The U.S. Department of Justice charged several Russian citizens, who are believed to work for Russia’s intelligence services, with funding terrorism and planning murder plots worldwide. One specific plot involved an attempt to kill a Russian dissident thought to be living near Washington, D.C.
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The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche on September 15, 2026.
The accused are Russian citizens linked to Russia’s intelligence community.
The indictment was filed in the Southern District of New York and has now been made public.
The group is accused of financing terrorism activities.
They allegedly conspired to commit murder-for-hire plots in different countries.
One planned murder targeted a Russian dissident believed to be in the Washington, D.C. area.
The investigation is ongoing, and more updates may follow.
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Lady Justice Kathryn Thirlwall’s inquiry looked at the management of the hospital where nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering babies. The inquiry blamed hospital leaders for delaying calling the police but did not question Letby’s guilt, even though many experts raised concerns about possible wrongful conviction.
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The inquiry was set up in 2023 to examine whether hospital managers failed to protect babies from nurse Lucy Letby, who was convicted of killing seven babies and trying to kill seven more.
Many experts have expressed serious doubts about Letby’s guilt and suggested that innocent people can sometimes be wrongly convicted.
Thirlwall’s report focused on hospital management's delay in involving police after baby deaths in 2016.
The inquiry was not meant to re-examine Letby’s convictions, which stand after appeal court decisions.
Over 20 experts asked the new health secretary in 2024 to pause or widen the inquiry to investigate possible injustice, but this did not happen.
Some scientists argued the deaths could be explained by the babies’ illness and care problems, not murder.
The report concluded some babies might have lived if hospital managers acted faster.
Thirlwall emphasized the inquiry was not about proving guilt or innocence, but assumed Letby was guilty.
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The UK government’s “one in, one out” scheme is costing about £56,000 to send each person back to France. The deal exchanges people arriving in small boats with asylum seekers applying legally to enter the UK, but France wants to replace the scheme with a wider EU-UK agreement.
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The UK sends one person back to France for each asylum seeker legally accepted.
About 1,400 people have been returned to France since August 2025.
Each return costs roughly £56,000, according to the UK Home Secretary.
The cost is roughly the same or less than housing someone in a hotel for a year.
France wants to end the current bilateral deal and replace it with an EU-UK agreement.
The UK’s plans to continue the EU-wide Dublin agreement post-Brexit have been rejected by EU leaders.
The scheme faces challenges such as limited detention space and difficulty increasing removals.
Some rejected asylum seeker families have been offered up to £40,000 to voluntarily leave the UK.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada wants to become a stronger and more independent economy after its trade conflict with the United States. He emphasized that Canada values the partnership with the U.S. but will wait for the right time to make a new trade deal.
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Canada is working to build a more resilient and independent economy amid its trade dispute with the U.S.
Carney spoke at the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, addressing global investors.
Canada plans to raise money by allowing private companies to operate its four largest airports, while keeping the ownership public.
Carney criticized the U.S. trade approach, which focuses on short-term deals and winning at others’ expense.
About 80% of Canada-U.S. trade still happens without tariffs despite recent conflicts.
Trade talks between Canada and the U.S. broke down last month, leading to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and Canadian retaliation.
President Donald Trump has pressured trading partners with tariffs and talked about making Canada a U.S. state, which worsened relations.
Carney will speak to the European Parliament as part of his efforts to strengthen ties with other like-minded countries.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian drones targeted his plane twice while flying over Moldova recently. These attacks are part of a Russian effort to intimidate him and foreign leaders visiting Ukraine.
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Russia targeted President Zelenskyy's plane twice in the airspace above Moldova.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said Zelenskyy's plane was nearly hit by a drone on September 9.
Zelenskyy described these drone incidents as part of a Russian strategy to scare him and foreign officials.
Ukrainian officials confirmed all members of Zelenskyy's delegation were safe and that a second drone incident over Moldova had not been reported before.
A Russian drone recently attacked a train carrying foreign leaders, including former CIA Director David Petraeus, near the Polish border.
In recent months, drones traced back to Russia have increasingly entered European airspace.
