» Israel strikes southern Beirut on eve of religious holiday
05/06/25 17:13 from BBC News - World
Israel's military says it was targeting an underground drone factory of armed group Hezbollah.
» Explosions heard in Beirut as Israel carries out airstrikes – video
05/06/25 17:07 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
At least three Israeli airstrikes have hit Beirut’s southern suburbs, after the military said it would target what it described as underground Hezbollah drone factories Israel hits south Beirut after targeting ‘underground Hezbollah dron...
» Israel launches strikes on southern Beirut
05/06/25 17:02 from BBC News - World
Israel's military says it was targeting an underground drone factory of armed group Hezbollah.
» Labour MPs back proposal for universal digital identity card
05/06/25 17:01 from FT.com - World
Influential think-tank says new credential will strengthen enforcement of immigration rules and help tackle benefit fraud
» UK makes new concessions to private equity on tax crackdown
05/06/25 16:58 from FT.com - World
Government proposes changes to tax treatment of carried interest that will make the regime less onerous
» Trump 'very disappointed' by Musk as row explodes into public
05/06/25 16:49 from BBC News - World
In response, Musk accused the president of "Such ingratitude", adding: "Without me, Trump would have lost the election".
» JPMorgan says it will fire analysts who accept future-dated job offers elsewhere
05/06/25 16:49 from FT.com - World
Letter sent to new recruits is latest escalation of US bank’s battle with private equity over junior talent
» WATCH: Firefighters respond to massive fire at Philadelphia bus depot
05/06/25 16:42 from ABC News: ABCNews
At least 40 decommissioned SEPTA buses that were slated to be sold or scrapped have been damaged – including 15 electric buses. Heat from the flames caused some of the vehicles to melt to the ground.
» US oil companies lobby Republicans to keep Biden’s hydrogen tax credits
05/06/25 16:41 from FT.com - World
Fossil fuel industry warns repeal of incentives could enable China to dominate production of the clean fuel
» 'CRAZY': Trump and Musk feud erupts on social media
05/06/25 16:19 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Trump and Elon Musk's rift exploded into public view on Thursday over what started out as differences on the president's megabill.
» Goldman Sachs reins in risk appetite as Trump tariffs roil markets
05/06/25 16:19 from FT.com - World
Chief operating officer John Waldron anticipates period of ‘slowflation’ with rising prices outpacing growth
» Tesla’s market value suffers biggest one-day drop after Trump-Musk spat
05/06/25 16:13 from FT.com - World
US president and world’s richest man trade insults as their alliance collapses
» Thune plows ahead to pass Trump's megabill as Musk continues to bash it
05/06/25 16:09 from ABC News: ABCNews
Senate Republican Leader John Thune reiterated that "failure is not an option" as he works to get GOP holdouts on the megabill in line.
» Families watch as migrants arrested at routine DHS check-ins
05/06/25 15:54 from ABC News: ABCNews
Immigration lawyers noted a growing pattern of migrants being detained during check-ins with DHS and being quickly deported under expedited removal.
» Trump attacks ‘crazy’ Musk as row over tax bill erupts
05/06/25 15:44 from FT.com - World
US president signals he may cut billionaire’s contracts with the federal government
» ‘Why are you doing this?’: Iranians react to Trump travel ban
05/06/25 15:28 from World news
People interviewed in Iran and Togo expressed confusion and disappointment at being included on President Trump’s list of visitors banned from the U.S.
» Trump's new ban dodges pitfalls faced by last attempt, experts say
05/06/25 15:26 from BBC News - World
It appears the US president has learned lessons from a previous effort to ban entry from several nations.
» Trump, China's Xi discussed trade deal in long-awaited call
05/06/25 14:57 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the phone on Thursday, according to Chinese state media.
» What will Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' do to Medicare and SNAP?
05/06/25 14:51 from ABC News: ABCNews
Trump's megabill cuts around $600 billion in Medicaid. About 11 million people could lose their coverage over 10 years, according to the CBO. Here are other effects.
» US trade deficit narrowed significantly amid Trump's tariff escalation
05/06/25 14:51 from ABC News: ABCNews
The fresh data arrives days after a major swath of tariffs entered legal limbo.
» What we know about Trump's latest travel ban
05/06/25 14:45 from BBC News - World
President Donald Trump signs a proclamation banning nationals from 12 countries from travelling to the US.
» War of words erupts between Trump and Musk over president's megabill
05/06/25 14:41 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Trump and Elon Musk traded barbs on Thursday over the megabill to fund much of the president's domestic policy agenda.
» Here are taxes that Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' would repeal
05/06/25 14:34 from ABC News: ABCNews
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act would pay for Trump’s campaign promises to make his 2017 tax cuts permanent, cut other taxes and boost spending for the border and defense.
» UK pensions bill pushes more investment in private markets
05/06/25 14:34 from FT.com - World
Proposed law would give regulators option to force some defined contribution workplace schemes to back more British assets
» Trump claims 'trade deal' after call with China's Xi
05/06/25 14:33 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the phone on Thursday, according to Chinese state media.
» Netanyahu confirms Israel arming Gaza clans to undermine Hamas
05/06/25 14:26 from FT.com - World
Prime minister’s comments come after opposition leader claims country is sending weapons to ‘criminals and felons’
» US Supreme Court rejects Mexico lawsuit against gunmakers
05/06/25 14:25 from BBC News - World
The suit accused gunmakers of contributing to Mexico's gun violence struggles and challenged a US shield law.
» Trump and China's Xi hold long-awaited call exclusively on trade
05/06/25 14:23 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the phone on Thursday, according to Chinese state media.
» Coco Gauff reaches French Open final
05/06/25 14:20 from ABC News: ABCNews
No. 2 Coco Gauff will face No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the women's final on Saturday.
» Israeli military recovers two hostages' bodies in southern Gaza
05/06/25 14:07 from BBC News - World
Israeli Americans Judi Weinstein Haggai, 70, and her husband Gadi, 72, were killed during the 7 October 2023 attacks.
» EU hit by surge in steel imports as US tariffs divert shipments
05/06/25 14:06 from FT.com - World
Industry calls for Brussels to take urgent action with deliveries of some products increasing by more than 1,000 per cent
» Reform UK chair Zia Yusuf resigns from party
05/06/25 13:51 from FT.com - World
Senior figure in populist movement says role is ‘no longer good use of my time’
» Bill Clinton stands by assessment Biden's mind was 'clear' on ABC's 'The View'
05/06/25 13:47 from ABC News: ABCNews
Bill Clinton, on ABC's "The View," said he did not have concerns about former President Joe Biden's mental health and wants Democrats to focus on the future.
