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Why was South Africa’s ambassador to the US expelled? A view of the Ebrahim Rasool affair

In a rare move, the Trump administration expelled Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, in mid-March 2025. In a post on X, US secretary of state Marco Rubio accused Rasool of hating the US and President Donald Trump, and said the ambassador was “no longer welcome in our great…

The Conversation · Apr 4, 2025

Unemployment benefits for striking workers being considered in Oregon, Washington

Lawmakers in Oregon and Washington are considering whether striking workers should receive unemployment benefits

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025

The far right has seemed unstoppable in Europe. Here’s how Trump’s tariffs could change that

With populist leaders on the back foot and EU support at its highest in years, the US trade war could be an opportunity the union, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025

Bizarre moment police arrest weeping man who allegedly stole ex-girlfriend’s chicken

Washington police arrested a weeping man in the woods after he allegedly stole his ex-girlfriend’s chicken named Polly.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Senator criticises Pentagon officials on alleged US troop drawdown in Europe

While there has been no official announcement about any reduction in US military numbers in Europe, President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants NATO to do more to defend its own region.

Euronews · Apr 3, 2025

UK Avoids Worst US Tariffs Post-Brexit, But No Celebrations

More than four years after the UK's withdrawal from the European Union became effective, Britain has escaped harsher US tariffs, facing only half of the 20 percent imposed on its EU neighbours.

International Business Times · Apr 3, 2025

US committed as ever to Nato and Trump is not against the alliance, says Rubio

Washington wants to see European countries increase defence spending to five per cent, the US secretary of state said

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

This Black church sued the Proud Boys and won its trademark, carrying on a civil rights legacy

Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Top Russian Official In Washington For Talks On Improving Ties

Russia's top economic negotiator announced Thursday that he was in Washington for talks on improving ties, the highest-level visit by a Kremlin official to the United States since Russia invaded Ukraine.

International Business Times · Apr 3, 2025

Trump's Tariffs Sting Asian Giants, Including US Allies

Asia's manufacturing powerhouses were desperately seeking talks with Washington on Thursday after Donald Trump announced 10 percent "reciprocal" tariffs, and even more for some longtime US allies.

International Business Times · Apr 3, 2025