US Politics

President Donald Trump has spoken to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office.

Trump humiliates South African President in Oval Office

In another stunning White House visit, US President Donald Trump has attacked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in front of the world’s media, accusing his country of human rights violations.

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A top Trump Justice Department official has publicly floated the idea that Jill Biden could face criminal charges for ‘elder abuse,’ alleging she helped hide the severity of Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis.

Jill Biden could face ‘elder abuse’ charge: Trump DOJ lawyer

A top Trump Justice Department official has publicly floated the idea that Jill Biden could face criminal charges for ‘elder abuse,’ alleging she helped hide the severity of Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis.

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Australian mortgage holders can expect more rate relief this year, but Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariffs could shake up the RBA’s plans and the economy.

Trump trade uncertainty raises hopes of more rate cuts

Australian mortgage holders can expect more rate relief this year, but Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariffs could shake up the RBA’s plans and the economy.

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Britain and the EU haven’t waited for the US to join them in slapping more sanctions on Russia as they accuse Moscow of dragging its feet over peace talks, after Donald Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin.

EU, UK hit Russia with new sanctions without US

Britain and the EU haven't waited for the US to join them in slapping more sanctions on Russia as they accuse Moscow of dragging its feet over peace talks, after Donald Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin.

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US President Donald Trump reveals the plans for his ambitious Golden Dome missile defence shield in the Oval Office.

Trump unveils plans for Golden Dome defence system

President Donald Trump has revealed the US will embark on an ambitious pathway to build a Golden Dome-style missile defence shield.

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President Donald Trump disembarks from Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 6, 2025. “I believe that we should have the most impressive plane,” President Trump said in May.

The inside story of Trump’s search for a new Air Force One

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Trump wanted a new plane while he was still in office. But how? ‘We’re the United States of America,’ Trump said. ‘I believe that we should have the most impressive plane’.

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Donald Trump’s trade war is starting to hit the international sales figures of some of America’s most iconic brands.

MAGA moves sparks image problem for American brands

Donald Trump is hurting products from Coca-Cola to Jack Daniel’s.

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Wendy McMahon resigned saying CBS and her ‘do not agree on a path forward’.

CBS CEO resigns amid $1b Trump lawsuit

The CBS CEO has quit after Donald Trump launched a billion-dollar lawsuit against their flagship news magazine show 60 Minutes.

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After Trump claimed Taylor Swift is ‘no longer hot,’ the White House has now weighed in, linking his remarks to something completely different to her appearance.

White House explains Trump’s ‘no longer hot’ Swift comment

After Trump claimed Taylor Swift is ‘no longer hot,’ the White House has now weighed in, linking his remarks to something completely different to her appearance.

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Several doctors say they are surprised former US President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer was not diagnosed earlier, reigniting debate over his health and transparency.

Vance: ‘Why didn’t Americans know?’ about Biden’s health

Several doctors say they are surprised former US President Joe Biden's prostate cancer was not diagnosed earlier, reigniting debate over his health and transparency.

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US President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will ‘immediately’ begin truce talks after what he described as an ‘excellent’ call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump: Russia, Ukraine starting ceasefire talks after call

US President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will ‘immediately’ begin truce talks after what he described as an ‘excellent’ call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Donald Trump Jr. has raised questions over Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis.

‘Coverup??’: Trump Jr’s wild Biden cancer conspiracy claim

The current President’s son wished Joe Biden a speedy recovery following the Democrat’s cancer news. Two hours later he was casting conspiracy theories about it.

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US President Donald Trump and former Vice President Kamala Harris react to Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis.

‘Saddened’: Trump, Harris react to Biden’s cancer diagnosis

US President Donald Trump said he was ‘saddened’ to hear Joe Biden had been diagnosed with an ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer.

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Donald Trump’s attempt at a virtual border tax on imports is not delivering the gains he was banking on.
Russia has launched its largest drone strike against Ukraine one day before Trump-Putin ceasefire call.

Russia launches largest drone attack day before Trump call

Russia launched its largest drone strike on Ukraine since the war began as Ukraine President Zelensky sat down with US Vice President Vance in Rome.

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