» Three journalists among five killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital
05/06/25 13:47 from BBC News - World
The Anglican Church, which runs al-Ahli hospital, condemns the attack that Israel says targeted a Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative.
» Most new build homes in England to be required to have solar panels
05/06/25 13:40 from FT.com - World
Ministers want to amend building regulations to promote renewable power
» Donald Trump tells White House press conference he's disappointed with Elon Musk – video
05/06/25 13:36 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
The US president said he was very disappointed that the former Doge chief had criticised his upcoming spending bill. Trump accused Musk of turning against the bill because of its provisions revoking incentives for consumers to buy electr...
» Donald Trump tells White House press conference he is disappointed with Elon Musk – video
05/06/25 13:36 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
The US president says he is very disappointed that the former 'department of government efficiency' (Doge) chief criticised his upcoming spending bill. Trump accused Musk of turning against the bill because of its provisions revoking inc...
» Trump says he's 'very disappointed' in Elon Musk. Musk strikes back in real time.
05/06/25 13:35 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Trump and Elon Musk traded barbs on Thursday over the megabill to fund much of the president's domestic policy agenda.
» Trump confirms China trip after 'very good' call with Xi
05/06/25 13:32 from BBC News - World
The leaders of the US and China agree to further talks aimed at reaching a deal amid an ongoing trade war.
» Germany defends arming Israel despite criticism of Gaza war
05/06/25 13:32 from FT.com - World
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has faced a growing international backlash over military campaign
» Coco Gauff advances to French Open final
05/06/25 13:27 from World news
Coco Gauff reached her second final at Roland-Garros by beating Loïs Boisson 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday to end the surprising, upset-filled run by a French wild-card entry who is ranked No. 361.
» Trump attacks ‘hostile’ Musk as row over tax bill erupts
05/06/25 13:22 from FT.com - World
US president says billionaire Tesla boss who bankrolled his campaign has become ‘hostile’
» WATCH: Bald eagle in Big Bear, California, returns to nest and reunites with sister
05/06/25 13:21 from ABC News: ABCNews
David Muir reports on the baby eagles in Big Bear, California. Scientists said 90-day-old Sunny might never return after fledging the nest, but she did to reunite with her sister, Gizmo.
» Lessons from a stablecoin IPO: tech turns on a dime
05/06/25 13:21 from FT.com - World
Circle’s tokens should reliably preserve their value, but the same cannot be guaranteed of its shares
» Circle Internet shares soar 150% on NYSE debut
05/06/25 13:18 from FT.com - World
Stablecoin operator rides wave of enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies as Trump pledges to slash regulation
» Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial updates: Prosecution expected to call 'Jane' to testify
05/06/25 13:12 from ABC News: ABCNews
Sean "Diddy" Combs is standing trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges in a case that has captured widespread attention.
» Supreme Court blocks Mexico's lawsuit against US gun makers over cartel violence
05/06/25 13:10 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday in favor of U.S. gun manufacturers and blocked a liability lawsuit brought by the government of Mexico.
» 'Have mercy': Families plead as migrants arrested at routine DHS check-ins
05/06/25 13:07 from ABC News: ABCNews
Immigration lawyers noted a growing pattern of migrants being detained during check-ins with DHS and being quickly deported under expedited removal.
» Trump admin live updates: Trump 'very disappointed' with Musk amid CEO's criticism
05/06/25 13:05 from ABC News: ABCNews
Trump was asked on Thursday about Elon Musk's relentless criticism of his massive tax and immigration bill.
» Trump and Xi agree to launch new round of trade talks
05/06/25 12:51 from FT.com - World
Leaders hold phone call amid simmering trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies
» Trump 'disappointed' with Musk's attacks on budget bill
05/06/25 12:38 from BBC News - World
Musk wrote "whatever" in a social media post shortly after the comments.
» Former Zambian President Lungu dies aged 68
05/06/25 12:37 from BBC News - World
He had "been receiving specialized treatment in South Africa", his party says.
» LIVE: ABC News Live
05/06/25 12:31 from ABC News: ABCNews
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» What will Trump's megabill do to programs like Medicare and SNAP?
05/06/25 12:26 from ABC News: ABCNews
Trump's megabill cuts around $600 billion in Medicaid. About 11 million people could lose their coverage over 10 years, according to the CBO. Here are other effects.
» BlackRock’s Fink sounds alarm over rising US red ink
05/06/25 12:09 from FT.com - World
Wall Street titans increasingly voicing concerns about prospects of a higher deficit due to government spending
» BlackRock’s Fink sounds alarm over rising US deficit
05/06/25 12:09 from FT.com - World
Wall Street titans increasingly voicing concerns over mounting debt due to government spending
» Trump administration, for 1st time, returns wrongly deported migrant to US
05/06/25 12:03 from ABC News: ABCNews
A wrongly deported Guatemalan man has been returned to the U.S., marking the first time the Trump administration has brought back a deportee based on a judge's order.
» Doubts grow over pace of Britain’s clean power push
05/06/25 12:00 from FT.com - World
Also in this week’s newsletter, growing fears of steel imports ‘flooding’ the country
» Lagarde signals ECB rate-cutting ‘nearly concluded’
05/06/25 11:59 from FT.com - World
Central bank president’s remarks come after governing council members reduce rates by quarter point to 2%
» Michelle Obama announces new book on her White House fashion
05/06/25 11:51 from ABC News: ABCNews
The former first lady says the book will look at her "lifelong journey with fashion, hair, and beauty."
» Watch: City buses go up in flames in Philadelphia
05/06/25 11:49 from BBC News - World
As many as 40 decommissioned buses were damaged in the fire, according to officials
» LIVE: Trump hosts German chancellor at White House: ABC News Live
05/06/25 11:46 from ABC News: ABCNews
24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events
» Draw your own chart game: How Taco were Trump’s tariffs?
05/06/25 11:38 from FT.com - World
Test your knowledge of how the US president’s trade war actually affected import duties
» WATCH: It’s game on with Nintendo Switch 2 release
05/06/25 11:30 from ABC News: ABCNews
Gamers were lining up for hours for the release of the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 -- with some lining up for days.
