Trump says US will form ‘AI Force’ and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar
The president said his administration “will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth” amid amid warnings about the emergent technology. Read More
Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters’ White House press badges were confiscated, the outlets reported. Read More
Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital after smoke seen rising near Riyadh airport
The King Khalid International Airport incident caused hours of flight disruptions and comes amid an escalating conflict with Houthi rebels in Yemen. Read More
Converse pulls ‘deeply upsetting’ advert after backlash
Social media users say an image from the brand’s Instagram account resembled a KKK hood and hanging. Read More
Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks
Residents later received the all-clear after explosions were reported in the capital. Read More
Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa
Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women. Read More
US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threats
Trump said the agreement will give the US “permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland”, though specifics haven’t been confirmed by Danish officials. Read More
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill
The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine. Read More
Donald Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media since returning to office. Read More
Is the Kennedy Center losing ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’?
Records in 2024 show the venue had a surplus of millions of dollars once contributions and grants had been factored in. Read More