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Wednesday, 23 September 2026 Daily Edition

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Wednesday, 23 September 2026

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The Takeaway

President Donald Trump's management of the Iran war has seen a decline in support from Republicans, with a poll showing 60% of Republicans backing his handling of the conflict, down from 73% in March. Trump also addressed the United Nations General Assembly, warning that he could "annihilate" Iran if a resolution is not reached.

Meanwhile, in the financial sector, crude oil prices fell by $1 on Wednesday, with Brent crude futures down to $98.16 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate futures down to $89.01 per barrel, driven by improved Gulf supply and hopes for US-Iran talks.

In the tech and business world, Meta and the Singapore Police Force have disrupted over 3.7 million scam-linked accounts, pages, and content on Facebook and Instagram. Additionally, India's fast-track route for low-risk foreign investors has attracted 164 registrations in under 100 days. Chinese authorities are also investigating Broadcom's hardware usage in state-backed data centers, aiming to strengthen domestic producers and decrease reliance on foreign AI infrastructure.

These developments are separate from the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, where Trump's comments and the decline in Republican support are linked to his handling of the conflict.

Written by urgent.news from the day's reporting.

AI

AI

Claude discovers a novel enzyme system with CRISPR-like repeats

·anthropic.com·10 outlets

Anthropic, a company specializing in life sciences research, has introduced a new research group and laboratory focused on exploring DNA datasets with the help of their AI model, Claude. The researchers aim to identify uncharacterized protein families, generate hypotheses at scale, and test them through experiments in a laboratory setting.

One of the initial results of this research is a novel enzyme system discovered by Claude, which exhibits properties similar to CRISPR. The system, referred to as array-associated reverse transcriptases (ART), is found in bacteriophages and is associated with an array of non-coding DNA sequences and an additional accessory protein of unknown function.

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Tech

Tech

Meta's camera-free AI glasses look like regular Ray Bans

For those who don't want to be accused of wearing "creep glasses," Meta's $349 audio-only Ray-Bans offer AI features and a more normal appearance.

·businessinsider.com·8 outlets

Meta has unveiled a new pair of smart glasses called Ray-Ban Meta Audio, which are camera-free and resemble regular Ray-Ban sunglasses. These glasses offer audio and AI features without the presence of cameras. Priced at $349, the two styles, Burbank and Clubmaster, will be available starting October 13. The audio-only glasses still provide AI functionalities such as restaurant recommendations and real-time conversations with Meta's AI agent, Muse.

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Eight Sleep launches Pod 6 smart mattress cover with 20% faster cooling and next-gen biometric tracking — sleep apnea detection coming

Today Eight Sleep has launched the Pod 6 smart mattress cover, dishing out 20% faster heating and cooling, an 18-sensor biometric array, and a 50% smaller Hub designed to fit under your bed. Eight Sleep has also filed for FDA clearance for sleep apnea detection. Here’s everything you need to know from our interview with the brand…

·tomsguide.com·4 outlets

Business

Business

New Patrol and special edition X-Trail leading Nissan South Africa in 2027

The rejuvenated brand will end 2026 with the arrival of the facelift Navara before focusing on its SUV roll-out.

·citizen.co.za·13 outlets

Nissan South Africa has announced two new models for the local market in 2027, alongside potential introductions of three more. The Navara, already unveiled at the Tekton launch, will conclude 2026 with a facelift arrival in the fourth quarter. Initially sourced from Thailand after the Rosslyn plant's sale to Chery in April, the Navara will initially feature three trim levels - SE Plus, LE Plus, and Pro-4X - with a 2.5-litre YD25DDTI turbodiesel engine.

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Finance & Markets

Finance & Markets

Crude oil price falls $1 on better supply outlook amid hopes for US-Iran talks

Brent, WTI down six consecutive sessions as Saudi Arabia restarts East-West oil pipeline and Iraq's oil exports increase

·thehindubusinessline.com·8 outlets

Crude oil prices dipped $1 on Wednesday as investors focused on enhanced Gulf supply following Saudi Arabia's resumption of operations at a key pipeline. Optimism surrounding potential US-Iran talks also contributed to the decline. Brent crude futures dropped $1.09, or 1.1%, to $98.16 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures decreased $1.50, or 1.67%, to $89.01 per barrel.