» Supreme Court blocks lawsuit against gun manufacturers filed by Mexican government
05/06/25 11:24 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday in favor of U.S. gun manufacturers and blocked a liability lawsuit brought by the government of Mexico.
» Trump and Xi hold long-awaited call, Chinese state media reports
05/06/25 11:15 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the phone on Thursday, according to Chinese state media.
» Trump and Xi Hold First Call in Months, Setting Stage For More Trade Talks
05/06/25 11:14 from TIME: Top World Stories
The 90-minute call was focused on trade, according to Trump
» Supreme Court sides with straight Ohio woman who alleged 'reverse discrimination'
05/06/25 11:09 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of an Ohio woman in her bid to revive a lawsuit alleging she was passed over for a job due to her heterosexual orientation.
» How to end the US-Iran nuclear impasse
05/06/25 11:00 from FT.com - World
Without a deal on enrichment, Washington and Tehran could lose control of an escalating crisis
» Leaving London’s market is not always a Wise move
05/06/25 10:59 from FT.com - World
There is little evidence that moving to the US actually helps most companies over the long term
» Supreme Court sides with Ohio straight woman who alleged 'reverse discrimination'
05/06/25 10:50 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of an Ohio woman in her bid to revive a lawsuit alleging she was passed over for a job due to her heterosexual orientation.
» WATCH: Deserving high school coach gets a surprise
05/06/25 10:50 from ABC News: ABCNews
Pryor High School coach Lori Martin, known for her impact on students' lives, gets surprised with tickets to the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers.
» Building housing indigenous art burns down in Canada's wildfires
05/06/25 10:48 from BBC News - World
In a Facebook post, the owner of the store said that they "feel a profound sense of loss" over the destruction of the artefacts.
» Some astronomers think they've spotted a new dwarf planet
05/06/25 10:44 from World news
Some scientists think they discovered a new dwarf planet at the edge of the solar system, so far away that it takes around 25,000 years to complete one orbit around the sun. Astrophysicist Dr. Paul Sutter explains what the discovery mean...
» Why does Maga world hate Europe?
05/06/25 10:36 from FT.com - World
Donald Trump’s team is taking its US culture war across the Atlantic with implications for the western alliance
» Supreme Court sides with Catholic Charities in case over unemployment taxes
05/06/25 10:36 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Supreme Court says a Catholic charity in Wisconsin doesn’t have to pay unemployment taxes in one of a set of religious-rights cases the justices are considering this term
» Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy
05/06/25 10:29 from FT.com - World
As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive orders
» Trump and China's Xi speak amid trade war, Chinese state media reports
05/06/25 10:27 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the phone on Thursday, according to Chinese state media.
» Meteorologist warns live on air that Doge cuts will mean less accurate hurricane forecasts – video
05/06/25 10:25 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
John Morales, a Florida weather presenter, told viewers live on air that he will no longer be able to accurately predict hurricanes as a result the Trump administration's drastic cuts to weather and climate agencies. The White House's de...
» Meteorologist warns that 'Doge' cuts will mean less accurate hurricane forecasts – video
05/06/25 10:25 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
John Morales, a Florida weather presenter, told viewers live on air that he will no longer be able to accurately predict hurricanes as a result the Trump administration's drastic cuts to weather and climate agencies. The White House's so...
» Fury and resignation around the world as Trump's travel ban comes roaring back
05/06/25 10:11 from World news
Countries across the world were in shock after President Donald Trump announced a travel ban on nationals from a dozen countries and the cancellation of visa programs for seven more.
» U.S.-backed aid group in Gaza reopens sites after closures and delays
05/06/25 09:57 from World news
A U.S. and Israeli-backed aid organization in Gaza said it was reopening two distribution sites a day after shutting them following deadly shootings.
» Trump and Xi held phone call on Thursday, Chinese state media reports
05/06/25 09:45 from FT.com - World
Conversation comes amid simmering trade tensions between world’s two largest economies
» Trump admin live updates: Trump to host German chancellor at White House Thursday
05/06/25 09:40 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump is scheduled on Thursday to host Germany’s newly elected chancellor, Friedrich Merz, in the Oval Office.
» WATCH: Basketball stars show off LEGO skills
05/06/25 09:33 from ABC News: ABCNews
Myles Turner, Dereck Lively and Allisha Gray have gone on social media to show off their building block creations.
» Harvard reacts to Trump blocking foreign students from attending university
05/06/25 09:25 from ABC News: ABCNews
Harvard University is calling President Donald Trump's proclamation to block foreign students from attending university another "illegal retaliatory step."
» Trump and China's Xi spoke on the phone, Chinese state media reports
05/06/25 09:20 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the phone on Thursday, according to Chinese state media.
» At least 11 dead after stampede outside cricket stadium in India
05/06/25 09:11 from World news
At least 11 people were killed in a crowd surge outside a cricket stadium in India after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first Indian Premier League title. Police said the chaos erupted after some people without passes tried to...
» Trump and Xi talk on phone as tariff battle continues
05/06/25 09:05 from World news
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Xinping held a phone call Thursday amid ongoing tensions between the two superpowers.
» Trump and Xi agree to new in-person meeting after phone call amid trade tensions
05/06/25 09:05 from World news
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call Thursday amid ongoing tensions between the two superpowers — with a new in-person meeting planned soon.
» WATCH: Stanley Pup returns: NHL's adorable adoption game
05/06/25 09:02 from ABC News: ABCNews
The NHL's Stanley Pup is back with 32 rescue dogs representing each team and many of them are up for adoption.
» Bull in a china shop? No, it's an elephant in a grocery store
05/06/25 09:01 from World news
A hungry elephant, covered in mud, devoured nine bags of sweet rice crackers, some sandwiches and dried bananas in a grocery shop in Thailand on Monday.
» Rush of Trump orders resurrects travel ban and targets Biden
05/06/25 09:00 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, landmark tax bill will add $2.4tn to US debt by 2034, according to fiscal watchdog
» Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
05/06/25 08:58 from FT.com - World
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane. See how actions taken by your central bank affect you
» More territory won’t bring Israel security
05/06/25 08:51 from FT.com - World
Regional integration and Palestinian statehood, not reoccupation of Gaza, is the only path towards peace
» Eight injured on Ryanair flight hit by 'severe turbulence', police say
05/06/25 08:32 from BBC News - World
The flight's captain called ahead for medical assistance and the plane "landed normally" in southern Germany.
