Headlines from Al Jazeera, Associated Press, BBC, Newsweek, Reuters, The Hill, and Time
- Sri Lanka court convicts 14 over deadly Easter bombings – (Al Jazeera English)
This is a breaking news story. - Man admits causing the death of his son in Cyprus hotel fall – (BBC News)
The two-year-old boy fell from the window of a hotel in Cyprus in July, a Paphos court hears. - Burnham to warn EU chief of 'damage' posed by Made in Europe scheme – (BBC News)
The prime minister says he will raise his concerns when the meets the European Commission President in New York. - UN General Assembly live: Trump, Qatar emir to speak as Iran war dominates – (Al Jazeera English)
First day of high-level meeting to kick off with speeches from world leaders, including from Brazil, US, Turkiye, Qatar. - Here are the conservative priorities stalled as the lame-duck session nears – (The Hill)
The 119th Congress, with its Republican trifecta and broad coalition of support, was supposed to be a boon for the conservative agenda. But the time for both chambers to get anything further done is essentially over, as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has adjour… - GOP Sen. John Curtis calls for Trump Jr., Hunter Biden investigations – (The Hill)
Republican Sen. John Curtis (Utah) has sent a letter to leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee asking them to investigate the President Trump’s and former President Joe Biden’s business dealings and to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden to testify … - Trump’s address kicks off jam-packed day at UNGA – (The Hill)
In today’s issue: ▪ Trump at UN General Assembly ▪ White House press ban rages on ▪ Hung Cao’s bid for Navy Secretary ▪ Trump’s deal with Greenland and Denmark President Trump’s address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday marks the beginn… - Trump-GCC Summit in New York: What does each side want? – (Al Jazeera English)
Trump will meet with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman on the sidelines of UNGA. - Why the world should care about the far right’s rise in Germany – (Al Jazeera English)
The AfD has a far different vision on support for Ukraine, foreign aid and Russia than the governing coalition. - Can the US ban Iranian airlines worldwide – and what would it mean? – (Al Jazeera English)
Analysts say new sweeping US sanctions stand to worsen lives of millions of Iranians struggling in battered economy. - Regional wars top agenda at UN meeting, and other Mideast developments – (Associated Press)
Leaders from across the Middle East are gathering this week for the United Nations General Assembly in New York at a time when three years of wars across the region show no signs of letting up. The wars between the U.S. and Iran, the latest fighting in Yemen … - Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos to mothball three major chemical sites in Hull – (BBC News)
The wholesale price of natural gas has almost doubled in the UK and Europe since July. - Why United Nations says US boat strikes may be ‘crimes against humanity’ – (Al Jazeera English)
Washington justifies the attacks as necessary to halt the flow of lethal drugs into the US. - Revisiting Childhood Hobbies Is a Way to Learn Who You Are as an Adult – (Time)
Returning to a childhood hobby can engage the past as we remember it, the present, and the future we imagine, writes Rainesford Stauffer. - Proposed diesel export ban pits GOP senators against each other – (The Hill)
Senate Republicans are clashing over a proposal endorsed by Sen. Chuck Grassley (Iowa) and other farm-state Republicans to embargo the export of diesel to increase supply and lower prices at home, something U.S. leaders last implemented during the 1970s energ… - Republicans walk a Trump tightrope heading into midterms – (The Hill)
Republicans are increasingly putting daylight between themselves and President Trump as November’s elections draw closer, highlighting the political tightrope facing members in competitive races. In recent weeks, some GOP lawmakers have broken with Trump on b… - The Priest Preparing to Care for 31 Children If ICE Detains Their Parents – (Time)
“I feel a lot of responsibility, and a very heavy weight," says Rev. Vidal Rivas. - Major US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage in protest at media ban – (BBC News)
Regular coverage of the president has been disrupted after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. - White House Launches ‘Trump TV’ Amid Feud With Press – (Time)
Critics labeled the 24/7 feed as “state run” media as its launch coincided with traditional news outlets being banned from the White House. - What we found in Earl Spencer's controversial Diana memoir – (BBC News)
What further revelations are going to appear now the full details of his Diana book are published? - Borrowing surge puts pressure on chancellor ahead of Budget – (BBC News)
Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget. - ‘Hope’ rises in Berlin immigrant communities as Left wins amid AfD gains – (Al Jazeera English)
The Left party, led by Turkish-origin Elif Eralp, won Berlin, offering a contrast to the far right’s wins in the east. - ISIL-linked detainees report night raids, extortion, violence at Roj camp – (Al Jazeera English)
Over 2,300 women and children are still held in what UN experts and human rights groups describe as open-ended detention - Live updates: Trump returns to UN at a moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and the future of world body itself – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump returns to UNGA, Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stability, and Trump meets with NYC Mayor Mamdani. - The £2.50 recipes I made on repeat at university – (BBC News)
