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Politics

Donald Trump poised to announce 'largest package' of North Korean sanctions

Fresh sanctions are due to be announced against North Korea just as Ivanka Trump arrives in the peninsula.

Feb 23, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

North Korea

Society

Donald Trump proves Hillary Clinton was right after proposing more guns in schools

The president hit back at claims that he wants to bring guns into schools, but also placed himself against the NRA.

Feb 22, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

Hillary Clinton

Politics

'Genius' Trump ruthlessly mocked for attacking Jeff Sessions, misspelling his attorney general's name

"Which is worse: directing your AG to investigate your political enemies or misspelling his name? Hello America, it's Wednesday!" Amy Siskind tweeted.

Feb 22, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Human Rights

Trump branded 'human rights offender' alongside Duterte and Putin in Amnesty report

Amnesty names US President Donald Trump a "human rights offender" alongside Rodrigo Duterte, Vladimir Putin and Abdel Fatah al-Sisi.

Feb 22, 2018

By Isabelle Gerretsen

Vladimir Putin

Politics

'Oh dear God': Trump eviscerated over his 'empathy cheat sheet' at meeting with shooting survivors

"That the man who holds our country's nuclear weapon keys needs a crib note that reads 'I hear you' to show empathy terrifies me," one Twitter user wrote.

Feb 22, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

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Politics

North Korea sending top-level delegation to Olympics closing ceremony

Both speculation and expectation of possible talks are growing since the US first daughter Ivanka Trump will also be present at the closing ceremony.

Feb 22, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

North Korea

Social Media

'Liar': Twitter rips apart Trump's 'creepy' tweets denying he forcibly kissed Rachel Crooks in 2006

"So you're saying you WOULD do this if you didn't think you'd be caught," one Twitter user asked.

Feb 21, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Politics

'Make Earth great again': Trump Forest initiative reaches one million trees pledged in under a year

People are planting trees all around the world in Donald Trump's name in an attempt to offset the extra carbon in the atmosphere from his climate change policies.

Feb 21, 2018

By Charlotte Tobitt

Climate Change

Society

'Never happened': Donald Trump denies assaulting accuser inside Trump Tower

The president denied any wrongdoing, instead choosing to attack the Washington Post for covering the story.

Feb 20, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

Society

Trump Dating website removes top image of man who turned out to be a child sex convict

The main image used on the website had to be removed after revelations emerged about the cover couple.

Feb 20, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

Social Media

'Happy President's Day': Twitter taunts Trump with viral #TrumpColluded hashtag, 'reflective' memes

Social media users responded with a cacophony of "reflective" memes, comments and thoughts on President's Day, taunting Donald Trump over his first year in office.

Feb 20, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Russia

Politics

Donald Trump risks NRA rage over gun control law change following Florida school massacre

Following the deaths of 17 adults and children at a school in Florida last week, fresh calls have been voiced for a clampdown on gun controls.

Feb 19, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

Society

Florida massacre: Donald Trump now polling Mar-a-Lago golf buddies to decide on gun policy

Survivors from the school and activists have called on Trump to take action on current gun laws in place.

Feb 19, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

Politics

'Make America date again': Trump dating site bans gays but welcomes adulterers and 'Hitler'

Trump Dating joins Trump Singles in the world of politically-divisive dating, although one appears to have an even more controversial rule than its rival.

Feb 19, 2018

By Charlotte Tobitt

Politics

'Is someone scared?' Trump mercilessly trolled after his 'rabid meltdown' on Twitter over the weekend

"His implosion will be spectacular. It's starting," one Twitter user wrote.

Feb 19, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Twitter Russia

Politics

North Korea warns against resumption of US-South Korea military drills after Winter Olympics

Pyongyang said the war games would be detrimental to peace in the Korean peninsula.

Feb 19, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

North Korea

Society

Bill Gates says the rich should pay 'significantly higher' taxes

Microsoft founder Bill Gates said that ultra-wealthy people like him should be made to pay "significantly" higher taxes.

Feb 19, 2018

By Roger Baird

Bill Gates

Social Media

'He's losing it': Trump lashes out at 'insecure' Oprah in late-night tweet and Twitter is going nuts

"Someone is insecure and it isn't Oprah," one Twitter user wrote.

Feb 19, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Crime

Russia meddling: Trump revives his '400 pound genius' suspect

Days after charges are brought against 13 Russians for trying to skew the 2016 American presidential election vote, Trump returns to an alternative suspect.

Feb 18, 2018

By Roger Baird

Russia

Crime

Students who survived Florida school shooting lead anti-gun rally calling for tougher gun laws

Thousands of people have attended an anti-gun rally in Florida, calling out politicians who have received funds from the NRA.

Feb 17, 2018

By Priya Joshi

Florida