US President Donald Trump said he would ‘love to see’ a united Ireland.
Dario Amodei and Sam Altman are the latest to urge caution amid fears the industry is racing too fast to build powerful AI while safety measures lag.
Dario Amodei and Sam Altman are the latest to urge caution amid fears the industry is racing too fast to build powerful AI while safety measures lag.
‘NAZA’, a documentary about Israel’s genocide in Gaza, has won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.
A captain with the New York City Fire Department 25 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001, tells his daughter for the first time what he experienced that day.
Families are remembering the loved ones they lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks on the US.
The death of Charlie Kirk was seen as a rallying call for young conservatives. But as his supporters reflect on the past year, some paint a more complicated picture of the organization he left behind.
Recent accusations against the electronics company have raised new questions about the nonconsensual data it harvests.
Coco Gauff sets up US Open semifinal with Elena Rybakina after saving two match points against Mirra Andreeva.
New Apple CEO John Ternus announces the iPhone Duo, which folds like a passport and is the most radical iPhone design update in nearly 20 years.
American journalist Austin Tice has been missing in Syria for more than a decade. Nobody knows what happened to him. Austin's mum and even the president of the United States believe he is still alive. Then suddenly, the Syrian regime falls. As Josh Baker travels to try to find him, a source gives him secret information that might unlock where he is — and a simple instruction: "Find Austin."
US officials criticise Ford’s partnerships with Chinese firms CATL, Geely, and BYD over security risks.
Trump targets aeroplane maker again, accusing Canada of unfair practices and threatening to block sales in the US.
Heat kills thousands of people across the U.S. every year. The risk is especially high for the millions of Americans who live in manufactured housing like mobile homes and trailers.
Video showed thick smoke rising from the plane crash of the Boeing 767 that the Federal Aviation Administration says overran the airport runway in Miami.
Susan Sarandon says she still loses film roles over support for Palestine
After a bruising Senate primary, Michigan Democrats are trying to unify to hold onto a must-win seat. But healing those fissures is proving not so simple.
The Trump administration has sought to expand third-country deportations, with more than 30 deals struck so far.
The judge in Lindsay Clancy's murder case has declared a mistrial after the jury was unable to agree on a verdict.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened up an investigation into Tesla’s new self-driving car.
Fox News abruptly announced it had cut ties with anchor Maria Bartiromo after more than a dozen years.
Critics call the US multi-billion-dollar oil deal in Venezuela modern-day colonialism.
Lianyong Wei's death marks the 57th death of an immigrant detainee held in the care of the government since the start of President Trump's second term. Twenty-four of those have occurred since Jan. 1.
Multiple new cases have been filed against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT played a role in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.
GE Appliances is leaning heavily into artificial intelligence to improve quality and efficiency on the factory floor.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent urges other G20 countries to do more to protect their economies from Chinese imports.
The U.S. and Venezuela say they have entered into a partnership that would give the U.S. majority control of more that 65 billion barrels worth of oil reserves. President Trump hopes to lower energy costs in the U.S., Venezuela’s leaders hope to bring investment and keep the unpopular U.S.-backed interim president in power. But given the U.S. oil industry’s past experiences in Venezuela, it’s not clear when, or if, that oil gets to U.S. gas pumps.
The Russian and Chinese leaders met on the sidelines of the SCO summit.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has appeared in the first photos from US custody since his January abduction.
In a test, popular AI chatbots mostly debunked falsehoods spread by other countries and avoided uncritically spreading falsehoods better than search engines. AI summaries above search results fared worse.
The federal government recruits top experts to volunteer to advise on pressing research issues of the day. Since President Trump took office, hundreds of these experts have been dismissed.
The social media personality had been detained by immigration agents at an airport in New Orleans earlier in the week.
Analysts say Canada may lose 100,000 jobs under the current tariffs and could go into recession if the USMCA pact ends.
As Election Day draws nearer, Democrats are preparing for a range of scenarios, intent on avoiding what they see as the failure of imagination that kept lawmakers from anticipating the Jan. 6 attack.
US trade officials downplay French language dispute, calling claims fabricated.
Ossoff should be among the most vulnerable Senate incumbents this year. Instead, the Georgia Democrat has opened a steady lead in polls and is increasingly seen as a potential 2028 contender.
A federal judge in Boston canceled a nationwide ruling that blocked U.S. Postal Service work on President Trump's order to limit mail-in voting for the midterm election. But a new block may come soon.
ICE agent Christian Castro faces criminal charges for shooting a Minnesota man in the leg during an immigration raid.
The artist was a star performer in country music and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.
The amended law was an attempt by state Republicans to crack down on unproven claims of voting by noncitizens.
Mail balloting has long been a favourite target of US President Donald Trump.
The Supreme Court paused a lower court's ruling that blocked key parts of Trump's order to limit voting by mail for the midterms. But U.S. Postal Service work on the order remains blocked nationwide.
The US president says he will impose ‘crushing measures’ on Tehran.
The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.
For the second week in a row, Hawaii Island, also known as the Big Island, faces threats from an intensifying storm.
A legal battle over what looks like a cartoon stick could help set the rules over whether creators can claim ownership of their AI-generated characters.
TikTok and the US government settled to resolve allegations that the app violated children’s online privacy laws.
The ruling comes after months of back-and-forth between the Trump administration and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
New York mayor challenges $10,000 bonus law, citing conflict with collective bargaining rules.
The U.S. federal debt hit a record $40 trillion this week. The debt has doubled since 2017, and just paying interest on the accumulated debt now costs the government more than $1 trillion a year.
Landmark trial against Meta could lead to fines and fundamental changes in Facebook and Instagram’s operations.
The federal debt reached $40 trillion as the government adds red ink at a rapid rate. That's leading nervous investors to demand higher interest rates —pushing up borrowing costs for everyone else.
The ABC Network has sued the Federal Communications Commission, alleging that the Trump administration is violating its First Amendment rights by challenging ABC broadcast licenses and investigating the network's talk show "The View."
US Agriculture Department says rescinding 2001 rule will help reduce wildfire risk and return control to local managers.
Trump says Iran will not make the deal he believes is necessary
New bans on using student IDs for voting in Indiana and New Hampshire have sparked lawsuits after creating the latest hurdles to the ballot box for the U.S. voting-age group least likely to vote.
Politicians voiced alarm over mental health struggles on carrier, with reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard.
Hundreds of migrants have again attempted to cross from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta. This time, Moroccan officials fended them off, raising new questions about the crossing of July 30.
South Carolina will again take centre stage as the first nominating contest, pushing Iowa from its top spot.
Indiana, Illinois and surrounding states are preparing for another stretch of flooding through this weekend.
Control over the strait has been a sticking point in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran.
From inflation, to credit card debt, to who's actually doing the spending: These are key takeaways from this week in economic news.
The board voted to close the Washington, D.C., arts complex's main campus for a $250 million renovation — three months after a federal judge temporarily blocked a similar closure.
Supporters of Andrew and Tristan Tate gathered outside a Miami detention centre ahead of their bail hearing.
US Homeland Security is expected to buy up to $20m in gloves amid criticism of the president’s immigration crackdown.
The pristine white sand dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park are bordered by thick jungle on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. Thousands of lagoons fill up after the rainy season.
Parents may be confused about the status of vaccines for their kids after President Trump's new executive order. It's important to know nothing is changing right away.
Donald Trump labels US Democratic nominees ‘jihadists’ in inflammatory remarks made in the Oval Office.
After his Senate primary win in Michigan, the Egyptian American doctor faced a coordinated digital smear campaign.
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday about vaccines, saying children should get fewer. His administration has been blocked in the courts from changing the vaccine schedule.
The number of abortions is up in the United States. Is it because fewer people are using birth control pills?
‘We’re going backwards.’
Some experts say the deal precipitates a larger strategic shift in Middle East while others say it reinforces US goals.
Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor Francesca Hong called for a moratorium on data centers. So did Ohio Republican governor hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, as data centers begin to dominate campaigns.
James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, signalling a potential shift in the Republican stronghold.
Researchers warn betting on clinical trials could incentivize insider trading and interfere with drug development. But Kalshi and Polymarket say they provide valuable information to patients.
Al Jazeera’s Nils Adler reports on how far-right ‘Active Clubs’ use fitness and camaraderie to recruit young white men.
The first mRNA-based flu shot to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration will be ready for the upcoming flu season. Moderna, the vaccine's maker
Ex-Marine denies charges after arrest at Trump golf course with weapons, badge and ‘concerning’ notebooks.
Progressives notched major wins in Michigan, while voters in Missouri and Washington rejected insurgent Democrats. Meanwhile, Trump continued to flex his influence over the Republican Party.
The largest conservation areas in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean, where tiny islands are epicenters of biodiversity. The Trump administration is now opening their waters to commercial fishing, sparking a battle over some of the country's most pristine ecosystems.
Revenue was up more than 90 percent from the same period a year ago, beating analyst expectations.
An FDA advisory panel recently voted to green-light some popular peptides. The decision brought enormous attention to the market for these products — and concerns about the unregulated supply.
Arab Americans in Michigan who withheld support for Kamala Harris in 2024 say they will not back pro-Israel candidates.
Akanksha's parents gave their all for her education. The pressure from Indian society to succeed was too high. Students blame the government.
Fast-moving wildfires are forcing evacuations across Washington State, US and nearby British Columbia, Canada.
As Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed vie for the Democratic nomination, voters are debating which way the party should go: establishment or insurgent; progressive or more moderate; new media or old.
Those killed included 11 passengers and two pilots flying over the famous archeological site, recognised by UNESCO.
Hearing underscores years-long partisan divide on lightning-rod issue fuelled by misleading White House claims.
Blanketing the airwaves with ads about healthcare, Republican candidates who voted to cut federal funding in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are positioning themselves as advocates for lower costs.
Zoox will launch its commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas after receiving federal clearance.
Should students be allowed to use AI on assignments? What about on tests? Who should teach AI literacy? About 100 teenagers got together to try to decide.
US President Donald Trump says he is considering ‘AI controls’ following OpenAI’s disclosure.
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday. Fed policymakers say they remain committed to curbing stubborn inflation.
A group of demonstrators gathered near the White House to protest Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington.
The 2026 list includes new works from household names Douglas Stuart, Marlon James and Elizabeth Strout as well as a few debut authors.
Police have previously suggested a link between anti-Jewish attacks in the city and shootings at the US consulate.
For Democrats to take control of the U.S. Senate, they have to flip four seats currently held by Republicans. Republicans, meanwhile, are playing defense and pickup opportunities are harder to find.
ICE officer under review for alleged mental health struggles, violent behavior amid deadly shooting case in Maine.
In France, around 50,000 people were evacuated from their homes overnight into Sunday, according to interior minister Laurent Nuñez. At least one person has died in a fire in Spain, officials said.
Water is often a scarce commodity in Nairobi's largest slum. The only source may be a local cartel — and with that comes the risk of sexual threats and attacks.
Lando Norris speaks up ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix with drivers feeling new regulations have cramped their speed.
The administration timed a new set of tariffs on all of its largest trading partners to take effect at the same time the old, global tariff ended.
The delay, filed in court on Friday, can cost Paramount $1.7bn in fees if the deal is not closed by next June.
America’s war on Iran has cost the US nearly $110 billion. Now, the Trump administration wants another $67 billion.
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted in favor of easing regulation of popular peptides. The recommendations could pave the way for specialized pharmacies to produce them in the U.S.
The agreement gives American companies priority access to nuclear reactors and fuel to Saudi Arabia. It's expected to last decades and be worth billions of dollars.
Rubio met his Chinese counterpart to discuss managing tensions ahead of President Xi Jinping’s upcoming US visit.
Commercial vessels have already begun rerouting in the Red Sea in response to the Iran-backed Houthis' blockade, according to ship trackers.
Latest cost comes as Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Caine seek a $1.5 trillion budget, including $70bn for Iran war.
Argentina’s Paredes was seen shoving Spanish players, which led to an on-field melee, while Spain’s Yamal prayed calmly.
Paramount's owners were hoping they'd be firmly in control of rival Warner Bros. Discovery by the end of this week. Monday's temporary restraining order puts that plan on hold.
Spain's run to the title was a defensive masterclass, with wins over four of the world's top ten teams. They are the first World Cup champion to win the title while only conceding a single goal.
Ferran Torres scores the only goal of the game as Spain win their second World Cup.
While no tickets are available on FIFA’s sales platform, they are being resold for sky-high prices on resale sites.
Two U.S. service members were killed in action while "partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks," U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
Deal with Chevron aims to rebuild a crude oil pipeline that runs from Iraq’s oil-rich Kirkuk to Syria’s Baniyas.
The betting site Kalshi emerged as a dominant sports betting platform during the World Cup. But the company avoids billions of dollars in taxes by insisting it is not a sports gambling operator.
FIFA says its disciplinary committee will assess match reports and consider relevant circumstances before taking any action.
It's the first known instance of officials investigating suspected insider trading on a prediction market from inside the White House.
Argentina survived another heart-stopping match when it scored two late goals to topple England and extend the Three Lions' six-decade-long wait for another World Cup trophy.
The US announced a new wave of attacks Wednesday night, amid reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, Chabahar and Ahvaz.
Donald Trump has threatened to strike Pickaxe Mountain, an underground nuclear-related complex.
The payment comes three years after a jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming the writer.
South Carolina governor chooses Darline Graham Nordone to serve the rest of the late US senator’s term until early 2027.
NPR has learned that the Department of Health and Human Services will not be finalizing its most aggressive attempt to end gender-affirming care for youth nationally.
Progressive congressman accuses Israeli military of ‘lying’ after settlers held up his van in the occupied West Bank.
The Trump administration's executive orders have meant that administrators are questioning what art can — and can't — be seen on campus.
Live coverage and updates from our text commentary stream as Messi’s Argentina face Switzerland in the quarterfinals.
It's been nearly four weeks since Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was hospitalized. It's not the first time this year that a member of Congress has been absent for weeks with scant details.
President Trump says he is refusing to sign the bill without Congress first passing his sweeping voter ID bill.
Sandra Wong did not know her great-grandfather growing up. But his legacy would catapult her into the public eye.
New plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceXAI and Stability AI say the companies' AI tools were used to make sexually explicit images of them as children.
Clashing interpretations of vague memorandum of understanding language on Hormuz at heart of escalation, analysts say.
FIFA expects ‘a couple of billion’ to tune in to the 11-minute performance, the first at a World Cup.
Families can still benefit even if their children aren't eligible for the free $1,000 contribution from the federal government.
Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney spoke about reconciliation at a church in the shadow of the Supreme Court last week as the high court wrestled with race and who can be an American.
From fans in Gaza to world leaders and supporters on social media, Egypt won hearts, even if they lost to Argentina.
Sub Mikel Merino scores in stoppage time to give Spain a 1-0 win over Portugal in the last 16.
Federal agents tried to track David Streever to his home and hotel, and left him a warning notice that a critical email he sent the former head of ICE may have been illegal. Now he's suing.
Haaland’s brace takes him to seven goals for the tournament as Norway book quarterfinal against Mexico or England.
Man, it's a hot one! Don't go out in this summer's heat wave before you arm yourself with these tips and a really big water bottle.
Organizers called off the Independence Day Parade late Friday, citing an extreme heat warning with temperatures expected to reach up to 115 degrees. The evening fireworks display remains scheduled.
In a congratulatory message on US Independence Day, Aoun says he hopes Lebanon can ‘open a new page of hope’.
A security officer pushed the fan, as well as Trezeguet and Hassan, at the team hotel in Dallas before Egypt’s match.
A 55-page report from House Democrats accuses Freedom 250 of America's birthday celebrations for profit, using questionable fundraising methods. Watchdog groups had already sounded alarms.
Mikel Oyarzabal’s brace allows the European champions to dominate Austria and move on to the round of 16.
Thousands remain missing more than a week after the twin earthquakes struck Venezuela and hope for finding survivors is fading into and effort to recover remains. With little help from the government many families are taking it upon themselves to dig through the rubble to find their loved ones. We witness some these efforts on Venezuela’s northern coast.
A popular (and generous) repayment plan ends, two new plans begin and many borrowers will see new loan limits.
Carroll’s lawyers have asked for an expedited resolution to the payment question after US Supreme Court declines appeal.
WhatsApp is rolling out usernames to keep phone numbers private.
The decision firmly rejected the executive order that Trump issued on the first day of his second term.
Martinelli’s stoppage-time goal in Houston takes the five-time champions to the Round of 16, breaking Japanese hearts.
The death toll continues to rise in Venezuela after twin earthquakes struck last week devastating coastal areas. The government says more than 1,700 people have been killed. Tens of thousands are still missing.
Live updates, analyses and text commentary as South Africa face cohosts Canada in first knockout match in Los Angeles.
Rescue teams are racing against time after twin earthquakes killed more than 1,400 people and left tens of thousands unaccounted for.
Arizona residents have campaigned against state’s data centres as they seek a share of the shrinking water supply.
In January, Paigelynne Gonyea posted about the immigration surge in Minneapolis. This week, she was visited by ICE officials who claimed one of her posts had doxxed a federal agent.
The Republican leader has taken an aggressive stance against countries that weigh taxes or regulations on US tech firms.
Several Democratic governors have sent National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., ahead of America 250, amid President Trump's highly visible — and controversial — ongoing deployment to the city.
The West Africans will face the second-place finisher between France and Norway in Group I on Tuesday in Texas.
Earthquakes have caused vast damage in Venezuela, catching residents by surprise in a place not accustomed to temblors. A state of emergency has been declared in Venezuela— a nation that was politically and economically fragile before this natural disaster hit. Rescue workers are searching buildings for survivors as help begins to arrive from nearby countries. We hear from people there and from scientists who say there are some unusual features about this event.
Lawsuit claims Tesla’s Autopilot shortcomings led to fatal crash; family seeks $1m in damages and punitive measures.
The decision to cancel a signing ceremony for the bipartisan housing bill comes at a moment when Trump and some Republicans are split over what GOP priorities should be ahead of the midterm elections.
The measure to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran does not require the president's signature, nor does it carry the force of law. But it reflects bipartisan frustration with the war.
England and Ghana share a 0-0 draw in Group L at the World Cup, despite late barrage by the English.
The Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that strikes down a key tool for enforcing Voting Rights Act protections for voters with a disability or an inability to read or write in seven states.
Doku travelled to the UK as a French presenter who said fathers ‘useless’ at childbirth was stood down from her show.
Nathan Ngoy was sent off for hauling down Mehdi Taremi, whose first-half strike was ruled offside in close Group G game.
Voters head to a runoff in Colombia Sunday between candidates offering sharply different approaches to armed groups, with the frontrunner calling for intensified military action over peace talks
Striker Folarin Balogun knocked in two goals, the second a one-on-two stunner to the upper corner of the net to end the first half. For the Americans, it was an impressive start to a home World Cup.
President says Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores killed in ‘swift and lethal’ military strike with help from Venezuela
New public data for redistricting and other uses may be reduced as Trump officials limit the ways the Census Bureau can protect people's privacy when it releases statistics.
President Trump had previously been amping up his rhetoric against Iran.
Tech millionaires claim China is behind a wave of local opposition to U.S. data centers, while providing little direct evidence.
US defense secretary continues ramp-up of pressure against country including sanctions and devastating oil blockade
The bill provides roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement and highlights a GOP caucus continuing to endorse Trump's immigration agenda as Democrats warn Congress has ceded its oversight role.
Geoffrey Wall is alleged to have flown over 900 flights domestically and internationally between 2009 and 2025
There was a time when scandals were a death knell for political careers. But today, they're far from being career enders.
The attack would be the first since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war.
Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of 1990s leader Alberto, is vying with a congressman to become country’s ninth president in a decade
In Virunga National Park, rangers are on the front lines — playing a critical role to contain the surging virus while coping with an upsurge in conflict-related violence.
Abelardo de la Espriella, promising an iron-fist approach to crime, leads polls in country’s presidential runoff election
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is refilling after President Trump had it painted "American flag blue." Some visitors say the results of the project — which reportedly cost millions — are subtle.
Months after Nicolás Maduro’s removal, pro-democracy activists struggle to turn hope into influence
Former first lady Jill Biden is shedding new light on one of the biggest decisions her husband made as president: to drop out of his own reelection campaign.
The vote marked a rare bipartisan rebuke of the war, but is mostly symbolic. Democrats have been unable to pass a war powers resolution in the Senate, and even if they could it would likely be vetoed.
North Carolina judge said Levi Mendez-Maldonado failed to show up in court – even after being told he had died in 2024
The disgraced former congressman allegedly bet on whether he would appear at the State of the Union address, prompting federal investigations.
Teachers associated with CNTE union were marching toward Zócalo for salary raises and reversal of pension laws
Research from the New York Fed finds that younger college graduates have been sidelined by remote work in recent years, as companies may be reluctant to hire those needing more training and mentoring.
Aid workers in Uganda are watching the Ebola crisis unfold in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. They're doing what they can to prepare for an uptick in cases, but foreign aid cuts aren't helping.
The National Transportation Safety Board temporarily pulled its docket system offline after digital images were used to reconstruct cockpit voice recordings of the pilots in a recent crash.
Colombians head to the polls Sunday as candidates clash over how to tackle crime, armed groups, and social reform—from dialogue to an iron-fisted crackdown.
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has declined to temporarily block President Trump's executive order that calls for restricting mail-in voting. Another judge may rule on the order soon.
Food insecurity affects more families now than during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
In recent months, a number of fishermen in Ecuador say a U.S.-flagged vessel attacked them at sea and destroyed their boats. Their accounts come amid more than 50 U.S. maritime strikes across the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean that have killed nearly 200 people. The Trump administration says the operations are lawful and aimed at alleged narco-traffickers, but has not publicly provided evidence or identified victims. We meet fishing families trying to make sense of what they say happened, and the lives upended in its aftermath.
President Trump's latest demand has tempered expectations for an imminent deal to end the war with Iran. Meanwhile, an Iranian delegation arrived in Doha on Monday for more talks.
Inmates at Barinas prison allege they were peacefully protesting when prison staff opened fire, leaving some wounded
Communities across the U.S. are turning small plots of land into highly dense forests that grow quickly. Turns out these forests have roots to a decades-old planting method that originated in Japan.
Like David Cameron in 2016, premier Danielle Smith is facing a mutinous party and has called a referendum about a referendum while vowing a ‘no’ vote
Three months since the start of its conflict with Iran, the Trump administration is oscillating between strike threats and diplomatic overtures. Neither path has yielded a clear resolution.
As Canada tightens asylum rules, refugees reuniting with family say they are being turned over to ICE and jailed for months after failed border claims
Tulsi Gabbard is the latest in a series of Cabinet officials to leave the Trump administration.
The Democratic Party wanted a review of the 2024 election. Then, the DNC learned the report was incomplete and unverifiable, party chairman Ken Martin said Thursday, releasing an annotated version.
This outbreak is being called "the perfect storm." How did it start, what are the characteristics of the strain that's causing it and how much of a threat is it to global health?
Six states are holding primaries May 19 that could help to decide the balance of power in Congress and in key state governments.
Two off-duty officers allegedly assaulted a sex worker in a taxi in Ciutat Vella, according to police in Catalonia
The president sued the IRS and the Treasury Department in January, demanding $10 billion over the leak of his tax returns years ago.
Four months after Trump’s surprise raid, a political thaw has descended – but mingled with hope is trepidation for what comes next
Firefighters say setting fires on purpose is one of the best ways to protect against massive wildfires later. But the Trump administration is banning or stalling preventative burning across the U.S.
President Trump's troop withdrawal threat rattles residents of a small Bavarian town reliant on U.S. military personnel and their families for both income and friendships built over decades.
The person was on board the MV Hondius, the center of the outbreak that has claimed three lives
The hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has potentially exposed passengers to a deadly disease. Most returning Americans are now housed in Nebraska. Some may be cleared to quarantine at home.
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the abortion pill mifepristone can continue to be prescribed online or over the phone and sent through the mail.
Warsh has argued there's room for the central bank to lower interest rates, but that could be challenging at a time of rising inflation.
The resignation ends Dr. Marty Makary's management of the Food and Drug Administration, which was marked by turmoil and controversy.
Rising cost of living such as high gas prices also a concern in election that will have record number of voters
Suspending the federal gas tax would require an act of Congress.
Iran delivered its response to Pakistani mediators on Sunday, according to the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency.
Vitória Régia imagines rightwing Bolsonaro plot succeeded with US help – and highlights threats facing Indigenous peoples
As hantavirus has dominated headlines, sparking fears of another debilitating pandemic, the CDC stressed that the risk of sweeping contagion was small.
Men were convicted in Miami federal court for plotting to kill Jovenel Moïse at his Port-au-Prince home in 2021
Virginia voters approved redistricting that could help Democrats pick up four House seats. Democrats said it was to counter the gains that Trump and the GOP have picked up in Republican-led states.
At the request of the New York Times, a judge unsealed a goodbye note that Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate says he found after the convicted sex offender's first suicide attempt in July 2019.
While most hantaviruses spread through contact with rodent feces, urine or saliva, officials confirm that the type on the cruise ship that's anchored off the coast of Cape Verde is Andes hantavirus, which is known to spread between people.
Leading newspaper La Nación calls US’s barring of board members ‘indirect attack on press freedom’
Fuel is airlines' second-largest expense, and getting even costlier due to the U.S. war with Iran. Airlines are looking for ways to cope, starting by hiking checked baggage fees for most fliers.
Authorities investigate leak of 2.9 million voters’ details, adding to turmoil over push for independence referendum
The Supreme Court says rules that allow patients to get the abortion pill mifepristone through the mail can stay the same for at least a week.
