Trump is ramping up his attacks on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. financial support for Ukraine’s war against Russia. The Trump administration is pausing military aid to Ukraine, according to two U.S. officials, following last week’s public clash between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. “The president has been […]
Trump renews attack on Zelensky and demands deal to end Ukraine war
A statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying a deal to end the war with Russia was “very far away” has drawn a angry response from Donald Trump. “This is the worst statement that could have been made by Zelensky, and America will not put up with it for much longer! It is what I […]
Pete Hegseth orders pause in US cyber-offensive against Russia
US President Donald Trump’s administration is pausing its offensive cyber operations against Russia, officials say, as a diplomatic push continues to end the war in Ukraine. The reasoning for the instruction has not been publicly stated, and it is not clear how long the halt might last. The defence department has declined to comment. The […]
Dozens found alive in metal containers after India avalanche
Dozens of construction workers have been pulled out alive from metal containers after they were buried by an avalanche in the Himalayas in India’s Uttarakhand state. They survived – some as long as nearly two days – as the containers in which they were living had enough oxygen to sustain them until rescuers could dig […]
‘Anora’ wins best picture, and four other big moments from the 97th Oscars
Sean Baker’s acclaimed dramedy dominated a ceremony that also included emotionally searing acceptance speeches and high-energy musical numbers. “Anora,” a madcap dramedy about a Brooklyn sex worker’s whirlwind romance with the son of a Russian oligarch, dominated the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, nabbing best picture and four other golden statuettes. Sean Baker, a maverick hailed for […]
‘America is going down’: China can capitalise on damage caused by Trump, former PLA colonel says
Exclusive: Zhou Bo says harm done to US image may make Taiwanese reconsider their attitude towards Beijing but says he sees Trump as overall being ‘rather friendly’ The damage caused by Donald Trump to the United States’ reputation is creating opportunities for China, particularly with regards to Taiwan, according to a retired senior colonel from China’s […]
The full list of Oscar winners and nominees
The Academy Awards have taken place in Los Angeles, with Anora scooping the most honours, while Conclave, The Brutalist, Wicked and Emilia Pérez also took prizes. Here is the full list of winners. ADVERTISING Best picture Best actress Best actor Best supporting actress Best supporting actor Best director Best international feature Best animated feature Best […]
South Carolina governor declares state of emergency as raging wildfires prompt mass evacuations
More than 4,200 acres have been impacted by over 175 wildfires burning across the state, Gov. Henry McMaster’s office said in an update. A mass of wildfires burning across South Carolina prompted Gov. Henry McMaster to declare a state of emergency Sunday, as firefighters battled a series of blazes that have already consumed approximately 1,200 […]
Federal workers laid off by DOGE sound off as they look for new jobs
Crowds of current and recently fired federal workers gathered at a job fair in Maryland on Saturday to search for new career opportunities as the Trump administration continues its purge of federal workers. Many were filled with despair and frustration over the cuts, spearheaded by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. Daniel Leckie was a historic preservation […]
Stretch of I-40 reopens in North Carolina, marking a milestone in post-Helene recovery
Five months after Hurricane Helene severed a critical Appalachian freight corridor, a 12-mile stretch of Interstate 40 through North Carolina’s Pigeon River Gorge reopened Saturday. Though still a construction zone, the highway is mostly operational. Its four lanes have been reduced to two, with the roadway held together by nails drilled deep into the mountainside. […]