Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- 4h ago
Biden to publish memoir 'Promise Me, America' on 17 November, says cancer treatment 'going really well'
The former president will publish 'Promise Me, America' on 17 November, two weeks after the midterms, and used the announcement to share that his cancer treatment is progressing well.
- 6h ago
Russian ballistic missiles strike Kyiv, killing two, as Zelensky reshuffles government and EU seals drone deal
At least eight ballistic missiles targeted the Ukrainian capital overnight, hours after EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced a drone production pact and President Zelensky named a new prime minister.
- 7h ago
Trump pushes for Poland's permanent G20 membership as Washington Post op-ed lays out economic and strategic case
A Washington Post op-ed by Hudson Institute fellows Peter Rough and Ulrich Speck says President Trump is advocating for Poland's permanent seat at the G20, citing its $1 trillion economy, 3.5% growth rate, and heavy defence spending.
- 7h ago
Hong Kong police raid two independent bookstores, arrest five booksellers under national security law
Police seized boxes of books from Have A Nice Stay and Greenfield Book Store in Mong Kok, a day after one shop announced its closure, citing financial strain and elusive 'red lines'.
- 8h ago
EU inks drone production deal with Ukraine as US grants Patriot licence
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sealed a joint drone manufacturing partnership with President Zelensky in Kyiv, backed by 1 billion euros, while President Trump offered Ukraine a licence for Patriot missile production.
- 9h ago
US slaps 25% tariff on Brazilian imports, Lula activates reciprocity law and WTO complaint
The US will levy a 25% duty on most Brazilian imports from July 22, after a year-long probe found unfair practices in digital payments, ethanol and deforestation. Brazil immediately began activating its reciprocity law and will file a WTO complaint.
- 10h ago
US bombs northern Iran for first time: explosions near Tehran, Semnan hit; tanker disabled, American freed
Overnight airstrikes struck near the capital and a missile production hub, while an earlier wave killed at least seven and wounded over 260. Iran released a US citizen amid the escalation.
- 13h ago
Goldman's Ex-Top Lawyer Calls Epstein 'Masterful Liar' as Three Capitol Hill Hearings Converge on Scandal
Kathryn Ruemmler, former Goldman Sachs general counsel, testified behind closed doors that she never witnessed Epstein's abuse and would have reported it, while separate Senate panels grilled Trump nominees over bungled Epstein document releases.
- 13h ago
US launches new airstrikes on Iran and threatens to destroy power plants and bridges if no deal, as Iran hits US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
The US launched a fourth night of airstrikes on Iran and reinstated a naval blockade as President Trump warned of attacks on Iran’s power plants and bridges if no deal is reached. Iran retaliated by hitting US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan and threatened to shut more energy export routes.
- 13h ago
Trump spy chief pick Jay Clayton refuses to say Biden won 2020 election in heated Senate hearing
Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, repeatedly declined to acknowledge Joe Biden's 2020 election victory during a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, drawing sharp rebukes from Democratic senators.
- 14h ago
Vance admits Trump administration 'mishandled' Epstein files release, blames ex-AG Bondi for inflating expectations
Vice President JD Vance told Joe Rogan the Trump administration was 'guilty' of mishandling the Jeffrey Epstein file disclosures, pointing to former Attorney General Pam Bondi's claim that a client list sat on her desk as the trigger for public mistrust.
- 14h ago
US Mint begins production of $1 commemorative coin with Trump's portrait for 250th anniversary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the coin on Wednesday, part of the nation's semiquincentennial celebrations, with a fall release planned despite legal questions over living presidents on currency.
- 14h ago
Hegseth mandates annual testosterone screening for US troops over 30
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced mandatory annual testosterone checks for service members 30 and older, with voluntary hormone therapy for those found deficient, drawing fire from Democrats who likened it to gender-affirming care.
- 15h ago
Elon Musk backs Marine Le Pen as 'France's last hope' ahead of 2027 race
Elon Musk publicly endorsed French far-right candidate Marine Le Pen for the 2027 presidential election, calling her 'France's last hope' in a post to his 240 million X followers, drawing sharp criticism from Paris over foreign influence in the campaign.
- 17h ago
FCC to vote August 6 on repealing 39% TV ownership cap, shifting to case-by-case merger reviews
The Federal Communications Commission will vote on August 6 to eliminate the rule that prevents a single broadcaster from reaching more than 39% of U.S. TV households, Chairman Brendan Carr announced Wednesday in a Breitbart op-ed.
- 18h ago
Burnham signals no immediate wealth tax as Starmer exits with tributes and Thames Water warning
Incoming UK prime minister Andy Burnham ruled out an immediate wealth tax but left the door open for future rises, while outgoing leader Keir Starmer defended his record in an emotional final Commons appearance. Thames Water warned of material uncertainty over its future as Burnham’s team signalled a plan to bring the utility under public control.
- yesterday
China's economic growth slows to 4.3% in Q2, missing forecasts as exports surge and domestic demand falters
The world's second-largest economy expanded at its weakest pace since late 2022, as a property slump and weak consumer confidence offset a 27% surge in June exports.
- yesterday
Infantino faces IOC complaint over five 'manifest breaches' of neutrality tied to Trump support and Balogun case
Human rights group FairSquare submitted a formal complaint to the IOC on 14 July 2026, alleging repeated political neutrality violations by FIFA president Gianni Infantino in his dealings with US president Donald Trump, including the World Cup suspension reversal for striker Folarin Balogun.
- yesterday
Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump officials and pro-Israel groups, alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to crush Palestine advocacy
The former Columbia University graduate student, detained for 104 days in 2025, filed a federal lawsuit in Manhattan on Tuesday accusing senior administration figures and private groups of coordinating to surveil, jail and deport him.
- yesterday
US inflation drops to 3.5% in June as ceasefire cools energy prices, but renewed Iran strikes threaten reversal
Consumer prices fell 0.4% month-on-month, the largest decline since April 2020, driven by a 9.7% drop in gasoline costs after the temporary truce with Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz.
