Headlines from Al Jazeera, Associated Press, BBC, Newsweek, Reuters, The Hill, and Time
- Moroccan parties mobilise in markets and online for parliamentary elections – (Al Jazeera English)
Moroccan parties are pushing campaigns before the September 23 vote to secure 395 parliamentary seats. - CNN, MS NOW, and Politico to Sue Trump Administration Over White House Ban – (Time)
"Left unchallenged, this threatens press freedom and the public’s right to independent journalism free from government interference," read a joint statement from the three media outlets. - Israeli attacks on Gaza kill three, including a child – (Al Jazeera English)
Israeli attacks on Palestinians continue in Gaza despite a ‘ceasefire’ signed in October. - Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians in occupied West Bank raid – (Al Jazeera English)
At least 53 young men are being held in Biddu after raids left the town in lockdown, with schools and businesses shut. - Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah given six-month driving ban – (BBC News)
The former Liverpool footballer's Rolls-Royce was clocked speeding in Wilmslow in March. - BBC removes 11 Mitchell and Webb comedy sketches from iPlayer – (BBC News)
The corporation said it had included "the ones that still work today and not the ones that don't." - Southport killer accused of throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at prison officer – (BBC News)
Axel Rudakubana is accused of grievous bodily harm and two other assaults of prison officers while serving a life sentence. - News outlets banned from White House to sue Trump administration – (The Hill)
Officials from CNN, MS NOW and Politico said Monday the media organizations will file a lawsuit against the Trump administration, after their reporters were banned from the White House. “This morning, we notified the government that we are filing a lawsuit to… - Why do Sudan’s humanitarian truces keep failing and who is to blame? – (Al Jazeera English)
Efforts to bring about humanitarian truces in Sudan hit a dead end as warring factions prioritise battlefield victories. - Helen Jenner announced as new leader of Reform in Wales – (BBC News)
Jenner, who represents Bangor Conwy Mon in the Senedd, was previously Reform's Welsh deputy leader. - Trump plans ‘AI force’ as pressure for action rises – (The Hill)
In today’s issue: ▪ New AI czar to be named ▪ Outlets sue over White House ban ▪ Trump adds security angle to arch ▪ Russia holds wartime elections President Trump is responding to the rising demands to impose guardrails on AI with the creation of an “AI Forc… - US proposes AI incident alert system in talks with China, Kremlin’s main party keeps majority – (Associated Press)
Enjoying Morning Wire online? Get tomorrow’s edition of AP’s free flagship newsletter delivered straight to your inbox before you start the day. Subscribe here. - How oil, gas losses have shrunk Iran’s GDP by 10 percent during war – (Al Jazeera English)
The oil and gas sector shrank 26 percent, new official data shows, pointing to the costs of the US-Israel war on Iran. - Banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they've notified Trump administration they're suing – (Associated Press)
CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they’ve notified President Donald Trump's administration that they’re filing a lawsuit over being denied White House access. Reporters from the three major news organizations were blocked from the White House on Saturday, a day af… - Helicopter Parenting Can Help Children Recover From Concussions – (Time)
A caregiver willing to temporarily micromanage their child’s life is invaluable for healing after a concussion, writes Dr. Teena Shetty. - We Need to Stop Talking Like Climate Change Is Partisan – (Time)
Climate change should be seen as a shared challenge to solve together, not a political debate, write Katharine Hayhoe and Dana R. Fisher. - Senate GOP sees battleground map widen amid voter anger over economy – (The Hill)
Senators in both parties say the Senate midterm election battleground map has expanded significantly six months before Election Day, putting the GOP majority in greater jeopardy. Several solidly Republican-leaning states — including Kansas and Nebraska — are … - College sports bill faces uphill battle in post-midterms House – (The Hill)
Bipartisan legislation to regulate the growing business behind college sports appears primed to clear the Senate this week, but it faces a much tougher road in the House when lawmakers return in the fall. The Protect College Sports Act, championed by Sens. Te… - DC Courts pleads with Congress for funding as system reaches tipping point – (The Hill)
Years of flat funding are stretching the District of Columbia Courts thin, placing a system relied on by thousands each day under what officials describe as unsustainable pressure. It’s left administrators, judges and clerks to juggle an ever-growing caseload… - EPA launches drinking water study looking for traces of abortion pills – (The Hill)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a drinking water quality study that will for the first time look for traces of abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol — something anti-abortion activists, attorneys general and lawmakers have been lo… - German Far-Right Expands Gains in ‘Disaster’ State Elections for Chancellor Merz – (Time)
The AfD won its second first-place result in state elections this year, bringing the party closer to regional power than any far-right party since WWII. - Do Israelis feel any safer now than they did on October 6, 2023? – (Al Jazeera English)
