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Hegseth defends killing boat survivors, likens drug gangs to al-Qaeda
Washington’s policy of sinking boats and killing alleged drug-runners has led to serious debate in Congress.
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United States
EU’s US$140 million fine on X riles Rubio’s deputy, stoking tensions
7 Dec 2025 - 12:50PM
Canada
Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau make fireworks official with Japan trip photos
7 Dec 2025 - 9:35AM
Animals
Florida kicks off first black bear hunt in a decade, despite outcry
The rifles and crossbows are out, after a limited 172 permits drew over 160,000 applications.
7 Dec 2025 - 5:15AM
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Members of the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida protest against the proposed black bear hunt in Orlando in May. Photo: TNS
Fame and celebrity
US actress Tara Reid seen downing wine in footage from night of alleged drugging
The ‘American Pie’ star accused a YouTuber of spiking her drink, but he denies it and authorities say the video is clear.
6 Dec 2025 - 3:16PM
Australia
Australian TikTokker gives widowed US cashier, 88, gift of retirement
Ed Bambas took a cashier job at 82 to cope with grief and bills after his wife’s death, but a stranger’s kindness has changed everything.
6 Dec 2025 - 11:34AM
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Trump talks trade with Canada, Mexico leaders at World Cup draw
The three nations are preparing for a review of their trade pact amid rising US tariffs and threats by Washington to withdraw from the USMCA.
6 Dec 2025 - 2:07PM
US President Donald Trump speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum after the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup in Washington on Friday. Photo: AP
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US Supreme Court to weigh Trump bid to limit birthright citizenship
The Trump admin has argued that the provision doesn’t apply to the babies of immigrants who are in the country illegally or temporarily.
6 Dec 2025 - 1:27PM
Sexual harassment and assault
US judge orders release of grand jury transcripts in Epstein case
Trump has signed a bill requiring release of all government records involving the convicted sex offender.
6 Dec 2025 - 5:09AM
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Obituaries
Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
His masterpieces include the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and Berlin’s DZ Bank Building.
6 Dec 2025 - 1:30PM
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Fifa gives Trump its new peace prize at World Cup draw
The US president, who has campaigned for but not received a Nobel Peace Prize, says he doesn’t need awards, just wants to ‘save lives’.
6 Dec 2025 - 3:57AM
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US President Donald Trump is awarded the Fifa Peace Prize in Washington on Friday. Photo: AP
United States
US vaccine advisers say not all newborns need hepatitis B shot
Scrapping the recommendation for vaccination at birth will reverse decades of public health gains, disease experts say.
6 Dec 2025 - 1:00AM
United States
Netflix’s US$72 billion Warner Bros deal to reshape streaming landscape
Netflix’s acquisition gives it control of HBO Max, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones, reshaping Hollywood and raising antitrust concerns.
5 Dec 2025 - 9:31PM
United States
‘If Jesus were born in America now’: church’s nativity challenges ICE policy
Mother Mary in a gas mask, Baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents. A Chicago church’s nativity scene sparks debate by mirroring immigrant detention.
5 Dec 2025 - 9:12PM
United States
‘America First’ reimagined: new Trump strategy readjusts US global presence
The strategy shifts US foreign policy from its traditional global role, prioritising dominance in the Western Hemisphere and ending mass migration.
5 Dec 2025 - 8:45PM
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer holds a weapon during a protest outside an ICE facility on September 12. Photo: Reuters
US Navy
Investigations reveal combat stress a key factor in costly US Navy mishaps
Reports show mission against Yemen’s Houthis took a toll on the US Navy, highlighting a friendly fire incident, loss of three jets and a ship collision.
5 Dec 2025 - 3:22PM
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US Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed voting map
Ruling bolsters the Republican Party’s hopes of flipping as many as five House seats in the state.
5 Dec 2025 - 2:10PM
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Africa
Trump praises African leaders, who sign his deal as fighting continues
‘Historic’ agreement aims to end conflict in eastern DR Congo and unlock access to the region’s critical mineral reserves for the US.
5 Dec 2025 - 4:44PM
US President Donald Trump at the signing ceremony with Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo President FelixTshisekedi in Washington. Photo: AP
Americas and the Caribbean
US admiral denies ‘kill them all’ order in Caribbean boat strike
Admiral Frank Bradley briefs US lawmakers on the September 2 Caribbean attack that did not initially kill all on an alleged drug boat.
5 Dec 2025 - 10:23AM
United States
Trump could decide next year to withdraw from USMCA: US trade representative
‘The president’s view is he only wants … a good deal,’ Jamieson Greer told Politico, referring to the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
5 Dec 2025 - 6:34AM
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Artificial intelligence
Senators unveil bill to keep Trump from easing curbs on AI chip sales to China
The SAFE CHIPS Act is a rare effort led in part by Trump’s own party to stop him from further relaxing tech export restrictions on Beijing.
5 Dec 2025 - 4:45AM
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Trump and Sheinbaum to meet for first time at Fifa World Cup draw in Washington
The Mexican president, along with Canada’s PM Mark Carney, is expected to discuss trade tariffs with Trump at the football tournament draw.
5 Dec 2025 - 2:14AM
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Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum. Photo: EPA
United States
FBI charges man with planting pipe bombs on eve of January 6, 2021 Capitol riot
The arrest of 30-year-old suspect Brian Cole Jnr is the first breakthrough in the nearly five-year-old case that had long vexed law enforcement.
5 Dec 2025 - 2:13PM
United States
New York Times sues Pentagon over restrictive press policy, free speech rights
Lawsuit alleges the new policy violates free speech and limits access to vital military information. Dozens of outlets have rejected the terms.
5 Dec 2025 - 1:01AM
United States
US Institute of Peace renamed after ‘greatest dealmaker’ Trump
‘Donald J. Trump’ emblazes Washington headquarters of the US Institute of Peace in time for a peace deal signing.
4 Dec 2025 - 1:25PM
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