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Trump sparks debate over diesel export ban

The Trump administration's suggestion that it could ban or limit diesel exports has sparked a furious backlash from the American oil industry. Politicians are trying to bring down soaring energy prices ahead of the midterm elections in November, but critics say a ban would cause supply problems and higher prices both at home and abroad. Also in this edition: the OECD says the global economy is withstanding the energy shock better than expected, partly thanks to AI investment.

23 Sept 2026, 22:21 UTC

OpenAI AI agent breached Australian government website, PM says

An AI agent developed by OpenAI gained unauthorised access to an Australian government website in June, accessing public and non-public files in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as the first known case of an AI agent hacking a government system.

23 Sept 2026, 22:21 UTC

For the first time, justice orders the Trump Government to return deported immigrants to Africa: "They deny the right to due process"

A decision of the First Circuit Court of Appeal against deportations to third countries also gives hope to migrants who have forcibly arrived in several African countries in recent weeks

23 Sept 2026, 21:25 UTC

"Iran will never lower its head": Pezeshkian challenges Trump and points to the US. U.S. of "terrorist"

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of "terrorism" in his address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. Despite the aggressive tone of his intervention, the dialogue between Iranian officials and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff was resumed outside the UN session.

23 Sept 2026, 21:24 UTC

Category 5 hurricane Polo to Mexico's Pacific Coast

In less than 24 hours, Hurricane Polo went from a category 1 to category 5 storm, one of the strongest in the Pacific Ocean in recent decades. Although it is far from the Mexican coast, strong waves and winds could cause serious damage. President Claudia Sheinbaum said that the hurricane is not expected to touch land, but to pass near Aztec territory, so sudden floods and landslides could occur.

23 Sept 2026, 21:24 UTC

Report from Paris: Government Announces Aid for Petrol Price

The French Government announced the extension of fuel aid for drivers who "travel many kilometres" until 31 December. The measure is not new, since it has been implemented since prices started to rise since spring and have been aggravated by the prolonged closure of the Strait of Ormuz. On the other hand, the country is preparing for the visit of Pope Leo XIV, which will be received by President Emmanuel Macron on Friday. Our journalist Natalia Ruiz Giraldo reports.

23 Sept 2026, 21:23 UTC

Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'

The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.

23 Sept 2026, 21:21 UTC

Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes

The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.

23 Sept 2026, 21:21 UTC

Trump administration invites Putin to attend G20 summit in Miami

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says summit would be opportunity for Russian president to engage with global leaders.

23 Sept 2026, 21:16 UTC

Ethiopia warns of ‘destruction’ as Tigray rebels launch offensive

Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive.

23 Sept 2026, 21:16 UTC

"The return of the law of the jungle": keys to Macron's last speech at the UN General Assembly

The French President, Emmanuel Macron, took the floor on Tuesday, 22 September, before the United Nations General Assembly for the last time as head of State. He called for "not to give in" to "the spirit of defeat" and "the abuse of power" and for "to stand firm with the United Nations" in the face of the return of "the law of the jungle."

23 Sept 2026, 20:22 UTC

Delcy Rodríguez meets Donald Trump in New York

United Nations Venezuela's Acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, met with Donald Trump in New York, a few kilometres from the building in Brooklyn where Nicolás Maduro remains in detention.

23 Sept 2026, 20:22 UTC

Trade and synthetic intelligence are the focus of She Jinping's visit to Washington to meet Trump.

On Wednesday evening Chinese President Shi Jinping arrives in Washington at a visit during which talks are held with his American counterpart Donald Trump, seeking to further reduce the escalation between the two countries commercially and at various levels.

23 Sept 2026, 20:19 UTC

REPLAY: Ukrainian President Zelensky addresses the UN General Assembly

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the world’s leaders Wednesday to keep choking Russia’s revenues and impede its war efforts, telling the UN General Assembly that “Russia’s revenues must remain a target”. Watch his full speech above.

23 Sept 2026, 20:19 UTC

Zelenskyy: Putin is making the world ‘more dangerous’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning that Russia's “never-ending war" could spread throughout Europe.

23 Sept 2026, 20:14 UTC

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’

Ukrainian president urges world leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues to impede its war efforts.

23 Sept 2026, 20:14 UTC

The White House press pool: What is it and how does it work?

White House banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, after US President Donald Trump complained about coverage.

23 Sept 2026, 19:43 UTC

Moroccans vote for the 'World Cup Government' with 62% abstention

The parties have relegated the Ceuta crisis at the end of the campaign while offering new economic promises

23 Sept 2026, 19:24 UTC

Sánchez charges Ayuso and Almeida for the "social tragedy" of Maricarsen's eviction: "They are more concerned about buying stickers"

The president says he does not "rule out anything" to prevent evictions but admits that he needs his partners, who have already twice rejected the shield

23 Sept 2026, 19:23 UTC

Trump and the Hutti: Can Saudi Arabia Press Washington?

Saudi Arabia seeks the support of Donald Trump in front of the Hutti in Yemen, but the White House has, for now, stopped a new military intervention. What pressure margin does Riad have on Washington? And what can the American President do about a conflict that threatens regional security and maritime routes? In this episode of East Express, we reviewed the history of the confrontation between the United States and the Hutti and analyzed the interests of Saudi Arabia and Trump's strategy with Sergio Castaño.

23 Sept 2026, 19:22 UTC