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Today: May 24, 2026
Today: May 24, 2026

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How Trump's crypto venture and Iran's top exchange tapped into the same industry networks

When customers of Iran’s largest crypto exchange needed to move billions of dollars, networks created by two of the industry’s biggest players

How Trump's crypto venture and Iran's top exchange tapped into the same industry networks
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports

Talks to end a strike shutting down the largest US commuter rail system will resume Monday

The strike shutting down North America’s largest commuter rail system will continue into a third day

Talks to end a strike shutting down the largest US commuter rail system will resume Monday
Business|Economy|Political|World

China to buy at least $17 billion in US agricultural products annually, White House says

China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion of U.S. agricultural products in 2026, 2027 and 2028, the White House said in a fact sheet released on Sunday.

China to buy at least $17 billion in US agricultural products annually, White House says
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway

It was a hurdle too high for Bill Cassidy to clear

Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'

Taiwan’s president says arms purchases from the United States are crucial for regional stability, after President Donald Trump questioned continued U.S. support for Taiwan following his visit to China

Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'
Political|US|World

Trump sent a message by targeting Bill Cassidy. In defeat, Cassidy delivered one back

Trump sent a message by targeting Bill Cassidy. In defeat, Cassidy delivered one back

Trump sent a message by targeting Bill Cassidy. In defeat, Cassidy delivered one back
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Why Trump put his ‘bad cop’ in charge of rescuing the GOP in the midterms

Why Trump put his ‘bad cop’ in charge of rescuing the GOP in the midterms

Why Trump put his ‘bad cop’ in charge of rescuing the GOP in the midterms
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brass bands in Beijing make way for sticker shock at home as Trump returns to escalating inflation

President Donald Trump has returned from his state visit to China to face a challenging U.S. economy

Brass bands in Beijing make way for sticker shock at home as Trump returns to escalating inflation
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree

Perched behind the cash register at Stubs liquor store, Amy Van Duyn gazed out the window at a red-and-green gasoline price sign, which she said

Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree
Arts|Election|Entertainment|US

Can Spencer Pratt ride viral videos to victory in the race for LA mayor?

Can Spencer Pratt ride viral videos to victory in the race for LA mayor?

Can Spencer Pratt ride viral videos to victory in the race for LA mayor?
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties

U.S. President Donald Trump has described arms sales to Taiwan as a "very good negotiating chip" in dealings with China

Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin says

Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing
Arts|Political|World

Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of White House and Washington

President Donald Trump is pursuing an ambitious remaking of Washington, from a $400 million White House ballroom to a 250-foot arch and a renovated

Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of White House and Washington
Crime|Election|US|World

Colorado's Democratic governor commutes ex-election clerk Tina Peters' sentence after Trump pressure

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is commuting the sentence of a former county clerk and election conspiracy theorist following pressure from President Donald Trump

Colorado's Democratic governor commutes ex-election clerk Tina Peters' sentence after Trump pressure
Crime|Election|Political|US

Election denier Tina Peters will get clemency after admitting she ‘made a mistake,’ Colorado’s Democratic governor says

Election denier Tina Peters will get clemency after admitting she ‘made a mistake,’ Colorado’s Democratic governor says

Election denier Tina Peters will get clemency after admitting she ‘made a mistake,’ Colorado’s Democratic governor says
Political|US|World

Trump says new sculpture garden honoring 250 prominent Americans will rise along the Potomac River

President Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans along the Potomac River

Trump says new sculpture garden honoring 250 prominent Americans will rise along the Potomac River
Arts|Political|Sports|US|World

Trump announces sculpture garden site as he muses on architecture after trip to China

Trump announces sculpture garden site as he muses on architecture after trip to China

Trump announces sculpture garden site as he muses on architecture after trip to China
Sports|Technology

The NFL keeps the spotlight on Sunday broadcasts as it creates viewing options on other days

The NFL schedule traditionally gets plenty of attention

The NFL keeps the spotlight on Sunday broadcasts as it creates viewing options on other days
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

