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White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
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BBC Latin America
center79d ago

White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner

The White House defended the Argentinian football team's right to free speech after they displayed a banner supporting Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands during their World Cup victory celebration. This statement could escalate the dispute, with the UK government urging FIFA to investigate the incident which violates rules against political statements in sports.

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Pete Hegseth says US military to start testosterone screening for over 30s
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Al Jazeera
center80d ago

Pete Hegseth says US military to start testosterone screening for over 30s

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that the US military will begin annual testosterone screenings for service members aged 30 and over as part of an initiative to optimize troop capabilities. This program, framed as restoring natural biological functions, has drawn criticism from some Democratic lawmakers who linked it to opposition to transgender service and called for similar screening for women.

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White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k from Trump speech bets
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BBC US & Canada
center80d ago

White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k from Trump speech bets

A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi.

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How US-Iran escalation will test Iraq’s balancing act
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Al Jazeera
center81d ago

How US-Iran escalation will test Iraq’s balancing act

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to deepen economic ties, with both leaders stating remaining US forces would withdraw by September 30. Later, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned al-Zaidi that Iraq must disarm Iran-aligned militias, which Kataib Hezbollah vowed to defend if Iran is attacked.

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Surviving extreme heat increasingly boils down to this: access to air conditioning | Mark Wolfe
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The Guardian Asia
left81d ago

Surviving extreme heat increasingly boils down to this: access to air conditioning | Mark Wolfe

The next great climate divide will be between countries that have the resources to adapt and those that don’tThis summer, much of the media’s attention has focused on record temperatures across Europe and the United States. Television coverage has been filled with familiar images: heat maps shaded deep red, schools closing, rail lines slowing, wildfires spreading and emergency rooms treating growing numbers of people with heat-related illnesses.

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Trump meets with Iraq prime minister at White House , vows a lot of deal | Donald Trump News
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aljazeera.com
center82d ago

Trump meets with Iraq prime minister at White House , vows a lot of deal | Donald Trump News

U.S. President Donald Trump met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House on Tuesday, with both leaders pledging to deepen economic ties and boost Iraq's oil output. Both leaders also stated that remaining U.S. forces would withdraw by September 30, the same date al-Zaidi vowed to disarm paramilitary factions within Iraq.

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Trump meets with Iraq prime minister at White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’
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Al Jazeera
center82d ago

Trump meets with Iraq prime minister at White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’

United States President Donald Trump met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House on Tuesday, with both leaders pledging to deepen economic ties and boost Iraq's oil output. Both leaders also stated that remaining US forces would withdraw by September 30, the same date al-Zaidi vowed to disarm armed factions within Iraq.

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Trump ballroom donor to lead state department $200m Armenia fund | Trump administration
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theguardian.com
left82d ago

Trump ballroom donor to lead state department $200m Armenia fund | Trump administration

Konstantin Sokolov, a major Republican donor and private equity investor, was appointed chairman of a new State Department enterprise fund overseeing over $200 million for a Central Asia trade corridor. This appointment follows Sokolov's significant contributions to Donald Trump's campaigns and his ballroom project, with the fund aiming to promote private sector development in the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

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New US Ebola patient arrives in Germany for treatment
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The Guardian Africa
left82d ago

New US Ebola patient arrives in Germany for treatment

A US national working as a humanitarian aid employee in the Democratic Republic of the Congo arrived in Frankfurt, Germany, overnight for treatment of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. This follows another American national's successful treatment for the virus in Berlin in late May, while the US administration simultaneously barred citizens in the DRC from commercial flights to the US.

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The World Cup has upended the old world order – and despite Trump and Infantino, it still inspires | Simon Tisdall
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The Guardian Africa
left85d ago

The World Cup has upended the old world order – and despite Trump and Infantino, it still inspires | Simon Tisdall

Even White House interference and Fifa’s greed cannot spoil the celebrations. At last, an arena in which multiculturalism triumphs and underdogs scoreOf all the outrageous things Donald Trump has done, from bombing other countries to appeasing dictators, his sneaky interference in last week’s USA v Belgium World Cup match sparked by far the most united and furious reaction across the world.

