Headlines from Al Jazeera, Associated Press, BBC, Newsweek, Reuters, The Hill, and Time
- Racist message to England footballer Jess Carter denied by teen – (BBC News)
A court hears that Aaryan Aggarwal called Jess Carter "stupid" and "ugly before using a racial slur. - Dolly Parton's manager accuses nephew who announced her death of threats and intimidation – (BBC News)
Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate. - China AI: Data centres rise from the rolling plains of Inner Mongolia – (BBC News)
The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, an unlikely frontier in Beijing's AI race with Washington. - Live updates: White House media ban faces legal test; Trump to greet Xi ahead of summit – (The Hill)
President Trump’s decision to bar three news outlets from the White House will face a court test on Wednesday, as networks stand in solidarity with CNN, MS Now and Politico. Trump, during a Tuesday meeting on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA),… - Police looking at video of anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas slashing at boat with knife – (BBC News)
Daniel Thomas, known to his supporters as Danny Tommo, livestreamed a video of the alleged incident. - Netanyahu calls Macron's West Bank comments in UN speech 'grotesque' – (BBC News)
Israel's PM denounces the French president after he appeared to downplay Hamas's activities in the occupied territory. - As Xi meets Trump, who’s winning their trade war? – (Al Jazeera English)
Trade war has been central to Trump’s presidency, but it didn’t slash US deficits. Meanwhile, China recorded a surplus. - UN General Assembly live: Iran’s Pezeshkian, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to speak – (Al Jazeera English)
Second day of UN General Assembly kicks off with speeches from world leaders, including from Syria, Iran and Ukraine. - The overlooked argument that could doom Trump’s media ban – (The Hill)
Watch The Gavel Live: Hill Insider members can join us live today at 3 p.m. EDT as Legal Affairs Editor Zach Schonfeld and Media Reporter Dominick Mastrangelo preview this afternoon’s media ban hearing. Members can join the discussion and pose their questions… - UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget – (BBC News)
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth. - America Must Win Back Its Global Standing – (Time)
"America still has what it takes to provide the global leadership our turbulent world needs more than ever,"writes Gordon Brown. - Off sick? You need to phone your boss, back-to-work adviser says – (BBC News)
Relying on text and email means sick workers disengaged and were less likely to work again, says Sir Charlie Mayfield. - Fight over Trump’s media ban heads to court – (The Hill)
In today’s issue: ▪ Media outlets’ day in court ▪ Trump at the U.N. ▪ GOP senator calls for Don Jr. probe ▪ Susan Collins under scrutiny The battle over President Trump’s ban of three media outlets from the White House is turning to the legal system starting… - Economic frustration tests Trump’s standing with rural voters – (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. - As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls – (Al Jazeera English)
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to agree to only limited cooperation on AI safety at summit. - What a Diesel Export Ban Would Mean for U.S. Consumers – (Time)
President Trump is considering a ban on diesel exports to lower prices. Analysts say it may do more harm than good. - Yemen government forces claim control of Mount Qarfan in Taiz – (Al Jazeera English)
Mountain’s capture disrupts Houthis’ defences and impacts their advances along Red Sea coast. - Rural voters frustrated by economy under Trump, AP-KFF poll finds – (Associated Press)
About half of rural American voters believe the economy is worse off now than when President Donald Trump returned to office. That's according to a new survey that points to economic frustration among a key group that has largely backed Trump and other Republ… - Pete Hegseth confronts House with a lame-duck impeachment dilemma – (The Hill)
The impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posed a dilemma for Republican leaders ahead of the midterms. In the lame duck, it could be Democrats in the bind. Hegseth is leading an unpopular war in Iran, and GOP leaders were eager to avoid a… - Trawling fight makes waves in Alaska Senate contest – (The Hill)
The race for Senate in Alaska, one of Democrats’ best hopes this year for retaking a seat in the upper chamber, has a lot to do with fish. Both candidates’ records on trawling — which refers to fishing by dragging large nets through the sea — have become a c… - Democrats in competitive races fight back against GOP’s communist labels – (The Hill)
Democrats in tight Senate and House contests are fighting back against efforts to brand their party as communists, an effort they say has taken on new urgency in a midterm cycle that has seen candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) dom… - Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three northern Tigray airports – (Al Jazeera English)
The suspension comes after Tigrayan forces took control of Mekelle airport. - Iran downplays indirect talks with U.S., and other Mideast developments – (Associated Press)
A spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says Iran has maintained its negotiating stance in talks with U.S. officials on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, demanding the United States end its blockade on Iranian ports and release Iran’s frozen asse… - ‘Annihilate’ vs ‘crushing’ attacks: Why Iran, US up rhetoric amid talks – (Al Jazeera English)
Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran and then brags about diplomacy, provoking Tehran to warn of a response. - Nigella Lawson is 'brilliant addition' to The Great British Bake Off, TV critics say – (BBC News)
The TV chef joined Paul Hollywood in the tent as the Channel 4 competition returned for a new series. - UN General Assembly quiz: Who said these 10 famous quotes? – (Al Jazeera English)
With world leaders at the UN General Assembly podium this week, play our quiz matching famous quotes to who said them. - Majority of voters say country is on wrong track, favor Democrats in 2026: Poll – (The Hill)
A new survey found that a majority of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track and that more Americans would vote for a Democratic candidate over a Republican candidate in the 2026 midterm elections. The survey, commissioned by the Bipartisan Polic… - UK to review Chagos Islands deal after Trump called it 'terrible' – (BBC News)
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after US president told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible". - At least 11 people killed in South Africa township shooting – (Al Jazeera English)
Armed men open fire at a house party in a Durban township, killing a pregnant woman and 10 others. - Pakistan’s new drone deal is with Trump-backed firm also selling to India – (Al Jazeera English)
The company’s cofounder is also an ex-Israeli soldier. Pakistan does not recognise Israel. - Live updates: China's Xi kicks off state visit to Washington with a rare planeside welcome from Trump – (Associated Press)
China’s President Xi kicks off state visit to Washington with a rare planeside welcome from Trump, Trump tells CNN at UN ‘You should not be here,’ and US and Iranian officials met Tuesday. - Open wounds and eyes that can't close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery – (BBC News)
A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors. - Republicans dump cash into red states, aiming to hold line against Democrats – (Associated Press)
Republicans are growing increasingly grim about their chances in November, with aligned groups pumping money into reliably red states and candidates scrambling to distance themselves from unpopular White House policies. From Texas to Ohio and Alaska to Iowa, … - Missouri's congressional map heads to US Supreme Court again – (Associated Press)
The fight over Missouri's congressional map has returned to the U.S. Supreme Court for the third time. The latest petition comes after an appeals court ordered the revival of new districts backed by President Donald Trump. The high court has twice rejected th… - At the UN, island nation of Nauru announces its new name: Naoero – (Associated Press)
President David Adeang has reiterated his island nation’s name change before the world’s largest gathering of leaders at the United Nations. What was known to the world for many years as Nauru, Adeang said Tuesday, was returning to the name and pronunciation … - Iran war live: Trump confirms ‘very good’ meeting with Iran at UN – (Al Jazeera English)
President Trump says US officials held a ‘very good’ meeting on Tuesday with the Iranian delegation at UN. - Exclusive: Myanmar’s Dictator Wants to Rebuild Ties With the West – (Time)
In his first Western media interview since seizing power, Min Aung Hlaing makes his case for engagement as Myanmar’s civil war grinds on. - Trump tells CNN 'You should not be here' as White House ban persists – (Associated Press)
A tense moment between President Donald Trump and CNN's Kaitlan Collins is a stark reminder of how the conflict between the administration and some news outlets has escalated in just a few days. Trump began his United Nations visit Tuesday by telling Collins:… - A look at false and misleading claims Trump made during his UN address – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump made myriad false and misleading claims during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, many of which he has repeated frequently throughout his second term in the White House. They covered topics such as U.S. munit… - Vance-led task force set to remove 750K ObamaCare enrollees, citing fraud – (The Hill)
The Trump administration is removing close to 760,000 people from Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage due to allegedly fraudulent enrollment, Vice President Vance announced Tuesday. The cancellations would save an estimated $2.2 billion in taxpayer funds, off… - Understanding Trump's Deal With Denmark—and What It Means for Greenland's Sovereignty – (Time)
The signed agreement follows Trump’s repeated threats to annex Greenland—a pursuit he insisted was a matter of “national security” for the U.S. - El-Sayed holds 7-point lead in Michigan Senate race survey – (The Hill)
Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed posted a 7-point advantage over his GOP opponent, Rep. Mike Rogers, in a new survey released Tuesday. The Suffolk University poll found that 47 percent of likely Michigan voters backed El-Sayed, while 40 pe… - Trump says AI will be renamed ‘super intelligence’ in all US documents – (The Hill)
