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US President Donald Trump has posted a barrage of messages, ranging from questioning finances to demanding sports teams revert to former names, and sharing an AI video of Barack Obama’s arrest.

How Trump is trying everything to divert MAGA from Epstein

THE WASHINGTON POST: US President Donald Trump has posted a barrage of messages, ranging from demanding sports teams revert to former names to sharing an AI video of Barack Obama’s arrest.

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US President Donald Trump has arrived in Scotland, but his trip is being overshadowed by controversy.

Donald Trump lands in Scotland amid chaos and controversy

THE NEW YORK TIMES: US President Donald Trump has arrived in Scotland, but his trip is being overshadowed by major controversy, including renewed claims about the Jeffrey Epstein files.

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Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell spent two days meeting with Justice Department officials, answering questions.

Maxwell names ‘100 different people’ linked to Epstein

Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell has spent two days meeting with Justice Department officials answering questions about nearly 100 people linked to the late Jeffrey Epstein.

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US President Donald Trump was met by authorities as he touched down in Scotland. (AP PHOTO)

‘Better get your act together’: Trump arrives in Scotland

US President Donald Trump has touched down in Scotland, ahead of four days of golf and diplomacy. But the trip won't be all play and no work.

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Donald Trump and Jerome Powell’s awkward exchange at the Federal Reserve building site.

‘Fire him’: Trump, Powell clash at Fed building site

Donald Trump has confronted Jerome Powell in a tense exchange in front of the media, further fuelling his ongoing dispute with the Federal Reserve chairman.

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US President Donald Trump has declared a beef victory and a new “golden age of America”.

‘Golden age’: Trump declares beef victory with Australia

US President Donald Trump has declared a beef victory and a new ‘golden age of America’ after Australia formally opened its market to a wider range of US imports.

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A meeting between former Jeffrey Epstein associate, Ghislaine Maxwell and the US Deputy Attorney-General has been described as very productive.

US Justice official meets Maxwell amid Epstein investigation

A meeting between former Jeffrey Epstein associate, Ghislaine Maxwell and the US Deputy Attorney-General has been described as very productive.

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The US and Israel have recalled their diplomatic teams from Gaza ceasefire negotiations. (AP PHOTO)

US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks, bringing team home

Trump envoy says the US is cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks and bringing home its negotiating team from Qatar.

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The disclosure came as part of a broader briefing on the re-examination of the case by FBI agents and prosecutors.

Trump’s name allegedly appeared in Epstein files

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Pam Bondi made the disclosure to the US President in recent months, according to three people with knowledge of the exchange.

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Australia has lifted the US beef ban, a move which has put the Aussie cattle and meat industry on high alert.

‘Fairly disappointed’: Aussie graziers slam US beef ban move

Australia has given America access to beef market on the eve of Donald Trump’s tariff deadline, sparking fears the $75 billion Aussie industry has been sacrificed for the US trade war.

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White House Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard talks to reporters at the White House.

‘Treasonous conspiracy’: Trump doubles down on Obama probe

Donald Trump’s intelligence chief, Tulsi Gabbard, asserted that Obama-era officials and the former US President should be investigated for criminal wrongdoing, while hitting out at Hillary Clinton.

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THE ECONOMIST: The more useful stablecoins and tokens prove to be, the greater the risk.

Crypto’s big bang will revolutionise finance

THE ECONOMIST: The present moment holds the potential of something far more disruptive for mainstream markets than earlier crypto speculation suggested.

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No matter how hard he tries, the Epstein issue isn't going away for Donald Trump or his Administration.

Trump really wants to stop talking about Epstein: A timeline

US President Donald Trump has perfected his ability to command media attention through incendiary statements and made-for-headlines announcements, but the last two weeks have tested this well-worn strategy.

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The Epstein issue isn’t going away for Donald Trump, no matter how hard he tries.

‘Never denied’: Trump, Epstein furore explodes

US President Donald Trump is struggling to contain a growing fallout from his administration’s call not to release the Epstein files, as a new court move adds fuel to the fire.

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Australia has fully lifted a ban on US beef imports as it tries to soften the blow of US tariffs without putting the nation’s biosecurity at risk.

Australia paves way for US beef as Trump tariffs loom

Australia has fully lifted a ban on US beef imports as it tries to soften the blow of US tariffs without putting the nation's biosecurity at risk.

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