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Trump and Starmer, Skirting Differences, Praise Each Other in U.K.
The Republican U.S. president and the Labour British prime minister appear to have formed a friendship, however unlikely.
Published: September 18, 2025, 8:21 pm
U.S. to Cut Out Nongovernmental Groups in Refocusing Health Aid
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States would negotiate agreements to deliver aid in new ways and would focus on the Western Hemisphere and Asia Pacific.
Published: September 18, 2025, 7:45 pm
Trump Administration Reinstates More Difficult Citizenship Test
The Trump administration said the more complex test is the “first of many” changes to acquiring U.S. citizenship.
Published: September 18, 2025, 2:02 pm
Diplomatic Coup or Abject Groveling? U.K. Debates Trump’s Royal Welcome
Some British commentators praised the state visit as a necessary piece of realpolitik. Others criticized it as an embarrassing display for a destructive president.
Published: September 18, 2025, 12:50 pm
Syria’s President Says Border Deal With Israel Could Come ‘Within Days’
Syrian and Israeli officials have been holding talks about security arrangements along their shared border as part of U.S.-mediated efforts to reset decades of hostility.
Published: September 18, 2025, 1:45 pm
Trump Hails Kimmel Suspension After Criticizing UK on Free Speech
President Trump has accused Britain of mounting a crackdown on political expression. But he welcomed the ABC network’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.
Published: September 18, 2025, 10:33 am
Longtime Putin Aide Who Opposed Ukraine War Is Granted Rare Resignation
Dmitri N. Kozak’s departure is one of the few known splinters in President Vladimir V. Putin’s inner circle since the start of his invasion of Ukraine.
Published: September 18, 2025, 11:13 am
U.K. to Formally Recognize Palestinian Statehood After Trump Departs
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to confirm that the British government will vote to recognize a Palestinian state hours or days after President Trump’s visit to Britain.
Published: September 18, 2025, 10:49 am
Anti-Austerity Strikes and Protests Grip France
Barely a week into the job, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces rising social unrest on top of political deadlock and financial turmoil.
Published: September 18, 2025, 6:47 pm
At Windsor Castle, Melania Trump and Queen Camilla will view a 100-year-old royal dolls’ house.
Published: September 18, 2025, 9:02 am
How Tiffany Trump’s Instagram Posts Led Us to an Oil Magnate’s Megayacht
Photographs left a trail of clues showing Ms. Trump and her husband, Michael Boulos, vacationing on luxury vessels owned by billionaires.
Published: September 18, 2025, 9:00 am
Tiffany Trump’s Family Cruised the Mediterranean on an Oil Mogul's Yacht
The vacation, amid diplomatic talks on oil industry expansion, is a measure of how hard it is to tell where the interests of government end and those of the Trump family begin.
Published: September 18, 2025, 8:12 pm
The Hottest New Defense Against Drones? Lasers
Cheaper than advanced air defenses and more versatile than low-tech options, lasers have become a popular choice for nations worried about drone attacks.
Published: September 18, 2025, 9:20 am
America and Britain Are Worlds Apart on Energy Policies, Except Nuclear
While renewable energy is broadly popular in both countries, the policies of the Trump and Starmer governments could not be more different.
Published: September 18, 2025, 7:58 am
Britain hopes that U.S. investments offset some economic pain.
Published: September 18, 2025, 7:58 am
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Published: September 18, 2025, 5:57 pm
Europe’s far-right and Charlie Kirk
The continent’s far right is claiming the activist as a martyr. Our colleague Jason Horowitz explains why.
Published: September 18, 2025, 4:30 am
Behind Castle Walls, the Rich and Powerful Celebrate Trump
The seating chart at the state dinner for President Trump was a cross-section of the rich and the powerful hoping to get on his good side.
Published: September 18, 2025, 7:27 pm
Here’s Who Attended the State Dinner at Windsor Castle
The guest list ranged from members of the royal family to titans of business and technology.
Published: September 18, 2025, 1:22 pm
Europe’s far-right and Charlie Kirk
The continent’s far right is claiming the activist as a martyr. Our colleague Jason Horowitz explains why.
Published: September 18, 2025, 11:36 am
Windsor Castle’s State Dinner Features Lavish Menu
Just over 100 staff members served 160 guests at the white-tie event.
Published: September 17, 2025, 9:24 pm
Here’s the menu for the state dinner at Windsor Castle.
Lavish courses for the visit by the American president.
Published: September 17, 2025, 10:13 pm
Racial furore erupts in New Zealand after Māori daughter of Oscar nominated actress is DENIED passport
The lauded actress said the country's citizenship process felt 'incredibly racist' in an explosive tribunal hearing.
Published: September 18, 2025, 3:34 pm
Heading Down Under! Machine Gun Kelly announces Australia and New Zealand tour dates
Machine Gun Kelly is heading back Down Under.
Published: September 18, 2025, 1:09 pm
Collingwood star Bobby Hill faces a devastating setback as he remains out of the game after breaking up with the love of his life
Hill has not played for the Magpies since their June 21 match against St Kilda, with the club saying he has been dealing with 'personal issues'.
Published: September 18, 2025, 5:27 am
Tessa James doesn't look like this anymore! Rarely-seen Neighbours star joins Melbourne's elite to celebrate trailblazing women at glitzy event
Tessa James looked unrecognisable as she attended a glitzy do celebrating a good cause among Melbourne's elite.
Published: September 18, 2025, 4:54 am
Abducted New Zealand children remain separated from their mother
The reality is that while the mystery of runaway dad Tom Phillips, who absconded with his three children for four years, has reached a tragic denouement, the full story is only just beginning.
Published: September 17, 2025, 2:44 pm
John Aiken remembers late MAFS expert Dr Trisha Stratford with touching tribute after her tragic death
John Aiken has once again paid tribute to his former Married At First Sight colleague Dr Trisha Stratford.
Published: September 17, 2025, 12:30 pm
Dark secret of New Zealand wilderness family: As father who abducted his children is killed in shoot-out, reason why have they not been re-united with mother may have been revealed
The reality is that while the mystery of runaway dad Tom Phillips, who absconded with his three children for four years, has reached a tragic denouement, the full story is only just beginning.
Published: September 17, 2025, 11:55 am
Snoop Dogg controversy rears its head just days before his AFL grand final show as he suddenly cancels performance
The hip hop icon's show at the biggest footy match of the year has been plagued by controversy since it was first announced by the AFL.
Published: September 17, 2025, 4:00 am
Field Marshal Lord Guthrie, known as 'Tony's General' for his closeness to Blair, dies aged 86
Military chief dubbed 'Tony's General' for his closeness to the then Prime Minister has died aged 86. Field Marshal Lord Guthrie oversaw missions in Sierra Leone and the Balkans.
Published: September 18, 2025, 4:45 pm
Furious SAS troops in High Court war crimes probe accuse senior judge of acting 'unlawfully'
SAS soldiers have launched a legal fightback after a High Court judge banned them from attending hearings. They have accused Lord Justice Haddon-Cave of acting 'unlawfully'.
Published: September 18, 2025, 1:47 pm
'I set up Tino Asprilla for a few goals... he paid me back by coming all the way to Bangor!' - KEITH GILLESPIE reveals the untold stories of the night Newcastle beat Barcelona
When Keith Gillespie entered Bangor Golf Club for a quiet birthday meal with his partner, he did not expect to be met by a roomful of friends - and the first face he saw was the biggest surprise of all.
Published: September 17, 2025, 11:23 pm
Comrades of Army veteran on trial over alleged murders on Bloody Sunday told investigators that he opened fire on civilians, court hears
The former paratrooper, now in his 70s and known only as Soldier F, is accused of killing two of the 13 civil rights demonstrators who lost their lives on January 30, 1972.
Published: September 17, 2025, 3:51 pm