The week around the world in 20 pictures

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Ramadan in Gaza, Russian airstrikes in Odesa and flooding in France – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading…

‘Flattered. Thanks, JD!’: Eileen Gu claps back at Vance after criticism for representing China

Olympic freeski star was born in San Francisco VP suggested US-born athletes should compete for US Olympic freeskier Eileen Gu has responded after vice-president JD Vance appeared to criticise her choice to represent China on the international stage instead of the United States. With five medals, the 22-year-old Gu is the most decorated freeskier in … Read more

A third of GOP voters warn they may sit out midterms if party ‘abandons’ pro-life fight, poll finds

A third of Republicans would be less likely to vote in the midterms if they believe that the GOP has abandoned the abortion issue, according to a poll released on Thursday. The findings emphasize a perceived rift between pro-life advocates and the Trump administration, given the position of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert … Read more

New Mexico to reopen inquiry into Epstein’s ranch amid pressure campaign

Criminal investigation to examine role Zorro ranch may have played in disgraced financier’s trafficking scheme New Mexico will reopen its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro ranch in the state following a public pressure campaign for a fuller accounting of the role the location it played in the late financier’s sex-trafficking conspiracy. “Upon reviewing information recently … Read more

Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump’s tariffs

The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump does not have the authority to impose some of his sweeping global tariffs in a major defeat for the president’s global agenda. NBC News’ Laura Jarrett has the details on the 6-3 decision.