Headlines from Al Jazeera, Associated Press, BBC, Newsweek, Reuters, The Hill, and Time
- Trump says triumphal arch to be used for snipers, drones – (The Hill)
President Trump on Sunday said that the plans for the massive triumphal arch bridging Washington, D.C., and Virginia will incorporate a “top grade military complex.” Trump said in a Truth Social post that this change to the arch was at the request of the U.S.… - Trump says his planned arch would be able to host drones and snipers – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump says the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “top grade military complex” able to host drones and snipers while storing ammunition. It's one more example of how Trum… - Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Jenin in occupied West Bank – (Al Jazeera English)
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man near Jenin and an Israeli settler died from his wounds in a separate shooting. - An era of low interest rates and low inflation could be over – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on the Federal Reserve after it hiked its benchmark interest rate Wednesday, but the Fed matters less than broader economic trends when it comes to longer-term borrowing costs, economists say. The economy is grow… - Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa in latest targeting of East Jerusalem sites – (Al Jazeera English)
Netanyahu storms Western Wall tunnels amid Yom Kippur settler incursions, drawing fierce condemnation. - Obama rips Trump over AI policy amid ‘doomsday’ warnings – (The Hill)
Former President Obama on Friday slammed President Trump over his handling of how to approach artificial intelligence (AI) amid “doomsday” warnings coming from some in the tech industry about the technology’s potential existential threat to humanity. Obama sa… - Sir Jim Ratcliffe loses moral high ground by living in tax exile – Labour Party Chair – (BBC News)
The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration. - Chaotic end to primary comes as Alaskans will decide fate of ranked voting – (Associated Press)
Alaska’s primary revealed some of the headaches related to a major change in how voters select their candidates. Late withdrawals shook up the races for governor and Congress. That's left many voters upset after casting their ballots for candidates who droppe… - Mike Rogers courts Michigan Democrats as Republicans try to hold the Senate – (Associated Press)
Republicans are trying to win an open Senate seat race in Michigan, and nominee Mike Rogers is stepping up his appeals to some Democrats. The strategy is key to what the former congressman sees as a way to defeat progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Rogers na… - Back to school in Gaza: Learning in tents after years of disruption – (Al Jazeera English)
After nearly three years of disruption, children return to school in Gaza in makeshift spaces with scarce resources. - Trump downplays higher gas prices and that's frustrating voters – (Associated Press)
Voters across the nation say skyrocketing gas prices are causing financial hardships for their families. Those concerns cuts across the political spectrum and are adding to a sour political environment that may be worsening for President Donald Trump and his … - What are Iran’s latest conditions to end its war with the US? – (Al Jazeera English)
Iran’s latest set of conditions come as growing regional escalation causes oil prices to cross $100 per barrel. - Turkish FM says ready to meet Saudi defence needs – what does that mean? – (Al Jazeera English)
Ankara expresses readiness to assist Riyadh as Houthi attacks escalate, testing a recent trilateral defence agreement. - Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice – now we're married – (BBC News)
Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love. - Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty – (BBC News)
Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up. - Republicans see bright spot in New Hampshire with Sununu – (The Hill)
A political family dynasty, a strong Republican governor and an influx of GOP cash threatens to put Democrats on defense in New Hampshire as Republicans see a prime pickup opportunity in the marquee Senate contest. Republicans nabbed a recruitment win with … - New student reading data offer bright spot on long road to literacy recovery in the US – (The Hill)
Reading scores are starting to see an increase across the board after years of stagnation following COVID-19, a new study says, a hopeful sign in the long battle to improve literacy among U.S. students. Reading scores in grades K through 8 cut the gap from p… - Gavin Newsom faces challenge of moving from Trump troller to national winner – (The Hill)