What to expect in Louisiana's primaries

Louisiana voters will participate in a revamped and stripped-down state primary Saturday and decide the political fate of an embattled Republican U.S. senator targeted for defeat by President Donald Trump

What to expect in Louisiana's primaries
Entertainment|Travel|World

Why Xi invited Trump to this highly secretive former imperial garden

Why Xi invited Trump to this highly secretive former imperial garden

Why Xi invited Trump to this highly secretive former imperial garden
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

CIA chief visits Cuba as Trump urges sweeping changes

(Corrects date of Cuban revolution in paragraph 2, also, clarifies Ratcliffe´s visit to the island was second by a CIA director, not the first.)

CIA chief visits Cuba as Trump urges sweeping changes
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Trump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. Here’s how

Trump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. Here’s how

Trump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. Here’s how
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Lawyers urge judge to block Trump order that would create eligible voter list, limit mail ballots

Voting rights groups are arguing that a federal judge should stop President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail voting because he doesn’t have the authority to do so

Lawyers urge judge to block Trump order that would create eligible voter list, limit mail ballots
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning

President Donald Trump is in Beijing for key meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Fed's Miran says he will vacate board seat on or just before Warsh is sworn in as chair

U.S.

Fed's Miran says he will vacate board seat on or just before Warsh is sworn in as chair
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Boeing shares drop 4% after Trump announces China orders just 200 jets

China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, U.S.

Boeing shares drop 4% after Trump announces China orders just 200 jets
Arts|Business|Finance|Technology

The Trump phone will start shipping following months of delays

The Trump phone will start shipping following months of delays

The Trump phone will start shipping following months of delays
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|Travel|World

Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to 'dangerous' place

China's President Xi Jinping warned U.S.

Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to 'dangerous' place
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan: no surprises from Trump-Xi summit, China should end military pressure

Taiwan said on Thursday that nothing surprising had come out of a summit between Chinese and U.S. leaders in Beijing, but that China should

Taiwan: no surprises from Trump-Xi summit, China should end military pressure
Arts

‘I’m afraid he won’t make it’: How Thomas Massie is handling the toughest election of his career

‘I’m afraid he won’t make it’: How Thomas Massie is handling the toughest election of his career

‘I’m afraid he won’t make it’: How Thomas Massie is handling the toughest election of his career
Arts|Food|Political|Travel|World

Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi reset

When Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping sat down to a lavish state banquet in Beijing on Thursday, the menu itself read like a

Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi reset
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US

China's President Xi Jinping hailed on Thursday a "new positioning" of ties with the United States that envisages cooperation with

China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US
Americas|Political|World

Trump's talk of 51st US state met with near-silence in Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in making Venezuela the 51st U.S. state

Trump's talk of 51st US state met with near-silence in Venezuela
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Who is incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh?

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve

Who is incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh?
Election|US

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District

Denise Powell has won the Democratic primary in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District in a contest focused on the state’s “blue dot” status in presidential elections

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District
Business|Crime

Lutnick backs away from his Epstein 'blackmail' claim in interview with House committee

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has backed away from a previous claim that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed people

Lutnick backs away from his Epstein 'blackmail' claim in interview with House committee
Economy|Political|Technology|World

The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence

The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed's next chair as inflation intensifies

The U.S.

Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed's next chair as inflation intensifies
Political|US|World

Vance says US making progress in Iran talks

U.S.

Vance says US making progress in Iran talks
Economy|Political|World

Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell

The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve

Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips

Senate Republicans have again blocked Democratic legislation that would halt President Donald Trump’s war with Iran

Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips
Economy|Political|US

Fact check: Trump falsely claims the inflation rate was just 1.7% prior to the Iran war

Fact check: Trump falsely claims the inflation rate was just 1.7% prior to the Iran war

Fact check: Trump falsely claims the inflation rate was just 1.7% prior to the Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Trump's designs on Greenland prod investment, tourism likely to pay off faster than mines

New focus on Greenland since Donald Trump declared his aim to seize it could help boost investment there, with Arctic tourism likely to pay off faster

Trump's designs on Greenland prod investment, tourism likely to pay off faster than mines
Uncategorized

Why Republicans won the redistricting war but may still lose the US House

Republicans have won the Great Redistricting War of 2026, but that may not be enough for President Donald Trump's party to maintain its hold on the U.S.

