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Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Spy Chief

Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Spy Chief

Jun 11, 2026 · James Parker

The US has a new acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, appointed by President Trump on Tuesday. Pulte heads the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

USMCA Trade Pact Extension Gains Momentum

USMCA Trade Pact Extension Gains Momentum

Jun 11, 2026 · Emily Ross

Mexico and Canada have expressed support for extending the USMCA trade agreement by 16 years, as negotiations over its future continue. The USMCA, which replace

Prostate Cancer Screening Expanded for Black Men

Prostate Cancer Screening Expanded for Black Men

Jun 11, 2026 · James Parker

Thousands of additional Black men in the UK will be invited to participate in a prostate cancer screening trial. The health secretary confirmed the expansion of

Exiled for an Anti-War Drawing

Exiled for an Anti-War Drawing

Jun 11, 2026 · Emily Ross

A Russian father and daughter were punished for dissent after creating a drawing opposing Vladimir Putin's war, sparking a dramatic family ordeal. The family's

US and Iran Clash in Middle East Strikes

US and Iran Clash in Middle East Strikes

Jun 11, 2026 · Emily Ross

The US and Iran exchanged military strikes for the second consecutive day, escalating tensions across the Middle East. The US targeted Iranian military sites in

Seattle to Impose Moratorium on New Datacenters

Seattle to Impose Moratorium on New Datacenters

Jun 11, 2026 · James Parker

Seattle, home to tech giants Amazon and Microsoft, is set to pass a moratorium on new datacenters next week. The measure is expected to be approved, marking a s

Are US Troops Welcomed as Liberators?

Are US Troops Welcomed as Liberators?

Jun 11, 2026 · James Parker

In May 2026, US missiles struck a school in Minab, Iran, sparking controversy over US military interventions. Janina Dill, an expert in global security, examine

Netanyahu Defies Trump on Iran Strike

Netanyahu Defies Trump on Iran Strike

Jun 10, 2026 · Emily Ross

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorised a bombing raid on Iranian forces in Syria, sparking a confrontation with US President Donald Trump. The inc