Bill Gates faces questioning in US Congress over Epstein ties

The Epstein files include a 2013 draft email in which the financier appeared to suggest he had helped Gates manage the fallout from extramarital affairs
26 MIN(s) ago

Trump’s 37 Iran promises fall flat

More than two months have passed since President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, claiming a deal was close.
9 hour(s) ago

US judge blocks Trump's $100K fee for H1-B visa

US District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston issued the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general
9 June 2026, 09:49 AM

Epstein abused them. The Justice Department exposed them. Now they’re under attack by haters

Nearly two dozen Epstein accusers told Reuters that speaking out sparked threats and relentless harassment, in some cases after Justice Department files exposed their identities. Some now carry weapons and live in fear as online attacks and intimidation transform their lives
9 June 2026, 09:11 AM

12 wounded in shooting near US festival: police

A shootout Saturday near a community festival in Toledo, Ohio left at least 12 people wounded by gunfire, with no suspects in custody, police said.
8 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Pentagon reportedly flags Israel over spying concerns

The move comes amid rising strain in US-Israel relations following disputes over Iran and Lebanon
7 June 2026, 12:52 PM

US nuke start-up marks mini-reactor breakthrough

A nuclear start-up working on mini-reactors for the US military has announced a crucial first step in producing a model that could be deployed at bases and other strategic sites within a few years.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Wind from Milky Way’s black hole is finally discovered

After five decades of trying, astronomers have finally discovered the wind emanating from the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy, though it turns out it is more of a gentle breeze than a hurricane.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM

US Senate passes $70b for ICE in new funds

The US Senate yesterday approved $70 billion in funding for Donald Trump’s hardline immigration crackdown, but only after a long day of votes on multiple amendments that highlighted Republican infighting over some of the president’s other contentious policy proposals.
6 June 2026, 00:00 AM

US nuke start-up marks mini-reactor breakthrough

A nuclear start-up working on mini-reactors for the US military has announced a crucial first step in producing a model that could be deployed at bases and other strategic sites within a few years.
6 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Astronomers find exoplanets with magnetic fields

Based on the behaviour of winds on seven large and hot gas exoplanets, astronomers have obtained the strongest evidence to date that planets beyond our solar system possess magnetic fields, like Earth and five other planets in our solar system.
5 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Trump in 'spectacular' health, ally says after medical

Television doctor and Trump official cites president’s energy and mental sharpness after latest medical report, while critics continue to raise questions
3 June 2026, 08:37 AM

Trump signs AI order giving government access to powerful models

The signing comes after a turbulent few weeks in which the White House appeared close to unveiling the measure, only to pull back abruptly
2 June 2026, 22:43 PM

US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe, FT says

The US is discussing whether to deploy nuclear weapons in additional European NATO states, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday
2 June 2026, 11:55 AM

Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress

Senate Republicans opposed fund, citing concerns over payouts to January 6 participants
2 June 2026, 08:32 AM

Meteor explodes over US with huge blast

A meteor crashing toward Earth exploded over the northeastern United States on Saturday, Nasa said, setting off booms that echoed over the region with a blast equivalent to 300 tonnes of TNT.
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Trump admin walks back recent announcement: NYT

The Trump administration has walked back its announcement that non-citizens seeking permanent US residency, commonly called a Green Card, would need to return to their home country to apply, The New York Times reported.
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Trump calls for replacing US 250th concerts with MAGA rally

The concerts were scheduled to kick off on June 25 as part of a major event on the National Mall
31 May 2026, 08:14 AM

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad: US media

Video from the incident shows smoke emerging from beneath the rocket before it fully combusts into a massive fireball
29 May 2026, 10:26 AM

Trump declares himself in 'perfect' health, as 80th birthday looms

Donald Trump said an annual medical checkup had gone "perfectly" Tuesday, as the health of the oldest US president ever to take the oath faces growing scrutiny with the approach of his 80th birthday
27 May 2026, 10:16 AM