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Severe storms are hitting Spain, with red rain alerts forcing the suspension of several AVE and regional trains in Catalonia. The Community of Valencia is being struck by flash floods and nearly a hundred incidents have been reported. Weather warnings are in place across 15 regions this Saturday as authorities urge caution.
- 2Darfur arms embargo set to expire Saturday●RE: https:// flipboard.com/@taz_de/politik- 7q8h8pgaz/-/a-6c03zolPQo2detKqy8v_ag%3Aa%3A2741305549-%2F0 "am Samstag läuft
The UN arms embargo on Darfur is due to lapse on Saturday unless the Security Council votes to extend it. German-language discussion, shared via taz's politics coverage, points to the deadline and links the conflict to the Rapid Support Forces, the United Arab Emirates' alleged role, and wider regional entanglements including Libya and Colombia. Observers warn non-renewal could worsen the war in Sudan.
- 3Trump rejects Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz●# Trump rejects # Iran proposal to reopen the # StraitOfHormuz Trump spoke to reporters Saturday outside the White House
President Trump said Saturday outside the White House that he rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had offered this week to reopen the strait and resume talks on its nuclear program within seven days, on condition that the United States lifts its naval blockade. The rejection keeps tensions high over shipping lanes and nuclear negotiations.
- 4Trump rejects Iran cease-fire proposal over Strait of Hormuz▼President Trump said on Saturday he turned down Iran’s latest cease-fire proposal that offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks on the country’s nuclear program in exchange for U.S. concessions. The rejection was the latest turn in a cycle of bo
President Trump said on Saturday he rejected Iran's latest cease-fire proposal, which would have reopened the Strait of Hormuz and resumed negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in exchange for concessions from the United States. The rejection marks another turn in a cycle of proposals and counteroffers between the two countries, with Washington and Tehran still far apart on terms to end the standoff.
- 5Trump Presses Zelenskyy to Make Deal as Attacks Continue●US President Trump wants Zelenskyy to make a deal Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine, officials said on S
US President Donald Trump is urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reach a deal to end the war with Russia. Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine, officials said on Saturday, while Ukraine carried on striking Russian oil refineries and industrial sites with long-range drones. The intensifying aerial exchanges between Moscow and Kyiv are unfolding alongside renewed American pressure for negotiations.
- 6As Russian sabotage grows bolder, Europe lacks red lines▼Saturday, September 26, 2026 No longer hybrid; As Russian sabotage grows bolder, Europe lacks red lines . . . . . Russia
Commentary dated Saturday, September 26, 2026 argues Russia's actions against Europe have moved beyond hybrid warfare, with sabotage growing bolder while European governments have failed to define clear red lines. The same discussion highlights Russia running short of soldiers, questions about Putin's next move, and Ukraine's steel industry nearing collapse and appealing for foreign support.
- 7CNN left off White House travel pool list●CNN was slotted to cover the president on Saturday on behalf of the television pool, but White House guidance did not in
CNN was scheduled on Saturday to cover the president on behalf of the television pool, but the White House's guidance for the trip did not include the network among the traveling press. The omission has drawn attention amid ongoing friction between the administration and major news organizations over press access and pool coverage arrangements.
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Italian fans are searching for the MotoGP schedule as the Japanese Grand Prix weekend at Motegi unfolds. Attention spiked after Aprilia Racing took a podium finish in Saturday's sprint race, keeping interest high in session and race times for the rest of the round.
- 9Protesters pitch tents in Madrid's Puerta del Sol over housing●The demonstrators set up around 100 tents in the capital's busy Puerta del Sol square after tens of thousands took to th
Demonstrators have set up around 100 tents in Puerta del Sol square in central Madrid after tens of thousands marched on Saturday demanding action to lower housing costs and stronger tenant protections. The encampment keeps pressure on Spanish authorities over a crisis that has pushed rents beyond the reach of many residents.
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Bangladesh face Sri Lanka in the Asian Games cricket bronze-medal match on Saturday. Sri Lanka arrive under pressure after being bowled out for just 45 runs in their semi-final defeat on Thursday, a collapse that has drawn wide criticism. The play-off decides which team leaves the tournament in Hangzhou with a medal.
- 11Mauritius denies landing clearance to Israeli flight●Report: Mauritius on Saturday refused landing clearance for a scheduled flight from Israel. Reportedly, the clearance re
Mauritius on Saturday refused landing clearance for a scheduled flight arriving from Israel. According to reports, the refusal was based on political and diplomatic considerations and was linked to the absence of the Mauritian delegation during Benjamin Netanyahu's address at the United Nations General Assembly. The move is being read as a sign of diplomatic displeasure, though the airline involved and official Mauritian government confirmation were not immediately clear.
