ICE releases wife of US soldier and Afghanistan veteran from detention
Immigration and Customs Enforcement released the wife of an active-duty U.S. Army soldier and Afghanistan war veteran after a monthlong detention, according to CBS News.
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Trump Leaves China With Little on Iran, AI, and Taiwan
Donald Trump left China without significant agreements on Iran, artificial intelligence, or Taiwan, according to reports from The Guardian and Asia Times.
Israel Kills Seven in Lebanon as Talks Continue in Washington
Israeli attacks killed at least seven people in Lebanon on Friday as a second day of direct talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials took place in Washington, according to the Lebanese state news agency NNA.
Mali Forces Target Rebel Alliance Amid Power Struggle
Mali’s armed forces, supported by Russian mercenaries, have launched airstrikes targeting a rebel alliance of Islamist extremists and Tuareg separatists as the ruling junta struggles to maintain its hold on power in the unstable west African country, according to The Guardian.
New York Times defends journalist against Israel’s libel threat
The New York Times has called a libel threat from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over an article alleging sexual assaults against Palestinian detainees by Israeli security services 'without merit', according to BBC.
AI Vigilante Trap Snares Alleged Paedophile in France
A retired French sports teacher has been taken into custody after allegedly making sexual propositions to a 14-year-old girl, who was later revealed to be an AI-generated persona operated by an influencer specializing in entrapment, according to BBC.
205 Prisoners Exchanged as Kyiv Mourns 24 Killed in Russian Strike
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 205 prisoners of war on Friday, as Kyiv mourned 24 people killed in a Russian missile strike that destroyed an apartment block, according to the BBC.
India hikes fuel prices as Iran crisis bites
India announced a 3-rupee ($0.03) per litre fuel price hike on Friday, with gasoline now priced at 97.77 rupees ($1.02) and diesel at 90.67 rupees ($0.94), according to Al Jazeera.
Unite the Kingdom: 150,000 Attend Anti-Migration Protest in London
More than 150,000 people attended an anti-migration protest in London on September 13, 2025, according to police estimates. The demonstration, led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson under the slogan 'Unite the Kingdom,' saw clashes with police and at least 26 officers injured.
Alex Murdaugh in ‘Death in the Family’ and Other Stories
Jason Clarke immersed himself in the role of Alex Murdaugh in Hulu’s 'Death in the Family,' even as it took a personal toll, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Trump-Xi Summit Sparks Oil Price Hike Amid Ongoing Iran Tensions
Oil prices rose after U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the Strait of Hormuz, according to CNBC and TMGM reports.
Kyiv Attack Death Toll Rises to 14
At least 14 people were killed and over 40 injured in a Russian air attack on Kyiv, according to the city’s military administration. Rescue teams continue to search for survivors.
Xi-Trump Summit Fails to Yield Iran War Breakthrough
The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing failed to yield a breakthrough on ending the war with Iran, according to Al Jazeera. The conflict has now entered its 77th day.
Trump and Xi Shift to Business-First Relationship After Beijing Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have shifted to a business-first relationship following their summit in Beijing, according to reports. The two leaders agreed to redefine the U.S.-China relationship as one of 'strategic stability,' as outlined in a readout from Xinhua.
13 killed in US military boat strikes identified: ‘Flesh-and-blood people’
A five-month investigation has identified 13 victims of U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, according to the Latin American Center for Investigative Journalism (CLIP).