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KYIV IN FLAMES; Russia Launches Massive Drone Strike On Ukraine Capital; Warehouses, Homes, Cars Hit

Russia and Ukraine have unleashed another massive wave of drone attacks, with both sides striking deep inside each others territory. Ukrainian forces launched a huge overnight drone assault targeting Moscow and surrounding areas, with Russian officials reporting hundreds of drones intercepted and damage to infrastructure, residential buildings and the Moscow Oil Refinery. Russia responded with a fresh barrage of drones across Kyiv Oblast, setting warehouses ablaze and damaging vehicles, industri

21 Sep 2026 9:25 am
Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber passes away at 27

Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, has died at age twenty-seven. He passed away on Sunday, September twentieth, at a rehabilitation facility. Presley Gerber had openly discussed his struggles with mental health and substance abuse. He actively advocated for mental health awareness to assist others. The family is requesting privacy during this difficult period.

21 Sep 2026 9:07 am
NFL legend's 5-cow hobby farm grows to 4,100 acres with Wagyu herd

After hanging up his football jersey in 2018, former NFL star Joe Thomas took a new path in life as a cattle farmer in Wisconsin. His venture, Hall of Fame Farms, has flourished, now specializing in high-quality Wagyu and Certified Angus beef. With the same discipline that led him on the field, Thomas expertly navigates his agricultural journey, illustrating the power of perseverance in a completely different arena.

21 Sep 2026 9:06 am
Itllu Arjuna - Official Teaser

Watch the Official Teaser from Telugu movie 'Itllu Arjuna' starring Aniesh, Anaswara Rajan, Vennela Kishore, Mukesh Rishi and Kalaiyarasan Harikrishnan. 'Itllu Arjuna' movie is written and directed by Mahesh Uppala and produced by Venky Kudumula. To know more about 'Itllu Arjuna' teaser, watch the video. Check out the latest Telugu teasers, new movie teasers, trending Telugu movie teasers, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

21 Sep 2026 8:46 am
Iran Hits American Orbiter Spy Drone Over Strait Of Hormuz In Dramatic Air Defence Strike

The Iranian Army says its air defence forces intercepted and destroyed an OrbitER reconnaissance drone over the Strait of Hormuz while it was conducting a reconnaissance mission. Officials said the drone was brought down at 6:30 p.m. local time using indigenous air defence systems. The latest claim comes amid a string of reported drone interceptions around the Strait of Hormuz, including previous Iranian claims involving MQ-1 and MQ-9 unmanned aircraft over nearby strategic locations.#Iran #Stra

21 Sep 2026 8:46 am
Owaisis UP Alliance Offer: AIMIM Chief Says Join Hands To Stop BJPs Third Term

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has made an open offer to political parties ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, saying his party is willing to join hands with others over a common electoral strategy. Owaisi said AIMIM would announce its alliance decision by October 2. He also recalled the partys unsuccessful alliance outreach during the Bihar elections and criticised Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks and political strategy.

21 Sep 2026 8:25 am
'Will Talk To Putin': AfD Delivers Big Shock To Ukraine As Germany Stuns Merz With Vote Blow

Supporters of Alternative for Germany celebrated in Schwerin after projections showed the party finishing first in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's state election. Lead candidate Enrico Schult told supporters the result gave the party a mandate to govern, while co-chair Tino Chrupalla welcomed the projected outcome. During the election-night event, party leaders highlighted energy prices, Nord Stream and negotiations over the war in Ukraine as key policy priorities following the projected result.

21 Sep 2026 8:25 am
Bail - Official Trailer

Watch the Official Trailer from Kannada movie 'Bail' starring Shiva Rajkumar. 'Bail' movie is directed by Pavan Wadeyar and produced by Venkat K Narayana. To know more about 'Bail' trailer, watch the video. Check out the latest Kannada trailers, new movie trailers, trending Kannada movie trailers, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

21 Sep 2026 8:25 am
Jailer 2 - Official Teaser

Watch the Official Teaser from Tamil movie 'Jailer 2' starring Rajinikanth, SJ Suryah and Vidya Balan. 'Jailer 2' movie is directed by Nelson. To know more about 'Jailer 2' teaser watch the video. Check out the latest Tamil teasers, new movie teasers, trending Tamil movie teaser, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

21 Sep 2026 8:25 am
Olympiad: Pragg outwits Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri for first win; sister Vaishali loses

At the 2026 Chess Olympiad, R Praggnanandhaa secured his first win by outplaying Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri in a tense Ruy Lopez, helping India beat the Netherlands 3-1. Gukesh also won, while Erigaisi and Nihal drew. Indias women suffered a narrow 1.5-2.5 loss to Poland, with Vaishali defeated by Aleksandra Maltsevskaya. Poland have now beaten India in three successive Olympiads.

