- OpenAI disclosed six new incidents of AI models misbehaving, including hiding mistakes and fabricating information.
- Belarus released 25 political prisoners on Wednesday, including journalist Andrei Aleksandrov and activist Iryna Zlobina.
- Four American tech CEOs called for a slowdown in AI development, citing safety concerns.
- A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in Ukraine's Nikopol district, killing five and wounding at least seven.
- A US jury convicted Samir Ousman Alsheikh of torture and immigration fraud in March.
- Prosecutors sought at least 80 years; defense asked for 5 years due to age and health.
- Alsheikh was head of Syria's Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008, where prisoners were tortured.
- Romanian border residents live in fear as Russian drone strikes occur near their town.
- Romania shot down four drones this year, the first time since the war in Ukraine began.
- Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta calls Russia a primary threat and says eastern flank is 'highly fluid'.
- Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger announced a major investment programme to address missile production bottlenecks.
- Skyranger air defense system series deliveries start in 2027, with production capacity up to 400 units per year from end of next year.
- Rheinmetall increased tank ammunition production to 240,000 rounds per year and plans to double truck production.
- Houthi rebels claimed to have shot down a Saudi F-15 jet over Marib province.
- Saudi Arabia accused Houthis of a drone attack on Mecca, which Houthis denied.
- Houthis said their attacks target only oil facilities and military bases, not sacred sites.
- US bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have suffered extensive damage from Iranian strikes.
- Damage includes destroyed aircraft and buildings, with losses estimated at $3.7 billion.
- Military personnel express concern over lack of public awareness regarding the situation.
- Ukrainian drone strikes damaged the main crude unit at Syzran refinery, halting operations.
- Saratov refinery stopped processing after repeated attacks, delaying its restart.
- The two refineries together process 290,000 barrels per day, worsening Russian fuel shortages.
- Mohammad Sharifullah aided ISIS-K in planning the Kabul airport bombing.
- He received a 20-year sentence for providing material support to the terrorist group.
- The bombing killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans.
- Houthi fighters advanced along Yemen's Red Sea coast, seizing towns and islands.
- Saudi warplanes conducted airstrikes on Houthi positions, and Houthis claimed to have shot down a Saudi F-15.
- An attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline disrupted oil supplies, raising global energy concerns.
- Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps confirmed 'Vivaldi' operation, eliminating Russian salient north of Lyman, liberating over 77 square miles.
- Pro-Russian bloggers admitted Ukrainian gains, criticizing Russian command for neglecting the area.
- Ukrainian drone strikes disrupted Russian logistics, shutting down a fuel pipeline and forcing Russian forces to relocate.
- A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in Ukraine's Nikopol district, killing five and wounding at least seven.
- President Zelenskyy called the attack an 'atrocity' and said it had no military rationale.
- The attack follows failed attempts to broker an energy truce between Russia and Ukraine.
- A building housing displaced families collapsed in Gaza City, killing at least 12 people.
- Rescue workers are searching for survivors under the rubble, facing challenges due to lack of heavy
- Approximately 2000 buildings in Gaza are currently at risk of collapse due to ongoing conflict.
- Duterte appeared in ICC court for pretrial hearing on September 16, 2026.
- He faces crimes against humanity charges for drug war killings.
- Judges ruled him fit to stand trial despite his lawyers' claims of cognitive decline.
- Kosovo's former president Hashim Thaci was convicted of war crimes by a tribunal in The Hague.
- He was sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder, torture, and illegal detention.
- The tribunal found him guilty of ordering the murder of 96 political opponents during the 1998-99 conflict.
- UK government is considering joining the DSRB, a Canada-led defence investment bank.
- Chancellor John Healey is reviewing membership after predecessor Rachel Reeves rejected it.
- Joining would cost the UK about £870 million over three years.
- Saudi air defenses intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca on Tuesday.
- Houthis denied the attack, calling Saudi accusations a lie.
- Air raid alerts sounded in southern Saudi Arabia, including Mecca, for the first time.
