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Elon Musk Launches ‘America Party’ After Breaking Ties with Trump

Elon Musk says he is launching a new political party, weeks after dramatically falling out with US President Donald Trump. The billionaire announced on his social media platform X that he had set up the America Party, billing it as a challenge to the Republican and Democratic two-party system. However, it is unclear if the party has been formally registered with US election authorities. Musk, who was born outside of the US and is thus ineligible to run for the US presidency, does not say who w

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Jul 6, 2025 — 2 min read

Elon Musk Admits “They Went Too Far” in Trump Posts

Billionaire Elon Musk has said he regrets some of the posts he made about US President Donald Trump during their war of words on social media. "They went too far," he wrote on his social media platform X. The two were embroiled in a public fallout after the Tesla owner stepped back from his White House role and called Trump's tax bill a "disgusting abomination". His post comes after Trump said he was open to the possibility of reconciliation in an interview with the New York Post on Wednesday

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Jun 11, 2025 — 2 min read

Elon Musk Deletes Social Media Post Mentioning Trump's Name In Epstein Files

The explosive post had come amid a bitter public clash between Musk and Trump, which began when Musk criticised Trump's "Big Beautiful" spending bill, calling it a "disgusting abomination". American billionaire, Elon Musk, has deleted a social media post alleging United States president, Donald Trump's name was mentioned in the Jeffrey Epstein files, sparking speculation about their escalating feud. Musk had claimed Trump's name in the files was the real reason they hadn't been made public, sa

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Jun 7, 2025 — 2 min read

Trump and Musk: 10 Days that Unravelled their Relationship

The pairing of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the leader of the richest country in the world with the richest person in the world, seemed a perfect match. But the last 10 days have seen the pair move from gentle disagreement to bitter acrimony. These are the public moments which brought their relationship crashing down. Wednesday 28 May Speaking to CBS News, Musk criticises Trump's plans for a new bill on tax and spending - saying the planned legislation left him "disappointed". Trump later adm

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Jun 6, 2025 — 5 min read

Six Dead in San Diego Plane Crash Amid Airport Glitches

Investigators are examining whether foggy conditions and technical glitches at a San Diego airport that cut off lights meant to guide pilots may have played a role in a fatal plane crash. A Cessna 550 crashed early Thursday into a residential neighbourhood, burning cars and destroying at least one home. Authorities say all six aboard are presumed dead, including a former drummer for the rock band The Devil Wears Prada and a high-profile music agent. The National Transportation Safety Board is

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May 25, 2025 — 3 min read

EU Calls for ‘Respect’ as Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on European Goods

The European Union's trade chief said the 27-member bloc is committed to securing a trade deal with the US based on "respect" not "threats". It comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 50% tariff on all goods sent to the US from the EU. "The EU's fully engaged, committed to securing a deal that works for both," EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said after a call with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. "EU-US trade is unmatched &

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May 24, 2025 — 3 min read

Joe Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, multiple outletsreported Sunday, days after reports circulated that he had a “small nodule” in his prostate. Biden, who left office in January, was diagnosed on Friday after he saw a doctor last week for urinary symptoms. The cancer is a more aggressive form of the disease, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 out of 10. This means his illness is classified as "high-grade" and the cancer cells cou

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May 19, 2025 — 3 min read

Trump Touts $142 Billion Arms Deal on Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump has said the US has "no stronger partner" than Saudi Arabia during his first major foreign trip - a whirlwind visit of Gulf countries mainly focused on shoring up investment. U Day one of the trip saw the two sides announce a $142bn (£107bn) arms deal, as well as a raft of other investments that Saudi Arabia's crown prince said could eventually be worth $1tn. Trump also made Saudi Arabia the first foreign stop during his first term, in 2017. The rest of his gulf tour

