Politics

A British-born artist claims Donald Trump’s allegations that she distorted his portrait have put her business at risk. Artist Sarah Boardman’s artwork of the US president was on display in the rotunda of the Colorado State Capitol building in Denver…

Israeli troops have positioned themselves in a newly created security corridor in southern Gaza, officials say. On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the creation of a new corridor, Morag, designed to increase pressure on the militant group Hamas.…

A pair of endangered Galapagos tortoises nearly 100 years old have become parents for the first time at the Philadelphia Zoo. The zoo said it was “overjoyed” at the birth of the four cubs, the first such event in the…

Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are organizing rallies across the United States. Saturday’s protests are taking place in response to the U.S. administration’s actions regarding budget cuts, the economy, human rights and other pressing issues. More…

The court ruled that Prince Andrew had always had a way of communicating with the Chinese leader and sent him birthday greetings. Andrew’s former senior adviser, Dominic Hampshire, said the royal family, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, were fully…

Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for notorious former U.S. Congressman George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft. The U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York argued in a court…

Paul Schrader, the writer of Taxi Driver and director of American Gigolo, is facing sexual assault allegations from his former personal assistant. He is also accused of firing her when she rejected his advances and of violating an agreement that…

The new head of Lebanon’s Central Bank has pledged that his organisation will actively combat money laundering and terrorist financing while remaining free from political interference. Karim Soueid, speaking after his official appointment in Beirut, said he would be tasked…

China said it would impose a 34% tariff on all imports from the United States starting April 10. The new tariff is in line with the level of the “retaliatory” tariff that was set by US President Donald Trump this…

South Korea’s recently ousted president has apologized for failing to live up to citizens’ expectations. South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Seok-yeol from office on Friday, ending his turbulent presidency and triggering elections to find a new leader.…