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‘Is everyone calming down? 100% no’: how Maga turned on Trump over Epstein

The president has called his own supporters, who have called for the release of the files related to Jeffrey Epstein, ‘stupid’. How did it get to this point?

‘Surprised’ Trump appears to forget he appointed Powell as Fed chair before blaming Biden for keeping him on

Israel strikes Syria's capital, Damascus

Israel said it struck military targets in Syria's capital to intervene after Syrian and Bedouin fighting against the Druze in southwestern Syria.

Syria says pulling troops from Druze heartland after US request

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.

Trump discussed firing Fed boss but 'highly unlikely' he will

The US president admitted he broached sacking the Fed chair, in what would be an unprecedented move.

College Leaders Face GOP Scrutiny but Push Back in Latest Hearing on Antisemitism

Canada introduces tariffs on trade partners to protect domestic industries

Prime Minister Mark Carney also introduced a fund to invest in domestic steel projects.

Small Canadian town reels after teen boy allegedly assaults eight-year-old girl

Trump attacks own supporters over Epstein conspiracies

US president angrily tries to contain criticism over his administration’s handling of files on late disgraced financier

Husband in failed murder plot says hitman called to warn him of scheme

US threatens Russia with ‘severe’ tariffs over war in Ukraine

Trump says he is ‘very unhappy’ with Moscow for lack of progress on a ceasefire deal

Trump announces Patriots for Ukraine and threatens Putin with 100% tariffs

In a White House meeting with the Nato chief Mark Rutte, the president said he was ‘very, very unhappy’ with the Russian leader

Why the health care lobby failed to stop cuts to Medicaid funding

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?

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling Ukraine weapons plan

Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine.

US Supreme Court backs Trump push for mass firings at Education Department

Court reverses lower court ruling that said large staff cuts would effectively hamstring the federal education agency.

Wildfire that razed historic Grand Canyon Lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days

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.

Farm worker who died after California Ice raid was ‘hardworking and innocent’, family says

After Primary Defeat, Staunchly pro-Israel Cuomo Announces Independent Tilt at NY Mayor

Trump says US attorney general should release any 'credible' information on Epstein

The president also said "only really bad people" want to stoke theories about the well-connected sex offender.

U.S. Asks Israel to Investigate Killing of Palestinian-American in Settler Attack

Slain American Idol exec and her husband sought private security after series of incidents at their home

Trump says his enemies ‘made up’ the Epstein files

The president blames Barack Obama and Joe Biden for row over documents as he backs attorney-general — but calls for release of ‘credible’ information

Senate moves to debate cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid

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.

'American Idol' music supervisor and husband both found dead with gunshot wounds at LA home

Los Angeles police say they are investigating their deaths as homicides but have not identified any suspects.

Trump says Cuomo ‘should stay’ in New York City mayor race against Mamdani

US Republican president slams Zohran Mamdani as a ‘communist’, says Andrew Cuomo has a ‘good shot of winning’.

Chief US audit regulator pushed out by Trump’s new SEC chair

Erica Williams told staff at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board that Paul Atkins asked her to resign

Backlash against Mexico City gentrification echoes global anger at overtourism and rising rents

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

Musk and Trump’s spectacular split minute-by-minute

US brings back El Salvador deportee to face charges

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wrongly deported Salvadoran migrant arrested on return to US

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

Expert shares stark warning following 15 hot car child deaths

Macron calls on EU to 'defend European interests' in US tariff talks

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.

EU and Mexico criticise Trump's proposed 30% tariff

The US president warned both trading partners would face additional tariffs if they retaliated.

Israeli settlers beat U.S. citizen to death in West Bank

A 21-year-old Florida man was beaten to death by Israeli settlers while visiting family in the West Bank.

Family of American citizen killed by Israeli settlers demands US probe

Advocates say 20-year-old American citizen Sayfollah Musallet was ‘lynched’ while US officials stay silent.

Peter Mandelson: ‘There’s a kernel of truth in everything Trump says’

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

Donald Trump announces 30% tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico

How Trump turned football into a soft power weapon

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

As Trump Threatens to Restart War, Saudi Interests Push to Revive U.S.- Iran Nuclear Talks

Trump surveys damage in Texas as search continues for 160 missing

Efforts to find and identify the scores of dead and missing continue into a second week.

Texas floods: Death toll hits 129 as battered counties face more rain

Preliminary report says fuel switches were cut off before Air India Boeing 787 crash

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.

Trump tours Texas flood sites, defends officials amid mounting questions about response

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 sending special envoy after weapons deliveries resumed, says Ukraine

US envoy Keith Kellogg will travel to Kyiv early next week, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Ana Maria Gonçalves becomes first Black woman in Brazil’s literary academy

Trump offers to send more arms to Ukraine via Nato allies

US president appears to cool on Vladimir Putin and welcomes move for further sanctions against Russia

9/11 police commissioner later imprisoned and pardoned dies aged 69

Can AI be held accountable? AI ethicist on tech giants and the AI boom

What is the future of AI and efforts to regulate its harms? Marc Lamont Hill speaks to AI ethicist Rumman Chowdhury.

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

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

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

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

Mike Johnson praises ‘selfless’ Elon Musk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Los Angeles houses of worship plan for possible ICE raids

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.

What are the risks from Trump’s latest tariff threats?

US president has told Mexico and EU they face tariffs of 30 percent in August.

