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Tesla’s European sales fall for a fifth month in a row

Electric carmaker struggles as consumers turn to cheaper rivals amid a backlash against Elon Musk

Why America's giant bunker-busting bombs may have failed to reach their target

Reaching Iran's most fortified nuclear enrichment site is a challenge, even for the world's biggest conventional weapons.

Trump says Iran's nuclear plans put back 'decades' by US strikes after report suggests impact limited

Elsewhere, Nato's chief calls Trump "daddy" when asked about the US president's use of an expletive in criticising Israel and Iran.

12 posts from ‘12 day war’: How Trump live-posted Israel-Iran conflict

The US president, always busy on social media, was extra communicative during the recent Israel-Iran conflict.

Trump doubles down on ‘obliteration’ claims as he refers to Iran strike as ‘genius’

Not just rice and peas: lifting the lid on the radical roots of Caribbean cuisine

NATO summit: 'How far should one go to accommodate Trump, who makes no secret of his disdain for Europeans?'

From flattery to concessions, every detail was arranged to minimize the risk of a diplomatic incident at the NATO summit in The Hague. It is time to change tactics, argues Le Monde columnist Sylvie Kauffmann.

Mamdani's Presumptive Victory Over Andrew Cuomo Shakes New York City's Political Order

Powell pushes back on calls for Fed rate cuts as soon as July

US central bank chair tells congressional committee economy remains ‘solid’ but tariffs could push up prices

US airstrikes ‘only set Iran’s nuclear programme back a few months’

A leaked intelligence assessment denied President Trump’s claims that American strikes ‘obliterated’ the country’s nuclear facilities

Pastor slams his own church for accepting Target donation amid boycott

Trump's opposition faces another adversary: The 'rally around the flag' phenomenon

The US president's decision to lead his country into war with Iran could spark a wave of unity around him, observes Corine Lesnes in her column.

Powell pushes back on calls for Fed rate cuts as soon as July

US central bank chair tells congressional committee economy remains ‘solid’ but tariffs could push up prices

Trump is seeking a quick US exit from Israel-Iran conflict. Will it work?

After bombing Iran, the US president announced a ceasefire. But it remains unclear whether his strategy will avert war.

Early intel assessment says Iran's nuclear program was only set back 'a few months'

President Trump has said U.S. strikes on Iran obliterated the country's nuclear program. An early intelligence assessment finds the strikes may only have set it back "a few months."

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Close Harvard's Doors to International Students

US strikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear programme, intelligence report says

The White House says the assessment is "flat-out wrong" and is "a clear attempt to demean" President Trump.

Man wrongfully deported to El Salvador must be returned to US, court rules

Trump claims ‘complete and total ceasefire’ agreed between Israel and Iran

Trump says Iran and Israel have agreed to a 'complete and total ceasefire'

On Monday, President Trump posted on Truth Social that the ceasefire would bring an 'Official END' to the war.

Supreme Court lets Trump restart deporting migrants to ‘third countries’

Dissenting justice warns court actions expose ‘thousands to the risk of torture or death’.

Iran Fires Missiles at U.S. Targets in Qatar and Iraq After U.S. Hits Nuclear Sites

Trump promises end to ‘12 day war’ between Israel and Iran

US president makes statement just hours after Tehran launched missiles at American base in Qatar

Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire after attacks on US bases

The president hailed an end to the 12-day war by Tuesday afternoon after a choreographed attack on Al Udeid in Qatar

Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed to 'complete and total' ceasefire

Iran and Israel are yet to publicly respond to the announcement, which comes after Tehran fired missiles at a US base in Qatar.

Canada and EU sign defence pact amid strained US relations and global instability

Trump mentions regime change in Iran, after his administration said that wasn't the goal

'... if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn't there be a Regime change???' Trump wrote Sunday on his Truth Social page after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the attack on Iran's nuclear sites 'was not and has not been about regime change.'

Trump suggests regime change in Iran – hours after Vance and Hegseth insisted that was not the plan

Trump backs ‘regime change’ in Iran after ‘monumental’ airstrikes

UN holds emergency meeting after the United States bombed Iranian nuclear facilities

Iran condemns US strikes on nuclear sites as Trump talks of 'regime change'

The UN Security Council is meanwhile urged to adopt a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional Middle East ceasefire.

Real Madrid beat Pachuca at Club World Cup despite Asencio’s early red card

Xabi Alonso gets first victory as Madrid manager, despite his football side playing most of game with only 10 players.

Who Pushed Trump Toward War With Iran? A Deep Dive Into His inner circle

Amazon Indigenous peoples can benefit from ‘ayahuasca tourism’

US bombs nuclear sites in Iran

Trump tells Tehran to seek peace or face further attacks after bombers hit Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan

Dodgers donate $1m to help families impacted by Trump’s ICE raids a day after blocking federal agents from stadium

‘Workers are hard to find’: Florida weighs up cost of Trump deportations

The president’s voters want illegal immigrants out, but businesses fear it will damage construction and the Sunshine State’s remarkable growth

Patrick Artus: 'In the US, attacks on the public research system and universities compromise growth prospects'

More than the erratic policies on tariffs and inflation, it is the Trump administration's ideological attacks that pose a long-term threat to US power, argues the economist Patrick Artus in his column.

In 'Tense' Call, Israel Urges Trump to Quickly Strike Iran's Fordow, Citing Narrow Window

Mahmoud Khalil vows to continue to ‘speak up for Palestine’ after release

Former Columbia University student was released from a detention centre after being held for more than three months.

Freed activist says Trump administration failed to suppress pro-Palestinian voices

After his release from more than three months in immigration detention, Mahmoud Khalil shouts: "Free Palestine!"

Top Federal Reserve official calls for rate cuts as soon as July

Governor Chris Waller says US has yet to see an inflation ‘shock’ from Donald Trump’s tariffs

Sex, drugs and S&M: hit play depicts Prince George as grown up and gay

‘Wild and inflammatory’ off-Broadway show opens to rave reviews from NYC critics

Trump says Gabbard and US intelligence ‘wrong’ on Iran nukes as he warns Tehran could have bomb in ‘weeks’

Judge orders Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil released on bail

Khalil, a permanent US resident, has been in immigration detention since his arrest in March.

MAGA is split over Israel and Iran. Which way will Trump go?

Could a US strike against Iran threaten support for President Donald Trump?

Top Federal Reserve official calls for rate cuts as soon as July

Governor Chris Waller says US has yet to see an inflation ‘shock’ from Donald Trump’s tariffs

US judge orders release of pro-Palestinian Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil

Khalil, a Columbia University student and prominent pro-Palestinian protest leader, has been in immigration detention since March and is facing potential deportation under a Cold War-era law invoked by the Trump administration.

U.S. Judge Orders Release of pro-Palestinian Columbia Activist Mahmoud Khalil

Cuts to USAID pose a grave risk to millions of people around the world

It was an honour to have the chance to put a debate to Westminster Hall this week on the subject that this House has considered the USAID funding pause and its impact on UK International Development. While decisions regarding an American government

LA Dodgers say ICE agents were blocked from its stadium – but Homeland Security insist they weren't there

UK says window for diplomacy exists with Iran

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met top US officials in Washington Thursday ahead of urgent nuclear talks with Iran, as European powers accelerate diplomatic efforts to halt a spiraling regional conflict and prevent military escalation.

Trump says talks with Iran could happen ‘in the near future’

US president will decide whether to join Israeli attack ‘within two weeks’

Trump approves Iran attack plan but has not made final decision, reports say

US president says "nobody knows what I'm going to do" as he weighs strike on Iran.

Trump to decide on US action in Iran ‘within two weeks’

A White House spokesperson says President Trump will decide whether to attack Iran “within two weeks.”

Trump gives Iran ‘two-week’ reprieve as his inner circle quietly seeks exit route

For all the president’s hostile rhetoric, his advisers are increasingly wary of threats to American troops

'He's Finally Home': Edan Alexander, Freed U.S.-Israeli Hostage, Is Back in New Jersey

‘Nobody knows what I’m going to do’: Trump embraces ambiguity towards Iran

The US president has signalled he may get involved in Israel’s fight against Iran but has not made a final decision.

