Sunday 13 September 2026 · times in UTC

What the front pages led with on 13 September 2026

10 news sites, 152 top headlines. The longest-running: Iran-backed Houthis tighten grip on key oil shipping lane on CBS News (US), 16h 29m on top.

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BBC News (UK) 4 headlines

00:00–01:41 (from 12 Sep) 9h 51m Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
01:41–16:40 14h 59m AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
16:40–17:21 41m Russia struck train near Poland border shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials passed through
17:21–00:00 6h 38m Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station

The Independent (UK) 32 headlines

00:00–00:51 (from 12 Sep) 2h 40m Giuliani reveals what he said to Mamdani during viral handshake moment at 9/11 ceremony
00:51–01:00 8m Trump sparks major row as he backs ‘united Ireland’ on trip to Dublin
01:00–03:00 2h 1m Giuliani reveals what he said to Mamdani during viral handshake moment at 9/11 ceremony
03:00–03:21 21m Trump sparks major row as he backs ‘united Ireland’ on trip to Dublin
03:21–03:40 19m Giuliani reveals what he said to Mamdani during viral handshake moment at 9/11 ceremony
03:40–03:51 11m Karoline Leavitt back behind a podium - but left in the dark at Trump’s convention
03:51–04:00 8m Trump sparks major row as he backs ‘united Ireland’ on trip to Dublin
04:00–04:10 10m Giuliani reveals what he said to Mamdani during viral handshake moment at 9/11 ceremony
04:10–04:20 10m Trump sparks major row as he backs ‘united Ireland’ on trip to Dublin
04:20–04:31 11m Giuliani reveals what he said to Mamdani during viral handshake moment at 9/11 ceremony
04:31–04:40 9m Trump’s own contractor admits its shoddy work caused the problem at the Reflecting Pool - not vandals
04:40–05:40 1h 0m Giuliani reveals what he said to Mamdani during viral handshake moment at 9/11 ceremony
05:40–05:50 10m Trump sparks major row as he backs ‘united Ireland’ on trip to Dublin
05:50–06:31 42m Giuliani reveals what he said to Mamdani during viral handshake moment at 9/11 ceremony
06:31–06:41 10m Trump sparks major row as he backs ‘united Ireland’ on trip to Dublin
06:41–07:10 30m Giuliani reveals what he said to Mamdani during viral handshake moment at 9/11 ceremony
07:10–07:30 19m Trump sparks major row as he backs ‘united Ireland’ on trip to Dublin
07:30–07:51 21m Giuliani reveals what he said to Mamdani during viral handshake moment at 9/11 ceremony
07:51–08:01 9m Trump sparks major row as he backs ‘united Ireland’ on trip to Dublin
08:01–09:40 1h 39m Giuliani reveals what he said to Mamdani during viral handshake moment at 9/11 ceremony
09:40–09:50 10m Trump’s $5,000 ‘bribe’ to Americans is no match for Republicans’ plummeting polling
09:50–12:31 2h 41m Giuliani reveals what he said to Mamdani during viral handshake moment at 9/11 ceremony
12:31–13:51 1h 21m If Democrats win, they’ll need to work with Trump. They just aren’t clear on what
13:51–14:31 40m Giuliani reveals what he said to Mamdani during viral handshake moment at 9/11 ceremony
14:31–15:40 1h 9m If Democrats win, they’ll need to work with Trump. They just aren’t clear on what
15:40–17:52 2h 11m Trump team rants at reporter for pointing out Natalie Harp with president on Ireland visit
17:52–18:00 8m Karoline Leavitt back behind a podium - but left in the dark at Trump’s convention
18:00–19:51 1h 51m Mike Johnson leads Republicans in skeptical response to Trump’s $5,000 election ‘bribe’
19:51–22:41 2h 50m Trump dismisses AI safety fears to keep America ahead of China
22:41–23:00 19m Charlie Kirk statue vandalized outside Turning Point USA headquarters just a day after unveiling
23:00–23:11 10m Trump dismisses AI safety fears to keep America ahead of China
23:11–00:00 49m Charlie Kirk statue vandalized outside Turning Point USA headquarters just a day after unveiling

