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Trump’s FCC Chair to testify to Senate after Jimmy Kimmel suspension

FCC Chair Brendan Carr, who appeared to pressure broadcasters to take Jimmy Kimmel’s show off air, is set to testify before the Senate Commerce Committee next month. His perceived actions have been criticised by both sides of the political aisle.

USA

Pope Leo XIV weighs in on 'pro-life' abortion debate in his native US

The US-born pontiff highlighted flaws within the conservative "pro-life" movement, which seeks to ban abortions across the US, asserting that being truly pro-life also includes having an anti-capital punishment stance.

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New report reveals identity of the most banned author in US schools

The alarming new report by PEN America, titled "The Normalization of Book Banning - Banned in the USA, 2024-2025", offers a window into the extensive climate of censorship in the US.

USA

In US and Europe, troops on streets of capitals tell a different story

Following an executive order signed by Donald Trump in August, over 2,000 National Guard members patrol the streets of Washington, evoking scenes similar to those in European capitals. Yet in Washington, experts and residents believe this is different.

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USA

US government shuts down after last-ditch bill fails in Senate

The US government shut down for the first time in almost seven years as Congress and the White House were unable to reach a funding deal.

USA

Trump and Hegseth declare end of 'woke' leadership in US military

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced new directives for soldiers that include "gender-neutral" or "male-level" standards for physical fitness.

Business

How could EA's go-private deal impact the video game industry?

If the transaction is approved, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will join Silver Lake Partners and Affinity Partners, run by US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, as EA’s new owners.

USA

YouTube to pay €21 million to settle lawsuit with Donald Trump

Donald Trump had filed lawsuits against Meta and X, formerly Twitter, after the media platforms suspended his account following the January 6 Capitol riots in 2021. Meta and X agreed earlier this year to pay to settle the lawsuits.

USA

Trump and Netanyahu say they have agreed on proposed Gaza peace plan

US President Donald Trump said he and Netanyahu have discussed "how to end the war in Gaza" with Trump saying "we are beyond very close" to a peace deal.

USA

Lawyer for suspect in Kirk killing wants more time to review evidence

Utah prosecutors have charged Robinson with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty.

Cambodia

US renews funding for demining in Cambodia despite foreign aid cuts

Cambodian deminers are among the world’s most experienced and several thousand have been sent in the past decade under UN auspices to work in Africa and the Middle East.

Europe News

Alaska summit was a 'victory' for Putin, Finland's FM Valtonen says

Elina Valtonen told Euronews that an end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine looks "very unlikely now" despite US-led efforts to secure peace.

Qatar

US citizen freed after nine months in Afghan prison, Qatar says

The release came just weeks after US President Donald Trump's executive order on 5 September which imposed new "consequences on those who wrongfully detain Americans abroad."

Culture news

Latin superstar Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl Halftime Show 2026

One of the world’s most streamed artists, Bad Bunny will follow in the footsteps of Kendrick Lamar, who headlined this year's NFL Halftime Show - and broke records to become the most-watched Halftime Show of all time. No pressure then...

USA

Gunman kills four and injures eight in shooting at Michigan church

A gunman opened fire and set a Michigan church ablaze, killing four and injuring eight. Police shot the suspect. Investigation is ongoing.

USA

Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in latest Jeffrey Epstein files

Elon Musk, Prince Andrew, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, Bill Gates and more prominent figures were the latest to be named in association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as his estate turns over a third batch of documents to the oversight congressional committee.

USA

US to revoke Colombian president's visa over 'reckless' comments

The US Department of State announced the revocation of Petro’s entry visa early on Saturday, denouncing him for incitement and reckless behaviour as he participated in a pro-Palestine demonstration in New York on Friday.

Cinema

Film of the Week: ‘One Battle After Another’ - Viva PTA's Revolución!

Four years after ‘Licorice Pizza’, celebrated American filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson returns to the big screen with his tenth feature, ‘One Battle After Another’. And it’s an absolute blast. With plenty of actual blasts.

Culture news

Donald Trump replaces Joe Biden’s White House portrait with autopen

The Trump administration has turned a conspiracy theory into a framed shady dig, and The White House called attention to the portrait change on its social media accounts.

USA

Trump signals that US could lift ban on F-35 sales to NATO ally Turkey

The US removed Turkey from its flagship F-35 fighter jet programme after Turkey purchased the S-400 air defence system from Russia.