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US marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with polls, memorials and legal battles

Americans commemorate the 2001 attacks through surveys, Ground Zero visits and lawsuits against Saudi Arabia while experts warn of declining counter-terrorism readiness.

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Iran Attacks US Assets in Jordan and Bahrain Amid Escalating Gulf Conflict

Iran launches retaliatory strikes on US bases in Jordan and Bahrain while the US destroys five Iranian oil tankers following attacks on American warships.

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Utah Honors Charlie Kirk One Year After Assassination as Turning Point USA Presses On

Utah Governor Spencer Cox designates Sept. 10 as 'Charlie Kirk Day' one year after the conservative activist's death, while his organization continues its political operations under new leadership.

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Trump claims historic oil deal after Venezuela leader's removal

The US secures majority control over Venezuelan oil reserves through a private company following the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro.

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Polymarket Will Donald Trump be the leader of Venezuela end of 2026? 0%

Far-right AfD wins record share in German state election, challenging political firewall

The Alternative for Germany party secured a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt, forcing Chancellor Friedrich Merz to confront rising extremist influence.

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Polymarket Will AfD win at least 20% of all valid second votes? 28% −4

Trump Says US-Iran War Will End Immediately After Midterm Elections

President Donald Trump states the conflict with Iran will conclude right after November's midterms, as Tehran prepares for intensified escalation.

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Polymarket Will the U.S. invade Iran before 2027? 17% +2

Yen Rally Intensifies as BOJ Rate Hike Expectations Rise

The yen strengthens against the dollar amid rising expectations for Bank of Japan interest rate hikes and comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Polymarket Bank of Japan increases interest rates by 25 bps after the October 2026 meeting? 13% +1

Rubio Visits South America to Bolster Anti-Drug Ties and Defend Boat Strikes

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia to deepen security cooperation against drug trafficking while defending recent lethal strikes on suspected narco-boats.

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George W. Bush Marks 9/11 Anniversary With Remarks on Unity and Security

Former President George W. Bush commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with reflections on national unity, while President Trump attends a separate ceremony at the Pentagon.

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China and US Hope to Agree on Tariff Reductions Ahead of Xi-Trump Talks

Officials from both nations aim to lower import taxes soon as President Xi Jinping prepares for his upcoming visit to Washington.

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Polymarket Will Xi Jinping visit US before 2027? 98%

Three Tiananmen Vigil Organizers Sentenced to Jail in Hong Kong

A Hong Kong court sentences three former organizers of annual vigils for the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown to up to seven years and three months in jail for inciting subversion.

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Canada Pledges Air Defence Aid to Ukraine as Leaders Sign Drone Deal

Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sign a deal for drone production while Canada announces a C$350 million air defense package.

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Polymarket Ukraine signs peace deal with Russia before 2027? 11%

Thieves Steal Two Renoir Paintings From French Museum in Heist

Two thieves escaped with two paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir from the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera, abandoning two others as they fled.

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Philippines Defence Chief Calls Out China for Coercion After Note Interrupts Speech

Gilberto Teodoro reads a Chinese diplomat's note during the Seoul Defense Dialogue, accusing Beijing of coercion while Mao Ning urges Manila to stop lying.

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Polymarket China x Philippines military clash before 2027? 28%

Spain backs citizenship for Western Saharans born before 1977

The lower house approves the bill, which now moves to the Senate and risks straining relations with Morocco.

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Nepal seeks UN climate compensation after floods kill thousands

Kathmandu requests billions from the UN fund to cover losses, blaming high-emitting nations for the disaster that swept away Indian workers and left Americans missing.

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Fire on cargo ship in China kills at least 25 people

A fire aboard the Liberian-flagged vessel Ocean Melody during repairs at Qingdao port leaves 25 dead and five missing, prompting orders from President Xi Jinping to locate those unaccounted for.

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Rubio Finalizes Latin America Tour, Secures Peru's Entry into US-Led Security Coalition

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirms Peru will join the 'Shield of the Americas' initiative during his final stop in Lima, concluding a diplomatic tour focused on regional security and countering Chinese influence.

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Polymarket Will Donald Trump be the leader of Venezuela end of 2026? 0%

South Korea Investigates If Kim Jong Un Has a Son

South Korean intelligence is determining if the North Korean leader has a son while his daughter's status as heir appears secure.

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EU and Council of Europe seek new ways to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

The European Commission resumes work on accessing Moscow bank funds while the Council of Europe launches a rival bid to compensate Kyiv.

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Polymarket Will Ukraine agree to cede territory to Russia before 2027? 9% −1

Algeria Severs Diplomatic Ties With UAE Over Hostile Actions

Algiers accuses Abu Dhabi of destabilizing Libya, Sudan and Mali, prompting the closure of its airspace and the end of bilateral relations.

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Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Abortion Pill Access While Supreme Court Weighs Surrogate Custody Case

Federal judges consider restricting mifepristone distribution while the Supreme Court reviews a surrogate's custody bid over a baby with a heart defect.

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Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across shared border

The two nations inaugurate the one-kilometre structure over the Tumen River, marking a new milestone in their deepening strategic partnership.

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Polymarket Will Russia and Ukraine hold any diplomatic meeting by September 30, 2026? 38% +1

Ugandan Royal Family Rejects Journalist Named Successor to Late King

The family of Uganda's late King Oyo Nyimba has rejected a television journalist chosen by the royal committee, deepening a succession dispute involving rival claims and allegations of military interference.

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Europe's Far-Right Gains Threaten to Deepen Divisions Over Ukraine and Russia

Political gains by far-right parties across Europe risk exacerbating continental divisions regarding the conflict in Ukraine and relations with Russia.

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Fire on Philippine ferry kills five, leaves dozens missing off Palawan

A fire aboard the MV June Aster off Palawan has killed at least five people and left 87 unaccounted for, prompting a massive rescue operation by the Philippine Coast Guard.

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