Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died at age 27 at a rehab facility. The family has not shared the cause of death and has asked for privacy.
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Presley Gerber was 27 years old at the time of his death.
He died on Sunday at a rehab center, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office.
The cause of death has not been released.
Presley was a model like his mother, Cindy Crawford, and his sister, Kaia Gerber.
His father, Rande Gerber, is a businessman who co-founded Casamigos tequila with George Clooney.
In 2018, Presley and Cindy Crawford re-created her famous 1992 Pepsi commercial for the Super Bowl.
The family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
This news story is still developing and more information may come later.
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A Syrian army weapons depot near Aleppo exploded, causing large blasts and injuring at least four people. The explosions made it hard for rescuers to work, and nearby roads were closed for safety.
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The explosions happened at a Syrian army ammunition depot south of Aleppo.
At least four people were injured in the blasts.
Missiles and ammunition kept exploding after the initial blast.
These continuing explosions made rescue efforts difficult.
Authorities closed roads near the site to keep people safe.
Aleppo is a major city in Syria affected by ongoing conflict.
The exact cause of the explosions was not reported.
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Canada’s Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has suggested that the UK should join a new economic alliance that Canada is building with the European Union (EU). This idea comes during rising trade tensions between Canada and the United States, and after EU leaders proposed giving Canada a new kind of membership with the EU.
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Canada wants to build a new economic alliance with the EU, and invites the UK to join it.
The EU has suggested creating an associate membership for Canada, a new and unusual status.
The UK and Canada share similar values and could benefit from working together.
Canada is involved in a trade dispute with the US, which included both sides imposing tariffs (taxes on imports).
Canadian officials say their tariff responses protect their own economy and workers without seeking to escalate conflict.
The US, under President Trump, has also imposed tariffs on the UK and EU, and has criticized Canada’s trade relations.
The idea of this alliance may influence the UK’s trade position after Brexit and relations with both the EU and the US.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who has experience in UK financial roles, is active in promoting closer ties between Canada and the EU.
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President Donald Trump may face limits in domestic policy if Democrats control Congress after the midterm elections. However, he is likely to focus more on foreign policy and remain active on the world stage. Meanwhile, many countries are forming new alliances and partnerships to protect themselves from an unpredictable US, often strengthening ties with China.
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If Democrats win Congress, Trump could lose influence in domestic politics but still have freedom in foreign policy.
Former officials predict Trump will continue disruptive actions in international affairs after the midterms.
US allies and middle powers are creating new diplomatic, military, and trade alliances to protect themselves from uncertain US leadership.
These new alliances aim to provide alternatives and reduce reliance on the US in key areas like the economy and security.
Groups like Brics and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation are growing without US involvement.
A recent Brics summit focused on making economies less vulnerable to Western financial controls without directly opposing the US dollar.
Experts describe this as the emergence of a “sub-threshold international order,” a more complex global system with shifting partnerships.
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Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died at age 27 at a rehab center in Los Angeles. The cause of death has not been released. He was a model and had been open about his struggles with mental health and addiction.
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Presley Gerber died at a rehab facility in Los Angeles.
He was 27 years old.
The Los Angeles Medical Examiner confirmed his death.
Presley was a professional model signed by IMG Models at age 15.
He modeled for brands like Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, and Celine.
He publicly shared his mental health and addiction challenges, including after a 2019 DUI charge.
His sister, Kaia Gerber, also a model, spoke about their family’s experience with his addiction.
Details about the exact cause of Presley’s death are not available yet.
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A police officer was shot outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, while Jewish community members were observing Yom Kippur. Both the officer and the shooter were injured and taken to the hospital, and the province’s police watchdog is investigating the incident.
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The shooting occurred around 7 p.m. near Bleecker Avenue and Victoria Avenue outside the synagogue.
The victims include a police officer and another individual who both got wounded.
The injured were taken to a hospital for treatment.
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit, an independent police watchdog, is handling the investigation.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned the shooting and called for those responsible to be arrested and prosecuted.
The shooting happened during Yom Kippur, an important Jewish holiday when community members were gathered.
No specific details about the officer’s current condition were given.
Premier Ford expressed support for the Jewish community and praised first responders for their quick action.
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Eighteen people accused of involvement in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise have been sent from Haiti to Florida to face trial. The killing happened in 2021, and US prosecutors believe the plot was planned and paid for partly in Florida and other nearby countries.
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President Jovenel Moise was killed in his home in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in July 2021.
The suspects include 17 Colombian ex-soldiers and one former Haitian government official.
US prosecutors say the assassination was planned and financed from Florida, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.
Haiti has struggled with gang violence and lawlessness, which has made local investigations difficult.
Four people were already convicted in Miami for their roles in the assassination plot.
The suspects face serious charges like conspiracy to kill or kidnap, which can lead to life in prison.
Haiti will hold presidential and legislative elections in December 2024, the first since 2016.
The country continues to experience high levels of violence following the president's assassination.