The Stillaguamish Tribe in Washington state has been buying land in its traditional territory and removing levees. The goal is to turn farmland into wetlands with the hopes of restoring Chinook salmon.
Nicole Saphier, a breast cancer radiologist, is the president's third nominee for surgeon general. Will she get confirmed?
For 60 years, TRIO has helped millions of people along the path to a degree, but the administration says it is no longer needed.
Louisiana suspended its upcoming primaries for the U.S. House, following Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state's congressional map is an "unconstitutional racial gerrymander."
The court, in a 6-3 decision along partisan lines, ruled that Louisiana's 2024 election map, which created a second majority-Black congressional district, was "an unconstitutional racial gerrymander."
Nine justices were hearing Trump administration that it has authority to strip immigrants’ temporary protected status
Lawsuits allege that State Farm tries to avoid paying what it owes for hail damage. The litigation is happening as homeowners face soaring insurance costs, partly due to threats from climate change.
Charges the suspected gunman is facing include attempting to assassinate the president. He faces the potential of life in prison if convicted.
Top government officials were rushed out of the Washington Hilton after gunshots were heard at the dinner. NPR journalists describe hiding under tables and scrambling for information as the night unfolded.
The second-in-command of the RSS, a Hindu nationalist organization in India, rarely speaks to the Western press. Here's what he said about his group's controversial history.
The court sided with a Canadian hiker who deliberately challenged the order imposed to curb spread of wildfires
Utah's Great Salt Lake has been labeled an "environmental nuclear bomb" and it has the attention of the president of the United States.
A budget plan with a $70 billion expected price tag for immigration enforcement advanced after an overnight session. It now heads to the House of Representatives.
Prosecutors say 43 people indicted on charges including murder, kidnapping, extortion and drug trafficking
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questioning as he caps off seven hearings on the Hill in as many days. It's the first time he has testified before Congress since September.
A string of violent incidents, including shootings and trucks set on fire, has been linked to Toronto’s towing industry
The extension was announced just hours before it was set to expire. The president did not provide details on how long the new ceasefire extension will last.
Mexico to investigate possible breach of its constitution and assess US’s role in anti-drug operation near Chihuahua
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who was under internal investigation, is leaving her position. She becomes the third cabinet departure of President Trump's second term.
With school choice programs ascendant not just in Iowa but across the U.S., Cedar Rapids offers a preview of who wins and who loses when education meets the free market.
Jeremy Hansen praised for speaking French in space after Air Canada chief’s linguistic snub exposed tensions and drew rebuke from PM
An 82-year-old Virginia senator raising the stakes, an Indiana consensus builder and a Texas enforcer are among state officials who have shaped the course of the midterm redistricting race.
Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will continue.
Pope Leo XIV condemns "tyrants" fueling war with billions. His calls for global peace during his Africa trip come amid rising tensions with President Trump.
After two devastating hurricanes, El Yunque national forest has built a new visitors center that hosts a vibrant arts festival
President Trump's attacks on Pope Leo are unprecedented, religious experts told NPR. Here's how the situation differs from other popes' political critiques.
The Avá-Guarani community have received little recognition of the destruction of their land by the Itaipu dam on the Paraguay-Brazil border
Report by Common Wealth argues rest of the world should pay for country’s transition as reparative climate finance
The Trump administration has said that enforcement of the FACE Act by the Biden DOJ represents "the prototypical example" of the weaponization of the law against conservatives.
Magyar ended Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year grip on power in a landslide victory on Sunday. The former Orbán loyalist burst onto the scene as an opposition leader in 2024.
From SZA and Kendrick Lamar, to MJ Lenderman and Waxahatchee, there's been an uptick in recent years of prominent artists joining forces for a co-headlining tour.
Just as the industry is set to capitalize on country’s political and economic instability, president accused in $5m scheme
The proposed 250-feet-tall, white-and-gilded monument would stand on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., by the Potomac River.
While rising vacancy rates caused a dip in rents and home prices, it hasn’t solved Canada’s chronically unaffordable property market
After swooping around the moon, viewing an eclipse, breaking an Apollo distance record and testing out a space toilet, NASA's Artemis II mission is about to return to Earth. Here's what the astronauts must face to make it safely home.
Exclusive: Dozens of organizations write to Congress after general announced plan to ‘deal with’ those fleeing any humanitarian crisis on the island
Iran expert Vali Nasr of Johns Hopkins University says the nation's new leadership has shown that it "won't back down in the face of overwhelming threats" — and that it will cross lines the previous supreme leader wouldn't,
Trump's war goals included putting an end to Iran's nuclear program, destroying its military capabilities and creating regime change. That hasn't happened.
With the clock ticking, President Trump radically expanded his threat to the entire Iranian nation if its leaders fail to do a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday night, U.S. Eastern time.
The prime minister is ‘deeply wrong’ to let Trump bomb Iran from British soil, a former RAF officer has said
The Artemis II astronauts have broken a record set by NASA's Apollo 13 astronauts. Once they arrive at the moon late Monday, the crew will loop about 4,000 miles from the lunar surface.
Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson denounce ‘collective punishment’ amid vast disruption s from US oil blockade
Lebanon says at least 54 health workers are among more than 1,400 people killed by Israel during the current invasion. Human rights groups say first responders are being targeted — something Israel denies.
Cultural figures sign open letter asking government for clarity on how long landmark collection will remain abroad
Photographer Julia Gunther and writer-filmmaker Nick Schönfeld chronicle the rhythms of daily life on Tristan da Cunha, the world's most remote inhabited island.
It’s been three months since the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Ordinary Venezuelans reflect on what that night of the Maduro capture was like, and on what may be ahead for their country. They say they’re now able to openly talk politics and demonstrate in the streets. Still, the most difficult part of transforming their country may lie ahead.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief of Staff Randy George to step down and retire, a U.S. official confirmed to NPR.
NASA's Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts around the moon on a roughly 10-day journey that could help pave the way toward a future lunar landing.
The Israeli military said it had also killed another 'senior' Hezbollah member in 'two separate strikes in the Beirut area,' while Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli strikes had killed at least seven people and wounded dozens.
President Trump has signed an executive order as part of an effort to end the practice of voting by mail in the U.S., though election law scholars say he doesn't have the authority.
Carlos Ruiz Massieu, head of the UN office in Haiti, announced the 'brutal' and 'coordinated' attacks on Tuesday. The UN rights office said last week that gang violence and security operations targeting gangs led to more than 5,500 deaths between March 2025 and mid-January.
Critics say exemption for fossil fuels exploits White House’s ‘self-made gas crisis’, and could doom the rare Rice’s whale
President Trump claims that there is no automatic guarantee to birthright citizenship in the Constitution. But, will that claim hold up in court?
The General Confederation of Labor, which considered the law unconstitutional, filed an appeal in February.
Pauline Newman's story shines a light on the aging judiciary, where judges are getting older and lifetime tenure is raising thorny questions about retirement.
Not only has a month of US-Israeli bombings failed to bring about the collapse of the Iranian regime, but a new generation, one as radical as it is determined, is now in charge, observes historian Jean-Pierre Filiu in his column.
Since Donald Trump's return to the White House, several institutions have reported a decline in applications to US campuses. Amid political tensions, stricter visa scrutiny and a shift favoring colleges in Asia, a subtle downturn is taking shape.
Organizers behind No Kings, a network of progressive groups, say millions have turned out for demonstrations across the country and abroad to speak out against the Trump administration's actions.
AI-generated footage depicts group of men performing a corrido, singing phrases including ‘return to your roots’
Under Florida law, Woods was entitled to refuse a urine test after being involved in a rollover car crash on Friday. 'We will never get definitive results as to what he was impaired on at the time of the crash,' law enforcement told reporters. Neither Woods nor the driver of the other vehicle in the incident was injured.
At 47, Moore is regarded among Democrats as a rising star. He's a decorated combat veteran, anti-poverty fighter and charismatic public speaker who was elected governor in 2022 in his first ever campaign.
If negotiations with Iran take place, the United States must include its allies and consider the interests of countries it has drawn into the conflict, warned Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in an interview with Le Monde on the eve of a summit with her G7 counterparts near Paris.
The president says ICE agents are being stationed at airports to help reduce long wait times. Here's a look at what they're authorized to do.
Iran says no to President Trump's ceasefire plan and publicized a counterproposal that includes safeguards against future attacks on Iran and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
The verdict from a court in California could set a precedent for thousands of plaintiffs who have accused major platforms of fueling an epidemic of social media addiction.
President Trump said on Tuesday Iran made a valuable offer to reach a deal with the United States, in talks that Iran has denied are taking place. "We've won this. This war has been won," Trump said.
Trump added that Iran gave him a 'very big present' related to oil and gas, offering no details but saying he had new faith in Tehran's leaders. Tehran has still refrained from confirming that any negotiations have taken place.
Audio from control tower at New York airport captures moments before plane collided with fire truck while landing
The war in Iran is driving up fossil fuel prices and highlighting the risks of depending on oil and gasoline. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has unwound policies that would boost alternatives.
The US and the French company signed an agreement to end TotalEnergies' offshore US wind farm projects and redirect those funds towards fossil fuel production.
Border czar Tom Homan says ICE agents will help the Transportation Security Administration "move those lines" while also enforcing immigration law.
Flamengo player accused singer’s security of speaking ‘in an extremely aggressive manner’ to his wife and stepdaughter at hotel in São Paulo
Iran and its ally, the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group, stepped up pressure on Israel on Sunday, with intense attacks on the country's north and south after the US and Iran threatened to widen their targets in the war in the Middle East.
Fed chair cites importance of resisting short-term pressure in accepting Volcker award for public service
The Paris prosecutor's office confirmed a Le Monde report that Elon Musk had deliberately encouraged outrage over X's Grok AI chatbot, which was generating images of naked women and girls without their consent, in order to 'artificially' boost the company's value.
Mueller's family told The New York Times in August that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Sightings in Varginha in 1996 have been dismissed as hoax, but saga continues to draw people from around world
The USS Boxer group of three ships, carrying thousands of Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, has left California and will reach the Persian Gulf in about three weeks, NPR has confirmed.
The island, which is Iran's main crude oil export terminal, has become the focus of Washington's attention as Trump looks to pressure the Islamic republic to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial shipping lane that has been blocked by Tehrran.
Marines and sailors to arrive in the region in three to four weeks, signalling possible new phase in conflict
Tania Warner and Ayla, her seven-year-old with autism, sent to notorious Texas detention center and told to ‘self-deport’
NPR has learned that mediators have quietly given Hamas a proposal to hand over all its weapons to ensure Gaza's reconstruction.
Though the exact cost of the military operation against Iran has not yet been released, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indirectly confirmed the approximate value of the Pentagon's request for additional funding on Thursday, saying: "As far as $200 billion, I think that number could move."
Industry worries that ‘panic’ actions by the White House could backfire on plans to increase drilling
The law requires all goods traveling between U.S. ports to be moved on American-made and American-crewed ships. Experts say waiving it is unlikely to dramatically lower gas prices.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell refused to share specifics of his expectations on how the war could affect the US economy after the Fed raised its inflation outlook on Wednesday, now expecting its preferred personal consumption expenditures (PCE) measure to stand at 2.7% by December 2026, up from an earlier estimate of 2.4%.
Short-term borrowing costs jump to highest level since last summer as central bankers lift forecasts for price growth
Foreign minister Anita Anand says she has drafted principles to reduce risk of regional spillover and wider shocks
Technology allowed the U.S. and Israel to kill Iran's Supreme Leader, but raised longstanding questions about whether the U.S. as a democracy should be assassinating foreign leaders.
Joe Kent is first high-profile resignation over conflict he claims ‘serves no benefit to the American people’
In the face of the economic tidal wave of artificial intelligence, Le Monde's Arnaud Leparmentier, in his column, urges Europe to be more responsive and not to confine itself to mere invocations of digital sovereignty.
On Monday Cuba was plunged into an island-wide blackout affecting 11 million people after a "complete disconnection" of its electrical system, officials said, amid a worsening fuel shortage.
Air defenses foiled a rocket attack at the US embassy on Monday, and a drone sparked a fire on a luxury hotel. Iraq's interior ministry said there were no casualties or material damage.
US president says he needs to remain in Washington because of the war in the Middle East
Ten million people left without power in latest of outages that sparked violent protest last weekend
Stars are arriving for the Academy Awards. The show starts at 7 p.m. ET, 4 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu.
Democrat says Congress ‘doing nothing’ may embolden president to attack countries such as Cuba and North Korea
In just two weeks of war, Israeli and US forces have fired a record number of missiles to defend against Iranian attacks. As interceptor stocks like the Patriot dwindle, the race is on to replenish supplies.
In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. Why do people make such different choices? A mix of politics, distrust and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart.
The US president's call came after a string of US attacks on the key oil terminal Kharg Island on Friday.
Remarks by AI and crypto tsar David Sacks show anti-war sentiment in the president’s Maga coalition
A federal judge has put the brakes on a criminal probe of the Federal Reserve, saying it was part of an improper campaign by the Trump administration to pressure the central bank into cutting interest rates.
Court says Donald Trump’s DoJ was seeking to ‘pressure’ chair Jay Powell to cut interest rates
The image that was unearthed on Friday is believed to be the first known photograph of the two men with Epstein.
Ministry of Defence will not say how many Iranian civilians killed by ‘defensive’ US strikes from UK bases, as questions grow about Starmer’s stance
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would ban large investors from buying up single-family homes.
Security officers gunned down an unidentified assailant, now deceased, who rammed his car into a synagogue in West Bloomfield, near Detroit. No children or staff at the place of worship were injured.
Company that runs the sites says it has ‘no reason to believe there is a correlation between the donors’ passing and plasma donation’
Re-election bid of Jim Clyburn comes as critics say the US political system has become a gerontocracy
Experts documented murder, torture and disappearances under Nayib Bukele’s policy targeting gangs
Chile has sworn in its most right-wing president in decades — and his rise, and ideology, are rooted in a small town beneath the Andes.
Lawsuit also criticised law firm Skadden for advising both Intel and the government
The US secretary of defense, a former Fox News host, has ardently defended the operation against the Islamic Republic. He has disregarded rules of engagement and boasted about American supremacy.
US vice-president’s drive comes as concerns over cost of living and Iran war weigh on support for the party
Congressional Democrats are demanding transparency in the form of public hearings from Trump administration officials on the timeline and objectives of the war in Iran.
The Trump administration is receiving pushback for its celebratory tone in describing the US strikes in Iran. In recent interviews, the president joked that it is 'more fun' to sink Iranian warships than to seize them, while the defense secretary boasted that 'We are punching [the Iranians] while they're down, which is exactly how it should be.'
President Trump held his first news conference since the beginning of the U.S.-Israel-led Iran war on Monday as oil and gas prices soared, throwing the global economy into turmoil.
On Saturday, two improvised explosive devices were thrown at an Islamophobic protest that a far-right influencer held outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence. Two men were arrested, and no one was hurt in the incident.
Highest weekly jump in US average price of petrol since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Exclusive: Scottish factory helps make US Tomahawk missiles reportedly used in attack on the Minab compound in Iran, where over 100 children were killed.
The U.S. announced the death of a seventh service member in the war with Iran on Sunday. Also on Sunday, Israel targeted Iran's oil facilities for the first time, with videos showing huge flames.
Democrats and some Republicans fear a deepening involvement in the war with no clear exit strategy
The world's largest economy shed 92,000 jobs in February and unemployment edged up to 4.4%, according to official data released Friday.
President announces Shield of the Americas coalition of regional allies that excludes Brazil, Colombia and Mexico
The US president laid out a muscular position for advancing Washington's interests in the Western hemisphere, pronouncing that communist-led Cuba was 'in its last moments of life.'
Explosion happened in pre-dawn hours at Dalí nightclub in the province of Trujillo along Peru’s northern coast
Trump warned Saturday that Iran would soon "be hit very hard," adding that the U.S. may expand its target list to "new areas and groups of people."
Most Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of Iran, an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds. But there were significant splits by political party, in addition to age, race and education.
Neither the US vice president nor the secretary of state stands to gain from a show of military force that lacks a clear strategy and runs counter to the MAGA doctrine. The conflict is primarily Donald Trump's, who appears unconcerned about his political legacy.
Landmark ruling in Celia Ramos case finds 310,000 women, most Indigenous, were targeted in brutal 1990s campaign
Development Finance Corporation to offer coverage in hopes of restarting shipping through Strait of Hormuz
The developer, which develops and operates the popular model Claude, angered defense leaders by insisting its technology not be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons systems.
DHS leader was seen as responsible for the administration’s heavy-handed immigration crackdown
President Trump has fired his homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, and said Markwayne Mullin, a senator from Oklahoma, would replace her.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he supports the strikes on Iran "with some regret" as they represent an extreme example of a rupturing world order.
US Treasury secretary says duty is set to increase from 10% rate introduced after last month’s Supreme Court defeat
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US and Israel 'will have complete control of Iranian skies, uncontested airspace.' Trump, meanwhile, rated the US performance in the war with Iran as a '15' on 'a scale of 10,' saying the Islamic Republic's leaders were rapidly being killed and that Tehran's arsenal of ballistic missiles was also being 'wiped out.'
From where they are exactly to the laws governing them, here’s what we need to know to hold the UK government accountable for Trump’s use of British bases
China’s foreign minister tells Israel to end attacks; Russian FM Lavrov says no sign Tehran seeking nuclear bomb.
The US has relocated 15 aircraft, including refuelling tankers, from military bases in southern Spain.
The U.S. and Israel have offered different reasons for the latest war in Iran, which has widened as Iran and allied armed groups retaliate across the region.
During Friedrich Merz's talk with Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday, the German chancellor voiced hopes that 'this war will come to an end as soon as possible,' but added that he and the US president 'are on the same page in terms of getting this terrible regime in Tehran away.'
Costs at the pump exceed level at the end of the Biden administration
His remarks are the first public ones to reporters since the U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran began Saturday despite weeks of talks designed to stave off a conflict.
Secretary of state says he hopes Iranian people will overthrow regime, as US military says six service members killed.
The first lady was the first spouse of a world leader to take the president's seat at the United Nations' most powerful body. Hanging over Monday's meeting was what Iranian state media says was an airstrike that hit a girls' school in southern Iran, killing at least 165 people and wounding dozens more.
Premier hits back at president’s comments that Britain ‘took too long’ to allow its bases to be used for Iran strikes
Sir Richard Dalton tells Declassified that US and Israel failed to take break up of Iran and its consequences into account
The deaths of three U.S. servicemen mark the first American casualties since the start of operation "Epic Fury" on Saturday.
Footage captured the moment an Iranian drone struck the US military’s Camp Buehring in northwestern Kuwait.
Justin Vaïsse, a historian and founder of the Paris Peace Forum, describes the offensive the American president launched on Iran as unprecedented, claiming that his disregard for international law is the riskiest consequence for global stability.
Tens of thousands of travellers left stranded while businesses ask staff to work from home
Iran has not confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The wave of airstrikes began after sunrise in Iran, with huge explosions ringing out in the capital Tehran.
The US Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs imposed under emergency powers does not remove the trade weapon from the president's arsenal, but only reshapes how it can be used. For law professor Julien Chaisse, the EU must adjust to this new legal landscape.
The US president, who had said he would avoid needless foreign wars, has embraced military power with few limits.
American military assets in the region and Gulf oil supplies are vulnerable to attack and Israel is a renewed target
The final deal caps a five-month bidding battle with Netflix, and will give birth to one of the most powerful entertainment conglomerates in the world.
US president’s comments come as tensions rise during energy blockade and shooting off communist nation’s coast
The Republican leader, who has sought to expand US influence across Latin America, said of Cuba: ‘They want our help.’
Trump announced that federal agencies would be cease using Anthropic's tools within six months.
Cuba's government says the 10 people on a Florida-registered boat that opened fire on its soldiers were "terrorists" trying to infiltrate the island. The country says its forces killed four people.
Albanese, a supporter of Palestinian rights, has faced US sanctions since July over her criticism of Israel.
Oman’s foreign minister says the two countries are set to meet again following round of negotiations in Geneva
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton was summoned to give a closed-door deposition to a congressional committee on Thursday. Late on Thursday, the hearing was paused after a photo of Clinton was published online.
During a confirmation hearing, senators asked Dr. Casey Means about her current positions and her past statements on a range of public health issues.
Officials indicate they are reconsidering doctrine that seeks to contain confrontations with Washington
A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that Trump's latest policy of deporting immigrants to 'third countries' with which they have no ties is unlawful. Ever since the Supreme Court ruled in the administration's favor last year, migrants have been sent to war-torn South Sudan and to the infamous CECOT prison in El Salvador.
Former Harvard President Summers quits after disclosures about his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.
American warplanes are transiting through UK military bases en route to the Middle East. Why is Britain allowing it?
An NPR investigation found that the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump. House Democrats now say they'll investigate the DOJ's decision not to release those documents.
A subcontractor for the American soft drink giant is facing legal action after hosting a 2024 networking event exclusively for 250 women. The federal equal opportunity commission is now reasserting what Le Monde economy journalist Isabelle Chaperon calls the law of the jungle.
Kyiv’s ambassador to Washington asserts state department complained after strike on Russian port in November
US embassy services will be available in the illegal West Bank settlement of Efrat, starting on February 27.
In Mexico, chaos erupts after a major drug cartel leader is killed in a military raid. Armed men set fire to banks, businesses and vehicles in retaliation. We get the latest from Mexico.And we meet the one of the last newspaper hawkers in Paris, who has just been given a knighthood.
New York enforced a citywide travel ban as the storm brought shin-deep snow, disrupting flights and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power.
President Trump has threatened to strike the Islamic republic unless a deal is reached on curbing its nuclear programme
Diplomacy continues despite the significant United States military build-up.
New Jersey through Massachusetts could see 2 feet of snow. New York City's mayor said the city had not "seen a storm like this in a decade."
Mexico confirmed on Sunday that soldiers had killed one of the country's biggest drug lords and the leader of the violent Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera. Retaliatory violence has spread to multiple states, as roads are being blocked and flights canceled.
The US president has injected new uncertainty into the global economy with a 15 percent tariff on all imports.
The US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s central policy.
Up First Winter Games brings you the latest news and culture from the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
The Supreme Court reasserted the primacy of the law over presidential arbitrariness on Friday. The decision encourages members of Congress to fully exercise their role in the face of the hyper-presidentialism currently prevailing in the White House.
US president lashes out at ‘disloyal’ justices after stinging blow to his flagship economic policy
The US Supreme Court ruled that 'reciprocal' tariffs imposed by the American president were illegal.
The case is the first major challenge to Trump’s agenda, but he still has other avenues to pursue trade restrictions.
Up First Winter Games brings you the latest news and culture from the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
Subspecies driven to extinction by hungry whalers returns after ‘back breeding’ programme using partial descendants
Figure hit by drop in government spending during federal shutdown comes in far below analysts’ expectations
Up First Winter Games brings you the latest news and culture from the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
President heaps pressure on Tehran as US amasses biggest force in Middle East since 2003 Iraq invasion
Meta is accused of harming young users with its addictive features.
After Megan Keller's triumphant overtime strike, she was mobbed by her teammates as US head coach John Wroblewski wept with joy. It is the first time the US has won the women's title since the 2018 Pyeongchang Games.
Minutes from January meeting show US policymakers saw risk that price growth will remain above 2%
Federal Communications Commission faces backlash after comedian Stephen Colbert blamed its rules for scuttled interview.
The 12 jurors in Los Angeles heard the increasingly testy testimony as plaintiff lawyer Mark Lanier pressed Meta CEO Zuckerberg on age verification and his guiding philosophy for decision-making at the vast social media company he controls.
Up First Winter Games brings you the latest news and culture from the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
The untold story of Brazil’s deadliest police raid. Plus Europe looks inward
Three boats targeted in eastern Pacific and Caribbean as Trump continues pursuit of alleged ‘narco-terrorists’
Iran's top diplomat, however, cautioned that it 'will take time to narrow' the gap between both countries' positions. In Washington, Vice President JD Vance said Tehran had not yet acknowledged all of Trump's red lines.
The Warner Bros Discovery board says it remains committed to the Netflix deal.
Up First Winter Games brings you the latest news and culture from the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
White House Council of Economic Advisers report estimates regulatory burden has cost consumers more than $237bn
"Up First Winter Games" brings you the latest news and culture from the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics
Democrats have called for a ban on immigration agents wearing masks and are pushing for more oversight of operations.
In an interview with Le Monde, the historian said that Donald Trump's narrative of a white America radiating power is intended to erase the complexity of a multicultural past shaped by violence and struggles for emancipation.
Central bank plans to ease capital requirements in an effort to shift home lending back to banks, top official says
More than 130,000 people considered missing or disappeared in Mexico as drug cartels expand
The force will stay for a short period to protect remaining immigration agents and will respond 'when our agents are out and they get surrounded by agitators and things got out of control,' Tom Homan told CBS on Sunday.
As Trumpism forces both major US parties to wonder what they stand for, experts weigh in on November election prospects.
Tom Homan says this federal force will stay "for a short period of time" to protect immigration agents who remain as the sweeping crackdown draws down.
US secretary of state sought to mollify but underlying message reinforced US administration’s talking points
Declassified documents reveal how the UK helped cover up America’s role in a coup against Guatemala’s democratically-elected government
The new team will work closely with prosecutors and police with a view to opening investigations into any suspected crimes involving French nationals.
"Up First Winter Games" brings details on what it was like in the stadium where Ilia Malinin failed to medal and Mikhail Shaidorov became the new Olympic champion. Plus a look at how figure skating judges do their job and a report on romance at the games.
Palestinian Columbia protester Leqaa Kordia says she was chained to a hospital bed after a seizure in ICE custody.
