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Politics · United StatesAlexander Vindman loses Florida Senate primary as Trump calls him 'treasonous creep'
Former National Security Council official Alexander Vindman lost the Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida to state Rep. Angie Nixon, a Democratic Socialists of America member. Donald Trump celebrated the result on Truth Social, calling Vindman a 'treasonous creep' and demanding his prosecution.
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Politics · United StatesUS Education Department bars race from school discipline policies
The US Department of Education issued guidance on 19 August 2026 directing schools to apply discipline policies without regard to race. The move ends policies that treated statistical disparities as civil rights violations and opens investigations into two school districts for alleged race-based discipline.
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Politics · United StatesSean Duffy told daughter Harvard would 'corrupt' her, reality show episode shows
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told his daughter in a YouTube reality series episode that Harvard University would 'corrupt' her mind. The remarks, filmed during a family road trip to tour colleges, drew criticism after the episode aired on 14 August 2024.
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Politics · United StatesTrump aide Natalie Harp lacked White House security clearance for over a year
Natalie Harp, a close aide to Donald Trump, worked in the White House for more than a year without a routine security clearance, according to reports. Trump personally intervened to prompt her to complete the process after concerns were raised by White House counsel and security officials.
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Politics · United StatesTrump to meet Kim Jong Un in 2026, cites 57 North Korean nuclear weapons
Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, stating Kim possesses 57 nuclear weapons. Trump did not discuss denuclearisation as an objective and ordered a reduction in joint US-South Korea military exercises, a move South Korea said it was not notified of in advance.
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Politics · United StatesElon Musk calls Derek Chauvin's conviction unjust, urges his release
Elon Musk posted on X that Derek Chauvin was 'unjustly convicted of murder' and should be freed, aligning with Chauvin's third legal attempt to overturn his 2021 conviction. Chauvin's attorneys allege procedural errors, including Governor Tim Walz's transfer of prosecutorial oversight to state officials.
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Health · United StatesSurrogate McKenna West sued for $100,000 after refusing abortion for baby with heart condition
A nurse from Alaska who carried a baby for a California couple is being sued for over $100,000 after refusing to terminate the pregnancy when the fetus was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. The biological parents allege breach of contract, while the surrogate says she acted to protect the child’s life. A Texas court will hear custody and parentage disputes on 25 August.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesNathan Hochman reduces felony charges against LAPD officer Daniel Flores over racist recordings
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman reduced 16 felony charges to misdemeanours against LAPD Officer Daniel Flores, who secretly recorded colleagues making racist and sexist remarks. The decision followed backlash that the original charges could discourage whistleblowers from reporting misconduct.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesSalvadoran national charged with stabbing death of Virginia mother Carmen Puch
A 19-year-old Salvadoran national, previously released into the U.S. after crossing the border in 2024, has been arrested and charged with the fatal stabbing of 42-year-old Carmen Lizet Puch at Great Falls Park in Virginia on 18 August 2026. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed his immigration status and prior release.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump hints at reviving Keystone XL pipeline in Canada trade talks
Donald Trump suggested reviving the Keystone XL pipeline in a Truth Social post on 18 August 2026, linking it to a trade deal with Canada. The project, cancelled by Joe Biden in 2021, would carry Canadian crude to the U.S. Gulf Coast. Its role in the negotiations remains unclear.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump pauses $30bn Canada tariffs for three days as negotiators meet
U.S. President Donald Trump paused 50% tariffs on nearly $30 billion of Canadian goods for three days after announcing a breakthrough in trade talks. Canadian and U.S. negotiators met in Washington on 19 August 2026 to discuss concessions on autos, dairy, and liquor, but no formal agreement was released.
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Politics · United StatesTrump administration proposes $3bn rule to block tax credits for illegal immigrants
The Trump administration proposed rules to block illegal immigrants from receiving refund payments through four refundable tax credits, estimating $3bn in savings. The changes target the adoption, child, American opportunity and earned income tax credits, affecting nearly 1 million people.
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Politics · United StatesEight Black candidates nominated for US governor in 2026, only three elected in history
The United States has elected only three Black governors in its history, all Democrats. In 2026, eight Black major-party candidates are running for governor, including Maryland’s Wes Moore, who is seeking re-election. The nominees span both parties and include men and women.
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Politics · United StatesKennedy Center delays Trump name restoration until after 8 September
The Kennedy Center told a federal court it will not restore Donald Trump’s name to its facade before 8 September, following a judge’s order to remove it in May. The board also voted to close the venue for two years of renovations and rename its plaza after Trump, prompting further legal challenges.
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Politics · United StatesIndyCar Freedom 250 race in Washington to feature Trump honorary lap
President Donald Trump will take an honorary lap around the 1.66-mile IndyCar Freedom 250 course in Washington, DC, on 18 August 2026. The race, part of the U.S. 250th anniversary events, passes landmarks including the White House and Capitol Hill.
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Politics · United StatesWatchdog alleges Scott Presler violated Pennsylvania campaign finance law
A complaint filed by Public Citizen alleges conservative activist Scott Presler and his group Early Vote Action failed to register as a Pennsylvania PAC or disclose spending during a 2025 campaign against judicial retention. The state Department of State confirmed receiving the complaint but did not comment on investigations.
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South Carolina Senate candidate Darline Graham calls national security ‘not my thing’
Interim Sen. Darline Graham, appointed after her brother Lindsey Graham’s death, said during a debate that national security is ‘not my thing’. The comment came in response to a question about Taiwan and the South China Sea, and has drawn criticism from her opponent’s supporters ahead of the 25 August runoff.
