Senate clears Trump pick Miran to Fed board ahead of key interest rate vote
His entry has raised concerns over the Fed's independence, following Trump's bid to reshape the central bank.
British politicians condemn Elon Musk’s comments at anti-migrant rally – AP News
- British politicians condemn Elon Musk’s comments at anti-migrant rally AP News
- Over 100,000 attend London rally organized by far-right activist, clashes break out NPR
- Elon Musk's comments at march were abhorrent, says home secretary BBC
- For some minority Britons the ‘unite the kingdom’ rally shows far-right politics is becoming legitimised The Guardian
- Elon Musk says UK needs ‘revolutionary’ change of government in speech to anti-migrant rally CNN
House GOP leaders move to extend block on tariff termination votes – Politico
Trump official confirmed to Fed board but court rejects Lisa Cook removal bid
Senate votes 48-27 to confirm Stephen Miran as Fed governor but court rules Cook may remain in place
Senate Republicans voted on Monday to confirm a senior Trump official to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors as the White House raced to strengthen the US president’s control over the central bank ahead of its latest meeting.
Hours before Fed policymakers convene for their September decision on interest rates, the Senate voted 48 to 27 to confirm Stephen Miran – already chair of Donald Trump’s council of economic advisers – as a governor.
Continue reading...Long-wrought WTO agreement aimed at reducing overfishing takes effect – AP News
- Long-wrought WTO agreement aimed at reducing overfishing takes effect AP News
- Deal to curb billions in overfishing subsidies comes into force at WTO Reuters
- 2025 News items - WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force World Trade Organization
- WTO fishing deal: the net results Goldsboro News-Argus
- FAO welcomes the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Food and Agriculture Organization
Gaza City residents forced to flee as Israel carries out intense strikes
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz celebrates the bombings of residential buildings for the third day in a row.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,300
Here are the key events on day 1,300 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Why more women get cancer in India – but more men die
Women account for just over half of all new cases, but men make up the majority of deaths.
The Bright Side: Earth’s ozone layer is healing thanks to international action, UN says – France 24
- The Bright Side: Earth's ozone layer is healing thanks to international action, UN says France 24
- Healing the ozone layer: ‘Guided by science, united in action’ UN News
- The ozone layer above the Arctic has thickened The Barents Observer
- WMO Ozone and UV Bulletin No. 3 – September 2025 World Meteorological Organization WMO
- Tracing journey of ozone layer discovery Times of India
Netanyahu does not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders abroad
At a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Netanyahu said every country had the right "to defend itself beyond its borders".
Trump to send national guard to Memphis and says Chicago is ‘probably next’
Move is latest push by administration to expand military-led response to urban crime in Democratic-run cities
Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order that would send national guard troops into Memphis, in a “replica” of the administration’s expanding military-led response to urban crime in Democratic-run cities.
The move was welcome by Tennessee’s Republican governor, Bill Lee, who stood behind Trump in the Oval Office as he signed a presidential memo establishing a Memphis Safe Task Force.
Continue reading...Trump’s state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
Months of preparations have gone into the state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
Denmark’s Parenting Test Becomes the Latest Flashpoint in Greenland – The New York Times
Denmark’s Parenting Test Becomes the Latest Flashpoint in Greenland The New York Times
First ‘one in, one out’ deportation flight reportedly takes off without migrants
Group of people who crossed Channel by boat understood not to have been on Air France plane after legal challenge
The first flight to France carrying people who crossed the Channel under Keir Starmer’s “one in, one out” deal has not taken place as planned, according to reports.
A small group of individuals were removed from an Air France flight on Monday due to travel from Heathrow to Paris after a legal challenge, according to multiple newspaper reports.
Continue reading...Scoop: Netanyahu spoke to Trump before Israel bombed Qatar – Axios
- Scoop: Netanyahu spoke to Trump before Israel bombed Qatar Axios
- Israel's Qatar attack was a costly failure Axios
- The Gulf states want Donald Trump to choose: them or Israel The Economist
- Trump says he was not informed by Netanyahu before Israel's strike in Qatar Reuters
- Updates: Islamic states declare Qatar ‘solidarity’, Israel kills 51 in Gaza Al Jazeera
US destroys alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing three
The attack came after the Venezuelan president said Caracas would defend itself against US "aggression".
US destroys alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing three
The attack came after the Venezuelan president said Caracas would defend itself against US "aggression".
Reeves to host bosses of UK and US financial firms as Trump visit begins
Chancellor hosting Downing Street talks with Treasury secretary, which are aimed at securing more US investment
Rachel Reeves will host the bosses of top US and UK financial firms in Downing Street on Tuesday morning, as Donald Trump begins his official state visit.
The meeting, which will be jointly hosted by US Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, will be attended by senior figures from BlackRock, Barclays and Blackstone, who will have roundtable talks with officials hoping to highlight economic cooperation between the two countries.
Continue reading...DC-style crackdown on crime coming to Memphis, Tennessee, Trump says
Trump signs a proclamation establishing a task force to take on crime in the Democrat-led city despite opposition from its mayor.
Beijing parade was a military showcase and a confession of vulnerabilities – Washington Times
- Beijing parade was a military showcase and a confession of vulnerabilities Washington Times
- ‘Everyone should be worried’: life in the crosshairs of China’s ‘Guam killer’ missiles The Guardian
- Xi’s show of unity with Putin and Kim could complicate China’s delicate diplomatic balance The Conversation
- Why were China’s generals missing in action during the Victory Day parade? South China Morning Post
- China’s massive military parades conceal its key weaknesses The Hill