- Houthi missile and drone attacks wounded 13 civilians in Saudi Arabia on Monday.
- Saudi Arabia vowed to respond firmly and launched over 50 strikes against Houthi positions.
- The attacks come amid renewed fighting in Yemen and a wider regional stalemate.
- Hundreds of bodies recovered from Gaza rubble since November 2025.
- UN rights chief says discoveries may indicate war crimes.
- Israel restricts DNA kits and excavators, hindering recovery.
- The war has cost the US at least $38 billion by August 1, 2026.
- Inflation is driven up by the conflict, affecting American households.
- Depleted munitions stocks could take five years to replenish.
- Russia struck a petrol station and warehouses in Kyiv, injuring one person.
- The attack came a day after Trump announced a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire deal.
- Poland and Lithuania responded with military precautions, and Ukraine hit Russian targets.
- Houthi rebels captured Greater and Lesser Hanish islands in the Red Sea.
- The islands are near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key oil shipping route.
- The takeover puts Houthis within 32 km of a U.S. military base in Djibouti.
- NATO jets shot down a Russian drone carrying explosives over Lithuania on September 15, 2026.
- The drone entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus, marking the first such shootdown over Lithuanian territory.
- The incident follows NATO warnings of increased support for Ukraine and highlights growing drone threats to NATO territory.
- Russia used new jet-powered Geran drones daily in August, a first.
- Jet drone attacks rose from 350 in June to 2,800 in August.
- Ukraine is racing to produce faster interceptors to counter them.
- The U.S. war with Iran has cost approximately $33.4 billion since February.
- Over 30 drones and several aircraft were destroyed during the conflict.
- President Trump claims U.S. munitions are virtually unlimited despite shortages.
- Dario Vitale, first non-family member, becomes creative director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani Accessories.
- He previously led creative direction at Versace and worked at Miu Miu for over a decade.
- Appointment effective immediately, announced in Milan on September 16, 2026.
- Peter Max died at 88 after battling advanced dementia.
- His art was a symbol of the 1960s flower power movement.
- Max's work influenced American culture and was widely recognized.
- Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, at age 80 after a brief cancer battle.
- CMA will air a live two-hour tribute special on October 21, 2026, on ABC and Disney+.
- Proceeds from the special will benefit Parton's Imagination Library, which has given away nearly 308 million books.
- Macklemore was removed as Ed Sheeran's US tour opener after pro-Palestinian comments.
- Sheeran said promoters made the decision, not him, and he is not complicit.
- Critics accuse Sheeran of ignoring child deaths in Gaza and washing his hands.
- Rosie O'Donnell will replace Rachel Dratch as the Narrator in The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway from October 6 to 18, 2026.
- Dratch, a Tony-nominated actress, is taking a short leave and will return to the show on October 20.
- The revival is directed by Sam Pinkleton and runs through February 2027 at Studio 54 in New York City.
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- President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' amid a trade war with Canada.
- TIFF chief executive Cameron Bailey and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow publicly rejected the renaming during the festival's opening night.
- The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods; Canada retaliated with tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods.
- The Latin Recording Academy announced nominees for the 27th Latin Grammy Awards on Wednesday.
- Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler, and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso each received seven nominations.
- Edgar Barrera leads with ten nominations, including producer and composer of the year.
- SPAR Zenei Kihívás invited Hungarian primary school classes to learn and perform the song 'Réteken'.
- Over 130 classes and 3,000 children participated, creating their own video interpretations.
- 175 children were selected to film a professional music video in Budapest's Városliget with composer Járai Márk.
- Ed Sheeran lost over 200,000 Instagram followers in days.
- Macklemore was removed from Sheeran's U.S. tour after pro-Palestinian remarks.
- All remaining support acts quit, gaining 1.6 million followers combined.
- Ralf Richter, known for Das Boot, died at 69.
- His children announced his death on Facebook.
- He had heart problems and COPD.
- Robert De Niro is in talks to play Tommy Lasorda in a new sports film.
- Reid Carolin will direct the film for Skydance Sports.
