Democrats demand answers after man dies in car crash during ICE traffic stop in Michigan 24. September 2026 (15:36) Mario David Coronado Juarez was killed when his car struck a tree and burst into flames as he attempted to avoid ICELeading Democrats and immigration advocates in Michigan are demanding transparency from federal authorities after a man died in a fiery car crash as he attempted to avoid agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Mario David Coronado Juarez, a Guatemalan national, was killed Sunday in Grand Rapids when his vehicle struck a tree at high speed and burst into flames shortly after the ICE officers tried to conduct a traffic stop. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Family of Iranian twins sentenced to death and decades in jail ask UN for help 24. September 2026 (15:15) Taraneh and Romina Rahimi were charged with ‘waging war against God’ after joining protests against Tehran regimeThe family of 21-year-old twins who have been sentenced respectively to death and decades in jail for protesting against the Iranian regime have appealed to the United Nations for help.A formal “submission of information” relating to the case of Taraneh and Romina Rahimi has been submitted by British human right lawyers on their family’s behalf. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
CNN and Politico blocked from White House hours after judge temporarily restores access – live 24. September 2026 (14:56) A federal judge had ruled Trump administration must immediately return the outlets’ press passes and said ban likely unconstitutionalSign up for US Breaking News emailsYesterday evening, after briefly taking the case under consideration, a federal judge ordered the White House to temporarily restore access to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, the three outlets the president banned from the building via a social media post last week.White House security may not have gotten the memo, according to Thursday morning reports from the three news outlets involved. All three reported that they had journalists turned away from the White House early in the morning. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Racist abuse of French judo star Teddy Riner investigated after he spoke about rise of far right 24. September 2026 (14:31) Paris public prosecutor opens investigation into online harassment of Riner, one of France’s most popular sportspeople Paris’s public prosecutor has opened an investigation into the racist abuse and online harassment of the French judo star Teddy Riner after he expressed concern about the rise of the far right.Riner, who has often been voted France’s most popular sportsperson and is one of the most successful judo competitors of all time, told a TV sports show this month that he felt “anxiety” about the rise of the far right in France. Numerous racist insults and hate messages were subsequently directed at him online, the prosecutor’s office said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call 24. September 2026 (14:30) Senators’ report says taxpayers face higher bills after ‘bargain’ between president and major pollutersThe fossil fuel industry secured an estimated $190bn in tax breaks and subsidies over the next decade after responding to Donald Trump’s pre-election call for major campaign donations, leaving American taxpayers to shoulder higher bills and public health costs associated with pollution, according to a new report.Released on Thursday by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, ranking member of the Senate environment and public works committee, and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, the report details what the senators describe as the fossil fuel industry’s expansive influence over the Trump administration. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways rise to nearly 25,000 a year 24. September 2026 (14:20) Unions say record high figures, including assaults on rail workers as well as members of public, show need for more staff and policingBusiness live – latest updatesThe number of reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways has risen to a record high of almost 25,000 incidents in a year.Unions said the “horrendous” figures showed the need for more staff and policing, as the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) revealed a sharp increase in assaults on the travelling public and on railway staff last year. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Boy, 11, shot in the face and neck in Sydney dies from his injuries 24. September 2026 (14:15) The 11-year-old died at Westmead children’s hospital three days after incident at a unit in NorwestGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA young boy who was allegedly shot at a home in Sydney’s north-west earlier this week has died.Police said that the boy, who had been in a critical condition since being found with a gunshot wound at a unit in Norwest on Monday, died in hospital at about 8pm on Thursday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Police arrest far-right activist Daniel Thomas after ‘dinghy slashed in Channel’ 24. September 2026 (13:42) Thirty-seven-year-old in custody on suspicion of crimes including criminal damage with intent to endanger lifeThe far-right agitator and anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas has been arrested on suspicion of “criminal damage with intent to endanger life”, after he filmed himself appearing to slash the side of a dinghy in the middle of the Channel, while a rescuer was onboard.Hampshire and Isle of Wight constabulary said a 37-year-old man, of no fixed abode, had been arrested after a boat that had an emergency responder onboard was damaged in the Channel. The man was arrested “on suspicion of destroying ships or fixed platforms or endangering their safety”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Global bond sell-off piles new pressure on UK borrowing costs before budget 24. September 2026 (13:41) Rising cost of 10-year gilt to near 19-year high hikes upfront cost of government investment and limits chancellor’s room for manoeuvreBusiness live – latest updatesInternational bodies warn of rising debt and borrowing risksBurnham stands by claim UK is ‘in hock’ to bond marketsA global sell-off in government bonds has put fresh upward pressure on UK borrowing costs, before a tough budget for John Healey next month.The yield – effectively the interest rate – on 10-year UK bonds, known as gilts, had risen to 5.38% by mid-morning on Thursday, approaching the 19-year high set last week. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Backlash as Indian oil heir made professor of sustainability by Newcastle University 24. September 2026 (12:26) Role for Anant Ambani, son of India’s richest person, who also runs a controversial mega-zoo, met with incredulityNewcastle University is facing a backlash from conservationists over the appointment of the heir to an Indian oil and gas fortune who runs a controversial mega-zoo as a professor of sustainability.The university announced that Anant Ambani had been given a professorship of practice for “his work in conservation, biodiversity protection, animal welfare and environmental stewardship” and “significant contributions to advancing a more sustainable future”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
