CNN, MS NOW and Politico file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban
BBC World
Major US networks later suspended White House TV coverage of Trump as he heads to New York for the UN summit.
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September 21, 2026
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Australia news live: Albanese signs declaration with world leaders urging human control over AI; city of Sydney bans smartglasses
The Guardian
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTanya Plibersek says we need to use ‘all of our big systems’ to better tackle domestic violenceTanya Plibersek, the minister for social services, said she was struck that a spate of alleged domestic violence incidents this weekend weren’t previously identified by police.All of these big points of contact as potential systems where we can identify that there is a risk that there’s family, domestic or sexual violence happening and be able to intervene earlier.It’s not just about funding. There’s also, I think, a much broader role for our community. …Support for victims and survivors, making sure that we’re intervening earlier, enhancing supports for children and young people, focusing particularly on sexual violence, which is the area where we’ve seen really extraordinary growth in incidents, focusing on reducing online harms and holding perpetrators to account. All of these things will be part of our second action plan as well.Leading scientists and executives are warning that the pace of development could outpace our ability to manage emerging risks.But humans need to be in control of it. If it’s going to be successful, then we need to make sure that humans are at the centre of everything that occurs.I was in direct discussions with [Finnish] president [Alexander] Stubb, and we continue to engage with our neighbours. Continue reading...
UK to give support to Saudi jets in attempt to counter Houthi fighters
The Guardian
Andy Burnham says he will urge Donald Trump to bring an end to conflict with IranThe UK has agreed to provide defensive air support to Saudi Arabia to help counter Houthi fighters and restore stability in the Middle East while driving down the cost of living at home, Andy Burnham has said, ahead of his first meeting with Donald Trump.The prime minister said he had agreed to a request for air-to-air refuelling of Saudi jets to defend energy infrastructure against the Iran-backed rebels and help keep oil flowing from the Gulf to ease global economic turmoil. Continue reading...
Halt super-intelligent AI with non-proliferation treaty, Ed Davey to say
The Guardian
At Lib Dems’ conference in Brighton, leader will accuse Andy Burnham of relying on Donald Trump and ‘tech bros’ to solve problemEd Davey is to call for a global nuclear-style non-proliferation treaty to halt the development of super-intelligent AI when he makes his keynote speech at the Liberal Democrat conference, accusing Andy Burnham of relying on Donald Trump and “tech bros” to solve the problem.When he addresses the faithful on the final day of the gathering in Brighton, the party leader will call for a global pause on super-intelligent AI, comparing it to a nuclear arms race that could result in technology that could “destroy us all”. Continue reading...
Celia Birtwell ‘humanises’ Burberry in London fashion week closing show
The Guardian
Textile designer brings florals, vines and smiley doodles to brand’s luxury checks for one-off paired collectionBurberry and Celia Birtwell are both national treasures of sorts. One is Britain’s grandest luxury name, the other the textile designer who dressed bohemian 1960s London in her prints and has a place in art history as David Hockney’s favourite muse.The Burberry designer Daniel Lee has always loved Birtwell’s prints. When the two met this spring, he fell for “her energy, and her zest for life”, and a one-off Burberry-meets-Birtwell collection that closed London fashion week was born. Continue reading...
World leaders address climate crisis before UN meet amid record-breaking El-Niño
The Guardian
Prime ministers of Australia and Iceland discuss effects on their countries even as some shy away in face of war and inflationWorld political leaders are descending on New York for the UN general assembly and some of them are putting the climate crisis on the agenda as they spoke on Monday at the start of the city’s annual Climate Week.This year’s Climate Week – which runs alongside UNGA – comes after months of extreme heat in large parts of the world including Europe and the US, wildfires in Africa, flash flooding in Asia and a record-breaking El Niño. Continue reading...
Trump says he’ll probably lose lawsuit brought by news outlets he banned from White House, blaming judge appointed by ‘TRUMP’ – live
The Guardian
President repeats frequent ‘fake news’ attacks as four other networks that make up White House TV pool decided they would cease coverage in solidarity with banned CNNSign up for US Breaking News emailsThe three news outlets President Trump banned from the White House last Friday have filed their anticipated lawsuit against his administration to restore their access.In the new complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Monday, CNN, MS Now and Politico alleged that Trump had violated the First Amendment and due process by stripping the outlets of their White House access in a blatant act of retaliation for coverage he disliked. Continue reading...
