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Donald Trump has sued over a misleading edit in a documentary. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Trump vs BBC: US$10 billion defamation suit headed for 2027 trial

Florida judge sets a February trial date over claims the broadcaster ‘deceptively’ edited the US president’s January 6 speech.

Xi Jinping

Editorial | Xi’s same-day calls with Trump and Putin showcase head-of-state diplomacy

Donald Trump

Ryan Routh, who tried to shoot Trump at golf course, gets life in prison

Extreme weather

It’s ‘raining Iguanas’ in Florida as record cold snap bites southern US

Temperatures hit record lows in the normally mild Sunshine State as much of the US digs out from a monster winter storm.

An iguana stunned by the cold lies immobile on a house deck in South Miami, Florida. Photo: AP
United States

The princess and the billionaires: who else is in the Epstein files?

More names of high-profile figures are surfacing after the latest release of millions of documents related to the late US sex offender.

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Crime

US man escapes execution for dumping girl, 5, to be killed by alligators

Harrel Braddy, who spent a decade on death row for the gruesome murder of Quatisha Maycock, has been given a life sentence in a new trial.

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China-Latin America relations

US hails Panama high court ruling against CK Hutchison’s ports concession

Secretary of State Rubio said the decision was encouraging, as it drew support on Capitol Hill and unease among Chinese-linked firms.

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The Panama Canal, where CK Hutchison Holdings’ contract was struck down, will operate as normal during the transition. Photo: Getty Images
Donald Trump

Trump sues JPMorgan, accusing bank of closing accounts for political reasons

The US president’s US$5 billion lawsuit alleges that the bank singled him out for ‘debanking’ after the January 6 Capitol attack.

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Icons and Influencers

Everyone’s talking about Members Only: Palm Beach – and its Trump-loving cast

RHOBH’s Bethenny Frankel compared the Netflix reality show cast to ‘Walmart Birkins’, while a writer called the show ‘The Real Housewives of Maga’.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Study shows Hong Kong must do better to end illegal shark fin trade

A recent study showed products from endangered species are still entering Hong Kong’s market, revealing worrying gaps in oversight.

Confiscated shark fins on display at the Customs and Excise Department’s Tsing Yi Station on October 7, 2021. Photo: Dickson Lee
United States

Astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuation

The crew’s mission on the International Space Station was cut short by over a month.

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In this screengrab, recovery vessels approach the SpaceX Crew-11 capsule to evacuate a crew member after a pre-dawn splashdown near San Diego on Thursday. Photo: Nasa/AP
Britain

BBC moves to dismiss Trump’s US$10 billion lawsuit over edited January 6 speech

Lawyers for the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks jurisdiction and Trump’s 2024 election win proves he suffered no professional harm.

United States

As I see it | Monroe Doctrine 2.0 portends the end of the US empire

The eerie return of the 19th century foreign policy doctrine indicates a declining empire seeking to consolidate power in its own backyard.

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Singapore

Lawrence Wong thanks Trump for G20 invitation, Singapore-US mark 60th milestone

Singapore’s prime minister plans to visit the US to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between both countries.

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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spoke with US President Donald Trump on Friday. Photo: Facebook/Lawrence Wong
Luxury Hotels

11 exciting luxury hotel openings in 2026, from London and Florence to Kyoto

These ultra-luxe stays and unique experiences span the globe, from the US and Latin America, to Africa and the Middle East.

In 2026, expect to find luxury hotels working harder to raise the bar and stand out in the crowd. Photo: Handout
Middle East

‘Hell to pay’: Trump warns Hamas and Iran after talks with Netanyahu

Trump presses for Hamas disarmament in Gaza, warns Iran of further US action if it reconstitutes nuclear programme.

Ukraine war

Zelensky brings ‘90% ready’ peace plan to Trump in Florida

Leaders will discuss security guarantees and a 20-point plan on Sunday, even as conflicting demands over territory persist.

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Ukraine war

Starmer and Trump discuss Ukraine, Gaza and new UK ambassador in call

Leaders spoke about issues of mutual interest in the pre-Christmas phone call, according to Downing Street.

US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers in Aylesbury, UK in September. On Sunday, the two leaders held a phone call to discuss the war in Ukraine. Photo: Pool via Reuters
Ukraine war

Zelensky says only US can persuade Russia to end Ukraine war

The president says Washington proposed first face-to-face talks between Kyiv and Moscow, but he expressed scepticism that this would help.

Ukraine war

Rubio says won’t force deal on Ukraine as Europeans join Miami talks

Trump envoys are meeting officials from Kyiv and Moscow, but the question of ceding territory remains a stumbling block in negotiations.

United States

Trump Justice Department releases partial set of Epstein files for now

US official says more of the long-awaited documents will follow in coming months, citing legal limits to protect victims and investigations.

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A protester holds a sign related to the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files outside the US Capitol last month. Photo: AFP
United States

Epstein files to be unsealed under new Trump-signed law

The transcripts to be unsealed could reveal new details in the sex trafficking case and Ghislaine Maxwell’s role.

A protester holds a sign related to the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files outside the US Capitol in Washington last month. Photo: TNS
United States

Judge approves release of Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records

The ruling follows Trump signing the Epstein Files Transparency Act, requiring the Justice Department make records public by December 19.

Africa

Opinion | How China can help Africa build human capital

To truly harness their potential, countries across the continent seeking to industrialise must develop education and infrastructure in tandem.

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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.

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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
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.

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A protester holds a sign calling for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files outside the US Capitol in November. Photo: TNS
Ukraine war

Zelensky reinforces European support as he eyes Trump talks on US deal

Ukrainian president met Macron in Paris to sound out allies on the US blueprint for peace, which was drafted without input from Kyiv or Europe.

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Donald Trump

US wipes South Africa’s G20 website clean for 2026 Trump summit

The US presidency of the G20 begins with the first-ever exclusion of a member nation.

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