The United States Senate has approved former environmental lawyer Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead the federal government’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in the latest controversial vote over a cabinet nominee picked by President Donald Trump. But Thursday’s vote was narrow, given Kennedy’s history of embracing anti-vaccine views and health-related conspiracy theories….
Trump directs advisers to plan for reciprocal tariffs ahead of Modi talks
President Donald Trump’s outcries against government overreach and abusive tactics are numerous. But will he instruct his administration not to repeat these power abuses? Trump’s spokesman, Alex Pfeiffer, has asserted that FBI Director nominee Kash Patel will “end the weaponisation of law enforcement” and “target crime”. I find this unlikely. Patel’s statements suggest that, rather…
Barcelona will face Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals while Real Madrid will be pitted against Real Sociedad. It is the first time since 2014 that Spain’s three big teams have reached the final four, and Real Sociedad was also there on that occasion. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of…
United States President Donald Trump held back-to-back phone conversations Wednesday with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders, as his administration zeroes in on what it argues is a roadmap to end the war in Ukraine. Negotiations to end the conflict – one of Trump’s key campaign pledges – are set to begin “immediately”, the US president…
Rory McIlroy spoke with President Donald Trump last month about stalled PGA Tour-LIV Golf talks and says top men’s golfers must set aside hurt feelings to make a new start. The 35-year-old four-time major winner from Northern Ireland, coming off his 27th PGA Tour triumph two weeks ago at Pebble Beach, said he played golf…
Digital Dilemma DeepSeek disrupts Big Tech Read more A Chinese start-up called DeepSeek said it created its AI chatbot with less than $6 million. A tiny sum compared to the massive spending by Silicon Valley. So, is it changing the AI race? And what does this mean for Big Tech?
Jude Bellingham scored the winner in stoppage time as Real Madrid twice came from behind to inflict more misery on Manchester City, with a 3-2 Champions League playoff, first-leg win at the Etihad. Erling Haaland twice put City in front with his first goals in five games against Madrid on Tuesday. But the holders hit…
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Russia-Ukraine war updates: US official defends Trump’s peace push
