US Treasury Sec Bessent accused of contradictory mortgage pledges: Report
The Bloomberg News report comes as the White House pushes to fire fed governor Lisa Cook for a similar reason.
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British protesters say ‘No to racism, no to Trump’
Demonstrators offer counterbalance to royal grandeur and flattery of US president at Windsor Castle.
Indonesia’s Subianto appoints new security minister after deadly protests
Ex-rival and former general Djamari Chaniago selected after protests about the economy left 10 dead last month.
Has Elon Musk really been awarded a $1 trillion pay deal?
And why has the South African entrepreneur been busy buying up shares in Tesla?
King Charles greets Trump with royal pageantry in UK’s Windsor Castle
US President Trump receives a royal welcome at the UK's Windsor Castle, with a dazzling display of military bands.
Will a boycott over Israel divide the Eurovision Song Contest?
Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland, Spain and Slovania have said they will not participate in the competition if Israel does.
‘Ball still in Iran’s court,’ European powers say after nuclear issues call
Germany says it's possible to temporarily delay sanctions after E3's top diplomats hold call with Iranian counterpart.
As Israel struck Qatar, South Africans saw echo of last decade of apartheid
In the 70s and 80s, South Africa hit Zambia, Angola, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique. Israel's struck 8 nations this year.
EU proposes suspension of trade concessions with Israel over Gaza war
The European Commission also proposes sanctions on 'extremist ministers' in the Israeli government and violent settlers.
Mass displacement in Gaza as Israeli ground invasion intensifies
Humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza with no safe exits, as mass displacement and Israeli attacks continue unabated.
Alexey Navalny’s wife says lab tests show he was poisoned before death
Yulia Navalnaya urges two laboratories in different countries to release analyses of smuggled samples.
Mexico celebrates historic Independence Day led by first female president
Tens of thousands gather in Mexico City as Sheinbaum rings Hidalgo’s bell, celebrating a milestone in nation's history.
Colombia halts US arms purchases as row over drug fight delisting escalates
President Gustavo Petro defends drug war policy and insists he will not be a 'puppet president' of Washington.
Trump announces deal with China to allow TikTok to continue operating in US
US president says a 'group of very big companies' wants to buy the popular video-sharing platform.
Australia, PNG delay defence pact as China’s rise in Pacific region looms
Australian PM Albanese fails to sign mutual defence pact a week after also failing to sign security deal with Vanuatu.
Dehumanisation: How Israel is able to commit its genocide in Gaza
Israel has dehumanised Palestinians for decades, eventually leading to the current Gaza genocide, say analysts.
Top aid groups call on world leaders to stop Israel’s genocide in Gaza
MSF, Islamic Relief, Save the Children and CARE International are among the aid groups issuing the joint call.
Charlie Kirk shooting: Tyler Robinson’s messages and charges against him
Utah prosecutors said they will seek the death penalty for Robinson.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro taken to hospital after feeling unwell
Convicted ex-leader rushed to a hospital in Brasilia after falling ill at his residence, his son says.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,301
Here are the key events on day 1,301 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.