Despite having rarely been more secure, public concerns about security continue to dominate the election. - Oxford grooming gang survivors tell BBC 'hundreds' of abusers still free – (BBC News)
Men who sexually abused them as underage girls are still walking around the city, they say. - ICE Shooting of Immigrant in Texas Under Investigation: What to Know – (Time)
The Department of Homeland Security’s investigative arm is leading a probe into the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in Austin. - In Europe, Today's Children Will Live Through Nearly Twice as Many Fire Weather Days Than Their Grandparents – (Time)
Scientists calculate just how much more extreme fire weather new generations will live through. - Russia election results show Putin’s party winning: What we know – (Al Jazeera English)
With more than 90 percent votes counted, Putin’s United Russia appears poised for a landslide win. - Russia's elections had few surprises – but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial – (BBC News)
Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. - Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here's how to check – (BBC News)
How to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive – and what you can do about it now. - Afghanistan says three killed in Pakistani air attacks – (Al Jazeera English)
Three members of one family killed in air raid on house in Kunar province, Afghan Taliban deputy spokesperson says. - Live updates: CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they’re suing over denied White House access – (Associated Press)
CNN, MS NOW, Politico say they're suing over denied White House access, Trump will meet NYC Mayor Mamdani in NYC, Trump says his planned arch would become a "military complex." - Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, dies aged 27 – (BBC News)
His family asked for privacy during a "very difficult and painful time" following the model's death. - Interest rises in Tyre’s underwater ruins after Israel-Hezbollah war – (Associated Press)
Divers explore ancient ruins beneath the Mediterranean off Tyre, Lebanon. The city, known for its Roman and Phoenician history, is seeing a rise in visitors after a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Diving operators report growing interest in the un… - Young people are not snowflakes, head of mental health review says – (BBC News)
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Prof Fonagy says being young is much harder now than it was. - World leaders meet at UN with many problems, including AI, on their docket – (Associated Press)
World leaders are meeting under a global cloud of wars and bitter divisions for their annual meeting at the United Nations this week. And they're facing new fears that runaway artificial intelligence could threaten humanity, and more earthly worries that clim… - Trump slams communists but is looking to impress China's Xi – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump says that communism is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced. But he's hosting the leader of the world's most powerful communist country this week — Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump has denigrated Democrats for being communists… - Powerful explosions at Syrian army site near Aleppo injures at least four – (Al Jazeera English)
Officials urge civilians to stay away from the site in Al-Eis near Aleppo after a series of explosions. - Iran war live: Tehran warns US against new strikes; fighting rages in Yemen – (Al Jazeera English)
Tehran says it has learned the US may be planning a new round of strikes, warns of retaliation ‘without limitations’. - What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency? – (BBC News)
Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop, with the UK government urging people to stock up on canned goods. - This week on the Hill: Senate eyes final passage on college sports bill – (The Hill)
With the House out of session for the final two weeks of September, the legislative spotlight is squarely on the Senate, where lawmakers face a packed stretch of work on several of the GOP’s remaining priorities. On top of their agenda is legislation that wo… - Trump and Mamdani plan to meet in New York at Gracie Mansion – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump plans to meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani when Trump travels to the city for the upcoming U.N. General Assembly. The meeting is set for Monday at Gracie Mansion, the mayor's official residence. Mamdani's communications direc… - Houthi rebels warn US and others against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's civil war – (Associated Press)
A senior official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels is warning countries against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen’s revived civil war. In an Associated Press interview Sunday, he also said the Houthis told the Trump administration that they won’t attack U.S. ve… - 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 … - 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 … - Ed Sheeran calls situation in Palestine ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’ at solo concert – (The Hill)
Singer Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday by addressing the recent fallout over the removal of his tour’s opening act, Macklemore, due to the rapper’s pro-Palestinian comments. “I have tried in my career not to be a political commen… - Patel says FBI has used AI to stop school shootings – (The Hill)
