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Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine and Iran in phone call, Kremlin says

Asked about his expectations from the call, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said "I'm not sure that they have a lot of common ideas, common topics to talk (about), because they are very different people."

Economy

Republicans advance Trump's tax bill after initial struggles

The bill would build on various tax breaks from Trump's first term and temporarily introduce new ones. The state would partially offset the cost by reducing spending on Medicaid and food assistance.

Business

Tesla sales fell sharply in the last three months — is Musk to blame?

Tesla sales fell 13% in the period between April and June, as its CEO Elon Musk faces backlash and competition is taking a toll on the company's dominance.

Space

US greenlights billions for Moon missions despite Musk’s opposition

The US is granting $10 billion (8.5 billion) for Moon missions that go against what SpaceX boss Elon Musk hopes to see from NASA.

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USA

Trump threatens Musk with DOGE and deportation as feud reignites

Former allies Donald Trump and Elon Musk have reignited their public war of words, just a month after their relationship began to unravel.

Lifestyle

Donald Trump's new fragrance labelled ‘too embarrassing for words’

"For patriots who never back down": Donald Trump's new fragrance has been blasted online, especially considering the timing of his scented launch.

Business

Paramount pays Trump $16 million to settle ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit

The payout comes after Trump sued CBS News for the editing of an interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris in October.

USA

USAID closes its doors after six decades amid Trump crackdown

The agency, its few remaining staff, functions and programmes will now be absorbed into the US State Department, marking an end to humanitarian relief work which USAID supporters say saved countless lives around the world.

Gaza

Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for 60-day ceasefire in Gaza

Trump says Qatari and Egyptian mediators will deliver the final ceasefire proposal to Hamas soon and says a deal is likely to go into effect as early as next week.

USA

US Senate passes Trump's tax bill after turbulent all-night session

The package now goes back to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson had warned senators not to overhaul what his chamber had already approved.

USA

Donald Trump signs executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria

The new order does not rescind existing sanctions on ousted longtime President Bashar al-Assad, his top aides, officials and family members who are accused of having committed war crimes and human rights violations against Syrian civilians.

Europe News

US skips global UN meeting aimed at raising billions to combat poverty

Many countries face escalating debt burdens, declining investments, decreasing international aid and growing trade barriers.

Canada

US to resume trade talks with Canada, says Canadian Prime Minister

Canada and Mexico face separate tariffs of as much as 25% that Trump put into place under the auspices of stopping fentanyl smuggling.

Gaza

Netanyahu says there are ‘broad regional possibilities’ for ceasefires

“Make the deal in Gaza. Get the hostages back!!!” US President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform on Sunday morning.

Iran

Iran could have enriched uranium in months, UN watchdog says

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog IAEA Raphael Grossi said on Saturday that Iran could have the capacity to produce enriched uranium in a matter of months.

USA

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' takes another hurdle in tight Senate vote

Proposed cuts in welfare provisions to finance tax relief are among the most controversial aspects of Trump's 'signature policy' bill.

Israel

Israel orders mass evacuations in northern Gaza

On Sunday, President Trump urged a ceasefire deal for Gaza. Simultaneously, Israel ordered new mass evacuations in northern Gaza as it plans to expand its military operation in the area.

Tech News

Musk-Trump fallout means stronger EU Tech enforcement, experts say

Now that Elon Musk is no longer a special employee of the Trump administration, experts say there could be greater enforcement of the Digital Services Act against Musk’s social media platform, X.

Brussels, My Love?

A placated Trump and an EU-Canada love fest

In this edition of our weekly talk show, the panellists discussed the outcome of the NATO summit, the military conflict over Iran's nuclear programme and the new partnership and security pact between the EU and Canada.

USA

US Senate rejects effort to restrain Trump on Iran

Most Republicans have said Iran posed an imminent threat that required decisive action from Trump, and they backed his decision to bomb three Iranian nuclear sites last weekend without seeking congressional approval.

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