AI and autonomous weapons are high on the agenda at the UN General Assembly
NPR World
As world leaders gather for the U.N. General Assembly's annual general debate, Colombia's former president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate discusses the growing risks of autonomous weapons and AI
Flights halted at US airports as watchdog warns over hacking threat
The Guardian
Senator Ron Wyden calls for swift action after GAO report finds systems guiding US aircraft vulnerable to interferenceA congressional watchdog has warned the systems guiding US aircraft are open to interference and deception as flights into several busy airports in the country’s north-east US were halted by a radio equipment problem.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a ground stop at about 10am on Monday for Newark Liberty international, Philadelphia international and Teterboro airports, saying some radio frequencies at the Philadelphia terminal radar approach control (Tracon) were affected until the early afternoon. On Monday, John F Kennedy international airport in New York cautioned that “due to an FAA equipment outage, arrivals and departures are currently experiencing delays”. Continue reading...
How thousands of migrants stranded in Ceuta are surviving
Al Jazeera
Authorities estimate that at least 10,000 people remain in the enclave of Ceuta after a record surge in July.
Former ‘death squad’ leader appears in military trial in The Gambia
Al Jazeera
Sanna Manjang faces court for deserting army in 2017 after end of Jammeh's 20-year rule.
Two helicopter pilots killed while battling Yosemite fires
The Guardian
A helicopter assisting in fighting the Dome fire in Yosemite national park crashed on Sunday afternoonTwo helicopter pilots died while fighting a fire in Yosemite national park on Sunday afternoon.The pilots were conducting water drops over the Dome fire, which had burned more than 3,000 acres since it ignited last week, when their helicopter crashed around 3pm, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Continue reading...
Airlines urge action after UK flights delayed and cancelled again
The Guardian
Nats says fault at Prestwick has been ‘fixed’ after airports in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland are hitAirlines have called for “action and accountability” over the UK’s air traffic control services after a technical issue led to flights being disrupted for the second time in a fortnight.Dozens were cancelled and others severely delayed after a fault on Monday morning at National Air Traffic Services (Nats), this time at its second control centre at Prestwick in South Ayrshire. Continue reading...
Trump speech inaudible as US networks boycott White House event
Al Jazeera
US President Trump unveiled a new White House helicopter pad as major US TV networks stayed away in protest.
Vermont man convicted of attempted murder of three Palestinian students
The Guardian
James Eaton, 51, faces life in prison after jury rejects insanity defense rooted in claims he was acting on orders from US and Israeli intelligenceA jury has convicted a Vermont man of attempted murder in the shootings of three Palestinian college students who were walking near his home, rejecting an insanity defense rooted in his claims that he was acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad.Jason Eaton, 51, faces up to life in prison over the November 2023 attack near the University of Vermont campus in Burlington, which left Hisham Awartani paralyzed from the waist down and wounded his friends, Tahseen Aliahmad and Kinnan Abdalhamid. Continue reading...
Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan
BBC World
The country's meteorological agency had warned of an "imminent threat to life," but this has now been downgraded.
Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption in UK
BBC World
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues today "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it.
Putin’s party wins supermajority in Russia’s parliamentary election
Al Jazeera
Victory of United Russia party strengthens Putin's hand even as the war with Ukraine grows more unpopular.
UN Chief Guterres calls for ban on ‘killer robots’
Al Jazeera
In this episode of On the Record, UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for ban on autonomous ‘killer robots’.
US man convicted in 2023 shooting of three Palestinian students in Vermont
Al Jazeera
Jason Eaton faces up to life in prison after a jury rejected his insanity defence.
FAA halts flights to major US East Coast airports amid outage
Al Jazeera
FAA halts East Coast flights due to equipment outage, affecting major US airports like JFK, Newark, and Philadelphia.
Embattled Gianni Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform
Al Jazeera
FIFA president proposes 'consultation' with members to reform world football governing body's decision-making process.
UK prosecutors charge first person for Rwanda genocide
Al Jazeera
Vincent Brown is 'alleged to have directed and incited acts of murder and genocide carried out by others'.
Protesters blockade Elbit Systems factory over Israel weapons supply
Al Jazeera
Nine protesters blocked access to Elbit Systems’ factory in Staffordshire by attaching themselves to five ‘lock-ons’.
Death of Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber being investigated as suspected overdose
BBC World
His family asked for privacy during a "very difficult and painful time" following the model's death.
First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide
BBC World
Dr Vincent Brown, formerly Dr Vincent Bajinya, 65, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with seven offences.
Two charged with woman's murder as South Africa police investigate eight other body finds
BBC World
The body of Jabulile Ntimba was the ninth to be found recently in an area east of Johannesburg.
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance
BBC World
The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.
Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'
BBC World
The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"
Watch: Timelapse shows typhoon barrelling towards Japan
BBC World
The typhoon is passing Japan's eastern coast, bringing major disruption and heavy rainfall in its wake.
London Fashion Week 2026: The five trends we'll see in spring
BBC World
As London Fashion Week comes to a close, here are the biggest trends for your wardrobe.
World leaders convene for UNGA. And, Trump says D.C. arch will be a 'military complex'
NPR World
This week, world leaders convene for the U.N. General Assembly as war continues in Ukraine and the Gulf. And, President Trump has proposed that his arch serve as a military complex.
