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Analyst says Pezeshkian’s UN defense of Iran may have amused Trump
At the UN, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States and Israel of attacking Iran and said Tehran had only defended itself. Analyst Behnam Ben Taleblu said the claim may have drawn a smile from Donald Trump, though he thought Trump may barely have listened. -
Islamabad blocks routes before Khan supporters’ Sunday protest; 22,000 security personnel deployed
Pakistan deployed 22,000 security personnel and blocked Islamabad’s main routes Thursday ahead of a Sunday protest by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, bringing transport nearly to a standstill. PTI said almost 1,500 activists had been detained. -
False claims misstate World Bank's role in Sri Lanka vaccines
Claims that the World Bank stopped supplying free vaccines to Sri Lanka are false: the lender told AFP it does not provide vaccines there. Gavi, an independent alliance, has supported vaccine procurement, and the newspaper behind the claim corrected its report on September 10. -
Australia urgently reviews OpenAI agent's access to Medicare statistics portal
Australia has launched an urgent review after an OpenAI-developed AI agent accessed a Medicare statistics portal in June; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it contained non-sensitive data, and OpenAI says it found no record of patient data being accessed. -
Indiana Fever’s cheapest playoff seat falls from $308 to $28 in 20 days
With Caitlin Clark back, the Indiana Fever have clinched a third straight playoff berth. TicketData says the cheapest available seat for their first-round home game fell from $308 on Sept. 3 to $28 on Sept. 23, a drop of more than 90%. -
Instinct founder says apparent data leak was an AI hallucination
After a user posted screenshots showing Instinct discussing a photo they said they had never sent and claiming it had “crossed into” their chat, founder Noah Shinn called the exchange a hallucination, saying no data breach occurred and no user data was shared. -
La Canfora predicts Steelers could trade Joey Porter Jr. before deadline
Jason La Canfora predicts the Steelers will trade cornerback Joey Porter Jr., possibly before the midseason deadline, and names the Lions and Bears as potential fits. Porter has missed Pittsburgh’s first two games with back/conditioning issues; extension talks are paused until |? -
Brandin Cooks says 49ers practice-squad move was “kind of a no-brainer”
San Francisco signed receiver Brandin Cooks to its practice squad as it seeks help for a receiving corps hit by Mike Evans’ hip injury; Evans is day-to-day. The 49ers hope Cooks can help Brock Purdy, but his activation for Sunday’s game against Arizona is uncertain. -
Trump ad marked “Paid for by U.S. government” draws criticism
A Trump-focused ad aired during Fox News’ Jesse Watters show with the disclosure “Paid for by the U.S. government,” drawing criticism from people who called it propaganda. The clip shows Trump speaking against communism as “Love Me” plays over his images. -
US reportedly ties al-Burhan’s UN visa to accepting a 90-day truce
Reuters and AFP reported that the US tied Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s visa for Thursday’s UN address to his acceptance of a proposed 90-day truce in Sudan’s war. A UN spokesman said Guterres was deeply concerned the visa had reportedly not been issued. -
After stopping Moses Itauma, Filip Hrgovic says he feels his late father's presence
A month after stopping Moses Itauma in round nine, Filip Hrgovic says he feels his late father’s presence. The win made him Croatia’s first world heavyweight champion; Hrgovic says Itauma could be hard to beat if he recovers mentally. -
Motley Fool says $1,000 in SpaceX could top $2,000 in five years
A Motley Fool estimate says a $1,000 SpaceX investment could exceed $2,000 in five years, based on a 2031 revenue consensus of nearly $852 billion. That figure comes from four analyst forecasts, which range from $493 billion to slightly over $1 trillion. -
Mets writer lists Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers as a possible free-agent fit
Tyler Antonelle of New York Mets on SI listed Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers as a possible Mets free-agent option. In 2026, Bauers has 26 homers, 83 RBIs and an on-base percentage near .400, the NL’s best, but his eight first-base errors lead the league, Antonelle says. -
US bond sell-off tracks crude swings, economist says