Trump attends FIFA final on anniversary of assassination attempt

Florida emerges as a model state in the fight against immigration

The Republican governor of this southern US state has ramped up pressure on numerous institutions to force them to cooperate with immigration enforcement authorities.

Two women killed at Kentucky church as gunman opens fire after shooting officer

The suspect, who was shot dead by police, is believed to have had a connection to the place of worship.

Trump attends Club World Cup final with Fifa president

The US president joined the crowds at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as Chelsea beat European champions Paris Saint-Germain

Mandy Patinkin on the 'Revenge Business': 'Consider What Netanyahu Is Doing to the Jews'

Trump’s latest tariffs ‘are real’ unless deals improve, economic adviser says

Here is where the flash flooding has hit Texas

Search for father and two children washed away as flash floods hit New Mexico

No injuries or deaths are immediately reported, but officials say an unknown number of people are unaccounted for

At least 109 dead and 160 missing after Texas floods

Among the victims are counsellors and girls from a summer camp. Search teams continue their rescue missions

Donald Trump threatens ‘un-American’ BRICS countries with 10 percent tariff

Brazilian President Lula responded to Trump’s tariff threats by saying the world does not ‘want an emperor’.

BRICS nations push back as Trump warns of tariffs

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.

Meeting With Trump, Netanyahu Endorses Mass Gaza Population Transfer: 'It's Free Choice'

Trump renews threat to hit trading partners with steep tariffs

White House extends deadline for ‘reciprocal’ levies from July 9 to August 1

Trump threatens key US allies Japan and South Korea with 25% tariffs

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.

Trump says Bolsonaro ‘not guilty of anything’ amid Brazil coup trial

President Lula rejects foreign ‘interference’ as Trump claims far-right former leader victim of ‘witch-hunt’

New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic

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.

US state department begins firings of more than 1,000 employees

Dismissals will target staff deemed redundant or out of sync with Donald Trump’s agenda

Texans did not immediately receive flood alerts after request, audio reveals

A firefighter appears to have called for emergency alerts at least an hour before the first warnings were received.

Texas flood latest: Camp Mystic cabins ‘built on hazardous flood zone’

Donald Trump, the White House decorator-in-chief

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.

US widens public benefit restrictions for undocumented immigrants

Access will be restricted to 13 more federal programmes, including an educational project for low-income children.

Netanyahu Attends Memorial for Slain Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington

From Kyiv I tell my Ukraine envoy father: ‘Please, dear God, see this’

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

High-risk HIV groups facing record levels of criminalisation as countries bring in draconian laws

Trump threatens to impose 50% tariff on Brazil

US president accuses country of launching a ‘witch-hunt’ against former leader Jair Bolsonaro

Detained in immigration raids, Maga mom still has faith in Trump's mass deportation plan

Speaking from a detention facility in California, an Iranian immigrant says she believes "the good people will be released".

Can BRICS challenge the US-led world order?

President Donald Trump has threatened to impose more tariffs on nations aligning themselves with BRICS.

Musk’s company forced to act after Grok chatbot praises Hitler

The organisation behind the software apologises after it said the Nazi leader would deal best with ‘modern anti-white hate speech’

Trump threatened to bomb Moscow if Putin attacked Ukraine: new book

Supreme Court blocks part of Florida's immigration law

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.

Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazil, citing a ‘witch-hunt’ against Bolsonaro

Trump unveils 50% tariff on Brazil goods, citing 'witch hunt' trial against Bolsonaro

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.

Trump Administration Threatens Harvard Status Over Israel, Subpoenas Immigration Records

Meet the ‘Trump whisperer’ who flies on Air Force One

The president often texts his favourite journalist, whom he calls ‘my Salena’, and says she understands him better than most others

Bezos-Sánchez wedding: Couple step out in Venice as protests erupt

Trump still would have won in 2024 even if everyone had turned out to vote, Pew finds

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.

US gained nothing from strikes, Iran's supreme leader says

The ayatollah speaks for the first time since the conflict ended, as the US insists Iran's nuclear sites are destroyed.

LIVE: Real Madrid vs RB Salzburg – FIFA Club World Cup

Follow our live build-up, team news, and text commentary stream as Real Madrid face Salzburg at FIFA’s Club World Cup.

US Treasury asks Congress to scrap foreign revenge tax in Trump bill

Scott Bessent says deal with G7 would stop global minimum taxes from applying to American companies

Jamaica to ask King Charles to refer issue of reparations for slavery to UK’s privy council

After Iranian Missiles Strikes, Israelis Now Fear Another Threat – This One in New York

Zohran Mamdani's meteoric rise in New York signals a widespread desire for change among Democrats

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.

Vance’s tweets show why the ‘Epstein list’ is a problem for Trump

Haiti's iconic Hotel Oloffson, long a cultural beacon, destroyed by gang violence

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.

'Lives are at stake:' Deadly Texas storms put spotlight on Trump's weather agency cuts

While experts say the weather agency performed well, they warn it is operating far below staffing needs.

US copper prices rise to record high as Trump threatens 50% tariff

President also says he will impose levies of up to 200% on drug imports after a transition period

Firefighters from Mexico aid Texas flood search and rescue: ‘There are no borders’

Netanyahu, Trump Meet in White House; Witkoff: One Issue Remains in Israel-Hamas Talks

Texas floods: Over 160 people still listed as missing

Governor Greg Abbott told reporters the figure was based on people reported as unaccounted for by friends, relatives and neighbors.

Iran’s FM Araghchi, Saudi Crown Prince MBS hold ‘fruitful’ talks in Jeddah

Tehran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi visits Saudi Arabia for the first time after Iran’s 12-day war with Israel.

