Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister

The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.

After Trump’s Outburst, Senate G.O.P. Stages a Reversal on Iran

In a late-night vote aimed at mollifying the president, Senate Republicans rejected a resolution directing him to end the war against Iran, a day after a bipartisan rebuke.

By Robert Jimison and Michael Gold

Taiwan Starts Washington Flights in Milestone for Uncertain Ties - Bloomberg

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Trump faces off with angry Republican caucus

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‘I hear he’s extremely liberal’: Trump offers first comments on Andy Burnham

The US president told reporters the former Manchester mayor ‘probably won’t open up the North Sea’ for oil exploration Donald Trump has labelled Andy Burnham “extremely liberal”, in his first public comments about the former Greater Manchester mayor since he emerged as the frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer. The US president told reporters Burnham “probably won’t open up the North Sea” for oil exploration, and that “the UK is dying”, signalling that the newly elected Labour MP could face a r...

By Guardian staff and agencies

Trump airs grievances with NATO chief over alliance's lack of Iran war support

President Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Wednesday, where he shared his frustrations with the lack of support he's received from allies on the Iran war.

By Teri Schultz

Senate Republicans flip on Iran war powers vote after fiery meeting with Trump and more top headlines

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ICC judges sue Trump over sanctions, call measures unlawful

Judges argue sanctions aimed to punish and coerce ICC decisions on US and Israeli war crimes cases.

Trump: Zelenskyy is "doing pretty well"

US President Donald Trump said during a press conference that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is managing the war situation "pretty well".

By Iryna Vakuliuk

US: Trump feuds with Senators after rare Iran war rebuke

US President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a housing bill signing ceremony and clashed with certain Senators after a rare motion seeking to rein in his war with Iran. The Senate passed a new motion following the feud.

Is Prabowo’s Trump moment a sign that China is losing its favourite partner?

Last October, at a Gaza peace summit in Egypt, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto leaned towards his US counterpart Donald Trump and asked, “Can I meet Eric?” Prabowo was referring to the American president’s son. Trump responded warmly in the exchange that was picked up on a hot microphone. “I’ll have Eric call. He’s such a good boy.” Eric and his brother Donald Trump Jnr both serve as executive vice-presidents of the Trump Organisation, which has already built its first golf club in...

By Khushboo Razdan

Republicans have 'growing litany list' against Trump

US President Donald ​Trump faced pointed criticism over the Iran war on Wednesday in a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans, with Trump reportedly engaging in a shouting match with Republican Senator Bill Cassidy. It was another sign, says France 24's Douglas Herbert, of growing dissatisfaction with the president among some Republicans.

By FRANCE24

Trump’s America cannot be trusted, according to damning international poll of 36 countries

The Pew Research Center thinktank surveyed tens of thousands of people and found growing concerns over Trump’s second term foreign policy

By Alex Croft

Donald Trump to present the trophy to the winners of the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, report says

President Trump and FIFA's Gianni Infantino will jointly present the World Cup trophy at MetLife Stadium.

Trump kicks off ‘Great State Fair’: What America’s 250th anniversary will look like

President Trump inaugurated a 16-day celebration for America's 250th anniversary on the National Mall, featuring a "Great American State Fair" with diverse displays and performances. The event promises the world's largest fireworks display on July 4th, alongside athletic competitions and a new Ferris wheel. Despite some performer withdrawals and political sensitivities, the festivities aim to showcase national pride and a revitalized America.

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Closed-door clash: Trump confronts Republicans over Iran deal before key Senate vote

Did the public actually want Starmer to stay?

MPs are keen for selfies with Burnham, but their voters may be less convinced

By Megan Kenyon

'Need each other': Macron to host Italian PM Giorgia Meloni amid strained relation, Trump rift

President Emmanuel Macron will host Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on Thursday in the French seaside resort of Antibes in a bid to smooth often testy ties.

