‘I want to thank President Putin’, Trump says after agreeing to lift sanctions on Russian diesel – US politics live
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‘I want to thank President Putin’, Trump says after agreeing to lift sanctions on Russian diesel – US politics live

Prominent Republicans joined Democrats to condemn president for lifting sanctions on Russian diesel and administration’s plan to livestream execution of Fort Hood attackerZelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian dieselSign up for the US Breaking News emailIn a statement to the Guardian, Robin M Maher, the executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center, said that her gro...

‘Life-threatening storm surge’ headed to US Gulf coast as residents brace for Isais

‘Life-threatening storm surge’ headed to US Gulf coast as residents brace for Isais

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Alabama, Florida and Mississippi declare emergencies, with preparations under way for ‘long-duration power outages’Isaias strengthened into a category 3 hurricane on Friday as it barreled toward the US Gulf coast, where states of emergency have been declared in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi.The hurricane, the first in the Atlantic in what has turned into a very late 2026 season, is expected to ...

Lawmakers condemn Trump’s oil deal with Putin and idea to livestream execution – US politics live

Lawmakers condemn Trump’s oil deal with Putin and idea to livestream execution – US politics live

The Guardian •

Prominent Republicans join Democrats to condemn president for lifting sanctions on Russian diesel and administration’s plan to livestream execution of Fort Hood attackerZelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian dieselSign up for the US Breaking News emailIn a statement to the Guardian, Robin M Maher, the executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center, said that her group...

Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel

Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel

The Guardian •

President says deal essential to lower US fuel prices but move set to create fresh crisis with Ukraine and Nato alliesDonald Trump was on a fresh collision course with the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and European allies on Friday after a stunning agreement to buy Russian diesel, upending years of US and western pressure on the Kremlin to end its four-and-a-half year war against Ukrai...

Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted

Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted

The Guardian •

Unions tell government to fix ‘overbearing mess’ of inspection regime and its impact on staff wellbeing – or risk industrial actionTensions between England’s headteachers and Ofsted are developing into a crisis after school leadership unions said they had no confidence in the watchdog and would hold strike ballots unless “significant wellbeing issues” caused by Ofsted’s inspections regime were fix...

Women with PMOS should get subsidised weight-loss drugs, Australian advocates say

Women with PMOS should get subsidised weight-loss drugs, Australian advocates say

The Guardian •

With GLP-1s to treat the condition not specifically approved by the TGA, patients are being prescribed them off-labelGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWomen living with a chronic hormonal condition should have access to taxpayer-funded weight-loss medications, advocates say.The Polyendrocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome Association of Australia (POSAA) is urging for GLP-1 d...

Women with PMOS should get subsidised weight loss drugs, advocates say

Women with PMOS should get subsidised weight loss drugs, advocates say

The Guardian •

With GLP-1s to treat the condition not specifically approved by the TGA, patients are being prescribed them off-labelGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWomen living with a chronic hormonal condition should have access to taxpayer-funded weight loss medications, advocates say.The Polyendrocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome Association of Australia (POSAA) is urging for GLP-1 d...

Major earthquake shakes Panama

Major earthquake shakes Panama

NBC News •

A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook Panama Friday, triggering tsunami warnings for several countries. Videos posted online show buildings crumbled and cars crushed. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports.

Trump picks Truth Social’s Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary

Trump picks Truth Social’s Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary

SCMP •

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he has appointed Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser for his Truth Social platform, to serve as White House press secretary following Karoline Leavitt’s departure in August. He said Zacharia ‌has an “unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter”. “I am confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our Country ...

10/9: CBS Evening News

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Hurricane Isaias to make landfall Friday; New details on NYC ICE shooting amid outrage.

Albany’s oldest building reopens after $3M restoration following 13 years of work

Albany’s oldest building reopens after $3M restoration following 13 years of work

Times of India •

The Van Ostrande-Radliff House, a historical gem built in 1728, has finally emerged from decades of obscurity thanks to a meticulous restoration. Now the proud headquarters of the Historic Albany Foundation, this iconic building is committed to preserving Albany's rich architectural heritage. Visitors can explore engaging classroom spaces, a well-stocked research library, and even a parts warehous...

In 1967, Georgia man Donnie Peek bought 150 acres and grew his property to 1,600 acres

In 1967, Georgia man Donnie Peek bought 150 acres and grew his property to 1,600 acres

Times of India •

Donnie Peek, a landowner in Georgia, is challenging a natural gas pipeline rerouting that impacts his property. The pipeline's path was changed to avoid a utility executive's residence, which raises questions about favoritism. Southern Natural Gas initially planned to use an existing easement on Peek's land, but later deviated from that route. Peek has filed a legal challenge with federal regulato...

Panama rocked by 2 powerful earthquakes, multiple aftershocks

Panama rocked by 2 powerful earthquakes, multiple aftershocks

SCMP •

Two powerful 7.7 and 6.6 magnitude earthquakes and a series of aftershocks struck Panama on Friday afternoon, collapsing buildings near the epicentre and prompting evacuations across the country, the US Geological Survey said. The earlier quake, felt as far away as neighbouring Colombia, was centred about 10km (six miles) southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba, in the central provinc...

What are the concerns and priorities behind the new language used to define China-US ties?

What are the concerns and priorities behind the new language used to define China-US ties?

SCMP •

When China and the United States agreed in May to frame their relationship as a “constructive relationship of strategic stability”, the phrase left many observers trying to guess what it actually meant. Four months on, they have added an elaboration that offers further insight into the two sides’ respective priorities. After presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met in Washington last month, the ...

South African judge awarded Nobel Peace Prize

South African judge awarded Nobel Peace Prize

France 24 •

In tonight's programme, South African judge and human rights champion Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Also in Kenya health officials in Nairobi are still racing to track dozens of people linked to the man who died from the virus earlier this week. And finally, Moroccan-British photographer Hassan Hajjaj has built a global reputation with his vibrant portraits, 40 of his iconic ...