LA mayor clashes with armed ICE officers after sweep on park

National Guard troops and federal officers descended on MacArthur Park, prompting criticism from city leaders

Millions of flies to be dropped in Texas to fight flesh-eating maggots

Texas officials say at least 28 children killed by floods as death toll climbs

At least 78 people have died across five counties and 41 remain missing, including 10 girls swept away from a riverside summer camp.

Search for 20 girls missing after flash floods in Texas kill 27 people

Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for children near Kerrville, was deluged when the Guadalupe River burst its banks during torrential rain

Migrants in US detention lose appeal against deportation to South Sudan

The US Supreme Court has twice upheld Donald Trump’s ability to deport foreign nationals to countries outside their own.

At least 13 are dead and 20 are missing in Texas flash flood

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.'

U.S. Justice Department Reportedly Cancels Questioning of 'Qatargate' Lobbyist

Allez, allez, allez! Quebec says sports fans can cheer ‘go!’ in English at provincial sports games

'Antagonized for being Hispanic': There are growing claims of racial profiling in ICE's LA raids

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.

Trump tightens grip on power with ‘big beautiful’ policy triumph

The US president marks July 4 with a string of achievements in his first months in office

Scrapped safety proposal for trucks means they can travel at top speed

Jury told to keep deliberating after partial verdict in Diddy trial

Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs could face life in prison if found guilty.

Idaho shooting suspect, 20, ‘loved firefighters’

The suspected gunman who allegedly killed two firefighters after starting a wildfire was described as a ‘loner’

Senate Republicans battle to pass Trump’s flagship tax bill as deadline looms

Party can only afford to lose 3 votes to secure simple majority, with all Democrats opposed

The Senate considers ditching the EV tax credit even earlier than planned

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.

Trump formally orders lifting of Syria sanctions

US Treasury says it removed 518 Syrian individuals and entities from its list of sanctions after president’s decree.

Ecuador's ex-VP sentenced to 13 years in latest corruption case

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.

Trump Signs Order Lifting Sanctions on Syria, White House Says

White House says Canadian PM ‘caved’ to Trump demand to scrap tech tax

New research suggests women can benefit from ‘gym bro’ supplement

At least 78 dead in catastrophic Texas flooding and 11 missing from girls camp

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.

Nearly 70 dead after worst floods in Texas for 40 years

Camp Mystic’s girls were having the time of their lives. Then the torrent struck. Children are still missing at the elite summer haven

Search for missing continues as Texas floods kill 51, including 15 children

Hundreds of rescuers search for people missing after flash floods killed 51 people, including 15 children.

Trump Roils U.S. Jewish Community With Use of 'Shylocks' to Describe Greedy Moneylenders

Mbappe nets in thrilling Real Madrid win against Dortmund at Club World Cup

Kylian Mbappe was among the scorers as the French forward continues comeback in Real Madrid’s 3-2 win against Dortmund.

Elon Musk says he has created a new US political party

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.'

Alleged organiser of shooting of Colombian senator caught by police

How good was the forecast? Texas officials and the National Weather Service disagree

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.

Iran demands accountability for Israel and US after ‘war of aggression’

Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran’s military, nuclear and civilian sites, killing at least 935 people.

Netanyahu says Trump meeting could 'advance' Gaza deal ahead of Doha talks

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.'

At least 81 dead and dozens missing in Texas floods as more rain looms

The death toll looks certain to rise as search-and-rescue teams brace for further storms.

Trump calls Texas floods ‘unimaginable tragedy’ as death toll hits 82

The president promised disaster relief funding for the region where emergency crews continue to search for survivors

At least 82 have died after catastrophic flooding in Texas

Musk launches US political party to fight ‘one-party system’

Billionaire investor offers no significant details but suggests key congressional races will be initial targets

Netanyahu Leaves for Washington, Set to Meet Trump at White House on Monday

‘We want closure’: family searches for answers over Kenyan police officer missing in Haiti

Benedict Kuria was ambushed by suspected gang members in March while serving in security mission

Trump on Fourth of July signs 'One Big Beautiful Bill' to implement his agenda

President Trump signed a massive tax and spending bill to implement much of his domestic agenda during a celebration for the Fourth of July.

Anthony Zurcher: Passage of megabill is big win for Trump

The BBC's North America correspondent says Donald Trump has delivered on big campaign promises made by the US president.

House approves ‘big, beautiful bill’ in victory for Trump

Package of tax and spending cuts overcomes Republican rebellion to be approved by vote of 218 to 214

Six Flags closing Great America location in California

Russia strikes Kyiv with 500 drones after call with Trump

The US and Russian presidents spoke on Thursday but Trump said he did ‘not make any progress’ on ending the war

'Europeans are more wary than ever of a hastily negotiated deal between Washington and Tehran'

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.

Countries must protect human right to a stable climate, court rules

Costa Rica-based inter-American court of human rights says states have obligation to respond to climate change

US issues first wave of Iran sanctions after ceasefire in 12-day war

Washington imposes financial penalties on an Iraqi businessman who it says helped smuggle Iranian oil.

Released American Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander Meets Trump in White House Visit

Democrats stage show of resistance as Donald Trump’s tax bill moves ahead

House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries sets record with speech of 8 hours and 44 minutes

Diddy latest: Sean Combs guilty on 2 counts in sex trafficking case

Diddy denied bail after being cleared of most serious charges

Combs will remain behind bars because of his history of violence, the judge said, setting sentencing for October.

