The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

UK refusing to allow Trump to use RAF bases to attack Iran

The US president’s renewed criticism of the Chagos deal is reportedly because he is being blocked from using UK bases for a strike on Iran.

The Independent UK · Feb 19

'Someday, I won't be here': Trump says Board of Peace will oversee UN, will ensure it runs properly

America will boost the United Nations. President Donald Trump revealed plans to support the global body financially and ensure its proper functioning. This initiative is part of his peace plan for Gaza. Trump believes the UN has great potential and aims to help it achieve it. He also mentioned past…

The Times of India · Feb 19

Trump Said Tariffs Would Reduce the Trade Deficit. Instead, It Hit a Record High in 2025.

It's a good thing that trade deficits aren't actually a national emergency.

Reason · Feb 19

Bulletin world briefing: Trump sets Iran attack deadline and ex-South Korean president jailed

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Trump sets deadline for Iran strike decision in Board of Peace speech Everyone attending the first Board of Peace meeting today Gas explosion tears through building in Pakistan killing at least 16 people South Korea’s ex-president jailed for…

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Modi’s AI summit turns awkward as tech leaders Sam Altman and Dario Amodei dodge contact

India’s prime minister has put AI rivals Sam Altman and Dario Amodei in an awkward spotlight at a summit in New Delhi

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Coca-Cola company sued for excluding male employees from Women’s Forum event

The agency says the male workers suffered not only financial losses but ‘emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish’

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Cuts Aimed at Abortion Are Hitting Basic Care

Emergency state support for Planned Parenthood can’t fully offset lost Medicaid dollars, and patients are paying the price.

Capital & Main · Feb 19

US building ‘Freedom.gov’ website to allow citizens of other countries to see banned content

Trump government has made free speech one of its main focuses, and has come into clashes over it with European and other regulators

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Son of President Mugabe detained over shooting in South Africa

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s former leader, was held by police after the incident at his home

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Venezuela’s National Assembly set to resume tense debate on a sweeping amnesty bill

Venezuela’s National Assembly is debating an amnesty bill that could free hundreds held for political reasons

The Independent UK · Feb 19