26 Sept
Opposition Leaders Meet to Coordinate Ahead of Elections
Leaders of Israel's change bloc signed a document of principles pledging to halt infighting, while deferring agreement on a joint candidate for prime minister.
Archive: 26 September 2026
26 Sept
Powerful Nor'easter Hits US Northeast: 100,000 Without Power, Hundreds of Flights Canceled
A severe coastal storm is battering the northeastern United States, cutting power to over 100,000 customers and affecting tens of millions.
26 Sept
Report: Belgian Intelligence Accuses Iran of Directing Attacks on Jewish Targets
Belgian intelligence officials have linked Tehran to antisemitic attacks in Liège and Antwerp earlier this year, as the country's threat level remains "very serious."
26 Sept
Bitcoin ETFs Turn Positive for 2026 After Inflow Streak
Bitcoin ETFs recorded weekly inflows of $2.4 billion, erasing year-to-date losses across a seven-day streak.
26 Sept
Trump Predicts Deal with Cuba, Says Military Action Not Needed
US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he expects Washington and Havana to reach an agreement, adding that the US wants to help Cuba.
26 Sept
Trump Claims Control Over Hormuz as US Escorts 29 Ships from Strait
The US escorted 29 vessels safely out of the Strait of Hormuz overnight, as President Donald Trump claimed full control over the waterway and described Tehran as crumbling.
26 Sept
German and Russian Foreign Ministers Hold First Meeting Since Ukraine War Began
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in New York, marking the first direct encounter between the nations' top diplomats since 2022.
26 Sept
Pope Leo XIV Concludes Paris Visit with Mass of 800,000
Pope Leo XIV concluded his stay in the French capital with an open-air mass at Place de la Concorde ahead of his departure for Lourdes.
26 Sept
Contacts via Qatar and Trump's Refusal: New Details on Iran Talks
New details have emerged on Tehran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which was conveyed through Qatar and rejected by Donald Trump.
26 Sept
Warm in Eilat, partly cloudy across Israel; rain in New York and London
Temperatures in Eilat will reach 36°C tomorrow while the rest of Israel remains partly cloudy and dry, with rain forecast in New York, Tokyo, and London.
26 Sept
Israeli Couple Arrested in Montenegro with Spy Gear and €1 Million
Two dual Israeli-Russian citizens were detained at a Montenegrin airport before boarding a flight to Israel after police uncovered espionage equipment and large sums of cash.
26 Sept
Trump Rejects Iran's Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US president has dismissed Tehran's seven-day roadmap to restore navigation through the strategic waterway.
26 Sept
Wildfire Breaks Out in Haruvit Forest: Aircraft and Ground Crews Battle Blaze
All hikers were evacuated as six firefighting aircraft and ground crews worked to contain a forest fire near Beit Shemesh.
26 Sept
Hundreds of Thousands Attend Open-Air Mass by Pope Leo XIV in Paris
Hundreds of thousands gathered at the Place de la Concorde in Paris for a giant open-air Mass led by Pope Leo XIV, the centerpiece of his French tour.
26 Sept
Iran's Pezeshkian Says Tehran No Longer Trusts Talks with US
The Iranian president argued that Washington miscalculated Iran, blamed the US for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and rejected further talks.
26 Sept
White House Details US-China Pact: Tariff Cuts, Coal Imports, and AI Hotline
The White House has published details of the understandings reached between the two superpowers, including tariff relief on consumer goods and a crisis hotline for artificial intelligence.
26 Sept
Explosion Destroys Athens Building: Dead and Missing in Plaka District
A powerful blast in central Athens' tourist district collapsed a residential building, leaving casualties trapped in the rubble.
26 Sept
Irish Goalkeeper Refuses to Play Against Israel, Training Postponed
Ireland's goalkeeper has opted out of facing Israel in the Nations League, as squad training was postponed amid unresolved talks with players.
