Month: September 2026

The Prime Minister received a warm welcome from around 50 supporters of the Forever Canadian campaign, who waved red and white signs and displayed the maple leaf. The gathering highlighted ongoing national sentiments and support for the initiative.

Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on 9/11, recounted the chaotic moments after the attacks, including preparing his squadron to intercept hijacked planes. Despite being armed, Caine did not need to fire, as passengers on United Flight 93 prevented further attacks.

A 9.5m-tall fibreglass shark at Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf in Brighton has prompted planning objections, with critics arguing it inaccurately depicts the species as “criminals”. Local authorities are set to review the installation’s retrospective planning application amid claims of environmental insensitivity.

Ryanair disputes passenger Ljubisa Karović’s claims of being partially sucked out of a plane window after a fan blade incident, asserting he remained inside the aircraft.

The French government has aligned with Slovakia to advocate for the delisting of Russian-Uzbek businessman Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list, intensifying tensions among member states. Usmanov, under sanctions since 2022, is seen as closely linked to the Kremlin, prompting concerns over motivations behind the push for his removal.

On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the CIA released several dozen declassified documents detailing Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda’s activities prior to the hijackings. The files highlight intelligence concerning threats to the US and bin Laden’s operational network, marking the agency’s largest release of presidential daily briefs.

Twenty-five years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, firefighters and other first responders across North America continue to commemorate their fallen colleagues. Ceremonies and gatherings reaffirm their commitment to honouring the sacrifices made during the tragedy, reflecting a lasting legacy of remembrance.

The Justice Department is negotiating a plea deal with former CIA official David Rush, who was found with over $40 million in gold bars at his Virginia home. A court filing indicates that both parties are progressing towards a resolution, with an indictment deadline extended to 8 October.

On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the contributions of search and rescue dogs, like Apollo and Bretagne, are remembered for their significant roles in recovery efforts.

France plans to oppose a European Commission initiative to fast-track trade agreements by using only English-language versions during negotiations, bypassing translations into all 24 official EU languages. This move, aimed at speeding up ratification, has raised concerns about legal and democratic implications, particularly regarding linguistic diversity.