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Trump embraced a socialist he’s told voters to fear. Republicans aren’t thrilled
Donald Trump’s friendly meeting with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has complicated Republicans’ midterm strategy, which relies heavily on portraying Democrats as extreme socialists or communists. Some Republican strategists fear Trump’s praise for Mamdani undermines that message and creates difficulties for candidates in closely contested races. Trump called Mamdani a potential “great mayor” after…
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Zelenskyy to seek offramp for years-long Russia war in UN speech after Trump reveals peace deal is close
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to address the UN General Assembly after meeting Donald Trump, who said he believed a peace agreement with Russia could be reached sooner than expected. Zelenskyy is expected to outline security and de-escalation proposals, while seeking to influence negotiations and secure guarantees that could make any ceasefire sustainable. Ukraine…
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Supreme Court can restore sanity and stop the left’s radical climate agenda
The opinion article argues that the US Supreme Court should prevent cities and states from suing energy companies over climate-related harm, claiming that energy and emissions policy are national issues. It centres on Suncor v. Boulder, which could determine whether such cases belong in state courts or should be governed by federal authority. The article…
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IMF chief urges UK to tackle borrowing before Budget
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has warned governments, including the UK, to take difficult decisions to reduce debt and control borrowing costs. Her comments come ahead of the 28 October Budget, as Chancellor John Healey faces weaker growth prospects, persistent inflation and mounting pressure over public finances. UK public-sector borrowing reached £18.3 billion in the…
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Bristol Green leader flies to New York days after airline advert ban
Bristol City Council, led by Green Party member Tony Dyer, became Britain’s first authority to ban advertisements for “polluting” industries including flights, non-electric cars and fast fashion on 15 September. The decision was made on environmental grounds, but drew criticism after Dyer flew 3,500 miles to New York just five days later to attend the…
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Leavitt says Trump privately criticised Starmer’s immigration policies at Chequers
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has revealed that President Trump privately criticised Sir Keir Starmer’s government policies during a state visit to the UK last year. According to Leavitt, Trump used blunt language during a lunch at Chequers, characterising the then Prime Minister’s immigration and border policies as “stupid” and suggesting that British…
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US and Iran resume high-level talks in New York amid conflicting messaging from Trump
High-level talks between the United States and Iran have resumed in New York for the first time since June, with hopes of diplomatic progress contributing to falling oil prices and a notable shift after months of stalemate. The resumption of direct engagement is significant given the geopolitical tensions, with the Iranian president’s UN address scheduled…
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Miliband warns Brexit has diminished Britain’s economic and geopolitical standing
Former Foreign Secretary David Miliband has criticised Brexit’s impact on Britain, characterising the country as economically and politically weakened since departing the EU’s Customs Union and Single Market. He has desc
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MIP London Comes To An End After Two Years; Organizers Launching New Event Alongside London Book Fair
RX France is ending MIP London after two editions and will replace it with a two-day conference, MIP Talks, held alongside the London Book Fair in March 2027. The new event will examine how intellectual property becomes fandom and develops into global entertainment businesses, bringing together figures from media, culture, publishing and television. MIP London…
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Blow for Burnham as UK economic growth set to slow next year
The OECD has downgraded its forecast for UK economic growth next year to 1 per cent, citing weaker global activity, higher energy prices and elevated interest rates. The outlook is a setback for Andy Burnham’s spending ambitions and comes shortly before the government’s important Budget, when funding must also be found for defence plans. The…