NATO jets shot down a drone over Lithuania for the first time, showing heightened military response to these threats.
The incidents highlight ongoing tensions and security risks connected to the war in Ukraine.
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Human remains were found near Crystal Rapid in Grand Canyon National Park as part of the search for hikers swept away by flash floods in late August. The remains have not yet been identified, and investigations continue to determine whose they are and how the person died.
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The remains were recovered on September 14 in the inner gorge about 10 miles from Phantom Ranch.
Officials are investigating and have sent the remains to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office for examination.
The flash flood on August 29 killed two hikers and swept away another, Timothy Allen Smith, who is still missing.
The area where the remains were found is difficult to reach, mostly accessible by river or tough hiking routes.
The flash flood caused major damage to trails, bridges, and water infrastructure in the canyon.
Emergency crews rescued about 80 people during the flood.
Water restrictions and closures remain in effect at parts of the park due to damage.
The Grand Canyon has a high number of missing person cases compared to other U.S. national parks.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia tried to attack his plane twice using drones in recent weeks. He described these attacks as part of a plan to scare him and other European leaders.
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President Zelensky reported two drone attacks targeting his plane.
These drone attacks happened over the past few weeks.
Russia is responsible for these attacks, according to Zelensky.
Zelensky believes the attacks aim to intimidate him and European leaders.
The information was shared in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
The news is part of ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
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A British appeals court judge criticized the Countess of Chester Hospital for poor management and not protecting babies after nurse Lucy Letby was found guilty of killing seven newborns. The court said earlier hospital action might have saved some children, and parents were kept uninformed about the dangers to their babies.
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Nurse Lucy Letby was convicted in 2023 for murdering seven newborns and attempting to kill others.
The hospital failed to act quickly when baby deaths and collapses increased between 2015 and 2016.
Staff and managers made errors and did not follow safety procedures to protect infants.
Parents were not told about the suspicions or risks to their babies for several years.
The hospital delayed calling police for nearly a year even after starting internal reviews.
Letby was sentenced to 15 life terms without parole, one of the harshest sentences for a woman in the UK.
Some lawyers continue to question the evidence against Letby and want to clear her name.
The government is considering recommendations like putting cameras on baby cots in neonatal units.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa promised a full investigation into the recent deaths of seven women found near Kempton Park, near Johannesburg. Police are looking into whether a group or copycat crimes are responsible, and one person has been arrested in connection with the first death.
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Seven women’s bodies were found in and around Kempton Park in the past two months.
Most of the women were found partially or fully naked.
Police are not yet linking the killings to a single serial killer.
One suspect is in custody related to the first discovered body.
Only two of the seven women have been identified so far.
Elizabeth Moselakgomo, a runner, was one of the victims.
South Africa has very high rates of violence against women, much above the global average.
Authorities have warned women in the area to avoid being alone in isolated places.
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The Apple TV show "Widow's Bay" won a record 14 Emmy Awards in one season, including best comedy series and best actor for Matthew Rhys. Other notable winners included "The Pitt" for best drama series and Jean Smart for best actress in a comedy for her role in "Hacks."
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"Widow's Bay" set a new record with 14 Emmy wins in a single comedy season.
Matthew Rhys won three Emmys, including best actor in a comedy and best actor in a limited series.
"The Pitt" won best drama series for the second year in a row.
Jean Smart won her fifth Emmy for best actress in a comedy for "Hacks."
Katie Dippold created "Widow's Bay," which mixes comedy and horror.
Apple TV has won best comedy series four times in six years with shows like "Widow's Bay," "The Studio," and "Ted Lasso."
"Widow's Bay" also won awards for directing and writing.
"The Pitt" had many nominations but few wins outside best drama and best actor.
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Saudi airstrikes in Yemen's Taiz province reportedly killed three people, including two children, according to a Houthi official. The conflict escalates as Houthi rebels seize strategic islands in the Red Sea, threatening shipping routes and global oil supplies, while Human Rights Watch accused Houthis of possible war crimes for attacking commercial vessels.
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Saudi airstrikes in Yemen reportedly killed three people, including two children, and wounded two others.
Houthi rebels have taken control of Greater and Lesser Hanish islands in the southern Red Sea.
The Red Sea route is increasingly important due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil shipping lane.
The U.S. military destroyed two Iranian boats that tried to seize a surveillance drone in Iranian waters.
Human Rights Watch claims Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden may be war crimes.
These attacks targeted vessels from Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, and Dominica, among others.
Save the Children reported that at least 19 children were killed and 49 wounded in Yemen’s recent fighting.
The conflict and naval attacks are affecting civilian safety and global oil markets.
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The US has confirmed it has placed a weapon in orbit around Earth, marking the first official acknowledgment of offensive space weapons. Russia and China have warned that this development could lead to a new arms race in space.
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The United States officially confirmed deploying a space weapon in Earth's orbit.
This is the first time the US has acknowledged having offensive weapons in space.
Russia and China responded by expressing concern about a potential space arms race.
The details of how the US space weapon works have not been shared publicly.
The confirmation adds to existing concerns about military competition in space.
Experts say an arms race in space may already be happening.
The news comes amid wider global tensions and strategic rivalries involving space technology.
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A 14-year-old boy named Noah Donohoe was found drowned in a storm drain in Belfast six days after he disappeared. An inquest revealed police mistakes that made it hard to understand how he died, but they found no proof that police failures caused his death.
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Noah Donohoe went missing on 21 June 2020 after leaving his home on a bicycle.
His naked body was found six days later in a storm drain in Belfast.
A postmortem showed he died from drowning.
Police failed to secure some CCTV footage and did not follow some leads, like finding his green coat.
The police search and investigation had many delays and poor record-keeping.
No warning signs or proper barriers were placed at the storm drain location.
Experts said Noah showed no signs of wanting to harm himself or drug use.
Police apologized to Noah’s mother for missed opportunities during the investigation.
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The Houthis, a Yemen-based group backed by Iran, threaten more attacks on Saudi cities amid ongoing fighting in Yemen. The United Nations warned of a growing humanitarian crisis as tens of thousands of Yemenis have been displaced, while rising tensions in key shipping routes like the Bab al-Mandab strait and the Strait of Hormuz have pushed oil prices above $100 a barrel.
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Houthis carried out a large missile and drone attack on a Saudi airbase and threatened further strikes on Saudi cities.
Over 100,000 people in Yemen have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict.
The Bab al-Mandab strait is a crucial shipping lane at the Red Sea’s southern end, important for global oil exports.
Qatar warns that if Houthis control the Bab al-Mandab strait fully, it would cause a global trade and energy crisis.
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting urging restraint from Houthi forces.
Iran’s foreign minister visited Beijing to discuss China’s possible role in resolving disputes involving the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Arabia suspended oil shipments from its Red Sea port after a Houthi attack led Saudi Aramco to close an important oil pipeline.
A planned Gulf Cooperation Council meeting with Iran, meant to ease regional tensions and maritime security, was delayed due to Saudi objections over Houthi attacks.
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A jury concluded that mistakes by the Department of Infrastructure in managing a tunnel may have played a role in the death of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe, who was found drowned in the tunnel in 2020. The jury also found errors in the Police Service of Northern Ireland's investigation, but said these did not cause Noah’s death.
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Noah Donohoe went missing in Belfast on 21 June 2020 and was found dead six days later in a water tunnel.
The cause of death was drowning.
The Department of Infrastructure failed to identify a danger at the tunnel site and did not post warning signs.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland made mistakes in their investigation, but these did not contribute directly to Noah's death.
The inquest jury consisted of nine people and gave a unanimous verdict after five days of deliberation.
Noah’s family requested a jury in the inquest, which started five-and-a-half years after his death.
Officials expressed sorrow over the loss and pledged to learn lessons from the tragedy.
Noah was last seen naked near the tunnel, but no clear reason was found for why he was without his clothes or possessions.
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Ed Sheeran removed rapper Macklemore from his North American tour after Macklemore spoke in support of Palestine at a concert. Venue owners, including Robert Kraft, opposed Macklemore’s appearance because of his political comments, leading to his removal by the tour promoter.
