USA

CNN, Politico and MS NOW say White House denied access despite ruling

Trump justified the ban in a social media post on Friday, accusing the outlets of publishing "fake news" and warning that other news organizations could face similar treatment.

24 September 2026

Business

Chinese goods transshipment haunts Trump-Xi meeting

The White House named nine Latin American nations among 40 flagged for transhipping Chinese goods, before the Trump–Xi summit in Washington as the issue is likely to be discussed during the meeting on Thursday.

24 September 2026

USA

Trump offers Xi a grand welcome in first state visit in over a decade

In comments released by Chinese state media Xi also said that he was looking "forward to in-depth exchanges with President Trump on major issues concerning our bilateral relations and the global situation,".

24 September 2026

Europe News

Trump says he'll 'control' Greenland after deal reached, is he right?

After ten months of talks, the governments of Copenhagen, Washington and Nuuk have signed a deal settling the fate of Greenland. Trump claims it gives him "permanent control" over the Arctic island.

23 September 2026

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Lucas Museum opens in Los Angeles with Star Wars treasures on display

George Lucas greets visitors as his Los Angeles museum opens, with Star Wars fans exploring exhibits, artwork and an R2-D2 display.

23 September 2026

Ukraine

Kyiv and Washington want Ukraine war to end 'before winter': Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian president added that he had just finished a "positive and productive meeting with President Trump" in New York on Tuesday.

22 September 2026

USA

Burnham touts 'good connection' with Trump as pair meet in New York

Trump remained polite and friendly throughout a news conference following his meeting with Burnham, offering largely diplomatic answers to potential flashpoint topics.

22 September 2026

Lithuania

New rotation of US troops bound for Lithuania: Lithuanian president

It comes despite repeated threats from US President Donald Trump to reduce the US' military presence in Europe.

22 September 2026

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Macron walks through busy New York streets to Trump Tower

French President Emmanuel Macron walked through Manhattan on Monday evening to meet US President Donald Trump at Trump Tower, ahead of the UN General Assembly.

22 September 2026

USA

Ground stops ordered at six US airports due to 'equipment outage'

"Due to an FAA equipment outage, arrivals and departures are currently delayed," Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey said in a post on social media. "Please contact your airline for flight status".

21 September 2026

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Lowriders take over San Francisco streets in colourful parade

Thousands lined Mission Street in San Francisco for the King of the Street parade, where more than 300 custom lowriders celebrated Chicano culture.

21 September 2026

Iran

US and Iran trade threats as fears of return to all-out war mount

The IRGC warned it has prepared for a "long-term war" with unused strategic weapons, while Trump told Fox News he was weighing options "if and when do I blow the entire nation up."

21 September 2026

USA

US says four killed in strike on suspected drug boat in Caribbean

The US has moved to clamp down on drug-smuggling routes under US President Donald Trump, who has pledged to "wage war" against drug cartels.

20 September 2026

USA

South Korean president urges Trump dialogue with Pyongyang

Trump announced in August that he intended to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year as he once again touted the pair's relationship. Pyongyang has offered little response.

18 September 2026

USA

Trump administration moves to cut protections for endangered species

Brett Hartl, the government affairs director at the Center for Biological Diversity, said the move "stabs at the very heart of the Endangered Species Act by giving federal approval to the killing of some of America’s most beloved wildlife."

18 September 2026

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Protesters target OpenAI and Anthropic in San Francisco over AI safety fears

Protesters in San Francisco urged OpenAI and Anthropic to pause powerful AI, calling for global rules and an AI emergency amid safety and climate fears.

18 September 2026

Poland

Trump touts 'major progress' towards setting up US base in Poland

The US currently has around 10,000 rotational forces in Poland as well as 11 installation sites, with the US Army Garrison headquartered in Poznań.

18 September 2026

USA

US denies Abbas a visa to UN summit for second year running

The Palestinian Authority has condemned a US decision to deny visas to President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of officials ahead of next week's UN General Assembly, marking the second consecutive year Washington has blocked his attendance.

17 September 2026

USA

US Congress approves Russia sanctions

US lawmakers have approved sweeping new sanctions targeting Russia's economy and Putin's inner circle, with Trump set to sign a bill that also threatens steep tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil, including China and India.

17 September 2026

Economy

Fed hikes rates for the first time since 2023 in unanimous vote

The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its first increase since July 2023, in a unanimous 12-0 vote that puts Chair Kevin Warsh directly at odds with the US president who appointed him.

16 September 2026