LONDON, England, Sept. 7 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release: * * * THE 70th BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL TITLES AND SCREEN TALKS The 70th BFI London Film Festival (7th- 18th October) is thrilled to announce that the International Premiere of Luca Guadagnino's ARTIFICIAL, the UK premiere of Paul Thomas Anderson's CAMERON WINTER AT CARNEGIE HALL, the UK premiere of Chris Rock's MISTY GREEN, the UK premiere of Banjong Pisanthanakun's INHERIT, the European premiere of Jonathan Glazer's JOY OF JOYS, t more PR

PARIS, France, Sept. 9 -- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization issued the following news release: * * * As attacks on schools rise by 33% in 2025, UNESCO calls for stronger protection of education On this International Day to Protect Education from Attack, UNESCO expresses its grave concern over the continued rise in attacks on schools around the world. In 2025, 1,680 attacks were recorded worldwide - a 33% increase compared to the previous year. More broadly, an estimated 258 million children and adolescents  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- C.T. LINE, Kyiv, Ukraine, won a federal contract award for $85,739 from the Department of State for telephone apparatus manufacturing. Contract Award Number: 19UP3026P0823; NAICS Code: 334210; Product Service Code (PSC): 7e21; Solicitation Number: 19UP3026P0823; NONE - No Set aside used more CTR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary: * * * No Magic Bullet to End Russian Sabotage Western countries still hope for a simple response to the Kremlin's rising wave of destruction. Instead, the answer lies in the lessons of the Cold War. By Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan September 8, 2026 The Kremlin is increasing sabotage operations across Europe. There have been arson attacks at drone factories, incendiary devices thrown at a producer of encryption tools for government network more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary: * * * The Quiet Battle Against Russia's Shadow Fleet Ukraine's dramatic attacks on Black Sea shipping have grabbed headlines, but a more subtle campaign against Russia's shadow fleet is underway. By Mitchell Polman September 8, 2026 Ukraine's allies have gradually persuaded flag-of-convenience states to stop providing registration for Russian ships. This quiet campaign has forced Moscow to re-flag the ships as Russian to prevent them from bein more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary: * * * Ukraine Rethinks Mine Clearance for a New Age De-mining techniques developed for previous generations are no longer suitable for modern devices. Ukraine is again at the forefront of change. By David Hewitson and Ilya Timtchenko September 9, 2026 The technology of war is evolving faster than the systems it is designed to counter. Artificial intelligence, drones, sensors, and other technologies are transforming how weapons are developed, d more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * What a 9/11 Hero Can Teach Columbia SIPA Students About Crisis Leadership On September 11, 2001, Joseph Pfeifer was the first FDNY battalion chief to report to the World Trade Center with his unit. By Eve Glasberg Sometimes when Joseph Pfeifer, an adjunct professor at the School of International and Public Affairs, is in the classroom talking to his students about September 11, 2001, it hits him that some of them were toddlers or not even born yet on that day 25 yea more PR

TARTU, Estonia, Sept. 9 -- The University of Tartu posted the following news: * * * Conspiracy theories draw momentum from local experiences * Author: ChatGPT A recently completed study on conspiracy theories, the most extensive one ever conducted in Europe, found that narratives circulating across national borders adapt to local history, cultural memory and social tensions. A book presenting the study's findings has now been published, co-edited by Mari-Liis Madisson, Associate Professor of Semiotics at the University of Tartu. Why is th more PR

