The Colombian painter's work, infused with magical realism, finally gains major recognition nearly 20 years after her death.
The alleged gunman was killed, but has not yet been named and the motive remains unclear.
Multiple people have been shot at a Mormon church in Michigan and the shooter is down, police said Sunday.
Adams bows out, leaving the race between Democrat Zohran Mamdani and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Kevin Hassett is seen as most likely to replace Jay Powell under pressure from president, according to FT survey
The president says the latest move is "necessary" to protect immigration detention facilities in the major US city.
President Trump is authorizing the deployment of troops to "protect" Portland and ICE facilities there from "domestic terrorists" as he expands his controversial deployments to more U.S. cities.
The Battle of Wounded Knee, also known as the Wounded Knee Massacre, took place in South Dakota in 1890.
The apparent openness promised in 2024 by President Pezeshkian has done little to lift a country weighed down by runaway inflation and endemic corruption.
Legal experts say his comments about the former FBI director and the unusual lead-up to this week's indictment could make it hard to win in court.
US president warns his administration will go after ‘corrupt, radical-left Democrats’
Global health leaders expressed dismay at Kennedy's objection but vowed to move forward without the support of the U.S.
A lower court had previously ordered Trump to disburse the congressionally approved aid before its expiration date.
The young Democrat leading in the polls ahead of the New York City mayoral election does not enjoy unanimous support within his own party.
"I want to cause terror," the gunman behind Wednesday's deadly attack on a Dallas ICE immigration facility allegedly wrote in a note, according to authorities.
The US president suggests the US could lift sanctions on Turkey and allow it to buy F-35 jets.
The new deal comes after the White House delayed enforcement of the ban of the short-form video app four times.
Trump, who falsely claims election fraud thwarted his 2020 presidential bid, said he and Erdogan stayed friends while he was out of office. After meeting with the Turkish president on Thursday, he signaled that the United States might soon lift its hold on sales of advanced fighter jets to Ankara.
Consumer spending was stronger than previously reported
The gunman fired at an unmarked van near the detention facility, before taking his own life, officials say.
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting Wednesday at a federal immigration detention facility in Dallas. One detainee was killed in what the FBI says was an act "of targeted violence."
US president makes promise to Arab and Muslim leaders in meeting on sidelines of UN General Assembly
Palestinian children face devastating losses as diplomats push for change during a UN assembly event.
With bizarre accusations, mockery and untruths, on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump set out to undermine the credibility of the United Nations, an institution that he has contributed to weakening.
Salvadoran Kilmar Ábrego García, whose case became a political flashpoint, has been charged with human trafficking by US officials.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported in an administrative error, has been accused of transporting illegal immigrants
White House continues to navigate the fallout from a high-profile rupture with Musk, who slammed Trump’s budget bill.
Renewed attack on Federal Reserve comes after official data shows weakening employment growth
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.
The US president says Ukraine can win back land with support from Nato and Europe, marking a major shift in his position.
The science on Tylenol and autism isn't clear, despite President Trump's claims. Here's what parents need to know to make their own decisions about acetaminophen.
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains defiant in the face of expected reimposition of sanctions
Donald Trump accused the UN of aiding uncontrolled migration and a ‘UN-funded assault’ against Western countries.
The 'Lafayette Fellowship' will welcome 30 outstanding American master's students to France every year. The initiative aims to strengthen French soft power at a time when relations with Washington are increasingly strained.
Meetings in Alaska and Washington were high on pomp and low on breakthroughs, but there were two potentially significant developments.
President warns Putin will face ‘rough situation’ if Russian leader does not co-operate on a peace deal
Release of senior Israeli official facing serious child sex charges in Nevada stirs controversy and raises questions.
"The Museums throughout Washington, but all over the Country are, essentially, the last remaining segment of "WOKE," he wrote.
President Donald Trump has claimed that violent crime in Washington is getting worse, ordering a federal takeover of the city's police department. This new investigation comes amid an escalating showdown between the Trump administration and the city over control of the police department.
The late-night comic's show will return to air after Disney said it had "thoughtful conversations" with him.
The late night comic was suspended last week under pressure from the Trump administration after comments about Charlie Kirk's killing.
Scientists dismissed contentious claim and UK still backs paracetamol use in pregnancy
Announcement comes nearly a week after the late-night host was controversially suspended for remarks about Charlie Kirk.
France's president formally recognized the State of Palestine on behalf of France on Monday, at the United Nations. Here is the full speech he made.
At a service focused on Kirk's conservative Christian faith, President Trump described the late 31-year-old as the "greatest evangelist for American liberty" as Kirk's widow forgave the alleged gunman.
Lawyers anticipate the surprise move could face a court challenge
The conservative activist was shot and killed while speaking to students at a university in Utah on 10 September.
The memorial service for Kirk, whom Trump credits with playing a pivotal role in his 2024 election victory, drew tens of thousands of mourners. Security was tight, and speakers delivered their tributes behind bullet-proof glass.
Murdoch will be part of a group of US investors – including Trump allies – trying to take over TikTok’s US operations.
The law, opposed by police organizations, was aimed by lawmakers at immigration agents and will test state powers over the conduct of federal officials.
The US President said on Saturday that Venezuela must accept 'all of the prisoners and people from mental institutions' who were 'forced' into the United States. In response to rising tensions between the two countries, Venezuela organized a day of military training for civilians.
The White House said a deal could be signed "in the coming days", but Beijing is yet to comment.
Six of seven board seats for TikTok’s US operations will be held by Americans, White House press secretary says.
Complaint not a ‘megaphone for PR’, says Judge Merryday, who deemed long-winded content ‘tedious and burdensome’.
In the eight months since becoming chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has waged war against the free speech of those who have reported on, criticized, or satirized the president.
American leader says Chinese counterpart approved sale of video app’s American operations
America's leading late-night TV hosts lament Jimmy Kimmel's suspension as a "blatant assault on freedom of speech".
District Judge Steven Merryday said the American president's complaint against the newspaper, as submitted, was 'improper and impermissible,' and he gave his lawyers 28 days to refile it 'in a professional and dignified manner.'
Spencer Cox said accused shooter of Charlie Kirk had been a ‘very normal young man’ who was radicalised online
Owen Cooper, 15, makes history as Severance, The Pitt and The Studio also win at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Comedian Nate Bargatze is hosting the awards show, where Ayo Edebiri, Pedro Pascal, Keri Russell, Hannah Einbinder and Parker Posey are all nominated for awards
The Mexican government announced plans to raise import taxes to 50% on 1,400 products – including automobiles – imported primarily from China, India, and South Korea. Beijing, viewing this as a pro-American maneuver, threatened retaliation.
US political analyst John Mearsheimer argues that Israel attacked Qatar to preclude any closure to the war on Gaza.
State and federal officials say the suspect was taken into custody on Thursday night in connection with Wednesday's fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus.
US central bank set to make pivotal decision on interest rates
A majority of four judges found the 70-year-old guilty of plotting to claw back power after his defeat in October 2022 elections by leftist Lula. Washington, who supports Bolsonaro, slammed the Brazilian Court's ruling saying the US 'will respond accordingly' to the conviction.
Trump administration wants Lisa Cook to be removed from the Fed Reserve board by Monday, ahead of interest rate meet.
Governor’s legal team asks court to reject request as her removal ‘would threaten our nation’s economic stability’
Concerns grow that the Trump administration is curtailing criticism after ABC host Jimmy Kimmel's show was cancelled.
Free speech scholars say ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely represents "jawboning," when government officials pressure private companies to suppress speech.
‘Forgive us, Palestinian brothers, sisters,’ says Algerian ambassador to UN Amar Bendjama after devastating outcome.
Amid Donald Trump's lavish state visit to the UK, he signed the 'Tech Prosperity Deal' to seal the 'unbreakable bond' between the two countries, after US tech giants pledged to invest £150 billion into the UK.
Central bank’s first reduction in borrowing costs this year comes amid growing worries about the labour market
Shooting took place in York County, in a rural part of the US state.
The Department of Justice is escalating its demands for sensitive data from voting officials, suing two Democratic-controlled states who have thus far rebuffed the department's requests.
President Nayib Bukele has propelled El Salvador to the top of the world ranking for incarceration rate, with nearly 1.7% of the population behind bars. At the same time, the Central American state has welcomed 3.5 million tourists, far outpacing Costa Rica.
It comes after a joint news conference where the US president and Keir Starmer discussed UK borders, Gaza and Ukraine.
Kash Patel's appearance in the Senate came at a delicate time for the director, who is a loyalist of President Trump but has no experience leading an organization like the FBI.
Control of Congress will be up for grabs in the November 3, 2026 election – with Republicans currently holding narrow majorities in both chambers. All US House of Representatives seats and a third of the Senate are up for election, with political maneuvering and fundraising already well underway.
Erika McEntarfer warns undermining official statistics would leave America on a par with Turkey and Argentina
Iran and several other nations also present at military show of force, held at a time of heightened global tensions.
The Senate voted Monday to confirm Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board. Miran, who has served in both Trump administrations, has said he will not resign from the White House but take a leave of absence, further stoking concerns about its independence.
Ruling comes as Senate confirms Trump’s pick for US central bank’s board
The attack came after the Venezuelan president said Caracas would defend itself against US "aggression".
The US President made the announcement with Republican Tennessee Governor Bill Lee visiting the Oval Office on Monday, calling what's coming a 'replica of our extraordinarily successful efforts' in Washington. 'We're gonna be doing Chicago probably next,' he added.
US president says if reports of captives being moved above ground to hinder Israeli assault true, ‘all bets are off’.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright has disbanded a controversial Climate Working Group (CWG), which wrote a report that scientists say was full of errors and misrepresented climate science.
The organisation Kirk co-founded will host a memorial at a 60,000+ seat stadium in Arizona.