Why Republicans won the redistricting war but may still lose the US House
Business|Economy|Finance

To dot or not? Warsh's first Fed rate projection could out his views to the public - and Trump

Kevin Warsh will face a key moment in his first weeks as U.S.

To dot or not? Warsh's first Fed rate projection could out his views to the public - and Trump
Business|Economy|US

Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is losing the confidence of some Democratic officials, who are concerned about the direction of the party's political machine barely a year into his term

Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin
Business|Political|Travel|World

Pomp and pageantry: for Chinese officials preparing for a Trump visit, every second counts

Pomp and pageantry: for Chinese officials preparing for a Trump visit, every second counts

Pomp and pageantry: for Chinese officials preparing for a Trump visit, every second counts
Australia|Business|World

Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’

Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’

Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Locked in a stalemate with Iran, Trump heads to China

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter With the conflict in the Middle East still mired in a stalemate, Donald Trump is on his way to Beijing to see if

Locked in a stalemate with Iran, Trump heads to China
Economy|US|World

Russia's Lavrov says 'nothing is happening' with US-Russia relations

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that many positive things were being said about the enormous potential of U.S.-Russia relations, but that in reality

Russia's Lavrov says 'nothing is happening' with US-Russia relations
Business|Crime|Political|World

US ICE official who worked at private prison firm will be agency's new acting head

U.S.

US ICE official who worked at private prison firm will be agency's new acting head
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

As Trump heads to China, past US flubs on US policy toward Taiwan can be a warning

American presidents have navigated a verbal tightrope for nearly 50 years regarding official U.S. policy toward Taiwan and China

As Trump heads to China, past US flubs on US policy toward Taiwan can be a warning
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Brad Raffensperger became famous by defying Trump. Now he wants Georgia Republicans to forget that

Brad Raffensperger is trying to reintroduce himself to Georgia Republicans as he runs for governor

Brad Raffensperger became famous by defying Trump. Now he wants Georgia Republicans to forget that
Election|Political|US

Cindy Burbank wins Nebraska Democratic Senate primary, CNN projects. She’s expected to back independent Dan Osborn

Cindy Burbank wins Nebraska Democratic Senate primary, CNN projects. She’s expected to back independent Dan Osborn

Cindy Burbank wins Nebraska Democratic Senate primary, CNN projects. She’s expected to back independent Dan Osborn
Business|Economy|Travel

US plans $22 billion rebuilding of Washington Dulles airport

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Tuesday that the federal government plans a $22 billion rebuilding of Washington Dulles airport.

US plans $22 billion rebuilding of Washington Dulles airport
Economy|Health|Political|World

The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms

President Donald Trump has departed for Beijing to meet with China's President Xi Jinping

The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll — for now

President Donald Trump won't have to pay an $83 million defamation award to a longtime advice columnist until the U.S. Supreme Court gets a chance to review the case or reject an appeal

Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll — for now
Election

What to expect in West Virginia's primaries

Republican West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey isn't on the primary ballot Tuesday but is staking his political capital to reshape his party’s massive supermajorities in the state Legislature more to his liking

What to expect in West Virginia's primaries
Election|Political|US|World

In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories

In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories

In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories
Business|Economy|World

Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins

A year ago, U.S.

Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump promises US-Cuba talks but gives no details

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Cuba is asking for help and "we are going to talk," without providing any more information about U.S. plans. 

Trump promises US-Cuba talks but gives no details
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump to discuss Taiwan arms sales, jailed HK tycoon Jimmy Lai with Xi

U.S.

Trump to discuss Taiwan arms sales, jailed HK tycoon Jimmy Lai with Xi
Economy|Political|World

US top diplomat discusses Iran, Strait of Hormuz with UK and Australia

U.S.

