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Purported Epstein suicide note unsealed by US judge
A cellmate of Epstein reportedly found the note following the sex offender’s first alleged suicide attempt in 2019.
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Donald Trump
Trump seeks to halt payment in sex abuse case in hope of Supreme Court win
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US aims to deploy Qatar-gifted luxury jet as Air Force One for Fourth of July
7 May 2026 - 5:57AM
United States
FBI probing leaks behind Patel ‘excessive drinking’ article, report says
FBI spokesman denies ‘insider threat’ inquiry as Atlantic editor-in-chief issues as defiant statement.
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FBI Director Kash Patel. Photo: AFP
United States
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
Aside from business and sports deals, Turner gained attention for his personal life and his ventures in philanthropy and the environment.
6 May 2026 - 10:58PM
United States
US firms add 109,000 jobs, the most since early 2025
The figures show a labour market that is finding its footing after an especially harsh year for hiring.
6 May 2026 - 9:28PM
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Is Rubio’s star rising in Trump world? Duel with Vance for 2028 heats up
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s relaxed White House podium debut fuels buzz about his future.
6 May 2026 - 4:38PM
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives to speak at a White House press briefing on Tuesday. Photo: AP
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Trump admin sued over dumping of White House debris, tests show toxic metals
The debris is coming from the East Wing, which is being demolished to build the US president’s ballroom.
6 May 2026 - 7:00AM
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‘He’s endangering a lot of Catholics’: Trump takes another shot at pope
US president’s latest criticism threatens to derail Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s high-stakes mission to Rome.
6 May 2026 - 6:17PM
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Pulitzers honour damning coverage of Trump and his policies
The annual awards overseen by Columbia University recognised coverage of Trump’s immigration crackdown and his enrichment of his allies.
5 May 2026 - 6:20AM
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United States
US Secret Service shoots armed suspect near White House
The shooting occurred shortly after Vice-President J.D. Vance’s motorcade passed through the area.
5 May 2026 - 9:24AM
Police tape near the Washington Monument in Washington. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity
Britney Spears admits reckless driving in DUI plea deal, avoiding jail
The 44-year-old singer was sentenced to 12 months’ probation following her arrest in March for driving under the influence.
5 May 2026 - 11:03AM
Accidents and disasters in China
Fatal 2022 China Eastern Airlines plane crash points to deliberate fuel cut-off
Findings by the US transport safety board support a theory that the aircraft was intentionally brought down, killing all 132 people on board.
5 May 2026 - 1:27AM
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United States
Trump family’s crypto project sues billionaire backer Justin Sun
The Trumps’ World Liberty Financial accused Sun of launching a ‘public smear campaign’.
5 May 2026 - 3:12AM
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US Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone
Women seeking abortions will be able to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor.
5 May 2026 - 1:53AM
A pro-abortion rights activist holds a box of mifepristone during a rally in front of the US Supreme Court in 2024. Photo: AFP
United States
Wall Street hesitates, oil prices rise amid uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz
Despite all the uncertainty about how long the war with Iran will last, the US stock market has managed to power to record after record.
4 May 2026 - 9:55PM
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Police search for suspects in Oklahoma shooting that injured at least 18 people
Victims were in ‘various conditions’, police said. A witness said the trouble began when a group of girls started arguing over boyfriends.
5 May 2026 - 6:55AM
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Aviation accidents
United Airlines jet hits light pole, truck while landing at US airport
FAA and airline are investigating after flight from Italy strikes a pole on the New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truck.
4 May 2026 - 2:07PM
Newark Liberty International Airport. Photo: AP
United States
Former New York mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
The 81-year-old is critical but ‘fighting’, spokesman says; Trump hails his former lawyer as a ‘True Warrior’.
4 May 2026 - 1:34PM
Africa
Search launched for US soldiers missing during African Lion exercise
Pair went missing on a recreational hike after training had concluded, official says.
4 May 2026 - 9:45AM
Germany
German chancellor plays down row with Trump in fallout from US troop withdrawal
Friedrich Merz denies his criticism of the Iran war triggered Trump to announce drawdown of 5,000 soldiers.
4 May 2026 - 2:28PM
Germany
‘Foolish decision’: Trump’s Germany troop removal rebuked by allies, Nato
Two US lawmakers said the move ‘risks undermining deterrence and sending the wrong signal’ to Russia’s Putin.
3 May 2026 - 1:13PM
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A US Air Force jet takes off from the Ramstein base in Germany in March. Photo: EPA
US, Israel war on Iran
US carrier Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry’s first Iran war casualty
Jet fuel prices have doubled during the conflict, and a Trump-backed US$500 million bailout did not materialise.
3 May 2026 - 12:42AM
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United States
New Mexico trial citing ‘public nuisance’ laws against Meta, social platforms
The case is being closely watched as governments across the US pursue similar claims seeking to force big tech platforms to change to protect young users.
2 May 2026 - 6:31PM
United States
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, fulfilling Trump threat
The move comes after German Chancellor Merz said the US was being ‘humiliated’ by Iran’s leadership.
2 May 2026 - 2:53PM
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