14 h. ago Trump sues Murdoch and Wall Street Journal for $10bn over Epstein article

Donald Trump has filed a $10bn (£7.5bn) lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal's parent company Dow Jones and its owner Rupert Murdoch over claims that he wrote a "bawdy" note to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The US president claims the publication slandered him and violated libel laws in an article alleging that a birthday greeting bearing Trump's name was sent to the late financier in 2003, before he was charged with sex crimes.

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47 h. ago Trump orders officials to ‘produce’ more Epstein documents after mounting pressure

US President Donald Trump says he's ordered the Justice Department to produce some additional documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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47 h. ago Trump loyalist Katie Miller crosses battle lines to continue work for Elon Musk

In recent days, Republican circles in Washington have buzzed with speculation that former Trump administration official Katie Miller, an aide to Elon Musk and wife of one of the president's closest advisers, and Musk have had a falling out.

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51 h. ago Trump reclassifies some federal workers, making them easier to fire

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday creating a new classification of non-career federal workers who can more easily be fired if they fail to carry out the president's priorities, the White House said.

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52 h. ago White House says Trump diagnosed with vein condition after questions about bruises

US President Donald Trump is suffering from a chronic vein condition, the White House announced on Thursday, after days of speculation regarding photographs showing bruising on the president’s hand. After recently experiencing swelling in his legs, Trump underwent a “comprehensive exam” including a diagnostic vascular study, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt […]

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2 d. ago ‘I thought Trump was going to exit stage – but he wanted to stay’

Chelsea's Club World Cup celebrations were shared with an unexpected guest - US President Donald Trump.

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3 d. ago Prosecutor in Diddy and Epstein cases fired by justice department

The US Department of Justice has fired a veteran federal prosecutor who worked on the cases against sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, and hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs.

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3 d. ago Trump discussed firing Fed boss but ‘highly unlikely’ he will

President Donald Trump has said it is "highly unlikely" he will fire the head of the US central bank, hours after asking lawmakers whether he should sack Jerome Powell.

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3 d. ago Trump’s tariffs put 100,000 jobs at risk in South Africa, central bank chief says

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on South Africa could cause around 100,000 job losses, with the agriculture and automotive sectors hardest hit, central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Wednesday.

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3 d. ago Rethinking Everyday Choices: Cutting Back on Processed Meats, Sugary Drinks, Trans Fats – and Reading Food Labels

In today's fast-paced world, reaching for a pie, sausage roll or sipping a chilled fizzy drink may feel like a convenient treat. But when these habits become part of our everyday diets, they quietly increase our risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and even certain cancers. According to the World Health Organization, non-communicable diseases many of which are diet-related account for over 70% of deaths globally. This makes it more important than ever to rethink the foods we regularly consume. In this article, we take a closer look at three common foods that deserve less space on your plate and why reducing them could make a big difference for your health, and how you can identify them.

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5 d. ago South African car exports to U.S. plunge as Trump tariffs bite

South African car exports to the United States dropped sharply in the first quarter of 2025, and tumbled more than 80% in April and May after import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump hit automakers' sales, industry association Naamsa said.

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5 d. ago Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling Ukraine weapons plan

US President Donald Trump has announced the US will send "top-of-the-line weapons" to Ukraine via Nato countries, while also threatening Russia with severe tariffs if a deal to end the war is not reached within 50 days.

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5 d. ago Trump threatens ‘very severe’ tariffs against Russia if no Ukraine deal within 50 days

US Donald Trump says he is "very, very unhappy" with Russia and has announced plans to deliver "top-of-the-line" weapons to Ukraine, via Nato.

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6 d. ago Trump will be hosted by King at Windsor during second state visit

Donald Trump has formally accepted an invitation from King Charles III to join him and Queen Camilla for an unprecedented second state visit, Buckingham Palace has said.

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6 d. ago GIA boss debunks claim payment misconceptions as ‘Street Insurance Campaign’ educates public

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA), Dr Kingsley Kwesi Kwabahson, has refuted widespread public perceptions that insurance companies are quick to collect premiums but reluctant to settle claims. Speaking during the climax of the 2025 Insurance Awareness Month activities, Dr Kwabahson revealed that insurance companies in Ghana collectively pay out as […]

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9 d. ago Six things Trump should know about Liberia after he praised leader’s ‘good English’

US President Donald Trump has praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for speaking "good English" and asked him where he went to school.

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9 d. ago ‘You need to shape up’: Trump’s pick for Singapore envoy grilled in Senate

The nominee for the US ambassador to Singapore, Anjani Sinha, drew criticism during his Senate confirmation hearing when he struggled to answer questions about the island-state. On Wednesday Dr Sinha was grilled by Senator Tammy Duckworth on the US’s relationship with Singapore and the island-state’s role in South East Asia. At one point Ms Duckworth […]

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9 d. ago Trump is right on migration – John Kerry says Biden allowed ‘siege’ on border

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry has told the BBC his fellow Democrats allowed the US-Mexico border to be "under siege" during Joe Biden's presidency.

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9 d. ago Trump sells shift from ‘aid to trade’ in White House meeting with African leaders

 President Donald Trump told leaders from five African nations on Wednesday that he was shifting the U.S. approach to the continent from aid to trade and that the United States is a better partner for Africa than China.

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1 week ago Why Trump has invited five African leaders to the White House

US President Donald Trump began a three-day summit in Washington D.C. with the leaders of five African states, an event the White House sees as an "incredible" commercial opportunity.

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