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Hungary

Orbán says Europe risks being 'sidelined' if Trump-Putin talks happen

Orbán, a harsh critic of the European Union, suggested a Europe-Russia summit but one not led by leaders of EU institutions.

Ukraine

Russian strikes target Kharkiv and Sumy in overnight attack on Ukraine

The strikes came ahead of a White House imposed deadline for Moscow to show progress towards ending their invasion or face greater economic sanctions.

Food and Drink

Owner of Donald Trump-themed restaurant faces deportation by ICE

Food and politics clearly don’t mix... The owner of a Texas restaurant group that celebrates Donald Trump is facing immigration enforcement. Here’s everything you need to know.

Business

Intel's stock tumbles after President Trump says its CEO must resign

Trump said on his Truth Social platform that Lip-Bu Tan was "highly conflicted", but did not elaborate. The president was seemingly accusing Tan of holding problematic ties with the Chinese Communist party.

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World News

US federal judge blocks Trump's birthright order nationwide

Trump signed an executive order on his first day back in office banning birthright citizenship to children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily, in what has been slammed by many as a violation of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States.

USA

Trump raises bounty for President Nicolás Maduro's arrest to $50 milli

US Attorney General Pam Bondi says Washington has seized more than $700 million in assets directly linked to Venezuela’s leftist President Nicolás Maduro, whom the US accuses of being a narco-trafficker.

Lebanon

Lebanon's government approves US proposal for Hezbollah to disarm

Hezbollah officials have said the group will not discuss giving up its remaining arsenal until Israel withdraws from five hills it is occupying inside Lebanon and stops almost daily air strikes.

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.

Culture news

South Park gears up to troll Trump once more with new viral teaser

A now-viral teaser for the new South Park episode indicates that show creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone will once again target Donald Trump, as well as his administration’s ICE raids. The new trailer even led the Department of Homeland Security to hit back online.

Culture news

‘The Walking Dead’ actress Kelley Mack dies aged 33

Kelley Mack, who appeared in many TV shows including AMC's The Walking Dead, died after battling a type of tumor that affects the brain or spinal cord. She is remembered for her "infectious enthusiasm and dedication to her work" which "inspired countless others in the industry and beyond."

Economy

Trump narrows Fed chair shortlist, excluding Treasury Secretary

Trump said in an interview with CNBC that he had removed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent from consideration for Fed chair because Bessent wanted to remain in his current role.

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.

USA

US Coast Guard: OceanGate's flawed practices caused Titan sub tragedy

Family members of two of the victims from the 2023 implosion are demanding tougher regulations following the damning report released on Tuesday.

USA

US grand jury to settle Trump-Russia probe over election meddling

Justice department has ordered grand jury probe into claims that opponents of Donald Trump falsified intelligence on Russian election interference.

Culture news

Dolly Parton becomes Guinness World Records icon

US country star Dolly Parton has been named a Guinness World Records icon for holding 11 record-breaking titles.

Culture news

Judge says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs must stay in jail until sentencing

Since the July verdict, Combs’ lawyers have repeatedly renewed their efforts to get him out on bail until his sentencing, which is set for October.

Culture news

Donald Trump weighs in on Sydney Sweeney-American Eagle controversy

The American Eagle ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney has the tagline "Sydney Sweeney has great jeans" and sparked debate over race and beauty standards. Now, Donald Trump has commented on the controversy by writing that Sweeney has the “HOTTEST AD OUT THERE” - while also bashing Taylor Swift...

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.