As Gavin Newsom prepares to leave his job as governor of California after eight years, the question he faces isn’t whether he wants to run for president, but how competitive he can be in what is expected to be a crowded field. Newsom, who began the 2028 conv… - Fast-food chains connect US and China despite countries' differences – (Associated Press)
China and the United States are divided on many issues, from tariffs to Taiwan. But fast food is one thing tying the two superpowers together as their leaders prepare to meet in Washington. American restaurant and beverage chains are expanding rapidly in Chin… - Oldham Asian hornet hunt leads to nest discovery – (BBC News)
Bee keepers and inspectors used GPS trackers to follow the insects and find the nest in Oldham. - Mass Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills two, Russia says – (Al Jazeera English)
Moscow mayor reports intercepting 1,600 drones during ‘unprecedented’ attack, accusing Ukraine of election interference. - Two killed in 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, says Russia – (BBC News)
An oil refinery was also reportedly hit in Moscow, and flights were suspended at two capital airports. - Two German states go to the polls after far-right gains – (Al Jazeera English)
About 3.8 million voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are heading to polls on Sunday. - Harry and Meghan's media treatment echoes what happened to Diana, Earl Spencer tells BBC – (BBC News)
Princess Diana's brother says she was "really brought low by all that criticism" and he saw her in "tears of despair". - Why Trump is welcoming China's Xi to the White House this week – (Associated Press)
When Donald Trump ran for office a decade ago, he called China a menace to the U.S. economy. Today, the Republican president had changed his tune. He's playing down the impact that Beijing has on trade, artificial intelligence and other issues. His new strate… - Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support – (Al Jazeera English)
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet ends her bid to be the first woman to lead the United Nations. - Trump returns to White House as State Department issues security alerts for Middle East – (The Hill)
President Trump cut his weekend trip to Camp David short a day early, returning to Washington, D.C., on Saturday evening. The president touched down at the Ellipse just before 8 p.m., according to a White House pool report. The White House’s official social … - Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' as he addresses Macklemore controversy – (BBC News)
The mega-star singer spoke about the issue at his first concert since rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour and other artists dropped out. - The deadly new drugs reshaping fight against addiction – (BBC News)
Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous. - DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises – (Al Jazeera English)
50,000 frontline staff to receive a jab for a different Ebola strain, with 20,000 enrolled in a one-year clinical trial. - Iran war live: Tehran sets terms for peace; Saudi forces foil Riyadh attack – (Al Jazeera English)
Iran security chief says Tehran’s demands include an end to war on all fronts and the lifting of US’s naval blockade. - Sex and dating in midlife – Sharon Horgan on her new comedy Youth – (BBC News)
"It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals. - Lawmakers see waste in DOGE’s ‘stupid’ $7B buyout costs – (The Hill)
A new government report showing that the administration spent $7 billion paying staff not to work as it pushed its buyouts is sparking the latest round of scrutiny of President Trump’s DOGE era. A report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) estimat… - Trump ramps up feud with press after week of setbacks – (BBC News)
An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher. - What 1,000 Women Workers Can Teach Us About Surviving Extreme Heat – (Time)
Heat adaptation rarely reaches the most vulnerable, and so those most at risk bear the price themselves, writes Satchit Balsari. - Can Kevin Warsh Change the Federal Reserve? – (Time)
Warsh took the helm of the century-old institution amid stubborn inflation, supply shocks, and tariff threats. Now, he wants to make his mark. - MS NOW, CNN and Politico denied entry to White House after Trump ban – (Associated Press)
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied access to the White House. Reporters from the two cable networks both went live to report they’d been barred following a ban imposed by President Donald Trump. The actions escalated Trump’s long-running… - Trump's Iran war pushed up oil prices. China's Xi kept them in check – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran has not led to the doomsday oil price spike many feared at the start of the war. Energy analysts credit China’s oil strategy for this stability. China weathered the energy crunch by building a massive oil reserve an… - Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza as he opens solo show in Philadelphia – (Associated Press)
