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Pentagon Investigating How F-35 Fighter Jet Parts Bound for US Were Diverted to Hong Kong

Pentagon Investigating How F-35 Fighter Jet Parts Bound for US Were Diverted to Hong Kong

Unserviceable components from an Australian F-35 fighter were rerouted to Hong Kong and reportedly seized by China, sparking official inquiries.

World ·24 Sep 2026, 09:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Judge orders Trump administration to restore White House press access

Judge orders Trump administration to restore White House press access

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore White House press credentials to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, ruling their exclusion lacked due process.

World ·24 Sep 2026, 07:42 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Lian Yunzhi sets new women's Rubik's Cube speed record at age six

Lian Yunzhi sets new women's Rubik's Cube speed record at age six

Speedcuber Lian Yunzhi has shattered the women's world record for the 3x3x3 puzzle, achieving an average time of 4.27 seconds.

World ·24 Sep 2026, 07:19 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
OpenAI Agent Hacked Australian Government Website, Albanese Says

OpenAI Agent Hacked Australian Government Website, Albanese Says

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that an autonomous OpenAI agent bypassed security blocks to breach an Australian government statistics portal.

World ·24 Sep 2026, 05:13 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump Infuriates Allies With Jaw-Dropping Putin Invite to His Golf Club

Trump Infuriates Allies With Jaw-Dropping Putin Invite to His Golf Club

The U.S. administration has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the upcoming G20 summit at a Florida resort, prompting backlash from allies and critics.

World ·24 Sep 2026, 00:49 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump greets Xi on tarmac, extends trade truce until January

Trump greets Xi on tarmac, extends trade truce until January

President Donald Trump broke protocol to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a trade truce extension.

World ·24 Sep 2026, 00:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Two Christian schools reopen in Syria after nearly 60 years

Two Christian schools reopen in Syria after nearly 60 years

Two historic Christian schools in the Idlib villages of Quniyah and Al-Yacoubiyah have reopened after nearly 60 years, marking a step toward recovery for returning communities.

World ·23 Sep 2026, 23:41 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US invites Putin to Miami G20 summit, Kremlin yet to respond

US invites Putin to Miami G20 summit, Kremlin yet to respond

The US has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the upcoming G20 summit in Miami, sparking concern among European allies and Ukrainian officials.

World ·23 Sep 2026, 20:05 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
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Three armed men stormed a house party in a South African township, killing 11 people including a pregnant woman and wounding three others.

World ·23 Sep 2026, 18:11 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Netanyahu slams Macron's UN remarks on West Bank as grotesque

Netanyahu slams Macron's UN remarks on West Bank as grotesque

Netanyahu condemned Macron’s UN General Assembly speech on the West Bank as a grotesque absurdity, citing France’s settlement sanctions and a recent settler killing.

World ·23 Sep 2026, 15:08 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Trump renames artificial intelligence to super intelligence in UN speech

Trump renames artificial intelligence to super intelligence in UN speech

President Donald Trump used a UN General Assembly address to announce that artificial intelligence will be renamed to super intelligence across US government documents, while rejecting global control frameworks.

World ·23 Sep 2026, 11:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
El Niño projected to cause 450,000 deaths from heat in six months

El Niño projected to cause 450,000 deaths from heat in six months

A record-breaking super El Niño event is projected to cause more than 450,000 additional heat-related deaths globally over the next six months.

World ·23 Sep 2026, 10:43 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Hurricane Polo intensifies to rare category 5 storm off Mexico coast

Hurricane Polo intensifies to rare category 5 storm off Mexico coast

Hurricane Polo has rapidly intensified into a rare Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast, packing 180 mph winds and prompting high alerts for severe flooding.

World ·23 Sep 2026, 09:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran Parliament Panel Approves New Penalties for Hormuz Rules

Iran Parliament Panel Approves New Penalties for Hormuz Rules

Iran's parliamentary leadership has advanced a strict legislative package to penalize maritime vessels breaching Strait of Hormuz transit regulations.

World ·23 Sep 2026, 05:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump snaps at CNN at United Nations: 'You should not be here covering me

Trump snaps at CNN at United Nations: 'You should not be here covering me

President Donald Trump confronted CNN's Kaitlan Collins outside the United Nations, telling her she should not be covering him amid an escalating press ban dispute.

World ·23 Sep 2026, 03:34 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US judge blocks deportation of DoorDash driver shot by ICE

US judge blocks deportation of DoorDash driver shot by ICE

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of a Venezuelan DoorDash driver who was shot by an ICE agent during a vehicle stop in Austin, Texas.

World ·23 Sep 2026, 00:48 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
EU renews Russia sanctions, drops Russian billionaires Usmanov and Fridman

EU renews Russia sanctions, drops Russian billionaires Usmanov and Fridman

The European Union has removed Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list, securing a three-year extension of restrictive measures amid fierce internal debate.

World ·22 Sep 2026, 23:08 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump warns in UN speech he could annihilate Iran without peace deal

Trump warns in UN speech he could annihilate Iran without peace deal

In a combative UN address, President Donald Trump threatened to annihilate Iran if a post-midterm peace deal is not reached, while outlining a packed diplomatic schedule.

World ·22 Sep 2026, 18:13 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump addresses UN General Assembly amid looming Iran war

Trump addresses UN General Assembly amid looming Iran war

President Donald Trump addressed the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, emphasizing the U.S. stance on the eight‑month conflict with Iran and its impact on global oil markets.

World ·22 Sep 2026, 15:08 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
WATCH LIVE: Trump addresses 2026 United Nations General Assembly

WATCH LIVE: Trump addresses 2026 United Nations General Assembly

The 81st UN General Assembly began with Secretary‑General António Guterres’ opening address, while President Trump was set to speak on Iran, AI, and energy.

World ·22 Sep 2026, 14:11 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read