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Takeaways as Xi wraps state visit with Trump -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the U.S. wrapped up on Friday, with no deal announced on artificial intelligence, though he is set to meet with President Trump twice more before the end of the year. Weijia Jiang has more.

CBS News - 1 minute ago

Trump, Xi discuss Middle East war as Iran presses 7-day plan to end fighting

The Straits Times - 2 minutes ago

Lionel Messi's $400 million investment portfolio expands as he makes a strategic move with his hospitality business

Times of India - 6 minutes ago

Brazil's President Lula bans online betting ahead of presidential election

ABC News - 15 minutes ago

Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Plans More Bombing After Midterms:...

Deccan Chronicle - 15 minutes ago

Inside the FBI hack: Agents fearful and angry after 'dangerous' data breach -- Current and former agents speak to the BBC about the devastating impact of the FBI hack.

BBC News - 16 minutes ago

Ottawa says Tumbler Ridge ChatGPT report raises 'serious questions' about OpenAI

CTV News - 18 minutes ago

Ed Sheeran's shows at stadium owned by pro-Israel Robert Kraft cancelled

Middle East Eye - 19 minutes ago

Man critical after allegedly being stabbed while trying to stop car theft

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 20 minutes ago

OpenAI works to understand full scope of agent activity as user data leak emerges

The Straits Times - 20 minutes ago

France working on UN resolution for Strait of Hormuz navigation, and other Mideast developments

Lancaster Online - 20 minutes ago

OpenAI says its bots have broken into other government websites

Sydney Morning Herald - 24 minutes ago

Woman kills husband-to-be during row before wedding - 1 - m read

Gulf News - 24 minutes ago

Trump uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1 billion in Congress-approved funding

Los Angeles Times - 25 minutes ago

Brazil denies entry to Trump officials ahead of elections

Deutsche Welle - 29 minutes ago

TikTok to pay Alabama US$100 million under pre-trial settlement, agrees to user limits

The Straits Times - 35 minutes ago

Marineland belugas that died in Chicago had chronic disease, aquarium says

Toronto Star - 35 minutes ago

CNN is left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip

Los Angeles Times - 35 minutes ago

Trump uses contested power to cut nearly $1B US in Congress-approved spending - U.S. President Donald Trump is cancelling nearly $1 billion US in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives. News - World - | 42 minutes ago

CBC News - 35 minutes ago

Jennifer Lawrence quietly sold her $8.2 million Beverly Hills home for $11 million, 11 years after buying it

Times of India - 36 minutes ago

Beloved children's author Andy Griffiths immortalised with sculpture

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 40 minutes ago

Why the viral clip of 'multitasking mom' at a baseball game has enraged people online -- Natalie Stechyson -- -

CBC News - 45 minutes ago

XI YOU LATER: Trump's summit with China's leader comes to a close

Fox News - 46 minutes ago

Australia turns a former gold mine into a pumped-hydro storage hub, using two disused pits to store 2,000 MWh of electricity

Times of India - 50 minutes ago

Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks force closure of Ukraine's largest steelmaker

Guardian UK - 53 minutes ago

Sharif Repeats Indus, Kashmir Rhetoric at UNGA; India Rejects Claims

Deccan Chronicle - 59 minutes ago

Pope calls worshippers 'saints of France' after AI warning

Manila Times - 1 hour ago

'Jesse Watters Primetime' visits the United Nations General Assembly

Fox News - 1 hour ago

Saudi says it intercepted 2 drones launched by Houthis towards Riyadh

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Single-family home sells in San Jose for $1.8 million

The Mercury News - 1 hour ago

Growing excitement in Paris ahead of Pope Leo's visit -- ABC News' Tom Soufi Burridge reports from Notre-Dame Cathedral ahead of Pope Leo's four-day apostolic journey to France, the first official papal state visit to the country in 18 years.