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Three sisters of Imran Khan, the jailed former Prime Minister of Pakistan, have been detained in Lahore before a planned march on Islamabad to demand his release. Authorities confirmed that Aleema Khan, one of the sisters, will be held for 30 days.
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Imran Khan is the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and is currently jailed.
His family and party officials say three of his sisters were detained in Lahore.
The detentions happened before a march planned for September 27 in Islamabad.
The march aims to demand Imran Khan’s release from jail.
Authorities confirmed that Aleema Khan will be held in custody for 30 days.
The march and detentions are linked to political tensions around Imran Khan’s imprisonment.
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Russia's ruling United Russia party, led by President Vladimir Putin, won a large majority in the recent parliamentary elections. The vote took place amid ongoing conflict with Ukraine, including major Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow and Russian threats to increase strikes on Kyiv.
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United Russia won about 57.5% of the vote in the parliamentary elections.
The elections were the first since Russia began its large invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones targeting Russia, including a massive attack on Moscow.
The drone attacks killed two people and caused a fire at an oil refinery in Moscow.
Russia accused Ukraine of trying to interfere with the election process.
Russia pledged to increase military strikes on Kyiv in retaliation for the drone attacks.
Other parties, like the Communist Party and the LDPR nationalists, received 14% and 8.7% of the vote, respectively.
A Russian strike on the Kyiv region killed at least four people, including three children.
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A cargo ship crashed into a fishing vessel near Singapore on September 17. Videos of the collision were verified, but it is not yet known if anyone was hurt or why the accident happened.
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The crash involved a cargo ship and a fishing vessel.
The incident took place in waters near Singapore.
The date of the collision was September 17.
Videos of the event were verified by BBC Verify.
The cause of the collision has not been determined.
It is unclear if there were any injuries or fatalities.
The videos showing the crash have been shared widely on social media.
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US and Chinese officials met in New York to discuss creating a way to communicate about serious problems related to artificial intelligence (AI). This meeting was part of preparing for a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, focusing on trade and technology issues.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent led talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York.
The talks lasted about eight hours at JPMorgan Chase headquarters.
They discussed setting up a "US-China AI dialogue" to notify each other about AI incidents affecting national security.
US trade official Jamieson Greer said cooperation on AI and trade is very important.
Discussions included the possibility of reducing tariffs on certain "non-sensitive" goods like consumer products and medical devices.
Both sides want to keep critical minerals and rare earth magnets flowing for US manufacturers.
The talks prepare for a meeting between President Trump and President Xi scheduled for Thursday, with future meetings planned at the APEC forum and G20 summit.
The meeting aims to ease tensions over trade, technology, and strategic concerns between the two countries.
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on September 20, 2026, in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French island near Canada. They discussed the need to strengthen relations between France and Canada amid new global challenges, especially as both countries face complicated ties with the United States.
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The meeting took place on Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
This was the first time a Canadian leader visited this North Atlantic archipelago.
President Macron and Prime Minister Carney emphasized stronger cooperation between their countries.
Both France and Canada are experiencing strained relations with the U.S. currently.
The meeting symbolizes a new phase in France-Canada relationships in response to global threats.
The visit and joint statement highlight efforts to deepen bilateral ties in politics and possibly other areas.
The discussion took place on September 20, 2026, with public attention via a press statement.
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A tribute concert was held in Melbourne to honor Australian singer John Farnham, who could not attend due to serious health issues. The event featured more than 120 musicians, including Céline Dion, Chris Martin, and Hugh Jackman, and aimed to raise money for Head and Neck Cancer Australia, the charity that supported Farnham during his cancer battle.
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The tribute concert took place at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne and was livestreamed to cinemas across Australia.
John Farnham was unable to attend because he requires 24-hour nursing care and uses a wheelchair due to health problems from oral cancer treatment.
Céline Dion, Hugh Jackman, and Chris Martin appeared live via telecast, while Australian artists like Keith Urban and Jessica Mauboy performed on stage.
The event was called “the celebration concert” and attracted hundreds of fans, including people of all ages.
Farnham’s family shared that his health has worsened, requiring oxygen support and making public singing impossible.
Farnham is a highly successful Australian artist, known for the album Whispering Jack and winning 21 Aria awards.
The concert raised funds for Head and Neck Cancer Australia, which helped Farnham during his cancer treatment.
The event was emotionally powerful, with performances of Farnham’s songs and messages of hope and kindness.
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Powerful explosions happened at a Syrian army weapons depot near Aleppo, injuring at least four people. Officials told people to stay away from the area and closed nearby roads for safety.
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Explosions took place early Monday near the town of al-Eis, south of Aleppo.
At least four people were injured and taken away by rescuers.
The cause of the explosions has not been confirmed.
Emergency services are having trouble reaching the site due to ongoing blasts.
Residents are advised to stay indoors for safety.
Hospitals and emergency teams near Aleppo are on high alert.
Roads leading to the explosion area have been closed.
The incident was reported by the Syrian state news agency SANA.
