EU fails to back frozen Russian cash loan – but vows to support Ukraine
Leaders pushed back a decision on Moscow's assets until December after Belgium raised concerns.
How Trump’s plans for a Budapest summit with Putin turned into sanctions on Russia – CNN
- How Trump’s plans for a Budapest summit with Putin turned into sanctions on Russia CNN
- Stony silence from Moscow after Trump turns on Russia, says talks with Putin 'don't go anywhere' CNBC
- Trump doesn’t want ‘wasted meeting’ with Putin as he confirms talks on Ukraine war are off for now AP News
- Trump’s second meeting with Putin is off Politico
- In a Reversal, Trump Will Not Meet With Putin in Coming Weeks The New York Times
Donald Trump backtracks on plans to ‘surge’ military to San Francisco
The US president credits billionaire tech entrepreneurs with helping change his mind on the National Guard deployment.
NBA injuries, rigged poker games and the mafia: What we know about gambling arrests
Authorities said the "mind-boggling" fraud involved tens of millions of dollars and included members of organised crime.
EU leaders delay decision on using frozen Russian funds to aid Ukraine
EU leaders had hoped to agree on a plan to fund a loan of 140 billion euros to bolster Ukraine.
Israeli strikes kill four in new Lebanon ceasefire breach
Israeli forces carry out air attacks in southern and eastern Lebanon in violation of US-brokered ceasefire.
Is Trump losing patience with Putin over the Ukraine war?
New US sanctions imposed as summit scrapped days after announcement.
Prominent Northern Ireland cleric calls for King Charles to abdicate after prayer with pope – Catholic News Agency
- Prominent Northern Ireland cleric calls for King Charles to abdicate after prayer with pope Catholic News Agency
- King Charles prays with Pope Leo at the Vatican as Prince Andrew scandal looms back home CNN
- Fraternity and hope strengthen relations between Catholics and Anglicans Vatican News
- Queen Camilla Wears Queen Elizabeth’s $53,000 Brooch to Vatican—And Channels Late Monarch's Elegant Veil Marie Claire
- King Charles and Pope Leo Pray Together in Groundbreaking Moment The New York Times
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro dismisses threatened US aid cuts as ‘nothing’
Petro, however, did acknowledge that a disruption in the two countries' military cooperation could have serious effects.
President Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison in 2024 after pleading guilty to violating money laundering laws.
U.S. Marine Corps Force Design Update – USNI News
- U.S. Marine Corps Force Design Update USNI News
- U.S. Marines to Deploy Maritime Recon Unit, Unmanned Launchers navalnews.com
- Marine Corps’ latest Force Design update advances revamp geared toward countering China Stars and Stripes
- Marines’ Force Design plan urges modernization to tackle ‘the changing character of war’ DefenseScoop
- Marine Corps’ Force Design Update Focuses on Modernization to Maintain Combat Readiness ExecutiveGov
Trump: “Israel’s not going to do anything with the West Bank”
US President Donald Trump said Israel “is not going to anything with the West Bank."
Trump’s ambassador nominee struggles to explain antisemitic record in contentious Hill hearing – Jewish Insider
- Trump's ambassador nominee struggles to explain antisemitic record in contentious Hill hearing Jewish Insider
- Hamtramck mayor's nomination by Trump in trouble after fiery hearing, antisemitic claims Detroit Free Press
- Kuwait ambassador nominee expected to face chilly GOP reception at confirmation Jewish Insider
- Cruz, other senators grill Hamtramck mayor over anti-Israel positions, remarks The Detroit News
- Bipartisan senators criticize Trump’s nominee for Kuwait over accusations of antisemitism The Hill
How Trump’s comments on East Wing demolition evolved
The building has been torn down to make way for the construction a new $250m (£186m) ballroom at the White House.
Why Tropical Storm Melissa’s slow crawl across the Caribbean is dangerous – The Washington Post
- Why Tropical Storm Melissa’s slow crawl across the Caribbean is dangerous The Washington Post
- Tropical Storm Melissa Forecast To Become Major Hurricane The Weather Channel
- Melissa is forecast to become a major hurricane. It could be a worst-case scenario for Jamaica CNN
- Melissa to be major hurricane in days, could skirt Jamaica on its way west Houston Chronicle
- Near record Cat. 5 possible in the Caribbean with 30+ inches of rain and nearly 200 mph winds WYFF News 4
Trump pardons Binance cryptocurrency founder Changpeng Zhao
US President Donald Trump pardons former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao after money-laundering conviction.
Marco Rubio says implementing Gaza peace deal is ‘top priority’ for Trump
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated the importance of the fragile Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Virginia calls state of emergency to expedite food aid in gov’t shutdown
The move would allow him to use emergency funds to assist Virginians in the absence of federal appropriations.
Trump halts San Francisco deployment amid Bay Area protests
US President Donald Trump said he will not deploy federal agents to San Francisco after a call with Mayor Daniel Lurie
Russia’s Putin defiant in face of US sanctions over Ukraine war
Russian leader says sanctions are 'serious for us' but insisted he would not bend to US pressure over war on Ukraine.