» World Bank U-turn ends loan ban to Uganda over gay rights
05/06/25 08:27 from BBC News - World
The bank had ended all lending to Uganda two years ago because of a harsh, new anti-LGBTQ law.
» UK inflation overstated due to government data error, ONS says
05/06/25 08:26 from FT.com - World
Annual inflation in April was overestimated at 3.5% because of issue identified in vehicle tax figures
» Procter & Gamble to cut up to 7,000 jobs under tariff, consumer uncertainty pressure
05/06/25 08:06 from ABC News: ABCNews
Procter & Gamble will cut up to 7,000 jobs, or approximately 6% of its global workforce, over the next two years as the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers wrestles with tariff-related costs and customers who have grown anxio...
» Putin’s insatiable appetite for war
05/06/25 07:57 from FT.com - World
Even if the fighting in Ukraine were to end, rearmament will remain at the centre of the Russian economy
» 'KILL the BILL': Musk continues to blast Trump's bill in social media posts
05/06/25 07:56 from ABC News: ABCNews
Multiple people who have spoken to Trump and Musk describe a widening rift.
» Traders anticipate quarter-point ECB rate cut
05/06/25 07:33 from FT.com - World
Swap markets suggest a trim to 2 per cent is an almost dead cert
» ECB cuts rates to 2% amid trade tensions
05/06/25 07:33 from FT.com - World
Quarter-point reduction comes after Eurozone inflation fell below target in May
» ECB decision as it happened: deposit rate cut to 2% as inflation falls below target; Lagarde surprises markets with hawkish comments
05/06/25 07:33 from FT.com - World
Quarter-point reduction comes after Eurozone inflation fell below target in May
» Israel recovers bodies of 2 American-Israeli hostages from Gaza
05/06/25 07:30 from ABC News: ABCNews
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday morning that Israeli forces had recovered the bodies of two hostages held by Hamas.
» Fans queue overnight for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2
05/06/25 07:29 from BBC News - World
Nintendo's long-awaited Switch 2 has been released worldwide.
» New Zealand Parliament suspends Maori lawmakers over haka protest
05/06/25 07:24 from World news
New Zealand’s Parliament voted to suspend three Maori lawmakers who staged a haka protest over a controversial bill last year. The suspensions, ranging from seven to 21 days, are among the harshest in New Zealand’s parliamentary history.
» Trump directs DOJ, White House counsel to investigate Biden’s mental state in office
05/06/25 07:17 from ABC News: ABCNews
The move by the White House represents a significant escalation, as it is a directive to the Justice Department to formally investigate.
» Trump signs proclamation banning travel from 12 countries
05/06/25 07:17 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning travel from 12 countries, citing national security concerns.
» Car finance mis-selling payouts must not put lenders out of business, says UK regulator
05/06/25 07:11 from FT.com - World
FCA sets out broad principles for future compensation scheme
» Kimberly-Clark to spin off Kleenex and other tissue products outside US
05/06/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
Consumer staples group is forming $3bn joint venture with Brazilian pulp producer Suzano
» Have low oil prices killed M&A?
05/06/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
Dealmaking has cooled in the US upstream market amid tariffs and Opec+ supply boosts
» Fishing Communities in the Philippines Are Fighting for their Future as Waters Rise
05/06/25 07:00 from TIME: Top World Stories
As sea levels rise, coastal families in the Philippines tackle the fear of displacement—and what it means for the next generation.
» Palantir is nuts. When’s the crash?
05/06/25 06:52 from FT.com - World
An AI darling faces its dusky interregnum
» Reeves can no longer outrun Labour’s early choices
05/06/25 06:49 from FT.com - World
This government inherited a mess but it also hobbled itself with tax pledges and a plan dependent on higher growth
» UK fintech Wise to switch main listing to New York
05/06/25 06:44 from FT.com - World
Fresh blow to London market struggling to compete with Wall Street
» Why were these 12 countries on Trump's travel-ban list?
05/06/25 06:39 from BBC News - World
The new restrictions primarily affect African and Middle Eastern nations, with a range of justifications given.
» Why has Trump banned travel from these countries?
05/06/25 06:39 from BBC News - World
The new restrictions primarily affect African and Middle Eastern nations, with a range of justifications given.
» WATCH: Hungry elephant raids grocery store shelves in Thailand
05/06/25 06:38 from ABC News: ABCNews
A hungry wild elephant caused havoc in a grocery store in Thailand on Monday when he strolled in from a nearby national park and helped himself to some food off the shelf.
» FirstFT: Trump fears spark ‘rethink’ of US exposure among big investors
05/06/25 06:19 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump bans travel from 12 countries while ECB meets to decide on interest rates
» Trump admin live updates: Foreign students blocked from entering US to attend Harvard
05/06/25 06:01 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning travel from 12 countries, citing national security concerns.
» Three Maori MPs suspended over 'intimidating' haka
05/06/25 06:01 from BBC News - World
"We will never be silenced," says Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, who started the protest dance.
» ‘Remainer’ paper New European rebrands to push beyond Brexit roots
05/06/25 06:00 from FT.com - World
Title formed after 2016 UK vote is relaunching as The New World to reflect coverage of global politics and culture
» Lessons from Poland
05/06/25 06:00 from FT.com - World
Playing into polarisation is a losing game for liberal centrists
» Australia needs better EU beef offer to revive trade deal, says minister
05/06/25 06:00 from FT.com - World
Don Farrell says Brussels should show goodwill on agricultural market access
» Hotter world will drive more wars, EU climate chief warns
05/06/25 06:00 from FT.com - World
Military staff increasingly concerned about rising sea levels, droughts and floods, according to EU commissioner
» Russia targets teachers who cooperated with the British Council
05/06/25 05:58 from World news
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) spy service accused U.K. intelligence of using the British Council as cover to undermine Russia.
