Investor unease over Trump tax plan spikes US borrowing costs
The legislation is expected to add trillions to ballooning US national debt.
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US Education Department must reinstate nearly 1400 fired workers
The agency dropped thousands of employees on the first day of the Trump administration.
Man charged with murder after two Israeli embassy staff killed in US
Elias Rodriguez, 30, shouted 'Free Palestine' as police arrested him.
Why Trump’s battle with Harvard just escalated dramatically
The university called the move 'unlawful' and warned of 'serious harm' to its community.
Prostate cancer diagnosis raises questions about Biden's health care
The former US President was previously declared as 'healthy, active, robust'.
NZ Budget 2025 revealed, Smith & Caughey closes and Trump–Ramaphosa clash | NZ Herald News Update
Finance Minister unveils NZ Budget 2025, the end of an era as Smith & Caughey closes and Trump, Ramaphosa in heated Oval Office exchange.
Trump plays video alleging 'genocide' in South Africa
Donald Trump ambushes South Africa's president during a White House meeting by playing a video alleging 'genocide' of white people in South Africa. Video / The White House
Putin touts missile strike in Ukraine as Russia claims 70 soldiers killed
Ukraine says six soldiers were killed and 10 injured in the missile attack.
Watch: Trump accuses South Africa of genocide in tense Oval Office meeting
The US President shows video he claims is proof of genocide against white South Africans.
Trump’s new position on the war in Ukraine: Not my problem
New York Times: Trump seems to have backed off joining a push for new sanctions.
Trump signs bill criminalising revenge porn and AI deepfakes
The bill criminalises the posting of non-consensual intimate images online.
US top court allows lifting of legal protections for Venezuelans
The US Supreme Court allowed the end of TPS for 350,000 Venezuelans.
Trump fuels Biden cancer cover-up claims
The President questioned why Biden's cancer wasn't revealed earlier.
Trump’s 2-hour call with Putin: Russia and Ukraine ceasefire talks will begin ‘immediately’
Putin said the call lasted over two hours and praised Trump's involvement.
Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer, Trump ‘saddened’ by diagnosis
The former president's office released a statement.
How Canada is navigating trade tensions with strategic tariff pauses
Canada paused some counter tariffs but maintained 70% against the US.
Russia launches record drone attack on Ukraine, killing one
Ukraine said the 273 drone targets included the capital, Kyiv.
Opinion: US-China tariff truce sparks major market rebound
US and China agreed to a 90-day tariff truce, reducing tensions significantly.
From missionary to Pope: Leo XIV's journey to the Vatican
Thousands, including US Vice-President JD Vance, will attend Pope Leo's inauguration.
Trump says he will speak to Putin to end Ukraine 'bloodbath'
The recent Ukraine-Russia talks agreed on a 1000-for-1000 prisoner swap.
Pedro Pascal drops F-bomb urging filmmakers to resist Trump
The Chilean-American actor admitted it is 'scary' to speak out against the US President.
PM’s office keeping info on speech that irritated Peters secret
The office wants to protect 'free and frank' opinions.
100 dead as Israel launches fresh Gaza offensive
The Israeli military says it has struck over 150 targets in the Gaza Strip in 24 hours.
Fmr FBI director under investigation for 'threat' to Trump on social media
James Comey has long had a contentious relationship with Trump.
US loses final triple-A credit rating as Moody's downgrades
The downgrade coincided with President Donald Trump’s spending bill failing in Congress.
Trump's domestic agenda hangs in balance as key vote fails
It is a significant setback for the US President's tax and spending policies.
Ukraine war talks yield POW swap, but no truce
Trump has said 'nothing's going to happen' until he meets Putin face-to-face.
120 dead in Gaza as Israeli strikes escalate, aid still blocked
Rescuers reported 120 killed in Israeli strikes on Thursday.
Russia sends low-level delegation for peace talks with Ukraine
Putin sent a lower-level team, avoiding direct talks with Zelenskyy and Trump.
Rocket Lab’s Sir Peter Beck not giving up on Mars amid Trump budget cuts
Plus, Beck discusses its growing defence division.
'Calamity': New book lays bare 'cover-up' of a steeply declining Joe Biden
'Original Sin' presents evidence that Biden’s cognitive decline began way back in 2015.
'Let me have my 1700 dolls': Collectors push back on tariff impact
Donald Trump criticised large doll collections amid tariff talks on Chinese goods.
Putin snubs Zelenskyy peace talks
The Russian delegation will be headed by presidential aide Medinsky in negotiations.
Why Trump's offer to join Turkey peace talks matters
Kremlin silent on who will represent Moscow at the negotiations.