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Watch: Moment Trump is booed during the national anthem at NBA Finals
The US president later insisted the reaction inside the arena was "mostly cheers", describing the atmosphere as "loud" and "enthusiastic".
June 9, 2026Stellantis recalling more than 1.3 million Jeep vehicles over fire concerns - Reuters
Stellantis recalling more than 1.3 million Jeep vehicles over fire concerns Reuters
June 9, 2026Israel and Iran flare-up tests Trump's grip and could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand
The web of fractious alliances and dysfunctional ceasefires shows how destabilised the region remains.
June 8, 2026US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military - Reuters
US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military Reuters
June 8, 2026Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
June 8, 2026Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war, Axios reports - Reuters
Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war, Axios reports Reuters
June 8, 2026US considers buying Chagos Islands, Telegraph reports - Reuters
US considers buying Chagos Islands, Telegraph reports Reuters
June 7, 2026US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says - Reuters
US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says Reuters
June 6, 2026Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.
June 5, 2026'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks
Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.
June 3, 2026Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage
"We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.
June 3, 2026Russia says Latvia could face retaliation despite NATO, drawing sharp US rebuke - Reuters
Russia says Latvia could face retaliation despite NATO, drawing sharp US rebuke Reuters
May 19, 2026Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new sales - Reuters
Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new sales Reuters
May 16, 2026Brazil's Lula visits Trump in Washington seeking to avert new US trade tariffs - Reuters
Brazil's Lula visits Trump in Washington seeking to avert new US trade tariffs Reuters
May 7, 2026Will King's US visit lead to lasting reset in relations with UK?
As applause fades and banquet plates are cleared, it's up to politicians to build on Charles's historic trip.
April 29, 2026King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war - Reuters
King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war Reuters
April 27, 2026Qatar emir, Trump discuss Washington-Tehran ceasefire - Reuters
Qatar emir, Trump discuss Washington-Tehran ceasefire Reuters
April 24, 2026Dollar holds near 1-1/2-week high as Iran-US stand-off persists - Reuters
Dollar holds near 1-1/2-week high as Iran-US stand-off persists Reuters
April 23, 2026Oil prices edge lower with no progress on US-Iran talks, Hormuz shipping still disrupted - Reuters
Oil prices edge lower with no progress on US-Iran talks, Hormuz shipping still disrupted Reuters
April 23, 2026China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
April 22, 2026Israel and Lebanon agree 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
The US president invites the two countries' leaders to Washington as Israel's prime minister insists troops will not leave southern Lebanon.
April 16, 2026'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war
The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.
April 2, 2026Washington planning commission to vote Thursday on Trump's ballroom project - Reuters
Washington planning commission to vote Thursday on Trump's ballroom project Reuters
April 2, 2026King's state visit to US to go ahead in April, but no Harry meeting
Despite political tensions between the US and UK, the King will travel to Washington next month.
March 31, 2026Iran war splits older and younger conservatives - as pressure builds for Trump to find exit ramp
More than a thousand miles from Washington, the conflict was a dominant topic of conversation at CPAC.
March 28, 2026Oil price falls as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations
Tehran has rejected claims of talks, with one official questioning the US's diplomatic credibility.
March 25, 2026Japan's leader faces high-wire act in Washington over Trump's Iran demands - Reuters
Japan's leader faces high-wire act in Washington over Trump's Iran demands Reuters
March 18, 2026Canada and US resume trade talks after months-long pause
Canada's minister for US-Canada trade Dominic LeBlanc is in Washington as talks over the future of the USMCA free trade deal ramp up.
March 6, 2026Trump to travel to China next month, with US trade policy in focus - Reuters
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February 20, 2026US and Indonesia finalise deal to cut tariffs to 19%
Washington will set a 19% tariff on most Indonesian goods in exchange for lower trade barriers for US goods
February 20, 2026Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions
The president’s calls for peace and willingness to exert military power can at times feel like competing impulses.
February 20, 2026Indonesia secures 19% tariff deal with US, palm oil and other commodities exempt - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Trump mixes diplomacy and flattery at peace board meeting - Reuters
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February 19, 2026