» David Jolly, a Trump critic, former GOP congressman, to run for governor as Democrat
05/06/25 05:47 from ABC News: ABCNews
A former Republican congressman and vocal critic of Donald Trump says he wants to become governor in the president’s adopted home state of Florida, and he’s running as a Democrat
» Big investors shift away from US markets
05/06/25 05:29 from FT.com - World
Donald Trump’s trade war and rapidly mounting government debt have shaken confidence in American assets
» US-backed group extends closure of Gaza aid sites
05/06/25 05:19 from FT.com - World
Delays to reopening come after Gazan officials accuse Israeli soldiers of killing Palestinians on their way to get supplies
» Tory shadow chancellor says sorry for Truss mini-Budget
05/06/25 05:08 from FT.com - World
Former PM hits back at Mel Stride speech that argued her 2022 fiscal event ‘damaged credibility’ of party
» Held at gunpoint: BBC team detained by Israeli forces in southern Syria
05/06/25 05:03 from BBC News - World
BBC Arabic's Feras Kilani and his colleagues were held at gunpoint, bound and strip-searched while filming in the Golan Heights.
» Tied up and blindfolded: How BBC team was held at gunpoint by Israeli forces in Syria
05/06/25 05:03 from BBC News - World
BBC Arabic's Feras Kilani and his colleagues were held at gunpoint, bound and strip-searched while filming in the Golan Heights.
» Powerful new cannabis outstrips dangers of ‘Woodstock pot’
05/06/25 05:00 from FT.com - World
EU agency warns potent forms of recreational drug flooding Europe put users at risk of severe damage to mental health
» EU businesses lobby China for rare earths ‘fast-track’ channel
05/06/25 05:00 from FT.com - World
Beijing’s strict controls on critical minerals threaten supply chains worldwide
» Madeleine McCann Portugal search enters third day
05/06/25 04:42 from BBC News - World
Investigators have until Friday to look for evidence relating to her disappearance from Praia da Luz 18 years ago.
» Madeleine McCann Portugal search continues
05/06/25 04:42 from BBC News - World
Investigators have until Friday to look for evidence relating to her disappearance from Praia da Luz 18 years ago.
» At least 11 people die in a stampede in India as fans celebrate cricket championship
05/06/25 04:36 from World news
At least 11 people are dead and more than 30 injured after a stampede on Wednesday as crowds tried to enter a cricket stadium in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, authorities said.
» Stride’s apology for Truss episode will fall on deaf ears
05/06/25 04:30 from FT.com - World
Kemi Badenoch’s failure to signal changed Conservative party makes saying sorry a pointless expression
» Procter & Gamble to slash 7,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive
05/06/25 04:28 from FT.com - World
Household goods group to axe 15% of non-manufacturing roles over next two years amid tariff uncertainty
» Watch: Three things you need to know about the mushroom murder trial
05/06/25 04:21 from BBC News - World
As Erin Patterson continues to give evidence, the BBC looks at what the key takeaways are so far.
» Vietnam scraps two-child policy as aging threatens economic growth
05/06/25 04:16 from World news
Vietnam has abolished its long-standing two-child limit to try and reverse declining birth rates and ease the pressures of an aging population.
» Hungry elephant causes havoc in Thailand grocery store
05/06/25 04:13 from World news
A hungry elephant caused havoc in a grocery store in Thailand when he strolled in and helped himself to produce on the shelves. The shopkeeper said the elephant, known as Plai Biang Lek from the nearby Khao Yai National Park, ate nine ba...
» Australian murder suspect is cross-examined over poisonous mushroom meal
05/06/25 04:05 from World news
An Australian woman accused of using poisonous mushrooms to murder three elderly relatives of her estranged husband was cross-examined by the prosecution on Thursday, denying she had measured a “fatal dose” on her kitchen scales.
» Army leaders defend parade and border spending as Congress presses for answers
05/06/25 04:02 from ABC News: ABCNews
Army leaders are defending spending as much as $45 million to add a parade to the service’s 250th birthday celebration on June 14, saying it will help boost recruitment
» Violent turbulence hits flight in Germany, forcing emergency landing and injuring 9
05/06/25 03:48 from ABC News: ABCNews
German police say that severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight to make an emergency landing late Wednesday after violent turbulence injured nine people on board
» Shein and Temu see U.S. demand plunge on ‘de minimis’ trade loophole closure
05/06/25 03:39 from World news
Use of low-cost e-commerce giants Temu and Shein has slowed significantly in the key U.S. market amid President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports and the closure of the de minimis loophole, new data shows.
» Shein and Temu see U.S. demand plunge on 'de minimis' trade loophole closure
05/06/25 03:39 from World news
Use of low-cost e-commerce giants Temu and Shein has slowed significantly in the key U.S. market amid President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports and the closure of the de minimis loophole, new data shows.
» Deadly mushroom cook weighed fatal dose on kitchen scales, says prosecutor
05/06/25 03:34 from BBC News - World
Erin Patterson told the court she didn't believe the mushrooms in photos recovered from her phone were toxic.
» Care contracts in England are ‘state-sponsored exploitation’, says industry body
05/06/25 03:31 from FT.com - World
Homecare Association says more than a quarter of local authority fees do not cover cost of employing staff on minimum wage
» White House probes Biden aides for allegedly concealing decline
05/06/25 03:25 from FT.com - World
Donald Trump’s order says aides abused power of presidential signatures through use of an ‘autopen’
» Israeli forces recover bodies of 2 hostages with U.S. citizenship held in Gaza
05/06/25 03:24 from World news
Israel has recovered the bodies of two hostages with dual Israeli-U.S. citizenship, Judith Weinstein-Haggai and Gadi Haggai, whose remains were held by Hamas.
» Israel recovers bodies of 2 hostages from Gaza
05/06/25 03:14 from ABC News: ABCNews
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday morning that Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of two hostages held by Hamas.
» TSMC’s rosy outlook and Huawei’s investment web
05/06/25 03:03 from FT.com - World
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
» Citigroup lays off 3,500 tech staff in China
05/06/25 02:59 from FT.com - World
Move is part of bank’s push to cut costs and streamline global operations amid broader turnaround effort
» US Marshals arrest man wanted in quadruple homicide, including victims aged 2 and 4
05/06/25 02:54 from ABC News: ABCNews
The U.S. Marshals Service has arrested a 31-year-old Dominican man suspected in a quadruple homicide in New York in which two of the victims were children, ages 2 and 4.
» Maori lawmakers suspended over protest haka performed in New Zealand Parliament
05/06/25 02:34 from World news
Three Māori lawmakers in New Zealand received record suspensions of up to three weeks on Thursday over a protest haka they performed in Parliament last year against a contentious bill.
