Israel identifies body of hostage as major Gaza crossing remains closed Israel has identified the body of a deceased hostage as Ronen Engel after Hamas handed over two bodies to the Red Cross The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025
Trump Administration Explores Possible Meeting With Kim Jong Un During Asia Trip Trump administration officials have privately talked about arranging a meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during Trump's visit to Asia next month. Benzinga · Oct 19, 2025
Trump Defends Missile Strike On 'Drug-Carrying' Submarine Amid Human Rights Outcry President Donald Trump defended a U.S. strike on a suspected drug submarine in the Caribbean, claiming the operation successfully targeted narcotics headed for the United States while raising international human rights concerns. Benzinga · Oct 19, 2025
'No Kings, No Tyrants!' — Seven Million Americans March in Defiance of Trump's Rule Over 7 million Americans joined 'No Kings' rallies nationwide, rejecting Trump's authoritarian rule and calling to protect democracy. International Business Times UK · Oct 19, 2025
Xi Jinping is preparing to go toe to toe with Donald Trump – and there will only be one winner Beijing has realised that reckless America First policies are alienating old and new friends alike, creating a vacuum it can fill, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025
Gavin Newsom Stokes 'No Kings' Fury as Trump-Pentagon Feud Explodes — Is This His Boldest Power Play Yet? Gavin Newsom faces backlash after halting a Marine Corps drill amid 'No Kings' protests, sparking a fierce Trump-Pentagon political showdown. International Business Times UK · Oct 19, 2025
New Deal Puts Takaichi On Track To Be Japan's First Woman PM: Reports Japan's ruling party is set to sign a new coalition deal on Monday, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country's first woman prime minister, media reports said. International Business Times · Oct 19, 2025
Colombia Accuses US Of Violating Sovereignty In Strike Colombia's president accused on Saturday Washington of violating his country's sovereignty and killing a fisherman, shortly after US leader Donald Trump confirmed that US forces carried out another strike in his military campaign against "narcoterrorists." International Business Times · Oct 19, 2025
The ‘enormous conflict of interest’ at centre of Jared Kushner’s Gaza ceasefire deal US president’s son-in-law was instrumental in getting deal – which could bring him huge windfall if plan to redevelop Gaza ever comes to fruition The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025
‘Am I going to heaven, chat?’: SNL’s Trump stops by teen podcast to ramble about No Kings, war and George Santos SNL lampoons president’s decision to commute the prison sentence of disgraced congressman The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025
Trump's Tariffs Backfire, China Stays Silent, Marc Andreessen Backs Musk's $10 Trillion Plan And More: This Week In Economy It’s been an eventful week in the world of business and politics. Here’s a quick roundup of the top stories that you might have missed. Benzinga · Oct 19, 2025
Hamas Plans 'Imminent' Ceasefire Violation In Gaza: US Warns Of Civilian Risk, Potential Military Response The U.S. State Department warned Saturday that Hamas is planning an imminent attack in Gaza, potentially violating the fragile ceasefire reached with Israel just a week ago. Benzinga · Oct 19, 2025
A mushroom farm in Kenya and fungi-based panels give hope for sustainable building A large mushroom farm near Nairobi is producing mycelium for building materials that end up as fungi-based panels, which are more sustainable and affordable than traditional bricks The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025
Trump posts AI video of himself flying KING TRUMP jet and bombing protesters with brown liquid The president’s video comes after weeks of Republican complaints about violent political rhetoric on the left The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025
Benzinga · Oct 19, 2025 Donald Trump Faces 'No Kings Day' Protests As Millions March Nationwide, GOP Stays Silent Amid Authoritarianism Claims Millions of Americans took to the streets on "No Kings Day," a nationwide protest denouncing President Donald Trump's leadership style and warning of what organizers called a growing threat to U.S. democracy.
The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2025 Trump news at a glance: Inflatable costumes aplenty as millions march against president Republicans mostly silent as protesters turn out in every state to peacefully reject authoritarianism in No Kings rallies. Key US politics stories from Saturday 18 October at a glance
Reason · Oct 19, 2025 District Court Dismisses Another Kids Climate Suit, As Existing Law Requires (Updated) A suit asking a district court judge to undo every Trump Administration energy policy initiative is dismissed with prejudice; appeal to follow.
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025 Cheat the Week: Reeves admits she’s mulling tax rises and spending cuts This week’s biggest news stories in review, and how the media has covered them
The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Repairs begin in bid to restore power to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant UN watchdog says Russia and Ukraine have established special ceasefire zones to allow the repairs to be safely carried out. What we know on day 1,334
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025 Newsom lashes out at Trump for Marines live fire exercise over major highway: ‘Ego over responsibility’ California governor blasts military event as an ‘absurd show of force’ during No Kings protests
The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2025 Republicans mostly silent as millions of Americans protest Trump on No Kings day Outside of typical remarks from Donald Trump, JD Vance and Mike Johnson and a Fox News report, party stayed mum
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025 US warns Hamas planning attack on Palestinian civilians in apparent violation of Gaza ceasefire The U.S. State Department says it has “credible reports” that Hamas could violate the ceasefire with an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025 Ex-Proud Boys leader and Jan 6 convict Enrique Tarrio attends ‘No Kings’ rally in Miami Miami’s second ‘No Kings’ protest drew an estimated 4,000 attendees
International Business Times UK · Oct 18, 2025 Student-Loan Forgiveness Turns Real Under Trump — Emails Say Discharge Within Weeks Despite Staffing Meltdown Trump's administration begins student-loan forgiveness for IBR borrowers. Emails confirm discharge despite shutdown delays.
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025 ‘No Kings’ protests pass in festival atmosphere as an estimated 7 million across US rally against Trump’s ‘authoritarianism’ ‘Hey hey! Ho ho! Donald Trump has got to go!’ protesters across the country chanted