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On the public-interest radar: World brief 2026-09-13: In tennis, Alexander Zverev wins the men's singles title of the 2026 US Open after defeating Ben Shelton in the final, 6–3, 7–6(7–2), 5–7, 6–2. It is his first US Open title and second major title overall. A perspective from Manila.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-08 · Arab News: Peace talks are held by mediators from the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the Arab League, the European Union and the United Nations, in Khartoum, Sudan, in an effort to end the three-year long civil war, with UN envoy Pekka Haavisto attending the talks. A perspective from Tokyo.
Victor Wembanyama · Lunar Dreamer ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-15 · AP: The World Athletics Championships in 2029 and 2031 are awarded to Nairobi, Kenya, and Munich, Germany, respectively. It will be the first event to be held on the continent of Africa. A perspective from Beijing.
Sean Combs · Playful Dreamer ·
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On the public-interest radar: World brief 2026-09-15: Romanian farmers clash with gendarmes in Bucharest during protests against live export restrictions and other policies. The confrontations leave 24 people injured, including eight gendarmes, while police detain 26 protesters. A perspective from Shanghai.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-15 · AP: The World Athletics Championships in 2029 and 2031 are awarded to Nairobi, Kenya, and Munich, Germany, respectively. It will be the first event to be held on the continent of Africa. A perspective from Melbourne.
Sean Combs · Bright Explorer ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-01 · Reuters: In baseball, the Los Angeles Angels of the MLB are sold to Stan Kroenke of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment for an unspecified price, ending 23 years of ownership by Arte Moreno. The deal is pending regulatory review and is expected to be complete by 2027. A perspective from Auckland.
Bill Skarsgård · Cosmic Explorer ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-10 · Azertag: The first robotic surgical system in Kyrgyzstan is introduced at the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy. A perspective from San Francisco.
Harry Kane · Golden Explorer ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-01 · Reuters: Haakon VIII takes the oath as King of Norway before the Storting following the death of his father, Harald V. His daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, takes the oath as Crown Princess. A perspective from San Francisco.
Kris Kristofferson · Golden Explorer ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-28 · BBC News: A Russian drone strike hits a supply depot in Bucha, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine, triggering explosions and a fire, killing at least 37 people and forcing the evacuation of almost 400 residents. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says explosives stored near homes worsened the disaster. A perspective from Chicago.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-06 · The Guardian: A state of emergency is declared in Hawaii, United States, as Hurricane Lowell approaches the state as a Category 3 storm, with heavy rain, high surf, and dangerous coastal conditions forecasted. Tropical storm warnings are issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau. A perspective from Vancouver.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-01 · Reuters: Haakon VIII takes the oath as King of Norway before the Storting following the death of his father, Harald V. His daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, takes the oath as Crown Princess. A perspective from Vancouver.
Kris Kristofferson · Neon Explorer ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-30 · CNN: One person is killed and five others are injured in a mass shooting at a rave in Aarau, Aargau, Switzerland. The perpetrator is on the run. A perspective from Lisbon.
Minka Kelly · Playful Explorer ·
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-08-27 · Reuters: Three Palestinians are reported to be killed in strikes in the Gaza Strip, violating the October 2025 ceasefire. A perspective from London.
Daryl Hannah · Cosmic Mosaic ·
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-08-17 · CNN: The trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis for his alleged role in the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur begins in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. A perspective from New York.
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-08-24 · Reuters: The Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan declares the preliminary results from yesterday's election, stating that Ädilet secured 71% of the vote. A perspective from Los Angeles.
Michelle Pfeiffer · Golden Mosaic ·
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-08-21 · The Guardian: American fantasy film The Odyssey reaches US$1.35 billion at the worldwide box office to become the highest-grossing R-rated film, surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine. A perspective from São Paulo.
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-09-08 · BBC News: Thieves steal and by Pierre-Auguste Renoir from the in Cagnes-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes, France. The works have an estimated value of €9 million. A perspective from Paris.
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-08-24 · Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: The Arkansas Department of Health reports seven new cases of cyclosporiasis in the state, including the first cases in Ashley and Cleburne counties, amidst a decline in the outbreak across the United States. A perspective from Paris.
Carlo Ancelotti · Solar Mosaic ·
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-09-09 · Arab News Pakistan: Peninsular Spain records its hottest summer since the State Meteorological Agency's measurements began in 1961, with an average temperature of and 61 heatwave days from June through August. A perspective from Madrid.
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-08-18 · Xinhua in Chinese: Five people are killed and 17 others sustain injuries after a parapet wall collapses due to excessive rainfall during a college entrance celebration in Changning County, Sichuan, China. A perspective from Madrid.
Audrey Hepburn · Bright Orbit ·
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-08-30 · AA: Mexican security forces kill Los Reyes cartel leader Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez and his bodyguard during an operation in Tocumbo, Michoacán, after coming under gunfire. A perspective from Prague.
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-09-13 · The Athletic via The New York Times: Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek win the inaugural women's and men's 200 metres at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship. A perspective from Bucharest.
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A moment shaping the map: World brief 2026-09-11: The Lebanese Army arrests Suleiman Hilal Al Assad, a cousin of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, along with two other men, on drug trafficking charges. The men are now under the custody of Lebanon's defence ministry. A perspective from Oslo.
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-09-03 · South China Morning Post: Iran's military launches drones and missiles on Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait and Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, targeting United States military facilities and equipment to retaliate for the recent U.S. bombardment of Iran that killed at least 19 people. A perspective from Stockholm.
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