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Celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz confirmed to lead US healthcare agency

The US Senate confirmed Trump's pick to run the agency that oversees healthcare for millions of US citizens by a 53-45 vote.

Economy

Republicans move ahead with Trump’s tax break bill and spending cuts

Critics are concerned that tax cuts may be implemented at the expense of key social services, such as healthcare and childcare support.

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Baby pygmy hippo makes her first appearance at Virginia Zoo

With fewer than 2,500 pygmy hippos remaining in the wild, Poppy’s birth is a valuable boost to the species' population.

Europe News

German car makers brace for further Trump administration tariffs

Germany is anticipating a trade war as President Donald Trump prepares a raft of punitive tariffs. How will the country's car manufacturers be affected?

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Lithuania

Four US soldiers missing in Lithuania: What we know so far

The search for the fourth soldier continues after three US Army members were found dead when their armoured vehicle was pulled from a swampy area in eastern Lithuania.

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Families honour victims on anniversary of Key Bridge collapse

On the eve of the Key Bridge collapse anniversary, officials and victims' families honoured the six lost workers by casting wreaths into the water in remembrance.

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Kristi Noem visits El Salvador prison holding US deportees

Visiting a high-security El Salvador prison, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reinforced the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown while inspecting deported Venezuelans held under harsh conditions for alleged gang ties.

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Turkish doctoral student handcuffed and detained by US federal agents

Surveillance footage shows masked federal agents detaining Tufts doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk as officials remain silent on her visa termination and whereabouts.

Romania

Tate brothers return to Romania to clear their names in court

Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are dual US and British citizens, face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women in Romania.

USA

Heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman dies at 76

George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing history.

World News

European leaders pledge Ukraine support after partial ceasefire deal

Moscow has insisted that military and intelligence aid to Kyiv should be halted in order for a full-30 day ceasefire to be implemented.

Yemen

Houthi rebels claim retaliatory attack on US aircraft carrier

The attacks come just one day after US President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on the group's stronghold territories in Yemen.

Europe News

Trump cuts off funding for pro-democracy media outlets VOA and RFERL

President Trump's administration has cut off funding for Voice of America, Radio Liberty and other pro-democracy media that broadcast to undemocratic states.

USA

US arrests and seeks to deport pro-Palestinian student protest leader

Mahmoud Khalil, an Algerian of Palestinian ancestry, served as a student negotiator during talks with university staff.

Green News

Zambia’s struggling women pay the price of climate crisis and aid cuts

Zambia reported more than 42,000 cases of gender-based violence in both 2023 and 2024.

USA

First firing squad execution in 15 years to be carried out in US

Unless either the governor of South Carolina or the Supreme Court intervenes, Brad Sigmon will be killed at 6pm on Friday.

USA

Ex-Olympian added to FBI's most wanted list over deadly drug ring

US authorities have issued a $10 million (€9.2m) reward for information leading to the arrest of Canadian ex-Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding.

Culture news

My night at the Las Vegas' Sphere with DJ Solomun

Launched last year, the Anyma ‘End of Genesys’ residency at Las Vegas' Sphere has transformed the underground EDM scene into an immersive storytelling spectacle. Amber Bryce joined award-winning DJ Solomun for his one-night collaborative show.

USA

Rise in US aircraft parts smuggling into Russia, bypassing sanctions

Three people were charged in Ohio last month with illegally exporting aircraft components from the US to Russia.

USA

Florida opens criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate

The Tate brothers flew to Florida last week from Romania where they were facing rape and trafficking charges.

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