Trump says ‘nobody knows what I’m going to do’ about Iran

Trump says he ‘may or may not’ strike Iran

US president adds that next week will be ‘very big’ in determining course of war between Israel and Islamic republic

Trump on whether or not US will join Israel strikes on Iran: 'I may do it, I may not do it'

Trump's comments came after Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected his demands for an unconditional surrender and warned the United States of 'irreparable damage' if it intervenes.

Iran and Israel launch more attacks as Trump weighs US involvement

Iran and Israel continue strikes on Wednesday night, after Donald Trump says the US "may" join the Israeli attacks.

Karen Read acquitted of murdering her boyfriend

The conclusion of the trial of the Boston murder suspect has ended a three-year legal battle — and cheered throngs of supporters

'Nobody Knows What I'm Going to Do': Trump Plays Coy on Next Iran Moves

Trump plans to delay TikTok ban for a third time

US president will sign an executive order this week extending deal deadline by 90 days

US Senate passes stablecoin bill in milestone victory for crypto sector

If passed, it will establish for the first time a regulatory regime for stablecoins, a fast-rising financial product.

SCOTUS Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made millions for writing memoir

Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender'

The US president is said to be weighing whether to join Israeli strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.

California federal appeals court considers Trump's National Guard decision amid immigration raids and protests in Los Angeles

US District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco ruled last week that the Guard deployment was illegal and exceeded Trump's authority. Federal government attorney Brett Shumate argued the Guard is necessary to protect federal buildings from 'ongoing protests' and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents making arrests.

NYC mayoral candidate arrested by immigration police

The city comptroller Brad Lander was arrested while protecting a migrant from officers. He faces assault and obstruction charges

Trump's Iran War Critics on the Home Front: MAGA Warriors and Progressive Democrats

Trump to cut short G7 visit, citing Middle East, after signing deal with Starmer

Starmer says it is a "really important agreement" with the US that includes car tariffs and aerospace.

Suspect Vance Boelter remains in federal custody on murder charge with bail set at $5m

American Bar Association sues to block Trump’s attacks on law firms

The prominent legal organisation has called the US president’s executive orders against law firms unconstitutional.

Doctor accused of giving ketamine to Matthew Perry to plead guilty

Salvador Plasencia is one of five people charged in relation to the Friends star’s death in 2023 and was due to stand trial this year

Trump sceptical of imposing new sanctions on Russia

G7 allies and US members of Congress have encouraged president to increase pressure on Moscow

NAACP won't invite Trump to its national convention, the first president to be excluded in 116 years

'Our mission is to advance civil rights, and the current president has made clear that his mission is to eliminate civil rights,' NAACP President Derrick Johnson said at a press conference on Monday.

The Israel-Iran War Is Letting Trump Do What He Does Best: Opportunism

Search intensifies for suspect who killed Minnesota Democrat: latest

PSG dismantle Atletico Madrid 4-0 in impressive Club World Cup opener

Champions League winners PSG beat fellow European heavyweights Atletico Madrid at the Rose Bowl in California in the US.

Search for suspect in shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers leads to one of his vehicles in rural area

The search was happening in rural Sibley County, roughly 80 kilometers southwest of Minneapolis. 'We believe he’s somewhere in the vicinity and that they are going to find him,' US Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota said Sunday on NBC’s.

Minnesota police find car in manhunt for lawmaker shooting suspect

Police are searching for Vance Luther Boelter, the suspect in the shooting of two Democratic state politicians from Minnesota.

Among Maga-mania as crowds descend on Washington for Trump’s parade

Military parade, costing about $45 million, draws a mix of military enthusiasts and Maga supporters amid empty seats and national protests

Follow the Pizza: Spike in Food Orders Near Pentagon, IDF HQ Hinted Israeli Attack on Iran

Parade live: Trump applauded at military display in DC

Celebrations in Washington DC to mark 250 years of the United States army coincide with President Trump’s 79th birthday — and nationwide protests

Thousands take to street to protest Trump with 'No Kings' marches: Two incidents of cars hitting protestors reported

Anti-Trump protesters rally across US on same day as military parade

The rallies took on the moniker 'No Kings' and were organized in all 50 states, before being canceled in Minnesota.

Manhunt after two Minnesota state politicians targeted, one of them killed

Hortman and her husband were killed and Hoffman and his wife injured in what officials called "targeted political violence".

LIVE: Inter Miami vs Al Ahly – FIFA Club World Cup

Follow our live build-up, team news coverage, analysis and comprehensive text and photo commentary stream of the game.

Trump Goes All-in on Israel's Iran Offensive Amid Early Success, Holds Back on U.S. Role

US court halts order demanding Trump return control of California’s National Guard

Appellate panel temporarily blocks lower-court ruling that favoured Democratic governor Gavin Newsom

City staffer arrested after ‘impersonating a council member online’

US court halts order demanding Trump return control of California’s National Guard

Appellate panel temporarily blocks lower-court ruling that favoured Democratic governor Gavin Newsom

Which players made the cut for the 32 teams playing at FIFA Club World Cup?

Confirmed squad list for the 32 teams ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.

Israel attack on Iran tests Trump promise not to be dragged into war

Most key lawmakers of Trump's Republican Party quickly rallied behind Israel, whose prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is a hero for many on the US right and has long called Iran an existential threat. But Trump's populist 'America First' base has been skeptical.

Trump struggles with Iran message as Republicans diverge over attack

A US president who vowed to be a peacemaker has to handle a new Middle East crisis that strikes a blow to his diplomatic efforts.

Kanye West causes stir at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

Rapper has repeatedly expressed support for the accused and released a song featuring a recording of him speaking over the phone from jail

Trump: 'U.S. Will Defend Itself and Israel if Iran Retaliates'

California Senator Alex Padilla dragged out of press conference after confronting Kristi Noem

State department planning to lay off hundreds of US-based staff

Career diplomats warn loss of experienced employees will harm America’s international standing

Trump moves to block California electric cars program

The nation's wealthiest state, with around 40 million people, has long used the waiver in the Clean Air Act to set its own emissions standards as it tries to mitigate some of the worst air pollution in the country.

Air India crash refuels Boeing and airline’s problems

Fatal crash raises new concerns for both firms as they try to revamp after years of problems that marred reputations.

What does the Air India crash mean for Boeing?

Until Thursday's tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had an exemplary safety record.

Trump’s birthday parade may be cancelled

Army spokesman tells The Times of safety fears as president hopes to mark 250 years of the US military with event in Washington on Saturday

Israel and Antisemitism Take Center Stage in New York's Mayoral Race

National Guard already detaining civilians as ICE raids continue

Trump says US-China deal ‘done’ as two sides restore trade war truce

US president reveals agreement struck with Beijing covers rare earths

Jesus Cruz polished luxury cars at an LA car wash for a decade. Then ICE showed up

The BBC obtained CCTV footage of a raid at a Los Angeles car wash that shows how President Trump's immigration crackdown has ramped up.

Judge rules Trump cannot use foreign policy claim to deport Mahmoud Khalil

While the ruling does not order Khalil’s immediate release, it does undermine the US government’s case against Khalil.

US ‘threatens to scrap Aukus submarine deal’

The Trump administration orders a review and warns allies it will put America first

Federal judge rules that the US government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil

Khalil, a legal US resident, has been in custody since March 8, when federal immigration agents arrested him in his New York apartment building. US District Judge Michael Farbiarz argued that Khalil's continued detention has caused irreparable harm to his career, to his family and to his free speech rights.

U.S. Embassy to Boycott Israeli Pride Events at Trump Administration's Direction

Trump vows to ‘liberate’ LA as he defends troop deployment

US president’s comments come as defence secretary is grilled over dispatching of Marines to ‘enforce immigration law’

LA protests live: Trump claims ‘Newscum’ and mayor ‘paid agitators’

Treasury chief returns to US as China trade talks ongoing

The negotiations, taking place in London, follow talks in Geneva last month, which saw a temporary agreement to lower tariffs. US President Donald Trump told reporters Monday: 'We are doing well with China. China's not easy.'

