Pope Leo’s MAGA brother meets with Trump in Oval Office Louis Prevost was welcomed to the West Wing hours after the president boasted ‘he’s got MAGA’ The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
South Africa’s Ramaphosa expected to take golf stars to Trump meeting Ernie Els and Retief Goosen reportedly part of delegation as president seeks to reset ties after white ‘genocide’ claims The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025
JD Sports reveals weaker profits as tariffs set to lift US prices The company warned there is market ‘volatility’ in the face of the tariff regime launched by US President Donald Trump last month. Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
Oil Prices Jump On Report Of Israel Prepping Iran Strike Crude prices rallied Wednesday following a report that US intelligence suggested Israel was planning a strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, which would send geopolitical tensions into overdrive and fuel regional conflict fears. International Business Times · May 21, 2025
Putin visited the Kursk region for the first time since Russia said it expelled Ukrainian forces Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the Kursk region for the first time since Russia said it expelled Ukrainian forces from the area in April The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
Joe Biden forced to deny he concealed shock prostate cancer diagnosis after Trump questioned timing of announcement The announcement has revived questions about what health issues the former president was dealing with in the White House Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
Maga Catholics are on a collision course with Leo XIV. They have good reason to fear him They have been quick to brand the new pope an ‘anti-Trump’ ‘total Marxist’. In return, he is already critiquing their worldview, says Guardian associate editor Julian Coman The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025
How Is Labubu Outsmarting Trump's Tariff Mandate? Get To Know The Little Gremlin Toy Defying The Trade Wars This quirky Chinese doll is laughing off Trump's trade war, charming Gen Z and dodging tariffs with global appeal. Discover how Labubu's staying tariff-proof! International Business Times UK · May 21, 2025
South Africa's Ramaphosa to meet Trump on high-stakes White House visit South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the United States for a high-stakes visit accompanied by four cabinet ministers. He is expected to meet Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, but whether the visit could see relations between the two governments improve is the subject of debate. Radio France Internationale · May 21, 2025
Inflation rises to 3.5% after ‘perfect storm’ of price increases Fuel and clothing fell in price – but not enough to compensate for rises in bills elsewhere The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan was inspired by Israel's multitiered defenses U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for a “Golden Dome” to protect the United States from long-range missiles was at least partly inspired by Israel’s multitiered missile defenses The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
Qatar prime minister says $400m gifts are ‘normal’ between friends, following Trump jet criticism Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani dismissed accusations that the move was being used by Qatar to curry favor with the president and his administration to seek benefits for the country The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
AP PHOTOS: In Pakistan, people don't run with bulls. They race them. In spectacular style Bulls are yoked together by thick wooden frames in a sun-scorched field of rural Pakistan, while behind them, holding onto nothing more than ropes and his honor, is a man on a plank. The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he will spend 'a lot less' on future political campaigns Tesla CEO Elon Musk has pledged to be less involved in politics and assured investors he would remain at the helm of the company for the next five years. His remarks triggered a brief intraday rebound in Tesla shares. Euronews · May 21, 2025
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 Japan's exports slow in April as Trump's tariffs dent shipments to the U.S. Japan's exports to the United States, its largest single trading partner, fell nearly 2% in April as tariff hikes imposed by President Donald Trump hit home
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 Most AAPI adults oppose college funding cuts and student deportations, a new poll finds A new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds that as colleges and universities pull back on diversity practices, young Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders are overwhelmingly against cutting federal funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs in higher education, and deporting students involved in protest activity on campus
Reason · May 21, 2025 By Trump's Logic, Biden Deserves Credit for a Dramatic Drop in Overdose Deaths That logic implausibly assumes presidents have the power to curtail substance abuse by attacking the drug supply.
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 Trump's tariffs will test unity among allies at G7 finance ministers' summit Leading financial officials from the world’s richest countries are gathering in a Canadian mountain resort this week for what may prove a contentious meeting in the wake of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 They crossed the border for better schools. Now, some families are leaving the US Even as immigrants in the U.S. avoid going out in public, terrified of encountering immigration authorities, families across the country are mostly sending their children to school — but that’s not to say they feel safe in this country
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 What to know about the US Senate's effort to block vehicle-emission rules in California The U.S. Senate is moving forward with an effort to block California's nation-leading standards for vehicle emissions
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 A rare olive-colored fish in Nevada nears a key step toward endangered species listing U.S. wildlife officials want to add a rare Nevada fish to the list of endangered species
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 Asian shares climb and oil prices jump more than $1.20 on report Israel may attack Iran Shares are higher in Asia while oil prices have jumped more than $1.20 a barrel after a report by CNN said Israel may be planning an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 Neil Young speaks up for Springsteen against Trump: ‘Think about cleaning up the mess you made’ In a post on his website, the Heart of Gold singer said he and others in the industry were ‘not scared’ of the president
Al Jazeera · May 21, 2025 Biden camp denies cancer was diagnosed earlier amid cover-up claims Statement from Biden’s office comes after US President Donald Trump expressed doubt over timing of diagnosis.
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 Could Elon Musk build the Golden Dome? Here’s how much SpaceX CEO stands to gain If the tech entrepreneur is successful in his bid to build part of the controversial project, it could mean billions more in the pocket of the world’s richest man