ABC News - 1 hour ago

Italy govt decrees limits on non-Italian speakers and veils in school classrooms

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Watch: Karaoke and butterflies - US cities celebrate Dolly Parton Day -- The day is observed on 25 September, or 9/25, as a nod to the late Queen of Country's hit song 9 to 5.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Jesse Watters: We want to win, but we don't want to go to war

Fox News - 1 hour ago

CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Iranian President Pezeshkian talks about proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz -- Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, who is also a physician, says he has visited Iran's supreme leader twice and talked with CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Mojtaba Khamenei's health.

CBS News - 1 hour ago

Did you know that cat bites or scratches can be deadly?

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Nepal PM says floods 'a warning to the world' about climate change

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Hurricanes in the Pacific threaten Hawaii and Mexico with floods and high surf

CTV News - 1 hour ago

CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

What to know as Brisbane and Fremantle prepare to face off in the 2026 AFL Grand Final

SBS - 1 hour ago

Trump, Xi discuss Middle East war as Iran presses 7-day plan to end fighting

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Hasina urges global community to press for release of detained Awami members

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Taylor Lautner and wife Taylor Lautner announce their first child. Her name might not surprise you

CTV News - 1 hour ago

Report: UAE-owned Manchester City found guilty of financial rules breach

Middle East Eye - 1 hour ago

Saudi Arabia 'has not ruled out' developing nuclear weapons – WaPo

Russia Today - 1 hour ago

Trump, Xi end three-day summit with tea, stability pledge and a little progress on key disputes

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Two men jailed for 2022 murder of Argentine rugby player -- Loik Le Priol, 32, a former soldier who fired the fatal shots, was sentenced to 26 years in jail.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Warning for holiday spot as hurricane set to hit - 'catastrophic and life-threatening' The area has already been hit by four hurricanes since August.

Daily Express - 1 hour ago

South Africa open to more talks with US after visa dispute, minister says

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Alberta to Pause Fuel Tax Starting Oct. 1, Cutting 13 Cents per Litre at Pumps

Epoch Times - 1 hour ago

Jesse Watters: Trump bids farewell to Xi after historic summit

Fox News - 1 hour ago

Tasia Fortune's hanging was 'staged' after her death in a drug dispute, Mississippi police say

Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago

Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress

The Mercury News - 1 hour ago

Gulf allies meet to address Houthi threat

Fox News - 2 hours ago

Brazil's President Lula bans online betting ahead of presidential election

Toronto Star - 2 hours ago

'It's an absolute Ferrari to fly on': ADF retires attack helicopters

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 2 hours ago

Iran proposes deal with US to reopen Strait of Hormuz within a week

SBS - 2 hours ago

Commander rejected plans to rebase before deadly drone strike, sources say -- Sources tell CBS News that despite warnings about the vulnerability of the outpost in Kuwait, a commander opted not to rebase farther from Iran. -- Sep 24

CBS News - 2 hours ago

Lula bans sports betting days ahead of Brazil's election

Manila Times - 2 hours ago

Trump-Xi summit: Did they both win?

Channel NewsAsia - 2 hours ago

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to use controversial voter citizenship database before midterms

Times of India - 2 hours ago

Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress

Lancaster Online - 2 hours ago

U2 rock their old school with surprise concert to mark 50 years

Sydney Morning Herald - 2 hours ago

Trump says US, China are 'very happy' about meeting

Fox News - 2 hours ago

Just a few spices take lamb chops to the next level for your weekend barbecue

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 2 hours ago

Iran war updates: Allies in Riyadh as Iran says nuclear programme peaceful

Aljazeera - 2 hours ago

Congo plane crash kills 14, including 2 senior military officials

CTV News - 2 hours ago

Stars and Stripes to begin newspaper distribution in Latviaand Lithuania

Stars and Stripes - 2 hours ago

US Signs Pact to Deepen Investment in Nigeria's Mining Sector

Epoch Times - 2 hours ago

Watch: Smoke rises from burning Greek cargo ship near Mykonos -- All 29 people aboard the ship were safely evacuated using lifeboats, the Hellenic Coastguard said.