» New Zealand PM 'shock' as staff member accused of secretly recording women
05/06/25 02:31 from BBC News - World
PM Christopher Luxon says he has "zero tolerance" for women being made to feel unsafe after allegations emerged.
» New Zealand PM 'shock' as aide accused of secretly recording women
05/06/25 02:31 from BBC News - World
PM Christopher Luxon says he has "zero tolerance" for women being made to feel unsafe after allegations emerged.
» What Trump’s Harvard Visa Restriction Means for International Students
05/06/25 02:30 from TIME: Top World Stories
The U.S. President has launched his latest attack on the country’s most prestigious university.
» The ONS reported a huge jump in vehicle taxes and nobody is happy
05/06/25 01:30 from FT.com - World
The City gets road rage
» Rare oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi to be auctioned in London
05/06/25 01:24 from BBC News - World
The auction house Bonhams says this is "thought to be the only oil portrait that Gandhi actually sat for".
» Nintendo sells out Switch 2 console at global launch
05/06/25 01:21 from FT.com - World
Mario fans queue at midnight store openings after games company apologises for not meeting pre-order demand
» Nintendo set to sell out Switch 2 console at global launch
05/06/25 01:21 from FT.com - World
Mario fans queue at midnight store openings after games company apologises for failing to meet pre-order demand
» Nato defence ministers to discuss path to 5% military spending
05/06/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Also in this newsletter: How Moldova’s new power line takes it one step further away from Russia’s grasp
» Trump suspends foreign student visas at Harvard
05/06/25 00:12 from BBC News - World
US president says the move to restrict foreign student visas at Harvard is to safeguard national security.
» Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies
05/06/25 00:11 from FT.com - World
The 2025 ranking reveals two main trends: the prevalence of fintechs and the outsized performance of the continent’s two biggest economies — Nigeria and South Africa. Plus a Rwanda-based microfinance start-up helps a boatmaker in South S...
» Panama port owner’s deal fuels fears of dominance by world’s top shipping group
05/06/25 00:07 from FT.com - World
CK Hutchison’s $23bn sale has raised worries of MSC’s increased control of global port infrastructure
» Akio Toyoda takes the wheel
05/06/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
How the scion of Toyota’s founding family has expanded his influence since becoming chair
» UK ministers consider electricity bill discounts for heat pump owners
05/06/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Households replacing gas boilers may not have to pay green levies on power costs
» Cape Town’s cluster effect is key draw for businesses
05/06/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Top universities, good infrastructure and a relaxed lifestyle ensure South Africa’s start-up hub rivals Lagos and Nairobi
» A Covid lockdown in Tangier helped a tech founder turn his idea into reality
05/06/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Abdelilah Hlallouch launched Tingis Web in Morocco when pandemic restrictions prevented his return to the Netherlands
» Biden’s activist treasury issuance continues under Trump
05/06/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Despite past criticism by Scott Bessent and Stephen Miran, the debt strategy persists and is spreading internationally
» Rising tide of microfinance helps lift South Sudanese boatmaker
05/06/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Rwanda-based lender Inkomoko operates in five countries and is looking to expand in west and central Africa
» South African power cuts help boost solar panel supplier
05/06/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Herholdt’s Group faces challenges after riding high on national load shedding crisis in recent years
» ‘Zombie fires’ fuel intense Canadian blazes as weather warms
05/06/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Scientists are studying the phenomenon behind at least 49 active wildfires in British Columbia
» UK savers penalised for failing to shop around
05/06/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
More than 80% unaware of pension fees while across all forms of investment only 7% check costs before opening an account
» The all-seeing pen that feeds our need for motivation
05/06/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
We are obsessed with self-quantification in everything from running to handwriting, but Kokuyo’s gadget goes beyond that
» Lagos offers start-ups ‘immediate scale’ but challenges remain
05/06/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Nigeria’s economic capital is one of Africa’s leading tech hubs but its crown is showing signs of slipping
» There’s no leader quite like Toyota’s Akio Toyoda
05/06/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
How the scion of Toyota’s founding family has expanded his influence since becoming chair
» What drives China’s strongman?
05/06/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
…and what do Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have in common?
» Bangladesh’s Yunus resists calls for early poll as revolution fervour fades
04/06/25 23:29 from FT.com - World
Interim leader sticks to timetable of vote by mid-2026 amid growing calls for him to step down sooner
» Trump targets immigrants and Biden in burst of orders
04/06/25 23:15 from FT.com - World
Proclamations ban travel to the US from at least 12 countries and target the former president’s staff
» Trump bans citizens of 12 countries from coming to US
04/06/25 23:15 from FT.com - World
US president also launches probe into Biden staff as part of burst of orders
» Burundi's ruling party seeks to tighten grip on power
04/06/25 23:08 from BBC News - World
Voters are heading to the polls following a campaign period marked by reports of political repression.
» Trade war a bigger challenge for EM central banks than Covid, says IMF’s Gopinath
04/06/25 23:00 from FT.com - World
Fund deputy warns policymakers are ‘steering through the fog’ as they weather Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariffs
» Indonesia rolls out $1.5bn stimulus as economic fears mount
04/06/25 22:38 from FT.com - World
Falling commodity prices and trade tensions add to concerns over south-east Asia’s largest economy
» Trump admin live updates: Trump signs proclamation banning travel from 12 countries
04/06/25 22:24 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning travel from 12 countries, citing national security concerns.
» Critical US-Iran nuclear talks on shaky ground
04/06/25 22:10 from ABC News: ABCNews
The future of high-stakes negotiations over Iran's nuclear program remains shrouded in uncertainty.
» Watch: Hungry elephant wanders into Thai grocery store
04/06/25 22:01 from BBC News - World
The elephant helped himself to nine bags of sweet rice crackers, a sandwich and some bananas, shopkeepers say.
» WATCH: By the Numbers: Inside the latest plush toy craze that is Labubus
04/06/25 21:38 from ABC News: ABCNews
A look at the numbers behind the gremlin-resembling soft plushies, called Labubus, that are the latest craze dominating collectors’ shelves worldwide.
» WATCH: Big Bear bald eagle Sunny returns to nest, reunites with sister Gizmo
04/06/25 21:01 from ABC News: ABCNews
As so many across the world watch the baby eagles in Big Bear, California, David Muir reports on Sunny returning to the nest and reuniting with her sister, Gizmo.
