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Trump admin sued over dumping of White House debris, tests show toxic metals
The debris is coming from the East Wing, which is being demolished to build the US president’s ballroom.
6 hours ago
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‘He’s endangering a lot of Catholics’: Trump takes another shot at the pope
2 hours ago
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United States
Pulitzers honour damning coverage of Trump and his policies
5 May 2026 - 6:20AM
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United States
US Secret Service shoots armed suspect near White House
The shooting occurred shortly after Vice-President J.D. Vance’s motorcade passed through the area.
5 May 2026 - 9:24AM
Police tape near the Washington Monument in Washington. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity
Britney Spears admits reckless driving in DUI plea deal, avoiding jail
The 44-year-old singer was sentenced to 12 months’ probation following her arrest in March for driving under the influence.
5 May 2026 - 11:03AM
Accidents and disasters in China
Fatal 2022 China Eastern Airlines plane crash points to deliberate fuel cut-off
Findings by the US transport safety board support a theory that the aircraft was intentionally brought down, killing all 132 people on board.
5 May 2026 - 1:27AM
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Trump family’s crypto project sues billionaire backer Justin Sun
The Trumps’ World Liberty Financial accused Sun of launching a ‘public smear campaign’.
5 May 2026 - 3:12AM
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Justin Sun at Korea Blockchain Week 2025 in Seoul. Photo: Reuters
United States
US Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone
Women seeking abortions will be able to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor.
5 May 2026 - 1:53AM
United States
Wall Street hesitates, oil prices rise amid uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz
Despite all the uncertainty about how long the war with Iran will last, the US stock market has managed to power to record after record.
4 May 2026 - 9:55PM
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Police search for suspects in Oklahoma shooting that injured at least 18 people
Victims were in ‘various conditions’, police said. A witness said the trouble began when a group of girls started arguing over boyfriends.
5 May 2026 - 6:55AM
Aviation accidents
United Airlines jet hits light pole, truck while landing at US airport
FAA and airline are investigating after flight from Italy strikes a pole on the New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truck.
4 May 2026 - 2:07PM
Newark Liberty International Airport. Photo: AP
United States
Former New York mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
The 81-year-old is critical but ‘fighting’, spokesman says; Trump hails his former lawyer as a ‘True Warrior’.
4 May 2026 - 1:34PM
Africa
Search launched for US soldiers missing during African Lion exercise
Pair went missing on a recreational hike after training had concluded, official says.
4 May 2026 - 9:45AM
Germany
German chancellor plays down row with Trump in fallout from US troop withdrawal
Friedrich Merz denies his criticism of the Iran war triggered Trump to announce drawdown of 5,000 soldiers.
4 May 2026 - 2:28PM
Germany
‘Foolish decision’: Trump’s Germany troop removal rebuked by allies, Nato
Two US lawmakers said the move ‘risks undermining deterrence and sending the wrong signal’ to Russia’s Putin.
3 May 2026 - 1:13PM
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A US Air Force jet takes off from the Ramstein base in Germany in March. Photo: EPA
US, Israel war on Iran
US carrier Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry’s first Iran war casualty
Jet fuel prices have doubled during the conflict, and a Trump-backed US$500 million bailout did not materialise.
3 May 2026 - 12:42AM
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United States
New Mexico trial citing ‘public nuisance’ laws against Meta, social platforms
The case is being closely watched as governments across the US pursue similar claims seeking to force big tech platforms to change to protect young users.
2 May 2026 - 6:31PM
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, fulfilling Trump threat
The move comes after German Chancellor Merz said the US was being ‘humiliated’ by Iran’s leadership.
2 May 2026 - 2:53PM
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US troops take part in a town hall at Ramstein Airbase in Germany in January 2023. Photo: US Air Force
Academy Awards
Oscar statue goes missing after director forced to check it on flight
Pavel Talankin’s prize was misplaced for two days until it was relocated by Lufthansa after an international outcry.
2 May 2026 - 1:55AM
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Trump to put 25% tariffs on EU cars, says bloc not complying with trade deal
The status of the pact was first put in doubt after the Supreme Court ruled the president lacked legal authority for his duties on EU goods.
2 May 2026 - 1:00AM
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United States
Plane crash in US state of Texas kills all 5 on board
Preliminary information indicates the plane was travelling at a high rate of speed when it crashed.
2 May 2026 - 5:33AM
United States
Wall Street rises towards more records as oil prices slip
The main uncertainty for the global economy is where oil prices will go because of the Iran war.
1 May 2026 - 11:10PM
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A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Friday. Photo: AP
US, Israel war on Iran
Facing 60-day deadline, Trump administration claims Iran war ‘terminated’
White House signals it will ignore Friday’s War Powers cut-off, arguing April ceasefire paused hostilities.
1 May 2026 - 4:08PM
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Trump, Secret Service director say agent not shot by friendly fire as video released
Secret Service chief says agent was shot at ‘point-blank range’ by suspect who tried to storm correspondents’ dinner.
1 May 2026 - 12:42PM
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Trump says he’s lifting some tariffs on Scotch whisky after King Charles visit
It was not clear if the US president meant duties on bottles of Scotch or on the materials used to produce the alcohol were being lifted.
1 May 2026 - 4:02PM
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