Ed Sheeran has opened a solo concert in Philadelphia with comments about Gaza, saying what’s happening is “catastrophic and unjustifiable.” He said in the Saturday night performance at Lincoln Financial Field that he wants his music and shows to be about unit… - Trump: US strikes security deal with Greenland, Denmark – (The Hill)
President Trump said Friday that the United States has entered a security agreement with Greenland and Denmark that gives America a bigger say in the Arctic territory’s affairs and expands its military presence in the country. Trump said the deal “gives the … - How a New Trump Administration Rule Could Restrict Access to Green Cards—and Confront Immigrants With a Tough Choice – (Time)
The rule updates a policy dating back to the 19th century that has long been used to prohibit immigrants deemed likely to become a “public charge” from getting green cards. - Trump says son paid back Russian oligarch for wedding gift – (The Hill)
President Trump said Friday that his son Donald Trump Jr. paid back the Russian oligarch who funded some of his lavish wedding celebrations after concerns flared over ethics violations and potential influences from foreign adversaries. President Trump was ask… - Trump Announces Ban of CNN, Politico and MS Now From White House – (Time)
Trump said there were no particular stories that prompted the decision. - Democratic Leaders Fear the New Russia Sanctions Bill Could 'Harm' Americans. Here's Why – (Time)
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told TIME that Trump “cannot be entrusted with new powers to impose tariffs that will further raise costs for American families.” - Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House – (The Hill)
President Trump said Friday he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, a move sure to draw fierce pushback from D.C.’s press corps. Trump said in a Truth Social post the ban would be “effective immediately” for those outlets, “as a result o… - U.S. May Have Committed War Crimes in Iran, U.N. Report Says – (Time)
A U.N. fact-finding mission said the U.S. launched “indiscriminate attacks,” including on a school, that killed civilians. - A Genetic Mutation May Help Explain Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers – (Time)
A rare genetic mutation could help to explain why some people who don’t smoke still develop lung cancer. - The Best Ways to Stop Yourself From Crying – (Time)
You can learn to press pause on your tears when now's not a good time. - More Americans Are Eating Fruit—But Fewer Are Eating Vegetables – (Time)
A new government report details Americans' produce-eating habits. - How The Early Spring Ends—And Sets the Stage for More Chinese Dramas on Netflix – (Time)
The romantic drama was on the streamer's global top 10 for weeks - JD Vance reveals what he thinks UFOs are – (Newsweek)
Vance pledged to “get to the bottom“ of UFOs on Friday. - Joe Rogan Hits Trump on Iran War: ‘Nobody Thinks It’s a Good Idea’ – (Newsweek)
The podcaster was commenting on the president's reported daily video montage briefings on the conflict in the Middle East. - Tiger Woods Rollover Crash: Full List of Car Wrecks Involving Golf Legend – (Newsweek)
Woods has been involved in several high‑profile vehicle incidents over the years. - White House Reveals New App After Cryptic Posts: Full List of Features – (Newsweek)
After cryptic teasers, the White House unveiled a new app promising direct access, live streams and real‑time updates. - Trump Admin Stress Forced ICE Chief Todd Lyons to Hospital: Report – (Newsweek)
Todd Lyons was reported to have been hospitalized twice due to stress-related issues. - Jenny Storms on NBC100 and Reinventing the Playbook – (Newsweek)
At Newsweek’s Women’s Global Impact Forum 2026, Jenny Storms told Newsweek “everything was done differently” across NBCU. - Tiger Woods in Florida car crash: What to know – (Newsweek)
Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, authorities said. - Viral "looksmaxxing'" influencer Clavicular arrested on battery charges – (Newsweek)
Viral “looksmaxxing“ influencer Clavicular was arrested in Florida on battery charges tied to a fight at a rental home. - Kash Patel’s Odds to Be Out as FBI Chief Surge After Email Hack – (Newsweek)
Kash Patel's personal emails were leaked by an Iran-backed group in seeming retribution. - Fury as Veteran Dies After Migrant Allegedly Pushed Him Onto Subway Tracks – (Newsweek)
The DHS has characterized Hernandez, a Honduran national, as a “serial criminal“ who had repeatedly deported from the U.S.
