Today's News on Thursday, 18th September

  • US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs, for now Reuters ()
  • US judge blocks Trump from ending protections for 2,800 Yemeni nationals Reuters ()
  • At UChicago event, former U.S. officials warn Iran war is ‘unraveling’ trust in NATO University of Chicago News ()
  • US judge bars Trump from ending protected status for Yemeni nationals Al Jazeera ()
  • Pope names former undocumented migrant as US bishop of West Virginia CBS 19 News ()
  • U.S. imposes broad new sanctions on Cuba, targeting government ties and key sectors NBC 6 South Florida ()
  • U.S. Navy to Christen Future USNS Solomon Atkinson U.S. Department of War (.gov) ()
  • Trump says he will raise tariff on autos from European Union to 25% Reuters ()
  • US criticises Zambia for lack of engagement as $1 billion health deal stalls Reuters ()
  • Lockheed Martin Awarded U.S. Space Force Space-Based Interceptor Contracts to Meet Layered Missile Defense Demand PR Newswire ()
  • King Charles charms America and avoids pitfalls during his four-day whirlwind US tour CNN ()
  • May Day protests across US draw huge crowds – in pictures The Guardian ()
  • Atlanta United to Face Orlando City SC in 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals Atlanta United FC ()
  • US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz BBC ()
  • U.S. oil prices will exceed Iran wartime high to above $125 as conflict drags on, Kalshi traders say CNBC ()
  • ‘May Day Strong’ rallies taking place across US: Why are people protesting? The Hill ()
  • What Is the Future of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade? Council on Foreign Relations ()
  • Nebraska U.S. Senate Election 2026: Latest Polls The New York Times ()
  • While Asia and Europe scramble for natural gas, the US glut has nowhere to go Reuters ()
  • Trump says US has ‘won’ Iran war, but ‘I want to win by a bigger margin’ The Hill ()