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Venezuela accuses US of waging 'undeclared war' in strikes on alleged drug traffickers

Venezuela on Friday accused the United States of waging an “undeclared war” in the Caribbean after a series of US military strikes on boats that the Trump administration says are used in drug trafficking. Venezuela’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lop

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Donald Trump–Xi Jinping: The complicated sale of TikTok to American investors

Following a call with Xi Jinping, Donald Trump stated on Friday that finalizing an agreement on TikTok could now be a “simple formality” and confirmed his plans to visit China, though Beijing offered a much more measured account of the talks. Vedika Bahl

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US: Fallout continues after Charlie Kirk's assassination

The fallout continues after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In recent days, there have also been freedom of speech protests following the removal of Jimmy Kimmel Live from ABC’s schedule over Kirk’s comments. Kirk’s funeral is sc

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US forces strike third alleged drug vessel killing three, Trump says

President Donald Trump announced that US forces conducted a “lethal kinetic strike” on a vessel allegedly trafficking drugs, killing three “male narcoterrorists” on board. He said he authorized the operation, carried out within the US Southern Command’s

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'Many of us knew that the second term of Donald Trump would be much more dangerous than the first'

Reed Brody, former New York Assistant Attorney General, and renowned human rights lawyer known for holding dictators accountable, is now sounding the alarm at home. He describes what he sees as an “unprecedented attack on freedom of expression” in the Un

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Trump raises fee for skilled worker visas by $100,000 despite tech sector warnings

US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the fee for H-1B visas for skilled workers to rise by $100,000 annually despite opposition from the US tech sector, which says it needs skilled foreign workers to fill job vacancies. The US approved about 400,0

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Venezuela accuses US of waging 'undeclared war' in strikes on alleged drug traffickers

Venezuela on Friday accused the United States of waging an “undeclared war” in the Caribbean after a series of US military strikes on boats that the Trump administration says are used in drug trafficking. Venezuela’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lop

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'Media giants having to weigh editorial independence versus commercial ambitions'

Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension is not just a late-night controversy. It opens up a larger question about the future of free speech in the United States — and about how far political power can reach into the media landscape. Our guest today is Julien Labarre,

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America's Founding Fathers built a federal system, rejecting monarchy and 'absolutism'

Our guest today is Eric Heinze, Professor of Law and Humanities at Queen Mary, University of London. A specialist in free speech and constitutional theory, Professor Heinze brings a global perspective to the crisis unfolding in American public life. From

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US: Trump threatens to revoke TV licenses over criticism

On September 18, Donald #Trump praised ABC for pulling 'Jimmy #Kimmel Live' over criticism of Charlie #Kirk and suggested TV networks should lose their #licenses for negative coverage of him.

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US blocks UN draft resolution for Gaza ceasefire

The United States once again vetoed a UN Security Council resolution Thursday (September 18) that had demanded an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages after saying that the effort did not go far enough in condemning Hamas

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Trump threatens to revoke licenses of TV networks that give him bad press

US President Donald Trump complained about receiving bad publicity from TV networks and threatened to remove their licenses, fuelling a national debate on free speech that reached new heights when talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel was suspended for his comment

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'Weaponisation of the First Amendment: Trump administration using legal tools to stifle free speech'

In a media landscape already weathering fierce storms of disinformation, polarization, and political theater, today’s conversation asks us to step back and ask something deeper: What happens when the very concept of free speech is turned against itself?

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Thursday, september 18, 2025

'Stunned but not shocked': Terry Moran on US media caving to weaponised FCC & 'petty autocrat' Trump

Tonight’s special guest for Top Story is Terry Moran, former veteran correspondent and anchor for ABC News. Following nearly three decades of service at the Disney company, he was abruptly let go after sharing a scathing critique on social media of the h

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Jimmy Kimmel: ABC host taken off air over comments on Charlie Kirk

ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel show indefinitely after the presenter comments on Charlie Kirk’s killing. Separately, CBS has announced that Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show will end in 2026 amid tensions between the network and former US President Donald

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US judge orders deportation of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil

An immigration judge in the US has ordered prominent pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria for "willfully misrepresenting material fact(s)" on his green card application, according to court documents filed on Wednesda

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Celebrating Robert Redford: Stephen Galloway reflects on life, legacy of the golden boy of Hollywood

As we celebrate the life of cinema legend Robert Redford, Yinka Oyetade is pleased to welcome Stephen Galloway, former Executive Editor of The Hollywood Reporter and current Dean at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Mr. Galloway

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Mass protests erupt in Buenos Aires over Milei's austerity cuts

