news2shortsIn today’s newsletter: The new US hardline policies have sparked widespread fear and controversy, as families, students, and tourists face arbitrary detentions and deportations Good morning. A student arrested in the street for accusing Israel of genocide; a father of an autistic son, deported by mistake only for the authorities to say there was no … Read more
The archbishop is traditionalists’ preferred candidate for a reason: his papacy would wind back the progress made under Pope Francis Who might be the next pope? The question is famously difficult to answer. But we can be reasonably confident that if the successful contender comes from the traditionalist camp – as opposed to the reformists … Read more
As it happened: Cam Ward picked No 1 overall by Titans Jacksonville trade with Browns for No 2 selection New York Giants pick Abdul Carter at No 3 overall The first pick of the 2025 NFL draft went much as expected as the Tennessee Titans selected the talented Miami quarterback Cam Ward No 1 overall. … Read more
The Trump administration is applauding a major move by a key South American ally in the global fight against terrorism. On Thursday, the U.S. State Department issued a statement congratulating Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña for officially labeling Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist organization – a decision the U.S. calls a critical blow … Read more
Whether a trade pact with China or a peace accord with Russia, the President doesn’t seem to know what he’s actually asking for, never mind how to actually achieve it.
U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., urged people to call and threaten congressional lawmakers over the Trump administration’s immigration policies following a visit to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Thursday. Earlier in the day, Wilson visited ICE Krome Detention Center in Miami before holding a news conference on Instagram Live. “So I’ve been giving … Read more
Defense chief had line set up to bypass official security protocols and use Signal app on personal computer, AP says Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, had an unsecured internet connection set up in his Pentagon office so that he could bypass government security protocols and use the Signal messaging app on a personal computer, … Read more
The New York Attorney General’s Office has hired high-powered attorney Abbe Lowell to defend Attorney General Letitia James against fraud accusations being levied against her. The office confirmed it hired Lowell, who has represented high-profile political figures on both sides of the aisle, including Hunter Biden, Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, former Sen. Bob Mendez and … Read more
US renews push to end Ukraine war, reportedly on terms favourable to Russia – key US politics stories from 24 April During his election campaign Donald Trump had promised to end the war in 24 hours. But almost 100 days into his second term the US president has appealed directly to Russian president Vladimir Putin, … Read more
Judge William Orrick issues temporary injunction for over a dozen areas, ruling parts of Trump orders unconstitutional The Trump administration cannot deny federal funds to cities and counties that have passed laws preventing or limiting cooperation with US immigration officials, a federal judge ruled on Thursday. The US district judge William Orrick issued a temporary … Read more