US top diplomat discusses Iran, Strait of Hormuz with UK and Australia
World

Key events in ties between the United States, China and Taiwan

U.S.

Key events in ties between the United States, China and Taiwan
Health|Political|US|World

Trump is getting another medical checkup at the end of May, the White House says

President Donald Trump is scheduled to see doctors for a medical and dental checkup later this month

Trump is getting another medical checkup at the end of May, the White House says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed chair nominee Warsh clears hurdle on path to Senate confirmation

Kevin Warsh, U.S.

Fed chair nominee Warsh clears hurdle on path to Senate confirmation
Health|Political|US|World

Trump to have annual physical on May 26, White House says

U.S.

Trump to have annual physical on May 26, White House says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Trump and Xi dialed down the trade war, but challenges lurk at their China summit

President Donald Trump claims America is profiting from trade with China despite tensions over rare earth minerals, tariffs and emerging technologies like AI

Trump and Xi dialed down the trade war, but challenges lurk at their China summit
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump nominates fired FEMA leader to again lead the agency

U.S.

Trump nominates fired FEMA leader to again lead the agency
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to revive their US House voting map

Virginia Democrats asked the U.S.

Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to revive their US House voting map
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Trump says he supports suspending US gas tax after prices remain high

President Donald Trump said on Monday he backs reducing the 18.4-cent federal gasoline tax as U.S. fuel prices

Trump says he supports suspending US gas tax after prices remain high
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own

President Donald Trump has demonstrated greater ambivalence toward Taiwan in his second term

Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own
Business|Economy|US|World

US senators urge Trump to 'stand strong' on shipbuilding in talks with Xi

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Monday urged President Donald Trump to hold fast to trade remedies proposed by his administration to rebuild U.S.

US senators urge Trump to 'stand strong' on shipbuilding in talks with Xi
Economy|Election|Political|US|World

Jeffries vows Democrats will win House majority in 2026 and 'bury' Republicans in 2028 redistricting

Democrats will win control of the U.S.

Jeffries vows Democrats will win House majority in 2026 and 'bury' Republicans in 2028 redistricting
Election|Finance|Political|World

Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw US House seats

Republican state officials are confusing voters and creating logistical headaches for local election officials across the South by redistricting U.S. House seats as primary season is underway

Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw US House seats
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia has no intention of ending this war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Russia has no intention of ending the more than four-year-old war with his country and Kyiv was preparing for further

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia has no intention of ending this war
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

White House invites Musk, Cook for Trump China trip, Bloomberg reports

The White House is inviting Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook to accompany President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing a White

White House invites Musk, Cook for Trump China trip, Bloomberg reports
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit

President Donald Trump's trip to China may not come with the same fanfare that accompanied his first-term visit

Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit
Business|Political|Sports|World

Trump’s role as LIV Golf host renews scrutiny over conflicts of interest

Trump’s role as LIV Golf host renews scrutiny over conflicts of interest

Trump’s role as LIV Golf host renews scrutiny over conflicts of interest
Asia|Political|World

Ahead of US-China summit, Taiwan’s opposition leader says island can embrace both powers

Ahead of US-China summit, Taiwan’s opposition leader says island can embrace both powers

Ahead of US-China summit, Taiwan’s opposition leader says island can embrace both powers
Europe|World

Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade as temporary ceasefire in Ukraine war takes effect

Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade as temporary ceasefire in Ukraine war takes effect

Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade as temporary ceasefire in Ukraine war takes effect
Europe|Political|World

Ukrainians welcome respite from Russian attacks, Moscow says peace still far off

Ukrainians welcomed a three-day ceasefire brokered by the U.S. as a much-needed break from years of attacks from Russia as it came

Ukrainians welcome respite from Russian attacks, Moscow says peace still far off
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday Europe wanted to work to keep the NATO alliance functioning, despite differences with the United States

Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran war
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|World

President of Parks and Rec? Trump asserts authority over public spaces in DC

President Donald Trump is making significant changes to the nation's capital as he focuses on renovations and new projects

President of Parks and Rec? Trump asserts authority over public spaces in DC
Business|Health|World

Trump plans to fire US FDA chief Makary, sources say

The White House signed off on a plan to fire U.S.