Data release comes after Fed held interest rates last month
NPR's A Martínez, Brian Mann, Pien Huang, Becky Sullivan and Rachel Treisman bring you the latest from Cortina and Milan. Watch Up First Winter Games each afternoon during the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
Impasse comes as Trump’s Democratic rivals demand reforms to immigration operations after deadly shootings in Minnesota.
Two more defendants accused in the protest at a Southern Baptist church in St. Paul are scheduled for arraignment next week, including another independent journalist, Georgia Fort. Nine people have been charged in the case.
Data release comes after Fed held interest rates last month
Designer Stella Jean forced to paint over image of revolutionary on ski suits after being told it breached rules
NPR's A Martínez, Brian Mann, Pien Huang, Becky Sullivan and Rachel Treisman bring you the latest from Cortina and Milan. Watch Up First Winter Games each afternoon during the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have signed more than 11,000 contracts since Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2025. Five companies secured deals exceeding $1 billion each.
Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby says current NATO approach ‘no longer fit for purpose’.
Departure comes after months of turmoil in Pam Bondi’s Department of Justice
The TV star, who announced his colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2024, 'met his final days with courage, faith and grace,' a post on his Instagram read. 'For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.'
Figure points to improvement in labour market following numerous bleak data
Trump’s tariffs, heightened healthcare and housing costs, and a stagnating jobs market leaves more workers struggling.
NPR's A Martínez, Becky Sullivan, Brian Mann and Rolando Arrieta bring you the latest from Cortina and Milan. Watch Up First Winter Games each afternoon during the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
NPR's A Martínez and Rachel Treisman, WUNC's Josh Sullivan and Short Wave host Emily Kwong bring you the latest from Cortina and Milan. Watch Up First Winter Games each afternoon during the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
Tensions between US and Iran continue to grow as Trump warns of US military strikes, absent concessions from Tehran.
Newsmax, granted major access as the first foreign outlet admitted after the US strike, hailed Trump as a ‘liberator’
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted to having lunch in Little Saint James - notoriously known as Epstein Island, where the convicted sex offender trafficked underage girls for sex. Lutnick says he has 'nothing to hide,' while US lawmakers are calling for his resignation.
Move by US president escalates tensions already heightened by Ottawa’s auto deal with China
In this episode, NPR's A Martínez, Becky Sullivan, Pien Huang and Jonathan Lambert bring you the latest and help you understand the science behind the Games' big controversies.
UN spokesperson says the international body is ‘waiting to see exactly when payments’ will be made by Washington.
Democrats and Republicans say commerce secretary has not been honest about his ties with the late sex offender
Airlines from as far away as Russia, China and Spain have also been affected as island nation warns of fuel shortage
The rollout, beginning in early March, will make teen-appropriate settings the default for all users, with adults needing to verify their age to loosen protections. The move follows similar actions by rivals facing intense scrutiny over child safety.
21-year-old Ilia Malinin hit five quadruple jumps and scored 200.03 to push Japan's Shun Sato into second place with 194.86.
In an explosive crash near the top of the downhill course in Cortina, Vonn landed a jump perpendicular to the slope and tumbled to a stop shortly below.
New evidence about Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein has recently come to light.
While Quebec parties have long sought independence, the secret meetings by unelected Albertans with US officials have been branded treasonous by some
Foreign visitors to the US fell 4.2% in 2025, while international travel worldwide rose 4%
Journalist Chris Hedges speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s first year and the future of US democracy.
A sweeping boycott has begun — targeting tech giants who participants believe are enabling President Trump and his immigration crackdown.
The former French culture minister's name appearing 673 times in Epstein documents had fueled widespread demands for his immediate departure from the IMA presidency.
Once a highly visible figure despite being wanted on human trafficking charges, the former leader has not been seen since shortly after the US kidnapped Venezuela’s president
President Trump's popularity on one of his political strengths is in jeopardy.
The talks were the first to take place since the US joined Israel's war with Iran last June and follow the Iranian crackdown on protests that left thousands dead. Shortly after the talks finished, the US announced fresh sanctions aimed at curbing Iran's oil exports.
Foreign visitors to the US fell 4.2% in 2025, while international travel worldwide rose 4%
Critics say such actions and increasing corporate ownership of media is causing a backsliding in US media freedom.
The Norwegian police have announced the opening of an investigation into Thorbjørn Jagland, who led the Labour government from 1996 to 1997, on suspicion of 'aggravated corruption' in connection with his past ties to the American sex offender.
The shortage has led to blackouts across the Caribbean nation.
Numerous new data points to further weakness in labour market
A special corps of health care workers have been called in to work with detained immigrants and many feel deeply conflicted about the assignment, saying they're not able to provide good care.
A federal judge said he retired to speak out about threats to the rule of law. Newly released court orders suggest his exit coincided with a misconduct inquiry that ended when he stepped down.
The war in Ukraine has become Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II. Russia occupies around 20% of Ukraine, but Kyiv still controls around one-fifth of the Donetsk region. Ukraine has warned that ceding ground will embolden Moscow and that it will not sign a deal that fails to deter Russia from invading again.
Experts have warned that the expiry of the US-Russia New START treaty could spark a fresh nuclear arms race.
Effort marks rare instance of Trump administration aiming to collaborate with global allies on trade
In the south American port city, an expressive Black ancestral community live full, self-fashioned lives protected by culture and identity
The House has approved a spending bill to end a short-lived partial government shutdown. Now lawmakers will begin contentious negotiations over new guardrails for immigration enforcement.
In response to a scathing US congressional report that accused the European Commission of trying to 'censor the global internet,' EU digital affairs spokesman Thomas Regnier issued a strong rebuke: 'Pure nonsense.'
House lawmakers advanced legislation despite looming fight over funding for Department of Homeland Security
The spending package only funds the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks, through February 13.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first leaders to visit the White House after Trump's return to the presidency a year ago, but efforts to secure a trade deal had foundered over India's Russian oil purchases. Trump now said that the US would lower tariffs imposed on India last year from 25% to 18%.
Levies will drop from 50% to 18% as US president claims New Delhi will buy more than $500bn of American goods
Move from Claudia Sheinbaum comes after Trump signed an order threatening tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba
Candidate Laura Fernández won a resounding victory, promising to continue the aggressive reorienting of the Central American nation's politics started by her predecessor.
Lawsuit argues US administration misuses claims of ‘public charge’, ‘discriminating’ against residents of 75 countries.
Kendrick Lamar, last year's biggest winner, could repeat in the major categories. Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga are also among the nominees up for multiple Grammys.
The boy and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, had been detained by ICE in a Minneapolis suburb on January 20 and taken to a facility in Texas. They were released upon the order of US District Judge Fred Biery, who blasted the Trump administration's ruthless pursuit of 'daily deportation quotas,' even at the expense of 'traumatizing children.'
After stories revealed high levels of contamination in neighborhood around factory processing US toxic waste, government announces sweeping array of tactics
Files published by the US Justice Department included flirtatious emails between Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell.
President’s decision on successor to Jay Powell comes at pivotal moment for world’s most important central bank
The meeting came a day before Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were scheduled to meet in Abu Dhabi to discuss a plan to end the nearly four-year war.
Peter Kornbluh speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s abduction of Venezuela’s president and fallout for Latin America.
An ICE unit from the US Department of Homeland Security is playing a role providing security at the Winter Games. At past Olympics, their involvement would have been unremarkable. But after the violence in Minneapolis, many Italians protesting in Milan say ICE agents are no longer welcome.
Honduras is one of the most dangerous countries for environmentalists – and the release of Juan Orlando Hernández has reinforced its ‘crisis of impunity’, say critics
President’s decision on successor to Jay Powell comes at pivotal moment for world’s most important central bank
The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division is investigating the Saturday killing of Alex Pretti, but not the shooting death earlier this month of Renee Macklin Good by federal agents in Minneapolis.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s warm welcome on a visit to China this week marks a thaw in icy relations with Beijing.
The Emmy and Golden-Globe award-winning Candian actor was 71. She recently starred in Apple TV's Hollywood satire show, 'The Studio.'
President’s decision on successor to Jay Powell comes at pivotal moment for world’s most important central bank
With just months to go before the presidential election, wearing a particular brand of flip-flops or a certain football shirt has come to signify political allegiance. Many Brazilians have pushed back against these controversies and have refused to let their clothing choices be dictated.
The drop comes amid stalling growth for its cloud computing software as OpenAI investments are questioned.
Tom Homan, who took over leadership of the surge in Minneapolis, says he is working on a plan to reduce the force of federal agents in the Twin Cities.
Palantir and Deloitte among beneficiaries of spending by government agencies
The operation in Washington, D.C., alone is projected to cost upwards of $660 million if it runs through the end of this year as expected, according to new data released by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
Colombia's civil aviation authority said all passengers and crew, including a lawmaker, were killed.
Muslim leaders warn against divisive laws, rhetoric as Canada marks nine years since deadly Quebec City mosque shooting.
Move comes as Donald Trump seeks to defuse outrage, including from within his own party, over shooting
In the Caribbean and Latin America, the lived reality of these measures – presented in the language of diplomacy – is stark
A sharp drop in net immigration has led to a slowdown in U.S. population growth. The Census Bureau says the population grew only about half as fast in the year ending last June as it did the previous year.
The president says Mexico’s decision ‘to sell or give oil to Cuba for humanitarian reasons’ was a ‘sovereign’ one.
The Trump administration has notified Congress of its plans to explore restoring relations with Venezuela following the US military raid that deposed then-President Nicolas Maduro.
US homeland security chief under fire after weekend killing of protester by agents in Minneapolis
Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.
President seeks to tamp down growing outrage over killing of man in Minnesota by federal agents
Carney has been under pressure from the opposition to lower prices of food and other essentials for lower income people.
The administration is scrambling as videos of the latest shooting went viral, prompting street protests, criticism from former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama and, increasingly, from within Trump's Republican Party.
Trump officials have called the victim a "domestic terrorist." State officials warn such unfounded accusations threaten the integrity of the federal investigation.
Washington has revealed its new national defence strategy.
Protests spread across US after second fatal shooting by law enforcement during immigration crackdown
A significant segment of Donald Trump's supporters is in favor of isolationism. However, most of them would continue to follow the American president as long as he retains the backing of evangelical conservatives, political scientist Thomas Charrayre writes.
In his fresh intoxication with global conquest, Trump is following an established pattern – one that promises disaster
Under threat for years, TikTok will continue to operate in the United States.
The incident, which was caught on video, marks the second deadly shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis in less than a month.
At Davos, the US administration unveiled an ambitious, almost utopian economic plan to transform the Palestinian territory into an attractive hub. But the lack of local consultation and the absence of a political roadmap have raised concerns among residents.
President also claimed US refineries will process seized Venezuelan oil, saying ‘we take the oil’
Donald Trump has said he plans to name his nominee to run the US central bank ‘in the not too distant future’
Forecasters say the storm will dump heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies into New England through Monday.
Newly created body is expected to address conflicts worldwide.
Court says alleged abuse and trafficking offences occurred outside Spain, leaving it without jurisdiction
Donald Trump has said he plans to name his nominee to run the US central bank ‘in the not too distant future’
After a five-year-old boy, Liam Conejo Ramos, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis, outrage has mounted, along with calls for an 'economic blackout,' protest urging residents not to work, shop or go to school.
The House has approved the final set of spending bills to avoid a government shutdown, despite objections from Democrats to the funding levels set for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A man was arrested in the early hours of Thursday as he was lighting a fire in a forested area of Punta de Parra, a town of about 3,000 residents surrounded by eucalyptus forests, police said. Two others were arrested earlier in the week, with one released shortly after.
Rafael Tudares Bracho, who is married to Gonzalez’s daughter, was arrested shortly before Maduro’s third inauguration.
US president claims lender unfairly closed his accounts for political reasons
The Washington Post has demanded the immediate return of materials seized from reporter Hannah Natanson.
The Trump administration wants the authority to fire Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor. Experts say that would undermine the independence of the central bank.
The full House of Representatives, also majority Republican, will now decide whether to formally cite the couple for contempt and refer them to the Justice Department for possible criminal prosecution, at a date yet to be announced.
US president backs away from new trade war after talks with Nato chief Mark Rutte
Delcy Rodriguez said the sum from a $500 million sale conducted by Washington would be used to 'stabilize' the foreign exchange market. Before the US capture of longtime leader Nicolas Maduro on January 3, Venezuela had been forced to offer huge discounts on its crude to circumvent the US oil embargo.
The president previously supported Britain's agreement to hand back sovereignty of the Indian Ocean archipelago, where the U.K. continues to lease the U.S.-U.K. Diego Garcia military base.
Party leaders vow to hammer Trump on affordability in months ahead, with Venezuela, Greenland their latest cudgels.
US president assails allies with talk of ‘great stupidity’, dog sleds and AI images
As Trump appears to be preparing to attack Iran and Greenland, the UK refuses to give basic details about the US military presence in Britain
Norway PM Jonas Gahr Store rebuked Donald Trump after after text exchange involving Greenland and the Nobel Peace Prize.
Competitions will be hosted at 25 venues spanning an area of more than 8,000 square miles. Here's what's happening at each of the four main clusters.
CO₂ emissions from the world's second-largest polluter have started rising again due to a cold winter and the use of coal to power data centers. The consequences of Donald Trump's attacks on climate action are expected to soon make the situation even worse.
US president texts Norwegian leader that he no longer feels obliged ‘to think purely of Peace’ after missing out on award
The controversial F-35 stealth jet might have delivered value to US and UK arms companies but the taxpayer is still out of pocket
President announces 30-day order after inmates also took 46 people hostage at three prisons
Fires blaze through 8,500 hectares, forcing 50,000 people to evacuate as firefighters struggle to extinguish flames
In a joint statement, leaders of eight countries said they stand in "full solidarity" with Denmark and Greenland. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen added: "Europe will not be blackmailed."
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his team has had several rounds of talks with the US on economic development and security guarantees for Ukraine, as the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion looms.
Oil industry expert Daniel Yergin argues that the US is desperate to have supply chains independent of China.
US president said levies against eight nations would rise to 25% unless they support his acquisition of the island
President Donald Trump, who had already declared himself the chair of the body, has asked the leaders of Egypt, Turkey, Argentina and Canada to join. The White House says the Board of Peace will focus on issues that include 'regional relations' and 'investment attraction.'
CENTCOM says strike in northwest Syria on Friday killed a man tied to the December attack that killed US troops.
The Administration for a Healthy America is RFK Jr.'s plan to tackle chronic disease, addiction and other persistent problems. But so far it's not being set up like previous new agencies.
US president will chair executive body that he says will guide reconstruction of war-ravaged enclave
All 16 drug companies that inked deals with the Trump administration over the past few months still raised some of their prices for 2026.
An FAA spokesperson said on Friday that 'the FAA issued flight advisory Notices to Airmen for specified areas of Mexico, Central America, Panama, Bogota, Guayaquil and Mazatlan Oceanic Flight Regions, and in airspace within the eastern Pacific Ocean.' The advisory remains in effect for 60 days.
Machado said the interim government of Delcy Rodriguez would do the ‘dirty work’ of assuring a democratic transition.
US president says moving National Economic Council director to central bank would be a ‘serious concern for me’
Machado, a longtime face of resistance in Venezuela, previously offered to share the Nobel Peace Prize she won last year with Trump, an honor he has coveted. Until Thursday's White House meeting, Machado's whereabouts have been largely unknown since she left her country last year after being briefly detained in Caracas.
Tensions remain high in the state following last week’s killing of a protester by a federal immigration agent
Trump’s healthcare plan promises lower costs but lacks specifics and faces challenges from a divided Congress.
As protests grow over violent ICE enforcement actions in Minneapolis, the president said he could invoke a centuries-old law that would give him sweeping powers to deploy the military in U.S. cities.
As the president shows his eagerness to dismantle any form of checks and balances both within and beyond the US borders, the principles of law paradoxically endure, explains Le Monde columnist Gilles Paris.
President declines to rule out military action after Washington evacuated personnel from Qatar command centre
Melissa McKay of the Digital Childhood Institute filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.
The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. The cuts could total as much as $2 billion.
NGOs estimate that there are still close to 1,000 political prisoners in Venezuela despite claims by new leaders
The speech at the Detroit Economic Club comes after major foreign policy moves have overshadowed domestic policy.
Letter seen by FT appears to undermine claims that the chair of US central bank misled Congress over renovation
US President Donald Trump said the death toll from protests in Iran is too high.
The conservative-dominated court will likely uphold state laws banning transgender athletes from participating in girls' and womens' sports, in spite of an attorney's counter-argument that the number of transgender girls who have excelled in competitive sports are in fact 'few and far between.'
With credit card interest rates near modern highs, President Trump says he wants to cap the rates for one year.
Central bank chair could stay on board beyond this year in effort to protect central bank’s independence
After a deadly shooting in Minnesota by US immigration officers, questions remain about accountability.
Following President Trump's threat on Sunday to take Greenland 'one way or another,' NATO and Greenland's government are intending to strengthen the territory's defense.
From Iran to Libya, from Panama to Venezuela, there is a history of the UK supporting illegal US military interventions
A memo from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, obtained by NPR, instructs her staff that visits should be requested at least seven days in advance.
The country has been rocked by two weeks of widespread protests since the currency collapsed.
No more Venezuelan oil or money will flow to the communist-run island after Maduro’s fall, says US president
In 2024, California had 255 billionaires, more than any other state. A state ballot initiative aimed at taxing the state's wealthiest residents could be put to a public vote in autumn 2026.
The executive order follows a meeting on Friday at the White House where Trump pressed top oil executives to invest in Venezuela, with the chief executive of ExxonMobil describing the country as 'uninvestable' without sweeping reforms. Chevron is currently the only US firm licensed to operate in Venezuela.
The WNO is just the latest to say they will no longer perform at the Kennedy Center since Trump took over last year.
Protesters demand justice for Renee Nicole Good, a mother of three shot dead by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this week.
Chief executive Darren Woods pushes back against president’s call to rush back into troubled country
Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Energy Secretary Chris Wright attended Friday's meeting at the White House with Trump, alongside executives from Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, Valero, Marathon, Shell, Trafigura, Vitol Americas and Repsol.
Donald Trump signs orders to withdraw from dozens of agencies.
Minnesota officials launch their own effort to collect evidence in the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent. The move comes after shootings involving federal agents in Minneapolis and Portland, Ore.
Latest sign labour market is cooling after years of strong growth
The House voted Thursday to renew enhanced health care subsidies that expired last year, while in the Senate lawmakers advanced a bill over authorizing military force in Venezuela.
US vice-president blasts ‘leftwing radicals’ as death sparks anger at tactics used by Trump anti-immigrant squads
The US vice president advised European leaders to take the 'security' of Greenland more seriously, or else the US would 'have to do something about it.' Though President Trump has long talked about acquiring Greenland, his administration has ramped up threats since the US military operation in Venezuela last week.
Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Superintendent Drew Evans said US state would no longer be involved.
Exclusive: UK embassy feared backlash from “wealthier residents of Caracas” if it helped save Venezuelan president’s life in 2002
For the first time, a US president has openly claimed to have kept Congress in the dark about his decision out of an admitted disregard for the legislative branch, notes Hugo Toudic, a specialist in the Enlightenment and American political thought, in this op-ed for Le Monde.
Federal and local officials give conflicting accounts of incident that left one person dead
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman during a large-scale raid.
The Department of Homeland Security accused the victim of being a "rioter" and that the ICE officer who pulled the trigger was "fearing for his life." Mayor Jacob Frey rejected claims of self-defense.
D.C. police officers experienced some of the most intense violence during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. We sat down with two of them to rewatch their body camera footage from that day.
The president is looking at a number of ideas for acquiring the self-governing Danish territory and using the US military is 'always an option,' the White House said on Tuesday. Earlier, Greenland and Denmark called for a speedy meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after Trump's renewed claims on Greenland.
White House says annexation of semi-autonomous territory from Denmark is ‘national security priority’
Both conservative and liberal justices voiced concerns about the legality of the tariffs during arguments in November.
Colombia is one of the US president's latest threats. The US leader warned President Gustavo Petro, whom he has accused of major drug trafficking involvement, to 'watch his ass' and said military action 'sounds good to me.'
Deposed Venezuelan leader and wife appear in New York courtroom for first time since their capture in Caracas
The three biggest US oil companies have so far not had any meetings with the government, contradicting Trump’s comments.
January 5, 2026 • Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president, as the Venezuelan government sought to show its people and the world that it is being run independently.
Keir Starmer says the UK was “not involved” in the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro. But Britain has been supporting regime change in Venezuela for years.
Top Democrat calls operation 'a violation of the law' and promises Senate vote on President Trump's war powers.
The US president’s latest threat comes a day after Washington bombed Venezuela and abducted its president.
Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez backed Delcy Rodriguez, after a Supreme Court ruling that appointed her as acting president for 90 days following Nicolas Maduro's abduction by the US.
President says oil majors poised to develop South American country’s energy reserves
President Trump said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela, following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday. But many questions remain about what's next.
No airline flights were crossing over Venezuela on Saturday, while major airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the eastern Caribbean region and warned passengers that the disruptions could continue for days.
Cybersecurity company Cloudflare shows an average 35 percent lower traffic volume in Iran compared with previous days.
Millions of Americans face a sharp increase in their insurance premiums.
The Department of Homeland Security is pausing immigration applications from 20 additional countries following increased scrutiny on people who seek legal pathways for immigrating to the U.S.
The Chinese manufacturer has overtaken its American rival, led by Elon Musk, which saw its sales decline in 2025 for the second year in a row.
President’s threat follows days of demonstrations over living standards
Venezuelan president warns of a ‘forever war’ similar to Iraq after US counterpart claims first land strike on dock
In a statement released on Thursday, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott urged Beijing to 'cease its military pressure against Taiwan and instead engage in meaningful dialogue.'
New mayor pledges to govern ‘expansively and audaciously’ as he refuses to soften progressive positions
The complaint targets a policy that would nix coverage under federal health insurance for gender-affirming healthcare.
Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., says he thinks the Senate can pass a "retroactive" Affordable Care Act subsidy extension, but "we need President Trump."
Nukewatch UK explains how it tracked the bombs being flown across the Atlantic.
Shirley is a 23-year-old self-described "independent YouTube journalist" who made prank videos in high school before pivoting to politics. He participated in a White House roundtable in October.
Trump renews attacks on Somali Americans a day after freezing federal childcare funding to Minnesota over fraud claims.
Ahead of the anniversary of the 1776 Declaration of Independence, Americans are urged to celebrate the nation's history and ideals of exceptionalism, as Donald Trump moves to gain control over anniversary events alongside a nonpartisan commission created in 2016.
Total penalties imposed by financial watchdogs fell to $1.7bn in the year to December 19
The controversial F-35 stealth jet might have delivered value to UK arms companies but the taxpayer is still out of pocket
Two trains taking tourists to and from Peru’s famed archaeological site collided, killing a railroad worker
The Trump administration is forging bilateral deals with countries hit by widespread cuts to US foreign aid.
The order is the latest in a complex legal battle over the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency.
The United States Treasury targeted 10 Iranian and Venezuelan individuals and entities over drone and missile-related dealings as part of Washington's wider push against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government.
Policymakers sparred over decision to cut interest rates earlier in December
Former Brazilian president underwent a phrenic nerve block while temporarily released from prison for surgery
President Trump says 2026 will be better for American farmers, thanks in part to $12 billion in new federal "bridge payments." But optimism remains hard to come by in farm country.
The American president has indicated that the US had 'hit' a dock facility along a shore. The move could mark the first land strike of the military campaign against trafficking from Latin America.
US president says he will name Federal Reserve chair’s successor in January
President Trump said he wants to move to phase two of the Gaza ceasefire “quickly” if Hamas disarms soon.
A 'bomb cyclone' is intensifying severe winter weather for millions of people across the U.S. The system is expected to knock out power and disrupt holiday travel.
Peace deal nearly finalised ‘that’s good for Ukraine, good for everybody’, says Donald Trump as he welcomes Zelenskyy.
Since his first term, the American president has frequently made apocalyptic and messianic references. Some supporters compare him to biblical figures such as King David, appealing particularly to evangelical Christians, who make up about one-fifth of Americans.
After months of torture in the Salvadorian prison, the men deported from the US reunite with families in Venezuela
The US president says air strikes are against ISIL, claiming the group targets Christians.
Myanmar's military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country's civil war. The head of the U.N. says the vote will be anything but free and fair.
Washington and Abuja agree that the Christmas-timed operation targeted Islamic State-linked militants, but they give conflicting accounts of which groups were struck and how the attacks were carried out.
Alondra Sotelo Garcia took over her father’s business when he was deported to Mexico after three decades in the US
President Trump set the process in motion to ease federal restrictions on marijuana. But his order doesn't automatically revoke laws targeting marijuana, which remains illegal to transport over state lines.
US president’s base opposes intervention in Iran while pro-Israel donors and hawks push for heightened US involvement.
Ukrainian leader says he expects to address the most sensitive parts of US peace plan, particularly security guarantees
Government said the move was due to its ‘unrestricted respect for human rights’ in the face of US aggression
In an op-ed for Le Monde, researchers Stefania Di Stefano and Garance Denner argue that American accusations of censorship against Europe are a 'distortion of reality.'
Families celebrate Christmas releases while calling for full freedom of detainees.
Officials warn a massive storm moving across Southern California is posed to cause flooding and complicate holiday travel.
'My Christmas under Trump' (4/5). Journalist Georgia Husson settled in New York right in the middle of the holiday season preparations. Just a few hours' flight from the Big Apple, the state draws wealthy New Yorkers in search of sunshine, peace and quiet and extravagant gifts.
