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Daily news brief — 18 September 2026

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Also: Sweden's PM Kristersson resigns after election loss, Poland warns of Russian hybrid strikes — 10 stories total

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Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces exchange cross-border strikes

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi forces have exchanged cross-border strikes, resulting in at least five deaths, including three children in Yemen and a Yemeni resident in Saudi Arabia. The escalation follows a lightning advance by the Houthis to capture Yemen's entire Red Sea coast.

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The renewed fighting has displaced over 100,000 people, forced civilians to flee by boat across the Red Sea, and created new threats to global oil supplies.

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Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigns following election defeat

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned after his conservative-led coalition was narrowly defeated in the national election. The left-leaning opposition bloc, led by Magdalena Andersson of the Social Democrats, won a slim majority of 176 seats in the 349-seat parliament.

Why it matters

The center-left bloc must now navigate complicated negotiations to form a coalition government, with parliament unable to vote in a new prime minister before September 29.

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Poland warns of potential Russian hybrid strikes on NATO territory

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Russia is planning hybrid drone or rocket strikes on European countries supporting Ukraine, including Poland. The warning follows a recent Russian drone attack near the Polish-Ukrainian border that destroyed a passenger train locomotive.

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Russia plans to frame these strikes as accidental to paralyze or weaken the motivation of NATO countries to defend an attacked member state.

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Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% and halts gilt sales

The Bank of England voted 6-3 to keep its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% for the sixth consecutive meeting. In an unexpected move, the central bank also paused its active sales of government bonds for the next six months.

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UN mission finds grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes

A UN fact-finding mission has concluded there are reasonable grounds to believe the US committed war crimes during military strikes in Iran. The February attacks targeted a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd, causing civilian deaths and damaging infrastructure.

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European Union to disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine for defense procurement

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union will disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine. The funds are designated for the procurement of missiles and drones.

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French government proposes €54 billion budget savings for 2027

PARIS, Sept 17 - France's government plans to include a €54 billion savings drive in its 2027 budget to stop the fiscal deficit spiralling out of control, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Thursday as he faced growing protests and pressure over high fuel prices.

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Torrential rain causes flooding and travel disruption in eastern Spain

Torrential rain has lashed eastern Spain, causing flooding, road closures, and at least one death. The severe weather disrupted rail and airport operations, prompted emergency alerts, and led to widespread school closures across affected regions.

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French fishermen blockade ports to protest energy costs

French fishermen have blocked access to ports and oil depots in southern France, including Nice, to protest high fuel prices and poor working conditions. The demonstrations along the Mediterranean coast have entered their third day.

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Researchers identify zero-click remote code execution flaw in AI coding agents

Researchers have discovered a zero-click remote code execution vulnerability affecting major AI coding agents, including tools from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. The flaw targets trusted plugin marketplaces, allowing attackers to bypass safety mechanisms and gain access to connected assets.

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