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US Open men’s final live: Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton

Follow our live build-up, predictions, score, match photos and text commentary stream of the men's final in New York.

US Open men’s singles final live: Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton

Follow our live build-up, predictions, score, match photos and text commentary stream of the men's final in New York.

Austria's new headscarf ban for under-14s sparks debate over religious freedom

Since 1 September, Austria has banned headscarves for female pupils under 14 at state and private schools. Repeated breaches of the rule could lead to fines of €150 to €800 for parents.

Loopholes and shady practices taint U.S. surrogacy industry

Lured by promises of payment and a desire to help other families, surrogates discover they have few protections from practices that cast a "dark shadow" over the industry.

9/13: Face The Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," with the midterm elections less than two months away, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto returns with the Battleground Tracker. Plus, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox join.

Dubbo Wastewater Plant Starts: New catalyst breaks down stubborn pollutants; city bets on recycled water

This week, an innovative wastewater treatment facility was inaugurated in Dubbo, New South Wales, marking a significant upgrade in regional water management. Capable of processing large quantities of wastewater each year, the plant employs cutting-edge technology to effectively decompose challenging contaminants. The recycled water generated will have diverse applications, aiding local communities...

28 Tasmanian devils were moved to an island; 3,000 penguin pairs later disappeared

In 2012, 28 Tasmanian devils were introduced to Maria Island as an insurance population against facial tumour disease. The devils thrived, reaching up to 90, but experts say their presence came at a heavy cost to local wildlife. A survey later found Maria Island’s little penguin colonies had disappeared, wiping out an estimated 3,000 breeding pairs.

Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists

Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.

4 killed, child critically injured in Louisiana stabbing spree; search on for person of interest

Canadian Citizenship Certificate backlog hits 136,000, wait time now nearly 3 years

Transcript: Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 13, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 13, 2026.

Mohamed Al Fayed abuse compensation claims could reach £150m, says law firm

Combined value of 275 women’s claims is far greater than amount Harrods has set aside for payoutsCompensation claims by 275 survivors of alleged sexual abuse by the former owner of Harrods Mohamed Al Fayed could reach between £100m and £150m, according to a law firm representing the women.The combined value of their claims, calculated by KP Law (KPL), which represents more than half of known survi...

Legendary Canadian boxer George Chuvalo dies aged 89

The heavyweight champion took on the likes of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, and was known for never once getting knocked out or knocked down.

Kamala Harris’s California home targeted by trespasser, officials say

Security stopped individual who entered property of ex-vice-president and was asked to leave, no arrests were made Law enforcement officials and a spokesperson for former vice-president Kamala Harris said a trespasser was stopped at her Malibu home in California on Friday night.Neither the former vice-president nor her husband, Doug Emhoff, were home at the time. Continue reading...

Trump doubles down on united Ireland comments on day two of visit

The US president was speaking at the Irish Open on Sunday and said "many people agree" with his comments.

For China, H-6N bomber enhances nuclear deterrence and second-strike capability

Last month, the People’s Liberation Army released footage showing its H-6N bomber flying with a nuclear-capable Jing Lei-1 (JL-1) air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM), offering a rare look at China’s airborne nuclear strike capability. The H-6N is one of the latest modernised variants of the H-6, the country’s only strategic bomber. Its flight carrying the ALBM during a joint anti-ship exercise w...

Iran-GCC summit: What’s behind the meeting, why is Bahrain not attending?

Iran says it plans to hold talks with Iraq and Gulf nations in Oman to help strengthen shared regional security.

Uncovering a Holocaust survival story

A school oral history project to interview World War II veterans uncovered little-known stories from the conflict, including the liberation by American troops of 2,500 Holocaust survivors from a so-called "death train" in April 1945.

Uncovering a Holocaust survival story

An oral history project organized by former schoolteacher Matthew Rozell to interview World War II veterans uncovered little-known stories from the conflict, including the liberation by American troops of 2,500 Holocaust survivors from a so-called "death train" in April 1945. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with Rozell (author of "A Train Near Magdeburg"), historian James Bulgin, and filmmaker Mike...

Seeking cash for AI, China’s Z.ai eyes new US$5b fundraising push after July share sale

Z.ai, the Chinese artificial intelligence model developer listed in Hong Kong, is seeking to raise about HK$15.7 billion (US$2 billion) through a placement of roughly 21.97 million new H shares at HK$714 apiece, according to a company filing on Sunday. The company also announced a 20.14 billion yuan (US$3 billion) convertible-bond sale, according to its filing with the Hong Kong stock exchange. Z....

Villagers in India tie technician to cell tower over 5G failure

Villagers in India tie technician to cell tower over 5G failure

90-year-old iconic Twin Chimneys motel in Cheyenne torn down for a coffee drive-thru

The Twin Chimneys Motor Court in Cheyenne, Wyoming, was demolished this week after almost 90 years. Its distinctive twin stone chimneys, a landmark along the historic Lincoln Highway, fell in about 30 seconds. The site will now make way for a 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru stand, ending the story of the once-popular motor court.

Shipwrecks and the tantalizing allure of the sea

Shipwrecks have long fascinated oceanographer Robert Ballard, who became renowned for locating the wreck of the RMS Titanic in 1985. He talks with correspondent Lee Cowan about how that discovery 12,000 feet beneath the Atlantic changed him, and about the efforts of his research vessel Nautilus to map the ocean floor. Cowan also talks with Sophie Elmhirst, author of the bestseller "A Marriage at S...

Yemen: The Houthis test Iran's regional influence

Iran-backed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have intensified as fighting spreads around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital chokepoint for global trade and oil shipments. On FRANCE 24, Sanaa Center for Strategic Studies chairman Farea Al-Muslimi argued this could mark "the last round in Yemen's current war", unpacking the Houthis' ties with Iran and the growing pressure on Washington as the group tar...

Renewed fighting worsens Yemen’s humanitarian crisis

Renewed fighting worsens Yemen’s humanitarian crisis