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Can Xi and Trump use their leverage to actually make progress?

When the presidents of the United States and China meet in Washington, the world will be watching to see whether their two countries can make good on their agreement to work towards “constructive strategic stability”. In the fifth part of a series, Fan Chen and Orange Wang look at the negotiating chips and areas where progress might be made. There will be some powerful bargaining chips on the tabl...

Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials meet on sidelines

In his speech, the US president pondered whether a peace deal would be agreed or whether he would have to take extreme action against Iran.

US ‘looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with raping 17-year-old

The social media influencer “Clavicular”, who gained a following promoting the online “looksmaxxing” trend, has been charged in Massachusetts with raping a 17-year-old girl who told police she became heavily intoxicated after he gave her alcohol at his family’s Cape Cod home. Braden Peters, 20, is charged with rape, administering a substance for sexual intercourse and procuring alcohol for a perso...

US ‘looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with raping 17-year-old girl

The social media influencer “Clavicular”, who gained a following promoting the online “looksmaxxing” trend, has been charged in Massachusetts with raping a 17-year-old girl who told police she became heavily intoxicated after he gave her alcohol at his family’s Cape Cod home. Braden Peters, 20, is charged with rape, administering a substance for sexual intercourse and procuring alcohol for a perso...

‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with raping US girl, 17

The social media influencer “Clavicular,” who gained a following promoting the online “looksmaxxing” trend, has been charged in Massachusetts with raping a 17-year-old girl who told police she became heavily intoxicated after he gave her alcohol at his family’s Cape Cod home. Braden Peters, 20, is charged with rape, administering a substance for sexual intercourse and procuring alcohol for a perso...

Zelensky says Ukraine is ready for an energy ceasefire with Russia

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists that Kyiv is ready to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow does the same, with hopes to end the war before winter.

California and New York sue over Trump push to halt wind energy projects

US officials have begun to buy back wind leases as president seek to block renewables in favor of fossil fuelsDemocratic attorneys general from California and New York have sued the Trump administration over its plans to buy back offshore wind leases as Donald Trump seeks to discourage the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels.California attorney general Rob Bonta said he was suing ove...

Palestinian Americans meet US lawmakers as Trump seeks $2.8bn for Israel

Organisers say more than 300 constituents met with House and Senate members from 26 states to demand US policy shift.

The question Hong Kong charities must answer

Hong Kong does not lack institutions that speak the language of service and responsibility. What it lacks, too often, is a clear account of what difference they actually make. That is why the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) Charities Trust’s first impact report deserves attention. Publishing such a report may seem like routine institutional business. Up to a point, it is. But its publication opens up...

Swedish woman uncovers country's biggest medieval coin hoard by chance

Iran and US have held talks on sidelines of UN summit, says Donald Trump

Senior Iranian official indicates willingness to reopen strait of Hormuz if US takes steps to ease pressure on TehranIranian officials held three hours of talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the UN general assembly, Donald Trump disclosed on Tuesday.He said there would a further meeting in the very near future. Continue reading...

Iran and US hold talks on sidelines of UN summit, says Trump

Senior Iranian official indicates willingness to reopen strait of Hormuz if US takes steps to ease pressure on TehranIranian officials held three hours of talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the UN general assembly, Donald Trump disclosed on Tuesday.He said there would a further meeting in the very near future. Continue reading...

A$100K sunshine coast pod now earns Australian couple about A$200K a year

Kyiv and Washington want war in Ukraine to end 'before winter,' Zelenskyy says

The Ukrainian president added that he had just finished a "positive and productive meeting with President Trump" in New York on Tuesday.

US signs ‘tremendous’ security deal with Denmark and Greenland

Trump and leaders of Greenland and Denmark have signed a deal allowing an expanded US military presence in Greenland.

US judge blocks deportation of DoorDash driver shot by ICE

The delivery driver was transferred from a hospital to a detention centre after the shooting on Sunday.

Qatari Emir says country won’t ‘limit’ itself as Gulf ‘mediator’

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani told the UN General Assembly that Qatar is more than a mediator.

Macron: France won’t ‘yield an inch’ on Ukraine support

French President Emmanuel Macron says the “coalition of the willing" will not back down in its support of Ukraine.

Guterres pleads for 'world built on interdependence' in final General Assembly address

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded for “a world built on interdependence” Tuesday as he made his final address to the annual gathering of world leaders convening to face a formidable menu of challenges, from climate change and war to inequality and the rise of artificial intelligence. 

Artists protest culture cuts with music, dance and puppets in Bogotá

Hundreds of artists and performing arts students took to the streets of Bogotá to protest proposed cuts to Colombia’s cultural budget and the suspension of some national arts grants.

9/22: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Trump makes case for his foreign policy during address to U.N. General Assembly; New Jersey lawmakers debate data center moratorium.

Hurricane Polo grows into powerful Category 5 storm off Mexico. See its path.

Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified in the Pacific off the southwestern Mexican coast, growing into a Category 5 storm. Here's the latest on its path.

How Ceuta, football and Israel are shaping Morocco's election

Young voters are being courted with football slogans, promises of jobs and anti-Israel rallying calls.

French government scales up targeted fuel price relief

Under pressure to help businesses and workers cope with soaring fuel prices, the French government has announced it will expand targeted energy relief for those most affected.  The new measures will cost €450 million, bringing the total so far to €1.4 billion. Meanwhile, as French president Emmanuel Macron calls for allowing more biofuels to be added to diesel, we speak with an expert on the poten...

Australia news live: ABC watchdog criticises ‘culture of secrecy’ and factchecking at Four Corners

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump has lashed out at countries seeking to rein in artificial intelligence, even suggesting the technology’s name should be changed to lessen anxieties, Australian Associated Press reports.Trump’s broadside came at an awkward moment for Anthony Albanese after he urged further safeguards against AI the day...