Yesterday
ICE agents stage 'Trojan Horse' raid in Los Angeles despite court ban
• 8:16 PM
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US immigration agents carried out a surprise raid outside a Home Depot store in Los Angeles on Wednesday, detaining 16 people and using a decoy moving truck. The operation, dubbed "Operation Trojan Horse" by officials, has drawn sharp criticism from righ
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Trump hikes India’s tariffs by 25% for buying Russian oil, bringing total to 50%
• 4:31 PM
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 percent tariff on goods from India, raising total US tariffs on the country to 50 percent. The move, effective in 21 days, is aimed at pressuring both India and Ru
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Space race: US aims to beat out China and Russia with nuclear reactor on the Moon
• 2:21 PM
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NASA’s interim chief Sean Duffy has made deploying a nuclear reactor on the Moon his top priority, framing the effort as a "second space race". Washington hopes to beat Beijing and Moscow to powering a future lunar base with nuclear energy.
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RFK Jr. to cancel $500 million in funding for vaccine development
• 5:51 AM
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The Department of Health and Human Services said it plans to terminate contracts and withdraw funding for certain vaccine development efforts targeting respiratory viruses such as COVID-19 and influenza. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in a statement rel
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Tuesday, august 5, 2025
'Gloves are off: Intense redistricting and partisan warfare' ahead of 2026 US Midterm Elections
• 8:38 PM
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Texas Democrats prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump to shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects as his political standing falters. A
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US House panel orders Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify in Epstein probe
• 3:41 PM
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The US House Oversight Committee on Tuesday subpoenaed former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton to testify in its investigation into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. The move comes amid mounting pressure from b
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Titan sub disaster that killed 5 was 'preventable', US Coast Guard says
• 2:59 PM
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A US Coast Guard report released on Tuesday concluded that the 2023 Titan submersible implosion, which killed five people en route to the Titanic wreck, was "preventable", blaming OceanGate's flawed safety culture, regulatory evasion and ignored warnings
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Trump threatens 'substantial' tariff hike on India over Russian oil deal
• 1:23 PM
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US President Donald Trump has announced plans to sharply increase tariffs on Indian imports, citing India's continued purchases of Russian oil as a key concern. In a televised interview, Trump criticised India's trade practices and warned that supporting
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Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest for former President Bolsonaro
• 9:32 AM
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Brazil's Supreme Court on Monday ordered the house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro, on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup plot to remain in office despite his defeat in the 2022 election — a case that has gripped the South American count
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Trump threatens India with high tariffs over Russian oil
• 8:42 AM
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The US president warned that he would raise tariffs on India, stating that the country “doesn’t care how many people in Ukraine are being killed by the Russian war machine.” In response, India called Trump’s threat of "substantially" higher tariffs over
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Brazil judge places former president Bolsonaro under house arrest
• 8:39 AM
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A Brazilian judge placed former president Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest Monday for violating a social media ban during his ongoing coup plot trial. The 70-year-old ex-leader faces a possible 40-year sentence for allegedly attempting to overturn his 2
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Texas governor vows to arrest absent Democrats blocking redistricting vote
• 6:55 AM
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott vowed to arrest Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a Republican-led redistricting plan aimed at expanding GOP control in Congress. The standoff escalated as California threatened a counter-map to offset Texas gain
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Trump's DOJ to open grand jury probe into Obama officials over 'Russiagate'
• 5:41 AM
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The US Justice Department on Tuesday launched a grand jury investigation into claims that Obama-era officials falsified intelligence on Russian election interference, following allegations by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Democrats hav
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Monday, august 4, 2025
Brazil judge places former president Bolsonaro under house arrest
• 11:05 PM
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A Brazilian judge placed former president Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest Monday for violating a social media ban during his ongoing coup plot trial. The 70-year-old ex-leader faces a possible 40-year sentence for allegedly attempting to overturn his 2
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Gates Foundation commits $2.5 billion to 'ignored, underfunded' women's health
• 3:04 PM
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The Gates Foundation has pledged $2.5 billion to women's health by 2030, aiming to address decades of neglect of conditions like preeclampsia, endometriosis, and menopause. The investment, one of its largest recent commitments, will fund research, produc
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Tesla grants Musk $29 billion in shares as he appeals prior compensation ruling
• 1:20 PM
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Tesla has granted CEO Elon Musk a new $29 billion share award after a court voided his previous $50 billion compensation package, citing unfairness to shareholders. The move aims to retain Musk's leadership role amid strategic shifts toward AI and roboti
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How are world economies reacting to Trump's tariffs?
