The Trump administration inflated the value of its tariff refunds by upwards of $10 billion, according to a new report. A Tuesday court filing from […]
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Iceland’s foreign minister accuses rivals of spreading misinformation ‘from Farage’s playbook’ ahead of EU referendum
Iceland’s foreign minister has said her political rivals are using tactics “straight from Farage’s playbook” through spreading misinformation in their campaign to reject future EU […]
Trump moves forward with plan to turn Cold War nuclear bomb material into reactor fuel
The U.S. announced Tuesday it has selected five companies, including Oklo, for advanced discussions on potentially repurposing its Cold War-era plutonium as nuclear reactor fuel. […]
Presidency calls for VDM’s prosecution over alleged Tinubu’s voice notes
PREMIUM TIMES findings revealed that the manipulated video circulating online did not originate from VDM’s original post. On Wednesday, the Special Adviser to the President […]
Army veteran dies after brutal beating outside of his ‘Trump-themed’ home in California, police say
An Army veteran died after he was brutally beaten up outside his Trump-themed home in California last week, authorities said. Kerry Sheron, 69, was hospitalized […]
Teen accused of murdering stepsister on Carnival cruise awaits judge’s decision on freedom
A federal judge in Miami is set to decide Wednesday whether a 16-year-old accused of murdering and sexually assaulting his 18-year-old stepsister aboard a Carnival […]
UFC cage fighting ring erected on White House lawn ahead of fights on Trump’s birthday
Construction of a UFC cage at the White House has begun ahead of June’s event to mark the 250th anniversary of American Independence, which also […]
South Korea says ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz likely hit by Iranian missile
An attack on a South Korean cargo ship operated by local shipper HMM in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month likely involved an Iranian […]
Blair warns aid cuts mean UK is no longer ‘major player in soft power’ around world
Tony Blair has attacked the abolition of Britain’s overseas aid department as part of a sweeping critique of Labour’s direction in government, warning that the […]
Billionaire Tom Steyer’s record spending dominates California governor race
Billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer is set to leave an indelible mark on California’s gubernatorial race, not least for orchestrating the most expensive political advertising campaign […]
Mapped: The countries where Ebola has spread around the world
Ebola is spreading through eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo faster than health workers can respond, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned, […]
Omo-Agege resigns from APC after losing senatorial primary
“After reviewing recent developments within the APC in Delta State and consulting with my associates and supporters, it is clear that my political objectives and […]
Ukraine war is at ‘turning point’ and Kyiv has six months to seize initiative, says senior commander
Ukraine faces a critical six-month window to seize the battlefield initiative from Russia and strengthen its position for potential peace negotiations, a senior commander has […]
Voices: ‘Reversing Brexit is not possible – new membership is’: Readers on reality of Britain rejoining the EU
As claims emerge that the EU could fast-track Britain’s return if Brexit were reversed, Independent readers have been debating what that would actually involve in […]
In photos: Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, the ‘festival of sacrifice’
Muslims across the world celebrated Eid al-Adha, also known as Eid-ul-Zuha, on Wednesday in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim and his devotion to God. Muslims celebrate […]
Trump tightens grip on GOP as Republicans fear midterm bloodbath
Donald Trump’s formidable influence within the Republican Party is undeniable, evidenced by his recent endorsement of Ken Paxton, who secured a primary runoff victory in […]
Tourist accused of hurling rock at rare Hawaiian seal was ‘brutally assaulted,’ his lawyer claims
A tourist who is facing federal charges after allegedly throwing a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal on a Maui beach was “brutally […]
Omo-Agege resigns from APC after Delta primary defeat
A former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress. Omo-Agege announced his resignation in a letter dated May […]
Strait of Hormuz blockade could cripple world economy, Fed official warns
The world faces the prospect of significantly reduced oil and natural gas consumption if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for an extended period due […]
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs arrested on strangulation and domestic abuse charges
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing five criminal charges, including strangulation and suffocation, after police responded to a disturbance complaint involving him […]