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Trump celebrates 80th birthday with UFC event on White House grounds

Trump delayed his attendance to the French region of Evian where leaders of the Group of Seven – or G7 – are set to meet to host his UFC fight birthday event.

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What you need to know ahead of the controversial UFC 250 event

The Freedom UFC 250 event will celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary as well as US President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.

Culture news

'Do not ever use my music': Ariana Grande slams the White House

The White House has repeatedly faced criticism for using popular music in social media posts without the approval of the artists involved. This time, the Trump administration has decided to hop on a trending track by Ariana Grande.

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‘Sit back and relax’: White House post goes viral and slammed online

Echoing an oft-misattributed literary quote, Donald Trump's advice to his critics has been reposted by the official White House account. The post has gone viral, with many pointing out that repeating a deal with Iran is close does not make things better.

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Trump remains 'in excellent health,' presidential doctor says

Trump's physician said the president's "cognitive and physical performance are excellent".

USA

UFC fight venue takes shape outside White House for Trump birthday event

Construction has begun on a UFC octagon outside the White House ahead of a fight night linked to Donald Trump’s 80th birthday celebrations and the 250th anniversary of the United States.

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Heavy police presence outside White House after deadly shooting at security checkpoint

Secret Service officers and police sealed off streets around the White House after a person opened fire at a security checkpoint before being shot dead by officers, according to US authorities.

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Gunman killed after shootout near White House, Trump says

Trump said the shooter had a "violent history and possible obsession" with the White House.

Markets

IBM adds market value of Adidas after Trump’s quantum computing push

Quantum computing stocks surged after the Trump administration announced more than $2 billion (€1.7bn) in federal support for the sector. IBM received the largest investment and shares rose over 12% adding more than $27 billion (€23.2bn) in market capitalisation.

Israel

Lebanon–Israel ceasefire extended by 45 days, says US

The US State Department will hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on the 2 and 3 June. Beforehand, the Pentagon is to bring together military delegations from the countries concerned on 29 May.

Markets

Stock trades reveal Trump made massive gains on Big Tech bets

A newly released ethics filing has revealed that US President Donald Trump made over 3,600 stock trades during the first quarter of 2026 with a value of between $220 million (€188mn) and $750 million (€641mn).

USA

Trump says Iran hostilities 'have terminated' in letter to Congress

Trump sidestepped a legal deadline for gaining approval from members of Congress over his war in Iran as he sends a letter to top lawmakers claiming that hostilities have ended due to the ongoing ceasefire.

Europe News

King Charles III celebrates UK-US alliance at White House state dinner

During the White House state dinner on Tuesday evening, King Charles III highlighted “one of the most consequential alliances in human history” in a largely jovial and lighthearted speech.

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Watch: Key moments from King Charles III’s address to US Congress

King Charles III addressed US Congress, stressing the importance of the UK-US partnership in facing global challenges. Lawmakers applauded as he mixed humor, history and forward-looking remarks in a rare speech by a British monarch.

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Trumps greet King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greet Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla upon arrival at the South Portico of the White House in Washington, DC.

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Trump receives King Charles at the White House as royal visit begins

The state visit to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence comes amid a strain in the UK - US special relationship following Trump's repeated bashing of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the US war with Iran.