US

Tennis

Joe Salisbury Retires After Six Grand Slam Titles

Former world number one doubles player and six-time Grand Slam doubles champion Joe Salisbury has retired from professional tennis, according to the BBC.

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Leaders

B.B. King, the ‘King of the Blues’, Dies at 89

B.B. King, one of the most influential blues musicians of the 20th century, died at 89 in his Las Vegas home. Barack Obama called him 'a legend,' and the musician’s legacy continues to shape blues and rock.

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TV & Streaming

Lizzie Borden Netflix Cast: 8 Key Cast Members in New Season

Netflix’s 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' explores the 1892 axe murders of Lizzie Borden’s father and stepmother, reframing the case through themes of female rage and repression. Ella Beatty stars as the repressed heiress, with Rebecca Hall and Vicky Krieps among the supporting cast.

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Music

Ed Sheeran, Robert Kraft, and the Macklemore tour controversy

Rapper Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour after pro-Palestinian remarks, with Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, playing a key role. The dispute led to donations and political commentary.

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Musik

Ed Sheeran bittet Robert Kraft um 2 Mio. Dollar Spende

Stadionbesitzer Robert Kraft sagt, Ed Sheeran habe ihn gebeten, 2 Mio. Dollar für humanitäre Hilfe in der Region zu spenden.

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Descubrimiento

Regimen de Assad planificó secuestro de periodista estadounidense

El periodista estadounidense Austin Tice fue secuestrado en una operación calculada planificada durante más de un mes, según una investigación de la BBC.

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Entdeckung

Assad-Regime plantete Kidnapping von US-Journalist: BBC

US-Journalist Austin Tice wurde in einer geplanten Operation entführt, die mehr als einen Monat dauerte, wie eine BBC-Ermittlung zeigt.

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Afrika

Neunte Leiche gefunden: Mordserie in Südafrika

In Südafrika wurde die Leiche einer neunten Frau entdeckt, während Polizei eine Serie ungelöster Todesfälle untersucht.

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Olympics & More

Olympic Rowing Venue Chosen Despite 500 Crocodiles

A river home to approximately 500 saltwater crocodiles has been approved to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games, according to the BBC.

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Discovery

Assad Regime Planned Journalist’s Kidnap for Weeks, BBC Finds

US journalist Austin Tice was kidnapped in a calculated operation planned for more than a month, according to a BBC investigation.

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Music

Stadium Owner Robert Kraft Says Ed Sheeran Asked for $2m Donation

Stadium owner Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to match a $2m donation for aid in the region following a controversy over pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore being removed from the tour. According to BBC.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

Jimmy Kimmel lässt Stephen Colbert seinen Bart abnehmen

Beim Wiedereinstieg in die Nachtsendungen rasierte Stephen Colbert auf Wunsch von Jimmy Kimmel einen seiner Bärte.

WH News Sep 17, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Jimmy Kimmel Makes Stephen Colbert Shave His Beard

In a lighthearted moment during his late-night return, Stephen Colbert shaved off his beard after a suggestion from Jimmy Kimmel.

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Internet & Apps

Snapchat-Chef für Zeitbegrenzungen bei Teens offen

Der Chef von Snapchat-Mutter Snap Inc erklärt, das Unternehmen sei bereit, Zeitbegrenzungen für Teenager umzusetzen, wie der BBC berichtet.

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Amerikas

Trump droht Mexiko und Europa Handel zu beenden

US-Präsident Donald Trump hat laut AP angekündigt, den Handel mit Ländern wie Mexiko und der EU zu beenden, wenn die Federal Reserve die Zinsen nicht senkt.

WH News Sep 17, 2026