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Trump says US has reached a trade deal with China

Beijing will supply the US with rare earths and magnets while the US will allow Chinese students to attend its colleges and universities.

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World’s biggest TikTok star leaves US after being detained by ICE

Khaby Lame has allegedly overstayed his visa after arriving in the US on 30 April. He was detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This comes amid Donald Trump's escalating crackdown on immigration, which has sparked days of protests against ICE.

World News

LA imposes downtown curfew as Newsom criticises Trump

California Governor Gavin Newsom arned Trump was showing growing authoritarianism and accused the US president of subverting democracy.

World News

Court rules to keep Trump tariffs active during appeals procedure

The federal appeals court noted that concerns regarding Trump’s tariffs constitute a major issue and have expedited proceedings to begin hearings from 31 July.

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USA

US and China agree on trade framework after talks in London

The London talks are the latest in the two countries’ joint efforts to find a middle ground to resolve a trade dispute which threatens to plunge the world into recession and economic instability.

Business

Disney to pay almost $439 million to complete Hulu streaming purchase

The deal, hindered by a disagreement over the value of the Hulu stake, now means that Disney will own all of the streaming service.

Culture news

Celebrities react to Trump immigration raids in LA

The US National Guard, under orders from US President Donald Trump, have been deployed to Los Angeles, causing outrage. Celebrities have reacted to the fiery situation and criticised the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation raids

Culture news

Funk pioneer Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone dies aged 82

Revolutionary musician Sly Stone was the founding member of Sly and the Family Stone, the first major group to include Black and white men and women. Their hits "Family Affair" and "Everyday People" transformed popular music in the 1960s and '70s.

Markets

Asian shares make modest gains as investors eye US-China talks

Trade talks between the US and China are to continue for a second day in London.

USA

Sixteen states sue Trump over deal ending ban on rapid fire triggers

The triggers which can be attached to semiautomatic rifles to turn them into full-auto weapons were banned under the Biden administration.

USA

US health secretary ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee

The top US health official accused members on the advisory committee of having “many” conflicts of interests.

USA

Trump deploys more troops to Los Angeles as protests intensify

California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles as 'illegal and immoral,' as protests against ICE arrests turned violent.

Culture news

Stephen King puts Trump vs Musk feud into perspective with savage post

The celebrated author adds his name to a long list of celebrities commenting on the very public feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The fallout between the two former allies has also led many online to draw a comparison with one cult 2004 movie...

World News

Trump says Musk could face serious consequences if he backs opposition

Speaking in a phone interview with NBC, Trump said that he has no intention of reconciling with Musk.

Europe News

Can the EU lower the cap on Russian oil without the US?

The US has so far refrained from endorsing a lower price cap on Russian oil, prompting the question of whether the EU can dare to go it alone.

USA

US brings back man mistakenly deported to El Salvador to face charges

According to US media reports, the charges stem from a 2022 vehicle stop in which the Tennessee Highway Patrol suspected him of human trafficking.

USA

Pentagon watchdog probes if staff deleted Hegseth's Signal messages

Hegseth has already has faced questions over the installation of an unsecured internet line in his office that bypassed Pentagon security protocols and revelations that he shared details about US military strikes in multiple Signal chats.

Europe News

US-style blanket travel bans could be 'viable' in UK, says Tory leader

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch on Friday said the UK could introduce its own travel bans, arguing that Britain is being "mugged" by "illegal migration."

Europe News

EU deplores US sanctions on ICC judges, including Slovenian

Slovenia has asked Brussels to intervene after the US targeted one of its nationals, Judge Beti Hohler, as part of new sanctions against the ICC.

Culture news

Entertainment world reacts to Donald Trump and Elon Musk fallout

Celebrities, politicians and social media influencers have taken to social media to provide their takes on the rapidly escalating public feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk.