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UK to establish disinformation centre and lead global AI safety standards, Burnham tells UN

Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a new National Centre for Information Defence to counter Russian disinformation and pledged to lead global efforts on AI safety standards at the UN General Assembly, positioning the UK as an honest broker on technology governance.

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Eleven killed in mass shooting at KwaMakhutha township near Durban

Eleven people have been killed in a mass shooting at a house in KwaMakhutha township near Durban, South Africa. Three gunmen opened fire on 14 people gathered at a residential property late Tuesday evening. Police are investigating whether the attack is linked to a gang feud and have launched a m...

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Parades Commission to rule on Drumcree Orange Order march by Friday

The Parades Commission is expected to announce by Friday whether the Orange Order can march along Garvaghy Road in Portadown on 27 September. The decision comes after a High Court ruling quashed the commission's previous restriction on procedural grounds.

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A large procession of Orange Order members being blocked by police from walking down a road.

UK launches National Centre for Information Defence to counter Russian disinformation

The UK government will establish a National Centre for Information Defence to counter Russian disinformation and deepfakes. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting clarified the centre will not target domestic political dissent, only hostile state actors.

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Inside Trump and Burnham's first UN meeting: warmth, tension and the Chagos question

Inside the basement meeting room at UN headquarters, Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Donald Trump for the first time. The president praised Burnham as a "natural businessman," though tensions emerged over the Chagos Islands deal, which Trump called "terrible."

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Burnham and Trump are centred seated in front of a UN General Assembly banner, lined by top US and UK foreign officials watching on.

Albanese defends social media laws at UN as Trump raises censorship concerns; Hume denies knowledge of Coalition-One Nation talks

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended Australia's proposed digital duty of care laws at the UN, rejecting US claims they risk censorship. Foreign Minister Penny Wong warned of strain on nuclear testing norms. Liberal Senator Jane Hume denied knowledge of Coalition-One Nation power-sharing ...

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Young people without family support face housing and employment crisis

More than 40% of 25-year-olds now live with their parents, relying on family financial support. But for young people without this safety net—including care leavers, young carers and those from struggling families—the path to independence becomes far steeper, with debt and unemployment looming.

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Davey's Serious Turn: Lib Dems Chart Path to Power With Bold Tax Plan

Sir Ed Davey unveiled a £17 billion income tax cut plan at the Liberal Democrat conference, positioning the party to appeal to Conservative voters while funding cuts through EU Single Market growth rather than welfare reductions.

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Sir Ed Davey at the Liberal Democrat party conference. He is pictured against a blue and red background, and he is gesturing with his hands as he makes his speech.

Historic Coatbridge school building engulfed in major fire

Six Scottish Fire and Rescue crews are tackling a major fire at the former Greenhill Primary School in Coatbridge. The 1902-built structure, which closed in 2012, has flames shooting from its roof. Local roads are closed and residents advised to keep windows shut.

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Flames rising from the roof of a burning building, shot from a drone

County Down residents told to seal homes during suspected chemical leak

Residents in County Down have been told to keep windows and doors closed after a suspected chemical leak was reported on Steps Road in Magheralin. Three fire appliances are at the scene and the road has been closed in both directions.

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A crest of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service is shown on the side of a fire engine. The crest has a red hand in the centre surrounded by a white star and a green circle extending around it. The name of the organisation is encased further out around the crest.

EU Delists Two Russian Oligarchs as Sanctions Deadline Passes

The EU removes two Russian oligarchs from its sanctions list as a compromise to prevent the entire regime from lapsing, while extending restrictions on 3,000 others for three years. Ukraine criticises the decision as setting a dangerous precedent.

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Putin shakes hands with Alisher Usmanov, who wears a medal on a red ribbon

Trump praises Burnham as 'natural businessman' at first UN meeting, citing stronger US-UK ties

Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Andy Burnham as a "natural businessman" at their first UN meeting on 24 September, saying UK-US relations are stronger under his leadership. Despite warm personal reception, the leaders diverged on AI regulation, Iran policy, and the Chagos Islands deal.

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Burnham and Trump shake hands at the UN general assembly

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