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Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50%, escalates trade war

EU 'strongly regrets' Trump tariff hike, warns of countermeasures

UK steelmakers call Trump steel tariff hike a body blow

President Donald Trump announces a major increase in tariffs on steel imports, doubling them from 25% to 50%, escalating his trade war tensions with China and sparking international pushback.

Hamas agrees to release 10 living hostages in US-backed ceasefire

Hamas counters US ceasefire bid, demands war end for deal

Hamas responds to US ceasefire proposal for Gaza, seeks changes

Hamas responds to US-backed ceasefire proposals amid the continued Gaza conflict, agreeing to release some hostages but seeking amendments and demanding an end to the war.

Iran boosts near weapons-grade uranium stockpile by 50%

UN watchdog warns Iran increased enriched uranium stash

Iran ramps up weapons-grade uranium as talks hang in balance

Iran significantly expands its near weapons-grade uranium stockpile, raising global concerns about its nuclear program and complicating ongoing negotiations with the US.

Death toll tops 151 after flash floods swamp Nigerian town

Nigerian floods leave 151 dead, thousands displaced

Floods in Nigeria’s Niger state kill 151, rescue underway

Devastating floods in north-central Nigeria have claimed at least 151 lives, displacing thousands and prompting ongoing rescue efforts amid worsening conditions.

US warns of imminent threat to Taiwan from China

Defense Secretary insists US ready to fight against China

Hegseth urges Asia to boost defense amid China threat

The US issues stern warnings about a looming and imminent threat from China to Taiwan as defense officials urge Asian allies to raise spending and prepare for possible conflict.

Appeals court blocks Trump’s mass federal firings plan

Mass federal firings halted by court for Trump admin

Judges refuse to unblock Trump workforce downsizing order

A federal appeals court keeps in place a block against President Trump's sweeping plan to mass fire thousands of federal workers, maintaining a critical legal setback for the administration.

Elon Musk exits Trump White House with black eye in tow

Musk blames 5-year-old son for his black eye at farewell

Reports of Musk’s heavy drug use during Trump campaign emerge

Elon Musk steps down from his government role at the Department of Government Efficiency, leaving with a visible black eye amid scrutiny of his drug use while serving in the Trump administration.

PBS sues Trump administration over funding cuts

PBS files legal challenge to stop Trump defunding order

Public broadcasting fights Trump’s exec order slashing funds

PBS files suit against the Trump administration to block the executive order cutting federal funding, igniting a legal battle over public broadcasting's financial future.

NYC subway assaults jump 19 percent; cops targeted heavily

Felony attacks on NYPD and MTA workers surge on subway

Violence spikes on the New York City subway system with a 19% increase in felony assaults so far this year, many of which target police officers and transit workers.

Arrests grow for associates aiding New Orleans jail escape

More family and friends nabbed over New Orleans fugitives’ escape

New Orleans breakout aided by at least 14 arrested accomplices

Friends and family members of fugitives who escaped a New Orleans jail have been arrested for aiding the breakout, revealing a broad network involved in the jailbreak.

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

US authorizes next-gen COVID shots for seniors and at-risk

Moderna vaccine approved for adults 65 plus and vulnerable groups

FDA approves Moderna’s next-generation, lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine for older adults and people with underlying conditions, offering a new option to combat the pandemic.

ICE raids net dozens in California crackdown

Mass arrests made in SoCal immigration enforcement sweep

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducts large raids across California, arresting dozens suspected of immigration violations at multiple locations including underground nightclubs.

Hegseth pledges US support to allies against China threat

Defense Chief vows to boost alliances amid China tensions

Pentagon chief calls for Asian allies to prepare for conflict

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers a strong message reaffirming US commitment to Indo-Pacific allies amid rising threats from China, urging increased defense spending and cooperation.

Russian strikes kill 2 in Ukraine as peace talks stall

Drone attacks terrorize Kherson as conflict drags on

Russia seizes villages in Ukraine amid rising tensions

Russia carries out drone and missile attacks on Ukraine killing civilians including a child; peace talks remain uncertain amid ongoing hostilities and diplomatic stalemate.

Trump open to pardoning Sean ‘Diddy’ if convicted

Trump does not rule out pardon for rapper Diddy

Trump again considers pardon for indicted musician Diddy

President Donald Trump hints at considering a presidential pardon for rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs amid the hip-hop mogul’s ongoing criminal trial on serious federal charges.

Wildfire threatens Joshua trees in California’s Covington Flats

Wildfire erupts in California’s Joshua Tree area, threatening vulnerable Joshua trees and prompting firefighting efforts to protect the landscape considered a natural refuge.

Attacks and doxing of ICE agents hit record levels

Police and law enforcement agencies respond to a high-profile increase in assaults targeting ICE agents, highlighting safety concerns amid enforcement operations nationwide.

Truck rollover frees 250 million bees near US-Canada border

Millions of honeybees swarm after truck accident in Washington

Massive honeybee escape triggers emergency response in NW US

More than 250 million honeybees escape after a truck overturns in Washington state, forcing emergency warnings and efforts from beekeepers to manage the swarm and protect public safety.

Honorary agent DJ Daniel diagnosed with three new tumors

Family shares heartbreaking update on young cancer patient DJ

White House offers prayers amid DJ Daniel’s health battle

The tragic brain cancer battle of 13-year-old honorary Secret Service agent DJ Daniel deepens with news of three new tumors, prompting widespread sympathy and support from the White House.

Crime surge threatens Costa Rica’s tourism slogan ‘pura vida’

A rise in crimes, including shootings, worries Costa Rican officials and tourists as the nation’s once peaceful reputation is challenged by growing violence.

Court holds firm on blocking Trump’s mass federal layoffs

An appeals court refuses to lift a judge’s block on Trump’s administration plan to overhaul the federal workforce, maintaining legal obstacles to sweeping government firings.

PBS and public station sue Trump to stop funding cuts

Public broadcaster fights Trump’s defunding executive order

PBS and Minnesota public TV network sue the Trump administration to stop funding cuts ordered through an executive order, engaging in a high-profile legal battle over public media support.

ICE crackdown nets dozens in high-profile raids across California

Federal immigration authorities step up enforcement, arresting suspects at upscale nightclubs and restaurants, highlighting increased crackdowns on illegal immigration networks.

Russian missile strike kills child in ongoing Ukraine conflict

The aftermath of Russia’s persistent drone and missile attacks in Ukraine results in civilian casualties as Kyiv and Moscow diplomatic talks face continued uncertainty.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsens US Midwest air quality

Massive wildfire smoke from Canadian blazes drifts south, degrading air quality across multiple U.S. states and raising health alerts for millions.