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Supreme Court to rule on Trump White House ballroom after preservationists sue
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether construction of Donald Trump’s 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom can proceed after a preservation group sued, arguing the project violates federal law. The administration claims it is a military complex exempt from congressional approval.
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Politics · United StatesByron Donalds and David Jolly win Florida governor primaries, will face in November
Florida primary voters selected U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds as the Republican nominee for governor and former Rep. David Jolly as the Democratic nominee. Donalds, endorsed by Trump, defeated Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, while Jolly, a party-switcher, won the Democratic primary. They will compete in November to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Health · United StatesDavid Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-19 records from US government
David Morens, 78, a senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from 2006 to 2022, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States. The case centres on efforts to hide federal records about COVID-19 origins and a terminated research grant linked to a Wuhan lab.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSouth Korean President Lee Jae‑myung refuses to send troops to US‑led Iran war
On 18 September 2026 President Lee Jae‑myung announced South Korea will not deploy troops or military assets to a US‑led war against Iran. He added that naval operations would only protect South Korean ships. The remark came after pressure from US President Donald Trump.
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Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korean President: Trump Wants Dialogue with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that U.S. President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with North Korea. Lee also confirmed that South Korea will not deploy troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says Iran wants a deal but is not ready
President Trump stated Iran is seeking a deal but is not yet prepared, ahead of a planned meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders. He indicated the US would only accept a favourable agreement.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran adds earth barriers to Pickaxe Mountain as Trump warns Tehran
Iran has reinforced tunnel entrances at the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear‑linked complex with earthen barriers, according to satellite imagery released on 11 September. The Institute for Science and International Security says the added earth hardens the site against air strikes. Russia and China blocked a U.N. resolution, and President Donald Trump warned Iran not to “get cute”.
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Politics · Middle EastUN General Assembly allows Abbas video address after US visa denial
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the 81st session via video link. The decision follows the United States' denial of a visa to Abbas, preventing his in-person attendance in New York.
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Politics · Middle EastRussia and China veto UN resolution on Iran sanctions monitoring
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended the mandate of experts monitoring sanctions on Iran. The vote creates a gap in oversight as the sanctions themselves remain in effect.
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Conflict & SecurityTrump announces progress on US military base in Poland
US President Donald Trump announced significant progress toward establishing a US military base in Poland. He stated the location would be announced soon and described the potential base as a historic step for the US-Poland alliance. Polish President Karol Nawrocki was credited for his leadership.
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Iran shoots down at least two US drones, officials say
US officials have confirmed that Iranian forces shot down at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft in recent days. The exact location and specific models of the drones are not yet public.
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Politics · ChinaChina's Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Rubio discuss high-level talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call on Thursday, September 17, 2026. They discussed preparing for future high-level interactions and the situation in West Asia, ahead of an anticipated meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
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Politics · IndiaCanadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu Visits India for Economic Talks
Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu is visiting Mumbai from September 18-19 to advance trade talks with India. The visit focuses on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and aims to significantly increase bilateral trade.
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Politics · European UnionCarney to address EU Parliament amid Trump criticism of Canada's associate membership bid
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament. This follows a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, a move US President Donald Trump has criticised.
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Politics · ChinaUS Open to AI Risk Talks With China This Weekend
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated the United States is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks scheduled for this weekend. The discussions aim to prevent the bifurcation of AI systems between the two countries.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomCanada applies to join UK military coalition
Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), a military coalition of 10 NATO allies. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the application, which aims to diversify Canada's defence ties beyond the United States.
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Science & Tech · ChinaHuawei forecasts 900 billion AI agents by 2035
Huawei's "Intelligent World 2035" report forecasts a dramatic increase in autonomous AI agents, predicting they will account for over 90% of global AI token traffic by 2035. The report anticipates 900 billion such agents will be active globally, a figure roughly 100 times the projected human population.
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Politics · ChinaFamilies Urge Trump to Free Detainees Ahead of Xi's US Visit
As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to visit the United States, families and advocates have made public appeals for the release of detained US scholar Min Zin and Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai. The pleas were made during congressional hearings in Washington.
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Politics · AfricaUS imposes visa restrictions on South Africans over discrimination claims
The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on certain South African nationals, citing race-based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures. South Africa has rejected the US allegations, stating the measures are based on mischaracterised policies and fringe group information.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaNorth Korea threatens nuclear use over US-South Korea defense talks
North Korea's Ministry of Defense has stated that nuclear weapons could be used in response to actions by the US and South Korea. This statement follows defense talks between the two nations aimed at strengthening cooperation against potential weapons of mass destruction attacks from Pyongyang.
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Politics · Middle EastJD Vance: US Middle East policy must not be subservient to Israel
US Vice President JD Vance said American policy in the Middle East cannot be made subservient to Israel. He argued that President Trump has shown a greater willingness than other recent presidents to diverge from Israeli interests when they conflict with American ones.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastJD Vance: US-Iran conflict to enter new phase in months
US Vice President JD Vance said the conflict with Iran is expected to enter a "much different phase" within months. He also suggested the war could conclude shortly after the upcoming midterm elections, aligning with President Trump's predictions.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS, Israel, Arab military chiefs met in Germany on security
Military leaders from the US, Israel, and eight Arab countries convened in Germany last week for a closed-door meeting. Organized by CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, the summit focused on security cooperation in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran and Houthi actions in Yemen.
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