ABC News (US) 5 headlines

00:00–10:21 (from 12 Sep) 14h 59m Irish leaders react after Trump says he'd 'love' to see a unified Ireland
10:21–14:51 4h 30m Iran live updates: Trump speaks to MBS, says everything will 'work out fine'
14:51–16:10 1h 19m Iran live updates: Trump blames high gas prices on Ukraine, says Tehran wants a deal
16:10–22:41 6h 31m Former Anthropic, OpenAI employee sounds alarm over AI development pace
22:41–00:00 1h 18m Another measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania as outbreak grows

CBS News (US) 4 headlines

00:00–02:50 (from 12 Sep) 16h 29m Iran-backed Houthis tighten grip on key oil shipping lane
02:50–13:31 10h 41m Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
13:31–15:21 1h 50m Missile crisis: The hard truths about America's military arsenal
15:21–00:00 8h 39m Loopholes and shady practices taint U.S. surrogacy industry

The Guardian (US) 7 headlines

00:00–05:20 (from 12 Sep) 5h 40m President asks Smithsonian to install ‘Colossus statue’ of George Washington with exhibit
05:20–12:41 7h 21m The rapid Houthi advance in Yemen: why it matters and what’s at stake
12:41–13:01 20m President asks Smithsonian to install ‘Colossus statue’ of George Washington with exhibit
13:01–14:10 1h 9m Taxes wouldn’t fund $5,000 Trump ‘dividend’ if Republicans win midterms, says commerce secretary
14:10–16:00 1h 49m ‘We must slow the pace’: Anthropic CEO calls for an AI slowdown
16:00–23:51 7h 52m Obama reportedly urges Democrats to prioritize safety plan for AI
23:51–00:00 8m Center-left parties lead by just a single seat with most votes counted

ABC News (AU) 10 headlines

00:00–00:01 (from 12 Sep) 3h 30m Family behind Bathla amassed property portfolio as company was buried in debt
00:01–00:51 50m Police pursued suspected killer for decades. Now there's a twist in the case
00:51–03:21 2h 30m Police pursued a suspected killer for decades. Now there's a twist in the case
03:21–05:02 1h 40m PM defends late mother against Hanson public housing 'attack'
05:02–05:20 18m Emotional PM defends mum against Pauline Hanson remarks
05:20–19:01 13h 41m 'Stunned': Emotional PM defends mum against Pauline Hanson remarks
19:01–19:10 9m Banks' surprise move as interest rate hike looms
19:10–20:10 1h 0m The mortgage wars have returned as lenders compete for borrowers
20:10–21:02 51m Rate hike threats have not stopped latest bank mortgage war
21:02–00:00 2h 58m Pensioners to shoulder huge portion of private health insurance 'cash grab'

South China Morning Post (HK) 10 headlines

00:00–00:31 (from 12 Sep) 7h 10m Brics members find common ground on AI, trade and de-dollarisation push
00:31–02:10 1h 39m China’s anti-corruption law is going global. What does it mean for overseas firms?
02:10–03:12 1h 2m Denisovan fossils in China reveal ancient ‘hunting paradise’
03:12–06:10 2h 58m Why affluent Chinese families prioritise local tutoring, not overseas exposure
06:10–06:50 40m Beijing pushes AI chip design as part of self-sufficiency drive
06:50–10:11 3h 20m Chinese leader pledges to help Brics nations with AI and smart manufacturing
10:11–13:11 3h 0m Chinese scientists develop oil refining method that may cut energy use by 90%
13:11–14:00 49m Does Beijing need AI talent in ‘public opinion war’ over South China Sea?
14:00–22:10 8h 10m Brics summit ends with Xi’s AI offer, Modi’s warning on critical minerals
22:10–00:00 1h 50m Veteran investor Fang Fenglei on why China’s ‘investibility’ remains a certainty

