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Misinformation Casts Shadow On US-China Trade Truce

From false claims of Americans panic-buying Chinese goods to bot-driven attacks on US brands, a tide of misinformation is casting a shadow over a temporary trade truce between Washington and Beijing.

International Business Times

EU Chief Vows To Advance Trade Talks After 'Good' Trump Call

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday she held a "good call" with President Donald Trump following his threat of 50-percent tariffs on the bloc, vowing to move "swiftly" to reach a trade deal with Washington.

International Business Times

The shooting of Israeli embassy staffers was a stupid and horrific attack

The killing of two Israeli embassy staffers is unconscionable and does not advance the cause of Palestinian liberation

The Guardian - US

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Pentagon lost contact with Army helicopter on flight that caused jets to nix landings at DC airport

The Army is telling The Associated Press that military air traffic controllers lost contact with an Army helicopter for about 20 seconds as it neared the Pentagon on the flight that caused two commercial jets to abort their landings this month at a Washington airport

The Independent UK

Zoo launches massive bird hunt to find and save young East African Crowned Crane that escaped

The community of Issaquah, Washington, is searching for an East African crowned crane that escaped from the Cougar Mountain Zoo on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

With 160mph trains launching on the East Coast - is America finally on track for a high-speed rail network?

Amtrak's 160mph Acela trains, due to debut in the next few weeks, will serve the Northeast Corridor, from Washington DC to Boston via New York

The Independent UK

Netanyahu accuses Macron, Starmer and Carney of siding with Hamas after Gaza operation criticism

Earlier this week, the three leaders issued a joint statement condemning what they said was Israel's "egregious" military actions in Gaza and warning that they would take "concrete actions" if Netanyahu didn’t change course.

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Photos of the week | May 16-22, 2025 - Roll Call

It was a sad week in Washington with the death of Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., and the shooting of two Israeli Embassy workers.

Roll Call

France boosts security at Jewish sites after deadly US embassy shooting

France has stepped up police patrols around Jewish sites following the deadly shooting of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington. The attack is being treated as an anti-Semitic terror act. At the same time, Paris has sharply rejected Israeli claims that European governments are encouraging anti-Israeli violence.

Radio France Internationale

Voices: The Washington DC shootings have bought Netanyahu international sympathy – for now

COMMENT: The killing of two Israeli embassy workers outside a Jewish event in the US capital shocked the world – but it will also have grave diplomatic repercussions, says Mary Dejevsky

The Independent UK

Iran sees hope for progress after fifth round of nuclear talks with US

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says talks were ‘one of the most professional rounds of negotiations’ yet.

Al Jazeera

Suspect charged with murder of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington

Elias Rodriguez, 31, was charged with killing Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky outside an event in Washington on Wednesday. He cited his support for Palestine as the motive.

Euronews

Washington DC shooting: Suspect in Israeli embassy staff killings told police 'I did it for Gaza' after arrest

Elias Rodriguez faces charges of murder of foreign officials and other crimes

Evening Standard

Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Sir Keir Starmer of ’emboldening Hamas’

The Israeli leader’s comments come after two Israeli embassy staff were killed in Washington DC.

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International Business Times

Japan PM Presses Trump On Tariffs Ahead Of New Talks

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday that he had again pressed US President Donald Trump on tariffs, in a phone call ahead of fresh talks on easing the levies.

The Independent UK

Israeli diplomat accuses Trump plane-gifter Qatar of funding antisemitism in the US following killings

Ofir Akunis, the consul general of Israel in New York, spoke out after the shooting deaths of two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington by a suspect who reportedly said ‘free Palestine’ after the killings

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts About Elias Rodriguez, 'Free Palestine' Shooter: Who Is He and How He Chose His Target

On 21 May 2025, two Israeli Embassy staff were shot dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, shouted 'Free Palestine' during his arrest.

International Business Times

Did George Floyd Protesters Miss Their Moment For Change?

Outrage over George Floyd's killing by police catapulted Black Lives Matter into one of the largest protest movements in US history, with angry crowds chanting the slogan at rallies from Los Angeles to Washington.

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Alleged US Killer Of Israel Embassy Staff Charged With Murder

The suspect accused of gunning down two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum in Washington was charged Thursday with murder, as international tensions over anti-Semitism erupted over the attack.

The Guardian - US

There is no excuse for the killing of two Israeli embassy workers

Critics of Israel’s atrocious conduct in Gaza should be clear that their focus is the authors of that violence – not Israeli civilians

Evening Standard

Alleged gunman behind Israel embassy staff shootings 'faces death penalty' after being charged with murder

Elias Rodriguez is accused of murdering Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim outside a Jewish museum in Washington on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Suspect charged with murder for ‘killing two Israeli Embassy staff members’ in Washington DC shooting

Elias Rodriguez of Chicago told officers from the Metropolitan Police Department at the scene: ‘I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza, I am unarmed’

Evening Standard

UK and France slam Netanyahu's 'wrong side of humanity' attack on Starmer, Macron and Carney after DC shootings

Armed forces minister Luke Pollard flatly rejected the accusations made by Israel’s Prime Minister

Euronews

Happy birthday to me! Trump's mega-MAGA birthday military parade raises eyebrows

Plans to combine celebrations for the US Army's 250th anniversary with the US president's birthday with a military parade through the centre of Washington DC are raising eyebrows and the hackles of local politicians, who fear for the price tag and damage involved.

The Guardian - US

Shock on streets of DC after Israeli embassy staff shooting: ‘It’s horrifying’

Washington’s grey skies matched the sombre mood at the site of the killing of two people hours earlier

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