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Pope Leo XIV gets the latte art treatment ahead of Latin America visit

A Lima café serves coffee topped with Pope Leo XIV portraits as baristas prepare for his November visit to Peru, Uruguay and Argentina.

23/09/2026

Canada

Families of victims of Canadian poison seller to address court

Law admitted targeting buyers on a suicide forum and shipping his products to 41 countries, and families angry that he escaped murder charges will now tell the court how their loved ones' deaths affected them.

23/09/2026

Europe

Israel slams 'grotesque absurdity' of Macron's UN remarks on West Bank

In his Tuesday speech, Macron railed against the humanitarian situation in Gaza and urged countries to recommit to international laws and the UN system.

23/09/2026

USA

Weinstein faces resentencing in New York for 2006 sex assault

Harvey Weinstein, who is currently jailed in New York, once ruled Hollywood as a kingpin powerful enough to make or break projects and careers.

23/09/2026

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Lucas Museum opens in Los Angeles with Star Wars treasures on display

George Lucas greets visitors as his Los Angeles museum opens, with Star Wars fans exploring exhibits, artwork and an R2-D2 display.

23/09/2026

Tech News

Leaders push for AI safeguards as Trump touts 'Super Intelligence'

AI has become a major topic at the UN General Assembly after incidents of the technology falling out of the control of humans and warnings by company insiders drew global alarm and calls for better government supervision of the industry.

23/09/2026

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Artists protest culture cuts with music, dance and puppets in Bogotá

Hundreds of artists and performing arts students took to the streets of Bogotá to protest proposed cuts to Colombia’s cultural budget and the suspension of some national arts grants.

22/09/2026

USA

Burnham touts 'good connection' with Trump as pair meet in New York

Trump remained polite and friendly throughout a news conference following his meeting with Burnham, offering largely diplomatic answers to potential flashpoint topics.

22/09/2026

Europe

Macron says talks with Trump on Red Sea and Ukraine 'constructive'

On Russia and Ukraine, Macron said he pressed Trump on the issue of supplying defensive weapons systems to Kyiv.

22/09/2026

USA

“They never boycott me”: Trump responds to TV networks’ boycott at press conference with Mamdani

Donald Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed the dispute over TV networks’ boycott during a joint press appearance at Gracie Mansion.

22/09/2026

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Macron walks through busy New York streets to Trump Tower

French President Emmanuel Macron walked through Manhattan on Monday evening to meet US President Donald Trump at Trump Tower, ahead of the UN General Assembly.

22/09/2026

USA

US networks suspend Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban

In a rare move, the top five US broadcasters said on Monday that they were halting "pool" coverage of the White House, where a broadcaster films on behalf of all television outlets for the day, in solidarity with CNN.

22/09/2026

USA

Ground stops ordered at six US airports due to 'equipment outage'

"Due to an FAA equipment outage, arrivals and departures are currently delayed," Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey said in a post on social media. "Please contact your airline for flight status".

21/09/2026

USA

Trump promotes 'massive' Belarus potash deal to undercut Canada

The US president says fertilizer from Lukashenko's Russia-allied regime will cost far less than Canadian supplies, the latest sign of Washington's warming relationship with Minsk.

21/09/2026

USA

CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue US administration over White House access

President Donald Trump said on Friday he was banning the outlets from the presidential residence as punishment for distributing what he calls "fake news."

21/09/2026

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Lowriders take over San Francisco streets in colourful parade

Thousands lined Mission Street in San Francisco for the King of the Street parade, where more than 300 custom lowriders celebrated Chicano culture.

21/09/2026

Europe

Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, spokesperson says

Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

21/09/2026

USA

US has deported 25,000 to third countries under secretive deals

Since US President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, Washington has been signing deals with developing countries to take migrants who cannot legally be sent home.

21/09/2026

USA

Venezuelan man shot and injured by ICE agent in Texas, officials say

The Mayor of Austin, Kirk Watson, has called for an independent probe involving local police, saying ICE should not investigate the incident by itself.

21/09/2026

Culture news

Tooth from another time: Mastodon fossil found in California

A 23cm long fossilised tooth discovered in a California creek is offering scientists a glimpse into the Bay Area's prehistoric past.

21/09/2026

USA

US arrests 18 suspects in killing of Haitian president, officials say

Moïse, 53, was gunned down on 7 July 2021 at his private residence by a hired group of about 20 military-trained Colombian mercenaries. His security detail did not intervene to protect him.

21/09/2026

Tech News

US and China to seek 'AI dialogue' to communicate shared concerns

US and Chinese economic officials discussed creating a communication channel for AI concerns at meetings Sunday as they set the stage for a summit of the countries' top leaders this week.

21/09/2026

Europe

Macron touts relationship with Canada in Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Macron said he saw the planned meeting with Mark Carney as "a very strong gesture of friendship" and pointed to the Canadian leader's blossoming relationship with Brussels.

20/09/2026

USA

CNN, MS NOW, POLITICO journalists denied access to the White House

The White House Correspondents’ Association, led by Fox News’ Jacqui Heinrich called on the Trump administration to immediately restore access to the representatives of the media organisations it barred, arguing that the move sets a dangerous precedent for free speech.

20/09/2026

USA

US says four killed in strike on suspected drug boat in Caribbean

The US has moved to clamp down on drug-smuggling routes under US President Donald Trump, who has pledged to "wage war" against drug cartels.

20/09/2026

USA

'Situation in Gaza is unjustifiable,' says Ed Sheeran addressing row

The English singer-songwriter opened his show sharing his opinions on Gaza, noting that while 7 October attacks were horrific, the Israeli response which killed countless women and children was “catastrophic” and “disproportionate”.

20/09/2026