Trump plans to fire US FDA chief Makary, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports

Nike sued by consumers for not refunding tariff costs

Nike was sued on Friday by consumers who accused the athletic apparel and footwear maker of not refunding tariff-related costs it passed on in the form of higher

Nike sued by consumers for not refunding tariff costs
Economy|Political|US|World

US revises UN resolution on Iran but China, Russia still expected to veto

Washington has revised its proposed U.N. resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz but the changes are unlikely to avert Chinese and Russian vetoes,

US revises UN resolution on Iran but China, Russia still expected to veto
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump releases government UFO files, more expected

At the order of U.S.

Trump releases government UFO files, more expected
Business|Economy|World

US says it will revert to higher tariffs on EU goods if Brussels misses July 4 deadline

The U.S. will revert to higher tariffs on European Union goods if Brussels fails to implement trade deal commitments before a July 4 deadline, U.S.

US says it will revert to higher tariffs on EU goods if Brussels misses July 4 deadline
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April

America’s employers delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war

US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April
Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions

Pope Leo asked that God would inspire world leaders to calm global tensions and reduce hatred in an address to mark his

Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio says US ties with Church can withstand Trump's criticism of Pope Leo

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday said the United States can have a productive relationship with the Catholic Church despite tensions over President Donald

Rubio says US ties with Church can withstand Trump's criticism of Pope Leo
Crime

Inside the Justice Department’s shakeup of the John Brennan investigation

Inside the Justice Department’s shakeup of the John Brennan investigation

Inside the Justice Department’s shakeup of the John Brennan investigation
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions

A Vatican statement after Pope Leo's meeting with U.S.

Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions
World

Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Trump intervened

In his first year as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV seems driven not by the dramatic gesture or tensions that often fueled the papacy of his predecessor, but by a calm, persistent zeal to preach the Gospel and emphasize community and harmony

Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Trump intervened
Arts|Education|Environment|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year

Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year

Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Global perceptions of US fall below Russia under Trump, survey finds

Global perceptions of the U.S. have deteriorated for a second consecutive year and are now worse than views of Russia, an annual study on democracy published on

Global perceptions of US fall below Russia under Trump, survey finds
Travel

Trump makes surprise visit to see Lincoln Memorial pool renovations

U.S.

Trump makes surprise visit to see Lincoln Memorial pool renovations
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect

The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but

US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|World

Trump's plan to paint the Eisenhower office building could cost at least $7.5M, the White House says

President Donald Trump's plan to coat the granite exterior of a historic building next to the White House with white paint could cost taxpayers at least $7.5 million

Trump's plan to paint the Eisenhower office building could cost at least $7.5M, the White House says
Business|Economy|US|World

Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme Court

A federal court has ruled against the new global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court

Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme Court
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US

White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image

The White House called "Star Wars" star Mark Hamill "one sick individual" on Thursday after an AI-generated image of U.S.

White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says 'great damage' done to Iranian attackers after US Navy destroyers came under fire

President Donald Trump said on Thursday three U.S.

Trump says 'great damage' done to Iranian attackers after US Navy destroyers came under fire
Economy|Political|World

US isn't looking at imminent military action in Cuba despite Trump threats, AP sources say

Officials say the U_S_ isn't looking at imminent military action against Havana despite President Donald Trump’s threats that “Cuba is next.”

US isn't looking at imminent military action in Cuba despite Trump threats, AP sources say
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU to comply with trade deal or face 'much higher' tariffs

U.S.

Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU to comply with trade deal or face 'much higher' tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil prices settle 1% lower in volatile trading after US mulls resuming Strait of Hormuz military escorts

Oil prices swung between gains and losses in volatile trading on Thursday, ultimately settling lower after a report said Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lifted

Oil prices settle 1% lower in volatile trading after US mulls resuming Strait of Hormuz military escorts
Business|Election|Finance|Health|Political|Science

Kennedy allies spent $117,000 targeting US Senator Cassidy this week

A political action committee aligned with U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy allies spent $117,000 targeting US Senator Cassidy this week
Economy|Europe|Political|World

A small town in Germany braces for end to decades of life with US troops

The picturesque Bavarian town of Vilseck has hosted U.S. forces since the end of World War Two and could bear the brunt of President Donald Trump's

A small town in Germany braces for end to decades of life with US troops
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Political

Republicans once saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover, but the mood is shifting

Michigan Republicans once viewed 2026 as their best chance to reclaim power in the battleground state

Republicans once saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover, but the mood is shifting
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit

U.S.

What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China may try 'manoeuvring' over Taiwan issue at Trump meeting, official says

China may try some "manoeuvring" over the Taiwan issue when U.S.

China may try 'manoeuvring' over Taiwan issue at Trump meeting, official says
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

As Trump-adjacent populism surges in Australia, Pauline Hanson cashes in

A few months before Australia's conservative Liberal Party suffered its worst election defeat last May, Sydney stockbroker Angus

As Trump-adjacent populism surges in Australia, Pauline Hanson cashes in
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China signals again that Taiwan is a priority ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

China is signaling that Taiwan will be a priority ahead of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping next week

China signals again that Taiwan is a priority ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Health|Political|US|World

Former New York City Mayor Giuliani released from intensive care

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was released from the intensive care unit but will remain in the hospital for recovery, his spokesperson

Former New York City Mayor Giuliani released from intensive care
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Trump, hoping for an eventual Supreme Court victory, seeks to halt $83M payment in sexual abuse case

President Donald Trump's lawyer, hoping for an eventual Supreme Court victory, is asking a federal appeals court in New York to temporarily block a longtime columnist from collecting an $83 million defamation award

Trump, hoping for an eventual Supreme Court victory, seeks to halt $83M payment in sexual abuse case
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices slide on reports US and Iran are nearing peace agreement

Oil prices fell sharply to two-week lows on Wednesday as optimism grew about a possible end to the war in the Middle East, with reports the United States and

Oil prices slide on reports US and Iran are nearing peace agreement
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Trump signs new counterterrorism strategy that focuses on hemispheric threats

President Donald Trump has signed a new national counterterrorism strategy that focuses

Trump signs new counterterrorism strategy that focuses on hemispheric threats
Economy|Europe|Political

EU negotiator says 'still some way to go' on US trade deal under threat of higher auto tariffs

European lawmakers and governments are making good progress in negotiations to finalise a deal scrapping duties on U.S. imports but "there is still some way to go", the

EU negotiator says 'still some way to go' on US trade deal under threat of higher auto tariffs
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Iran conflict may have motivated Trump dinner shooting suspect, US intelligence report finds

The U.S.

Iran conflict may have motivated Trump dinner shooting suspect, US intelligence report finds
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Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds

Even for the "Make America Healthy Again" advocates who helped usher President Donald Trump back to the White House for a second term, affordability will

Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds
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Continental warns of fresh U.S. tariff blow if latest increase affects tyres

Continental expects a blow in the "mid to high double-digit million euro" range should higher U.S. import tariffs recently announced by President Donald Trump apply to tyres, its

Continental warns of fresh U.S. tariff blow if latest increase affects tyres
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea suspends review of Trump's call to participate in 'Project Freedom'

South Korea's presidential office said on Wednesday it had suspended a review on whether to participate in a U.S. operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after

South Korea suspends review of Trump's call to participate in 'Project Freedom'
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A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice'

Pope Leo marks his first year leading the Catholic Church on Friday with a higher public profile and a ramped-up schedule, having grown more outspoken

A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice'
Election|Political

Trump-backed candidates win majority of Republican primary races for Indiana Senate

A majority of Republican Indiana state senators whose opponents were endorsed by President Donald Trump have lost

Trump-backed candidates win majority of Republican primary races for Indiana Senate