US military action against a Venezuelan boat sparks condemnation and troop deployments.
In a post published Saturday on his social media platform Truth Social, the US president described NATO nations' purchase of Russian oil 'shocking' and said it weakens their bargaining power over Moscow.
Analysts and law enforcement are still sifting through evidence and conducting interviews to learn as much as they can about the suspect's beliefs, including bullet casings with messages inscribed on them.
The United Nations has endorsed a resolution reviving a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
In a decision issued on Friday, September 12, at the request of German media group Axel Springer, France's Constitutional Council confirmed the constitutionality of the digital services tax introduced in 2019.
22-year-old in police custody after manhunt that began on Wednesday following killing of conservative activist
Erika Kirk thanks first responders and President Donald Trump for his support, after her husband's death.
Figure comes despite Trump tariffs and keeps Fed on track for interest rate cut
Video footage showed Kirk addressing a large crowd at Utah Valley University when the sound of a single shot rang out. Two suspects have been picked up and released, per the FBI, and the shooter is still at large.
Utah officials say the suspected shooter was dressed in "all dark clothing" and fired from a long distance, potentially on a roof.
Qatar’s PM accuses Netanyahu of leading the region into ‘chaos’ as regional leaders stand in solidarity with Qatar.
The message purportedly written by Trump is inside a 238-page book released by a House committee.
The owner of Fox News, the Wall Street Journal and dozens of other media properties has settled a legal fight with three of his own children over who would control his companies after his death.
Americans alone last year lost $10bn to cybercrime centres in the region.
Jury selection began Monday for Ryan Routh, a 59-year-old Hawaii man accused of plotting to shoot US President Donald Trump during last year's campaign.
Appeals court rejects president’s plea to vacate payment to writer E Jean Carroll
The one thing certain about the COVID vaccine right now is that everything about it is changing. That's why we asked listeners their questions about the FDA's new guidance and asked an infectious disease doctor to answer them.
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments on the legality of Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. Since the start of his second presidential term in January, Trump has invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose 'reciprocal' tariffs on almost all US trading partners.
Case marks first test of president’s use of emergency powers to impose policies
The US president says he feels "very badly" about the location of the attack and calls Qatar a "close ally".
The Supreme Court has scheduled to hear the case in November, lightning fast by its typical standards.
On Sunday, South Korean officials said they would send a plane to bring the detained workers home. Earlier, South Korea's Foreign Minister said his nation was "deeply concerned" by the arrests.
US ambassador describes Beijing as west’s ‘most formidable modern competitor’
US immigration officials detained 475 workers on Thursday - most of them South Korean nationals - saying they were working illegally.
On Saturday, it was 27-year-old Aryna Sabalenka's last chance to grab a Grand Slam crown in 2025 after agonizing losses in the Australian and French Open finals, and she pulled it off. 'It's crazy, all those tough lessons were worth it for this one,' Sabalenka said after the win.
All to know as the world’s top two men’s tennis players meet in New York in their third straight Grand Slam final.
Some 400 US agents took part in the immigration raid on the Hyundai facility, detaining hundreds of workers, many South Korean nationals.
Alcaraz returns to number one spot after winning his sixth Grand Slam title and second of 2025 in four sets in New York.
Rising premiums add to pressure on households already feeling the pinch from the high price of goods
The US President's attendance on Sunday caused delays for people going through security checkpoints. Tournament sponsor Rolex welcomed Trump into its stadium box for the world-renowned affair, with Trump briefly emerging from the suite about 45 minutes before the match, amid a mix of boos and cheers at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
New recommendations for early treatment for hypertension to prevent strokes, heart attacks and dementia come as an experimental medication is shown to lower blood pressure in hard to treat patients.
Tactics by immigration agents attempting to arrest undocumented immigrants have shocked the public and led to protests. But what is, and isn't, allowed by law when it comes to ICE arrests?
Billionaire Trump said his Trump National Doral resort and spa was the ideal choice for the gathering in December next year because it is 'beautiful' and the Florida weather is nice. 'I think it will be really a beautiful thing,' he told reporters on Friday.
Most of the 475 arrested were from South Korea, leading the country to express concern about the rights of those in custody.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says the name change signals a more offensive approach for the US military under Trump.
Lower than expected figure opens door to aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts
September 4, 2025 A 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian coffee just kicked in — and it’s shaking up global supply chains. As American roasters scramble for alternatives, Colombia is cashing in. But how long will the beans — and prices — hold?
Heads of Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Apple back AI initiative spearheaded by first lady Melania Trump
Al-Haq, Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) and Al-Mezan targeted for engaging with ICC, state department says.
The Europeans, eager to keep the US from abandoning Ukraine, waver between submission and emancipation. Yet for Trump, who doesn't heed political or moral arguments, NATO must, above all, pay off, writes Le Monde columnist Alain Frachon.
The health secretary clashed with lawmakers as they accused him of restricting Americans' access to vaccines.
Vaccine mandates are immoral and akin to slavery, says Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo.
The president and his sons made $5 billion on paper as their cryptocurrency started trading — highlighting the extraordinary degree to which they are personally profiting from Trump's return to the Oval Office.
Stephen Miran will promise to resist outside influences when he appears before lawmakers
The decision is a victory for the Ivy League university, which has been locked in a months-long feud with Trump.
In a news conference on the Capitol lawn that drew hundreds of supporters and chants of 'release the files,' the women shared their stories and demanded that the Trump administration provide transparency and accountability.
The survivors are compiling a list of Epstein associates, but say they are scared for their own safety.
President Trump says the U.S. military has struck a drug-laden vessel in the southern Caribbean after it left Venezuela. The strike comes a week after Washington deployed warships to the region.
Alphabet and Apple shares gain after judge’s ruling is better for the companies than investors had feared
The company, which was born in a 2015 merger between two longstanding American food brands, said splitting in two will allow better targeted investments to maximize brand value. But shares of the food giant fell sharply after major holder Berkshire Hathaway signaled its disagreement with the announcement.
At least 105 Palestinians killed, including 32 aid seekers, as Israel pushes ahead with plans to seize Gaza City.
The new restriction comes after a group of Palestinian officials were refused visas for a key UN meeting in New York.
This back to school season, more districts than ever have cell phone bans in place. Teachers and legislators alike say the restrictions help kids focus in class.
Tourism down in five out of six months, with experts linking decline to president’s rhetoric and restrictive policies.
US president demands more proof from drug companies of jab effectiveness
The Venezuelan president, whose last two re-elections in 2024 and 2018 were not recognized by the United States or much of the international community, has been accused by the US of leading a drug cartel. Washington has doubled the bounty for Maduro's capture to $50 million but has made no public threat to invade Venezuela.
New levies on parcels worth less than $800 mark latest salvo in US president’s trade wars
The two children killed in the shooting have been identified as Fletcher Merkel, eight, and Harper Moyski, 10.
Local authorities are reviewing hundreds of pieces of evidence. They say the shooter left troves of notes and plans expressing hate toward multiple groups.
The Trump administration has struck deals with third-party countries, including four in Africa, to accept US deportees.
Two Republican senators called for congressional oversight and some Democrats said Kennedy should be fired. He is scheduled to testify on Capitol Hill on Sept. 4.
Here's your recap of what happened in the leadership shakeup at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week.
The cancellation is Trump’s latest move against renewable energy, which the US president has dismissed a ‘scam’.
The tariffs can remain in place until mid-October to allow the Trump administration time to request the Supreme Court take up the case.
The 7-4 ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a lower court's decision finding that Trump had exceeded his authority in tapping emergency economic powers to impose wide-ranging duties.
Judges uphold ruling that the president exceeded his authority
Family members of detainees say their loved ones disappeared into the notorious immigration detention facility.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says order aims to protect residents from ‘threats and actions of out-of-control administration’.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, on Saturday, directed all city departments to guard the constitutional rights of Chicago residents from Trump's crackdown. Chicago is home to a large immigrant population, and both the city and the state of Illinois have some of the country's strongest rules against cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.
This past week, AI darling Nvidia reported blockbuster financial results that beat analysts' expectations. But investors weren't impressed and the stock price dropped.
The former Trump adviser's car was struck from behind on a highway in New Hampshire, a statement said.
The weekend crash follows some volatile years for the one-time Republican presidential candidate.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized with a broken vertebra after a car accident in New Hampshire, according to his spokesperson.
Confronted with new American protectionism and China's aggressive export push, German businesses are calling for more state intervention, new trade barriers and tighter regulation.
The digital afterlife industry may near $80 billion in a decade, fueled by AI "deadbots." Tech firms see profit. But experts warn of troubling consequences.
The US president's steep 50% tariffs on India have kicked in, sending Narendra Modi's government into firefighting mode.
The Republican leader had pledged to ‘restore’ the death penalty upon returning to the White House for a second term.
The US administration is stopping construction on a nearly completed offshore wind farm, operated by the Danish group Orsted, off the northeast coast of the United States.
Governor Lisa Cook has vowed to challenge her dismissal in a case that is likely to end up at the Supreme Court
Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs could face life in prison if found guilty.
The suspected gunman who allegedly killed two firefighters after starting a wildfire was described as a ‘loner’
Party can only afford to lose 3 votes to secure simple majority, with all Democrats opposed
As the Senate debates the giant tax and spending bill, lawmakers are weighing a Sept. 30 end date for the EV tax credits. The bill still needs to pass the Senate and then go through reconciliation.
US Treasury says it removed 518 Syrian individuals and entities from its list of sanctions after president’s decree.
The latest case against Ecuador's former vice president Jorge Glas revolved around the reconstruction work carried out after a devastating earthquake in Ecuador's coastal provinces in 2016, which left nearly 700 people dead.
US president makes statement just hours after Tehran launched missiles at American base in Qatar
President Donald Trump said on social media on Monday that Israel and Iran have agreed to a 'complete and total ceasefire' to be phased in over 24 hours.