STRASBOURG, France, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * Continued deterioration of human rights in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine Secretary General Berset presents his new report on the latest situation in the context of conflict and illegal seizure of Ukrainian land - The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, has presented the governments of European countries with his yearly report on the human rights situation in the territories of Ukraine temporarily occupied  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary: * * * The European Front in Commercial Data Exploitation Commentary by Justin Sherman Published September 8, 2026 Germany's main domestic intelligence agency, the BfV, published an advisory several weeks ago warning German defense and security companies of heightened risks of Russian espionage, sabotage, and attack. Part of the list warned about potential Russian exploitation of commercial location data. Foreign intelligence services more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Republicans Flee From "Trump-A-Palooza" as Trump's Approval Ratings Sink to Historic Lows Donald Trump and Republicans are desperately trying to salvage their chances in the midterm elections, as Trump's approval ratings sink to historic lows. Americans strongly disapprove of Trump and his agenda -- and even Trump's own supporters are desperately trying to distance themselves from his failed presidency. Dozens of Republicans  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 9 (TNSCrpt) -- The European Union's European Court of Auditors issued the following news: * * * The EU's energy independence plan needs a boost * The REPowerEU plan still lacks effective governance tools to steer its implementation * EU funding has played only a minor role in ending reliance on Russian oil and gas * Not enough investment has been triggered to accelerate the clean energy transition and strengthen cross-border connections - In a report published today, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) reveals t more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 9 -- The European Union's European Court of Auditors issued the following news: * * * Fighting the illicit tobacco trade: EU not up to the task * Nearly 1 in 10 cigarettes on the EU market is produced illegally or smuggled * An estimated Euros13 billion of budget revenue in the EU and its member states is lost to the illicit tobacco trade each year * EU initiatives to combat the illicit tobacco trade are fragmented and lack clear direction - From illicit production to smuggling, the illicit tobacco trade continue more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 10 -- The European Policy Centre issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026, by media outreach executive Rajnish Singh: * * * Why Modi Wants Putin to End the Ukraine War Modi is not turning against Russia. He is trying to protect India's strategic autonomy. - When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and told him to "move from an endless war to the end of war", Western observers took n more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 9 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to speak at Brown on democracy, leadership * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau will deliver Brown University's 106th Stephen A. Ogden Jr. '60 Memorial Lecture on International Affairs on Tuesday, Sept. 22. In an open-to-the-public talk titled "Leadership, Democracy and the Evolving Global Landscape," Trudeau will reflect on his time in office and discuss the f more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026, by senior fellow Ludovic Hood to National Interest: * * * How Donald Trump Can Salvage a Diplomatic Win in Ukraine Negotiating with Russia works when in a position of strength. President Donald Trump may finally be in that position. - Two million dead and wounded. That is the staggering human toll as the Ukraine War grinds on for a fifth year, with no  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * A Bigger, Better, Bolder Europe Remarks by Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director At the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), Brussels, Belgium - As prepared for delivery Good afternoon. It is wonderful to be back in Brussels. Let me start by thanking our hosts at CEPS for bringing us together today. And let me also say how pleased I am that Commissioner Kos is joining this panel discussion. We are delighted that  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Joint Interagency Task Force 401 Publishes Counter-UAS Reference Guide * Joint Interagency Task Force 401 recently published its 2026 Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Quick Reference Guide, establishing a shared baseline of technical and tactical knowledge across the joint force and interagency partners. "The proliferation of unmanned aircraft systems is creating new challenges at home and abroad," said Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Ross, task force directo more PR

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Lawyers for Lawyers issued the following letter with 16 co-signers to the UN Human Rights Council: * * * 4 September 2026 To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the UN Human Rights Council Excellency, We, the undersigned organisations, urge your delegation to support the renewal of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation during the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC). Since the Council more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 9 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news: * * * Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP's speech at Mansion House Defence and Security event * Lady Mayor, thank you very much for hosting this event today and good afternoon, everyone. It's a real pleasure to be with you today. Under this one roof we have many leaders and decision makers needed to spark that next generation of defence innovation that we need to keep our country safe and support our allies. So, thank you for gi more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 9 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in California. *** Alcohol Shot Gun ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 8 -- UT BRANDS LLC, San Diego, California has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1146458 S1, initially filed July 11, 2023) developed by Robert Kushner, San Diego, California, and Christopher Anzalone, Eagle, Idaho, for "Alcohol shot gun." *** Load Latency Amelioration Using Bunch Buffers ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 8 -- ASCENIUM, INC., Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent more ST

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 9 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Massachusetts. *** Tricyclic Ligands for Degradation of IKZF2 or IKZF4 ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 8 -- C4 THERAPEUTICS, INC., Watertown, Massachusetts has been assigned a patent (No. US 12729193 B2, initially filed April 14, 2023) developed by five inventors Christopher G. Nasveschuk, Stoneham, Massachusetts; James A Henderson, Weston, Massachusetts; Moses Moustakim, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Andrew Charles Good, Watertown, Massachusetts; and David Proia more ST

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 9 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Washington. *** Searchable Index ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 8 -- GOOGLE LLC, Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12730806 B2, initially filed March 17, 2025) developed by three inventors Jeremiah Harmsen, Zurich, Switzerland; Tushar Deepak Chandra, Los Altos, California; and Marcus Fontoura, Bellevue, Washington, for "Searchable index." *** System and Method of Fuel Injection Mode Transitions for an Internal Combustion Engine  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * USITC Makes Determinations In Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Oil Country Tubular Goods From India, South Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, And Vietnam The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revocation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from India, South Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam would likely lead to continuation or recurren more PR