- 12Hockey Night in Canada returns with PWHL games●CBC/Radio-Canada announces return of Hockey Night in Canada in PWHL partnership | CBC Sports
CBC/Radio-Canada says Hockey Night in Canada will return for its 90th season this fall, but in a new format. Instead of six-plus months of NHL coverage, the world's longest-running sports program will broadcast eight prime time Professional Women's Hockey League games on Saturday nights. The move marks a major broadcast commitment to the PWHL and a notable shift for the storied Saturday-night hockey institution.
- 13Trump unleashes barrage of posts attacking Rep. Salazar●"Pres. Donald Trump shared more than 13 social media posts slamming Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar on Saturday after she brok
President Donald Trump shared more than 13 social media posts attacking Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida on Saturday, escalating a feud that began after she broke with his immigration crackdown earlier this month. The volume of posts underscored Trump's willingness to target members of his own party over dissent on immigration policy, drawing attention to tensions within the GOP.
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Sri Lanka's cricket team was bowled out for just 45 runs on Thursday, a heavy collapse that drew wide attention. They now turn around quickly to play Bangladesh in the Asian Games bronze medal match on Saturday. Fans across India, Australia, the US and elsewhere are searching for the fixture and reacting to Sri Lanka's dramatic batting failure and the upcoming playoff.
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Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 45 runs on Thursday, a dramatic collapse, and now face Bangladesh in the Asian Games bronze medal match on Saturday. Fans and cricket watchers are following the game closely, with attention on whether Sri Lanka's batting can recover from the humiliating low total in the medal decider.
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The University of North Carolina football team will host third-ranked Notre Dame on Saturday, according to UNC Athletics. The matchup pits the Tar Heels against one of the nation's top-ranked programs, drawing attention from college football fans as the game approaches.
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Bangladesh and Sri Lanka face off in the Asian Games cricket bronze-medal match on Saturday. Sri Lanka enter the game reeling after being bowled out for just 45 in their previous fixture on Thursday, a dramatic collapse that has drawn wide attention. The clash is trending across India, Australia, the US, the UK and Canada as fans follow the medal showdown.
- 18Ship lovers share parallel parking photos for Ship Saturday●# SchiffsSamstag # ShipSaturday Parallel Parking (Details in the # AltText ) (Described by Human) # NoGenAi # NoAi # No2
Photography enthusiasts are taking part in the recurring Ship Saturday tradition, sharing images of ships manoeuvring into tight berths in ports and harbours. A post showing a vessel parallel parking has drawn attention, with the photographer providing human-written image descriptions and stressing that no generative AI was used in creating or captioning the photo.
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College football's top division returns to the spotlight with a full schedule of games this weekend. Matchups drawing attention include Alabama hosting Mississippi State and Ohio State facing Iowa, with fans looking for scores and viewing information. The games carry conference and playoff implications as the season progresses.
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Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 45 on Thursday and now play Bangladesh in the Asian Games cricket bronze-medal match on Saturday. Attention is focused on whether Sri Lanka's batting collapse will continue against Bangladesh, with fans in Bangladesh, India, France and Singapore following the fixture closely.
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Bangladesh face Sri Lanka in the Asian Games bronze medal match on Saturday, drawing attention across India, Italy, France and Singapore. Sri Lanka arrive in poor form, having been bowled out for just 45 on Thursday. Fans are following closely to see which side takes home the medal from Hangzhou.
- 22Trump attacks Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar online▼Donald Trump rips into Maria Elvira Salazar in flurry of Truth Social posts Saturday
Donald Trump publicly attacked Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican congresswoman from Florida, in a series of posts on Saturday. Details of what he said were not immediately available, but the clash comes amid ongoing tensions within the Republican Party over immigration policy, an area where Salazar has pushed a more moderate line than the former president's hardline stance.
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The 2026 Presidents Cup in Chicago took a dramatic turn when the International team swept the United States in Saturday foursomes, seizing the overall lead. Coverage is focused on the Session 3 four-ball recap and how to watch the remaining weekend action, with fans weighing in on the US team's collapse and the Internationals' upset surge.
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Melbourne United and the Cairns Taipans have met in a Round 3 NBL clash that went to overtime, with United getting home in a thriller. Armstrong is again the hero for United after a standout performance. Melbourne are celebrating their return home, with the club promoting final tickets for Saturday night's game, while betting outlets and the league have run previews and talking points around the matchup.
- 25Munich chosen as Germany's 2036 Olympics bid city●Munich was on Saturday selected ahead of the Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr region as part of a German national bid to host the 2036
Munich was selected on Saturday ahead of the Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr region as the German candidate city in a national bid to host the Summer Olympic Games in 2036, 2040 or 2044. It would be a return of the Olympics to Munich, which hosted the 1972 Summer Games. Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr lost out in the domestic selection, with a final international decision still to come.
- 26Norm Eisen accuses Trump administration of trampling the law●"“The president & his administration have gone from breaking the # law to trampling it,” said Norm Eisen... “The prior a
Lawyer and former White House ethics czar Norm Eisen sharply criticized the president and his administration, saying they have "gone from breaking the law to trampling it." Eisen argued that a recent ad was bad enough, but that a new version "openly repurposes prior political conduct." The ad aired during "Fox News Sunday," "Saturday Night Live" and several college football broadcasts, drawing attention to how administration-backed messaging is reaching mass television audiences.