Low-cost tech and joined-up funding have reduced illegal logging, mining and poaching in the Darién Gap – it’s a success story that could stop deforestation worldwide
The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues, but sensitive issues around territorial control in Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland remain unresolved.
Lawmakers warn that empty posts at more than 100 embassies endanger US national security
Justice Department says it needs weeks to process newly found Epstein-related files under transparency and court rules.
After the Trump administration sanctioned five European figures over the EU's digital regulations, which it dubbed 'censorship,' the EU, France and Germany have reacted by denouncing the move.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Trump on Tuesday, refusing to reinstate, for now, Trump's ability to send National Guard troops into the state of Illinois over the objections of the governor.
Borrowers to receive wage garnishment notices starting January 7, Department of Education confirms.
US trade representative holds off increasing tariffs until 2027
The world's largest economy grew in the third quarter as consumer spending picked up, according to the latest GDP report.
The attorney generals say the Trump administration is refusing to accept funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which could hurt consumers in their states.
Trump administration unleashes a fresh setback for developers of renewable energy
Terms of North American free trade deal set to be renegotiated in 2026 under shadow of US tariff policies.
US forces have launched strikes on boats it says, without providing evidence, were trafficking drugs in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean since September. More than 100 people have been killed.
US and Ukrainian envoys have been in southern Florida for the past three days for a series of meetings, with 'particular attention' paid to 'the sequencing of next steps.'
The vessel was flying a false flag and under a judicial seizure order, according to US officials cited by US media.
Without a fix from Congress, costs for many people who buy health care on the Affordable Care Act marketplace have gone up. Here's what's to know about cheaper choices — and pitfalls to be aware of.
Democrats raise questions over why some documents released on Friday were removed the next day
Vessel does not appear to be on list of US-sanctioned vessels, which would represent escalation in blockade
Tarana Burke tells Marc Lamont Hill on Epstein, Trump and how widespread sexual violence is in the United States.
An NPR analysis of the Epstein files shows some documents, originally available on Friday, are no longer on the Department of Justice's "Epstein Library" website as the DOJ releases more files.
The comments from the Brazilian and Argentinian leaders came at a meeting of the South American Mercosur bloc, at which a future trade deal with the European Union was on the agenda.
Heavily redacted documents include images of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump
Heavily redacted documents includes images of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump
The Delaware Supreme Court rules in favour of Musk and his $56bn compensation.
The Justice Department has begun publishing the Epstein files, releasing documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's criminal charges and his death by suicide in federal custody.
Trump's global envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner are leading the talks, which will include top Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov as well as top officials from Britain, France and Germany. Rubio said that ultimately, both sides had to agree to a deal. 'There's no peace deal unless Ukraine agrees to it,' he told reporters on Friday.
The arts institution will be called the Trump-Kennedy Center. The president's press secretary said it comes after a unanimous vote by the center's board, which Trump took over earlier this year.
US congressional Democrats publish another batch of images from late sex offender’s estate
Greg Biffle’s plane caught fire after crash-landing at regional airport, according to state authorities.
Lula acknowledges his decision to uphold 27-year sentence could be overridden by conservative lawmakers
In Donald Trump's worldview, as laid out in the US administration's recently published national security strategy, the real enemy is the European Union, explains Le Monde columnist Alain Frachon.
The year-end speech will address his accomplishments so far and look ahead to next year.
Legislation reflects Democrats’ efforts to seek tighter oversight of Trump administration’s military action.
Ecuador's President Noboa, one of Trump's closest allies in Latin America, is attempting to roll back a wave of drug cartel violence that has turned what was once one of South America's safest countries into one of its deadliest. Ports of Guayaquil and Manta have become key exit points for cocaine produced in neighboring Colombia and Peru.
Population fell by 0.2% in third quarter – and the only other quarterly decline on record was attributed to Covid limits
Policymaker set to meet Donald Trump on Wednesday for interview to be next chair of US central bank
Inflation, rising food prices and the high cost of living have been top of mind for consumers all year. How can chain restaurants offer unlimited pasta, or a steak dinner with two sides for less than $30, in this economy?
Major European firms could be targeted if Brussels presses ahead with its tech regulations, even as the EU vowed to enforce its rules without discrimination.
US adds five Arab and African countries to travel ban list as right-wing politicians intensify Islamophobic rhetoric.
Jobless level for November indicates weakening labour market
Los Angeles police said Sunday that they had opened a homicide investigation after two bodies were found inside the couple's residence.
Germany says US to provide security guarantees as Kyiv and Washington admit differences on territorial issues
Korea Zinc will start by acquiring two mining complexes and the only US zinc smelter, which is in Tennessee.
First Assistant US Attorney Bill Essayli said on Monday that the bomb plot, detailed on an eight-page handwritten plan, 'was explicit,' with 'step-by-step instructions to build IEDs,' listing 'multiple targets across Orange County and Los Angeles.'
Hundreds had gathered for an event at Bondi Beach called Chanukah by the Sea, which was celebrating the start of the Hanukkah Jewish festival.
JetBlue pilot calls incident ‘outrageous’ and says US military refueling tanker didn’t have transponder turned on
Since returning to power, Donald Trump has relentlessly sought to reshape the federal law enforcement agency. In his eyes, it is guilty of investigating him and people close to him. He has set out to bring it to heel by firing dozens of agents.
Historian Alan McPherson tells Marc Lamont Hill how the US is carrying out a regime change campaign in Venezuela.
Brown University says it's working with law enforcement to search for a suspect after its report of an "active shooting situation" on its Rhode Island campus.
Nobel Peace Prize winner among dozens released as United States removes potash sanctions.
Two American troops and a civilian were killed in central Syria on Saturday after an alleged member of the Islamic State group opened fire on a joint US-Syrian patrol, officials said. Donald Trump promised retaliation.
JPMorgan CEO says Kevin Hassett would be more likely to back Donald Trump’s calls for interest rate cuts
JPMorgan CEO says Kevin Hassett would be more likely to back Donald Trump’s calls for interest rate cuts
UN member states endorsed the ICJ’s findings and pressed Israel to meet its legal obligations as an occupying power.
The photos feature such high-profile figures as Donald Trump, Woody Allen and former President Bill Clinton. Although the undated photos do not appear to depict any unlawful conduct, Democrats maintain that the 'images raise even more questions about Epstein and his relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world.'
The Department of Justice has sued four more states as part of the Trump administration's far-reaching attempt to access sensitive voter data. The DOJ is also suing Fulton County in Georgia.
Decision eases concerns that central bankers aligned with the US president would block them remaining in their roles
Experts are worried that Paramount-Skydance might undercut the editorial independence of CNN, among other issues.
Republicans resisted the call by President Trump for redistricting. He and the state's Republican governor threatened to back primary challenges against senators who wouldn't get on board.
'When will people understand what is happening? When will Polls reflect the Greatness of America at this point in time, and how bad it was just one year ago?' Trump wrote Thursday on social media after the opinion poll from the University of Chicago for the Associated Press was released.
In the latest in a series of legal setbacks for Trump's deployments, a judge ruled the administration must end its deployment to Los Angeles and return control of National Guard troops to California.
Donald Trump's announcement came a day before Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was set to address the world from Oslo. President Maduro has demanded an end to the 'brutal interventionism' of the US government. The US has carried out deadly strikes on alleged drug boats in the region.
The Republican lawmaker, a Trump ally, says during a congressional hearing he is ‘not afraid’ to be called Islamophobic.
Warning to groups such as OpenAI and Google comes as Trump tries to take federal control of the technology’s regulation
Final interviews for top central bank job to kick off this week
CAIR says Florida governor’s decree will not affect the group’s work but could fuel Islamophobia and bigotry across US.
The case, brought forth by the Republican Party, concerns the limits on how much money political parties can spend in coordination with their candidates. The court is expected to issue its decision by the end of June, four months ahead of the midterm vote.
December 9, 2025 The mayor of a city in the state of Michoacan, Mexico launched a full-frontal assault on organized crime in his community. Last month he was assassinated by a lone gunman. His death has lead to a protests across Mexico and calls for more to be done to combat drug cartels and corruption.
The US president announced the news on Monday, explaining that Nvidia's most advanced chips – the Blackwell series and forthcoming Rubin processors – are not included in the agreement and remain available only to US customers.
A stellar safety record let Waymo expand, but recent accidents and competition from Zoox have raised concerns.
Habba's decision comes as the Justice Department has lost a string of court cases ruling that U.S. attorneys have not been appointed legally, including in Nevada, California and Virginia.
Bailout will help mitigate cost of the president’s trade policies to the sector
Israeli military claims yellow line is ‘new border’ as questions remain over role of stabilisation force in Gaza.
There was yet another sign this week of a potential 2026 wave that could hand control of the House of Representatives to Democrats.
The social media platform owned by the world's richest person was slapped with a fine of €120 million for breaking the European Union's digital rules.
This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to the Guardian’s Tom Phillips about why people are accusing Trump of war crimes
Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., while Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was seriously wounded. Trump says the deployments are necessary to fight crime, but others disagree.
Dates, start times and venues for all 104 matches at the 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The capital of Georgia, which hosted the 1996 Olympic Games, is set to welcome eight matches during the upcoming World Cup. For local business leaders, the event is first and foremost an opportunity to do business.
Justices will weigh interpretation of US Constitution’s guarantees to ‘all persons’ born in the country
The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether to uphold the longstanding principle that grants citizenship to the children of non-citizens born in the U.S., following a legal challenge by the Trump administration.
Several lower courts have ruled Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship as unconstitutional, blocking his bid to change the law that grants citizenship to anyone born on US soil. Now, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court will weigh in, most likely early next year, with a ruling in June.
US officials have arrested a man suspected of planting pipe bombs the night before the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
Policy document blasts traditional allies while failing to criticise Russia
Footage seen by US senators shows two unarmed, shirtless men struggling to stay afloat before they were killed, sources say
The Defense Secretary faced scrutiny on two fronts Thursday: over a strike that killed survivors on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean and his use of Signal to discuss U.S. attack plans on Yemen.
Putin questions US pressure on India’s Russian oil purchases as Modi gives the Russian president a warm welcome.
The arrest of Brian Cole Jr, 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia, is the first breakthrough in the nearly five-year-old case, which spawned numerous conspiracy theories among the far right.
Briefing to lawmakers over September 2 mission comes as Trump and Hegseth seek to distance themselves
A forthcoming inspector general report finds that had intel shared by Hegseth been intercepted by an adversary, it would have endangered servicemembers, according to a source who viewed the findings.
The US Defense Secretary had used the messaging app to share sensitive information about a military strike in Yemen. He is also under fire for US strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats that experts say are extrajudicial killings.
Some market participants worried candidate for top central bank job will be swayed by Trump on interest rates
Republicans have been probing Smith’s investigations into Trump, which resulted in two indictments.
Images and videos taken in 2020, a year after he died in jail, show the late sex offender’s home
A Florida-based company is charging military veterans as much as $20,000 for help with disability claims, even though the VA has said that may be illegal and the service should be free. But so far nobody's stopping the company and others like it.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, is charged with first-degree murder for the death of Sarah Beckstrom, 20, a National Guard member from West Virginia. Attorney General Pam Bondi has said she plans to seek the death penalty for Lakanwal, who allegedly drove cross-country to carry out the shooting near the White House on November 26.
President touts frontrunner Kevin Hassett as ‘potential’ new head of the US central bank
Kids’ Youtuber Rachel Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, has been nominated for ‘Antisemite of the Year’ by StopAntisemitism.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, is accused of shooting two National Guard soldiers on Nov. 26. One of those soldiers, 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, died from her wounds.
Threatening emails say ‘2020 election was rigged’, echoing Trump’s false claims about the vote.
Israeli forces killed 13 people on Friday in the southern village of Beit Jin and have defended their right to keep on striking. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump discussed 'expanding' regional peace deals when they spoke on Monday, the Israeli prime minister's office said in a statement.
Bipartisan congressional committees vow to probe alleged order by defence secretary to leave no survivors
Donald Trump declared Venezuela’s airspace ‘closed’ on Saturday.
Travel disruptions continued across the country on Sunday, with over 1,600 flight delays and nearly 500 cancellations.
'This is not just about peace deals. It's about creating a pathway forward that leaves Ukraine sovereign, independent and prosperous,' Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at the start of the negotiations.
US president favours Nasry ‘Tito’ Asfura of rightwing National party, as polls show three candidates are neck-and-neck
President made declaration in a social media post, after FAA last week warned airlines of ‘worsening security situation’
The Trump administration has halted the processing of immigration requests from Afghans, and D.C. police will accompany National Guard members patrolling the city.
Whistleblower Steve Gabavics tells Marc Lamont Hill how the US dismissed Israel’s killing of an Al Jazeera journalist.
With Volodymyr Zelensky's top aide stepping down, the EU loses a key interlocutor in Kyiv at a pivotal moment in peace talks. The Trump administration, by contrast, seems ready to leverage the crisis to push its own priorities.
Donald Trump launches wide-ranging immigration crackdown after fatal attack in Washington
US president orders halt to migration from ‘Third World’ countries and a sweeping review of legal permanent residents
The US president asserted that 92 percent of Biden’s orders were illegitimate, citing legally dubious autopen claims.
November 28, 2025 In this encore episode we look at the decision to have children. Much of the attention on the world's plunging birth rate is on east Asian countries like Japan and South Korea. But Latin American countries, like Chile, are also seeing a decline in fertility. We go to Chile’s capital to understand the personal decisions behind the countries plummeting birth rate trend.
For Moscow, the Ukrainian question is first and foremost political and ideological, while the American president ignores history and ideology. He wants a 'deal,' because he believes that everything on Earth is just a 'deal,' writes Le Monde columnist Alain Frachon.
Two West Virginia National Guard members deployed to Washington, D.C., remain in critical condition after being shot while on patrol just blocks from the White House on Wednesday afternoon.
In recent weeks, Algiers has made numerous gestures of goodwill toward the Trump administration, hoping to break out of its regional isolation.
In its deal with Alberta, Canada will scrap emissions cap on the oil and gas sector, among other moves.
Two victims remain in critical condition with nationwide investigation into the gunman under way
Police say a suspect is in custody
Two National Guard members have been shot near the White House in Washington, DC. Police said a suspect is in custody.
The shooting erupted a few blocks north of the White House. Emergency responders were sent at 2:18 p.m. ET. They treated and took three gunshot victims to the hospital, according to D.C. Fire and EMS.
There are conflicting reports surrounding the condition of the two soldiers from West Virginia.
Homeland security secretary Kristi Noem says allowing Haitians to remain is ‘contrary to US national interest’
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
President’s comments come as Moscow signals it could reject proposal that differs from Alaska talks
The French president's comments have come amid renewed attempts to broker an end to the nearly four-year war in Ukraine. He said 'continued pressure' would be put on Russia to negotiate, adding: 'We will continue to support Ukraine with force.'
UNAIDS says millions across the world lost access to treatment and preventive care due to financial shortfalls.
The Genesis Mission 'will bring together our Nation’s research and development resources – combining the efforts of brilliant American scientists ... to achieve dramatic acceleration in AI development and utilization,' says the order, signed by the US president on Monday.
Ruling found the appointment of Donald Trump ally Lindsey Halligan as interim US attorney was unconstitutional
The judge's decision on the appointment of Lindsey Halligan marks a significant setback to efforts to go after the president's perceived political enemies.
Pentagon suggests Mark Kelly, an ex-Navy captain, could be court-martialled for urging military to defy unlawful orders.
Ukrainian, American and European officials are holding talks in Geneva on Sunday over Donald Trump's proposed 'peace' plan, which many view as tilted in Russia's favor.
A record number of people are expected to travel within the U.S. for the holiday, according to AAA. Here are some weather and traffic factors to keep in mind.
Venezuela doesn’t even produce fentanyl, but Washington is still going forward with regime change efforts in Caracas.
Wealthy countries should triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
Dozens of countries had called for a clear "roadmap" to transition away from the use of coal, oil and natural gas. The U.S. did not participate in the negotiations.
Scholar Mahmood Mamdani says Palestinian rights helped motivate his son Zohran’s run for New York City mayor.
Washington is boycotting the event taking place on Saturday and Sunday in Johannesburg. Yet despite intimidation from the Trump administration, South Africa has pushed ahead with its agenda, placing the priorities of developing countries at the heart of the summit – the first G20 ever held in Africa.
US president and New York City’s mayor-elect defy expectations after months of trading barbs
President Trump lavished praise on New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as the two met for the first time in the Oval Office after a history of trading political insults.
The remarks came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would not 'betray' Ukraine and acknowledged he risked losing Washington as an ally.
US president and New York City’s mayor-elect defy expectations after months of trading barbs
Postcolonial scholar says Palestinian rights are ‘near and dear’ to Zohran, who showed ‘grit’ under campaign pressures.
U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb on Thursday ruled that the use of troops in the nation's capital was unlawful.
Despite years of research demonstrating no causal link between vaccinations and autism, the website now rebukes the scientific evidence.
The Trump administration has targeted Democrat-led cities like Charlotte for a surge in immigration enforcement.
Threat comes after lawmakers tell members of US military that they must refuse illegal orders
Mohammed Ibrahim’s uncle says a US official told his family that his health is deteriorating in Israeli detention.
With a new flu virus variant circulating, scientists fear more sickness this winter. The vaccine may be slightly less effective, but doctors still urge getting one ASAP.
Proposal envisages major concessions by Kyiv and rollback of American military assistance
The US president is more interested in the Saudi sovereign wealth fund's reserves, which could lead to massive investments on American soil, than in hydrocarbons, according to Le Monde columnist Gilles Paris.
The measure would compel the Justice Department to release files regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It will soon head to the desk of President Trump, who has said he would sign it.
During the Saudi royal's visit to the White House – his first time in the US since the killing of Khashoggi in 2018 – Trump showered him with praise and shielded the leader from journalists' questions: 'Things happened, but he knew nothing about it.'
US president gives lavish welcome to Mohammed bin Salman at start of high-profile visit to Washington
US president heaps praise on Saudi Arabia’s crown prince as Washington and Riyadh deepen ties with massive investments.
November 17, 2025 Voters in Ecuador overwhelmingly voted not to allow foreign military bases to return to the country. The Trump Administration had hoped to use Ecuador to support U.S. military activity in the region. And it’s happening against the backdrop of frequent U.S. military strikes against alleged drug boats. Supporters of the national referendum wanted help to stem soaring violence from drug gangs using it as a key transit hub. We go to the Ecuadoran coast where fishermen try to make a living in the face of extortion by drug gangs and now contend with the threat of strikes by the U.S. military.
Leading candidate to be US central bank’s next chair says economic growth ‘likely slowed’ in latter half of 2025
Richardson is the second official President Donald Trump has appointed to lead FEMA since the start of his second term.
United States President Donald Trump said Sunday he may soon speak with his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro as a US anti-drug smuggling campaign has fueled tensions between the two countries.
November 16, 2025 Deep in the Peruvian Amazon, the Kakataibo Indigenous Guard patrols their ancestral land armed with spears, machetes and a drone — risking their lives to keep cocaine producers out of the forest.
Ukraine secured LNG imports from Greece starting December 2025 during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Athens to meet with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Trump calls Greene a ‘traitor’ and rescinds his endorsement of the lawmaker.
Investigations come as Donald Trump’s own links to the late child sex offender roil his supporters
Falk, who has investigated Israeli abuses, says questioning reflects push to silence truth of Israel’s war on Gaza.
Millions of dollars worth of contraceptives have been stored in Belgium since the U.S. froze foreign aid. A local official says some products were stored improperly and are largely unusable.
Funeral for fossil fuels held as part of ‘Great People’s March’ calling on governments to step up climate efforts
Investigations come as Donald Trump’s own links to the late child sex offender roil his supporters
The US president has rejected the broadcaster's apology for a misleading edit of one of his speeches and accusing it of 'cheating' despite its insistence that there is no basis for a defamation claim.
Under mounting pressure following the recent release of a new trove of Epstein emails, Trump has ordered the investigation of former President Bill Clinton, as well as former Harvard president Larry Summers and banking giant JP Morgan Chase.
The overhaul shifts funds to transitional housing requiring work and addiction treatment. The administration says it promotes "self-sufficiency," but critics warn many will risk losing housing again.
Investigations come as Donald Trump’s own links to the late child sex offender roil his supporters
The Republican president has repeatedly called scrutiny over his own relationship with Epstein a ‘Democratic hoax’.
November 13, 2025 In 1985 the Nevado del Ruiz volcano triggered a mudslide that wiped out the town of Armero, Colombia in one of the 20th century’s worst natural disasters. All these years later the ghosts of Colombia’s deadliest tragedy still haunt its slopes, and families are still searching for lost children.
According to a report by Oil Change International, 25 countries were responsible for shipments of vast amounts of oil to Israel during its two-year Gaza offensive. Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan accounted for 70% of shipments, while Russia, Greece and the US were the top providers of refined petroleum products. The report 'reveals the deadly links between fossil fuel suppliers and international conflict.'
Newly published messages from late sex offender become latest flashpoint in intraparty rift
US State Department labelled four groups, from Germany, Greece and Italy, as ‘specially designated global terrorists’.
The House Oversight Committee has released a new tranche of documents, including several emails from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that refer to President Trump.
Shortly after the emails were released, Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn into Congress and signed a discharge petition to trigger a vote to release the Epstein files.
Epstein emails released by US House Democrats provide further proof of ties between US president and sex offender.
White House says bill could be signed by President Trump on Wednesday night
'We're opening up our country – it should have never been closed,' said Trump during a Veterans Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The House of Representatives is set to vote on Wednesday on a spending bill to solve the six-week standoff.
Arrival of US aircraft carrier off Latin America fuels speculation that US could try to overthrow Venezuelan government.
Elevation of Richard Pazdur expected to improve FDA staff morale and smooth relations with the pharmaceutical industry
After 41 days of a government shutdown, the U.S. Senate passed a set of bills to reopen the government. The House comes back to vote as early as Wednesday afternoon.
Only about one in five homes sold in the last year went to a first-time buyer. And the average person buying their first home was 40 years old — a record high. A new report from the National Association of Realtors shows how challenging it's become for young people to get a foothold in today's costly housing market.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's landmark visit to the Oval Office came just days after Washington removed him from its terrorism list. Sharaa's group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), was formerly affiliated with Al-Qaeda. He is the first Syrian leader to visit the White House since the Middle East country's independence in 1946.
About 200 Hamas fighters remain trapped in Rafah tunnels as Israel refuses to grant them passage, threatening the truce.
Eight Democrats cross party lines to back deal seeking to reopen federal administration after record impasse
The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
Tim Davie resigned on Sunday after accusations that one of the BBC's documentaries had edited a speech by Trump in a misleading way. The criticism emerged over clips spliced together from sections of a Trump speech on January 6, 2021. The UK culture, media and sport minister called the allegations 'incredibly serious.'
Editorial: A shocking incident should become an opportunity to address broader problems of misogyny
“The United States needs to revise its strategy … instead of insisting on criminalising the drug trade.”
John Williams suggests poorer Americans’ mounting problems could be a factor in whether the central bank cuts rates next month
Foreign minister says Budapest ‘obtained an indefinite exemption from the sanctions’ on Russian oil and gas shipments.
A Israeli military court will weigh the fate of a 16-year-old Palestinian-American facing up to 20 years in prison for allegedly throwing rocks in the West Bank. U.S. lawmakers have urged his release.
The televangelist and head of the 'White House Faith Office,' while visiting Africa's Great Lakes region, has backed the US administration's push for a peace treaty between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
At one food pantry in Boston, the spike in demand means there's now a two-week wait for some to receive food, stressing needy families as well as pantry staff.
US President Donald Trump has held a summit with five leaders from the resource-rich region.
More than 900 journeys axed after government shutdown exacerbates air traffic controllers’ workload
The rapper is up for nine trophies at February's ceremony: record, song and album of the year. Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian record producer/songwriter Cirkut follow Lamar with seven nominations each.
In the summer, Texas drew new lines to help the GOP win in the midterm elections. California countered this week. The Republicans might have an edge in the redistricting battle as it spreads nationally.
Travelers across the United States are bracing for major disruption, with airlines ordered to cut flights by up to 10% amid a government shutdown that has left thousands of aviation staff unpaid and raised fears over safety.
Shareholders approved the pay package with as much as 75 percent support on Thursday.
US Democratic party titan will stand down after nearly 40 years
The South American giant hopes to bridge emerging and wealthy nations, focusing on enforcing past COP pledges. But Brazil will need strong diplomacy to keep climate cooperation alive amid global tensions.
Republican governor says party suffered a ‘butt-whipping’ as voters delivered a rebuke to the president’s agenda
If the court rules against Trump's tariffs, it could force the US to refund some of the billions it has collected.
Zohran Mamdani promises to form a ‘capable and compassionate’ admin, suggesting he will rely on courts to counter Trump.
At issue is whether the president can bypass Congress and impose tariffs by citing national security.
While too much shouldn't be made out of off-year elections, today's will be the first major electoral sign of the political mood and what voters think of the president.
New Yorkers weigh in a mayoral race that has garnered national attention, while Virginia and New Jersey choose new governors.
Some voters in New York City’s mayoral election make last-minute changes after Trump nod, but not in favour of Cuomo.
President under pressure to end stand-off that has put food supplies to millions of Americans at risk
Brazilian president Lula called police assault on two of Rio’s largest clusters of favelas ‘disastrous’ and a ‘massacre’
Fueled by announcements from several Big Tech companies, the New York Stock Exchange soared during the week of October 27. The gap between this sector and the rest of the economy has become increasingly clear, writes Nicolas Chapuis, Le Monde's New York correspondent, in his column.
