America must reverse Trump’s moral squalor The president shows a unique disregard for the opinions, norms and ideals of the nation – and, for that matter, humanity The Guardian - US · Oct 23
Trump claims Ukraine has Starlink ‘back’ – but who was to blame for the outage? IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 23
Trump Ordered To Testify in BBC Case by 11 December After 'National Importance' Cancellation Donald Trump must give evidence under oath by 11 December in his $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over editing of his 2021 speech, unless the court extends the timetable. International Business Times UK · Oct 23
Trump Staffer Britt McHenry Throws Drink Back at NBA Fan After Alleged Winnie Harlow Heckling Britt McHenry was filmed throwing a drink during a Washington Wizards game after an alleged confrontation involving heckling, while additional footage and conflicting accounts leave key details unresolved. International Business Times UK · Oct 23
LeBron James Makes Trump Look Desperate for Attention With Brutal Response to 'Total Disgrace' Attack LeBron James dismissed Donald Trump's demand for an apology after footage showed him moving during the US national anthem, calling the controversy a slow news day. International Business Times UK · Oct 23
Ilhan Omar and the 2026 US midterms: Why she matters despite a safe seat Ilhan Omar 2026 US midterms: Ilhan Omar is expected to retain her safe Democratic seat in Minnesota’s 5th District, but a federal investigation into her immigration history has made her a central Republican target ahead of the 2026 US midterms. The controversy could boost her progressive support while turning her… The Economic Times · Oct 23
Melania Trump has helped broker ceasefire in Russian-occupied Ukrainian town, says White House – as it happened Residents in Oleshky have been enduring a worsening humanitarian crisis due to the lack of food, electricity and other resources The Guardian - UK · Oct 23
Hacked iPhone, hidden accounts, billion-dollar transfers: Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner refutes explosive report US president Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has denied allegations linking him to secret foreign bank accounts and hundreds of millions of dollars in transfers. The claims involve alleged financial arrangements connected to Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. The Times of India · Oct 23
Trump Targets Mortgage Insurance Bills: Who Could Qualify for His New Housing Plan? Donald Trump's executive order directs a pilot programme for mortgage insurance cancellation based on home equity, while seeking lower refinancing costs and interest rates for eligible borrowers. International Business Times UK · Oct 23
Ahead of APEC summit, Donald Trump comes knocking on Kim Jong Un's door World leaders are set to converge in Shenzhen for the APEC summit, where the potential for a meeting between Trump and Kim raises eyebrows. While Trump extends an olive branch for dialogue, Kim appears disengaged, bolstering North Korea's connections with Russia and China. With sanctions ongoing, experts suggest that for… The Economic Times · Oct 23
The $18 billion Ford Foundation is getting its biggest overhaul since 2015 to fight autocracy—with about $700 million in grants expected in 2027 Less than a year into the job, president Heather Gerken is reorganizing the 90-year-old philanthropy around seven funding areas. Fortune · Oct 23
Trump Demands Ilhan Omar Quit Congress Over 'Real Name' Bombshell and Explosive Brother Marriage Allegations Donald Trump has demanded Ilhan Omar's resignation, citing unsubstantiated claims about her identity and marriage. A Justice Department filing mentioned an alternate name but did not establish fraud. International Business Times UK · Oct 23
US Midterms 2026: How Trump’s voter fraud crackdown could affect immigrants seeking citizenship US midterm elections 2026: As the midterm elections near, the Trump administration is intensifying scrutiny on alleged unlawful voting by immigrants. More than two dozen legal permanent residents have faced felony charges related to voting crimes while seeking citizenship. Many of these individuals were unaware they had registered to vote… The Economic Times · Oct 23
Trump Rules Out Iran Strikes Before Midterms as Pentagon Prepares Plans for New Attacks Trump Iran strikes: see what the post-midterm plans include, how Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened US bases and what Trump said about the war's cost. International Business Times UK · Oct 23
France 24 · Oct 23 ‘Nothing has changed’: Ukraine says still experiencing Starlink restrictions Ukraine on Friday said it was still experiencing restrictions with the Starlink communication system despite a claim by US President Donald Trump made earlier this week that the country’s access had been fully restored. Trump said he had not yet spoken to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk about the problem, but…
Euronews · Oct 23 A Budapest reset, and a scramble to get Ukraine peace talks back on track Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn. In this Friday edition: Ursula von der Leyen is set to become a headline act at Hungary’s 1956 revolution commemoration, and Europeans grapple with Trump’s “terrifying” Ukraine approach.
International Business Times UK · Oct 23 Donald Trump 'Jailed' in Tehran as Iranian Art Installation Sees Crowds Shout Orders at Impersonator A life-size installation showing Donald Trump in a suspended prison cell has attracted crowds in Tehran, where officials say it highlights Iran's accusations against US leadership.
Euronews · Oct 23 'It's terrifying': Ukraine and Europe on edge as Trump sides with Putin Trump’s pivot towards Putin has reignited fears that Washington is pushing Ukraine towards capitulation, regardless of the consequences. Alarmed, Europeans are scrambling to get the peace talks back on track.
The Economic Times · Oct 23 Elon Musk’s $445 million bet on Republicans as US midterms test Trump's grip Elon Musk has contributed more than $445 million to the US election cycle, backing Republicans ahead of the November midterms. His America PAC is spending heavily on competitive Senate and House races as the party seeks to retain control of Congress, while Musk’s business interests and political influence remain under…
International Business Times UK · Oct 23 Louise Lucas Indicted With Her Two Daughters and Grandson in an Alleged $4.5 Million Marijuana Ring Virginia Senator Louise Lucas, 82, was indicted with two daughters and a grandson over an alleged $4.5 million marijuana ring prosecutors call the 'Lucas Enterprise.'
International Business Times UK · Oct 23 Ukraine's Starlink Speeds Improve After Trump–Musk Call, Officials Tell Wall Street Journal Ukraine Starlink speeds rose once Donald Trump rang Elon Musk, yet Ukrainian sources insist the limit stays, so read who claims what and why drones need it.
The Independent UK · Oct 23 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv disputes Musk’s Starlink claims as Zelensky says peace talks to resume Zelensky announces trilateral meeting with Russia and the US in November
The Guardian - US · Oct 23 ‘Slow news day at the office’: LeBron James shrugs off Trump’s national anthem attack The US president accused the NBA superstar of disrespecting the national anthem after footage showed him warming up before Philadelphia’s season opener
The Independent UK · Oct 23 Immigrants seeking US citizenship targeted in Trump administration's illegal voting crackdown Most of the immigrants targeted by federal authorities in California this week for alleged voter fraud had applied for U.S. citizenship and now face charges related to lying on forms or during interviews
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23 Giorgia Meloni is Italy’s great political survivor. Could one man be about to bring her down? With elections looming in 2027, Roberto Vannacci’s new far-right movement could fatally outflank the prime minister, says Riccardo Alcaro, head of research at Istituto Affari Internazionali