Tesla sales go into reverse in fresh blow for Musk

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

Trump announces deal to impose 20% tariff on trade with Vietnam

Any transshipment will face 40 percent levy, while Vietnam will accept US goods tariff-free.

The GOP's massive bill would add trillions of dollars to the country's debt

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.

'To those rejected by the US, China opens its arms wider'

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.

‘A win for humanity’: Trump’s asylum ban at US-Mexico border ruled unlawful

Four state laws that went into effect July 1

Tennessee's new laws on immigration already face court challenges. Other states are changing gun laws or imposing new restrictions on transgender people.

Zohran Mamdani Officially Wins Democratic Primary for New York City Mayor

Explaining the charges against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Senate passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax and spending bill

Landmark legislation to extend tax cuts and reduce spending on healthcare now returns to the House

What’s next for US birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling?

Decision potentially reshapes the power of the US president.

US Senate Republicans narrowly pass Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill

Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House.

Jury reaches partial verdict in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial

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.

Jury reaches partial verdict in P Diddy trial

Deliberations continue on a racketeering charge, but verdicts reached on four others at the court in Lower Manhattan

After 150 years, a prized box returns to an Indigenous nation in Canada: ‘I felt like royalty traveling with it’

Tracking Donald Trump’s approval rating and performance

How is the US president delivering on his key pledges? We’re keeping track of the latest graphs, charts and polls on his performance

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

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

Where are the US military bases in the Middle East?

Trump taunts Iran with prospect of ‘regime change’ after strike on nuclear sites

President’s social media posts contradict officials’ claims that US does not seek to topple government

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

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

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

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

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

Amazon Indigenous peoples can benefit from ‘ayahuasca tourism’

The GOP megabill faces a final hurdle in the House. Here's what's inside the plan

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.

US multinationals on track for minimum tax reprieve after G7 deal

Campaigners say agreement with Washington threatens to kill landmark accord

Trump suggests billions for Israel at stake over ‘war hero’ Netanyahu’s corruption trial

Senate Republicans advance Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' but final vote hangs in balance

Senate leadership twisted arms for an initial vote on the spending plan, which still needs final approval.

Messi prepares to face former club and European champions PSG – all to know

European Champions Paris Saint-Germain face their former star player Lionel Messi and his new Inter Miami side.

'Trump is discovering that a country cannot be run like a business'

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.

‘Nasa is being savaged’ — budget cuts and politics put space exploration in jeopardy

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

'Within the Next Week': Trump Says Gaza Cease-fire Between Israel and Hamas Is 'Close'

Trump admin gives $30m to Gaza aid group even after dozens killed

What is the drama between Kendrick Lamar and Drake?

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

White House claims victory as Supreme Court curbs nationwide injunctions

Birthright citizenship ruling backs US president’s claims that lower courts have interfered with policy initiatives

The Supreme Court gives Trump a wave of victories in a blockbuster final week

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.

Netanyahu Cheers as Trump Becomes Another Mouthpiece for His Corruption Trial Exoneration

Sinaloa cartel hacked security cameras to track and kill FBI informants, US says

Chelsea given CWC headache ahead of Porto test – all to know

Chelsea face Benfica in an all-European round of 16 tie at the FIFA Club World Cup. Al Jazeera takes a closer look.

Supreme Court curbs judges' power to block Trump's orders in birthright citizenship case

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.

Trump ends trade talks with Canada over tax on US tech firms

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.'

Senate megabill would kick 11.8 million off Medicaid, analysis finds

Senate to vote on amendments to Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

President seeks to pass legislation before July 4 holiday after weekend of fraught negotiations

Republican Senator Thom Tillis to leave Congress after clash with Trump

Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has refused to back the "Big Beautiful Bill", saying it will be "devastating" to people in his state.

Trump digs in on Iran obliteration, but doubts grow

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

Here comes the bridal gown tariff

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.

Neves scores two as PSG thrash Inter Miami to reach Club World Cup quarters

Paris Saint-Germain sweep aside Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 4-0 to set up last eight tie with Bayern Munich or Flamengo.

Jamaica’s film industry gets boost from new funds and global collaborations

Trump says TikTok has buyers, promises to reveal names soon

The US president hinted at a deal with 'very wealthy' investors and suggested that China will approve the sale.

To End the Gaza War, Trump Must Pressure Netanyahu. Instead, He's Coddling Him

Trump’s birthright case at SCOTUS could change presidential power

Who is Cassie Ventura? How doomed Diddy relationship unfolded

The R&B singer’s future looked set to explode with the help of Sean Combs. Instead there came a litany of alleged abuse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ecuador plagued by 'narco-bananas' trafficking

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

Judge dismisses trespassing charges against people crossing US-Mexico border

Trump should not defy judges’ orders, Americans say

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

ICE plans to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, again, after release from custody

Nato promises historic rearmament shift in bid to win over Trump

Pledge to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP would unleash hundreds of billions of euros

Why is NATO boosting defence spending and can Europe afford it?

In a political win for US President Donald Trump, NATO member states have endorsed a big new defence spending target.

Trump's signature policy bill is facing trouble on multiple fronts in the Senate

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.

CIA director says Iran's nuclear sites 'severely damaged'

At a Nato summit, President Trump again maintains the raid "obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities.

Judge orders Trump admin to release billions in EV charging funds

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.'

