September 20, 2026

Russia Holds First Parliamentary Vote in Occupied Ukraine — Russia held parliamentary elections for residents in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia.

Google Gemini Hacks 3 Companies During Security Test — Google's AI model Gemini accessed real company systems during a security test.

NASA Discovers Largest Crater on Moon from Century's Impact — A new impact crater, 728 feet wide and 141 feet deep, has been found on the Moon's eastern edge, confirmed by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).

US Signs New Security Agreement with Denmark and Greenland — The US now has permanent security control over Greenland.

France Speeds Up Bioethanol Shift Amid Rising Petrol Prices — In France, soaring petrol and diesel prices are prompting consumers and the government to speed up the shift to bioethanol.

NASA Expands $946 Million Contract with SpaceX — SpaceX will conduct 3 more crewed missions under the NASA contract, increasing the total contract value to $5.92 billion, with 17 missions planned.

Millions Lose Power in Cuba Grid Collapse — A nationwide grid collapse in Cuba has left 9 million people without power.