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Trump signs order to ‘eliminate’ the US Education Department

21 Mar, 2025

US President Donald Trump (left) holds up a signed executive order after signing it an education event at the White House on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Photo: AP

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Trump signs order to ‘eliminate’ the US Education Department

21 Mar, 2025

After a nine months aboard the International Space Station, Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally returned to Earth. Photo: AFP

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Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return after 9 months

19 Mar, 2025

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The Lens: Trump’s isolationist turn threatens Ukraine in war with Russia

16 Mar, 2025

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Explainer: How to protect cats from bird flu

13 Mar, 2025

Global

Funding for US State Department programmes frozen, leaving scholars stranded

12 Mar, 2025

Global

Trump pauses all US military aid to Ukraine after angry clash with Zelensky

4 Mar, 2025

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The Lens: Trump’s executive orders on DEI spark major lawsuit

23 Feb, 2025

Environment

Los Angeles wildfires see unprecedented use of fire retardant Phos-Chek

18 Feb, 2025

Your VoiceThe Lens

The Lens: Trump’s Greenland bid sparks global debate on sovereignty

15 Feb, 2025

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The return of a forgotten health threat: iodine deficiency in kids

11 Feb, 2025

Your VoiceHuman rights

The Lens: Taiwan’s death penalty and its clash between human rights and local feelings

9 Feb, 2025

GlobalUnited States

How Trump’s new policy will target transgender teens

4 Feb, 2025

GlobalUnited States

67 killed in tragic mid-air collision, deadliest US air disaster in 24 years

31 Jan, 2025

Global

United States and Colombia clash over deported migrant flights, imposed tariffs

27 Jan, 2025

Letters to the Editors

Your Voice: A new Trump trade war, reducing smoking in Hong Kong (long letters)

25 Jan, 2025

Asia

Afghan Americans terrified after Trump halts refugee programme

24 Jan, 2025

Global

Trump inauguration: TikTok, executive orders and reactions in China

21 Jan, 2025

Global

TikTok returns to the US based on Trump promise

20 Jan, 2025

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The Lens: US concerns over Chinese drones may be exaggerated

19 Jan, 2025

Global

Private firefighters highlight glaring wealth divide in ruined LA

17 Jan, 2025

Global

Trump signs order to ‘eliminate’ the US Education Department

21 Mar, 2025

GlobalSpace

Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return after 9 months

19 Mar, 2025

Your VoiceThe Lens

The Lens: Trump’s isolationist turn threatens Ukraine in war with Russia

16 Mar, 2025

GlobalHealth

Explainer: How to protect cats from bird flu

13 Mar, 2025

Global

Funding for US State Department programmes frozen, leaving scholars stranded

12 Mar, 2025

Global

Trump pauses all US military aid to Ukraine after angry clash with Zelensky

4 Mar, 2025

Your VoiceThe Lens

The Lens: Trump’s executive orders on DEI spark major lawsuit

23 Feb, 2025

Environment

Los Angeles wildfires see unprecedented use of fire retardant Phos-Chek

18 Feb, 2025

Your VoiceThe Lens

The Lens: Trump’s Greenland bid sparks global debate on sovereignty

15 Feb, 2025

DiscoverSTEM

The return of a forgotten health threat: iodine deficiency in kids

11 Feb, 2025

Your VoiceHuman rights

The Lens: Taiwan’s death penalty and its clash between human rights and local feelings

9 Feb, 2025

GlobalUnited States

How Trump’s new policy will target transgender teens

4 Feb, 2025

GlobalUnited States

67 killed in tragic mid-air collision, deadliest US air disaster in 24 years

31 Jan, 2025

Global

United States and Colombia clash over deported migrant flights, imposed tariffs

27 Jan, 2025

Letters to the Editors

Your Voice: A new Trump trade war, reducing smoking in Hong Kong (long letters)

25 Jan, 2025

Asia

Afghan Americans terrified after Trump halts refugee programme

24 Jan, 2025

Global

Trump inauguration: TikTok, executive orders and reactions in China

21 Jan, 2025

Global

TikTok returns to the US based on Trump promise

20 Jan, 2025

DiscoverThe Lens

The Lens: US concerns over Chinese drones may be exaggerated

19 Jan, 2025

Global

Private firefighters highlight glaring wealth divide in ruined LA

17 Jan, 2025

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Beekeepers’ mission to convince Hong Kong that bees are our neighbours

10 Dec, 2023

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10 Dec, 2023

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Psychologist’s advice on coping with grief after losing someone to suicide

9 Dec, 2023

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10 Dec, 2023

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United States

Trump signs order to ‘eliminate’ the US Education Department

Trump signs order to ‘eliminate’ the US Education Department

Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return after 9 months

The Lens: Trump’s isolationist turn threatens Ukraine in war with Russia

Explainer: How to protect cats from bird flu

Funding for US State Department programmes frozen, leaving scholars stranded

Trump pauses all US military aid to Ukraine after angry clash with Zelensky

The Lens: Trump’s executive orders on DEI spark major lawsuit

Los Angeles wildfires see unprecedented use of fire retardant Phos-Chek

The Lens: Trump’s Greenland bid sparks global debate on sovereignty

The return of a forgotten health threat: iodine deficiency in kids

The Lens: Taiwan’s death penalty and its clash between human rights and local feelings

How Trump’s new policy will target transgender teens

67 killed in tragic mid-air collision, deadliest US air disaster in 24 years

United States and Colombia clash over deported migrant flights, imposed tariffs

Your Voice: A new Trump trade war, reducing smoking in Hong Kong (long letters)

Afghan Americans terrified after Trump halts refugee programme

Trump inauguration: TikTok, executive orders and reactions in China

TikTok returns to the US based on Trump promise

The Lens: US concerns over Chinese drones may be exaggerated

Private firefighters highlight glaring wealth divide in ruined LA

Trump signs order to ‘eliminate’ the US Education Department

Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return after 9 months

The Lens: Trump’s isolationist turn threatens Ukraine in war with Russia

Explainer: How to protect cats from bird flu

Funding for US State Department programmes frozen, leaving scholars stranded

Trump pauses all US military aid to Ukraine after angry clash with Zelensky

The Lens: Trump’s executive orders on DEI spark major lawsuit

Los Angeles wildfires see unprecedented use of fire retardant Phos-Chek

The Lens: Trump’s Greenland bid sparks global debate on sovereignty

The return of a forgotten health threat: iodine deficiency in kids

The Lens: Taiwan’s death penalty and its clash between human rights and local feelings

How Trump’s new policy will target transgender teens

67 killed in tragic mid-air collision, deadliest US air disaster in 24 years

United States and Colombia clash over deported migrant flights, imposed tariffs

Your Voice: A new Trump trade war, reducing smoking in Hong Kong (long letters)

Afghan Americans terrified after Trump halts refugee programme

Trump inauguration: TikTok, executive orders and reactions in China

TikTok returns to the US based on Trump promise

The Lens: US concerns over Chinese drones may be exaggerated

Private firefighters highlight glaring wealth divide in ruined LA

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