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Donald Trump Exposes Planned Iran Strike, Then Gets Undercut by Qatar and Tehran
Donald Trump triggered a fresh credibility crisis for the White House after publicly revealing that a U.S. military strike against Iran had been scheduled for 19 May, only for key Middle Eastern allies to publicly distance themselves from his account of events within hours.
Prince Harry’s Reported June Return Sparks Royal Anxiety Over Possible William Confrontation
Prince Harry is reportedly preparing for a return to Britain in early June that could place him face-to-face with Prince William for the first time in months, fueling renewed speculation over the state of one of the monarchy's most fractured relationships.
Trump Approval Falls to 34% as Iran War and Rising Gas Prices Shake MAGA Support
Donald Trump entered high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping facing some of the weakest approval ratings of his second term, as the ongoing Iran conflict, fears of $5 gasoline and growing unease within parts of his political base cloud the White House's global agenda.
Elon Musk Vows Appeal After OpenAI Wins Court Fight Over $38 Million Founding Dispute
Elon Musk said he will appeal a California court ruling that dismissed his lawsuit against OpenAI and its top executives, escalating a legal battle over whether the company abandoned the nonprofit principles on which it was founded.
Queen Camilla’s Alleged ‘Brainwashed Harry’ Remark Resurfaces as Meghan Markle Seeks Royal Reconciliation
Meghan Markle is reportedly preparing a renewed effort to repair relations with Queen Camilla ahead of an expected visit to the UK later this year, as old claims that Camilla privately accused Meghan of having "brainwashed" Prince Harry have resurfaced and intensified scrutiny of the fractured royal relationship.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says ‘MAGA Has Become a Cult’ After Pete Hegseth Demands Loyalty to Trump
Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly accused the MAGA movement of behaving like a "cult" after Pete Hegseth delivered a fiery campaign speech in Kentucky demanding Republican unity behind President Donald Trump and criticizing GOP congressman Thomas Massie.
Trump Branded ‘Weakest’ US President by Chinese Social Media
Donald Trump faced ridicule across Chinese social media during his recent visit to Beijing, where online users mocked the American president as "Comrade Nation Builder" and some commentators described him as the "weakest" US leader to negotiate with Xi Jinping in decades.
Trump ICE Crackdown Leaves Over 145,000 American Children Facing Parent Detentions, Study Finds
A new report from the Brookings Institution estimates that more than 145,000 American children have experienced the detention of at least one parent since President Donald Trump returned to office in January and expanded federal immigration enforcement operations across the United States.