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Eight charged over alleged conspiracy to attack White House UFC event
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BBC US & Canada
center86d ago

Eight charged over alleged conspiracy to attack White House UFC event

Eight individuals aged 19 to 32 have been charged with terrorism offenses for allegedly conspiring to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House on June 14, intending to kill government officials including President Trump. The alleged plot, discovered after a suspect's mother reported his firearms purchases and online communications, involved using explosive drones and sniper teams to spark a revolution.

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Once again Trump brought his wrecking ball to the Nato summit, and once again the alliance survived. But for how long? | Paul Taylor
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The Guardian Europe
left86d ago

Once again Trump brought his wrecking ball to the Nato summit, and once again the alliance survived. But for how long? | Paul Taylor

Nato leaders convened in Ankara, pledging increased defense spending and support for Ukraine, despite former President Trump's critical rhetoric towards the alliance. The summit aimed to bolster collective defense and address security concerns, but Trump's transactional approach and threats to withdraw US forces cast uncertainty over long-term transatlantic commitments.

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‘Overturn this’: victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy
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The Guardian Europe
left89d ago

‘Overturn this’: victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy

Red Devils beat USA to advance to World Cup last-eightTeam had been angered by suspension of red cardFor Belgium, Monday’s 4-1 victory over the United States was doubly sweet. They advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals, as well as overcoming what they saw as injustice off the field.

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Founder of prominent underground church released from prison in China
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The Guardian Asia
left92d ago

Founder of prominent underground church released from prison in China

Ezra Jin, founder of China's Zion Church, was released from prison and reunited with his family in the United States on Friday, following a crackdown on underground Christians. Jin's release, reportedly in response to US lobbying efforts including direct appeals from President Trump, marks a rare instance of China releasing a citizen after such advocacy.

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How are Trump and America celebrating 250th independence milestone?
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BBC US & Canada
center94d ago

How are Trump and America celebrating 250th independence milestone?

President Trump and the US are marking the 250th independence anniversary with events including a state fair, a UFC fight on the White House lawn, and a planned July 4 fireworks display. The celebrations have drawn controversy over perceived politicization and the cancellation of musical acts after some performers withdrew.

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From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any president
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BBC US & Canada
center95d ago

From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any president

Donald Trump reported at least $2.2 billion in earnings during his first year back in office, a sum historians describe as unprecedented and a departure from previous presidents avoiding financial conflicts of interest. This windfall, largely from cryptocurrency ventures and royalties, significantly exceeds his pre-office earnings and has prompted accusations of unethical enrichment despite White House denials.

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Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six takeaways from Trump's 2025 finances
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BBC US & Canada
center95d ago

Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six takeaways from Trump's 2025 finances

Donald Trump's 2025 financial disclosure report, released by the US Office of Government Ethics, details millions earned from merchandise like Bibles and fragrances, alongside $10.7 million earned by Melania Trump from her documentary. The report also highlights significant share trading activity, including investments in Nvidia, and pension payments from SAG-AFTRA for past acting roles.

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Donald Trump made $1.4bn in crypto income in 2025, raising his net worth
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Al Jazeera
center96d ago

Donald Trump made $1.4bn in crypto income in 2025, raising his net worth

United States President Donald Trump reported over $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency income for 2025, including $635 million from selling $TRUMP meme coins and over $500 million from World Liberty Financial. This disclosure intensifies scrutiny of his crypto-friendly policies, such as establishing a national cryptocurrency reserve and signing the GENIUS Act, amid concerns raised by Democratic senators regarding potential conflicts of interest and national security implications.

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Vance Vs Rubio: Is Team Trump divided on Iran and Lebanon?
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Al Jazeera
center97d ago

Vance Vs Rubio: Is Team Trump divided on Iran and Lebanon?

Deputy Secretary JD Vance defended a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the conflict, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio focused on reassuring Gulf allies and warning Iran against actions in the Strait of Hormuz. Diverging public comments from Vance and Rubio regarding Israel's conduct and the Iran deal have sparked speculation about internal divisions within the administration, which the White House has denied.

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Biden blasts Trump 'vanity projects', calling him a 'loser' at fundraising event
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BBC US & Canada
center97d ago

Biden blasts Trump 'vanity projects', calling him a 'loser' at fundraising event

The former US president took aim at his successor's projects in Washington DC, including a planned new White House ballroom.

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