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Sep 13, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump is in Ireland for the Irish Open, sparking controversy over his remarks on uniting Ireland and Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, the Kremlin says Russia is not ruling out US-brokered peace talks with Ukraine despite ongoing attacks on infrastructure. In the US, rising diesel costs are straining the economy as markets await a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates. Additionally, Sweden holds a close general election focused on cost of living and immigration, while rescuers search for over 100 people after a ferry capsized in Indonesia.

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