» Trump admin threatens Columbia's accreditation, invoking anti-discrimination laws
04/06/25 20:48 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Department of Education sent a warning to the accreditor for Columbia University on Wednesday, saying the Ivy League violated federal anti-discrimination laws.
» WATCH: What to know about massive Saharan dust cloud headed for Florida
04/06/25 20:33 from ABC News: ABCNews
The dust mass, which forms in the Sahara Desert in northern Africa and blows thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean, is forecast to arrive in Florida this week.
» Trump bans travel into the US from 12 countries
04/06/25 20:08 from FT.com - World
Proclamation targets citizens from countries included in a ban issued during the president’s first term
» Trump names new commanders to lead troops in Middle East, Africa
04/06/25 20:03 from ABC News: ABCNews
If confirmed by the Senate, Vice. Adm. Brad Cooper will replace Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla as U.S. Central Command chief.
» Record-breaking amounts of seaweed piling up in the Caribbean
04/06/25 19:36 from World news
Researchers say nearly 38 million tons of sargassum has piled up in the Caribbean Sea, the largest amount ever observed. It’s affecting tourism and wildlife in the region. NBC News’ Marissa Parra reports.
» Musk urges Americans to tell lawmakers to 'kill the bill'
04/06/25 19:31 from BBC News - World
Billionaire says the bill, which faces a key test in the Senate, undercuts efforts to slash federal spending.
» Record seaweed bloom stinks up prime Caribbean vacation beaches
04/06/25 19:29 from World news
A record bloom of sargassum in places like Puerto Rico and Mexico is impacting beachgoers with its strong smell and can cause skin irritation for swimmers. But as NBC News’ Chase Cain explains, the harm it causes to the environment goes ...
» The country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration laws
04/06/25 19:11 from BBC News - World
Denmark has come under international attention for its tough approach. And its Social Democrat prime minister is leading the charge
» UK to unveil pension reform aimed at boosting retirement savings
04/06/25 19:02 from FT.com - World
Parliamentary bill presented on Thursday set to include a ‘reserve’ power that could force schemes to invest more in Britain
» Tory shadow chancellor to say sorry for Liz Truss mini-Budget
04/06/25 19:01 from FT.com - World
Mel Stride will say in speech that 2022 fiscal event ‘damaged credibility’ of main opposition party
» Trump tries to shore up support for megabill among Senate GOP at White House meeting
04/06/25 18:58 from ABC News: ABCNews
Members of the Senate Finance Committee met with Trump at the White House on Wednesday.
» Cologne defuses WW2 bombs after 20,000 evacuated
04/06/25 18:53 from BBC News - World
The German city cordoned off a huge area, calling it the largest evacuation since the end of World War Two.
» Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ will swell US debt by $2.4tn, warns fiscal watchdog
04/06/25 18:42 from FT.com - World
Administration insists legislation will slash the deficit
» WATCH: Teen, dentist and more qualify for U.S. Open Golf Championship
04/06/25 18:34 from ABC News: ABCNews
From a full-time dentist in Indianapolis to a 17-year-old high schooler in Georgia, David Muir reports on the unique candidates that qualified out of the record 10,202 entries.
» Secretary McMahon wants Harvard to 'come back to the table' to negotiate with admin
04/06/25 18:33 from ABC News: ABCNews
Amid the Trump administration's feud with Harvard University, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said she wants the school to come to negotiate with the White House.
» Trump administration says Columbia fails to meet accreditation standards
04/06/25 18:32 from FT.com - World
US government says institution violated anti-discrimination laws during pro-Palestine protests
» Trump's 50% tariffs on metals come into effect
04/06/25 18:23 from BBC News - World
Trump doubles down on his tariffs, while sparing the UK from the latest duties.
» Boeing reaches deal to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes
04/06/25 18:18 from FT.com - World
Agreement with US justice department allows plane maker to withdraw an earlier guilty plea
» Education Dept. threatens Columbia's accreditation, invoking anti-discrimination laws
04/06/25 18:15 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Department of Education sent a warning to the accreditor for Columbia University on Wednesday, saying the Ivy League violated federal anti-discrimination laws.
» WATCH: Chinese nationals charged with smuggling dangerous fungus pathogen into US, DOJ says
04/06/25 18:03 from ABC News: ABCNews
Two Chinese researchers are accused of smuggling a dangerous fungus, known to cause billions of dollars in crop damage worldwide each year, into the U.S.
» 'I was pushed across the border into Bangladesh at gunpoint'
04/06/25 18:03 from BBC News - World
The BBC met people in India's Assam who say they were accused of being illegal immigrants and forced across the border.
» 'I was pushed across the India border into Bangladesh at gunpoint'
04/06/25 18:03 from BBC News - World
The BBC met people in India's Assam who say they were accused of being illegal immigrants and forced across the border.
» FirstFT: Apple and Alibaba’s AI rollout in China hit by delay
04/06/25 18:01 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, South Korea’s new president warns of ‘tangled web’ of crises, and why Toyota Industries shareholders are outraged
» US vetoes UN call for unconditional Gaza ceasefire
04/06/25 17:59 from BBC News - World
The US ambassador to the UN said the resolution failed to call on Hamas to disarm and leave the Gaza Strip.
» WATCH: Stranded dog rescued from rock ledge in Mexico
04/06/25 17:45 from ABC News: ABCNews
Firefighters in Mexico safely rescued a dog that became stranded on a rock ledge near the Tequexquinahuac mines, using a rope mechanism to guide the pooch down the steep cliff face.
» 500,000 more children in England to be eligible for free school meals
04/06/25 17:39 from FT.com - World
PM expanding access as he seeks to head off backbench Labour rebellion over plan to cut welfare payments
» Boeing says it has reached deal to avoid prosecution in crash cases
04/06/25 17:32 from FT.com - World
Agreement allows plane maker to withdraw an earlier guilty plea, angering survivors of victims in two 737 Max disasters
» Parents of 7-year-old boy fatally struck by car charged with manslaughter
04/06/25 17:32 from ABC News: ABCNews
The child was attempting to cross the street outside of a crosswalk with another boy when he was struck by a Jeep Cherokee, police said.
