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U.S. Eases Bank Controls, Challenging Global Standards of Financial Stability

Washington is rolling back key financial safeguards, prompting global debate over whether other economies will match America’s new, looser regulatory course.

Shocking Case in France: Senior Official Suspected of Drugging 240 Women During Job Interviews

A former Culture Ministry executive is accused of drugging hundreds of female job applicants over nearly a decade using a potent diuretic.

Joe and Hunter Biden Step Out Together in Nantucket — First Public Sighting Since Leaving the White House

The former president and his son were photographed shopping with family ahead of Thanksgiving on Massachusetts’s exclusive island

Trump-McCrery Dispute Exposes Rift Over Gigantic New White House Ballroom Plan

President insists on a 90,000-square-foot addition as his architect flags risks of overshadowing the historic mansion

Two National Guard Soldiers Shot Near White House; Afghan-Born Suspect in Custody, Trump Labels It Terror

Gunman identified as 29-year-old Afghan asylum-recipient Rahmanullah Lakanwal; FBI probes the attack as possible terrorism

White House Embraces Hegseth’s Domestic Focus as Driscoll Leads Ukraine Peace Efforts

Defense Secretary’s absence from foreign diplomacy aligns with Trump administration’s strategy to divide roles and consolidate political messaging

Mamdani Recalls Unexpected UFC Showcase During Cordial White House Visit

NYC mayor-elect says the strangest moment of his meeting with President Trump was discovering a coffee-table book previewing a 2026 UFC event on the White House lawn

White House Health Plan Sparks New GOP Split as ACA Subsidies Near Expiry

Proposal to extend and reshape Obamacare premium credits falters under Republican division just weeks before 2026 coverage deadline

Lamine Yamal? The ‘Heir to Messi’ Lost to Barcelona — and the Kingdom Is in a Frenzy

Eighteen-year-old Brazilian forward Estevão, known as “Little Messi,” stunned Barcelona with a brilliant goal as Chelsea sealed a three-nil victory at Stamford Bridge.

The Ukrainian Sumo Wrestler Who Escaped the War — and Is Captivating Japan

At only twenty-one, Arata Aunishiki has risen from refugee to one of Japan’s top sumo contenders, earning a historic tournament victory and a likely promotion to the sport’s second-highest rank.

The Three Letters Lifting Google and Challenging Nvidia’s Dominance in the AI-Chip Market

Google’s new Gemini 3 model, trained on its own TPU chips rather than Nvidia hardware, has ignited investor optimism and stirred real questions about Nvidia’s long-standing supremacy.

Warner Music Group Drops Suit Against Suno, Launches Licensed AI-Music Deal

Major label resolves copyright dispute and partners with AI-platform to offer licensed music generation under artist control.

HP to Cut up to 6,000 Jobs Globally as It Ramps Up AI Integration

PC-maker HP says workforce reductions tied to AI strategy will yield around one billion dollars in savings by 2028.

MediaWorld Sold iPad Air for €15 — Then Asked Customers to Return Them or Pay More

After a pricing glitch sold iPads at a 98% discount, the retailer demanded refunds or additional payment, triggering legal debate over consumer rights.

Tensions Surface in Trump-MBS Talks as Saudi Pushes Back on Israel Normalisation

White House meeting between President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman revealed friction over Saudi-Israel tie-up despite public warmth

COP30 Ends Without Fossil Fuel Phase-Out as US, Saudi Arabia and Russia Align in Obstruction Role

Climate summit falters in Brazil after key fossil-fuel language is removed, with major oil and gas nations blocking action

Coup in Africa: Officers Announce on State TV That Elections Are Halted — “The President Has Been Removed”

Coup in Africa: Officers Announce on State TV That Elections Are Halted — “The President Has Been Removed”

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau seized state television, declared the president deposed, closed the borders, and suspended the election process just one day before preliminary results were due.

Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Sentence, President Lula: “We’ve Given the World a Lesson in Democracy”

After his coup-plot conviction became final, Brazil’s former president began serving his 27-year sentence amid divided public reaction and calls for clemency from supporters.

