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Arts|Political|World

Trump declines to say whether he will tear down Kennedy Center

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday refused to say whether he would attempt to demolish the John F.

September 19, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Trump defends bid to put his name on the Kennedy Center

President Donald Trump is defending his push to put his name on the Kennedy Center, saying he deserves recognition for trying to save it

September 19, 2026

Uncategorized

Venezuela, opposition faction weighing deal to move $4 billion in gold to US from UK, sources say

The Venezuelan government and a faction of its opposition are nearing a deal to move some $4 billion in gold from the Bank of England to the United States,

September 18, 2026

Arts

Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are dead

A federal judge who blocked the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” for compensating President Donald Trump’s political allies isn't swayed by a government attorney’s assurances that the concept is abandoned

September 18, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

Italy's debt burden rising at alarming rate, economy minister says

The cost of servicing Italy's public debt is rising at "an alarming rate" in the wake of geopolitical tensions, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on

September 18, 2026

Arts|Economy|Entertainment

Thailand to extend its consumer subsidy programme, PM says

Thailand will extend its consumer subsidy programme using 40 billion baht ($1.20 billion) remaining from the first phase, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday

September 18, 2026

Economy

Canada, EU face limits to relationship after symbolic EU overture to Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured this week an offer to become the European Union's first associate member, a mostly symbolic victory in his

September 18, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Malaysia king permits ex-PM Najib Razak to serve term under house arrest

The Malaysian pardons board chaired by the king agreed on Friday to allow jailed former premier Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest,

September 18, 2026

Arts|Interview

Postal Service chief says work stopped on computer system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting

The U.S. Postal Service has stopped developing a controversial computer system tied to President Donald Trump’s effort to limit mail voting

September 18, 2026

Arts

Judge orders Trump to give 30 days notice before any steps to demolish Kennedy Center

A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday to provide at least 30 days' notice before taking

September 17, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Election|Entertainment

Trump’s transactional presidency takes a more brazen turn

September 18, 2026

Political|Technology|World

UK silence over demand for Apple data access is farcical, lawyer says

The British government's refusal to confirm whether it has issued an order to bypass encryption to access customer data held by Apple has become farcical,

September 17, 2026

Economy|Europe

France plans €54 billion savings drive as protests grow

France's government plans to include a €54 billion savings drive in its 2027 budget to stop the fiscal deficit spiralling out of control,

September 17, 2026

Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Romanian Liberal MEP Siegfried Muresan nominated as prime minister

Romania's President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday he will nominate Liberal European lawmaker Siegfried Muresan as prime minister, despite a lack of a clear parliamentary

September 17, 2026

Arts

Judge in Kennedy Center case orders Trump administration to explain closure plans

A U.S. federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump's administration to explain whether the Kennedy Center's plan to close the performing arts

September 17, 2026

Arts|Crime

Judge refers Philadelphia’s progressive district attorney to DOJ for prosecution

September 17, 2026

Arts|Crime|Europe|Political

Large crowd demands justice for assassinated Malta journalist

A large crowd marched through Malta's capital on Wednesday, demanding justice for assassinated anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

September 17, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Ukraine proposes record defence spending next year as war costs soar

Ukraine is proposing record defence spending for 2027 as the cost of the war with Russia, now in its fifth year, rises and the country needs more financial

September 16, 2026

Business|Election|Finance

Deep in Trump country, a revolt against corporate money could reshape political spending

More than 15 years after the U.S.

September 16, 2026

Education|Lifestyle

Prince Harry and Meghan move children to new school over security concerns

Prince Harry and Meghan have moved their children to a new school in the U.K. due to security concerns

September 15, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Hungary probes former foreign minister over costly private air travel

Hungary's foreign minister said on Tuesday that she had filed a criminal complaint against former minister Peter Szijjarto and his team for regularly using costly private

September 15, 2026