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Trump family pushes further into crypto, starting another venture
New York Times: Two of Trump's sons have invested in a new bitcoin-mining company.

‘Attack on our sovereignty’: US letters spark French backlash
France called US interference in DEI policies 'unacceptable'.

‘Making a mistake’: Signal chat cements JD Vance’s role as sceptic of foreign intervention
Concerns the VP embodies potentially permanent shift in United States' approach to Europe,

Watch: Masked US cops ‘spirit away’ Turkish student on her way to break Ramadan fast
The arrest has sent shockwaves through the academic community.

Analysis: Trump takes government secrecy seriously - but only when it suits him
New York Times: The definition of an official secret depends on what works best for Trump.

Trump tariffs explained: Cars are latest focus in wave of trade actions
New York Times: Trump's new tariffs on cars spark global trade tensions.

The reason Donald Trump will not fire Mike Waltz — for now
Waltz criticised the media and praised Trump during a press conference.

Leaked chats reveal attack plans as White House defends actions
White House officials called the magazine’s journalists ‘scumbags’.

Now Europe knows what Trump’s team calls it behind its back: ‘Pathetic’
New York Times: Leaked messages show the depth of the rift between the US and Europe.

‘Bailing Europe out again’: Journalist added to US Defence chat on Yemen strikes
The Atlantic magazine's editor got advance notice of the strikes via Signal.

Greenland PM denounces US ‘foreign interference’ ahead of visit
US planes were seen in Nuuk; the visit's purpose was called a power move.

‘Shut it down’: Trump signs order to dismantle Education Department
Democrats and educators plan legal action against the decision.

Fed pauses rate cuts as economic uncertainty rises under Trump
They held rates at 4.25% to 4.50%, noting increased inflation risks.

Investors thought they had Trump figured out. They were wrong
New York Times: The US President sent markets into another tailspin this week.

‘Never, ever, in any way’: Canada’s new PM vows to stay separate from US
Mark Carney plans to strengthen alliances in Paris and London next week.

Christchurch Mosque tragedy remembered as new Canadian PM is sworn in | NZ Herald News Update
NZ PM Christopher Luxon is off to India as Mark Carney is sworn in as the new Canadian PM. Arrest in Christchurch on the sixth anniversary of the mosque tragedy. Video / NZ Herald

Kiwi Facebook insider’s exposé alleges bad behaviour at the top
NY Times: Kiwi's memoir offers inside account of a company run by 'self-absorbed leaders'.

Power, money, territory: How Trump shook the world in 50 days
NY Times: The system America took 80 years to assemble has proved surprisingly fragile.

The geek who builds lethal AI weapons, with a hotline to Trump
Times: Is he the new Oppenheimer?

The populist v the billionaire: Bannon, Musk and the battle within Maga
New York Times: Trump wants to keep both men as allies, but the tensions are growing.

‘People are going silent’: Fearing retribution, Trump critics muzzle themselves
New York Times: People are concerned about harm to businesses and safety of families.