Pete Hegseth warns Chinese invasion of Taiwan could be ‘imminent’ China has conducted numerous exercises to test what a blockade would look like of the self-governing island The Independent UK · May 31, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,192 These are the key events on day 1,192 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2025
Alf Clausen, Emmy-winning composer who wrote music for 'The Simpsons' for 27 years, dies at 84 Al Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer who provided the music for “The Simpsons” for 27 years, has died at age 84 The Independent UK · May 31, 2025
What Does 8647 Mean? Cryptic Message In Former FBI Directors Now-Deleted IG Post Revealed A now-deleted Instagram post by James Comey showing '8647' in seashells has triggered a federal investigation. International Business Times UK · May 31, 2025
Trump hails Japan’s US Steel deal in Pittsburgh rally as he doubles steel tariffs to 50% President vows ‘nobody is going to get around’ new 50 percent tariffs on foreign steel, but the details of Nippon’s U.S. Steel deal remain murky The Independent UK · May 31, 2025
Trump says US will raise steel tariffs to 50 percent at Pennsylvania rally In his campaign-style speech, Trump also hailed a ‘blockbuster agreement’ between Japan’s Nippon Steel and US Steel. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2025
What is Project Esther, the playbook against pro-Palestine movement in US? Advocates say Trump administration appears to be following Project Esther’s recommendations to crackdown on activism. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2025
Drugs, marital advice and that black eye: key takeaways from Trump’s Oval Office send-off for Elon Musk The US president marked his billionaire ally’s departure from Doge – but said ‘Elon’s not really leaving’ The Guardian - US · May 30, 2025
Shakira performance for World Pride opening concert abruptly cancelled due to technical issues One day before the kickoff concert for World Pride 2025 in the nation’s capital, headlining performer Shakira has abruptly cancelled due to equipment difficulties The Independent UK · May 30, 2025
Trump announces 50% steel tariffs and hails ‘blockbuster’ deal with Japan President tells Pennsylvania rally tariffs will aid workers but questions raised over nature of Nippon Steel investment The Guardian - US · May 30, 2025
Growing geopolitical uncertainty casts shadow over UK defence review Paper is likely to run into two difficulties, people and money, as personnel numbers fall and spending rises The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2025
Drones, AI and new technology will dramatically change nature of war, UK defence review to warn MoD document expected to highlight dangers posed by Russia and China, and shortfall in UK troop numbers The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2025
FACT FOCUS: Trump’s claims about remedial math at Harvard don’t add up As President Donald Trump moves to revoke Harvard University's certification to enroll foreign students, he is falsely claiming that the university is offering “low grade mathematics like two plus two is four.” The Independent UK · May 30, 2025
Trump says he fired National Portrait Gallery chief in latest conflict with arts President says Kim Sajet has been fired but experts suggest president does not have legal grounds to do so The Guardian - US · May 30, 2025
The Independent UK · May 30, 2025 The Department of Energy axes $3.7 billion in clean energy project grants Energy Secretary Chris Wright says he canceled $3.7 billion in project grants in another massive hit to clean energy development in the U.S. under President Donald Trump's administration
We Got This Covered · May 30, 2025 Joni Ernst gets brutally booed after telling concerned constituents ‘we all are going to die’ during heated Medicaid town hall Republican Senator Joni Ernst faced intense criticism and pushback from constituents during a recent town hall meeting where discussions about proposed Medicaid cuts turned contentious. The heated exchange centered around the reconciliation bill, which has already passed the House of Representatives with support from most Republicans.
The Independent UK · May 30, 2025 What is a 'sanctuary jurisdiction' and how was the US list of them made? The U.S. government’s list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” includes hundreds of communities, both red and blue
The Independent UK · May 30, 2025 Trump offers Macron advice after ‘Le Slap’ Donald Trump had some marriage advice to offer Emmanuel Macron after the French president was seemingly slapped by his First Lady.
The Guardian - US · May 30, 2025 Trump praises Elon Musk for ‘colossal change’ as Doge adviser says farewell US president presents top ally with golden key as Musk says Doge unit ‘will only grow stronger over time’
The Independent UK · May 30, 2025 Diddy’s ex-assistant stunned into silence as rap mogul’s defense team accuses her of making up rape claim The assistant, who was referred to in court by the pseudonym ‘Mia,’ was aggressively cross-examined by Combs’ defense lawyers on Friday
The Independent UK · May 30, 2025 UN seeks 20% cut in staff to help deal with a funding shortfall More than 60 United Nations offices, agencies and operations have been ordered to submit proposals by mid-June to cut 20% of their staff
The Independent UK · May 30, 2025 Elon Musk reportedly said he fathered a child with a Japanese pop star Ashley St. Claire, a right-wing influencer who says she shares a child with Musk, said the billionaire was willing to give his sperm to anyone who wanted a child
The Independent UK · May 30, 2025 Chinese student struck a chord emphasizing humanity during Harvard commencement speech A day after her emotional speech at Harvard University's commencement, Yurong “Luanna” Jiang kept running into classmates who praised her for recognizing everyone's humanity
Reason · May 30, 2025 Bob Menendez Does Not Deserve a Pardon The disgraced former Democratic senator was convicted of accepting almost $1 million in bribes in exchange for, among other things, favors benefiting foreign governments.
The Independent UK · May 30, 2025 Musk’s DOGE took control of the U.S. Institute of Peace. It brought roaches and rats to D.C. headquarters, court docs say “Vermin were not a problem prior to March 17, 2025,” after which DOGE took over and drastically cut staffing, an affidavit filed by institute head George Moose alleges.