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Actors, politicians among 100 arrested in New York anti-Netanyahu protest
Police detain Oscar winner and fellow activists blocking traffic near the UN ahead of diplomatic speech.
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United States
‘Fundamentally broken’: Amnesty urges US to abolish ICE
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Americas and the Caribbean
Costa Rica’s foreign minister fired for attending Trump meeting
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US-China trade war
US senators delay effort to permanently ban Chinese cars
Proposed ban is a move to ensure that hundreds of thousands of US automotive jobs are not at risk of ‘total domination’ by Chinese car firms.
25 Sep 2026 - 5:43AM
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US Senator Elissa Slotkin backs a permanent ban on Chinese cars in the United States. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
United States
US 30-year mortgage rates top 7%, highest in Trump presidency
It is the highest average level since January 2025, with affordability a concern for US voters weeks ahead of November’s midterm elections.
25 Sep 2026 - 4:04AM
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US cybersecurity agency releases election infrastructure plan before midterms
Federal strategy details threats and safeguards for November vote following criticism over delayed assistance.
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Middle East
Netanyahu blasts critics at UN, dismissing Gaza genocide accusations
Israeli prime minister denounces walkout delegates as ‘moral cowards’ during a fiery address defending the war against Iran.
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2026 Xi-Trump summits
Xi talks up US friendship ‘forged in blood’ at state dinner – as it happened
Following an unprecedented reception upon landing, formal proceedings – including talks – between the two leaders took place today.
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Donald Trump
White House reinstates access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico after judge’s order
A federal judge had deemed Trump’s ban of the news outlets as likely to be unconstitutional and ordered their access immediately restored.
25 Sep 2026 - 5:45AM
2026 Xi-Trump summits
‘Deep respect’: analysts weigh in on Trump’s red carpet welcome for Xi
Elaborate greeting ceremony immediately preceded by extension of tariff truce, both positive early signs for Chinese leader’s trip.
24 Sep 2026 - 10:41AM
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Americas and the Caribbean
At UN, Venezuela’s acting president promises elections without setting date
Delcy Rodriguez vows ‘democratic transformation’ before the General Assembly while key rival remains exiled.
24 Sep 2026 - 10:40AM
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez delivering her first address to the UN General Assembly since coming to power. Photo: Reuters
Artificial intelligence
AI leaders to UN: for the sake of humanity, regulate tech we created
Tech bosses urge caution in AI development following growing warnings of uncontrollable systems and catastrophic risks.
24 Sep 2026 - 12:17PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summits
US restricts visas for birth tourism ahead of Xi’s summit with Trump
China has been a central focus of Washington’s efforts to crack down on the practice, with large-scale operations targeted.
24 Sep 2026 - 8:44AM
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Xi calls for cooperation with US after Trump’s airport welcome – as it happened
The Chinese president began a three-day visit to Washington, with a host of vital topics to be discussed.
24 Sep 2026 - 3:34PM
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Trump built a US$5 million White House helipad. Don’t expect Xi Jinping to use it
US president might aim to impress during Xi’s state visit, but Chinese protocol discourages its leaders from using helicopters.
25 Sep 2026 - 5:40AM
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US President Donald Trump walks on a new helipad to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Monday. Photo: AP
Canada
Grief and pain flow at hearing for Canadian suicide poison vendor Kenneth Law
Family members of those who killed themselves using chemicals he sold spoke about their loss before the judge deciding on Law’s sentence.
24 Sep 2026 - 5:02AM
2026 Xi-Trump summits
Rubio defends Xi’s US visit as essential despite deep disagreements
US secretary of state says Taiwan arms sales must be weighed against America’s military needs and voices hope Vladimir Putin will attend G20.
24 Sep 2026 - 5:42AM
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United States
Harvey Weinstein gets 15 years for sex assault after pleading for mercy
Disgraced Hollywood figure resentenced in New York for sexually assaulting a former production assistant.
24 Sep 2026 - 2:11PM
Harvey Weinstein in court for his sentencing on Wednesday. Photo: New York Post via AP
Venezuela
Exiled opposition leader tries to enter Venezuela as Rodriguez meets Trump in US
Maria Corina Machado blocked from returning as New York talks mark first encounter since Nicolas Maduro’s capture.
23 Sep 2026 - 3:41PM
Canada
Canada seeks to wrap up India trade talks soon, as US ties fray
PM Carney says his Indian counterpart Modi will visit Canada around the time of the G20 summit in Miami this December.
23 Sep 2026 - 7:52AM
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Sexual harassment and assault
US ‘looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with raping 17-year-old
Social media creator Braden Peters was accused of giving the teen alcohol prior to the alleged 2025 assault.
23 Sep 2026 - 3:10PM
United States
Trump criticises UK’s Chagos deal, says new British PM Burnham will reconsider
The US president says ties with Britain are better, as he met the prime minister for the first time.
23 Sep 2026 - 2:36AM
Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) shakes hands with US President Donald Trump in New York on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl: coroner
The investigation into the 36-year-old US actress’ death is ongoing, police say.
23 Sep 2026 - 9:23AM
2026 Xi-Trump summits
Why China’s top AI pioneers are expected to miss this week’s Xi-Trump summit
Beijing has not officially announced details of the delegation, but the leaders of DeepSeek and Moonshot AI are absent from the reported list.
23 Sep 2026 - 10:50AM
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Greenland
Trump, Denmark and Greenland sign deal to resolve Arctic stand-off
Trilateral accord permits US ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield and new bases while backing island self-determination.
23 Sep 2026 - 10:50AM
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