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PoliticsSep 17Trump had to crush Iran instead of making deals. He didn’t — now he pays the price.Last April, President Trump scolded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on warfare. Trump told Zelensky, “When you start a war, you got to know you can win.” That advice was inapt to begin with — Ukraine didn’t start the defensive war in which it is now engaged — but it has aged especially poorly. Trump started a war with Iran this…The Hill
BusinessSep 17Govt working to enable some groups of people to retire at 64 - DurigonAim is to aid generational turnover says labour undersecretaryANSA [en]
PoliticsSep 17Carney embraces in Europe the proposal to make Canada the first associate member of the EU: “We do not seek power to dominate others”En un discurso ante el Parlamento europeo, reconoció que aún queda por definir el concepto de "membresía asociada".Pero esbozó su propuesta: una mayor integración desde comercio hasta defensa.Clarín
PoliticsSep 17Carney seizes Canada-EU associate membership plan despite Trump’s ireCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday welcomed a proposal for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member, but said he did not mean for a closer alliance to create a new bloc that would rival the world’s great powers. The remarks came after US President Donald Trump suggested the proposed arrangement could be a “hostile act” and threatened heavy tariffs on Europe if he judged its intentions to be unfriendly. Trump also called the idea “laughable”. “We welcome this...South China Morning Post
BusinessSep 17The Fed raises interest rates. And, EU proposes Canada become an 'associate member'The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in years. And, the European Union has proposed that Canada become its first-ever "associate member."NPR News
BusinessSep 17Accendra Health names new CEOAccendra Health has announced the appointment of a new CEO. This is a routine corporate leadership change.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 17Why is inflation rising again around the world?Rising energy prices are pushing inflation higher again, forcing major central banks to raise interest rates.Al Jazeera [en]
CyberSep 17CISO's Expert Guide to Agentic Pentesting for WebsitesAttackers now weaponize new vulnerabilities in about five days (Mandiant, part of Google Cloud). The median organization takes 43 days to patch one (Verizon DBIR 2026). A new free guide explains how autonomous AI agents are closing that gap, and what security leaders must demand before pointing one at production. TL;DR Exploitation is now the front door. It starts 31% of breaches (Verizon DBIRThe Hacker News
BusinessSep 17Aethlon Medical to merge with North Immunology in all-stock dealAethlon Medical is set to merge with North Immunology in an all-stock deal. This development is significant for the companies involved and their respective shareholders.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 17Canada’s Carney stops short of endorsing von der Leyen’s associate member planCanadian prime minister says he welcomes "ambition" of European Commission president's idea in speech in EU Parliament.Politico Europe
BusinessSep 17111 Inc. gains 12% on preliminary go-private proposal from buyer groupShares of 111 Inc. gained 12% following a preliminary go-private proposal from a buyer group. This indicates a positive market reaction to the potential corporate acquisition.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 17Large-cap financials stocks with attractive valuation gradesThe article discusses large-cap financial stocks that have attractive valuation grades. This information is relevant for investors interested in specific market sectors.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 17Carney welcomes proposal for Canada to be European Union's first associate memberIn a speech before the European Parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada and the EU are 'stronger together.'Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 17Brussels tries to calm Trump over offer to make Canada an EU associate memberThe proposed stronger partnership between Brussels and Ottawa is not directed against anyone else, says the EU Commision.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17Carney says Europe and Canada ‘stronger together’ as Trump derides proposed tiesMark Carney puts meat on the bone for envisaged closer EU alliance to withstand ‘ferocious’ timesIrish Times World
HealthSep 1750,000 food businesses yet to receive hygiene inspectionMore than 50,000 food businesses have yet to receive a single food hygiene inspection, including one in four farming or growing businesses, and one in six distribution firmsthegrocer_co_uk · united kingdom
BusinessSep 17Profits plunge at McVitie’s owner Pladis in demanding yearEBITDA slipped 4% year on year to £473.7m at the group in 2025, driven by currency headwinds and the strengthening of sterling versus the Turkish lirathegrocer_co_uk · united kingdom
PoliticsSep 17‘Laughable’: Trump threatens to cut EU trade over Canada tiesDonald Trump reacted angrily Wednesday to an EU proposal to make Canada its first “associate member”, a move that could foster closer ties on tech, defence and energy. Trump derided the proposal as “laughable” and threatened to impose tariffs or even cut trade entirely with the EU if it goes ahead.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 17‘Stronger together’: Carney welcomes EU invite for Canada to become first-ever associate memberU.S. President Donald Trump had described the prospect of Canada becoming the first associate member of the EU as "laughable."CNBC
PoliticsSep 17Carney accuses Trump of weaponising trade after president condemns ‘laughable’ EU-Canada membershipThe U.S. president was not impressed after EU leader Ursula von der Leyen opened the door for Canada to become an associate memberThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 17Carney embraces a proposal for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate memberCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has embraced the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate memberThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 17Carney welcomes proposal for Canada to become the EU’s first associate memberCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has embraced the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate memberABC News
BusinessSep 17Istanbul Airport overtakes London Heathrow as world’s most connected hubOf the top 50 most connected airports in the world, 12 are located in Europe.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 17US Congress passes Russia sanctions billThe US Congress has approved a sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to President Donald Trump for final approval as Washington seeks to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.France 24 [en]