Headlines from CNN and Fox News
- Fantasy doesn’t need another 'Game of Thrones.' It needs what Tolkien understood – (Fox News)
Tolkien and Lewis never confused darkness with goodness, yet modern fantasy from "Game of Thrones" to YA books trades wonder for explicit content. - Florida plastic surgeon accused of killing attorney in his office defends himself in murder trial – (Fox News)
Tomasz Kosowski represents himself in a death penalty trial for the alleged murder of attorney Steven Cozzi, whose body was never recovered. - Ukraine targets Russia with over 1,000 drones, killing 2 as Moscow holds last day of elections – (Fox News)
Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones and missiles at Moscow in what Russia calls the largest attack of the war, damaging a major oil refinery. - Google Gemini breaches company systems as Trump unveils new ‘AI Force’ – (Fox News)
Google Gemini accessed three real companies’ protected systems, including one after repeatedly guessing passwords, during an artificial intelligence security test. - Trump weighs fresh demands from Iran ahead of UN visit – (Fox News)
President Donald Trump is weighing potential war-ending demands from Iran on Sunday after returning early from a trip to Camp David on Saturday. - North Korea fires two ballistic missiles off east coast in three hours – (CNN)
North Korea launched two missiles off its eastern coast, days after Pyongyang accused the US of driving tensions on the Korean Peninsula through military drills. - Prince Harry’s push to give Archie, Lilibet royal upbringing exposes ‘contradiction’ after palace exit: expert – (Fox News)
Prince Harry's children started school in England as experts question whether he can mend the rift with King Charles and Prince William first. - Ed Sheeran apologizes for Macklemore backlash, encourages unity at first concert since fallout – (Fox News)
Pro-Palestinian protesters waved flags and chanted outside Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia concert, one week after Macklemore was dropped from the tour. - Lane Kiffin walked back into Oxford as the main character, but Ole Miss and Pete Golding stole his spotlight – (Fox News)
Lane Kiffin's highly emotional return to Vaught Hemingway Stadium ended in defeat as Pete Golding's Ole Miss squad silenced the drama over LSU. - ‘Who wants to sign up to deal with the political pressure?’: Smithsonian faces Trump’s culture war as search for leader is on – (CNN)
As the Smithsonian Institution prepares to launch a nationwide search for a new leader, an unexpected question mark hangs over the position that’s long been considered a plum one in the worlds of art, science and history. - Trump’s sanctions, inflation and a collapsing economy leaves Iran’s sick exposed – (CNN)
When 35-year-old Sima walked into a Tehran pharmacy, her eyes raced across the shelves behind the counter, searching for the box that would keep her kidneys from failing. Without it, she was running out of time. - A young boy vanished in the desert one year ago. Why are there still no clues? – (CNN)
Little Gus Lamont was wearing a gray sun hat over his long blond curls and a blue Minions T-shirt as he played in the sand outside his grandparents’ house in the Australian outback last September. - Angel Reese Makes WNBA History with Single-Season Rebounding Milestone During Dream vs. Sky – (CNN)
Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese made history during a game against the Chicago Sky on Saturday. - Flight attendants reveal 90-second 'hotel room autopsy' that could save your life – (Fox News)
Flight attendants reveal their six-step "hotel room autopsy" routine, from scanning for intruders to checking door locks and emergency exits. - Chase Daniel nearly made Tim Tebow walk off the set of 'SEC Nation' with 'derogatory' comment about Florida – (Fox News)
Chase Daniel compared the Florida Gators to Vanderbilt on ESPN's "SEC Nation," and Tim Tebow nearly walked off set calling it the most derogatory ever. - The September 11 cancer wave ahead – (CNN)
After the collapse came the dust. It billowed across Lower Manhattan in the wake of the 2001 World Trade Center terror attacks, turning people into ghosts as they trudged to safety. - ‘It will never be the same’: How Trump turned on the Kennedy Center and brought it to its knees – (CNN)
Nine months from the day when cranes first placed Trump’s name on the marble façade, the institution has been brought to the brink - Frustration grows as Houthis widen Middle East conflict with US unwilling to intervene – (CNN)
Dramatic recent advances by the Iran-backed Houthis, including the seizure of a strategically important island in the Red Sea, have dealt another blow to a region reeling from the US war with Iran and exacerbated an already severe global energy crisis. But ne… - Trump strikes Greenland deal with Denmark after threatening annexation – (CNN)
President Donald Trump said the United States reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that gives the US “permanent control” over Greenland’s security – months after Trump threatened to forcibly seize the self-governing territory. - Stream the CNN experience now | CNN – (CNN)
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