Dissenting justice warns court actions expose ‘thousands to the risk of torture or death’.
The president hailed an end to the 12-day war by Tuesday afternoon after a choreographed attack on Al Udeid in Qatar
US Acting Attorney General Joseph Thompson says the attacker "appeared to hate all of us".
The shooter fired through the windows of Annunciation Church during Mass on Wednesday before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara.
Protesters demonstrating against a corruption scandal targeted the president on Wednesday while he was campaigning near Buenos Aires. Milei, who was whisked from the scene by his security detail, sustained no injuries after his motorcade was attacked.
Former UK leader involved in meeting as Israel prepares new invasion of enclave
Ukrainian president says diplomacy to end Russian invasion intensifying as team visits Middle East, Europe and US.
Even with Trump's direct involvement, Moscow's preconditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine make a swift ending to the bloodshed difficult to reach.
US Muslim group highlights the legal statutes that it says enable the Trump administration to investigate the incident.
President Trump is calling for a "new" census that excludes people in the U.S. without legal status. The 14th Amendment requires the "whole number of persons in each state" in a key set of census results.
Russian leader points to UAE as ‘perfectly suitable place’ to host in-person meeting with US president
President wants Stephen Miran in a newly vacated seat in his continuing war over interest rate policy with chairman Jerome Powell
The Environmental Protection Agency has terminated the grant that was intended to help pay for residential solar projects for more than 900,000 lower-income US households − a Biden-era attempt to introduce cleaner power onto the electrical grid and to lower energy bills for American consumers.
The Texas Legislature passed a plan called for by President Trump to give Republicans an edge. And California lawmakers are sending theirs to the voters as the two most populous states compete to shape the midterm elections for Congress.
Letter to chair Jay Powell is latest escalation in Trump administration’s assault on central bank
In its 323-page ruling, the New York judges stated that the fine was excessive, and likely violated the US Constitution.
The Trump administration has ignored a July decision from a panel of judges replacing Habba as interim US attorney.
This is the latest step in a gerrymandering battle after Texas Republicans advanced their own redrawn map to pad their House majority by five seats at President Donald Trump's urging.
President Trump lashed out on social media late Sunday against ABC and NBC, putting the nation's top broadcast regulator — and its chairman, Brendan Carr — once more at the center of his culture wars.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is taken into custody in Baltimore as his lawyers say he may be sent to Uganda.
The billionaire accused Apple of favoring OpenAI and ChatGPT in the iPhone's app store rankings for top AI apps. OpenAI has countered with a lawsuit, accusing Musk of harassment.
Nearly 200 current and former employees of the US emergency response agency urge Congress to protect FEMA.
Jay Powell set the stage for a reduction in borrowing costs but jobs and inflation reports could get in the way
Foreign Ministry calls Charles Kushner’s claim that Paris is not doing enough to combat anti-Semitism ‘unacceptable’.
Charles Kushner wrote to Emmanuel Macron accusing the president of ‘a lack of sufficient action’ in confronting the issue
The deployment of military for domestic law enforcement has drawn backlash from Democrats, with one governor calling it an "abuse of power".
The lawyer for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man wrongly deported by the Trump administration to an El Salvadoran prison and then returned months later, says his client is now facing deportation again.
Charles Kusher, the new United States ambassador to France, sent a letter to President Emmanuel Macron criticizing France's plan to recognize the State of Palestine, days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a similar move.
The Revolution Wind farm was slated to start sending power to homes and businesses in Rhode Island and Connecticut starting next year.
The erratic tariff policy pursued by the US president and his administration has so far mainly served to strengthen ties between countries in the Global South with Beijing, and, where relevant, Moscow.
Abrego Garcia’s case remains a flashpoint in US President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration crackdown.
Maxwell was interviewed after pressure on Trump to release information about whether prominent figures were involved in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
The president said on Friday that he's planning to send troops to Chicago as part of a crime crackdown in several US cities.
US stocks and bonds rally as central bank chair says economic risks are ‘shifting’
The president's highly unusual announcement underscores the Trump administration's desire to take control over U.S. businesses.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported and later jailed on human smuggling charges, was released Friday in Tennessee, becoming a flashpoint in the heated clash over former US President Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies.
Partner of Jeffrey Epstein insists Trump never engaged in inappropriate behavior amid scrutiny over past relationship.
Trump had called on central banker to step down after his ally accused her of falsifying mortgage documents
Facing opposition from Democrats who fled the state to stall the vote, Republicans hope the new maps will lead to more seats in Congress.
The new stake in the tech giant aims to increase US semiconductor chip production.
The White House said that after the administration eliminates "woke" culture from the Smithsonian, it would expand to other museums around the country. Would that be possible?
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said in a statement that the change is based on guidance from the Justice Department and the Office of Solicitor General and conforms with two Supreme Court decisions on gun rights.
The Ukrainian president says Monday's talks have been "constructive" as European leaders repeat calls for a ceasefire.
European leaders will join Ukraine’s president in the US as he comes under pressure to concede territory to Russia
Workers at Canada’s flagship carrier defy back-to-work order as they stage first strike in 40 years.
When President Trump was flying to Alaska to meet Vladimir Putin, he said the goal was a ceasefire. But after they talked, Trump aligned himself with Putin and downplayed the need for a truce.
Since the US president announced plans to take control of the local police and requisition the National Guard in the country's capital, the city's Democratic authorities have taken legal action and pushed back against the administration. Meanwhile, the occupant of the White House is determined to double down.
The US TV network has also been building its own news division separate from NBC News.
But legal experts say the president lacks the constitutional authority to do so.
A senior Hamas official told reporters that the militant group had accepted the proposal introduced by the mediators, without elaborating. Israel's plans to expand the offensive in Gaza have sparked international outrage and infuriated many Israelis who fear for the remaining surviving hostages.
Document seen by the FT lays out Kyiv’s proposals to US president at crucial White House meeting
As world leaders dash across the Atlantic for crunch talks, what will they and the others present regard as a win?
Chipmaker’s stock jumps 7% after reports Trump administration could take an ownership stake
Donald Trump will host Vladimir Putin in Alaska - their first meeting in six years - as he tries to secure a Ukraine war ceasefire.
President Trump says he'll know "probably in the first two minutes" whether Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, touting his past relationship with the Russian leader.
Talks for an undisclosed stake come days after President Donald Trump called for Intel’s CEO to resign.
The Los Angeles 2028 organizers said the names of up to 19 competition venues could change. This marks the first time in Olympic history that sponsors' names will be displayed on venues.
After leaving Alaska, Trump says he would prefer to "go directly to a peace agreement" to end the war in Ukraine as he prepares to meet Zelensky on Monday.
President Trump said that he and Russia's Vladimir Putin made progress in talks to end the war in Ukraine, but the two leaders did not announce any steps toward reaching a ceasefire.
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted each other today in Anchorage, Alaska.
Trump and Putin fail to reach Ukraine peace deal but tout ‘progress’
The report is the second of a person being killed in Southern California while fleeing federal immigration enforcement authorities.
Russian president reiterated ‘core demands’ that would undermine Ukraine’s statehood and roll back Nato expansion
August 16, 2025 Canada's government forced Air Canada and its striking flight attendants back to work and into arbitration Saturday after a work stoppage stranded more than 100,000 travelers around the world.
State Department move comes as Israel’s war and induced-famine in Gaza reach new extremes, with 61,827 killed so far.
Erin, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season this year, was located about 170 kilometers northeast of Anguilla in the northern Leeward Islands, an area that includes the US and British Virgin Islands.
The US president said a peace agreement would be better than a "mere" ceasefire, hours after summit with Putin that produced little.
President describes his special envoy’s talks in Moscow on Wednesday as ‘highly productive’
President Trump told reporters on Wednesday evening that he is considering taking over the D.C. police force and sending in the National Guard after a former DOGE staffer was hurt in an attempted carjacking.
A sergeant shot five soldiers on Wednesday at one of the country's largest Army bases before he was tackled by other Fort Stewart troops. The injured were taken to the hospital and three underwent surgery, officials said.
Administration says Russia expressed ‘desire to meet with President Trump’ and that the US wants war in Ukraine to end.
India, which now faces among the highest tariff rates imposed by the US, called the levy "unjustified and unreasonable".
New Delhi says US president’s decision is ‘unfair, unjustified and unreasonable’
A potential later meeting between the presidents of Ukraine, Russia and the US will be “more important”, Trump adds.
US president allays European concerns with focus on ceasefire as Alaska talks near
Trump announced the Kennedy Center Honorees on Wednesday. They are Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, George Strait and Michael Crawford.
District Judge Amir Ali, an appointee of former president Joe Biden, issued a temporary restraining order earlier this year prohibiting the Trump administration from suspending foreign assistance funds approved by Congress for fiscal year 2024.
The plan, called ‘Sovereign Brazil’, will include credit for businesses that rely on exports.
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky rules out giving up land, as European security officials meet in the UK.
The Trump administration has given an ultimatum to immigrants without legal status: Leave voluntarily, or you'll be detained and deported. This has forced some immigrant families in the U.S. to grapple with very hard choices.
Drugs, prostitution, murder — but ‘the Carter’ near Times Square was also home to a family with children
Hind Hassan explores the US weapons industry and its effects on democracy, domestically and beyond.
While the depreciation of the dollar may suggest a more important global role for the single currency, it is currently having a negative impact on the competitiveness of companies in the eurozone.
President slams Goldman Sachs as he hails data as evidence his policies are working
Days after the president's call for a "new" census, the top official overseeing the Census Bureau told employees that Congress, not Trump, has final say over the tally, NPR has exclusively learned.
National Guard troops have been seen reporting for duty in Washington DC as President Trump takes over the city’s police force.
About 850 federal law enforcement officers were deployed in Washington on Monday and arrested 23 people overnight, said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. The charges, she noted, included gun and drug crimes, drunk driving, subway fare evasion and homicide.
