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Elon Musk is distancing himself from Trump: ‘I don’t want to take responsibility for everything’

Just about 48 hours after Musk left the government, his preferred pick to run NASA was withdrawn by the White House.

Fortune

New German leader Friedrich Merz will meet Trump at the White House next week

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington next week to meet with the US President. The two will reportedly discuss topics such as Russia's war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and tariffs.

Euronews

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 Guardian - US

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China has ‘totally violated’ its trade agreement with the US, says Trump

President took to social media to denounce Beijing in the latest development in his ongoing tariff war

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk was high on ketamine, carried daily ‘box of pills’ as he cozied up to Trump, report alleges

The billionaire’s reported ketamine use was so great that it caused bladder issues, according to bombshell report

The Independent UK

Trump says he is doubling tariffs on imported steel to 50% – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Elon Musk came to Washington wielding a chain saw. He leaves behind upheaval and unmet expectations

Elon Musk arrived in the nation’s capital with the chain saw-wielding swagger of a tech titan who had never met a problem he couldn’t solve with lots of money, long hours or a well-calibrated algorithm

The Independent UK

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Why has Elon Musk quit Donald Trump’s administration?

Elon Musk steps down from his government efficiency role after clashing with Trump over US federal spending policies.

Al Jazeera

France pushing for 'China-EU leadership' on climate to counter US withdrawal

The European Union and China must "take on global climate leadership" in the wake of US President Donald Trump's return to the White House, a French government source ahead of a top French official's visit to Beijing on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

Most South African farmers are black: why Trump got it so wrong

When world leaders engage, the assumption is always that they engage on issues based on verified facts, which their administrative staff are supposed to prepare. Under this assumption, we thought the meeting at the White House on 21 May between South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, and US president Donald Trump…

The Conversation

White House Defends Pushing 'Unsubstantiated' Video to Support South African 'Genocide' Claims

The White House defended the use of a misleading video in order to support claims that white South Africans are being oppressed and murdered in the country.

Latin Times

Trump confronts South Africa's Ramaphosa with baseless claims of systematic killing of white farmers

Trump accused South Africa’s government, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa of not addressing what his administration believe is a genocide on white minorities in a tense meeting in the Oval Office.

Euronews

Trump hosts NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House

President Donald Trump has honored the 2025 NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House, proclaiming that “lesser teams would have crumbled” during its nail-biting title game victory

The Independent UK

Ernie Els, Retief Goosen join South African president in White House meeting with Trump

Ernie Els and Retief Goosen spent the day before the Senior PGA Championship as guests of the South African president in a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House

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Radio France Internationale

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.

Al Jazeera

Trump says US will put weapons in space as part of ‘Golden Dome’ plan

The president has expanded on his vision for overhauling the US’s missile defence system with space-based interceptors.

The Independent UK

Kids at White House Take Your Child to Work Day quiz Trump on his favorite food and president (besides himself)

From his favourite meal, to his favourite president and plenty in-between, children visiting the White House as part of the Take Your Child to Work Day event got to know much more about US president Donald Trump.

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‘A Russian asset’: Donald Trump promises ‘unlimited’ Russian prosperity, brazenly rushes to reward Putin with lucrative trade deals

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The Independent UK

Trump alleges 'genocide' in South Africa. At an agricultural fair, even Afrikaner farmers scoff

Topping the agenda at President Donald Trump's meeting with South Africa's president at the White House this week is the extraordinary new U.S. refugee policy welcoming white Afrikaner farmers who the Trump administration claims are persecuted

Fortune

Don't be fooled by deescalation, says UBS, Trump's 'surgical increases' on specific sectors are yet to come

UBS's chief investment officer, Mark Haefele, wrote the White House may still make some cutting moves.

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk shows he still has the White House’s ear on Trump’s Middle East trip

Although Musk has pivoted from Doge, the Saudi summit shows how he’s retaining proximity to the US president

The Independent UK

Trump biographer claims president and Melania are ‘separated’ and do not live by traditional marriage arrangements

Speculation surrounding the state of the couple’s marriage has been rife given Melania’s infrequent appearances at the White House

Al Jazeera

Fact-checking Trump’s claim of securing $10 trillion in investments for US

The White House reports $5.1T in promised investments, with $4.3T newly pledged. Experts say $2.1T may not fully happen.

The Independent UK

Trump craves recognition as the peacemaker president. Will diplomatic wins in South Asia and Ukraine spur him on?

ANALYSIS: A U.S.-led ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, and a renewed push to force Russia to end attacks on Ukraine, add to Trump’s quest for recognition on the world stage as the peacemaker president, writes Oliver O’Connell

Golf Monthly

Tiger Woods Spotted Making Surprise Visit To The White House

Tiger Woods made his first appearance since Achilles surgery with a surprise mystery visit to the White House

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