President Donald Trump’s decision to pause all US aid to Ukraine is a bitter blow – not just for Kyiv but also European allies who have been lobbying the US…
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UK: Was Starmer’s summit enough to sway Trump?
Was Starmer’s summit enough to sway Trump?Lancaster House may have been bathed in sunshine as European leaders gathered to chart a way forward for Ukraine. But there was a cloud…
UK: King’s pivotal role in Trump and Ukraine balancing act
Before he came to the throne, the then Prince Charles had been challenged over whether he could avoid meddling and stay out of politics when he became King. Now King…
USA: Crypto prices rally after Trump backs five coins for ‘crypto reserve’
US President Donald Trump has revealed the names of five cryptocurrencies that he says he’d like to be included in a new strategic reserve to make the US “the Crypto…
USA: Earthquake hits Hollywood as stars gather for Oscars afterparty
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake has hit Hollywood as some of the globe’s top stars began celebrating after the Oscars. The earthquake’s epicentre was measured in North Hollywood, just miles from…
USA: Tariffs on Canada and Mexico will happen Tuesday, says commerce chief
US tariffs against Canada and Mexico are set to come into effect on Tuesday but their level will be decided by Donald Trump, the US commerce secretary has said. The…
UK: Provocative Trump statements about Canada loom large as Trudeau meets King
King Charles has met Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, under the shadow of inflammatory statements made about Canada by US President Donald Trump. Trump has repeatedly spoken of making the…
USA: Hegseth orders pause in US cyber-offensive against Russia
US President Donald Trump’s administration is pausing its offensive cyber operations against Russia, officials say, as a diplomatic push continues to end the war in Ukraine. The reasoning for the…
USA: Trump makes English official language of US
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order making English the official language of the United States. It means government agencies and organisations that receive federal funding can choose whether…
USA: Protesters target JD Vance in Vermont after clash with Zelensky
Protesters in the US have lined a road in Vermont that Vice-President JD Vance was due to drive down following his and President Trump’s angry exchange with Volodymyr Zelensky at…