4 h. ago Donald Trump's chilling vow to US as he is hellbent on 'remaining president for life'

Donald Trump's niece Mary Trump has warned that the former US President is hellbent on staying in office for the rest of his life and is unlikely to go quietly if he is defeated at the ballot box

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26 h. ago South Africa’s president praised for ‘calm demeanour’ during Trump meeting

In an Oval Office encounter in which the US president made false claims of ‘white genocide’, Cyril Ramaphosa kept his coolTrump’s ‘white genocide’ claims ignore the reality of life and crime in South AfricaMany South Africans praised their president Cyril Ramaphosa for staying calm when Donald Trump ambushed him in the Oval Office with a video purporting to back up his false claims of a “genocide” against white Afrikaner farmers.Others asked why Ramaphosa, who brought ministers, golfers and a billionaire with him, chose to walk into what he knew was likely to be a trap. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Newly released audio appears to confirm Biden’s memory lapses in 2023

Interview by special counsel shows then president having problems remembering key dates and life eventsA newly released recording appears to confirm that Joe Biden suffered some memory lapses while US president, struggling to recall the year his son died or when Donald Trump was first elected.While being interviewed by a special counsel over his handling of classified records, the audio shows Biden’s response is marked by long pauses, a faint whispered voice and confusion over key dates, such as when his son Beau died (2015) or when Trump won his first presidency (2016). Continue reading...

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1 week ago The hidden underwater eden of ‘California’s Galapagos’, where kelp, sea lions and giant bass reign

On the remote Channel Islands, a draw for researchers and divers, preservation has transformed the ecosystemJust 14 miles (23km) off the southern California coast lies a vast underwater paradise.Giant sea bass the size of grizzly bears and schools of sardines glide together through swirling strands of golden kelp, whose long stalks preside over a world exploding with life and color. Playful harbor seals dance into the depths of undulating pink, green and orange plants, alongside spiny crustaceans and vibrant sea stars that embrace the volcanic rock that slopes to the sandy seafloor. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The hidden underwater eden of ‘California’s Galapagos’, where seals and grizzly bear

On the remote Channel Islands, a draw for researchers and divers, preservation has transformed the ecosystemJust 14 miles (23km) off the southern California coast lies a vast underwater paradise.Giant sea bass the size of grizzly bears and schools of sardines glide together through swirling strands of golden kelp, whose long stalks preside over a world exploding with life and color. Playful harbor seals dance into the depths of undulating pink, green and orange plants, alongside spiny crustaceans and vibrant sea stars that embrace the volcanic rock that slopes to the sandy seafloor. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Donald Trump sparks fears of new pandemic as chilling detail in executive order emerges

Donald Trump celebrated as he shared details of a new bill he claims will reduce the risk of a new pandemic, but critics say it does not cover the necessary ground to prevent the risk

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2 w. ago Trump’s ‘big beautiful’ spending bill appears on life support as GOP looks to end some tax relief president created

Republicans might have to reduce the number of taxes cut by half a trillion, while GOP lawmakers from blue states rejected a proposal to offer tax relief

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2 w. ago Iran draw up chilling 'assassination list' with Donald Trump the top target

Former US national security advisor, John Boulton, said rogue rival Iran has prepared a terrifying assassination list with the US President sitting at the very top of it

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3 w. ago Melania Trump 'happy to be in spotlight' as insiders reveal truth to Amazon documentary

Melania Trump's Amazon documentary surrounding her life is set to expose private details of life as a First Lady and the president will also make an appearance

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