Will AI models achieve the ability to improve autonomously? Leading labs say the scenario is near
The Independentby Kaitlyn Huamani and Barbara Ortutay·19 Sept 2026
Once a distant ambition for technology researchers, the prospect of artificial intelligence models teaching themselves autonomously to be more efficient and capable appears ever closer to reality.
How the Houthis Opened a Volatile New Front in the Iran War
The New Yorkerby Kareem Fahim·19 Sept 2026
Last week, in a shock offensive, the Yemeni rebel group known as the Houthis seized territory near the Red Sea’s strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Top oversight Dem opens investigation of Donald Trump Jr.’s Russian oligarch-funded wedding
Salonby Alex Mierjeski·19 Sept 2026
The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee launched an investigation into Donald Trump Jr.’s relationship with a Russian oligarch who paid for much of Trump Jr.’s wedding earlier this year.
Trump says US has ‘permanent control’ of Greenland security: Does it?
Al Jazeeraby Stephen Quillen·19 Sept 2026
United States President Donald Trump claims the US has reached a deal with Denmark granting it “permanent control” over Greenland’s security “and all other needs”.
Denmark's leaders are cautiously optimistic about Trump's announcement of a Greenland deal
The Independentby James Brooks and Kirsten Grieshaber·19 Sept 2026
Denmark's government was cautiously optimistic on Saturday about Donald Trump's announcement of a deal on Greenland to bolster U.S.
Trump signs Russia, Iran sanctions law allowing tariffs of up to 100 pc
National Heraldby NH Digital·19 Sept 2026
Trump signs Russia, Iran sanctions law allowing tariffs of up to 100 pc New law expands sanctions on Moscow and targets countries buying Russian oil and gas, including India and China US President...
France calls on Moscow to reverse takeover of European assets
RFI Englishby RFI·19 Sept 2026
France calls on Moscow to reverse takeover of European assets France has called on Moscow to "reverse" its decision to take control of assets belonging to European companies still operating in...
9 years of talks, 2 nations, one deal: India, Pakistan signed Indus Waters Treaty on this day in 1960
Hindustan Timesby Anushka Awasthi·19 Sept 2026
9 years of talks, 2 nations, one deal: India, Pakistan signed Indus Waters Treaty on this day in 1960 India put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance after the April 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam...
Denmark hails 'binding' Greenland deal with Trump
Channel News Asia·19 Sept 2026
COPENHAGEN: Denmark on Saturday (Sep 19) hailed a "binding" deal announced by US President Donald Trump to give Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's security and bar Russian and Chinese...
WW3 fears explode as Putin 'readies 300,000 troops for hybrid attacks on NATO'
Daily Express :by Catherine Mackinlay·19 Sept 2026
Vladimir Putin could be preparing to launch "hybrid" attacks against NATO countries supporting Ukraine, as well as mobilising 300,000 more troops, EU leaders and spy chiefs have warned.
Perth beaches closed after 63-year-old swimmer killed in great white shark attack
The Independentby Shweta Sharma·19 Sept 2026
Beaches across Perth’s northern suburbs will remain closed until Sunday after a shark killed a swimmer in a fatal attack witnessed by onlookers, authorities said on Saturday.
Parents in England and Wales could be fined or jailed for child’s crimes, minister says
World news | The Guardianby Daniel Lavelle·19 Sept 2026
Parents whose children commit crimes could lose their benefits, face fines and even be jailed, a minister has said.
Trump signs Bill authorising sweeping Russia sanctions
Channel News Asiaby CNA·19 Sept 2026
Trump signs Bill authorising sweeping Russia sanctions It targets Moscow's so-called shadow fleet of tankers used to evade Western sanctions, and allows Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up...
Russia holds parliamentary polls in areas seized from Ukraine
National Heraldby NH Digital·19 Sept 2026
Russia holds parliamentary polls in areas seized from Ukraine First State Duma election to include residents of four Ukrainian regions annexed by Moscow, drawing condemnation from Kyiv and the EU...
EU urges US to lift travel ban on Palestinian delegation for UNGA meeting
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff·19 Sept 2026
The European Union says it regrets the denial of visas by the United States for the second year running to Palestinian Authority (PA) officials seeking to attend the United Nations General Assembly...
Trump Signs Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill - The Moscow Times
The Moscow Timesby Reuters·19 Sept 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill into law, the White House said in a statement, paving the way for increased economic pressure on Russia over its...
US and Denmark negotiated Greenland deal in secret for months
The Independentby Aamer Madhani and Ben Finley·19 Sept 2026
U.S., Denmark and Greenland officials spent several months quietly negotiating an agreement to expand the U.S.
Russia has changed the nature of its warfare – so must we
The Independentby Editorial·19 Sept 2026
As many have observed, there is a very real sense in which Europe, including Britain, is already at war with Russia, albeit in a low-key, sporadic and sometimes confusing manner.
Vietnam and Austria Partner on Crypto Oversight
Bitcoin Newsby Terence Zimwara·19 Sept 2026
Vietnam has built a pilot legal framework and plans to license its first crypto-asset service providers in 2026.
Five reasons why Trump was so desperate to take control of Greenland
The Independentby Danica Kirka and James C. Reynolds·19 Sept 2026
Donald Trump has announced that the US and Denmark have agreed a deal to bolster the US military presence in Greenland, after threatening to annex the Danish territory by force for much of his...
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