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The lawsuit filed by CNN, MS NOW and Politico against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is photographed Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.

CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue over denied White House access

Trump's White House has been sued by CNN, MS NOW and Politico after banning their reporters, with the outlets calling it a violation of press freedom.

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Presley Gerber and Cindy Crawford in 2018.

Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber dies aged 27

Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, reportedly died at a rehab facility in Los Angeles.

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Incident involving two Air NZ pilots reported to Civil Aviation Authority

"CAA is aware of the reported incident involving two Air New Zealand pilots in the United States... we will consider all information brought to our attention and determine whether any regulatory action is required."

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A customer holds an ice cream cone outside of a Mixue store, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in Sunnyvale, California.

Fast food from the US and China catches on in both countries

China and the United States are divided on many issues, from tariffs and technology to Taiwan. But there is one thing tying them together: fast food.

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Maps show us our world, but not neutrally - here's why that matters

Where there are choices, there can be contention.

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CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue over denied White House access

Trump's White House has been sued by CNN, MS NOW and Politico after banning their reporters, with the outlets calling it a violation of press freedom.

7:27am

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Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber dies aged 27

Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, reportedly died at a rehab facility in Los Angeles.

6:15pm

Incident involving two Air NZ pilots reported to Civil Aviation Authority

12:57pm

Fast food from the US and China catches on in both countries

China and the United States are divided on many issues, from tariffs and technology to Taiwan. But there is one thing tying them together: fast food.

12:20pm

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Maps show us our world, but not neutrally - here's why that matters

Where there are choices, there can be contention.

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A mockup of President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch stands at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, June 27, 2026, in Washington

'Military complex': Trump says planned arch to have drones, snipers

It is one more example of how the US President is insisting that his initiatives to beautify the White House and the city are also serving a defensive purpose.

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Converse pulls sneaker ad that critics said included racist imagery

"We understand why this image is deeply upsetting and recognise that we got this wrong," the company said, referring to the now-deleted Instagram ad photo.

Mon, Sep 21

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President Donald Trump, left, participates in a welcome ceremony with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, May 14, 2026, in Beijing.

Trump to greet Xi at airport on arrival for US state visit

The first state visit by the leader of China in more than a decade takes place next week.

Sunday 6:00pm

Singer Ed Sheeran during his concert at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on May 30, 2025, in Madrid, Spain.

Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments on Gaza

The singer said what’s happening in Gaza is "catastrophic and unjustifiable".

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President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping tour the Forbidden City, Nov. 8, 2017, in Beijing, China.

Oil prices high but could be worse – Trump has China’s Xi to thank

When US President Donald Trump launched his war against Iran, energy analysts issued dire warnings that oil prices could more than double.

Sunday 12:27pm

Macklemore performs on the Main Stage at the 42th Gurtenfestival edition in Bern, Switzerland, Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Macklemore's $1.7m pledge brings relief for Palestinian aid groups

Macklemore committed to donate his net earnings from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after he was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium.

Sunday 10:57am

President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican convention Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, in Dallas.

Analysis: Trump's solution to party electoral troubles is more Trump

A decade later and nearing the midpoint of his final term, Trump is still pitching himself as America’s essential repairman.

Sunday 9:27am

Trump applies pressure to his campaign to buy Greenland, despite widespread resistance.

Trump's Greenland deal expected to be signed at the UN

With the announcement of the pact, Trump is able to tout a foreign policy achievement ahead of the midterm elections in the United States.

Sunday 7:30am

Trump spoke in the Oval Office of the White House, September 18,2026.

CNN and other media denied access to White House after Trump ban

Trump said he would ban all three outlets because of coverage he disliked.

Sunday 6:38am

The first sections of a new border wall being installed in the Big Bend region of west Texas, on September 16, 2026. (Source: Scott McWilliams via AP)

Trump administration begins building border wall in Texas

The wall will span a 76km stretch of Hudspeth County in west Texas.

Sat, Sep 19

Emily Normandin-Parker's memorial program.

US parents given $70m after Uber found liable for passenger fatally struck

Emily Normandin-Parker, 23, was hit by a vehicle after Uber driver Vu Tran pulled over along a southern California highway.

Sat, Sep 19

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney talking with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at a European parliament meeting in France.

Canada could be an EU 'associate member', but that doesn't exist yet

By opening the door this week for Canada to become the first “associate member” of the EU, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered Prime Minister Mark Carney hope, and an illusion.

Sat, Sep 19

President Donald Trump speaks during a dinner in the Rose Garden of the White House

'FAKE NEWS!': Trump bans multiple media outlets from White House

President Donald Trump said he was banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavourable coverage.

Sat, Sep 19

Defendant Lindsay Clancy listens to Dr Jennifer Tufts on the witness stand during her murder trial at Plymouth Superior Court in Plymouth, Massachusetts. (Source: Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool)

Lindsay Clancy: Holdout juror says he had no doubts she wanted to kill kids

The lone juror who wanted to convict Lindsay Clancy of murder for killing her three children said he was certain of her guilt, but that other jurors wouldn't listen to him.

Sat, Sep 19

Kim Kardashian reveals health scare in latest show promo

The latest trailer for The Kardashians revealed the 45-year-old has a condition which could raise the risk of developing throat cancer.

Fri, Sep 18

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026.

US stocks rise after oil prices fall and pressure from bond market eases

Falling oil prices and easing pressure from the bond market helped Wall Street reverse many of its moves from the prior day.

Fri, Sep 18

Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.

Carney embraces EU associate membership as Trump pushes Canada away

Trump’s tariffs, demands for economic concessions, and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st state have pushed Ottawa to reduce its dependence on its neighbour.

Fri, Sep 18