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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 story5-day story
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
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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 - 2-day story
Trump signs Greenland security deal, announces two new military bases
President Trump signed a trilateral security agreement with Denmark and Greenland on Tuesday, allowing the US to establish two new military bases on the Arctic island. The deal ends months of tension following Trump's repeated threats to seize the strategically vital territory from Denmark.
39 articles 28 sources Sep 22 to Sep 23 - 2-day story
Hayden Panettiere died of accidental fentanyl overdose, coroner says
The Greenville County Coroner's Office ruled that actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose involving fentanyl and several other drugs. The 36-year-old 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' star was found unresponsive at a South Carolina apartment on August 16.
33 articles 26 sources Sep 22 to Sep 23 - Ongoing story2-day story
Prosecutors reopen Cornell fraternity gang rape investigation
Tompkins County prosecutors have reopened their investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity after a former student filed a civil lawsuit against the school and seven fraternity members. The accuser alleges she was drugged with ketamine and sexually assaulted over several hours, while only two members were expelled and others were reportedly given lesser punishments like writing essays.
31 articles 20 sources Sep 28 to Sep 29 - 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 story4-day story
Spain Moves to Ban Evictions Until 2030 Amid Pensioner Protests
Spain's coalition government unveiled measures to ban evictions of vulnerable tenants until 2030 after the forced removal of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her Madrid apartment sparked mass protests. The pensioner, carried out on a stretcher following a 275% rent hike, has been allowed to return home.
25 articles 17 sources Sep 26 to Sep 29 - 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 story3-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 - Ongoing story1-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
Looksmaxxing Influencer Clavicular Charged With Rape in Massachusetts
"Looksmaxxing" influencer Braden Peters, known online as Clavicular, has been charged with rape, drugging a person for sexual intercourse, and providing alcohol to a minor in Massachusetts. The charges stem from a May 2025 alleged incident at his family's Cape Cod home involving a 17-year-old girl.
22 articles 19 sources Sep 22 to Sep 23 - 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