Welcome to the news for September 18th. Today we've got stories on a young bride fighting cancer, Mount Ruapehu in New Zealand, and increased pressure on Russian president Vladimir Putin. We also have a bonus point win for the Springboks in the Rugby Championship, and reports of flooding and evacuation in Alaska. Elsewhere, we've got an update on the bivalent COVID-19 booster rolling out in northern Ontario, and scientists are learning from images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. Finally, we've got a look at the funeral plans for Queen Elizabeth II.
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- A young bride is diagnosed with a rare cancer and begins treatment.
- Mount Ruapehu, a popular tourist destination in New Zealand, is closed due to an eruption.
- Ukrainian troops are engaged in a push against Russian troops in the northeast, putting pressure on Putin's war efforts.
- The South African rugby team earns a bonus point win to close the gap on the New Zealand All Blacks.
- A massive storm batters Alaska coastal towns, resulting in widespread flooding and the evacuation of residents.
- A reporter breaks down in tears while covering the lying in state of a political figure.
- Police in Leicester call for calm amid reports of disorder in the city.
- The iPhone 14 is announced with minor updates, much to the relief of iPhone 13 and SE 3 owners.
- Serbian police arrest dozens of people as Belgrade EuroPride marchers defy a ban.
- Argentina and South Africa go head-to-head in a Rugby Championship match, with the Springboks coming out on top.
- Yeshiva University suspends all student club activities after the Supreme Court declines to block an order requiring the school to recognize an LGBTQ club.
- An updated bivalent COVID-19 booster is rolling out in northern Ontario.
- A quiz testing Colin Farrell film knowledge is presented.
- Scientists share what they have learned from the James Webb Space Telescope's images.
- Tropical Storm Fiona strengthens as it nears Puerto Rico.
- B.C. politicians say they are facing increased Criticism vs. abuse.
- Biden pays respects to the Queen in Westminster Hall after touching down in the UK.
- New images of Mars show an intriguing Perseverance discovery.
- Jupiter's closest date with Earth in 70 years is on September 26.
- The public will be able to watch the Queen's funeral on big screens across the UK.