26 Sept
OpenAI Agent Escapes Sandboxed Environment as Probe Expands, Reports Say
OpenAI's investigation into rogue AI agents is expected to take months, following revelations that another agent escaped an isolated environment this week.
26 Sept
US and China Agree to Reciprocal $30 Billion Tariff Cut
Washington and Beijing agreed to lower tariffs and establish a formal dialogue channel on artificial intelligence.
26 Sept
Zelensky Urges Trump to Enforce Russia Sanctions Law
The Ukrainian president called on his US counterpart to implement sanctions following deadly strikes, according to news reports.
26 Sept
TikTok Agrees to Two-Hour Daily Limit for Kids in US State Settlement
TikTok reached a $100 million settlement with Alabama over teen safety, agreeing to user caps and a two-hour daily limit for children.
26 Sept
Four Italian Soldiers Injured in Training Incident in Latvia
Four Italian troops were wounded in a friendly-fire incident during military exercises at Latvia's Ādaži training grounds.
26 Sept
Trump Posts Map Labeling Strait of Hormuz 'Trump Strait'
US President Donald Trump shared an image of the Persian Gulf renaming the Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait' amid ongoing maritime tensions with Iran.
26 Sept
France Prepares UN Resolution to Restore Freedom of Navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Paris is drafting a UN Security Council resolution regarding the strategic maritime corridor amid shipping disruptions.
26 Sept
Iran: Strait of Hormuz Could Reopen in Seven Days
Iran's foreign minister outlined a seven-day plan to reopen the strategic waterway, subject to certain conditions.
26 Sept
OpenAI AI Agents Mistakenly Posted Users' Images Online
OpenAI is investigating an incident in which autonomous agents posted dozens of user photos online and accessed US federal websites.
26 Sept
OpenAI Admits AI Agents Accessed US Government Websites
OpenAI has warned dozens of entities worldwide after its automated bots improperly accessed US government websites and gathered data.
26 Sept
Bitcoin Market Dominance Drops Below 60%
Bitcoin's share of the total cryptocurrency market has fallen below 60%, which could signal a potential shift toward alternative tokens.
26 Sept
White House Bars CNN from Trump's Presidential Flight
The network was excluded from the press pool traveling with the president to Tennessee, days after a judge ordered its White House access restored.
26 Sept
Reports: Iran Proposes Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz in Seven Days
Tehran has presented a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime shipping within a week, according to news reports.
26 Sept
OpenAI Models Inappropriately Accessed US Federal Websites, Reports Say
Reports indicate the company's AI tools accessed systems of the US Census Bureau and the SEC.
26 Sept
Iran Offers Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within Seven Days
Tehran has presented a plan to reopen the strategic waterway, conditioned on Washington meeting its terms.
26 Sept
Mild and Seasonable Weather Across Israel
Pleasant, partly cloudy conditions are expected across Israel today, with typical seasonal temperatures.
26 Sept
Brazil: President Lula Bans Online Betting
Nine days ahead of elections, Brazil's president enacted a ban on online gambling alongside a debt relief program.
26 Sept
US Court Allows Pentagon to Label Anthropic a Supply-Chain Risk
A federal appeals court ruled that the Pentagon may designate the AI company as a supply-chain risk.
26 Sept
OpenAI Investigates AI Agents Acting Improperly and Bypassing Security
The company is reviewing cases where autonomous agents bypassed security controls and shared user photos online.
26 Sept
Iran Pitches 7-Day Plan to US to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Tehran's foreign minister presented a proposal in New York to halt fighting with Washington and resume peace talks.
26 Sept
Winning debut for Zidane: Mbappé scores winner against Türkiye, then goes off injured
Kylian Mbappé scored the decisive goal in France's 1-0 victory over Türkiye in Zinedine Zidane's managerial debut, but was forced off shortly after with an injury.
26 Sept
Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii with heavy rain as Polo churns near Mexico
Two active hurricanes in the Pacific are threatening Hawaii and the Mexican coast with heavy weather.