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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 8:58 PM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

How Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates -- The .25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut. -- US & Canada

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No fire alarms or sprinklers at Pakistan neonatal unit where fire killed 14, report finds -- A firefighter tells the BBC that rescuers had said many doors near the unit were locked, obstructing their route to the babies. -- Asia

1 hour ago

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. 1 hr ago

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Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity -- Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious". -- Technology

8 hours ago

How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career

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'Grief can colour memory': Palace responds after Earl Spencer's claim in Diana book

4 hours ago

Watch: Why has the Federal Reserve raised interest rates?

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EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'

13 hours ago

Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say

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We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them -- Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

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Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings -- The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

10 hours ago

Moment NBC presenters confirm live on air that their helicopter crashed in LA

15 hours ago

Inside Singapore's 'Fort Knox' for city's $2bn dirty money auction

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Watch: Leaked photos reveal extensive damage at US bases in Gulf

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'Maybe they'll shoot you' - Carney recalls Trump's gift of White House key

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Three killed in Swiss Alps light aircraft crash -- Authorities say the plane took off from the Rhône Valley and collided with a mountain slope about 10 minutes later.

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Charlie Kirk's family alleges 'stunning failures' by Utah officials led to his shooting -- The conservative activist was speaking to a crowd of thousands on the university campus when he was shot and killed by a gunman positioned on a roof.

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Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant fined for using ants as garnish -- The owner of the acclaimed establishment avoids jail but is made to pay 15 million won (£8,144; $10,965).

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Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca -- The Houthis deny targeting the Islamic holy city after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen accuses them of a "disgraceful act".

8 hours ago

English village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan -- Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.

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US interest rates raised for first time in three years

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Photos show charred wreckage from deadly crash of news helicopter in LA

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Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks

8 hours ago

Body found in search for missing Noah Woods, 3

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Top Democrat opposes US sale of heavy bombs to Israel

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US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt

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Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump

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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. -- Man Utd

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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 sell their stakes in the club.

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Abraham strikes twice as Villa sink struggling Coventry - Tammy Abraham strikes in either half as Aston Villa reach the EFL Cup fourth round with victory at Coventry City.

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Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race -- Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone.

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Sunderland mark European return with win over AZ Alkmaar -- Enzo le Fee's penalty gives Sunderland a memorable victory over AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.

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League Two Fleetwood host Arsenal in EFL Cup - full fourth-round draw - League Two side Fleetwood Town will host Premier League champions Arsenal in the fourth round of the EFL Cup. 3 hrs ago - EFL Cup

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Barcelona hit seven to maintain 100% start in La Liga -- Raphinha scores a hat-trick as Barcelona put seven past Racing de Santander to maintain their perfect start in La Liga.

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