Google to invest £5bn in UK over next two years Chancellor Rachel Reeves said it is a ‘vote of confidence’ in the UK economy. Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025
Google launches £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump’s visit It follows reports that OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, and Nvidia are also set to announce billions in UK data centre investments The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street sets new records Asian shares are trading mixed after Wall Street set new records as investor anticipation grew that the U.S. Federal Reserve will announce the first cut of the year on its main interest rate The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
US military strikes another Venezuelan boat in drug operation, Trump confirms Monday's strike was the second by the US military on a vessel from Venezuela in two weeks, which the Trump administration called a drug-carrying speedboat. At least 11 people were killed in the first strike. Euronews · Sep 16, 2025
Tyson Foods to eliminate high-fructose corn syrup in brands like Jimmy Dean and Hillshire Farm ‘Our decision to remove High Fructose Corn Syrup and other ingredients reflects our ongoing commitment to feeding the world like family, while preserving the taste, value and integrity that define our iconic brands,’ Tyson Foods CEO said The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Russian court sentences Pussy Riot members in absentia to jail over war criticism Terms of eight to 13 years handed down over a music video and a Berlin show, according to reports, as collective rejects charges as politically motivated. What we know on day 1,301 The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says it ‘takes two to tango’ over lack of progress on Putin-Zelensky talks The US president said Zelensky ‘has to make a deal’ and refused to criticise Putin for stalling peace talks The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
National park to remove exhibit of famed photograph showing former slave’s scarred back, says report The famous photo is among dozens of exhibits on slavery said to be nixed by the Trump administration The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
Tyler Robinson’s DNA matched to scene of Charlie Kirk’s killing, FBI says FBI Director Kash Patel says 22-year-old suspect also expressed wish to ‘take out’ Kirk in text message exchange. Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2025
Trump sending National Guard to Memphis, says Chicago's "probably next" Trump established a task force for Memphis that he said "will be a replica of our extraordinary successful efforts" in D.C. Axios · Sep 16, 2025
Asian Markets Rise As Traders Prepare For Expected US Rate Cut Asian stocks rose again Tuesday to extend another record day on Wall Street as traders locked in bets on a US interest rate cut this week, while they are also keenly eyeing flagged talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. International Business Times · Sep 16, 2025
Trump Hints TikTok Deal May Finally Be Complete But GOP China Hawks Demand ByteDance Disinvestment And Full Algorithm Split On Monday, President Donald Trump indicated that a long-awaited deal over TikTok could be nearing completion, but Congressional China hawks are pressing for strict enforcement of last year's law requiring ByteDance to fully divest its U.S. operations and separate the app's algorithm from Chinese control. Benzinga · Sep 16, 2025
US court foils Trump bid to fire Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve board Decision comes before Fed policy meeting where officials are expected to cut US interest rates The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2025
Poland's Nawrocki Talks Drone Defence In Paris And Berlin Poland's right-wing nationalist president Karol Nawrocki visits Paris and Berlin on Tuesday, seeking help to shore up his country's eastern defences in the wake of a major Russian drone incursion. International Business Times · Sep 16, 2025
Benzinga · Sep 16, 2025 Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Can't 'Scapegoat' His Failure As Appeals Court Rejects Attempt To Unseat Lisa Cook Ahead Of Key FOMC Meeting In a major setback for President Donald Trump, a U.S. Appeals Court for the District of Columbia denied an emergency motion to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, allowing her to participate in this week’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2025 Trump at first says he is ‘not familiar’ with Minnesota Democrat’s assassination President says he would have ordered half-staff flags for Melissa Hortman if Tim Walz had asked him to do so
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025 US designates Colombia as failing to cooperate in the drug war for first time in nearly 30 years The Trump administration has added Colombia to a list of nations failing to cooperate in the drug war for the first time in nearly three decades
The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2025 Trump announces deadly US strike on another alleged Venezuelan drug boat President says three people killed in strike against vessel he said was transporting drugs ‘headed to the US’
International Business Times · Sep 16, 2025 Trump's Fossil Fuel Agenda Challenged In Youth Climate Suit Life, liberty and the right to a stable climate? The plaintiffs also allege that scrubbing climate science from federal research has obscured the risks from global warming.
Axios · Sep 16, 2025 Appeals court rules Fed governor Cook can continue to serve The ruling comes ahead of the Fed's two-day policy meeting that starts Tuesday.
The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2025 Trump official confirmed to Fed board but court rejects Lisa Cook removal bid Senate votes 48-47 to confirm Stephen Miran as Fed governor but court rules Cook may remain in place
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025 Court stops Trump’s attempt to fire Fed Board Governor Lisa Cook Ruling allows Federal Reserve official to participate in key rate-setting meeting this week
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025 Trump baby blimp creator says inflatable is ‘not really a laughing matter anymore’ IN FULL
Axios · Sep 16, 2025 Trump nominee Miran confirmed to Fed ahead of rate decision Miran is considered likely to further Trump's arguments for lower interest rates.
Axios · Sep 16, 2025 Scoop: A group of House Democrats has a steep demand list to stop a shutdown The leaders of the new group, Majority Democrats, said the party needs to "fight" instead of "simply going along."