» WATCH: This kid with brain cancer has a message for you: You have magic
04/06/25 17:15 from ABC News: ABCNews
Kasey Zachmann’s disease has no cure, yet her positive, loving spirit brings healing to everyone she meets.
» Trump says he had 'good' call with Putin but peace not 'immediate'
04/06/25 17:04 from ABC News: ABCNews
Trump said he and Putin discussed Ukraine's large-scale drone operation that targeted Russian military airfields on Sunday and "various other attacks."
» Are the surprise airfield attacks a turning point for Ukraine?
04/06/25 17:00 from BBC News - World
Ukraine is still digesting the full implications of Operation Spider's Web, writes our correspondent.
» Karine Jean-Pierre leaves Democratic Party after serving in 'broken White House'
04/06/25 16:45 from ABC News: ABCNews
Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has left the Democratic Party and is now an independent, according to a press release announcing her new book.
» Putin will seek revenge for Ukraine drone attack, warns Trump
04/06/25 16:39 from BBC News - World
Trump says a call with the Russian president was a "good conversation" but would not lead to "immediate peace".
» Biden White House’s Karine Jean-Pierre quits Democratic party
04/06/25 16:18 from FT.com - World
Public face of ex-president’s administration plans to publish tell-all book about time in office
» Trump administration rescinds guidance on emergency abortions in hospitals
04/06/25 16:16 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Trump administration announced it is rescinding Biden-era guidance requiring hospitals to stabilize patients by performing abortions in emergency medical situations.
» Chart and Flowserve agree $19bn deal to form liquid technologies leader
04/06/25 16:11 from FT.com - World
Merged group will be renamed and have its headquarters in Dallas
» Trump to shore up support among Senate GOP at White House meeting
04/06/25 16:09 from ABC News: ABCNews
Members of the Senate Finance Committee will meet with Trump at the White House.
» Trump Warns Putin Plans to Retaliate ‘Very Strongly’ Against Ukraine
04/06/25 16:06 from TIME: Top World Stories
Trump’s remarks after a call with Putin raise fears of escalation following Ukrainian drone attacks.
» Saudi Arabia seeks to prevent heat deaths as Hajj pilgrimage begins
04/06/25 15:54 from BBC News - World
The kingdom has installed hundreds of coolers and cracked down on unregistered Muslim pilgrims, after 1,300 people died last year.
» 200-year-old condom 'in mint condition' says museum
04/06/25 15:50 from BBC News - World
The sheath is part of an exhibition on 19th Century prostitution and sexuality.
» Millions of Americans could lose health insurance under Trump megabill, CBO estimates
04/06/25 15:39 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Trump's massive tax and immigration bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit through 2034, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
» Trump says Putin told him he'll retaliate against Ukraine, casting doubt on peace progress
04/06/25 15:31 from World news
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin told him that Moscow would retaliate against Ukraine's major drone attack over the weekend, casting doubt that a peace deal to end the war could com...
» 'Immoral': Republican senator challenges Trump's spending bill over deficit concerns
04/06/25 15:21 from ABC News: ABCNews
Sen. Ron Johnson is breaking with President Donald Trump over a major spending bill, citing concerns about national debt and proposing alternative solutions.
» Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography
04/06/25 15:17 from BBC News - World
The content is contrary to the nation's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions", the information minister says.
» CBO says tariffs will shrink the economy and add to inflation but reduce the deficit
04/06/25 15:10 from ABC News: ABCNews
Nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that Trump’s tariffs would shrink the economy and add to inflation while reducing the federal deficit by $2.8 trillion.
» Trump frustrated by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, other Supreme Court picks: Sources
04/06/25 14:59 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Trump has privately expressed frustration about the Supreme Court justices he appointed, sources with knowledge of the conversations told ABC News.
» Co-conspirator shipped explosive material in fertility clinic blast, officials say
04/06/25 14:53 from ABC News: ABCNews
Law enforcement officials are expected to announce the arrest of a defendant allegedly linked to the primary suspect in the bombing outside a fertility clinic.
» ‘Accept it or you have to walk’: Labour’s UK spending review battles enter final stage
04/06/25 14:39 from FT.com - World
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces ‘make or break’ moment for government’s pledge to deliver 1.5mn new homes
» Putin planning to retaliate for Ukraine drone attack, says Trump
04/06/25 14:37 from FT.com - World
US president says after call with Russian counterpart that Moscow is not ready for ‘immediate peace’ with Kyiv
» Iran’s supreme leader hits back at US nuclear proposal
04/06/25 14:36 from FT.com - World
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s first comments on proposed US deal draw a Trump response who says decision ‘must be made quickly’
» Israeli opposition seeks to dissolve parliament after Netanyahu coalition rift
04/06/25 14:29 from FT.com - World
Motion comes as prime minister’s ultra-Orthodox allies threaten to quit government in dispute over conscription
» Cuomo, Mamdani vie for top spot in NYC Democratic mayoral primary
04/06/25 14:28 from ABC News: ABCNews
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is on track for a political comeback despite deep controversy.
» RFK Jr. to tell medical schools to teach nutrition or lose federal funding
04/06/25 14:27 from ABC News: ABCNews
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to tell medical schools they must offer nutrition courses to students or risk losing federal funding from the DHS.
» Thames Water faces weeks of uncertainty as watchdog reviews £4bn creditor plan
04/06/25 14:01 from FT.com - World
Senior bondholders propose injecting equity to match KKR’s defunct bid but plan needs approval from Ofwat and courts
» Michelle Obama makes first comments after daughter Malia drops last name
04/06/25 13:59 from ABC News: ABCNews
Malia used her middle name, Ann, as her last name for the credits of a short film, "The Heart," which she wrote and directed.
» Democrats accuse McMahon of stonewalling Department of Education IG
04/06/25 13:47 from ABC News: ABCNews
Congressional Democrats are demanding that Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon cooperate with the agency’s Office of Inspector General review.
» Satellite images show destruction of Russian planes by Ukraine's drones
04/06/25 13:46 from World news
Satellite images of destroyed and damaged military aircraft on Russian bases have provided fresh detail into Ukraine’s recent unprecedented drone attack on its powerful neighbor.
» Co-conspirator arrested in Palm Springs fertility clinic explosion, officials say
04/06/25 13:41 from ABC News: ABCNews
Law enforcement officials are expected to announce the arrest of a defendant allegedly linked to the primary suspect in the bombing outside a fertility clinic.