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Netanyahu to meet Trump and attend Graham memorial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to travel to Washington, D.C., next week for talks with US President Donald Trump, in a visit that will also see him attend a memorial service for the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The trip underscores the close personal and political ties between Netanyahu and senior US figures, coming…
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Watch live: Trump announces milestone in efforts to boost domestic nuclear production
President Trump announced executive actions intended to accelerate US nuclear-power development, presenting them as a milestone in efforts to expand domestic energy production. The measures matter because they seek to shorten approvals for new reactors, strengthen the nuclear fuel supply chain and increase nuclear generation as electricity demand rises. The administration’s stated goal is to…
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MAP: States report new measles cases as virus surpasses alarming benchmark
Measles cases in the United States have risen above the previous year’s total, with new infections reported in several states. The increase matters because it signals sustained outbreaks in communities with insufficient vaccination coverage and may put the country’s measles-elimination status at risk. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 2,318 cases by…
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Dems pick South Carolina to lead 2028 primary calendar
Democrats’ rules committee has selected South Carolina to hold the party’s first presidential primary in 2028, subject to approval by the full Democratic National Committee. The decision gives the state an influential role in a likely open nomination contest, where early results can shape candidates’ momentum, fundraising and media attention. The choice continues the calendar…
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Rahm Emanuel warns ‘Bernie bros’ could sink Democrats by saddling moderates with socialist agenda
Rahm Emanuel has warned that Democrats could lose crucial swing districts if the party allows candidates aligned with Bernie Sanders-style socialism to define its agenda. He argues that moderate Democrats may be burdened by policies and cultural positions that are unpopular with voters outside strongly liberal areas. The warning reflects a wider internal Democratic debate…
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Emotions erupt at Denver airport after ICE detains woman accused of overstaying visa
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Chantal Alejandra Morales Rojas as she was boarding a flight from Denver to Oakland, California, prompting distressed reactions from fellow passengers captured on video. The incident has drawn attention because it involved an arrest at an airport during domestic travel, highlighting continuing tensions over immigration enforcement and the treatment…
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GOP rift grows as Thune hits brakes on Trump’s election bill to avert shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has delayed action on the SAVE America Act, a Trump-backed election measure, as Republicans prioritise preventing a government shutdown. The move highlights a growing divide within the Republican Party between pressure to advance the president’s election agenda and the practical need to secure enough support to keep federal agencies funded.…
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Joy Oladokun Announces New Album Hope Is a Heavy Thing, Unveils “Kind”: Stream
Joy Oladokun has announced her next album, Hope Is a Heavy Thing, due on 25 September, alongside the release of its new single, “Kind”. The record follows 2024’s OBSERVATIONS FROM A CROWDED ROOM and marks a further expansion of her sound after signing to Concord Records earlier this year. The 12-track album was produced by…
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‘America’s Most Wanted’ ex-cop fugitive returned after 20 years on the run to face murder, child sex charges
A former South Carolina police officer, Dan Hiers, who had been a fugitive for more than two decades, has been returned to the United States from China to face charges including murder and child sex offences. Hiers, who was featured on the television programme “America’s Most Wanted”, had been wanted in connection with the killing…
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Water bosses’ total pay rises despite bonus ban and public fury over sewage
Water company executives’ total reported pay increased despite a government ban on bonuses for firms linked to serious pollution or financial failures. The disclosure is likely to intensify public and political anger over rising bills, sewage discharges and the financial instability of Thames Water, while raising questions about whether companies are circumventing the restrictions. Analysis…