BBC News:
| US interest rates raised for first time in three years | Wed 16th Sep 2026 22:02 BST |
The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday. | |
| Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks | Wed 16th Sep 2026 19:36 BST |
A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News. | |
| EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member' | Wed 16th Sep 2026 13:36 BST |
Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump. | |
| Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say | Wed 16th Sep 2026 18:16 BST |
Some 10 families had reportedly been living in the six-storey building in Gaza City that was hit by an Israeli strike last year. | |
| US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt | Wed 16th Sep 2026 20:59 BST |
Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender. | |
| OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms | Wed 16th Sep 2026 11:02 BST |
Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity. | |


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