Trump talks up economy and Hegseth at Medals of Honor ceremony
President boasts about stock market before handing out medals for ‘conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty’
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Iran threatens to launch missiles and block Hormuz Strait as Switzerland meeting cancelled
Following what it calls a breach of the MoU, Iran suspended its entire 60-day negotiation period with the US.
Mamdani gives New York Knicks keys to city after NBA title
The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA title in 53 years with a frenzied ticker-tape parade through Manhattan.
Africa’s brand new four runway airport will be continent’s largest and cost £9.1bn
The initial goal is for it to accommodate 60 million passengers per year by 2030 – that alone would put it well ahead of rival airports in Africa in terms of annual passenger capacity.
Nearly 160 sick with flu at US air force base after Hegseth ends mandatory vaccines
Reports say Texas recruits ill from outbreak, which comes weeks after defense secretary made flu vaccine optionalAn influenza outbreak has reportedly sickened more than 150 recruits in training at Lackland air force base in San Antonio, Texas.The outbr…
Burnham calls for ‘new path for Britain’ as Starmer vows to fight any leadership challenge – as it happened
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story here:Cabinet loyalists tell PM he has weekend to set out timetable for exit‘Now is the change moment’: Burnham staff have no doubtsPodcast: will Burnham become prime minister?What would ‘change’ …
Canada – Qatar live: Overwhelming hosts extend their advantage with David’s double
Canada face Qatar in their second Group B fixture, looking to make amends after squandering multiple chances in a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina. With the tournament’s opening day seeing all four Group B teams share points, this clash promise…
As Iran Deal Kicks In, US Gas Prices Dip Below $4 For 1st Time Since March
The average US price for a gallon of gas fell below $4 on Thursday, hitting a level not seen since the first full month of the war with Iran and providing a bit of relief to consumers squeezed by soaring costs.
Democrats won’t let dropping gas prices stop them from hammering Trump on affordability
President’s opponents are hoping voters remember who caused prices to go up in the first place, Eric Garcia writes
Trump from ‘hunted’ to ‘hunter’: New book details Trump’s push to test the limits of executive power – AP News
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