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Trump asking Congress for symbolic expunging of his two impeachments

President Donald Trump and his allies are pressing Congress to pass a resolution that would symbolically void his two impeachments from his first term, a White House official confirmed on Thursday. The effort, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, would carry no legal force as the Constitution provides no mechanism for undoing an impeachment, but it would allow Trump to claim a symbolic victory on a grievance that has followed him since 2019.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jun 12

British art 'giant' David Hockney dies aged 88

David Hockney, one of Britain's most celebrated artists, has died at 88. Tributes from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles led global mourning. His private funeral was attended by only two people, with memorial services planned for 2027.

8 outlets · 11 articles Jun 12

US's Wednesday strikes on Iran damaged drinking water facility near Strait of Hormuz - report

US air strikes near the Strait of Hormuz damaged two drinking water reservoirs in southern Iran, leaving an estimated 20,000 residents without safe water amid extreme heat. Iranian officials condemned the strikes as a violation of international law, while US Central Command said it was looking into the reports. Experts have raised the possibility that the destruction could amount to a war crime if the tanks were deliberately targeted.

4 outlets · 5 articles Jun 12

(LEAD Seoul stocks open sharply higher on possible Iran deal

South Korean stocks opened sharply higher this week after President Trump announced a 'great settlement' with Iran, with the KOSPI jumping by as much as 7.81%. However, uncertainty over the final deal and signals from the Federal Reserve have introduced caution, prompting analysts to warn of short-term correction risks.

1 outlet · 5 articles Jun 12

Trump calls off Iran strikes, says Iranian leadership 'approved' peace discussions

US President Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran, citing that negotiations had reached the highest levels of Iranian leadership and that final points of a deal were approved by all parties. The announcement came amid reports of Qatari mediation and expectations of a signing in Europe. Regional reactions and details of the proposed agreement continue to emerge.

6 outlets · 13 articles Jun 11

Alleged rape of girl ‘simply not true’, Jeffrey Donaldson tells trial

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 sexual offences, including rape, against two victims who were children at the time. His wife, Eleanor, was found to have aided and abetted the offending. The trial at Newry crown court heard testimony from the complainants and examined a letter Donaldson wrote expressing regret.

1 outlet · 5 articles Jun 11

Live: Trump threatens US will hit Iran 'very hard' and take Kharg Island

US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran 'very hard' and take control of the key oil hub of Kharg Island, even as indirect talks between Washington and Tehran have intensified. Iranian officials have warned of a harsh response to any 'reckless' US action, while negotiations mediated by Pakistan and Qatar continue in Switzerland.

4 outlets · 5 articles Jun 11

US House will attempt to pass extension of powerful surveillance law

The US House of Representatives failed to pass a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, allowing the authority to lapse. The move came amid backlash over President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, and as the administration announced a permanent nominee.

3 outlets · 7 articles Jun 11

Did US sneak 100 million barrels of oil out of Hormuz, as Trump claims?

President Trump announced a secret US mission to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming over 100 million barrels moved. However, shipping data and Energy Secretary Chris Wright's testimony suggest figures may be far lower, with many vessels transiting with Iranian authorization.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jun 11

Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years

US consumer prices rose 4.2% in May, the fastest annual increase in three years, driven largely by energy costs linked to the US-Israel war in Iran. President Trump said he 'loves the inflation' but promised prices would 'come down like a rock' once the conflict ends.

1 outlet · 1 article Jun 11

Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they have struck ships in the Strait of Hormuz after the US launched new strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to declare the vital waterway closed. US Central Command says commercial traffic continues, while oil prices have risen and India has summoned the US envoy over an attack on a ship carrying Indian sailors.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jun 11

U.S. military says it’s striking ‘multiple targets’ in Iran in latest escalation

The U.S. military has conducted new strikes against Iran, targeting military facilities, as President Trump threatens more action and imposes fresh sanctions. Iran has responded with threats to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about global energy prices and the fragile ceasefire.

2 outlets · 6 articles Jun 10

Trump warns of more attacks on Iran after US Apache helicopter downing

President Donald Trump threatened further military strikes on Iran, accusing Tehran of stalling peace efforts and warning of more attacks if no deal is reached. The remarks follow US strikes in response to an Iranian drone downing a US Apache helicopter. Trump also mentioned the possibility of striking Iranian power plants and infrastructure.

1 outlet · 1 article Jun 10

Three Indian sailors missing after US says it hit tanker in Gulf of Oman

Three Indian sailors were killed when the US military struck the tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. The incident has prompted India to summon a senior US diplomat to protest. The US says the ship violated its blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran.

8 outlets · 15 articles Jun 10

Trump says might not extend trade agreement with Canada and Mexico

US President Donald Trump said he might not renew the free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, citing trade deficits and asserting US leverage. The three countries face a July 1 deadline to approve renewal or signal intent to exit, a process that would take 10 years.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jun 10

Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged

The United States and Iran have exchanged new threats following a round of airstrikes, deepening concerns over the fragile ceasefire. The escalation follows the downing of a US helicopter, with both sides accusing each other of undermining diplomacy.

3 outlets · 5 articles Jun 10

EXCLUSIVE: Serbian President Vučić says support for US 'surged' under Trump, invites him to visit Belgrade

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said relations with the US have transformed under President Trump, citing a focus on economic cooperation. He invited Trump to visit Serbia and expressed support for Trump’s push for negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jun 10

Japanese manga fans urge Trump to stop using characters in his online posts

Nearly 20,000 people have signed a petition urging Donald Trump and the White House to stop using anime and manga characters in official social media posts, citing unauthorized use in political and military contexts. The petition, first launched in March, gained renewed attention after Trump shared an AI-generated video depicting himself as Naruto. Rights holders such as Pokémon Company International and the official Yu-Gi-Oh! account have also spoken out against the use of their intellectual property.

4 outlets · 4 articles Jun 10

Anthropic rolls out public version of Mythos without cybersecurity capability

Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5, the first widely available model from its Mythos class, with guardrails preventing its use in cybersecurity and other risky areas. The launch follows a preview that uncovered thousands of software vulnerabilities and expands access to a select group of 200 organizations, including the US government under the Glasswing program.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jun 10

House Republicans seek to pass $70bn for Trump’s immigration crackdown

The U.S. House narrowly passed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies, ending a months-long standoff with Democrats. The Secure America Act, which now goes to President Trump, provides $38bn for ICE, $26bn for CBP, and $5bn for DHS through the remainder of his term.

3 outlets · 4 articles Jun 9