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POLITICSSep 16Trump threatens to stop Kennedy Center renovation if his name isn't added back to buildingPresident Trump threatened to stop the planned renovation of the Kennedy Center if a judge's ruling barring his name from being added to the building again isn't overturned. The board voted Tuesday to close the center for renovation. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more details.CBS News
POLITICSSep 16RFK Jr.’s sister knocks Trump on Kennedy Center shutdownKerry Kennedy, the sister of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., blamed President Trump for the Kennedy Center’s board voting to close the performing arts venue, calling the decision a “tragedy” “The American people love the Kennedy Center,” she told CNN’s Erin Burnett on Tuesday. “They love the arts. They understand what’s…The Hill
POLITICSSep 16History of the collapse of a service when it becomes public: the case of ITVs in ValenciaThe previous left-wing government reversed privatization, and today it is difficult to get an appointment, there are trucks that do not circulate due to the wait, and people look for alternatives: 'We go to Murcia or Cuenca to pass it' ReadEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 16Lebanon’s New Amnesty Law Shows Sunnis’ Growing PowerHow regional developments helped Lebanese Islamists get out of jail.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 16Europe baffled by France's sudden leniency toward Russian oligarch UsmanovTo the surprise of its European partners, Paris has requested that billionaire Alisher Usmanov, known for his close ties to Vladimir Putin, be taken off the list of sanctioned Russian individuals.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 16EU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for CanadaPrime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week that Canada was seeking a 'unique alliance' with the European Union.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Former director of leading Chinese museum jailed 3 years after art-selling scandalA former director of a state-owned museum at the centre of a rare high-profile art scandal was sentenced to three years in prison, Chinese state media said on Wednesday. Xu Huping was found to have abused his position at the Nanjing Museum in eastern Jiangsu province and taken bribes, including money and property, for helping others secure projects and business collaborations. He was sentenced to prison for three years and fined 200,000 yuan (US$29,800), according to state news agency...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16Petrol could hit ₦5,000 under Tinubu, SDP’s Adebayo warnsPresidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has warned that petrol prices could rise to ₦5,000 per litre if President Bola Tinubu wins a second term. The post Petrol could hit ₦5,000 under Tinubu, SDP’s Adebayo warns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16The future of Germany’s leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections - AP NewsThe future of Germany’s leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections AP NewsAP News
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 16Turkey Begins Broad Crackdown on L.G.B.T.Q. CommunityNYT World
POLITICSSep 16China willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official saysChina says the US-Israel war on Iran highlights flaws in the Middle East's 'existing security architecture'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Von der Leyen gives state of the EU speech with Mark Carney in the room and AI on the agendaEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is delivering a major state of the European Union speech on Wednesday setting out her priorities for the next year and her vision for tackling the challenges faced by the world’s biggest trading bloc. France 24's Armen Georgian tells us more.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 16Wike should meet APC governors, explain his Rainbow Coalition — Joe IgbokweAccording to Igbokwe, the disagreement should be resolved through conversations rather than public exchanges between the minister and the governors. The post Wike should meet APC governors, explain his Rainbow Coalition — Joe Igbokwe appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Form Coalition to Challenge LondonPolitical leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have formed a coalition to challenge the authority of the UK central government in London. For the first time, the governments of all three regions are led by politicians opposed to the Union, who have now agreed to coordinate their efforts toward autonomy. The Cardiff Summit and the Push for Independence On September 14, a summit in Cardiff brought together the Scottish National Party (SNP), Plaid Cymru, and Sinn Féin. The participants, including the first ministers of the respective regions and Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, signed a memorandum of cooperation. The document outlines three primary goals: independence for Scotland and Wales, and the unification of Ireland via the exit of Northern Ireland from the UK. The coalition demands that the right to determine their future be transferred directly to their populations. The movement is driven by economic grievances, specifically regarding employment, energy costs, and the financial impact of Brexit. The leaders argue that London's economic policies have failed their regions and expressed a desire to develop independent energy sources and reintegrate with the European Union.pravda_ru · russia
POLITICSSep 16Zelenskyy says he is ready to hold elections "tomorrow, but..."President Zelenskyy said he's ready for elections "tomorrow" but cited security, legal and logistical barriers while war continues.pravda_uk · ukraine
POLITICSSep 16Turkey Stages Wide-Ranging LGBT Crackdown for ‘Family Safety’Raids, arrests and internet restrictions imposed to ‘protect the family’ have persecuted LGBTQ+ groups while also hitting independent journalists and human rights organisations reporting on the police operation.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 16Woman's family sues Texas AG Ken Paxton over death allegedly caused by "merciless" abortion banA woman's family is suing Texas over the state's "merciless" abortion ban, arguing that her preeclampsia death could have been prevented if she'd had the procedure. Jericka Duncan reports.CBS News
POLITICSSep 16How is Democracy Doing?For the UN's International Day of Democracy we ask: “how is democracy doing in France and globally?” We also take a look at Le Monde's Ipsos poll on the presidential election as well as studies on the effect US politics is having on democracy globally. Finally, we will break down a common misperception that backsliding is due to “democracy not delivering”.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 16Four Years On, Iranian Woman Seeks Justice For Brother Killed In Women, Life, Freedom ProtestsIn an interview with RFE/RL, Asrin Mohammadi recalls how her brother was killed during the brutal state crackdown on the Women, Life, Freedom protests that began four years ago.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 16French Socialist MP barred from presidential primary over alleged ‘criminal’ behaviorPhilippe Brun said he was "unaware of these allegations" and does not know what he is "accused of."Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16Duterte in person at ICC for first time over ‘war on drugs’ killingsAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Republicans are feeling sick over the nation’s Trump hangoverBy making their party into a giant celebration of Trump, Republicans have tied themselves to every one of Trump’s very public failures.The Hill
POLITICSSep 16Federal employees paid $9.5 billion not to work in 2025: GAOThe federal workforce shrunk by roughly 216,000 workers in 2025, according to federal data.ABC News
POLITICSSep 16The AfD's Streamer ProblemNach dem Wahlsieg in Sachsen-Anhalt steht AfD-Spitzenkandidat Ulrich Siegmund vor der Regierungsbildung – doch sein Vorgehen weckt Zweifel an seinen wahren Absichten. Anstatt Mehrheiten zu sondieren, brüskiert er potenzielle Partner wie das BSW und knüpft die Umsetzung von Wahlversprechen an unrealistische Bedingungen wie eine AfD-Alleinregierung. Die Analyse zeigt auf, ob die Partei in den Ländern […]Politico Europe