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Trump’s pick for Fed chair says he’ll stay independent. Does he mean it?
Kevin Warsh said at a confirmation hearing he would not become the US president’s ‘human sock puppet’, but concerns over interference persist.
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United States
US nears US$400 million settlement with TikTok on child-privacy, report says
9 May 2026 - 4:53AM
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United States
US adds 115,000 jobs in April, but experts warn of hidden weakness
8 May 2026 - 10:12PM
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United States
Pentagon releases new files on UFOs, praises Trump’s ‘transparency’ push
The Pentagon said the public ‘can ultimately make up their own minds about the information contained in these files’.
8 May 2026 - 9:12PM
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People attend the 2021 UFO Festival in Roswell, New Mexico, US. Photo: AFP
2026 Trump-Xi summit
White House is inviting CEOs from Nvidia, Apple on Trump’s China trip: report
US news site Semafor’s report comes as expectations swirl about possible deals during Trump’s meeting in Beijing next week with Xi Jinping.
8 May 2026 - 6:47AM
European Union
Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify deal or face tariff hike
US president said he gave EU chief Ursula von der Leyen ‘until our Country’s 250th Birthday’ or tariffs would jump to ‘much higher levels’.
8 May 2026 - 5:19AM
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Donald Trump
White House calls actor Mark Hamill ‘sick’ over Trump grave image
‘Star Wars’ actor deletes social media post of the gravestone image and sought to clarify his remarks.
8 May 2026 - 10:25AM
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American actor Mark Hamill. Photo: Reuters
X (formerly Twitter)
French prosecutors open judicial investigation into Elon Musk and X
Move follows tech billionaire’s failure to attend an April summons over possible abuses on his social media network X.
8 May 2026 - 11:13AM
Crime
Colorado rally firebomber gets life in prison after asking for death
Mohamed Soliman, who killed an 82-year-old woman in the 2025 attack, tells court he wished to be executed.
8 May 2026 - 1:02PM
Italy
Rubio meets Pope Leo at Vatican to defuse tensions with Trump
The meeting comes amid the US president’s repeated attacks on the pontiff over the Iran war and nuclear weapons.
7 May 2026 - 10:04PM
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Science
Alaska 2025 tsunami was second-highest ever, taller than Empire State Building
Huge 481-metre wave that scoured an Alaskan fjord reached higher than the famed New York skyscraper.
7 May 2026 - 4:27PM
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The aftermath of the 2025 tsunami that occurred three days earlier. Photo: US Geological Survey via Reuters
Sexual harassment and assault
Purported Epstein suicide note unsealed by US judge
A cellmate of Epstein reportedly found the note following the sex offender’s first alleged suicide attempt in July 2019.
7 May 2026 - 1:19PM
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Donald Trump
Trump seeks to halt payment in sex abuse case in hope of Supreme Court win
Trump insists he has absolute immunity from a lawsuit stemming from statements he made while he was US president.
7 May 2026 - 7:46AM
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United States
US aims to deploy Qatar-gifted luxury jet as Air Force One for Fourth of July
There are efforts to possibly deliver the Boeing 747 even earlier, to align with Trump’s birthday on June 14.
7 May 2026 - 5:57AM
United States
FBI probing leaks behind Patel ‘excessive drinking’ article, report says
FBI spokesman denies ‘insider threat’ inquiry as Atlantic editor-in-chief issues as defiant statement.
7 May 2026 - 11:14AM
FBI Director Kash Patel. Photo: AFP
United States
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
Aside from business and sports deals, Turner gained attention for his personal life and his ventures in philanthropy and the environment.
6 May 2026 - 10:58PM
United States
US firms add 109,000 jobs, the most since early 2025
The figures show a labour market that is finding its footing after an especially harsh year for hiring.
6 May 2026 - 9:28PM
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Is Rubio’s star rising in Trump world? Duel with Vance for 2028 heats up
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s relaxed White House podium debut fuels buzz about his future.
6 May 2026 - 4:38PM
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives to speak at a White House press briefing on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Donald Trump
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 May 2026 - 7:00AM
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Donald Trump
‘He’s endangering a lot of Catholics’: Trump takes another shot at pope
US president’s latest criticism threatens to derail Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s high-stakes mission to Rome.
6 May 2026 - 6:17PM
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United States
Pulitzers honour damning coverage of Trump and his policies
The annual awards overseen by Columbia University recognised coverage of Trump’s immigration crackdown and his enrichment of his allies.
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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United States
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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