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SBS News in Easy English 22 September 2026
Major US television networks have stopped taking part in a shared system for covering President Donald Trump.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing Mr Trump after they were banned from the White House.
They say the move is not legal under the US Constitution.
The outlets say they were punished for reporting bad things about the President, while media that praise Mr Trump keep access.
Vice President JD Vance says they have not been banned, but have lost special access.
"So he's not banning media outlets. What he's doing is saying: 'We're not going to give you special access to the White House if you engage in what is effectively propaganda.' We have to remember those three outlets account about 92 per cent of the stories that they have on the president of the United States on the administration are negative."
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A warning this story contains references to domestic violence.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says there will be extra police patrols in communities during the NRL and AFL Grand Final weekends.
He says reports of domestic violence have risen by more than 25 per cent during past grand final weekends.
The move follows several deadly domestic violence incidents across the state at the weekend.
The Premier says police can help, but people must also speak up if they see signs of abuse.
"This needs to be an urgent national conversation that says that if you see something in a relationship, it's not a private family matter. This is abuse. We've criminalised coercive control. We've toughened the bail laws. But at the end of the day, it's on all of us to call that horrible behaviour because in many cases, it's not the first warning sign."
If you or someone you know is impacted by family and domestic violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.
The Men’s Referral Service, operated by No to Violence, can be contacted on 1300 766 491.
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Typhoon Dujuan has moved across Japan, bringing very heavy rain to the Kanto area and Tokyo’s islands.
The rain caused mudslides and flooded rivers. The storm is now moving away, but people are being told to watch for more landslides.
Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK, says two people have died and four are missing. Almost two million people were earlier told to leave their homes.
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Environmental groups have welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s speech at Climate Week New York City. But they say Australia needs to do more to move away from coal, oil and gas.
Mr Albanese spoke about the harm climate change is causing Pacific countries. He says meetings in Fiji and Tuvalu next month, before the UN climate summit, will let world leaders see the problem for themselves.
"Pacific nations have long been the strongest advocates for climate action. It is literally a threat to their very existence. And the value of listening to their perspectives have never been clearer. Which is why we are working with Türkiye and with the Pacific through our innovative COP31 partnership."
Greenpeace Australia Pacific’s Dr Simon Bradshaw says the government should stop approving new fossil fuel projects.
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Britain will give Saudi Arabia military help to defend itself from Houthi attacks.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says a British RAF Voyager tanker will refuel Saudi fighter jets during defensive missions against drones and missiles. He says Britain will not help Saudi attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen.
Britain already has Sky Sabre air-defence systems in Saudi Arabia. The move follows a Houthi attack on Riyadh at the weekend.
Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi is calling on Saudi Arabia to end its attacks and blockade of Yemen.
"Stop the aggression against our people and end this unjust, oppressive blockade; it amounts to an occupation of our country. These are demands that are fair by every standard, representing firm, just rights and legitimate claims for our cherished people."