'Save Bibi From the Witch Hunt': Trump Urges Israel to Cancel Netanyahu's Graft Trial

Mexico’s president threatens to sue over SpaceX debris from rocket explosions

‘Morbidly obese’ Samsung exec’s boss suggested chemotherapy diet: suit

Trump to decide on US action in Israel-Iran conflict within two weeks

Trump's press secretary said the president believes there is a "substantial chance of negotiations" with Iran.

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

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

UK says window for diplomacy exists with Iran

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

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

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

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

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

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

What satellite images and leaked intel say about Trump’s Iran strikes

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

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

Trump swears on live TV — but is he the first president to do so?

Previous occupants of the White House used profanities fairly infrequently, in public at least

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tracking Donald Trump’s approval rating and performance

How is Donald Trump delivering on his key pledges? We’re keeping track of the latest graphs, charts and polls on his performance

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

Canada's Liberal Party projected to form minority government as Trump congratulates Carney

Mark Carney's Liberal Party has won the Canadian election but falls short of a majority, public broadcaster CBC projects

Two victims of Idaho murders almost went out again before stabbings

Carney or Poilievre: Canada set to choose next leader as polls near closing

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

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

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

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

Everything you need to know about the New York mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani is favoured to beat Andrew Cuomo under a ranked-choice voting simulation after a bribery scandal marred the incumbent, Eric Adams

Family of suspect in Colorado firebomb attack held in immigration custody

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

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

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

US tariffs of 50% on steel and aluminium come into force

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

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

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

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

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

Caribbean beaches blighted by record masses of stinking seaweed

Diddy trial live: Prosecution to rest case

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

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

Trump announces Iran and Israel ceasefire 'now in effect'

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.

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

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

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

Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire after attacks on US bases

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

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

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell loses $2.3 million defamation case

Iran and Israel launch more attacks as Trump weighs US involvement

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

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

Trump calls for Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’

US president fuels speculation that America could join Israeli military action

US Senate passes stablecoin bill in milestone victory for crypto sector

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

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

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

NYC mayoral candidate arrested by immigration police

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

ICE is arresting more non-criminals than ever

Iran says US attacks will get 'response', as Trump claims 'we took bomb out of their hands'

The US hit three nuclear sites in Iran overnight - but it remains unclear whether the strikes did destroy all of Iran's nuclear capabilities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to get rich in America: invest like a politician’s husband

The strong performance of investments linked to members of Congress has raised eyebrows. Thousands of Americans think: well, if you can’t beat them…

Jesús polished luxury vehicles at an LA car wash for years. Then ICE showed up

The BBC obtained CCTV of the raid that shows how President Trump's immigration crackdown has ramped up.

Will the US-China ‘framework’ agreement defuse trade tension?

The US and China have agreed to a framework that restores a truce in their trade war after two days of talks in London.

LA protests live: Trump admin says LAPD ‘unable to bring order’

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

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

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

Trump accuses Obama of wanting war with Iran in resurfaced clip

Trump says he ‘may or may not’ strike Iran

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

How US military could destroy Iran’s most protected nuclear site

‘Mop’ bomb capable of penetrating the mountain that houses Tehran’s uranium enrichment facility, analysts say

Trump says Putin has no business mediating between Iran and Israel

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.

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

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

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

US Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on gender transition care for minors

The justices rejected the argument that restrictions in a Tennessee law amounted to discrimination.

Trump says Gabbard and US intelligence ‘wrong’ on Iran nukes

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

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

Pro-Palestinian Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil released from detention

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump wants to slash funding for suicide hotline for LGBT+ kids

Qatar Hires Bernard Kerik, Former New York Police Chief as Lobbyist

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

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

What is the US strategy in the Ukraine war?

Kyiv rejects ceasefire proposal that includes ceding territory to Russia.

Disappointment in Intel boss’s first earnings report

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

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

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

Carney says support for Ukraine will be ‘unwavering’ on final day of G7 summit

The remaining G7 leaders are meeting in Canada after Trump cut short his visit due to events in the Middle East.

Trump warns ‘the gloves are off’ if Iran attacks US troops in Middle East

Starmer and Trump agree US-UK trade deal

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’

Trump sceptical of imposing new sanctions on Russia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minnesota shooting suspect went to homes of two more politicians, prosecutors say

Vance Luther Boelter, 57, is charged with killing Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota Democrat, and her husband Mark.

Hunt for ‘assassin’ who killed Minnesota Democrat and shot state senator

The suspect left a ‘manifesto’ with the names of other politicians, officials say

'No Kings' protesters rally in hundreds of US cities on same day as Trump's military parade

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators thronged the streets in cities including New York, Philadelphia, Houston and Atlanta.

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

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

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

Trump team claims 250,000 watched his parade. Protests drew 4 million

Trump military parade met with empty seats amid nationwide protests

A $46 million parade, the first in Washington for more than 30 years, unfolded against a backdrop of protests and political violence

US sends a shot across the bows of its allies over submarine deal

Critics say review of the Aukus pact aims to force Australia to spend more on its own defence

Minnesota police find car of suspect in shootings of two lawmakers

Police broaden their search for the 57-year-old man to nearby South Dakota as a $50,000 reward is issued.

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

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

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

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

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

Israel warns ‘Tehran will burn’ as Iran threatens to target US bases

Trump’s birthday parade may be cancelled

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

What does the Air India crash mean for Boeing?

