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Trump says may leave UFC arena on White House lawn permanently
The US president compared the structure to France’s Eiffel Tower, which was supposed to have been dismantled 20 years after it was built.
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Trump says Vance-Rubio team-up for 2028 run would be unbeatable
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FBI kill man holding hostages in California after 12-hour standoff, bomb threat
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60 Minutes correspondent fired after clashing with bosses over US show
Scott Pelley terminated after accusing CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ the prime-time show.
3 Jun 2026 - 2:22PM
Scott Pelley in 2024. He joins more than half a dozen people who have departed the Sunday news magazine. Photo: AFP
United States
US government appeals against judge’s order for Trump tariff refunds
The processing of repayments has already begun, but the appeal could affect the operation, with US$166 billion in revenue at stake.
3 Jun 2026 - 7:39AM
United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Canada and Mexico tell US they want free trade deal renewed
Trump signed and praised the USMCA during his first term but now calls the deal ‘irrelevant’.
3 Jun 2026 - 2:09PM
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Trump team abandons US$1.8 billion ‘slush fund’ to compensate supporters
However, a deal that permanently bars the IRS from pursuing Trump, his family or companies for back tax claims remains in place.
3 Jun 2026 - 6:11AM
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Demonstrators hold signs reading “No cash for criminals” in protest against US President Donald Trump’s IRS settlement and his “anti-weaponization fund” outside the US Capitol building in Washington on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Gun violence in the US
Trump to attend press gala dinner rescheduled in wake of shooting incident
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner will see increased security after it was interrupted by a gunman storming a security checkpoint.
3 Jun 2026 - 2:56AM
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US proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices
The measures cover areas such as electronic payment services, preferential tariffs, intellectual property protection and the ethanol market.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:13PM
US-China trade war
The next tech war? Why biotech may become a new US-China battleground
China’s biotech industry is rapidly moving up the value chain, prompting fears in the US and calls for tighter controls.
2 Jun 2026 - 7:00PM
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Senators blast Trump over export of AI chips to overseas units of Chinese firms
Elizabeth Warren called on the commerce secretary to testify on the issue amid concerns over fuelling China’s military capabilities.
2 Jun 2026 - 6:53AM
Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. Photo: Reuters
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Trump’s US$1.8 billion ‘weaponisation’ fund on hold amid Republican revolt
Senate Republicans opposed the fund, citing concerns over taxpayer-funded payouts to January 6 participants.
2 Jun 2026 - 3:30PM
Brazil
US targeting of drug gangs seen as attempt to shake up Brazil’s election
Analysts say Trump’s designation of PCC and Red Command is a political boost for Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of October vote.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:08AM
United States
Court blocks US military removing transgender troops for now
Appeals court shields current service members from discharge while leaving wider enlisting restrictions in place.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:24AM
United States
US to slash number of embassies in Africa that process visas
US State Department consolidation will force applicants across the continent to travel to 20 central hubs.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:32AM
US President Donald Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Photo: EPA
Gun violence in the US
Key hearing for accused Charlie Kirk killer will be public
Judge rules hearing for accused killer Tyler Robinson will be open despite defence objections.
2 Jun 2026 - 11:34AM
Yuan
Is China’s global economic influence bigger than it looks? New study says yes
Standard metrics understate China’s physical investment gap with the US and its wider economic influence, researchers say.
1 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM
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Powell uses JFK award speech to defend Fed from political pressure
Former Fed chair urges protection of America’s democratic institutions, warns they face a ‘stress test’.
1 Jun 2026 - 11:35AM
Caroline Kennedy and her son, Jack Schlossberg, present the 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award to Jerome Powell. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations
US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese overseas subsidiaries
Surprise move suggests US chips may have been making their way to the subsidiaries of Chinese firms based in places such as Malaysia.
1 Jun 2026 - 7:24AM
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Middle East
Syria says Sharaa holds phone call with Trump
Ahmed al-Sharaa tells the US president that ending economic restrictions is essential to reviving Syria’s economy.
1 Jun 2026 - 3:38PM
United States
Bus driver charged in US crash that killed 5, including family
Bus driver Jing S. Dong, 48, faces manslaughter charges as the US transportation secretary says the native of China does not speak English.
1 Jun 2026 - 8:24AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran says US not to be trusted as Trump toughens deal terms
Ceasefire remains elusive as both sides still remain apart on conditions for peace.
1 Jun 2026 - 10:55AM
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An anti-US mural in Tehran, Iran. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters
Italy
Italy bans Kanye West concert over security concerns
Authorities scrap festival performance following pressure from local Jewish groups over rapper’s controversial history.
1 Jun 2026 - 9:58AM
United States
United flight to Spain turns back over passenger’s Bluetooth device name
Boeing 767 aborts transatlantic journey and returns to Newark after wireless name triggers mid-flight alarm.
1 Jun 2026 - 9:06AM
United States
Firms spent heavily on AI. Now rising costs are outpacing its value
All this artificial intelligence spending was showing no noticeable increase in productivity, Uber’s chief operating officer says.
31 May 2026 - 11:11AM
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