Trump’s bizarre social media blitz leaves world guessing ahead of UN address 22. September 2026 (08:00) President has been posting on Washington arch, AI and his ‘25 top achievements’ – the chances of an uplifting speech appear slimThe annual gathering of the United Nations general assembly has historically been a platform for US presidents to display their most serious face and a positive vision to the world.From Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower to John F Kennedy and Barack Obama, over eight decades US leaders have used the setting to expound on grand themes before a global audience at pivotal moments in international affairs. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Nearly 4m records of enslaved people in 20 former British colonies now searchable online 22. September 2026 (07:00) Exclusive: Collection’s 300,000 pages record lives of enslaved people in countries including the Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, Mauritius, South Africa and TrinidadNearly 4m records documenting the lives of enslaved people across 20 former British colonies have been made searchable online for the first time.The records have been digitised and indexed by the genealogy company Ancestry, which has partnered with the Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery at University College London. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Private investigator surveilled Liberal minister and supplied Jean Nassif with recording devices, Icac hears 22. September 2026 (06:53) Shane de Kauwe tells corruption inquiry he was instructed by Toplace laywer Sharangan Maheswaran to investigate minister David ElliottFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA private investigator says he was asked to surveil a Liberal minister and provided secret recording devices to a fugitive property developer, the New South Wales anti-corruption watchdog has heard.Shane De Kauwe told the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) on Tuesday he had installed a static camera on a building to record a person connected with the former NSW Liberal MP David Elliott. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
At least four people killed in Japan as typhoon Dujuan triggers heavy rain, landslides 22. September 2026 (06:48) Rescuers search for missing in collapsed homes after storm causes landslides, travel chaos and power outagesTyphoon Dujuan has killed at least four people and injured 22 in Japan, while tens of thousands of houses near Tokyo remained without power after the storm swept through the region, authorities said on Tuesday.Dujuan – which brought violent winds of 144km/h (89mph) – was moving away from Japan on Tuesday morning, allowing authorities to downgrade most heavy rain and landslide warnings. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘I understood what women have been going through’: fourth alleged victim testifies at Alan Jones trial 22. September 2026 (06:29) Executive tells court he was groped on bottom at Sydney event after ex-broadcaster pleads not guilty to 21 indecent assault and sexual touching chargesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn executive has testified in a Sydney court that he didn’t react when he was allegedly groped by the talkback titan Alan Jones because he didn’t want to cause a scene.The fourth alleged victim gave evidence on Tuesday in the trial of the retired broadcaster who has pleaded not guilty to 21 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. One charge was withdrawn on Monday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
British Columbia sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over Tumbler Ridge mass school shooting 22. September 2026 (06:29) Canadian province alleges deadly attack could have been prevented if company had warned police of shooter’s ChatGPT useBritish Columbia has sued OpenAI in California, saying a mass shooting at a school in the province could have been prevented if the company had warned local law enforcement that the shooter had used ChatGPT to plan the massacre.The lawsuit filed in San Francisco federal court on Monday names OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, as defendants. It is seeking damages to fund recovery efforts in the province after the February attack, as well as an order directing changes to the way the company handles ChatGPT conversations that could lead to violence. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump seeks ‘massive’ Belarus fertiliser deal amid Canada trade war 22. September 2026 (06:00) Trump’s announcement on Russia ally comes as he steps up his trade war with Canada, a long-term US ally and top supplier of potashPresident Donald Trump has said he is working on a “massive” deal to buy fertiliser from Belarus, pivoting away from main supplier Canada amid an escalating trade dispute, and moving instead toward an ally of Russia.“The United States is working on a massive deal with respect to the purchase of Potash from Belarus,” Trump said on his Truth Social network. “The pricing would be for substantially less than we are currently paying to Canada, very good news for our farmers and ranchers.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Hope for UK mothers accused of child abduction after fleeing domestic violence 22. September 2026 (06:00) Women escaping abusive partners abroad could get new protections from legal analysis of Hague conventionBritish mothers who bring their children with them when returning to the UK after fleeing from domestic abuse abroad – which can lead to them being accused of abduction – could be given greater legal protection and support.The government has agreed to examine how domestic abuse features in international child abduction cases, with a view to giving survivors of domestic abuse more help fighting partners’ demands that they return children to their home countries.In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women’s Aid. In the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Other international helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Political fight over gun buyback after boy, 11, shot in the face and neck in Sydney apartment 22. September 2026 (04:05) Police don’t know if shooting was accidental as Labor attacks opposition vow to scrap gun buyback announced after Bondi massacreFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe shooting of an 11-year-old boy in Sydney’s north-west was a “tragic reminder” of the danger of guns, the New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has said while the opposition defends “backflipping” on a gun buyback.The child was transported to Westmead Children’s hospital in a critical condition on Monday evening after suffering gunshot wounds to his face and neck at a unit in Norwest, NSW police said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Former cop Beau Lamarre-Condon argues self-defence in double murder trial citing struggle over gun 22. September 2026 (03:53) Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to fatally shooting Jesse Baird, 26, and his partner, 29-year-old Luke Davies, with police service weapon in 2024Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former police officer claims he killed two men in self-defence and began cleaning up the crime scene because he “panicked”, a Sydney court has heard.Beau Lamarre-Condon, 31, has been accused of fatally shooting 26-year-old Jesse Baird and his partner, Luke Davies, 29, with a police service weapon at Baird’s Paddington home on 19 February 2024. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
