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A TikTok logo is shown on a phone

Trump reveals Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in TikTok deal

Representatives for Dell and the Murdochs could not immediately be reached for comment.

World

45 mins ago

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents escort a detained immigrant into an elevator after he exited an immigration courtroom, June 17, 2025, in New York.

California bans masks for most law enforcement officers

California has become the first state to ban most law enforcement from covering their faces during official duties, under a bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Health

7:00pm

Black tape crosses out a Mickey Mouse T-shirt during a demonstration in response to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show outside of The Walt Disney Studios Thursday, Sept. 18

Jimmy Kimmel's future to rest on far more than his jokes

The decision is complicated by a web of business and regulatory considerations involving ABC’s parent company, other media companies and the Trump administration.

World

Sun, Sep 21

The US military carried out its third fatal strike against an alleged drug smuggling vessel this month.

US carries out third fatal strike on alleged drug smuggling boat

Trump said the strike killed three and was carried out against a vessel "affiliated with a Designated Terrorist Organization conducting narcotrafficking in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility".

World

Saturday 1:05pm

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits University of Utah to discuss Utah's new fluoride ban and food additives legislation.

Takeaways from RFK Jr's vaccine advisory panel meeting

The panel met this week to consider whether to revise recommendations on shots against COVID-19, hepatitis B, and a combination shot that protects children against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

World

Saturday 11:00am

A TikTok logo is shown on a phone

Trump reveals Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in TikTok deal

Representatives for Dell and the Murdochs could not immediately be reached for comment.

World

45 mins ago

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents escort a detained immigrant into an elevator after he exited an immigration courtroom, June 17, 2025, in New York.

California bans masks for most law enforcement officers

California has become the first state to ban most law enforcement from covering their faces during official duties, under a bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Health

7:00pm

Black tape crosses out a Mickey Mouse T-shirt during a demonstration in response to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show outside of The Walt Disney Studios Thursday, Sept. 18

Jimmy Kimmel's future to rest on far more than his jokes

The decision is complicated by a web of business and regulatory considerations involving ABC’s parent company, other media companies and the Trump administration.

World

Sun, Sep 21

The US military carried out its third fatal strike against an alleged drug smuggling vessel this month.

US carries out third fatal strike on alleged drug smuggling boat

Trump said the strike killed three and was carried out against a vessel "affiliated with a Designated Terrorist Organization conducting narcotrafficking in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility".

World

Saturday 1:05pm

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits University of Utah to discuss Utah's new fluoride ban and food additives legislation.

Takeaways from RFK Jr's vaccine advisory panel meeting

The panel met this week to consider whether to revise recommendations on shots against COVID-19, hepatitis B, and a combination shot that protects children against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

World

Saturday 11:00am

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Jimmy Kimmel.

How US late-night shows reacted to Kimmel's suspension

Jon Stewart and Seth Meyers opted for satire, Stephen Colbert took a more serious tone, and Jimmy Fallon praised Kimmel and vowed to keep doing his show as usual.

World

Saturday 10:21am

4:02

President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019.

Trump says he and Xi will meet in South Korea in coming weeks

Trump said Xi would come to the United States “at an appropriate time”, and he would go to China in the “early part of next year”.

World

Saturday 9:08am

President Donald Trump attends a joint press conference with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers near Aylesbury, England.

Judge tosses Trump's $25b lawsuit against The New York Times

The lawsuit targeted four Times journalists in a book and three articles published within a two-month period before the last election.

World

Saturday 6:46am

ABC announced that Kimmel’s show would be suspended indefinitely.

Cancelling Kimmel: Are we witnessing the end of US democracy?

Opinion: The Trump administration's promise to "go after" left-wing media bodes poorly for the future of the US.

World

Saturday 6:00am

Oscars host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel.

Reactions pour in about ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show

Kimmel's axing drew reactions from across the entertainment and political worlds, including from President Donald Trump.

World

Fri, Sep 19

4:02

FBI Director Kash Patel is sworn in.

FBI boss pressed on Epstein files and other takeaways from Congress testimony

FBI director Kash Patel defended the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files in the face of 'fiery' Democratic questioning on Capitol Hill.

