NPR News: 09-20-2026 1AM EDT
Summary
Ed Sheeran addressed his solo concert in Philadelphia, explaining his decision to drop backup act McLemore over pro-Palestinian comments and condemning the situation in Gaza. The news also covers a new U.S.-Denmark-Greenland security agreement, Cuba’s recovery from a nationwide blackout amid an oil blockade, and Ukraine’s request for non-recognition of Russian-held elections. Additional stories include far-right riots in The Hague, climate-driven waterfront home collapses, and college football results featuring Ole Miss’s upset over LSU.
Topics discussed
Ed Sheeran addresses backup act removal and Gaza comments
New US-Denmark-Greenland security agreement announced
Cuba recovers from nationwide power outage amid oil blockade
Ukraine urges non-recognition of Russian-held elections
Riot police disperse far-right protesters in The Hague
Climate change drives waterfront home collapses and debris
College football scores: Ole Miss beats LSU, Texas wins
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