Former culinary-challenged students share four low cost meals they think everyone can master. - Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe – (BBC News)
The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts. - Houthis battle for strategic heights in Yemen as thousands more flee homes – (Al Jazeera English)
Fighting intensifies as US media say Trump called off strikes against Houthis at the last minute on Sunday. - Officials describe a world in turmoil as UN opens annual meeting – (Associated Press)
There is not much diplomats can agree on these days. But if asked about the state of the world ahead of the annual meeting at the United Nations General Assembly, heads of state and government and ministers alike will describe a globe in massive turmoil. With… - Trump and Xi will meet to try to manage rising tensions – (Associated Press)
U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington this week as economic and tech competition escalates between the two countries. Both leaders are aiming to stabilize fragile ties, though no major agreements are expected. The meet… - Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance – (BBC News)
The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full. - Martha's Rule rolled out across all A&E departments in England – (BBC News)
The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death. - Iran war live: IRGC says US, Israel ‘must accept withdrawal’ from region – (Al Jazeera English)
The IRGC says the US and Israel “must accept the region’s freedom from their vile and criminal presence”. - Trump and Mamdani meet in New York ahead of United Nations – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump’s trip to New York for a speech at the United Nations started with a detour at Gracie Mansion for an hourlong chat with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Appearing with the mayor after their meeting Monday, Trump reminisced about his previous visit… - Trump and Iran Exchange Threats as Leaders Converge for Key U.N. Gathering. Can the Meeting Cool Rising Tensions? – (Time)
Trump and Iranian leaders have exchanged fresh threats ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, where delegations from the warring countries will be in attendance. - UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks – (Associated Press)
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Britain has agreed to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia to repeal attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Burnham told reporters as he flew to the United Nations General Assembly in New York that he had a… - Why Older Americans Are Drinking More Alcohol—Not Less – (Time)
A new survey finds that young adults are going sober as older adults drink more alcohol. - Trump move to ban news outlets blows up at White House – (The Hill)
President Trump’s abrupt move to withdraw White House press credentials for three news organizations triggered a rare moment of unity among television networks, with several media outlets announcing Monday they would not cover the president’s daily activities… - How the White House pool became a free press battleground – (Associated Press)
The White House press pool is at the center of a free speech battle between President Donald Trump and news outlets. On Monday, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico announced a lawsuit over being barred from the White House and denied First Amendment rights. CNN was ban… - GOP leaders face challenge from lame-duck lawmakers in both parties – (The Hill)
Lame-duck lawmakers in the lower chamber are going out with guns blazing. In a series of extraordinary moves ahead of the midterms, soon-to-depart members forced votes on long-shot impeachments, carried discharge petitions over the top, and hopped the aisle t… - House Republican signals opposition to using military funds for Trump’s arch – (The Hill)
Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, said Monday that he thinks Pentagon funding should not be used toward the construction of President Trump’s triumphal arch. Simpson told reporters Monday “there’s a lot of thi… - White House drafting executive order to take over NIH grant approvals: Reports – (The Hill)
The Trump administration is reportedly putting together an executive order to move the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) grant approval process away from the agency and giving political appointees more control. Reports emerged over the weekend that the Ov… - Paramount settles with states that sued over Warner Bros. Discovery merger – (The Hill)
Paramount Skydance reached an agreement to settle with 12 states that sued the media conglomerate earlier this year over its planned purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, the two sides announced Monday. During a press conference in Los Angeles, California Attor… - Networks skip pool coverage of Trump's new helipad – (Associated Press)
President Trump has unveiled a new White House helicopter landing pad while trying to downplay a First Amendment firestorm. Major TV networks suspended coverage of Monday's event as part of the normal White House press pool because CNN was banned from the eve… - 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. - Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns US over escalation – (Associated Press)
A spokesperson for the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard warned that Iran would change its weapons, military tactics and targets if the conflict with the United States escalates. Meantime, the British military says an “unknown projectile” struck a tanker as it… - CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue over denied White House access – (Associated Press)