Trump Launches “Genesis Mission” to Supercharge U.S. AI-Driven Science and Energy Innovation

New executive order mobilises national labs, supercomputers and private partners to accelerate breakthroughs in energy, biotech, fusion and national-security research

White House Health-Care Proposal Stalls as Abortion Funding Fight Splits GOP

Republican lawmakers demand strict abortion-funding bans under any Affordable Care Act subsidy extension, but the White House’s silence leaves the plan in limbo

Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Heads to Moscow as High-Stakes Ukraine Peace Effort Intensifies

Kremlin confirms visit as the United States advances a wide-ranging peace framework that has drawn concern in Kyiv and Europe

U.S. Removes Nursing from ‘Professional Degree’ List — Sparking Outcry Amid Major Loan Changes

New student-loan policy under Donald Trump administration excludes nursing and several health-care fields, limiting graduate borrowing and alarming healthcare leaders

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s Relative Detained by ICE in Nationwide Crackdown

Mother of Leavitt’s 11-year-old nephew arrested on immigration charges as administration enforces tough deportation policy

Federal Judge Dismisses Cases Against Comey and James Over Illegal Prosecutor Appointment

Indictments voided after ruling that Trump-appointed interim attorney lacked lawful authority

Trump Hosts Saudi Crown Prince for Major Defence and Investment Agreements

President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announce a sweeping strategic pact, up to $1 trillion in Saudi U.S. investment and advanced arms sales

Trump Administration Circulates Draft Two-Year Extension of ACA Premium Tax Credits

White House considers capping eligibility, imposing minimal premiums as millions face looming premium hikes

Trump Accepts Xi’s Invitation for Beijing Visit as US-China Diplomacy Enters New Phase

President Donald Trump will travel to China in April 2026 following a wide-ranging call with President Xi Jinping that also addressed Ukraine and trade

Trump Administration to Propose Two-Year Extension of ACA Premium Subsidies

White House readies framework to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits amid steep premium hike concerns

Washington Governor Appoints Colleen Melody to State Supreme Court

Civil-rights attorney named to succeed retiring Justice Mary Yu in Washington’s highest court

Rare H5N5 Avian Flu Strain Claims First Known Human Life in Washington State

Older adult in Grays Harbor County dies after backyard poultry exposure; no evidence of human-to-human transmission

Washington State Fines Regence Blue Shield $550 K for Mental-Health Parity Violations

Insurer penalised for failing to demonstrate parity between behavioural-health and medical-care benefits

Chicago Commemorates Harold Washington with Annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony

Community leaders gather at Oak Woods Cemetery to honour the legacy of Chicago’s first Black mayor

Google Struggles to Meet AI Demand as Infrastructure, Energy and Supply-Chain Gaps Deepen

Internal disclosures and industry research reveal that the artificial-intelligence boom is colliding with real-world constraints on compute, power and data-centre capacity

Australia-bound U.S. Exports Face New VGM Discrepancy Penalties Amid Weighing Mismatch

Carriers warn U.S. shippers to submit Verified Gross Mass post gate-in as Australian terminals may impose fines for differences of over one tonne

Car Parts Leader Warns Europe Faces Heavy Job Losses in ‘Darwinian’ Auto Shake-Out

Valeo chief says Europe risks losing tens of thousands of auto-industry jobs as Chinese competition, weak demand and green-transition pressures intensify

Arsenal Move Six Points Clear After Eze’s Historic Hat-Trick in Derby Rout

Eberechi Eze’s first Premier League hat-trick drives Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Tottenham as title momentum builds

Wealthy New Yorkers Weigh Second Homes as the ‘Mamdani Effect’ Ripples Through Luxury Markets

Brokers in Miami, Palm Beach and Greenwich report rising inquiries from high-income New Yorkers anticipating tax and policy shifts under mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani

Families Accuse OpenAI of Enabling ‘AI-Driven Delusions’ After Multiple Suicides

Seven families in the U.S. and Canada claim prolonged ChatGPT conversations deepened isolation, distorted thinking and contributed to self-harm

Graphic ‘Blood Libel’ Display at Washington’s Union Station Sparks National Alarm

Anti-Israel performance at key transit hub resurrects medieval antisemitic imagery and draws widespread condemnation

Trump’s Grand Saudi Welcome Highlights U.S.–Riyadh Pivot as Israel Watches Warily

Lavish White House reception for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman underscores a deeper U.S.–Saudi alignment even as Israel’s concerns rise

U.S. Set to Sell F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia in Major Strategic Shift

President Donald Trump announces a landmark armament deal as Riyadh seeks advanced air-defence capabilities

Saudi Arabia Doubles Down on U.S. Partnership in Strategic Move

Riyadh and Washington deepen ties through defence, AI investment and elevated alliance status

Trump’s “DOGE” Efficiency Agency Quietly Disbanded Ahead of Schedule

The Department of Government Efficiency, once led by Elon Musk, has been declared defunct with its functions absorbed before its July 2026 end date.