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

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

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

Trump moves to block California electric cars program

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

Air India crash refuels Boeing and airline’s problems

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

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

LA protests live: Cities prepare for ‘No Kings’ rallies nationwide

Trump struggles with Iran message as Republicans diverge over attack

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kanye West causes stir at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

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

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

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

Trump sends another 2,000 National Guards and 700 Marines to LA on fourth day of unrest

California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is suing the Trump administration, calls the president "dictatorial" and "deranged".

Federal agents clash with anti-deportation protesters in LA

Demonstrations against immigration raids continue for third day after Trump sends in troops

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

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

Trump deploys National Guard against anti-ICE protests in LA

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

National Guard fires tear gas at immigration protesters

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

Why is LA protesting? Trump deploys National Guard after major unrest

Israel Making Preparations for Iran Strike as Trump Tells Netanyahu to Forego an Offensive

Trump administration to deploy hundreds of Marines in LA

Mobilisation will escalate stand-off between White House and state and local leaders over use of troops

Mayor hopes nightfall won’t bring ‘problems’ amid LA protests

President Trump has deployed National Guard troops and marines over protests against ICE raids

US deploying 700 Marines to protest-hit Los Angeles

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

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

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

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

US president reveals agreement struck with Beijing covers rare earths

What are the protests in LA about? Five things to know

President Trump sent in the National Guard as Los Angeles residents rose up against immigration raids

Mass arrests in LA as police enforce night-time curfew

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

LA protest live: Curfew enforced in parts of Downtown

Top CFPB enforcement official to resign amid policy shifts under Trump

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

Treasury chief returns to US as China trade talks ongoing

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

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

Man convicted of killing and dismembering Sade Robinson on first date

Trump says relationship with Musk is over

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

Trump v Musk may deliver one true winner: JD Vance

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’

US Supreme Court grants DOGE access to sensitive Social Security data

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

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

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

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

Trump and Musk trade insults as row erupts in public view

The breaking point came after Musk criticised Trump's centrepiece "big, beautiful" spending bill as an "abomination".

Elon Musk calls for Trump to be impeached in escalating feud

As the Tesla billionaire ramped up criticism of the president’s spending bill Trump said he was ‘very disappointed’ in his former ally

Trump attacks ‘crazy’ Musk as relationship implodes

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

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

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

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

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

Man Accused of Firebombing Hostage Solidarity March Charged With Attempted Murder

Canada: premature baby with measles dies amid outbreak in Ontario

Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in the US, facing charges

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man mistakenly deported from the US to El Salvador, has been returned to the US.

Ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge snapping masts and killing two: Live

Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

The disease has spread to the 82-year-old's bones but his office said the cancer could be effectively managed.

Bessent warns of maximum tariffs as US takes tougher line on trade talks

Treasury secretary says rates will jump to the high levels set on ‘liberation day’ if countries do not negotiate

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

US tariffs lead companies to save cash by rejecting invoices

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

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

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

Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing two sailors

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

How the myth of democracy fuels the US forever wars

For decades, American elites sold the myth of spreading democracy. What was it that drove them?

Scientists warn 1,000-ft ‘mega-tsunami’ could wipe part of US off map

As House passes Trump’s ‘big beautiful’ tax bill, this is what’s in it

Trump’s tax cut bill is nearing becoming law after months of arm-twisting and rancour within his own party

Trump says $175bn ‘Golden Dome’ will be completed during his term

Tax and budget bill being debated in Congress includes $25bn for the project

Judge warns US deportations to South Sudan may breach court order

The judge orders the migrants to be kept in US government custody, holding the plane on the tarmac if necessary.

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

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

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

Netanyahu Is Watching the American Train Leave Without Him

The Epstein List: Full list of names revealed in unsealed records

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

'Kicking butt' or 'going too fast'? Trump voters reflect on 100 days

Five Trump supporters say his first 100 days have met their expectations - with a few surprises and some warning signs.

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

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

What the surreal LA sperm race actually means for male fertility

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

USAID and the pacification industry in Palestine

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

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

Administration insists legislation will slash the deficit

Trump says travel ban applies to countries that 'don't have things under control'

He adds the new policy "can't come soon enough", with ban set to come into effect on Monday.

Musk and Paul appear to unite against Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

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

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

Canadian wildfires prompt air-quality alerts across five US states

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

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

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

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

Boulder terror suspect first ‘looked like a gardener’ at Israel rally

Boulder attack suspect is ‘Egyptian in US illegally’

Suspect accused of targeting rally in Colorado for hostages of Hamas has been charged with a federal hate crime

Suspect in Colorado fire attack planned for a year, FBI says

Officials say the suspect wanted to target Zionists and researched Molotov cocktails online.

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

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

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

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

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

Colorado rally attack suspect charged with federal hate crime in US

US Attorney General Pam Bondi says alleged attacker Mohamed Sabry Soliman to be prosecuted to law’s ‘fullest extent’.

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

Trump: My war with Harvard is not because I didn’t get in

A summer of legal battles looms after the president froze federal grants to the Ivy League college, accusing it of fostering antisemitism

Diddy trial: PA set to share ‘secrets’ she planned to take ‘to grave’

US judge says effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil likely unconstitutional

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

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

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

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

Trump orders US chip software suppliers to stop selling to China

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

Eight Mexican soldiers killed by improvised explosive device

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

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

Trump’s firm plans to invest billions in cryptocurrencies. Why?

The US president is accused of profiteering to enrich himself, his family and his friends. The White House says he is opening up markets

US halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting

It comes during a Trump crackdown on top universities, which he accuses of failing to combat antisemitism.