BBC News - 2 hours ago

'Choice now rests with US': Iran offers America 7-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Times of India - 2 hours ago

Tens of thousands protest German conscription plans (VIDEOS)

Russia Today - 2 hours ago

Fake TV police station fuels outback town's plea for real thing

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 2 hours ago

14 killed in Congo plane crash, two senior military officials among dead

Times of India - 2 hours ago

Software developer on the AI alignment problem -- News broke this week that a rogue artificial intelligence agent hacked Australia's health care database, and no notice was given for months. Matt Calkins, CEO and co-founder of Appian, which develops software to maximize AI integration, joins to unpack the week's AI headlines.

CBS News - 2 hours ago

UN tries to build momentum on pandemic preparedness, but hits a speed bump

The Mercury News - 2 hours ago

Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days -- Asked about the Iranian offer, a US official told the BBC "constructive discussions" were taking place through mediators.

BBC News - 2 hours ago

News - 8 hours ago - Public officers stealing Nigeria's money every minute – EFCC boss - The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, says Nigerian politicians steal public funds every minute....

Daily Post Nigeria - 2 hours ago

Ukraine: Russia strikes McDonald's-linked warehouse in Kyiv as 5 killed - video

Times of India - 2 hours ago

Meatpacking groups say ICE arrests could lead to higher prices and revenue loss

Toronto Star - 3 hours ago

Arsenal fan Mamdani reacts to Man City verdict over 115 charges

Independent UK - 3 hours ago

UN refugee chief urges action from Security Council so displacement no longer crosses generations

Lancaster Online - 3 hours ago

Can an AI 'red phone' stop a U.S.-China war? | About That -- September 23

CBC News - 3 hours ago

Black woman found hanging from tree was dead before body was 'staged', police say -- Tasia Fortune's body was found hanging from a tree on the grounds of an abandoned home in Jackson in August.

BBC News - 3 hours ago

NATO troops injured in friendly fire training incident

Russia Today - 3 hours ago

Singapore faces hot, humid conditions for more than 85% of the year; it has introduced a liquid-cooling standard for data centres

Times of India - 3 hours ago

As Merz scrambles for support, Germany's identity crisis is laid bare -- Voters are turning away from the centre in Germany as fears grow about the economy and migration.

BBC News - 3 hours ago

Serial con man turned charity director back in court on dishonesty charges

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 3 hours ago

Congo plane crash kills 14, including 2 senior military officials

Toronto Star - 3 hours ago

CBC Investigates -- Is Israel erasing evidence of alleged war crimes in Gaza? A visual investigation -- Ivan Angelovski -- News

CBC News - 3 hours ago

UN tries to build momentum on pandemic preparedness, but hits a speed bump

Lancaster Online - 3 hours ago

Kori Cheverie to coach Canada's national team as women's hockey surges

CTV News - 3 hours ago

Pope Leo raises AI concerns, warns UN risks becoming a 'charade'

SBS - 3 hours ago

Retired doctor extradited from NSW pleads not guilty to indecent assault

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 3 hours ago

Born a year before Israel's creation, Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour spent his life painting the faces and landscapes of Israeli occupation. He died in August at age 79, and was buried in the occupied West Bank.

NPR - 3 hours ago

UN tries to build momentum on pandemic preparedness, but hits a speed bump - Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the U.N. General Assembly's leader and health officials are seeking to make sure that the lurking possibility of another worldwide disease emergency stays on the global agenda

ABC News - 3 hours ago

Prince Harry skydives in Canada to keep promise to World War II veteran

New York Daily News - 3 hours ago

Bentley launches first fully electric Torcal in 107-year history at £173,000, undercutting Ferrari Luce with 375-mile range and 10-80% charging in under 20 minutes

Times of India - 3 hours ago

US, Iran reportedly discussing phased deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz and end blockade

New York Post - 3 hours ago