The shutdown has deprived more than 40 million Americans of food assistance, known as Snap, since Saturday.
The lawsuit, filed on Friday, alleges lithium-ion battery pack in Model S caused the electronic door systems to fail.
A new lawsuit argues the latest changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness could exclude public servants whose organizations have resisted President Trump's policies.
Central bank governor makes first public remarks since Donald Trump’s move to fire her
Punta Peuco – where military human rights offenders enjoy privileged conditions – set to join public prison network
As Tuesday's special elections approach, the party is fractured, with no clear leader or unified message, as activists push for new priorities and a shake-up of its entrenched establishment.
Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, who was under police protection, was shot dead in front of dozens of people
From hip-hop musician to the brink of running America's biggest city, how did Zohran Mamdani win over New Yorkers?
China expert Evan Medeiros discusses US-China ties going back before Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs and trade wars.
While previous deployments to Democratic-led cities have largely led to protests and lawsuits, Trump is banking on the moves helping him and Republicans, especially in next year's midterms.
The US vice president has made his mark in what is often a thankless role, railing against immigration, placing faith at the heart of his message and playing his part in diplomacy. He is seeking to make his candidacy for 2028 unavoidable – without upsetting Donald Trump.
Officials say ‘threats’ used to derail net zero deal for shipping industry ripped up rules of global diplomacy
Nigerian government denies US president’s claim of not stemming ‘horrible atrocities’ against Christians.
A former soldier turned-oyster farmer, 41-year-old Graham Platner has surged to the top of polls, usurping the 77-year-old Janet Mills, who is preferred by top Democrats.
Members of a panel investigating late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein say the former prince should "come clean".
With federal food aid frozen during the government shutdown, there has been a wave of people rushing to help — sending gift cards or buying groceries for SNAP recipients in their community.
US president’s surprise announcement raises fears of global arms race
Trump blamed the ‘false’ ad in which former US President Ronald Reagan, a Republican hero, said tariffs are a disaster.
Two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funding to provide SNAP benefits. But it's unclear how much, or when, those funds would be provided before the funding runs dry.
Today, around one in eight Americans receives Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits each month based on income, according to the Department of Agriculture. In the event of non-payment, states have invited recipients to make use of food banks, which could be swiftly overwhelmed by the demand.
Pretoria rubbishes claims of a white genocide and quotes prominent Afrikaners who dub Trump's plans racist.
US Treasury secretary says US will protect itself from supply shocks in 12-24 months
People of Jamaican coastal town described as storm’s ground zero are traumatised and desperate for help
A Boston federal judge suggested she was not persuaded by the Trump administration's argument that it is legally barred from using a USDA emergency fund to keep the SNAP benefits coming.
In an op-ed for Le Monde, political scientist David Copello and historian Olivier Compagnon write that commentators' economic focus should not obscure the institutional changes underway after Milei's victory in the legislative elections.
Leaders agree to postpone export restrictions on rare earths and semiconductors after South Korea summit
The prosecutors reportedly called the Trump supporters who participated in the January 6 attack a ‘mob of rioters’.
The president sets the limit at 7,500 for the coming year, a dramatic cut from 125,000.
The White House has fired all six members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, the independent federal agency that reviews design plans for monuments, memorials, coins and federal buildings.
Candidate Kat Abughazaleh decried the charges as ‘political prosecution’ amid a Trump standoff with Democratic cities.
Central bank votes to lower cost of borrowing even as US government shutdown limits data for decision
Central bank says it will halt quantitative tightening programme amid signs of stress in money markets
The Chinese president believes he has learned from past failures with his American counterpart, whom he is set to meet again on Thursday in South Korea. He has notably used rare earth elements, crucial to new technologies, as a powerful bargaining chip.
A federal judge in San Francisco has indefinitely halted thousands of layoffs of federal employees announced by the Trump administration since Oct. 1.
Police and soldiers launched a sweeping operation against Rio de Janeiro's notorious Red Command gang on Tuesday, arresting 81 suspects and sparking intense shootouts in the city's favelas that left at least 60 people dead.
US president expected to name successor to Jay Powell by Christmas
The first African author to win the Nobel in literature, Soyinka has been an outspoken critic of governments worldwide.
Mexico's navy is searching for the sole survivor of the latest attack on boats the US says were carrying drugs in both the Pacific and Caribbean.
As most lawmakers stay home during the shutdown, Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., keeps reporting to his Capitol Hill office, urging Congress to return to work and end the standoff.
The US president’s presence boosted Asean’s profile at a time when many are questioning its relevance.
Trump administration is seeking to deport Abrego Garcia to West African country, in move decried by lawyers.
A week before the vote, the self-proclaimed socialist leads the polls after a savvy campaign on the cost of living. But his stance to the left of the party unsettles even his own camp, while questions linger over the funding of his social platform.
Japan’s Nikkei index breaches 50,000 as Donald Trump heads for Tokyo to meet Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
By unveiling restrictions on the use of these minerals essential to industry, Xi Jinping demonstrates that he has the means to dictate terms to the rest of the world. Europeans must do everything possible to secure their supplies of these components, writes Le Monde columnist Stéphane Lauer.
Young and healthy people who get Affordable Care Act health insurance are thinking about dropping coverage next year, as the government remains shutdown over health care tax credits.
Argentina is counting the cost of its turn to Javier Milei. Politicians from Donald Trump to Giorgia Meloni and Nigel Farage will be closely watching what happens next
The former vice-president tells the BBC she is not sure whether it was “grace or recklessness” that stopped her speaking up.
Fighting comes as Taliban submits proposal at peace talks in Turkiye, while Islamabad warns of ‘open war’ if deal fails.
With Medicaid cutbacks on the horizon, millions in the U.S. are expected to go uninsured. In the Mississippi Delta region — one of the poorest places in the U.S. — people are stressed and mad.
US president says Ontario government’s anti-tariff ad featuring Ronald Reagan needed to be taken down ‘immediately’.
The announcement comes two days after Trump said he had terminated all trade talks with Canada over what he called a 'fake' ad campaign. The ad from Ontario used quotes from a 1987 radio address on trade by Reagan, where he warned about the effects high tariffs on imports could have on the US economy.
The former US vice-president made her strongest suggestion to date she will make another bid for the White House
SNAP, the country's largest anti-hunger program, dates back to the Great Depression and has never been disrupted this way. Most recipients are seniors, families with kids, and those with disabilities.
In September, prices rose by 3% year-on-year, above the 2% target. Wall Street judged that this level would not prevent an interest rate cut and responded with a rally. However, inflationary pressures could continue to be fueled by tariffs.
The deployment of the USS Gerald R Ford marks a major escalation in what the US says is a campaign to target drug traffickers.
US president heads for summit with Xi Jinping after halting talks with Ottawa
The Trump administration has carried out a serious of provocative moves that point towards possible military action.
Use of USS Gerald Ford along with fighter jets comes as president plots strikes against alleged cartels on land
NBA stars Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones are among those arrested in two illegal gambling cases, according to the FBI.
New US sanctions imposed as summit scrapped days after announcement.
Prosecutors say Rozier and others passed confidential intel to organized crime groups to help wager on NBA games. Billups allegedly participated in a separate scheme involving underground poker games.
Low energy prices prove influential in Washington’s pivot to sanctions on Moscow’s two biggest producers
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed confidence in the truce after meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, just hours after US Vice President JD Vance concluded his own visit to Israel. At the end of the trip, Vance reiterated that the 'West Bank is not going to be annexed by Israel.'
The US has announced new sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two largest oil companies over continued fighting in Ukraine.
Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age.
Trump has held off on new sanctions for months, saying he hoped to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to make peace despite growing frustration with the Kremlin leader. Wednesday's announcement comes a day after a planned Trump-Putin summit in Budapest was scrapped.
Measures mark Donald Trump’s first effort to impose direct cost on Moscow over invasion of Ukraine
Group of 27 Congress members call for release of Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, held in Israeli detention for eight months.
While the US president announced on October 16 that he would meet with his Russian countrerpart in Budapest within 'the next two weeks,' Trump now says the meeting is no longer on the agenda.
White House announces two leaders have ‘no plans’ to meet to discuss ways to end the war
The comments by the US president come after plans to meet his Russian counterpart over the war in Ukraine were put on hold.
China’s recent expanded export restrictions on rare-earth metals was a ‘power play’ before Trump-Xi meeting.
Israel is de-registering major nongovernmental aid groups from helping people in the Palestinian territories, according to several officials with humanitarian organizations.
The appeals court overturned the ruling of a lower court judge in Oregon, clearing the way for President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland.
Central bank says deal part of a comprehensive strategy to help it respond to forex and capital markets volatility.
The ruling clears the way for 200 National Guard personnel to be deployed to protect federal buildings, where authorities say protestors − many dressed in animal costumes − are impeding immigration enforcement.
The US and Russian presidents announced on Thursday that they planned to meet in Budapest.
Comments from US president will ease concerns in Canberra that Washington was cooling on pact
Conservationists argue president’s oil expansion plans clash with his image as a global leader on climate change
The more than 2,000 officers on the force missed their first full paycheck Oct. 10, leaving them to go without pay at a moment when the officials they protect face growing threats and violence.
Gustavo Petro had earlier accused administration of murder over its attacks on vessels in the Caribbean
Millions of Americans joined anti-Trump protests, but Democrats are less popular than the president and divided over how to fight back.
Trump vows to cut US funding as Pete Hegseth says US hit Colombian rebel group vessel and ‘three terrorists killed’
Of the $28 billion in funds frozen during the first 15 days of the federal government shutdown, $27 billion were tied to projects in districts governed by the opposition.
Comments come after Petro accused US government of murder and demanded answers after latest strike in Caribbean.
Crowds packed the US capital on Saturday, part of nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests against President Donald Trump.
Releasing them from US custody evades thorny legal issues regarding military detention of suspected drug smugglers
October 18, 2025 The two survivors of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean will be sent to Ecuador and Colombia, their home countries, President Trump said.
Protests are planned in over 2,500 cities across the US, including New York, DC, Atlanta and Los Angeles.
Kyiv's forces must contend with the unpredictability of the US president, who, while retracting his offer to supply Tomahawk missiles, has since the summer increased intelligence support, enabling for more effective strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure.
US president described convicted fraudster as a ‘rogue’ who had been mistreated
Gathering next week is seen as progress after new rupture in trade relationship over critical minerals
Following the meeting, Trump calls for Kyiv and Moscow to "stop where they are" and end the war.
The Ukrainian president also expressed optimism about reaching a ceasefire and urged pressure against Russia’s Putin.
A defiant Trump this week announced plans to ramp up operations against Venezuela, fueling speculation that his administration aims to topple its leader, Nicolás Maduro. Trump indicated that he had authorized covert CIA operations against Venezuela and was considering strikes on land targets.
President says Venezuelan counterpart ‘doesn’t want to fuck around with the United States’
The Trump administration says more difficult questions, and other changes to the naturalization process, will ensure only immigrants who are "fully assimilated" will gain citizenship.
US president plans further talks with Russia’s leader on ending war in Ukraine
Former national security adviser charged with 18 counts of mishandling classified documents.
October 16, 2025 The President said U.S. military strikes have “almost totally stopped” drug trafficking from Venezuela by sea. “Now we’ll stop it by land,” he said.
Trump made it clear he had limited patience for the killings that Hamas was carrying out against rival factions inside the devastated territory. 'They will disarm, and if they don't do so, we will disarm them, and it'll happen quickly and perhaps violently,' he said of the militant group.
The call comes a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the White House.
US president has taken a series of escalatory steps that appear aimed at toppling the Venezuelan government.
The US has carried out a series of deadly strikes against alleged drug-carrying boats, most recently on Tuesday, killing six 'narcoterrorists,' according to Trump, who declined to confirm a New York Times report that he had secretly authorized the CIA to conduct covert action in Venezuela against the administration of President Nicolás Maduro.
Target market for Erebor will be businesses that are part of America’s ‘innovation economy’
As workers start to miss pay, the impact of the shutdown will start to ripple out across industries.
In a hearing on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the layoffs have brought a human cost that cannot be tolerated.
Mills was reportedly recruited by Democratic Senate leaders after her high-profile confrontation with President Trump in February, in which she told the president she'd "see you in court."
Federal Reserve chair says inflation expectations are close to central bank’s 2% goal
The US president has said a $20bn currency swap with Argentina depended on the success of Javier Milei’s coalition.
Tuesday's ceremony coincided with what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday. It came just over a month after the Turning Point USA founder was fatally shot while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University. This is the first Presidential Medal of Freedom given during Trump's second term.
The US president's single-day tour was a victory lap rather than an exercise in setting out detail, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.
US president says ‘we will not be generous’ if leader fails to win key midterms after promising $20bn to prop up struggling economy
Analysts say US may be comfortable with the status quo, and many in Iran are wary of negotiations after the 12-day war.
The US president says the ceasefire will hold and the second phase of negotiations for a lasting peace are under way.
World leaders from more than 20 nations gathered in Egypt to formally sign the agreement, which Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi called "the birth of a glimmer of hope" for the region.
Maria Corina Machado had been prevented from running in the 2024 presidential election, in which the incumbent Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner despite opposition protests.
María Corina Machado has made downfall of Maduro regime in Venezuela her mission
US president has floated selling long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine in bid to end Russia’s invasion
Hundreds of thousands of federal employees are already on leave without pay as the impasse approaches its third week.
On Saturday, a federal appeals court blocked the Trump administration from deploying federalized National Guard troops in Illinois.
María Corina Machado’s Nobel award puts focus on country but analysts doubt it will produce democratic change
The cost to rebuild Gaza will be far greater than the UN, European Union and World Bank estimate of $50bn
Trump administration challenges Chinese dominance of supply chain for metals essential to defence industry
After Beijing announced new controls on foreign-made products containing Chinese rare earths, Donald Trump threatened to impose an additional 100% tariff as soon as November 1.
At 56, this father of three leads a New York theater troupe and a progressive Jewish congregation. He advocates for interfaith marriage and breaks free from the dogmas that shaped his upbringing.
She was best known for roles in films including in The Father of the Bride, The Godfather and Annie Hall.
October 11, 2025 The far-right leader of Venezuela's opposition party said that the current president is illegitimate and called for his removal.
Operations go from rescue to recovery as no survivors expected to be found, officials say.
Pentagon’s approval for project draws fire from Maga influencer and Trump ally Laura Loomer
October 10, 2025 Photographers and storytellers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky document cumbia music in Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and the United States.
Pentagon’s approval for project draws fire from Maga influencer and Trump ally Laura Loomer
While experts applaud the new law, a first in the US, for bringing in transparency, it is ‘light touch regulation’.
The explosion occurred at a plant run by Accurate Energetic Systems in Hickman County's Bucksnort area, prompting official warnings for the public to avoid the area amid fears of secondary explosions. 'Emergency services are currently on the scene working to address the situation,' the sheriff's office announced after Friday's blast.
"There's nothing to describe, it's gone," says Humphreys County Sheriff Mike Davis, who grew emotional while providing an update about the most devastating incident of his career.
Case comes after president urged Department of Justice to take legal action against top prosecutor
President Trump says the remaining 48 hostages believed to still be alive should be released on Monday or Tuesday.
US President Donald Trump pressed Israel’s prime minister to agree to a ceasefire deal.
The indictment comes after steady pressure from President Trump to prosecute James, who successfully sued Trump and his company for inflating the value of some of its properties.
The US president said he expected to travel to the Middle East on Sunday to celebrate the first phase of the Gaza peace deal and be there for the release of hostages by Hamas.
Gustavo Petro demands US release names of victims: ‘A new theatre of war has opened up: the Caribbean’
The health secretary's affinity for saturated fat and his ire over ultraprocessed foods could influence federal food guidelines, expected out this fall.
The former FBI leader will go to trial in January but his legal team argue the case is politically motivated.
Trump slams Chicago mayor and Illinois governor resisting his mass deportation campaign as US troops arrive in state.
Former FBI chief who oversaw probe into Donald Trump’s alleged links to Russia will face trial on January 5
From PwC to Walmart and Accenture, more and more American companies are citing artificial intelligence to explain hiring slowdowns, targeted layoffs and accelerated reorganizations.
A new draft White House memo suggests a 2019 law signed by President Trump that guarantees that federal employees get paid after a shutdown ends would not apply to furloughed workers.
Van Jones apologises for joke about dead Palestinian babies, but not alone when it comes to insensitive remarks on Gaza.
The planned deployment of these forces has infuriated Democratic Governor JB Pritzker, who said that any deployment against his state government's wishes would amount to an 'invasion.'
Nerves were raw in a hearing that covered much ground, and saw Trump's attorney general go on the attack.
Country is uniquely exposed to Washington’s threat of national-security levies being imposed on health equipment
Illinois asked a judge to block the Trump administration from federalizing the Illinois National Guard and from sending Guard members from other states, but the judge declined to do so, for now.
Legal challenges have slowed Trump's attempts to expand presidential power. Now the highest US court is going to weigh in.
Trump administration continues to send individuals to countries where they have no ties amid mass deportation push.
Bessent to remain acting commissioner in latest leadership shake-up at tax department
Diplomatic ties have become increasingly strained between Washington and Brasilia in recent months, with Trump angered over the trial and conviction of his ally, the far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro.
The White House said Trump "authorized" the deployment of 300 Illinois National Guard members, after vowing to send troops into Chicago. Meanwhile, Guard members arrived in Oregon from California.
The meetings are set to take place on Monday in Sharm el-Sheikh, and will be Hayya's first since Israel targeted him and other Hamas leaders in strikes on Doha last month. The Israeli delegation will depart for Egypt on Monday, while Trump has sent his special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner to help finalize the deal.
The deployment would mark the latest escalation of Donald Trump’s use of US federal intervention in Democrat-led cities.
Trade levies are starting to drive up costs for goods from cans of soup to car parts
The controversial move follows protests over ramped-up immigration enforcement and the shooting of a woman during unrest on Saturday.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced the Trump administration's plans to federalize 300 members of the Illinois National Guard, calling the decision 'absolutely outrageous and un-American.'
And for the past two years, it has played well the ‘arsonist and the fireman’ scam.
Once the province of elite fashion editors and forecasters, the art of figuring out what's likely to fly off future racks is getting an assist from AI algorithms.
Combs apologised to his mother, children, and victims, specifically naming his two ex-girlfriends, Casandra Ventura and "Jane".
Hamas said it would agree to release the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Despite not agreeing to the full U.S. peace proposal, President Trump said the group seemed ready for peace.
US president says he ‘believes’ Palestinian militant group is ‘ready for a lasting peace’
The hip-hop mogul told the court his actions were "disgusting, shameful and sick" as he apologised to the victims and his children.
Hundreds of thousands of employees furloughed as government closes down.
Combs was acquitted by a jury in July of the most serious charges against him – sex trafficking and racketeering – but convicted of two counts of transporting people across state lines for prostitution.
October 1, 2025 One of the most listened-to genres in the Americas, photographers and storytellers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky document cumbia in Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and the United States.
Democrats accuse White House of using closure as cover for project to shrink government
As a bitter stand-off between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign either side is willing to budge.
Memo reported by US media shows Trump justification for strikes on alleged drug smugglers experts say likely illegal.
Backed by 20,000 personnel, the US immigration police have ramped up high-profile raids across the country, often acting in disregard of the rights of those arrested.
Government shutdowns lasting more than a few days were relatively rare — until recently. The 2018-2019 shutdown was the longest in U.S. history, stretching on for five weeks.
Justices defer decision on president’s bid to sack central banker until January 2026
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers could now be furloughed, and national parks and museums could close.
Vancouver-based Lithium Americas is developing one of world’s largest lithium mines in northern Nevada.
The US government began shutting down after midnight on Wednesday, October 1, as lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for healthcare funding.
Trump's administration recently listed the seven wars it said he has ended: Cambodia and Thailand; Kosovo and Serbia; the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda; Pakistan and India; Israel and Iran; Egypt and Ethiopia; and Armenia and Azerbaijan. Trump said that if the Gaza plan works out, 'we'll have eight in eight months.'
The plan is a significant moment - but it lacks the nuts and bolts that determine whether diplomatic agreements hold together, or don't.
Experts say furloughs and layoffs could slow consumer spending in the months to come.
Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.
Defence secretary Pete Hegseth also tells admirals and generals they must restore ‘warrior ethos’
After canceling an earlier meeting, President Trump met with a bipartisan group of congressional leaders on Monday. They emerged without a plan to fund the government ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline.
The move will enable asset seizures and prosecutions of Bishnoi gang that has been accused of targeting Sikh activists.
Donald Trump pledged his unconditional support for Javier Milei's administration as it faces pressure from financial markets on the peso. However, this initiative primarily signals ideological solidarity – one that may ultimately be costly for Argentinians, writes Stéphane Lauer.
Proposal calls for an immediate end to the conflict and the release of all remaining hostages
President Trump says Israel would have US backing to "destroy" Hamas if it rejects White House deal.
Multiple people were shot at a Mormon church in Michigan, authorities said Sunday. The shooter was killed by police.
The FBI is leading the federal investigation into the attack, as Donald Trump calls it "horrendous".
The UN has reimposed sanctions that were lifted under a 2015 nuclear deal.
The Colombian painter's work, infused with magical realism, finally gains major recognition nearly 20 years after her death.
Kevin Hassett is seen as most likely to replace Jay Powell under pressure from president, according to FT survey
President Trump is authorizing the deployment of troops to "protect" Portland and ICE facilities there from "domestic terrorists" as he expands his controversial deployments to more U.S. cities.
The Battle of Wounded Knee, also known as the Wounded Knee Massacre, took place in South Dakota in 1890.
The apparent openness promised in 2024 by President Pezeshkian has done little to lift a country weighed down by runaway inflation and endemic corruption.
The president says the latest move to send troops to a major US city is "necessary" to protect immigration detention facilities.
US president warns his administration will go after ‘corrupt, radical-left Democrats’
US president warns his administration will go after ‘corrupt, radical-left Democrats’
Legal experts say his comments about the former FBI director and the unusual lead-up to this week's indictment could make it hard to win in court.
A lower court had previously ordered Trump to disburse the congressionally approved aid before its expiration date.
Global health leaders expressed dismay at Kennedy's objection but vowed to move forward without the support of the U.S.
The young Democrat leading in the polls ahead of the New York City mayoral election does not enjoy unanimous support within his own party.
The new deal comes after the White House delayed enforcement of the ban of the short-form video app four times.
The new order says that the deal to turn over a majority stake in TikTok to a group of U.S. investors meets the terms ordered by Congress, and will allow it to stay online in the U.S.
Trump, who falsely claims election fraud thwarted his 2020 presidential bid, said he and Erdogan stayed friends while he was out of office. After meeting with the Turkish president on Thursday, he signaled that the United States might soon lift its hold on sales of advanced fighter jets to Ankara.
The US president suggests the US could lift sanctions on Turkey and allow it to buy F-35 jets.
Consumer spending was stronger than previously reported
The gunman fired at an unmarked van near the detention facility, before taking his own life, officials say.
Palestinian children face devastating losses as diplomats push for change during a UN assembly event.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the U.N. General Assembly a day after President Trump made another shift in his stance on Russia's war in Ukraine.
US senator Ted Cruz says incident is another ‘politically motivated’ attack
With bizarre accusations, mockery and untruths, on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump set out to undermine the credibility of the United Nations, an institution that he has contributed to weakening.
Last month, President Trump said Ukraine needed to be open to giving up some of its territory in peace talks with Russia. But those talks haven't happened. Now, he says Ukraine could win it all back.
Donald Trump accused the UN of aiding uncontrolled migration and a ‘UN-funded assault’ against Western countries.
The 'Lafayette Fellowship' will welcome 30 outstanding American master's students to France every year. The initiative aims to strengthen French soft power at a time when relations with Washington are increasingly strained.
The US president signals he has shifted his stance on the war, and says Russia is "fighting aimlessly".
Supreme leader remains defiant in the face of expected reimposition of sanctions on Saturday
The late night comic was suspended last week under pressure from the Trump administration after comments about Charlie Kirk's killing.
The late-night talk programme will resume on Tuesday following "thoughtful conversations", says the entertainment giant.
The son of the former president stands accused of coercion, according to a statement from the prosecutor general.
France's president formally recognized the State of Palestine on behalf of France on Monday, at the United Nations. Here is the full speech he made.
Company says comments on Charlie Kirk killing were ‘insensitive’ but broadcast is to resume after talks with host
At a service that focused on Kirk's conservative Christian faith, President Trump described the late 31-year-old as the "greatest evangelist for American liberty" and a "martyr for American freedom."
The conservative activist was shot and killed while speaking to students at a university in Utah on 10 September.
The memorial service for Kirk, whom Trump credits with playing a pivotal role in his 2024 election victory, drew tens of thousands of mourners. Security was tight, and speakers delivered their tributes behind bullet-proof glass.
Murdoch will be part of a group of US investors – including Trump allies – trying to take over TikTok’s US operations.
More than half a million high-skilled U.S. workers are in the country through the H-1B program, which is heavily used by the big tech companies trying to curry favor with the president.
The White House said a deal could be signed "in the coming days", but Beijing is yet to comment.
Six of seven board seats for TikTok’s US operations will be held by Americans, White House press secretary says.
The US President said on Saturday that Venezuela must accept 'all of the prisoners and people from mental institutions' who were 'forced' into the United States. Tensions continue to escalate amid US strikes on alleged drug traffickers on boats off of Venezuela's coast.
American leader says Chinese counterpart approved sale of video app’s American operations
The group voted to require people who want a COVID shot to be briefed on harms and benefits, but in a close vote, it failed to pass a proposal that states should require people to get a prescription.
