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PoliticsSep 18Andy Burnham risks row with Donald Trump ahead of meeting as new PM ‘won’t bend the knee like Starmer’Andy Burnham is could risk igniting a row with Donald Trump ahead of their first meeting as the new Prime Minister "won't bend the knee like his predecessor". The Prime Minister is due to meet the US President in New York next Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting is expected to be more informal than Sir Keir's initial encounter with Mr Trump in September 2024. But officials have warned Mr Burnham’s more direct approach could create friction with the Commander-in-Chief. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say One British diplomat warned the "King of the North" would not "bend the knee in the way Starmer did”. Meanwhile, another official said he would not "kiss the ring" of the Republican. Mr Burnham has said he will "say what he feels" to the President while searching for a "connection", with the two leaders expected to discuss Ukraine and wider security concerns. The aim, one Whitehall insider told Politico, is to "get the Trump meeting done and dusted in a relatively safe environment". The Prime Minister visited Ukraine last month and is expected to press Mr Trump over continued American military support, including missile supplies. Sir Keir's tumultuous relationship with Mr Trump turned frosty after the Prime Minister refused to support the US strikes on Iran back in February. The lack of support triggered a series of personal jibes from the President, including Mr Trump saying Sir Keir " was no Winston Churchill ". In response to the dig, Labour MP Toby Perkins hit back, telling GB News: "Well, it's not Franklin Roosevelt that we're dealing with either." POLITICS LATEST: Martin Daubney defends GB News in furious clash with Labour peer: ‘Stop being preposterous!’ Andy Burnham beset by infighting just 60 days into power as damning leak exposes 'copy and paste' PM Labour minister grilled on Andy Burnham's Net Zero stance ahead of Budget: 'Where is the sense?!' After the Prime Minister refused to give his explicit blessing to the US over bombing Iran, the President has ramped up his spat with Sir Keir over support from Britain. He previously accused the Labour leader of being "unhelpful", while many began to fear for the fate of the US-UK special relationship. In the Commons, the Prime Minister delivered a statement to MPs about the turmoil across the Middle East – and refused to explicitly support or condemn Mr Trump's military action. "We all remember the mistakes of Iraq and we have learned those lessons. Any UK actions must always have a lawful basis and a viable, thought-through plan," he said. As part of a way to hit out at Sir Keir's premiership, Mr Trump also targeted the "stupidity" of the highly controversial Chagos deal. He wrote on Truth Social: "Shockingly, our 'brilliant' Nato ally, the United Kingdom, is currently planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia, the site of a vital US Military Base, to Mauritius, and to do so FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER. "There is no doubt that China and Russia have noticed this act of total weakness," he added. Fears have long been raised that the base could be under threat of Chinese espionage due to close economic ties between Beijing and Mauritius. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Chartergbnews · united kingdom
PoliticsSep 18Caddle: FSC gets more powerThe Financial Services Commission(FSC) is being given more power to supervise and regulate the non-bank sector. The House of Assembly on Tuesday debated and approved the Financial Services Commission (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2026, which not only validates the charging and collection of fees by the FSC “over a certain period”, but strengthens that agency’s [...] The post Caddle: FSC gets more power appeared first on nationnews.com .nationnews · barbados
PoliticsSep 18$500,000 payment to Atiku’s ex-wife raises ‘significant red flags’ in Mambilla dispute – ICC tribunal“I confirm that I made a transfer of $500,000 to the Abubakars through my company China Castle Investments Ltd in early 2003,” Mr Adesanya said in his fourth witness statement, according to the tribunal award. The post $500,000 payment to Atiku’s ex-wife raises ‘significant red flags’ in Mambilla dispute – ICC tribunal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 18Uttam blames previous govt. failure on irrigation, El Nino for ryots’ plight nowDuring a short discussion in Assembly, he says usable water was only 49% this year compared to last year’s availabilityThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 18Abelardo's government diary: JEP denounces attacks on its functioningEl tribunal denuncia “el más grave ataque” contra su funcionamiento, mientras el gobierno retira a Colombia de la Coalición por la Igualdad de Derechos. The post Diario del gobierno de Abelardo: JEP denuncia ataques a su funcionamiento appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 18Vance ends Iowa rally with seven-minute censure of Rob SandVice President Vance zeroed in on Iowa Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand during a rally in Council Bluffs on Friday, saying he is too far left to lead the state. Sand is leading in several polls in the contest to succeed Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) in November. In a roughly seven-minute attack on Sand, Vance…The Hill
