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A person wearing an old military uniform and holding an anti-Trump sign takes part in a “March 4 Democracy” protest in Washington on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Trump gambles his Iran attack will save flailing Maga agenda

Faced with affordability concerns and plunging approval ratings at home, the US president is waging a war he once promised never to start.

1 Mar 2026 - 2:46AMvideocam

Sherry Xue jailed for funnelling Chinese investor funds to Trump campaign

28 Feb 2026 - 6:22AM

Bill Clinton grilled over Epstein ties by US lawmakers

28 Feb 2026 - 5:14AM

Celebrity children

Meet Meryl Streep’s daughter, Grace Gummer, who’s in FX’s Love Story

Gummer, who was also in American Horror Story and All’s Fair with Kim Kardashian, stars as Caroline Kennedy in Ryan Murphy’s new show.

27 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM

Grace Gummer and Paul Anthony Kelly, who play Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr, respectively, in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story. Photo: @gracejanegummer
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Opinion | US’ 250th anniversary should be about ideals, not aggressive fundraising

The star of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in Asia should be its most enduring export – its founding principles.

27 Feb 2026 - 8:23AMvideocam

Judge refuses to halt Trump’s US$400 million White House ballroom

The National Trust for Historic Preservation charity sued after Trump had the East Wing torn down in October to build the ballroom.

27 Feb 2026 - 12:47PM

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Hillary Clinton grilled on Epstein, demands Trump testify

Former secretary of state denies Epstein ties in an hours-long deposition, as her husband Bill Clinton is set to face questioning.

27 Feb 2026 - 10:29AM

Hillary Clinton after testifying before US House lawmakers. Photo: AP

US women’s ice hockey captain responds to ‘distasteful’ Trump remark

Hilary Knight, who led her squad to an Olympic gold medal, says the president’s joke overshadowed the achievements of American athletes.

26 Feb 2026 - 7:59AM

As I see it | Chomsky’s legacy should be understood beyond the Epstein files

Despite recently revealed close ties to the convicted sex offender, Chomsky’s contributions to linguistics and philosophy are undeniable.

25 Feb 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

Donald Trump's legal troubles

US judge permanently blocks release of report on Trump classified documents case

Trump-appointed judge said releasing Jack Smith’s report now would be a ‘manifest injustice’ to the president.

24 Feb 2026 - 10:40AM

Stacks of boxes in a bathroom at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. File photo: US Justice Department

France to summon US ambassador over comments on activist killing

France’s foreign minister reacts to a US statement about the death of Quentin Deranque, rejecting ‘instrumentalisation of this tragedy’.

23 Feb 2026 - 12:09PM

Protesters hold a portrait of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who died after being attacked on the sidelines of a far-right protest in Lyon. Photo: AFP

Gun violence in the US

Armed man shot dead at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, US Secret Service says

Authorities said the man, identified as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin, was carrying a shotgun and a fuel can.

23 Feb 2026 - 2:18PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Michael Bergin, the ex Calvin Klein model who dated Carolyn Bessette

Ryan Murphy’s new series Love Story shines a spotlight on the romance between Bessette and JFK Jr – but what about her Baywatch actor ex?

22 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM

As I see it | An America without independent institutions cannot stay No 1

If reviving a country and the international order means institutional reform and renewal, Donald Trump is deliberately doing the opposite.

21 Feb 2026 - 5:30AMvideocam

Workers check The John F. Kennedy Memorial Centre for the Performing Arts in Washington after the signage was updated to include US President Donald Trump’s name, on December 19, 2025. Photo: AFP

US-China trade war

Trump lashes out at US Supreme Court, rolls out new 10% global tariffs

Decision threatens administration’s trade agenda; casts shadow on Xi-Trump summit as some China tariffs wiped out before Beijing talks.

21 Feb 2026 - 8:27AMvideocam

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on so-called reciprocal tariffs during an event at the White House last April. Photo: AFP

Trump’s name cleared to land on Palm Beach airport

The president’s local airport, minutes away from his Mar-a-Lago home, will be called the President Donald J. Trump International Airport.

20 Feb 2026 - 5:38PM

Trump says he’s ordering release of US files on UFOs and aliens

US president directs the Pentagon to release records on extraterrestrial life after accusing Obama of disclosing ‘classified information’.

20 Feb 2026 - 2:02PM

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Ex-Victoria’s Secret CEO Les Wexner says he was ‘conned’ by Epstein

The billionaire denied knowledge of Epstein’s crimes as US lawmakers pressed him on his decades-long relationship with the late sex offender.

19 Feb 2026 - 10:55AM

Les Wexner in 2014. Photo: AP

Trump tells Starmer ‘do not give away Diego Garcia’ in new attack on Chagos deal

President says the UK should not lose control of Indian Ocean island by entering ‘tenuous’ lease, amid concerns about China’s growing ties there.

19 Feb 2026 - 2:53PMvideocam

Trump critic Colbert says CBS blocked interview with Democratic candidate

He says the network’s lawyers were afraid an appearance by Senate hopeful James Talarico would run afoul of FCC rules.

18 Feb 2026 - 7:59AM

Gun violence in the US

Police arrest man running towards US Capitol with a shotgun

The gunman was wearing a tactical vest and gloves and had a Kevlar helmet and gas mask in his vehicle.

18 Feb 2026 - 5:52AMvideocam

The US Capitol Building is seen in Washington on February 13. Photo: Reuters

Trump Homeland Security spokeswoman out amid immigration crackdown backlash

Tricia McLaughlin, the face of DHS press operations, is a prominent booster of the president’s increasingly unpopular hardline approach.

18 Feb 2026 - 4:29PMvideocam

Tricia McLaughlin helmed the press operation at DHS, which has come under ⁠scrutiny for issuing inaccurate or incomplete statements following violent encounters ‌involving US immigration officers. Photo: DHS

US-China relations

Texas sues TP-Link, alleging Chinese government access to its devices

The move comes despite the Trump administration having reportedly paused its own proposed ban on the company’s sales ‌in the US.

18 Feb 2026 - 4:23AM

Trump’s new ambassador to South Africa arrives in country amid strained ties

The US president has accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority, criticised its ties with China and imposed tariffs on exports.

17 Feb 2026 - 6:21AM

Trump slams clean energy deal between California and the UK, calls Newsom a ‘loser’

The agreement pledged cooperation on technologies such as offshore wind. Trump said it was ‘inappropriate’ for the UK to ‌deal with Newsom.

17 Feb 2026 - 1:57AM

US President Donald Trump. Photo: AFP / Getty Images / TNS

Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein donated to Harvard student group for years after sex conviction

From 2013 until his death, the sex offender donated at least US$375,000 to the Hasty Pudding Institute, Department of Justice files show.

16 Feb 2026 - 9:25AM

An undated photo of Jeffrey Epstein. Photo: US Department of Justice via AFP

ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

Over 1,000 agents leave Minnesota as immigration surge winds down

US border tsar says a ‘small’ security force will remain to protect remaining personnel following weeks of volatile protests.

16 Feb 2026 - 10:22AM

Obama blasts ‘clown show’ after Trump’s racist monkey video

The ex-president said most Americans ‘find this behaviour deeply troubling’ and it will hurt the Republicans in the midterm election.

16 Feb 2026 - 11:18AMvideocam

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