Rights groups allege manipulation of US report after firing of key staff and overhaul of human rights priorities.
The Russian and US presidents will convene in Alaska on Friday for talks on a possible ceasefire in Ukraine — but is the meeting a ‘misstep’?
The president also takes control of the city's police force, as the mayor rejects his claims of a crime wave.
President Trump's new tariffs are pouring in. But it's still only a fraction of overall government revenues — and falls short of new spending in the recent Republican megabill.
US President Donald Trump signed an extension just before midnight in Beijing, when the pause was to expire.
US leader postpones new tariffs on world’s biggest exporter for another 90 days
Asked about inviting Volodymyr Zelensky to Alaska for the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, Trump suggested the Ukrainian president would be involved in talks at a future date. 'This is really a feel-out meeting,' Trump told reporters at the White House.
President Trump has depicted the American capital as a lawless hellscape overrun by criminals. Do the numbers back up his claims?
The president unveiled his plans to send soldiers to ‘rescue’ the city and has claimed it is one of the most dangerous in the world
Chipmakers agree to unusual arrangement to secure export licences from Trump administration
Trump says homeless people must go "far" from the nation's capital, as part of his anti-crime plan, but the mayor pushes back.
The US brokered the agreement, giving it leverage and business opportunities.
Some European leaders say that Ukraine must be included in any talks with Russia over ending the war.
Global vaccination campaigns have reduced cases of this disease by 99%, but budget setbacks and difficulties reaching the last endemic areas are now jeopardizing the goal of total eradication.
President Trump has been pushing to broker an end to the war in Ukraine since he took office. But it hasn't been quick or easy.
The US president said the two sides were ‘close’ to a deal and that the meeting would take place in the US state on Friday
Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejects proposal and insists Ukrainians ‘will not gift their land to the occupier’
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who called the agreement a 'significant milestone,' said the breakthrough was made possible by Trump. The signing of a deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, both former Soviet republics, also strikes a geopolitical blow to their former imperial master, Russia.
The apparent US indifference to the prospect of a long - possibly indefinite - Israeli military occupation marks a telling change in tone.
Those on campus were advised to ‘run, hide, fight’ as police responded to an active shooter situation near the CDC.
The Democrats facing arrest have fled to block a vote that could sway the balance of power in Washington.
Seasonal employees counting on housing at Yosemite were asked to volunteer for the park while the government was unable to onboard them at the start of the summer.
Texas House fails to establish quorum as dozens of Democrats flee state to block redrawn congressional map.
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in several Brazilian cities on Sunday to protest the charges leveled against the former president, who faces up to 40 years in prison for an attempted coup d'état following his electoral defeat in 2022.
Tulsi Gabbard claims to have seen evidence that the Obama administration manipulated intelligence to have the FBI look into Trump’s links to Russia
New Delhi describes threat as ‘unjustified and unreasonable’
Prices have risen a bit, but companies have been finding ways to delay price increases — for now.
The president also said he turned down an invitation to visit the financier’s private island
Workers barricaded doors and sent goodbye notes as a man roamed through a skyscraper killing people.
Only 32 percent of survey respondents said they approve of Israel’s conduct in Gaza, down 10 points from last year.
Launched by the Central Bank of Brazil, this system is now used more than credit cards and cash. Its popularity is so great that WhatsApp had to abandon a payment system it wanted to launch locally.
Treasury secretary heads back to Washington after two days of talks with Chinese counterparts
President speculates about future leader after saying he would ‘probably not’ seek an unconstitutional third term
President says US Treasury secretary took his name out of consideration
US president’s comments come amid warnings that expanding Israeli operations would be ‘catastrophic’ for Palestinians.
The committee asked the DOJ for files related to its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. It is also looking to question Bill and Hillary Clinton, among several other former government officials.
A dramatic redistricting fight could spread to other states before next year's crucial midterm elections.
Trump said Tuesday that he would await the outcome of the Moscow talks before moving forward with any economic retaliation, telling reporters, 'We're going to see what happens.' Trump has previously threatened to impose 'secondary tariffs' targeting Russia's remaining trade partners, such as China and India.
The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs.
President Trump called for the firing of the Labor statistics official after data earlier showed employers added just 73,000 jobs in July, while job gains for the previous two months were largely erased.
President Trump has called public media a ‘monstrosity’ that deserves to be defunded, despite millions of US viewers.
Job creation fell 27% short of forecasts in July, and numbers for May and June were drastically revised downward, triggering a plunge on Wall Street. For many economists, this marks a clear warning sign.
President claims July employment figures were ‘rigged’ in latest assault on economic institutions
The electric carmaker vows to appeal the verdict of a jury in Florida, who found the company responsible although the driver was looking for his phone
The Bureau of Labour Statistics reported earlier on Friday that the US had added 73,000 jobs in July, far lower than expected.
Investors fear that Amazon Web Services is trailing its Wall Street rivals in its use of AI
Supporters of Palestinian rights say although bill to block arms to Israel failed to pass, vote shows ‘shift’ on issue.
Donations during public spat cast doubt on billionaire’s proposal to start a rival party
After at least 15 years of talking about it, President Trump is building a ballroom at the White House. Work will begin this September, with a price tag of $200 million, the White House says.
Soaring rents in the Mexican capital have driven hundreds of residents into the streets to protest against property speculation, a shortage of housing, and the arrival of 'digital nomads' in certain neighborhoods.
How is the US president delivering on his key pledges? We’re keeping track of the latest graphs, charts and polls on his performance
The White House says the assessment is "flat-out wrong" and is "a clear attempt to demean" President Trump.
President’s social media posts contradict officials’ claims that US does not seek to topple government
'... 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.'
Xabi Alonso gets first victory as Madrid manager, despite his football side playing most of game with only 10 players.
Chilean families are having only one child on average. U.S. birthrates are also dropping but it's unclear whether the U.S. will follow into the growing group of "very low" birthrate countries.
The redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the US House of Representatives.
A vote in the state legislature on Monday is aimed at bolstering Trump’s House majority in midterm elections
US president has urged Republicans to redraw map to help the party net a handful of seats in the midterms next year.
Not for the first time, the actress is at the centre of a political row, this time over the interpretation of a campaign for a clothing brand
Gilles Moëc, chief economist at AXA, argues that while tariffs take time to affect the real economy, they are likely to have recessionary effects in both the US and Europe.
University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders announced he got a new bladder this week as part of his cancer treatment. Here's how doctors construct a new bladder from a patient's small intestine.
Steve Witkoff reportedly offered the families personal reassurances that he and President Donald Trump were working to return the remaining hostages. Of the 251 hostages taken during the Hamas attack, 49 are still being held in Gaza, including 27 the Israeli military says are dead.
Blazes across several Canadian provinces and territories pose health risks to Canadians and their southern neighbours.
US economic growth back on track, trade deals in Washington’s favour, markets at all-time highs … but Americans could still pay the price
Smith had led two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump before resigning from his post earlier this year.
The former vice-president has dropped out of the run for California governor next year
A trade deal is done, but who won? The European Union or the United States?
Labor leader Jimmy Hoffa vanished 50 years ago. What happened remains a mystery as Hoffa's legend has grown. There have been books and hit movies but still no answers.
Two members of the US central bank’s voting committee dissent from decision not to lower borrowing costs
Storm surges of up to four meters (12 feet) were predicted for some parts of the Pacific, after the 8.8 quake struck off Russia's Kamchatka peninsula. The US Geological Survey said the quake was one of the 10 strongest tremors recorded since 1900. It was followed by dozens of aftershocks that further shook the Russian Far East
Thousands of Hawaiians headed for higher ground but the state's governor says no "wave of consequence" has hit the islands.
Twenty states and Washington, D.C., are suing after the agency demanded states turn over sensitive data on applicants for food assistance by July 30.
Trade agreement receives mixed reaction in Europe.
The US pop star, who has a career stretching back over three decades, has never publicly acknowledged her age and says ‘I don’t know time’
73-year-old Alvaro Uribe, who was president from 2002 to 2010 and is now South America's first-ever former head of state convicted of a crime, was found guilty of trying to persuade witnesses to lie for him after being accused of having had ties to paramilitary groups responsible for human rights violations.
The US president says there is "no reason" for waiting amid little sign of progress towards peace.
Deal follows Scotland talks between Donald Trump and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen
The US president - who arrived in Scotland on Friday night - announced the EU deal on Sunday after meeting Ursula von der Leyen.
Donald Trump said the deal, announced with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, involved a 15% baseline tariff on EU exports to the US. The deal came shortly before an August 1 deadline set for deals on US tariffs.
President Trump's tariffs could hit the economy badly and lead to higher inflation. But Wall Street investors are reacting by sending stocks to record highs.
US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announce sweeping deal in Scotland.
The president and his son Eric took on Warren Stephens, the US ambassador who once played off a handicap of six
Leaders due to meet on Sunday in bid to avoid economically damaging transatlantic trade war
The US President is in Scotland for a four-day private visit, which includes the opening of a second golf course at his Aberdeenshire resort.
The president’s arrival in Turnberry underscores an ‘ancestral yearning’ for the UK, but there may be ‘special relationship’ pitfalls for the PM
The U.S. president is spending a long weekend in his late mother's birth country of Scotland. There, he's been confronted by protesters waving photos of Jeffrey Epstein.
Many US Democrats call for aid to urgently enter Gaza, but few condemn Israel for its deadly blockade on the territory.
Many American economic analysts believe the chaotic introduction of punitive tariffs last spring now seems to be giving way to a new world order, in which tariff barriers of 10% to 15%, unthinkable just a year ago, have become the norm and are allowing the US Treasury to rake in billions of dollars.
Reports of starvation in Gaza raise the questions: Why the hesitation in labeling it a famine? And who are the authorities with the power to make that call?
