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Ex-DOGE official rushed Trump‑backed GHF grant despite staff warnings
The official waived safeguards to fast-track a $30m award to the highly criticised Gaza aid group.
Trump hosts five West African leaders to discuss trade and development
Talks come as US shifts focus from aid to building sustainable economic partnerships.
Trump issues new tariffs for six countries, including Iraq and the Philippines
The White House has sent letters to 20 different countries this week announcing new tariffs.
South Korea issues arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon
Yoon Suk-yeol attempted to impose martial law on South Korea in December before being impeached.
Israel installs mobile housing units in Palestinian-controlled Hebron
Footage from the occupied West Bank city of Hebron shows Israel installing mobile housing units.
Wildfires reopen earthquake wounds in Turkiye’s shattered Hatay province
Recent wildfires have torn through southeastern Turkiye's Hatay, still recovering from a February 2023 earthquake.
CEO Linda Yaccarino announced resignation from Musk’s X
In a surprise move, Yaccarino says she is stepping from the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
Carlo Ancelotti sentenced to prison in Spain over tax fraud
Ancelotti, one of the most successful managers in football history, given a one-year suspended sentence and large fine.
What would happen if coral reefs disappeared?
Half a billion people depend on coral reefs – what happens when they vanish?
Pakistan seeks YouTube ban on 27 opposition and journalist channels
Pakistan court order pushes the platform to block channels critical of the government and state institutions.
Israel is killing doctors so Gaza can never heal from genocide
Medicide is a central part of Israel's goal of making Palestinian life in Gaza impossible.
Houthis release video of Red Sea ship attack and sinking
Yemen’s Houthis have released a video showing their attack on the Magic Seas, a ship they said had sunk in the Red Sea.
Flash floods in US kill at least three in New Mexico mountain town
Flash floods prompted by monsoon rains kill at least three, including two children, with search operations ongoing.
Nvidia becomes first US company to reach $4 trillion market cap
Nvidia bypassed Apple and Microsoft, the only other US firms with a market value of more than $3 trillion.
Greece to halt migrant asylum processing from North Africa
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says the suspension will be for three months amid a surge of arrivals.
Chet Holmgren signs max contract extension with OKC Thunder in NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder and centre Chet Holmgren agree to contract extension worth up to a quarter of a billion dollars.
What is holding up Gaza 60-day ceasefire deal?
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have yet to agree on terms for a ceasefire deal with Hamas in Gaza.
Can BRICS challenge the US-led world order?
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose more tariffs on nations aligning themselves with BRICS.
UK and France agree on need for new migration boat crossing ‘deterrent’
Britain has proposed a 'one in, one out' arrangement for asylum seekers - a deal France has refused to sign.
Donald Trump threatens copper, pharma tariffs: Who will they hurt?
US president announces sweeping new tariffs as he continues to change plans.