September 10, 2026
The 10 stories that mattered most on September 10, 2026, as ranked at the end of that day. Story pages stay online permanently.
- 01
More Tiananmen vigil activists sentenced to prison in Hong Kong security case
A Hong Kong court sentenced three activists — who for years organized vigils in remembrance of China's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown — to prison for terms ranging from five to more than seven years on Friday in a case that is widely seen as a barometer of the city's freedoms as Beijing clamps down on dissent.
World · International · 3 publications
- 02
US Open tennis 2026 women’s semi-finals: Rybakina beats Gauff to set up Sabalenka final – as it happened
Sabalenka on brink of trifecta after blitzing Pegula Rybakina rallies past Gauff to reach first US Open final First set: Sabalenka 1-0 *Pegula (*denotes next server) A strong start for Sabalenka, who wins the first game with ease. She gets an ace on the second point of the match and keeps the rallies short to hold.
Sports · United States · 2 publications
- 03
Former NFL RB LeShon Johnson sentenced to five years in prison for operating dogfighting ring
Johnson surrendered 190 dogs, the largest number taken from one individual in a federal dogfighting case, according to the Department of Justice
Sports · United States · 2 publications
- 04
A look at the young conservative movement a year after Charlie Kirk's killing
Charlie Kirk's influence is still deeply felt at the Republicans' midterm convention. His killing a year ago reshaped the young conservative movement he built and left his friends and political allies with the task of carrying it forward. To discuss the future of Turning Point USA, Geoff Bennett spoke with Robert Draper, a New York Times Magazine reporter who profiled Kirk before his death.
Politics · United States · 4 publications
- 05
Jimmy Kimmel says interview with Democrat won't air on TV, cites regulator 'threats'
The White House denies Kimmel's allegations regarding his interview with James Talarico, accusing the TV host of "play acting".
Politics · United States · 4 publications
- 06
Man flees road rage incident near Vancouver that ended with him being chased with a knife
Robin Nuber was in Los Angeles on the weekend, but it was after he returned home to British Columbia that he found himself in a scene he likened to an "action movie," speeding in reverse to escape a man with a knife who was chasing a frightened victim clinging to the outside of Nuber's Tesla.
General · US & Canada · 1 publication
- 07
Zelenskyy visits Canada to seek more military support for Ukraine against Russia
Ukraine is under mounting pressure from Russia's intensifying air campaign that uses ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones to pierce defenses. Moscow's attacks have targeted Ukraine's power grid ahead of winter in what officials say is part of its campaign to demoralize civilians.
World · Canada · 3 publications
- 08
Missouri is poised to revert to former districts after Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed map
The decision means Missouri could run the November general election with different U.S. House districts than were used in the August primary — an extremely rare situation that could switch the candidate choices for more than a million potential voters.
Politics · United States · 3 publications
- 09
Putin and Xi in India for BRICS summit as Ukraine, Middle East wars loom
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday for a two-day BRICS summit expected to focus on wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and economic challenges. Putin and Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian are due to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while China’s Xi Jinping is also expected to hold talks.
World · International · 2 publications
- 10
Elena Rybakina rallies to beat Coco Gauff and book US Open final with Aryna Sabalenka
Second seeded Kazakh comes from set down to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 Sabalenka awaits in title decider after blitzing Jessica Pegula Elena Rybakina overpowered Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a fierce US Open semi-final to book a title showdown with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and stay on course for a third grand slam crown. Gauff absorbed relentless pressure and stayed strong from the back to draw errors from the Kazakh, breaking in the sixth game and taking the opening set in front of a…
Culture · United States · 1 publication