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POLITICSSep 16House Democrats press Johnson to stay in session and address AI safeguardsSpeaker Mike Johnson has so far shown little appetite to keep House lawmakers in Washington.Politico Tech
POLITICSSep 16Von der Leyen tries to stem tide on global threats ― from Trump to AI and climateAt time of "great perils," the State of the Union speech pushes European "independence" while floating unique "associate membership" for Canada.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16EU to propose social media restrictions for kids under 13Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 16Trump administration hits South Africa with new visa crackdown in escalating feudSecretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday ​the U.S. was announcing a new visa restriction policyThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 16Canada could become EU’s first associate member, von der Leyen saysSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 16Canada invited to become EU’s first ‘associate member’ as Trump trade war intensifiesEU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc wants to open the door for Canada to become its first associate member, signaling a major deepening of ties.CNBC
POLITICSSep 16Von der Leyen backs Canada’s ‘associate membership’ bidEuropean Commission president says EU and Canada ‘see the world with the same eyes’Financial Times
POLITICSSep 16A global report warns about the state of democracy in the United States: indicators reveal its biggest setback in 50 yearsThe new report from International IDEA warns of a deterioration in the rule of law, judicial independence, freedom of expression, and the press. Other international indices also point to a decline, while almost seven out of ten Americans say they are dissatisfied with the fClarín
POLITICSSep 16What Putin’s war in Ukraine means for Russian elections this weekRussia has been facing mounting casualties and ‘net-zero’ territorial gains since March this year as the public votes this week, Maira Butt reportsThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 16EU to restrict social media and chatbots for children under 15Ursula von der Leyen describes AI as ‘second tipping point of our time’ after climate changeFinancial Times
POLITICSSep 16It's official | USCIS will apply the public charge rule for thousands of migrants seeking green cards in September 2026The agency will once again use a broader analysis for certain immigration requests. The change may impact permanent residency applications submitted since a key date.Clarín
POLITICSSep 16Russia sentences professor with dual Russian-Canadian citizenship to seven years for treasonThe Supreme Court of the Komi Republic sentenced Nikolai Zyuzev, a Russian and Canadian citizen, to seven years in prison on charges of preparing a “project against Russia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity” using foreign grants.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 16Von der Leyen eyes Canada as EU's first 'associate member'EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the EU and Canada saw the world with the same eyes. At her annual State of the Union address, she said the bloc was dealing with an "openly hostile world."DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 16EU chief von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become bloc's first 'associate member'During her annual State of the European Union address, the European Commission president told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney she wants to work together to 'open the door for Canada being the first associate member of the EU.'Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 16Messi visit row: Keralam CM denies police disrupted news operations at Reporter TV office during searchesSatheesan says SIT procured search warrant from magistrate court to inspect television channel’s office in KochiThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 16Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates Pilgrim Experience Centre, SV Museum; flags off 32 electric buses at TirumalaChief Minister flags off 32 electric buses donated by Reliance Foundation and Bharat Biotech, and opens the SV Museum during his two-day visit to the hill shrineThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 16West Bengal Govt transfers IPS officer after right-wing groups object to her saying ‘Assalamu Alaikum,’ ‘Inshallah’ and ‘Jazakallah’The Hindu Legal Fund, a right-wing outfit, had filed a complaint with West Bengal Home Secretary regarding IPS officer Bushra Bano’s video statementThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 16EU opens door for Canada to become first associate member, EU Commission president saysStatus does not currently exist under bloc’s treatiesIrish Times World
POLITICSSep 16Russia Sanctions Bill Clears Another Hurdle, Heads Toward Final Vote In US Congresssweeping Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham cleared a key procedural hurdle in the US House of Representatives on September 15, setting up a final vote on legislation that supporters say would increase pressure on Moscow and strengthen US support for Ukraine.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 16Georgia execution delayed for hearing under new law that may spare inmate's lifeA Georgia judge has put an execution on hold to allow time for a hearing on whether the sentence should be reduced under a new state law that lets victims of abuse have their sentences reconsidered.CBS News
POLITICSSep 16Germany’s Merz cancels trip to UN in New York as pressure mounts at homeGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz has cancelled a trip to the UN General Assembly next week as he faces mounting pressure at home during a string of difficult state elections. A government official, speaking on condition of anonymity because they couldn’t publicly discuss a trip that hadn’t been announced officially, said Wednesday that Merz won’t travel to New York as originally planned because “his presence is required in Berlin”. Merz had been expected to speak at the General Assembly next...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16EU parliament gives standing ovation for fallen firefighter as Von der Leyen promises action on wildfiresThe President of the European Commission centred climate early on in the speech, before mentioning AI or migration.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 16The PP urges Sánchez to reveal if he has spoken with the King of Morocco and the president remains silentEl jefe del Ejecutivo acusa a los 'populares' de "poner palos en la rueda" y "tratar de cronificar" la crisis de Ceuta y Feijóo le reprocha "encubrir a los responsables" LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 16In Cameroon, a series of hearings could revive the Fouda-Mbapou caseL’affaire qui implique Joseph Fouda, conseiller de Paul Biya, et l’homme d’affaires Hervé Parfait Mbapou, soupçonné d’escroquerie en bande organisée, pourrait rebondir à Yaoundé. Une série d’auditions a lieu en septembre.Jeune Afrique