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Trump honours veterans and fallen soldiers in Memorial Day ceremony

US President Donald Trump honoured US soldiers who died in combat in a ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery, calling them “America’s best and bravest”.

World News

US to scale back Africa footprint and demands better 'burden sharing'

The move reflects a broader rebalancing under President Trump, as Washington trims its global footprint while China and Russia expand influence.

Gaza

Media reports Israeli army wants to occupy 75% of Gaza within months

Israel Defence Forces told local media it's shifted its focus from fighting Hamas to capturing territory and controlling food distribution.

World News

Venezuela elections: opposition calls for boycott of vote

Voters are heading to the polls to elect parliamentarians and local governors amid calls from the opposition to boycott the elections. The governor of the disputed Guayana Esequiba region is also up for election.

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USA

Justice Dept. reaches tentative deal with Boeing over 737 Max crashes

Boeing can avoid prosecution over two fatal 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people. The decision drew criticism from crash victims' families.

Europe News

Neo-Nazi cult leader extradited to US for plot to kill Jewish children

Michail Chkhikvishvili, a 21-year-old originally from Georgia, was arraigned on Friday before a federal judge in Brooklyn on multiple felonies, including soliciting hate crimes and acts of mass violence.

Europe News

Iran-US nuclear talks didn’t make 'conclusive progress,' Oman says

The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed.

USA

Trump administration blocked from barring foreign enrolment at Harvard

Harvard said the US government's action came in retaliation for defying its political demands.

USA

Trump administration bars Harvard from admitting foreign students

The Trump administration has intensified its battle with Harvard University, revoking their license to host international students for the upcoming academic year as it looks to crackdown on “left wing activism, liberalism”.

USA

Trump's planned mega-MAGA birthday military parade raises eyebrows

Plans to combine celebrations for the US Army's 250th anniversary with the US president's birthday with a military parade through the centre of Washington DC are raising eyebrows and the hackles of local politicians, who fear for the price tag and damage involved.

Culture news

AI blunder: US newspaper's book list recommends non-existent books

The recommended reading list contained some works of fiction. It also contained some works that were, in fact, actually fictional.

USA

Trump confronts South Africa's Ramaphosa in White House meeting

Trump accused South Africa’s government, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa of not addressing what his administration believe is a genocide on white minorities in a tense meeting in the Oval Office.

USA

US Defence Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump's use

The plane Qatar has offered Trump is estimated to be worth around $400 million (€352 million) which Trump called a "great gesture."

Europe News

Fifth round of US-Iran nuclear talks to take place in Rome, Oman says

The talks seek to limit Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed on the Islamic Republic.

Business

How Saudi Arabia is building investment ties with the US and Europe

Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key Middle Eastern player in the last few years and is now attracting billions worth of investments from both the US and Europe.

Culture news

Eddie Vedder & Neil Young support Bruce Springsteen amid Trump threats

Musicians are coming to the defence of Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift, both of whom Donald Trump has criticised and threatened. “Part of free speech is open discussion. Part of democracy is healthy public discourse. The name-calling is so beneath us,” said Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder.

USA

Trump announces 'Golden Dome' missile defence system plan

The US president has said the initiative will cost $175 billion (€154bn) and could be completed by 2029. Experts have expressed scepticism about both claims.

Europe News

EU to provide emergency funds to help keep Radio Free Europe afloat

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s corporate headquarters are in Washington but its journalistic base is in the Czech Republic, which has been leading the EU drive to find funds.

USA

Trump nominee Charles Kushner confirmed as US ambassador to France

The US Senate backed Kushner in a 51-45 vote, despite past convictions for charges including tax evasions that were later pardoned by Donald Trump.

Economy

Taiwan president says US tariff issues are 'frictions between friends'

The US has recently imposed tariffs of 32% against Taiwan, as part of sweeping duties against all US trading partners.