Gavin Blackburn

USA

CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue US administration over White House access

President Donald Trump said on Friday he was banning the outlets from the presidential residence as punishment for distributing what he calls "fake news."

21 September 2026

Europe News

Russian drones slam southern Ukraine after Kyiv's weekend barrage

The war's relentless daily attacks underscore the absence of any significant progress in diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting, more than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of its neighbour.

21 September 2026

Europe News

Pressure grows on Germany's Merz after bruising election defeats

The string of election debacles comes as Merz has struggled to push through promised economic and social welfare reforms with his coalition partners in the SPD.

21 September 2026

Europe News

Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, spokesperson says

Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

21 September 2026

USA

US has deported 25,000 to third countries under secretive deals

Since US President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, Washington has been signing deals with developing countries to take migrants who cannot legally be sent home.

21 September 2026

Russia

Putin's party wins record 355 parliament seats, election official says

The election, held to elect members in all seats of the lower house State Duma, is the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

21 September 2026

USA

US arrests 18 suspects in killing of Haitian president, officials say

Moïse, 53, was gunned down on 7 July 2021 at his private residence by a hired group of about 20 military-trained Colombian mercenaries. His security detail did not intervene to protect him.

21 September 2026

Europe News

Norway bids farewell to King Harald V, 'grandfather' of the nation

Norway's royal family, led by new King Haakon VIII, foreign royals, heads of state and dignitaries took part in the procession to Oslo's Lutheran cathedral on foot.

9 September 2026

Europe News

Germany's Merz accuses far-right AfD of promoting 'ethnic cleansing'

The AfD, which fell three seats short of an absolute majority, in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt said it was now in talks with other groups and MPs in an effort to form a state government.

9 September 2026

Europe News

Calls for action in Europe as PISA results show fall in child literacy

The OECD's latest PISA report, based on a standardised test taken by 15-year-olds, found that student performance across OECD countries reached a record low in maths and reading.

9 September 2026

Europe News

UK rejects Israel's 'damaging' retaliation against West Bank sanctions

The West Bank has been occupied by Israel since 1967 and has seen a surge in violence since the start of the war in Gaza, which broke out following the Hamas militant group's attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023.

9 September 2026

USA

Republicans put Trump centre stage in unprecedented US midterms gamble

Trump delivers Wednesday's keynote and returns for Thursday's finale after Vice President JD Vance speaks. Cabinet members and candidates in closely watched House and Senate races are also on the programme.

9 September 2026

Thailand

Thailand investigates after Briton dies after penis enlargement

The case has reignited debate about medical tourism, with Thailand a leading destination for visitors from abroad seeking healthcare, including cosmetic procedures.

9 September 2026

Europe News

At least five killed in large-scale overnight Russian attack on Kyiv

Elsewhere in Ukraine, a Russian drone strike killed civilians at a checkpoint on the border with Moldova, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine said on Wednesday.

9 September 2026

Europe News

UK airports face more disruption after air traffic control glitch

The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said late on Tuesday it was still working to resolve disruption following a "system issue."

9 September 2026

Europe News

EU warns of new youth-led online terror menace 25 years after 9/11

AI-powered bots were also used to boost recruitment and promote terrorist ideologies, while AI-driven apps were used for research to prepare attacks.

8 September 2026

Europe News

Sweden heads to polls in close election race dominated by security

Opinion polls ahead of Sunday's vote point to a victory for the centre-left opposition headed by the Social Democrats which could see Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's centre-right coalition ousted.

8 September 2026

Europe News

UK commits €116m for Ukraine's air defence, including Patriot missiles

Britain has been one of Ukraine's biggest backers in its effort to repel Russia following Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbour in February 2022.

8 September 2026

USA

Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state 'New America'

Trump last week suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" as the war with Iran continues, then hours later implied he was not serious about the plan.

8 September 2026

North Korea

First road bridge with Russia a sign of tighter ties, North Korea says

The opening on Monday came as Russia and North Korea have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

8 September 2026