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Why Are Donald Trump's Hands Swollen and Discoloured? POTUS Sparks Health Fears After Death Rumours Surge

Donald Trump's visibly swollen and bruised hands at the White House Easter Egg Roll have reignited scrutiny of the 79-year-old president's health and the secrecy surrounding it.

International Business Times UK · Apr 7

Trump threatens ‘whole civilization’ of Iran ‘will die tonight,’ drastically escalating war

President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to eliminate the “whole” Iranian civilization if its government did not meet his many demands, in a sharp escalation of his war with the Islamic Republic. In a morning post on his Truth Social platform, Trump sent more conflicting messages about his intentions and…

Roll Call · Apr 7

Trump calls Melania a ‘movie star’ after child fails to recognize First Lady at Easter Egg roll

Donald Trump described wife Melania as a “movie star” after a child failed to recognize the First Lady during the White House Easter Egg Roll celebrations on Monday (6 April).

The Independent UK · Apr 7

Jake Paul Says He Contacted Makeup Artists for Blackface Skit as Payback for Druski's Viral Whiteface Parody

Jake Paul reveals he contacted makeup artists for a potential blackface skit in response to Druski's viral whiteface parody, sparking a debate on comedy's boundaries

International Business Times UK · Apr 7

Trump claims Kim Jong Un made brutal jibe at Biden’s mental fitness

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The Independent UK · Apr 7

Elon Musk’s private security deputized as US Marshals while at DOGE despite missing experience requirements

The former DOGE head’s bodyguards were exempt from rules requiring that deputies complete a ‘basic law enforcement training program’

The Independent UK · Apr 7

Trump's tipping point: Destroy Iran's infrastructure or give talks a chance

"The president is the most bloodthirsty, like a mad dog," a U.S. official said.

Axios · Apr 7

Trump news at a glance: president’s deadline for Iran and threats against civilian targets loom

Trump claims Iranians welcome US strikes and lower court judges challenge Trump’s ‘war on rule of law’ – key US politics stories from Monday 6 April at a glance

The Guardian - US · Apr 7

First Noem and Bondi, Now Tulsi Gabbard? Another Trump Female Official Trends As Unverified 'Firing' Claims Spread

Unverified claims that Tulsi Gabbard has been fired as DNI went viral on 6 April 2026, days after the White House denied such reports following the real dismissals of Noem and Bondi.

International Business Times UK · Apr 6

Trump’s all-over-the-place Iran war press conference was thick on bombing threats, false claims and bragging

Donald Trump used his Monday press conference to claim the US has ‘won’ against Iran but is now threatening war crimes in future attacks

The Independent UK · Apr 6