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US President Donald Trump has summoned around 30 US ambassadors from their posts.
US Politics
Simon Lewis and Humeyra Pamuk

'Highly irregular': Trump recalls 30 US ambassadors

President Donald Trump has recalled 30 US ambassadors, with his administration refusing to shed light on the unusual move.

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Donald Trump has appointed Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana as the special envoy to Greenland.
World
The New York Times

Angering Denmark, Trump appoints special envoy to Greenland

Officials in Denmark and Greenland are furious with US President Donald Trump’s efforts to take over the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

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The House Oversight Committee released new photos from Epstein’s estate on December 12, 2025 showing Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Bill Gates, Woody Allen, former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, lawyer Alan Dershowitz, and billionaire Richard Branson. (Photo courtesy of the House Oversight Committee via Sipa USA) *** Press photos for editorial use only (excluding books or photo books). May not be relicensed or sold. Mandatory Credit ***
World
Imran Vittachi

No cover-up over Epstein files: White House

US Justice Department officials have denied redacting the Epstein files to protect President Donald Trump, as criticism mounted over the partial and heavily-censored release of documents.

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The release of the latest tranche of Epstein files have prompted more questions. (AP PHOTO)
US Politics
Brad Heath and Sarah N Lynch and Andy Sullivan and James Oliphant

Epstein files rife with celeb names, but not Trump’s

The absence of references to Donald Trump in the files relating to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has raised questions about the heavily redacted documents.

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Ghislaine Maxwell is seen watching Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lying across the laps of several women whose identities have been protected.
US Politics
The New York Times

Andrew caught lying across women in new Epstein pics

THE NEW YORK TIMES: A trove of fresh Epstein file images feature well known names including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Bill Clinton and Mick Jagger.

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The United States has launched an attack on suspected ISIS sites in Syria.
US Politics
The New York Times

‘Avenge’: US strike against ISIS targets in Syria

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The United States began major airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Syria on Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s vow to avenge the deaths of two US Army soldiers.

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Bill Clinton featured in several photos in the latest Esptein files release.
US Politics
Julia Harte, Sarah N Lynch and Joseph Ax

Clinton pictured in hot tub as US release 3965 Epstein files

The release of the Epstein files follows months of rebellion by Donald Trump's supporters over his administration's reluctance to make the records public.

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Trump is a ubiquitous cultural presence, but there is no outward sign that he is an active participant in running the national government.
Opinion
The New York Times

Why the White House is a lost cause

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Trump is a ubiquitous cultural presence, but there is no outward sign that he is an active participant in running the national government.

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President Trump’s newly announced ‘Patriot Games’ have come in for a roasting over comparisons with The Hunger Games.
US Politics
Peta Rasdien

Trump roasted for ripping off Hunger Games for new event

Donald Trump’s newly announced ‘Patriot Games’ have come in for a roasting online, with speculation he ripped the idea from dystopian blockbuster Hunger Games.

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The US' arms sale to Taiwan covers eight items, including ?HIMARS rocket systems. (AP PHOTO)
World
Ben Blanchard and Michael Martina

US greenlights $16.8b arms package for Taiwan amid China tension

The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $16.8 billion.

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Donald Trump has boasted of his what he sees as his achievements during his first year in office. (AP PHOTO)
US Politics
Jeff Mason and Steve Holland

‘Hottest country’: Trump hails victory on economy and war

US President Donald Trump has delivered a speech where he discussed his achievements and touched on some of his agenda for next year and beyond.

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It is unclear how the US will enforce the blockade on oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. (AP PHOTO)
World
The New York Times

Venezuelan navy now escorting ships after US blockade threat

The Venezuelan Government has ordered its navy to escort several ships carrying oil products, setting up a potential confrontation with the US military.

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Ms Wiles described the teetotalling president as having “an alcoholic’s personality” and an eye for vengeance against perceived enemies.
US Politics
Nandita Bose

Trusted Trump insider reveals he ‘has an alcoholic’s personality’

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has given a frank assessment of Donald Trump's closest aides and says the president 'has an alcoholic's personality'.

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US President Donald Trump is cutting off Venezuela from sanctioned oil.
US Politics
Max Corstorphan

‘Total and complete blockade’: Trump’s massive crackdown

US President Donald Trump has announced an enormous blockade of sanctioned oil tankers, confirming that Venezuela is now ‘surrounded’ by an armada of US war ships. 

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President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a “malicious depiction” of him in a Panorama documentary.
US Politics
CNBC

Trump sues BBC for $7.5 billion over ‘malicious’ documentary

Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC, seeking at least $5 billion in damages.

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