A powerful nor’easter has brought coastal flood alerts affecting 24 million people from Maryland to Massachusetts. SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit, while five people were arrested over an alleged terror plot near a U.S. air base in England.

NNBC News2026-09-28 18:35

SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit successfully for the first time and deployed the newest, most advanced Starlinks yet. Flight controllers then brought it back early rather than carrying out the six orbits around Earth planned for the mission.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-28 18:34

President Donald Trump is making an announcement from the Oval Office. A White House official said he will unveil a Minnesota company’s plan to build a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa, giving the administration a prominent manufacturing investment to highlight as Republicans approach the November midterm elections.

RReuters2026-09-28 18:28

CoinDesk’s Public Keys reports that Goldman Sachs’ FTIXX Treasury fund, which oversees roughly $100 billion in assets, is now available through the Lynq network. The episode also covers Twenty One Capital’s planned Bitcoin operating company and Bastion’s conditional OCC trust charter.

CCoinDesk2026-09-28 18:27

On Sept. 28, French Rafales escorted the aircraft carrying Pope Leo XIV on its journey from Lourdes to Metz. He is to attend a meeting and celebrate Mass there, then return to Rome as his four-day visit to France ends.

VVOA Chinese2026-09-28 18:24

Stimson Center Distinguished Fellow Barbara Slavin describes the US-Iran conflict as a dangerous mix of military escalation, diplomatic ambiguity and political calculation. She says Qatar-mediated indirect contacts between Washington and Tehran have been too limited and fragile for a serious breakthrough, amounting to “kabuki diplomacy.”

FFrance 24 English2026-09-28 18:09

President Trump spoke briefly with reporters after arriving at the White House on September 27, 2026.

TThe White House2026-09-28 18:01

Fox News' Stephanie Bennett and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo examine an alleged terror plot thwarted near a U.K. air base. Pompeo also addresses the continuing economic and military threats he says are posed by Iran.

FFox News2026-09-28 18:00

Chancellor John Healey speaks to Adam and Chris at the Labour Party conference after his first speech in the role. He announced £6bn in new contracts for British shipyards and stressed reindustrialising Britain and getting more young people into work. With the global economy under strain and UK diesel at a record high, he faces questions over the pension triple lock.

BBBC News2026-09-28 18:00

Flooding across Thailand this week has killed at least eight people, according to the Interior Ministry. Parts of Bangkok have remained underwater for days, forcing thousands of residents into temporary shelters.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-28 17:57

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s leadership is being tested as Labour members gather for the party’s annual conference hoping he can address the country’s challenges. Since the 2016 Brexit referendum, the UK has had seven prime ministers, while many voters have moved rightward, particularly towards Reform UK, complicating Burnham’s efforts to deliver his pledges.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-28 17:57

SpaceX sent its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time and successfully deployed its most advanced Starlink satellites yet, but ended the flight early to ensure safety. NASA is viewing the mission as a success.

NNBC News2026-09-28 17:55

Five suspects have been released on bail after lengthy interviews, but the investigation remains open. UK counterterrorism police are examining every possible motive behind the incident near RAF Fairford, including whether anyone involved was acting for another state.

DDW News2026-09-28 17:54

A Chinese delegation is making a state visit at the White House.

TThe White House2026-09-28 17:51

The Liberals’ proposed Building Canada Strong Act is facing criticism over changes to environmental reviews and workers’ ability to strike. The program also examines Mark Carney’s comments on preparing for the “extreme tail risk” of U.S. military action, plus British Columbia’s snap election and whether its leaderless Conservative Party can compete seriously.

CCBC News2026-09-28 17:46

British police have bailed five men arrested early Sunday near a U.K. airbase used by the U.S. on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences. Laurence Taylor of the U.K.'s Counter Terrorism Policing said the five British citizens remain under investigation.

CCBC News2026-09-28 17:39

Bloomberg’s Open Interest previews the US trading day as oil surges after President Trump rejects an Iranian proposal concerning Hormuz. Nvidia is highlighted for making a record $150 billion bet on its own stock. The program also features executives discussing Anthropic, financial advice and AI, alongside SpaceX’s Starship launch and engine failure.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-28 17:35

Andrew Bailey, who joined the FBI as a co-deputy director, announced he will leave the role. NBC News’ Ryan Reilly reports on the announcement and Bailey’s work under FBI Director Kash Patel.

NNBC News2026-09-28 17:34

Watch the full Sept. 28 episode of the TODAY Show, which airs on NBC weekdays at 7 a.m. local time.

NNBC News2026-09-28 17:32

The broadcast features an ABC News exclusive one-on-one interview with Evan Gershkovich, Luke Bryan discussing his new album and the new season of “American Idol,” and Steve Harvey marking 50 years of “Family Feud.”

AABC News2026-09-28 17:30

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten says President Trump’s approval ratings in key House districts point mathematically to a Democratic House majority as the midterm elections approach. Enten says Trump is twice as unpopular in those districts as he was at the same point in 2018.

CCNN2026-09-28 17:29

A presidential announcement by Trump is taking place at the White House.

AABC News2026-09-28 17:28

From London’s ULEZ to Sofia’s clean air zone, European cities are showing that cleaner air can be achieved, although much more work remains.

Eeuronews2026-09-28 17:27

CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada will return for its 90th season, featuring eight prime-time PWHL games on Saturday nights instead of NHL games.

CCBC News2026-09-28 17:18