US president says chances of reaching a trade deal with the EU are ’50-50′ ahead of his August 1 tariff deadline.
In response to Donald Trump's tariffs, Canadian wine and spirits stores have replaced American bottles with locally produced alcohol, leading to a surge in domestic sales.
European Commission president’s trip comes as bloc races to avoid transatlantic trade war with Washington
The US president will be playing golf as well as meeting the prime minister and first minister for talks.
The PM sides with America in refusing to follow Macron’s lead after French president said he would recognise a Palestinian state
The questioning by a US official, which will resume on Friday, comes amid a public clamour for the release of Epstein files.
Clash with central bank chief comes during tour of $2.5bn renovation project of institution’s headquarters
One million women in the US are slamming past dates for ‘ghosting’ or ‘lying’. This cannot end well
President Trump visited the Federal Reserve to inspect an ongoing renovation and disagreed with the Fed chair about the project's final cost in an extraordinary moment.
Neiyerver Adrian Leon Rengel says he was falsely accused of being a gang member and beaten in an El Salvador prison.
'Tech Oligarchs' (5/6). Faith in the possibility of 'enhancing' humankind – the extension human abilities and lifespan by any technological means – has flourished as an alternative to religion in Silicon Valley.
The US president visits the UK this week to see his new golf course, but he might squeeze in Keir Starmer and John Swinney too
Trump announces ‘massive’ deal that lowers levy to 15% from threatened 25%
US importers of Japanese cars will pay a tariff of 15% as part of a wider trade agreement.
The American automaker reported that tariffs cost them $1.1 billion and reduced the company's profit margin from 9% to 6.1%.
Khalil, who continues to be targeted for deportation, says he will continue to advocate for Palestine and free speech.
The US president has sought to slash public funding for news organizations at home and abroad, seeking to shut down outlets including Voice of America, Radio Free Asia and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
Nukewatch UK explains how it tracked the bombs being flown across the Atlantic.
The defendant declined to speak at the hearing, leaving the families of his victims with unanswered questions about his motive.
A new executive order instructs tech companies to address what the White House sees as "woke AI." Receiving future federal contracts could hinge on whether AI firms respond.
Agreement would mirror accord with Japan and head off Trump’s threat to raise duties to 30%
Moscow's lead negotiator Vladimir Medinsky told reporters the sides had lengthy discussions on Wednesday, but 'the positions are quite distant.' Meanwhile, the two countries agreed to another prisoner exchange, as they did at the two previous talks on May 16 and June 2.
The nation’s highest court has frequently ruled in favour of Trump’s expansive interpretation of presidential powers.
The US president will be touring his golf courses during a five-day trip that is expected to be ‘as big as the Queen’s funeral’
The company said its leader had not met the expected standard of conduct and accountability.
US threatens 50-percent tariffs unless ex-leader Bolsonaro’s prosecution is dropped.
Congress passed the first major crypto legislation in the U.S., marking a major milestone for the digital currency sector. And with President Trump's support, the industry plans to march on.
Police say the driver drove into a taco stand and collided with people on the pavement in East Hollywood after a dispute inside a nightclub
'The Summer of 1945' (6/6). To boost troop morale and keep an eye on postwar reconstruction, the US Army requisitioned dozens of hotels across southern France. This turbulent interlude marked the dawn of Americanization in French society.
Trump's confrontations with the courts are unique in their scale and fury, compared with those of past presidents
Congress finalized the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a move initiated by Donald Trump as soon as he took office in January. Only PEPFAR, the HIV/AIDS relief program, was narrowly spared.
Treasury secretary is latest top Trump administration official to criticise the US central bank
With more than $2 billion in federal research grants at stake, the two sides argued before a federal judge about the legality of the White House's cancellation of those funds to Harvard.
Prosecutors had asked that officer Brett Hankison be given a sentence of one day for his role in the fatal shooting.
Scottish Police Federation to seek legal advice over concerns about a breach of legally binding workplace arrangements
The pair met decades ago before falling out in the mid-2000s
Venezuela has freed 10 Americans in exchange for Venezuelans whom the United States had sent to a prison in El Salvador.
Bondi says the proposed change gives her discretion over who can own firearms, in a move opposed by gun control groups.
US Department of Justice claims there is ‘extensive public interest’ in the cases targeting the late disgraced financier
The Chamber of Deputies has passed a piece of legislation easing regulations, allowing authorities to largely disregard the environmental impact of projects deemed strategic. On this issue, President Lula's position remains ambiguous.
Trump's supporters and opponents alike have demanded more disclosures related to the disgraced financier.
The agency is closing the Office of Research and Development, which analyzes dangers posed by hazards including toxic chemicals, climate change, smog, wildfires, water pollution and more.
Dillon Falls, near the city of Bend, has a 15ft drop that turns into "churning rapids".
Former African Union diplomat Arikana Chihombori argues that Trump’s Africa policy is ‘a step in the right direction’.
American football team, now called the Washington Commanders, changed its name after pressure from sponsors to ditch culturally insensitive branding
'Tech Oligarchs' (Part 1/6). On January 20, 2025, billionaires including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk stood shoulder to shoulder at the inauguration of President Donald Trump, despite their differences and, in some cases, after having once opposed him.
Erica Williams defends issuing record fines after being pushed out by Trump
Joe Biden’s son also rebuked several high-profile Democrats who attempted to intervene in the presidential campaign, including George Clooney
In defending how his administration is handling supposed files on Jeffrey Epstein, he says "some stupid Republicans" fell for a hoax.
President Trump said it was "highly unlikely" he would fire Jerome Powell, but also said he discussed the idea with Republican lawmakers who expressed support.
US president angrily tries to contain criticism over his administration’s handling of files on late disgraced financier
Senior US official calls destruction of 500 tonnes of biscuits a ‘casualty’ of the USAID shutdown.
Announcing the new ceasefire on Wednesday, Syria's interior ministry said there would be a 'total and immediate halt to all military operations,' as well as the formation of a committee comprising government representatives and Druze spiritual leaders to supervise its implementation.
The president blames Barack Obama and Joe Biden for row over documents as he backs attorney-general — but calls for release of ‘credible’ information
The Trump administration has asked Congress to rescind funds for NPR/PBS and foreign aid. Congress has until the end of the week to approve the cuts.
Los Angeles police say they are investigating their deaths as homicides but have not identified any suspects.
US Republican president slams Zohran Mamdani as a ‘communist’, says Andrew Cuomo has a ‘good shot of winning’.
Trump says he trusts "almost nobody" in exclusive interview discussing the war in Ukraine, Nato and the UK.
Erica Williams told staff at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board that Paul Atkins asked her to resign
Central bank chair has faced intense criticism from Trump administration over the project
The Senate voted to approve a $9 billion rescission package aimed at clawing back money already allocated for public media and foreign aid. It heads back to the House for final passage.
Trump supporters have a new priority on their minds - the release of the so-called Jeffrey Epstein files.
The CLARITY act, which is designed to clarify industry rules and divide regulatory authority between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will now advance to the Senate.
Advocates hope House bills will bring decentralised currency into US mainstream as Trump pushes ‘crypto week’.
Democrat Ron Wyden claims the Treasury has rare insight into the sex offender’s finances
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
Until Thursday's tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had an exemplary safety record.
Career diplomats warn loss of experienced employees will harm America’s international standing
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.
Fatal crash raises new concerns for both firms as they try to revamp after years of problems that marred reputations.
Trump says he is ‘very unhappy’ with Moscow for lack of progress on a ceasefire deal
In a White House meeting with the Nato chief Mark Rutte, the president said he was ‘very, very unhappy’ with the Russian leader
The powerful health industry lobby couldn't persuade GOP lawmakers to oppose big Medicaid cuts in President Trump's tax and spending bill. What's behind the lobbying failure?
Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine.
Court reverses lower court ruling that said large staff cuts would effectively hamstring the federal education agency.
The fire has raised scrutiny over the National Park Service’s decision not to aggressively attack the blaze right away. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs called for a federal investigation.
Five Trump supporters say his first 100 days have met their expectations - with a few surprises and some warning signs.
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.
A photo finish required powerful microscopes in a raucous event watched by 400 spectators — and with a serious purpose
Like other forms of US assistance, USAID was all about normalising the colonisation of Palestine.
Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a 30% tariff hike for Mexico and the European Union will start on August 1. Emmanuel Macron called on the bloc to 'step up the preparation of credible countermeasures' if the two sides failed to reach an agreement by that day.
The US president warned both trading partners would face additional tariffs if they retaliated.
A 21-year-old Florida man was beaten to death by Israeli settlers while visiting family in the West Bank.
Advocates say 20-year-old American citizen Sayfollah Musallet was ‘lynched’ while US officials stay silent.
The US ambassador talks protecting Britain’s belief in America, being called a moron and the moment the Maga faithful started to warm to him
The president played the game in high school. Now he sees the Fifa tournament next year, co-hosted by the US, as his biggest stage yet
Indian investigators determined the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was properly configured and lifted off normally. But three seconds after takeoff, the engines' fuel switches were cut off.
Since the July 4 disaster, which killed at least 129 people and left more than 170 missing, the president has been silent on his past promises to shutter FEMA. Trump has suggested that a major warning system should be established, though few details have been offered on what that might eventually entail.
US envoy Keith Kellogg will travel to Kyiv early next week, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The US president and first lady visited Kerr County, where hard-hit Camp Mystic is located.
US president appears to cool on Vladimir Putin and welcomes move for further sanctions against Russia
What is the future of AI and efforts to regulate its harms? Marc Lamont Hill speaks to AI ethicist Rumman Chowdhury.
President Donald Trump says the increase in tariffs will protect America's steel industry, along with an expected partnership with Japan.
US president escalates global trade war two days after a court ruled against the legality of his levies
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
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.
