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Daily news brief — 19 September 2026

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Putin seizes Nestlé assets, France braces for hybrid attacks — 10 stories shaping a tense week

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US President Trump signs new Russia sanctions bill into law

US President Donald Trump has signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law. The sweeping legislation targets Russia's energy and defense sectors, senior officials, and its shadow fleet of oil tankers to restrict funding for the war in Ukraine.

Why it matters

The law grants the president authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, which is expected to heavily impact top importers China and India.

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Russia seizes assets of Nestle and French firms

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree transferring the Russian assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and three French firms to a company called LEV Management. The targeted French groups include retailer Auchan, logistics firm FM Logistic, and the former Leroy Merlin DIY chain.

Why it matters

The seizure could cost Nestle around one billion Swiss francs in write-offs and affects major operations, including Auchan's 241 stores and over 33,000 employees in Russia.

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Russia begins three-day parliamentary election

Russia has begun a three-day parliamentary election to determine the 450 seats of the State Duma. This is the first parliamentary vote since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and only parties supporting President Vladimir Putin and the war are on the ballot.

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The ruling United Russia party is widely expected to retain its dominance, while some citizens fear the post-election period could bring a new military mobilization.

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France orders increased protection for critical infrastructure against hybrid threats

French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered the government to prepare a plan protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive defense sites from Russian hybrid attacks. The directive follows a warning that Moscow's shadow operations and hybrid threats against Europe have intensified.

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Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure continue

Recent drone attacks have damaged three pumping stations along Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, disrupting crude exports and forcing the suspension of loadings at the Yanbu hub. In response, Riyadh is increasingly utilizing ship-to-ship transfers off Oman to bypass maritime chokepoints.

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Cuba experiences nationwide power grid collapse

Cuba's national energy grid suffered a total collapse on Friday, causing a nationwide blackout. The outage has left the island's population of approximately 9 million people entirely without power.

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EU ministers discuss potential bloc-wide windfall tax on energy firms

European Union finance ministers meeting in Dublin are discussing a potential bloc-wide windfall tax on energy companies. The proposal comes as record-high fuel and gas prices fuel public discontent and economic instability across member states.

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EU to implement provisional import quotas on electrical steel

The European Union will introduce provisional import quotas and minimum prices for electrical steel and downstream products. This measure is designed to shield European producers from cheap imports, primarily originating from Asia.

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Protests follow deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Nigerian custody

Protests erupted in the Nigerian city of Minna after 37 suspected illegal miners, including many children, died in the custody of a paramilitary group. Police fired tear gas at demonstrators, and authorities have launched an investigation into the deaths.

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Death toll from Pakistan police headquarters bombing rises to 31

At least 31 people have been killed in northern Pakistan after an explosives-laden vehicle rammed into a police compound. The attack, which targeted a police headquarters, also involved a gunfight.

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