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MS NOW, CNN and Politico sue Trump, challenging White House ban

CNN correspondent Betsy Klein reporting outside the White House after US President Donald Trump banned the news outlet from its premises on Sept 19.

CNN, MS NOW, Politico denied access to White House grounds

The news outlets both denounced the move as a violation of the US constitution and vowed to keep reporting on the US government

US to allow Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (centre) along with Mohammad Fathali, Iranian Ambassador to India (left of the president), during his visit to India for the 18th BRICS Summit, in New Delhi, on Sept 12.

Pakistan announces austerity measures to conserve fuel as Gulf conflict spirals

A worker updates the fuel price at a petrol station following the rollout of a fuel relief scheme, which provides a fuel subsidy for eligible motorcycles, rickshaws and vehicles with engines of up to 800cc, in Karachi, Pakistan, September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

France sports institute suspends 10 teenage players over hazing inquiry

EU is set to propose ban on social media and AI chatbots for under-15s

Concerns have mounted globally about the impact on children’s health and safety of major outlets, including Facebook, TikTok and ChatGPT.

France submits new proposal to ban social media for children

A growing number of countries are taking steps to restrict social media access amid multiplying warnings over its harmful effects on children.

Ronaldo calls for lifetime ban for Saudi Pro League fans who aimed ‘Jota’ chants at Ruben Neves

Al Hilal’s Ruben Neves in action in August. He was a close friend of Liverpool forward Diego Jota, who died in car crash last year.

California enacts new curbs on social media for children

Latvia bans books from Russia, Belarus over ‘war propaganda’

A "No-drone" sign is attached on a fence as soldiers patrol in the area of Piedruja area, on the sidelines of the visit of Latvia's President, who will inspect the border between Latvia and Belarus, on August 17, 2026 in Piedruja, Latvia. (Photo by Gints Ivuskans / AFP)

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