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US FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs after Trump directive
The recent moves on psychedelics reflect growing popular support for the mind-altering substances among Trump’s supporters.
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United States
Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa granted to just 1 person so far
24 Apr 2026 - 7:32AM
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US-Venezuela conflict
US soldier charged with using classified intel for Maduro removal bet
24 Apr 2026 - 3:35PM
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‘China or India or some other hellhole’: Trump reposts anti-immigrant rant
India’s foreign ministry called the remarks ‘obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste’.
24 Apr 2026 - 6:07AM
US President Donald Trump gestures during an event in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 16. Photo: Reuters
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Trump says King Charles’ visit could ‘absolutely’ repair US-UK ties
The monarch’s landmark visit comes as the Iran war, Epstein scandal and other issues test the US-UK alliance.
24 Apr 2026 - 3:19PM
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Warner Bros investors back US$110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance
Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger’s impact on competition.
24 Apr 2026 - 12:11AM
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Fifa
Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s idea they should replace Iran at World Cup
Italian minister says such a move is ‘shameful’ while media says envoy Paolo Zampolli made same suggestion four years ago ahead of Qatar.
23 Apr 2026 - 11:14PM
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From left, Italy’s Gianluca Mancini, Pio Esposito, Marco Palestra, Leonardo Spinazzola and Federico Gatti after losing out to Bosnia Herzegovina in the final World Cup qualifier last month. Photo: Reuters
Canada
Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under new law
Under the new law, descendants of Canadians are considered citizens, but they must provide proof to obtain a certificate of citizenship.
23 Apr 2026 - 10:54PM
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US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug
It is one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades, removing barriers to researching the drug’s potential use.
24 Apr 2026 - 12:51AM
United Nations
UN leadership race takes centre stage with first round of interviews
Contenders strike sombre tones during interviews as the next leader faces a huge task to revitalise an organisation in crisis.
23 Apr 2026 - 12:47PM
Mexico
Deaths of CIA agents in Mexico spark sovereignty row with White House
President Sheinbaum spars with Washington over the role of Americans in a Chihuahua anti-drug operation.
23 Apr 2026 - 1:48PM
A camp and drug laboratory in a mountainous area near Guachochi, in Chihuahua state, Mexico. Photo: Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office via AFP
United States
Billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump family crypto venture
The entrepreneur says his WLFI assets were frozen by World Liberty Financial, and he has been unable to resell the electronic currency.
23 Apr 2026 - 7:08AM
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Trump’s top Navy official out ‘immediately’ after reported clashes at Pentagon
John Phelan’s abrupt departure comes as the US Navy enforces a high-stakes blockade of Iran and follows the firing of a top US Army general.
23 Apr 2026 - 3:27PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup, report says
The plan is an attempt to mend ties with Italian PM Meloni, after she and Trump fell out over his attacks against Pope Leo.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:09AM
Canada
Canada PM hits back after Trump team demands ‘entry fee’ before trade talks
Washington is reportedly seeking concessions before agreeing to open negotiations on revising the US trade pact with Canada and Mexico.
23 Apr 2026 - 5:01AM
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP
US-China relations
US slams Beijing after African countries block Taiwan leader’s eSwatini trip
A State Department official called the incident an abuse of the international civil aviation system.
23 Apr 2026 - 8:15AM
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Extreme weather
Searchers find body of 1 of 6 missing crew members after typhoon overturns ship
The crew of the Mariana notified the US Coast Guard on April 15 that the vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
22 Apr 2026 - 6:48PM
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Mexico
World Cup co-host Mexico ramps up security at tourist sites after shooting
Rare attack that killed a tourist at the Teotihuacan pyramids threatens Mexico’s image of safety weeks before the Fifa tournament.
22 Apr 2026 - 2:06PM
National Guard patrol the perimeter of the Teotihuacan pyramids after a gunman killed a Canadian woman and wounded several others. Photo: Reuters
United States
Florida investigating AI role in mass shooting at university
Prosecutors investigate if OpenAI faces ‘aider and abettor’ liability after a gunman allegedly used ChatGPT to plan rampage.
22 Apr 2026 - 1:34PM
North Korea
North Korea’s Lazarus suspected of stealing US$290 million from KelpDAO
Ethereum was ‘drained’ from KelpDAO in the biggest known cryptocurrency heist so far this year.
22 Apr 2026 - 1:12PM
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The Onion signs new deal to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars
A defiant Jones vows to reconstitute his media empire as the ‘Alex Jones Show’, insisting he is ‘not going anywhere’.
22 Apr 2026 - 12:27PM
United States
US court allows Texas public schools to display Ten Commandments
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton calls the decision a victory for state and moral values.
22 Apr 2026 - 11:45AM
Ten Commandments and Bill of Rights posters on display in a classroom in Kyle, Texas. Photo: AP
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Trump reads from Bible after high-profile clash with pope
The US president has faced rare criticism from his evangelical supporters for sharing a meme in which he appears as a Jesus-like healer.
22 Apr 2026 - 6:26PM
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Canada
Canadian who was detained by China warns against Carney’s EV deal
Ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig was imprisoned for three years after Canada arrested Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou on a US extradition request.
22 Apr 2026 - 4:23PM
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United States
Third lawmaker quits, as wave of scandal swamps US Congress
The Florida Democrat is accused of diverting millions of dollars in federal disaster funds for political purposes.
22 Apr 2026 - 3:05AM
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