Thousands flee Tehran as conflict with Israel continues to escalate A partial evacuation order was issued by the Israeli military to 330,000 people living in the centre of Iran’s capital early on Monday. Euronews · Jun 17, 2025
Former Sen. Bob Menendez starts prison term in corruption case - Roll Call Former Sen. Bob Menendez surrendered Tuesday morning to start an 11-year sentence at a federal prison in Pennsylvania. Roll Call · Jun 17, 2025
Elon Musk posts urine drug test results showing he tested ‘negative’ for narcotics Musk, 53, was accused by The New York Times of ‘intensely’ using ketamine and an array of other substances during Trump’s campaign in 2024 The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Forget red white and blue, Trump’s America is shamelessly paved in fool's gold But is this garish branding losing its shine? Creative Bloq · Jun 17, 2025
Majority of Americans Think Trump Admin Should Obey Court Orders But MAGAs Are Split: Poll An overwhelming number of Americans believe the Trump administration should follow rulings from federal courts, while MAGA voters are spilt, a new poll reveals. Latin Times · Jun 17, 2025
Donald Trump not seeking ceasefire but wants ‘complete give-up’ by Iran US president says Iran must stop uranium enrichment entirely for conflict to end, as Iran says it is open to talks The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025
What Is the G7 Summit: Where It's Held, Who Attends and Why Donald Trump Left Early US President Donald Trump left the G7 Summit in Canada a day early to focus on the Israel-Iran conflict, skipping key meetings. What does this mean for global unity? International Business Times UK · Jun 17, 2025
‘Because I like them’: Trump deletes UK tariffs after thorough brown-nosing from Prime Minister Keir Starmer Literally kneeling before Trump, how humiliating. We Got This Covered · Jun 17, 2025
Who are the G7 countries and why did Donald Trump have to leave early? Donald Trump departs early from the G7 summit as tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, with both nations on the brink of further conflict Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025
Tehran's fate up in air as Trump vows 'a real end' to Israel-Iran conflict As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, Israeli Defence Minister Katz and US President Trump call for the immediate evacuation of Tehran residents, warning of severe consequences, while the EU's Kallas confirmed the bloc is working on evacuating its citizens. Euronews · Jun 17, 2025
'Purgatory:' Fed officials left in limbo as tariffs complicate this week's rate decision The U.S. economy is mostly in good shape but that isn’t saving Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell from a spell of angst The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Gloomy trading in the European markets as oil keeps climbing Shares slide and crude oil prices bounce higher as Israel warns people in Iran's capital to evacuate. Euronews · Jun 17, 2025
The Latest: Trump says all of Tehran should evacuate 'immediately' U.S. President Donald Trump has posted an ominous message on his social media site calling for the immediate evacuation of Tehran but later denied reports he had rushed back to Washington to work on a ceasefire The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Trump’s aid cuts leave ‘critical’ Jane Goodall chimpanzee conservation project in crisis Foundation warns USAID’s withdrawal could have wider ecological consequences The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
International Business Times · Jun 17, 2025 Mike Lindell Ordered To Pay $2.3 Million For Defaming Ex-Dominion Exec Eric Coomer The verdict stems from a lawsuit filed by Coomer, who claimed that Lindell's false statements ruined his ability to work in the elections industry and destroyed his career and life.
The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025 ‘I have never seen such open corruption’: Trump’s crypto deals and loosening of rules shock observers After courtship with crypto industry, president now profits immensely from a sector he once said ‘seems like a scam’
The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025 Go viral for racist behavior, receive $750,000: inside the new extremist crowdfunding campaigns The response to these online fundraisers signals the rise of more overt, public support for racist actions
Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025 Trump Mobile: What is the gold phone from the Trump family? The smartphone starts from $499.
We Got This Covered · Jun 17, 2025 ‘We’re simply not equipped to host international tourists right now’: Border Patrol brags about FIFA stadium presence — ticket sales nosedive This isn't a soccer tournament, this is a trap.
We Got This Covered · Jun 17, 2025 ‘He seemed a little surprised’: Republican senator confronted after spending day lying that MAGA Minnesota assassin was a Marxist Crushing embarrassment for this MAGA moron.
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025 R. Kelly suffered an ‘overdose’ of medications given to him by prison staff, his lawyers say R. Kelly’s attorneys were seeking his immediate release from prison and for him to be placed into home detention due to an alleged murder plot against the disgraced R&B star
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025 Voices: How the ‘big, beautiful’ UK-US trade deal led to a big, beautiful friendship COMMENT: They say opposites attract – and never has that been truer than in the case of Starmer and Trump, writes Sean O’Grady
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025 Voices: This is what the world looks like when America is weak COMMENT: Trump is choosing weakness over strength with Israel and Iran, writes Luke McGee. The US president has the power to bring people to the negotiating table, but offers no real sticks or carrots
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025 First Thing: Iran and Israel trade more attacks as Trump leaves G7 summit early US president last night told residents of Tehran to ‘immediately evacuate’. Plus, MyPillow CEO ordered to pay $2.3m
Euronews · Jun 17, 2025 Best and funniest signs from mass No Kings protests against Trump The national and international protests against President Donald Trump took place in towns and cities across the US and Europe in a coordinated event titled "No Kings". Here are some of the best placards from this weekend’s movement outside the US embassy in Amsterdam.