CNN, MS NOW and Politico have filed a lawsuit over being denied White House access. Reporters from the three news organizations were blocked from the White House on Saturday, a day after Trump said he was barring them because of reporting he deemed “fake news… - 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. - 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
- Mississippi grand jury declines to indict anyone in death of 18-year-old who vanished in coastal waters – (Fox News)
A 23-member Jackson County grand jury heard from 43 witnesses and found Nolan Wells' death on Horn Island was consistent with drowning, not foul play. - Watch live: Former ‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn goes on trial in his wife’s murder | CNN – (CNN)
- Anxiety grows over emerging election issue, but GOP says Washington isn't the answer – (Fox News)
Sen. Jon Husted and Mike Rogers say data center decisions should stay local, not federal, as 70% of Americans oppose new AI facilities nearby. - Rest stop in Yemen hit by large explosion | CNN – (CNN)
Footage appears to show the moment a strike hit an area near Al-Hajaf on Yemen’s southwestern coast along the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial maritime chokepoint linking the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. - Trump’s Greenland deal set for signing after months-long fight over US control – (Fox News)
Trump, Denmark and Greenland will sign a historic Arctic security agreement at the U.N., granting the U.S. permanent military rights on the island. - Trump set to take stage at UNGA in New York, address US-Iran conflict – (Fox News)
President Donald Trump will make an address Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York City, where he is expected to speak about the U.S.-Iran war. - Australia confirms F-35 fighter jet parts were mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong – (CNN)
Australia’s defense minister said Tuesday that F-35 fighter jet parts had been mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong, following reports US lawmakers were investigating the mishap. - Presley Gerber’s death sparks questions about overdose, withdrawal and rehab safety – (Fox News)
Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, died at a California rehab facility at 27, raising urgent questions about overdose risk, withdrawal dangers and addiction recovery. - El-Sayed on working with Trump: ‘I absolutely will’ sit down with him | CNN Politics – (CNN)
“This race has never been about me or my feelings.” Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S Senate in Michigan, brushed off President Trump’s past racial and religious attacks, telling OutFront he would still sit down with the president. El-Sayed insis… - Florida Chamber gives JB Pritzker 'runner-up' for 'Economic Developer of the Year' award on Chicago billboards – (Fox News)
Florida Chamber of Commerce billboards along Chicago's Stevenson Expressway dub Gov. JB Pritzker the runner-up "Florida Economic Developer of the Year." - Socialist, communist groups coordinate, promote 'spontaneous' anti-ICE protests in Austin – (Fox News)
Austin, Tex., ICE shooting protest was organized by socialist and communist groups within hours, not a "spontaneous" gathering as media reported. - Kamala Harris returns to campaign trail to boost Abdul El-Sayed in critical Michigan Senate race – (CNN)
Kamala Harris is set to campaign Tuesday with Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, a joint appearance between two Democrats in a state that’s crucial to the party’s fortunes in this fall’s midterms – and the presidential primary to follow. - Gulf leaders meet Trump with two fears: more war and less US protection – (CNN)
Donald Trump’s Gulf Arab allies will meet him in New York as he weighs whether to “annihilate” Iran’s regime. They talked him out of a major escalation once before. Can they do it again? - Grand jury finds insufficient evidence of criminal wrongdoing in Nolan Wells’ death – (CNN)
A grand jury unanimously found that there was not enough evidence to bring charges in the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old who was found dead after a Fourth of July trip with friends off the coast of Mississippi. - Sylvester Stallone reveals what he said to Trump after surprise Hollywood ambassador appointment – (Fox News)
Sylvester Stallone says he learned about Trump's Hollywood ambassador appointment while watching TV and later told the president it was impossible. - 'The View' host Sunny Hostin claims her children experienced racism at private schools – (Fox News)
"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin said her kids faced racism at "predominantly White" private schools, sharing her story alongside Nikole Hannah-Jones' regret over her child's education. - Jerry Jones issues 'dangerous' warning after Cowboys topple Commanders behind Dak Prescott's historic day – (Fox News)
Jerry Jones delivered a bold warning after the Dallas Cowboys' 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders as Dak Prescott made franchise history. - State attorneys general agree to settle Paramount merger lawsuit – (CNN)
The state attorneys general suing to block Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN’s parent company, have reached a settlement, clearing the way for the companies to complete the merger. - 2026 NFL Week 2 Top Takeaways and Biggest Questions for Every Team – (CNN)
Fireworks for the NFL's second week of action began early when the visiting Detroit Lions helped christen the Buffalo Bills' brand new Highmark Stadium. - Stream the CNN experience now | CNN – (CNN)
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