Crime and Justice

Thu, Sep 18

A national flag hangs over the site where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University last week.

Kirk killing suspect feared being shot by police, sheriff says

"He didn't want a big SWAT team at his parent's house or his apartment," said the sheriff. "He was truly fearful about being shot by law enforcement."

Crime and Justice

Thu, Sep 18

US President Donald Trump, left, and Britain's King Charles speak during the State Banquet in Windsor Castle, England.

'Highest honours': What Trump and the King said at Windsor Castle banquet

"This is truly one of the highest honours of my life," Trump said.

World

Thu, Sep 18

Britain's King Charles III, centre left, and US President Donald Trump, centre right, pose with Queen Camilla and First Lady Melania Trump, right, at the state banquet at Windsor Castle, England.

Trump basks in the pageantry at Windsor Castle during UK state visit

The King and Queen Camilla have hosted Donald and Melania Trump at Windsor Castle for the first full day of their UK state visit.

World

Thu, Sep 18

FBI Director Kash Patel appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his first oversight hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Democrats at contentious hearing

The hearing came as Patel faced criticism for the bureau's response to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a college campus in Utah.

World

Wed, Sep 17

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The US president said he would be telling Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the tense exchange.

Watch: Trump accuses journalist of 'hurting Australia'

The US President accused the ABC's John Lyons of damaging US-Australia relations during a fiery White House exchange and threatened to raise the issue with Prime Minister Albanese ahead of his UN visit.

World

Wed, Sep 17

People hold candles and sing during a memorial and prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Washington.

DNA found near scene of Charlie Kirk shooting matches suspect, FBI says

DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matched that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing, FBI Director Kash Patel said today.

Crime and Justice

Tue, Sep 16

Vice President JD Vance hosts an episode of "The Charlie Kirk Show" at the White House, following the assassination of the show's namesake.

JD Vance speaks of national unity as he hosts Charlie Kirk's show

The Vice President said he was "desperate" for national unity while hosting Charlie Kirk's radio show after the conservative political activist's killing.

Crime and Justice

Tue, Sep 16

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani

New York governor endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

Kathy Hochul said that while she and Mamdani diverged on some issues, they came together on the importance of addressing the affordability crisis in New York City

World

Mon, Sep 15

Utah Governor Spencer Cox said it was “a dark day for our state, a tragic day for our nation".

After Kirk's killing, some conservatives want his critics ostracised or fired

Some conservatives are seeking to upend the lives and careers of those who disparaged Charlie Kirk after he was killed at an event on Thursday.

World

Mon, Sep 15

Brian Kilmeade said his suggestion that mentally ill homeless people should be executed was "extremely callous".

Fox News host sorry for saying mentally ill homeless should be executed

Brian Kilmeade said homeless people who refuse services offered to them should face "involuntary lethal injection" and added, "Just kill 'em".

World

Mon, Sep 15

A spotted lanternfly flies past President Donald Trump as he boards Air Force One, Friday.

Trump says he’ll send troops to Memphis, escalating their use in US cities

“I did not ask for the National Guard, and I don’t think it’s the way to drive down crime,” Mayor Paul Young said.

Crime and Justice

Sat, Sep 13

This photo released by the Utah Governor's Office shows Tyler Robinson.

Utah man, 22, charged with murder in Charlie Kirk shooting

According to the Governor, the suspect's family said he had become “more political in recent years” and had criticised Kirk, mentioning he was due to appear at an upcoming event.

Crime and Justice

Sat, Sep 13

President Donald Trump shakes hands with moderator Charlie Kirk, during a Generation Next White House forum in 2018.

The rise of Charlie Kirk, and the rise of political violence in America

OPINION: US Correspondent Logan Church reflects on the impact Charlie Kirk, shot dead in front of a crowd on a university campus in Utah yesterday, has had on America.

World

Fri, Sep 12

Vice President JD Vance, right, Second Lady Usha Vance, center, and Erika Kirk deplane Air Force Two

Charlie Kirk's casket arrives in Arizona aboard Air Force Two

US Vice President JD Vance helped carry Kirk's casket with a group of uniformed service members as it was loaded onto the plane.

Crime and Justice

Fri, Sep 12

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