El Salvador officials say deported migrants in notorious jail are Trump’s problem, not theirs
Salvadoran officials claim ‘legal responsibility’ lies with the US, contradicting statements from the Trump administration
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Czech Arms Giant Excalibur Opens Ukraine Office to Co-Produce NATO Ammo
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Republican senator blasts Trump’s Pentagon over new ‘mess’ to ‘clean up’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth halted shipments of weapons to Ukraine that were already loaded onto trucks in Europe and ready for delivery. However, on Monday night, President Donald Trump intervened and instructed the aid be sent, and Republicans ar…
Royal Family Welcomes President Macron to UK for State Visit With Pomp and Pizazz
President Emmanuel Macron is on a state visit to Britain, the first by a French leader since 2008. His hosts are drenching him in pomp, pizazz and protocol.
Elon Musk wants to start a new political party. Here’s what could stop him (or slow him down)
Elon Musk has the money and, at least for the moment, the motivation to steer America’s politics away from its dominant two parties. But long-standing obstacles to third parties, as well as Musk’s own unique profile, could prove too formidable.
Family of Alabama teen shot by police seeks access to video of shooting
Lawyers representing the family of a Black teenager killed by police in an Alabama suburb said the state’s refusal to release body-camera video during an investigation is fueling mistrust.
Britain and France must shoulder burden of keeping Europe safe, Macron says in historic parliament address
The French president is the first European leader to have a state visit to the UK and address a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament since Brexit
Trump caught off guard by Pentagon’s abrupt move to pause Ukraine weapons deliveries, AP sources say
President Donald Trump’s decision to send more defensive weapons to Ukraine came after he privately expressed frustration with Pentagon officials for announcing a pause last week in the delivery of some critical weapons to Ukraine.
FACT FOCUS: Weather modification did not cause Texas floods
Social media users are spreading false claims that flash floods in Texas that killed more than 100 people were caused by weather modification.
Ed Miliband abandons plan to charge less for electricity in Scotland
Energy minister decides against ‘zonal pricing’, backed by Octopus founder but opposed by many other energy firmsEd Miliband has abandoned plans to charge southern electricity users more than those in Scotland, after senior officials warned it could pu…