Trump tells Putin he avoided ‘really bad things’ — thanks to him

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

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

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

Argentina imposes severe restrictions on the right to strike

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

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

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

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

Colorado attack suspect faces attempted murder and hate crime charges

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

Suspect yelling ‘Free Palestine’ used flamethrower in terror attack on pro-Israel demonstration that injured 6, FBI says

Eight hurt in ‘makeshift flamethrower’ attack on Colorado Jewish demo

The FBI is investigating a ‘targeted terror attack’ in Boulder on a group which was marching in support of the remaining Israeli hostages

Six wounded in attack at Colorado rally for Israeli captives in Gaza

Police detain a male suspect after an attack that left multiple people with burns in the US town of Boulder.

Six Wounded by Firebombs at Colorado Rally for Hostages Held by Hamas

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

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

Thousands evacuated in three Canadian provinces as wildfires continue

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

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

The fallout from Trump's war on Harvard will long outlast his presidency

The US president's ramped-up threats are seen by many as an attempt to reshape a stronghold of the left. Could he succeed?

Is this tick season going to be America’s worst yet?

Inside the New York gallery that bans photography

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

Maersk: The shipping company transporting arms to Israel

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

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

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

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

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

US defence chief warns of China threat as Beijing’s top brass skip summit

China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun was noticeably absent from the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

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

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

US appeals court gives temporary reprieve to Trump’s tariffs

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

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

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

Trump plots Supreme Court fight on tariff ruling by ‘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

Federal appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs

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

US appeals court allows Trump tariffs to stay in effect temporarily

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

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

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

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

The celebrities mentioned during Diddy’s sex trafficking trial

Pope Leo says Church must illuminate 'dark nights of this world' in first Mass

The Pope tells cardinals in the Sistine Chapel the Church must do more work where there is "lack of faith".

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

US Federal Reserve announces a pause in rate cuts and warns of risk of inflation and unemployment

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 administration taps wellness influencer for surgeon general

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

Brazil rejects US request to designate two gangs as terrorist organizations

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

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

Donald Trump grows angrier as Vladimir Putin exposes his impotence

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

America’s tariff architect: This is what Trump gets right and wrong

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’

EU countries push for swift trade deal with Trump

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump’s new pick for surgeon general reportedly loves magic mushrooms

Trump delays imposing 50% tariffs on EU until July 9

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

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

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

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

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

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

Americans remember George Floyd on fifth anniversary of death

As the cities where Floyd grew up and died hold commemorations, the US "reckoning" with racism seems to be fading.

Opposition vows boycott as Venezuela holds divisive new elections

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

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

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

One dead, two injured after boat explodes on Hudson River in NYC

George Floyd’s brother: I always knew ‘defund police’ missed the point

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

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

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

Mexican singer cancels show in Texas citing visa revocation

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

Infantino: Ronaldo in ‘discussions’ to play at FIFA Club World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo is in discussions to play at FIFA’s Club World Cup, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

The United States's alarming budgetary drift

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

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

New Orleans jailbreak: all but two inmates captured — latest

Louisiana police said three more of the ten escaped prisoners — who included at least one convicted murderer — had been caught

Diddy trial: Kid Cudi set to testify about Cassie Ventura relationship

US government bonds drop as worries over Trump’s tax bill flare up

Stocks also slide after lacklustre $16bn auction for 20-year Treasuries

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

Cyril Ramaphosa rebuts discredited claims of a "white genocide" in South Africa, as US president confronts him in Oval Office.

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

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

Can Ramaphosa charm offensive help fix South Africa’s ties with Trump’s US?

South African leader keeps calm in the face of an ‘ambush’ by Donald Trump about false ‘white genocide’ claims.

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

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

Missing hiker Hannah Moody’s body found in nature preserve in Arizona

Trump purges dozens of National Security Council officials

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

Trump reignites tensions with EU tariff threats

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

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

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

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

Boeing avoids criminal prosecution for fatal plane crashes

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

Trump signs executive orders to boost US nuclear energy

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

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

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

Don’t take selfies with bison, tourists urged as man gored in Yellowstone

They are a symbol of the wild west — and life-threateningly dangerous

Everything we know about Diddy’s freak offs

Trump's critics and supporters unite against Qatar plane deal

The White House has doubled down on the proposed deal which has been criticised by some of the president's top supporters.

Qatar orders up to 210 Boeing jets during Trump visit

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

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

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

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

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

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

Israeli embassy staff shooting suspect chanted ‘Free Palestine’: Live

Fact check: Are white farmers being killed in South Africa?

The US administration has accused the South African government of a ‘white genocide’

Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students

Letter from Department of Homeland Security signals new escalation in stand-off with university

Suspect charged with murder of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington DC

The attack is being investigated as a hate crime and could lead to the death penalty, prosecutors say.

Suspect charged with murder in shooting of two Israeli embassy workers

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

Trump and cryptocurrency: Serious suspicions of conflicts of interest

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

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

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

What is the significance of the numbers 86 47?

