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Trump-Xi summit: Here’s what’s on the agenda, and why it matters

The leaders of the US and China are expected to discuss trade, AI and Iran in their third in-person meeting in a year.

Trump-Xi summit: What’s on the agenda, why it matters

The leaders of the US and China are expected to discuss trade, AI and Iran in their third in-person meeting in a year.

Markets mixed as investors eye oil price volatility and US bonds

Shares were trading mixed early on Thursday morning, as investors tried to digest the recent swings in oil prices and the US bond market.

Gaza $2.45 billion reconstruction plan. Who decides its future?

Gaza’s $2.45bn recovery plan spans housing, health and 4G, but Israeli pullout and Hamas’s disarmament remain unclear.

Australia news live: Senior gallery worker accused of funnelling $8m in mobile phone scheme; interest rate hike still likely after jobless rise

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 600 Qantas ground crew workers have begun a 24-hour strike this morning across the country over an escalating industrial dispute.Qantas said that it has contingency plans in place and any impacts would be felt primarily by the airline’s freight and regional QantasLink services.We remain focused on reachi...

Europe Today: Trump tells countries to quit ICC, EU defence chief speaks to Euronews

EU defence chief speaks to Euronews as US President Donald Trump calls on every country belonging to the International Criminal Court to quit. Meanwhile, as war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies and refining costs soar, European consumers are feeling the pinch more and more.

Greek PM: deal to return Parthenon marbles could still be reached with ‘political will and courage’

But Kyriakos Mitsotakis says he cannot accept any arrangement that recognises British Museum’s ownership of the sculpturesKyriakos Mitsotakis: Britain would not cut up the Bayeux tapestry. So seize this moment and reunite the Parthenon sculptures in GreeceThe Greek prime minister has said a deal can still be reached to return the Parthenon marbles with “political will” but his country will not acc...

‘Cash to trash’ levy on house developers too low to offset damage to Norfolk Broads, say critics

Exclusive: Levy that allows almost 16,000 houses to be built on Norfolk Broads will not cover cost of mitigating environmental damage, critics sayA new levy on developers to allow almost 16,000 homes to be built in the environmentally protected Norfolk Broads has been cut by tens of thousands of pounds per house, the Guardian can reveal.Ministers say the government’s environmental delivery plans (...

Priscilla Chan’s philanthropy financed homes and protected tenants over 5 years

Harry Kane eyes career as NFL kicker after football retirement

England's captain and record goal scorer says a transition into American football could be on the cards.

Trump and Xi summit will focus on ‘stabilising’ ties, experts say

Trade, AI and security are on the agenda, but experts say rebuilding trust may take priority over major deals.

Trump and Xi summit will focus on ‘stalibising’ ties, experts say

Trade, AI and security are on the agenda, but experts say rebuilding trust may take priority over major deals.

Trump and Xi summit may just be a ‘horse and pony show’, experts say

Trade, AI and security are on the agenda, but experts say rebuilding trust may take priority over major deals.

Judge orders Trump to restore CNN, Politico and MS NOW's access to White House

Trump justified the ban in a social media post on Friday, accusing the outlets of publishing "fake news" and warning that other news organizations could face similar treatment.

California households get summer electricity credits as state returns $886 million

This summer, California is stepping up to support households with automatic electricity bill credits for August and September. A total of $886 million will be distributed among utility customers, granting an average of $75 off their bills without any application process. Funded through the Cap-and-Invest initiative, these credits aim to alleviate financial stress during peak energy usage, ensuring...

At 90, former paratrooper sets world-best 10K time for his age

Ninety-year-old Ian Winship from North Lanarkshire has made headlines by completing a 10-kilometre race, achieving a remarkable time that sets a world-best record in the M90 category as per Scottish Athletics. His daily fitness routine, involving extensive walking, keeps him energized and motivated. Joined by his daughter and grandson during the race, Winship's determination has received praise fr...

CNN, MS NOW, Politico seek court hearing after White House access denied

CNN, MS NOW and Politico requested an urgent court hearing on Thursday after their reporters were barred from the White House despite a judge’s order that their access be restored. “This morning journalists from each of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico attempted to enter the White House and were turned away,” the news outlets said in a court filing. “Plaintiffs respectfully request that the court set a h...

US judge orders Trump to lift White House ban on news outlets

A federal ⁠judge ⁠ordered US ⁠President Donald Trump on Thursday to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS ‌NOW and Politico, saying his ban on the three media outlets was likely unconstitutional. In a major setback for ⁠Trump in one of his biggest ‌battles with the media, US District Judge Tim Kelly ‌issued his order in a lawsuit ⁠that ⁠the news organisations filed contesting the...

US judge orders White House to lift Trump ban on news outlets

A federal ⁠judge ⁠ordered US ⁠President Donald Trump on Thursday to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS ‌NOW and Politico, saying his ban on the three media outlets was likely unconstitutional. In a major setback for ⁠Trump in one of his biggest ‌battles with the media, US District Judge Tim Kelly ‌issued his order in a lawsuit ⁠that ⁠the news organisations filed contesting the...

Lourdes: What to know about one of Catholicism’s most famous pilgrimage sites

Pope Leo XIV plans to visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in southern France on Sunday

🔴 US judge lifts Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico

Russia slams Kyiv with ballistic missiles as Ukrainians brace for harsh winter

Russia hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, killing two people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday as a series of blasts rocked the Ukrainian capital. As autumn approaches, Ukrainians are bracing for a tough winter following Moscow's intensifying attacks on the country's energy infrastructure. 

US judge lifts Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico

A US federal judge on Thursday ordered the reinstatement of White House access for journalists from CNN, MS ​NOW ‌and Politico, in a major setback for President Donald Trump in one of his biggest battles with the media.

Nebraska couple to auction 350 classic Chevys after housing development near property

Judge orders Trump administration to restore White House access to CNN, MS Now and Politico

Outlets say their reporters were barred from entering complex on Thursday despite temporary lifting of banThe Trump administration has been ordered to return the White House press badges taken from journalists working for CNN, MS Now and Politico for a period of 14 days, in a blow to Donald Trump’s extraordinary bid to rescind the outlets’ access over their coverage.US district judge Timothy Kelly...