I'll pull today's top headlines for you — checking the latest developments.
Most important events and topics in the news on Saturday, September 12, 2026 - based on search results available today:
1. United States Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11
•9/11 memorials held across the US
Bulletins on September 12 noted memorials held across the country.
2. Assassination of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk - Major U.S. Political Story
The dominant U.S. political story is the aftermath of the shooting of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk:
•Charlie Kirk was shot dead on September 10 during an event at Utah Valley University
•The FBI and Utah officials on Friday, September 12, released a video showing the suspect in the assassination fleeing the scene
•The fatal shooting has intensified calls in Washington for increased funding for lawmakers' security
Other U.S. domestic developments reported on Sept. 11-12 include:
•Border czar Tom Homan announcing that the massive immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota is ending; and President Trump repealing government power to regulate the climate, calling it a "giant scam" and erasing the scientific conclusion that greenhouse [gases endanger public health]
•FBI investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, including video of a masked man seen on her doorbell camera
3. Middle East - Gaza and Lebanon
•Gaza casualties: At least 39 Palestinians, including two young children, are among the latest deaths in Israel's bombardment , adding to the 72 Palestinians killed over the last 24 hours
•Displacement and aid: Lebanon–Israel tensions escalate as Gaza sees major aid delivery - humanitarian teams collected hundreds of pallets of aid including infant food and school bags
•Political position: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Wednesday that Israel was "not planning to expel or to deport anyone from the Gaza Strip" , while Defence Minister Israel Katz on September 2 said there was "no real solution for Gaza in the end without this migration" of Palestinians
•Humanitarian access: Israel says it will halt operations of several aid organizations in Gaza starting in 2026 for failing to comply with new registration rules.
In Yemen, at least 46,000 people have been displaced since renewed fighting last week between Houthi rebels and pro-government forces in southwestern Yemen .
4. Nepal - Gen Z Protests Topple Government
A fast-moving political crisis in Nepal:
•Nepal was rocked by disorder and arson after police killed 19 protesters during the September demonstrations that toppled the government
•The death toll from the ongoing Gen Z protests in the Kathmandu Valley has climbed to 31 as of September 12
•Following the political crisis, President Ramchandra Paudel dissolved the House of Representatives on September 12 and appointed Sushila Karki as interim prime minister
The protests were triggered by a ban on 26 social media sites including Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok, plus long-standing anger over corruption and inequality.
5. Global Economy and U.S. Science Policy
•IMF outlook: The IMF said on Thursday the global economy had weathered the energy shock caused by the war in the Middle East and global economic output was still expected to expand by about 3% in 2026, but it cautioned that risks remained high
•U.S. housing/market: Mortgage rates surge to 2026 high of 6.71% amid global bond selloff , with traders seeing a roughly 50-50 chance of a rate hike at the September Federal Reserve meeting.
•Science & technology policy week Sept. 12-18: US news roundup flagged: a US-China links crackdown, more science cuts and a patents levy
6. Other Topics Trending Sept. 12
•UK/Europe: Sky News' "The Wrap | Saturday 12 September 2026" focusing on analysing the day's news and Euronews evening bulletin September 11th, 2026 covering World, Business, Entertainment, Politics
•Technology: Google announced investment of at least €13 billion in AI infrastructure in Finland, and briefings about Gemini 4 and updated Play Store fees rolling out globally.
> News is developing rapidly. For the most up-to-date live coverage, check major wire services like AP, Reuters, BBC, NBC News NOW live Sept. 12 broadcast, and UN News Today 11 September 2026.