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May 13, 2025 — 2 min read

Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz prison

President Donald Trump says he is directing his government to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on a hard-to-reach California island off San Francisco that has been closed for more than 60 years. In a post on his Truth Social site Sunday evening, Trump wrote that, “For too long, America has been plagued by vicious, violent, and repeat Criminal Offenders, the dregs of society, who will never contribute anything other than Misery and Suffering. When we were a more serious Na

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May 5, 2025 — 3 min read

DHL Halts High-Value U.S. Deliveries Over Tariffs

DHL Express is suspending deliveries to the US worth more than $800 (£603) because of a "significant increase" in red tape at customs following the introduction of Donald Trump's new tariff regime. The delivery giant said it will temporarily stop shipments from companies in all countries to American consumers on Monday "until further notice". It added that business-to-business shipments will still go ahead, "though they may also face delays". Previously, packages worth up to $2,500 could ente

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Apr 20, 2025 — 2 min read

Trump Replaces Obama’s Portrait with Painting of Himself

Trump Stirs Controversy By Replacing Obama’s Portrait With Self-Depiction Of Assassination Attempt In a striking move that underscores the ongoing rivalry between Donald Trump and Barack Obama, Trump has replaced Obama’s portrait in the White House with one of himself depicting a dramatic moment following an assassination attempt. The change was made public on Friday, as the Republican former president shifted the image of his Democratic predecessor, who was the first Black president, to a locat

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Apr 19, 2025 — 2 min read

Ukraine says it has finalized the framework of a minerals agreement with the United States.

On Thursday, Ukraine announced that it had finalized the foundational aspects of a minerals agreement with the United States, although specific details of the preliminary arrangement have not yet been disclosed. Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade, stated that both parties had signed a "memorandum of intent," which serves as the groundwork for an agreement anticipated to facilitate the joint development of Ukraine's natural resources by both nations. “We are

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Apr 18, 2025 — 2 min read

US Judge Warns Trump Administration Could Face Contempt of Court

A US judge has said he could hold the Trump administration in contempt of court for "wilful disregard" of an order to halt the departure of deportation flights carrying more than 200 people to El Salvador last month. The administration had invoked a 227-year-old law meant to protect the US during wartime to carry out the mass deportation. "The Court does not reach such conclusion lightly or hastily; indeed, it has given Defendants ample opportunity to rectify or explain their actions. None of

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Apr 16, 2025 — 2 min read

China to Raise Tariffs on U.S. Goods to 125% as Trade War Intensifies

President Xi Is Scheduled To Visit Vietnam, Malaysia, And Cambodia Next Week, Where The Escalating Trade Conflict Is Expected To Dominate Discussions As China Seeks To Build Alliances Against U.S. Trade Pressure. Beijing – In a sharp escalation of the ongoing trade war, China announced on Friday that it will increase tariffs on American goods to 125 percent, effective Saturday. The move marks the latest retaliation against a barrage of levies imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, whose tariff

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Apr 12, 2025 — 3 min read

Michelle Obama Shuts Down Divorce Rumors, Says She’s Simply Putting Herself First

Michelle Obama has spoken out against rumours that her marriage to Barack Obama might be in trouble. The former first lady has not accompanied her husband to several high-profile events – including Donald Trump's inauguration and the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter – fuelling speculation that they might be separating. Without explicitly mentioning these occasions, Mrs Obama told the Work in Progress podcast hosted by actress Sophia Bush that she was now in a position to control her ow

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Apr 11, 2025 — 2 min read

Trump’s New Tariffs Take Effect, Hitting Chinese Goods with 104% Levies

US President Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs on dozens of economies came into force Wednesday, including over 100 percent in levies against Chinese goods, sending markets into a tailspin again as the devastating global trade war intensified. Following the sweeping 10 percent tariffs that took effect over the weekend, rates on imports to the United States from exporters like the European Union or Japan rose further at 12.01 am (0401 GMT) Wednesday. China — Washington’s top economic rival but a

