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Russia has opened a three-day parliamentary election from Sept 18-20 expected to return a United Russia-dominated State Duma. Most anti-war candidates were barred, the liberal Yabloko federal list was disqualified, and officials are holding ballots in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine. Kyiv has launched large drone strikes that have reached Moscow and Russian infrastructure this week.
Zelensky has welcomed renewed diplomacy as US envoys Witkoff and Kushner engage with Kyiv and Moscow. The talks aim to revive a trilateral process, with Kyiv pressing for a negotiated settlement and Moscow signaling cautious openness. No breakthrough has been announced, and the conflict continues into the winter.
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner are engaging Moscow and Kyiv to press for a diplomatic end to the Ukraine war. Moscow signals openness to talks while attacks persist as both sides reassess next steps.
The reports synthesize coverage of Sydney Sweeney’s Novig ad campaign and the ensuing criticism from female athletes. The ads feature Sweeney in minimal clothing with sports props, aiming to promote Decisive Sports betting platform Novig. See coverage from the Independent, CNBC, CNBC and the New York Post for reactions and context.
Alex Saab has entered a plea in a US court, agreeing to forfeit $195 million and to cooperate with investigations into corruption schemes linked to Venezuela's government. He faces up to 20 years in prison on money-laundering charges; prosecutors expect cooperation against unnamed co-defendants and possibly against Maduro allies.
The Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador is expiring this week, but no firm end date has been announced. DHS has indicated it will decide at the appropriate time, with protections remaining in place until then. Officials note that TPS extensions could affect about 200,000 Salvadorans and broader policy changes.
Sabalenka has reached the final seeking a third straight US Open title, while Rybakina eyes a first, after Ripyabkina victory over Gauff. The final will test Sabalenka’s dominance and Rybakina’s continued rise as rankings clash.
Ukraine has seen renewed Russian missile and drone strikes targeting energy infrastructure ahead of winter, killing and injuring civilians in Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa. Zelensky is signaling openness to negotiations, while Moscow questions any direct talks, with BRICS comments and regional provocations adding to the tension.
Elena Rybakina has won the US Open, defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 5-7 6-2 to claim her third Grand Slam and ascend to world No. 1. Sabalenka fails to complete a three-peat as the season’s top seed, while Rybakina extends her major success on hard courts and confirms a revitalized team dynamic.
Inter Miami has won the Campeones Cup, with Lionel Messi scoring his 100th goal for the club and Casemiro adding a late header. The victory comes in Cristian iaz Gonzalez's debut as head coach, following a 2-0 win over Cruz Azul. Messi's milestone adds to a growing collection of trophies since his arrival.
Kimi Antonelli takes an eighth win from 14 races as McLaren’s Lando Norris suffers late misfortune under the Virtual Safety Car. Norris leads at pole but a VSC timing costs him the race; Antonelli capitalises to extend his championship margin.
Several Ukrainian border trains were struck near Yahodyn just days after strikes on the Ukrainian-Polish border. Former UK PM Boris Johnson and ex-CIA director David Petraeus were reportedly at a border station near the time of the attacks. Ukraine and Poland condemn the strikes, with officials warning of further escalation as Russia presses its campaign against Ukrainian rail infrastructure.
President Donald Trump has said Ukraine has agreed not to target Russian energy sites and urged President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop strikes on Russian diesel and oil facilities, blaming those attacks for record U.S. diesel prices above $6 a gallon. Kyiv has continued long-range strikes on Russian refineries and logistics; neither Moscow nor Kyiv has formally confirmed a bilateral pledge.
Amazon has paused operations with 21 Air after a Miami crash involving a cargo jet. Investigators are reviewing speed, descent, and maintenance as the NTSB probes the fatal Sept. 6 incident that killed five people and injured five others. Amazon is supporting the investigation and seeking other carriers to fill gaps.
Costco has restricted members to two 5-quart packs of Kirkland Signature synthetic motor oil per week and is limiting Mobil 1 1-quart six-packs to five units per membership, with prices around $58 and $44 respectively. The move comes as Brent crude climbs above $109 and Middle East tensions disrupt oil supply, pushing up costs for lubricants and fuel.
The inspector general has found that the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility violated multiple detention standards, including space, hygiene and recreation. Detainees were held in cramped 18-square-foot cages and faced poor food, water and medical care. The facility, opened last year and closed this summer, is under ongoing legal scrutiny.
A crane collapsed near a Brickell construction site shortly after 8 a.m., triggering a car fire. Four workers were reported to be injured with minor injuries, and the crane operator and two trapped workers were rescued. Officials say the incident is under investigation and the cause remains unclear.
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar has released a campaign ad urging President Trump to rethink immigration enforcement, arguing that Latino voters feel betrayed by its approach. The ad cites detainee statistics and calls for a humane path to legal status, while Trump endorses Salazar. The issue is shaping Republican support in Florida ahead of the midterms.