Helen Jenner unveiled as Reform UK’s new leader in Wales after arrest of Dan Thomas 21. September 2026 (15:13) Nigel Farage dismisses loss of previous leader as ‘bump in the road’ and says party will ‘carry on as if nothing has happened’UK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage dismissed the loss of Reform UK’s leader in Wales last week as a “bump in the road” as the party unveiled a replacement.Helen Jenner replaces Dan Thomas, who stood down last Tuesday after he was arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviours. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Meghan to miss Harry’s WellChild Awards ceremony 21. September 2026 (14:56) Harry has been patron of WellChild – the national charity for seriously ill children and their families – since 2007.(London News)
Trump denies ‘assault’ on free press as three outlets plan to sue over White House ban – live 21. September 2026 (14:54) Three news outlets to sue to protect First Amendment rights; Trump claims to ‘cherish’ free press but also attacks ‘fake news’ media Sign up for US Breaking News emailsPresident Trump is set to depart for New York later today ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, kicking off a busy week of international diplomacy.Trump is expected to meet with several key figures on the sidelines of the annual gathering of world leaders. Among them will be Delcy Rodriguez, the interim president of Venezuela, who took charge after the US raided her country and arrested her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, in January. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
German chancellor meets CDU leaders to shore up support after more defeats 21. September 2026 (14:44) Friedrich Merz clinging to power after Christian Democratic Union loses two state electionsEurope live – latest updatesGermany’s beleaguered leader, Friedrich Merz, has sought to shore up support for his flagging chancellorship among senior members of his conservative party after its drubbing at the polls in two state elections.Merz, who has vowed his fractious coalition government will plough ahead with an unpopular reform agenda, held an early meeting in Berlin with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)’s leadership on Monday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
