USA

Blocked from renaming it, Trump threatens to close the Kennedy Centre

Trump took control of the centre's board shortly after beginning his second term. A judge ruled that the president's name cannot be added without congressional approval.

16 September 2026

Canada

Canada still a crucial partner for US in 'key areas,' PM Carney says

Carney made the comments at a two-day Investment Summit in Toronto as Canada seeks to diversify and bring new investment into the country.

15 September 2026

Europe News

US threatens EU with retaliation over European preference in EU budget

Washington said that the competitiveness fund included in the budget would “impede” partnership with the US because of provisions favouring “made in Europe” products.

15 September 2026

World News

US Supreme Court rejects Trump attempt to restrict mail ballots

The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years and have accounted for nearly a third of votes cast.

15 September 2026

Culture news

Unanimous vote for Nashville Airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton

“At a place where Tennessee welcomes the world, it is fitting that Nashville International Airport would bear the name of our state’s favourite daughter."

14 September 2026

Sport

Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win the US Open title

Zverev dashed Shelton's hopes of becoming the first Black player to win the men's championship since Arthur Ashe in 1968 and the first American man to win the title since Andy Roddick in Flushing Meadows in 2003.

14 September 2026

Europe News

Anthropic CEO calls on AI firms to slow down pace of developement

Amodei's announcement came days after the AI company revealed that its models were being used for cyberattacks, propaganda campaigns and dangerous biological research.

12 September 2026

Europe News

Trump hopes for 'reunified' Ireland, hits out at Europe on Iran war

The US president criticised Europe over trade, energy and immigration, and called relations with European allies "disappointing" over their response to his Iran war efforts

12 September 2026

USA

US commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

Traditionally, there are no political speeches at the Ground Zero commemoration. Victims’ relatives read their names, paid tribute to first responders and called for national unity.

11 September 2026

Europe Today

Military force 'not enough' to defeat terrorism, former US envoy says

On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, former US Ambassador to the EU Anthony Gardner says "diplomatic, financial and economic" means are also needed to fight terrorism.

11 September 2026

USA

Republicans put Trump centre stage in unprecedented US midterms gamble

Trump delivers Wednesday's keynote and returns for Thursday's finale after Vice President JD Vance speaks. Cabinet members and candidates in closely watched House and Senate races are also on the programme.

9 September 2026

Culture news

South Park creators troll Donald Trump by changing name of show to 'South America'

In response to Apple and Google capitulating to Donald Trump’s requests to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ and Trump's AI-generated attempt to rebrand New Mexico to 'New America', Emmy-winning satirical TV show South Park is changing its name to 'South America'.

9 September 2026

USA

Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state 'New America'

Trump last week suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" as the war with Iran continues, then hours later implied he was not serious about the plan.

8 September 2026

North Korea

First road bridge with Russia a sign of tighter ties, North Korea says

The opening on Monday came as Russia and North Korea have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

8 September 2026

Switzerland

UN urges 'accountability' after 23 die in US migrant custody in 2026

A joint report by Human Rights Watch and Physicians for Human Rights in June said that the rate of people dying in ICE custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid Trump's crackdown.

7 September 2026

Europe News

US will ask Europe to repay all aid sent to Ukraine, Trump says

Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation said on Friday that one of its main warehouses in Ukraine had been affected by an overnight air attack, the third such incident in three months.

4 September 2026

Economy

Trump trade envoy claims London is choosing 'Brussels over America'

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Britain's EU alignment is complicating efforts to expand last year's trade deal, as new PM Andy Burnham weighs closer ties with Brussels.

4 September 2026

USA

Trump presses Supreme Court to curb postal votes as ballots sent out

A federal judge's ruling that compliance was "practically impossible," paired with a whistleblower's warning that millions of ballots could go undelivered, has thrown the run-up to a pivotal midterm vote into legal disarray.

4 September 2026

Thailand

Two US sailors removed from Thai resort town after drunken brawl

The USS Abraham Lincoln's arrival has drawn global media interest after reports of deteriorating living conditions on board after more than 280 days at sea.

4 September 2026

USA

Washington to target universities' tax exemptions over DEI policies

The Trump administration says its proposed legislation aims to make university equal and accessible to all and end “woke” campaigns which deliberately favour certain students over others due to socioeconomic or racial backgrounds.

4 September 2026