US President Donald Trump will meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer later today at Chequers, as part of his second state visit to the UK. The visit has already led to a major pledge of £150bn in US investments. Ministers said the deal will bring “better jobs and a better future” for Britain. At a state banquet, Trump described the UK-US bond as “priceless and eternal,” while King Charles praised his role in peace efforts. The visit has also sparked protests in London. Reports suggest Starmer may announce recognition of Palestine after Trump departs. (PC: PA)

ABC has indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live after host Jimmy Kimmel's comments regarding the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel criticized MAGA supporters and President Donald Trump's response to Kirk's assassination, stating that "many in MAGA land are working very hard to capitalize on the murder of Charlie Kirk." Following these remarks, Nexstar Communications Group, which operates 23 ABC affiliates, announced it would no longer air the show, prompting ABC's decision. President Trump praised the suspension, calling it "great news for America" and criticizing Kimmel's talent and ratings. (PC: Reuters)    

Donald Trump’s second state visit to the United Kingdom sparked large protests in London and Windsor. Demonstrators held banners reading “No to racism, no to Trump” and carried inflatable dolls mocking the US president. Human rights groups condemned the visit, accusing Trump of supporting “genocide of the Palestinian people.” Police said four protesters were arrested after projecting images of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle. The UK government staged official events away from central London to avoid clashes. Organisers, including Stop the War and Palestine Solidarity Campaign, urged the public to oppose Trump’s policies on racism, war, and climate. (PC: Al Jazeera)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has banned the use of the word “ice cream,” calling it a foreign influence. It must now be replaced with state-approved words like “eseukimo” or “eoreumboseungi,” meaning “ice confection.” The move is part of a wider campaign to remove Western and South Korean words from daily use, especially in tourism. Even “hamburger” is banned and renamed “double bread with ground beef.” Karaoke machines are now called “on-screen accompaniment machines.” Tour guides in Wonsan are undergoing strict training to use only approved terms, with critics warning against open objections due to fear of punishment. (PC: X)

A fake Pakistani football team of 22 men was caught in Japan and deported before they could play in any tournament. Japanese authorities found their documents to be fake on arrival. The men were trained to act like football players and carried forged papers. Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) later arrested them on suspicion of human trafficking. Officials named Malik Waqas as the main suspect. He set up a fake club called “Golden Football Trial” and charged each man PKR 4 million. Arrested on September 15, Waqas admitted to sending 17 men to Japan in 2024 using the same scam. (PC: X)

King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania at Windsor Castle on the first full day of their UK state visit. The royal carriage procession and a Red Arrows flypast filled the sky with red, white, and blue, drawing large crowds. Trump and Melania also paid respects at Queen Elizabeth II’s tomb in St George’s Chapel. Later, a grand state banquet will take place, where both leaders are expected to give speeches. While many gathered in Windsor to cheer, protesters in London held rallies and displayed satirical Trump balloons. (PC: BBC)

Thousands of Palestinians fled Gaza City as Israeli ground forces advanced with heavy bombing. The UN estimates 650,000 people still remain trapped. Gaza’s health ministry said strikes hit al-Rantisi children’s hospital, forcing patients to flee. Israel claimed it targeted 150 Hamas sites and aims to defeat around 3,000 fighters. Aid groups warned of “unconscionable inhumanity,” with overcrowded shelters unable to host 2 million displaced. Families of Israeli hostages protested, fearing for their loved ones. The UN accused Israel of genocide, citing attacks on civilians and children. Gaza’s health ministry says nearly 65,000 people have been killed since 2023. (PC: BBC)

Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali won the FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss 2025, sealing her place in the Candidates tournament. This was her second straight Grand Swiss victory after winning in 2023. Vaishali shared a touching moment by calling her mother on stage to hand her the trophy, a video that quickly went viral. Her brother, GM R Praggnanandhaa, was also present to celebrate the achievement. Vaishali secured the title with a crucial draw against China’s former world champion Zhongyi Tan. The win means both Vaishali and Praggnanandhaa will compete in the Candidates, highlighting India’s growing strength in world chess.

The US government is denying visas to foreigners accused of celebrating the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the policy, linking visa refusals to online reactions praising Kirk’s death at a Utah university event on September 10. Rubio said, “Why would we want to give a visa to someone who thinks it’s good that someone was murdered?” Some visas may also be revoked. The policy follows tightened restrictions on Palestinians and protesters against the Gaza war. Officials are monitoring social media to identify individuals promoting or celebrating violence. (PC: X)

Donald Trump began his historic second state visit to the UK on Wednesday, greeted with grandeur and unrest. At Windsor Castle, four people were arrested after projecting images of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, sparking protests outside the royal residence. Trump and wife Melania were formally welcomed by King Charles and the Royal Family with a carriage procession, military fly-past, and state banquet planned. The Stop Trump Coalition predicted thousands would rally in London, calling him “not welcome.” Alongside the spectacle, Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a £30 billion tech deal with major US investors.