World Trump threatens to end trade with Mexico and Europe after rate hike US President Donald Trump had tried to pressure the Fed to lower rates, but it voted unanimously to raise them instead… Al Jazeera·Sep 17, 2026
World Can AI regulation keep America ahead of China? As Washington debates how to regulate AI, industry experts say that governance doesn’t have to mean hitting the brakes… Al Jazeera·Sep 17, 2026
Sports Crocodile-inhabited river approved as Brisbane 2032 Olympic rowing venue International Olympic Committee endorses Fitzroy River courseWorld Rowing and Paddle Worldwide back Australian venueA … The Guardian Sport·Sep 17, 2026
World US bars Palestinian president from attending UNGA for second year The United States has declined to grant visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Al Jazeera·Sep 17, 2026
Entertainment Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m in aid after Macklemore backlash It comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum. BBC Entertainment & Arts·Sep 17, 2026
Entertainment ‘I thank God for killing me and bringing me back’: Nicolas Winding Refn on the heart surgery that inspired his new sci-fi horror Notorious for ultra-violent movies like Drive and The Neon Demon, the Dane had lost the will to direct until ‘the Tom … The Guardian Culture·Sep 17, 2026
World English Heritage trains new generation of scythers to maintain meadows and craft Initiative aims to keep alive age-old skill, and at Muchelney Abbey in Somerset improve habitat for rare shrill carder… Guiden World·Sep 17, 2026
World ‘Like a Disney movie’: Three wild dog brothers make Africa’s longest journey As three siblings came of age and had to leave their pack, scientists tracked the dogs’ perilous 2,500-mile odyssey to… Guiden World·Sep 17, 2026
World Turkey detains dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and journalists Protesters teargassed as minister claims widespread raids and arrests under obscenity laws were to ‘protect families’ … Guiden World·Sep 17, 2026
World Prominent athlete tells Alan Jones trial he sent shirtless photo before unwanted kiss he wished ‘never happened’ Former 2GB and 2UE broadcaster has pleaded not guilty to 22 indecent assault and sexual touching chargesFollow our Aus… Guiden World·Sep 17, 2026
World US extends visa ban on Palestinian officials before UN General Assembly Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is among those barred for the second year in a row. Al Jazeera·Sep 17, 2026
Technology Your startup’s next teammate might be an AI agent: Gusto, Insight Partners, and Leland explain what that changes at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 This session will explore how early-stage companies are building teams where humans and AI agents work alongside each … TechCrunch·Sep 17, 2026