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Trump family’s crypto project sues billionaire backer Justin Sun
The Trumps’ World Liberty Financial accused Sun of launching a ‘public smear campaign’.
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US Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone
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Wall Street hesitates, oil prices rise amid uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz
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Shooting at US party sends at least 13 to hospital
Victims were in ‘various conditions’, according to a police spokesperson.
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Police block off near S. Air Depot boulevard in Edmond, Oklahoma, after a campground shooting at Lake Arcadia on Sunday. Photo: AP
Aviation accidents
United Airlines jet hits light pole, truck while landing at US airport
FAA and airline are investigating after flight from Italy strikes a pole on the New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truck.
4 May 2026 - 2:07PM
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Former New York mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
The 81-year-old is critical but ‘fighting’, spokesman says; Trump hails his former lawyer as a ‘True Warrior’.
4 May 2026 - 1:34PM
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Africa
Search launched for US soldiers missing during African Lion exercise
Pair went missing on a recreational hike after training had concluded, official says.
4 May 2026 - 9:45AM
US and Moroccan military vehicles during the 2024 African Lion exercise. Photo: AP
Germany
German chancellor plays down row with Trump in fallout from US troop withdrawal
Friedrich Merz denies his criticism of the Iran war triggered Trump to announce drawdown of 5,000 soldiers.
4 May 2026 - 2:28PM
Germany
‘Foolish decision’: Trump’s Germany troop removal rebuked by allies, Nato
Two US lawmakers said the move ‘risks undermining deterrence and sending the wrong signal’ to Russia’s Putin.
3 May 2026 - 1:13PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US carrier Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry’s first Iran war casualty
Jet fuel prices have doubled during the conflict, and a Trump-backed US$500 million bailout did not materialise.
3 May 2026 - 12:42AM
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United States
New Mexico trial citing ‘public nuisance’ laws against Meta, social platforms
The case is being closely watched as governments across the US pursue similar claims seeking to force big tech platforms to change to protect young users.
2 May 2026 - 6:31PM
A recording of Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s deposition is played for the jurors on March 4, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. Photo: AP
United States
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, fulfilling Trump threat
The move comes after German Chancellor Merz said the US was being ‘humiliated’ by Iran’s leadership.
2 May 2026 - 2:53PM
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Academy Awards
Oscar statue goes missing after director forced to check it on flight
Pavel Talankin’s prize was misplaced for two days until it was relocated by Lufthansa after an international outcry.
2 May 2026 - 1:55AM
Donald Trump
Trump to put 25% tariffs on EU cars, says bloc not complying with trade deal
The status of the pact was first put in doubt after the Supreme Court ruled the president lacked legal authority for his duties on EU goods.
2 May 2026 - 1:00AM
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United States
Plane crash in US state of Texas kills all 5 on board
Preliminary information indicates the plane was travelling at a high rate of speed when it crashed.
2 May 2026 - 5:33AM
A crashed Cessna airplane in a wooded area on Round Rock Road in Wimberley, Texas on Friday. Photo: via AP
United States
Wall Street rises towards more records as oil prices slip
The main uncertainty for the global economy is where oil prices will go because of the Iran war.
1 May 2026 - 11:10PM
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Facing 60-day deadline, Trump administration claims Iran war ‘terminated’
White House signals it will ignore Friday’s War Powers cut-off, arguing April ceasefire paused hostilities.
1 May 2026 - 4:08PM
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Trump, Secret Service director say agent not shot by friendly fire as video released
Secret Service chief says agent was shot at ‘point-blank range’ by suspect who tried to storm correspondents’ dinner.
1 May 2026 - 12:42PM
An officer fires (bottom left) as suspect Cole Tomas Allen sprints past security personnel at the Washington Hilton on Saturday. Photo: US Attorney Jeanine Pirro via Reuters
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Trump says he’s lifting some tariffs on Scotch whisky after King Charles visit
It was not clear if the US president meant duties on bottles of Scotch or on the materials used to produce the alcohol were being lifted.
1 May 2026 - 4:02PM
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United States
US Congress votes to end record government shutdown
The measure does not include new money for immigration and border enforcement, leaving the dispute that triggered the shutdown unresolved.
1 May 2026 - 7:44AM
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US-China relations
US telecoms agency votes to expand tech crackdown on China
The FCC advanced a proposal to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronics, including phones, cameras and computers, for use in the US.
1 May 2026 - 1:51AM
United States
Man charged with trying to kill Trump agrees to remain in custody
Cole Allen, 31, did not immediately contest prosecutors’ arguments that he was a danger to the community.
30 Apr 2026 - 11:50PM
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Shooter Cole Tomas Allen, 31-year-old from California, is in custody after attempting to enter the ballroom with guns and knives during the White House Correspondents Dinner at the Washington Hilton. Photo: Molly Riley
United States
First direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in 7 years heads to Caracas
For the past seven years, passengers have relied on international airlines and indirect routes through neighbouring Latin American countries.
30 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM
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US economy grows 2% in January–March; Iran war clouds outlook
The economy also recovered from last autumn’s 43-day federal shutdown.
30 Apr 2026 - 9:50PM
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United States
Chainsaws and a paddling pool: gruesome details alleged in D4vd case
Prosecutors say R&B singer killed 14-year-old girl to stop her from exposing their relationship and ruining his career.
30 Apr 2026 - 10:26AM
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