• 10:49 AM
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US President Donald Trump once again postponed the implementation of his long-threatened taxes last week, instead announcing that dozens of economies will face new rates on August 7th.
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Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize
• 9:44 AM
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"It's well past time that President Trump was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on July 31, prompting reactions of disbelief and sarcasm from the Republican leader's opponents. For some foreign le
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'Enough is enough': Thousands of Boeing defence workers strike over pay and conditions
• 9:43 AM
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More than 3,000 Boeing defence workers went on strike Monday after rejecting a revised contract offer, demanding better pay and work conditions. The walkout affects key facilities in Missouri and Illinois as Boeing grapples with financial woes and safety
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Irish missionary among nine kidnapped in Haiti orphanage raid
• 4:53 AM
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Nine people, including an Irish missionary and a three-year-old child, were kidnapped early Sunday from an orphanage near Haiti's capital, authorities said, as escalating gang violence grips the country. No ransom demands have yet been made.
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Trump confirms US envoy Witkoff visit to Russia amid rising tensions
• 2:29 AM
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US President Donald Trump on Sunday said his envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow next week, days before a sanctions deadline. The announcement came after Trump revealed two US nuclear submarines had been deployed near Russia amid rising frustration ove
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Sunday, august 3, 2025
Former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith faces investigation by US watchdog
• 3:52 PM
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An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the Justice Department special counsel who brought two criminal cases against then-candid
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Trump's tariffs on Brazil: 'There will be losses on both sides', analyst says
• 11:42 AM
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Donald Trump said on Friday (August 1) that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva can call him anytime to discuss tariffs and other friction between the countries. Trump slapped a 50% tariff on Brazil, with many exemptions, starting next week to
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Mar del Plata Canyon: underwater robot live stream draws over a million viewers per day
• 10:03 AM
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A robot is navigating the cold depths of the South Atlantic seabed, streaming images of dazzling coral and previously unseen fish, while scientists provide live commentary on YouTube – and Argentines are captivated. The scientific mission is for the firs
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The Bright Side: Underwater robot live stream mesmerizes Argentines
• 7:55 AM
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A robot is navigating the dark, cold depths of the South Atlantic seabed, streaming images of dazzling coral and previously unseen fish, while scientists provide live commentary on YouTube – and Argentines are captivated. It's the first time human eyes,
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Saturday, august 2, 2025
Colombian ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest
• 1:06 PM
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Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe was sentenced by a judge on Friday (August 1) to 12 years of house arrest for abuse of process and bribery of a public official, in a long-running case over connections to former right-wing paramilitaries. Uribe sa
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Donald Trump orders nuclear submarines moved after Russian 'provocative' comments
• 8:45 AM
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US President Donald Trump on Friday (August 1) announced that he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in "the appropriate regions", responding to what he called "foolish and inflammatory" statements from former Russian president Dmitry Med
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'Trump is tightening his grip on American economic policy and institutions'
• 8:23 AM
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Once again, US President Donald Trump is tightening his grip on American economic policy and institutions. Hours after a report published on Friday (august 1) said job growth was lower than expected, Trump ordered the firing of a key economic official, a
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Their families fled the Nazis. Facing Trump, US Jews are making Germany ‘Plan B’
• 7:34 AM
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Germany is making it easier for the descendants of victims of Nazism to obtain German citizenship, and an increasing number of American Jews are applying. While some are seeking citizenship for practical reasons or as a form of reparation, others see it
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Jury awards more than $240 million to plaintiffs over fatal Tesla Autopilot crash
• 5:54 AM
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A Florida jury on Friday ordered Tesla to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to the victims of a 2019 fatal crash involving its Autopilot driver assist technology. The verdict, which comes after a four-year long case, could encourage more legal action a
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Friday, august 1, 2025
Colombia's ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest for witness tampering
• 6:27 PM
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A Colombian judge on Friday sentenced former president Álvaro Uribe to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering, making him the first ex-head of state in the country’s history to be convicted and sentenced. The 73-year-old conservative figure denie
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Trump orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia after 'provocative' comments
• 5:16 PM
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US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that he had ordered two nuclear submarines to deploy near Russia, responding to what he called "foolish and inflammatory" threats from former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev.
