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World · 25 September 2026

Palestinian President Gives Pre‑Recorded UN Speech After Visa Denial, Demands ‘Peaceful Existence’—But Maybe He Just Wanted a Good Wi‑Fi Signal

Candy Voss, Washington desk

In a classic case of ‘no‑visa, no‑problem,’ Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a prerecorded address to the UN General Assembly, warning that Israeli policies threaten the very existence of Palestinian…

World · 25 September 2026

Judge Orders White House to Reopen Its Doors to Banned Reporters, Officials Say the Press Corps Finally Gets a Key

June Harrow, Washington desk

A federal judge has mandated that the White House restore access for several media outlets previously barred, prompting official statements that the executive branch will comply with the court’s ruling.

World · 25 September 2026

Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ Tour to Open in Dublin – After Being Dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Show

Aoife Brennan, Dublin desk

The American hip‑hop star has announced a series of concerts billed as the ‘Free Palestine Tour’ after being axed as Ed Sheeran’s support act, with proceeds earmarked for Palestinian charities. His first stop is…

World · 25 September 2026

Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi as Le Pen applauds Putin’s G20 invitation

June Harrow, Washington desk

President Trump hosted Xi Jinping at the White House while Marine Le Pen praised his invitation of Vladimir Putin to the G20, underscoring a theatrical turn in global diplomacy.

World · 25 September 2026

Centenarian Suspect Faces War‑Crimes Probe at Stalag 326, Legal Marathon Hits the Century Mark

Tariq Bell, World desk

German prosecutors have opened an investigation into a 105‑year‑old alleged accessory to murders at the WWII Stalag 326 camp, sparking a race against time and birthday candles.

World · 25 September 2026

Trump Bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House; Judge Orders Press Access Restoration

June Harrow, Washington desk

President Trump announced a ban on three news outlets, prompting a federal judge to order the White House to restore access—yet the executive remains steadfastly closed to the press.

World · 24 September 2026

Spanish Premier Pushes for Female UN Boss, Turns Global Candidacy into Gender‑Bingo Night

Tariq Bell, World desk

At the UN General Assembly, Spain’s premier urged that the next Secretary‑General be a Latin‑American woman, adding fuel to a candidate pool that already boasts a majority of women, turning the selection into a gen…

World · 24 September 2026

Poland Accuses Sabotage After Starlink Station Goes Up in Smoke, Denmark Urges Russian ‘Space‑Kittens’ to Behave

Pieter Lang, Brussels desk

Poland blames sabotage for a fire at a Starlink hub used to feed Ukrainian internet, while Denmark warns that Russian cyber‑threats are on the rise, and Poland’s digital minister laments the daily deluge of cyber‑a…

World · 24 September 2026

NHS Trust's Time‑Traveling Review: 4,500 Breast Cancer Cases Awaiting Their Second Chance

Reginald Penny, London desk

After a decade‑long series of missed appointments and unnecessary surgeries, a London NHS trust has announced it will review 4,500 breast‑cancer cases, promising to catch up on the delays with the same sense of urgen…