Former UN Deputy Secretary General on the role of the UN in today's biggest conflicts
NPR World
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former United Nations Deputy Secretary General Mark Malloch-Brown about the relevance of the U.N.
Germany's leader stands his ground after his party loses in state elections
NPR World
German Chancellor Freidrich Merz conceded that the night spells "disaster" for the political center, but assured the public he'd push ahead with his federal agenda of tax and welfare reforms.
What to know as world leaders converge at the United Nations this week
NPR World
United Nations head António Guterres returns to New York for his final U.N. General Assembly as diplomacy falters over wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the global body faces deep divisions.
18 suspects accused in the 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited to U.S.
NPR World
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were being extradited to the U.S. on Sunday to face justice in Florida.
How a national farm leader is dealing with record diesel prices
NPR World
John Boyd Jr., president of the National Black Farmers Association, says soaring diesel costs are deepening a farm crisis as farmers face sharply higher fuel costs in the middle of harvest season.
How Russia's parliamentary election might affect the war in Ukraine
NPR World
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Russian foreign policy expert Hanna Notte about the results of Russia's parliamentary election and what it means for Moscow's war in Ukraine.
In tech
California tightens rules on AI data center energy and water use
The Verge
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed seven bills designed to prevent AI data centers from passing utility costs onto residents, as reported earlier by the Los Angeles Times. The package of laws requires the California Public Utilities Commission to introduce a new rate classification for data centers, while forcing them to pay for upgrades to […]
OpenAI forms math advisory group as its AI resolves more than 100 open problems
TechCrunch
The group won't be given leeway to slow down or redirect OpenAI's ongoing mathematical research.
Discover what’s next: 5 days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket
TechCrunch
Five days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass + 50% off a second one. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators at San Francisco’s Moscone West, October 13-15. Grab your ticket savings before prices go up on September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Meta’s Muse is outpacing ChatGPT’s early mobile launch
TechCrunch
Meta’s new AI agent Muse has racked up more downloads and daily active users in the U.S. and Canada than ChatGPT did over the same period after its mobile debut, according to new estimates from Appfigures.
AI, Tariffs, Rare Minerals: What to Expect From Trump’s Upcoming Summit With Xi Jinping
Wired
Washington and Beijing have grown ever more linked in the AI boom, making hardware exports and technological restrictions hefty bargaining chips in negotiations.
Kairos Power gets up to $100M from Samsung group to build nuclear reactor for Google
TechCrunch
Future Google supplier Kairos Power inked a deal with Samsung C&T to help build its first 50-megawatt nuclear power plant.
Meta’s AI agent has been blocked from using Amazon.com
TechCrunch
Amazon has its own cohort of foundation models, along with one of the most popular inference platforms on the internet. As long as they're under no legal obligation to open the doors to Muse, why would they?
GM can’t ‘bring back’ Apple CarPlay because it never left
The Verge
Last week, GM announced a new software experience for its upcoming Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, including a new look for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the popular phone mirroring systems that the automaker made a big deal about removing from its electric vehicles in 2023. Naturally, this led to some confusion about whether […]
X will now tell users when governments have forced it to limit their posts
TechCrunch
X is expanding its “Under the Hood” transparency tool to show when posts have been downranked or withheld in response to local laws and government demands, including which country made the request.
Paramount settles lawsuit blocking $110 billion Warner Bros. merger
The Verge
Paramount has reached a settlement with California and the 11 other states that sued to block its planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The settlement removes a major roadblock standing in the way of the massive media merger. According to the proposed consent decree filed with the court, it includes requirements like minimum […]
Dyson Won’t Say What’s Wrong With Its CameraJet Toothbrush
Wired
Despite admitting to a “component issue,” the company refuses to say what went wrong, how many units are affected in how many countries, and why it won’t recall its $500 AI toothbrush.
Google confirms Gemini models hacked three companies in May 2026
Ars Technica
A third-party cybersecurity firm accidentally gave experimental Gemini models access to the Internet.
Oura’s $2.2B IPO is mostly a payday for existing shareholders
TechCrunch
Forerunner Ventures plans to sell its entire stake in Oura for as much as $1.26 billion, according to Oura's latest IPO filing.
Russel Vought will reportedly be given veto power over all NIH grants
Ars Technica
Pending move comes over the objections of the NIH director.
With Tabby, a former accountant is using AI to make accountants obsolete
TechCrunch
Tabby is designed to be a real-time bookkeeping interface, handling clients’ paperwork as it gives them up-to-the-minute data on their business’s profit and loss.
