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Politics · United StatesPentagon orders 30 US universities to audit foreign research ties by 31 August 2026
The US Department of Defense directed 30 academic institutions to audit their research and financial ties to foreign entities identified under federal law, including organisations linked to China. The institutions must submit findings by 31 August 2026 or face funding restrictions.
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New Hampshire lawsuit challenges student ID ban for voting
A lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court seeks to overturn New Hampshire’s ban on student IDs for voter registration and polling. The law, signed in June, has drawn criticism for targeting young voters, who advocates say lack alternative identification options.
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Politics · United StatesNew York faces lawsuit over ban on Glock-style handguns
A coalition of Second Amendment organisations has sued New York over its prohibition of Glock-style handguns, arguing the measure breaches constitutional protections. The case joins a series of legal challenges to state gun-control statutes across the US.
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Politics · United StatesUS judge blocks DOJ demand for Minnesota’s full voter list
A federal judge dismissed the Department of Justice’s 2025 lawsuit against Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, ruling the demand for the state’s voter rolls amounted to a 'fishing expedition'. The case was one of 23 similar lawsuits filed by the DOJ.
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Politics · United StatesArizona Secretary Fontes tells CISA: 'I don’t trust you' during election security call
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes confronted federal officials during a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency call, accusing the Trump administration of abandoning election security duties. Democratic states have sued over threatened FEMA funding cuts, while the Justice Department prepares 1,000 election monitors.
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Politics · United StatesTrump tells CNN reporter to be quiet during North Korea briefing
Donald Trump interrupted CNN White House correspondent Kristen Holmes during an Oval Office briefing, calling her "a loud, boisterous person" and telling her to be quiet. The exchange followed her question about whether Kim Jong Un had asked Trump to reduce U.S.-South Korea military exercises.
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Politics · United StatesChris McGowan calls for 'prudent' military action and landowner rights in Iowa speech
Republican Chris McGowan, running for Iowa's 4th Congressional District, told voters at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox on 17 August 2026 that the US should only enter wars after diplomacy fails and an 'imminent threat' is established. He also opposed eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines, citing landowner rights.
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Politics · United StatesBenjamin Keebler sentenced to 2.5 years for threats to Thomas Massie
Benjamin Keebler, 55, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison for cyberstalking and threatening communications against Rep. Thomas Massie and an unnamed U.S. senator. The court also mandated mental health treatment and prohibited contact with the lawmakers.
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Politics · United StatesTexas families ask US Supreme Court to block Ten Commandments classroom law
More than two dozen Texas families, represented by civil liberties groups, have petitioned the US Supreme Court to block a state law requiring public school classrooms to display a Protestant version of the Ten Commandments. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals previously ruled the law does not violate the First Amendment.
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Customs chief pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott paused construction in Big Bend National Park on Monday after bipartisan criticism. The move follows concerns from Texas officials and local residents about environmental damage and the project's necessity.
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Business & Economy · United StatesParamount seeks $1.88bn bond from state AGs to cover Warner Bros merger delay costs
Paramount Skydance asked a U.S. judge to require 12 state attorneys general to post a $1.88 billion bond to cover costs of delaying its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery. The states sued in July 2026, alleging antitrust violations, and a trial is set for March 2027.
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Politics · United StatesUS military enlistment rises, driven by pay and benefits, Pentagon data shows
Pentagon data and interviews with nearly 40 recruits show that steady pay, education benefits, and job training are the primary reasons young Americans are enlisting. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has framed the increase as a vote of confidence in the administration, but recruits say their decisions are career-driven, not political.
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Politics · United StatesCourts block Trump's White House ballroom until Congress approves it
An appellate court ordered construction halted on Donald Trump’s White House ballroom, ruling Congress must authorise it. Trump now calls the $400m project a 'military complex' and has asked the Supreme Court to intervene, citing security threats.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian cement and hockey sticks from 19 August
The US plans to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods including cement and hockey sticks on 19 August, citing provincial alcohol bans and dairy supply management. Canada’s trade minister met US officials as negotiations continue, with some provinces reversing alcohol restrictions but others holding out.
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Politics · United StatesMelania Trump’s month-long public absence sparks speculation on successor
Melania Trump has not appeared in public since 19 July 2026, coinciding with a record-low approval rating of -12 points. Reports suggest Lara, Kai, Bettina, and Tiffany Trump are vying to take her place at the president’s side, though none have assumed the role publicly.
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Supreme Court rejects Trump’s second appeal over $5m E. Jean Carroll verdict
The U.S. Supreme Court on 17 August 2026 declined for the second time to hear Donald Trump’s appeal of a $5 million jury verdict in favour of writer E. Jean Carroll. The decision leaves intact a 2023 finding that Trump sexually abused and defamed Carroll in the 1990s.
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Politics · United StatesFlorida primaries to replace DeSantis and fill Rubio Senate term
Florida voters choose nominees on 20 August 2026 to replace term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis and to complete Marco Rubio’s unexpired U.S. Senate term. The state’s first congressional primaries under a new Republican-drawn map will also take place.
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Politics · United StatesTrump administration has 57 officials worth at least $100m, report finds
A report by Public Citizen found 57 officials in Donald Trump’s administration are worth at least $100 million, including 17 ambassadors and 40 senior officials. The figure exceeds the combined total of George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s administrations by more than four times.
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Media · United StatesHayden Panettiere found dead at 36, police report no foul play
Actress Hayden Panettiere, 36, was found dead in her Greenville, South Carolina apartment on 16 August 2026. Police and the coroner’s office reported no signs of foul play. Her father confirmed her death in a statement to ABC News, and tributes followed from co-stars and fans.
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US Attorney General backs Pirro after Trump criticises Lincoln Memorial case
US Attorney General Todd Blanche publicly supported Jeanine Pirro after President Donald Trump criticised her handling of a vandalism case at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Trump administration had fast-tracked a $14.7 million renovation of the pool ahead of Fourth of July celebrations, but the case was dismissed after allegations of flawed contractor work.
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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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