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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 4h

“New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed state Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to investigate an alleged gang rape at Cornell University, saying newly released information had undermined her confidence in the local prosecutor’s handling of the case.” aje.news/mrgeih

‘I want the truth’: NY governor appoints prosecutor in Cornell rape case

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says local authorities failed to properly investigate the 2024 allegations.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 4h

“Repeated delays in bringing life-saving medicines, prosthetics and other supplies from Israel into Gaza risk having “devastating consequences” for Palestinians who urgently need them, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.” aje.news/j70xsy

WHO warns of ‘devastating consequences’ due to delayed aid entry into Gaza

The WHO's representative in Palestine calls on Israeli authorities to 'release the pressure on medical supplies'.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 10h

“The national average for a gallon of diesel in the US was $6.37 on Friday, according to the American Automobile Association. The issue has been politically damaging for Trump … with Trump’s approval on the economy plunging as the vote approaches.” aje.news/zdlu14

G7 to release 100m oil barrels as Trump hails Europe diesel deal

Macron says G7 will release 100 million barrels over four months; diesel release to be 'frontloaded'.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 10h

“The US economy added 29,000 jobs in September, according to the Labor Department’s report released on Friday, far below economists’ expectations. Dow Jones had forecast 84,000 jobs ... The unemployment rate also rose by 0.1 percentage point, from 4.1 percent to 4.2 percent.” aje.news/zulh1f

US adds just 29,000 jobs as unemployment rises before midterm elections

The US economy added 29,000 jobs in September, with unemployment rising to 4.2 percent, according to Labor Department.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 10h

“Twenty-six states, including California and New York, have filed a lawsuit against … Trump’s administration after the US Department of Transportation lowered fuel economy standards for petrol-powered vehicles. The lawsuit also alleges that NHTSA’s new rule is contrary to law …” aje.news/hb9ja0

California leads lawsuit against Trump fuel efficiency standards rollback

Lawsuit alleges NHTSA contravenes its congressional mandate to set fuel-economy standards at 'maximum feasible' .

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 10h

“China is perceived more positively as a global influence than the United States in Latin America, according to a new regional survey, in a first since the poll began in 1995.” aje.news/oydmbv

Latin America sees China as more positive global influence than US: Poll

Annual Latinobarometro survey finds views of China’s influence improving as perceptions of US influence worsen.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Extremely unpopular! “Trump travelled … for back-to-back rallies in Texas and Oklahoma. The Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research released new poll results showing that 71 percent of Americans disapprove of the war, which has driven up the price of fuel.” aje.news/3lwkti

Trump launches midterms campaign blitz amid record low approval ratings

In a series of campaign-style rallies, Trump seeks to boost Republican odds amid Iran war and rising fuel costs.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“The official told Al Jazeera that the USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group left its San Diego base on Sunday, bound for the region, followed a day later by the Makin Island Marine Expeditionary Force, carrying more than 2,000 Marines.” aje.news/zcacw0

US to send third aircraft carrier towards Iran: US official to Al Jazeera

Massive US military deployment to the Middle East includes 50,000 troops, F-35s and Marines to pressure Tehran.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“Senate Democrats are moving to sanction individuals and entities involved in Israel’s E1 settlement project …Reports that the project may have been put on hold raise the question of whether the pause represents a substantive policy change …” aje.news/24mhqb

Will Democrats move beyond rhetoric on Israel’s illegal settlements?

A new E1 sanctions bill could test whether US objections are finally backed by consequences.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“A United States federal judge has ruled that a law criminalising voting by noncitizens is unconstitutional, dealing a setback for President Donald Trump’s administration as it cracks down on alleged election fraud ahead of November’s midterm elections.” aje.news/ojrewx

Miami judge rules federal noncitizen voting law violates US Constitution

Judge Leibowitz's decision underscores state jurisdiction over voter qualifications.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Never forget that Israeli political discourse is often about just how sub human you and the Palestinians are. And that Trump and the major political parties of USA are both owned by Israel. USA citizens come second every time. Until that changes we are sub humans that Israel continues to despise.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Does Israel own USA politicians? “The United States Senate has blocked a resolution that would have required … Trump’s administration to report on the killing of nine Americans in the occupied West Bank and on Israel’s treatment of Palestinian children in military detention.” aje.news/hw0a4g

US Senate blocks resolution seeking report on Americans killed in West Bank

The resolution cites a 'lack of accountability' by Israel's government and an 'inability to secure justice' by the US.

Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Do you believe him? “US President Donald Trump says the war on Iran will end “very soon” without providing any details and reiterates that Tehran will not have a nuclear weapon.” aje.news/qdjslg

Trump says Iran war will wrap up ‘very soon’ but shares no details

US President Donald Trump reiterates that Tehran will not have a nuclear weapon.

Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

“…the Iranian foreign minister has told NBC News that his country is “fully prepared” to resume war with the US… Brent Crude futures rose more than 1 percent to $105.64 a barrel by 00:36 GMT … while US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed more than half a percent[28Sept26] aje.news/pkq3ch#updat...

Iran says it’s ‘fully prepared’ for war to resume as US rejects drone claim

Abbas Araghchi's warning comes after Washington rejected a seven-day roadmap to end the war and reopen Strait of Hormuz.

Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

“… US and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on $US30 billion … of goods and to set up a trade council [It]… follows a three-day summit between the two countries' leaders … The tariff reductions would apply to US exports such as agricultural goods, wood and cosmetics www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...

China, US agree to AI dialogue, $42b in tariff cuts during state visit

The tariff reductions are set to apply to US exports such as agricultural goods, wood and cosmetics, as well as US imports including small appliances, toys, decorations.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

“Residents of the northeastern United States are facing a powerful storm known as a nor’easter that has knocked out power and caused flooding across the region. The storm has led to the cancellation of more than 400 flights and power outages affecting more than 88,000 [buildings].” aje.news/to5mja

Powerful storm brings flooding, power outages to northeastern United States

Authorities warn residents that extreme conditions in the region could pose risks.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

USA is a growing threat to the ecological viability of the planet. “… Trump has announced new fuel economy standards that roll back requirements adopted under his predecessor, arguing they will lower automobile prices and encourage manufacturers to expand production in the US.” aje.news/q9302x

Trump says he is rolling back Biden-era US fuel economy rules for cars

The US president said he would end a so-called 'EV mandate' that steered consumers to electric vehicles.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Murderous USA hegemony. “Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez has condemned the United States’s oil blockade against his country during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), calling it an “act of collective punishment” intended to trigger a humanitarian crisis. aje.news/6hud0l

Cuba condemns US ‘collective punishment’ as Trump predicts deal

The Cuban foreign minister's comments come days after the US told the UN that ‘freedom will be coming’ to the country.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

“President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Al Jazeera that Iran no longer trusts negotiations with the United States after previous rounds of talks were followed by attacks and sanctions, as Tehran awaits a response to its latest proposal to end the war.” aje.news/wxm1t8

Pezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’

In an interview with Al Jazeera, the Iranian president says Qatar and Pakistan are relaying Tehran's messages to the US.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

“The … Supreme Court has allowed … Trump to use a … voter verification system just weeks away from the midterm elections … The court’s emergency order … allows … [Trump] to use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements … programme … to verify the eligibility of voters ...” aje.news/88fi5k

US top court allows Trump to use controversial voter verification system

Voting rights groups have warned system may falsely identify voters as non-citizens, leading to disenfranchisement.

Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Sometimes we need to know the face of evil and have its names. “The United Nations human rights office has added 61 more companies to its database of businesses engaging in activities linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem.” aje.news/wj31e9

UN expands list of firms involved in illegal Israeli settlement activities

With addition of 61 more companies, the list now includes 214 businesses in 11 countries, most of them Israeli.

Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Where do market manipulation and gambling merge? “A United States appeals court has found that states can regulate prediction markets, ruling against a bid by the company Kalshi to exempt so-called event contracts from state gambling laws.” aje.news/atlg32

US court rules against Kalshi, says states can regulate prediction markets

US appeals courts have varied on regulation of prediction markets, opening the door to US Supreme Court debate.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

“[25 Sept 26] “… the average price for a gallon … of diesel was $6.50, up from $5.61 a month earlier. The spike has prompted …. Trump … to consider restricting US diesel exports ahead of upcoming midterm elections. Energy experts warn US diesel export ban could increase fuel costs” aje.news/bucxir

What would a US diesel export ban mean for global fuel prices?

Energy experts warn US diesel export ban could increase fuel costs domestically and internationally.

Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Should our children be consuming a toxic product? “Two technology giants have faced legal setbacks involving cases over misleading consumers about user safety and privacy in the United States, with Facebook found liable by a jury and TikTok agreeing to pay a $100m settlement.” aje.news/q0oq3w

Facebook found liable as TikTok settles for $100m over user safety

Facebook found liable in New Mexico for deceptive actions; TikTok settles $100m lawsuit with Alabama over safety claims.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

What is it to be a person who contributes positively? “Pope Leo XIV has warned that artificial intelligence, which he referred to as a “paradise of machines”, and other emerging technologies could undermine humanity by posing fundamental questions about what it means to be human.” aje.news/qephmb

Pope Leo XIV warns AI could undermine humanity during France visit

Thousands gather in Paris as the pope warns against a 'paradise of machines' at the Elysee Palace.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

“The United Arab Emirates has halted flights operated by Iranian airlines, joining several other countries in adopting United States sanctions aimed at pressuring Tehran’s aviation sector.” aje.news/dxebhx

UAE bars Iranian airlines as US sanctions squeeze Iran’s aviation sector

UAE joins Oman, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkmenistan in restricting access to Iranian airlines.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

“Multiple protests against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu took place in New York as he addressed the [UN]… General Assembly, with more than 100 people arrested as demonstrators demanded accountability over Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and an end to United States military support.” aje.news/zh5ygi

More than 100 arrested as New Yorkers protest Netanyahu’s UN visit

Demonstrators blocked streets and marched towards UN headquarters as the Israeli PM addressed world leaders at UNGA.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

“For his part, Xi stated on Thursday that the US and China should take steps to avoid the “Thucydides Trap”, a term used by international relations scholars regarding the risk of conflict between a rising power and an existing power.” aje.news/1zbkvn

Trump-Xi summit: Four key takeaways from the Washington, DC, meeting

Trump, Xi seek stable US-China ties at the White House, but differences over Iran, Taiwan and trade remain unresolved.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“Palestinian Americans have held a day of advocacy at the United States Capitol under the spectre of a new $2.8bn arms transfer to Israel reportedly approved by the administration of US President Donald Trump.” aje.news/wvllpf

Palestinian Americans meet US lawmakers as Trump seeks $2.8bn for Israel

Organisers say more than 300 constituents met with House and Senate members from 26 states to demand US policy shift.

Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“US Senator John Curtis, a Republican from the state of Utah … said “questions have arisen” about Donald Trump Jr’s relationships with foreign business figures and acceptance of “significant gifts”, alleging he may have personally benefited from his relationship with the president.” aje.news/fjmsvw

US Republican calls for probe into Donald Trump Jr’s business dealings

US Senator John Curtis's letter marks a rare effort by a member of the president's own party to hold him accountable.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“The administration of United States President Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to overturn the decision to release a Georgetown University scholar who had advocated for Palestinian rights and opposed Israel’s war in Gaza.” aje.news/zhbanb

Trump admin asks top US court to reverse pro-Palestinian scholar’s release

US solicitor general challenges lower court's ruling on Georgetown scholar's detention, sparking constitutional debates.

Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“The United States, Denmark and Greenland have signed a deal on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, granting Washington a greater military presence on the continent-sized Arctic island.” aje.news/2g2cbu

US signs ‘tremendous’ Arctic security deal with Denmark, Greenland

NATO and the European Union welcome accord that ends months-long standoff after Trump threatened to seize Greenland.

Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“The Gulf is experiencing “one of the most dangerous phases” due to the US-Israel war on Iran that “can be resolved through diplomatic means”, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has said at the United Nations General Assembly.” aje.news/uvelmy

Qatar’s emir urges diplomacy as Gulf at ‘one of the most dangerous phases’

Sheikh Tamim says years of delayed diplomacy led to the US-Israel war on Iran.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“What’s notable about the meetings between the US and GCC leaders is that Iran and its allies have the ability to target Gulf cities, oil facilities and shipping routes, all of which have been left vulnerable by the US military position in the region.” aje.news/r3kxwe#updat...

Trump threatens Iran again as Witkoff, Araghchi meet in New York

Trump told reporters ⁠at the UN that US officials ‌had a "very good" three-hour meeting with the Iranian delegation.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

““Tehran’s message is clear and unambiguous; if Washington wants to escape the quagmire it has created for itself and avoid getting further entangled in it, it has no choice but to accept Iran’s rights and conditions.”” aje.news/xib2xq#updat...

Iran sets terms for peace as Saudi forces foil Houthi attack on Riyadh

Iran security chief says Tehran's demands include an end to war on all fronts and the lifting of US's naval blockade.

Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“The United States government has signed off on as much as $414m in financing for a uranium project in Niger, according to the project’s developer, two years after Washington agreed to withdraw troops from the African country.” aje.news/gzmpu4

US approves $414M uranium investment in Niger, two years after troops left

Uranium project investment could mark a turning point in US-Niger and US-Canada relations.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“The White House has withdrawn the nomination of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to lead United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), without giving a reason for the decision.” aje.news/nh6i1y

White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE

The ex-Oklahoma state trooper’s nomination had stalled in the Senate as ICE faced growing scrutiny over its operations.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“Italy will deploy warships to ensure safe passage for its commercial vessels through the Bab al-Mandeb strait, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, adding that Rome would not wait for a joint decision from the European Union.” aje.news/gw0bfn

Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb

Italy's defence minister warns of severe economic fallout if Bab al-Mandeb becomes impassable, bypassing EU delays.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“The United States is allowing an Iranian delegation to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City next week, a Department of State spokesman said, in spite of the protracted war that is raging into its seventh month.” aje.news/1kn286

US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly

Iran's delegation to UNGA will be smaller this year, with travel restrictions and limits on luxury goods purchases.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

More threat against USA allies is absurd and counter productive. “Trump has threatened the European Union with new tariffs over its proposal to make Canada the bloc’s first “associate member”, suggesting the move could be considered hostile to the US.” aje.news/tnrd56

Trump says Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ could be ‘hostile act’

The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.

Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“[USA] … will extend visa sanctions on officials of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and … the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), preventing Palestinian President … from travelling to … [USA] to [address] the … UN General Assembly next week for the second year in a row.” aje.news/oymlsj

US extends visa ban on Palestinian officials before UN General Assembly

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is among those barred for the second year in a row.

Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“OpenAI says it has identified additional incidents of its AI models allegedly acting deceptively and taking unsanctioned actions during internal training and testing.” aje.news/f2e3yz

OpenAI reports more incidents of models acting deceptively

The ChatGPT creator says it is introducing a public reporting framework to share unexpected AI behaviour.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

““In Venezuela, thanks to my Administration’s arrest and removal of former illegitimate dictator and drug trafficker Nicolas Maduro, we are already seeing the results of growing cooperation with the country’s interim government against cartels,” Trump said …” aje.news/lmwfd1

US removes Venezuela from drug list, Trump says

Trump says the country has made progress against narcotics since Maduro's removal, may also remove Colombia and Bolivia.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“Rapper Macklemore says he will donate the entire $1m he earned from singer Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour to organisations supporting Palestinians, days after he was dropped from the tour over his support for Palestine.” aje.news/acb8kn

Macklemore pledges $1m in tour earnings to Palestinian groups

The rapper also challenged Robert Kraft to match the donation as fallout from his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour grows.

Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“The Fed, which is the central bank of the US, said on Wednesday that it will hike interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75 percent to 4 percent.” aje.news/wqhoxp

US Fed raises interest rates for first time in three years

The 25 basis-point hike is the first raise in three years and comes before critical midterm elections in the US.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“The umbrella organisation for trade unions in the United Kingdom has passed a motion calling for an end to complicity in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and settler violence in the occupied West Bank.” aje.news/zrhz2j

UK trade unions back motion to boycott and sanction Israel

Motion demands taking action to oppose the 'catastrophic destruction of Gaza' and Israeli settler violence.

Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“A bipartisan group of US senators are pressing the Trump administration to disclose the full terms of its proposed civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, including two binding documents negotiated alongside the deal.” aje.news/k6nock#updat...

Iran war ‘hopefully’ nearing end, Trump says, claiming he spoke with Tehran

US presidents words come as Israel continues to bomb southern Lebanon, fighting heats up in Yemen, energy prices soar.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

“A 40-year-old woman in the state of Pennsylvania has died of measles, becoming the third person to die from a rare outbreak of the preventable disease in the United States.” aje.news/r0r7aa

A third person has died of measles in the US, health officials say

Pennsylvania reports that a 40-year-old woman died from the disease, which was declared eliminated in the US in 2000.

Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

“A new memorial statue of the slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has been vandalised days after it was installed outside Turning Point USA’s headquarters, the youth-focused organisation he co-founded.” aje.news/j1yzlx

Charlie Kirk statue vandalised outside Turning Point USA headquarters

Vandals spray red paint on Charlie Kirk statue days after its unveiling to mark one year since his death.

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Ascot_🐂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦘🦘 @ascot4132.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

“The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, is on the brink of bankruptcy and could close as soon as Tuesday, The Washington Post has reported.” aje.news/bonnkw

US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports

Board of trustees recommends that the main building be closed immediately due to costs, US newspaper reports.

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