Missouri’s Trump-backed voting maps approved by federal panel challenged in supreme court 10. September 2026 (00:04) Opponents requested an emergency filing as state’s elections plunged into uncertainty over redrawn districtsOpponents of congressional redistricting in Missouri appealed to the US supreme court on Wednesday after a federal panel let stand a ruling allowing the state to use a new map backed by Donald Trump in November’s midterms.The map’s challengers, including a group opposed to the Republican-drawn map called People Not Politicians, made the request in an emergency filing, moving swiftly after Stephen Clark, a St Louis-based chief US district judge, issued his decision on Tuesday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump says he would consider pardon for former attorney Michael Cohen 10. September 2026 (00:03) Cohen has not personally asked Trump for a pardon, but he submitted an application to the White House after his request was denied by the Biden administrationDonald Trump on Wednesday said he would consider pardoning Michael Cohen, the former fixer whom he once branded a “rat” for testifying against him in court and before Congress, but with whom he has recently staged a stunning public reconciliation.Asked by a reporter whether he would grant Cohen’s appeal for presidential clemency, Trump said: “If everything is checking out, it’s something I would consider.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Labour picks former child refugee to stand in byelection for Starmer’s seat 09. September 2026 (23:56) Sagal Abdi-Wali, who came from Somalia in the 1990s, likely to face Zack Polanski in Holborn and St Pancras contestA former child refugee who became the leader of Camden council has been selected to be the Labour candidate for the byelection in Holborn and St Pancras.Sagal Abdi-Wali, who came to the UK from Somalia as a child in the 1990s and was elected leader of Camden council in May, was chosen by Labour members to contest the north London seat vacated by Keir Starmer. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge 09. September 2026 (23:23) Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.(BBC News)
Trump officials push to exclude undocumented immigrants from US census 09. September 2026 (22:32) Census Bureau also considers race and ethnicity questions in overhaul that would have dramatic effect on voter mapsThe Trump administration on Wednesday proposed changes to the US census intended to exclude immigrants without legal status in addition to other groups, with potentially significant effects on the allocation of federal resources and drawing of districts in the US House of Representatives.In a proposed rule published in the Federal Register, the Census Bureau also announced it was considering changes to the data it collects about race and ethnicity, amid the Trump administration’s push to rid the government of diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Victoria’s koalas in chronically poor health and population is half what was previously estimated 09. September 2026 (22:23) Exclusive: State government delayed releasing major report into the health of the koala population for more than 12 monthsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian government sat on a report for more than 12 months that found the state’s koala population was in chronically poor health.The review of the state’s koala populations, led by state science agency the Arthur Rylah Institute in conjunction with scientists from major universities, was completed for the Victorian government in June 2025. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