The Straits Times (SG) 8 headlines

00:00–01:00 (from 12 Sep) 2h 18m Be Monkey King? Young Chinese find work in theme parks’ role-playing boom
01:00–03:21 2h 21m Singapore PC prices surge as growing AI infrastructure competes for components
03:21–09:31 6h 10m Singapore’s great mall makeover: Will investors reap the rewards?
09:31–09:50 19m Rescuers searching for 140 people after Indonesia passenger ship sinks, agency says
09:50–10:21 31m Rescuers search for 130 people after Indonesia passenger ship sinks; six dead, government says
10:21–12:01 1h 40m Rescuers search for 130 people after Indonesia passenger ship flipped; six dead, government says
12:01–22:31 10h 30m Beyond hugs and goodwill, leaders of Russia and Iran return home from BRICS empty-handed
22:31–00:00 1h 28m Cyber insurance gains ground in Singapore as coverage widens, premiums fall

The Times of India (IN) 65 headlines

00:00–00:11 (from 12 Sep) 20m Brics hammers out joint declaration after India bridges Iran-UAE chasm
00:11–01:31 1h 20m Donald Trump's childhood home was bought for $835,000 in 2025; it has sold for $1.93 million
01:31–01:41 11m 1912 Sausalito tugboat bought for $8K in 1982 now listed as a $1M floating home after $800K price cut
01:41–01:51 9m Brics hammers out joint declaration after India bridges Iran-UAE chasm
01:51–02:20 30m 1912 Sausalito tugboat bought for $8K in 1982 now listed as a $1M floating home after $800K price cut
02:20–02:30 10m Brics hammers out joint declaration after India bridges Iran-UAE chasm
02:30–03:21 51m Steve Jobs’ 17,250-sq-ft mansion was demolished after a long legal battle
03:21–04:10 49m In 1982, Israel released 28 wild donkeys; 44 years later, they created a desert oasis
04:10–04:20 10m Brics hammers out joint declaration after India bridges Iran-UAE chasm
04:20–04:31 11m Trump opens 2.93M acres at Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante to new mining claims on September 11
04:31–04:40 9m Brics hammers out joint declaration after India bridges Iran-UAE chasm
04:40–05:11 31m Trump opens 2.93M acres at Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante to new mining claims on September 11
05:11–05:20 9m Brics summit day 2: PM Modi arrives at Bharat Mandapam; to hold 7 bilaterals
05:20–05:40 20m In 1982, Israel released 28 wild donkeys; 44 years later, they created a desert oasis
05:40–05:50 10m Brics summit day 2: PM Modi, Putin, Xi join world leaders at Bharat Mandapam for family photo
05:50–06:21 32m In 1982, Israel released 28 wild donkeys; 44 years later, they created a desert oasis
06:21–06:41 20m 25 years after 9/11, Ten House has just one active member left from that day
06:41–06:51 10m 'Shared vision transformed into a win-win collaboration': PM Modi at Brics summit
06:51–07:00 10m Why Xi Jinping skipped PM Modi’s gala dinner at Brics Summit in Delhi
07:00–07:11 10m 25 years after 9/11, Ten House has just one active member left from that day
07:11–07:22 12m Why Xi Jinping skipped PM Modi’s gala dinner at Brics Summit in Delhi
07:22–07:51 29m At 100, Barbara Haig still drives her Mustang, putting caution before age
07:51–08:01 9m Xi in the room, PM Modi warns against 'weaponisation of critical minerals'
08:01–08:10 9m At 100, Barbara Haig still drives her Mustang, putting caution before age
08:10–08:21 11m Xi in the room, PM Modi warns against 'weaponisation of critical minerals'
08:21–09:11 50m 1876 Perry House opens rare second-floor rooms for fundraiser
09:11–09:31 20m In 1973, Ontario teacher Hank Deverell built his wife a bottle house for her doll collection
09:31–09:40 9m 'Is it okay?' PM Modi pauses speech as Xi appears uncomfortable - video
09:40–09:50 10m In 1973, Ontario teacher Hank Deverell built his wife a bottle house for her doll collection
09:50–10:00 10m 'Do you think AI will kill all humans?' Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei answers
10:00–10:11 11m Donated 100 acre Texas ranch becomes $145mn Odessa complex
10:11–10:21 10m BCB Reviews Nigar Captaincy: board disowns handshake snub; decision after Asian Games
10:21–10:30 10m 'Do you think AI will kill all humans?' Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei answers
10:30–10:41 11m 6 injured after people jump in panic from adjacent building as fire breaks out in Delhi factory