Tens of thousands of Argentines flooded the streets of Buenos Aires on Wednesday, demanding increased funding for public universities and pediatric hospitals, sectors hit hard by President Javier Milei’s sweeping austerity measures. The mass mobilisation

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UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution despite US opposition

The United Nations Security Council is poised to vote Thursday on a new resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza along with unfettered humanitarian access – an effort spearheaded by the council’s non-permanent members despite the

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US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on ceasefire in Gaza

The US vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution on Thursday that would have demanded an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and that Israel lift all restrictions on aid deliveries. The text would also have called for the immediate release of

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Trump says he will designate anti-fascist 'Antifa' as a 'terrorist organization'

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he plans to designate "Antifa" as a “major terrorist organization”. Antifa, short for “anti-fascist”, is a term used by Trump allies as an umbrella term for left-leaning groups. It is unclear how the Trump

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Karina Villa: Illinois senator stands up to ICE

Illinois state senator Karina Villa confronted Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in a Chicago suburb. US authorities confirmed that operations targeting undocumented migrants began in the city the following day.

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Wednesday, september 17, 2025

ABC pulls late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off air after Charlie Kirk comments

ABC says late night show Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be suspended immediately after Kimmel accused Republicans of doing "everything they can to score political points" from Kirk’s killing. ABC’s announcement came just minutes after one of the biggest owners

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Celebrating Robert Redford: Stephen Galloway reflects on life, legacy of the golden boy of Hollywood

As we celebrate the life of cinema legend Robert Redford, Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Stephen Galloway, former Executive Editor of The Hollywood Reporter and current Dean at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Mr. Galloway

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Brazil's Bolsonaro diagnosed with skin cancer, adding to his medical issues

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has been diagnosed with skin cancer, his doctor said Wednesday. Bolsonaro’s latest health issue comes after his conviction last week on charges that he plotted to overthrow leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva,

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Royal welcome Trump's UK second state visit, but also protests

President Donald Trump basked in a British royal spectacle Wednesday, greeted by military honor guards and mounted troops in red and gold as King Charles III's guest at Windsor Castle for the start of a state visit full of pageantry and political risks f

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King Charles III gives Donald Trump royal welcome on UK state visit

Donald Trump was welcomed by King Charles III to Windsor Castle Wednesday with a royal spectacle featuring gun salutes, mounted horses and bagpipes as the US president's historic second state visit got into full swing.

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How both conservatives and liberals doctored the same photo of the Charlie Kirk murder suspect

There is widespread debate on social media about the political affiliation of Tyler Robinson, the main suspect in the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Some Republicans have been claiming that he was a supporter of former Democratic presidentia

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Colombian FARC leaders ordered to make reparations for over 21,000 kidnappings

A Colombian court on Tuesday held seven leaders of the defunct Colombian guerrilla army FARC responsible for the kidnappings of tens of thousands of people during the group's half-century of war with the state.

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Peru evacuates 1,600 tourists from Machu Picchu amid protest

Peru has evacuated around 1,600 tourists from a train station that serves the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu after a local protest escalated into clashes with police. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, the ancient fortified complex receives around 4,50

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Trump's $15 billion NYT lawsuit 'belongs in the trash'

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 17: Papers react to Israel's ground invasion of Gaza City. An opinion piece in left-wing Israeli paper Haaretz says that "History will not forgive". In the United States, Trump is filing a $15 billion "alarming but not

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Trump's UK visit will mix trade and tech talks with royal pomp

Shirli Sitbon has more.

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Kirk suspect, Tyler Robinson, faces death penalty for aggravated murder charge

Tyler Robinson fired a single fatal shot from the rooftop of a building overlooking the outdoor venue where Kirk was speaking to about 3,000 people on Sept. 10, investigators say. Afterward, prosecutors say he texted with the partner, who he lived with n

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Trump in the UK: Starmer seeks to solidify friendly ties and trade deals

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a state visit during which the British government hopes a multibillion-dollar technology deal will show the trans-Atlantic bond remains strong despite differences over Ukraine, the

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What we know so far about the murder case against Charlie Kirk's suspected shooter

Law enforcement officials have revealed a detailed rundown of the investigation into the murder of Charlie Kirk, whose main suspect is Tyler Robinson. Here are the key details Utah County Prosecutor Jeffrey Gray has so far released about the case.

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Kirk suspect faces death penalty for aggravated murder charge

The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk appeared in court Tuesday charged with the conservative activist's murder, as prosecutors said they were seeking the death penalty for a crime that has shaken the United States.