PoliticsSep 18Trump Courts North Korea’s Leader, but Might Need China to Reignite the FlamePresident Trump has gotten no love back yet from Kim Jong-un. He could turn to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to help set up a summit when Mr. Xi visits Washington next week.NYT US
PoliticsSep 18Chinese Literature Is Undergoing a Vibe ShiftBeijing long promoted novels about working-class travails. What happens when authors point fingers at the state?Foreign Policy
PoliticsSep 18No support for any party in Assembly bypoll: PMKThe PMK party has announced that it will not support any party in an upcoming Assembly by-election. This indicates their strategic position regarding the local political contest.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 18Egypt / China: Top officials meet in Beijing on FridayIn 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 [en]
PoliticsSep 18Protesters plan to form human chain around Kennedy Center amid Trump's threatsProtesters are demanding Trump be removed as its chairman for failing to protect and manage it.ABC News
PoliticsSep 18Early in-person voting begins in the 2026 US midterm elections in VirginiaVirginia leads the way for in-person voting, reflecting a nationwide trend towards casting ballots before Election Day.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 18Fact Check: False video alleges Berlin votes destroyedA video claiming to show AfD postal ballots being destroyed has gone viral ahead of Berlin's September 20 election. DW Fact Check examines the footage, the accounts sharing it and how widely it is really being viewed.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 18Southern States urged to tap horticulture, export potentialUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for Centre-State cooperation and region-specific agricultural planning, stressing the need to boost farm incomes, strengthen food and nutrition security, diversify crops and tap export opportunitiesThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 18Interests of a political party being served, says Mamata after losing TMC name and symbol; vows to fight backSenior BJP leaders including Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that it was divine intervention that Mamata Banerjee has lost her party’s symbol and nameThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 18Texas program will help third graders catch up in reading. Here's how to apply.Texas will offer $400 PASS grants to eligible students for private tutoring. Here's who can apply, what the money covers and when applications open.dallasnews · united states of america
PoliticsSep 18Disabled residents sue Pa., seek more reimbursement for in-home care, end travel restrictionHARRISBURG — Four Pennsylvanians needing daily in-home care for intellectual and developmental disabilities sued the state Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Programs on Wednesday, arguing that two rules concerning Medicaid jeopardize their quality of life and would force...ncnewsonline · united states of america
PoliticsSep 18Trump likely to sign Russia Sanctions Bill today, says White House officialIndia and China are among the major purchasers of Russian crude, making their continued energy trade with Moscow a significant element of the debate surrounding the legislation.moneycontrol · india
PoliticsSep 18Labour bans pro-Palestine group from conferenceThe Labour party has banned a pro-Palestine group from its conference.telegraph · united kingdom
PoliticsSep 18Watch live: Trump to announce Medicaid drug pricing planPresident Trump will deliver remarks Friday on another step in his administration’s efforts to lower prescription drug costs. Trump is expected to announce that Medicaid programs in all 50 states will have access to “most favored nation” pricing for certain drugs. He will be joined by several governors in the Oval Office. The announcement comes…The Hill
PoliticsSep 18Unpacking GOP Rep. Salazar's ad blasting Trump's immigration policiesOnly six weeks remain before Americans vote in November's midterm elections. CBS News' Zak Hudak has the latest political headlines.CBS News
PoliticsSep 18Colonel (r) Plazas Vega is acquitted in Miami for the Urán magistrate caseLa decisión cierra los procesos en Colombia y Estados Unidos. De la Espriella celebró la absolución y Helena Urán, hija del magistrado, dijo estar decepcionada. The post Coronel (r) Plazas Vega es absuelto en Miami por caso del magistrado Urán appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 18Sweden’s left-wing opposition leader begins efforts to form governmentMagdalena Andersson will likely face several challenges as she tries to get Sweden's other left-wing parties to unite.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 18Germany: Friedrich Merz under maximum pressure before regional electionsDÉCRYPTAGE - Après sa débâcle et le triomphe de l’AfD en Saxe-Anhalt, la CDU craint de nouveaux mauvais résultats à Berlin et dans le Mecklembourg-Poméranie-Occidentale qui fragiliseraient encore plus le chancelier… Peut-être jusqu’au point de rupture.Le Figaro International
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