News crossword for September 23, 2026
A 9×9 grid, three clue difficulties, and a few stories worth a closer look.
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These are the original source stories linked to news answers in this edition. Reading them may give you a head start on the clues.
- The GuardianMelbourne finishes second-last at world tram driving championships – as it happened ↗
- BBC NewsTrump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill ↗
- BBC NewsJournalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets ↗
- The GuardianWhy China is pushing back on US warnings over rapid AI development ↗
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