21 Sep 2026 8:05 am
Anthropic CEO may release new AI model ahead of IPO

Anthropic is reportedly contemplating the launch of a new AI model to rival OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra. This comes on the heels of CEO Dario Amodei's advocacy for a more measured approach to frontier model advancements. Despite Astra's swift uptake among enterprises and notable market share increases, analysts believe it doesn't pose a fundamental challenge to Anthropic's business.

21 Sep 2026 8:00 am
Mumbai student alleges home search after pro-Palestine campaign

A student claims police searched her home for nine hours without a warrant. She alleges her friends were mistreated and she faced detention. The search reportedly linked to a pro-Palestine kite-flying campaign. Police are conducting an inquiry into the alleged incident. The student's landlord has asked her to vacate her residence.

21 Sep 2026 7:47 am
AfD tops another German state poll, Merzs CDU crashes to historic low

Germany's AfD party has won the state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, delivering a major blow to Chancellor Merz's Christian Democratic Union. This outcome underscores growing voter dissatisfaction concerning economic challenges and migration policies. Many voters were also swayed by their opposition to Berlin's stance on Ukraine. Mainstream political parties continue to shut the AfD out of any potential governing alliances.

21 Sep 2026 7:46 am
U.S.-Houthi Understanding Tested As Washington Declares Advisory For Citizens In Saudi Arabia

The United States has imposed new travel restrictions on government employees inside Saudi Arabia as Houthi missile and drone attacks reach increasingly deep into the kingdom. American personnel must now obtain special authorisation for official or personal travel to Taif and Yanbu, while U.S. citizens have been warned to avoid windows, remain clear of fallen debris and prepare for possible airspace closures. Yanbu is a critical Saudi oil-storage and export centre, while Taif recently suffered c

21 Sep 2026 7:25 am
Iran rules out reopening Strait of Hormuz, returning to US talks until conditions met

Iran remains steadfast in its decision to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and discontinue negotiations until its stipulations are satisfied. Tehran has communicated its demands to Washington via third parties, now awaiting a response. The nation has issued a warning regarding potential attacks on US bases should military action ensue, while US forces have redirected commercial vessels amidst a naval blockade.

21 Sep 2026 7:06 am
'I won't leave it until I win': Khan returns for his 4th Asiad with same Oly dream

As Mairaj Ahmad Khan prepares for his fourth Asian Games, the Olympic gold that has stayed out of reach for more than two decades remains his biggest motivation. From cricket fields in Bulandshahr to becoming India's first Olympic skeet shooter and the country's first men's skeet World Cup champion, the 50-year-old reflects on Rio, COVID, personal loss, Cairo, and the philosophy that continues to define him: one target at a time. Pasted markdown

21 Sep 2026 6:39 am
Ed Sheeran says friends and family abandoned him amid Macklemore controversy

Ed Sheeran performed emotionally in Philadelphia after opening acts withdrew. He expressed feeling abandoned by friends and family during the tour. Sheeran acknowledged changing the stage layout due to security concerns. The singer stated he continued performing for his dedicated fans. This concert followed controversy over Macklemore's removal from the tour.

