Trump to meet NYC Mayor Mamdani at Gracie Mansion during NYC visit for UNGA
Times of India •

Trump to meet NYC Mayor Mamdani at Gracie Mansion during NYC visit for UNGA

President Donald Trump will meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday. The meeting will focus on issues affecting New York City and its residents. This encounter occurs as New York hosts nearly 130 world leaders for the UN General Assembly. Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are major issues confronting the gathering. Concerns over artificial intelligence also remain a significant glo...

Middle East braces for more violence as Iran claims US is planning to renew bombing campaign
The Guardian •

Middle East braces for more violence as Iran claims US is planning to renew bombing campaign

Tensions grow as Trump tells Fox News he is considering ‘wiping Iran out’ after attacks on Riyadh by Houthi rebelsGovernments across the Middle East are bracing for an escalation of violence after Iran claimed it had received intelligence that the US was preparing for a renewed bombing campaign against the Islamic Republic.In a potential sign of growing tensions before the UN general assembly in N...

Andy Burnham faces a weakened Trump – but the president remains unpredictable

Andy Burnham faces a weakened Trump – but the president remains unpredictable

The Guardian •

The PM hopes to be firmer with the US leader than his predecessor without provoking diplomatic warfare, as the Iran war weighs on the UK economyNo international relationship has more power to determine the success of Andy Burnham’s premiership. So you might imagine the stakes for the prime minister’s first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump on Tuesday would be high.Yet Burnham may prove to be ...

Friedrich Merz vows to stay in office after CDU ‘disaster’ in German state elections

Friedrich Merz vows to stay in office after CDU ‘disaster’ in German state elections

The Guardian •

Far-right AfD wins in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and leftwing Die Linke on course for victory in BerlinGermany’s embattled chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has vowed to stay in office and fight for future-proofing economic reforms despite heavy losses for his conservatives in two state elections, one to the far right and the other to a leftwing party.Preliminary results indicated Merz’s Christian De...

Macron, Carney hail new chapter in France-Canada ties at symbolic archipelago meeting

Macron, Carney hail new chapter in France-Canada ties at symbolic archipelago meeting

France 24 •

French President ​Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on ​Sunday called for stronger bilateral ties in the face of new global threats at a meeting on Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Newfoundland. The first-ever visit by a Canadian leader to the North Atlantic archipelago came as both countries have increasingly awkward relations with the US. 

A New York couple built their 2,500-sq-ft home for $40,000 using YouTube and discarded materials

A New York couple built their 2,500-sq-ft home for $40,000 using YouTube and discarded materials

Times of India •

After building a budget-friendly home in New York for just $40,000 and selling it for a striking $290,000, a couple made a spontaneous decision to relocate to Florida. Without job commitments in place, Jessica Patrzyk transitioned into real estate, while her husband chased his passion as a diving instructor. As they explore Florida’s delights and face new career paths, they also navigate the compl...

Feeling ‘forced out’ by Badenoch? Lib Dems conference welcomes young Tory defectors

Feeling ‘forced out’ by Badenoch? Lib Dems conference welcomes young Tory defectors

The Guardian •

Self-described moderates say Ed Davey’s party offers them a home as Conservatives shift further rightClimbing the party-branded stairs of the Brighton Centre with a Liberal Britain tote bag over his shoulder, Cody Butler looks quite at home at the Liberal Democrats’ annual jamboree.But asked how he is finding it, the 21-year-old replied: “Odd.” The former Tory activist resigned as chair of the One...

‘Like finding a new family’: young Tory defectors explore Lib Dems conference

‘Like finding a new family’: young Tory defectors explore Lib Dems conference

The Guardian •

Self-described moderates say they feel forced out of Kemi Badenoch’s party, and into the arms of Ed Davey’sClimbing the party-branded stairs of the Brighton Centre with a Liberal Britain tote bag over his shoulder, Cody Butler looks quite at home at the Liberal Democrats’ annual jamboree.But asked how he is finding it, the 21-year-old replied: “Odd.” The former Tory activist resigned as chair of t...

Thousands march in France against ‘licence to kill’ draft law

Thousands march in France against ‘licence to kill’ draft law

SCMP •

Thousands of people marched in Paris and other French cities on Sunday against a proposed law on the legitimate use of force that critics say would be a “licence to kill” for police and gendarmes. In July, deputies in the National Assembly approved the bill which says that any police official who uses force is assumed to have acted legally when using their weapon. It now faces a vote in the Senate...

In 2016, Michael Dell paid $10.9 million for a Boston penthouse; 10 years later the barely used...

In 2016, Michael Dell paid $10.9 million for a Boston penthouse; 10 years later the barely used...

Times of India •

Michael Dell's luxurious penthouse in Boston is hitting the auction block with a starting bid of $6.5 million. Initially acquired for $10.9 million a decade ago, this stunning property is situated on the 59th floor of the renowned Millennium Tower. Following several attempts at traditional sale routes, Dell has opted for an auction format that wraps up in late October, making it a must-watch event...

‘Disaster’: Germany’s embattled chancellor suffers bruising election defeats

‘Disaster’: Germany’s embattled chancellor suffers bruising election defeats

SCMP •

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a bruising electoral setback in two state elections on Sunday, including a historic defeat for his party, but vowed to press ahead with potentially painful reforms to Europe’s biggest economy. Projections by public broadcaster ARD on Sunday night indicated that Merz’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union, or CDU, came in with just 4.9 per cent in Meckle...

‘Disaster’: Germany’s embattled chancellor suffers stinging election defeats

‘Disaster’: Germany’s embattled chancellor suffers stinging election defeats

SCMP •

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a bruising electoral setback in two state elections on Sunday, including a historic defeat for his party, but vowed to press ahead with potentially painful reforms to Europe’s biggest economy. Projections by public broadcaster ARD on Sunday night indicated that Merz’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union, or CDU, came in with just 4.9 per cent in Meckle...

Germany’s Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat

Germany’s Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat

SCMP •

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a bruising electoral setback in two state elections on Sunday, including a historic defeat for his party, but vowed to press ahead with potentially painful reforms to Europe’s biggest economy. Exit polls by public broadcaster ARD on Sunday night indicated that Merz’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union, or CDU, came in with just 5 per cent in Mecklenbu...