In latest blow to Obamacare, Trump is threatening the entire US health system 25. September 2026 (21:34) The Trump administration is removing 760,000 people enrolled in the Affordable Care Act marketplaceReader Q&A: who’s spending big on the US midterms? Our reporters answered your questionsThe Trump administration is removing 760,000 people enrolled in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace on allegations of fraud, officials said on Tuesday – adding to previous efforts to chip away at federally subsidized insurance programs and likely causing some of the lowest-income Americans to forego healthcare, experts said.The US government is also investigating about 420,000 people whom they suspect of fraud, and they are putting a six-month enrollment moratorium on new agents and brokers selling Obamacare policies, officials said at a press conference. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Alarm at UN over sanctions threatened by US on international criminal court 25. September 2026 (20:33) Group calls for proper enforcement of ICC rulings as Trump administration widens attacks on courtThe US threat to impose sanctions on the international criminal court (ICC) as an institution, not just its leading judges, could fundamentally disrupt its operation and needed to be resisted, a coalition of countries to defend international law heard at the United Nations on Friday.Ronald Lamola, South Africa’s foreign minister, issued the warning at an event during the UN general assembly called to protect the system of international law from a growing array of threats, including open flouting of its tenets and rulings by Israel. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Protests erupt as Netanyahu gives inflammatory UN speech - The Latest 25. September 2026 (20:22) More than 100 people were arrested at large protests against the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the UN general assembly. Susan Sarandon, Chelsea Manning and Caleb Hearon were among the famous faces arrested. Inside the assembly hall, Netanyahu faced a mass walkout as he took to the stage. Then, in an inflammatory address, he claimed Israel’s war in Gaza was the ‘opposite of a genocide’ and labelled the New York mayor, Zohran Mamdani, antisemitic. Lucy Hough speaks to UK global editor Devika Bhat – watch on YouTube – Listen to Thursday’s episode of Stateside with Kai and Carter on whether Netanyahu has lost America here Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Overcrowding and racism at Manston asylum centre linked to government decisions, inquiry hears 25. September 2026 (20:15) Kent facility became dangerously overburdened after ministers halted transfers to hotelsA catalogue of failures including racism, use of force and chronic overcrowding at a Home Office processing site for people who arrive on small boat were linked to decisions made at the highest level of government, an independent inquiry has heard.The government commissioned the Manston independent inquiry to look at problems under the Conservative government between 1 June and 22 November 2022 at the facility in Kent. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Partner of woman killed by US hunter who allegedly mistook her for deer says death ‘no accident’ 25. September 2026 (20:00) Walter Moorhead, arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, murdered Santos Maria Chilel Soto, partner allegesThe partner of a Delaware woman who was shot dead by a hunter allegedly mistaking her for a deer has said the killing was “senseless” and the hunter had “no excuse”.“I have never seen a deer with only two legs,” Minivaldo Velásquez told the Delaware public news outlet WHYY in an interview published on Thursday about the death six days earlier of Santos Maria Chilel Soto. “It doesn’t make sense – no.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Hurricane Nolo predicted to bring ‘life-threatening flooding’ to Hawaii 25. September 2026 (20:00) Forecasters say storm will cause heavy rains and large waves along the coast, near communities still recovering from extreme weatherHurricane Nolo is expected to bring potentially life-threatening and catastrophic flooding to Hawaii on Friday, affecting communities that are still recovering from devastating storms earlier this summer.The state activated more than 230 Hawaii national guard members and closed schools ahead of the storm. Nolo is expected to move west on Saturday and not directly hit the islands, but forecasters say it will still cause heavy rainfall, as much as 25in, as well as large and damaging waves along the coast. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Earth microbes survive simulated conditions of Saturn moon’s ocean 25. September 2026 (20:00) Experiment suggests organisms could live in harsh environment under Enceladus’s icy crust, strengthening possibility moon could support lifeFrom the moment scientists spotted plumes of water erupting from Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, it became the most tantalising place in the solar system to search for life beyond Earth.Now the case is even more compelling after researchers found that organisms that live in deep-sea waters off Japan can survive the harsh conditions expected in the briny ocean that lurks beneath Enceladus’s icy crust. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Burnham pledges extra £210m towards regenerating boarded-up high streets 25. September 2026 (20:00) Funds to help local people turn empty shops, pubs and clubs into community hubs, shared workspaces and cafesThe UK government has pledged £210m to regenerate high streets by taking boarded-up shops, pubs and clubs and turning them into shared workspaces, cafes and community hubs.Andy Burnham said the funds would “help put power back into the hands of locals who know their area best” as part of his effort to “restore pride and bring hope back”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Dolly Parton Day declared in various cities and states across the US on 9/25 25. September 2026 (19:54) Late Queen of Country and philanthropist celebrated with parades, karaoke and live music across the countryCities and states across the country are declaring 25 September as Dolly Parton Day, one month after the late Queen of Country died at age 80.The date, 9/25, is a tribute to Parton’s popular single, 9 to 5. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Healey appoints Labour manifesto writer, adding to election speculation 25. September 2026 (18:34) Exclusive: Economist Ravinder Athwal, who worked in Keir Starmer’s team, is poached from Flint GlobalRavinder Athwal, the economist who wrote Labour’s 2024 manifesto, is taking on a senior role as an adviser to John Healey, in a move likely to fuel speculation about an early general election.The chancellor is keen to strengthen his team before the critical budget on 28 October, as the economy is buffeted by high oil prices and rising government borrowing costs. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
