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Trump has always been the master of the story, but he's losing control of the narrative
If there was one policy area that was at the centre of US President Donald Trump’s election win in 2024, it was immigration. But it has now become mired in controversy. Source link
Sepp Blatter supports boycott of men's World Cup games in US
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of men’s World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration. Source link
Japan says goodbye to its last pandas as relations with Beijing deteriorate
The departure of the last pandas from Japan demonstrates a significant crisis in North-East Asian politics that has no resolution on the horizon. Source link
Kanye West says he 'lost touch with reality' due to brain injury
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has taken out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal to apologise for past behaviour, saying he had an undiagnosed brain injury and bipolar disorder. Source link
Trump could rein in ICE operation as shooting outrage intensifies
The Trump administration indicates it could rein in its Minnesota immigration crackdown as public outrage intensifies after a federal agent killed a protester. Source link
The problem gnawing at China's economy
Unlike many Western economies, Chinese households stash away more than 40 per cent of their income. But the pressure to boost local consumption is mounting for Beijing. Source link
'Astonishing' purge leaves Xi Jinping almost alone at the top of the world's biggest army
Another two senior generals are under investigation for alleged corruption in China and that has big consequences for President Xi Jinping. Source link
Russia, Ukraine and US plan further trilateral talks on ending war
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says discussions between envoys from Ukraine, Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi last week aimed at ending Moscow’s invasion have left some political issues unresolved. Source link
Elite marines among 42 people missing in Indonesian landslide
The search is ongoing for survivors after the pre-dawn landslide on the slopes of Mount Burangrang in West Java province killed at least two dozen people at the weekend. Source link
Trump sends 'border czar' to Minnesota after shooting of nurse Alex Pretti
An American citizen, Alex Pretti, was shot by federal agents during a continuing Trump administration immigration crackdown in the city. Source link