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'Disappointed': US trading partners around the world react to Trump's new tariffs
• 1:45 PM
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Several countries welcomed US President Donald Trump’s softened tariff plan on Friday, with lower-than-expected rates and a one-week delay. But confusion and concern linger, as some key partners – including Canada, Taiwan and Japan – still seek clarity o
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Trump fires US labour statistics chief after dismal employment report
• 1:19 PM
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President Donald Trump on Friday said that he was firing the head of the Bureau of Labour Statistics after a jobs report showed weakening employment. According to data from the Labor Department, job growth in July fell short of expectations, and recent r
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US tariffs on India: A changing tide in their partnership?
• 10:22 AM
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After weeks of negotiations, Donald Trump said the US will impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from India from Friday onwards, threatening an additional "penalty" owing to India's continued reliance on Russian oil for its energy needs.
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El Salvador's parliament approves reform to allow Bukele to run indefinitely
• 10:14 AM
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Salvadoran lawmakers on Thursday passed a constitutional reform abolishing the limit on the number of presidential terms. This change allows President Nayib Bukele, in power since 2019, to run for re-election indefinitely.
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D-Day for Trump's tariffs: 'A complete rewiring of the global trade system'
• 10:08 AM
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Mujtaba Rahman, Managing Director Europe at Eurasia Group, analyses the impact of US President Donald Trump's new tariff barrage.
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US President Donald Trump hits dozens of countries with steep duties
• 9:48 AM
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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing reciprocal tariffs of 10% to 41% on imports from dozens of countries. India faces 25% duties, Taiwan 20%, and South Africa 30%. The White House said the measures will take effect on
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MAGA global shakedown: Facing tariffs, sanctions, Lula now stands 'good chance of getting reelected'
• 7:27 AM
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Brazil vowed Thursday to fight new U.S. tariffs after President Trump imposed a 40% hike on Brazilian imports, citing what he called a “witch hunt” against ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, currently on trial for coup plotting. The move brings total trade dut
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El Salvador parliament approves reform to allow Bukele to run indefinitely
• 3:12 AM
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El Salvador's Congress on Thursday approved a constitutional reform scrapping presidential term limits, allowing incumbent Nayib Bukele to seek re-election indefinitely. The changes, fast-tracked by his majority-controlled legislature, also extend terms
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Trump Tariffs : US President Donald Trump grants Mexico 90-day reprieve
• 12:32 AM
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Just Thursday, Trump announced he was delaying a tariff hike on products from the major US trading partner Mexico. The postponement by 90 days came after talks with his counterpart Claudia Sheinbaum. Carys Garland gives us her take.
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US President Donald Trump imposes sweeping trade tariffs to many countries
• 12:26 AM
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariff rates of up to 41% on U.S. imports from dozens of countries drew expressions of relief Friday from some countries that negotiated a deal or managed to whittle them down from rates announced in April. Others expres
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Trump imposes 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of countries, effective August 7
• 12:16 AM
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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing reciprocal tariffs of 10% to 41% on imports from dozens of countries. India faces 25% duties, Taiwan 20%, and South Africa 30%. The White House said the measures will take effect on
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Thursday, july 31, 2025
Russia's Roscosmos, NASA agree to extend ISS operations until 2028
• 9:06 PM
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The head of Russia’s Roscosmos said Thursday he agreed with NASA to extend International Space Station (ISS) operations until 2028. The deal, struck during US talks, preserves one of the last areas of cooperation amid strained ties over Ukraine.
