Trump welcomes Saudi crown prince to the White House
The two leaders will unveil billions of dollars in deals, including one to sell the Saudis F-35 fighter jets.
Day: November 18, 2025
University of Nottingham considers axing language and music degrees
Total of 48 degrees could disappear from Russell Group institution, with falling revenues and rising costs blamedNottingham will be the only Russell Group university not to teach modern foreign languages degrees if it approves plans to close a swath of…
Trump welcomes Saudi crown prince at White House, in photos
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, an event the president is trying to use to advance his foreign policy legacy. It’s been a long time since…
Sheinbaum again dismisses Trump’s threat of sending troops to Mexico: ‘We do not want intervention’
Mexico’s president responds to Trump’s latest warning that he could authorize strikes against drug cartels in countryMexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has again dismissed Donald Trump’s threat of military action against drug cartels inside her cou…
Flush with cash? A solid gold toilet is up for auction
Art collectors have a chance to buy one of the world’s most lucrative latrines.
Congress should establish, fund new quantum tech initiative to beat China: Panel
The 2025 annual US-China Commission report also urges lawmakers bolster funding to the US Space Force to establish “space superiority” against the PLA.
Ex-aide to NYC Mayor Eric Adams avoids prison term for soliciting illegal campaign gifts
A former aide to outgoing New York Mayor Eric Adams has been sentenced to three years’ probation, including a year of home confinement, for soliciting illegal campaign contributions for Adams’ first campaign.
Education Department offloads some work to other agencies as Trump presses for its closure
The U.S. Education Department is handing off some of its biggest grant programs to other federal agencies as the Trump administration accelerates its plan to shut down the department.
UK introduces voluntary health assessment for flat-faced dog breeds
Breeders welcome initiative from all-party parliamentary group on animal welfare, but question its usefulness With their huge eyes, large heads and tiny snub noses, the public perception of flat-faced dogs as “cute” and “infant-like” has driven demand …
Soccer superstar Ronaldo to join Saudi crown prince during a White House visit
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to join Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday