Watch: Why has Trump been so eager to welcome Xi?
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

President Donald Trump has been talking about Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit for months, the BBC's Sarah Smith looks at why.

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

Activist Daniel Thomas is charged in connection with an incident in the English Channel on Tuesday.

White House restores access to media outlets banned by Trump after judge's order
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.

Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards". 

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.