President Trump told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that artificial intelligence will be renamed “super intelligence” in all U.S. documents. “The United States also totally rejects any attempt to construct a globality scheme to control for th… - 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. - 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. - Trump defends war against Iran in speech at United Nations – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump says U.S. and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after threatening in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war. Trump told … - 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. - 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
- Mystery surrounds German soldiers found near mud-covered WWII motorcycle in Danube – (Fox News)
A Wehrmacht motorcycle and the remains of two German soldiers have emerged from the Danube River in Budapest more than 80 years after World War II ended. - WATCH LIVE: ‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn stands trial for wife’s murder | Fox News Video – (Fox News)
Testimony continues as Flynn stands accused of fatally shooting his wife, Ashley, in February. - Socialist mayor’s new answer to rampant retail crime ignites fury: ‘Bandage on a bullet wound’ – (Fox News)
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's $1.7 million grocery store security plan draws fierce criticism from those demanding the city arrest and prosecute criminals. - Man goes to doctor to prove he’s 'in perfect shape,' test reveals shocking diagnosis – (Fox News)
A Louisiana musician's early prostate cancer diagnosis at 33 is now fueling his advocacy for earlier PSA screening despite current guideline debates. - Watch live: Former ‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn goes on trial in his wife’s murder | CNN – (CNN)
- Welder turned lawmaker sees a ‘nuclear bomb for work’ — and a chance to help blue collar Americans – (Fox News)
Rep. Riley Moore, a former welder, warns AI could be the "nuclear bomb" for blue-collar jobs or a force-multiplier for manufacturing workers. - Trump, Iran talk war, peace for hours after 'annihilation' threat – (Fox News)
President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end nearly seven-month war. Get the lates… - Presley Gerber’s final hours at rehab in focus amid cause of death questions – (Fox News)
Presley Gerber's final hours draws questions. Police are investigating the 27-year-old model's death as a suspected overdose. - Trump is prepping DC for invasion. But by whom? – (CNN)
The Trump administration is leaning into national security arguments to remake parts of Washington in line with the president’s fancy and creating a buffer around him. - Trump’s Greenland deal brings small changes, experts say, after months of turmoil – (CNN)
The Greenland deal signed by President Donald Trump on Tuesday after months of threats appears to make small changes to a 1951 treaty that frames the US military’s footprint on the self-governing territory, according to experts, keeping non-NATO countries out… - Trump embraced a socialist he’s told voters to fear. Republicans aren’t thrilled – (Fox News)
Trump praised Zohran Mamdani weeks after calling Democrats "communists," leaving GOP strategists frustrated ahead of the critical midterm election. - Defending reporter ban, Justice Department argues stories on Trump’s ballroom project, Iran war threaten national security – (CNN)
The Justice Department said late Tuesday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico can be shut out from areas of the White House at the president’s will. The lawyers argue that the outlets’ coverage of the Iran war and of President Donald Tump’s ballroom construction cou… - College basketball TV analyst and former Duke assistant Chris Spatola, Coach K's son-in-law, dies at 47 – (Fox News)
Chris Spatola – starting guard for the Army Black Knights and later coached under Mike Krzyzewski at Duke before joining ESPN's broadcast team has passed. - From Austin to New York, pro-China network fuels week of anti-US protests as Xi meets Trump – (Fox News)
Pro-China groups funded by tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham stage protests from Austin to New York, N.Y., as Trump prepares for Xi Jinping talks. - GOP lawmaker speaks out against Trump’s ‘petty’ media ban | CNN – (CNN)
Republican Congressman Don Bacon slams President Trump’s ban on CNN and other outlets as “unnecessary” and “petty.” Rep. Bacon tells Erin Burnett, “picking a fight with the media is beneath what the White House should be doing.” - Melania Trump breaks with the president on media ban – (CNN)
President Donald Trump has implemented a ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico at the White House, seizing reporters’ credentials amid what he deems unfair coverage. First lady Melania Trump, however, is taking a different approach on press freedom. - Police find $3.6 million inside apartment walls | CNN – (CNN)
Italian police say they found $3.6 million hidden inside the walls of an apartment during an investigation into an alleged drug and extortion ring that authorities say was being run by mobsters from behind bars. - Looksmaxxing celebrity Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts – (CNN)
The controversial livestreamer was also charged with drugging a person for sex and procuring alcohol for an underage person. - B/R Experts Week 3 NFL Power Rankings – (CNN)
We're just two weeks into the 2026 NFL season, and already the NFL has been turned on its head—at least relative to what we saw in Week 1. - Stream the CNN experience now | CNN – (CNN)
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