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Trump is talking about how we have peace in the Middle East and how important it is. But he is also talking about threats to Iran

Democrats in the US Congress are introducing legislation to eliminate the statute of limitations shielding sex traffickers. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled the bill—standing alongside… US sex abuse laws : Bill introduced to remove statute of limitations

www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9ea... My latest on #Epstein revelations on Capitol Hill

US President Donald Trump says he’s authorised covert CIA action in Venezuela. The surprise admission comes after another American strike on a boat off the coast of Venezuela. Venezuela’s President… US-Venezuela tension: Trump administration confirms CIA covert operations

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJQc... My latest on Trump authorising covert operations in Venezuela

US President Donald Trump has announced he's going to declare the anti-fascist group Antifa as a terrorist organization. Critics say it's an attack on free speech. It comes as a prominent talk show… Trump targets Antifa as ‘terrorist group’ amid free speech concerns

Is the first amendment under threat in the US? Here's my report from Thursday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkv8...

The President also emphasized that European leaders must place economic pressure on China for funding Russia’s war efforts.”

President Trump emphasized that Europe must stop purchasing Russian oil that is funding the war — as Russia received €1.1 billion in fuel sales from the EU in one year.

President Trump spoke by phone to Pres Zelensky & European leaders this morning. Told them Europe needs to stop buying Russian oil & put economic pressure on China to help end the war in Ukraine,.

Is it really 28 years today that I got the middle of the night call to tell me Diana had been in a car crash? There was a special GMTV show that morning then I was in Paris covering all the latest in the investigation and reported on the funeral on the Saturday.

President Trump has spoken with Gov. Tim Walz about the shooting at the Assumption Catholic Church and school this morning

I will be live on @ajenglish in about 20 minutes - talking the White House moves on Gaza. Steve Witkof says there's a big meeting today. What we know - live from the WH

Trump’s higher tariffs take effect on imports from dozens of countries Donald Trump lauded the ‘billions of dollars’ that will flow into the US as a result of the increased duties.

www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/... Here's my latest - on the new tarrifs imposed by the White House

Trump's tariffs will also affect some copper imports into the United States. The aim is to boost domestic copper production.But experts say it may lead to bi... Copper concerns: Import taxes to affect construction and housing

Trump's new copper tarrifs could hit the industry he's desperately trying to stimulate. My latest www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfVR...

The US Federal Reserve has left benchmark interest rates unchanged on Wednesday—despite enormous pressure coming from the White House. They cited uncertainty over the country's economic outlook and… US interest rates: The Federal Reserve keeps the rate within a 4% range

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcI1... My latest on US interest rates and why it upsets the President

Sad to hear the news of Sandy Gall's death. I so admired him on News at Ten and his autobiography really inspired the sort of journalist I wanted to be itv.com/news/2025-06... RIP

My latest on Israel's nuclear programme www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cMn...

Trump just sent this out on his social media platform "The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts. I was always surprised that Biden didn’t do it!" Grab the popcorn

Trump addfed "People leave my administration, and they love us, and then at some point they miss it so badly -- and some of them embrace it -- and some of them actually become hostile.... It's sort of Trump derangement syndrome, I guess they call it."

Trump in the Oval Offcie just now : “Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore.”

Trump teases the world with social media post: "My next TRUTH will be one of the most important and impactful I have ever issued. ENJOY!"

Donald Trump’s presidency marked a sharp departure from traditional US foreign policy, prioritising disruption and transactional tactics over established all... Trump’s 100-day scorecard: Executive orders, tariffs and foreign policy

Here's my report on Trump's first 100 days in office and his approach to foreign policy....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5eZkK0cWj8

www.itv.com/news/london/... Sad to see this. My professional home for many years - although I was often on the road I didn't spend that much time here

Macron tells Trump Europe wants to secure ‘solid peace’ in Ukraine Donald Trump hosts the French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House - three years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The two le...

My report on Monday's visit to the White House by French President Macron

Lockerbie’s ‘final victim’ Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher recounts his coverage of the Lockerbie bombing over the past 20-odd years.

The Lockerbie bombing is hitting the headling because of a documentary airing tonight - this is a piece I write for Al Jazeera 13 years ago that might be worth revisiting:

Breaking. Robert F Kennedy Jr confirmed as US new Health and Human Services Secretary in senate vote which split largely along party lines.

Seen some articles headed "What was xx actor's motivation for appearing in yy's Super Bowl commercial?" I'm going to guess an outrageously large cheque

Well despite the spelling mistakes - This was bang on the money

Trump to speak with leaders from Canada and Mexico tomorrow about the tariffs. Given the wiudespread economic criticism of his move (WSJ et al) we may expect a claim that both have given assurances that delay impolementation for a period of time

Air Ambulance firm confirms flight was a repatriation flight - taking a young girl back to Mexico after "life saving proceedures" in the US

Philly Mayor says they cannot give numbers of people killed in tonight's crash. Says a number of homes and vehicles on the ground impacted.

When you see someone geolocated in Texas and they say they saw someone walking from the plane on fire you have to be very careful. That nonsense is already being retweeted.