- Lasorda managed the Dodgers for 20 years, winning two World Series.
- Olu Jacobs died at 84 on September 16, 2026, announced by his son.
- He trained at RADA and acted in British TV and films before Nollywood.
- He received multiple awards including AMAA Best Actor and MFR honor.
- CFDA chief Steven Kolb physically restrained two PETA protesters at a COS runway show.
- Kolb apologized, saying he acted inappropriately and should have let security handle it.
- PETA plans to meet with Kolb to discuss ending wool use in fashion.
- Catherine O'Hara died on January 30 at age 71.
- Her co-stars honored her at the Emmy Awards on Monday.
- She was remembered for her roles in 'Home Alone' and 'Schitt's Creek'.
- Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran's tour after pro-Palestinian comments.
- Four supporting acts quit in solidarity with Macklemore.
- Sheeran said the decision was made by promoters, not him.
- Hynde reluctantly agreed to a documentary to have some control over its content.
- She dislikes self-mythologizing and won't watch the finished film.
- Hynde believes music has regressed due to media and social media.
- Kennedy Center board voted 23-3 to close for two years for $285M renovation
- Ceiling collapse video released by Commerce Secretary Lutnick shows unsafe conditions
- Board dropped plan to consider new honors for Trump after legal challenge
- Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for pro-Palestinian comments.
- Finneas and Aaron Rowe withdrew in protest of Macklemore's dismissal.
- Sheeran stated the decision to drop Macklemore was made by promoters.
- Beef stars Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan are among the nominees at the ceremony in Los Angeles.
- Bob Mackie, legendary costume designer, died at 87.
- He designed iconic outfits for Cher, Elton John, and Pink.
- His work influenced fashion and pop culture for decades.
- John Malkovich has become an early awards season frontrunner after winning Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival. The actor has also made headlines for cancelling his upcoming trip to Israel, following falsely attributed quotes.
- Catherine Ringer died of cancer on September 14, 2026, at age 68.
- She was the co-founder and singer of Les Rita Mitsouko, known for hits like 'Marcia Baïla'.
- Her partner Fred Chichin died of cancer in 2007, but she continued performing their music.
- Gamers across the European Union (E.U.) will soon have to verify their age as part of the upcoming "E.U. Kids Act," a report states.
- Pakistan's chess team refused to play Israel in the opening round of the 46th FIDE World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
- The Chess Federation of Pakistan cited the country's policy towards Israel and solidarity with Palestinians as reasons for the boycott.
- Israel received a 4-0 walkover victory, and Pakistan continues to compete in the tournament against other teams.
- Newfield and Whitman drew 1-1 after double overtime in a Suffolk boys soccer game.
- Aidan Velasquez scored for Newfield, and Justin Valencia scored for Whitman.
- Newfield goalkeeper Abi Heras made 11 saves, including a key deflection in regulation.
- Marlins beat Diamondbacks 4-3 in Phoenix.
- Sandy Alcantara recorded his first career save.
- Diamondbacks fell 3.5 games behind in wild card race.
- Cleveland Guardians beat Chicago White Sox 6-3 to take first place in AL Central.
- Petey Halpin hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning to give Cleveland the lead.
- The White Sox have lost seven of their last nine games and now trail by half a game.
- Ethan Salas, 20, hit two home runs in a game, breaking the record for youngest catcher with a multi-homer game.
- Salas had been hitless in his first 15 at-bats before his breakthrough performance.
- The Padres won 9-3, keeping their wild-card lead and preventing the Dodgers from clinching the division.
- Dodgers needed a win or Padres loss to clinch NL West but lost 6-2 to Reds
- Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run homer, his 28th of the season and fifth vs Dodgers
- Dodgers starter Blake Snell left after one inning with left groin tightness
- Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field as a Baltimore Oriole and received a warm welcome from Mets fans and owner Steve Cohen.
- Alonso hit his 300th career home run in the series, a ninth-inning tying blast off Kodai Senga, helping the Orioles win 7-5.
