World US CENTCOM tells Al Jazeera Hormuz blockade ‘highly effective’ The spokesman for US Central Command has told Al Jazeera its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is ‘highly effective’. Al Jazeera·Sep 17, 2026
World Trump says Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ could be ‘hostile act’ The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status. Al Jazeera·Sep 17, 2026
World NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections. Al Jazeera·Sep 17, 2026
World Three dead after flooding inundates Navajo Nation in New Mexico Indigenous authorities issue condolences after two adults and a child swept away by floodwaters in southwestern state. Al Jazeera·Sep 17, 2026
World Iran war live: Trump says US nearing end of war, claims Tehran direct talks President Trump says the US is nearing the end of the conflict with Iran and claims direct talks with Tehran. Al Jazeera·Sep 17, 2026
Health New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more th… BBC Health·Sep 17, 2026
Technology Musk’s long-time backer is giving SpaceX stock to its investors Valor Equity Partners is handing out stock to its LPs instead of cash returns. TechCrunch·Sep 17, 2026
Technology Al Gore has a surprisingly calm take on the AI data center backlash In an interview with TechCrunch, Al Gore suggested he isn't losing sleep over AI data center emissions — he's more wor… TechCrunch·Sep 17, 2026
World Snapchat 'willing to implement' daily time limits for teens, boss tells BBC Evan Speigel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC. BBC World·Sep 17, 2026
Sports Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess? Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit. BBC Sport·Sep 17, 2026
Sports Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sel… BBC Sport·Sep 17, 2026
Sports Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea shares as Clearlake Capital takes full control of club American chair Boehly leaves role after deal is secured‘I am confident that Chelsea is well positioned’Todd Boehly and… The Guardian Sport·Sep 17, 2026