Watch: Trump anticipated Xi's visit for months
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

The BBC's Sarah Smith is at the White House, explaining how President Donald Trump prepared for Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit.

White House 'repeatedly violated' court order to restore press access, say media outlets
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Lawyers for CNN, Politico and MS Now are seeking an emergency court hearing, saying the White House "repeatedly violated" the order.

Crashed RAF jet steered to 'avoid built-up areas' before pilots ejected, commander says
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Gp Capt Gez Currie said the pilots are in hospital, and their families are with them.

Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

The satellite station is used in part to provide internet coverage to neighbouring Ukraine, the government says.

Anti-migrant activist arrested after dinghy slashed in Channel
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Police had been looking into footage appearing to show the man, also known as Danny Tommo, slashing at a boat in the English Channel with a knife.