UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham states readiness to challenge US President Donald Trump if necessary to protect Britain's national interest, while emphasizing the importance of close ties with the public.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to challenge US President Donald Trump when Britain's national interest is at stake, while withholding judgment on whether he trusts Trump, in his first major interview since taking office.
US President Donald Trump launches a 301 trade investigation into the EU following a $1 billion fine on Google for competition law violations, threatening new tariffs.
US President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner, three months after the event was postponed due to a shooting outside the original venue. The dinner, now held at the Waldorf Astoria under heightened security, aims to celebrate press freedom and raise funds for journalism scholarships, despite ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the media over press access and freedom.
Donald Trump threatens EU with tariffs and initiates a trade investigation after the European Commission fines Google €890m, also citing fines against Apple, Meta, and Amazon, claiming unfair treatment of US tech companies.
FBI Director Kash Patel met China's Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong in Beijing, focusing on fentanyl trafficking, scam operations, and violent crimes, ahead of the Trump-Xi Jinping summit in September.
US President Donald Trump threatens EU with tariffs in retaliation for $1 billion fine on Google, citing need for trade investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act.
US President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner, marked by heightened security after a shooting incident in April, amidst ongoing clashes with the media over press freedom and access.
The Scottish government welcomed the US lifting tariffs on Scotch whisky exports, a move reciprocated for US bourbon and casks entering the UK. This follows an agreement after a state visit, benefiting an industry that lost £150m due to previous levies.
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that China and Russia are not providing military support to Iran, citing assurances from Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also denied such arms supplies, calling rumors 'awkward to hear'.
US President Donald Trump threatened to seize frozen Iranian assets to cover damages to ships and cargo in the Middle East, following Houthi rebel strikes on Saudi tankers. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the move as a dangerous, 'incendiary precedent' with global implications.
Donald Trump accused Canada of "poisoning" US air with wildfire smoke, threatening sanctions and tariffs, prompting incredulity from scientists. Experts assert the fires are a symptom of the climate crisis, exacerbated by policies Trump supported, not a lack of Canadian management.
US President Donald Trump is initiating new tariff wars, imposing 25% tariffs on Brazil and 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India, and EU states, citing unfair trade and forced labor practices, amidst an unpopular military adventure in Iran and upcoming midterm elections.
A Pew Research Centre survey reveals over one-third of Americans view China as the global leader in AI, surpassing the US. President Trump confirmed AI will be a key topic during his planned September summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing the US's goal to dominate the technology.
US President Donald Trump threatened to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for damages to ships and cargo in the Gulf, a move Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi called an "incendiary precedent." This comes amidst US strikes on Iran and Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping.
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami and face extradition to the UK on new rape and sex trafficking charges. The White House confirmed the Trump administration will not intervene, despite the Tates' support for Donald Trump.
Iran says US strikes killed at least four people in Khuzestan, while Tehran launched drone attacks on US facilities in Bahrain and Jordan. The widening conflict has pushed Brent crude above $100 and raised fears over global shipping and energy supplies.
Laura Loomer, a prominent Donald Trump ally and conservative influencer, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after a dramatic reversal of her long-held skepticism towards Ukraine and its conflict with Russia. Her shift in perspective, following an air raid experience, could have political implications in Washington.
Donald Trump stated he is close to deciding on a "massive attack" against Iran, larger than previous strikes, as oil prices surge and regional tensions escalate. This follows US strikes on Iran and Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, prompting diplomatic withdrawals and UN warnings of a region on the "edge of the unimaginable."
Elon Musk admitted regret over his political involvement with Donald Trump, stating he should have focused on his companies. He predicted AI will make human work optional, leading to a "universal high income," and also commented on potential UK civil unrest and the Russia-Ukraine war.
The Norway soccer federation plans to file a formal ethics complaint with FIFA regarding US President Donald Trump's alleged influence in clearing Folarin Balogun from a World Cup ban. This follows an unprecedented FIFA ruling after Trump's call to Gianni Infantino, raising concerns about the game's integrity.
The US government has imposed a 12.5% tariff on Australian exports, effective Friday, citing concerns over forced labor in international supply chains. Australia's government expressed disappointment, calling the tariffs unjustified and inconsistent with their free trade agreement, vowing to lobby for their removal and potentially pursue World Trade Organisation complaints.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit the United States on September 24, as announced by President Donald Trump. This visit follows Trump's earlier trip to Beijing and comes amidst discussions on the tangible outcomes of high-level US-China interactions.
US President Donald Trump stated in Washington that Iran is not yet ready for agreements with Washington, emphasizing the need for the US to continue combat operations against the Islamic Republic due to its "evil intentions" and the goal of preventing nuclear weapons.
