The people of 16 September

In association football, Clearlake Capital buys out Todd Boehly and Mark Walter's stakes to gain full control of Premier League club Chelsea. The deal is valued at around £950 million (€1.1 billion) for the 25% share. Chelsea is now worth about £5 billion (€5.8 billion).

Sport · 16 Sep · with Mark Walter

The United States House of Representatives passes a bipartisan sanctions bill that imposes sanctions on Russia's energy revenues, financial institutions, officials, and shadow fleet, while authorizing tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas. The bill will head to president Donald Trump's desk for his signature for it to become law.

World · 16 Sep

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen invites Canada to become the first associate member of the European Union amidst the ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States.

World · 16 Sep

Macau begins its first closed-door national security trial against former legislator Au Kam San, who faces charges including subversion of state power and alleged ties with foreign groups and media outlets. He faces up to 25 years in prison.

Crime & Justice · 16 Sep

The Kosovo Specialist Chambers sentences former prime minister Hashim Thaçi to 25 years in prison after convicting him on charges of murder, torture, cruel treatment and arbitrary detention committed during the Kosovo War.

Crime & Justice · 16 Sep

The Americana Music Honors & Awards are held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, with the Heartbreakers performing for the first time since lead vocalist Tom Petty's death in 2017.

Culture · 16 Sep