LA mayor tells Trump 'stop the raids' as protesters and police clash

California Governor Gavin Newsom blasts the federal government's response to anti-immigration raid protests as "purposefully inflammatory".

Judge orders temporary stop to LA troop deployment

National Guard and marines have been sent into Los Angeles by Trump after four nights of protests

Top CFPB enforcement official to resign amid policy shifts under Trump

Acting Enforcement Director Cara Petersen has served with the US agency since it was founded.

Trump Demanded Netanyahu End Gaza War, Take Iran Strike Off Public Agenda, Source Says

Marines called into LA amid looting, assault and attempted murder arrests

President sends in 300 guardsmen in Los Angeles after protests erupted over a series of ICE immigration raids

Trump mobilizes 700 Marines to respond to anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles

US deploying 700 Marines to protest-hit Los Angeles

The protests in Los Angeles, home to a large Latino population, were triggered by raids and dozens of arrests of what authorities say are illegal migrants and gang members. At least five self-driving Waymo cars were torched in LA on Sunday and local law enforcement used tear gas and smoke grenades to disperse demonstrators. California officials planned to file a lawsuit against Donald Trump in response.

Trump administration to deploy hundreds of Marines in Los Angeles

Decision escalates clash between the federal government and the US’s most populous state

Hundreds of Marines sent to LA area to help federal response to immigration protests

California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is suing the Trump administration, calls the move "deranged".

Trump to ‘activate’ Marines to respond to LA protests in major escalation

Update comes as California mounts lawsuit against Trump sending US National Guard to respond to immigration protests.

Israel Advancing Preparations for Iran Strike Amid Obstacles in U.S.-Tehran Talks

National Guard in LA as Trump warns troops will be ‘everywhere’

US president deploys 2,000 troops after two days of clashes between demonstrators and riot police in the city

Clashes erupt at LA detention center amid political turmoil over Trump deploying National Guard

'Examining the authoritarian nationalism toward which the United States has shifted can help make sense of France's own democratic crisis'

Deindustrialization and a breakdown in social ties are among the trans-Atlantic trends that should be taken as warning signs for France, which is not immune to a crisis of similar magnitude, writes Le Monde journalist Marie Charrel in her column.

Trump says troops in LA to uphold 'law and order' as protests flare up for a third day

The US president has sent in the National Guard, but California officials say the move is "unnecessary".

Trump deploys National Guard against anti-ICE protests in LA

Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to combat protests against ICE in Los Angeles.

Trump to send national guard to quell immigration protests in LA

Federal agents clash with demonstrators protesting against raids on suspected undocumented workers

Trump says Musk will face ‘serious consequences’ if he funds Democrats to run against GOP

US Supreme Court grants DOGE access to sensitive Social Security data

The ruling was one of two victories the US’s highest court handed the Trump administration in cases about data privacy.

Trump threatens Musk with 'serious consequences' in spending bill beef

Trump spoke to NBC on Saturday after Musk deleted one of the explosive allegations he had made during their fallout, linking the president with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

British Steel to be ‘left in limbo’ as Chinese pursue £1bn payout

Parent company is said to be digging in for the long-haul – a move that increases the likelihood of British Steel exports attracting 50% US tariffs

Trump says relationship with Musk is over

The US president says Musk has been "very disrespectful" and he has no interest in mending ties with the tech billionaire.

Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador returns to US to face charges

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported in an administrative error, has been accused of transporting illegal immigrants

Kash Patel has ‘WTF’ moment on Rogan as he learns of Trump vs. Musk

Trump updates: US president ‘not interested’ in talking to Musk

White House continues to navigate the fallout from a high-profile rupture with Musk, who slammed Trump’s budget bill.

US brings man mistakenly deported to El Salvador back to face charges

Salvadoran Kilmar Ábrego García, whose case became a political flashpoint, has been charged with human trafficking by US officials.

Donald Trump calls for ‘full point’ rate cut after jobs report

Renewed attack on Federal Reserve comes after official data shows weakening employment growth

Wrongly deported Salvadoran migrant arrested on return to US

The US Supreme Court had ordered the Trump administration to 'facilitate' the return of Abrego Garcia after he was mistakenly deported in March. But US Attorney General Pam Bondi stressed to reporters that his return to the United States resulted from an arrest warrant presented to the Salvadoran authorities.

Chicago Private Equity Firm Has Stake in Controversial U.S.-backed Gaza Aid Operation

Frank Moore, right-hand man to Jimmy Carter

Close aide to the president for decades who faced a crash course in Washington life and remained close to Carter until his death, dies aged 89

Musk endorses Trump impeachment push: Live updates

Trump-Musk relationship implodes with insults and threats

The US president and his former close ally are trading insults and threats - and the fallout could impact contracts worth billions.

Trump speaks with China’s Xi amid trade, student visa tensions

US president previously said it was ‘hard to make a deal’ with the Chinese leader as talks continue over trade.

Trump is turning the Fed chair into a scapegoat to avoid public scrutiny of his own policies

The American president has once again attacked Jerome Powell, accusing him of failing to lower the central bank's interest rates. This serves as a diversion at a time when signs of a slowdown in the US economy have begun to emerge, writes Isabelle Chaperon, economics journalist at Le Monde.

Man Accused of Firebombing Hostage Solidarity March Charged With Attempted Murder

Trump attacks ‘crazy’ Musk as relationship implodes

US president signals he may cut billionaire’s contracts with the federal government

Canada: premature baby with measles dies amid outbreak in Ontario

Trump signs ban on travel to US by nationals from 12 countries

There are an additional seven countries whose nationals face partial travel restrictions.

What is the ‘revenge tax’ in the US tax bill?

Provision allows US to impose additional taxes on entities from countries that it says impose unfair taxes on US firms.

Husband of ‘King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss speaks out after alleged killer freed on bond

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ will swell US debt by $2.4tn, warns fiscal watchdog

Administration insists legislation will slash the deficit

Canadian wildfires prompt air-quality alerts across five US states

Vogue announces the death of chic — are billionaires to blame?

In the era of ‘greed-flation’, the final nail has been driven into the coffin of cool

Trump administration blasted for trying to wipe gay rights icon Harvey Milk's name from US naval ship

Harvey Milk, the slain gay rights advocate and former city supervisor, remains a revered figure in San Francisco history. California Governor Gavin Newsom took aim at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling the attempt 'A cowardly act from a man desperate to distract us from his inability to lead the Pentagon.'

‘I held his face together’: Jonathan Joss’ husband reveals ‘King of the Hill’ actor’s final moments

Hegseth will skip a meeting on organizing military aid to Ukraine in a first for the US

In Washington, meanwhile, a senior Ukrainian delegation led by First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko is in town for talks about defense, sanctions and postwar recovery, said Andrii Yermak, the head of Ukraine’s presidential office.

Family of suspect in Colorado firebomb attack held in immigration custody

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says authorities investigating if family knew of planned ‘heinous attack’.

US warns tourists over dating app kidnappings at Mexican resorts

Consulate in Guadalajara said dates should meet in public places after several cases of Americans being held for ransom

Musk calls Trump's tax bill a 'disgusting abomination'

Musk says the bill, which faces a key test in the Senate, undercuts efforts to slash federal spending.

Trump orders 50% steel and aluminium tariffs to begin on June 4

US president escalates trade war by doubling levies on all exporters except the UK

Evangelical Leader Close to Trump, Netanyahu Named New Director of Gaza Aid Fund

Caribbean beaches blighted by record masses of stinking seaweed

How the attack on Israeli hostage vigil in Boulder unfolded

The rally for Israeli hostages still held by Hamas allegedly targeted Jewish victims, with the suspect allegedly shouting ‘End Zionists’

US moves to open Alaskan wilderness to oil drilling with Biden rule rollback

Energy department proposes to scrap restrictions as Trump seeks to fulfil campaign pledge to oil industry

Suspect named in shooting death of Jonathan Joss: What to know

What did Elon Musk get from DOGE – and what’s next?

Elon Musk resigned from his position leading the Department of Government Efficiency. What does he leave behind?

