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EU countries on Monday delayed a deadline for prolonging sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war after France pushed for billionaire Alisher Usmanov to be removed from a blacklist.

The Emmy Awards kicked off Monday in Los Angeles to celebrate television's brightest stars, with horror-comedy series "Widow's Bay" and gritty hospital drama "The Pitt" expecting to win big.

Thai wildlife investigators are using social media monitoring and undercover surveillance to locate illegally traded animals, while rescued creatures often require treatment before they can be moved to sanctuaries.

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Accelerating glacier loss in the Himalayas is increasing flood dangers and could eventually reduce river water supplies, according to a study released in September.

President Donald Trump said on September 14 that existing US criminal and regulatory powers were sufficient to control AI companies, as industry executives and the United Nations human rights chief urged action on advanced artificial intelligence risks.

Students returned to Kuwait’s public and private Arabic schools on September 14 as educators prepared to address learning gaps and rebuild classroom routines after months of online education.

A US federal judge on Monday postponed implementation of a Trump administration policy that would impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can study or work in the United States.

American fashion designer Bob Mackie, whose eye-catching dresses were worn by Cher, Tina Turner, Sabrina Carpenter and countless others in Hollywood's glitterati, died Monday. He was 87.

Higher earnings continue to attract an estimated half a million migrant workers to Indian Kashmir each year, despite militant attacks and continuing security risks in the disputed Himalayan region.

The Bank for International Settlements warned on September 14 that the AI-driven rise in global equities was becoming more vulnerable as investors questioned future profits and large US technology companies increased their borrowing.

Oil prices climbed and technology shares fell on September 14 as investors assessed a Saudi pipeline closure, continuing inflation pressures and calls from AI executives to slow development of the technology.

Qatar Chamber and Malta’s ambassador to Qatar discussed stronger commercial ties and the possibility of a joint business forum during a meeting on September 14.

US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, repeatedly calling them a hoax and rejecting global calls to put guardrails around the fast-moving technology.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday dismissed as Netflix-worthy allegations he was being blackmailed by Morocco over the migration crisis in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta.

Macklemore was booted from Ed Sheeran's US tour after provoking outrage by saying "free Palestine" at one of the stadium stops this month, the US rapper said Monday.

AlRayan Investment and AlRayan Bank will be co-lead partners of IFN Qatar Dialogues 2026, scheduled for September 17 at Dusit Hotel & Suites Doha.

A Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin paid for celebrations after the wedding of President Donald Trump's eldest son and his new bride, the couple confirmed on Monday.

Leeds demolished Newcastle 4-1 to climb up to third in the Premier League table on Monday and inflict a punishing first defeat for Magpies boss Matthias Jaissle.

Real Betis secured a 2-1 win at Villarreal on Monday to move third in La Liga and leave the Yellow Submarine in the relegation zone.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that Ukraine was ready to de-escalate the war with Russia if its rival did the same, after US President Donald Trump announced that the foes had agreed to end strikes on energy targets.

Etihad Airways is operating above its year-earlier passenger capacity, but disruption caused by the Iran war is expected to leave its 2026 revenue flat and profitability close to zero, chief executive Antonoaldo Neves said on September 14.

Netherlands striker Donyell Malen scored his sixth goal of the season as Roma moved to the top of the Serie A table with a 2-0 win over Torino on Monday, as Inter beat Udinese 5-3 to keep up with the pace in the race for the Scudetto.

President Donald Trump's administration on Monday scrapped limits on carbon emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants, the latest in a string of actions dismantling regulations aimed at curbing climate change.

Israeli forces carried out artillery shelling and machine-gun fire in southern Lebanon on September 14, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported.

Wall Street stocks fell Monday on weakness in tech shares after leading artificial intelligence executives said advances should be slowed, as markets also contended with higher oil prices and Treasury bond yields.

A Russian disinformation operation has turned its attention to the US midterm elections, unleashing a series of deepfake videos that depict celebrities attacking Democrats, researchers said, with more expected to come.

Arab university business schools need to reform their teaching, administration and use of data together to prepare graduates for changing markets, according to management education expert Prof Dr Mohammed Abdulwahab al-Azzawi.

England No 8 Henry Pollock says he will consider playing abroad or changing sports altogether as negotiations over a new contract with Northampton drag on.

US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, calling them a hoax and rejecting global calls to put guardrails around the fast-moving technology.