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Trump announces new tariffs against EU

The US president has accused the bloc of “not complying” with a trade deal reached last summer, hiking automotive industry levies. US President Donald Trump...

Trump admin says Iran conflict ‘terminated’

The temporary truce with Tehran counts as the end of war, and no congressional approval is needed, the White House has reportedly said. The US-Israeli...

Dead empire meets zombie empire: King Charles III’s US visit can’t mask the reek of corruption

The British monarch’s trip showcases an alliance held together by shared complicity and decline. King Charles III has gone to Washington, ostensibly to help the...

Trump’s sons claim share in mining group supported by US govt – FT

The company secured up to $1.6 billion from Washington last year to extract tungsten in Kazakhstan, the news outlet has said. A shell company backed...

Senate blocks bid to limit Trump’s power to attack Cuba

The US president has repeatedly hinted at a possible regime-change operation on the island. A Democratic-led effort to limit US President Donald Trump’s authority to...

Ex-FBI chief Comey hands himself in over charge of threatening to kill Trump

Former FBI director James Comey has turned himself in to authorities after being charged over a social media post prosecutors claim threatened US President...

Ex-FBI chief Comey charged with threatening to kill Trump

The allegations stem from a social media post that was interpreted as a coded threat against the sitting US president. A federal grand jury has...

Why US Republicans are headed for a midterm crash

It appears the curse of the midterm elections is going to hit the ruling party head-on. The midterms are still seven months away, and the...

King Charles meets Trump ahead of Congress speech

King Charles III arrived at the US Capitol on Wednesday ahead of a landmark address to a joint session of Congress, becoming the first...

White House dinner gunman charged with attempted assassination of Trump

Cole Allen allegedly breached security at a presidential press event on Saturday while armed with a shotgun and pistol. The armed suspect who allegedly tried...

Iranian FM denies Trump has ‘all the cards’

Washington and Tehran have clashed over who holds the most leverage in their nearly two-month standoff. The US is mistaken to believe that it has...

White House Correspondents’ dinner suspect identified

Authorities in the United States have detained the man accused of launching an armed attack outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington,...

Luxon denounces Washington attack

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has condemned the armed security breach at a Washington DC press event attended by Donald Trump. Trump, Melania Trump and other...

Trump praises Secret Service response after White House Correspondents’ dinner scare

President Donald Trump was rushed from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton after a gunman fired multiple shots near a security...

Trump evacuated after gunfire scare disrupts White House Correspondents dinner (Video)

U.S. President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted from the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington after what witnesses described as multiple gunshot-like sounds caused...

Trump fired navy secretary after ‘Golden Fleet’ failure – NYT

John Phelan failed to quickly deliver plans for the US president’s grand naval vanity project, according to the New York Times. US President Donald Trump...

Trump-linked Syria deals raise questions over sanctions repeal and foreign investment

A series of business proposals tied to Syria’s post-war reconstruction has drawn scrutiny in Washington, after links emerged between foreign investors, U.S. policymakers, and...

Trump pressed on nuclear strike against Iran

The US president insists Washington has already decimated Tehran in a “very conventional way”. US President Donald Trump has lashed out at a reporter who...

‘No time frame’ for ending Iran war – Trump

The US president has rejected claims that he is rushing to end the conflict ahead of midterm elections. The US is not setting any deadlines...

Trump extends Iran ceasefire, warns of force if blockade fails to yield deal

The US president has prolonged the truce indefinitely until Tehran presents a “unified proposal” to end the conflict. US President Donald Trump has extended the...

Trump recalls ‘ass-kiss’ in Tim Apple tribute

US president mixes praise with trademark bluntness in recounting the Apple CEO’s calls for help. US President Donald Trump has claimed with his usual bluntness...

Trump announces new Iran talks, warns ‘no more Mr. Nice Guy’

The US president has renewed his threat to blow up “every single” Iranian power plant and bridge if it doesn’t accept a “fair and...

Iran threatens to strike ships approaching Hormuz

At least three vessels have reportedly been attacked since Iran renewed restrictions on the strait. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that no...

Cuba sends ‘secret letter’ to Trump – WSJ

US officials reportedly intercepted a proposal with an economic deal that was intended to bypass Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The Cuban government attempted to...

Trump’s CDC pick sparks backlash from vaccine critics

US President Donald Trump is facing criticism following his nomination of Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with...

Trump orders probe into mysterious deaths of US nuclear scientists

At least ten experts linked to classified aerospace and nuclear programmes have died or gone missing since 2023. US President Donald Trump has ordered an...

Trump family crypto venture rocked by investor revolt

A high-profile cryptocurrency venture linked to the Trump family has been thrown into turmoil after one of its largest early investors publicly accused the...

Hezbollah included in ceasefire – Trump

The US president earlier announced a ten-day truce has been agreed between Israel and Lebanon. A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will include the Lebanese-based...

Ceasefire agreed between Israel and Lebanon – Trump

A ten-day truce will begin at 5 PM EST (22:00 GMT) on Thursday following talks between the sides, the US president has announced. US President...

US DOJ seeks to overturn J6 convictions

The US Department of Justice has asked a federal appeals court to overturn convictions against several members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers...

End of Iran war ‘very close’ – Trump

Tehran wants to make a deal “very badly,” the US president has claimed. The conflict between the US and Iran is close to being settled,...

Judge throws out Trump’s $10bn lawsuit against Wall Street Journal

A US federal judge has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and its parent company News Corp, ruling...

Trump attacks Pope

The US president has rebuked the pontiff over his criticism of the Iran war. US President Donald Trump has criticized Pope Leo XIV, calling him...

Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks

The US president has said that he instructed the Navy to “interdict every vessel that has paid a toll to Iran,” accusing Tehran of...

‘Get out and vote for Orban’ – Trump tells Hungarians

The US president called the Hungarian leader a “true friend, fighter, and winner” ahead of a tight parliamentary election. US President Donald Trump has thrown...

Hunter Biden challenges Trump’s sons to a ‘cage match’ (Video)

The son of the former US president said he is “100% in” for a potential fight with Eric and Don Jr.. Hunter Biden, son of...

Trump claims Netanyahu will scale back strikes on Lebanon

Israel has nonetheless continued to pound the neighboring country, according to local media. US President Donald Trump has said he asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

Iran announces mine-safe Hormuz route as Hezbollah retaliates against Israel

Washington and Tehran spar over the terms of the ceasefire, while hundreds of vessels remain stuck in the strategic waterway. Hezbollah has targeted a strategic...

Trump faces impeachment push over Iran conflict

Congressman John Larson has accused the president of waging an “illegal war,” saying the US leader is becoming “unhinged”. Democratic congressman John Larson has filed...

Israel excludes Lebanon from ceasefire, oil prices dive as Iran signals Hormuz green light

The US and Iran have announced a two-week suspension of attacks, while Tehran says upcoming talks in Pakistan on Friday do not guarantee the...

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