23 September 2026

Paramount Pictures settled a lawsuit with several U.S. states, clearing a key regulatory obstacle for its planned $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. The White House indicated it will not back down as an attorney outlined a likely courtroom trajectory for former President Donald Trump’s latest press dispute. In Russia, the Kremlin‑aligned United Russia party won a record majority in the State Duma, prompting the European Union to announce new sanctions. Equipment failures at major U.S. airports caused widespread flight disruptions, affecting hundreds of passengers. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he is open to talks on reforming the organization. The United Kingdom brought its first charges related to the 1994 Rwandan genocide.