‘I’m not looking for a ceasefire’: Trump wants Iran’s nuclear program ‘wiped out’ after cutting G7 summit short Not too much in the mood to negotiate. We Got This Covered · Jun 17, 2025
Stocks Pressured by Middle East Tensions and Weak US Economic News The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.33%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.30%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jun 17, 2025
Trump addresses questions about early departure from G7 summit IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Meet Miss Sassy, the cat who sparked Trump’s pet-eating ravings: Taryn Simon’s thrilling election photographs From the Ohio pussy who triggered a wild conspiracy theory to the Brexit ‘Leave’ votes piling up, the great American photographer has turned her lens on election excesses. But what are those fake eyelashes doing in there? The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025
NAACP breaks 116-year tradition and skips inviting president to its annual convention The NAACP broke from a 116-year tradition by declining to invite President Donald Trump. The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
AOC and other Squad Democrats join Republican rivals to back resolution against US involvement in Iran Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib and Ro Khanna all joined the GOP legislation The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Starmer: US not poised to intervene in Middle East conflict The Prime Minsiter said ‘nothing’ he had heard from the US president suggested Washington was poised to get involved. The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Foreign governments seek emergency exits for nationals stranded in Iran and Israel The Iran-Israel conflict has shuttered airspace across the Middle East as the two bitter enemies launch attacks and reprisals at one another The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Trump's base grows anxious as Israel-Iran conflict escalates President Trump warned Iran's leader he could be taken out, and called for the country's "unconditional surrender" in conflict with Israel. Roll Call · Jun 17, 2025
Weak Stocks Boost Liquidity Demand for the Dollar The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.22%. The dollar is climbing today on an increase in liquidity demand for the dollar as stocks fell after President Trump downplayed the chance of an early end to the Israel-Iran war. However, the dollar fell back from its best level... Barchart · Jun 17, 2025
US Air Force shifts military planes to Europe to ‘provide options’ as Iran crisis heats up At least 30 aerial refueling aircraft spotted crossing Atlantic as Middle East tensions explode The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
The fight to save ‘adorably odd’ mammal from edge of extinction The animals are heavily trafficked, largely due to demand for their scales in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as their meat The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Trump ‘not looking for a ceasefire’ with Israel-Iran as he blasts DNI Tulsi Gabbard: ‘I don’t care what she said!’ American intelligence officials have long said Tehran was not actively constructing viable nuclear weapons for use The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
“Barracuda is a powerful piece of music that was never intended for political use”: Nancy Wilson speaks out after Donald Trump uses a Heart classic without permission Wilson joins a growing list of artists whose music has been used by Trump Guitar World · Jun 17, 2025
The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025 Congress reviews security boost after deadly Minnesota shooting Lawmakers cite rising threats and hit list naming Democrats as calls grow for more protection
Latin Times · Jun 17, 2025 Trump Admin Again Changes Course, Goes Back To Targeting Hotel And Farmworkers In Immigration Raids The Trump administration is reportedly changing course again, now directing immigration officials to target hotel and farmworkers
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025 War-weary Syrians and Lebanese watch from the sidelines as missiles fly in Israel-Iran conflict In a park overlooking Damascus, 25-year-old Khaldoun Hallak has spent the past few evenings with his friends, drinking yerba mate, snacking on nuts, smoking hookah pipes and watching the sky for missiles streaking overhead
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025 Public-private deal to invest £1bn in offshore wind supply chains unveiled Ministers also said up to £544 million in ‘clean energy bonus’ funding would back wind developers prioritising investment in deprived communities.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025 Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 16 people Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls it ‘one of the most horrific attacks’ on Ukraine’s capital since full-scale war began
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025 Trump cannot avoid the question much longer – is he going to join Israel’s war or not? If he does nothing, the US president might alienate Israel supporters in his party. If he intervenes, he’ll undermine his own foreign policy, says international relations expert Rajan Menon
International Business Times · Jun 17, 2025 Queer Astronaut Documentary Takes On New Meaning In Trump's US When director Cristina Costantini started making a documentary about the first US woman in space, she thought it would be looking back on the "sexism and homophobia of yesteryear".
The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025 How the right spread ‘brutal and cruel’ misinformation after Minnesota lawmaker killings The rightwing media ecosystem spins up narratives to serve their agendas after tragic events, regardless of accuracy
The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025 Trump orders Ice raids on farms and hotels after pausing them days earlier Reversal comes days after president posted on Truth Social his ‘very aggressive’ raids were hurting farmers and hotels
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025 Compton man launches lawsuit against In-N-Out alleging discrimination over hairstyle Elijah Obeng, 21, has sued the popular fast food chain for over $3 million
Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2025 Does California have lower homicide rates than some southern US states? Governor Newsom argued with Republican politicians over crime rates, saying California’s is lower than other states.