American leader says Chinese counterpart approved sale of video app’s American operations
A federal judge ruled that terminating Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans violates laws on government conduct.
America's leading late-night TV hosts lament Jimmy Kimmel's suspension as a "blatant assault on freedom of speech".
District Judge Steven Merryday said the American president's complaint against the newspaper, as submitted, was 'improper and impermissible,' and he gave his lawyers 28 days to refile it 'in a professional and dignified manner.'
The group was chosen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid controversy over their credentials. It's changing guidance for vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.
The United States again vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Governor’s legal team asks court to reject request as her removal ‘would threaten our nation’s economic stability’
The good-natured state visit demonstrated strong relations, but no ally is likely to change the US president's mind.
Amid Donald Trump's lavish state visit to the UK, he signed the 'Tech Prosperity Deal' to seal the 'unbreakable bond' between the two countries, after US tech giants pledged to invest £150 billion into the UK.
The Department of Justice is escalating its demands for sensitive data from voting officials, suing two Democratic-controlled states who have thus far rebuffed the department's requests.
US central bank’s first reduction in borrowing costs this year comes amid growing worries about labour market weakness
In his own address, the King praises Trump's "personal commitment" to solving world conflicts.
Shooting took place in a rural part of the US state.
The Fed made its last rate cut in December and held rates steady until now, as it monitored the effects of Trump's tariffs on inflation.
Erika McEntarfer warns undermining official statistics would leave America on a par with Turkey and Argentina
Robinson, who appeared remotely, faces seven charges - including aggravated murder and witness tampering.
Iran and several other nations also present at military show of force, held at a time of heightened global tensions.
Utah prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson, 22, with the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Officials say they are seeking the death penalty.
Trump has demanded that allies stop buying Russian oil. The 27-nation EU had already banned most imports of Russian oil after the Kremlin's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and it is planning to phase out all Russian oil and gas by the end of 2027.
The deadly hit was the second such manoeuvre in the area in as many weeks
The attack came after the Venezuelan president said Caracas would defend itself against US "aggression".
“It’s the operational intelligence that the Europeans can’t duplicate fully that helped keep Ukraine in the game.”
The broadcast was a striking reminder of Kirk's influence, both as a leader in the young conservative space and a behind-the-scenes political player who helped shape President Trump's agenda.
The strike that the US President says was carried out Monday came two weeks after another military strike on what the Trump administration says was a drug-carrying speedboat from Venezuela that killed 11.
Comedian Nate Bargatze is hosting the awards show, where Ayo Edebiri, Pedro Pascal, Keri Russell, Hannah Einbinder and Parker Posey are all nominated for awards
The Mexican government announced plans to raise import taxes to 50% on 1,400 products – including automobiles – imported primarily from China, India, and South Korea. Beijing, viewing this as a pro-American maneuver, threatened retaliation.
Severence and The White Lotus are among the most nominated TV shows at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.
US political analyst John Mearsheimer argues that Israel attacked Qatar to preclude any closure to the war on Gaza.
US military action against a Venezuelan boat sparks condemnation and troop deployments.
The organisation Kirk co-founded will host a memorial at a 60,000+ seat stadium in Arizona.
"This is everywhere. Every community, every town, every state," one of the suspect's neighbors said. "It's going to be everybody's neighbor, everybody's classmate. It's not at all unusual anymore."
In a post published Saturday on his social media platform Truth Social, the US president described NATO nations' purchase of Russian oil 'shocking' and said it weakens their bargaining power over Moscow.
Analysts and law enforcement are still sifting through evidence and conducting interviews to learn as much as they can about the suspect's beliefs, including bullet casings with messages inscribed on them.
Tyler Robinson's father recognised his son from pictures released by the FBI - he then turned him in with the help of a friend, a youth pastor.
The United Nations has endorsed a resolution reviving a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
In a decision issued on Friday, September 12, at the request of German media group Axel Springer, France's Constitutional Council confirmed the constitutionality of the digital services tax introduced in 2019.
22-year-old in police custody after manhunt that began on Wednesday following killing of conservative activist
Some conservative influencers mourned Kirk's loss, even as others quickly blamed the left.
A majority of four judges found the 70-year-old guilty of plotting to claw back power after his defeat in October 2022 elections by leftist Lula. Bolsonaro could be sentenced to more than 40 years.
US central bank set to make a pivotal decision on interest rates
Meanwhile, Donald Trump says he thinks "progress is being made" in the search for the Utah gunman.
Trump administration wants Lisa Cook to be removed from the Fed Reserve board by Monday, ahead of interest rate meet.
"The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead," President Trump wrote in a Truth Social Post. Kirk was shot during an outdoor speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Kirk was hit while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. Video from the scene showed him addressing a large crowd when the sound of a single shot rang out. Kirk appeared to collapse in his chair before the camera swiftly moved and sounds of panic erupted in the audience. The University says the shooter is still at large.
Kirk - known for holding outdoor campus debates across the US - was shot from around 100-200 yards away.
Figure comes despite Trump tariffs and keeps Fed on track for rate cut
Conservative American activist Charlie Kirk was shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University.
Case marks first test of president’s use of emergency powers to impose policies
The US president says he feels "very badly" about the location of the attack and calls Qatar a "close ally".
The Supreme Court has scheduled to hear the case in November, lightning fast by its typical standards.
Two lower courts have said some of President Trump's tariffs are unlawful. Now the Supreme Court has agreed to examine the issue.
More than 100 victims filed a fresh lawsuit officially accusing the US troops, for the first time, their lawyer announced on Tuesday. The lawsuit seeks $7,200 in compensation per victim.
Hamas says it received "some ideas" from the US through mediators on how to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal.
Americans alone last year lost $10bn to cybercrime centres in the region.
These announcements by the Department of Homeland Security are the latest escalation of federal action in U.S. cities, like Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., that are led by Democrats.
Jury selection began Monday for Ryan Routh, a 59-year-old Hawaii man accused of plotting to shoot US President Donald Trump during last year's campaign.
Appeals court rejects president’s plea to vacate payment to writer E Jean Carroll
The US President's attendance on Sunday caused delays for people going through security checkpoints. Tournament sponsor Rolex welcomed Trump into its stadium box for the world-renowned affair, with Trump briefly emerging from the suite about 45 minutes before the match, amid a mix of boos and cheers at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Scott Bessent calls for secondary tariffs on Russian oil importers to bring President Vladimir Putin ‘to the table’.
New recommendations for early treatment for hypertension to prevent strokes, heart attacks and dementia come as an experimental medication is shown to lower blood pressure in hard to treat patients.
US officials say the workers - including more than 300 South Koreans - were working illegally.
US ambassador describes Beijing as west’s ‘most formidable modern competitor’
On Saturday, it was 27-year-old Aryna Sabalenka's last chance to grab a Grand Slam crown in 2025 after agonizing losses in the Australian and French Open finals, and she pulled it off. 'It's crazy, all those tough lessons were worth it for this one,' Sabalenka said after the win.
A report that health secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has promised will come out this month will look at the causes of autism. Many worry it will have claims unsupported by science.
US immigration officials detained 475 workers on Thursday - most of them South Korean nationals - saying they were working illegally.
All to know as the world’s top two men’s tennis players meet in New York in their third straight Grand Slam final.
The lead Georgia agent of Homeland Security Investigations said during a news conference Friday that the raid, which took place at a Hyundai Motor Group plant, was the 'largest single site enforcement operation' in the agency's two-decade history.
Most of the 475 arrested were from South Korea, leading the country to express concern about the rights of those in custody.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says the name change signals a more offensive approach for the US military under Trump.
The U.S. job market showed more signs of weakness Friday, as the Labor Department reported just 22,000 jobs added in August. Revised figures show the economy lost jobs in June, for the first time since the pandemic winter of 2020.
Lower than expected figure opens door to aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts
The Department of Justice alleges that negligence by Southern California Edison sparked deadly Eaton Fire in January.
The health secretary clashed with lawmakers as they accused him of restricting Americans' access to vaccines.
September 4, 2025 A 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian coffee just kicked in — and it’s shaking
up global supply chains. As American roasters scramble for alternatives,
Colombia is cashing in. But how long will the beans — and prices — hold?
Rubio, meeting with Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa in Quito, said the United States would provide nearly $20 million in security aid including 6 million in drones. He added that Washington was designating two gangs, Los Lobos and Los Choneros, as foreign terrorist organizations, putting them directly into US crosshairs.
Stephen Miran tells Senate banking committee that he views central bank independence as ‘paramount’
The decision is a victory for the Ivy League university, which has been locked in a months-long feud with Trump.
Standing in front of the U.S. Capitol, a group of eight survivors shared emotional stories of abuse and demanded more transparency from Congress on the government's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
In a news conference on the Capitol lawn that drew hundreds of supporters and chants of 'release the files,' the women shared their stories and demanded that the Trump administration provide transparency and accountability.
Stephen Miran will promise to resist outside influences when he appears before lawmakers on Thursday
Victims of the disgraced financier give emotional accounts of abuse in a news conference on the steps of the US Capitol.
September 2, 2025 President Trump says the U.S. military has struck a drug-laden vessel in the southern Caribbean after it left Venezuela. The strike comes a week after Washington deployed warships to the region.
The company, which was born in a 2015 merger between two longstanding American food brands, said splitting in two will allow better targeted investments to maximize brand value. But shares of the food giant fell sharply after major holder Berkshire Hathaway signaled its disagreement with the announcement.
A case over the US tech giant's dominance in search allows it to hang on to its Chrome web browser.
At least 105 Palestinians killed, including 32 aid seekers, as Israel pushes ahead with plans to seize Gaza City.
Alphabet and Apple shares gain after judge’s ruling is better for the companies than investors had feared
Giuliani played a key role in attempt to overturn Trump’s loss in the 2020 election by promoting false claims of fraud.
As a U.S. federal judge blocked the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan children, the government of Guatemala says in a statement it suggested the U.S. return its children to their home country.
The new restriction comes after a group of Palestinian officials were refused visas for a key UN meeting in New York.
The Venezuelan president, whose last two re-elections in 2024 and 2018 were not recognized by the United States or much of the international community, has been accused by the US of leading a drug cartel. Washington has doubled the bounty for Maduro's capture to $50 million but has made no public threat to invade Venezuela.
US president demands more proof from drug companies of jab effectiveness
The weekend crash follows some volatile years for the one-time Republican presidential candidate.
The former Trump adviser's car was struck from behind on a highway in New Hampshire, a statement said.
NPR's Scott Simon talks to a pastor and parishioners at East Washington Heights Baptist Church about crime in Washington, D.C., and whether the National Guard deployment helps or hurts the city.
Confronted with new American protectionism and China's aggressive export push, German businesses are calling for more state intervention, new trade barriers and tighter regulation.
Brandon Johnson's order is in response to Donald Trump's threats to deploy troops to the city to crackdown on crime.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, on Saturday, directed all city departments to guard the constitutional rights of Chicago residents from Trump's crackdown. Chicago is home to a large immigrant population, and both the city and the state of Illinois have some of the country's strongest rules against cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says order aims to protect residents from ‘threats and actions of out-of-control administration’.
This past week, AI darling Nvidia reported blockbuster financial results that beat analysts' expectations. But investors weren't impressed and the stock price dropped.
The tariffs can remain in place until mid-October to allow the Trump administration time to request the Supreme Court take up the case.
But the court has allowed the tariffs to remain in place while the Trump administration appeals to the Supreme Court.
The 7-4 ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a lower court's decision finding that Trump had exceeded his authority in tapping emergency economic powers to impose wide-ranging duties.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., delayed enforcing its decision, which is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court.
Judges uphold ruling that the president exceeded his authority
The Trump administration has struck deals with third-party countries, including four in Africa, to accept US deportees.
The Department of Transportation says it will be "reclaiming management" of the transportation hub, which it has owned since the 1980s. D.C.'s mayor says that would be an "amazing initiative."
Two Republican senators called for congressional oversight and some Democrats said Kennedy should be fired. He is scheduled to testify on Capitol Hill on Sept. 4.
US Acting Attorney General Joseph Thompson says the attacker "appeared to hate all of us".
US president attempted to sack the central bank governor as he intensified his attack on the institution
The shooter fired through the windows of Annunciation Church during Mass on Wednesday before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara.
The attacker used three weapons to fire through the building's windows as students celebrated Mass.
Protesters demonstrating against a corruption scandal targeted the president on Wednesday while he was campaigning near Buenos Aires. Milei, who was whisked from the scene by his security detail, sustained no injuries after his motorcade was attacked.
Ukrainian president says diplomacy to end Russian invasion intensifying as team visits Middle East, Europe and US.
Former UK leader Tony Blair involved in meeting as Israel prepares new invasion of enclave
The move comes amid escalating tensions with Washington, which sent three warships and 4,000 Marines towards Venezuela last week to curb drug trafficking.
Governor Lisa Cook has vowed to challenge her dismissal in a case that is likely to end up at the Supreme Court
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick floated the possible investment in a TV appearance, as part of a wider Trump push.
A district judge in Virginia was specially tapped to oversee the unusual case after the Department of Justice named all 15 federal district court judges in Maryland as defendants in a lawsuit related to deportations.
The central bank governor says the US president "has no authority to do so" in defiance of Trump's escalatory move against the Fed.
President Trump signed a series of executive orders doubling down on law enforcement, particularly related to Washington, D.C., but he equivocated on whether he will send troops to Chicago next.
The billionaire accused Apple of favoring OpenAI and ChatGPT in the iPhone's app store rankings for top AI apps. OpenAI has countered with a lawsuit, accusing Musk of harassment.
Nearly 200 current and former employees of the US emergency response agency urge Congress to protect FEMA.
Jay Powell set the stage for a reduction in borrowing costs but jobs and inflation reports could get in the way
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is taken into custody in Baltimore as his lawyers say he may be sent to Uganda.
Foreign Ministry calls Charles Kushner’s claim that Paris is not doing enough to combat anti-Semitism ‘unacceptable’.
The lawyer for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man wrongly deported by the Trump administration to an El Salvadoran prison and then returned months later, says his client is now facing deportation again.
The deployment of military for domestic law enforcement has drawn backlash from Democrats, with one governor calling it an "abuse of power".
Charles Kusher, the new United States ambassador to France, sent a letter to President Emmanuel Macron criticizing France's plan to recognize the State of Palestine, days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a similar move.
US stocks and bonds rally as central bank chair says economic risks are ‘shifting’
Firefighters are working to contain a blaze currently tearing through California's beloved wine country.
The erratic tariff policy pursued by the US president and his administration has so far mainly served to strengthen ties between countries in the Global South with Beijing, and, where relevant, Moscow.
Abrego Garcia’s case remains a flashpoint in US President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration crackdown.
Maxwell was interviewed after pressure on Trump to release information about whether prominent figures were involved in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
Partner of Jeffrey Epstein insists Trump never engaged in inappropriate behavior amid scrutiny over past relationship.
Maxwell spoke with top DOJ officials over the course of two days in late July. Asked about President Trump, she said she had never witnessed him "in any inappropriate setting in any way."
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported and later jailed on human smuggling charges, was released Friday in Tennessee, becoming a flashpoint in the heated clash over former US President Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies.
US stocks and bonds rally as central bank chair says economic risks are ‘shifting’
Bolton served in Trump's first administration but has since become a fierce critic of the president.
This is the latest step in a gerrymandering battle after Texas Republicans advanced their own redrawn map to pad their House majority by five seats at President Donald Trump's urging.
The Trump administration has ignored a July decision from a panel of judges replacing Habba as interim US attorney.
California and Texas, the country's two most populous states, are getting closer to redrawing their congressional districts in a political fight sparked by President Trump.
Letter to central bank chair Jay Powell is latest escalation in Trump administration’s assault on the institution
In its 323-page ruling, the New York judges stated that the fine was excessive, and likely violated the US Constitution.
The military vehicle, which is designed to withstand explosive attacks, collided with a "civilian vehicle" just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Facing opposition from Democrats who fled the state to stall the vote, Republicans hope the new maps will lead to more seats in Congress.
Texas is the third state in the past month to see its requirement to display the commandments struck down in court.
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said in a statement that the change is based on guidance from the Justice Department and the Office of Solicitor General and conforms with two Supreme Court decisions on gun rights.
Trump had called on central banker to step down after his ally accused her of falsifying mortgage documents
Officials in US President Donald Trump’s administration made comments saying the equity stake was not to run the firm.
Parade, the Tony Award-winning musical about the 1915 lynching of a Jewish man, begins its run in Washington, D.C., amid an antisemitic backlash against the show's subject.
President warns Putin will face ‘rough situation’ if Russian leader does not co-operate on a peace deal
Meetings in Alaska and Washington were high on pomp and low on breakthroughs, but there were two potentially significant developments.
President Donald Trump has claimed that violent crime in Washington is getting worse, ordering a federal takeover of the city's police department. This new investigation comes amid an escalating showdown between the Trump administration and the city over control of the police department.
President Trump made the announcement after a day of talks with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and a delegation of top European officials. He said he would meet with the two leaders afterward, but did not say when.
A senior Hamas official told reporters that the militant group had accepted the proposal introduced by the mediators, without elaborating. Israel's plans to expand the offensive in Gaza have sparked international outrage and infuriated many Israelis who fear for the remaining surviving hostages.
The Ukrainian president says Monday's talks have been "constructive" as European leaders repeat calls for a ceasefire.
Document seen by the FT lays out Kyiv’s proposals to US president at crucial White House meeting
The US TV network has also been building its own news division separate from NBC News.
When President Trump was flying to Alaska to meet Vladimir Putin, he said the goal was a ceasefire. But after they talked, Trump aligned himself with Putin and downplayed the need for a truce.
Since the US president announced plans to take control of the local police and requisition the National Guard in the country's capital, the city's Democratic authorities have taken legal action and pushed back against the administration. Meanwhile, the occupant of the White House is determined to double down.
Workers at Canada’s flagship carrier defy back-to-work order as they stage first strike in 40 years.
Russian president reiterated ‘core demands’ that would undermine Ukraine’s statehood and roll back Nato expansion
When President Trump announced his crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., the local U.S. attorney said she wanted to focus on juveniles. But experts say harsher punishments don't deter criminals.
After leaving Alaska, Trump says he would prefer to "go directly to a peace agreement" to end the war in Ukraine as he prepares to meet Zelensky on Monday.
State Department move comes as Israel’s war and induced-famine in Gaza reach new extremes, with 61,827 killed so far.
Erin, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season this year, was located about 170 kilometers northeast of Anguilla in the northern Leeward Islands, an area that includes the US and British Virgin Islands.
Truncated talks end without ceasefire despite US president’s warm welcome for Russian leader
‘We didn’t get there,’ Trump says after nearly 3-hour meeting with Putin
"We didn't get there," the US president says in a statement to the press after an almost three-hour meeting with Putin in Alaska.
More than 200 companies showcase their latest innovations at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China.
President Trump told reporters on Friday that he's willing to talk about business with Russian President Vladimir Putin but said there would be no deals "until we get the war solved" in Ukraine.
The report is the second of a person being killed in Southern California while fleeing federal immigration enforcement authorities.
A year ago, on August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Why are health experts so frustrated by the world's response?
Chipmaker’s stock rises 7% after reports Trump administration could take an ownership stake
The Los Angeles 2028 organizers said the names of up to 19 competition venues could change. This marks the first time in Olympic history that sponsors' names will be displayed on venues.
The Russian leader senses a chance for more international recognition, while his American counterpart hopes to play peacemaker.
Talks for an undisclosed stake come days after President Donald Trump called for Intel’s CEO to resign.
Armoured vehicles were spotted at urban centres and tourist sites around the US capital on Tuesday evening.
The plan, called ‘Sovereign Brazil’, will include credit for businesses that rely on exports.
Kari Lake has sought to dismantle Voice of America and its federal parent, the U.S. Agency for Global Media. The agency has recently called her its acting CEO. But the law suggests she's not eligible for the job.
Miguel Uribe Turbay died on Monday, more than two months after being shot during a political rally in Bogotá, the country's capital.
US president allays European concerns with focus on ceasefire as Alaska talks near
National Guard troops have been seen reporting for duty in Washington DC as President Trump takes over the city’s police force.
President slams Goldman Sachs as he hails data as evidence his policies are working
President Trump says that the list of this year's Kennedy Center honorees will be released on Wednesday.
About 850 federal law enforcement officers were deployed in Washington on Monday and arrested 23 people overnight, said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. The charges, she noted, included gun and drug crimes, drunk driving, subway fare evasion and homicide.
Rights groups allege manipulation of US report after firing of key staff and overhaul of human rights priorities.
The Russian and US presidents will convene in Alaska on Friday for talks on a possible ceasefire in Ukraine — but is the meeting a ‘misstep’?
Ford announced that it will retool its Louisville Assembly plant in Kentucky to focus on electric trucks. Their goal: To bring down prices for US buyers and compete with Chinese EV makers on the global market.
Asked about inviting Volodymyr Zelensky to Alaska for the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, Trump suggested the Ukrainian president would be involved in talks at a future date. 'This is really a feel-out meeting,' Trump told reporters at the White House.
The US president has declared a public safety emergency as he promises to tackle crime and homelessness in the nation's capital.
Victims not immediately identified after deadly attack at popular store in the state capital, Austin.
President Trump has depicted the American capital as a lawless hellscape overrun by criminals. Do the numbers back up his claims?
US leader postpones new tariffs on world’s biggest exporter for another 90 days
Some European leaders say that Ukraine must be included in any talks with Russia over ending the war.
Trump says homeless people must go "far" from the nation's capital, as part of his anti-crime plan, but the mayor pushes back.
The president wrote that ‘we want our capital back’ and has claimed the city was one of the most dangerous in the world
The US brokered the agreement, giving it leverage and business opportunities.
Global vaccination campaigns have reduced cases of this disease by 99%, but budget setbacks and difficulties reaching the last endemic areas are now jeopardizing the goal of total eradication.
Drugs, prostitution, murder — but ‘the Carter’ near Times Square was also home to a family with children
The Trump administration has given an ultimatum to immigrants without legal status: Leave voluntarily, or you'll be detained and deported. This has forced some immigrant families in the U.S. to grapple with very hard choices.
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky rules out giving up land, as European security officials meet in the UK.
Hind Hassan explores the US weapons industry and its effects on democracy, domestically and beyond.
While the depreciation of the dollar may suggest a more important global role for the single currency, it is currently having a negative impact on the competitiveness of companies in the eurozone.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejects proposal and insists Ukrainians ‘will not gift their land to the occupier’
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who called the agreement a 'significant milestone,' said the breakthrough was made possible by Trump. The signing of a deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, both former Soviet republics, also strikes a geopolitical blow to their former imperial master, Russia.
US president’s comments about territorial concessions to secure peace trigger alarm in Kyiv
The apparent US indifference to the prospect of a long - possibly indefinite - Israeli military occupation marks a telling change in tone.
Those on campus were advised to ‘run, hide, fight’ as police responded to an active shooter situation near the CDC.
The US president said the two sides were ‘close’ to a deal and that the meeting would take place in the US state on Friday
President Trump has been pushing to broker an end to the war in Ukraine since he took office. But it hasn't been quick or easy.
Miran, who currently sits on the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, would fill the seat through January.
August 7, 2025 Businessman Laurent Saint-Cyr became the head of Haiti's transitional presidential council tasked with restoring order as gangs underscored the challenges facing the Caribbean nation.
Russian leader points to UAE as ‘perfectly suitable place’ to host in-person meeting with US president
President wants Stephen Miran in a newly vacated seat in his continuing war over interest rate policy with chairman Jerome Powell
The Environmental Protection Agency has terminated the grant that was intended to help pay for residential solar projects for more than 900,000 lower-income US households − a Biden-era attempt to introduce cleaner power onto the electrical grid and to lower energy bills for American consumers.
Even with Trump's direct involvement, Moscow's preconditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine make a swift ending to the bloodshed difficult to reach.
India, which now faces among the highest tariff rates imposed by the US, called the levy "unjustified and unreasonable".
General James E Rainey
warns that young soldiers will pay the price for the US’s failure to train them to use and counter the technology
The Trump administration canceled about $500 million for research into mRNA vaccines. The move slows progress in using the technology to prevent a future pandemic or treat disease, experts say.
New Delhi says US president’s decision is ‘unfair, unjustified and unreasonable’
One of the organisers, Luis Garcia Villagran, was detained for alleged human trafficking in the lead-up to the march.
A sergeant shot five soldiers, on Wednesday, at one of the country's largest Army bases before he was tackled by other Fort Stewart troops. The injured were taken to the hospital and three underwent surgery, officials said.
Much of the public health agency's $9 billion budget had been in limbo but funds are finally flowing, according to CDC staffers, including for a key overdose prevention program.
A dramatic redistricting fight could spread to other states before next year's crucial midterm elections.
US president’s comments come amid warnings that expanding Israeli operations would be ‘catastrophic’ for Palestinians.
Trump said Tuesday that he would await the outcome of the Moscow talks before moving forward with any economic retaliation, telling reporters, 'We're going to see what happens.' Trump has previously threatened to impose 'secondary tariffs' targeting Russia's remaining trade partners, such as China and India.
Gavin Newsom of California is among the state governors to consider redistricting proposals in response to Texan Republicans doing the same thing
President says US Treasury secretary took his name out of consideration
Dozens of Texas Democrats left the state to protest a redistricting map, facing potentially steep consequences. Lawmaker walkouts have had mixed success in the past — so what is there to gain?
The country's former president Jair Bolsonaro is on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup plot to remain in office despite his defeat in the 2022 election
Texas House fails to establish quorum as dozens of Democrats flee state to block redrawn congressional map.
