reconcile with the party or face disciplinary action for alleged anti-party activities. The stakeholders, who spoke after a meeting in Abuja on Thursday, said the APC constitution applied equally to all […] The post Reconcile or face consequences, APC stakeholders warn pro-SGF faction appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 172027: Lagos APC unveils campaign council, names Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, AmbodeBy Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, will on Friday formally inaugurate members of its campaign council for the 2027 general elections. The inauguration is expected to take place at the APC Secretariat on ACME Road, Ikeja, Lagos. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his predecessors, Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode, […] The post Full List: Lagos APC unveils campaign council, names Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Ambode appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 17Cerimedo's other political link: the news portal aligned with two Kicillof officialsBona Deportes was created by Fernando Cerimedo and Mariano Giacoletto. It follows the activities of Undersecretary Cristian Cardozo and Minister Andrés "Cuervo" Larroque. The partner assures that Cerimedo withdrew from the portal at the end of last year, although the partnership remains 50% each. The former ownerClarín
PoliticsSep 17New taxes crucial to preserve EU budget, says Irish PMBut the Taoiseach added that an agreement on new levies would be “very complicated,” highlighting tensions in the negotiations.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17Stop to ICE raids in California: federal judge restricts arrests of immigrants without a warrant in the southern part of the stateFederal Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting immigration agents from making arrests without a prior warrant in seven Southern California counties, including Los Angeles and Orange. The ruling determines that the mere lack of legal status does not justify anClarín
PoliticsSep 17Martial arts instructor accuses Army of stealing instructional materialThe lawsuit alleges Army personnel hastily copied the material “verbatim and near-verbatim” as indicated by the typos and wonky formatting.Military Times
PoliticsSep 17Patricia Bullrich expressed surprise at the changes in Disability introduced by the Budget: "I didn't know, and this strains the relationship."The senator referred to the controversy over the cuts promoted by the Government in areas that had already been agreed upon with the opposition. This is an area that affects almost 6 million people.Clarín
PoliticsSep 17Foreign missions urged to review long visa processesBy Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has urged foreign missions in Nigeria to review their visa processes for Nigerian applicants, particularly lengthy waiting periods for visa decisions. Odumegwu-Ojukwu made the call on Thursday in Abuja during an interactive session with heads of diplomatic missions in Nigeria. She said prolonged […] The post Foreign missions urged to review long visa processes appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 17Slovakia Seeks to Overturn Conviction of Fugitive Who Claimed Asylum in BosniaKalavsky was one of three high-ranking Slovak security or law enforcement figures that fled to Bosnia after being indicted for criminal activities committed during Fico’s time in office between 2012-2018.Balkan Insight
PoliticsSep 17Swedish prime minister to resign as centre-left opposition wins electionUlf Kristersson steps down following narrow defeat for right-leaning blocIrish Times World
PoliticsSep 17Carrying over fundsFollowing a detailed discussion regarding municipal accounting rules, multi-year capital projects, and a sharp-eyed council member's discovery of a $20,000 calculation discrepancy, the Green River City Council approved a fiscal year 2027 budget carryover resolution at the Sept. 15 meeting. The annual carryover process, a standard municipal accounting practice in Green River for over three...greenriverstar · united states of america