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Top stories - The New York Times
Trump Among New York’s Elites at the Al Smith Dinner: It Got Awkward
There were grudge matches and sycophancy in equal measure at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner. “Isn’t it just exciting, what’s going on,” Donald Trump said.October 18 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump Defends Adams at Al Smith Dinner, Saying Both Are Being ‘Persecuted’
Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, and Donald J. Trump, the Republican former president, are strange bedfellows as both face legal challenges.October 18 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump election interference case evidence unsealed after Jack Smith filing
Just weeks before the 2024 general election, Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed evidence in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump after his lawyers requested a delay until ...October 18 - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
12:30 Report — The best and cringiest moments from Al Smith dinner
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Friday! NOAA released its outlook for the upcoming winter season and depending on where you live, it’ll either be a wet or a warm winter due to La Niña. Here’s what to ...October 18 -
World - The Guardian
Kamala Harris urged to flesh out climate plan amid warnings about Trump
Democratic presidential nominee has raised alarm about Trump’s plans but has not said much about her own. US politics – live updates As the US south-east struggles to rebuild after two deadly ...October 18 -
Top stories - CBS News
Breaking down Trump's comments at the Al Smith dinner
Former President Trump attended the Al Smith dinner in New York Thursday night, a traditional event on the campaign calendar that Kamala Harris chose not to attend, which Trump called ...October 18 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - ABC News
Trump and Harris trade jabs at Al Smith Dinner, though Harris wasn't there
The New York Archdiocese's star-studded gala has been a staple in election years since 1960. But only one candidate is showing up in person this year.October 18 - Kamala Harris -
Top stories - The New York Times
Best, Worst and Most Awkward Lines at the Al Smith Dinner
Donald J. Trump and Kamala Harris both delivered remarks, Ms. Harris via taped video and Mr. Trump in person in a ballroom in Manhattan.October 18 -
Politics - NBC News
Donald Trump thanks Melania Trump during the Al Smith dinner
Former Donald Trump praised his wife, Melania Trump, who accompanied the former president to the Al Smith dinner in New York City. Trump spoke about the former first lady's memoir, "Melania," which ...October 18 - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Trump roasts absent Harris at Al Smith dinner
Former President Trump on Thursday unloaded on Vice President Harris at the Al Smith charity dinner in New York City, mocking her absence from the evening’s event, disparaging her intelligence and ...October 18 - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Watch: Trump gives remarks at Al Smith dinner in New York
Former President Trump attended the annual Al Smith dinner in New York City on Thursday evening — a major fundraising event hosted by Catholic Charities of New York. The dinner, which traditionally ...October 18 - New York -
Politics - NBC News
Melania Trump to attend Al Smith dinner with her husband in a rare appearance
The former first lady has made few public appearances with her husband during the 2024 campaign.October 17 - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Harris to address Al Smith charity dinner by video
Vice President Harris will address an annual charity dinner in New York via a recorded video message, organizers said Thursday ahead of the event. Harris's campaign previously announced she would ...October 17 -
World - ABC News
Activist Paul Watson asks France for political asylum to avoid possible extradition to Japan
Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson, known for his decades-long fight against Japanese whaling and arrested in Greenland in July, has asked France’s president for political asylumOctober 16 -
World - The Guardian
Anti-whaling activist held in Greenland appeals for political asylum in France
Paul Watson of the Sea Shepherd organisation faces extradition to Japan after arrest in Nuuk in July. Paul Watson, the anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland and awaiting possible extradition ...October 16 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Two Key Prosecutors in Trump Documents Case Leave Jack Smith’s Office
The departures amount to a tacit acknowledgment that any trial in that case will not happen for many months, if not years.October 16 - Donald Trump -
World - ABC News
Belarus adds 1 year to imprisoned opposition activist's sentence
A court in Belarus has sentenced an imprisoned opponent of hardline President Alexander Lukashenko to an additional year behind bars for disobeying prison officialsOctober 15 -
World - ABC News
A Saudi cartoonist has been sentenced to 23 years in prison, activists say
A Saudi cartoonist who once drew for a Qatari newspaper as a yearslong diplomatic crisis engulfed Doha has been sentenced to 23 years in prisonOctober 15 -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Israel grapples with shortage of air defence missiles
Also in today’s newsletter, Nvidia share price hits new record and tensions rise on the Korean peninsulaOctober 15 - Israel -
World - ABC News
Imprisoned Belarus activist who was a symbol of defiance hasn't been heard from for months
The last time any of Maria Kolesnikova’s family had contact with the imprisoned Belarusian opposition activist was more than 18 months agoOctober 15 -
World - ABC News
Canada, India expel each other's diplomats in escalating dispute over assassination
Canada says it has identified India’s top diplomat in the country as a person of interest in the assassination of a Sikh activist there and expelled him and five other diplomatsOctober 15 - India -
Top stories - BBC News
Women's Footballer of the Year contender Smith
BBC Sport profiles Portland Thorns and United States forward Sophia Smith, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 award.October 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
Southwest’s stock falls after activist calls special meeting to elect new board
Southwest Airlines’ stock took a turn lower Monday, after activist investor Elliott Investment Management called for a special meeting to give shareholders a chance to elect “a completely ...October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Canadian police accuse Indian diplomats of ‘criminal’ activities including homicides
Accusations made hours after both countries expel senior diplomats in escalating row over killing of Sikh activist. Canadian police accused Indian diplomats and consular staff of “clandestine” and ...October 14 -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Canada, India Expel Diplomats in Escalating Dispute Over Sikh Activist's Killing
The decision is the latest flare-up between the countries since the killing of an activist in 2023.October 14 - India -
Business - Financial Times
Canada and India expel diplomats over killing of Sikh activist
Relations between two countries at new low after allegations by Canadian police of ‘clandestine activities’ by envoysOctober 14 - India -
Politics - The Hill
Georgia elections chair criticizes 'activist' board members
Georgia State Election Board Chair John Fervier slammed his Republican colleagues Monday, after the state passed new election rules regarding hand-counting ballots. Fervier, in an exclusive ...October 14 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Activist Investor Doubles Down on Calls for Executive Changes at BP
U.K. activist investor Bluebell Capital Partners is pushing BP to remove its chairman and lead independent director.October 14 -
World - ABC News
India recalls ambassador from Canada in growing dispute over allegation of involvement in assassination of Sikh activist
India recalls ambassador from Canada in growing dispute over allegation of involvement in assassination of Sikh activistOctober 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay and women's rights activist, dies at 86
Women's rights activist Lilly Ledbetter has died, according to a family representative. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act became the first bill Barack Obama signed into law as president in 2009.October 14