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Trump says FBI probing Nvidia CEO’s affair with alleged spy
US president says he believes CEO Jensen Huang had no knowledge of woman's alleged work for Chinese intelligence.
Epstein associate who still runs model agency 'put me in danger' says abuse survivor
A woman says an agency boss sent her to photoshoots at the sex offender's Florida beach home.
Ukraine peace talks resume with 'some flexibility' by warring sides, US officials say
Kyiv, Washington and Moscow are all sending delegation to the United Arab Emirates for the first trilateral talks since February.
The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills
A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?
Iran war live: Trump says war ‘effectively over’, Iran demands ‘surrender’
US President made the remarks following a meeting with the Qatari PM in Washington, DC.
US congressman files resolution to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
Outgoing Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie calls on Congress to oust Hegseth over accusations of unlawful orders.
Trump, Rubio defend Hegseth as impeachment bid nears
President Trump has lashed out at efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the US war on Iran.
US Supreme Court allows border wall in Big Bend National Park to proceed
Lawsuit had sought to block border wall construction in national park by targeting waivers that sidestep protections.
Trump defends Nvidia’s Huang after calling about spy scandal
Trump told reporters he believes Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang had no idea his alleged mistress was a suspected Chinese spy.
Trump says Nvidia boss told him he had no idea woman he had affair with was Chinese spy
The US president said the FBI is now investigating the affair. He said he spoke with Jensen Huang and asked him about the affair.
Dana White declines Trump’s offer to be White House press secretary
In a social media post over the weekend, the president asked the UFC boss to take over the role, but later said he was "having a little fun".
Trump calls Iran war ‘effectively over’ after talks with Qatar PM
The US president met with Qatar's prime minister to discuss mediation with Iran.
France accuses Iran of cyber 'sabotage' in fridge attacks
France says Iranian military hackers took over refrigeration controllers at around 700 different retail sites last month, turning up temperatures in the middle of the night and spoiling millions of do
Pope meets with clergy abuse survivors in Argentina
During private meetings with survivors, Pope Leo XIV pledged to reinforce safeguards and listen to victims.
Hungarian police reportedly detain brother of ex-PM Viktor Orban
Aron Orban reportedly detained as Hungarian authorities raid properties linked to his business associates.
Saudi Arabia reports new attack on key East-West pipeline
The oil pipeline runs through the desert to the coast and is essential for bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
What Trump meant when he said the U.S. is cutting aid to Israel
President Trump says he's halting aid to Israel. Israelis are worried. But experts say the U.S. is just shifting aid from the State Department to the Pentagon, with less congressional oversight.
Trial date of alleged Charlie Kirk killer set for June 2028
Tyler Robinson has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and six other charges in connection with the 2025 killing of the conservative activist.