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USA

US President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs go into effect

The move comes after Washington paused its "reciprocal tariffs" for almost four months to allow countries to negotiate trade deals with the US.

World News

South Korea and US to begin military drills amid North Korea tensions

South Korea and the US will launch their annual joint military exercises this month to counter North Korean threats, likely irritating Pyongyang.

World News

Epstein victims express fear and exhaustion over handling of files

Some victims of disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s victims expressed concern over reports the Trump administration may be considering offering his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell immunity if she testifies before Congress in their efforts to make the scandal go away.

Ghana

Ghana helicopter crash kills defence minister and top officials

A military helicopter crash in Ghana killed eight, including Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. A probe is under way.

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Health news

RFK Jr pulls $500 million in vaccine development funding

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr says the administration is focusing on coming up with a universal vaccine, replacing mRNA technologies and overcoming their limitations.

Japan

Hiroshima marks 80th anniversary since US atomic bombing of the city

Japan held a memorial service and ceremony for victims and the remaining survivors of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima, marking its 80th anniversary and renewing pledges of working towards a world without nuclear weapons.

World News

UN Security Council meets to discuss Israel-Hamas war and hostages

Members of the UN Security Council offered their sympathy to Israeli hostages after a video showing an emaciated captive was released by Hamas, but called on Israel to end its self-created humanitarian catastrophe and allow more aid to enter the besieged territory.

Europe News

Far-right UK figure Tommy Robinson arrested over alleged assault

Former leader of the far-right English Defence League was arrested by British Transport Police after disembarking from a flight from Portugal.

World News

US backtracks on tying FEMA funds to stance on Israel boycott

A clause in FEMA’s terms and conditions mandating states to maintain commercial ties with Israel and Israeli companies to be allowed access to federal emergency funds was quietly removed on Monday.

Europe News

Amsterdam funds first US weapons package to Kyiv under new initiative

Amsterdam becomes the first NATO member to use the alliance’s new initiative to supply Ukraine with much needed US weapons as it continues to fend off Russian attacks.

Brazil

Brazil judge places former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest

The ruling comes a month after Brazil’s top court ordered the former president to wear an ankle monitor, submit to a curfew and abide by limitations on his activity as legal proceedings investigating an alleged coup plot continue.

Gaza

Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir’s al-Aqsa visit triggers backlash

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the al-Aqsa compound has sparked regional condemnation amid ongoing attacks in Gaza, with 33 Palestinians killed.

World News

Scores of migrants die after boat capsizes off Yemen coast, says UN

A boat carrying 154 Ethiopian migrants capsized off Yemen, killing 68 and leaving over 70 missing.

Travel News

Popular Romanian Black Sea resort sees sharp decline in tourists

The decline is likely a result of the government’s decision to cut the value of holiday vouchers which were used by tourists to pay for hotel accommodation, food, drink, activities and entertainment.

World News

Israeli troops open fire on Palestinians headed to GHF hub, killing 32

The latest attacks come as US, Qatar-led ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hamas appear to stall due to disagreements over Israel’s continued presence and Hamas’ future in the Strip.

USA

30 injured as vehicle rams into a crowd of people in East Hollywood

Dozens of people were injured after a car drove into a crowd in Santa Monica Boulevard as they waited in line to enter a nightclub.

World News

Top Myanmar general attends event honouring Aung San Suu Kyi's father

The country’s deposed leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, was absent from the event for a fifth consecutive year since her arrest in February 2021 following a coup d'état.

USA

Trump administration seeks release of grand jury files in Epstein case

The Trump administration's decision to seek the release of grand jury transcripts but not Justice Department files comes after a recent article by the WSJ reported on an alleged birthday greeting by the president for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.

Europe News

Russia launches fresh wave of attacks targeting Ukrainian cities

The Russian attacks come against a deadline set by US President Trump for Russia to end its war and enter into a peace agreement with Ukraine within 50 days or be slapped with severe tariffs and sanctions.

Europe News

Yamal slammed for hiring people with dwarfism to perform at his party

The Barcelona right winger drew criticism online after a post showing a group of people with dwarfism reportedly hired to entertain his guests at his lavish private party circulated online.

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