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When Donald Trump issued an executive order in March leading to the closure of Voice of America (VOA)—a global broadcaster born out of efforts to counter Nazi propaganda—he unexpectedly won praise from figures typically at odds with any U.S. administration. The order called for the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the federal body funding VOA and other outlets that support independent journalism abroad, aiming to eliminate it “to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law.” As a result, programming in 49 languages reaching more than 425 million people was abruptly halted. The reaction from authoritarian regimes was…

Summary Britain’s Prince Harry has shared that his father, King Charles, “won’t speak” to him, making it hard for him to envision bringing his family back to the UK—especially after recently losing a court case concerning his security arrangements. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, the Duke of Sussex expressed his desire to heal the rift with his family, which he says largely stemmed from disagreements over his security. “There have been so many disagreements between myself and some of my family,” he acknowledged, though he emphasized that he has now “forgiven” them. He added, “I would love reconciliation…

Wall Street and European markets end week strong after US jobs data boost Markets on both sides of the Atlantic rallied on Friday as new data showed U.S. job growth in April slowed less than expected, sparking cautious optimism about the resilience of the world’s largest economy amid mounting trade tensions driven by Donald Trump’s tariffs. By early afternoon in New York, the S&P 500 had gained 1.5%, while the Dow Jones was up 1.3%. European markets closed with solid gains, buoyed by the latest employment figures showing 177,000 new jobs were added in the U.S. last month. Although hiring…

Former national security adviser Mike Waltz was seen using a Signal-like messaging application during Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting—just over a month after he faced backlash for mistakenly including a journalist in a group chat discussing military operations. A Reuters photo captured Waltz’s phone screen showing message threads labeled “JD Vance” and “Gabbard.” The interface resembled that of Signal, the secure messaging app central to the “Signalgate” controversy. However, the app appears to be TeleMessage, a platform that reportedly incorporates Signal’s encryption technology while enabling users to archive messages for compliance. Visible in the photo is a prompt asking the user to…

Iran must “walk away” from uranium enrichment, long-range missile development, and support for militant groups, and it must allow American inspectors full access to its facilities, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, following the postponement of a new round of nuclear negotiations. Speaking in a Fox News interview, Rubio emphasized the core issues dividing the U.S. and Iran in their ongoing efforts to resolve the nuclear dispute. President Donald Trump has warned that military action against Iran remains an option if talks fail. “They have to walk away from sponsoring terrorism, from supporting the Houthis in Yemen, from building…

Trump Signs Executive Order to Cut Federal Funding for NPR and PBS, Citing Bias Former President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the cessation of federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), accusing both organizations of biased reporting. In the order, Trump criticized the public broadcasters, stating: “Neither entity presents a fair, accurate, or unbiased portrayal of current events to taxpaying citizens.” He instructed the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) — the body through which NPR and PBS receive taxpayer support — as well as all executive departments and agencies, to halt…

Days after a Canadian election focused on which leader would best stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump, he has once again found himself at the center of an election in another liberal democracy. Trust in the U.S. is plummeting in Australia, which goes to the polls on Saturday, amid global financial chaos triggered by Trump’s tariffs on trading partners, including Australia, a key U.S. ally in countering China. Similar to Canada, Australia’s conservative opposition party, the Liberal Party, was poised for victory before Trump’s return to office, bolstered by public anger over rising living costs and soaring home prices.…

Is Nigel Farage’s quest to rid Reform UK of amateurism finally paying off? For months, Farage has pledged to professionalise the party, blaming its underwhelming general election performance—just five seats—on its lack of polish and organisation. Friday’s razor-thin win in the Runcorn and Helsby byelection hints that his strategy may be working. Reform not only took a seat where it had trailed in third place a year earlier but also did so with a far larger swing than national polling suggested, signalling an effective ground game. “Think about the swing,” Farage told Sky News after the result. “This is Labour…

WASHINGTON — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday condemned what she described as coordinated attacks on judges by former President Donald Trump and his allies, suggesting the rhetoric was meant to pressure and intimidate the judiciary. Earlier this year, Chief Justice John Roberts publicly criticized Trump after he called for the impeachment of a federal judge, highlighting growing friction between the executive branch and the courts as Trump’s broad claims of authority face judicial pushback. “These attacks aren’t happening by chance. They appear aimed at intimidating those of us who hold these vital roles,” Jackson said during…

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has confirmed that the United Kingdom is engaged in discussions with France and Saudi Arabia over the potential recognition of a Palestinian state, as part of preparations for a conference in June. The event, convened by France and Saudi Arabia, aims to revive the political pathway toward a two-state solution in the Middle East. This marks the first time the UK has publicly acknowledged it is exploring a recognition process with France. The possible recognition of Palestine by two permanent members of the UN Security Council—France and the UK—would send a powerful diplomatic signal. However,…