The former FBI director James Comey has been accused of calling for President Trump’s assassination with an Instagram post featuring the numbers

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

Moody’s downgrades US credit rating from top level for first time

Cassie Ventura tells Diddy trial she would give back $20m to undo 'freak offs'

The rapper's ex-girlfriend rejects defence suggestions that her accusations were financially motivated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supreme court blocks Trump bid to resume deportations under 1798 law

This summer’s weather forecast just got even hotter

Trump leaves Russia and Ukraine to settle war in talks

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

Boehler: IDF Gains Push Hamas Talks Forward, Trump-Netanyahu Relationship 'Never Wavered'

How a perfect storm of conditions caused the Brooklyn Bridge crash

We investigate with video, graphics and expert commentary

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

Trump sounded optimistic after a two-hour phone conversation with Putin, but a deal still appears far off.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle explosion at fertility clinic in California city was 'act of terrorism,' police say

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

What we know about bomb blast at fertility clinic in Palm Springs

Everything I’ve learnt from months covering Diddy

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

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

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

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

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

Diddy trial: Rapper’s ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura testifies

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

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

Trump lauds Saudi Arabia as he unveils AI and defence deals

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

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

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

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

Airbnb to offer experiences as well as accommodation

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

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

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

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

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

Two months left to file claim in $95M Siri settlement

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

Trump signals openness to cutting China tariffs ahead of Geneva talks

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

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested during ICE detention centre protest

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

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

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

Newark Airport hit by second radar failure in a fortnight

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

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

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

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

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

Could US and China pause be a turning point in Trump-Xi trade war?

Wall Street stocks soar on US-China tariff reprieve

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

Diddy used fame and violence to abuse women, trial hears

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

US announces new sanctions against Iran as talks proceed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US says 'deal' reached with China after trade talks

The US treasury secretary calls the talks "productive", while China's vice premier describes them as "candid".

Maga anger as Trump accepts jet from Qatari ‘jihadists in suits’

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’

Hamas to release Israeli-American hostage in bid to secure Gaza ceasefire

Palestinian militant group’s move comes as Donald Trump prepares to visit the Middle East this week

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

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

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

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

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

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

Peacemaker president? Trump’s quest for international recognition

Trump calls for 20,000 new officers to aid deportations

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

Newark mayor denies trespassing at US immigration centre following arrest

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

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

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

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

Flutter bosses hit the jackpot after snubbing UK

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

Cardinal Dolan says Pope Leo XIV will be ‘darn good Pope’ as White House downplays Trump tensions

Al Fayed’s victims complain they must undergo medical tests for ‘paltry’ payout

Accusers of the late Harrods owner say they face ‘invasive’ psychological examinations

Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?

Pope Leo XIV has supported his predecessor and focus will turn on whether he continues Church reforms.

Who is Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff?

Al Jazeera looks at Pope Leo’s views, background and his journey from Chicago to the top of the Catholic Church.

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

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

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

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

Soviet spacecraft set to crash down after 53 years in orbit

The Venus probe Kosmos 482 could fall to Earth anywhere between the 52nd parallels — which include swathes of the US and southern England

‘Intruder’ arrested after crashing into gates of Anniston’s house

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

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

Palestinian author Mosab Abu Toha wins Pulitzer Prize for commentary

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

Rihanna, Shah Rukh Khan and Chappell Roan arrive at Met Gala for fashion's big night

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

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

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

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

Harvard Antisemitism and Islamophobia Task Forces Find Widespread Fear, Bigotry

Is the race for clean energy losing momentum?

The US is pivoting back to fossil fuels, China is ramping up renewables, while Europe is trying to catch up.

US and Ukraine sign long-awaited natural resources deal

The White House has been pushing for the agreement as a prerequisite for further military assistance.

US economy shrinks for first time since 2022

GDP contracted by 0.3 per cent in first quarter as companies stockpiled to get ahead of import levies

Popular weight loss drugs are sending Americans to the ER

Trump officials contacted El Salvador president about Kilmar Ábrego García, sources say

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

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

Everything to know as America changes ID on flights

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

Diddy trial live: Jury selection continues in sex trafficking case

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Everything Canada’s PM Mark Carney has said about Trump

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

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

Trump hails achievements of first 100 days despite polls revealing American disapproval on economy – as it happened

Trump rallies in Michigan as he marks 100 days in office

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

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

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

Trump tempers auto tariffs, winning cautious praise from industry

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

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

DOGE staffer ‘Big Balls’ speaks about role in Musk’s cost-cutting team

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump administration designates two Haitian gangs as ‘terrorist groups’

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

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

US designates two powerful Haitian gangs as terrorist groups

Judge bars Trump executive order against law firm Perkins Coie

Arizona governor pauses deportation for Guatemalan who gave birth days ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump says he doesn’t ‘know’ if he must uphold the Constitution

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

Trump says he won't seek a third term

"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.

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

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

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

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

Rapid US transformation: Is Trump succeeding?

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

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

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

Shein and Temu prices to rise as US closes small parcel loophole

The online marketplace says it will move to a "local fulfillment model" in the US, with sales handled by locally based sellers.

If major earthquake hits West Coast it could sink land in minutes

Apple beats forecasts as consumers stock up on iPhones

But the tech giant warns President Trump’s trade would cost it $900 million in the new quarter

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

Africa struggles to defend its interests against Donald Trump

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

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

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

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

New York beekeeper was involved in Rwandan genocide, prosecutors say

Girl, 5, among Vancouver dead as suspect charged

At least 10 others were killed after a car drove into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday night.

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

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

Vancouver car-ramming attack: Suspect charged with eights counts of murder – latest updates

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

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

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

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

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

Will Cop30 in Belém help or harm the Amazon?

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

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

Health and Human Services denies it will create autism registry

Protester brings mock electric chair to Luigi Mangione hearing

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

US charges Wisconsin judge for allegedly obstructing immigration agents

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

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

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

Trump criticises Zelensky as Ukraine refuses Russian control of Crimea

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