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Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca announced that Azteca 7 will air a boxing fight on Saturday, October 3. Sports fans in Mexico are checking the network's schedule to find out which bout will be shown and at what time, making the weekend broadcast a talking point among boxing followers.
- 28Liverpool demonstrators urge Labour to sanction Israel over Gaza●"Palestine solidarity demonstrators rallied in # Liverpool on Saturday, calling for # Labour to go further in sanctionin
Palestine solidarity demonstrators rallied in Liverpool on Saturday, calling on the Labour government to go further in sanctioning Israel over its conduct in Gaza and the wider occupation of Palestinian territories. The protest, reported by the Morning Star, reflects growing pressure on Labour from within its own base, with activists arguing that UK policy has not gone far enough in response to the conflict.
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Hurricane Rachel has been downgraded to Category 1 and is moving away from Mexico, but it continues to bring heavy rain across much of the country. At the same time, the first cold front of the season is arriving, with showers forecast in up to 31 states on Saturday. Civil protection authorities are urging people to stay alert for severe rainfall through the weekend, while a whirlwind damaged stalls at the Central de Abastos market in Actopan, Hidalgo.
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Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 45 on Thursday at the Asian Games, a dramatic collapse that has drawn attention ahead of their bronze medal match against Bangladesh on Saturday. The heavy defeat has become a talking point among cricket fans, many questioning the batting performance and debating Sri Lanka's chances of recovering to claim the medal against Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh and Sri Lanka meet in the 3rd place play-off at the Asian Games 2026 in Nisshin, Japan, after both missed the final. Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 45 in their previous match, a collapse that has dominated discussion ahead of Saturday's game. Pundits have also been weighing in with predictions for finals day, which includes the blockbuster India vs Pakistan gold medal match in the men's cricket tournament.
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Dakota Johnson hosted Saturday Night Live, with Taylor Swift making a surprise cameo as Johnson's 'therapist' in a sketch spoofing her breakups. The episode is drawing attention across the US, UK, Canada and Australia, with audiences reacting to Swift's unexpected appearance and the comic take on her high-profile relationship history.
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British boxer Bilal Fawaz is set to face Eithan James in a fight scheduled for Saturday night. Coverage focuses on the start time and how fans can watch the bout, with bookmaker bet365 among outlets publishing viewing and scheduling details for the matchup as interest builds ahead of fight night.
- 34A common carder bee photographed on a cranesbill flower●Guten Morgen, einen relaxten Samstag! 😀 👋 Zum # Insektensamstag heute eine Ackerhummel (Bombus pascuorum), die auf der l
A nature photographer has shared a close-up shot of a common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum) perched on a bright violet cranesbill flower, posted as part of the recurring 'Insect Saturday' tradition in which hobbyists share insect photographs each weekend. The image is being shared warmly, with well-wishes for a relaxed Saturday accompanying the picture.
- 35KATSEYE performs 'Animal' live on Saturday Night Live●KATSEYE - Animal (Live from Saturday Night Live)
Global girl group KATSEYE performed their song 'Animal' live on Saturday Night Live, and the performance is drawing major attention online with engagement in the millions. Viewers are reacting to the group's NBC late-night debut, discussing the staging, vocals and choreography as clips circulate widely.
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The winning National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Saturday, September 26 have been drawn, with the Liverpool Echo publishing the results live for players checking their tickets. People across the UK are searching for tonight's numbers to see whether they have won the jackpot or smaller prizes.
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Lotería Nacional held its draw on Saturday, October 3, and Diario AS is publishing the winning numbers as players check their tickets. Interest in the results is high in Spain, with thousands of people searching to verify whether they have won a prize from today's draw.
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Forecasters have placed Central California under a heat advisory for Saturday and Sunday, warning residents of dangerously high temperatures across the region. The advisory urges people to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and check on vulnerable neighbors as the heat peaks. It comes as much of the state experiences an early hot spell.
- 39Trump shares image naming Strait of Hormuz 'Trump Strait'●# Trump posted an image early Saturday morning on his Truth Social platform of the # StraitOfHormuz labeled “Trump Strai
Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social early Saturday showing the Strait of Hormuz labeled 'Trump Strait.' The post is his first public signal of his thinking after Iran floated a new deal and suggested it could help Trump ahead of the midterm elections. Observers are weighing what the renamed waterway post means for US-Iran negotiations.
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Ayako Imoto takes her first leading role in a serial drama with the Saturday NTV series 'Saisei no Uzume', playing Uzume, a woman gradually reclaiming her life. At press screenings, the show was described as funny, charming and poignant. Imoto also spoke about her anxieties turning 40 and the inspiration she drew from senior actresses, remarks that struck a chord with readers.