Russia's 2026 parliamentary election: what to watch
Russia will hold parliamentary elections from 18 to 20 September 2026, the country's first State Duma vote since Moscow launched its full-scale...
Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold will part ways with the club at the end of the season, marking the end of a remarkable 20-year journey that began when he joined the academy at just six years old.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has announced he will leave Liverpool when his contract expires on June 30, closing the chapter on a two-decade-long association with the club he has called home since childhood. The 26-year-old has been a cornerstone of Liverpool’s recent era of success, making 352 senior appearances and scoring 23 goals since his debut in 2016.
“After giving my all every day for 20 years, I’ve come to a point where I feel I need a change - a new challenge as a footballer and as a human being,” Alexander-Arnold said in a heartfelt statement released by the club. “I think this is the right time to do it. There are many things I want to say to the fans, but most importantly, thank you. You were with me from the very beginning. I always felt your support, your love -- every minute was beautiful.”
A product of Liverpool’s youth academy, Alexander-Arnold has played a crucial role under Jürgen Klopp, helping the club lift seven major trophies including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. His departure marks the end of an era not only for Liverpool, but also for one of the most celebrated modern full-backs in football.
Though his future destination has yet to be officially confirmed, Alexander-Arnold has been strongly linked with a transfer to Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid.
U.S. Central Command said 101 commercial vessels have been redirected in the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices rose more than three per cent amid fresh regional attacks and supply concerns.
U.S. President Donald Trump has again said Iran is keen to reach a deal quickly, but a senior Iranian security official rejected the claim, saying Tehran will not negotiate until its conditions are met.
A Russian strike on a farm warehouse in Pryluky, north-central Ukraine, has killed at least three people, local police said. Meanwhile, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said an attack on a train near the Polish border was an attempt to intimidate Ukraine's allies.
A Danish military helicopter came within “metres” of being struck by flares fired by a Russian warship, Denmark's Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said on Tuesday. Russia accused Denmark of carrying out “dangerous manoeuvres” near its ship, and said it was investigating the incident.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is outlining the EU's priorities in her annual State of the Union address, covering security, support for Ukraine, trade with China, migration, climate and artificial intelligence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was carrying out tests on a new weapon to intercept drones and had recorded a successful hit overnight.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is outlining the EU's priorities in her annual State of the Union address, covering security, support for Ukraine, trade with China, migration, climate and artificial intelligence.
Wednesday's session of the 24th Arab Media Summit in Dubai has shifted the discussion towards a central question for modern media: how can regional news organisations tell their own stories while reaching audiences far beyond their borders?
Here's your AnewZ Daily Brief for 16 September 2026. These are the top five stories making headlines in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
Russia will hold parliamentary elections from 18 to 20 September 2026, the country's first State Duma vote since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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