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White House ‘repeatedly violated’ order to return press access, say three news outlets

CNN, MS Now and Politico say reporters barred from entering on Thursday despite temporary lifting of banLawyers representing CNN, MS Now and Politico told a judge on Thursday morning that the White House has already “repeatedly violated” his overnight order requiring the Trump administration to return the press badges of journalists from the three news organizations.US district judge Timothy Kelly...

Beyond the Rose Garden and the military review, Trump and Xi get down to business

After weeks of frustration, delays and posturing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump got down to business on Thursday, kicking off their high-stakes summit, Xi’s first on US soil since 2015. The two started the morning with a formal arrival ceremony on the White House South Lawn and Rose Garden that included nearly 500 military personnel, the Chinese and American national a...

Europe misses out on €120 billion in investment a year, report finds

Different national rules and systems for transport, energy, technology and skills are holding back investment across Europe, a new study argues.

Mexican navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc returns to San Francisco after 17 years

Repaired after a deadly collision with New York’s Brooklyn Bridge, the Mexican tall ship Cuauhtémoc returns to San Francisco for a four-day stop.

Forever Chemicals: Ground Zero

Pervasive, persistent and poisonous: How one US company helped pollute the world with forever chemicals.

🔴 Live: Palestinian President Abbas calls on UN General Assembly to 'not allow another Nakba'

Five EU countries push Brussels to ease carbon costs for industry

Austria and four Central European countries want more flexibility in the EU carbon market, warning high decarbonisation costs risk driving investment and production overseas.

Five EU states push Brussels to ease carbon costs for industry

Austria and four Central European countries want more flexibility in the EU carbon market, warning high decarbonisation costs risk driving investment and production overseas.

Mariah Carey’s $9M Tribeca penthouse returns after 27 years, asking $27M

Some reporters denied White House access despite judge overturning Trump media ban

Lawyers for CNN, Politico and MS Now are seeking an emergency court hearing, saying the White House "repeatedly violated" the order.

Did AI-‘kill chain’ lead to deadly Iran school strike? What report claims

A devastating missile strike by the US on a school in Minab, Iran, has led to the tragic loss of over 150 lives, including 123 innocent children. Investigations uncovered serious issues in the military’s targeting tactics, pointing to outdated intelligence and a lack of comprehensive civilian harm evaluations. The AI-powered Maven Smart System was crucial in target assessments.

Nigerian superstar Yemi Alade: From viral hit 'Johnny' to working with Beyoncé

Nigerian superstar Yemi Alade is one of Africa's biggest female artists, with global hits, hundreds of millions of views online and a collaboration with Beyoncé. Speaking to Eve Jackson as she kicks off her new tour, the Grammy-nominated singer looks back on her remarkable career, reveals how she nearly missed the email that led to her "Black Is King" collaboration with Beyoncé and talks about her...

‘Unstoppable’ Rumesh revives Sri Lanka’s glory, one javelin throw at a time

A gold at the Asian Games will cap off an unprecedented season for the world number one.

Mecca targeted again? Riyadh sounds alarm for holy city for 2nd time in a month

Mecca targeted again? Riyadh sounds alarm for holy city for 2nd time in a month

Bentley launches its first EV, and it could be its cheapest model

Bentley’s first fully electric car tests wealthy buyers’ appetite for luxury EVs, and it comes with a €408 million investment in its Crewe factory. The launch supports existing jobs at a time when several high-end rivals have delayed or dropped plans for electric models.

Why did an OpenAI system hack Australia's health system - and can it be stopped in the future?

News that an automated AI agent hacked a government IT system raises big questions about regulating the tech.

News outlets banned from White House seek emergency hearing after being denied entry despite judge’s order – live

A federal judge had ruled Trump administration must immediately return the outlets’ press passes and said ban likely unconstitutionalSign up for US Breaking News emailsLawyers for the news outlets President Trump banned from the White House have requested an emergency hearing after several journalists were turned away from the building Thursday morning, in apparent defiance of a federal judge’s or...

Rubio warns of Iraq ‘Balkanisation’: Is that a real threat?

US secretary of state's warning comes after he and Trump met the Iraqi PM on the sidelines of the UNGA.

Greece sounds alarm over fake eye therapies: From iridology to 'no-glasses' exercises

The Hellenic Ophthalmological Society (HOS) is sounding the alarm, urging the public not to trust unproven, non-evidence-based practices.

Singapore’s finance firms pledge to train 80,000 local staff in AI skills

Singapore’s major financial institutions have pledged to train more than 80,000 local employees in AI skills as the country moves to cushion white-collar workers from potential job disruption. A pioneer batch of 23 banks, insurers and asset managers has committed to train all their Singapore staff by 2028, and more than half of them have already gone through programmes recognised by an industry as...

Kévi Donat, founder of Le Paris Noir: 'Paris is much more diverse than perhaps people expect'

The man behind a company that aims to put the stories of Black men and women back at the heart of Paris where they belong has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his mission. Kévi Donat came up with the idea of Le Paris Noir – an agency providing tours in Paris that follow in the historical footsteps of major Black figures to tell their real stories.  

Xi, Trump praise past friendship, downplay current rivalry at dinner – as it happened

This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. Xi’s US summit: Access real-time updates, geopolitical risk analysis, and exclusive reporting from an Asian perspective. Subscribe now with our limited-time offer to stay ahead. President Xi Jinping and China’s first lady Peng Liyuan arrived at the White House on Thursday, on Xi’s first trip to the U...

Friendship ‘forged in blood’: Xi, Trump talk up bonds and how Maga, China align

This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. Xi’s US summit: Access real-time updates, geopolitical risk analysis, and exclusive reporting from an Asian perspective. Subscribe now with our limited-time offer to stay ahead. President Xi Jinping and China’s first lady Peng Liyuan arrived at the White House on Thursday, on Xi’s first trip to the U...

A ‘friendship forged in blood’: Xi, Trump talk up bonds and how Maga, China align

This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. Xi’s US summit: Access real-time updates, geopolitical risk analysis, and exclusive reporting from an Asian perspective. Subscribe now with our limited-time offer to stay ahead. President Xi Jinping and China’s first lady Peng Liyuan arrived at the White House on Thursday, on Xi’s first trip to the U...