US POLITICS
House Republicans stayed up all night to pass a multi-trillion dollar tax cut package, with Speaker Mike Johnson defying skeptics and uniting his ranks to push through President Donald Trump’s top bill. Thanks to last-minute concessions and stern warnings from…
Scientists have captured the reproductive habits of a large carnivorous snail from New Zealand on video for the first time, shedding light on a process once shrouded in mystery. The images show the snail laying an egg from its neck,…
The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass as pontiff. The service took place the day after his historic election as the first North American pope…
Pakistan has rejected Indian accusations of attacks on military bases amid escalating conflict between the two neighbours. India’s Integrated Defence Staff, the central coordinating body for all Indian armed forces, said military bases in Jammu, Udhampur and Pathankot had come…
India fired missiles at Pakistan on Wednesday morning, saying it was retaliation for the massacre of Indian tourists last month. Pakistan called the strikes an act of war and said it shot down several Indian fighter jets. India’s defence ministry…
Police have carried out a night raid on a Buenos Aires clinic to seize Diego Maradona’s complete medical records, following a court order issued in the trial of seven medical workers accused of negligence in the former soccer star’s death.…
South Korea’s main liberal opposition party has nominated its former leader Lee Jae-myung as its presidential candidate in the upcoming election. The Democratic Party said Mr Lee won nearly 90% of the votes cast in the party’s primary, which ended…
A number of MPs have called for Donald Trump not to be allowed to speak in the British Parliament during his visit to the UK. The US President said Buckingham Palace was “setting a date for September” for his visit…
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared details of a March attack on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen in a messaging group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday. The…
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, a senior Vatican official has said. Latin America’s first pope has charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, but alienated conservatives with his criticism of capitalism…
US President Donald Trump said he is “in no rush” to make any trade deals because of the revenue his tariffs generate. However, at a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, he suggested it would be easy to find…
Chinese President Xi Jinping is promoting free trade during his visit to Southeast Asia this week, portraying China as a source of “stability and confidence.” On Monday, he was greeted with pomp and ceremony in Hanoi by Vietnamese President Luong…