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
Churches in Los Angeles put contingency plans in place after the Trump administration rescinds long-standing guidance advising immigration agents to avoid houses of worship.
US president has told Mexico and EU they face tariffs of 30 percent in August.
The Republican governor of this southern US state has ramped up pressure on numerous institutions to force them to cooperate with immigration enforcement authorities.
The suspect, who was shot dead by police, is believed to have had a connection to the place of worship.
The US president joined the crowds at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as Chelsea beat European champions Paris Saint-Germain
No injuries or deaths are immediately reported, but officials say an unknown number of people are unaccounted for
Among the victims are counsellors and girls from a summer camp. Search teams continue their rescue missions
Brazilian President Lula responded to Trump’s tariff threats by saying the world does not ‘want an emperor’.
Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies meeting for their annual summit had hoped to downplay any differences with the U.S. But even a toned down group proclamation drew the ire of President Trump.
White House extends deadline for ‘reciprocal’ levies from July 9 to August 1
In letters to the Japanese and South Korean leaders, the US president said the tariff hikes would apply from August 1 because their trading relationships with Washington were 'unfortunately, far from Reciprocal.' The White House also told reporters that Trump would sign an order later in the day to delay his July 9 deadline for steeper tariffs to take effect.
President Lula rejects foreign ‘interference’ as Trump claims far-right former leader victim of ‘witch-hunt’
The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.
Dismissals will target staff deemed redundant or out of sync with Donald Trump’s agenda
During his cabinet meeting on July 8, the president digressed on a wide variety of topics for more than an hour and a half in front of the press.
Access will be restricted to 13 more federal programmes, including an educational project for low-income children.
Meaghan Mobbs voted for the president three times and ‘agrees with 95% of what he says’. He risks embarrassing himself with Putin, she tells The Times
"Without a border protected, you don't have a nation," the former secretary of state tells the BBC.
US president accuses country of launching a ‘witch-hunt’ against former leader Jair Bolsonaro
Speaking from a detention facility in California, an Iranian immigrant says she believes "the good people will be released".
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose more tariffs on nations aligning themselves with BRICS.
The organisation behind the software apologises after it said the Nazi leader would deal best with ‘modern anti-white hate speech’
Immigrant rights organizations sued the state arguing that its new law conflicts with federal immigration law, and under longstanding Supreme Court precedent, states must bow to federal law in the event of such conflicts.
The latest tariff threat came after Brazil said it had summoned the US chargé d'affaires in a diplomatic row over Trump's earlier criticism of the coup trial of Bolsonaro. Brazil's President Lula threatened to reciprocate.
The president often texts his favourite journalist, whom he calls ‘my Salena’, and says she understands him better than most others
In 2024, 64% of the eligible-voting population turned out, the second highest in 120 years. New data show that even if all those voters who stayed home had voted, Trump would still be president today.
The ayatollah speaks for the first time since the conflict ended, as the US insists Iran's nuclear sites are destroyed.
Follow our live build-up, team news, and text commentary stream as Real Madrid face Salzburg at FIFA’s Club World Cup.
Scott Bessent says deal with G7 would stop global minimum taxes from applying to American companies
The progressive candidate is now the frontrunner in New York City's mayoral election, set for November, after defeating former state governor Andrew Cuomo, a symbol of the moderate local elite, in the Democratic primary.
July 8, 2025 The Hotel Oloffson in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, long a haven for artists and writers, poets and presidents, a symbol of Haiti's troubled politics and its storied past, has been destroyed by gangs.
While experts say the weather agency performed well, they warn it is operating far below staffing needs.
President also says he will impose levies of up to 200% on drug imports after a transition period
Governor Greg Abbott told reporters the figure was based on people reported as unaccounted for by friends, relatives and neighbors.
Tehran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi visits Saudi Arabia for the first time after Iran’s 12-day war with Israel.
National Guard troops and federal officers descended on MacArthur Park, prompting criticism from city leaders
At least 78 people have died across five counties and 41 remain missing, including 10 girls swept away from a riverside summer camp.
Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for children near Kerrville, was deluged when the Guadalupe River burst its banks during torrential rain
The US Supreme Court has twice upheld Donald Trump’s ability to deport foreign nationals to countries outside their own.
More than 20 girls at a summer camp in South-Central Texas remain unaccounted for after devastating floods swept through the region Northwest of San Antonio: 'The rain has let up, but we know there's another wave coming.'
Immigration agents are raiding known hubs for Latino workers: day laborer gathering spots, street vendor corners and car washes. Legal advocacy groups say their tactics are unconstitutional.
The US president marks July 4 with a string of achievements in his first months in office
At least 78 people are dead following flooding that slammed central Texas over the weekend, while a desperate search for 11 missing from a camp for girls continues.
Camp Mystic’s girls were having the time of their lives. Then the torrent struck. Children are still missing at the elite summer haven
Kylian Mbappe was among the scorers as the French forward continues comeback in Real Madrid’s 3-2 win against Dortmund.
The former ally of US President Donald Trump and the world's richest person has created the so-called America Party, writing on social media: 'Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.'
Emergency workers rescue more than 230 people after overnight flooding along the Guadalupe River.
As searchers continue to look for victims in the deadly flash flooding in Texas, officials are answering questions about the weather forecasts ahead of and during the storm.
Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran’s military, nuclear and civilian sites, killing at least 935 people.
Under mounting pressure to end the war, the Israeli prime minister is due to meet with President Trump on Monday: 'We are working to achieve this deal that we have discussed, under the conditions that we have agreed to.'
The president promised disaster relief funding for the region where emergency crews continue to search for survivors
Billionaire investor offers no significant details but suggests key congressional races will be initial targets
Camp Mystic, where young girls were having the "time of their life" just days ago, is now the site of one of the deadliest disasters.
Benedict Kuria was ambushed by suspected gang members in March while serving in security mission
President Trump signed a massive tax and spending bill to implement much of his domestic agenda during a celebration for the Fourth of July.
The BBC's North America correspondent says Donald Trump has delivered on big campaign promises made by the US president.
Package of tax and spending cuts overcomes Republican rebellion to be approved by vote of 218 to 214
The US and Russian presidents spoke on Thursday but Trump said he did ‘not make any progress’ on ending the war
With the US president saying he has 'nothing to offer' Iran and Tehran refusing to negotiate with Israel's main ally, the diplomatic outlook for a negotiated solution remains extremely uncertain, writes Le Monde's Philippe Ricard in his column.
Costa Rica-based inter-American court of human rights says states have obligation to respond to climate change
Washington imposes financial penalties on an Iraqi businessman who it says helped smuggle Iranian oil.
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries sets record with speech of 8 hours and 44 minutes
Combs will remain behind bars because of his history of violence, the judge said, setting sentencing for October.
Deliveries down 13.5 per cent in second quarter as founder returns to the driver’s seat amid consumer backlash against his work for Donald Trump
Any transshipment will face 40 percent levy, while Vietnam will accept US goods tariff-free.
The GOP tax cut and spending bill passed by the Senate this week is expected to add trillions of dollars to the federal debt over the next decade. The savings would mostly go to top earners.
Xi Jinping is methodically weaving his economic and trade web − particularly in Africa and Brazil − as a counterweight to Donald Trump's United States. But criticism has emerged in these countries over the unequal sharing of value between them and the Chinese giant, says Le Monde's Harold Thibault in his column.
Tennessee's new laws on immigration already face court challenges. Other states are changing gun laws or imposing new restrictions on transgender people.
Landmark legislation to extend tax cuts and reduce spending on healthcare now returns to the House
Decision potentially reshapes the power of the US president.
Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House.
The jury in the hip-hop mogul's trial said Tuesday that it has reached a verdict on four of five counts against Combs. The panel was as of yet unable to agree on the most serious charge facing the music mogul: racketeering.
Deliberations continue on a racketeering charge, but verdicts reached on four others at the court in Lower Manhattan
The Senate narrowly passed the bill on Tuesday. Before reaching President Trump's desk, it will have to clear one last vote in the House, where some Republicans are signaling opposition.
Campaigners say agreement with Washington threatens to kill landmark accord
Senate leadership twisted arms for an initial vote on the spending plan, which still needs final approval.
European Champions Paris Saint-Germain face their former star player Lionel Messi and his new Inter Miami side.
Defending the common good cannot be built solely on the defense of individual interests, observes Pierre-Yves Gomez in his column across an analysis of the Make America Great Again policy.
The reignited space race may be over almost as soon as it started, with the US and European space agencies at the mercy of the White House
The rappers repeatedly released ‘diss tracks’ packed with personal insults and allegations. Lamar’s song Not Like Us was the straw that broke the camel’s back
Birthright citizenship ruling backs US president’s claims that lower courts have interfered with policy initiatives
The Supreme Court has given the Trump administration a series of major wins in the final blockbuster week of its term. We rounded up the final decisions in one place.
Chelsea face Benfica in an all-European round of 16 tie at the FIFA Club World Cup. Al Jazeera takes a closer look.
Because of the ruling to limit injunctions, Trump's birthright citizenship order will be able to take effect, 30 days after the courts opinion was filed, the court said.
President Trump announced that that he is calling off trade negotiations with Canada in retaliation for taxes impacting US tech firms: 'Based on this egregious Tax, we are hereby terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada, effective immediately.'
President seeks to pass legislation before July 4 holiday after weekend of fraught negotiations
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has refused to back the "Big Beautiful Bill", saying it will be "devastating" to people in his state.
President claims to have destroyed Iran’s nuclear capability, but head of a UN watchdog says the country could start enriching uranium again in months
How much extra would you pay to see your dream come true? It's always a big question for wedding-planning couples. Now, there's a new twist courtesy of U.S. trade policy.
Paris Saint-Germain sweep aside Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 4-0 to set up last eight tie with Bayern Munich or Flamengo.
The US president hinted at a deal with 'very wealthy' investors and suggested that China will approve the sale.
