United States President Donald Trump has held separate meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as conflicts involving Ukraine and Iran continue. The White House described both meetings as positive and productive. Zelensky and Netanyahu travelled to Washington to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime supporter of…
Donald Trump sparked immediate controversy on Friday after suggesting LeBron James might be “a racist” during a White House press conference, responding to a question about whether James or Michael Jordan was the greatest basketball player of all time. Trump’s answer left little room for ambiguity. “Michael Jordan is a guy that’s a friend of…
Donald Trump has threatened fresh tariffs on Canada, blaming the country for wildfire smoke affecting millions of Americans. US President Donald Trump says he may impose new tariffs on Canada over the ongoing wildfire crisis, accusing Ottawa of failing to properly manage its forests. In a social media post, Trump claimed smoke from hundreds of…
President Donald Trump has renewed claims of election fraud and foreign interference just months before the US midterm elections. Trump used a White House address to repeat his election security claims, alleging that China interfered in the 2020 presidential election and that US voting systems remain vulnerable to foreign attacks. He said he had declassified…
The US president has warned Iran that key infrastructure could be targeted unless negotiations restart. President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran’s bridges and power plants if Tehran refuses to return to nuclear talks next week. In a Fox News interview, Trump said the US would intensify its military campaign unless Iran agrees to…
E. Jean Carroll has received the $5 million awarded to her after Donald Trump’s appeals failed. E. Jean Carroll has received a $5 million payment from US President Donald Trump following her successful 2023 civil lawsuit for sexual abuse and defamation. Court records show the money was released from a court-managed escrow account on 9…
Donald Trump praised Israel’s prime minister, predicted an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, and defended US actions against Iran during talks with Syria’s new leader. US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Israel will withdraw its ground troops from Lebanon, saying relations between the two countries were improving. Speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara,…
Donald Trump says he requested a FIFA review after Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card suspension. US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he personally asked FIFA to review Folarin Balogun’s one-match World Cup suspension, saying the governing body made the “right decision” by allowing the striker to play. Balogun was due to miss the…
The United States celebrated its 250th Independence Day with fireworks and flyovers, even as storms, extreme heat and power outages disrupted events nationwide. The United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence on 4 July with celebrations across the country, including fireworks, concerts and military flyovers. In Washington DC, President Donald Trump addressed supporters…
OpenAI could soon make one of its biggest business moves yet. Reports say the ChatGPT maker is discussing a plan to give the US government a 5% stake in the company. However, it has already sparked major conversations across the tech world. If approved, the proposal could also encourage other American AI companies to offer…
