Many Jamaicans don't want migrants expelled by the US
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — A deal to accept migrants expelled by the United States is sparking protests by Jamaica’s main opposition party and a host of other groups.
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Brentford maintain their unbeaten start in the Premier League as they score three second-half goals to beat Chelsea 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Trump Has Tried to Ban Reporters From Government Spaces Before
The Trump administration has repeatedly moved to ban reporters from the White House and other government property.
· Erik Wemple
Comelec: BSKE will push through sans law
Preparations for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) will continue under the current election calendar unless a new law is enacted changing or postponing the Nov. 2 polls. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Erwin Garcia said enough time is needed to distribute election materials t…
· INQUIRER.net
Holdout Clancy Juror Lawyers Up, Goes Into Hiding
Attorney Edward Paltzik said Thursday that he is representing Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who would not agree that Clancy was not criminally responsible for strangling her three children in January 2023. According to Paltzik, Desronvil has relocated to an undisclo…
· Tyler Durden
Brentford blitz Chelsea as Fábio Carvalho caps stunning second-half display
Those early-season thoughts that Chelsea might be the team best-placed to challenge Arsenal are beginning to look extremely over-optimistic. The two chaotic wins with which they began were always difficult to read: they might have been useful points picked up on the way to a more solid structure, or they might have …
· Jonathanwilson
Lula ramps up federal push against organized crime in Rio ahead of presidential election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrives for a ceremony to announce a new security plan to combat organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
· El Onore Hughes
Farmers warn of food security impact from visa changes
Farmers are concerned the policy will limit the number of working holiday-makers able to renew their visas. (ABC News: Stephanie Anderson)
· Sophie Johnson
Cryptos Soar After SEC Issues Tokenization Order: Here's What's In It
Just days after cryptocurrencies tumbled on Tuesday when the CLARITY act failed to pass the Senate, crypto is surging to close out the week after the Securities and Exchange Commission issued an "Innovation Exemption" order which cleared tokenized stocks to trade onchain. The decision sent bitcoin above $81K, but it…
· Tyler Durden
A weight off Thiago's shoulders - Brentford v Chelsea ratings
Igor Thiago scored his first Premier League goal of the season
· Bbcsport
Japan PM urges new cabinet to focus on markets, Mideast response
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, center, issued instructions to her cabinet following a reshuffling on Sept. 17, adding more detail and goals. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
· Staff Writer
Trump Bans CNN, MSNBC And Politico From White House
Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Oakland Unified faces civil rights complaint over programs for Latino youth
A conservative parents’ group known for targeting diversity and equity programs in schools has filed a federal civil rights complaint against Oakland Unified School District, claiming the district discriminates on the basis of race and sex by offering targeted programs for Latino boys and youth of color.
The Pathocracy Of Women In The Democratic Party
Authored by James Howard Kunstler via Clusterfuck Nation,
· Tyler Durden
Canadian leader Carney lauds plans for EU alliance following US tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses caucus in Ottawa, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)
· Rob Gillies
Gulf-Eurasian energy crunch pushes Europe to the edge of an inflationary crisis
Europe’s oil and gas supply is now disrupted by conflicts in both the Gulf and Eurasia. On Friday, Saudi Arabia told European refineries to not expect any crude oil deliveries next month. The continent will need as much good fortune as foresightful policy to withstand the evolving energy crisis.
· Middleeasteye
Powerhouse Parramatta’s $4.5 million opening festival revealed
A 23-day festival program featuring 179 events heralding the opening of the billion-dollar Parramatta Powerhouse will be unveiled on Saturday, as the government attempts to look past executive turmoil and build public momentum for western Sydney’s first state-significant cultural institution.
· Linda Morris
'Grumpy' voters in Murray Plains consider party allegiances as election looms
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· Anna Mcguinness
Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched 26 strikes in Yemen over 24 hours
Yemen's Houthis said on Friday that Saudi Arabia had launched 26 strikes against areas under their control in the past 24 hours, amid continuing fighting between the Iran-aligned movement and Yemen's Riyadh-backed government.
· Middleeasteye
FAA clears proposed Trump arch, requires 'eternal flame' to alert pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday a proposed triumphal arch President Donald Trump wants to build near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington would not pose a hazard to aircraft but would be required to have an "eternal flame" on top.
· REUTERS
Majority of US Jews say Netanyahu fueling American antisemitism - poll
American Jews remain overwhelmingly pro-Israel, but a clear majority believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions have increased antisemitism in the United States, according to a new survey published by the Mellman Group for the Jewish Electorate Institute on Tuesday.
· ASHER SMITH
Haymanut Kasau’s family petitions court to allow protest tent near PMO
The Kasau family, with support from the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI), petitioned the Jerusalem District Court Thursday for permission to establish a protest tent near the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in the Government Complex in Jerusalem from September 23 to October 22, 2026, according to an annou…
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Brentford v Chelsea: Premier League – live
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· Scottmurray
"Viva México!": DSA Shoo-In For NYC House Seat Goes 'Mexico First,' Hails "Comrades In Morena"
A radical Democratic Socialists of America candidate who is poised to waltz into a deep-blue New York House seat used Mexican Independence Day to all but declare that she is Mexico First.