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Trump arrived in Britain on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit

US President Donald Trump arrived in Britain on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit, with the UK government rolling out a royal red carpet welcome to win over the mercurial leader.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro hospitalised after violent hiccup bouts while under house arrest

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, convicted last week of leading an attempted coup, was hospitalized on Tuesday after suffering violent hiccup episodes and vomiting, his family said. The 70-year-old, under house arrest, will remain overnight unde

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New York judge drops terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione

A New York judge on Tuesday threw out terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, rejecting the Manhattan district attorney’s theory in a state murder case that the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was “intended to evoke terror.” Jessica Le M

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King Charles III greets Trump in Windsor for his second state visit to the UK

President Donald Trump was greeted by royalty, military honor guards and mounted troops in red and gold as he arrived at Windsor Castle on Wednesday for the start of a two-day state visit to Britain as the guest of King Charles III.

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Tuesday, september 16, 2025

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination

Prosecutors brought a murder charge Tuesday against the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk and outlined evidence, including a text message confession to his partner and a note left beforehand saying he had the opportunity to kill one of the nation

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New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand

A judge on Tuesday dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state's second-degree murder charges against the Ivy League graduate. FRANCE 24's Caro

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Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder, could face death penalty

The suspect in the killing of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk was charged with aggravated murder on Tuesday, a count that could carry the death penalty. Prosecutors said 22-year-old Tyler Robinson’s DNA was found on the rifle used to kill Kirk, add

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Robert Redford: US cinema icon dies at 89

#Robert #Redford, iconic actor, director, and key figure in independent #cinema, has died at 89, prompting tributes from across the #film world to a true #legend of American cinema.

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US President Donald Trump heads to the UK for a second state visit

Angela Diffley, our International Affairs Editor, has more.

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Venezuela: Trump says US struck another alleged drug vessel

Diplomatic tensions are rising between the #US and #Venezuela : Donald #Trump shared footage of a new US strike on a Venezuelan boat allegedly carrying drugs. Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro accused the US of carrying out a "military-style aggression".

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The United States decertifies Colombia as ally in drugs fight

The United States said Monday it has decertified Colombia as an ally in the fight against drugs, a decision that could cost Bogota hundreds of millions of dollars in US military support.

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‘Dark woke’ Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom trolls Trump with AI satire

Memes, fake Time magazine covers... To take on US President Donald Trump on social media, California Governor Gavin Newsom imitates the president's outrageous communication style – even if it means producing fake AI-generated content in the name of satir

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Trump says the US targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela

President Donald Trump said the U.S. military on Monday again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three aboard the vessel, and hinted that the military targeting of cartels could be further expanded.

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Donald Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis to combat crime

President Donald Trump signed an order Monday sending the National Guard into Memphis to combat crime, offering another major test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities. Fraser Jackson has more.

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Marco Rubio asks Qatar to stay as mediator after Israel strike

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Qatar on Tuesday a week after an Israeli strike on the Gulf state targeting leaders of the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Philip Turle has more.

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Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis: Chicago and New Orleans could be next

President Donald Trump signed an order Monday sending the National Guard into Memphis to combat crime, offering another major test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.

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Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting likely to face charges before court hearing

Spencer Cox, Utah Gov., said Robinson is “not cooperating” and that his friends have painted a picture of someone radicalized in the dark corners of the internet. Cox stressed on several Sunday morning news shows that investigators are still trying to pi

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US Senate approves Trump's pick for Federal Reserve board as politics weigh on rate meeting

The US Senate on Monday confirmed Trump nominee Stephen Miran to the board of the Federal Reserve, while a federal appeals court ruled the Fed Governor Lisa Cook can remain in office as she fights her dismissal by the administration. The developments com

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Milei changes course: Argentina will boost social spending after austerity years

Argentine President Javier Milei has proposed sizeable hikes in pensions, health, education and disability aid for 2026, signalling a policy reversal even as he faces backlash following his party's poor showing in recent Buenos Aires province elections.

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US decertifies Colombia in drug war for first time in nearly 30 years

The United States has dropped Colombia from its list of reliable partners in the fight against narcotics, citing soaring cocaine production and political rifts with President Gustavo Petro.

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US Secretary of State Rubio vows 'strong support' for Qatar after Israel strike

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged strong support for Qatar's security on a lightning visit on Tuesday, as anger boils in the Gulf ally over last week's Israeli attack on Hamas negotiators.

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Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89

Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at 89.

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UK gears to welcome Donald Trump for landmark second state visit

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a state visit during which the British government hopes a multibillion-dollar technology deal will show the transatlantic bond remains strong despite differences over Ukraine, the M

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Monday, september 15, 2025

Memphis becomes latest target of Trump's crackdown

US President Donald Trump on Monday ordered National Guard troops into Memphis, casting the city as a crime hotspot despite police figures showing overall crime at a 25-year low.

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