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Breathtaking video shows cherry blossoms brightening up Washington DC as they reach peak bloom

Breathtaking video captures the iconic cherry blossoms in Washington DC at their peak bloom.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

US 'In Arrears' At The WTO

The United States has not paid its 2024 dues to the World Trade Organization and is therefore now deemed to be in "arrears", the WTO's spokesman said Friday.

International Business Times · Mar 28, 2025

Era of close US-Canadian relations is 'over', warns Prime Minister Mark Carney

After Trump announced more tariffs this week, the new Canadian prime minister described Washington as 'no longer a reliable partner'.

Euronews · Mar 28, 2025

End of an era for Canada-US ties, says Carney, as allies worldwide decry Trump’s car tariffs

Canadian PM says Donald Trump has permanently altered relations, as countries around the globe insist import taxes are harmful to all, including Washington

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2025

Judge orders Trump officials to preserve Signal group chat records - Roll Call

A federal judge in Washington ordered Trump administration officials Thursday to temporarily preserve records of a leaked Signal group chat.

Roll Call · Mar 27, 2025

Donald Trump is moving fast and breaking things, but that may result in a better US

The chance of the president succeeding in his radicalism is small, but amid the chaos are challenges to convention that were overdue, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2025

Mexico Seeks 'Preferential Treatment' On US Tariffs

Mexico said Thursday that it wanted preferential treatment if US President Donald Trump goes ahead with steep car tariffs, vowing a "comprehensive response" to Washington's duties.

International Business Times · Mar 27, 2025

EU Commission preparing 'well calibrated' retaliation to US tariffs

As the US rolls out new tariffs, the European Commission is preparing its response. The latest measures will factor in the car tariffs announced on Wednesday night, along with the reciprocal tariffs expected next week, as trade tensions between Brussels and Washington escalate.

Euronews · Mar 27, 2025

As wildfire season approaches, budget woes and federal uncertainty have put states' plans at risk

Budget woes, cuts to the federal wildfire-fighting workforce and President Donald Trump’s threats against Canada have made it more difficult for state officials to plan for the upcoming wildfire season

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

What is known about the deadly air crash between a passenger jet and a US Army helicopter

Congress is holding a hearing Thursday about the January collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter that killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025