Outrage over Peru’s decision to nearly halve protected area near Nazca Lines

Brazil's rightwing Bolsonaro to take the stand in coup trial

Starting on Monday of next week, the former Brazilian president will take the stand in his trial on charges of trying to stage a coup to take back power from his leftist rival, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro has also been accused of a plot to assassinate Lula and other political foes. If convicted, he faces a sentence of up to 40 years in prison.

Colorado attack suspect faces attempted murder and hate crime charges

The 45-year-old suspect appears in court after being charged with a federal hate crime.

Jewish Leaders on Boulder Attack: Sympathy Isn't Enough, We Need Outrage

Victims set on fire as Molotov cocktails allegedly thrown in ‘targeted terror attack’ on pro-Israel demonstration in Colorado

Several injured in attack as man sets people on fire in Colorado in US

Police say a suspect was "setting people on fire" at a mall in Boulder, with several wounded including with burns injuries.

Multiple people wounded in attack in US city of Boulder, Colorado

Police say man arrested following calls to police about someone ‘setting people on fire’.

Multiple people injured in ‘targeted terror attack’ in Colorado

Videos on social media appeared to show fires burning and huge plumes of smoke belching from a park in Boulder

US envoy says France can 'carve' Palestinian state out of the Riviera

The US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has said that there is 'no such thing as an occupation' when it comes to the Palestinian territories, and that 'If France is really so determined to see a Palestinian state [... ] carve out a piece of the French Riviera.'

Thousands evacuated in three Canadian provinces as wildfires continue

‘Loyalty above all’: conservatives wrestle with the law of Trump

President’s judicial appointees are having to choose between fealty to the White House and the Constitution

‘Was it bulls***?’: Even Trump started to doubt Musk and DOGE’s promise to cut $1 trillion, report claims

Inside the New York gallery that bans photography

Rembrandts and Holbeins can be viewed in phone-free peace at the Frick Collection — spot the difference with the Louvre

US to double tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50%, Trump says

President Donald Trump says the increase in tariffs will protect America's steel industry, along with an expected partnership with Japan.

Maersk: The shipping company transporting arms to Israel

Exclusive: Exclusive: Fighter jet equipment is being transported on Maersk ships to Israel, cargo documents suggest.

Trump says he will double steel and aluminium tariffs to 50%

US president escalates global trade war two days after a court ruled against the legality of his levies

Enlightened Americans should stay and fight, not leave

Declarations from abroad, however poignant, are not substitutes for showing up and standing up for democracy.

Brazil’s environmental governance is under threat – and Lula is siding with oil industry

Politicians reviled environmental minister Marina Silva in the senate this week, but new legislation is fuelling the fire

Meta joins the race to develop augmented reality for the US military, alongside Anduril

Mark Zuckerberg has once again partnered with Palmer Luckey, who designs equipment for the US military. The creator of the Oculus virtual reality headset, an early supporter of Donald Trump, left Facebook in 2017 amid controversy.

Federal Officials to Vet Social Media Accounts of Visa Applicants Headed to Harvard

Elon Musk’s cost-cutting has failed. But his chaos was a win for Trump

Mike Johnson praises ‘selfless’ Elon Musk

The US president called the billionaire ‘fantastic’ and said he would ‘always be with us’ after Musk was accused of drug use on campaign trail

Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke legal status for 500,000 migrants

The ruling means 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela are at risk of being deported.

US appeals court gives temporary reprieve to Trump’s tariffs

Decision comes less than 24 hours after trade court ruled president’s global levies to be illegal

UN says famine stalks all in Gaza; Israel shoots, wounds aid seekers

Gaza’s entire population faces starvation, UN warns, with aid deliveries branded a ‘drip-feed’ amid dire crisis.

'Dogefather' Musk vows to stay Trump's 'friend and advisor' in Oval Office farewell

Trump said Musk would still be "coming and going" from the White House after a turbulent four months in which DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) cut tens of thousands of jobs, shuttered entire agencies and slashed foreign aid.

Trump Rules What the Middle East's 'Day After' Will Look Like, and Israel Can Only Comply

Supreme court allows White House to revoke temporary protected status of many migrants

Starmer to tell Trump to back Europe and to protect Ukraine with peacekeepers

Sir Keir Starmer will tell Donald Trump that unless the US provides military support to a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, that Vladimir Putin can’t be trusted to stick to it, saying the US must “backstop” any settlement. The Prime Minister

US appeals court temporarily pauses block on Trump’s tariffs

Decision comes less than 24 hours after trade court ruled president’s global levies to be illegal

Texas cops used license plate readers to track woman who had abortion

Federal appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs

The decision comes a day after a trade court blocked the majority of Trump tariffs because it circumvented Congress.

US appeals court allows Trump tariffs to stay in effect temporarily

The temporary ruling on Thursday from the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is allowing the appeals process to continue and will not be blocked after 10 days, which was ordered by the lower court on Wednesday. The White House had called the ruling 'blatantly wrong,' filed an appeal and expressed confidence that the decision would be overturned.

Trump tariffs can stay in place for now, appeals court rules

The president's signature import taxes win a legal reprieve, as the White House rails against "activist judges".

Remains of Mayan city nearly 3,000 years old unearthed in Guatemala

Pyramids and monuments suggest Los Abuelos was a significant ceremonial site, archaeologists say

Sydney Sweeney unveils bar of soap made from her bathwater

After filming a saucy advert for a soap brand last year, the Euphoria actress was inundated with requests from fans

Washington's Jewish Museum Reopens One Week After Two Israeli Embassy Employees Killed

Stylist recalled how Cassie wanted to jump off balcony to escape Diddy

US judge says effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil likely unconstitutional

Trump administration has relied on sweeping view of executive power to push for deportation of pro-Palestine students.

Students say they 'regret' applying to US schools after visa changes

The Trump administration ordered US embassies to temporarily halt student visa appointments and to ramp up social media vetting.

Trump orders US chip designers to stop selling to China

Three software companies affected — Cadence, Synopsys and Siemens — saw their share prices fall after the directive

Denied, detained, deported: the faces of Trump’s immigration crackdown

Trump: I Warned Netanyahu Not to Attack Iran, 'It Is Not Appropriate'

Trump orders US chip software suppliers to stop selling to China

Move by Washington is latest effort to stymie geopolitical rival’s technological advance

Poland's presidential election: Trump administration openly backs nationalist candidate

The organization of a CPAC conference in Poland on Tuesday was an opportunity for US Republicans to support the PiS candidate in the face of 'wokeism' and 'globalism.'

Trump has ordered a critically ill four-year-old Mexican girl to leave the country. She could die within days, experts say

Argentina imposes severe restrictions on the right to strike

The ultra-liberal government of Javier Milei has issued a decree requiring new sectors to maintain a minimum service level of 75% during work stoppages. The General Confederation of Labor (CGT), Argentina's main trade union federation, has filed a legal challenge.

US vows to use ‘every tool’ in crackdown on international students

Trump administration moves to slow applications amid deepening stand-off with universities

US pauses student visa processing amid plans to up social media vetting

Latest Trump administration move comes amid wider pressure campaign against top universities, targeting of students.

Trump tariffs to drag on UK growth, says IMF

Fund edges up UK GDP forecast for this year but says trade war will knock 0.3% off the size of the economy by next year

Canada 'strong and free' and other takeaways from King's throne speech

King Charles delivered the first throne speech in Canada by a monarch since 1977, amid tensions with the US.

King Charles hails ‘strong and free’ Canada in speech to open parliament

Netanyahu's Close Pals, the Falic Family and Associates, Are the Real Deep State of Israel

Donald Trump grows angrier as Vladimir Putin exposes his impotence

Prison worker arrested after ten escape from New Orleans jail

A maintenance worker allegedly turned off the water so that the group could get out through a hole in a wall behind a toilet

Kremlin calls Trump 'emotional' after US president says Putin is 'crazy'

Trump said that Vladimir Putin had gone "absolutely crazy" following massive aerial attacks on Ukraine.

Trump wants Netanyahu to be on same page on Iran: Top US official

Kristi Noem says the US president ‘wants peace’ but will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.

