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US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship – Trump

The vessel was attempting to make its way past American forces in the Gulf of Oman, the US president has said

Apr 19, 2026 4:49 PM ET
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US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship – Trump

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Trump tells ‘useless’ NATO to ‘stay away’ from Hormuz

The US president again slammed the military bloc for not aiding Washington during the war on Iran

Apr 17, 2026 1:14 PM ET
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Trump tells ‘useless’ NATO to ‘stay away’ from Hormuz

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World On Edge Over Brutal Russia Move

Donald Trump’s attack on Iran has given Vladimir Putin an unexpected and dangerous new leverage – and it leaves us all exposed.

Apr 18, 2026 2:13 PM ET

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A golden opportunity has fallen into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s lap. Picture: Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP

Kim’s $10m Demand Over Sex Tape Breach

Apr 19, 2026 4:58 PM ET

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Appeals Court Again Allows Ballroom Construction To Go On, For Now

Apr 18, 2026 4:48 PM ET

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Appeals Court Again Allows Ballroom Construction to Go On, for Now

An appeals court in Washington allowed construction of President Trump’s ballroom to continue into June.Credit...Eric Lee for The New York Times

Elon Musk Summoned By French Prosecutors After 15-month Probe

Paris prosecutors have been investigating a wide range of alleged abuses by X and its owner since January 2025. The billionaire has been summoned for a voluntary interview on Monday.

Apr 19, 2026 4:53 PM ET

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Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors after 15-month probe

A sign in London on January 14, 2026, urged British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to oppose Elon Musk and ban X and Grok. MAJA SMIEJKOWSKA/REUTERS

Appeals Court Halts Contempt Inquiry Into Deportation Of Venezuelans To Salvadoran Prison

Apr 14, 2026 3:38 PM ET

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Appeals court halts contempt inquiry into deportation of Venezuelans to Salvadoran prison

Salvadorian troops guard the exterior of CECOT, December 15, 2025 in Tecoluca, El Salvador. John Moore/Getty Images

Democrats Were Already Scrambling In California's Governor Race. Then Swalwell Dropped Out

Apr 14, 2026 9:04 AM ET

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Democrats were already scrambling in California's governor race. Then Swalwell dropped out

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Israel Attacks Three Nations For Alleged Backing Of Iran

Apr 19, 2026 4:46 PM ET

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Israel attacks three nations for alleged backing of Iran

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