FBI Director Kash Patel said Saturday the agency used AI to stop half a dozen school shootings and upped its use of the technology by 605 percent since he took the position. Appearing on Fox News’ “Saturday in America,” host Kayleigh McEnany asked Patel about… - 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. - Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza as he opens show in Philadelphia – (Associated Press)
Ed Sheeran opened a 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 unity and hum… - 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
- Shocking discovery of ancient bones turns couple's kitchen renovation into 'crime scene' – (Fox News)
A homeowner's kitchen renovation turned into a spooky police investigation after a builder unearthed Anglo-Saxon human bones roughly 1,000 years old. - House GOP not done with ActBlue after bombshell internal memos raise foreign cash questions – (Fox News)
House GOP investigators warn their ActBlue probe is far from over as new findings allege the platform green-lighted donations despite foreign red flags. - Trump to meet with Mamdani for the first time on mayor’s home turf | CNN Politics – (CNN)
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet with President Donald Trump on Monday at Gracie Mansion, the mayoral residence in Manhattan. A spokesperson for Mamdani said the meeting would “focus on issues affecting New York City and New Yorkers.” - GOP takes aim at Congress' next 'get filthy rich' loophole after stock-trading ban – (Fox News)
California Republican Young Kim targets earmark loopholes that let lawmakers indirectly enrich themselves and family members through federal spending. - Trump weighs next move in Iran war as Tehran threatens new weapons – (Fox News)
President Donald Trump considers his next steps in the Iran war as Tehran warns of new weapons, new targets and a prolonged conflict with the U.S. - Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn holds up Palestinian flag during show after Macklemore tour removal – (Fox News)
Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn waved a Palestinian flag during a Florida show on Thursday in an apparent response to Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour. - The housing market is shifting toward buyers. They’re still not feeling it – (CNN)
After years of sellers holding the upper hand, the US housing market is subtly shifting in buyers’ favor. But many are still reluctant to make a move. - Attorney busts ‘biggest misconception’ in Karmelo Anthony filing that could be key in track meet murder case – (Fox News)
Karmelo Anthony's 75-page filing of alleged threats, gun photos and violent texts may never have reached jurors, a Texas defense attorney says. - Trump should press Xi on China’s persecution of believers at home and abroad – (Fox News)
Pastor Ezra Jin's release from a Chinese prison spotlights the CCP's vast apparatus of religious persecution ahead of Xi Jinping's Washington visit. - Converse pulls latest shoes ad after critics accuse of sharing 'racist' and 'reckless' KKK imagery – (Fox News)
Converse pulled a shoe ad last week after critics said the imagery resembled a Ku Klux Klan hood and a lynching victim, prompting a public apology and statement. - Door Dash driver shot by ICE in Austin, Texas | CNN – (CNN)
A federal immigration agent shot and injured a man on Sunday in Austin, Texas, according to city officials. The man was taken to the hospital and was described as being in stable but serious condition, according to the city’s EMS chief. - Florida fishing charter makes an unexpected catch: A US military drone – (CNN)
A group aboard a fishing charter were met with an unexpected encounter: a US military drone believed to be a clone of the notorious Iranian-designed Shahed-136. - Police officer wounded in shooting near Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur – (CNN)
A police officer was shot and wounded near a synagogue in Ontario, Canada, on Sunday evening during an exchange of gunfire with an armed man as congregants gathered to mark Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, officials said. - Beyond Ukraine: Why Europe is preparing for a wider conflict – (CNN)
Something is spooking Europe. Even famously neutral Switzerland adopted a new national security strategy calling for greater resilience and an ability to defend itself against armed attack. - Converse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad that critics said included racist imagery – (CNN)
The sneaker company Converse has removed a social media ad that sparked outrage among critics who viewed it as evoking the Ku Klux Klan and lynching. - Cindy Crawford’s son, model Presley Gerber, dies at 27 – (CNN)
The son of Cindy Crawford, Presley Gerber, has died at the age of 27, her representative confirmed to CNN. - ICE shooting rocks Austin as Democrat demands bodycam video, independent probe – (Fox News)
Austin police say a brief foot pursuit involving ICE ended with an adult man shot once in the torso and hospitalized in serious but stable condition. - Patrick Clancy in his own words: Top takeaways from grieving father's first interview – (Fox News)
Patrick Clancy told "60 Minutes" that baby Callan died in his arms after four agonizing days and recalled apologizing to his son in their final moments. - Police report ICE-involved shooting in Austin, Texas – (CNN)
A federal immigration agent shot a person Sunday in Austin, officials in the Texas city said. - Stream the CNN experience now | CNN – (CNN)
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