ECB's Lagarde slams Trump's 'terrible language' about the EU

The European Central Bank president criticized the US president over his claim that the bloc was formed to 'screw' the United States. Trump made the comments earlier this year as he threatened to hit the EU with hefty tariffs.

Trump Says He May Block $3 Billion in Grant Funds to 'Very Antisemitic' Harvard

EU countries push for swift trade deal with Trump

Italy’s Meloni holds emergency call with US president ahead of exchange with von der Leyen

The last-ditch race to save the Orinoco crocodile – in pictures

Donald Trump delays imposing 50% tariffs on EU until July 9

Von der Leyen says Brussels ready to move ‘swiftly and decisively’ after ‘good call’ with US president

Trump delays 50 percent tariff threat to European Union until July 9

King's invitation to Canada sends a message to Trump - and the world

Canada once downplayed the monarchy. Now, it is leaning on it to assert its sovereignty.

US citizen charged with trying to attack US embassy branch in Tel Aviv

Joseph Neumeyer, who is also a German citizen, approached the building on May 19 with Molotov cocktails, officials say.

How America's Heritage Foundation Plans to 'Convert' the Jewish State

Why TikTok is the new face of the £30bn UK cosmetics industry

The social media platform is now the UK’s fourth-largest beauty retailer and is reshaping how brands operate

Opposition vows boycott as Venezuela holds divisive new elections

21 million voters are eligible to cast their ballot on Sunday for 285 members of the National Assembly and 24 governors, including for the first time in the disputed oil-rich region of Essequibo.

How Trump has turbocharged a Canadian province’s quest for independence

At the very moment Canada needs to be united, Alberta has put the question of independence back on the table, says political science professor Lisa Young

'It's not fair': Other refugees in limbo as US welcomes white South Africans

Refugees from other nations ask why the White House has made an exception for white South Africans.

Trump delivers rambling speech about trophy wives, golf and Al Capone in political West Point address

George Floyd’s legacy: fight against racism in era of woke backlash

Terrence Floyd spoke about the years since his brother’s death, what has changed for the better, and what hasn’t

Will Trump follow through on his new EU tariff threat?

The US president has threatened to impose a 50-percent tariff on all goods from the EU starting June 1.

Mexican singer cancels show in Texas citing visa revocation

Julión Álvarez was to perform before 50,000 fans in Texas, but he is the latest Mexican musician to have their visa revoked

The United States's alarming budgetary drift

Under pressure from Donald Trump, the House of Representatives passed a bill that brings together the president's main priorities. The legislation is expected to worsen living conditions for the poorest Americans, widen the deficit and inflate public debt.

Trump Administration Says Columbia 'Continually Failed to Protect Jewish Students'

Trump purges dozens of National Security Council officials

Supporters say move is designed to staff body with Maga-aligned people

Donald Trump dismisses dozens of National Security Council officials

Move designed to staff key body with Maga-aligned people, say supporters

As Trump focuses on his trade war, Brazil and China forge closer ties

Trump reignites tensions with EU tariff threats

EU says threats should not guide trade talks as Trump says he wants tariffs of 50% on European goods as soon as 1 June.

Inside Trump’s big-spender meme coin dinner: Presidential seal and food that looked ‘worse than Spirit Airlines’

US lifts first sanctions on Syria following Trump’s surprise announcement

The president announced the sanctions relief in May, ahead of an unannounced visit with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Boeing avoids criminal prosecution for fatal plane crashes

A total of 346 people died in two separate 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019

Trump signs executive orders to boost US nuclear energy

President Trump announced on Friday that the focus would be on building smaller reactors, in addition to rolling back regulatory processes. The president denied that a fundamental overhaul of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission could compromise safety: 'It's time for nuclear and we're going to do it very big.'

'Some but Not Conclusive Progress': Iran, U.S. Hold Fifth Round of Nuclear Talks

Clean energy stocks tumble as Trump’s tax bill slashes subsidies

Analysts warn legislation represents ‘sledgehammer strikes’ to green power industry in the US

What we know about the music icons killed in San Diego plane crash

How Trump and RFK Jr plan to ‘make America healthy again’

The health secretary’s commission released a report outlining their findings on how to end soaring rates of childhood obesity, diabetes and mental health disorders

Suspect charged with murder in shooting of two Israeli embassy workers

Elias Rodriguez faces charges of first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials and causing death with a firearm.

Man charged with first degree murder after Israeli embassy couple shot dead in Washington

Couple Sarah Lynn Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky “were in the prime of their lives” before they were shot dead near a Jewish museum.

Trump and cryptocurrency: Serious suspicions of conflicts of interest

While US President Donald Trump has pursued crypto-friendly policies, his family has launched many projects in the sector. For example, he will attend a 'gala' for $TRUMP token holders, held in Washington on Thursday.

Suspect in Killing of Israeli Embassy Staffers in D.C. Charged With First-degree Murder

World’s seven wealthiest countries agree to counter China’s trade practices

Mike Johnson inches closer to passing Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

Pro-Palestinian Columbia alumni torch diplomas

Columbia University alumni burned diplomas and police arrested protesters outside a commencement ceremony.

Trump ambushes S African leader with claim of Afrikaners being 'persecuted'

Cyril Ramaphosa responds that black people are likelier to be victims of violence in South Africa than white people.

US accepts Boeing jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated that the acceptance of the Boeing 747 is 'in accordance with all federal rules and regulations,' though the US Constitution prohibits government officials from accepting gifts 'from any King, Prince or foreign State,' in a section known as the Emoluments Clause. Trump said it would be 'stupid' not to take it.

Antinatalist philosopher: Palm Springs bomber proves my point

We should stop having children, says David Benatar — whose beliefs were reflected in Guy Edward Bartkus’s manifesto written before he blew up an IVF clinic

Netanyahu Removed From Ownership of Luxury Manhattan Apartment After Years of Confusion

Mexico: ‘Noah’s Ark’ of animals flees cartel violence for new home on coast

US Speaker hails $3tn Trump budget bill deal but Republican hardliners hold out

Mike Johnson overcomes sticking point on taxes but needs to placate fiscal conservatives in his party ahead of vote

Migrants at Guantanamo cost $100,000 per day, each, senator says

What is temporary protected status and who is affected by Trump’s crackdown?

US has deported Asian migrants to South Sudan, lawyers tell court

Lawyers for a Burmese man said their client speaks limited English and had refused to sign a notice of removal.

Venezuela frees US citizen in latest exchange with Trump administration

President Donald Trump sent special envoy Richard Grenell to arrange Joseph St Clair’s release after months in prison.

James Comey on Trump: ‘He’s the monster in a horror sequel’

The former FBI director was sacked by Donald Trump in 2017. Now he’s at the centre of an extraordinary row about his ‘86 47’ Instagram post

Trump unveils $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense program with weapons in space

The new defense system would have the capability of stopping missiles 'even if they are launched from space'.

Rubio says US may impose sanctions on Russia if no progress on peace deal

Secretary of state defends Donald Trump’s handling of call with Vladimir Putin

Netanyahu Is Watching the American Train Leave Without Him

Jamie Dimon warns the impacts of Trump’s tariffs are underestimated

US top court allows Trump admin to revoke protected status for Venezuelans

Supreme Court lets Trump terminate Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela.

Senior Trump Officials Seek to Quell Concerns Among U.S. Jews Over Talks With Hamas

Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks, says Trump

The US president holds talks with leaders of both countries in the latest efforts to end the fighting.

UN agencies could be merged to improve effectiveness of humanitarian and health action

Amid a widespread decline in development aid, 2025 could see the merger of several major health agencies into a 'single humanitarian entity.' The merger of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria with the Global Alliance for Vaccines is also under consideration.

How a perfect storm of conditions caused the Brooklyn Bridge crash

We investigate with video, graphics and expert commentary

At least 50 migrants sent to El Salvador prison entered US legally, report finds

Trump leaves Russia and Ukraine to settle war in talks

US president’s claim that negotiations will begin ‘immediately’ contrasts with more guarded statements from Vladimir Putin

Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer

Freed Israeli Hostages Bring Their Fight to Festive Israel Day Parade in New York

Former US President Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer

Doctors discovered the cancer in Joe Biden last week after urinary symptoms and detection of a prostate nodule.

US tariffs lead companies to save cash by rejecting invoices

Businesses are delaying payment to renegotiate contracts after President Trump’s disruptions to global trade, according to Basware

Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive,' advanced-stage prostate cancer

The former Democratic president, 82, was 'diagnosed with prostate cancer' with 'metastasis to the bone,' his office said on Sunday. President Trump, later via social media, extended his and Melania's 'warmest and best wishes,' adding they 'wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.'

Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing two sailors

Twenty-two crew members injured, 11 of them critically, with nine in stable condition, Mexican government says

Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after seeing a doctor for urinary symptoms, his office said.

US nuclear sector goes on spending spree to fight subsidy cuts

Sam Altman-backed Oklo increased lobbying budget by 500 per cent year-on-year

Trump demands Walmart ‘eat the tariffs’ as prices set to rise

Everything I’ve learnt from months covering Diddy

At the rapper’s sex-trafficking trial, accusers like Cassie Venturia describe a monster who craves control. It all sounds familiar

Vehicle explosion at fertility clinic in California city was 'intentional', police say

The FBI and other federal agencies are investigating the blast in Palm Springs, which has killed one person and damaged buildings in the vicinity.

‘Fight back’: Pedro Pascal urges Cannes to resist US political pressure

Actory calls on filmmakers to ‘keep telling the stories, keep expressing yourself and keep fighting to be who you are’.

Trump says he will call Putin to discuss stopping Ukraine 'bloodbath'

The US president said the pair would speak on Monday, and he would later talk to Ukraine's President Zelensky.

Rob Macfarlane : ‘Sometimes I felt as if the river was writing me’

The writer and poet on reimagining rivers as living beings, the ecological crisis near and far and why copyright laws should protect nature

Haiti's capital without power since Tuesday after protest halts hydroelectric plant

Protesters demanding protection from gang violence forced the shutdown of Haiti's largest hydroelectric plant, a move the national power utility condemned as 'heinous' sabotage.

Leaked audio reveals extent of Biden’s struggles in 2023 Hur interview

US Supreme Court blocks the Trump administration’s use of Alien Enemies Act

The court majority once again upheld a ruling that migrants were entitled to due process before their deportations.

Cassie tells Diddy trial: I'd give back $20m settlement to undo freak-offs

Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs could face life in prison, but has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Moody’s strips US of top-notch triple-A credit rating

Agency warns of strains caused by rising government debt and a widening budget deficit

Ten inmates escape New Orleans jail, including murderer

Prisoners, including violent offenders, fled Orleans Justice Center by squeezing through a hole in a wall behind a toilet

NBC: Trump Administration Working on Plan to Relocate One Million Palestinians to Libya

Supreme court blocks Trump bid to resume deportations under 1798 law

Supreme Court weighs power of judges to halt Trump’s orders nationwide

Justices’ decision could have wide-ranging implications for president’s ability to impose his policy agenda

Mississippi sues China for $200bn for costs associated with Covid

Former FBI chief ‘accused of calling for Trump assassination’

A former FBI director is under investigation for allegedly advocating President Trump’s assassination. The Secret Service is probing an Instagram post interpreted as a threat

What do the Gulf states gain from the US president’s historic visit?

US President Donald Trump hails deals during his three-country tour of the Gulf region.

'I didn't come here for fun' - Afrikaner defends refugee status in US

Charl Kleinhaus tells the BBC he had no choice but to leave his farm in South Africa after receiving death threats.

Ecuador plagued by 'narco-bananas' trafficking

As the world's leading exporter of both bananas and cocaine, the Andean country − with its poorly equipped and vulnerable ports − has become a logistical hub between producers in Colombia and Peru and consumers, particularly in Europe.

Judge dismisses trespassing charges against people crossing US-Mexico border

Laura Rozen on What Trump's 'made-for-TV Diplomacy' Means for Israel and the Middle East

Qatar orders up to 210 Boeing jets during Trump visit

Oil-rich Gulf state praised by US president as White House announces $243bn in business deals

Trump’s Middle East trip formalizes his rebuke of Republican ‘neocons’

Pezeshkian says Iran will ‘not bow’ to bullying from Trump

Iran’s president says his nation will not be intimidated by threats as Trump accuses Tehran of carrying out proxy wars.

Regulator is urged to take on Big Tech

Competition and Markets Authority needs to get tougher to stop Apple and Google stifling UK businesses, says think tank

Major Canada wildfire kills two and forces 1,000 people to evacuate homes

Trump attends Qatari state dinner after announcing deals on second day of Middle East tour

Earlier, the US president met the Syrian leader and praised him as "tough" and "attractive".

JNF Allocates $100,000 to Support NYC Israel Parade for the First Time

Trump suspends US sanctions on Syria following pressure from Saudi and Turkish allies

'There is a new government that, hopefully, will succeed,' stated the US president, who met with his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former jihadist who had fought Americans in Iraq, on Wednesday morning in Riyadh.

Trump lauds Saudi Arabia as he unveils AI and defence deals

US president highlights enduring ‘bonds’ with the kingdom as White House hails pacts worth about $600bn

Protesters in wheelchairs dragged out of House Medicaid meeting

US decision to lift sanctions on Syria: Here’s what you need to know

US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia that he would lift sanctions on Syria.

Airbnb to offer experiences as well as accommodation

Users of the platform will be able to book chefs, personal trainers and spa treatments by the end of the year

Trump plans to lift Syria sanctions and touts $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit

The US president gets a "lavender-carpet" reception on a whirlwind visit of Gulf countries mainly focused on shoring up investment.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex Cassie says he forced her into 'disgusting' marathon group sex sessions

Casandra Ventura, known as 'Cassie,' is heavily pregnant and will take regular breaks from her graphic testimony that could last several days. 'Sean controlled a lot of my life – whether it was [my] career, the way I dressed,' she told jurors on Tuesday. 'He would mash me in my head, knock me over, drag me, kick me, stomp me on the head if I was down,' she added, her voice shaking at points.

Critics Dismiss New York Mayor's Antisemitism Office as a Campaign Stunt

José ‘Pepe’ Mujica, former guerrilla and ex-president of Uruguay, dies aged 89

In a final interview, Mujica said: ‘We are too focused on wealth and not on happiness … Before you know it, life has passed you by’

US announces new sanctions against Iran as talks proceed

The United States announced the new sanctions a day after a fourth round of talks with Iran concluded. No major breakthrough was announced after the talks, but both sides voiced cautious optimism.

Music mogul ‘Diddy’ faces allegations of abuse during first day of US trial

Witnesses say entertainment superstar physically abused women and used his power to push them into humiliating acts.

Two bodies pulled from rubble after ‘intense’ house fire in New Jersey

Diddy’s defence: I’m a domestic abuser but my sex life is not a crime

On the first day of his trial for racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and prostitution, a grey-haired Sean Combs watched the prosecution begin to describe ‘20 years of criminal activity’

Diddy jury watches hotel video, gets 'freak-off' details as sex-trafficking trial begins

The rapper has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.

Wall Street stocks soar on US-China tariff reprieve

Deal stokes optimism among investors that Donald Trump will de-escalate trade war

Brazil’s president seeks ‘indestructible’ links with China amid Trump trade war

As Trump Embarks on Middle East Trip, Israel and Gaza Cast a Shadow on His Real Goals

US and China say substantial progress made in key trade talks

President Trump said there had been a "total reset" in trade relations after the first day of talks on Saturday.

Trump promises major cuts to drug prices in ‘most important’ post

US and China reach agreement on trade

After talks in Geneva the two sides say that ‘first steps’ have been made to deescalate the trade war between the countries

Trump signals openness to cutting China tariffs ahead of Geneva talks

US president suggests reduction to 80% as Beijing announces increase in global exports

Qatar says no final decision made on gifting Trump a jet to use as Air Force One

The US Constitution's Emoluments Clause bars anyone holding government office from accepting any present, emolument, office or title from any 'King, Prince, or foreign State,' without congressional consent.

