Foreign aid: Where is the fraud waste and abuse
The Trump administration seeks a claw back billions in foreign aid following an “exhaustive review”. But officials at USAID say it did not conduct a review of foreign aid programs it has terminated.
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Mike Waltz grilled over Signal leak at UN ambassador hearing
President Trump’s former national security adviser was pressed on the inclusion of a journalist on a sensitive group chat discussing war plans.
Trump claims tariff deal with Indonesia
Trump says the US will lower its tariffs threatened on goods from Indonesia to 19% from a planned 32%.
An Israeli restaurant owner quits a controversial Gaza food program after criticism
Shahar Segal, who runs popular restaurants around the world, has left his role as a spokesman for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation amid calls to boycott his businesses.
Trump’s pick for U.N. Ambassador grilled over Signal chat scandal
Former national security adviser Mike Waltz, who was removed from office amid the Signal chat controversy, spent Tuesday infront of Senate confirmation hearing for his nomination as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
News24 | Trump says Zelensky should not target Moscow
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should not target Moscow and that Russian President Vladimir Putin should agree to a ceasefire deal by a 50-day deadline or sanctions will kick in.
French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt
MPs will vote on François Bayrou’s budget plan in the autumn, in a moment of high risk for the government.
Childhood Stamp Collection Opened a Reporter’s Eyes to the World
Clearing out a closet, attic or garage can be a chore. Old photographs, clothes and books can create clutter, or take up space that’s sometimes needed for something else. But every so often, the heirlooms or mementos that you find retain some value: if that’s emotional value, it can be hard to part with them. If it’s financial, that can make it easier, as Willem Marx hoped it would be with his...
News24 | Prosecutor asks Brazil’s Supreme Court to find Bolsonaro guilty of coup
A prosecutor asked Brazil’s Supreme Court on Tuesday to find ex-president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of plotting a coup, in closing arguments after a trial that saw US President Donald Trump try to intervene on behalf of his right-wing ally.
Emmys 2025: Severance leads nominations followed by The Penguin
See which shows and actors are up for the TV industry’s most prestigious awards in Los Angeles.
Trump ‘not encouraging killing’ by asking Ukraine about Russia strikes, White House says
Trump asked Ukraine’s Zelensky if he could strike Moscow and other Russian targets, the Financial Times reported.
Air quality alerts issued in Canada and US as wildfires continue to burn
Wildfire smoke degrades air quality in swaths of Ontario, with Toronto ranking among the worst in the world on Monday.
In Britain, hopes are mounting to finally clean up sewage-polluted waterways
After years of polluting by the water industry, a report planned for release in the coming days could lead to tightened regulation while also prompting an expensive modernization drive.
News24 | Israeli strikes on east Lebanon kill 12 – state media
Israeli strikes on the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon killed 12 people on Tuesday, Lebanese state media reported, as the Israeli army said it hit Hezbollah targets in the area.
Israeli strikes kill 12 in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, governor says
The Israeli military said it had struck a number of military compounds belonging to the armed group Hezbollah.
Two dead after flash flooding in New Jersey and New York City
The New Jersey governor has declared a state of emergency as some roads are blocked and subways delayed.
Fourteen people arrested after anti-migrant riots in southern Spain
Clashes were sparked after an alleged attack on a man in his 60s by three Moroccan men.
News24 | Hong Kong leader backs same-sex rights bill, despite criticism from the pro-Beijing politicians
Hong Kong leader John Lee threw his weight behind a bill recognising limited rights for same-sex couples, despite fears that opposition from pro-Beijing parties could sink it.
Ukrainians unimpressed by Trump’s 50-day ultimatum to Putin
Kyiv’s mayor is among those asking why there has to be a delay to introducing new tariffs as the fighting continues.
Watch: How do you get a phone call with the president?
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue shares the story behind his exclusive telephone interview with Donald Trump.
News24 | Trump pushes Ukraine’s Zelensky to strike Moscow, willing to provide the weapons to do it
US President Donald Trump has privately encouraged Ukraine to step up deep strikes on Russian territory, even asking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky whether he could strike Moscow if the US provided long-range weapons, the Financial Times reported.