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Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% amid trade war escalation

UK steelmakers slam Trump tariff hike as 'body blow'

EU strongly regrets US steel tariff doubling - prepares countermeasures

Trump administration escalates steel and aluminum tariffs, doubling rates to 50%, drawing sharp criticism from UK and EU as concerns rise over impacts on industry and consumer prices.

Iran stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium jumps 50%

UN watchdog warns Iran amassing enriched uranium near weapons grade

IAEA reports Iran hid secret nuclear sites pushing toward weapons

Iran continues to ramp up uranium enrichment, increasing near weapons-grade uranium stockpile by around 50%, raising concerns from UN nuclear watchdog amid ongoing nuclear talks.

Russian attacks kill at least two in Ukraine as talks stall

Russian drone strikes kill child and injure others in Ukraine

Russian forces capture Ukrainian villages amid conflict escalation

Renewed violence in Ukraine as Russian drone and missile strikes kill civilians, including a child, while peace talks remain uncertain amid escalating conflict.

Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages under US-backed ceasefire plan

Hamas counters US ceasefire proposal, demands changes to plan

Hamas response to US Gaza ceasefire plan seen as rejection

Hamas responds to U.S. ceasefire proposals with demands and pledges to release some hostages, but seeks amendments delaying peace progress amid intense Gaza conflict.

White House pulls NASA nominee Isaacman days before Senate vote

Trump pulls NASA nominee Jared Isaacman just before confirmation

White House to announce new NASA chief nominee after Isaacman withdrawal

White House withdraws Jared Isaacman’s nomination as NASA head days before Senate vote; new nominee expected soon amid ongoing administration reshuffling.

Pentagon chief warns Indo-Pacific allies of imminent China threat

Hegseth urges Asia to boost defense against China's looming threat

Hegseth pledges US military support for Taiwan amid China threat

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warns Indo-Pacific allies of a real and imminent threat from China, urging increased defense cooperation and spending to deter aggression.

FDA approves Moderna’s new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine

FDA authorizes Moderna’s next-gen COVID vaccine for seniors and at-risk

Moderna’s new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine obtains FDA approval as a supplemental option, with restrictions on eligible groups amidst ongoing vaccination efforts.

Federal appeals court blocks Trump administration mass firings

Appeals court keeps pause on Trump workforce downsizing orders

Federal courts continue to block the Trump administration’s attempted mass firings and downsizing within multiple federal agencies, enforcing judicial oversight over executive orders.

Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71 after cancer battle

‘Desperate Housewives’ star Valerie Mahaffey dead at 71

Valerie Mahaffey, 'Northern Exposure' star, dies aged 71

Valerie Mahaffey, Emmy-winning actress known for 'Northern Exposure' and 'Desperate Housewives,' dies at 71 after cancer battle; remembered across multiple reports.

White House blasts court ruling blocking Trump tariffs

Trump White House intensifies attacks on courts after tariff block

Trump’s legal battles grow with court pushes against mass firings

White House and Trump administration battle media over tariff rulings and judicial setbacks, escalating political conflicts with ongoing court challenges.

JPMorgan CEO: Stockpile guns not bitcoin to face 'enemy within'

Jamie Dimon warns bond market 'will crack' under US debt pressure

JPMorgan's Dimon says US should stockpile weapons, rare earths

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon urges US to stockpile guns, ammunition and military technology over cryptocurrencies amid rising concerns of internal threats.

Wildfires ramp up in central Canada spurring evacuations

Military aircraft evacuate residents amid Canada wildfires

Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsens air quality in US states

Wildfires in central Canada force evacuations and opening of more shelters as fire season intensifies, causing widespread displacement in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Aurora alert: Northern lights to dazzle US skies Sunday night

Severe geomagnetic storm watch issued for early June

Northern lights set to glow over parts of the U.S. Sunday night, offering a rare aurora display amid severe geomagnetic storm warnings for early June.

Trump lashes out at Jake Tapper calling him 'mentally incompetent'

Trump attacks GOP senator amid bill showdown

Trump’s 'TACO' nickname catches on as new insult from critics

Former President Trump's personal attacks and media feuds intensify, including lashing out at reporters and undermining opponents amid ongoing political battles.

New German leader Merz to meet Trump at White House soon

German Chancellor Merz meeting Trump next week in Washington

German government confirms Merz-Trump summit planned

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz prepares for first meeting with President Trump at the White House, with Ukraine war and trade tensions atop agenda.

Secret Service agent claims Biden got lost in White House closet

Senator releases Secret Service whistleblower’s claim on Biden

Whistleblower drops bombshell on Biden’s White House struggles

Secret Service whistleblower reveals former President Biden often got lost in his own closet, sparking fresh controversy over his mental fitness.

North Korea deploys troops to aid Russia’s Ukraine war push

North Korea weaponry booms amid Russia alliance

Russian and North Korean military cooperation intensifies, with reports of North Korean troops and weaponry aiding Russia’s war effort against Ukraine.

Elon Musk departs DOGE amid job cuts and agency overhaul

Elon Musk shows off black eye in final White House press event

Musk’s DOGE legacy marked by dramatic job slashing and exit

Elon Musk leaves Department of Government Efficiency, ending controversy-laden tenure marked by cuts and agency reshaping, departing with a noticeable black eye.

Experts worry cuts to federal agencies risk US hurricane readiness

Storm season looms with fears over crisis response funding cuts

Hurricane season begins amid concerns over federal budget cuts potentially crippling disaster preparedness and response across the United States.

White House outlines budget cuts targeting NPR PBS and USAID

PBS sues Trump administration over defunding move

White House prepares to send Congress sweeping spending cuts including slashing funding to cultural and international aid organizations like NPR and PBS.

Russian strike kills child as Ukraine peace talks remain uncertain

Russian missile strike kills Ukrainian child amid stalled peace talks; Kyiv accuses Putin of sabotage as war continues to devastate regions.

US court prevents invalidation of 5,000 Venezuelan legal documents

Appeals court upholds block on Trump mass federal workforce layoffs

Federal courts block Trump administration’s attempts to invalidate legal documents for immigrants and halt execution of federal workforce downsizing plans.

Two dead as small plane crashes into German home terrace

Small plane crash kills two in residential area in Germany

Two killed in a small plane crash in Germany after collision with residence, prompting investigations into cause of the deadly accident.

130+ former judges blast indictment of Judge Hannah Dugan

Judicial backlash erupts over Hannah Dugan indictment

Judge Hannah Dugan faces harsh criticism from former judges calling her indictment an ‘egregious overreach,’ highlighting deep divisions in judiciary response.

Russian drone missiles kill 2 as evacuations continue in Ukraine

Russia launches night assault killing civilians in Ukraine

Russian strikes carry out drone and missile attacks killing civilians in Ukraine; evacuations ordered in eastern regions as conflict remains intense.