· Tyler Durden
17 Cent weniger pro Liter: Bund und Länder beschließen Tankrabatt
BERLIN - Die schwarz-rote Koalition hat sich mit den Ländern grundsätzlich auf ein Maßnahmenpaket zur Entlastung von Bürgern und Unternehmen angesichts der hohen Spritpreise verständigt.
· Jürgen Klöckner
Inside a grubby political blackmail plot that backfired spectacularly
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· Bevan Shields
Labor's migration target comes with a political catch
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke unveiled Labor's immigration crackdown at the National Press Club on Thursday. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)
· Clare Armstrong
‘One of the great Australian achievements’: Howard praises immigration
Former prime minister John Howard says immigration has been one of Australia’s great success stories and that the best way for politicians to deal with the rise of One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is to not pay her too much attention.
· Eryk Bagshaw
4 Charged With Fraud Involving Millions Of Taxpayer Dollars For Homelessness Aid
Authored by Jacki Thrapp via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Pentagon resumes paused testosterone policy amid medical experts’ concerns
The United States military says it is moving forward with a policy of mandatory testosterone testing among US service members aged 30 and older, following an earlier pause and questions from medical experts.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Dodgers owner Mark Walter hit with fraud lawsuit amid ongoing federal investigation
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· Jack Harris
Takaichi seeks Trump meeting early next week ahead of US-China summit
Japan and the U.S. are finalizing plans for their leaders to meet during the U.N. General Assembly next week. (Nikkei montage)
· Staff Writer
Gulf-Eurasian energy crunch pushes Europe to the edge of an inflationary crisis
Europe’s oil and gas supply is now disrupted by conflicts in both the Gulf and Eurasia. On Friday, Saudi Arabia told European refineries to not expect any crude oil deliveries next month. The continent will need as much good fortune as foresightful policy to withstand the evolving energy crisis.
· Middleeasteye
A Kennedy Center homage moved Led Zepplin. Now it's the stage for political drama
The Kennedy Center has been closed since Trump's hand-picked board voted to close for repairs earlier this week. (AP: Jacquelyn Martin)
· Tessa Flemming
Early voting begins in some states ahead of crucial US midterms | The National
Early voting began in some US states on Friday, weeks ahead of the midterm elections that will determine whether the Democrats can regain power in Congress.
· The National
Flock Camera Ping Jails Innocent Woman For 13 Days
Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News,
· Tyler Durden
Egypt / China: Top officials meet in Beijing on Friday
In the Chinese capital, the country's top political advisor Wang Huning met with Speaker of the Egyptian Senate Essam El Din Ahmed Mohamed Farid on Friday.
· AfricaNews
Early in-person voting begins in the 2026 US midterm elections in Virginia
Virginia has kicked off in-person voting for the 2026 United States midterm elections, as voters there become among the first in the country to cast ballots in this year’s congressional and state elections.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Yashar party's Shaul Meridor says Ofer Winter opposed ground operation in Gaza
Shaul Meridor, a member of Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party, claimed Ofer Winter approached officials in the cabinet after October 7 and attempted to prevent Israel from launching a ground campaign into Gaza.
· MAARIV ONLINE
Would a new Israeli government be any different? | The National
When I was the British ambassador in Israel, my number-one rule for Israeli politics was this – never bet against Bibi.
· Matthew Gould
Sweden’s left-wing opposition leader begins efforts to form government
Sweden’s opposition leader has officially begun talks to form a coalition government after the country’s left-wing bloc won a slim majority in last week’s election.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Cooperating with China better for US than trading threats: Hasan Piker
As a self-declared socialist, Hasan Piker, 35, has been active as a political commentator for 13 years. (Photo by Rintaro Tobita)
· Staff Writer
Watch: Voting under way in Russian election tightly controlled by Kremlin
Russia's parliamentary elections are under way, the first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
This Israeli election could be the country’s last – this week I saw that for myself | Jonathan Freedland
Spend time on the ground and you see how high the stakes are for next month’s contest – for Israelis and Palestinians alike
· Jonathanfreedland
Auto Stocks Slide As VW Cuts Outlook, Industry Urges Trump To Keep BYD Cars Out
Earnings pressure and trade-policy uncertainty are weighing on auto stocks on Friday.
· Tyler Durden
Brazil’s Lula announces higher welfare payments and free weight-loss jabs ahead of election
Critics say moves from leftwing incumbent president are electorally motivated two weeks before Brazil’s elections
· Tiago Rogero
Judge Denies Efforts to End Oversight of Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office as Racial Profiling of Latinos Persists
A federal judge has denied efforts to remove oversight of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, saying the agency continues to show racial disparities in traffic arrests of Latinos — and that there is not enough evidence that efforts to improve would stick without legal monitoring.
· Yana Kunichoff
Ben Gvir supporters hand out gun-shaped keyrings to Israeli students
Supporters of the far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir handed gun-shaped keyrings emblazoned with the words "Guns Save Lives" to students at an Israeli high school on Thursday during a chaotic mock election event.
· Middleeasteye
‘There are no decent parties left’: Sham elections underscore Putin’s grip on Russia
Russia is holding its first parliamentary elections this weekend since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 — a vote that sees the opposition scrambling to give voters options in a field increasingly narrowed by the Kremlin.
· Daria Zakharova
Three words from Kevin Warsh have Wall Street wondering how far the Fed will go with rate hikes
With a few carefully chosen words, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh both explained this week's decision to hike interest rates and raised vexing questions about what comes next.
· Jeff Cox