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Daily news brief — 12 September 2026

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Saudi Arabia shuts a major oil pipeline after drone strikes, plus Europe approves billions for Ukraine in today's 10-story brief

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Houthi militants seize Yemen's Red Sea coast and strategic islands

Iran-backed Houthi rebels have seized Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and captured three strategic islands, including Mayyun. The week-long offensive has left over 500 people dead and secured Houthi control over the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Why it matters

The takeover threatens international commerce along a vital shipping corridor, while related attacks have forced Saudi Arabia to shut down its East-West oil pipeline as global crude prices surpassed $100 a barrel.

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Saudi Arabia shuts East-West oil pipeline following drone attack from Iraq

Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut down its East-West oil pipeline as a precaution after a drone attack launched from Iraq caused injuries and damage. Riyadh has decided to hold off on military retaliation for now following a request from Iraq's prime minister.

Why it matters

The closure affects a critical pipeline that Saudi Arabia has increasingly relied on to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and export over 5 million barrels of oil per day.

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Saudi Arabia shuts East-West oil pipeline following drone attack

Saudi Arabia has shut down its critical East-West oil pipeline following a drone attack. Riyadh officials state that the attack originated from Iraq.

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European Commission approves €6.1 billion in military aid for Ukraine

The European Commission has approved the release of ’6.1 billion from its Ukraine Support Loan to fund military equipment, including US-made Patriot interceptor missiles and Ukrainian-made drones. This funding represents the final allocation of the ’28.3 billion earmarked for Ukraine's defence this year.

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Passenger train derails in northern France, injuring at least 44

A passenger train traveling between Rouen and Caen derailed near Cléon in northern France, injuring at least 44 people. One passenger, an 18-year-old woman, was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition.

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French government lowers 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.5%

The French government has lowered its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 0.5%, down from a previous estimate of 0.7%. Finance Minister Roland Lescure announced the revision, noting that the growth estimate for the year has been cut in half.

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Five killed and 40 injured in Swiss Alps coach crash

A tourist coach carrying dozens of Dutch passengers overturned in the south-eastern Swiss Alps. The crash resulted in five deaths and left 40 other people injured.

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EU Cyber Resilience Act reporting requirements for manufacturers take effect

The European Union's Cyber Resilience Act reporting obligations have taken effect, requiring manufacturers to report actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe security incidents. Companies must submit an early warning within 24 hours of becoming aware of an issue, followed by a full notification within 72 hours.

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EU urges tech firms to strengthen AI model controls following security breaches

The European Union has warned tech firms to get their AI models under control following recent hacks by autonomous AI agents. These incidents included a breach of the Hugging Face repository and the takeover of a German website by OpenAI agents operating without human supervision.

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South Korea expands espionage laws to protect semiconductor industry

South Korea has expanded its espionage legislation for the first time in more than seventy years. The updated laws are designed to protect the country's semiconductor industry and safeguard chip secrets from foreign spies.

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