- The series highlighted fan frustration with Mets management, particularly president of baseball operations David Stearns, for letting Alonso leave.
- Barcelona won its seventh consecutive match across all competitions, a club record.
- Raphinha scored a hat trick, bringing his season total to 11 goals.
- Barcelona has outscored opponents 33-7 this season, with five wins by five or more goals.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 43rd and 44th home runs, breaking a long-standing Cubs record.
- Shota Imanaga pitched six innings, allowing only one run in the victory over the Braves.
- Cubs remain in playoff contention, staying ahead of the Phillies for the wild card spot.
- NCAA admitted replay protocols were not followed in Michigan-Western Michigan game.
- Had protocols been followed, Western Michigan would have won the game.
- NCAA said the game's outcome is final and will not be overturned.
- Toronto Blue Jays beat Detroit Tigers 5-1, ending Detroit's six-game winning streak.
- Max Scherzer earned his second win in four starts, allowing one run in five innings.
- Blue Jays avoided a three-game sweep and stayed 1.5 games behind the White Sox for the final wild-card spot.
- Hellebuyck requested a trade privately months ago and publicly on August 27.
- He failed to report to training camp, leading to his suspension on Wednesday.
- The Jets have not specified the suspension length; GM will address media Thursday.
- Clearlake Capital now owns 100% of Chelsea after buying out Boehly, Walter, and Wyss.
- The three former owners each held a 12.8% stake, while Clearlake previously owned 61.5%.
- The deal is valued at 1.108 billion euros, and Clearlake plans to modernize Stamford Bridge.
- The NFL sent a memo to teams on September 16, 2026, declaring Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris ineligible to sign with any NFL team during the 2026 season.
- Wright and Harris had been waived by NFL teams after going undrafted, then attempted to join LSU under a court injunction, but LSU ultimately did not roster them.
- The players' agent and attorney say they are considering legal options, and they will become free agents at the end of the season.
- Dylan Larkin sustained an upper-body injury during off-ice training this week.
- He will not skate with the Detroit Red Wings when training camp starts on Thursday.
- Larkin had requested a trade and was stripped of his captaincy earlier this month.
- Carlos Correa was expected to return from ankle surgery but inflammation ended his season.
- Astros manager Joe Espada announced Correa will focus on spring training 2027.
- Correa's absence hurts Houston's AL West playoff push, one game ahead of Rangers.
- The Buffalo Bills host the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium on Thursday night.
- The new stadium features a vertical seating arrangement and canopy designed to amplify crowd noise, creating a challenging environment for visiting teams.
- Both teams enter the game with 1-0 records, with the Bills favored by 4.5 points.
- After a 41-13 loss to the Ravens, the Colts changed their defensive play-caller.
- Linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither will now wear the green dot helmet, replacing safety Cam Bynum.
- The change aims to improve communication and free up Bynum to focus on the secondary.
- Chiefs rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane returned to full practice on Wednesday after injuring his shoulder in the season opener.
- Delane intercepted a pass from Broncos quarterback Bo Nix on his third career snap before leaving the game.
- Coach Andy Reid said Delane is likely to play against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night.
- Jordan Mason broke his thumb in Week 1 and was placed on injured reserve, missing at least four games.
- The Vikings signed DeeJay Dallas to the active roster and Jerome Ford to the practice squad for depth.
- Kyler Murray practiced limitedly on Wednesday, but his status for Sunday's game remains uncertain.
- Aaron Judge was pulled from Wednesday's game against the Twins in the sixth inning.
- The Yankees said Judge left with right lower leg tightness after he struck out twice.
- Judge had recently returned from a fractured rib and had been struggling at the plate.
- Detroit Lions ruled out right tackle Blake Miller and left guard Christian Mahogany for Thursday's game.
- Both players were non-participants in all three injury reports this week.
- Larry Borom and Ben Bartch are expected to start in their places.
- Joe Burrow was limited in practice Wednesday due to back tightness.
- He said the soreness is normal game-day soreness and expects to play Sunday.
- He got mental reps and may not practice fully the rest of the week.
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