It was billed by the president as a press conference.. But that was accurate only to the extent that there were a few select reporters asking questions in the Oval Office. They…
Trump to double tariffs on steel imports – as he threatens China | US News
Donald Trump said he plans to double tariffs on steel imports from next week, deepening his trade war which has hit global markets. The US president told a rally of steel workers…
Mountainhead: Succession writer Jesse Armstrong’s new film takes aim at tech billionaires | Ents & Arts News
Succession writer Jesse Armstrong says he hopes his new film about toxic tech billionaires can be a receptacle for anyone who is “feeling wonky about the world”. Now making his film directorial…
Last hospital in northern Gaza out of service after evacuation | World News
The last working hospital in northern Gaza is no longer functional according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) – a day after staff reported Israeli troops had surrounded the site. The WHO…
Why stockpiling vapes could be dangerous – as ban on disposables nears | UK News
A ban on disposable vapes comes into force tomorrow, with a warning issued about the “life-threatening dangers” of stockpiling. From Sunday it will be illegal for any business to sell or supply,…
Comedian facing case brought by antisemitism charity over ‘messages he sent to woman’ | Ents & Arts News
US comedian Reginald D Hunter is being privately prosecuted by the Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) over posts he sent to a woman, a court heard. The 56-year-old stand-up is accused of three…
Loretta Swit, Emmy-winning actress and star of M*A*S*H, dies aged 87 | US News
Loretta Swit, who won Emmy Awards for her role on the comedy series M*A*S*H, has died aged 87. Her publicist, Harlan Boll, said the actress passed away at her home in New…
Imane Khelif will not be able to compete in female category at upcoming event due to new testing rules, body says | World News
Boxing’s new global governing body is introducing sex testing from July – but has already informed Imane Khelif she won’t be eligible to compete as a female fighter at an event in…
More than 90 wildfires are out of control in Canada | World News
Dozens of enormous wildfires have erupted across Canada, already forcing 21,000 evacuations and spewing toxic smoke into the air. The provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan have both declared a state of emergency,…
Musk appears with black eye at White House farewell – as Trump says he’s ‘not really leaving’ | US News
Elon Musk has formally left his role in Donald Trump’s administration. Mr Musk sported a black eye at a press conference with Mr Trump in which the president confirmed the tech billionaire’s…