21 Sep 2026 6:06 am
ITS A DISASTER!: Merz ROCKED As AfD Storms To Victory, CDU Crushed In German State Poll

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has admitted that the result in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania cannot be sugar-coated and called it a disaster for his CDU. The party suffered a major setback as the AfD secured around 37.9% of the vote, while the CDU was reported at around 5%. Merz said the CDU had fought hard but was caught between the SPD and AfD, while vowing that reforms would continue despite the electoral blow. The result comes just weeks after another major setback for the CDU in Saxony-An

21 Sep 2026 5:25 am
PUTINS HOME ON FIRE: Ukraine Unleashes BIGGEST Attack On Moscow, Oil Plant BURNS | Visuals

Moscow has endured what Russian officials describe as the largest Ukrainian drone attack ever launched against the capital. Three people were killed and at least 20 injured as drones and falling wreckage struck residential areas across the Moscow region. A major oil refinery was also damaged, with witnesses reporting explosions and thick smoke rising from the industrial complex. In Sofyino, a drone struck an apartment building and killed residents, while approximately 400 peopleincluding 70 chil

21 Sep 2026 5:25 am
Trumps Biggest Iran Blunder: Kash Patel Fired 12 Experts Before War; Mazie Hirono Goes Nuclear

FBI Director Kash Patel is facing fresh scrutiny over the dismissal of a dozen agents and staff from an Iran-focused counterintelligence unit shortly before the United States launched military operations against Iran. During a fiery Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono demanded to know what Patel was thinking when those personnel were removed on the eve of the war.

21 Sep 2026 5:25 am
Trump SECRETLY DEALS With Houthis, DUMPS MBS As Iran Ally HAMMERS Saudi Arabia

Donald Trump has revealed that the United States remains in constant communication with Yemens Ansar Allah movement and says the Houthis have agreed not to fight American forces. Trump previously disclosed that the movement contacted Washington because it did not want the U.S. military to resume attacks on Yemen. But the apparent understanding is narrowly focused on American troops, warships and commercial interestsit does not extend equivalent protection to Saudi Arabia. Riyadh continues facing

21 Sep 2026 5:25 am
Trump Vs Mamdani Showdown! Netanyahu Arrest Turns UN Meeting Into Israel Flashpoint | Watch

Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are heading into another high-profile meeting as Benjamin Netanyahus expected appearance at the United Nations puts one of their sharpest disagreements back in focus.Mamdani has said the International Criminal Court warrant against Netanyahu should be honored, but his administrations legal review concluded that New York City does not have the authority to carry out the arrest. He has instead called on the federal government to join the ICC and

21 Sep 2026 5:25 am
2 Nations, 1 Warning To Trump: Macron, Carney Take 51st State Swipe Amid US-Canada Trade War

French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney used a historic meeting in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon to underline their countries independence and push for much deeper Canada-Europe ties as tensions with Donald Trumps United States intensify.

21 Sep 2026 4:25 am
Snipers, Drones & Ammo: Trump Turns Washington Into War Zone; DC Arch Becomes Military Complex

President Donald Trump has dramatically expanded plans for his proposed 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, saying the structure will also function as a top grade military complex capable of housing and rapidly deploying drones, positioning snipers on its roof and plaza, and storing large quantities of sniper ammunition.

21 Sep 2026 3:46 am
BREAKING: ICE Shooting Rocks Austin After Texas Man Sprayed With Bullets; Bodycam Shocker | Watch

A man has been shot and wounded by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in North Austin, Texas, prompting calls for an independent investigation and the immediate release of body-camera footage.The shooting happened in the 7000 block of West Anderson Lane near U.S. 183. The injured man was taken to hospital, but authorities have not yet publicly released his identity, condition or a detailed account of what led to the shooting. Democratic Rep. Greg Casar has demanded transparency a

21 Sep 2026 3:25 am
Diana's Brother Vs King Charles ERUPTS Again? Earl Of Spencer Claims He Was GASLIT | WATCH

Princess Dianas younger brother 9th Earl of Spencer, Charles Spencer has reignited a long-running dispute surrounding Dianas funeral and his recollection of an alleged conversation involving King Charles. While promoting his new memoir, Spencer accused the King of gaslighting him and sharply criticized Buckingham Palaces response. His comments have renewed attention on Dianas death, the royal family and the events surrounding her 1997 funeral. Heres what Earl Spencer said, what triggered the lat

21 Sep 2026 2:46 am
Your Job Could Be Next: Obamas Brutal Warning On Artificial Intelligence; Trump Still Silent

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has issued a stark warning about the accelerating power of artificial intelligence, arguing that the technology itself is not overhyped even if company valuations and some commercial claims are. Speaking at Colgate University, Obama said AI systems are moving toward a new phase in which machines increasingly learn and improve with less direct human guidance.

21 Sep 2026 2:46 am