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Why Trump’s envoy is visiting Gaza and what it means for the deepening humanitarian crisis

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Why Trump’s envoy is visiting Gaza and what it means for the deepening humanitarian crisis

As famine worsens and cease-fire talks stall, Steve Witkoff’s trip signals growing pressure on the US and Israel to act.

What presidential gifts really say: Trump’s Scottish census and the art of political gifting

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What presidential gifts really say: Trump’s Scottish census and the art of political gifting

From ancestral birth records to bald-eagle figurines, diplomatic gifts reveal as much about global leaders as they do about the alliances they represent.

Why Kamala Harris is skipping the California governor's race—and what it means for the 2028 US elections

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Why Kamala Harris is skipping the California governor's race—and what it means for the 2028 US elections

Her decision leaves open the possibility of a presidential run, but she'll have a formidable list of challengers and albatross of the 2024 cycle.

Why Trump’s tariffs and sanctions on Brazil are shaking global diplomacy

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Why Trump’s tariffs and sanctions on Brazil are shaking global diplomacy

The US hits Brazil with 50% tariffs and sanctions on Supreme Court justice over Bolsonaro prosecution, straining ties between two of the Americas' biggest democracies.

Why Trump’s rebuke of Netanyahu signals a shift in US-Israel ties

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Why Trump’s rebuke of Netanyahu signals a shift in US-Israel ties

Starvation in Gaza, church bombings, and MAGA criticism show alliance may no longer be unconditional.

Why Russia’s 8.8 quake is among the strongest in history and what it means

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Why Russia’s 8.8 quake is among the strongest in history and what it means

Damage likely to run into billions; strongest since Japan’s 2011 Fukushima disaster.

What happens if Britain and France recognize a Palestinian state, and why it matters now

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What happens if Britain and France recognize a Palestinian state, and why it matters now

Statehood recognition is being used as political pressure on Israel amid Gaza war standstill.

Keeta's rise in Hong Kong: How a Chinese delivery app upended the city's food market

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Keeta's rise in Hong Kong: How a Chinese delivery app upended the city's food market

Discounts aplenty, reduced wages, and rapid growth enabled Meituan's brand to dislodge Deliveroo—but at a price.

Trump, Epstein, and the files that won’t go away: A timeline of shifting statements and mounting scrutiny

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Trump, Epstein, and the files that won’t go away: A timeline of shifting statements and mounting scrutiny

From terse denials to legal threats, Trump’s changing story fuels questions about what the White House knew and when.

Why Trump’s housing chief is targeting the Fed: The Bill Pulte vs. Jerome Powell showdown explained

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Why Trump’s housing chief is targeting the Fed: The Bill Pulte vs. Jerome Powell showdown explained

William Pulte, a political appointee with little housing policy experience, is using his federal post and massive social media following to attack the Federal Reserve chief—and grab Trump’s attention.

Why Trump is accusing Obama of treason over Russia: Inside the intelligence fight over 2016 election meddling

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Why Trump is accusing Obama of treason over Russia: Inside the intelligence fight over 2016 election meddling

New reports aim to discredit US intelligence findings that Russia tried to help Trump in 2016.

Gaza’s doctors are starving while trying to save starving children

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Gaza’s doctors are starving while trying to save starving children

As Gaza plunges deeper into a humanitarian catastrophe, even frontline medics are collapsing from hunger while treating malnourished patients.

Why Trump is hardening his stance on Hamas as Gaza starvation crisis grows

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Why Trump is hardening his stance on Hamas as Gaza starvation crisis grows

The US pulls back from ceasefire talks, blames Hamas, and backs a controversial food aid system amid mounting global criticism.

Why Columbia University sued the Trump administration—and why it's polarizing American higher education

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Why Columbia University sued the Trump administration—and why it's polarizing American higher education

The $200 million settlement to end federal inquiry into antisemitism and admissions policy is both being hailed as practical and dreaded as dangerous. Here's what happened and what it means.

Why China is falling behind SpaceX in the race for space internet dominance

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Why China is falling behind SpaceX in the race for space internet dominance

With fewer than 1% of planned satellites launched and no reusable rocket, Chinese megaconstellations are struggling to catch up to Elon Musk’s Starlink. Here’s what’s slowing them down—and why it still matters.

Why Thailand and Cambodia are fighting over an ancient temple—and what China has to do with it

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Why Thailand and Cambodia are fighting over an ancient temple—and what China has to do with it

At least 12 killed in violent border clashes that revive a century-old conflict. Here's what led to the violence, why the Thai prime minister was suspended, and how China benefits.

Why a lawyer says Trump signed Epstein’s birthday book—and what it could mean for the investigation

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Why a lawyer says Trump signed Epstein’s birthday book—and what it could mean for the investigation

The alleged bawdy message, the defamation lawsuit, and growing pressure on the DOJ to reveal more—here’s what we know.

Why Gaza is starving, what’s blocking the aid, and how Trump became the only one Netanyahu seems to listen to

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Why Gaza is starving, what’s blocking the aid, and how Trump became the only one Netanyahu seems to listen to

From UN warnings to Netanyahu’s burger talk, here’s what’s fuelling the crisis—and what could actually end it.

Why Trump’s name in the Epstein files is causing fresh turmoil in the White House

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Why Trump’s name in the Epstein files is causing fresh turmoil in the White House

Inside the private briefing, public denials, and political backlash over the decision to end the investigation.

Trump scrambles to shift focus from Epstein backlash: A week of attacks, distractions, and denials

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Trump scrambles to shift focus from Epstein backlash: A week of attacks, distractions, and denials

As fallout from the Epstein files grows, Trump pivots to old enemies, fake videos, and new culture wars.

Trump’s new task force targets Obama over Russia probe: A distraction from Epstein backlash?

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Trump’s new task force targets Obama over Russia probe: A distraction from Epstein backlash?

US Justice Department revives 2016 conspiracy claims as pressure mounts over Epstein fallout.

Can the euro replace the dollar? Trump’s tariffs shake confidence in US currency as euro surges

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Can the euro replace the dollar? Trump’s tariffs shake confidence in US currency as euro surges

As the dollar falls and foreign investors rush into the euro, Europe has fresh threats and opportunities in the new financial order.

Why Americans still can’t let go of Jeffrey Epstein’s story

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Why Americans still can’t let go of Jeffrey Epstein’s story

Six years after his death, Epstein’s shadow lingers—fuelling distrust, conspiracy, and political turmoil.

How a fatal crash put Tesla’s Autopilot on trial and raised new questions about driver responsibility

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How a fatal crash put Tesla’s Autopilot on trial and raised new questions about driver responsibility

The 2019 accident in Florida is testing the limits of Tesla’s self-driving claims and legal accountability.

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