Wednesday · September 16, 2026 Vol. I · No. 258
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When treated as therapy clients, AI chatbots generate elaborate narratives of trauma and punishment Whisper of the Heart review – Studio Ghibli deep cut is pep talk on how to live the artistic life Russia launching 3 tons of cargo to the space station today: Watch it live Why Coventry, Tottenham and Aston Villa should not panic about their slow starts Golden Boy review – Great Depression boxing melodrama swings between hope and despair Journalist and pilot among three killed after news helicopter crashes in LA Africa’s largest arms and aviation exhibition opens in South Africa President Putin to deliver televised address on upcoming parliamentary elections When treated as therapy clients, AI chatbots generate elaborate narratives of trauma and punishment Whisper of the Heart review – Studio Ghibli deep cut is pep talk on how to live the artistic life Russia launching 3 tons of cargo to the space station today: Watch it live Why Coventry, Tottenham and Aston Villa should not panic about their slow starts Golden Boy review – Great Depression boxing melodrama swings between hope and despair Journalist and pilot among three killed after news helicopter crashes in LA Africa’s largest arms and aviation exhibition opens in South Africa President Putin to deliver televised address on upcoming parliamentary elections

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World News · United States

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products after salmonella outbreak

Food producer Taylor Farms is recalling sandwiches, sauces and dips across 26 US states after a salmonella outbreak.

World News · Africa

Kenya bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Kenya submits a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships as it seeks to become the first African nation to stage the flagship event.

World News · Europe

Dogs can distinguish between fearful and angry or sad human faces, brain scans suggest

Researchers analysed activity in regions of brain when dogs were shown images of different facial expressionsWhile dogs are known to turn the puppy eyes on their owners, it seems …

World News · Middle East

Netanyahu's rejection of Trump's 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word

The Trump administration is said to be unbothered by the Israeli prime minister's rejection of the deal, viewing it as campaign rhetoric ahead of a general election.

World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Child migrants raped amid massive influx into Spanish exclave – Euronews

At least four Moroccan girls under 14 have been treated for alleged sexual assaults amid a massive migrant influx into Spain’s Ceuta Read Full Article at RT.com

World News · Europe

Watch: What we know about suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan, one of the world's most wanted men, has spent his first night in custody in Ireland after being extradited from Dubai.

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Ukraine Reportedly Strikes Russia’s Largest Petrochemical Plant in Western Siberia

Local authorities confirmed that a fire broke out after several drones crashed into an industrial facility, though they did not identify the site by name.

World News · Latin America

Strong earthquake causes significant damage and injuries in Colombia

The magnitude-7.4 quake had its epicentre near the Pacific Coast but could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.

World News · United States

Does spending money make you feel bad? Read this comic

If spending — or not spending — money makes you feel shame or regret, you might be grappling with financial guilt. Financial planner Lauryn Williams breaks down three types and ho…

World News · US/Israel vs Iran War

The media is infatuated with Gadi Eisenkot, the ‘anti-Netanyahu’. Why? | Mehdi Hasan

The challenger to Netanyahu is more of the same. His record makes that abundantly clearWestern media outlets cannot seem to get enough of Gadi Eisenkot.Israel’s former military ch…

World News · Europe

From Dubai luxury to an Irish jail cell: Daniel Kinahan’s drastic lifestyle shift

Only spending outlet for man accused of helping to control a third of Europe’s cocaine supply will be prison tuck shopIt sounds like the penal equivalent of five stars: a private …

World News · Asia

The Mecca Pact Extends Pakistan’s Security Role Westward

Six months ago, it was unclear whether trilateral discussions between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye would produce a formal agreement. They now have. 

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Russian Central Bank Urges Lenders to Support Businesses Impacted by Wildberries Warehouse Attacks

A senior executive at Sberbank said the state-backed lender has already received around 2,000 applications for loan restructuring from business owners impacted by the attacks.

World News · Europe

People flocking to Spain to view solar eclipse could spark more ‘devastating’ wildfires

Northern Spain will be one of the best places in world to view phenomenon with 460,000 extra visitors expectedAuthorities in Spain have warned of an increased risk of fires when h…

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Moldova Recalls Ambassador in Moscow After Drone Crashes Near Border With Ukraine

Chisinau said it summoned its ambassador in Russia back home for consultations, calling the drone incident a “grave violation of Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity” t…

World News · Latin America

This Is Ballroom review – pulsating documentary tells story of Brazilian ballroom

Paris is Burning gets a South American update in a film that shows the Brazilian scene as a space of solidarity and tensionOriginating among the Black, Latin and trans communities…

World News · Europe

How to feel optimistic in the face of crisis? Ask the kids fighting slug-like aliens | Alexander Hurst

The Animorphs books taught my generation about digging deep in the face of an existential threat. We need that spirit now more than everRecently I found myself thinking about slug…

World News · United States

Flood death toll in India's Assam reaches 100 as thousands lose their homes

Days of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure.

World News · Asia

Austria Says No to the Tajik Government

In Vienna, judges have now rejected four names from Dushanbe's 18-person extradition dossier.

World News · Africa

Battle for Mali base has killed dozens of militants, army says

The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.

World News · Asia

The China-Russia-North Korea Authoritarian Axis Looms Over Wars in Ukraine and Iran

Taiwan and other Indo-Pacific targets could be next.

World News · Latin America

Alleged rebel leader killed in Colombia as president targets armed groups

The military operation against Hernando Forero Mosquera was carried out just days after Colombia's new president was sworn in.

World News · Asia

Southeast Asia’s Border Disputes: Wars in Waiting?

The region's maritime borders are hotly contested, but on land there's the real risk of conflict, too.

World News · United States

Decades of abuse revealed at Michigan art school. And, the Iran war's impact on midterms

A new report has revealed decades of alleged abuse at an elite art school. NPR spoke with one of the victims. And, Iran is playing the long game with negotiations, which could imp…