Qatar to Reportedly Gift Trump 'Flying Palace' Jet for Use as Air Force One

Fact-checking Trump’s claim of securing $10 trillion in investments for US

The White House reports $5.1T in promised investments, with $4.3T newly pledged. Experts say $2.1T may not fully happen.

This American pope: Leo XIV’s bloodline reflects the US melting pot

Trump claims ‘total reset’ with China during high-stakes trade talks

Five fishers lost at sea for 55 days rescued by Ecuadorian tuna boat

Quebec mandates the use of the formal French 'vous' in schools

A Quebec government plan to 'reinforce civility' in schools has mandated that students and teachers use formal French pronoun in both private and public schools. The change has been met with mixed feelings among teachers.

Flutter bosses hit the jackpot after snubbing UK

Jackson’s pay surges to £17 million after parent Flutter switches listing from London to New York

Trump calls for 20,000 new officers to aid deportations

The directive is part of the administration's drive to incentivise illegal immigrants to self-deport.

Newark mayor denies trespassing at US immigration centre following arrest

Ras Baraka denies charge against him a day after he spent several hours in police custody.

U.S. Judge Orders Release of Tufts Student Detained by ICE Over pro-Palestinian Views

NYC expecting 2 million fewer tourists this year amid Trump policies

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested during ICE detention centre protest

US attorney says Baraka ‘committed trespass’ during protest of facility, which he argues opened without proper permits.

Maga says Pope Leo may be American, but he's not 'America first'

Pope Leo XIV has expressed support for immigrants and criticism of JD Vance. Donald Trump's supporters aren't happy.

Newark Airport hit by second radar failure in a fortnight

Screens went dark and ground staff were ‘unable to see, hear or talk’ to pilots for 90 seconds

Trump signals openness to cutting China tariffs ahead of Geneva talks

US president suggests reduction to 80% as Beijing announces increase in global exports

U.S. Judge Orders Release of Tufts Student Detained by ICE Over pro-Palestinian Views

Mexico sues Google over 'Gulf of America' name change in Maps

Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico in January. Now, the change can be seen on Google Maps in the US. In Mexico, the original name is still displayed, and elsewhere, both names are shown.

Clergy molestation survivors concerned and insulted by election of Pope Leo XIV

Pope faced questions about his handling of clerical sexual abuse cases earlier in his career after a survivors group filed a complaint

Breakthrough in cold case of California teacher who vanished in 1987

Documentary sheds light on Biden’s reactions to Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing

A probe into the US journalist’s death in the West Bank suggests US had reason to believe shooting was ‘intentional’.

Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who issued the latest memo, made his views clear after the court’s decision: 'No More Trans @ DoD,' he wrote in a post on X.

Al Fayed’s last insult: victims must undergo medical tests for paltry payout

Accusers of the late Harrods owner face ‘invasive’ psychological examinations to qualify for minimal compensation. Almost 300 women have come forward

US removes tariffs on UK steel and aluminium, and cuts car rate to 10%, as Trump and Starmer unveil deal

In return, the UK says it has "agreed new reciprocal market access on beef", while removing the tariff on US ethanol.

‘The pope is Peruvian’: elation in country where pontiff served as bishop

U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Talks No Longer Contingent on Normalization With Israel, Sources Say

Trump picks reality show star for Holocaust Museum council

Trump administration taps wellness influencer for surgeon general

Trump picks Dr Casey Means, a close ally Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr for role.

Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine, Biden tells BBC

In his first interview since leaving office, the 82-year-old criticises his successor's handling of the war and is challenged on his own record.

Brazil rejects US request to designate two gangs as terrorist organizations

Marco Rubio has passed Trump’s three tests. Will it make him president?

Insiders wonder if the secretary of state can outsmart JD Vance to win the 2028 Republican nomination

'80 years after the end of World War II, two Europes face each other'

The only certainty is that the international order built after 1945 has collapsed, and the one that must succeed it is yet to be constructed, writes Le Monde columnist Sylvie Kauffmann.

Sidelined on Iran and the Houthis, Israel Needs a Gaza Breakthrough to Win a Trump Visit

Trump slams Obama for using ‘woke’ construction workers

Everything to know as America changes ID on flights

What is a Real ID — and can Americans fly without it?

How will Trump plan for tariffs on movies affect the global film industry?

President Donald Trump orders 100 percent tariffs on imported films and those made outside the US.

Canada PM’s ‘elbows-up’ defense keeps Trump at bay as both parties play it cool at summit

Carney tells Trump that Canada 'won't be for sale, ever'

The Canadian PM responds firmly as the president proposes a "wonderful marriage" of incorporating Canada into the US.

A divided US Supreme Court has allowed Trump's ban on transgender troops to take effect

The ruling, which the court's three liberal justices opposed, represents a significant victory for President Donald Trump, who has made targeting transgender rights a cornerstone of his presidency. Thousands of currently serving troops could be removed from the ranks.

Oman Says It Mediated Truce Between Houthis, U.S. as Trump Says Group 'Capitulated'

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' says he's 'a little nervous' as sex trafficking trial begins in NYC

Judge Arun Subramanian, on Monday, gave three dozen potential jurors a brief description of the sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges against Combs, telling them he'd pleaded not guilty and was presumed innocent. A jury is not expected to be officially chosen before Wednesday.

Man detained after crashing into gates of Jennifer Anniston’s house

Angelina Jolie’s father told Trump to impose tariffs on foreign films

Jon Voight has been instructed to save Hollywood and return American film-making to its ‘golden era’ in what could be a ‘knockout blow’ to the UK industry

Cynthia Erivo, ASAP Rocky and Bad Bunny arrive at Met Gala for fashion's biggest night of the year

This year’s theme for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's fundraiser in New York city is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style".

Palestinian author Mosab Abu Toha wins Pulitzer Prize for commentary

The poet gets the prestigious award for New Yorker essays ‘on the physical and emotional carnage in Gaza’ amid war.

Gold mining suspended in Peru’s north after 13 miners killed

Government response comes amid outrage over the murder of the men who had been held captive for more than a week

Netanyahu's New Gaza Plan Is Taken Straight Out of the Iraq War Playbook

FBI hunting armed robbers who held up Illinois bank in broad daylight

Trump says he ‘doesn’t rule out’ using military force to control Greenland

President has repeatedly expressed idea of expansion into autonomous territory within fellow Nato member Denmark

Trump says he won't seek a third term

'This is not something I'm looking to do,' Trump says about speculation he may run again in 2028.

US business chiefs hail Warren Buffett’s ‘integrity and wisdom’

Tim Cook and Jamie Dimon are among the big names paying tribute after the ‘sage of Omaha’ announces he will step down from Berkshire Hathaway

Lawsuits Against U.S. pro-Palestinian Student Activists Reignite Debate on Protest Limits

Rapid US transformation: Is Trump succeeding?

Republican and Democratic strategists assess Trump’s policy priorities from immigration to the economy.

Trump says 'I don't know' if he must uphold US Constitution as president

In an interview with NBC News, Donald Trump also said seeking a third term was 'not something I'm looking to do.'

Sheinbaum says she told Trump 'no' on his offer to send US troops to Mexico: 'Our sovereignty is not for sale'

The US president has long complained that Mexico has not done enough to stop the trafficking of migrants and drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett says most GOP lawmakers think Trump’s tariffs are ‘crazy’

Why Don Jnr toured Eastern Europe on the eve of Romania’s elections

Visit by president’s eldest son to Romania, Hungary, Serbia and Bulgaria appeared to be linked to property and crypto deals involving his own family

Arizona governor pauses deportation for Guatemalan who gave birth days ago

‘Erika’, 24, gained public attention after lawyer said federal agents denied him access to her in a Tucson hospital

Elon Musk's Starbase city in Texas on brink of becoming official

Local residents are voting on incorporating a patch of land as a new municipality, with a SpaceX employee tipped to become mayor.

Sheinbaum says she rejected Trump’s offer to send US troops to Mexico

Mexican president says she told Donald Trump that Mexico ‘will never accept the presence of US army in our territory’.

