18+ hour, 3+ min ago   (422+ words) Monday, 14 September 2026 During his September 12–13, 2026 visit to Ireland, President Trump reaffirmed his support for a united Ireland but deferred commentary on Scottish independence, drawing swift pushback from UK and Northern Irish officials. By Bo Erickson and Padraic Halpin DOONBEG, Ireland,…...

16+ hour, 57+ min ago   (332+ words) Monday, 14 September 2026 Ukraine’s President Zelenskiy on September 13, 2026, imposed 10‑year sanctions—including asset freezes and trade bans—on former press secretary Yuliia Mendel and nine others, citing their alleged support for Russian propaganda. Mendel called the move unconstitutional and refrained from…...

14+ hour ago   (128+ words) Monday, 14 September 2026 Sweden’s centre‑left bloc, led by Magdalena Andersson, is narrowly projected to win a one‑seat majority—175 to 174—according to the Election Authority’s count of 4,853 of 6,312 districts. The contest remains razor‑thin with a highly competitive run‑up....

11+ hour, 49+ min ago   (863+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 A strategically crucial meeting between Iran and Gulf states in Oman, intended to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, was postponed “in the interests of consensus,” even as regional energy chokepoints face intensified disruption. Diesel prices in…...

13+ hour, 41+ min ago   (235+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will convene top business leaders—including from HSBC, BP, Vodafone—to discuss economic growth, infrastructure via devolution and innovation, while delaying a decision on the Jackdaw gas field until after the Holborn and…...

20+ hour, 36+ min ago   (286+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 France’s mission to the UN in Geneva formally “regrets” its July 25 social‑media post criticizing the US human‑rights vote—an apology aimed at easing Washington’s objection to the nomination of Aurélien Lechevallier as French ambassador to the…...

23+ hour, 45+ min ago   (217+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 Lithuania closed Vilnius airport after radar detected what appeared to be a drone; NATO scrambled a jet which upon visual inspection identified the object as a flock of birds, lifting the alert within 38 minutes. VILNIUS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Lithuania…...

21+ hour ago   (75+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 Kosovo’s parliament re-elected Albin Kurti as prime minister on Sept 13, following his party’s victory in the June 7 snap election, where Vetëvendosje won the most seats yet fell short of an outright majority. PRISTINA, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Kosovo's parliament re-elected…...

23+ hour, 42+ min ago   (387+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is exploring a novel “associate member” status with the EU amid escalating U.S. trade tensions, aiming to deepen economic and security ties without full membership. BRUSSELS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Canada's Prime Minister Mark…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (634+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 Sweden’s election on September 13, 2026, is a tight contest between the centre-left opposition—polling around 50–51 %—and the right-wing bloc including the far‑right Sweden Democrats at just under 48 %, potentially marking the first time the far right enters government. By…...