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Macklemore gave a speech at a concert saying “Free Palestine” and expressing support for people in Gaza and the West Bank.
The owners of some tour venues, including Robert Kraft, who supports Israel, objected to Macklemore performing.
The tour promoter decided to remove Macklemore from the remaining eight tour dates.
Macklemore released a statement maintaining his support for Palestine and explaining his political activism.
Ed Sheeran stated he respects Macklemore as an artist but said the promoter and venues made the final decision to remove him.
Sheeran expressed sadness about the Israel-Palestine conflict and said he tried to mediate between the parties involved.
Sheeran clarified he did not decide to drop Macklemore and emphasized his commitment to the fans and tour staff.
The Israeli American Council petitioned for Macklemore’s removal after his political remarks.
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The United States has confirmed it has weapons in space that can defend against enemy attacks. China and Russia responded by warning against the weaponization and militarization of space, calling for it to remain free of weapons.
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The U.S. Air Force confirmed deploying "on-orbit space control weapons" to defend against threats from space.
The U.S. did not reveal specific details about the weapons or how they work.
China warned against turning space into a battlefield or starting an arms race there.
Russia called for space to remain free of weapons and supports efforts to demilitarize space.
The U.S. sees China and Russia as threats in space due to their military space programs.
The U.S. Space Force was created in 2019 under President Donald Trump.
Non-kinetic space weapons could include lasers, electromagnetic jamming, or cyberattacks on satellites.
The militarization of space has been ongoing since the Cold War, involving the U.S., Russia, China, and India.
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Two army officers are on trial because they did not handle a young soldier’s sexual assault complaint properly. The soldier, Jaysley Beck, later took her own life after reporting that a senior officer touched her inappropriately.
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Jaysley Beck, aged 19, reported being touched on the leg by a warrant officer during a training event.
Col Samantha Shepherd allegedly misreported Beck’s complaint, saying there was no physical contact.
Maj James Hook doubted Beck’s claim and thought she might just want to leave the training.
Both officers deny wrongdoing, claiming they did not act against military discipline.
Beck was found upset and sleeping in her car after a social event, and she shared her concern with a colleague.
Beck feared the consequences of making a formal complaint.
The court was told Shepherd may have tried to hide details to avoid a police investigation.
The trial includes a military panel who were instructed to ignore public opinions about sexual misconduct.
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A Paris court gave Kim Kardashian 1 euro in compensation after an armed robbery targeting her in 2016. Eight people involved in the robbery were found guilty, but none returned to prison due to time already served.
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Kim Kardashian was robbed in her Paris hotel room in October 2016 during Fashion Week.
Thieves, some in their 60s and 70s, posed as police and stole over $6 million in jewelry.
Kardashian asked for only 1 euro in damages and received that amount from the court.
A former hotel receptionist, also affected by the robbery, was awarded over 109,000 euros.
The hotel received 50,000 euros in damages for the incident.
None of the robbers went back to prison because they had already spent time in detention before the trial.
Kardashian said the event was very frightening but expressed support for justice and healing.
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Jessie Willis, a woman who took the contraceptive pill for 15 years, stopped using it and experienced unexpected changes like severe acne, irregular periods, and a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Experts explain that the pill can hide certain symptoms by controlling hormones, so stopping it can reveal issues that were already there.
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Jessie Willis took the contraceptive pill from her teens until age 33.
After stopping the pill, she had worse skin, irregular menstrual cycles, and was diagnosed with PCOS.
The contraceptive pill suppresses ovulation and hormone fluctuation, making periods more regular and reducing symptoms like acne.
When women stop taking the pill, their natural hormone patterns return, which can reveal underlying conditions like PCOS.
PCOS symptoms include irregular periods, elevated male hormones (androgens), and acne.
The pill does not cause PCOS but can mask its symptoms while being taken.
Willis struggled with self-confidence due to skin problems after stopping the pill.
Many women expect positive changes after stopping hormonal contraception, but experiences can vary.
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