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Airtel Money confirms plans for multi-billion London IPO

Airtel Money has confirmed plans for a London IPO in what would mark one of the London Stock Exchange’s biggest flotations in years. The African mobile payments business, which is controlled by Indian-owned telecoms group Airtel Africa, is reportedly seeking a valuation at as high as $9bn (£6.8bn).

·cityam.com·6 outlets

OECD lifts 2026 global growth forecast to 2.9% despite Mideast war

PARIS: Economic growth has remained “resilient” in many countries despite the war in the Middle East, the OECD said Wednesday as it slightly raised its GDP forecasts for the year. Global economic growth is now seen at 2.9 percent, a 0.1-point increase from estimates in June by the Paris-based group of 38 industrialised countries.

·brecorder.com·5 outlets

World

World

Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran in UN speech as officials from both countries meet on sidelines

A single member of Iran's delegation watched on during Trump's speech on Tuesday in which he said he could "annihilate" the Islamic Republic.

·capitalfm.africa·14 outlets

President Donald Trump warned the United Nations General Assembly that he faced a "big decision" on whether to strike Iran again or negotiate a peace deal. Addressing his audience in New York, Trump said he could "annihilate" the Islamic Republic if a resolution was not reached. Before a packed hall, the president also rejected notions of "global government," pledged to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, and vowed to secure the United States' victory in the artificial intelligence race.

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Trump greets Xi Jinping at plane as Chinese leader arrives for state visit

US president to give red-carpet treatment to Chinese counterpart despite tensions over AI development AI looms large over Trump-Xi meeting amid US-China distrust Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping to the US on Wednesday evening at the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, an unusually generous meeting to kick off the Chinese president’s state…

·theguardian.com·11 outlets

Science

Science

A strong ‘El Nino’ and northeast monsoon: What lies ahead for Tamil Nadu? | Explained

This year, El Nino had brought rainfall deficit during southwest monsoon in India, including Tamil Nadu

·thehindu.com·3 outlets

A powerful El Nino event and the northeast monsoon season hold significant importance for Tamil Nadu, as meteorologists closely monitor the potential impacts on the region's weather patterns. The exceptional warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Equatorial Pacific has already led to disruptions worldwide, and Indian monsoon is not spared.

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Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

El Nino could cause 451,000 extra heat deaths, estimates say

This year’s powerful El Nino weather pattern could lead to 451,000 additional heat-related deaths worldwide through February as it turbocharges global temperatures, according to projections published on Wednesday. The warming phenomenon, which was declared in June and is due to peak later this year, is on course to be the strongest on record, amplifying the effects of human-induced climate…

·dawn.com·5 outlets

The current El Nino weather pattern, which began in June, is projected to cause an estimated 451,000 additional heat-related deaths worldwide by February. According to the Climate Impact Lab at the University of Chicago, developing countries will be disproportionately affected during the June to February period. The Sahel region of Africa could see an additional 66,800 heat-related deaths, with nearly half of those in Nigeria alone.

Indonesia and the Philippines, Thailand, and Cambodia are also expected to experience 19,300 and 19,400 heat deaths, respectively, with India and Brazil projected to have 15,800 and 13,300 extra heat-related fatalities.

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Culture

Culture

Nathan Fielder unveiled the trailer for 'You Can See Everything.' Here's what to know about the Elizabeth Holmes doc.

Nathan Fielder unveiled the trailer for his A24 doc, "You Can See Everything," which centers on Theranos founder and convicted felon Elizabeth Holmes.

·businessinsider.com·10 outlets

Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes are set to star in the upcoming documentary You Can See Everything. The film, produced by A24, is about Holmes, the former founder of Theranos, a blood-testing startup that was found guilty of fraud and conspiracy in 2022. Holmes served an 11-year prison sentence in May 2023, which has since been reduced.

The documentary is led by co-director Nathan Fielder, who lived with Holmes and her family during filming. He acts as the host, interviewer, and narrator of the film. The trailer for You Can See Everything has arrived, giving viewers a glimpse into the world of Holmes and her significant other, Billy Evans.

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