The R&B singer’s future looked set to explode with the help of Sean Combs. Instead there came a litany of alleged abuse
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs could face life in prison, but has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Justices’ decision could have wide-ranging implications for president’s ability to impose his policy agenda
US President Donald Trump hails deals during his three-country tour of the Gulf region.
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.
The president has railed against ‘communist radical-left judges’ for trying to curb his power. A Times poll reveals that voters back the Supreme Court
Pledge to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP would unleash hundreds of billions of euros
In a political win for US President Donald Trump, NATO member states have endorsed a big new defence spending target.
While Senate leaders have made several significant changes to the bill in recent days, the issue of funding for rural hospitals has emerged as a major roadblock.
At a Nato summit, President Trump again maintains the raid "obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities.
A Department of Transportation spokesperson on Wednesday blasted the Biden-era National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) development program as a 'disaster' and said Judge Tana Lin was 'another liberal judicial activist making nonsensical rulings from the bench because they hate President Trump.'
Trump's press secretary said the president believes there is a "substantial chance of negotiations" with Iran.
US president will decide whether to join Israeli attack ‘within two weeks’
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.
A White House spokesperson says President Trump will decide whether to attack Iran “within two weeks.”
For all the president’s hostile rhetoric, his advisers are increasingly wary of threats to American troops
US central bank chair tells congressional committee economy remains ‘solid’ but tariffs could push up prices
Previous occupants of the White House used profanities fairly infrequently, in public at least
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."
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.
After bombing Iran, the US president announced a ceasefire. But it remains unclear whether his strategy will avert war.
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Mark Carney's Liberal Party has won the Canadian election but falls short of a majority, public broadcaster CBC projects
Canadians set to see who the next leader will be to take on US tariffs and high cost of living.
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.
Zohran Mamdani is favoured to beat Andrew Cuomo under a ranked-choice voting simulation after a bribery scandal marred the incumbent, Eric Adams
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says authorities investigating if family knew of planned ‘heinous attack’.
Billionaire says the bill, which faces a key test in the Senate, undercuts efforts to slash federal spending.
US president escalates trade war by doubling levies on all exporters except the UK
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.
Iran and Israel continue strikes on Wednesday night, after Donald Trump says the US "may" join the Israeli attacks.
US president fuels speculation that America could join Israeli military action
If passed, it will establish for the first time a regulatory regime for stablecoins, a fast-rising financial product.
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.
The city comptroller Brad Lander was arrested while protecting a migrant from officers. He faces assault and obstruction charges
The US hit three nuclear sites in Iran overnight - but it remains unclear whether the strikes did destroy all of Iran's nuclear capabilities.
The president’s voters want illegal immigrants out, but businesses fear it will damage construction and the Sunshine State’s remarkable growth
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.
Former Columbia University student was released from a detention centre after being held for more than three months.
The strong performance of investments linked to members of Congress has raised eyebrows. Thousands of Americans think: well, if you can’t beat them…
The BBC obtained CCTV of the raid that shows how President Trump's immigration crackdown has ramped up.
The US and China have agreed to a framework that restores a truce in their trade war after two days of talks in London.
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.
US president adds that next week will be ‘very big’ in determining course of war between Israel and Islamic republic
‘Mop’ bomb capable of penetrating the mountain that houses Tehran’s uranium enrichment facility, analysts say
The US president said he spoke with the Russian president over the phone on Tuesday and said, 'Do me a favor... let's mediate Russia first, okay?' On Thursday, Putin said that a deal to end fighting between Israel and Iran was possible and he did 'not even wish to discuss' the idea Israel might assassinate Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The US president has signalled he may get involved in Israel’s fight against Iran but has not made a final decision.
The justices rejected the argument that restrictions in a Tennessee law amounted to discrimination.
Governor Chris Waller says US has yet to see an inflation ‘shock’ from Donald Trump’s tariffs
Khalil, a Columbia University student and prominent pro-Palestinian protest leader, had been in immigration detention since March. The order from a federal judge to release him is a blow to the Trump administration's effort to deport foreign students over their activism against the Gaza war.
‘Wild and inflammatory’ off-Broadway show opens to rave reviews from NYC critics
Could a US strike against Iran threaten support for President Donald Trump?
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
Zelensky says "only the Ukrainian people have the right to decide which territories are Ukrainian".
Kyiv rejects ceasefire proposal that includes ceding territory to Russia.
The chipmaker has struggled to gain a foothold in the booming artificial intelligence market
Critics fear decision to list Brazil-based firm JBS, long linked to Amazon’s deforestation, will add to the climate crisis
The remaining G7 leaders are meeting in Canada after Trump cut short his visit due to events in the Middle East.
PM met president Trump at G7 summit in Canada, where Trump said the UK would be ‘very well protected’ from tariffs ‘because I like them’
G7 allies and US members of Congress have encouraged president to increase pressure on Moscow
The prominent legal organisation has called the US president’s executive orders against law firms unconstitutional.
'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.
Vance Luther Boelter, 57, is charged with killing Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota Democrat, and her husband Mark.
The suspect left a ‘manifesto’ with the names of other politicians, officials say
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators thronged the streets in cities including New York, Philadelphia, Houston and Atlanta.
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A $46 million parade, the first in Washington for more than 30 years, unfolded against a backdrop of protests and political violence
Critics say review of the Aukus pact aims to force Australia to spend more on its own defence
Police broaden their search for the 57-year-old man to nearby South Dakota as a $50,000 reward is issued.
Champions League winners PSG beat fellow European heavyweights Atletico Madrid at the Rose Bowl in California in the US.
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.
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.
Appellate panel temporarily blocks lower-court ruling that favoured Democratic governor Gavin Newsom
Confirmed squad list for the 32 teams ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
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.
Rapper has repeatedly expressed support for the accused and released a song featuring a recording of him speaking over the phone from jail
California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is suing the Trump administration, calls the president "dictatorial" and "deranged".
Demonstrations against immigration raids continue for third day after Trump sends in troops
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.
Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to combat protests against ICE in Los Angeles.
US president deploys 2,000 troops after two days of clashes between demonstrators and riot police in the city
Mobilisation will escalate stand-off between White House and state and local leaders over use of troops
President Trump has deployed National Guard troops and marines over protests against ICE raids
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.
Update comes as California mounts lawsuit against Trump sending US National Guard to respond to immigration protests.
US president reveals agreement struck with Beijing covers rare earths
President Trump sent in the National Guard as Los Angeles residents rose up against immigration raids
California Governor Gavin Newsom blasts the federal government's response to anti-immigration raid protests as "purposefully inflammatory".
Acting Enforcement Director Cara Petersen has served with the US agency since it was founded.
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.'
The US president says Musk has been "very disrespectful" and he has no interest in mending ties with the tech billionaire.
As Republican big beasts rip each other apart, the canny vice-president is keeping his head down. It’s a golden opportunity for the Maga ‘alchemist’
The ruling was one of two victories the US’s highest court handed the Trump administration in cases about data privacy.
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.
The breaking point came after Musk criticised Trump's centrepiece "big, beautiful" spending bill as an "abomination".
As the Tesla billionaire ramped up criticism of the president’s spending bill Trump said he was ‘very disappointed’ in his former ally
US president signals he may cut billionaire’s contracts with the federal government
US president previously said it was ‘hard to make a deal’ with the Chinese leader as talks continue over trade.
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.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man mistakenly deported from the US to El Salvador, has been returned to the US.
The disease has spread to the 82-year-old's bones but his office said the cancer could be effectively managed.
Treasury secretary says rates will jump to the high levels set on ‘liberation day’ if countries do not negotiate
Businesses are delaying payment to renegotiate contracts after President Trump’s disruptions to global trade, according to Basware
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.'
Twenty-two crew members injured, 11 of them critically, with nine in stable condition, Mexican government says
For decades, American elites sold the myth of spreading democracy. What was it that drove them?
Trump’s tax cut bill is nearing becoming law after months of arm-twisting and rancour within his own party
Tax and budget bill being debated in Congress includes $25bn for the project
The judge orders the migrants to be kept in US government custody, holding the plane on the tarmac if necessary.
The new defense system would have the capability of stopping missiles 'even if they are launched from space'.
Administration insists legislation will slash the deficit
He adds the new policy "can't come soon enough", with ban set to come into effect on Monday.
Provision allows US to impose additional taxes on entities from countries that it says impose unfair taxes on US firms.
In the era of ‘greed-flation’, the final nail has been driven into the coffin of cool
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.'
Suspect accused of targeting rally in Colorado for hostages of Hamas has been charged with a federal hate crime
Officials say the suspect wanted to target Zionists and researched Molotov cocktails online.
Energy department proposes to scrap restrictions as Trump seeks to fulfil campaign pledge to oil industry
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.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi says alleged attacker Mohamed Sabry Soliman to be prosecuted to law’s ‘fullest extent’.
A summer of legal battles looms after the president froze federal grants to the Ivy League college, accusing it of fostering antisemitism
Trump administration has relied on sweeping view of executive power to push for deportation of pro-Palestine students.
The Trump administration ordered US embassies to temporarily halt student visa appointments and to ramp up social media vetting.
Move by Washington is latest effort to stymie geopolitical rival’s technological advance
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.'
The US president is accused of profiteering to enrich himself, his family and his friends. The White House says he is opening up markets
It comes during a Trump crackdown on top universities, which he accuses of failing to combat antisemitism.
Trump administration moves to slow applications amid deepening stand-off with universities
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.
Latest Trump administration move comes amid wider pressure campaign against top universities, targeting of students.
The 45-year-old suspect appears in court after being charged with a federal hate crime.
The FBI is investigating a ‘targeted terror attack’ in Boulder on a group which was marching in support of the remaining Israeli hostages
Police detain a male suspect after an attack that left multiple people with burns in the US town of Boulder.
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.'
