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King Charles to charm Trump on state visit overshadowed by US-UK rift
The British king’s first US state visit later this month takes on far greater significance amid tensions between Trump and Starmer.
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Americas and the Caribbean
US military says 4 killed in fourth ‘drug boat’ strike in a week
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Sexual harassment and assault
Harvey Weinstein rape retrial begins in New York
15 Apr 2026 - 4:34AM
US-China relations
Trump’s son Eric to join father’s state visit to China
The move could raise concerns in Washington, given that the US president’s personal wealth and business dealings are managed by his family.
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US President Donald Trump (right) and his son Eric Trump leave the White House in Washington on Friday. Photo: EPA
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Vance had 2 jobs last week. Neither happened for the US vice-president
J.D. Vance returns to Washington empty-handed after a diplomatic tour that saw the fall of a key European ally and a stalemate in Islamabad.
14 Apr 2026 - 1:32PM
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Canada
Canada’s Carney secures majority government with special election wins
With a parliamentary majority, Mark Carney will have a freer hand to govern – and solidify his grip on leading Canada.
14 Apr 2026 - 8:45PM
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Trump claims Jesus-like meme that caused outcry was him as a doctor
US president deletes AI image of himself as a Jesus-like figure amid a deepening feud with Pope Leo.
14 Apr 2026 - 3:44PM
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US President Donald Trump has deleted a social media post that seemingly depicted him as a Jesus Christ-like figure. Photo illustration: AFP
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Minnesota investigates ICE arrest of Hmong-American man as possible kidnapping
ChongLy ‘Scott’ Thao was arrested at gunpoint, and escorted in his underwear and a blanket in freezing conditions.
14 Apr 2026 - 2:41PM
United States
Swalwell to quit US Congress following sexual misconduct allegations
Four women have accused the California Democrat of misconduct, including assault and harassment.
14 Apr 2026 - 10:10PM
Middle East
Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel
Whistle-blower Chelsea Manning was among those held in a protest led by the anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace.
14 Apr 2026 - 12:19PM
United States
Former Brazil spy chief arrested by ICE in Florida
The fugitive ex-intelligence head, convicted of plotting a coup with Jair Bolsonaro, was arrested for a minor traffic violation and then referred to ICE.
14 Apr 2026 - 12:48PM
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and Alexandre Ramagem in 2024. Photo: AFP
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Trump’s US$10 billion lawsuit against WSJ and Murdoch thrown out
US president says he plans to re-file lawsuit over an article about a suggestive Epstein birthday letter.
14 Apr 2026 - 10:50AM
United States
Singer Britney Spears checks into rehab following arrest: media
The 44-year-old is scheduled to appear in court in May for her driving-under-the-influence arrest, according to the Los Angeles Times.
14 Apr 2026 - 2:38AM
Canada
Canadian PM Carney on verge of majority government amid special elections
Votes are being cast in three districts. Winning just one of them would give the Liberals the ability to unilaterally pass any bill.
14 Apr 2026 - 2:39AM
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United States
Swalwell suspends California governor bid amid sexual assault allegations
Front-runner exits race as former staffers and fellow Democrats demand he also resign from Congress.
13 Apr 2026 - 2:02PM
Eric Swalwell, who had been a front-runner for the governorship of America’s most populous state. Photo: TNS
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‘Someone must stand for a better way’: Pope speaks out after Trump’s attack
After the US president shatters norms with a direct hit on the pontiff, Leo says he will continue to speak out ‘loudly’ and promote peace.
14 Apr 2026 - 2:51AM
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Americas and the Caribbean
Cuba’s president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him
Miguel Diaz-Canel said an invasion of Cuba would be costly and affect regional security but should it happen, Cubans would defend themselves.
13 Apr 2026 - 2:11AM
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Trump’s 80th birthday bash to feature UFC fight at White House
Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane will headline the bout on June 14.
12 Apr 2026 - 3:37PM
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Paulo Costa talks to US President Donald Trump after he won his UFC fight in Miami on Saturday. Photo: AP
US, Israel war on Iran
Pope Leo slams ‘delusion of omnipotence’ stoking US-Israeli war on Iran
The pontiff urged prayer and peace talks, rejecting religious justifications for violence.
12 Apr 2026 - 11:25AM
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Over the moon: Artemis astronauts make emotional homecoming after record trip
The travellers were back in Texas on the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 13 launch that made the phrase ‘Houston, we have a problem’ famous.
12 Apr 2026 - 6:20AM
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United States
Sex assault claims against California governor hopeful under investigation
The Democratic congressman has been accused by several women of rape and sexual misconduct, which he denies.
12 Apr 2026 - 5:06AM
United States
Molotov attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home leads to arrest
‘We should de-escalate the rhetoric and tactics and try to have fewer explosions,’ Altman wrote in response.
11 Apr 2026 - 2:32PM
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks at a conference in Seattle in 2024. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
United States
Artemis II astronauts return home from record-breaking moon mission
Their 13-minute fiery plunge through the atmosphere concluded a historic mission that went deeper into space than anyone had flown before.
11 Apr 2026 - 2:39PM
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United States
Trump tariff refund tool will go live on April 20, US Customs says
The Supreme Court threw out the president’s duties in February, prompting what could be the largest US government repayment in history.
11 Apr 2026 - 4:59AM
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Trump unveils plan for his giant triumphal arch: eagles, lions, lots of gold
The president has said that major cities around the world have such monuments, and the US capital is the only one without one.
11 Apr 2026 - 4:44AM
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