Early voting begins in midterms as campaign shifts focus to cost of living and Iran war – US politics live 18. September 2026 (14:38) Campaigning or control of Congress is expected to ramp up as some states open early votingSign up for the US Breaking News emailJD Vance is back on the midterm campaign trail today, slated to head to Iowa to speak at a rally in Council Bluffs.Republicans in the state are fighting to hold on to a Senate seat and the governorship, both of which appear too close for comfort. Vance will be joined at the rally by the Republican candidate for governor, Zach Lahn. The GOP’s Senate nominee, Ashley Hinson, has said she will not attend due to a previously scheduled commitment. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Poorest countries hit hardest by UK aid cuts under Keir Starmer government, new figures reveal 18. September 2026 (14:01) Aid to lower-income countries fell by almost 7%, while higher-income countries saw their share of Britain’s aid budget increaseThe world’s poorest countries were worst hit by British aid cuts under Keir Starmer’s government, while higher-income countries saw their share of aid increase, new figures reveal.The latest figures released by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office show a 6.7% decrease in funding to the least-developed countries and low-income countries, amounting to cuts of £118m. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Police begin operation to move migrants from Ceuta beaches 18. September 2026 (13:59) Police reportedly fired into the air on Friday morning as they struggled to contain crowds jostling to secure a place at the tented site.(BBC News)