President’s judicial appointees are having to choose between fealty to the White House and the Constitution
The US president's ramped-up threats are seen by many as an attempt to reshape a stronghold of the left. Could he succeed?
Rembrandts and Holbeins can be viewed in phone-free peace at the Frick Collection — spot the difference with the Louvre
Exclusive: Exclusive: Fighter jet equipment is being transported on Maersk ships to Israel, cargo documents suggest.
Politicians reviled environmental minister Marina Silva in the senate this week, but new legislation is fuelling the fire
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.
China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun was noticeably absent from the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Decision comes less than 24 hours after trade court ruled president’s global levies to be illegal
The president's signature import taxes win a legal reprieve, as the White House rails against "activist judges".
The president has won a temporary Appeal Court stay on the judges’ decision that the levies were unlawful, and will now challenge the District Court
The decision comes a day after a trade court blocked the majority of Trump tariffs because it circumvented Congress.
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.
Pyramids and monuments suggest Los Abuelos was a significant ceremonial site, archaeologists say
The Pope tells cardinals in the Sistine Chapel the Church must do more work where there is "lack of faith".
In a likely reference to President Trump's tariff rollout, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said there was a 'great deal of uncertainty about (...) where tariff policies are going to settle out.' Analysts warn that the Trump administration's actions will likely slow growth − at least in the short run.
Trump picks Dr Casey Means, a close ally Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr for role.
Insiders wonder if the secretary of state can outsmart JD Vance to win the 2028 Republican nomination
Oren Cass, whose American Compass think tank has the ear of the White House, tells Katy Balls he is optimistic about trade — but sometimes the president’s comments ‘drive him nuts’
Italy’s Meloni holds emergency call with US president ahead of exchange with von der Leyen
Trump said that Vladimir Putin had gone "absolutely crazy" following massive aerial attacks on Ukraine.
Kristi Noem says the US president ‘wants peace’ but will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.
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.
Von der Leyen says Brussels ready to move ‘swiftly and decisively’ after ‘good call’ with US president
Joseph Neumeyer, who is also a German citizen, approached the building on May 19 with Molotov cocktails, officials say.
The social media platform is now the UK’s fourth-largest beauty retailer and is reshaping how brands operate
As the cities where Floyd grew up and died hold commemorations, the US "reckoning" with racism seems to be fading.
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.
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
Terrence Floyd spoke to The Sunday Times five years after his brother’s murder sparked a global movement, on what has changed for the better — and what hasn’t
Canada once downplayed the monarchy. Now, it is leaning on it to assert its sovereignty.
Julión Álvarez was to perform before 50,000 fans in Texas, but he is the latest Mexican musician to have their visa revoked
Cristiano Ronaldo is in discussions to play at FIFA’s Club World Cup, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
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.
Louisiana police said three more of the ten escaped prisoners — who included at least one convicted murderer — had been caught
Stocks also slide after lacklustre $16bn auction for 20-year Treasuries
Cyril Ramaphosa rebuts discredited claims of a "white genocide" in South Africa, as US president confronts him in Oval Office.
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.
South African leader keeps calm in the face of an ‘ambush’ by Donald Trump about false ‘white genocide’ claims.
Supporters say move is designed to staff body with Maga-aligned people
EU says threats should not guide trade talks as Trump says he wants tariffs of 50% on European goods as soon as 1 June.
The president announced the sanctions relief in May, ahead of an unannounced visit with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
A total of 346 people died in two separate 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019
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.'
They are a symbol of the wild west — and life-threateningly dangerous
The White House has doubled down on the proposed deal which has been criticised by some of the president's top supporters.
Oil-rich Gulf state praised by US president as White House announces $243bn in business deals
Iran’s president says his nation will not be intimidated by threats as Trump accuses Tehran of carrying out proxy wars.
'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.
The US administration has accused the South African government of a ‘white genocide’
Letter from Department of Homeland Security signals new escalation in stand-off with university
The attack is being investigated as a hate crime and could lead to the death penalty, prosecutors say.
Elias Rodriguez faces charges of first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials and causing death with a firearm.
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.
The former FBI director James Comey has been accused of calling for President Trump’s assassination with an Instagram post featuring the numbers
The rapper's ex-girlfriend rejects defence suggestions that her accusations were financially motivated.
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.
The court majority once again upheld a ruling that migrants were entitled to due process before their deportations.
Agency warns of strains caused by rising government debt and a widening budget deficit
US president’s claim that negotiations will begin ‘immediately’ contrasts with more guarded statements from Vladimir Putin
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Trump sounded optimistic after a two-hour phone conversation with Putin, but a deal still appears far off.
Supreme Court lets Trump terminate Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela.
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.
Actory calls on filmmakers to ‘keep telling the stories, keep expressing yourself and keep fighting to be who you are’.
The FBI and other federal agencies are investigating the blast in Palm Springs, which has killed one person and damaged buildings in the vicinity.
At the rapper’s sex-trafficking trial, accusers like Cassie Venturia describe a monster who craves control. It all sounds familiar
The US president said the pair would speak on Monday, and he would later talk to Ukraine's President Zelensky.
The writer and poet on reimagining rivers as living beings, the ecological crisis near and far and why copyright laws should protect nature
Earlier, the US president met the Syrian leader and praised him as "tough" and "attractive".
US president highlights enduring ‘bonds’ with the kingdom as White House hails pacts worth about $600bn
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia that he would lift sanctions on Syria.
Users of the platform will be able to book chefs, personal trainers and spa treatments by the end of the year
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.
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 president suggests reduction to 80% as Beijing announces increase in global exports
US attorney says Baraka ‘committed trespass’ during protest of facility, which he argues opened without proper permits.
Pope Leo XIV has expressed support for immigrants and criticism of JD Vance. Donald Trump's supporters aren't happy.
Screens went dark and ground staff were ‘unable to see, hear or talk’ to pilots for 90 seconds
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.
Pope faced questions about his handling of clerical sexual abuse cases earlier in his career after a survivors group filed a complaint
Deal stokes optimism among investors that Donald Trump will de-escalate trade war
The rapper has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.
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.
Witnesses say entertainment superstar physically abused women and used his power to push them into humiliating acts.
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’
The US treasury secretary calls the talks "productive", while China's vice premier describes them as "candid".
Allies of the president say it is wrong to accept the Boeing 747-8 from a country ‘that has links to the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas’
Palestinian militant group’s move comes as Donald Trump prepares to visit the Middle East this week
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.
The White House reports $5.1T in promised investments, with $4.3T newly pledged. Experts say $2.1T may not fully happen.
The directive is part of his administration's drive to incentivise illegal immigrants to self-deport.
Ras Baraka denies charge against him a day after he spent several hours in police custody.
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.
Jackson’s pay surges to £17 million after parent Flutter switches listing from London to New York
Accusers of the late Harrods owner say they face ‘invasive’ psychological examinations
Pope Leo XIV has supported his predecessor and focus will turn on whether he continues Church reforms.
Al Jazeera looks at Pope Leo’s views, background and his journey from Chicago to the top of the Catholic Church.
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.
The Venus probe Kosmos 482 could fall to Earth anywhere between the 52nd parallels — which include swathes of the US and southern England
Government response comes amid outrage over the murder of the men who had been held captive for more than a week
The poet gets the prestigious award for New Yorker essays ‘on the physical and emotional carnage in Gaza’ amid war.
This year’s theme for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's fundraiser in New York city is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style".
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.
The US is pivoting back to fossil fuels, China is ramping up renewables, while Europe is trying to catch up.
The White House has been pushing for the agreement as a prerequisite for further military assistance.
GDP contracted by 0.3 per cent in first quarter as companies stockpiled to get ahead of import levies
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.
What is a Real ID — and can Americans fly without it?
The Canadian PM responds firmly as the president proposes a "wonderful marriage" of incorporating Canada into the US.
President Donald Trump orders 100 percent tariffs on imported films and those made outside the US.
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.
Shaun Gray’s lawsuit seeks compensation from Top Gun: Maverick studio for what he says is his work stolen without credit
The president rallied with supporters in Michigan after he signing an order easing the impact of his tariffs on US car makers.
President pledges to bring jobs to US in ‘achievement speech’, as tariff policies continue to cause economic disruption.
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.
In his first news conference since the federal election, the PM laid out his approach to talks with his US counterpart.
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
Kamala Harris delivered her first national speech on April 30, calling for 'courage' to oppose the authoritarianism of the Republican president.
The US has taken hard line against gangs in Haiti while reducing involvement in efforts to address violence there.
‘Erika’, 24, gained public attention after lawyer said federal agents denied him access to her in a Tucson hospital
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.
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
Local residents are voting on incorporating a patch of land as a new municipality, with a SpaceX employee tipped to become mayor.
Mexican president says she told Donald Trump that Mexico ‘will never accept the presence of US army in our territory’.
"This is not something I'm looking to do," the US president says about speculation he may try to find a way to run again in 2028.
President has repeatedly expressed idea of expansion into autonomous territory within fellow Nato member Denmark
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
Republican and Democratic strategists assess Trump’s policy priorities from immigration to the economy.
In an interview with NBC News, Donald Trump also said seeking a third term was 'not something I'm looking to do.'
The online marketplace says it will move to a "local fulfillment model" in the US, with sales handled by locally based sellers.
But the tech giant warns President Trump’s trade would cost it $900 million in the new quarter
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.
In a first-of-its-kind decision, a US district judge issued a permanent injunction barring the law’s use in south Texas.
At least 10 others were killed after a car drove into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday night.
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.
The US president says a deal is ‘very close ‘as he criticises Russia’s leader.
Frank Luntz says the new political reality of the US — and the world — can be summarised in one word
The US president's envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while Ukraine calls for more pressure on Russia.
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 Justice Department alleges Judge Hannah Dugan refused to turn over a man that immigration agents showed up to arrest.
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.