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Ukraine anger as EU lifts sanctions on Russian oligarchs Usmanov, Fridman
Trump beats 'America first' drum at UN as allies tread carefully
Trump beats 'America first' drum at UN as allies tread carefully

President Donald Trump laid out a vision on Tuesday of a militaristic US unbound by international rules in a UN speech contrasting starkly with pleas at the world body for cooperation and restraint.

September 22, 2026

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Snedeker backs Spaun for Ryder Cup after Presidents snub
Snedeker backs Spaun for Ryder Cup after Presidents snub

United States captain Brandt Snedeker is backing JJ Spaun to make next year's Ryder Cup team despite snubbing the former US Open champion for this week's Presidents Cup in Medinah.

September 22, 2026

Ganna and Borghini lead Italy to mixed relay gold at cycling worlds
Ganna and Borghini lead Italy to mixed relay gold at cycling worlds

Elisa Longo Borghini and Filippo Ganna dug deep to lead the Italian mixed relay team to a long-awaited gold at the cycling world championships time-trial on Tuesday, ahead of France and Switzerland.

September 22, 2026

French prosecutors probe secret filming of women with smart glasses
French prosecutors probe secret filming of women with smart glasses

Paris prosecutors said Tuesday they had opened several probes after receiving complaints concerning women filmed on the street without their consent using smart glasses.

September 22, 2026

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How is the EU approaching record fuel prices?
How is the EU approaching record fuel prices?

Transport fuel prices in the European Union have struck record highs in recent days, driven by oil futures surging because of the Middle East war and Ukranian strikes on Russian refineries.

September 22, 2026

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Stocks climb as oil slides, AI buzz returns
Stocks climb as oil slides, AI buzz returns

Stock markets rose on Tuesday as oil prices extended losses and the success of Meta's new AI agent alongside hopes for US-China talks fanned a tech rally.

September 22, 2026