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The Trump administration is preparing broad sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) that would limit most financial and service transactions with the court after a grace period of six to seven months. These sanctions may disrupt the ICC’s daily operations and come as part of the U.S. campaign against the court, which the U.S. has never joined and criticizes for overstepping its authority.
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The U.S. plans to stop most transactions with the ICC after about six to seven months.
Sanctions would block U.S. citizens and companies from providing money, goods, or services to the ICC without special US Treasury permission.
The ICC could face trouble buying insurance, IT services, hiring investigators, and paying salaries, including for American employees.
The ICC prosecutes genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity when national courts do not act.
The U.S. has already sanctioned over a dozen ICC judges and prosecutors since February 2025.
Sanctions increased after the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, although Israel and the U.S. are not ICC members.
Relations worsened due to ICC investigations involving U.S. personnel in Afghanistan.
Other countries such as Chad, Venezuela, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have recently withdrawn or moved to leave the ICC.
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France and Canada have agreed to strengthen their partnership to address global issues like climate change, democratic values, and trade. Their leaders met in the French territory of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, signaling closer cooperation amid tensions with the United States under President Trump.
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory near Canada.
This visit was the first by a French president since 2014 and the first by a Canadian prime minister to the islands.
Macron and Carney discussed working together on space, climate, energy, and trade issues.
President Trump had recently posted an image showing the US flag covering North America, including French territories, raising tensions.
Macron emphasized France's claim to its territories near the US and called for respect for democracy and international law.
France wants Canada to export more liquefied natural gas to Europe to help with energy needs.
Canada is considering closer ties with the European Union, with France supporting this move.
President Trump criticized the idea of Canada becoming an EU associate member and threatened tariffs.
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The United Nations ended its peacekeeping mission in Mali by the end of 2023, but it continues political, humanitarian, and development work in the Sahel region. With Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger leaving the regional group ECOWAS and forming the Alliance of Sahel States, the UN is now focusing on diplomacy and support rather than military presence, while Russia’s influence in the region has grown.
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MINUSMA, the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, ended in June 2023 after Mali’s transitional government requested its withdrawal.
The UN still operates politically through the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS).
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger left ECOWAS on January 29, 2025, and formed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).
The AES emphasizes sovereignty and strategic autonomy, reducing influence from outside institutions like the UN and ECOWAS.
Humanitarian problems like displacement and food insecurity continue across the Sahel region.
Russia’s Africa Corps has supported military governments in Mali and Niger, increasing Moscow’s influence both locally and in the UN Security Council.
The UN Security Council extended UNOWAS’s mandate until January 31, 2029, with a strategic review planned for 2026.
Experts suggest the UN should focus less on peacekeeping troops and more on diplomacy, security reform, and addressing the root causes of conflict.
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European intelligence officials warn that Russia might attack NATO territory soon, possibly within months. Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Russia may test NATO’s commitment to defend its members under Article 5, which says allies will protect each other if attacked.
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European intelligence suggests a possible imminent Russian attack on NATO countries.
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk commented that Russia might be testing NATO’s defense promise in Article 5.
Article 5 means NATO members agree to defend any ally that is attacked.
The situation is seen as urgent, with a potential timeline of months, not years.
Ukraine recently launched its largest drone attack on Moscow, reported by the Financial Times.
The Russian capital’s mayor described the attack as the biggest on the city so far.
The article also mentions ongoing political and economic updates in the UK and Germany, but these are secondary points.
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Seven armed groups in Ethiopia have formed a new alliance called the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival. Their goal is to work together to replace Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government with a transitional government that represents all people and ends ongoing conflicts.
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The alliance includes seven groups, among them the Amhara Fano National Movement, Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), and Oromo Liberation Army (OLA).
These groups have been fighting the government and each other in different regions since 2018 or earlier.
The alliance says the current government rules like a dictatorship and threatens the country’s unity.
They want a transitional government under a new charter to stop the fighting and protect rights.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in 2018, promising reforms like releasing political prisoners and allowing free political parties.
Critics say the government has reversed many of these reforms in recent years.
The TPLF declared the 2022 peace deal ending their war with the government “dead” in July 2024.
Fighting continues in regions like Oromia, Amhara, and Tigray, raising fears of a return to full-scale war.
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Russia's recent parliamentary elections went as expected, with the ruling party United Russia keeping its majority in the State Duma. The election showed no surprises, and parties that support President Putin continued to dominate, while the only allowed anti-war party, Yabloko, was removed from the ballot.
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United Russia is expected to keep its constitutional majority in the State Duma.
The election outcome was predictable with no major changes in party representation.
Yabloko, the only anti-war party allowed to run, was removed from the ballot by Russia’s Supreme Court shortly after registration.
Many Yabloko candidates faced jail, bans from running, or lacked election observer registration.
Voters in Moscow showed resignation to ongoing war-related events, including recent drone strikes near the city.
President Putin ruled out any new army mobilizations for now.
The Kremlin will likely use the election results to claim public support for Putin and the continuation of the war in Ukraine.
There is still public anxiety in Russia about the possibility of future mobilization despite official denials.
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