Bungie says it’s ‘not done with Destiny’ and will bring back vaulted content
The Verge
Months after seemingly giving up on Destiny 2, Bungie now says it's planning to restore vaulted content in the game like campaigns, destinations, and raids. The decision reverses the Destiny Content Vault that Bungie created six years ago, controversially removing older content from Destiny 2 that players had paid to access. "We understand that removing […]
California settles lawsuit against Paramount/Warner merger, angering advocates
Ars Technica
State AGs had "very strong" case that merger is illegal, Lina Khan says.
Trump rejects AI slowdown calls, launches "AI Force" instead
Ars Technica
The president offered few details on what his proposed new AI Force would do.
Grab an Xbox controller and a $50 Xbox gift card together for just $80
The Verge
Newegg is hosting a bundle that includes Microsoft’s wireless Xbox controller (in black) and a $50 digital Xbox gift card together for $80. Given that this model typically sits around $50 to $60 depending on the color you want, this is a fantastic value since it essentially knocks its price down to $30. Another way […]
Where will the next breakout startup come from? Benchmark’s full partnership weighs in at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch
Where will the next breakout startup come from? Benchmark’s full partnership weighs in on the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Save up to $200 before September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now.
Google’s $899 Googlebook is a bet that you’ll buy a new laptop for Gemini
TechCrunch
Google’s AI-native Googlebook ties Gemini to the cursor, dictation, widgets, and other parts of the desktop experience.
Here’s the iFixit Repairability Rating for the iPhone 18 Pro
Wired
It’s actually pretty good for an iPhone, given Apple’s long-standing reticence to make its products repairable.
Can John Ternus find Apple’s next big thing?
The Verge
Today, I’m talking with Mark Gurman, who is the world’s best-sourced Apple reporter — both as Bloomberg’s chief Apple correspondent and the host of the upcoming podcast Power On. Earlier this month, Apple hosted its annual iPhone hardware event, virtually every detail of which was reported ahead of time by Mark. But this event was […]
Review: Neagley is a worthy spinoff to megahit Reacher
Ars Technica
It's a bit uneven in execution but still delivers as fast-paced, entertaining escapist fare.
iPhone owners can now submit claims in Apple’s $250 million Siri AI settlement
The Verge
Apple is paying $250 million to settle claims that it failed to deliver an AI-upgraded Siri - and now, eligible iPhone owners can submit a claim for a payout. If you live in the US and purchased an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model between June 10th, 2024, and […]
Vivo’s X500 Pro Max has 17 stops of dynamic range and 4K240 slo-mo
The Verge
Vivo's new X500 flagship phones have arrived in China, and as usual the company's focus is firmly on photography. The X500 Pro Max - a new tier in its lineup - is the first phone to use new sensors and silicon from Sony and MediaTek that enable impressive dynamic range and slow-motion video recording. The […]
These are the first five Googlebook laptops
The Verge
Google and partners are finally announcing the first laptops under the new Googlebook banner. There are five models from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo to kick things off. They're available for preorder starting today and arrive in stores on October 4th. Starting prices range from $899 to $1,299, putting the Googlebooks in the same […]
Apple Mac mini review: The new M6 impresses, but the price hike is rough
Ars Technica
The M4 Mac mini was one of Apple's best values. The $899 M6 mini, not so much.
Googlebooks launch October 4 starting at $899—here are the five models you can preorder today
Ars Technica
Googlebooks offer premium hardware and deep smartphone integration, but you may not like the price.
Got an Android Phone? Google Thinks You’ll Probably Want a Googlebook Laptop
Wired
Apple lovers have long enjoyed seamless connectivity between their iPhones and Macs. Now, Google’s bringing that experience to Android.
Apple Mac Mini (M6) Review: For the AI Curious
Wired
Apple has refreshed the Mac Mini with a brand-new chip, the M6. And this time, it’s more focused on AI than ever.
The long dream of the Googlebook
The Verge
In late 2010, an up-and-coming Google executive named Sundar Pichai took the stage in front of a bunch of reporters and explained that Google had a big new idea about laptops. In the future, he said, the only thing you'd need on your computer was a web browser - that was where all your apps, […]
US and China Discuss Alerting Each Other to AI National Security Threats
Wired
Officials discussed setting up a mechanism for the two countries to notify each other of AI incidents which could threaten national security.
Bambu P2S Combo 3D Printer Review: My Own Little Plastics Factory
Wired
The Bambu Lab P2S Combo makes useful, polished objects without requiring advanced technical skills.
The Search for Silicon Valley’s Most Powerful Woman
Wired
Women hold some of the most consequential jobs in tech, but they’re still not cult figures. WIRED investigates why.
Women Still Face Too Much Bullshit—in Silicon Valley and Beyond
Wired
WIRED dedicating an entire issue to women in 2026 might seem regressive, or obvious, or even unnecessary. We disagree.
Justice for CSS
Wired
In defense of the girliest programming language.