TS Lombard economist Steven Blitz says oil has become a key driver of US Treasury yields. His analysis found that each $1 move in West Texas Intermediate since 2012 was associated with a nearly 2-basis-point move in the 10-year yield, which topped 5.1% Thursday. -
Sofia Coppola says new-film nerves signal she’s invested in the work
Sofia Coppola said starting a new film still scares her, and she sees that unease as a sign the project is worth pursuing. On the “Happy Hour with Ina Garten” podcast, she said she has “no idea” how a movie will come together when she begins. -
Seven seats remain vacant as Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes for president
Lawmakers in Pakistan-administered Kashmir are voting Thursday to elect a president, with ruling PML-N candidate Najeeb Naqi Khan expected to win. Seven assembly seats remain vacant after polls in parts of Poonch division were postponed amid unrest. -
Greg Bedard criticizes Patriots over Mack Hollins’ revised bonus terms
Patriots receiver Mack Hollins agreed before the 2026 season to raise his bonus thresholds from 30, 40 and 50 catches to 47, 50 and 55, freeing $600,000 in cap space. Analyst Greg Bedard said the team “should be embarrassed” by its handling of him. -
Five Americans describe how grocery bills are changing their diets
Five Americans told The Guardian they’re buying less beef and fewer snacks, using more leftovers and frozen produce, and eating out less as grocery costs rise. Erin Hutchins said losing $200 a month in SNAP benefits left her limiting food. -
Fuel costs emerge as a flashpoint in France’s presidential race
Fuel prices are a campaign flashpoint seven months before France’s presidential election. Diesel hit a record €2.41 a litre and SP95-E10 petrol topped €2.17 a litre; farmers demonstrated and fishermen blocked oil depots. The government expanded targeted aid. -
Wirtz rested as Klopp begins Germany tenure against Netherlands
Jürgen Klopp makes his debut as Germany manager against the Netherlands in Thursday’s Nations League opener in Amsterdam. Florian Wirtz is rested; Brajan Gruda withdrew with an abdominal issue, while Leon Goretzka and Angelo Stiller are unavailable. -
Injuries shape Wales’ projected XI for Portugal Nations League opener
Wales are expected to start their Nations League opener against Portugal with Danny Ward in goal and Brennan Johnson up front despite a lengthy injury list. Kick-off is 7:45 p.m. BST Thursday; UK viewers can watch on BBC Two or BBC One Wales. -
Eala’s federation says she’ll play Asian Games regardless of WTA’s China Open ruling
Eala’s federation says she will play the Asian Games regardless of the WTA’s decision on her camp’s request to skip the China Open. Steve Johnson opposed a fine; John Isner urged the WTA to waive the fine and zero-point penalty for missing it without a medical reason. -
China's purge of two commanders may dent readiness and strengthen Xi, analysts say
China's Politburo expelled senior commanders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the Communist Party and the military, and analysts say the purge may weaken readiness for operations such as a Taiwan contingency while strengthening Xi Jinping's control. -
Indonesia appeal court cuts Nadiem Makarim’s prison term to nine years
An Indonesian appeals court cut former education minister and Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim’s prison term from 10 to 9 years over a graft conviction tied to school Chromebook procurement, but rejected his bid to have the charges dismissed. -
Jersey releases list of 111 fields treated with biosolids in 2024 and 2025
Jersey has published the 111 fields where biosolids fertiliser was spread in 2024 and 2025. Infrastructure Minister Jonathan Renouf said scientific tests found no PFAS contamination in them; the list was released in line with an information commissioner's decision. -
São Tomé election puts youth jobs and emigration at center of debate
Voters in São Tomé and Príncipe say jobs and opportunities are needed to stem youth emigration, the main issue ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election. A 2025 World Bank report estimated nearly 40,000 people—at least 18% of the population—lived abroad. -
ARKX led JETS on four-year returns, but its fee is higher
The Motley Fool compared space-and-defense ETF ARKX with airline-focused JETS: as of Sept. 18, 2026, their one-year returns were 17.4% and 9.8%, respectively; over four years, $1,000 grew to $2,364 in ARKX and $1,635 in JETS, whose fee is lower.