Tulsi Gabbard claims to have seen evidence that the Obama administration manipulated intelligence to have the FBI look into Trump’s links to Russia
The Democrats facing arrest had fled to block a vote that could sway the balance of power in Washington.
New Delhi describes threat as ‘unjustified and unreasonable’
The redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the US House of Representatives.
Health officials from Minnesota to Maine have issued alerts warning of poor air quality from wildfires burning in Canada. People are advised to limit outdoor exposure.
US president has urged Republicans to redraw map to help the party net a handful of seats in the midterms next year.
Not for the first time, the actress is at the centre of a political row, this time over the interpretation of a campaign for a clothing brand
Gilles Moëc, chief economist at AXA, argues that while tariffs take time to affect the real economy, they are likely to have recessionary effects in both the US and Europe.
Banks and Big Tech are booming but slowing US growth is hurting other companies across the board
Blazes across several Canadian provinces and territories pose health risks to Canadians and their southern neighbours.
US envoy Steve Witkoff met with the relatives, who chanted 'Bring them home!' and 'We need your help.' At the meeting, Witkoff reportedly offered the families personal reassurances that he and President Trump were working to return the remaining hostages.
US economic growth back on track, trade deals in Washington’s favour, markets at all-time highs … but Americans could still pay the price
Dozens of Palestinians were killed, many while waiting for food aid, amid a deepening starvation crisis and despite Israeli assurances of a humanitarian pause in some areas of the territory.
Smith had led two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump before resigning from his post earlier this year.
Governor Adriana Kugler was appointed to the Fed's seven-member board of governors by former President Joe Biden in September 2023. Trump said he was 'very happy' about the upcoming vacancy, after Kugler submitted her letter of resignation to him.
Relatives of slain Chicago resident Khamis Ayyad urge Trump administration to launch probe into 40-year-old’s killing.
President claims July employment figures were ‘rigged’ in latest assault on economic institutions
President Trump called for the firing of the Labor statistics official after data earlier showed employers added just 73,000 jobs in July, while job gains for the previous two months were largely erased.
The electric carmaker vows to appeal the verdict of a jury in Florida, who found the company responsible although the driver was looking for his phone
The Bureau of Labour Statistics reported earlier on Friday that the US had added 73,000 jobs in July, far lower than expected.
Donations during public spat cast doubt on billionaire’s proposal to start a rival party
Washington will collect the new Canadian tariff rate in just a few hours, as President Donald Trump's sweeping economic agenda kicks in.
After at least 15 years of talking about it, President Trump is building a ballroom at the White House. Work will begin this September, with a price tag of $200 million, the White House says.
Trump’s tariffs have raised costs, driven up prices, hit key industries, and brought in $124bn ahead of August 1.
Soaring rents in the Mexican capital have driven hundreds of residents into the streets to protest against property speculation, a shortage of housing, and the arrival of 'digital nomads' in certain neighborhoods.
The technology giant’s revenues soared up to $94bn even as it faces competition from rival phone makers and difficulties from President Trump’s tariffs
The former vice-president has dropped out of the run for California governor next year
Wednesday's quake off Russia appeared to be the strongest recorded since the 9.0 magnitude event off Japan in 2011. In the US, tsunami advisories for the coasts of Oregon and Washington were lifted, but held for Hawaii and parts of Alaska and California. Meanwhile, new alerts along South America's West Coast forced evacuations.
Last quarter, tariffs cost the auto industry billions of dollars. So far, that has come out of profits instead of being passed along to buyers. But that could change.
Two members of the US central bank’s voting committee dissent from decision not to lower borrowing costs
The Canadian PM says Hamas cannot play a role in the future of Palestine or take part in possible 2026 elections.
Thousands of Hawaiians headed for higher ground but the state's governor says no "wave of consequence" has hit the islands.
Trump says he cut off his relationship with Epstein because the sex offender poached workers from his Florida resort.
The pair were seen at a high-end restaurant in Montreal, although it is unclear whether they were on a date
Launched by the Central Bank of Brazil, this system is now used more than credit cards and cash. Its popularity is so great that WhatsApp had to abandon a payment system it wanted to launch locally.
President Trump has said he kicked Epstein out of his club for hiring workers away from Mar-a-Lago. When asked Tuesday if the workers included young women, Trump responded, "the answer is yes, they were."
Workers barricaded doors and sent goodbye notes as a man roamed through a skyscraper killing people.
Treasury secretary heads back to Washington after two days of talks with Chinese counterparts
Trade agreement receives mixed reaction in Europe.
The US pop star, who has a career stretching back over three decades, has never publicly acknowledged her age and says ‘I don’t know time’
President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed doing more to feed the starving population in Gaza — at odds with the Israeli prime minister who claimed there was no starvation.
73-year-old Alvaro Uribe, who was president from 2002 to 2010 and is now South America's first-ever former head of state convicted of a crime, was found guilty of trying to persuade witnesses to lie for him after being accused of having had ties to paramilitary groups responsible for human rights violations.
Deal follows Scotland talks between Donald Trump and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen
The US president says there is "no reason" for waiting amid little sign of progress towards peace.
When Katie Chubb was pregnant she wanted to have her baby at a birth center, but there was no local option. Now she's trying to open one herself. She has community support, but not from the hospitals.
The president and his son Eric took on Warren Stephens, the US ambassador who once played off a handicap of six
US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen confirm the deal after "tough negotiations" in Scotland.
US president and his EU counterpart strike sweeping 15 percent tariff deal to stabilise transatlantic trade.
The US president told reporters the deal involved a baseline levy of 15% on EU exports to the US. The agreement came as the clock ticked down on an August 1 deadline for the EU to strike a deal with Washington, or face an across-the-board US levy of 30%.
Leaders due to meet on Sunday in bid to avoid economically damaging transatlantic trade war
The president’s arrival in Turnberry underscores an ‘ancestral yearning’ for the UK, but there may be ‘special relationship’ pitfalls for the PM
The U.S. president is spending a long weekend in his late mother's birth country of Scotland. There, he's been confronted by protesters waving photos of Jeffrey Epstein.
Many US Democrats call for aid to urgently enter Gaza, but few condemn Israel for its deadly blockade on the territory.
Many American economic analysts believe the chaotic introduction of punitive tariffs last spring now seems to be giving way to a new world order, in which tariff barriers of 10% to 15%, unthinkable just a year ago, have become the norm and are allowing the US Treasury to rake in billions of dollars.
The US President is in Scotland for a four-day private visit, which includes the opening of a second golf course at his Aberdeenshire resort.
President Trump is expected to spend much of his time at his golf courses. He'll also meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
European Commission president’s trip comes as bloc races to avoid transatlantic trade war with Washington
Officials have said the late financier Jeffrey Epstein killed himself in his New York jail cell while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges in 2019, but his case has generated endless attention and conspiracy theories because of his links to famous people, such as royals, presidents and billionaires, including Trump.
The US president will be playing golf as well as meeting the prime minister and first minister for talks.
The PM sides with America in refusing to follow Macron’s lead after French president said he would recognise a Palestinian state
International reproductive rights groups slam the Trump administration’s decision as ‘cruel and ideologically driven’.
The Federal Communications Commission approved the sale of Paramount Global after the buyer made pledges to showcase a diversity of viewpoints and root out alleged bias in CBS' news coverage.
Outside US Capitol, rights advocates say Trump and Congress must ‘listen’ to Americans and oppose Israeli atrocities.
Clash with central bank chief comes during tour of $2.5bn renovation project of institution’s headquarters
'Tech Oligarchs' (5/6). Faith in the possibility of 'enhancing' humankind – the extension human abilities and lifespan by any technological means – has flourished as an alternative to religion in Silicon Valley.
One million women in the US are slamming past dates for ‘ghosting’ or ‘lying’. This cannot end well
The meeting comes as pressure grows on the Trump administration to release files linked to the disgraced financier's sex trafficking network.
Moscow's lead negotiator Vladimir Medinsky told reporters the sides had lengthy discussions on Wednesday, but 'the positions are quite distant.' Meanwhile, the two countries agreed to another prisoner exchange, as they did at the two previous talks on May 16 and June 2.
The nation’s highest court has frequently ruled in favour of Trump’s expansive interpretation of presidential powers.
President Trump had called for the release of grand jury testimony related to Epstein. Two judges in New York also are weighing requests from the Justice Department to unseal grand jury transcripts.
The US president will be touring his golf courses during a five-day trip that is expected to be ‘as big as the Queen’s funeral’
Agreement would mirror accord with Japan and head off Trump’s threat to raise duties to 30%
The defendant declined to speak at the hearing, leaving the families of his victims with unanswered questions about his motive.
President Trump is facing questions about the death of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. On Tuesday, he deflected by pivoting to long-held accusations about his Democratic opponents.
Top Republican seeks to quell Democratic scrutiny of Donald Trump’s links to paedophile financier
Khalil, who continues to be targeted for deportation, says he will continue to advocate for Palestine and free speech.
The US president has sought to slash public funding for news organizations at home and abroad, seeking to shut down outlets including Voice of America, Radio Free Asia and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
Mayor of London trades texts with Zohran Mamdani about seizing centre ground after he secured party nomination
The decision to bring forward the summer recess means Republican leaders can delay a politically fraught vote on the disclosures.
Nukewatch UK explains how it tracked the bombs being flown across the Atlantic.
Treasury secretary is latest top Trump administration official to criticise the US central bank
Trump's confrontations with the courts are unique in their scale and fury, compared with those of past presidents - but could this really reshape the balance of powers even after he leaves office?
Prosecutors had asked that officer Brett Hankison be given a sentence of one day for his role in the fatal shooting.
NPR has learned that the Pentagon has also approved the expansion of the U.S. Naval Base on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for the same purpose.
The release involves more than 240,000 pages of records that had been under a court-imposed seal since 1977. King's family urged that 'these files must be viewed within their full historical context.'
Joe Biden’s son also rebuked several high-profile Democrats who attempted to intervene in the presidential campaign, including George Clooney
The agency is closing the Office of Research and Development, which analyzes dangers posed by hazards including toxic chemicals, climate change, smog, wildfires, water pollution and more.
Dillon Falls, near the city of Bend, has a 15ft drop that turns into "churning rapids".
American football team, now called the Washington Commanders, changed its name after pressure from sponsors to ditch culturally insensitive branding
'Tech Oligarchs' (Part 1/6). On January 20, 2025, billionaires including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk stood shoulder to shoulder at the inauguration of President Donald Trump, despite their differences and, in some cases, after having once opposed him.
Former African Union diplomat Arikana Chihombori argues that Trump’s Africa policy is ‘a step in the right direction’.
Erica Williams defends issuing record fines after being pushed out by Trump
Congress passed the first major crypto legislation in the U.S., marking a major milestone for the digital currency sector. And with President Trump's support, the industry plans to march on.
Police say the driver drove into a taco stand and collided with people on the pavement in East Hollywood after a dispute inside a nightclub
US threatens 50-percent tariffs unless ex-leader Bolsonaro’s prosecution is dropped.
The company said its leader had not met the expected standard of conduct and accountability.
'The Summer of 1945' (6/6). To boost troop morale and keep an eye on postwar reconstruction, the US Army requisitioned dozens of hotels across southern France. This turbulent interlude marked the dawn of Americanization in French society.
US Department of Justice claims there is ‘extensive public interest’ in the cases targeting the late disgraced financier
Trump had threatened to force Murdoch to "testify in my lawsuit against him and his 'pile of garbage' newspaper".
This week's discourse has revolved around the so-called "Gen Z stare" in professional and retail environments. But what are people really talking about?
Bondi says the proposed change gives her discretion over who can own firearms, in a move opposed by gun control groups.
The Chamber of Deputies has passed a piece of legislation easing regulations, allowing authorities to largely disregard the environmental impact of projects deemed strategic. On this issue, President Lula's position remains ambiguous.
Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot found themselves at the centre of a viral scandal when they were identified as the couple caught cuddling at a concert
The president underwent a comprehensive medical exam after experiencing swelling in his lower legs in recent weeks.
The CLARITY act, which is designed to clarify industry rules and divide regulatory authority between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will now advance to the Senate.
Advocates hope House bills will bring decentralised currency into US mainstream as Trump pushes ‘crypto week’.
Central bank chair has faced intense criticism from Trump administration over the project
Democrat Ron Wyden claims the Treasury has rare insight into the sex offender’s finances
Trump supporters have a new priority on their minds - the release of the so-called Jeffrey Epstein files.
In a post to Truth Social on Wednesday morning, Trump railed against Democrats, and some of his own supporters, calling the furor over the Epstein case a "hoax."
The US president admitted he broached sacking Jerome Powell, in what would be an unprecedented move.
Senior US official calls destruction of 500 tonnes of biscuits a ‘casualty’ of the USAID shutdown.
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?
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.
US president angrily tries to contain criticism over his administration’s handling of files on late disgraced financier
In early June, the US president ordered the deployment of around 4,000 California National Guard troops and 700 active duty Marines to respond to a series of protests against immigration raids in and around Los Angeles.
US Republican president slams Zohran Mamdani as a ‘communist’, says Andrew Cuomo has a ‘good shot of winning’.
The president has changed tack amid mounting backlash, claiming Barack Obama and Joe Biden invented the files he is under pressure to release
Trump says he trusts "almost nobody" in exclusive interview discussing the war in Ukraine, Nato and the UK.
Former national security adviser Mike Waltz, removed from office amid the Signal chat controversy, spent Tuesday in the Senate confirmation hearing for his nomination as U.S. ambassador to the U.N.
Erica Williams told staff at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board that Paul Atkins asked her to resign
The socialite has run out of attempts to overturn her 20-year sentence for recruiting young women for Jeffrey Epstein to abuse
The Trump administration had appealed a decision that had directed it to stop gutting the U.S. Education Department and to reinstate many of the workers the government had laid off.
Trump says he is ‘very unhappy’ with Moscow for lack of progress on a ceasefire deal
Court reverses lower court ruling that said large staff cuts would effectively hamstring the Education Department.
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.
Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine.
The Republican governor of this southern US state has ramped up pressure on numerous institutions to force them to cooperate with immigration enforcement authorities.
The suspect, who was shot dead by police, is believed to have had a connection to the place of worship.
The US president joined the crowds at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as Chelsea beat European champions Paris Saint-Germain
Recent college graduates are facing one of the most challenging job markets in years — with the exception of the pandemic period — even as the overall unemployment rate remains low.
US president has told Mexico and EU they face tariffs of 30 percent in August.
Advocates say 20-year-old American citizen Sayfollah Musallet was ‘lynched’ while US officials stay silent.
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.
Efforts to find and identify the scores of dead and missing continue into a second week.
Jane Ragsdale ran the Heart O' the Hills camp for girls in Kerr County. The camp was between sessions when the deluge hit. The only person killed there was Ragsdale.
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
Since the July 4 disaster, which killed at least 120 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.
At least 120 were killed when flash flooding devastated areas in central Texas last week.
US envoy Keith Kellogg will travel to Kyiv early next week, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
More than 120 lives were lost in floods in the state last week. Questions have now arisen over the adequacy of early warning systems and Fema funding
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.
Dismissals will target staff deemed redundant or out of sync with Donald Trump’s agenda
The Department of Homeland Security says federal agents arresting immigrants are hiding their faces for their own safety. Legal advocates say the practice undermines public trust.
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.
Rescue efforts included over 2,100 responders on the ground, private helicopters, drones, boats and cadaver-detecting dogs.
Access will be restricted to 13 more federal programmes, including an educational project for low-income children.
The ruling is the latest twist in a battle that has already made its way through the Supreme Court
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
The US president cited the criminal trial of far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro as the reason for the steep tariff hike.
Trump accused Brazil of "attacks" on US tech companies and conducting a "witch hunt" against its former president Jair Bolsonaro.
President Boakai of Liberia spoke ‘such good English’ that Trump inquired where he learnt the language
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. In a letter addressed to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the US leader criticized the treatment of the former head of State as an 'international disgrace'.
US president accuses country of launching a ‘witch-hunt’ against its former leader Jair Bolsonaro
President Trump defended former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of plotting an attempted coup following his loss in the 2022 election.
Ruling blocks an earlier order that had frozen reductions in federal staffing while the legal challenge was being pursued
Volatile weather, unusual humidity and the Texan landscape all contributed to scale of destruction.
Tehran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi visits Saudi Arabia for the first time after Iran’s 12-day war with Israel.
Emergency responders kept hope alive as they combed through fallen trees and other debris that littered hard-hit central Texas communities on the fifth day after devastating floods killed more than 100.
Governor Greg Abbott told reporters the figure was based on people reported as unaccounted for by friends, relatives and neighbors.
Team of firefighters and first responders volunteer along Guadalupe River after mass flooding in show of solidarity
Among the victims are counsellors and girls from a summer camp. Search teams continue looking for dozens who remain missing
Brazil’s President Lula responded to Trump’s tariff threats by saying the world does not ‘want an emperor’.
White House extends deadline for ‘reciprocal’ levies from July 9 to August 1
Among the victims are 28 children from a summer camp. Search teams continue looking for dozens who remain missing
July 7, 2025 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.
Search efforts continue for a fourth day as a girls' summer camp confirms 27 children and staff are dead, with 10 campers and one counsellor unaccounted for.
In letters to the Japanese and South Korean leaders, the US president said the tariff hikes would apply from August 1 because their trading relationships with Washington were 'unfortunately, far from Reciprocal.' The White House also told reporters that Trump would sign an order later in the day to delay his July 9 deadline for steeper tariffs to take effect.
President Lula rejects foreign ‘interference’ as Trump claims far-right former leader victim of ‘witch-hunt’
The president promised disaster relief funding for the region where emergency crews continue to search for survivors
At least 78 people have died across five counties and 41 remain missing, including 10 girls swept away from a riverside summer camp.
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.
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.'
Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran’s military, nuclear and civilian sites, killing at least 935 people.
Billionaire investor offers no significant details but suggests key congressional races will be initial targets
Benedict Kuria was ambushed by suspected gang members in March while serving in security mission
The worst floods in Texas for 40 years have left at least 43 dead, with dozens of children still missing at an elite summer haven
Some 27 children are missing from a girls' summer camp on the banks of the river, say officials in Kerr County.
Kylian Mbappe was among the scorers as the French forward continues comeback in Real Madrid’s 3-2 win against Dortmund.
The former ally of US President Donald Trump and the world's richest person has created the so-called America Party, writing on social media: 'Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.'
Flash flooding slammed the Texas Hill Country overnight on Friday. At least 27 girls from a summer camp next to the Guadalupe River remain missing.
Camp Mystic, where 700 children were attending summer camp, has been hit by a "catastrophic level" of flooding.
The bill extends tax cuts, slices welfare programmes and surges immigration funds in a victory for Trump’s agenda.
The president said he was ‘winning, winning, winning’ as he signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law during Fourth of July celebrations
President Trump signed a massive tax and spending bill to implement much of his domestic agenda during a celebration for the Fourth of July.
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.'
The US president marks July 4 with a string of achievements in his first months in office
The president wins over sparring factions within his own party to get the bill passed after months of wrangling.
The bill includes a major federal investment for President Trump's mass deportation plans, while also limiting eligibility for some safety net programs based on immigration status.
Costa Rica-based inter-American court of human rights says states have obligation to respond to climate change
Washington imposes financial penalties on an Iraqi businessman who it says helped smuggle Iranian oil.
Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, broke the record for the longest ‘magic minute’ speech and delayed the vote on Trump’s tax bill
218-to-214 vote marks final approval of package of tax and spending cuts
US President Donald Trump secured a major legislative victory Thursday as the House of Representatives narrowly passed his major tax and spending bill, locking in key second-term priorities including mass deportation funding, deep welfare cuts, and extended tax breaks.
Any transshipment will face 40 percent levy, while Vietnam will accept US goods tariff-free.
Legislation’s deep healthcare cuts and implications for national debt spook parts of president’s Republican party
The US reiterates its claims that Iran’s nuclear facilities ‘have been completely obliterated’ by its airstrikes last month
The US secretary of health has completely overhauled the national committee of vaccination experts, appointing individuals without relevant qualifications and, in some cases, with anti-vaccine views. In an op-ed for Le Monde, a group of French experts voices its concerns about the repercussions of the decision.
The music mogul is yet to be sentenced after being cleared of racketeering and sex trafficking but found guilty on two lesser charges.
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.
During their visit, Trump administration officials said the facility should be operational within 24 hours — despite the protests of pro-immigration, Indigenous and environmental groups.
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.
Kylian Mbappe comes off the bench as Real Madrid beat Juventus 1-0 to reach FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals.
Deliberations continue on a racketeering charge, but verdicts reached on four others at the court in Lower Manhattan
Landmark legislation to extend tax cuts and reduce spending on healthcare now returns to the House
Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs could face life in prison if found guilty.
US Treasury says it removed 518 Syrian individuals and entities from its list of sanctions after president’s decree.
Two firefighters were killed and a third wounded in northern Idaho, police say, when an armed man ambushed them after intentionally setting a brush fire to lure them to the scene.
Executive order demands an end to a ‘national emergency’ in place since 2004 and heralds normalisation with the West
Republicans can only afford to lose three votes to secure a simple majority, with all Democrats opposed
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.
The suspect deliberately lit a fire to lure first responders to a mountainous area near Coeur d'Alene.
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
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has refused to back the "Big Beautiful Bill", saying it will be "devastating" to people in his state.
How much extra would you pay to see your dream come true? It's always a big question for wedding-planning couples. Now, there's a new twist courtesy of U.S. trade policy.
Paris Saint-Germain sweep aside Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 4-0 to set up last eight tie with Bayern Munich or Flamengo.
The US president hinted at a deal with 'very wealthy' investors and suggested that China will approve the sale.
Campaigners say agreement with Washington threatens to kill landmark accord
Have the actions of Israel and the US increased the risks that more countries will want them?
Hurricane forecasters rely on weather data collected and processed by Department of Defense satellites. That data will no longer be available as of Monday, June 30.
Defending the common good cannot be built solely on the defense of individual interests, observes Pierre-Yves Gomez in his column across an analysis of the Make America Great Again policy.
The reignited space race may be over almost as soon as it started, with the US and European space agencies at the mercy of the White House
Party leadership have been twisting arms for an initial vote on the spending plan by Saturday.
Chelsea face Benfica in an all-European round of 16 tie at the FIFA Club World Cup. Al Jazeera takes a closer look.
Birthright citizenship ruling backs US president’s claims that lower courts have interfered with policy initiatives
The Hot Girls 4 Zohran collective of Gen Z women and men helped to harness support for the socialist on social media
Friday's decision stems from President Trump's executive order regarding birthright citizenship, but the Supreme Court focused on whether lower federal courts have the power to issue nationwide blocks.
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.'
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.
Scott Bessent says deal with G7 would stop global minimum taxes from applying to American companies
Iran's nuclear program has been dealt a blow, here's an overview of the current state of its facilities.
English side Manchester City beat Italy’s Juventus 5-2 in Orlando at FIFA’s Club World Cup staged in United States.
The star singer waved a gay Pride flag at the Last Night of the Proms. She talks about continuing her fight for equality — and why singers shouldn’t be pressured to take weight-loss drugs
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.
The ayatollah speaks for the first time since the conflict ended, as the US insists Iran's nuclear sites are destroyed.
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.'
Lawyers for the Maryland father, a Salvadoran immigrant, fear he could face a second deportation if released.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley speaks with Morning Edition about a classified assessment that showed U.S. strikes did not "obliterate" Iran's nuclear program as President Trump said.
Pledge to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP would unleash hundreds of billions of euros
The White House called CNN’s reporting on the president’s alleged exaggeration of the damage US strikes did to nuclear facilities a ‘fake news story’
It comes after a report leaked to US media said the attack had only set back Iran's plans by "a few months".
A leaked intelligence assessment denied President Trump’s claims that American strikes ‘obliterated’ the country’s nuclear facilities
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.
US central bank chair tells congressional committee economy remains ‘solid’ but tariffs could push up prices
After bombing Iran, the US president announced a ceasefire. But it remains unclear whether his strategy will avert war.
President Trump has said U.S. strikes on Iran obliterated the country's nuclear program. An early intelligence assessment finds the strikes may only have set it back "a few months."
The White House says the assessment is "flat-out wrong" and is "a clear attempt to demean" President Trump.
On Monday, President Trump posted on Truth Social that the ceasefire would bring an 'Official END' to the war.
Dissenting justice warns court actions expose ‘thousands to the risk of torture or death’.
US president makes statement just hours after Tehran launched missiles at American base in Qatar
The president hailed an end to the 12-day war by Tuesday afternoon after a choreographed attack on Al Udeid in Qatar
Iran and Israel are yet to publicly respond to the announcement, which comes after Tehran fired missiles at a US base in Qatar.
'... 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.'
UN holds emergency meeting after the United States bombed Iranian nuclear facilities
The UN Security Council is meanwhile urged to adopt a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional Middle East ceasefire.
Xabi Alonso gets first victory as Madrid manager, despite his football side playing most of game with only 10 players.
Trump tells Tehran to seek peace or face further attacks after bombers hit Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan
The president’s voters want illegal immigrants out, but businesses fear it will damage construction and the Sunshine State’s remarkable growth
More than the erratic policies on tariffs and inflation, it is the Trump administration's ideological attacks that pose a long-term threat to US power, argues the economist Patrick Artus in his column.
Former Columbia University student was released from a detention centre after being held for more than three months.
After his release from more than three months in immigration detention, Mahmoud Khalil shouts: "Free Palestine!"
Governor Chris Waller says US has yet to see an inflation ‘shock’ from Donald Trump’s tariffs
‘Wild and inflammatory’ off-Broadway show opens to rave reviews from NYC critics
Khalil, a permanent US resident, has been in immigration detention since his arrest in March.