Netanyahu Denies Report He Talked Iran With Trump's Ousted National Security Advisor

Maine ‘took on Trump and won’ in legal battle over trans athletes

Canada's Carney offers strategic invite to King ahead of Trump meeting

In his first news conference since the federal election, the PM laid out his approach to talks with his US counterpart.

The slow awakening of Democrats in response to Trump's decline in polls

Kamala Harris delivered her first national speech on April 30, calling for 'courage' to oppose the authoritarianism of the Republican president.

US steps back from Ukraine talks as Trump ‘needs to move on’

The US State Department said it would no longer fly around the world to mediate and called on Russia and Kyiv to end the conflict

Trump administration designates two Haitian gangs as ‘terrorist groups’

The US has taken hard line against gangs in Haiti while reducing involvement in efforts to address violence there.

Trump Taps Shock Jock, Haredi Publisher and Witkoff's Son for Holocaust Memorial Council

US designates two powerful Haitian gangs as terrorist groups

Trump’s deputy at DOJ pushed criminal probe into student activists

Trump ousts Waltz as national security adviser and nominates him for UN post

Waltz had faced criticism for mistakenly adding a journalist to a chat group where sensitive military plans were discussed.

Apple beats forecasts as fearful consumers stock up on iPhones

The tech giant benefits as customers pile into its $599 mid-market model hoping to beat tariffs

Trump officials ask supreme court to help strip legal status from Venezuelans

Africa struggles to defend its interests against Donald Trump

The continent is not a priority for the American president, and Washington's policies, caught between a trade war and aid reductions, risk long-term impacts on African economies.

Court rules against Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans

In a first-of-its-kind decision, a US district judge issued a permanent injunction barring the law’s use in south Texas.

Mike Waltz Out as National Security Advisor, Nominated as Trump's Envoy to UN

Trump's 100 days: The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a symbol of the historic reshaping of immigration

The 29-year-old Salvadoran, a laborer in Maryland wrongfully deported and imprisoned in a Salvadoran prison, has become emblematic of Donald Trump's willingness to deport whomever he pleases.

Canada election results live: Trump congratulates Carney

Trump officials contacted El Salvador president about Kilmar Ábrego García – report

US signs historic natural resources deal with Ukraine after intense negotiations

The agreement was due to be signed in February, but was derailed after Donald Trump's Oval Office clash with Volodymyr Zelensky.

What can we learn from the first 100 days of Trump’s second term?

Impact of US president’s policies and actions felt globally.

Wait — I wrote those scenes, says Top Gun screenwriter’s cousin

Shaun Gray’s lawsuit seeks compensation from Top Gun: Maverick studio for what he says is his work stolen without credit

Palestinian Columbia Student Released Following Trump Administration Detention

Trump celebrates 100 days in office with Michigan rally: Live updates

Trump marks tumultuous first 100 days in office with rally in Michigan

President pledges to bring jobs to US in ‘achievement speech’, as tariff policies continue to cause economic disruption.

We are delivering mass deportation, Trump tells 100th day rally

About 4,000 spectators are watching his ‘achievement speech’ in Macomb Community College, north of Detroit, Michigan

Trump rallies in Michigan as he marks 100 days in office

The president rallied with supporters in Michigan after he signing an order easing the impact of his tariffs on US car makers.

Trump tempers auto tariffs, winning cautious praise from industry

The US president signed an executive order on Tuesday to limit the impact of overlapping tariffs on automakers. Automakers have been among the hardest-hit sectors by Trump's multi-pronged assault on free trade. Trump's announcement came amid a visit to Detroit to celebrate his 100th day in office.

Trump Fires Doug Emhoff, Other Biden Appointees From U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council

Canada election: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre loses seat he held since 2004

Two victims in Idaho student murders almost went out again before killer crept into house, judge in Bryan Kohberger trial reveals

Carney or Poilievre: Canada set to choose next leader as first polls close

Canadians set to see who the next leader will be to take on US tariffs and high cost of living.

First polls close in neck-and-neck Canadian election: follow live

Liberals and Conservatives face off in race transformed by Trump

Canada election 2025 live: first polls have closed as Trump told to ‘stay out of our election’

First polls close as Canada chooses PM to take on Trump

Main party leaders have called on Canadians to stay united amid US tariff threats.

Chabad Mob in NYC: 'I've Never Seen Violence Like This by Jews Against Other Jews'

Coffee multinationals profit from forced labor in Brazil, NGO alleges in US complaint

Starbucks, Nestlé, McDonald's and other major brands are allegedly sourcing coffee from Brazilian farms that use forms of slavery, according to the NGO Coffee Watch, which is filing a complaint in the US. In Brazil, the servitude and cruel treatment inflicted on workers remain far from eradicated.

Community in shock as death toll in Vancouver car ramming attack rises to 11

The unidentified 30-year-old suspect had a history of mental health issues, according to Vancouver police.

Child, 5, among dead of Vancouver car-ramming attack - latest

Vancouver street festival: 11 people killed in car-ramming attack, as PM says Canada is ‘heartbroken’ – latest updates

Will Vatican City sit-down between Trump and Zelenskyy turn into peace?

The US president says a deal is ‘very close ‘as he criticises Russia’s leader.

In Huntington Beach, California, the 'MAGA-nificent 7' are all-powerful

The Southern California seaside city has become a kind of laboratory for triumphant Trumpism. The city council's elected officials, all Republicans, have issued a flurry of decisions touching more on subjects of national controversy than on local issues.

America’s top pollster: What Trump voters think now surprises me

Frank Luntz says the new political reality of the US — and the world — can be summarised in one word

There's One War Trump Can Actually End With a Tweet, but It's Not in Ukraine

Trump urges 'free' transit for US ships through Panama and Suez canals

In a post on his Truth Social platform, the US president claimed on Saturday that both routes would 'not exist' without the United States. He said he had asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to 'immediately take care of' the situation.

Trump’s DOJ won’t protect journalists over leak investigations

What the surreal LA sperm race actually means for male fertility

A photo finish required powerful microscopes in a raucous event watched by 400 spectators — and with a serious purpose

USAID and the pacification industry in Palestine

Like other forms of US assistance, USAID was all about normalising the colonisation of Palestine.

In Reverse of a Longtime Stance, U.S. Says UNRWA Agency Isn't Immune From Lawsuits

Will Cop30 in Belém help or harm the Amazon?

Russia and Ukraine 'very close to a deal', says Trump

The US president's envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while Ukraine calls for more pressure on Russia.

Health and Human Services denies it will create autism registry

Protester brings mock electric chair to Luigi Mangione hearing

As the 26-year-old murder suspect was arraigned at a New York court, his fans faced off with demonstrators who want to see him executed

US charges Wisconsin judge for allegedly obstructing immigration agents

US Justice Department alleges Judge Hannah Dugan refused to turn over a man that immigration agents showed up to arrest.

Zelensky says ‘position unchanged’ on Crimea after Trump says it will stay with Russia

Zelensky says "only the Ukrainian people have the right to decide which territories are Ukrainian".

Brazil will host this year’s Cop30 climate talks. Can it get ready in time?

Belém prepares for an international conference on a far greater scale than anything previously seen in the Amazon

Russia's foreign minister says 'ready to reach a deal' on Ukraine

Sergei Lavrov said 'specific points' still needed to be 'fine-tuned.' US envoy Steve Witkoff is due in Russia on Friday, where he is expected to hold another round of ceasefire talks with Putin.

Prosecutors can seek death penalty for Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger if convicted, judge rules

What is the US strategy in the Ukraine war?

Kyiv rejects ceasefire proposal that includes ceding territory to Russia.

Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv

The overnight strikes killed at least eight people and injured 77 more, local officials have said.

Far-right Israeli Minister Faces Protests and Cancellations as His U.S. Tour Continues

Disappointment in Intel boss’s first earnings report

The chipmaker has struggled to gain a foothold in the booming artificial intelligence market

Green groups decry plan to list world’s biggest meatpacking company on NYSE

Critics fear decision to list Brazil-based firm JBS, long linked to Amazon’s deforestation, will add to the climate crisis

Trump criticises Zelensky over refusal to accept Russian control of Crimea

The Ukrainian president has consistently rejected the suggestion that his country give up its claim to the Crimean Peninsula.