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Apr 9, 2025 — 3 min read

US Tariffs on Chinese Goods to Climb to 104% as Trade Tensions Escalate

Trump vowed a further 50% tariff hike on Chinese goods if Beijing hits back. Additional US tariffs on Chinese imports are set to reach 104 percent on Wednesday, the White House told AFP, as Washington doubles down on planned action after Beijing vowed a "fight to the end" on levies. US President Donald Trump had vowed a further 50 percent tariff on goods from China if Beijing did not retract upcoming retaliation -- and the White House confirmed that Trump will proceed with this action, taking

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Apr 8, 2025 — 1 min read

‘Hands Off’ Movement Fuels Widespread Anti-Trump Protests Across the US

Crowds of protesters have gathered in cities across the US to denounce President Trump, in the largest nationwide show of opposition since the president took office in January. The "Hands Off" protest planners aimed to hold rallies in 1,200 locations, including in all 50 US states. Thousands of people turned out in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Washington DC, among other cities, on Saturday. Protesters cited grievances with Trump's agenda ranging from social to economic issues. C

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Apr 6, 2025 — 4 min read

US Stocks Suffer Worst Week Since COVID Crash

Global markets plunged on Friday, as China hit back at tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, raising the likelihood of an extended trade war and damage to the global economy. All three major stock indexes in the US plunged more than 5%, with the S&P 500 dropping almost 6%, capping the worst week for the US stock market since 2020. In the UK, the FTSE 100 plunged almost 5% - its steepest fall in five years, while Asian markets also dropped and exchanges in Germany and France faced sim

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Apr 5, 2025 — 5 min read

Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs on China, EU, and Other Nations

US President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of tariffs on Wednesday, arguing that they would allow the United States to economically flourish. These new import taxes, which Trump imposed via executive order, are expected to send economic shockwaves around the world. But the US president believes they are necessary to address trading imbalances and to protect American jobs and manufacturing. Here are the basic elements of the plan. 10% baseline tariff In a background call before T

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Apr 3, 2025 — 2 min read

Three big unknowns ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Donald Trump says tariffs are coming. That message from the US president has been consistent. But what tariffs and when? The announcements of the new import taxes have come so thick and fast since he took office that it can be hard to keep track. Trump has already raised duties on Chinese imports, steel, aluminium and some goods from Canada and Mexico. Higher levies on cars are due to go into effect this week. We're now waiting for Trump to unveil the details of his plan for a wider set of ta

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Apr 1, 2025 — 3 min read

Trump Hints at Third-Term Presidential Bid Despite Constitutional Limits

President Donald Trump has signaled interest in pursuing a third term in office, despite the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution explicitly prohibiting it. In a telephone interview with NBC News on Sunday, the president said he was considering ways to breach the constitutional barrier that impedes his chance for a third bid. “No, I’m not joking. I’m not joking,” Mr Trump said, but “it is far too early to think about it. There are methods which you could do, as you know.” He, however, decl

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Mar 31, 2025 — 2 min read

Shaken by Trump’s Tariffs, U.S. Allies Brace for Economic and Diplomatic Fallout

President Trump’s unexpected plan to impose a 25 percent tariff on cars and car parts imported into the United States will not only disrupt supply chains. It will also fuel anger and alienation — and pressure to retaliate — among American allies across the globe. Many of the countries most affected by the new levies, such as South Korea, Japan, Germany, Mexico and Canada, are already reeling from the Trump team’s disregard for free trade deals already signed and his threats to long-established

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Mar 27, 2025 — 5 min read

Putin Agrees to Pause Ukraine Energy Attacks but No Full Ceasefire

President Vladimir Putin has rejected an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, following a call with US President Donald Trump. The Russian leader declined to sign up to the comprehensive month-long ceasefire that Trump's team recently worked out with Ukrainians in Saudi Arabia. He said a comprehensive truce could only work if foreign military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine came to an end. Ukraine's European allies have prev

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Mar 19, 2025 — 4 min read