Could a US strike against Iran threaten support for President Donald Trump?
Governor Chris Waller says US has yet to see an inflation ‘shock’ from Donald Trump’s tariffs
Khalil, a Columbia University student and prominent pro-Palestinian protest leader, has been in immigration detention since March and is facing potential deportation under a Cold War-era law invoked by the Trump administration.
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
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.
US president will decide whether to join Israeli attack ‘within two weeks’
US president says "nobody knows what I'm going to do" as he weighs strike on Iran.
A White House spokesperson says President Trump will decide whether to attack Iran “within two weeks.”
For all the president’s hostile rhetoric, his advisers are increasingly wary of threats to American troops
The US president has signalled he may get involved in Israel’s fight against Iran but has not made a final decision.
US president adds that next week will be ‘very big’ in determining course of war between Israel and Islamic republic
Trump's comments came after Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected his demands for an unconditional surrender and warned the United States of 'irreparable damage' if it intervenes.
Iran and Israel continue strikes on Wednesday night, after Donald Trump says the US "may" join the Israeli attacks.
The conclusion of the trial of the Boston murder suspect has ended a three-year legal battle — and cheered throngs of supporters
US president will sign an executive order this week extending deal deadline by 90 days
If passed, it will establish for the first time a regulatory regime for stablecoins, a fast-rising financial product.
The US president is said to be weighing whether to join Israeli strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.
US District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco ruled last week that the Guard deployment was illegal and exceeded Trump's authority. Federal government attorney Brett Shumate argued the Guard is necessary to protect federal buildings from 'ongoing protests' and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents making arrests.
The city comptroller Brad Lander was arrested while protecting a migrant from officers. He faces assault and obstruction charges
Starmer says it is a "really important agreement" with the US that includes car tariffs and aerospace.
The prominent legal organisation has called the US president’s executive orders against law firms unconstitutional.
Salvador Plasencia is one of five people charged in relation to the Friends star’s death in 2023 and was due to stand trial this year
G7 allies and US members of Congress have encouraged president to increase pressure on Moscow
'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.
Champions League winners PSG beat fellow European heavyweights Atletico Madrid at the Rose Bowl in California in the US.
The search was happening in rural Sibley County, roughly 80 kilometers southwest of Minneapolis. 'We believe he’s somewhere in the vicinity and that they are going to find him,' US Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota said Sunday on NBC’s.
Police are searching for Vance Luther Boelter, the suspect in the shooting of two Democratic state politicians from Minnesota.
Military parade, costing about $45 million, draws a mix of military enthusiasts and Maga supporters amid empty seats and national protests
Celebrations in Washington DC to mark 250 years of the United States army coincide with President Trump’s 79th birthday — and nationwide protests
The rallies took on the moniker 'No Kings' and were organized in all 50 states, before being canceled in Minnesota.
Hortman and her husband were killed and Hoffman and his wife injured in what officials called "targeted political violence".
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Appellate panel temporarily blocks lower-court ruling that favoured Democratic governor Gavin Newsom
Appellate panel temporarily blocks lower-court ruling that favoured Democratic governor Gavin Newsom
Confirmed squad list for the 32 teams ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
Most key lawmakers of Trump's Republican Party quickly rallied behind Israel, whose prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is a hero for many on the US right and has long called Iran an existential threat. But Trump's populist 'America First' base has been skeptical.
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.
Rapper has repeatedly expressed support for the accused and released a song featuring a recording of him speaking over the phone from jail
Career diplomats warn loss of experienced employees will harm America’s international standing
The nation's wealthiest state, with around 40 million people, has long used the waiver in the Clean Air Act to set its own emissions standards as it tries to mitigate some of the worst air pollution in the country.
Fatal crash raises new concerns for both firms as they try to revamp after years of problems that marred reputations.
Until Thursday's tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had an exemplary safety record.
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
US president reveals agreement struck with Beijing covers rare earths
The BBC obtained CCTV footage of a raid at a Los Angeles car wash that shows how President Trump's immigration crackdown has ramped up.
While the ruling does not order Khalil’s immediate release, it does undermine the US government’s case against Khalil.
The Trump administration orders a review and warns allies it will put America first
Khalil, a legal US resident, has been in custody since March 8, when federal immigration agents arrested him in his New York apartment building. US District Judge Michael Farbiarz argued that Khalil's continued detention has caused irreparable harm to his career, to his family and to his free speech rights.
US president’s comments come as defence secretary is grilled over dispatching of Marines to ‘enforce immigration law’
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.'
California Governor Gavin Newsom blasts the federal government's response to anti-immigration raid protests as "purposefully inflammatory".
National Guard and marines have been sent into Los Angeles by Trump after four nights of protests
Acting Enforcement Director Cara Petersen has served with the US agency since it was founded.
President sends in 300 guardsmen in Los Angeles after protests erupted over a series of ICE immigration raids
The protests in Los Angeles, home to a large Latino population, were triggered by raids and dozens of arrests of what authorities say are illegal migrants and gang members. At least five self-driving Waymo cars were torched in LA on Sunday and local law enforcement used tear gas and smoke grenades to disperse demonstrators. California officials planned to file a lawsuit against Donald Trump in response.
Decision escalates clash between the federal government and the US’s most populous state
California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is suing the Trump administration, calls the move "deranged".
Update comes as California mounts lawsuit against Trump sending US National Guard to respond to immigration protests.
US president deploys 2,000 troops after two days of clashes between demonstrators and riot police in the city
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.
The US president has sent in the National Guard, but California officials say the move is "unnecessary".
Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to combat protests against ICE in Los Angeles.
Federal agents clash with demonstrators protesting against raids on suspected undocumented workers
The ruling was one of two victories the US’s highest court handed the Trump administration in cases about data privacy.
Trump spoke to NBC on Saturday after Musk deleted one of the explosive allegations he had made during their fallout, linking the president with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Parent company is said to be digging in for the long-haul – a move that increases the likelihood of British Steel exports attracting 50% US tariffs
The US president says Musk has been "very disrespectful" and he has no interest in mending ties with the tech billionaire.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported in an administrative error, has been accused of transporting illegal immigrants
White House continues to navigate the fallout from a high-profile rupture with Musk, who slammed Trump’s budget bill.
Salvadoran Kilmar Ábrego García, whose case became a political flashpoint, has been charged with human trafficking by US officials.
Renewed attack on Federal Reserve comes after official data shows weakening employment growth
The US Supreme Court had ordered the Trump administration to 'facilitate' the return of Abrego Garcia after he was mistakenly deported in March. But US Attorney General Pam Bondi stressed to reporters that his return to the United States resulted from an arrest warrant presented to the Salvadoran authorities.
Close aide to the president for decades who faced a crash course in Washington life and remained close to Carter until his death, dies aged 89
The US president and his former close ally are trading insults and threats - and the fallout could impact contracts worth billions.
US president previously said it was ‘hard to make a deal’ with the Chinese leader as talks continue over trade.
The American president has once again attacked Jerome Powell, accusing him of failing to lower the central bank's interest rates. This serves as a diversion at a time when signs of a slowdown in the US economy have begun to emerge, writes Isabelle Chaperon, economics journalist at Le Monde.
US president signals he may cut billionaire’s contracts with the federal government
There are an additional seven countries whose nationals face partial travel restrictions.
Provision allows US to impose additional taxes on entities from countries that it says impose unfair taxes on US firms.
Administration insists legislation will slash the deficit
In the era of ‘greed-flation’, the final nail has been driven into the coffin of cool
Harvey Milk, the slain gay rights advocate and former city supervisor, remains a revered figure in San Francisco history. California Governor Gavin Newsom took aim at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling the attempt 'A cowardly act from a man desperate to distract us from his inability to lead the Pentagon.'
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.
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says authorities investigating if family knew of planned ‘heinous attack’.
Consulate in Guadalajara said dates should meet in public places after several cases of Americans being held for ransom
Musk says the bill, which faces a key test in the Senate, undercuts efforts to slash federal spending.
US president escalates trade war by doubling levies on all exporters except the UK
The rally for Israeli hostages still held by Hamas allegedly targeted Jewish victims, with the suspect allegedly shouting ‘End Zionists’
Energy department proposes to scrap restrictions as Trump seeks to fulfil campaign pledge to oil industry
Elon Musk resigned from his position leading the Department of Government Efficiency. What does he leave behind?
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.
The 45-year-old suspect appears in court after being charged with a federal hate crime.
Police say a suspect was "setting people on fire" at a mall in Boulder, with several wounded including with burns injuries.
Police say man arrested following calls to police about someone ‘setting people on fire’.
Videos on social media appeared to show fires burning and huge plumes of smoke belching from a park in Boulder
The US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has said that there is 'no such thing as an occupation' when it comes to the Palestinian territories, and that 'If France is really so determined to see a Palestinian state [... ] carve out a piece of the French Riviera.'
President’s judicial appointees are having to choose between fealty to the White House and the Constitution
Rembrandts and Holbeins can be viewed in phone-free peace at the Frick Collection — spot the difference with the Louvre
President Donald Trump says the increase in tariffs will protect America's steel industry, along with an expected partnership with Japan.
Exclusive: Exclusive: Fighter jet equipment is being transported on Maersk ships to Israel, cargo documents suggest.
US president escalates global trade war two days after a court ruled against the legality of his levies
Declarations from abroad, however poignant, are not substitutes for showing up and standing up for democracy.
Politicians reviled environmental minister Marina Silva in the senate this week, but new legislation is fuelling the fire
Mark Zuckerberg has once again partnered with Palmer Luckey, who designs equipment for the US military. The creator of the Oculus virtual reality headset, an early supporter of Donald Trump, left Facebook in 2017 amid controversy.
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
The ruling means 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela are at risk of being deported.
Decision comes less than 24 hours after trade court ruled president’s global levies to be illegal
Gaza’s entire population faces starvation, UN warns, with aid deliveries branded a ‘drip-feed’ amid dire crisis.
Trump said Musk would still be "coming and going" from the White House after a turbulent four months in which DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) cut tens of thousands of jobs, shuttered entire agencies and slashed foreign aid.
Sir Keir Starmer will tell Donald Trump that unless the US provides military support to a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, that Vladimir Putin can’t be trusted to stick to it, saying the US must “backstop” any settlement. The Prime Minister
Decision comes less than 24 hours after trade court ruled president’s global levies to be illegal
The decision comes a day after a trade court blocked the majority of Trump tariffs because it circumvented Congress.
The temporary ruling on Thursday from the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is allowing the appeals process to continue and will not be blocked after 10 days, which was ordered by the lower court on Wednesday. The White House had called the ruling 'blatantly wrong,' filed an appeal and expressed confidence that the decision would be overturned.
The president's signature import taxes win a legal reprieve, as the White House rails against "activist judges".
Pyramids and monuments suggest Los Abuelos was a significant ceremonial site, archaeologists say
After filming a saucy advert for a soap brand last year, the Euphoria actress was inundated with requests from fans
Trump administration has relied on sweeping view of executive power to push for deportation of pro-Palestine students.
The Trump administration ordered US embassies to temporarily halt student visa appointments and to ramp up social media vetting.
Three software companies affected — Cadence, Synopsys and Siemens — saw their share prices fall after the directive
Move by Washington is latest effort to stymie geopolitical rival’s technological advance
The organization of a CPAC conference in Poland on Tuesday was an opportunity for US Republicans to support the PiS candidate in the face of 'wokeism' and 'globalism.'
The 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.
Trump administration moves to slow applications amid deepening stand-off with universities
Latest Trump administration move comes amid wider pressure campaign against top universities, targeting of students.
Fund edges up UK GDP forecast for this year but says trade war will knock 0.3% off the size of the economy by next year
King Charles delivered the first throne speech in Canada by a monarch since 1977, amid tensions with the US.
A maintenance worker allegedly turned off the water so that the group could get out through a hole in a wall behind a toilet
Trump said that Vladimir Putin had gone "absolutely crazy" following massive aerial attacks on Ukraine.
Kristi Noem says the US president ‘wants peace’ but will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.
The European Central Bank president criticized the US president over his claim that the bloc was formed to 'screw' the United States. Trump made the comments earlier this year as he threatened to hit the EU with hefty tariffs.
Italy’s Meloni holds emergency call with US president ahead of exchange with von der Leyen
Von der Leyen says Brussels ready to move ‘swiftly and decisively’ after ‘good call’ with US president
Canada once downplayed the monarchy. Now, it is leaning on it to assert its sovereignty.
Joseph Neumeyer, who is also a German citizen, approached the building on May 19 with Molotov cocktails, officials say.
The social media platform is now the UK’s fourth-largest beauty retailer and is reshaping how brands operate
21 million voters are eligible to cast their ballot on Sunday for 285 members of the National Assembly and 24 governors, including for the first time in the disputed oil-rich region of Essequibo.
At the very moment Canada needs to be united, Alberta has put the question of independence back on the table, says political science professor Lisa Young
Refugees from other nations ask why the White House has made an exception for white South Africans.
Terrence Floyd spoke about the years since his brother’s death, what has changed for the better, and what hasn’t
The US president has threatened to impose a 50-percent tariff on all goods from the EU starting June 1.
Julión Álvarez was to perform before 50,000 fans in Texas, but he is the latest Mexican musician to have their visa revoked
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.
Supporters say move is designed to staff body with Maga-aligned people
Move designed to staff key body with Maga-aligned people, say supporters
EU says threats should not guide trade talks as Trump says he wants tariffs of 50% on European goods as soon as 1 June.
The president announced the sanctions relief in May, ahead of an unannounced visit with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
A total of 346 people died in two separate 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019
President Trump announced on Friday that the focus would be on building smaller reactors, in addition to rolling back regulatory processes. The president denied that a fundamental overhaul of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission could compromise safety: 'It's time for nuclear and we're going to do it very big.'
Analysts warn legislation represents ‘sledgehammer strikes’ to green power industry in the US
The health secretary’s commission released a report outlining their findings on how to end soaring rates of childhood obesity, diabetes and mental health disorders
Elias Rodriguez faces charges of first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials and causing death with a firearm.
Couple Sarah Lynn Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky “were in the prime of their lives” before they were shot dead near a Jewish museum.
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.
Columbia University alumni burned diplomas and police arrested protesters outside a commencement ceremony.
Cyril Ramaphosa responds that black people are likelier to be victims of violence in South Africa than white people.
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.
We should stop having children, says David Benatar — whose beliefs were reflected in Guy Edward Bartkus’s manifesto written before he blew up an IVF clinic
Mike Johnson overcomes sticking point on taxes but needs to placate fiscal conservatives in his party ahead of vote
Lawyers for a Burmese man said their client speaks limited English and had refused to sign a notice of removal.
President Donald Trump sent special envoy Richard Grenell to arrange Joseph St Clair’s release after months in prison.
The former FBI director was sacked by Donald Trump in 2017. Now he’s at the centre of an extraordinary row about his ‘86 47’ Instagram post
The new defense system would have the capability of stopping missiles 'even if they are launched from space'.
Secretary of state defends Donald Trump’s handling of call with Vladimir Putin
Supreme Court lets Trump terminate Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela.
The US president holds talks with leaders of both countries in the latest efforts to end the fighting.
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.
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US president’s claim that negotiations will begin ‘immediately’ contrasts with more guarded statements from Vladimir Putin
Doctors discovered the cancer in Joe Biden last week after urinary symptoms and detection of a prostate nodule.
Businesses are delaying payment to renegotiate contracts after President Trump’s disruptions to global trade, according to Basware
The former Democratic president, 82, was 'diagnosed with prostate cancer' with 'metastasis to the bone,' his office said on Sunday. President Trump, later via social media, extended his and Melania's 'warmest and best wishes,' adding they 'wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.'
Twenty-two crew members injured, 11 of them critically, with nine in stable condition, Mexican government says
Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after seeing a doctor for urinary symptoms, his office said.
Sam Altman-backed Oklo increased lobbying budget by 500 per cent year-on-year
At the rapper’s sex-trafficking trial, accusers like Cassie Venturia describe a monster who craves control. It all sounds familiar
The FBI and other federal agencies are investigating the blast in Palm Springs, which has killed one person and damaged buildings in the vicinity.
Actory calls on filmmakers to ‘keep telling the stories, keep expressing yourself and keep fighting to be who you are’.
The US president said the pair would speak on Monday, and he would later talk to Ukraine's President Zelensky.
The writer and poet on reimagining rivers as living beings, the ecological crisis near and far and why copyright laws should protect nature
Protesters demanding protection from gang violence forced the shutdown of Haiti's largest hydroelectric plant, a move the national power utility condemned as 'heinous' sabotage.
The court majority once again upheld a ruling that migrants were entitled to due process before their deportations.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs could face life in prison, but has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Agency warns of strains caused by rising government debt and a widening budget deficit
Prisoners, including violent offenders, fled Orleans Justice Center by squeezing through a hole in a wall behind a toilet
Justices’ decision could have wide-ranging implications for president’s ability to impose his policy agenda
A former FBI director is under investigation for allegedly advocating President Trump’s assassination. The Secret Service is probing an Instagram post interpreted as a threat
US President Donald Trump hails deals during his three-country tour of the Gulf region.
Charl Kleinhaus tells the BBC he had no choice but to leave his farm in South Africa after receiving death threats.
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.
Oil-rich Gulf state praised by US president as White House announces $243bn in business deals
Iran’s president says his nation will not be intimidated by threats as Trump accuses Tehran of carrying out proxy wars.
Competition and Markets Authority needs to get tougher to stop Apple and Google stifling UK businesses, says think tank
Earlier, the US president met the Syrian leader and praised him as "tough" and "attractive".
'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.
US president highlights enduring ‘bonds’ with the kingdom as White House hails pacts worth about $600bn
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia that he would lift sanctions on Syria.
Users of the platform will be able to book chefs, personal trainers and spa treatments by the end of the year
The US president gets a "lavender-carpet" reception on a whirlwind visit of Gulf countries mainly focused on shoring up investment.
Casandra Ventura, known as 'Cassie,' is heavily pregnant and will take regular breaks from her graphic testimony that could last several days. 'Sean controlled a lot of my life – whether it was [my] career, the way I dressed,' she told jurors on Tuesday. 'He would mash me in my head, knock me over, drag me, kick me, stomp me on the head if I was down,' she added, her voice shaking at points.
In a final interview, Mujica said: ‘We are too focused on wealth and not on happiness … Before you know it, life has passed you by’
The United States announced the new sanctions a day after a fourth round of talks with Iran concluded. No major breakthrough was announced after the talks, but both sides voiced cautious optimism.
Witnesses say entertainment superstar physically abused women and used his power to push them into humiliating acts.
On the first day of his trial for racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and prostitution, a grey-haired Sean Combs watched the prosecution begin to describe ‘20 years of criminal activity’
The rapper has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.
Deal stokes optimism among investors that Donald Trump will de-escalate trade war
President Trump said there had been a "total reset" in trade relations after the first day of talks on Saturday.
After talks in Geneva the two sides say that ‘first steps’ have been made to deescalate the trade war between the countries
US president suggests reduction to 80% as Beijing announces increase in global exports
The US Constitution's Emoluments Clause bars anyone holding government office from accepting any present, emolument, office or title from any 'King, Prince, or foreign State,' without congressional consent.
The White House reports $5.1T in promised investments, with $4.3T newly pledged. Experts say $2.1T may not fully happen.
A Quebec government plan to 'reinforce civility' in schools has mandated that students and teachers use formal French pronoun in both private and public schools. The change has been met with mixed feelings among teachers.
Jackson’s pay surges to £17 million after parent Flutter switches listing from London to New York
The directive is part of the administration's drive to incentivise illegal immigrants to self-deport.
Ras Baraka denies charge against him a day after he spent several hours in police custody.
US attorney says Baraka ‘committed trespass’ during protest of facility, which he argues opened without proper permits.
Pope Leo XIV has expressed support for immigrants and criticism of JD Vance. Donald Trump's supporters aren't happy.
Screens went dark and ground staff were ‘unable to see, hear or talk’ to pilots for 90 seconds
US president suggests reduction to 80% as Beijing announces increase in global exports
Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico in January. Now, the change can be seen on Google Maps in the US. In Mexico, the original name is still displayed, and elsewhere, both names are shown.
Pope faced questions about his handling of clerical sexual abuse cases earlier in his career after a survivors group filed a complaint
A probe into the US journalist’s death in the West Bank suggests US had reason to believe shooting was ‘intentional’.
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.
Accusers of the late Harrods owner face ‘invasive’ psychological examinations to qualify for minimal compensation. Almost 300 women have come forward
In return, the UK says it has "agreed new reciprocal market access on beef", while removing the tariff on US ethanol.
Trump picks Dr Casey Means, a close ally Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr for role.
In his first interview since leaving office, the 82-year-old criticises his successor's handling of the war and is challenged on his own record.
Insiders wonder if the secretary of state can outsmart JD Vance to win the 2028 Republican nomination
The only certainty is that the international order built after 1945 has collapsed, and the one that must succeed it is yet to be constructed, writes Le Monde columnist Sylvie Kauffmann.
What is a Real ID — and can Americans fly without it?
President Donald Trump orders 100 percent tariffs on imported films and those made outside the US.
The Canadian PM responds firmly as the president proposes a "wonderful marriage" of incorporating Canada into the US.
The ruling, which the court's three liberal justices opposed, represents a significant victory for President Donald Trump, who has made targeting transgender rights a cornerstone of his presidency. Thousands of currently serving troops could be removed from the ranks.
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.
Jon Voight has been instructed to save Hollywood and return American film-making to its ‘golden era’ in what could be a ‘knockout blow’ to the UK industry
This year’s theme for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's fundraiser in New York city is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style".
The poet gets the prestigious award for New Yorker essays ‘on the physical and emotional carnage in Gaza’ amid war.
Government response comes amid outrage over the murder of the men who had been held captive for more than a week
President has repeatedly expressed idea of expansion into autonomous territory within fellow Nato member Denmark
'This is not something I'm looking to do,' Trump says about speculation he may run again in 2028.
Tim Cook and Jamie Dimon are among the big names paying tribute after the ‘sage of Omaha’ announces he will step down from Berkshire Hathaway
Republican and Democratic strategists assess Trump’s policy priorities from immigration to the economy.
In an interview with NBC News, Donald Trump also said seeking a third term was 'not something I'm looking to do.'
The US president has long complained that Mexico has not done enough to stop the trafficking of migrants and drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Visit by president’s eldest son to Romania, Hungary, Serbia and Bulgaria appeared to be linked to property and crypto deals involving his own family
‘Erika’, 24, gained public attention after lawyer said federal agents denied him access to her in a Tucson hospital
Local residents are voting on incorporating a patch of land as a new municipality, with a SpaceX employee tipped to become mayor.
Mexican president says she told Donald Trump that Mexico ‘will never accept the presence of US army in our territory’.
In his first news conference since the federal election, the PM laid out his approach to talks with his US counterpart.
Kamala Harris delivered her first national speech on April 30, calling for 'courage' to oppose the authoritarianism of the Republican president.
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 US has taken hard line against gangs in Haiti while reducing involvement in efforts to address violence there.
Waltz had faced criticism for mistakenly adding a journalist to a chat group where sensitive military plans were discussed.
The tech giant benefits as customers pile into its $599 mid-market model hoping to beat tariffs
The continent is not a priority for the American president, and Washington's policies, caught between a trade war and aid reductions, risk long-term impacts on African economies.
In a first-of-its-kind decision, a US district judge issued a permanent injunction barring the law’s use in south Texas.
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.
The agreement was due to be signed in February, but was derailed after Donald Trump's Oval Office clash with Volodymyr Zelensky.
Impact of US president’s policies and actions felt globally.
Shaun Gray’s lawsuit seeks compensation from Top Gun: Maverick studio for what he says is his work stolen without credit
President pledges to bring jobs to US in ‘achievement speech’, as tariff policies continue to cause economic disruption.
About 4,000 spectators are watching his ‘achievement speech’ in Macomb Community College, north of Detroit, Michigan
The president rallied with supporters in Michigan after he signing an order easing the impact of his tariffs on US car makers.
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.
Canadians set to see who the next leader will be to take on US tariffs and high cost of living.
Liberals and Conservatives face off in race transformed by Trump
Main party leaders have called on Canadians to stay united amid US tariff threats.
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.
The unidentified 30-year-old suspect had a history of mental health issues, according to Vancouver police.
The US president says a deal is ‘very close ‘as he criticises Russia’s leader.
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.
Frank Luntz says the new political reality of the US — and the world — can be summarised in one word
In a post on his Truth Social platform, the US president claimed on Saturday that both routes would 'not exist' without the United States. He said he had asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to 'immediately take care of' the situation.
A photo finish required powerful microscopes in a raucous event watched by 400 spectators — and with a serious purpose
Like other forms of US assistance, USAID was all about normalising the colonisation of Palestine.
The US president's envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while Ukraine calls for more pressure on Russia.
As the 26-year-old murder suspect was arraigned at a New York court, his fans faced off with demonstrators who want to see him executed
US Justice Department alleges Judge Hannah Dugan refused to turn over a man that immigration agents showed up to arrest.
Zelensky says "only the Ukrainian people have the right to decide which territories are Ukrainian".
Belém prepares for an international conference on a far greater scale than anything previously seen in the Amazon
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.
Kyiv rejects ceasefire proposal that includes ceding territory to Russia.
The overnight strikes killed at least eight people and injured 77 more, local officials have said.
The chipmaker has struggled to gain a foothold in the booming artificial intelligence market
Critics fear decision to list Brazil-based firm JBS, long linked to Amazon’s deforestation, will add to the climate crisis