This moment has parallels with other periods of discord in US history, but it is more complicated than simply repeating them.
Month: September 2025
Sarah Smith: Trump visit showed UK’s warm relations – and limited influence
The good-natured state visit demonstrated strong relations, but no ally is likely to change the US president’s mind.
Fed Reserve cuts interest rates but cautions over stalling job market
The Federal Reserve makes its first cut to interest rates since 2024, and signals more to come.
Sex abuse charges against top Australian radio host downgraded
He faces 27 charges which allege that he indecently assaulted or groped nine men from 2001 to 2019.
Controversial church leader denies bribing ex-South Korea first lady
The church is accused of bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee with Chanel bags and a diamond necklace.
At least 10 dead in Lagos high-rise office building fire
Some commercial workers in Afriland Towers jumped out of the third and fourth floors when the fire started.
US deportees sue Ghana over ‘illegal’ detention
Despite opposition to the deal, Ghana’s president says 40 more deportees will arrive from the US.
Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon
Israel said it was targeting Hezbollah positions, while Lebanon’s PM called for pressure on Israel to stop attacks.
Trump says TV networks ‘against’ him should ‘maybe’ lose licence, after Kimmel suspension
“Maybe their licence should be taken away,” Trump said of broadcasters that he argued covered him unfairly.
Trump suggests Starmer could use military to control UK borders
The US president says illegal migration “destroys countries from within”, as his two-day state visit to the UK comes to a close.