10:41–10:50 9m Noida DM moves SC over student's detention under NSA after HC rebuke
10:50–11:10 19m 'I don't cry for my real life': Smriti Mandhana's reply when asked when she last cried
11:10–11:20 11m Kremlin says PM Modi, Xi offered Putin their 'good offices' to help end Ukraine war
11:20–12:01 41m Scientists used centuries-old aurora sightings: their method placed solar minima within 2 years with more than 90% reliability
12:01–12:41 40m T. rex walked across North America 66.5 million years ago, fossil tracks show
12:41–12:51 10m ‘Might makes right’ logic should have been discarded long ago: Xi at Brics Summit
12:51–13:01 10m T. rex walked across North America 66.5 million years ago, fossil tracks show
13:01–13:11 10m AI maps 39,619 Antarctic icebergs, revealing a “picket fence” that holds sea ice
13:11–13:31 20m PM Modi held 15 bilaterals on sidelines of Brics in 3-day diplomatic marathon
13:31–14:10 40m AI maps 39,619 Antarctic icebergs, revealing a “picket fence” that holds sea ice
14:10–15:00 50m In 1876, Los Angeles built the Perry House; 99 years later it was moved to Heritage Square
15:00–15:11 11m Brics diplomacy: Iran president says Tehran, UAE want to 'turn the page' on war
15:11–16:10 59m Dubbo Wastewater Plant Starts: New catalyst breaks down stubborn pollutants; city bets on recycled water
16:10–17:21 1h 11m At 100, Barbara Haig still drives her Mustang, putting caution before age
17:21–17:31 10m In 2015, Hawaii rescued fragments of a coral found only in Kaneohe Bay; after its wild colonies...
17:31–17:41 10m New playbook, bigger role & a wake-up call for the West: Decoding the Brics summit
17:41–18:11 30m In 2015, Hawaii rescued fragments of a coral found only in Kaneohe Bay; after its wild colonies...
18:11–19:10 59m In 2016, NSW began fencing feral cats and foxes out of three reserves; 10 years later...
19:10–19:30 20m In 1936, Memphis built Overton Park Shell for $14,000; 18 years later Elvis played...
19:30–19:40 10m Is UK heading for a breakup? Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland push for independence
19:40–20:01 21m In 1936, Memphis built Overton Park Shell for $14,000; 18 years later Elvis played...
20:01–20:10 10m India women's team refuses to take Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi after title win
20:10–22:01 1h 50m In 1982, Israel released 28 wild donkeys; 44 years later, they created a desert oasis
22:01–22:31 31m India women's team refuses to take Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi after title win
22:31–22:41 10m In 1982, Israel released 28 wild donkeys; 44 years later, they created a desert oasis
22:41–22:51 9m India women's team refuses to take Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi after title win
22:51–23:11 20m In 1982, Israel released 28 wild donkeys; 44 years later, they created a desert oasis
23:11–23:21 10m India women's team refuses to take Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi after title win
23:21–23:40 19m In 1982, Israel released 28 wild donkeys; 44 years later, they created a desert oasis
23:40–23:51 11m India women's team refuses to take Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi after title win
23:51–00:00 8m In 1982, Israel released 28 wild donkeys; 44 years later, they created a desert oasis

Al Jazeera English (QA) 7 headlines

00:00–00:11 (from 12 Sep) 9h 10m Houthis warn against intervention; threaten to fully close Bab al-Mandeb
00:11–05:30 5h 19m Saudi Arabia, Houthis trade strikes over Red Sea chokepoint
05:30–06:21 51m Tens of thousands displaced as Yemen fighting escalates
06:21–06:31 10m Deadly Hormuz ship attack as Iran-Gulf officials to meet over its control
06:31–12:41 6h 9m Deadly Hormuz Strait ship attack as Yemen fighting escalates
12:41–19:51 7h 10m Fierce battles ongoing between advancing Houthis and Yemen forces
19:51–00:00 4h 9m Yemen’s military launches air raids on Houthi vehicles in Dhubab, Mocha

Each line is one headline that held a site's top slot: when it was there that day, how long it stayed in all, and a link to its permanent record. A reworded headline starts a new line. We check each front page every 10m or so, so times are right to within a few minutes.

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