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Satirical statue of Trump and Epstein appears in Washington

The statue titled Best Friends Forever was made by an anonymous creator and is expected to remain in the grounds of National Mall until Sunday night.

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Jimmy Kimmel returns: DeNiro cameos as Disney decides to up its prices

Jimmy Kimmel returned last night and delivered an opening monologue that earned him several standing ovations. He even had Robert DeNiro cameo for a skit about freedom of speech. Amid the suspension fallout, Disney announced a price hike of its streaming services. Talk about poor timing...

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Jimmy Kimmel addresses Charlie Kirk comments in emotional return

In an emotional mologue, the late-night host thanked those who supported him, addressed the comments he made about Charlie Kirk, and criticised the government and ABC affiliates who took his show off the air.

USA

Man charged with aiming laser pointer at Marine One with Trump aboard

Jacob Samuel Winkler is accused of flashing a red laser beam at Marine One while US President Donald Trump was on board the aircraft.

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Economy

What to know about the H-1B visa Trump has targeted with $100,000 fees

At least 60% of the H-1B visas approved since 2012 have been for computer-related jobs, according to the Pew Research Center. But hospitals, banks, universities and a wide range of other employers can and do apply for H-1B visas.

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Suspension over: Jimmy Kimmel to return after controversial axing

Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show will return to ABC tonight, following a nearly week-long suspension over the host’s comments about the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

USA

Was Charlie Kirk’s funeral in Arizona a turning point for Trump?

The killing of the conservative influencer on 10 September has triggered a surge of pessimism among Americans – and Trump is paying the political price.

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How Twin Peaks’ Double R diner became a safe haven for my anxiety

In celebration of the 35th anniversary of David Lynch's seminal TV show, Amber Louise Bryce reflects on its iconic Double R diner as a respite from life's chaos.

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Marvel stars stand up for Jimmy Kimmel as Disney boycott intensifies

Marvel regulars Mark Ruffalo, Pedro Pascal, Marisa Tomei and Tatiana Maslany, as well as former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, are the latest big names attached to Disney to speak out against Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension. This comes amid calls to boycott Disney and cancel subscriptions to its affiliates.

North Korea

Kim Jong-un suggests he is open to further nuclear talks with US

Kim suspended virtually all cooperation with South Korea following the collapse of his second summit with Trump in 2019 over disagreements about US-led sanctions against the North.

USA

Journalists forced to obtain Pentagon clearance to publish stories

Media organisations and professionals have denounced the new Pentagon restrictions as unconstitutional, describing it as an attack on the first amendment, which guarantees freedom of the press.

USA

Exclusive: In Orem, Utahns still reel from Charlie Kirk's killing

One week after the assassination of Charlie Kirk at a local university, people of Utah professed unity in their conversations with Euronews. Yet undercurrents of violence and a commitment to guns remained.

Iran

Resolution to stop sanctions on Iran fails in UN Security Council

The resolution was put forward by South Korea but did not garner the support of the nine countries required to halt the series of penalties from taking effect at the end of the month.

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How have US late-night TV hosts defended Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension?

Stephen Colbert, David Letterman, John Stewart, Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers have all voiced support for Jimmy Kimmel following the controversial suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

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Trump is reshaping the US media landscape: After Kimmel, who’s next?

Critics fear crackdowns on free speech as Donald Trump escalating his campaign to reshaping the American media landscape. After late-night hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel, will media companies manage to protect other media personalities expressing their First Amendment rights?

Europe News

Right wing MEPs call for EU Parliament to condemn Charlie Kirk murder

Some 84 lawmakers have signed a proposal for a resolution against political violence, which could be voted on in October.

USA

Trump and Xi set to discuss TikTok deal and trade relations

“I’m speaking with President Xi, as you know, on Friday, having to do with TikTok and also trade,” Trump said Thursday. “And we’re very close to deals on all of it.”

USA

US blocks UN Security Council vote for immediate Gaza ceasefire

Thursday's vote came days before the annual gathering of world leaders at the UN General Assembly, where Gaza will be a major topic and major US allies are expected to recognise an independent Palestinian state.

United Kingdom

Trump 'grateful' for second UK state visit but key differences remain

Trump and Starmer signed what both sides hailed as a historic agreement on science and technology but opinions diverged on immigration and Palestine.

Europe News

EU pipeline gas imports on downward trend – report

While gas entering the bloc via pipeline is decreasing, liquefied natural gas is set to increase casting doubts on the bloc’s green undertakings.