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How Brazil's innovative 'Pix' payment system is angering Trump and Zuckerberg
• 9:58 AM
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The Pix instant payment system is used by nearly everyone in Brazil, from street vendors to major retailers. In a recent op-ed, economist Paul Krugman even touted it as the “future of money”. Its success has sparked global interest and some political ten
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Trump slaps massive tariffs, sanctions on Brazil over Bolsonaro trial
• 3:52 AM
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday punished Brazil for its prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro for his alleged coup attempt, increasing tariffs on the Latin American country to 50 percent and sanctioning the judged in charge of Bolsonaro's
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Wednesday, july 30, 2025
Canada will recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly, Carney says
• 11:24 PM
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Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will recognise a Palestinian state at September's UN General Assembly, making his country the third G7 nation, after France and Britain, to make such an announcement in recent days. Israel condemned the decision and
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Trump imposes 25% tariff, 'penalty' on India over Russia ties
• 10:16 PM
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hit India with a 25 percent tariff on its imports, as well as a flurry of other duty hikes and an undefined "penalty" for its dealings with Russia, as the US ramps up its efforts to force an end to Moscow's war on U
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Trump's abrupt reversal on climate policy a 'dreadful blow' to the battle against global warming
• 10:02 PM
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Under Donald Trump, the US has abruptly reversed course on climate policy, withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and rolling back key environmental regulations. This dramatic shift has weakened global climate cooperation and empowered polluting nations an
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Trump administration pushes to reverse scientific ruling behind climate regulations
• 3:56 AM
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US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Tuesday proposed to revoke the 2009 Endangerment Finding, a seminal scientific recommendation in the government's ability to fight climate change, in a move Zeldin said would amount to the "l
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Tuesday, july 29, 2025
Trump says Epstein 'stole' Mar-a-Lago spa staff, causing fallout
• 11:41 PM
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Expanding on a relationship shaking his base, Donald Trump on Tuesday said Jeffrey Epstein repeatedly "stole" employees, including Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, from the US president's Mar-a-Lago spa two decades ago, causing the former friends to fal
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No, US Fed Chair Powell didn’t step down
• 1:27 PM
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Social media users have been claiming Jerome Powell, the chair of the US Federal Reserve, has stepped down, backing their assertions with a resignation letter and a video. It turns out, however, that both were generated by AI. The Trump administration ha
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Colombia's ex-president Uribe convicted in landmark witness tampering case
• 2:17 AM
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A Colombian court on Monday convicted former President Alvaro Uribe of witness tampering, making him the country's first ex-leader found guilty of a crime. The 73-year-old, president from 2002-2010, was accused of urging paramilitaries to deny ties to hi
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Multiple dead, including suspect, in shooting at New York office building
• 2:01 AM
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A gunman killed at least four people, including an off-duty New York City police officer, in a shooting at a Manhattan office building on Monday, sources told AP. The suspect, Shane Tamura of Nevada, then died by suicide, two sources said.
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Monday, july 28, 2025
'EU has a lot to lose': US-EU trade deal with Trump counter to 'what EU should be standing for'
• 5:07 PM
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The European Union on Monday defended its trade deal with President Donald Trump, with EU capitals and businesses sharply divided on an outcome some branded a "capitulation". For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the EU's highly controversial
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Scotland: Keir Starmer to urge Trump to increase pressure on Israel
• 11:35 AM
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will press Donald Trump on ending "the unspeakable suffering" in Gaza, and also talk trade, when they meet July 28 at the US president's golf resort in Scotland, Downing Street said. The talks will come a day after the US a
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Saturday, july 26, 2025
Hundreds rally in Scotland to protest against Trump's golf visit
• 5:13 PM
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Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Scotland Saturday to rally against US President Donald Trump's five-day visit, which is set to mix leisure with business and diplomacy. Trump is due to discuss trade with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Sund
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South Park mocks Trump's ego, manhood and lawsuits in controversial return
• 11:57 AM
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“South Park” co-creator Trey Parker had the briefest of responses Thursday to anger from the White House over the season premiere of the animated institution, which showed a naked President Donald Trump in bed with Satan. “We're terribly sorry,” Parker s
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Friday, july 25, 2025
Trump blurs business and politics at new golf course opening in Scotland
• 6:59 PM
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US President Donald Trump arrived in Scotland on Friday as his family’s business prepares for the August 13 opening of a new golf course. During his visit, he will also meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursul
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USA: Trump shares awkward exchange with Fed chair Powell
• 4:18 PM
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🏗️ On July 24, President Donald Trump did a public tour of a renovation project at the Federal Reserve building, in Washington. During the visit, Trump and Fed chief Jerome Powell had a tense exchange.
💰 The central banker vigorously shook his head in
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