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen reveals dress rehearsal for Iran nuclear archive raid was in Africa

The operation changed the course of history as it was the impetus for US President Donald Trump to pull out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal shortly after the operation's results were revealed.

'Mad As A Murder Hornet' Trump Squabbles With Disaffected Senate

US Senator John Kennedy, a Louisiana Republican, told reporters that Trump was "mad as a murder hornet" at the war powers vote because it undermined his ongoing negotiations with Iran.

Trump kicks off US's 250th birthday with rally

President Donald Trump opened a 16-day celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary with a campaign-style rally.

Donald Trump takes to social media in all-caps rant about ‘highest ever’ poll numbers despite spiralling support

President’s legacy projects and foreign intervention may prove costly at mid-term elections

By Andrew Feinberg

Trump seeks $88b in extra funding, mostly for Iran war

US President Donald Trump asked Congress Wednesday for nearly $88 billion in extra spending, most of it to cover the cost of the Iran war, at a moment of growing unease in both parties over the conflict and its political price. The White House request for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding includes tens of billions of dollars for the Pentagon, as well as money for US farmers, Ebola response efforts in central Africa and domestic infrastructure projects. The proposal landed a day after Congres

By The Korea Herald

The new frontier in the US-China AI race: Talent

Beyond chips, data and computing power, the battle between Beijing and Washington is increasingly being fought over the researchers, engineers and entrepreneurs shaping the technology's future.

Trump pledges U.S. aid to Venezuela after deadly twin earthquakes

What will the Trump administration’s relationship with Andy Burnham look like?

The popular Labour Party politician could butt heads with the U.S. president

By Justin Klawans, The Week US

Trump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over Iran war

The high-volume lunchtime exchange with a member of Trump's own party shows how the war has weighed on the President ahead of November elections that will determine control of Congress

By Reuters

Groups claim 234 containers of suspected US e-waste reached Subic

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Environmental groups on Thursday alleged that at least 234 containers of suspected electronic waste (e-waste) and one container of plastic waste from the United States (US) have reached this freeport since March, raising concerns that the country could become a dumping ground for foreign hazardous waste. Tony Dizon, advocacy and campaign

By cavendano

Leonard Cohen’s estate hit out at Donald Trump’s use of ‘Hallelujah’ at rally

Trump previously used a Rufus Wainwright cover of 'Hallelujah' at a 2024 rally, which Wainwright called “the height of blasphemy” The post Leonard Cohen’s estate hit out at Donald Trump’s use of ‘Hallelujah’ at rally appeared first on NME.

By Alex Rigotti

National Insecurity: America's Continuing Reliance On Critical Chinese Materials

National Insecurity: America's Continuing Reliance On Critical Chinese Materials Authored by Benjamin Weingarten via RealClearWire, At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 - with face masks, gloves, and other basic protections in high demand - Chinese leaders threatened to plunge America into the "mighty sea of coronavirus" by withholding essential medical supplies in retaliation for measures such as the U.S. travel ban on visitors from China. The threat, issued throug...

By Tyler Durden

Trump believes Zelensky does pretty well in war with Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump is convinced that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, despite the difficult circumstances of the war, is "doing pretty well."

Trump opens US 250th national anniversary party with rally-style speech

President Trump kicks off America’s 250th national anniversary with a rally-style speech, blending national commemoration with his political agenda. Read m Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-opens-us-250th-national-anniversary-party-with-rally-style-speech/

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US Senate sides with Trump in fresh vote on Iran war powers

The US Senate rejected a resolution on Wednesday to rein in President Donald Trump's handling of the Iran war -- an apparent U-turn following pressure from the Republican leader. The post US Senate sides with Trump in fresh vote on Iran war powers appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

US Congress passes historic war powers measure to curb Trump’s military action in Iran

The Senate vote marks the first time both chambers of Congress have approved a war powers resolution directing a president to end US military action, although the measure is non-binding The post US Congress passes historic war powers measure to curb Trump’s military action in Iran appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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