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Politics · United StatesFormer Mayor Endorses Senator in Alaska's Dan Sullivan Senate Race
Former Anchorage Mayor Dan A. Sullivan has endorsed incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan, urging voters to distinguish him from another candidate named Dan J. Sullivan. The latter is accused by critics of being a 'Decoy Dan' intended to confuse voters in the competitive race.
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Politics · United StatesOcasio-Cortez declines to endorse Hong in Wisconsin governor race
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declined to endorse Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist running in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, instead advising voters to judge candidates on their present stances. Hong’s past comments on policing and Thanksgiving have drawn criticism, while right-rated outlets highlighted the lack of endorsements from Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders.
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Politics · United StatesMississippi school district released from desegregation order
Leake County schools in Mississippi have been released from a federal desegregation order that had been in place for over 50 years. A judge approved the dissolution of the order on September 3, ending federal monitoring of the district.
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Politics · European UnionEU plans ban on social media for under-13s
The European Commission plans to propose a ban on social media for children under 13. Those aged 13 to 15 would have restricted access, potentially via parent-supervised 'mini-accounts'. The legislation is to be known as the 'EU Kids Act'.
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Politics · United StatesJudge Blocks Trump Order Limiting Mail Balloting
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ordered the U.S. Postal Service not to implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail balloting. The order came late Sunday, September 13, 2026, adding an obstacle to the administration's efforts to change election rules as the Supreme Court considers an appeal.
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Politics · Middle EastBRICS Leaders Urge Restraint in Middle East, Condemn Unilateral Sanctions
Leaders of the BRICS nations have issued a joint declaration expressing deep concern over escalating Middle East tensions. They called for maximum restraint and condemned unilateral sanctions not authorized by the UN, stating they violate international law.
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Politics · AfricaUN General Assembly votes to adopt new world map
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution to use maps that more accurately represent the true relative sizes of countries and continents. The move, driven by African nations, seeks to correct distortions caused by the centuries-old Mercator projection.
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Politics · United StatesTrump threatens trade halt if Fed doesn't cut interest rates
President Donald Trump has threatened to halt trade with countries that run trade surpluses with the U.S. if the Federal Reserve does not lower interest rates. The ultimatum was issued in a Truth Social post on Friday.
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Politics · UkraineZelensky warns wartime elections risk splitting Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that holding elections during wartime poses a great risk and would split the country. His remarks were in response to a call from former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov for elections, with Zelensky describing potential elections as a 'tsunami' that would 'tear apart' Ukraine.
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Trump Announces End to Canadian Tariffs on US Farmers
Donald Trump stated that Canada has been imposing high tariffs on US farmers for years and that this practice will cease. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on US products, set to take effect on September 8.
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South Carolina Senate candidate Darline Graham calls national security ‘not my thing’
Interim Sen. Darline Graham, appointed after her brother Lindsey Graham’s death, said during a debate that national security is ‘not my thing’. The comment came in response to a question about Taiwan and the South China Sea, and has drawn criticism from her opponent’s supporters ahead of the 25 August runoff.
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Supreme Court rejects Trump’s second appeal over $5m E. Jean Carroll verdict
The U.S. Supreme Court on 17 August 2026 declined for the second time to hear Donald Trump’s appeal of a $5 million jury verdict in favour of writer E. Jean Carroll. The decision leaves intact a 2023 finding that Trump sexually abused and defamed Carroll in the 1990s.
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Politics · United StatesTrump posts Park Service witness account as U.S. Attorney drops Reflecting Pool charges
Donald Trump published a National Park Service employee’s statement alleging David Hearn violently ripped the Reflecting Pool’s coating. The U.S. Attorney moved to dismiss the case, citing a botched installation. A new sign at the pool blames previous administrations, including Trump’s own term, for clogged water ports.
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PoliticsSerbia withdraws support for Infantino as FIFA leadership crisis grows
Serbia's football association withdrew support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, joining European opposition after FIFA's failed $4.2 billion tournament stake sale. The reversal came 70 days after Serbia initially backed Infantino, with the association calling for new leadership to restore trust in global football governance.
4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50![A cyclist rides past a mural depicting soldiers and a map of the Falkland Islands, known in Argentina as Las Malvinas, commemorating the 1982 war between Britain and Argentina over the islands, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on September 15, 2026 [Alessia Maccioni/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-09-15T202927Z_1702424807_RC2WJNADKLX1_RTRMADP_3_BRITAIN-ARGENTINA-FALKLANDS-1789509427.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Politics · United KingdomArgentina seeks to halt Falklands oil development
An Argentine judge has ordered companies to cease oilfield development near the Falkland Islands, escalating a long-standing sovereignty dispute with the UK. The ruling mandates a halt to drilling pending an environmental review, while Argentina also prepares new legal complaints and tougher sanctions.
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SNP, Plaid Cymru, Sinn Féin Sign Pact for Self-Determination
Leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru, and Sinn Féin met in Cardiff to sign a memorandum of understanding calling for self-determination and independence referendums. The meeting followed US President Donald Trump's public support for Irish unity.
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Politics · United StatesTexas families ask US Supreme Court to block Ten Commandments classroom law
More than two dozen Texas families, represented by civil liberties groups, have petitioned the US Supreme Court to block a state law requiring public school classrooms to display a Protestant version of the Ten Commandments. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals previously ruled the law does not violate the First Amendment.
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Politics · United KingdomEd Miliband meets Marco Rubio in Washington amid past Trump criticism
Ed Miliband met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss security, Ukraine and Gaza, while ignoring questions about his past criticism of Donald Trump as 'racist' and 'misogynistic'. The White House had reportedly expressed concerns over Miliband’s appointment.
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Politics · IsraelAltalena shipwreck found off Israeli coast after 78 years
The wreckage of the Altalena, an arms-smuggling boat sunk by Israeli forces in 1948, has been located off the coast of Israel. The discovery was announced by Israeli ministers, marking the end of decades of searching for the vessel.
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Politics · United KingdomPrince Harry and Meghan Markle to return to UK without resuming royal duties
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the United Kingdom after six years in the US, but will not resume their roles as working royals. Their children will attend British schools from September, and King Charles III was informed of the decision on 16 August 2026.
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