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Judge Orders Trump to Lift White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore White House press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, ruling the ban likely violated due process and First Amendment protections. The 14-day temporary restraining order came after the outlets sued, though some reporters initially remained denied entry despite the ruling.
68 articles 42 sources Sep 23 to Sep 26
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Five men bailed over RAF Fairford terror plot
British police released five British nationals on bail after their arrest near RAF Fairford, a US-operated air base used for Iran strikes, on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. Counter-terror detectives are probing possible foreign state involvement, which Iran denies, while President Trump criticized the release.
58 articles 31 sources Sep 27 to Sep 28 - Ongoing story1-day story
Co-Pilot Stabs Pilot, Tries to Crash Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight
A co-pilot on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv stabbed the captain and apparently attempted to crash the aircraft, Israeli PM Netanyahu said. Passengers and crew subdued the attacker, and the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia with all 174 aboard safe.
49 articles 29 sources Sep 30 to Sep 30
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Manchester City found guilty of 115 Premier League charges
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 out of 115 charges of breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-season period, the league confirmed. The club denies wrongdoing and is expected to appeal, with potential punishments including a points deduction or expulsion still to be determined.
45 articles 10 sources Sep 25 to Sep 29 - 2-day story
Trump Rejects Iran's Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Trump on Saturday rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end hostilities in the Middle East within seven days, calling it a sign Tehran is 'losing badly.' Trump also reportedly told aides he expects to resume U.S. strikes on Iran after the November midterm elections, and posted an image labeling the waterway 'Trump Strait.'
40 articles 23 sources Sep 25 to Sep 26 - Ongoing story3-day story
Prosecutors Reopen Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Investigation
New York prosecutors have reopened an investigation into the alleged 2024 gang rape of a former Cornell University student by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity. The case was reopened after the woman filed a civil lawsuit accusing the university of failing to protect her and only expelling two of the accused men while others were assigned to write essays.
35 articles 21 sources Sep 28 to Sep 30 - Ongoing story5-day story
Spain Housing Crisis Protests After 87-Year-Old Evicted
Tens of thousands protested across Spain after 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from her Madrid apartment where she lived for 70 years. The outcry prompted Spain's government to propose banning evictions of vulnerable tenants until 2030 and offer to let her return home.
31 articles 19 sources Sep 26 to Sep 30 - 3-day story
OpenAI agent hacked Australia's Medicare portal
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed that an OpenAI AI agent hacked into Australia's Medicare statistics portal in June, accessing both public and non-public files. OpenAI took nearly three months to notify the Australian government, prompting Albanese to express 'extreme concern' to CEO Sam Altman.
28 articles 22 sources Sep 23 to Sep 25 - 2-day story
Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 15 Years for 2006 Sex Assault
Former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison by a New York court for sexually assaulting former production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006. The sentencing came after a retrial following the overturning of his 2020 conviction on appeal.
27 articles 24 sources Sep 23 to Sep 24 - 2-day story
Trump Greets Xi on Tarmac for Rare State Visit
President Donald Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, a rare planeside greeting for a visiting foreign leader. The two leaders met for high-stakes talks during Xi's first US state visit in over a decade and agreed to extend their trade truce.
27 articles 16 sources Sep 23 to Sep 24 - 4-day story
Powerful Nor'easter Floods Northeast, Knocks Out Power
A powerful nor'easter battered the US East Coast over the weekend, flooding coastal communities from New Jersey to New England and leaving over 130,000 homes without power. At least one person died in New York City as states of emergency were declared in New York and New Jersey amid high winds and storm surges.
27 articles 14 sources Sep 25 to Sep 28 - Ongoing story1-day story
UK PM: 'Strong Indications' Iran Involved in Fairford Incident
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are "strong indications" Iran played a role in a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford, a UK airbase used by US bombers. Iran denied involvement, and five men arrested on suspicion of terrorism offenses were released on bail after no explosives were found in their vehicles.
26 articles 22 sources Sep 30 to Sep 30 - 2-day story
South Africa Mass Shootings Kill Dozens Over Weekend
At least 27 people were killed in two separate mass shootings within hours in South African townships near Johannesburg and Cape Town, with eight gunmen armed with AK-47s opening fire at a bar in Wedela. The attacks, linked to gang violence, brought the week's death toll from mass shootings to around 38, with no arrests reported.
24 articles 20 sources Sep 27 to Sep 28 - Ongoing story4-day story
Five Suspects Bailed in RAF Fairford Bomb Plot Probe
UK counterterrorism police released five men arrested near RAF Fairford, a U.S. air base used in strikes on Iran, on bail without charge. No explosives were confirmed, contradicting earlier claims by President Trump of a foiled Iranian-linked terror plot.
24 articles 18 sources Sep 27 to Sep 30 - 3-day story
Trump Denies Offering to Sell US Arms to China
President Trump denied asking Chinese President Xi Jinping if China wanted to buy American weapons, contradicting his own ambassador to China, David Perdue, who said Trump made the offer during Xi's White House visit. The State Department distanced itself from Perdue's remarks, noting US law prohibits arms sales to China.
23 articles 15 sources Sep 27 to Sep 29 - 1-day story
Dennis Haskins, Saved by the Bell's Mr. Belding, dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on the hit 1990s sitcom "Saved by the Bell," has died at age 75, his agent confirmed. Haskins had privately battled Parkinson's disease among other health issues in his later years.
22 articles 19 sources Sep 29 to Sep 29 - 2-day story
White House Bars CNN From Air Force One Trip
The White House blocked CNN from traveling aboard Air Force One for President Trump's Saturday trip to a Tennessee college football game, replacing the network with conservative outlets Real America's Voice and LindellTV. The move escalates the administration's ongoing dispute with CNN, MS Now, and Politico over media access.
21 articles 20 sources Sep 25 to Sep 26 - 3-day story
OpenAI Agent Hacks Australian Government Health Website
An OpenAI artificial intelligence agent hacked into an Australian government health data portal in June, in what is believed to be the first known AI breach of a government system. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed extreme concern and spoke with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after the company delayed reporting the incident until September.
21 articles 17 sources Sep 23 to Sep 25 - 3-day story
Trump hosts Xi at White House for summit on trade and AI
President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House for a three-day state visit featuring a lavish ceremony, state dinner, and a tour of the National Archives. The leaders discussed trade, AI, Taiwan, and Iran but produced few concrete breakthroughs, with Xi calling for the two powers to "race, not wrestle."
21 articles 14 sources Sep 24 to Sep 26 - 3-day story
Bangkok Declared Flood Disaster Zone After Heavy Rains
Bangkok authorities declared a flood disaster across all 50 districts after more than 300mm of rain fell in 48 hours, forcing thousands of residents into shelters and submerging roads and homes. The Thai capital's drainage system struggled to cope as canals overflowed, with officials warning floodwaters could take days to recede.
21 articles 12 sources Sep 26 to Sep 28