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Thursday, July 31, 2025

Six Secret Service agents punished over Trump assassination attempt

The US Secret Service issued suspensions for six personnel over failings at one of Donald Trump's rallies last year, during which a gunman attempted to assassinate the Republican, an official has confirmed.

Why is Trump lashing out at Brazil?

US President Donald Trump has announced a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian imports as he accused the country's leftist leadership of orchestrating a "witch hunt" against his right-wing ally, former leader Jair Bolsonaro.

Trump praises Liberian leader on English – his native tongue

US President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia Wednesday on his English-speaking skills -- despite English being the official language of the West African nation.

Malaysia’s Anwar slams tariffs as regional meet starts

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday slammed trade tariffs as regional foreign ministers gathered in Kuala Lumpur for a three-day meet, which also included talks with the United States, China and Russia.

Mattel launches Barbie doll with diabetes

Mattel has launched its first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes in a bid to foster a greater sense of inclusion and empathy among children, a company vice-president said Tuesday.

Netanyahu Meets Trump at White House as Israel, Hamas Discuss Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump, hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, said the United States had scheduled talks with Iran and indicated progress on a controversial effort to relocate Palestinians out of Gaza.

Japan, South Korea face 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to 14 nations

US President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners - from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players - that sharply higher US tariffs will start August 1, marking a new phase in the trade war he launched earlier this year.

Texas flood witness recalls furniture, trees and RVs swept down river

The death toll from catastrophic floods in Texas reached at least 78 on Sunday, including 28 children, as the search for girls missing from a summer camp continued and fears of more flooding prompted evacuations of volunteer responders.

Musk announces forming of ‘America Party’ in further break from Trump

The tattered bromance between Republican President Donald Trump and his main campaign financier Elon Musk took another fractious turn on Saturday when the space and automotive billionaire announced the formation of a new political party, saying Trump's "big, beautiful" tax bill would bankrupt America.

Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS as leaders meet in Brazil

US President Donald Trump has warned that countries which side with the policies of the Brics alliance that go against US interests will be hit with an extra 10% tariff.

Musk explains why he changed his stance on Trump

The US president’s decision to increase the budget deficit instead of cutting costs was the last straw, the tech tycoon has said

Trump calls Musk a ‘train wreck’

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Elon Musk over his plan to launch a new political party, accusing him of promoting “disruption and chaos” and undermining the stability of the American political system.