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Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares poses with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer to continue discussions on trade, economic and national security issues, in Madrid on Sept. 14, 2025.Spanish Ministry Of Foreign Affa | Via ReutersU.S. and Chinese officials began talks in Madrid on Sunday on their strained trade ties, a looming divestiture deadline for Chinese short video app TikTok and Washington’s demands that its allies place tariffs on China over its purchases of Russian oil.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer arrived shortly before Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng…

Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, huge celebrations can be expected across the U.S. to showcase the diversity and culture of Hispanic people.This year, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns, a federally led English-only initiative and an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion push have changed the national climate in which these celebrations occur. Organizers across the country, from Massachusetts and North Carolina to California and Washington state, have postponed or canceled heritage month festivals altogether.Celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month is a chance for many in the U.S. to learn about and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic…

NEW YORK (AP) — In the days following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, numerous workers have been fired for their comments on his death, among them MSNBC political analyst Matthew Dowd.It’s far from the first time workers have lost their jobs over things they say publicly — including in social media posts. In the U.S., laws can vary across states, but overall, there’s very little legal protections for employees who are punished for speech made both in and out of private workplaces. “Most people think they have a right to free speech…but that doesn’t necessarily apply in…

Ruben Selles has been sacked as Sheffield United head coach, Sky Sports News understands.The 42-year-old replaced Chris Wilder on June 18 and signed a three-year deal at Bramall Lane. However, the Blades find themselves bottom of the Sky Bet Championship table, having lost all five of their matches so far, scoring just once. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Ipswich Town and Sheffield United They were also knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Birmingham in the first round.Sheffield United reached last season’s Championship play-off final, where they…

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Even before the killing of Charlie Kirk, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania was struggling with the emotional toll of political violence.In the middle of the night just five months ago, someone broke into his home and set it on fire. Shapiro, who is also a likely 2028 Democratic presidential contender, was asleep with his wife and children. And in the weeks since his family fled the blaze, Shapiro has been forced to confront the vexing questions now consuming elected officials in both parties as they face the impact of Kirk’s assassination on their own public lives.…

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ricky Hatton, the former boxing world champion who rose to become one of the most popular fighters in the sport, has died. He was 46.Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester, Britain’s Press Association reported Sunday.Police said they were not treating the death as suspicious.“Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45am today where they found the body of a 46-year-old man,” Greater Manchester Police said in a statement. “There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances.”Friends of Hatton were quick to…

Earlier this week, India signed a historic investment pact with Israel. The deal, known as the Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA), is meant to bolster investor confidence and provide smoother business transactions between the two countries.At the signing ceremony in Delhi on 8 September, Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the pact would “open new doors for both Israeli and Indian investors, strengthen Israeli exports, and provide businesses on both sides with certainty and tools to develop in the world’s fastest-growing markets”. “India is a growing economic power, and cooperation is a tremendous opportunity for Israel.” In a statement, the Indian…

DENVER (AP) — From the moment conservative activist and icon Charlie Kirk was felled by an assassin’s bullet, partisans began fighting over which side was to blame. President Donald Trump became the most prominent to do so, tying the attack to “the radical left” before a suspect was even identified.It was part of a new, grim tradition in a polarized country — trying to pin immediate responsibility for an act of public violence on one of two political sides. As the nation reels from a wave of physical attacks against both Republicans and Democrats, experts warn that the rush to…

A state visit always sends a buzz through the newsroom — and U.S. President Donald Trump’s trip to the U.K. next week looks set to deliver royal, political and business headlines, despite being his second such visit.U.S. President Donald Trump inspected an honour guard during a welcome ceremony at Buckingham Palace in central London on June 3, 2019, on the first day of their three-day State Visit to the U.K. Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty ImagesWednesday will bring the royal pomp and ceremony.Trump and First Lady Melania will be greeted at Windsor Castle by King Charles and Queen Camilla with…

 KUWAIT: Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Nader Al-Jalal, said on Sunday that higher educational institutions played a pivotal role in supporting Kuwait’s development plan (Vision 2035) by encouraging scientific research and creativity.In a statement to KUNA on the occasion of the new academic year, Dr. Al-Jalal affirmed that higher educational institutions were keen on bolstering cooperation with various sectors to accommodate the needs of the job market and serve society.He asserted that the Ministry had made its mission to link the outputs of higher educational institutions with the job market, focusing on an optimized educational environment to…