The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

Trump Demanded Rate Cuts to 1%. His Hand-Picked Fed Chair Just Hiked Them for the First Time Since 2023

The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time since 2023 in a unanimous vote, defying Trump's demand for cuts to 1% even as his own pick, Kevin Warsh, led the move.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

US Congress approves Russia sanctions that impact China and India

US lawmakers have approved sweeping new sanctions targeting Russia's economy and Putin's inner circle, with Trump set to sign a bill that also threatens steep tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil, including China and India.

Euronews · Sep 17

Australia and New Zealand could follow Canada into associated EU membership, Metsola tells Euronews

Metsola tells Euronews pitch for “associate membership” with Canada will strengthen cooperation with like-minded countries and incite new ones.

Euronews · Sep 17

EU plan to make Canada an 'associate member' draws Trump’s ire

Good morning. This is Vincenzo Genovese writing from the corridors of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, which are slowly filling up ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s highly-anticipated speech at 11.30.

Euronews · Sep 17

NHS Approves Breast Cancer Drug Rejected Two Years Ago After Trump Deal Raises NICE Spending Limit

NICE has approved Enhertu for eligible women in England after a new drug deal and higher cost-effectiveness threshold made the treatment affordable for NHS funding.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Thursday briefing: Yemen’s war continues to threaten oil supplies– but what about its people?

In today’s newsletter: The Houthi advance along the Red Sea coast raised fears for global trade and energy supplies, while more than 100,000 Yemenis have been displaced by the fighting

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

'Oh it's a she': Trump stops speech to address woman, tells her 'mother watching on TV furious'

US President Donald Trump paused a campaign rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, on Wednesday after a woman interrupted his speech, saying she was “going home to mama” before resuming his remarks.

The Times of India · Sep 17

Canada’s European pivot draws Trump threat as Mark Carney prepares for EU Parliament speech

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the European Parliament amid escalating US trade disputes. Europe proposed associate member status for Canada, which was warmly received by lawmakers. President Trump warned of economic measures if the move is perceived negatively. Canada aims to diversify relationships and strengthen its independence from the…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Iran-US live: Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on war after UN says school attack may have been war crime

UN mission also accuses Iran of crimes against humanity during its anti-government protest crackdown

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Anthropic priced above $2 trillion as markets eagerly await IPO filing

Traders are pricing Anthropic above $2 trillion (€1.73tn) in pre-IPO markets, more than double the company's valuation in its last private funding round, as investors wait for the public release of the S-1 filing that could open the way to the largest flotation in history.

Euronews · Sep 17