Trump inserts himself into the centre of America's 250th birthday celebrations

Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.

Trump Stands to Gain a Key Ally in Colombia’s Upcoming Election

Abelardo De La Espriella, a hard-line candidate on the right facing a left-wing rival in a presidential runoff, has pledged to crush drug traffickers.

By Annie Correal and Luis Ferré-Sadurní

Israel’s Netanyahu faces backlash after Trump call

Prime minister failed to follow through on threat to bomb Hizbollah following pressure from US president

Trump calls me ‘crooked as hell’. That’s rich coming from him | Representative Ilhan Omar

Trump and Republicans are not interested in combatting fraud and corruption. They are interested in ransacking the public good for their own profit Donald Trump called me “crooked as hell” as he spread lies about the fraud that occurred in Minnesota. Any keen observer will recognize the pattern of inciting hostility against me and the Somali community whenever his own failures and corruption catches up to him. He routinely reaches for the same tired playbook of lies, racism and deflection. Th...

By Ilhan Omar

Trump says Israel, Hezbollah to stop fighting: What we know

Netanyahu agrees to halt operations near Beirut; Hezbollah to stop attacks on Israel under new truce arrangement.

Trump makes late-night endorsements in six states ahead of Tuesday primaries, including California

President Trump made late-night endorsements ahead of Tuesday primaries in six states, backing candidates for California and Iowa governor races.

"You're crazy": Trump angered by Netanyahu over strikes on Lebanon – Axios

Trump has called Netanyahu “crazy” over escalation in Lebanon and urged him not to strike Beirut.

By Iryna Kutielieva,STANISLAV POHORILOV

How hard is it to ace Trump's cognitive test? | About That

U.S. President Donald Trump claims the results of a recent cognitive exam show his 'extreme intelligence.' Andrew Chang breaks down the test questions and how the results are calculated. (Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)

Middle East updates: US-Iran talks appear to stall again

An Iranian military official says "war is inevitable" because Tehran won't surrender. Also, reports of strikes between Israel and Hezbollah continue after President Donald Trump said "shooting will stop." DW has more.

Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire despite Trump announcement

Israel conducted strikes on south Lebanon and Hezbollah fired into northern Israel on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump announced an agreement to halt attacks that neither side has publicly accepted, as FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.

By FRANCE24

Netanyahu faces Israeli fury after Trump announces Hezbollah ceasefire

His opponents have accused him of allowing the US to dictate Israeli military policy

By Alexander Cornwell

CNN: More Americans Believe Earth Is Flat Than Support Trump’s Vanity Projects - Forbes

CNN: More Americans Believe Earth Is Flat Than Support Trump’s Vanity Projects  Forbes

Trump, Netanyahu give differing accounts of phone call over fighting in Lebanon

The mismatched statements were another example of confusing signals on progress to end a war that has killed thousands across the region and triggered a global energy crisis

By Bloomberg News

Judge allows group to fly '86 47' flag in DC, rejecting claim it is a threat to Trump

Trump-Netanyahu split? Conflicting accounts of Israel's Lebanon op emerge after 'heated' call

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Jon Stewart Slams Donald Trump’s Crumbling Freedom 250 Concert: ‘Is Anyone Still Performing?’

On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart poked fun at President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 concert series after more than half the acts dropped out. “Man, I need good news. I need some relief. And I’ll tell you why,” Stewart said at the top of his monologue. “Because as many of you […]

By Jack Dunn

Israeli officials condemn Netanyahu's decision on cancelling strikes in Lebanon

Israeli officials have condemned Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to call of the strikes in Lebanon after being urged by US President Donald Trump to stop.

‘You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me’: Trump to Netanyahu as he pushes Israel to stop Lebanon escalation

Trump, Netanyahu call halts Beirut strike as Barnea calls to topple Iran’s regime

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

Team Trump Wants 'Neutral' Oman To 'Pick A Side' That's Not Iran

The Trump administration's distrust of Muscat reportedly started a day before the first US-Israeli airstrikes when Oman's foreign minister claimed an agreement between Washington and Tehran on nuclear issues was "within our reach".

Jon Stewart Details Unlikely Connection Between Epstein and Trump’s Freedom 250 Concert

"What the fuck? Jeff Epstein of Universal Attractions is in charge of—forgive me—recruiting talent for a Donald Trump party?"

By Emily Zemler

BFI Pleaded With Government To Exclude UK Screen Industries From Trump Trade Deal, Saying It Would Cause “Fundamental Harm”

EXCLUSIVE: The British Film Institute lobbied ministers to request that the UK’s film and TV business not be included in any trade deal signed with U.S. President Donald Trump. The BFI sent the British Foreign Office a policy document in May 2025 outlining why including the screen industries in any trade agreement would cause “fundamental […]

By Jake Kanter

Trump loses his temper with Netanyahu in expletive-laden call on Israel's escalation in Lebanon: report

United States President Donald Trump lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the latter’s escalation in Lebanon in an expletive-laden phone call on Monday, according to American news outlet Axios. The report cited two US officials and a third source briefed on the call. It said that Trump called Netanyahu “crazy” and accused him of ingratitude, according to two of the sources, and also halted Israel’s plan to strike Beirut. On Monday, Trump said he had spoken to Netanyahu...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

Letters: Trump’s 80th birthday is a historic moment, but not for the right reasons

By Letters to the editor

Partial Lebanon ceasefire announced but attacks continue

Lebanon has announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel in what would amount to a limited de-escalation.

Violence continues in Lebanon – in spite of Trump's angry phone call with Netanyahu

Axios reported that in a phone call to Netanyahu, Trump said “you’re fucking crazy” and “everybody hates Israel because of this”.

Oil slips after Trump says talks with Iran are ongoing

Brent crude futures lost 75 cents, or 0.79%, to $94.23 a barrel

By Reuters

Trump says Iran talks moving fast despite threat to widen war - The Daily Star

Trump says Iran talks moving fast despite threat to widen war  The Daily Star

Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire after Trump announcement

The Israeli military said air defences intercepted two projectiles that crossed from Lebanon into northern Israel, hours after Trump's announcement. The post Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire after Trump announcement appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Middle East on the brink of renewed escalation: Fighting continues in Lebanon despite Trump’s ceasefire assurances

New clashes between the Israeli military (IDF) and Hezbollah have continued just hours before a new round of negotiations in Washington. Meanwhile, Tehran accuses Israel of crossing "red lines" and links the developments to broader discussions about ending the regional conflict The post Middle East on the brink of renewed escalation: Fighting continues in Lebanon despite Trump’s ceasefire assurances appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Trump’s incompetent diplomats and negotiators - Tehran Times

Trump’s incompetent diplomats and negotiators  Tehran Times

IKEA customers sue for share of Trump tariff refunds

IKEA customers in the U.S. have sued the budget furniture retailer in a proposed class action seeking refunds for the higher prices the Swedish company charged before the U.S. Supreme Court struck down import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

By Abubakar Ibrahim