Haiku in English: Sept. 18, 2026

Robber threatens to stab shop staff with shard of glass to steal alcohol

A robber threatened shop workers with a shard of glass to steal alcohol from a supermarket in Newcastle upon Tyne in June, newly-released footage shows.

Trump says ‘big decision’ coming on Iran war as he prepares to meet six Gulf leaders at UN General Assembly

Trump said his next move on Iran would be influenced by discussions with leaders of six Gulf countries whom he is due to meet in New York next Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

Congress members fleeing DC all say the same thing about filling their gas tanks

Trump insists rising fuel prices are ‘a very inexpensive price to pay,’ for his war in Iran. Eric Garcia asks Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill about the last time they stopped for gas

Ex-state official flees US after admitting he was fearful of going to prison

EU's offer to Canada is proof that Europe is ready to stand up to Trump, says lawmaker

The European Union's overtures to Canada are a signal that Europe is ready to take off the boxing gloves when it comes to dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump, says a German member of the European Parliament.

OpenAI, Microsoft executives' quotes on AI training threaten copyright defense, news outlets argue

US allows Iran delegation to attend UN assembly: official

The US will allow Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week.

Tehran 'Victorious' In New York: Russia And China Vetoes Kill US-Led UN Resolution On Iran Sanctions Oversight

The US-drafted resolution failed despite securing 11 votes in favour, with two abstentions—including Pakistan—and two negative votes by Moscow and Beijing

US-Iran War Updates: Houthis Say Saudi Launched 40 Strikes As Trump Eyes Iran Talks With Gulf

US-Iran War Updates: US media reported that an Iranian drone-and-missile attack targeted a US-contracted vessel near the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week.

Too much of a good boy? Dog pesters burglar to play

A dog who discovered a burglar in his house forgot his duty to protect the home, instead bringing the intruder a series of toys in an effort to play.

US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark

The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US.

Diana's Brother Claims Charles Sounded 'Giddily Elated' After Her Death: 'Like A Lottery Winner'

Charles Spencer writes that the then-Prince Charles appeared "giddily elated" when he spoke to him shortly after Diana's death was confirmed.

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Explosions near Polish border after two airports forced to shut during daytime attacks

‘Every day, we respond to aggression. Russia must choose peace,’ Ukrainian president says

Hyrox athlete apologises and forfeits victory after defecating during race

Joanna Wietrzyk said she is ‘deeply sorry for the discomfort and disruption’ that her defecation caused during a Hyrox event in Beijing

Israeli envoy Danny Danon calls for Mamdani’s arrest ahead of Netanyahu’s New York visit

Speaking to reporters at the UN on Thursday, Danon accused Mamdani of incitement and of collaborating with an enemy of the United States. His remarks came days before Netanyahu is expected to address the UN General Assembly.

Ex-Connecticut official flees US by boat and plane ahead of corruption sentencing

The former Democratic state representative was found guilty by a federal jury last year after being charged with extortion

Floyd Samba makes career prediction after ‘mind-blowing’ Man City debut

Samba impressed as Erling Haaland’s replacement and scored twice on debut in Man City’s 5-0 Carabao Cup triumph over Norwich

A judge rejects Pamela Smart’s latest bid for a new trial in 1990 accomplice to murder case

A New Hampshire judge has dismissed Pamela Smart's latest petition for a new trial

Driver who slammed into LA bus before news helicopter crash to face murder charges, prosecutor says

The driver who slammed her SUV into a Los Angeles bus, killing two people, before a news helicopter that was covering it crashed will face murder charges, a prosecutor said Thursday

Stocks climb as oil retreats, Fed calms inflation fears

The US Fed raised interest rates to control inflation, despite US President Donald Trump calling for lower rates.

US will allow 'core' Iranian delegation join United Nations summit in New York

The Trump administration will allow a “core delegation” of Iranian leadership to attend the high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly next week in New York City, a State Department spokesman said Thursday, even as the U.S. and Iran remain at war and negotiations have stalled.  The State Department is granting visas for the...

Whoopi Goldberg reveals reason for upcoming absences from The View

Goldberg’s former co-hosts on ‘The View’ will fill in during her absence

Yes To Iran, No To Abbas: Why US Again Denied Palestinian President's Visa For UN Meet

US said that visas would be denied to members of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and officials of the Palestinian Authority (PA).

Iranian president granted visa to attend UN meeting in New York

Polo player dies after accident at tournament

Tributes paid to 32-year-old who had been married only three years

Trading Day: Lower oil, yields boost stocks  

Tom Banton’s big hitting continues England’s T20 dominance over Sri Lanka

England claimed a 14th consecutive T20 win over Sri Lanka with a simple six-wicket win that seals the series with a game to spare

Data center developer sues city after requiring company to supply renewable energy on-site

Critics of the data center in St. Louis, Missouri, worry about its water usage, the impact on the city’s air quality and utility costs

The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

Sept. 11 - 17, 2026 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Anita Baca, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.

Elon Musk’s former DOGE employees working on AI passport renewal and tax-filing website

Pilot ejects before US fighter jet crashes in huge fireball during training

US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia

The US approved a US$24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, pending approval by Congress.

Barbra Streisand blames Trump’s ‘unchecked ego’ for Kennedy Center chaos: ‘Painful to witness’

President announced this week that the arts institution would be shut down immediately for major renovations amid a legal battle over his name on the building

Russia kicks off voting in first parliamentary election since Ukraine war began

F-16 fighter jet crashes in Michigan and bursts into flames with residents told to evacuate

A witness described seeing a big plume of black smoke and said ‘explosions kept happening’

Trump administration allows inadvertent killing of endangered species

Inadvertently killing endangered animals while logging a forest or building a dam would no longer be considered illegal under a new interpretation of the Endangered Species Act

Politics follow you at work - no matter if you’re talking about it or not

Findings based on workplace surveys conducted during 2024 presidential primary season

DWP could scrap PIP for millions of high earners to save £8bn, Burnham told

The controversial suggestion has been criticised by disability charities

Trump’s imminent threat to ‘rip down’ Kennedy Center interrupted by judge’s latest ruling

Trump says he is weighing whether to ‘annihilate’ Iran

‘It's a big decision. Anything could happen with me,’ Trump said