US, China talk trade amid threats over Russian oil, TikTok ban US and Chinese officials to meet for second day in Spain as Trump threatens to target China’s oil purchases. Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2025
Bob Vylan speaks out as gig cancelled over Charlie Kirk remarks Bob Vylan's frontman has spoken out after a gig in the Netherlands was cancelled following comments made by the performer on stage about the death of Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Tulsi Gabbard compares Charlie Kirk’s killing to 9/11 at Kennedy Center memorial Trump’s Director of National Intelligence says political opponents ‘have made God their enemy’ The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Scoop: Congressman wants to use drones to stop assassinations after Charlie Kirk shooting "Better to have vigilant eyes in the sky than to remain blind to would-be assassins," said Rep. Ritchie Torres. Axios · Sep 15, 2025
Senate confirms Stephen Miran for seat on Federal Reserve board as Trump’s bid to oust Lisa Cook foiled by court - as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Sep 15, 2025
Labour Insiders Say Starmer Must Quell Epstein‑Mandelson Scandal or 'Lose' Leadership Leaked emails show Mandelson urged Epstein's early release; Starmer defended him 48 hrs after No 10 got them, then sacked International Business Times UK · Sep 15, 2025
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect joked 'doppelganger' killed Donald Trump ally, messages reveal Tyler Robinson, 22, told an online chatroom a lookalike killed the conservative activist, 31, with a rifle at Utah Valley University on Thursday Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025
Chinese economy slows amid Trump trade war and weaker consumer spending Slowing growth in factory output and retail sales prompts calls for fresh economic stimulus The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025
Democrats Push Trump To Include A Cap On China's Overproduction In Bilateral Trade Deal: Report U.S. Democrats have reportedly called on the Trump administration to address China’s “structural overproduction” as part of any future bilateral trade agreement. Benzinga · Sep 15, 2025
Trump tells Israel to be careful in its approach to 'great ally' Qatar Trump was responding to a question asked by a reporter about whether he had a message for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding last week’s Israeli strikes on Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital Doha. Euronews · Sep 15, 2025
‘Maybe we can figure it out over the barbecue’: Democrats split on shutdown threat as centrists fear ‘falling into GOP trap’ Warnock thinks barbecue might solve what political negotiations couldn't. We Got This Covered · Sep 15, 2025
Japan and South Korea show enduring rift over sexual slavery issue in letters to UN Japan’s government on Monday defended its stance on wartime sexual slavery and described South Korean court rulings ordering Japanese compensation as violations of international law, after U.N. investigators criticized Tokyo for failing to ensure truth-findings and reparations for the victims The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
International Business Times UK · Sep 15, 2025 Quick Facts On Bob Vylan: Is Duo Getting Cancelled After Saying 'Rest in Piss' About Charlie Kirk's Death? Kirk, a Trump ally and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10.
Benzinga · Sep 15, 2025 Chuck Schumer Says Putin Is Testing Trump In Poland And Romania: President's 'Weakness' Will Hurt The United States Badly Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Sunday that Vladimir Putin is "repeatedly testing" President Donald Trump after Romania reported a Russian drone incursion in its airspace, the second such breach of NATO territory in less than a week.
Benzinga · Sep 15, 2025 Former Labor Bureau Chief Says 910,000 March Payroll Revision 'Unusually Big,' But Still 'Normal Procedure' Former Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erica Groshen defended the agency's recent payroll revision that shaved 910,000 jobs off its March estimate, describing it as “unusually big” but well within the bounds of standard practices at the bureau.
Benzinga · Sep 15, 2025 Adam Schiff Says Trump Pledged Lower Prices, But Eggs Are Up 16% And Coffee Is More Expensive By 14%: 'Betrayed That Promise' Lawmakers and consumers are feeling the pinch as rising prices across food, housing, and energy sectors highlight broken campaign promises on affordability.
International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025 Rubio To Discuss Qatar Aftermath, Gaza With Netanyahu US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to examine the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Qatar opposed by Washington and its effects on efforts for a Gaza truce.
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 Trump signals he may extend TikTok deadline again as US-China talks resume in Spain Future of video app hangs in balance while Beijing and Washington remain locked in trade disputes
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 How much will Donald Trump’s UK state visit cost taxpayers? US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived in the UK for an “unprecedented” second state visit on Tuesday (16 September).
Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2025 New York Governor Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for mayor amid poll surge Kathy Hochul’s nod comes after Trump described Mamdani’s 22-point lead in polls as a ‘rebellion against bad candidates’.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025 Donald Trump’s UK state visit arrives at awkward moment after Mandelson exit Sacking of Peter Mandelson over Epstein ties threatens to overshadow fanfare of US president’s two-day trip