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Donald Trump has announced a deal giving the United States permanent access to Greenland for security and other purposes, in an agreement backed by Denmark and the Greenlandic government. The arrangement does not appear to amount to an American takeover of the Danish-controlled Arctic island, an idea previously supported by the US president. Details remain limited, but the agreement is expected to secure long-term US military access and overflight rights. A US State Department official said the deal could allow Washington to increase the number of military bases in Greenland. It would also prevent non-Nato countries from establishing military bases…

The Government has been urged to increase housing benefit by £2 billion a year at next month’s Budget, with the Resolution Foundation calling for payments to be linked to rising rents across the country. The think tank said Local Housing Allowance (LHA) should be automatically uprated each year in line with rental prices. Its analysis suggests restoring the link would cost an additional £2 billion annually by 2029-30. LHA sets the amount of housing benefit available to private renters and varies between council areas. Claimants in London receive more than those in the North East, reflecting the differences in local…

Alleged texts between Rachel Bradley and her former husband, ex-Major League Baseball player Milton Bradley, have emerged as part of her court battle involving Lamar Odom. The messages, which are being used by Rachel as evidence, contain insults and accusations concerning the former NBA star. The exchanges reportedly relate in part to arrangements for the couple’s son, Matteo. In one undated exchange, Rachel said she was having trouble with Matteo’s passport. Milton allegedly replied: “Blocked. Have a good day sucking crackhead d***. I’m not signing anything from you.” He also allegedly told Rachel that he hoped she died, adding: “I…

Donald Trump has announced an immediate ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the three organisations of repeatedly publishing what he called “fake news”. The US president made the declaration in a post on Truth Social on Friday, September 18, and warned that other media outlets could also be targeted. “I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW … and Politico … from the White House as a result of their constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS!” Mr Trump wrote. He added that news organisations should not be allowed to…

Mark Bosnich has kept faith with Chelsea despite the club’s three-match winless run. The former goalkeeper’s stance comes after Chelsea’s latest defeat, but he has not abandoned the side’s prospects.

New data suggests Democrats are making inroads with voters in some traditionally Republican states due to hold Senate elections in November, raising the prospect of more competitive races. The findings were discussed by Zachary Donnini, head of data science at VoteHub, during an appearance on The Takeout. The analysis focuses on Senate seats that have typically been considered safe for Republicans but could face stronger competition this year as Democrats seek to improve their position among voters in red states.

Andy Burnham has been criticised for appearing unperturbed by warnings that Vladimir Putin is preparing further attacks on Europe, as leaders in Poland and France raised the alarm over Russian aggression. Polish prime minister Donald Tusk said the Kremlin was preparing to target Nato states, while French president Emmanuel Macron warned that attacks were intensifying and ordered increased protection for critical infrastructure. The warnings came amid reports that the United States is considering withdrawing at least 25,000 troops from Europe, more than a quarter of its estimated 80,000-strong force. Donald Trump’s administration has been pressing European countries to take greater…

Supporters of an Idaho ballot measure to overturn one of the United States’ strictest abortion bans are campaigning primarily on the state’s shortage of doctors, rather than abortion itself. Proposition 1, which voters will consider in November, would establish a right to abortion until fetal viability and afterwards in medical emergencies. It would also protect access to contraception and fertility treatment. The campaign is presenting the measure as a response to wider healthcare problems in Idaho, where the number of doctors providing obstetric care has fallen sharply since abortion was criminalised four years ago. A study published last year found…

OpenAI’s Sam Altman is due to brief the United Nations Security Council next week, in a forthcoming address to the international body. The briefing is expected to take place next week. No further details about the subject or format of the session were provided.

A Missouri woman has been indicted on three federal counts after allegedly sending death threats to Jeff Metcalf, the father of murdered Texas schoolboy Austin Metcalf. Sharifa Nicole Henderson is accused of sending multiple threatening messages to Mr Metcalf in June. The charges relate to sending threats to injure, federal authorities said. One alleged message said: “I will hunt you forever until I kill you … I will be there. You will always have to look over your [expletive] shoulder.” In another message, Henderson allegedly threatened to put someone “in a body bag” and said she would “strangle” someone. Authorities…